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THE SUNDAY REGISTER. BECKLEY. RALEIGH COUNTY. 26, 1937; to Edward Quinn Young -Couple To Be Married In Late Fall She Was Princess to The Forest Festival iu Elkins Mr. and Mrs.

John Atkinson Cunningham anounce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Mary, to Mr. Edward T. Guimi, of Charleston, formerly of Beckley. Miss Cunningham graduated from Woodrow high school in 1935 and then attended Greenbrier Junior college, where she was a member of the Siga lota Chi sorority. Last fall she was a princess at the Forest Festival at Elkins, after which she spent the winter in Chattanooga, and Ft.

l.auderdale, returning to Beckley in the early spring. Mr. Guiiin is the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Fowler Quinn and a nephew of Dr.

Stiller Qutnn of Beckley. He attended Woodrow Wilson high school, where he was an outstanding athelete, graduating in 1932. He then attended Duke university at Durham, N. C. He was a member of the Pi Kappa Apha fraternity.

He is affiliated with E. I. duPont de Nemours at Belle. 'The marriage will lake place in the early fall and will be of much interest (o the many friends of the popular young couple. Lowell Lilly Given Party By Register Start Writer COAL Lowell Lilly and her son, Dale surprised Mr.

Lilly with a party Wednesday night, honoring his 51th birthday. The Rev. U. G. Nichols and Elder Stover each preached a short sermon.

Mr. Lilly received many gifts. Among those present were: the Rev. and Mrs. U.

G. N'ichbls, Mr. and Mrs. W. B.

Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Corley Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Arvil Cox Miss Eunice Farley, Miss Vada Ayres.

Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Clark, Mr.

and Mrs. Pearlie Mills, Mr. and Mrs. M. L.

Caniiady, Mrs. Alice Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lester, Thelma, Junior, and Betty Lou Lester, Charlotte Nichols, Mr. and Mrs.

Harvey Grass. Mr. and Mrs. Dorvel Stover, Mrs. Wilbert Lilly, Mrs.

Cora Stover, Mr. and Mrs. French CaU- dady, Mrs. Stover, Mrs. Dewey Farley, Mrs.

Leatrice Cox, Mr. and Mrs. William Maxy, and Mrs. Edna Cochrsn. Mwries William Brotjan Mr.

and Mrs. J. A. Reid, of Affinity announced today the marriage ftheir daughter, Miss Esta Reid to Mr. William Wiley Brogan, of Affinity.

'The Hcv. L. H. Burns, of the Methodist church in East Beckley, performed the ceremony at his home Monday. Mrs.

Brogan chose as her wedding outfit a blue fall suit with black accessories. There were no attendants. The bride's parents were at the ceremony. Mrs. Brogan at Affinity and Beckley.

Mr. Brogan, son Charlie Brogan, of Crow alended Shady Springs high school. He is employed by the Vest Contracting company at Affinity. The couple will reside at the home of her parents. Legionnaires, Wives Return Conferees from the American Legion convention in New York City have returned, mbst'of them coming back Thursday or Friday.

Those who went were: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Elkin, Mr. and Mrs. Jack- Williams, Mr.

and Mrs. W. A. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs.

Ben F. Dorscy. Mrs. Fred W. Hoschi, Miss Voilet Fcazellc, Irving Goldstein, E.

W. Huddleston, Carlyn Bibb, J. W. Kennison, E. L.

Kinkead. Also there were Mr. and Mrs. Price Calfec. Mrs.

H. T. CaUfee, and Dr. W. C.

Mays who went on to the pilgrimage in France. BIRTH ANNOUXCE.MENT Mr. and Mrs. W. R.

Yost, of Calloway Heights, announced the birth of a son. James Robert, born Monday and weighing seven pounds. For One Week Only PERMANENT WAVES $5.00 Guiranteed and Complete Willi Hiir Trim Finger Wave And Shampoo MINT SHAMPOO And FINGER WAVE 50C Koppcrs, N'cw River and Liltybroofc Scrip Accepted Opposite Rose Funeral Home at Rear VANXOY'S BARBER SHOP The Permanent Wave Shop Phone 1982 Neville Si. She Will Have Fall Wedding Bill Williams, assited by Doff Daniel, was host last night to members of "The Tops," at the home of his mother, Mrs. T.

