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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1955

Page

3

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Local society notes list many residents and visitors. Phyllis Brown Lil lian Goins return to Berea College after spring vacation with Patsy Daniels of Boone Tennessee. Airman Jack Hale returns to Craig Air Force Base after leave with parents in Crab Orchard. Morris Darby returns to Atlantic City after three months aboard the USS Lake Champlain. Gene Hall and Kay visit family in Beckley. Charlotte Fleshman guests of E J Hodel after visiting Charleston relatives. E W Wagner's family visits Richmond for Pvt Everett Wagner at McGuire Hospital. James Windle Jr attends Morris Memorial Hospital auxiliary luncheon in Mabscott. Virginia Stover visits Blacksburg. N G Kambouris and daughter Katherine return from weekend in Chevy Chase and Annapolis.

Phyllis Brown Lillian Goins Berea College Kentucky H. W. Brown E. R. Goins Piney View Patsy Daniels Boone, Tenn Miss Brown Jack Hale Craig Air Force Base Alabama L. C. Hale Crab Orchard Morris K. Darby Atlantic City N. J Ralph Darby Russell St Darby Lake Champlain Gene Hall Kay Cincinnati Ohio Tommy E. Jones Charleston Beckley E. W. Wagner East Beckley Pvt Everett W. Wagner McGuire Veteran's Hospital Richmond Mabscott Milton Morris Memorial Hospital Virginia Stover Laurel Terrace Blacksburg N. G. Kambouris Katherine Croft St George Kambouris Chevy Chase Kambouris Chris Samaras Annapolis, Md

Community Women Schedule Local Meetings and Events

Coming events notice listing various women’s groups in Beckley and surrounding areas. Includes meetings of the Hilltop Baptist Church Circle Moose Lodge Degree of Honor Junior Department Woman’s Club Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club Bethlehem CES No.71 New River Dental Auxiliary nurses club and more with dates, times, and locations such as Crab Orchard Oak Hill Park Avenue and Dexter Avenue venues.

Women's Missionary Circle Hilltop Baptist Church Crab Orchard T. T. Smith

Sorority Luncheon Set At The Glass House

Alpha Sigma Tau Beckley Oak Hill Alumni Chapters plan a 1 p.m. luncheon Saturday at The Glass House for collegiate girls from Marshall College and Concord Colleges. The event follows a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Miss Jessie Worley’s home with 19 members present.

Glass House Beckley and Oak Hill Alpha Sigma Tau Marshall College Concord Colleges Jessie Worley Elkins St Dessie Sarrett Harold Hedrick

G L Bellamy Celebrates 53rd Birthday In Prosperity

G L Bellamy of Prosperity was honored with a birthday party Friday at the home of W O Bowyer. Guests included Mrs G L Bellamy and daughter Nadine, and numerous relatives such as Mr and Mrs Joe F Wright, Mrs Milburn Waddell, and Mr and Mrs Myles J Crowder with daughter Shirley Ann.

G. L. Bellamy Prosperity W. O. Bowyer Nadine Joe F. Wright Milburn Waddell Hampton Carte Frank Oscar Linda Christine Cecil Edwards W. E. Wood G. L. Bellamy Jr Keith and Douglas Myles J. Crowder Shirley Ann Hubbard Bellamy Cecil Kidd

Birth announcements from Beckley Hospital gladden families

Several local families reported births at Beckley Hospital. Randall Dowie Meador born April 7 at 9 p.m. weighing 7 pounds. Rebecca Carol Snuffer born April 8 at 2:45 a.m. weighing 7 pounds. Margaret Mac Thompson born April 7 at 3:36 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces. Additional newborns include Gary Edwin Wright born April 8 at 7:40 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. Gary Wayne Gravely born April 8 at 11:54 p.m. weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces. Nicki Leigh Bowden born April 10 at 5:20 a.m.. Mary Louise Berringer born April 10 at 10:04 a.m. weighing 5 pounds 9 ounces. Terry Lee Worley born April 1 at 9:35 a.m. weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces. Bill Vance H Ford born April 12 at 7:25 p.m. weighing 4 pounds 134 ounces. Karen Elaine Eubank born April 13 at 9:30 a.m. weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces.

Samuel Allen Meador Helen Randall Dowie Beckley Hospital Rebecca Carol Thomas Earl Snuffer Patton Dr Margaret Mac Mack A. Thompson Brandon Dr Roanoke Gary Edwin William — Franklin Wright Stephenson William Walter Gravley Box Mabscott Gary Wayne Nicki Leigh Robert Elton Bowden Beckley Mary Louise Lorenzo Berringer Stamford Terry Lee William Ray Worley Shady Spring Bill Vance Ford Bill Vance H Karen Elaine Ernest Wayne Eubank Glen Daniel Theresa Marie

Platter sizes for roasts and carved meats discussed

The plan covers serving roasts and other large cuts on platters large enough to hold the roast, garnishes, and carved slices without crowding the carver. An extra platter for the slices is recommended. A platter too small hampers carving and fails to present the foods well.

Medically Handicapped Children Enjoy Camp Galahad

Dr George Heffner spoke at the Raleigh County Medical Society Auxiliary luncheon in Beckley on Camp Galahad West Virginia's free camp for medically handicapped children. He contrasted Camp Kno Koma for diabetic youths and described self care, insulin, and diet teaching, with slides showing camp life and growth of the program aided by Union Carbide land donation and auxiliary support.

