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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1960

Page

5

Second Childhood Shady Spring seniors stage Friday night play

Shady Spring High School hosts the senior class play Second Childhood at 8 p.m. Friday. James Bragg stars as Professor Fredrick Relyea with Helen Smith as Sylvi, and a cast including Alice Elkins, Tommy Keith, Stanton Keith Prewitt, Mary Jo Lilly, Peggy Viveret, Sue Greene, Sandra Okes, Danny Meadows, Leslie Meadows, and John Campbell. The plot follows Relyea and his assistant seeking the Elixir of Youth and sparking a comedy of errors when they transform General Henry Burbeck into a youthful baby. Director Anna Collins calls it a favorite from the country and promises a night of hilarious entertainment.

Beaver Shady Spring High School James Bragg Fredrick Relyea Helen Smith Sylvia Alice Elkins Mrs. Willsmiller Tommy Keith Philip Bur‘beck Anna Collins Ter Phillip Stanton James Robert Bragg

Officers Elected By New Garden Club Of Dry Hill Prosperity

Mrs D W Kinzer was elected president of Raleigh County s newest garden club formed by women from Dry Hill Prosperity The group met at Dry Hill Prosperity Community House with hostesses Mrs W O Bowyer Mrs Thomas Young and Mrs Carl Bailey Also elected were Mrs Chester Webb vice president Mrs Bailey recording secretary Mrs Young corresponding secretary and Mrs D B Stover Jr treasurer The club will meet third Monday monthly and will seek state approval for its name from the West Virginia Garden Club Members heard a program on Dried Arrangements by Mrs Wayne Stewart and will bring forced bulbs to the next meeting for display and judging

D. W. Kinzer Raleigh County Dry Hill-Prosperity Dry Hill Prosperity Community W. O. Bowyer Thomas Young Carl Bailey Chester Webb Bailey Young Highland Garden Club of Beckley Russ Parsons Frank Hale A. J. Walker West Virginia Garden Club Wayne Stewart

Charleston Ballet Re-Scheduled For April 30

The Charleston Ballet will be presented April 30 at Woodrow Wilson High School, announced by Mrs. Robert Thomson Jr. The Woman's Club plans include sponsoring the annual Folk Festival under Dr. Patrick Gainer of West Virginia University. The club will also hold its annual business meeting April 22 at 6 pm in the clubhouse. all members urged to attend.

Charleston Ballet Woman's Club Woodrow Wilson High School Robert Thomson Jr Patrick Gainer West Virginia Univer Drive WCB

Community club notices for Beckley Women’s groups

Beckley Newspapers invites women’s organizations to submit notices or club calendars. Deadline 10 a.m. daily. Sunday items by 10 a.m. Saturday. A list of Monday and Tuesday meetings includes Friendly Art Club at Mrs. Virginia Walker’s, Chaminade Music Club, Friendship Class at First Baptist, Smart Set Savings Club, Lad and Lassie 4-H, Mission Circle, Court Paula 741, D A R Captain James Allen Chapter, Maxwell Hill rep workshop, St. Stephen’s Men’s Club, Church Army speaker Captain Fred Nussbaum, Columbine Garden Club, Raleigh County Girl Scout, and Royal Neighbors of America meetings.

Woman's Department of Beckley

Community Notices from Crab Orchard and Beaver Gather

Mission Circle No 3 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church hosted by Mrs Gertrude Burleson at 1 30 p m. Episcopal Churchwomen of St Pauls Episcopal Church held elections at the church. Anns Club met at Beswver Lion's Clubhouse Beaver at 7 30 p m.

Crab Orchard Baptist Church Gertrude Burleson Episcopal Churchwomen of St. ‘S Episcopal Church An’s Club Beswver Lion's Clubhouse Beaver

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know Births And Visits

T Sgt Sherman Deal Jr and Mrs Deal announce the birth of a daughter at Malstrom AFB Great Falls Mont. Baby born 11 p.m. April 1. Mother Geraldine Rolling of Montgomery Ala. Father son of Mr and Mrs Sherman Deal Crab Orchard. They have two other children, Douglas 4 and Jerrie Lynn 2.

Sherman Deal Jr April Sgt Deal Air Force

Miss Lara Taylor’s eighteenth birthday surprise party

Honored on her 18th birthday with a surprise party Miss Lara Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs C P Taylor 109 Clyde St. Her sister Miss Martha Taylor was hostess. Guests included Miss Susan Sparks Miss Janet Thomas Miss Eva Sue Hatcher Miss Keann Carte plus Billy Jo Wau hop Roger Meadows Fred Minton Darrell Lilly Jim Hous tin and Cofer Taylor.

Lara Taylor

Mrs Parkins and family return home from visit

Mrs E J Parkins and children Carolyn and Gregory with Mrs Madge Smith return to Raleigh NC after a week with Mr and Mrs Manuel Hidalgo at 118 Forest Street. E J Parkins arrives to accompany them home and will be joined by her mother Mrs Agricola Santos for a period in the Parkins home.

E. J. Parkins Carolyn and Gregory Madge Smith Raleigh N. C Manuel Hidalgo Forest St Agricola Santos Parkins

Mrs Gamble Returns Home to Livella Georgia

Mrs Donald Gamble has returned to her home in Livella Georgia after spending several weeks in the home of her brother in law and sister in law Mr and Mrs Ezra Deck in Old Eccles.

Donald Gamble Livella Ezra Deck Old Eccles

Local Resident Confined At Home With Illness

Mrs. George P. Davis Jr is confined to her Wood Street home due to illness. Visitors in the past week included Mr and Mrs Donald King and son David of South Charleston Mr and Mrs Hersy Green Mrs G P Green Miss Susie Monday and Mr and Mrs Harold Pennington and family of Charleston.