S. i i a on Woodlawn avenue. "The Tops," a recently club, is made up of members of the young hocial set of Beckley. This was its first social. They plan to have entertainment every (wo weeks.

The first floor of the home was thrown ensuile and decorated with fall flowers. Dancing and games ere enjoyed by members of the club. At a late hour the host's mother, Mrs. Williams, served refreshments to (he guests. Mcmba-s ofthe club are: Miss Kaly Jo Calron, Miss Jo Ann Griffith, Miss Mary Belle Policy, Miss Rosalie Terry, Miss Evelyn Mead, Miss Jordan, Miss Dorothy Calfce, Miss Polly Jo McCulloch.

Doff Daniel, Bill Bales, Albert Tieche, Fred Marty, H.iroM McKray, Buddy Crawford, Ertgor Sheffler, Jimmy Moorefield, Robert Scott, and the host, Bill Williams The engagement of Miss Mary Cunningham (above) to Mr hdward T. Qumji is announced by her parents. Air and Mrs A Cunningham, Personal Mention Mrs. S. B.

Thomas, of the Earland apartments, and Mrs. Clyde C. Cox, of Woodlawn avenue, have returned from a ten-diiy visit to Detroit where they visited Mrs. Thomas' brother, Frank Shulko, nd sister, Mrs. Phil MacLow.

J. E. Craft, G. H. Foresman, Dr.

M. M. French, and Dana Conner arc spending the weekend camping on New River. Mrs. W.

E. Cash ha been removed to her home on French street from the Beckley hospital. Mr. and airs. E.

E. Tonkins, of the Baldwin apartments, and Miss Thelma Lilly, of the Ewart apartments, will motor to Riehwciod today to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. M.

Tonkins. S. B. Thomas and Joe Collins have returned from Lansing, where they attended on automobile convention. Mrs.

George Foresman and Mrs. J. A. Wood jr. were in Mullens yesterday at a tea.

Miss Helen Couch, of Shady Spring, was in Charleston yesterday on business. Mr. and Mrs. John Myers and children, of Hinton, were guests of Mr. and Mrs.

J. Vf. Davis, of East Beckley, recently. Tracy and Nora Harper, of Maynor were visitors in Beckley yesterday. Mr.

and Mrs. D. C. Palmer, of Qiiinnimont, were in Beckley yesterday on business. Miss Edith Clay and Mr.

B. H. Hopkins are spending (he day in Charleston visiting friends. Mrs. J.

A. Cunningham and daughters, Misses Martha and Mary Cunningham, and Mrs. Eugene Harvey were visitors in Lewisburg and White Sulphur Friday. Mrs. Ethel Brown and son, of Detroit, Mr.

and Mrs. Wallace Kincaid, of Oak Hill, Mr. and Mrs. G. W.

Kincaid, of Mount Hope, Mr. nnd Mrs. Lispon Kincaid, and-children, of Glen Rogers and Mrs. Mary Wcsl, of Becklev, motored to Hinlon to visit friends' Sunday. Little Jimmic West, of Beckley spent last week in Mount Hope with his aunt, Mrs.

G. Kiif caid. Guests a I the Funk-Carroll wedding who spent Friday night in Berkley were Mrs. Bessie Carroll, of Charleston, Miss Clara Harding, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Sir. and Mrs.

John Sution and son Nickey, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Pullum, Willima Wilson, of Charleston, Mr. and Frank Sowards and Miss Daisy Wilson, of Akron, Ohio. Mr.

and Mrs. C. A. Hough, of the Raleigh road, have as (heir guests, Mr. and Mrs.

