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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1957

Page

3

Circle Meetings Slated For May By Local First Methodist Women

The Women's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church lists six May circle meetings. Circle 1 led by Mrs Wayne Ransom meets at Mrs Rex Noble's home on a Thursday at 2 p.m. Circle 2 led by Mrs John Eye Vader hosts a luncheon May 9 at 1 p.m. Circle 3 led by Mrs J W Maxwell hosts a lunch at noon. Circle 4 led by Mrs R L Davis hosts at Mrs James Leiber Jr 321 Westwood Dr May 9 at 8 p.m. Circle 5 led by Mrs Elton Campbell hosts May 13 at 2 p.m. Circle 6 led by Mrs Thomas Elkin Jr hosts May 20 at 8 p.m.

First Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service of The First Methodist Church Wayne Ransom Rex Noble S. Vance John Eye A. J. O'Neal Williams St Blanche Hylton Leader J. W. Maxwell Beckley Ave R. L. Davis James Leeber Jr Westwood Dr Elton Campbell L. D. Miser Fairview Ave Thomas Elkin Jr Shirley Williams Mercer St

Pansy Growth Talk Sparked Rural Acres Club Meeting

Mrs. Leuna Harper spoke on growing good pansies at the Rural Acres Garden Club Friday. The session in the Coca-Cola Social Room featured a purple and yellow pansy arrangement and potted plants as gifts. Committees were named for a new clubhouse, a harvest festival and a Spring Flower Show breakfast. A Route 1 Beckley flower sale raised 10 for Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lewis.

Leuna Harper Rural Acres Garden Club Coca-Cola Harper Rural Acres Ted Stover Hubert Henson Carl A. Bostick Mary Shortt Roscoe Wykle William Yost Fray Lilly James Lilly J. P. Davis A. R. Cook Aden Toney Tom Lewis Tom Jack Reedy Toney Kim Beckley Ben Dorothy Woodrow Toney San James Elkins Dra Michael Colcord L|sician

Little Colonel Heads WAC Editors Note

Washington newest appointee among the chiefs of the five women’s branches is Col. Mary J. Milligan the fifth director of the Women’s Army Corps. She helped set up the WAC and directed the first training center at Ft Des Moines Iowa where 65 000 WAC trained and earned the Legion of Merit for early service. She stayed in uniform saying she could not leave.

WAC U.S Washington United States Armed Services Dainty Mary J. Milligan Women's Army Corps Col. Milligan Forest Hills Pittsburgh Oveta Culp Hobby Ft. Des Moines Towa

Stitch Up Hanging Sewing Aids Kit for Organizing

A sewing center expert suggests a hanging sewing kit patterned like a shoe bag to organize home sewing supplies. The kit holds patterns, scissors, bobbins, thread, needles and tape measures, plus a machine cover, pin cushion and pressing mitt with denim materials and contrasting binding.

Dorothy Roe Troutine

Karen Myers Honored At Scout-Dance Party

Karen Ann Myers of Scout Troop No. 23 at St Marys Methodist Church is honored with a surprise birthday party after a Friday dance at Greenbrier Social Room. The event featured games and dancing with refreshments. Attendees included many local families and leaders.

Karen Myers St. Mary's Methodist Church Greenbrier Karen Ann Myers Troup Charleston Jane Armstrong Judith Young Sue Wheeling Linda Sutphin Diana Darlington Linda Powers Sandra Lynn Reed Sandra Meadows Mary Meadows Pamela Myers Marsha Kay Myers Penny Phillips Patricia Redden Sharon Kay Thompson Lou Hill Martha Sue Hill Linda Davidson Irene Thompson Lou Ann Ernest Gail Bennett Peggy Cartmill Carol Patrick Alitha Moran Judy Bennett Carolyn Cole Janice Bennett Joan Bennett Billy Allen Robert Pruett Peanut Holly Pack Heinzley Norman Moore Gary Southern Stephen Meadows David Dan

Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County Ledger

Applications for marriage licenses recorded in Raleigh County Court list several couples. Charles Hollingshead 19 of Chicago Ill and Constance Meredith 20 Beckley are joined by Drewey Mullens 22 and Patricia Stewart 21. Jack Patton 20 and Mary Ellen Rader 16, with Humphrey as witness, appear in the notice. Hayes Satterfield 26 and Shirley Coffman 20, plus George Cole 22 and Freida Ferguson 18, both couples from Cool Ridge, complete the list.

Charles Hollingshead Tom Onfie Hollingshead Chicago Ill Constance Meredith Fred Lyda Mary Ellen Rader Burban Rader Ora Rader Humphrey Harper Hayes P. Satterfield Aubrey Satterfield Ohio Shirely T. Coffman Raleigh Donelow Royal George Cole Howard Cole Freida Ferguson Ira Ferguson Cool Ridge

French Chef Teaches Americans Gentle Art of Making Omelets

Dorothу Roe reports on Paris lessons for American wives who learn omelet craft at the Cordon Well under chef Claude Thillamont. A heavy cast iron pan, hot fat, and a fold technique produce a golden brown omelet with creamy interior, contrasting with scrambled eggs.

Dorothy Roe Paris Cordon Claude Thillamont

Molasses Cookies Recipe Promises Perfect Family Rating

Families judge Mom's baking with Molasses Cookies expected to earn a perfect score. The article extols lard as economical and superior shortening value, and lists ingredients and steps for the recipe including enriched flour, salt, soda, ginger, cinnamon, lard, brown sugar, egg, and molasses.

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Birth announcements from Raleigh General Hospital Raleigh

Birth notices list several newborns with parents and times: Danny Ray Ast born at 3 22 a m April 3 weight 8 pounds 6 34 ounces, Michael Lynn Bryant born April 24 weight 7 pounds 5 12 ounces, Osborne Kenneth Haydon Jr born April 25 weight 5 pounds 13 341 ounces, Gladys Anita McCallister daughter born April 25 weight 8 pounds 4 ounces. Also includes a recipe snippet for ginger ale and lime desserts.

Danny Ray Ernest Aston Hutchengs Beckley Raleigh General Hospital Michael Lynn Shelvie Gene Bryant Shady Spring Osborne Kenneth Haydon East Beckley Osborne Kenneth, Jr Gladys Anita Wheeler James McCallister Danese

Printed Pattern 4511 for Junior Sizes 9 to 17

Advertisement from The Raleigh Register for Printed Pattern 4511 for juniors and misses. Includes fabric yardage details for size 13, printed directions, and order instructions. Pattern bureau address and coin mail request provided.

Miss Baireau Raleigh Register Old Chelsea Station New York U1 N.Y

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eMarie’s Neville SAVE Penney Lille Legion of Merit Corps Col M, L Milligan Alley Bey Summer Penney’s Sq. Percale Wheeling Diocesan Women's Auxiliary St. Matthews Church St. Stephen's Episcopal Church P. B. Larwood R. D. Watts F. W. Meyers D. D.holliday Birdseye Kayser Raleigh County Court Shan Thasnan Au Atensey Flattery By Flnne Sheloms
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