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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1958
Page
4
Paris reports Balmain showcases bold necklines dubbed the vertigo style with a double-dip decolletage and interior corset effect. Sleeves trend short to elbow length, tunic jackets and mushroom silhouettes appear, with violet velvets and fur trims adding dramatic touches.
A stream of social notes records visits and trips of residents including Mr. and Mrs. Tom Minter in Huntington with relatives in Bellevue Lane. Lucille Quesnberry and friends vacationing in New York. Beaver area weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Halsey and S. M. Walsey. Columbus visits by Mrs. Roy S. Fielder and family. Tucson trip of F. E. Baseman. other travels and overnight stays in Raleigh, Oak Hill, Summersville, Dunbar, Beckley, and New Castle with relatives and friends noted.
August is ideal for lifting, dividing, and transplanting peonies and select perennials. Move peonies only if not flowering, ensure soil is fertile and well drained, and give each division 3 to 5 eyes. Madonna lilies, oriental poppies, iris, and other listed plants benefit from careful spacing and proper depth. Birth announced for John J. III Brandabur in Cincinnati weighing six pounds nine ounces.
The Southern District of the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its annual convention in Oceana on September 13 with hostesses from the Oceana Woman's Club. The event includes a 9 a.m. registration and coffee hour at Oceana High School, sessions led by SD President Mrs. Edgar R. Steele Jaeger, and a panel on "This You Ought to Know" featuring state officers. Previous district presidents will be recognized.
Advertises discounted salon services including cold wave perms and conditioning oils with prices from 6.56 to 315.00. Highlights evening appointments and welcome of damaged hair needs. Contains contact number CL 3-5167 for appointments.
Shirley Mae Mullens married Rex Lunsford July 25 at Rouge Freewill Baptist Church River Rouge Michigan in a double ring ceremony. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mullens Detroit previously Sophia resident. groom son of Mr and Mrs Bass Lunsford Walnut North Carolina. The service featured traditional wedding music by Atlas Howard and Joe Wilson. Bride wore Chantilly lace gown with lace crown veil carrying a white satin Bible with orchids and orange blossoms. Matron of honor Lucille Lunsford. best man Alva Lunsford. Attendants and relatives from Sophia listed. The bride’s background includes Sophia High School and various clubs. The couple both employed locally.
Beta Rho Chapter members and families gathered at 4-H Lake for a Saturday outing featuring a Wiener roast. The group discussed a back to school dance honoring students and planned a rummage sale as a project.
Coming events list for Beckley area women groups includes Circle No. 10 at The Methodist Temple picnic at Little Beaver Park 6 30 p m led by Mrs Jan Daniels Prosperity Farm Women’s Club annual lawn family picnic at Walter James home Prosperity 6 p m Circle No 3 of The Methodist Temple at Mrs David Muir 117 Oak Grove Ave 1 30 p m Sally McGinnis Bible Class at church 7 30 p m Country Cousins Square Dance Club at Dry Hill 8 p m Christian Business Men’s Committee breakfast at El Chico 8 a m Ebenezer Service Guild at Mrs Helen Blaney 1041 Westmoreland St 8 p m Lawn party at Henry Meadows home Calloway Heights co hosts Belva Meadows Shirley Bragg attendees list of Beckley residents and local visitors.
The notice advertises a two piece dress pattern No 1593 with photo guide in sizes 12 14 16 18 0 40 42 and a 34 bust short sleeve 4 1 2 yards of 33 inch fabric. Send 35 cents to Iris Lane Raleigh Register Box 438 Midtown Station New York 18 NY. Add 10 cents for each pattern for first class mailing. Also offers Home Sewing for ’38 with a gift pattern printed inside.
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