J. H. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Young and daughter, Mary Louise, of Mor- guntown.

Mr. and Mrs. George Harvey have returned from Durham, N. where they accompanied their sons, Harold and George, who entered Duke university. They also visited her brother at Troy, N.

C. Mrs. L. W. Bennett, who has been in Pulaski, with her sick lather, is expected here for the week end.

R. C. Egnor, of Crab Orchard, was a bus.ne;s visitor in Bc-ckley I. W. Davis, of Glen Rogers, was a busincs visitor in Beckley Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Hedrick were visitors in Princeton Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Mace, of Tarns.

Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Paves, of Covcll, Mrs.

Roy Teal, and Miss Ruth McCormack will spend the week-end in Lexington, N. visiting fricnrls. John i i of Charleston, was a business visitor in Beckley Friday, Mr. and Mrs. James F.

Branch and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spuliit, of St. Louis, Missouri, are visiting Dr. and Mrs.

J. A. Campbell at their home on Hebcr street. Mrs. Charles Gregg Williams of Raphine, Suspending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs.

M. Halloran at her home on Lee street. The Rev. Ross Culpepper, R. L.

Maxwell, and A. B. Maxwell will return tomorrow from Clarksburg where tl.ey have been attending the annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. Doff Bill Williams Hosts to Club "The Tops" Club Will Have Parties Semi- Monthly Mrs. George Coley Feted With Dinner By Register Staff Writer CRAB ORCHARD--Mrs.

George Coley was surprised recently when her relatives prepared a birthday dinner for her. She received many lifts. The. Rev. U.

G. Nichols delivered a sermon and everyone enjoyed the day. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lester, Mr.

and Mrs. Claton Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Snead, Mr. and Mrs.

Pearlie Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Farley, Mr. and Mrs. C.

V. Dillon, Mrs. Freeman Baird, Mrs. H. D.

Clark, Mr, and Mrs. Owen Sluttlcr, Mr. and Mrs. rover Walker, Mr. and Mrs.

Glenn Cochran, Bernard Siuffateit, Mr. and Mrs. John Mann, the Rev. and Mrs. U.

G. Nichols, G. B. Mayberry, Emogene Foley, Marguerite Nichols, Virginia Mills, Otus Walker, Era Walker, Virginia Philips, James Mills, Jimmy Dillon, Ralph Foley, Bobbie Dillon, George Foley, and Mrs. George Foley.

Birthday Party Is Given Mr. Dillon By Hcsistcr Sinn Writer CRAB ORCHARD--Carl Dillon was the honor guest at a surprise birthday diner recently, given by his wife. Present were Mrs, Dulcie Crotty, of Pinoak; Virgil Dillon, of Bristol, Mr. and Mrs. Freeland Dillon; Mr.

and Mrs. Chester Hurst and daughter, Carla Rae, Mrs. Roma Hogc and daughter, Phyllis Ann, of Lashmeat; Mr. and Mrs. J.

F. Baird and daughter and sons, Ruby, R. and Honry of Beckley; Mr. and Mrs. H.

D. Clark, Mary Clark, Jackie and Johnny Houchins, of Coal City; Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Reese and Ruth Ann Tcague, of Fircco; Gorman Walker, of Coalwood; Vcltna ot Mr. and Mrs.

C. V. Dillon and sons, Garth, Garnard, Bobbie, Jimmic, and Tom Wood. Mr. Dillon received many gifts.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wood, of Montcalm, have announced the birth of a son born Monday. He was' named William Conrad and weighed 8 and a fourth pounds Mrs, Wood is the former Creala Pigg- Get Back toNormal I A CLOTHES Put new life, new color, new style into your old clothes make every garment as smart and fashion-right as the (lay you bought it. It's easy with Richmond's dependable cleaning.

Inexpensive too! JUST PHONE 1 4 6 4 RICHMOND DRY CLEANER Prineess- Ann Tucker Payne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abney Payne, of Charleston, will be "'Miss West Virginia" at Richmond's bicentennial celebration this month. Woman's Club Will Meet At 3 On Friday Names of New Members to Be Submitted to Board The Woman's club will resume meetings, stfer an adjournment for the summer, 3 o'clock Friday afternoon at the clubhouse. Committee reports will be pre- enled atid Miss Ann Willfong will give a reading.

