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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1950

Page

8

Beckley Church Sets Scene for Gunter Gilmore Wedding

In a candlelit Beckley Methodist Temple ceremony, Georgia Gunter married Jack Gilmore. The 2:30 p.m. wedding featured nuptial songs, a two piece silver satin dress for the bride, and a reception at the Gunter home. The couple plans a wedding trip and will reside on Kanawha Street.

Methodist Temple Georgia Gunter Jack Gilmore Loretta Haddad H. A. Sloan G. A. Gunter East C Street J. R. Gilmore S. Kanawha Sweet Margaret Gunter Bernard Gilmore Gunter Woodrow Wilson High School Gilmore General Department Store Beckley College Army Air Force Biggs Essa Kanawha Street

Miss Anna Prince Weds Robert E Beck in Danville

Miss Anna Lee Prince of Glen Morgan and Robert Eugene Beck of Danville Va wed Tuesday at the bride's home. Rev Harvey Todd of Beckley officiated the single ring ceremony. The groom is a Whitmill High School graduate and Navy veteran employed as a carpenter in Danville.

Wallace R. Carper Walter W. Hulmes Alexandria Beaver Deward McKinney H. B. Stover Boyd Carper Wallace Carper Thornton Shady Spring High School Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Beckley St. Joe High School St. Joe Ind Robert Eugene Beck Anna Lee Prince Glen Morgan Danville Frank E. Prince Robert James Beck Harvey Todd Whitmill High School Whitmill United States Navy

Wiener Roast Held At Little Beaver Park

Miss Ann Ballengee hosted a wiener roast Friday at Little Beaver Park. Guests traveled to the event with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Otto and Mr. and Mrs. William E. Hale. Attendees from Beck ley included Minnie Carne and others. out-of-town guests came from Chicago Tl Cleveland O Pittsburgh Princeton.

Adney Sutphin Fred Davis Lewis Groley Jd. K. Shroyer W. Davenport Stella Davenport Gladys Davenport Annie Hutchinson Joe L. Smith French Lucas Gene Burke Verne Tucker E. F. Tucker Howard Phipps B. Keyser Ritchie Ware Herman Tucker Lynn Seaman Nathan Lilly W. H. Cunningham C. L. Calloway James Sadlock Akron Ida Johnson St. Albans D. K. Daniel Mullens Otto Hall Montpelier, O Burnette Cowen Alexandria Bert Ransome Chicago Eugene Kidwell Bluefield Walter C. Willis Weston O. Willis Willis C. Tucker Knoxville Charles Stewart Roy Lee Harmon Charleston William Davenport Bonnie Green Athens Ris McConnell Bridgewater Tuckers Little Beaver Ann Ballengee Little Beaver Park J. E. Otto William E. Hale Minnie Carne R. Ferguson Jane Lee Robinson Mary Sue Redden William King Harold Harbit John Operchuck Janet Walker Jack Doerx Norma Paisely George Gunter David Dunkley William Murray Miss Ballangee Beckley William Dawson Dorothy Musness Judy Mousers Cleveland Ann Edwards Pittsburgh Betty Roe Princeton

Meeting Postponed For Sophia Band Mothers Club

The Sophia Band Mothers Club meeting scheduled for today is postponed until Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Members are advised to note the new time and attend as planned.

Sophia Band Mother's Club

Mrs Basil Meador Feted At Bridal Shower

The MacArthur home of Mrs JG F King hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday for Mrs Basil Meador, formerly Miss Charlotte King, before her July 15 wedding. Guests included many local ladies such as Mrs Earl Riddie Mrs Roger Meadows Mrs C D Hanshaw and Mrs Wil liam Watson among others.

Basil Meador MacArthur JG. F. King Charlotte King Earl Riddie Roger Meadows C. D. Hanshaw William Watson Gene Slize

Mrs W Hampton Honored At Farewell Party

Mrs Natalie Caponiti hosted a farewell gathering Sunday for Mrs Walter Hampton as the couple plans a move to Princeton. The City Avenue home featured games and a prize for Mrs Hampton with a guest list including Nancy Briguglio Sam Cannetti Frank Barone Angela Delmore and several others.

