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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1955

Page

3

Beavers Houseguests Attend Local and Family Events

The column notes various weekend visitors and travels across Morgantown and nearby towns. It lists Mrs. Hattie Lowe and Mrs. David Lilly visiting Beaver residents, wedding plans for Miss Jane Hodges and Louis Theiling Jr., and many relatives returning home after stays in Charleston Morgantown and Baltimore. Additionally, multiple families visit Sophia and Table Rock, with several members traveling to Washington D C Huntington and other cities for illnesses, surgeries, or family ceremonies.

Fred Carter Beaver Hattie Lowe David Lilly Ft. Lauderdale Fla K. Douglas Bowers Woodlawn Avenue Charleston Jane Hodges Louis Foster Theiling Jr Gladys Meador Lorraine Apartments Washington, D. C Harold C. Meador Lottie Reed Huntington E. H. Christian Lincoln Street Tickle Reed Billy J. Willett Jack Lowe Baltimore C. A. Lowe Roy Law Gwendolyn Mary Ella Vince Calvert Johnstown Road Noel Christian Morgantown Martha Noel Jan Christian Susan Neal Richard Lyle Chris Gastinger Louisville W. C. Widener MacArthur Owen Harvey Dayton Ohio French Lively Clyde Street John W. MacAllister Alexandria Glen Harrard Mercer Street D. W. MacdAllister J. Clarence Wooten Ithaca N. Y O. O. Harrald George H. Harrard C. B. Treadway Maxwell Hill Nolan Gunter Orchard Ave Raleigh General Hospital Ray Smoot Susie Clay Price Hill New York Staten Island Genevive Fontana Lily Hamm Lewis Seijo Marcial Seijo Chip Garnett Lambert George Lambert Sophia Vance Sturgill Vernon Sturgill O. B. Sturgill J. E. Perkins Baltimore, Md H. L. Rose Gregory Pat Mann Peggy Eller Miss Mann D. E. Mann Elyine Clinton Shumate Tenee Pamela James Farley Rio Grande C. M. Howard Shelbyville Tenn Ed Martin Ralph Martin Beckley Ashby Smith Lou Ann Orlando Ross Stover Prosperity Smiths Elmer Taylor Alderson William Keesee Marshall College

Bosoms Return as Dior Unveils Y Silhouette in Paris

Paris designer Christian Dior redefines fashion with a Y silhouette returning bosoms after a brief abolition. He emphasizes a high narrow waist, belted jackets, and large fur hats, while introducing bolero-like short jackets, parachute skirts for evening, and Eastern inspired embroideries and turbans.

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Safe Outdoor Living Is Good Recreation

Summer fun in your yard is in order if you're sure it's safe for children and friends. Remove stones that could trip, fix weak porch railings, prune decayed branches. Use slip resistant terrace material like quarry tile. keep garden tools locked in a shed and bring toys indoors at night to prevent serious lawn accidents.

American Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers at Meet

Mrs. J. B. Sexton was elected president of American Legion Auxiliary No. 169 Sophia at a Thursday meeting in Mrs. J. E. Carnahan's home. New officers include Mrs. Fred X. Williams as vice president and Mrs. W. W. Lovell as secretary. Delegates to the department convention in Clarksburg September 2 3 4 5 were named with Mrs. Carnahan as district president. Installation set for September 15 at Gertrude Campbell's restaurant in Sophia.

J. B. Sexton American Legion Auxiliary Sophia J. E. Carnahan Fred X. Williams W. W. Lovell Carnohan Emma McDowell Car| Neff John Milano Lovell Department Clarksburg Carnahan McDowell Neff Veterans Hospital Gertrude Campbell

Brighten Bathroom With Good Cleaning

Buyers of older homes face remodeling doubt but a simple wash can lift dirt and gloom. Clean the bathroom first using soap and water, fiber brush on joints, mild powder or bleach if needed to restore life to the room.

Quick-Cool Garden Foods Tips

Quick cooling preserves vitamins and flavor after bringing garden vegetables and fruits indoors. Place produce in the refrigerator at a cooler than normal setting, chill thoroughly, then reset the control to the usual setting.

