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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1957

Page

9

Farewell Party Fetes Mrs. Bobby R. North in Richmond

Mrs. Bobby R. North was feted at a farewell party in the Richmond Recreation Room on Monday night. Hostesses were Mrs. Woodrow Mullins and Mrs. E K Strickland, both of Eccles. The honoree, formerly Mildred Magg, is married to Bobby Ray North and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Mays of 319 Whitestick St. The couple heads to Ft. Benning, Ga., where North is assigned to the U S Army. Prizes were awarded to several guests including Mrs. Paul Hunt and Mrs. Dennis Dinkler.

Bobby R. North Richmond Woodrow Mullins EK. E. Strickland Eccles North Mildred Magg Bobby Ray North Sand C. B. Mays Whitestick J. W. Merritt Bradley Woodrow Wilson High School Ft. Benning U. S. Army Paul Hunt Dennis Dinkler Shirley Pittman Fayez Ramey Mutins

Rose History Theme Of Speaker At Meeting

Rose history was described by Mops Grover Hedrick Jr at the Columbine Garden Club meeting in Beckley. A chart and color photos illustrated prize roses and local rose gardens including Hedrick’s. Spring Flower Show plans were discussed for June 7 at the Beckley Hotel Ballroom with entries urged. Birth announced for Lynn Myers March 0 at Beckley Hospital. The column ends with hair washing tips emphasizing warm water rinses and thorough cleansing.

Grover C. Hedrick Jr Columbine Garden Club Coca-Cola Ro A L. Fleming Beckley Hotel Raleigh County Garden Council R. Herbert Morgan James Mapies Noel Ennis Chris Sarandon K. K. Rand JA. G. Bowles Herbert Hensley Blaine Tanner D. &. Wippermian Ralph Withrow B. F. Lowe William Harsanyi C. H. Rutledge W. W. Carney Sammy Ferris Fredric Friar

Mirror tricks expand small kitchen spaces and ease reach

A mirror above high shelves makes items on top shelves visible and brightens the area. It also widens the feeling of the workspace by reflecting the space between cabinets and counters, improving light and usability.

Coming Events At Beckley Golden Age Club Meeting

Dr M M Ralston spoke at the Golden Age Club meeting at the Woman's Clubhouse Park Ave detailing a Caribbean cruise and southern garden tour. Poems were read by Mrs Lena Thompson and Mrs Bessie Gore opened with a poem. A bake sale by Beckley Woman's Club announced for April 19 at Raleigh County Bank Building Park Ave.

Golden Age Club Woman’s Park Ave M. M. .Ralsten Thompson Beckley Tual Raleigh County Bank Anna Long Mary Smith Fiested Nathan Pickus iBeckley Woman's Club Eagles Order of Eagles Woodlawn Ave

Lincoln Musical Cast Members Named for All-Time Hit Parade

Lincoln community announces April 8 and 9 performances featuring an all-adult cast led by musical director Don Boyd. Notable soloists include Mrs Reece Bowers, Mrs Forrest Daniels, Mrs Al OBrien, and Dr Richard Hartley among a large list of volunteers and outside talent, with publicity chair Mrs G C Stallings promising an original, fast-paced show blending old songs with contemporary numbers.

Lincoln Don' Boyd Tel G. C. Stallings Reece Bowers Forrest Daniels al O’brien J. W. Muir Ralph O'Dell Lewis Ellison Jr John W. Rogers Nolan Gunter C. D. Coleman Verlin Walker Richard Hartley Bob Daniels D. Coleman Bill Baldwin Paul Hinzman C. E. Beavers Fred Burdiss Barney Seale Abe O'Brien Ania Lloyd Carper Varney’ Lilly Jack Hylton R. C. Pennington Ted Starr

Army Mothers Meeting Delivers Open Night

Monday session of the U S Army Mothers group will convene at Memorial Building Room Six at 7 30 p m with past proceedings reviewed and upcoming events planned.

U. S. Army Room Six Memorial Building

Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County

Applications for marriage licenses filed in Raleigh County Court list Calvin S. Bentley 21 of Kentucky and Virginia Lou Cales 16 of Price Hill as a couple. Leon Stover 25 and Nancy Jane Hodge 21, both of Ameagle, also apply. The next general meeting was announced for April 2.

Raleigh County Calvin S. Bentley Johnnie Bentley Kentucky Virginia Lou Cales Price Hill Lawrence. Cales Eula Jones Leon Stover Rulie Stover Nancy Jane Hodge Jones Hodge Ameagle Bership

Woman's Club Beckley to Elect Officers Tonight

The Woman's Club of Beckley meets at 8 p m in the Clubhouse on Park Ave for its annual business session. Officers for a two year term will be elected, with nominations to be presented. A memorial service for deceased members will be held, conducted by Rev A H Wilson, First Christian Church. Living memorial trees are planted for recall of past presidents and members.

Woman’s Club of Beckley Park Ave J. E. Otto Otto A. H. Wilson First Christian Church Henlock T. Elkin American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 32 Paul W. Feigley Hilltop Bridge Club Gladys Truman Grover C. Trail John Dellinger Katheyo M. Jones Richard G. Jones Geraldine R. Witt Roland M. Witt

Beckley Honors Edwin Steffe in Woodrow Wilson High Concert

An audience at Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium enjoyed American baritone Edwin Steffe. He opened with Come Lets Be Merry and delivered Figaro aria from The Barber of Seville, plus Devo tion by Strauss and Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific. He added The Surry with the Fringe on Top and Into the Night by Edwards, with Stanton Carter at piano. The program closed with The Lords Prayer by Malotte.