George P. Davis Jr Wood St Davis Donald King David South Charleston Hersey Green G. P. Green Susie Monday Harold Pennington Charleston

Chambers Family Visit Highlights Local Ties

Mr and Mrs James R Chambers of Montgomery visited Saturday with his parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Chambers in Epperly. James Chambers is a senior at West Virginia Institute of Technology in Montgomery.

James R. ‘Chambers Montgomery Oscar Chambers Epperly James Chambers West Virginia Institute of Technology

Mrs William A OBrien Returns Home From Roanoke Visit

Mrs William A OBrien has returned to her Mason Street home after a short visit in Roanoke Virginia.

William A. O’brien Mason St Roanoke

Sorority Elects Officers and Plans Spring Events

Xi Alpha Delta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi elected Mrs. Duke Wil- as president with officers including Mrs. Mitchell vice president and Miss Mabel Sammson treasurer. A “Girl of the Year” honor went to Mrs. Herbert Alley. The group outlined a Crippled Children Cotillion for April 9 at Beck, and announced a rummage sale for April 6 and 9.

Xi Alpha Delta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Duke Wil Herbert Alley BSP Releigh County Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc

Alpira tion ceremony officers and new members listed

Officers of the Alpira tion ceremony in the auditorium last week included Everett Martin as president David Bolen sergeant at arms Patricia Whitely vice president Kay Wallen secretary and Sandra Walker treasurer The Rainbow Of Desire theme featured a large rainbow yellow jonquils and ferns on stage Speeches by Dennis Bedwell Judie Lowe Linda McDorman and Marion Canterbury followed the pledge was recited by all new juniors Doris Cole Bill Spradling Corinne Bowling Barry Stanley Sandra Lusk Gary Moorefield Beverly Waddell Vince Fares Bonita Waddell Charlies Wallace Collette Sanders Jimmy Bowman Phyllis Farley Kyra Thompson Gerry Wallace Beverly Alley and Barbara Floyd

Everett Martin David Bolen Patricia Whitely Kay Wallen Sandra Walker Dennis Bedwell Judie Lowe Linda McDorman Marion Canterbury Doris Cole Bill Spradling Corinne Bowling Barry Stanley Sandra Lusk Gary Moorefield Beverly Waddell Vince Fares Bonita Waddell Charlies Wallace Collette Sanders Jimmy Bowman Phyllis Farley Kyra Thompson Gerry Wallace Beverly Alley Barbara Floyd

Models Named For Style Show Slated Tuesday By Lions Club

Kermit A. Locke will be master of ceremonies for the 22th annual Spring Style Show. Beckley Elks Club sponsors the event at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Woodrow Wilson High School with Conrad Stowers giving the welcome and Dr Worthy W. McKinney presenting the sale show.

Kermit A. Locke Beckley Elks Club Woodrow Wilson High School Conrad Stowers Worthy W. McKinney

PTA Group to Attend CIC Workshop Today

Raleigh County PTA Council members will take part in a CIC workshop today. Dee B. J. Cadle, PTA president, says Cadle leads a display on Keep. Cadle urges PTA members countywide to attend. no Council meeting is planned until April.

PTA Group Raleigh County Parent-Teacher Association Council Dee B. J. Cadle Cadle PTA

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Shady Spring High Leslie Meadows Sheriff Johnson Cen James Shady Spring Daniels Beaver Elementary Beaver Lions New Garden Club Dry Hill Russell Smith B. Taylor James Griffith N. O. Nye C. E. Tony A.harold Lilly B. F. Bailey Edward Snuffer Howard Earehart G. M. Powers Main Street Magsant Uch Friendly Art Club Virginia Walker Springdale Ave Flying Eagle Band Chaminade Music Club Wildwood Rd Dy Hill First Baptist Church Pat H. Wheeler Orchard Ave Smart Set Savings Club Evella Smith Mabscott, Pp. m Lad Lassie Coca-Cola Catholic Daughters of America St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church James Allen Daughters of American Revolution J. G. Foster S. Kanawha St Maxwell Hill Men's Club St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Church Fred Nussbaum The Church Army Columbine Garden Club Charles Earehart Jr Vine St Raleigh County Girl Scout Royal Neighbors of America Eagle’s Hall Woodlawn Ave Dottie Aldridge Bailey Ave General Hospital Isaac Eller Sophia Arnold Eller Derick O. G. Callison Slab Fork Patricia Callison Cincinnati Ohio Fredrick Haupter Bingit Eric Oakwood Ave Newburn Cynthia Leu St. Luixe’s Hospital Patricia Hambric John Hambric Warry Hambric Jones W. C. Mitchell Mitchell Welker Treadway Mabel Sammson Pat Roach Olaf Cliff John Love Jack Clem City Olift Treadway Cliff Mankin Ave Clemens Ways and Means Charles Mongan Ea. G Webb Florist and Greenhouse Sora Oo America Stoco High School Alpha Chapter NHS Janet Farley Glenna Whitely Mike Pegram Asa Bolen D. W. Bryson Laceda Mankin Lions Club O. A. Phillips Jr Hazel Kathryn Grace Cottrell Johnnet‘tevans Ruthie Ramey Kathy Ramey Susan Milam Janie Milam Freddie Lewis Malcolm Johnson Deborah Jo Johnson Kathy Ruth Johnson Orell A. Phillips DM Hal Lynn Scott Persmnetiens Jexperts All Beauty F. W. Mann Bernard Snead Bell-Ans BELL ANS Orangeburg N. Y Amniversary Spartan Singer Sewing Center South Kanawha Si
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