G. P. Stinnctle, chairman of international relations of the Rotary club, will give Tea hostesses will be Mrs. Dan Covey, chairman, Mrs. Claude Jar- reti, Mrs.

W. E. Beanc, Mrs. H. T.

Calete, Mrs. Inez Calfce, Mrs. Ed Cook, Mrs. Basil Minter, and Mrs. T.

L. Maynor. Before the meeting, at 1:30 p. the members of the executive board have been.asked to attend an important meeting. The social calendar for the week follows: Monday 8 p.

m. the Chaminade music club will met Mrs. Leslie Carter a( -her home. Tuesday The slate convention of The King's Daughters wiii'open at Hinton at the Presbyterian church. About a dozen plan 1 to r-ttend from Beckley.

3:15 p. m. Kappa'Theta Phi fraternity will, meet at the Elaine Kinzer oivCrawford street. 7:30 p. m.

Group'six of 'the Young Woman's Missionary 'society of the First Christian church, Mrs. J. If. Williams will meet at the home of Mrs. J.

Beatly on East -All High School Classes Elect Girl Leaders Katy Jo Katron Chosen President of Sophomores Dr.GivensM PAGE THREE Miss Kaiy Jo Catron was elected president of the sophomore class and Miss Peggy Hitter president of the freshmen at Woodrow Wilson high school, Principal G. Perego'ry announced yesterday. The election was last week, but the counting of votes was not completed until yesterday. Other officers of the sophomore class are: Miss Genevieve Larew, vice president; Miss Rosalec Terry, secretary; Doff Danial, treasurer; Jimmy Missus, sergeant-alarms; Lewis George, Albert Telche and Miss Geneva Lilly, student council representatives. Freshman class officers are: Ray Burmeister, vice-president; Miss Hose Mary Clark, secretary; Miss Mary Jean Palton, treasurer; Charles Chambers, sergeant-at- arms; Miss Belly Jane Mabry, Miss Nellie Farley, and Miss Louise Fitzpatrick, iludcnt council representatives.

Mfss Calron, daughter Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Catron of the Lafayette apartments, was president of the freshman class and member of the student council last year.

She is a member of the Glee Club, in the high school band and orchestra, and a Girl Reserve. Miss Calron was medalist in the women's handicap tournament at the Knight country club. Miss Hllter Is the daughter of J. F. Hitter at Skclton.

members are requested to be present. Wednesday 10 a. m. Tlie district conference number two of the Woman's auxiliary of the Presbyterian church will meet at the Beckley church for an all-day conference. Representatives from Bluefield, Matoaka, Princeton, Mullens, and Beckley will attend.

Lunch will be served at 12:13 for a quarter. Beckley college freshmen will be guests at a get-acquainted picnic given by the Kappa Theta Phi fraternity. 8 p. m. Beta Thela Mu sorority will meet with Miss Ruth Hedrick.

Thursday 6:30 p. m. The Anchor class of the First Christian Sunday school will have their annual banquet on the first floor the church. a p. m.

The Rev. and, Mrs. J. M. Helm will be honor guests at a reception given by the Woman's Missionary society and the Board Of Stewards of the Methodist Temple.

Members ot the church and friends of the minister, who a Beckley last invited. Friday 1:30 p. m. Members of the executive board of club will the Mrs. Clarence D.

president, asks that be on time. Anyone who to submit names of suggested new members is asked to do so in writing at this 3 p. m. The Woman's club will meet at the clubhouse. Dr.

James Wallace Givens in of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Givens Woodlawn avenue, was mar- ied to Miss Virginia Catherine Shelton of Dayton, Ohio, last week, He was the youngest student to rer.graduate from Woodrow Wilon High school--at the age of 13 1924--and since then has.cap- ured scores ot academic honors.

