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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1954

Page

3

Pupil actors stage If Mother Only Knew at Beckley Junior High

Beckley Junior High School ninth graders present three act comedy If Mother Only Knew written by Donald Payton in the school auditorium at 7 30. Directed by Mrs William H Harris the play features Carolyn Morris Earland Lilly Peggy Minner Patsy Walker Sue Smith Colette Minter Ricky Dennis Larry Cole and others with James Satterfield Bob Amick Buddy Mahoney portraying policemen and Michael Triggs James Satterfield as stage managers.

Beckley Buddy Mahoney Bob Amick Bill Lovell Patsy Pitsenberger Earl and Lilly James Satterfield Peggy Minner Beckley Junior High School Maxwells Donald Payton William H. Harris Carolyn Morris Mrs. Maxwell Earland Lilly Mr. Maxwell Aunt Mary Patsy Walker Connie Maxwell Sue Smith Betty Lou Maxwell Colette Minter Bernadine Ricky Dennis Wilbur Maxwell Larry Cole Hercules Nelson Pat Pitsenberger Gladys Gooch Robert Young Brains Burke Jeffery Gooch Michael Triggs Iona Richmond Loretta Smith Peggy Pennington Martha Clarke Linda Burks Judy Buckland Joyce Hall

Named To Annual University Play Ces Dames Aux Chapeaux Verts

John McCarus of 216 Loyola Avenue is cast in the University of Michigan French Play Ces Dames Aux Chapeaux Verts. Presented Wednesday by Le Cercle Francais an all student French cast directed by Charles E. Koella. The comedy centers on four spinster aunts and their 18 year old niece Arlette with participants from Michigan New York and Argentina.

John McCarus J. M. McCarus Woodlawn Ave Albert Acremont University of Michigan U-M le Cercle Francais Charles E. Koella Arlette Michigan New York Argentina

New Mrs Filbert Light Mayonnaise Debuts

An old brand introduces Mrs Filbert's LIGHT Mayonnaise promising a light texture with foamy egg yolks and delicate whites. The salad oil is described as light and fluffy, with gentlest vinegar and real lemon juice for sparkle.

Mrs. Filbert

Must for Matrons Pattern 8908 for Spring Summer

Classic front bodice pattern destined for a busy season. Pattern No 8908 offered in sizes 36 through 52 with size 38 short sleeve option. Requires 518 yards of 39 inch fabric and costs 30 cents plus mailed order to Sue Burnett Raleigh Register. Also request Basic Fashions Spring 54 for 25 cents detailing wardrobe planning.

Sue Burnett Raleigh Register Ave. Americas New York

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Mrs. Madeline Crane and her nephew Edward Smith arrive in Eau Gallie to visit her brother in law and sister. Local residents and guests are listed with various travels, hospital notes, and home visits across Beckley Charleston Mabscott and neighboring towns.

Madeline Crane Edward Smith Eau Gallie Fla Inlaw Ben F. Dorsey Harper Road Ben Lewis Mel Francis Woodlawn Ave Washington Charles Levine Jonas Benet Cincinnati Hadassah Levine P.m William R. Barrett Beckley Charleston Victor Peelish Meadows Court Raleigh General Hospital Gary Wein Isadore R. Wein Queen Sr Beckley Hospital Charles Crawford New Martinsville Pansy Riffe Crawford St Roslind C. Funk Bessie Carroll Harold Hall Orlando Flo John N. Brown Vine St Annie Ross Pine St W. L. Greene Kopperston Kate and Ruth Miss Howard Windle Austin Caperton Jr Slab Fork Ella Albright Schenectady N.Y Parkersburg Roy Dickerson Ira Whitlock D. O. Totten M. FE. Proctor Kanawha St Don Varney Williamson Miami

Community notices remind members of events

Coming events column lists organizations urged to submit notices by 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Sunday and daily calendars. Tuesday features include Duplicate Bridge League at 7:30 p.m., Degree of Honor Lodge 56 at 7:30, Judea Shrine installation at 8 p.m. at Masonic Temple, and Morris Memorial Hospital board meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Coca-Cola social room.