Ham Loaf Served With Bahama Mustard Mayonnaise Dip

Mix half a cup of mayonnaise with three tablespoons Bahama type mustard and a tablespoon of prepared horseradish. Serve the sauce with ham loaf for a tangy accompaniment.

Year Round Freezing Tips for Home Freezers and Lockers

The article promotes home freezers and food lockers as tools for better living and outlines planning steps for maximum value. It notes turnover of capacity, estimates per person needs, and stresses rotating stock so fresh foods can replace older ones. It recommends a 20 cubic foot unit for a four person family and provides per person storage targets.

Birthday Ob served By Brenda Bailey

Brenda Gaye Bailey was honored on her sixth birthday with a home party hosted by Mr and Mrs Dexter Bailey. Mrs Bailey and Mrs Bertha Burton organized games and prizes for Brenda Lacy Joyce Perdue Benny Sue Bailey and Gay Blackburn. Attendees included Barbara Peak Diane Hageden Linea Peak Nora Lee Hart Nancy Blackburn Jimmy Perdue Bobby Kidd Nancy Jane Bailey Larry Perdue D C Bailey and Carol Perdue.

Brenda Gaye Bailey Dexter Bailey Sophia Bailey Bertha Burton Brenda Lacy Joyce Perdue Benny Sue Bailey Gay Blackburn Barbara Peak Diane Hageden Linea Peak Nora Lee Hart Nancy Blackburn Jimmy Perdue Bobby Kidd Nancy Jane Bailey Larry Perdue D. C. Bailey Carol Perdue

Intermediate Choir Lawn Party at Beckley Home

The First Baptist Church Intermediate Choir held a lawn party at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Larry Stover’s Prosperity home. Games and contests awarded prizes to John Totten and Jon Gwinn. Attendees included Mise Ann Larrimore Linda Kessel Alice Wheley Barbara Burton Patsy Skaggs Lynda Sue Honts Betty Taylor Patsie Mollaghan Barbara Quesenberry Clara Swarthout Mack Skaggs Mark Skaggs Darrell Pettry W. C. Larrimore J. S. Pettry Cynthia Spencer Nelma Pettry H. Ross Stover and others.

First Baptist Church Beckley Larry Stover Prosperity John Totten Jon Gwinn Mise Ann Larrimore Linda Kessel Alice Wheley Barbara Burton Patsy Skaggs Lynda Sue Honts Betty Taylor Patsie Mollaghan Barbara Quesenberry Clara Sw

Surrey Original pattern for petite misses dress design

Flattering fit emphasizes size for average miss 5'4\" or shorter. Pattern M191 offers a date dress or jumper with a fitted jacket. Materials include winter cotton or wool velveteen. requires 32-4 yards/fabric and 2 yards for jacket. Send 50 cents to Raleigh Register Pattern Dept, P O Box 59, New York NY.

Surrey Raleigh Register Pattern Department Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Community notices for weekly women group events

Beckley newspapers list upcoming meetings and schedule details for women’s groups across churches and clubs. Circle No 5 hosts a Methodist gathering at Mrs J G Andersons Flat Top Lake. CWF executive board meets at First Christian Church parlor. Eastern Star school at Masonic Hall. Philathea Class at Mrs Etta Snyder’s Burgess Street. Multiple events follow Tuesday and Thursday including study groups, garden clubs, Navy Mothers Club, and Girl Scout leaders meeting at Appalachian Building and Harper Road locations.

Women's Department Beckley First Methodist Church J. G Anderson Flat Top Lake

Bird Breasted Look Appears in Desses Paris Collection

Paris report on Jean Desses showing a sparrow inspired line with belts and cutaways from bust to lower back. Described palette ranges from browns to blues and purples, with high buttons and under bust gaps, wing flap details, and flat fronts with curved gathered backs. Chapeau features wig hat styles and fox long hair options.

Paris Jean Desses Desses Schiaparelli Desses Chapeau

Garden Pool Delights Terrace Garden Decor

A small garden pool amid flowers adds charm to terrace entertaining. Blue ceramic tile mirrors the sky and contrasts with blooms. Smooth water and calm idle motion offer a restful, soothing effect and inspiration for better living.