Natalie Caponiti Walter Hampton Hamptons Princeton City Avenue Caponiti Wampton Nancy Briguglio Sam Cannetti Frank Barone Angela Delmore Marvin Hassh Josephine Briguglio Arthur Lowery John Barone Santa Barone G. Diciuccio

Two Share Honors At Birthday Outing

A Wiener roast in Whitesville honored the birthdays of Eugene and Nancy Henderson Saturday at White Pines. Hostesses were the honorees mother Mrs. Carl Henderson and Mrs. Melvo Jelsonine. attendees included Ted Anderson and son, Helen Richards, Jack Jelso mine, Jimmy Hughes, Peggy Jelsomine, Jerry Foster, Ginger Jelsonine, Johnny Hart, Shirley Jelsonine, Richard Flint, Nancy Jelsonine, Robert White, Laura Jane Pearl, and other guests.

Register Whitesville Eugene Nancy Henderson White Pines Carl Henderson Melvo Jelsomine Mrs Ted Anderson Ted, Jr Helen Jean Richards Jack Jelsomine Jimmy Hughes Peggy Jelsomine Jerry Foster Ginger Jelsomine Johnny Hart Shirley Jelsemine Richard Flint Nancy Jelsomine Robert White Laura Jane Peal Nonorecs

Gibson visits with Eunice parents over weekend

Jack Gibson, employed for the summer at Wharton, visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Gibson of Eunice over the weekend.

Register Eunice Jack Gibson Wharton G. T. Gibson

Brownie Troop Honored At Watermelon Feast

Brownie Troop 14 of MacArthur enjoyed a watermelon feast at City Park on Saturday hosted by leaders Mrs. Everette Collins and Mrs. Glen Smith. Scouts Sharon Goodman Maranda Mills Jean Smith Carol Sue Reed Lois Maxey Carla Mills Gloria Vaughn Mary Etta Galitto Carol Almond Carolyn Wood Janet Crawford Judy Callison participated, with guests Douglas Collins Margaret Blevins Melvin Collins and Glen Smith attending.

MacArthur Everette Collins Glen Smith Sharon Goodman Maranda Mills Jean Smith Carol Sue Reed Lois Maxey Carla Mills Gloria Vaughn Mary Etta Galitto Carol Almond Carolyn Wood Janet Crawford Judy Callison Douglas Collins Margaret Blevins Melvin Collins

Mrs Filbert Launches Golden Pound Margaring

Mrs Filbert introduces a thrifty Golden Pound Margaring promising value for table use and cooking. The new product claims to be cheaper than shortening while enhancing flavor in baking and pan frying.

Mrs Greer Guest of Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs. L. Greer was a guest at the Thursday meeting of the Auxiliary to the Robert M. Dean Post 169 of the American Legion. After the meeting a Stanley party was held and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Orville Barr and Mrs. Myra Poff.

Leroy Greer Robert M. Deanler American Legion Stansley Orville Barr Myra Poff

Mrs Starling Hosts Crusaders Bible Class Party

Mrs. Sarah Starling will entertain members of the Crusaders Bible Class Tuesday at 7 p.m. with a party at 117 JHE Street. All young people of any denomination are invited to attend and join the class of the First Baptist Church.

Sarah Starling Crusaders Swith Jhe Street First Baptist Church

Presbyterian Women Plan Thursday Meeting With Potluck

The combined circles and two men of the First Presbyterian Church will gather Thursday at 11 am. After the program a potluck luncheon will be served.

First Presbyterian iChurch

Camel 30 Day Mildness Test Promotes Honest Smoking Trial

More People Smoke Camels than any other cigarette. Smokers are urged to conduct a 30 day Camel Mildness Test testing Camels regularly day after day. The ad emphasizes a true, personal evaluation of mildness and flavor in the smoker’s own T Zone proving ground. The message invites a straight, long term trial rather than quick judgments.

Howard Polet St. Louis Cardinals

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