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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1951

Page

9

Pre Nuptial Entertainment For Miss Dolores Lawson

Series of social events continue this month for Miss Dolores Lawson prior to her wedding to Charles Sidney McGraw of Mullens at First Christian Church on Sept 29. The Friday night gathering at 503 S Kanawha featured gladioli decor and bridal games, with Miss Patty McCutcheon winning a prize. a long guest list followed.

Dolores Lawson Charles Sidney McGraw Mullens First Christian Church D. A Blandenship Ethel Martin S. Kanawha Street Patty McCutcheon C. A. Lawson Earl Lawson Malcolm Smith A. H. Wilson T. S. Williams E. C. Lesler Edsel T. Jones P. J. Caslett William R. Fugitt

Miss Ginger Walker Honored At Bridal Shower

Miss Ginger Walker entertained Thursday night with a bridal shower hosted by Miss Connie Allen of Wilmington Del and Miss Delores Brown of Mabscott. The event honored her upcoming September 7 wedding to Howard A. Starr of Raleigh Heights, with summer flowers, green and yellow decor, and an inscriptioned napkin display. The guest list included many local residents and relatives from Mabscott and surrounding areas.

Ginger Walker Connie Allen Delores Brown Wilmington Del Mabscott William Vaughn P. C. Walker Howard A. Starr G. P. Starr Raleeigh Heights Richmond

Births in Prosperity and surrounding areas at Raleigh General

Mr and Mrs Charles Sinozich announce daughter Mary Alice born at 6 50 p m Aug 7 in Raleigh General Hospital weighing 8 lb 2 oz. Dana Lynn born to Mr and Mrs Daniel Boone Banker at 11 14 a m Aug 6, weight 6 lb 14 oz. Patricia Gail born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Rosco Davis at 12 04 p m Aug 7, weight 7 lb 8 oz. Aubrey Trafford Cameron Jr named for newborn son born 10 58 p m Aug 6, weight 7 lb 3 1 2 oz. William Dean born to Mr and Mrs Eugene Carlos Maddy at 7 30 p m Aug 7, weight 7 lb 4 1 2 oz. Pamela Lee born to Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Delp Jr at 3 34 p m Aug 8, weight 6 lb 13 oz. Randall Eugene Meador born 11 35 p m Aug 8, weight 11 oz. William Franklin Epperly born 12 52 a m Aug 9, weight 7 lb 2 oz.

Charles Frank Sinozich Prosperity Mary Alice Raleigh General Hospital Dana Lynn Daniel Boone Banker Sophia Raymond Rosco Davis Best Beckley Patricia Gail Aubrey Trafford, Jr Aubrey Trafford Cameron Crab Orchard Eugene Carlos Maddy Beaver William Dean Pamela Lee Robert Lee Delp, Jr Josephine Francis Eugene Meador Johnstown Road Randall Eugene William Franklin Amos William Epperly Coca, Street

Farmers Entertain With Dinner and Bridge at Belt Home

Mr and Mrs H G Farmer hosted a buffet dinner at their Belt home Farm Lands with Mrs T K Laing assisting. The evening featured giatioli and zennias arrangements and guests included Charles Lewis Paul Laflin Homer Perdue Margaret Phipps Earnest Curtie Henry Herring Russell Patterson George Warren Hodie Clement Schulte and others.

H. G. Farmer T. K. Laing Giatioli Zennias Charles Lewis Paul Laflin Homer Perdue Margaret Phipps Earnest Curtie

Recital by Miss Drema Grace Estep at Union Services

Beckley attendees heard a sacred music recital by Charleston’s Miss Drema Grace Estep at the First Christian Church. With organ accompaniment by James Litton, the program featured Bach, Handel, Dvorak, and other composers. Estep studies at the College of Music Cincinnati and has performed with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Litton studied organ with Elizabeth Johnson and offered two piano pieces.

