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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1949

Page

9

Miss Ballengee Weds Dr Floyd Cox Jr in Morgantown Chapel

Miss Marjorie Ballengee becomes bride of Dr Floyd Brooks Cox Jr in a morning ceremony at Newman Hall Morgantown. Father Joseph Wainstreet presided as organ pieces preceded the exchange of vows. The couple plans to reside on Beverly Avenue after a wedding trip.

Newman Hall Morgantown Marjorie Ballengee Floyd Brooks Cox, Jr Joseph Wainstreet Cox Schuyler C. Ballengee South Kanawha Street Charles W. Cox Marine Room Hotel Morgan West Virginia University University of Michigan The Public Health Service Norfolk Mobile Ala Beverly Avenue

Panhellenic Group Elects Officers in Beckley Area

Mrs. Edgar Mohler, Delta Delta Delta alumna, elected president of Beckley Area Panhellenic Association at the first meeting in the Coca-Cola Building social room. About 100 sorority members and alumnae attended. a committee was named to draft a constitution and by-laws and plan a summer rushee party.

Associated Women Mortar Board Women’s Honorary Kappa Kappa Gamma Monongalia Cox West Virginia Edgar Mohler Delta Delta Delta Sorority Beckley Area Panhellenic Association Coca-Cola Virginia Weston Minter Kappa Delta H. P. Meadows Kappa Kappa Gamma Robert Ash J. E. Otto David Abrams Alpha Epsilon Phi R.wein Sigma Delta Tau Helen Martin Alpha Phi Mary Louise Klaus Alpha Delta Beckley

Methodist Temple Picnic At Little Beaver Park

Methodist Temple Sunday School classes sponsor an old fashioned basket picnic at Little Beaver Park this afternoon. Eighty gallons of lemonade and 129 gallons of ice cream will be furnished. Children will receive free motor boat rides. Picnic ends in time for attendees to attend revival at the Recreation Building Wednesday at 7:30.

Little Beaver Park Methodist Temple

Christian Group 2 Plans Rummage Sale at August Meeting

At a First Christian Church meeting held Tuesday at Mrs. Ben Wilmoth’s home, Group 2 discussed a September rummage sale. Devotions opened by Mrs. W A Steele, mission study on Mexicans north of the border by Mrs. O M Jones, and business led by Group leaders Mrs. W A Batterger and Mrs. Evelyn Festell. A Pinecrest patient report was given, followed by a buffet supper for members and guest Miss Wilma Kincaid.

First Christian Church Ben Wilmoth Northwestern Avenue W. al. Steele O. M. Jones W. A. Batterger Evelyn Festell

Moosehart Alumni Theme Sets August Moose Women Meet

The Moose Women of the Moose held a Tuesday night meeting in McCreery Street club rooms with Moosehart Alumni as the theme. Mrs. Ben Frankovich led the program featuring tap dances by Betty Allen and piano by Ellen Maples. Initiation added Goldie Carter to the group. Senior regent W. T. Brennan led a brief business session as plans were made to visit Pinecrest patients in the coming months. The next gathering is September 6 in the club rooms.

Moosehart Women of the Moose McCreery Street Ben Frankovich Betty Allen Ellen Maples Goldie Carter W. T. Brennan Pinecrest

Beckley Youth Dances In Woman's Club August Dates

Beckley youths are scheduled to dance at the Recreation Building on August 18 and 25. Two dances, each Thursday evening, will be held in the Woman's Club setting. Mrs Ross P Daniel chairs youth conservation. No admission charge. Chaperones will be provided for the group.

Beckley Woman's ‘Club Ross P. Daniel The Woman’s Club

People You Know Visit Returns Home in Washington

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hebb and daughter Karmell have returned to Washington D C after visiting Melvin Hebb’s mother Mrs. Elsie Boyd of Temple Street. Mrs B P Knight Jr of St Albans is spending this week in the home of Mr and Mrs Larry Jarrett of Vine Street.

Melvin Hebb Karmell Washington, DC Elsie Boyd Temple Street B. P. Knight, Jr St Albans Larry Jarrett Vine Street

Marriage Applications Made by Three Couples

Miss Eileen Harper bride elect of Glendon Gadd of Mabscoltt hosted a bridal party at the Gadd home with guests presenting napkins bearing the names Eileen and Gien September 2 1948. Prizes were given and a dessert course followed with many attendees named.

Eileen Harper George Gadd James Kirk Gadd Mabscott Miss Harper Glendon Gadd Mabscoltt Beatrice Manning Mabscolt Eileen Gien

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

A regional column lists and updates various residents and families from Vine Street Charlottesville Roanoke Wytheville Woodlawn Cline Street Fairmont Fairdale Beckley Huntington Parkersburg and Daniels. Names include Mrs Marie Upton Ramona Martin Henry Tarter Helen Plumley Eric Rosenbaum John Cale Jo Ann Thompson A J Ginkel Mae Burns Alma Armstrong G E Woods Janet Hartley Ella Plumley Harold Miller John Steele Russell Richmond Palmer Farley and others with travels vacations moves and visits to cities such as Nashville Buffalo New York City Long Branch and Virginia Beach.

Marie Upton Vine Street Ramona Martin Calloway Heights Charlottesville Jane Roanoke Henry ‘Tarter Helen Wytheville and Airs T. M. Harris Woodlawn W. J. Ringstaff Cline Street Clifford Plumley Charleston Great Lakes Bert United States Navy Eric Rosenbaum First Avenue New York City Waldorf-Astoria John Cale Marie Bob Cale Edgar Allen Fairdale Long Branch Jo Ann Thompson Beaver Buffalo N. Y June Broeneman A. J. Ginkel Jean Maxwell Hill Fairmont Mae Burns Almeda Armstrong Everett Armstrong Crab Orchard Nashville Tenn G. E. Woods Jand Sophia Kentucky Oho Janet W. Hartley Mullens Huntington Ella Plumley Baltimore B. L. Jones Harold Miller John Steele Tn Beckley Canada Russell Richmond Lakeland Fla Hobart Richmond Daniels Palmer Farley West C Street Lover Apartments Kanawha Street Jeanette Torlone Locust Drive Parkersburg

Catholic Daughters Plan Picnic for Church Youth

The Catholic Daughters of America plan a wiener roast for church youths Thursday evening at Little Beaver Park. The group will meet at the church at p.m. for transportation to the park.

Catholic Catholic Daughters of America Little Beaver Park

Births in Beckley celebrate two new arrivals

Mr and Mrs William Franklin Patton of Beckley announce the birth of a son James Franklin at Beckley Hospital on August 14 weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. Mr and Mrs Frank Prunesti of Harper announce the birth of a daughter at Beckley Hospital on August 14 weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces.

William Franklin Patton Beckley James Franklin Beckley Hospital Frank Prunesti Harper

Arrid Creamogen deodorant ad from 1949 Miami

Leona Fredericks promotes Arrid with Creamogen deodorant claiming 48 hours of odor and sweat prevention. Ad stresses skin safe formula, cream stability in the jar, and refund guarantee. Price cited at 39 cents plus tax with return policy and packaging address.

Miami Fla Leona Fredericks

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