Raleigh County Medical Society Beckley Hotel Julian R. Lewin J. W. Wither- Spoon George P. Heffner Charleston Fred Richmond Heffner Camp Galahad West Virginia Kno-Koma Galahad Kanawha County Union Carbide and Chemical Co State Medical Association Raleigh County Auxilary Dr. Heffner Julian Lewin Raleigh County

Hallman Morris Marriage Rites Held for Beatrice Morris

Mrs Beatrice Fleming Morris and Pfc John Jackson Hallman married in a 5 pm April 10 ceremony at the Pachuta home 200 Mankin Avenue. Dr Alvin J Cook officiated. reception followed. The bride, daughter of Mrs Gertrude Fleming and the late Philip Fleming, wore a white knit suit with red and black accessories and a red rose corsage. Best man was Mike Pachuta, sister served as matron of honor, and several attendants attended the bride. Hallman, son of Mrs T J Holte and the late Henry Hallman, has served in the Army for 12 years and will be sent to Germany after basic training at Ft Jackson. The bride plans to join her husband later. she remains employed by Beckley Manufacturing Corp.

Mike Pachuta Mankin Avenue Beatrice Fleming Morris John Jackson Hallman Alvin J. Cook Gertrude Fleming Hill Street Philip Fleming Hallman T. J. Holte Trafford Ala Henry Hallman Pachuta Jeanette Huffstutler Mary Fleming Ann Fleming Beckley Manufacturing Corp Pfc Ft. Jackson S. C

Blaine Tanner II Feted With Party

A birthday party honoring Blaine Arthur Tanner II on his 11th birthday was held Sunday at the home of his parents Blaine and the decorations featured colored balloons. Guests included Benny Thurman Sharon Withrow Barbara Burton Linda Tanner Alice Wheley Charlene Hughes Carolyn Pierce Mary Margaret Cappellari Carol Price Paul Thurman Jimmy Haga Jimmy Lamb Richard Cappellar Bobby Shultz James Patterson Bobby Burford Earl Burton and Clarence Pierce.

Blaine Arthur Tanner II Blaine Tanner Orchard Ave Tanners Tanner Benny Thurman Sharon Withrow Barbara Burton Linda Tanner Alice Wheley Charlene Hughes Carolyn Pierce Mary Margaret Cappellari Carol Price Paul Thurman Jimmy Haga Jimmy Lamb Richard Cappellar Bobby Shultz James Patterson Bobby Burford Earl Burton Clarence Pierce

Currant Jelly Sauce for Roast Beef

Currant jelly forms the base for a beef roast accompaniment. Melt 1 2 cup of currant jelly and stir in 1 tablespoon finely chopped blanched almonds and 1 tablespoon grated horseradish.

Royal Neighbors Plan Spring Banquet and May Rummage Sale

The Royal Neighbors of America Camp met Thursday night at the Sons of Italy Hall on Prince St. Miss Augusta Bridwell opened the meeting as oracle and announced a spring banquet on May 18 at Beckley Hotel with Mullens and Hinton camps invited. A canasta party is set for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the Richmond Building and tickets are from members. Tentative rummage sale plans were made for May.

Royal Neighbors of America Sons of Italy Prince St Augusta Bridwell Richmond Oracle Royal Neighbors Beckley Hotel Mullens Hinton

Planning menus around the meat dish headline

The idea favors centering meals on the meat entree as an appealing anchor. It notes meat’s compatibility with many foods, strong nutrition, and filling quality to guide menu planning.

Mrs. Dempsey Adkins Honored at Shower

Mrs. Dempsey Adkins celebrated at a Friday stork shower in the Richmond Building on South Kanawha Street. Hostesses were Mrs. Lacy Cochran, Mrs. Mazie Wilkinson, and Mrs. Earl Quesenberry. Miss Norma Jean Bragg and Mrs. Tully Coffey won prizes. twenty guests attended.

Dempsey Adkins Richmond South Kanawha St Lacy Cochran Mazie E. Wilkinson Earl Quesenberry Norma Jean Bragg Tully Coffey

Picnic Menu Highlights With Cold Meat Loaf And Sliced Pork

A hearty outdoor menu features cold meat loaf and cold sliced pork sandwiches with potato chips baked beans sliced tomatoes olives pickles fudge cake and coffee or milk for a simple picnic spread.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Barbara West Malcolm Shumate Halstead el Chico Masonic Temple The Women's Dept Wooddell’s Wooddell Court House Women's Department Women of the Moose Moose Clubroom Watkin’s Drug Store Woman's Club of Park Ave Duplicate Bridge Club Coca Cola Building Bethlehem Howe St Coal City Carl Barker First Christian Church Mayo Mitchell E. St New River Dental Auxiliary White Oak Country Club Beckley Area Registered Professional Nurses Club Mothers of Sophia Degree of Honor Lodge Marie Carter Oakwood Ave General Meeting of Women of the Beckley Presbyterian Church Rural Acres Garden Club E. D. Terry Locust St American Home Dept. of Woman's Club Practical Nurses of Wesley Fellowship Methodist Temple Dewey Isley Dexter Ave Baby Shop Main ST Camp Kilmer Germany Blaine Tanner II Ike Mrs. Dempsey Adkins S. Fayette Street Hub Chambray
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