332 E Woman's Department Coca- Cola Morris Memorial Hospital Board Coca-Cola

Teacher Hosts Class Party at Shady Spring Church

Mrs. Frank Skaggs entertained members of the Young People's Class of Shady Spring Community Church at her home Friday night at 7 30. Attendees included Patty Reed Barbara Lester Barbara Jette Carol Jette Jane Carol Scott Rebecca Fink Wanda Ransom Lois Ransom Connie Clark Coy Lilly Marvin Lilly Johnny Sanderson Clayton Ransome and Charles Fink. Also present were Mr. Frank Skaggs and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reed.

Frank Skaggs Shady Spring Patty Reed Barbara Lester Barbara Jette Carol Jette Jane Carol Scott Rebecca Fink Wanda Ransome Lois Ransome Connie Clark Coy Lilly Marvin Lilly Johnny Sanderson Clayton Ransome Charles Fink Carl Reed

Birth Announcement for David Frederick Bugin

A son, David Frederick, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Frederick Bugin at 3 24 a.m. on April 22. The birth weighed 6 pounds 11 1 2 ounces with 113 1 2 Mercer St. listed as the address.

Charlie Harold Holliday Rainelle Janice Elaine Raleigh General Hospital William Donald Bobby Lee Merrix Oswald David Patrick Jack Lee McCullough Mankin Ave Robert Banks Callaway Shady Spring Shelia Ann Sue Ellen James Henry Smith Jr Sophia Beverage Roland Scarbrough Clear Creek Denver Bay Daniel Neil John Raymond Harvey Beckley Marjorie Ann John Bluford Boley Raleigh Heights James Hubert Miller Orchard Ave David Lewis David Frederick Walter Frederick Bugin Mercer St

Foam Cleaners Prove Finn Foam Brightens Carpet

A test compares Finn Foam with another rug cleaner on carpet. The ad claims foam cleans best and promotes a brighter look and recommends Henry Conway Hardware at 317 Neville St Beckley for purchase.

Henry Conway Hardware Neville St. Beckley Adv

Azalea Gardeners Hear Herbs Talk At Monday Meet

Azalea Garden Club members gathered at Mrs M M Ralston home to hear Mrs John Earl Lilly read a paper on herbs. Lilly advised planting in sandy soil away from acid soil and timing annuals after frost. She urged cutting herbs before bloom and hanging in cool dark airy places.

John Earl Lilly Azalea Garden Club M. M. Ralston Hillpark Dr Raleigh County E. M. Payne Jr National Council

Loretta Cooper Appears in Rio Rita in Chicago

Loretta Cooper wife of Oran Cooper formerly of Jonben appears in the operetta Rio Rita in Chicago, with her husband O. L. Cooper attending the performance. Mrs Cooper held a leading role in Cavalleria Rusticana previously.

Chicago Loretta Cooper Oran Cooper Jonben O. L. Cooper

Meeting Hosts and Refreshments For 21 Attendees

Mrs Harry L McCreery served as co hostess for the meeting with refreshments offered to 20 members and one guest Mrs D W Withrow of Charleston attended.

Harry L. McCreery D. W. Withrow Charleston

Mrs Estill Walker Hosts Dinner For New Myers Ave Neighbors

Mrs Estill Walker moved from 212 N Heber St to 320 Myers Ave and held a Monday evening dinner at 7 for her new Myers Ave neighbors. Guests included Mr and Mrs B T Donalson Mrs Anna Bennett Mrs Therman Southern Mrs Bill Fink and daughter Rachel.

Estill Walker N. Heber St Myers Ave B. T. Donalson Anna Bennett Therman Southern Bill Fink Rachel

Smooth Texture Advantage of Process Cheese

The process cheese melts without becoming stringy and provides a smooth texture ideal for casseroles and sauces.

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J. A. Lyons MacArthur James Co Lyons Pineville George R. Lyons W. H. Hall Mullens EF. E. Long Margaret Smithers Dan Childs Jr Crab Orchard Degree of Honor Lodge Sons of Italy Prince St Judea Shrine No White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Howe St Ladies Bridge Association Black Knight Country Club C. W. Grimm Little Beaver Park Sgt. Grimm Athens Camp Kilmer Rabat French Morocco T. R. Grimm Vera Phelps James Riffe Princeton R. EF. Dwight Glen Morgan Andy Phelps Beckley Glass CO N. Oakwood Ave Alex N. Breckinridge N. Oakwood Becniey H. C. Avis A. L. Kouns West Virginia Garden Clubs of Huntington Garden Club Myrtle Beach N. C St.joseph Childres Lorraine Chambray Piques Ladies Shorty of All
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