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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1957

Page

8

DAR Chapter Hear Address On Approved Schools

Mrs. C. R. Hill of Oak Hill spoke at the Captain James Allen Chapter DAR meeting in Raleigh Heights, detailing the 13 DAR Approved Schools from Massachusetts to Alabama. She noted Kate Duncan School in Gram and Tamassee in Tennessee are sole owner operated. both are non denominal.

DAR C.K. Hil James Allen A. A. Ed Oak Hill C. R. Hill Janes’ Allen Daughters of the American Revolution Raleigh Heights R. J. Burmeister A. A. Edwards Irma Huettner Hill Borderland DAR of Oak Massachusetts Alabama National Committee of U. S Daghters Kate Duncan West Virginia Burmeister Soley National Dar Kate Duncan Floyd Smith Gram Ala M. Sayre Tamessee Tamassee Tam E. E. Bibb S. Massee Bledsoe J. Edwin Dickerson J. M. Ferguson J. W Else Givens A. Robert Koch George W. Johnson E. Phipps Sayre

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

A compilation of local residents with family ties and travels. It notes Detroit visitors, Hawaii relocations, Navy discharge plans, Florida and Charleston trips, weekend guests in Beckley, college students home for vacations, and family visits spanning Beckley, Charleston, Princeton, and Richmond with various relatives and events.

James Taylor Detroit Mich al Janney Sophia J. W. Burdiss North Oakwood Ave James W. Burdiss Jr Jean Hawaii J. W. Burdiss Jr Navy Beckley Ira E. H. Phipps Berkley St Charleston A. T. Baker Henry James Simmons Kana WITS Vora Xenningwa Kanawha St Nanicy Bergendahl Press Warnurse Jefferson Hospital Den Bluefield Roanoke Frank Moor Falls Mills Clyde St Lilly Pennington Princeton

Beckley AAUW Members To Attend State Division Meet

Three Beckley Branch members of the American Association of University Women will travel Friday to Jackson's Mill for the West Virginia State Division meeting April 5 to 7. President Sibbley Weatherford leads delegates Miss Mary Siragusa and Miss Mildred Svehlak. The program features speakers including Dr. Eleanor Dolan and Dr. Laura Bornholdt, with topics on higher education policy and international relations.

Beckley Aauw Beckley The American Association of University Women Jackson's Mill Aith West Virginia State Division Sibbley Weatherford Mary Siragusa Mildred Svehlak Eleanor F. Dolan AAUW Durl Laura Bornholdt United States Irvin Stewart West Virginia University Stewart Smith Marshall College Stewart Smith West Virginia Dolan Smith and Stewart Lawrence Lynch Clarksburg State Board of Education Harry Heflin Glenville State College K. Duane Hurley Salem College Stanley Martin West Virginia Wesleyan College Marie Beetle Parkersburg

Community notices list weekly meetings at Beckley organizations

The column lists church, civic, and youth group gatherings for Wednesday and Thursday. Catholic Youth Organization meets at 7 30 p m at St Francis de Sales Church Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Pi gathers at Coca Cola Social Room Beckley Jaycee Ettes hold a 7 30 p m business meeting at Richmond Social Room Lincoln All Time Hit Parade practice starts at Memorial Building 7 p m On Thursday Circle No 1 of First Methodist Church led by Mrs Wayne Ransom meets at 2 p m Circle No 2 of First Methodist Church led by Mrs John Eye with Mrs C R Harless at 214 S Heber St also at 2 p m.

St Francis de Sales Catholic Church Beta Rho Beta Sigma Iphi Coca - Cola Social Room Beckley Jaycee-ettes Club Richmond Social Room First Methodist Church Wayne Ransom John Eye C. R. Harless S. Heber St

Chaminade Music Club Members Hear Musical Program At Meet

Chaminade Music Club held a meeting at 119 Harvey Street with Miss Grace Lynch as narrator. The program featured musical pieces from Miss Lynch Miss Grimet and Miss Meadows plus Schubert and Sinding works. Hostesses were Mrs Gravely Miss Davenport and Miss Lindamood. twenty one members and guests attended.