Bartow Couple Welcome Sallie Anne Trump

Mr and Mrs Reginald L Trump of Bartow Florida announce the birth of a daughter Sallie Anne born July 10 at Lakeland General Hospital. The baby weighed 4 pounds 8 ounces and Mrs Trump is formerly Miss Agnes Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs P A Cook of Burgess Street Burgess Street Burgess Street

Reginald L. Trump Bartow, Fla Beckley Sallie Anne Lakeland General Hospital Trump Agnes Cook P. A. Cook Burgess St

W C Mullins to Lead OES Instruction Evening

Mrs W C Mullins past grand matron of the West Virginia Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a school of instruction Tuesday night during Bethlehem Chapter No 71 meeting at the Masonic Temple Howe Street at 8 oclock. Regular business session under Worthy Matron Mrs A W Bonds. Plans for a September family picnic and attendance at the Eastern Star Home picnic Aug 28. Memorial service for Mrs Kate B Gates past grand matron of Charleston. Hostess committee led by Mrs Roy Cawley with several assistants.

W. C. Mullins Grand Jurisdiction West Virginia Order of the Eastern Star Bethelehem Masonic Temple Howe St A. W. Bonds Bethlehem Eastern Star Millwood Kate B. Gates Charleston Roy Cawley Ralph Starkey Charles Sanger FE. A. Fellers Price Caffee Jr W. R. David

Mary Jean Meadows Bride Elect Honored at Shower

Mary Jean Meadows bride elect of William Frank Bullock Jr. was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower in the Richmond Recreation Room Friday evening. The guest list includes numerous local residents and relatives, with plans for an Aug. 18 wedding at the bride elect's home officiated by Elder Kenna Lilly.

Mary Jean Meadows William Frank Bullock Jr Richmond Miss Meadows R. D. Meadows Crab Orchard W. F. Bullock Williston Fla Mary Lou Lewis Patty Wooten Kenna Lilly, Beckley Clowney Meadows Lydia Ormandy Andrew Molina Bill Ormandy Ernest Wickline Cecil Hambrick R. T. Belcher Norma Richmond W. S.thompson Ruth Bryant Parker Givens Ruth Canterbury J. W. Hale Leo Williams Glenn Goodman B. A. DeHart Anita DeHart Patsy DeHart Howard Hunt Emma Lou Hunt Selva Jean Meadows Dixie Haynes Roderick Gallimore T. R. Childers J. A. Myers Janet Wickline K. R. James Emmett Meadows Gene Ferris Roscoe Calhoun Shelby Redmond Phyllis Redmond Margie Redmond Curtis Meador Ed Lilly Janet Meador Patty Wallace Alice Ballard Forest Ballard H. B. Meadows Clarence

Soak Gas Range Burners Clean with Hot Water and Soda

Cleaning a gas range is easy with hot water. Dissolve washing soda in a dishpan and soak the top burners and grates until the water cools, then continue the cleaning.

Corn on the cob grilling method from indoors to outdoors

Do not remove husks, remove silk but keep husks. Soak corn in cold water for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain. Smooth husks and grill over glowing coals for about 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.

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Women’s Dept B. H. Carpernter Steubenville Christian Dior Nadeane Walker Carol McMinn John McMinn Gundagai Bible Farm White Oak Family Weekly Brenda Bailey G. M. Powers Main Street CWF First Christian Church Church Parlor Coal City Order of Eastern Star School of Instructions Masonic Hall Philathea Etta E. Snyder Order of Eastern Star School of Instructions Union Hall Watkins Drug Store Black Knight Country Club Raleigh County Girl Scout Leaders’ Association Appalachian Highland Garden Club Navy Mothers Club Memorial Bldg Foglesong Methodist Temple Charles Jackson Crawford St Primrose Garden Club Christian Women's Fellowship The Pum A. H. Clay Harper Mrs Irby Webb June Winner Mayo Mitchell Culligan Soft Pineville Ywilliamson Cab Frank Sprague W. Va EZ Electric Power Company
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