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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1955

Page

3

Miss Rose Mary Santos Weds Ervin Parkins in Historic Beckley Ceremony

Miss Rose Mary Santos and Ervin J. Parkins exchanged vows in Table Rock Christian Church, the first wedding there since 1891, with Dr. A H Wilson officiating. The couple, parents of the bride and groom listed, will reside at 312 Valley Dr after a Mountain Lake Va honeymoon.

Miss Rose Mary Santos Ervin Parkins Table Rock Christian Church Rose Mary Santos Ervin J. Parkins A. H. Wilson First Christian Church of Beckley Gladeli Carolyn Patton Agricola Santos Chip St Valeriano Santos J. S. Parkins Valley Bend Manuel Hidalgo James Lee Wood Jr

Coming Events Woman club notices Beckley newspaper calendar

Women’s organizations are invited to use this column for meetings and notices. Send by 10 am to the Women’s Department at Beckley Newspapers. Sunday calendars must be received by 10 am. Tonight: Order of Eastern Star school of instructions at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Women of the Moose meet at 7:30 p.m. Degree of Honor Lodge at Union Hall 7:30 p.m. Navy Mothers Club gathering at 7:30 p.m. Memorial Building.

Women's Department Beckley Order of Eastern Star School of Instructions W. C. Mullins Masonic Temple

Community meetings and circle gatherings across town

Foglesong study group meets at the Methodist Temple in the home of Mrs. Charles Jackson on Crawford Street at 8 p.m. Primrose Garden Club holds a meeting at Mrs. M. C. Evans’s 114 Franklin Avenue at 8 p.m. On Thursday, Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church convenes at 7:30 p.m. Circle No. 12 of First Baptist meets at Mrs. G. A. Burkett’s home, 234 Hargrove Street, at 7:30 p.m. Circle No. 4 of First Methodist meets at 2 p.m. in the home of Mrs. A. H. Clay at Harper.

Foglesong Methodist Temple Charles Jackson Crawford St Primrose Garden Club Christian Women’s Fellowship of First Christian Church The First Baptist Church G. A. Burkett Hargrove St A. H. Clay Harper

Bridal Shower Honors Thelma Bird Bride Elect

A Baltimore bridal shower honorfor Miss Thelma Bird of Baltimore Maryland was held Saturday evening at the Masonic Temple hosted by Mrs Zora Prater and Mrs Robert Burnon Thelma Bird daughter of Mr and Mrs H G Bird of Yale Street Beckley will wed Thomas Dorsett September 2 in the ees Church in Baltimore Guests enjoyed games and prizes and favors fashioned as pink and white umbrellas Thelma Birds friends and relatives including Mrs E F Cooper Mrs Dan Covey Mrs Charles Hughes and many others added to the celebration

Thelma Bird Baltimore Masonic Temple Zora Prater Robert Burnon Miss Bird Beckley H. G. Bird Yale St Thomas Dorsett Ees Thelma and Tom Dick Wiseman Spence Lewis W. A. Comer Irma Phillips Frank Scott Bernard Bryant Bill Hurst E. F. Cooper Dan Covey Charles Hughes C. M. Doss Archie Riner Dewey Collins B. F. Burleigh Ernest Allenbaugh Jr Kelly Stewart A. H. Wilson Kenneth Holcomb Dennis Davis Clifford Blackburn A. C. Carter Woodrow Bond Brooks Adair D. A. Blankenship Ethel Martin Bella Cleta Wood John Huffman Helen Comer A. B. Phillips Fred Kilpatrick Leona Wright Aline Sunday Katherine Thacker Frances §Italino Lowe Kelly C. Edwin Watkins James Hatcher George Davis Fred Davis Lillian Beasley Delmeda Phipps J. A. Bird Pulaski Galax Edmond Gouldin Memphis John O. Smith Joann Richmond Burwell Ware N. Kanawha Street Mary Smith Greenbrier River Roy F. Hodge Norma Jean Hodge Edgewood Dr Thomas J. Caffee N. Kanawha St Fred Calfee Mullens Wilfred Calfee Gypsy Lee Princeton Vaughan McQueen Washington, D. C Clinton Bowman East Erie Niagara Falls Clearwater Lake North Bay Canada A. C. Johnson Norton Frank Noe Sophia

Shrinkage Of Curtain Material And Its Effects

Cotton marquisette curtains shrink progressively with each wash, with the largest drop in length on the first laundering. Width shrinkage is often greater, causing uneven draping. Home makers are advised to launder fabric before sewing, allow extra length, and consider prefinished finishes to reduce shrinkage impacts.

Peanut butter and bacon canapé with salted peanuts

One of the best canape choices is a toasted bread stick topped with peanut butter and crisp bacon, finished with salted peanuts for a crunchy, savory bite.

Presbyterian Women Attending School At Davis and Elkins

The Synodical Women s Training School opens Monday evening at Davis and Elkins College Elkins and runs through Saturday morning. Delegates from Beckley Presbyterian Church include Mrs C S Bepler Mrs J W Ferris Mrs James Hewitt Mrs Alfred Hughes Mrs O S Lilly and Mrs W E S McCormick who will staff the conference and Mrs J W Witherspoon will teach two courses.

