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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1951

Page

9

Laurel Garden Club Organized in Beckley

Laurel Garden Club formed under Highland Garden Club supervision in Beckley at the home of Mrs. John Hindsley East Beckley. Mrs. Robert Parker elected first president with a slate of officers including Mrs. Jack Bazzarre vice president and Mrs. Henry Walker recording secretary. Committees named for by laws finances and programs with members listed. Meetings scheduled for the fourth Tuesday monthly with May session at Mrs. Ash Canterbury's Woodlawn Avenue home.

Laurel Garden Club Beckley Robert Parker Laurel Garden Club Highland’ Garden Club John Hindsley East Beckley Ayal Jack Bazzarre Henry” Walker James Thompson William Campbell Robert Bullock Albert Tieche Roy ‘Cunningham Fred Meyer Lea Vécellio Highland Garden Club Parker Thomas Turner Collie Minter Ross Daniel, Jr Wilmer’ Stanley Gene Hall Robert Camphbell Roy. Cunningham William Barbour Robert Sheffler Wooddawn Avenue As.h. Canterbury Hindsley Jack Bazzatre E.,w. Bowman Thomas Douglas Wilmer Stanley E. C. Lesler William ‘“Campbell Herbert: Tolley Roy Cunningham Colie Minter Bill Barbour Tames Thompson Henry Walker W. He Waybright Leo Vecellio Henry L. Walker Jack Barzarre

Ministers and Wives Hold Dinner Meeting at Calloway Heights

The Raleigh Baptist Minister's Association held a dinner and worship service at Calloway Heights Baptist Church. Rev B L Jones led the service after a business session led by Rev T D Cochran. Alvin Cook of Beckley spoke on Christ the Center of the Ministry. The Calloway Heights Choir and Beckley groups provided music. Next meeting is set for Monday May 28 with numerous ministers and spouses in attendance.

Calloway Heights Alvin 3. Cook First Baptist Church Beckley A. J.2cook Oliver ‘Tedder C. H. Costlow W. E. Harvey Henry Smith Sgev Donald~ Lowe Maurice Parent Finley Prewitt Malcolm Lilly Richard Lewis B. L.jones

Nancy Fink Honored On 8h Birthday

Nancy Fink celebrated her eighth birthday with a party at the Crab Orchard home of her parents Clyde and Mrs. Fink. Attendees included Jackie Persinger Thomas Persinger Charles Persinger Judye Persinger Ellen Fink Wanda Gunther Alice Hicks Connie Mannings Jerry Basham Mary Shaver Hampton Hensley Jr Dennis Henslye Frankie Moe Fink Lila Durham Gene Durham Sandra Durham Mrs John Riffe Mrs Homer Persinger and Mrs James Hensley.

Nancy Fink Crab Orchard Clyde Fink Jackie Persinger Thomas Persinger Charles Persinger Judye Persinger Ellen Fink Wanda Gunther Alice Hicks Connie Mannings Jerry Basham Mary Shaver Hampton Hensley, Jr Dennis Henslye Frankie Moe Fink Lila Durham Gene. Durham Sandra Durham

Joint Birthday Party Honors Fairdale

Mrs. John Hill hosted a Saturday joint party at the Hill home in Fairdale to honor Cheatom Clark on his 63rd birthday and Arnold Hill on his third birthday. The Spring decor set a festive mood as guests enjoyed refreshments after the event.

Fairdale John Hill Cheatom Clark Arnold Hill Hill James Tolliver J. Clark Roger Dale Roy Sanders John Roy Daughton Dancy Gary Roger Rena June Clark Dara Birchfield Brenda Booth Jerry Dale Booth Peggy Smith Danny Carter Dora Lee Cole Jerome Cole Freeda Birchfield Juanita Birch

Social Scene Highlights Opened With Dinner and Choir Plans

Mrs. Lusher hosted a birthday dinner at Crab Orchard Home with spring flowers as decor. The King's Daughters welcomed Mrs. W. J. Taylor at First Baptist Church as Rev. N. A. Thompson led devotionals. Matoaka High School A Capella Choir will perform at First Church of God on S Oakwood Ave Sunday at 11. Myron C. Hendley directs. Beckley Junior High eighth graders plan a class party tonight with about 240 students expected and chaperoned by faculty. Brownie Troop 32 marked its second anniversary with an investure service at Lincoln Elementary led by leaders Mrs. Arnott and Mrs. Christian. Robert Byrd Bible Class elected officers: Mose Pitzer president, Earl Parker teacher, W. H. Rhodes and Joe Withrow vice presidents, W. H. Walker treasurer, Dewey Ellison secretary. Sportsteen Club hosted a party at Mrs. Carl Price's Hargrove Street home hosted by Janet Backus.

W. J. Taylor King's Daughters First “Baptist, Church W. A. Argenbright A. KE. Mirter N. A. Thompson Matoaka High School Beckley Junior High School Lincoln Elementary School Brownie Troop 32 Harry- Arnott Noel ‘Christian Robert O. Byrd- Bible Mose Pitzer Earl Parker W. H. Rhodes Joe Withrow W.H. Walker Dewey Ellison Ote Janet Backus Hargrove Street Carl Price

Mrs G A Massing Installed as President of Ann Rose Class

Mrs G A Massing was installed as president of the Ann Rose Class of the First Baptist Church at a Tuesday meeting led by Mrs R M French. The event included a program with readings, a skit The New Church Organ and a group of vocal selections, with about 60 members attending and noted fundraising of around 1250 dollars for the year.

G. A. Massing Ann, Rose Class of the Baptist Church Ann Rose First Baptist Church Ri’.M. ‘French French Carmelice J. G. Foster H. P. Wills Grace Snead R.E. Hicks Ida M.S O'Dell Good Cheer R. E Neal Violet Cook W. A. Argenbright L.C. Gwinn J. B C. G. Wauhop EB. L. Jones Charles Honaker J. J. Bowling W. C. Mason Sobn Green H.Q. Coleman C. C. Flint B.A. Terry R. H. Neal RH. Neal Richard Lewis O. Warren Lucy Rakes John Peters Ruth Loving John’ Totten N. A. Thompson, III Nolan Gunter Dale Buckland J. H. Roberts L. E. Ellison

Tufted and Pebble Cloth Spreads with Coordinating Draperies

Furniture and décor items described include tufted and pebble cloth spreads in plain, plaids and floral patterns. Colors span yellow, blue, green, turquoise, brown, copper, gray, chartreuse and white with many sets featuring matching draperies and rugs.

Dance Set Tonight At Sophia High School

The Serenaders provide music for a Sophia High School dance sponsored by the Majoreties starting at 7 30 and running to 11 p m Proceeds fund uniforms for the majorettes for the state band festival at Huntington A vegetable platter featuring snap beans baked potato and creamed spinach is offered At Sophia High School Hartfield edition

Sophia High School Serenaders Majoreties Huntington

Deli item and quilting circle fundraiser noted

A quilting party at the John Riffe home supported by Orchard Baptist Church circle four aims to raise funds for the church treasury. Members organized a luncheon after the sewing session with the quilt in progress as a centerpiece.

Riffe John Riffe Circle 4 MD Orchard Baptist Circle

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