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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1956

Page

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Mrs Elvin Meadows Honored With Party

A surprise birthday party honoring Mrs. Elvin Meadows was hosted by her children at their Glen Daniel home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Crews, Miss Catherine Crews of Pineville, Mrs. Bill Ross of Mullens, Mrs. Vaughn Smith, Hugh Meadows and children, Princeton, Henry Massey and son Danny, Sophia, Theo Matther and daughter Drema of Beckley, Don Bogart and Chip, Charleston, and Jimmy Meadows with Elvin and Shirley of Glen Daniel.

Elvin Meadows Glen Daniel H. E. Crews Catherine Crews Pineville Bill Ross Mullens Vaughn Smith Hugh Meadows Princeton Henry Massey Danny Ssophia Theo Mather Drema Beck-ley Don Bogart Chip Charleston Jimmy Meadows Elvin and Shirley

Planning for Summer Coolness in Home Design

Architects advise early planning to keep homes cool in hot weather. Key tips include south side glass with exterior overhangs, exterior light blinds, a frost-proof tiled terrace, light roofing and walls, strategic cross ventilation, and proper use of louvers to vent space under the roof.

Engagement of Miss Shirley Pate to L Foley Announced

Announcement from Miss Shirley Pates father lists Shady Spring High School and Beckley College connections. Lowell Foley, son of Rev and Mrs Sam Foley, is stationed at Stead Air Force Base Reno Nevada. Bridal plans remain incomplete.

Shady Spring High School Shirley Annon Beckley College Airlehanes Man IC Lowell Foley Air Rev Sam Foley Force Stead Air Force Base Porter St Reno Nev

Summer Market Buys Highlight Chicken and Fresh Produce

The Associated Press reports a weekend focus on chicken and summer vegetables as widely listed sale items. Cod haddock swordfish and lake fish appear regionally with beef prices rising while cheaper cuts gain weekend spotlight. Local produce offers squash cabbage tomatoes carrots and greens with onions and potatoes easing but still high.

Associated Press Midwest Lake Netch

Miss Marjorie Kelley Weds Eugene C. Lusk Jr in Pearlsburg Episcopal Rite

The marriage of Marjorie Sue Kelley to Eugene Cecil Lusk Jr was announced. The ceremony conducted by Rev Walter D Edwards at Christ Episcopal Church Pearlsburg VA occurred July 7 at 190 pm. Both families listed and details of their backgrounds, schooling and activities were provided.

Marjorie Kelley E. C. Lusk Jr Marjorie Sue Kelley Eugene Cecil Lusk Jr Walter D. Edwards Christ Episcopal Orchard, Ave Woodrow Wilson High School Flying Eagle Band St. Mary's School of Nursing Eugene C. Lusk Park Ave Will ! E Ington D. C Iris Lane Raleighi Columbia Register Midtown Sta- Technical Institute New York N.Y

Mrs Nace Wins High in Black Knight Bridge Play

Mrs. W D Nace won high prize at the Tuesday luncheon of the Black Knight Ladies Bridge Association at the country club. Second high went to Mrs. W A Dempsey. Mrs. W M M Mc Cutcheon was low. Other prize winners included Mrs D C Means, Mrs A J Shaefer, high scoring guest, and Mrs Price Caffee. Hostesses were Mrs Roy Milliren and Mrs Ralph Koiner.

W. D. Nace Black Knight Ladies Bridge Association W. A. Dempsey W. MM. McCutcheon D. C. Means A. J. Shaefer Price Caffee Roy Milliren Ralph Koiner S. W. Woodyard Jr. S. Brashear L. V. Caual T. §. Williams J. W. Watkins John P. Bonner Guy E. Rice Don Wolf R. D. Watts C.F. Cain Roy Keyser A. R. Braun RB. F. Wildey C. C. Drake W. R. David Carl C. Drewry W. P. Hiner J. E. Sharp Ewing Cincinnati, Ohio

Jacques Griffe Show Depicts 1920s Boy Friend Era Fashion

Paris designer Jacques Griffe presented a 1920s inspired collection featuring boy suit material, cloche hats, gold lame silks, and slim sheath silhouettes. The show emphasized bosom drapery, bare necklines, little black dresses, and bold jewelry while mixing brocades, satins, and mosaic appliques with modern mockups.

Paris Jacques Griffe Griffe Marilyn Monroe Telved

Community notices for women’s groups in Beckley

Women's organizations are invited to submit announcements of regular or special meetings. Include contact telephone 3321 or mail notices or club calendars to the Women's Department at Beckley Newspaper.

Women's Department Beckley

New Pastor Rev L L Reckart Honored At Reception

A reception at St. Marys Methodist Church honored Rev L L Reckart his wife and son John Lloyd as he begins his duties as the churchs new pastor The Women’s Society of Christian Service sponsored the event with 160 attendees and a program of piano solos songs and a pantomime by local youths.

L. L. Reckart John Lloyd St. Mary’s Methodist Church Reckart Women's Society of Christian Service Paul Myers M. L. Kayser WSCS Fray Lilly Wesleyan Service Guild Patricia Trail Elsie Marie Wilson James Smith Jerry Ellison Freddy Rowles

New Noble Grand Installed At Rachel Rebekah Lodge No 111

Mrs Arnold Broyles was installed as noble grand of Rachel Rebekah Lodge No 111 at the Odd Fellows Hall Ravencliff. Elective officers: Pete Pizzino vice grand Beatrice Mullens financial secretary Elizabeth Williams recording secretary. Appointive: Pete Ara conductor E J Miller color bearer Father Pettry warden Tom Cain right support to noble grand D E Saxon right support to vice grand E J Sweeney chaplain. Retiring noble grand Mrs Gary McClung becomes junior past noble grand and will represent the lodge at Huntington Rebekah State Assembly.

Arnold Broyles Glen Rogers Rachel Rebekah Lodge No. 111 Odd Fellows Hall Ravencliff Pete Pizzino Beatrice Mullens Elizabeth Williams Noble Grand Pete Ara E. J. Miller Father Pettry Tom Cain D. E. Saxon E. J. Sweeney Gary McClung Rebekah State Assembly Huntington

Plums and Prunes Distinguish Between Dried Variants

The text explains that plums can become prunes when dried without fermenting while still containing the pit. It notes that only certain plum varieties suit sun drying to prune form and mentions smoothing edge work with foam cushions.

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Shirley Pate L. Foley Shirley Ann Pate Athletic Lee Ware China Haviland Summer Jewelry Crab Orchard Baptist Church E Quintier Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church School of Instruction Order of Hippy Eastern Star Bethlehem Chapter Masonic Temple Ann Rose First Baptist Church Little Beaver Park Girl Scout Greenwood City Park Rev. L. L. Reckart ST. Fayette ST DuBarry Cohen Neville St. Beckley Rahaii’s Rose Marie Reed MAIN Buck Daniels McClung Phylli St. Clair Noble Grand of Oak Hil Lodge Henry Brougaman Sharon Redwitte Oak Hil Lodge Blanche Turner Ruby Browning Golden Gate No Madycott Monie Crotty Deborah Thom Canterbury Alva Hendricks Almer McCellan Viola Henderson Oceana No. 61 Blanche Russell Santa Anna Calif Thomas Loffiin Wimington Del Luther Fink Beckley Bargain Boys Shop the Hub BARGA Childs Sam Roe Floor AT Real
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