Chaminade Music Club Meet Lewis Gravely Harvey St Grace Lynch Ned Fourney Franz Schubert Charlotte Grimet Shady Spring Lynch Ruby Ruby Gentry Larry Meadows Mabscott Elementary Cole Porter Miss Lynch E. J. Decevee Edith Lindamood Miss Grimet

Luncheon Attended by West Virginia Telephon e Pioneers Group

Mrs Virginia Spangter of Red Wing Apartments Beckley presides over a luncheon in Bluefield at the West Virginian Hotel on Friday Thirty members from Bluefield Beckley and Charleston attended E T Stremp of Charleston former Beckleyan spoke E H Meadows and L M Sykes were honored and installed with no new members.

Virginia Spangter Redwing Apts Beckley Council Telephone’ Pioneers of America Beatrice Hazelwood Edith Cavendish Iva Deek Alma Maritin Bluefield West Virginian Hotel Beckley Charleston E. T. Stremp E. H. Meadows L. M. Sykes

Funds Donated From Benefit Bridge Party Held by Beckley Club

About 70 attendees at a March 30 benefit bridge party by Beckley Woman's Club Junior Department raised funds for Camp Limp-A Little and Epic Drama. Mrs Kyle M Jarrell Jr chaired, with Mrs Paul Loflin as co chair. prizes donated by local merchants supported by notes of appreciation.

Beckley Woman's Club Park Ave Kyle M. Jarrell Jr Paul Loflin J. W. Anderson

Beckley NSA Chapter Plans Secretaries Week Activities

Beckley Chapter of the National Secretaries Association outlines committee appointments for Secretaries Week from April 21 to 27. Highlights include publicity chair Madge Richardson, awards chairs Misses Russell Boggs and Mildred Miller, and event planning for Boss Night and Secretary of Tomorrow. Week honors secretaries for professional contributions worldwide.

Freda—Sotee Beckley Madge Richardson Russell Boggs Mildred Miller Bernice Bloch Mary Grace Lilly Miss Sater NSA National Magazine Woodrow Wilson High School R. L. Davis National Secretaries' Association (International National Secretaries Association (International Nsw

Baritone Edwin Steffe Set To Perform At WWHS Thursday

Edwin Steffe versatile American baritone arrives Thursday for the Beckley Community Concert Association season finale at Woodrow Wilson High School. He team with Stanton Carter at the piano for an 8 30 p m program featuring arias songs from various lands and piano solos plus notes on his coast to coast tour and future appearances with major orchestras.

Edwin Steffe Beckley Community Concert Association Seffe Stanton Carter Woodrow Wilson High School Albert Fuller Liza Lehmann Ford Verdicl Richard Strauss Johannes Brahmt Elijah Mendlesshon Mr. Figaro Ber Seville Rossini Mary Sadera Russia Staraya Rachmaninoff Rovin J. J. Niles Valgovind End Atta Baer Kalmanoff Edwards Carpenter Steffe St. Louis

Beckley Lions Club Style Show draws a full house

The Beckley Lions Club sponsored the 2nd annual Spring Style Show with John W. Smith as chairman. O A Phillips Jr and Jack led the event which drew a full house and was praised as one of the nicest shows. Proceeds aid the blind in the Beckley area, with thanks extended to stores, models, and contributors.

Lions Club John W. Smith Lyris O. A. Phillips Jr Jack The Beckley Lions Beckley Club Light Conservation Committee BLC W. W. Vines Jay Woods Lew Gravely Kermit Lecke Gene Morchotse

Stock up on canned seafoods for weeknight meals

Pantry guidance emphasizes stocking canned salmon and tuna with crab meat shrimp or minced clams for casseroles and salads. Codfish flakes and canned oysters add convenience for quick breakfasts or meals, highlighting high protein content and versatility.

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