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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1957

Page

3

Outdoor Terrace Offers Cool Summer Air and Water Fun

A Beckley WV column describes an outdoor terrace near the quarry, praising its cooling water surface and comfortable setting. It also notes a Rock and Roll style dance in Portugal where guests join in and dine on a seven course all day meal while watching fandango and flamenco performances by local youths.

Rialel@h Register Beckley Portugal Dorothy Roe Lisbon Salvaterra

Birth announcement for Turner son in Gary Indiana

Mr and Mrs Bobby Turner of Gary Indiana announce the birth of a son on April 31 Mrs Turner is the former Elinor Ovzvart MacArthur.

Bobby Turner Gary Ind Turner Elinor Ovzvart MacArthur Janice Harvey Bobby G. Stover D. W. Smith S. A. Harvey Cleveland Ohio Boyd

Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County

Marriage permit applications list several couples. Weldon E. Bennett 21 of Cleveland Ohio and Phylis Ann Bennett 16 of Shady Spring appear among applicants. Allen Bonds Jr 30 Beckley and Bille J Davis 23 Glen White also seek licenses. Ronald M. Adkins 31 Eccles partner Rita P. Herron 95 and Raymond Herron 26 Crab Orchard with Johnnie R. Barker 21 Eccles also appear.

Weldon E. Bennett John Bennett Cleveland, O Phylis Ann Bennett Jesse Bennett Shady Spring Allen Bonds Jr Allen Bonds Beckley Bille J. Davis John Davis Glen White Ronald M. Adkins Raymond Adkins Lillian Hinte Rita P. Herron George Sutton Eccles Raymond Herron Della. Herron Johnnie R. Barker Carl Barker

Numerous Birth Announcements From Beckley Area Families

A stream of births is listed from Beckley and nearby towns. Danny Lee Sum mers born April 14 at 2 50 a m in Beckley Hospital weighing 12 ounces. Terry Lynn Bragg born April 13 at 11 30 a m weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Barbara Jean Way born April 1 0 30 a m weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces. Paul Gregory Atkinson born April 14 at 3 20 a m weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces. Franzeska Thresa Adams born April 14 at 9 38 a m weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces. Charles Bernard Cooper born April 13 at 12 46 p m weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. Billy Dean Hawkins born April 15 at 7 55 p m weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. Sonia Jeanie Hill Jr born April 14 at 1 15 p m weighing 7 pounds 4 1/2 ounces. Kitty Lee Dixon born April 16 at 9 10 p m weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces. Kenny Ray Martin born April 14 at 1 30 a m weighing 28 pounds 5 1/2 ounces. Karen Sue Critchley born April 15 weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce. Marty Dawson Williams born April 15 weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces. Eldridge Keith Crowe born April 16 weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces. James Alfred Crowe Jr born April 16 weighing 9 pounds 3 ounces. Wyatt Lee Peaglit born April 18 weighing 8 pounds 0 ounces.

Dorsey Lee Summers Kilsyshe Danny Lee Beckley Hospital Terry Lynn Acton R. Bragg Eccles Barbara Jean Jack Robert Way MacArthur Harold Eugene Atkinson Beckley Paul Gregory Franzeska Thresa Nias Arthur Frank Adams Camp Prince Charles Bernard Clifford B. Cooper Council Lloyd Hawkins Allen Junction Billy Dean Sonia Jeanie Ed Hill,Jr Amigo Kitty Lee Harold G. Dixon Franklin N. Martin Pemberton Kenny Ray Raleigh General Hospital Karen Sue Elridge Keith Barbara Carol Sidney James Rowland Jr Grove Ave James Alfred Jr James Alfred Crowe Leivasy Ernest Elliot Peaglt Naoma Wyatt Lee

Doan's Pills Promise Quick Relief From Backaches

Ad claims Doan's Pills relieve nagging backache headaches and muscular pains fast in three ways including soothing bladder irritation and mild diuretic effects. Promises improved sleep and widespread use over many years with a new large size option.

Dean Doan

Beckley BPW President Outlines Six National Security Rules

Miss Gladys Milam, president of the Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club, releases the six National Security rules for Women by the National Federation BPW. Hazel Palmer of Sedalia, Missouri, urges all 3300 BPW clubs nationwide to lead local activities under the program. The rules include promoting and taking part in the Federal Civil Defense program.

Gladys Milam Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club National Federation Bpw Hazel Palmer Sedalia NFBPW United States

National Federation of BPW outlines six security rules

The federation led by Miss Jeannette Williams and joined by the Beckley Club details six national security rules promoting patriotism civil defense and anti communism. Members train observe ground observer posts collect hours toward observer status and participate in nursing first aid and preparedness programs across West Virginia.

Beckley Club Ground Observer Corps Raleigh County Memorial Lester Jeffrey U. S. Air Force Lewisburg Mary Zuchick National Security Twyla Harcuff Madge Richardson Beckley West Virginia Federation BPW GOC Pegey Perkins White Sulphur Springs United States West Virginia

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