She visited In his home Chrlst- i.is and they plan to come here for Thanksgiving, He Is now professor of niathc- isttcs at Cornell university in thlca, N. In collaboration with Professor 0. Veblen, head of the Mathematics department of 1'rinceton unlver- ity. he has written a college textbook on "Tensor Coordinates of Inoar Spaces." It will be publish- in October! It was written while liven was at the Institute for Ke- sarch at Princeton two years. The wedding was at the home he officiating minister, the Rev.

1. O. Ficken, In Albany, New 'orlc. Miss Anna Jean Shelton, ot Akron, Ohio, sister of the bride, md Dr. Fred Ticken of Princeton, and Albany, N.

a former roommate of the groom, were the nly attendants. The bride was attired in a black uit with accessories to match md wore a shoulder corsage of Mrs. Given was graduated from he Oberlln Conservatory of Music 1934 and'studied piano under Jarlos Buhler, ol New York, and at he Dalcroze School of Euryth- mics in New York City. She taught music In the public schools of New York last year. He was graduated from Lynch- ANNOUNCING the OPENING lh.

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OVER WOOLWORTH'S arnes Woodlawn's Son To Marry Miss Shelton He Was Youngest Woodrow Wilson Graduate at 13 burg College In 1828 with a Btch- elor of Science degree: cum in 1930 he received his masters from the University Virginia and In 1933 the doctor of.philoso- phy degree from Princeton university, Willie at Lynchburg Givens was editor of the college newspaper, "The Crltograph" president of Alphi Psl. Omega, honorary dramatic fraternity, and won the faculty medal in the torlcal contest. While at the University of Virginia, he received many: itonorj, among them was membership.In the Raven's society and the du- Pont fellowship. In 1931, he was runner-up for Rhodes scholarship. Princeton, he won the Dupont fellowship twice and received other honors.

In the summer of 1936, he attended and read a paper at the Congress of Mathematicians at Oslo, Norway, Dr. and Mrs. diverts spent a i Saratoga Springs before going to Ithaca, N. where they will make their home. Patrick Leary Is At Mine School GOLDEN, V.

Leary of Beckley, W. hai entered the Colorado School ot Mines with the largest 'freshman class In the history of the engineering college. According lo the schedule laid o'ut for Patrick; In his course leading to the professional degree engineer in the mineral Industry, lie will devote his first and second years to fundamental -subjects such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, surveying, and the like. In junior and senior years young Leary specialize in courses qualifying him for ah engineering degree in mining, metallurgy, petroleum, Patrick (s the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Dennis Leary, of 115 Woodlawn.avenue, Beckley West Virginia. Miss Florence Seaman Is spending the week-end in 'Glen Jean visiting Mrs. Clara Tivey. HEAR YE! The Town Crier Advises That You Can- Make all your clothing purchase, for the entire family on one account at THE STAR, Becktey's Finest Charge Account Store. Make your selection of i a i clothing for ladies, men and children at THE STAR.

We do.not have a regular force of collectors to bather and disturb you. Payments are made at our store, or if you cannot call In person we furnish self-addressed envelopes so that you can conveniently mail your payments to our store. It's so simple to clothe the entire family at THE STAR. Make your selection of quality garments, a small down payment will he required, balance payable in small week-, or semi-nionthly installments. KNOW YE: That at THE STAK you arc assured of quality materials plus style creations that are designed by experts.

Such services as the following are part of our 'daily routjne: No Interest or Carrying Charges of Kind. All Alterations Done on Our Premises Absolutely FREE. Courteous clerks to serve and help make your selection. Kfficient personnel that vriil complete the opening of an account within five minutes. Our merchandise is priced to meet every type of competition, low price is your assurance shopping at THE STAR.

Think the matter over, then decide to come in and be greeted in the real old friendly manner. Your patronage will be greatly appreciated. I.ct me have the pleasure of personally serving you your clothing needs. To Be Smartly Dressed, Shop at THE STAR. At Your Service Always, Sid Danbury, Manager Shop at I.

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