Edwin Steffe Woodrow Wilson High School Steffe Figaro Barden Seville Strauss South Pacific Oklahoma Edwards Stanton Carter

Teel School Teachers Honored With Dinner Event

Approximately 40 Teel Elementary teachers and homeroom mothers attended a fellowship dinner Monday at the school. Hostesses were homeroom mothers. Mass arrangements featured dragon motifs and greenery with green spring themed place cards. Mrs. Ted Stover, PTA president, was mistress of ceremonies and distributed gifts of handmade aprons to women teachers and handkerchiefs to men. The event marked Teel’s first teacher honor dinner, with plans to make it annual.

Teel Teel Elementary Ted Stover Teel Parent-Teacher Association

Beta Theta Mu Holds Initiation Banquet

Beckley College hosts Beta Theta Mu Sorority initiation at the Glass House Monday night. Miss Topsy O’Dell presented corsages and Easter themed favors. Pledges include Donna Almond, Darryl Williams, Barbara Crotty, Barbara Cooper, Rosalie Vila, Rhoda Clower, Sue Yancey, Lois Wardensky, Sandra Lytton, and Sue Sizemore.

Beta Theta Mu Sorority Beckley College Glass House Eacn Topsy. O'Dell Donna Almond Darryl Williams Barbara Crotty Barbara Cooper Rosalie Vila Rhoda Clower Sue Yancey Lois Wardensky

Miss Baumberger Marries Fred L. Ferris in Charleston

Miss Mary H Baumberger and Fred L Pawate Tinanenmene Vawmenanthere wed Friday night at First Presbyterian Church Charleston The couple will reside at Summerfield Apts Charleston Rev George Vick officiated The bride, daughter of Mrs Howard Baumberger New Martinsville, and groom son of Mrs J W Ferris Crab Orchard were attended by her sister and Gene W Ferris served as best man Both have Midlands area education and employment histories with Capitol Airlines Beckley Newspapers Corp and Rhode Island University context notes

First Presbyterian Church Charleston Mary H. Baumberger Fred L. Pawate Tinanenmene United Press Bureau Summerfield Apts Seb Lune Ceehhuh George Vick Howard Baumberger New Martinsville J. W. Ferris Crab Orchard James W. Robinson Summersville Gene W. Ferris Moundsville High School Capitol Airlines Ferris Woodrow Wilson High School Beckley College Rhode Island University Beckley Newspapers Corp

Personal Notes From Local Citizens Featuring Travel and Visits

Mrs D F McKenzie has returned from a three week visit with her sister in Montgomery Alabama. Mr and Mrs Ervin Parkins of Raleigh arrived for the funeral of Rosa Robas, her grandmother. Mrs Paul Wagner of Miami Florida visits in the home of her son-in-law and daughter David and Mrs Wallace of Orchard Avenue. Dr and Mrs Ussery moved from Raleigh Heights to Marion Virginia. Mrs French Williams and daughter Shirley visited Bluefield. Elsie Bowman leaves for Cincinnati and returns the same day. William Wiggins and family visit Bristol Virginia today.

Ervin Parkins Raleigh N. C Rosa Robas Beckey Post-Herald Paul Wagner Miami Pla David Wallace Orchard Ave T. Ussery Raleigh Heights Marion French Williams Shirley Williams Bluefield Elsie Bowman Cincinnati Ohio William Wiggins Crawford St Bristol

Two Honored At Brenda Berry Susanne Williams Party

Brenda Berry and Susanne Williams were celebrated on their 2th and 13th birthdays with a Saturday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Berry. Mrs. Ames Crumley and Miss Shirley McMillion helped with games before refreshments. Attendees included Lynda Miller Sandra Ames Gladys Tabor Eviel Tabor Belly Vance Rita Rodgers Almeda Rodgers Loretta Rodgers Gail McMillion William Campbell Bernard Campbell Billy Joe Adkins Johnny Adkins Roy Adkins Larry Burdette Alton Johnson Paul Berry and Mrs Virginia Williams.

Brenda Berry Susanne Willams Joseph Berry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lincoln Elementary School Memorial Auditorium Don Boyd Earl ©. Snider Noel Christian Cochairman W. A Neville St 1St Baptist Church Dr. M. M. Ralston Women's Department Ann Rose Baptist ‘Church Silver Star Rebekah Lodge Main St Azalea Garden Club John E. McKenzie Women of the Moose Moose Ballroom WSCS Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Temple R. P. Whittaker E.H. Christian Prince ST. Opp, Court House Beta Theta Mu Mary Baumberger Fred L. Ferris Vogue Your House of Fashion D. F. McKenzie Granville Ave J. J. Fabel Montgomery, Na Tharas Farhions North Fayette St Court House Ge Tacter Hunt Bettaen Our ‘Mademoiselle al T. Grant Men & Boys Towesome Sur Deering- Milliken B.C. D Trate Neville St., Beckley
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