Ashford God Sergei Niles Jesus Bay Maggimsey Fenner Miles Jesus Wesley Thompson Maiotte Charleston Miss Estep The College of Music of Cincinnati Franz Trefeger Charleston Symphony Orchestra Detta Omicron Litton Elizabeth Johnson

Pre-Nuptial Parties Conclude for Betty Jane Scott Carter

A sequence of pre wedding events ends with a 3:30 pm rehearsal dinner at Black Knight Country Club hosted by the bridegroom's parents Mr. and Mrs. Donald N. Smith of Scranton. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Catlett, Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Wilson, and bridesmaids Delores Lawson Nancy Mitchell and others in a floral decorated setting.

Dan B. Griffin Virginia Betty Jane Scott Carter Catlett Black Knight Country Club Donald N. Smith Scranton Donald C. Haugh B. J. Catlett Wesley Anderson R. H. Wilson Sterling Nicholls Cole Minter Franklin Smith P. J. Catlett William Smith Delores Lawson Nancy Mitchell Ann Ward Mary Grace Ward Helen Martin Jean Fugitt Patty McCutcheon Florence Farris Billie Sue Anderson Elkins Street Donald Worrell

Garden Club to Meet at Beaver Avenue Home

The Beckley Garden Club will meet tomorrow at 1 36 p m at the Beaver Avenue home of Mrs Ross Irie replacing the earlier plan to meet at Mrs Dewey Isley’s home.

Incidents Of Beckley Area Residents Across Weekends

A sprawling social notes column lists residents and visitors: Dorothy Amith in Beckley area. William McNeish of Randolph Street at Cincinnati ball games. Mrs. A. L. Cole and Alfred Lewis Jr. visiting Bluefield. Mary Elizabeth Reeser traveling to Scarsdale to stay with Nancy Spagnoli. Mrs. Ivory Sink hospitalized in Beckley. several families from Atlanta, Charlotte, New York and beyond visiting local relatives. students and servicemen including Harold Wooddell earning a University of Kentucky degree and awaiting an Air Force commission.

William McNeish Randolph Street Cincinnati A. L. Cole Alfred Lewis, Jr Stanley Street Bluefield Pete Clapacs Cleveland Vaughan Brooks Harper Road Mary Elizabeth Reeser Scarsdale Nancy Spagnoli Beckley Ivory Sink Marfrance Beckley Hospital John E. Luther George and Betty Atlanta, Ga E. FE. Luther Murray Street O. L. Hancock Charlotte N. Y Air Force E. L.kirk Carol Decatur J. A. Sharp Mason Street Sharp Ann James Sharp Ray Sharp Leakeworth Fla R. B. Herring Washington, D. C Orchard Avenue L. V. Maxey Henrietta Carney E Street Miami Service Management Lawson Estep Marion James Estep Reservoir Road Jacksonville Sybil Carney Charleston E. A. Hughes Richard William Burlington N. C F. Earl Cobb Maple Fork Cobb J. E. Cobb Roger A. Sharp Sharon Dianne Prosperity Greensville South Carolina J. L. Canic Bowling Green C.A. Byus Elkins Street Roy Caniel Sophia Bowling Green Business University Barbara Ann Meadows Norfolk Glen Morgan Fred Meadows T. C. Gross East Gulf A. E. Murdock Meadows Court Patricia Murdock Wilfred Schulte Montgomery Daytona Beach St. Augustine Silver Springs Deland Deflores Cooper Belva Cooke Mabel Taylor Nancy Gallagher Roanoke George van der Volgen Charles Pierson Lawrence van der Volgen Delphi Ind van der Volgen Joseph E. W Wi Russell Parsons James Ripley J. L. Canie Laura Farley Detroit Mich C. M. Meadows Virginia Street Howard Bair Calloway Heights Richard V. Meaney North Kanawha Street Pfc Jimmy K. Brash Thomas Brash Korea Ft. Meade Mamie Gebhardt Huntington E. G. Wiley North Oakwood Avenue James Maples South Heber Street Park Homes Addition M. D. Gunters Wilson Meadows Laurel Terrace

Christian Women Fellowship Meets at Carpenter Home

Group 6 of the Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church will convene at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the home of Mrs. Eugene Carpenter at 105 Berkley Street with Mrs. Sam Tucker as co hostesS.

Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church Eugene Carpenter Berkley Street Sam Tucker

Philathia Class to Meet at Mrs Snyder Home

The Philathia Class of the First Baptist Church will meet at 7 30 p m today in the home of Mrs Etta Snyder at 311 Burgess Street.

Philathia First Baptist Church Etta Snyder Burgess Street

Hadassah Charity Ball Set With Israel Hospitals Support

Hadassah plans a charity ball at the Beckley Elks Club ballroom with Jan Campbell and his orchestra providing music from 9 p m to 1 a m. Proceeds aid Israel hospitals and Hadassah Medical Organization, supporting training and medical staff regardless of race creed or color. Officials announced at a Wednesday meeting naming delegates to the Atlantic City convention, with a membership tea planned for Sept 26 at Mrs. Levine’s home and prizes for winning dance couples.

Hadassah Beckley Elks Club Israel Hospitals Sidney Fink David Abrams Sesson Hochman Atlantic City Charles Levine Harold Stromberg Woodlawn Avenue Hadassah Board

Wiener Roast and Swimming Party at Little Beaver Park

Wolverine Club hosted a Thursday evening wiener roast and swimming party at Little Beaver Park with chaperones Mrs D W MacAlister Mrs P E Ash Mrs G C Porter and others from First Baptist Church. Attendees included Dolores Ash Dan Lilly Mary Jo MacAllister H C Houchins Doris Lam Bert Robert Dunn Jean Porter Jack Front Betty Sallack Fred Morris and several more.

Little Beaver Park Wolverine Club D. W. MacAlister P. E Iash G. C. Porter H. Hager Baptist Church Dolores Park J Ash Dan Lilly Mary Jo MacAllis Ter H. C. Houchins Doris Lam Ibert Robert Dunn Jean Porter Jack Front Betty Sallack Fred Morris Frances Davenport Gene Harris Kay Powers William Hall Stead Jessie Davis Don Warden Agnes Reeder John Perry Nancy Carpenter Tommy Camper Mary Jo MacAllister Dolores Ash

Shirley Ann McMillion Birthday Party At Chip Street Home

Mrs Annie McMillion hosted a party at her Chip Street home on Wednesday for her daughter Shirley Ann celebrating her 15th birthday. Prizes were won by Jack Lowider Josephine Seigo and Edna d Mee Lilly. Attendees included Harold O Mackey Dolores Mackey Shelby Jean Lyon Dona Lilly Josephine Seigo Don Estep Jack Sowder Margaret Roebuck Charles Lego Tom Williams Patsy Williams Frank McMillion Edna Mae Lilly Richard Pietrantozzi Mr and Mrs Aldo Pietrantozzi Danese Rogers Lowell Sowder and Lewis Sego.

Shirley Ann McMillion Annie McMillion Chip Street Shirley Ann Jack Lowider Josephine Seigo Ednad Mee Lilly Harold O Mackey Dolores Mackey Shelby Jean Lyon Dona Lilly Don Estep Jack Sowder Margaret Roebuck Charles Lego Tom Williams Patsy Williams Frank McMillion Edna Mae Lilly Richard Pietrantozzi Aldo Pietrantozzi Danese Rogers Lowell Sowder Lewis Sego

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Eases Monthly Pain

Doctors test Lydia Pinkham's Compound shows relief in about three of four cases of menstrual cramps backaches and headaches. The ad claims the remedy calms without pain killers and promotes well being before and during periods with tablets available with added iron and also marketed for life stage distress.

Lydia Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Lydian Pinkham

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