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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1946

Page

8

Annual Banquet and Dance For Raleigh General Graduates

The Raleigh General Hospital Nurses Alumni announce the annual banquet and dance to honor the graduating class on Wednesday April 24 at Black Knight Country Club. Dr K K Rand lectured on dental care and beauty. Seventeen members plus one guest attended refreshments hosted by Mildred Farris Frances Gallagher Lula Hoye and Lula Conway. The graduating class includes Doreen Box Helen Rushbrook Janice Hutchinson Opa Via Betty Blivens Imogene Farmer Patsy Gazette Virg ie Harkrader Viola Hartson Ruth Hess and Mary Meadows. The May 14 meeting will elect new officers with Mildred Farris Margie Hurt and Madelyn White as nominating committee.

Raleigh General Hospital Black Knight Country Club K. K. Rand Mildred Farris Frances Gallagher Lula Hoye Lula Conway Margie Hurt Madelyn White Pauline Houser Edna Richman Louise Aiello Jackie Epperly

Woodrow Wilson Band Plans Beckley Tag Day

Glenn Sallack, director of the Woodrow Wilson High School band, says 105 members will pose on Beckley streets from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to raise funds for the trip to Huntington for the state band contest. Some proceeds buy new instruments while the rest defrays travel costs for the May 1 event. all but 22 seniors will participate in their first state festival.

Glenn Sallack Woodrow -Wilson High School Beckley Huntington

St Joseph Aspirin Ad Claims Fast Action And Quality

A well known name is St Joseph recognized for highest quality aspirin. The ad touts fast action dependability and purity and promotes St Joseph Aspirin as the world's largest seller at 10c with a 100 tablet size for 35c.

St. Joseph

Local residents and visitors named in notices

A series of social notices lists residents visiting, traveling or returning home. R S Baker of 109 Summers Street was a business visitor in Bluefield and Richlands with his wife and daughter Mary Kathryn. Miss Joan Whitley, daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Whitley, will visit Marshall College for Easter. Henry Smith of Callaway Heights underwent an operation at Beckley Hospital. Mr and Mrs Murray Lackowitz and children of Brooklyn and Mrs Stein and son Grover Gene of Charleston were guests of Mrs Nat Berman on Woodlawn Avenue. Mrs Harry Anderson of Woodlawn Avenue had an operation at Raleigh General Hospital. Mrs W A Argenbright of 400 Third Avenue leaves for Roanoke for her mother’s illness. Mrs H H O Neal and Mrs S D Morton of Oak Hill were shopping in Beckley. Mrs H E Merton of 108 Elison Avenue returned home after visiting Orange Virginia.

R. Si Baker Summers Street Bluefield Richlands Mary Kathryn Joan Whitley H. E. Whitley Marshall College Huntington Henry Smith Callaway Heights Beckley Hospital Murray Lackowitz Billy and Judy Brooklyn N. Y Mr. Stein Grover Gene Charleston Nat Berman Woodlawn Avenue Harry Anderson Raleigh General Hospital W. A. Argenbright Third Avenue Roanoke H. H. O'Neal S. D. Morton Oak Hill Beckley H. E. Merton Elison Avenue Orange

Union Members To Have Dinner Saturday

Local Union No. 31 of the United Construction Workers will hold a dinner tomorrow night at 7 PM at the Hawaiian Club Mabscott Hill. Beatrice Bowden, former union member and proprietor, is hosting. Luke Brett the regional director has been invited.

United Construction Workers Beckley Machine and Electric Company Sidney Box U.C.W Mabscott Hill Beatrice Bowden Luke Brett

IClass Meets Tonight at Methodist Temple

The Sally McGinnis Bible Class meets tonight at 7 30 PM in the Methodist Temple per Mrs A B Carney. All class members have been asked to attend.

Iclass Sally McGinnis Methodist Temple A. B. Carney

Colorful Fowl Duck Lays Green Eggs on Easter Spirit

Armin Filzen of New Ulm Minnesota reports his duck shows Easter spirit by laying a green egg every other day. The bird normally favors pastel colors but projects a green eggs pattern with steady regularity.

Associated Press New Ulm Minn Armin Filzen Filzen

Miller and Baker Welcome Daughter Mickie Lynn

Mr and Mrs Harold W Miller announce the birth of their first child a six pound daughter Mickie Lynn at Raleigh General Hospital The mother is Mary Ellen Baker daughter of Clyde and Mrs Baker of Park Avenue Miller is an ex serviceman and works with his father at Miller Cash Grocery Temple Street. Zackie Johns reports the birth of their fourth child a nine and one half pound son on April 6 at their home in Crab Orchard.

Harold W. Miller Mickie Lynn Raleigh General Hospital Mary Ellen Baker Clyde Baker Park Avenue Miller L.eb Miller Cash Grocery Temple Street Zackie Johns Crab l Orchard

Miss Martin Hosts Circle Meeting At First Christian Church

Miss Ethel Martin hosted Group Five of the Women’s Council at the First Christian Church. Mrs. John Gray assisted. devotionals and missionary study were led by Mrs. W. R. Hinkle and Mrs. Edith Lamb. Kyle Cook led the business session and a towel collection was taken for Hazel Green Academy in Kentucky. Fifteen members attended.

Ethel Martin Women's Council The First Christian Church John Gray W. R. Hinkle Edith Lamb Kyle Cook Hazel Green Academy Kentucky

Charming afternoon dress pattern 8023 by Sue Burnett

Pattern No 8023 offers a princess style dress with scallop sleeves and shoulder gathers in sizes 34 to 44. Includes yardage for size 16 and instruction to mail 20 cents to Sue Burnett for pattern 8023 at The Raleigh Register, plus 15 cents for Spring and Summer issue.