Synodical Women's Training School Davis and Elkins College Elkins Beckley Presbyterian Church C. S. Bepler J. W. Ferris James Hewitt Alfred Hughes O. S. Lilly W. E. S. McCormick J. W. Witherspoon

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

A long list of Beckley area social notes details weekend visitors, travel to Southern states, Cuba, and Washington for funerals, family visits, and vacations. Notable entries include Cpl. Richard A. Potts buried at Arlington after dying as a POW in North Korea, and multiple ties to Stamford Charleston Warren Danville and Beckley households with extended family members visiting from New York City Bluefield Welch Raleigh and other towns.

Elizabeth and Margaret Scott Stamford Helen Hayward Charleston Harold Hayward Warren Ohio Cuba George L. Potts Johnstown Rd Washington, D. C Cpl Richard A. Potts Arlington National Cemetery Cpl. Potts W. J. Sisson Third Ave Z. D. Sisson Bluefield L. A. Seifert New York City J. W. Goodall South Vance Dr Ernest R. Williams Marian R Mary M Ralph E Raleigh Virginia Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains J. E. Toliver Danville W. H. File N. Kanawha D. M. Young Front Royal Charles Hammes Princeton J. David Brown Craigsville Sara Lou Meador G. R. French Fairview Ave E. Zorio Clyde St Plinio Peraldo Sprague Aura Peraldo Welch C. W. Zirkle Becky Sue Billy Logan A. B. Wyant Hargrove St Wyants Alpena Mich D. Nelson Dempsey Fayetteville Beckley Hollywood Miami Fla S. A. Worley Jessie Worley B. B. Thompson Sam Worley Elkins St R. B. Coburn Eva Mitchell Sylvatus E. A. Woodyard Rosemary Minneapolis Della England Montie Lambert John Saeger Calvin Lambert England Charles Maranto Christine Charles Jr Baltimore W. A. James III Hartford

Cleaning a Window Conditioner Surface

A warm sudsy damp cloth lifts dirt and moisture from the plastic or enamel surface of a window conditioner. Rub a creamy kitchen wax over the surface for a final smooth finish and to help keep them clean longer.

Mrs Okey Brooks To Speak At Meet

Mrs Okey Brooks of Sand Branch will be guest speaker at the Tuesday session of the Girls Scout Leaders Association at 1 30 p m in the Appalachian Building. Theme: Demonstrations You can Use for Fall Troop Activities. Hostesses are Mrs Earl Rice Mrs Cecil Shelor and Mrs G L Anderson president will conduct the meeting.

Okey Brooks Meet Sand Branch Girls Scout Leaders’ Association Appalachian Building Earl Rice Cecil Shelor G. L. Anderson

Pudding with rhubarb jam cornflakes and butter bake

A chef notes a method for a rhubarb pudding with 1 pound rhubarb cooked and drained. Mix in 1 2 cup homemade strawberry jam, place in a greased dish, top with 3 4 cup crushed cornflakes and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Bake 15 minutes until browned. Serve warm with cream.

Glen Smith Presents Devotion at Young People's Class Meet

The Hollywood Baptist Church Young People Sunday School Class met Monday at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Glen Smith's home in MacArthur. Miss Joan Pittman led the meeting, Glen Smith gave the Romans based devotion, and Mrs. Agnes Halsey offered prayer. New Bibles were distributed, then the group went to City Park for games and refreshments. The September gathering will be at Miss Pittman’s MacArthur home with several members listed.

Glen Smith Young People's Hollywood Baptist Church MacArthur Joan Pittman Agnes Halsey Miss Pittman Howard Smith Shelby Hall Norma Laws Theresa Halsey Jean Smith David Craig Wesley Smith Sue Smith

Picnic Planned by Methodist Men at Grandview Park

First Methodist Church men announce a picnic on August 8 at 5 30 p m at Grandview Park for church members and families. Alfred Palmer publicity chairman says transportation will be provided for families without cars and attendees should meet at the church with each family bringing their own food.

First Methodist Church Grandview Park Alfred Palmer

Washing with Hot Water and Proper Washer Settings

The guide states set the automatic gas water heater to 160 degrees and follow the manufacturer’s washing instructions. It advises loading clothes after adding laundry supplies and completing the cycle from soak to spin for best results.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scott John Pallares Richard Mason Anthony J. Sparacino Bernard Palausky Hidalgo Wood Mrs. Ervin J. Parkins Women of the Moose Moose Club Union Hall Watkins Drug Store Navy Mothers Club Memorial Bldg Presbyterian Davis and Elkins Women's Dept Davy Crockett Tweed Rayon W.T. Grant Co Neville St Vatch TY Stu Ca Ree United States Alaska Hawaii Canal Zone West Indies Mutual of Omaha New Circle Mutual OF Omaha Combs St W. Va Watual Ouas Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Association Omaha, Nebraska Srutt Ray Barcell Miss Weirton Daily Times Eft Miss Hinton Daily News Marlene Bohn Weir High School Terrace Heights Weirton Betty Ann Comer Talcott High School Miss Bohn Miss Comer West Virginia Raleigh Register G. M. Powers Main Street
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