Sue Burnett Raleigh Register Ave. Americas New York N.Y Fashion

Revival Services Open At Baptist Church On Sunday

Dr. Alvin J. Cook announces revival at First Baptist Church beginning Sunday and continuing through Easter Sunday with evening services at 7 30 led by Dr. Cook and singing by Sam Kaborn. Public invited. Prayer meetings planned today and tonight at listed homes.

Alvin J. Cook First Baptist Church Asaid Violet Cook Woodlawn Avenue Alvin Cook P. A. Truman Carter Street O. C. Helm Pine Street R. L. Dickerson Ellison Avenue

Gromyko Dines Quietly on Chicken at Concourse Plaza

At the Concourse Plaza Hotel a Russian delegation led by Andrei Gromyko dined in the cafe bar during a UN session day. They chose chicken patty and beer, avoiding Russian and Chinese options, while Pierre the headwaiter kept the matter discreet.

Vivian Brown Newsfeatures New York Andrei Gromykos Gromyko Iran Hunter College Concourse Plaza Hotel Pierre

Virginians Headed to Trial for April 19

Millard Frank Greear and Estit Greear of Worton Virginia pleaded innocent to breaking and entering at a Pageton shop and to receiving stolen goods. Both were captured after a February 7 gunfight and await trial before Judge T F Henritze in McDowell County. California's land area is noted as 156800 square miles.

Associated Press WELCH McDowell County Millard Frank Greear Page Coal and Coke Company Pageton Estit Greear Worton Jpleas T. F. Henritze

Former Beckley Girl Weds In Maryland

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Virginia Kidd formerly of Beckley and Thomas Moore son of Mr and Mrs Lee Moore of Elk Mills Maryland. The February 16 ceremony was at Cherry Hill Methodist Church. The bride is a Union High School alumna and Triumph Explosive employee. The groom, Elkton High School graduate, manages the Recreation Center in Elkton. They honeymooned in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and now reside with the groom’s parents in Elk Mills Maryland.

Virginia Kidd Beckley Thomas, Co Isaiah Kidd Links Grove Cherry Hill Moore Union High School Triumph Explosive Elkton Elkton High School Pennsylvania New Jersey Elk Mills

Beckley Merchants Plan All Day Fourth of July Festival

The Beckley Mercantile Board holiday committee outlines a full day of events including a Sunday School parade at Woodrow Wilson High School, an all-County choir singing meet, a pageant under lights, fireworks, athletic contests, and amateur vaudeville acts. It notes improvements and remaining gaps in express and freight service and mentions irrigation statistics for Arizona.

Beckley Mercantile Board Woodrow Wilson High School Beckley

Area Students Achieve High Grades At Concord College

Concord College in Athens recognizes 12 top seniors for superior academic work. Notables include Jesse W. Morgan of Pineville with 98.5 percent and 2.73 average, Sarah Emogene Okes of Blue Jay tied for eighth at 88.5 percent and 2.43, plus Susie F. Ransom Beaver Betty Marie Hopper Ronceverte and Ruth Laren Beckley placing tenth to twelfth. The 66 member senior class was announced by registrar S. L. McGraw.

Concord College Athens Jesse W. Morgan Pineville Sarah Emogene Okes Blue Jay Susie F. Ransom Beaver Betty Marie Hopper Ronceverte Ruth Laren Beckley S. L. McGraw

Easter Arrangements Won At Rhododendron Garden Club

Miss Frankie Correy and Miss Rachel Mesicter won prizes for best Easter arrangements at the Rhododendron Garden Club meeting. Hostess Miss Silea Cappellari assisted by Mrs. J. E. Lotto. judges were Mrs. George Bright and Mrs. D. B. Shroyer. A talk on the New York International Flower Show followed, with Mrs. Clement Shulte displaying prize entries. Members present included Miss Kathleen Anderson and many others.

Frankie Correy Rachel Mesicter Blanche Spangter Kathleen Anderson Silea Cappellari South Kanawha Street J. E.lotto

Methodist Circle Hosts Guest Meeting With The Long Night Ends

Circle One of Methodist Temple held a guest meeting at the home of Mrs. P O Malone. Members and guests dressed as biblical figures for a sketch The Long Night Ends. Dr. Glenn W Stewart led the study and prayers. Tea featured pink tulips lilacs and tonguils as 30 attendees enjoyed social hours.

Circle One Methodist Temple P.O. Malone J. Frank Vaughan E. 5. Pugh H. J. Thorne TN. H. Legg R. B. Ar- Montrout Christ Th. A. Shackleford Ralphanvikel Malone H. A. Sloan M. M. Ralston W. R. Campbell Rowlands Aspinall Glenn W. Stewart God TL. Rohrer Dr. Stewart

Saymen Child Named At Beth-El Temple Service

The Ville family of Fairlawn Avenue will name their daughter tonight after secular services at Beth-El Temple. Rabbi Jacob Soshuk will lead the 8 o'clock service and deliver the sermon Avise My Love in honor of Passover starting Monday evening. refreshments will follow for attendees.

Ville Atte Edward Saymen Fairlawn Avenue Beth-El Temple Saymen Jacob Soshuk

Smith To Teach Sunday School At Pinecrest Sanitarium

Jackson Smith will lead the Pinecrest Sanitarium Sunday School lesson this Sunday at 0 30 a m Mrs Brooks Adair leads the musical program featuring a quartet with Opal Bowman Fred Brewer Eugene Scott and Arthur Honaker a duet by Ethel Martin and Adair a solo by Adair and Martin as accompanist for all numbers

Pinecrest Sanitarium Jackson Smith Brooks Adair Jesus Opal Bowman Fred Brewer Eugene Scott Arthur Honaker Ethel Martin Adair Hely Risen

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