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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1950

Page

8

Helen Smith Entertains Bridal Party Dinner

Miss Helen Smith of Lester entertained members of her wedding party with a dinner Saturday at the Goodie Shop. She is the bride elect of Donald Baugues of Eccles, with Aug. 24 set for the wedding. Mrs. E. B. Smith is matron of honor and bridesmaids include Belly Jo Cooper, Mrs. W. T. Smith Jr, Mrs. William Delp, and Pat Faull.

Helen Smith Lester Goodie Shop Donald Baugues Eccles E. B. Smith Belly Jo Cooper W. T. Smith, Jr William Delp Mullens Pat Faull Smith Betty Jo Cooper Eugene Smith

Birthday Party Fetes Jack Walthew in Moose Lodge

Jack Walthew celebrates his 19th birthday with a party in the Moose ballroom. Hosts include Mr. and Mrs. George Walthew and others. guests listed comprise numerous local residents and visitors, with dancing and games as the evening’s entertainment. A separate note mentions Mrs. J. E. Toliver from Danville, Ky., visiting in Kanawha Street residence.

Jack Walthew Moose Lodge Moose George Walthew Joe Dutton Gladys Caldwell Wiliam Farrow Gaynell Hayes Benny Rogers Janet Shumate Janet Fergerson Wanda Harris Janice Peck Dick Kennemar Robert Lytton Anna Wardensky Norman Lilly John Caponiti James McVey Frank Plummer Carol Harper Ray Boggess Peggy Hope Vern Montgomery Joe Caponiti Wilma Snuffer Mary Ford William Parker Kenneth Fortner Connie Basham Harless Bennett Don Foley Dominic Savino Angie Delmore Hubert Lesely Frank Pisgna Shirley Greene Rose Mary Treola Mack McGee Donna Caldwell James Snuffer Marie Kidwell Nancy Miller Margaret Oliver Blaine Greene Jean Hoke Clyde Farley Jack Lilly Buddie Lilly Pat Conner Betty Sneed Hazel Price Ronnie Hughes Leonard Sanna Patty Lewis Ruby Lilly J. E. Toliver Danville, Ky W. H. File N. Kanawha Street

Bridal Entertainment Begins For Miss Judith Ann Jackson

The Thomson summer cottage on Glade Creek hosted the first pre-nuptial entertainment for Judith Ann Jackson and her fiancé Thomas B. Preston of Dublin Virginia. About 70 guests attended a Sunday buffet supper and kitchen shower given by Mrs. Earl Snead, Mrs. Varge Hampton, Mrs. Samuel Thomson and others. Activities included bridge canasta shuffleboard and badminton as entertainment.

Bridal Entertainment Judith Ann Jackson Thomson Summer Cottage Glade Creek Thomas B. Preston Dublin W. J. Jackson Clara B. Preston Abingdon Earl Snead Varge Hampton Samuel Thomson

Local Residence Is Scene of Party For Mrs. Reginald Lilly

The Stanhope Court home of Mrs. J. W. Kennison hosted a stork shower Friday evening for Mrs. Reginald Lilly with hostess Mrs. Charles Brown in charge. Gladioli and mixed flowers decorated the rooms as games entertained guests and prizes went to Mrs. Reginald Lilly and Mrs. Robert Fleshman. The guest list included Mrs. Robert Fleshman Mrs. Charles Rountree Miss Dorcas Ogden Mrs. J. M. Ferguson Everette Potter Miss Frances Keaton Mrs. T. W. Keaton Mrs. J. W. McLean Mrs. Oscar Woosley Mrs. D. E. Wipperman Miss Gloria Wipperman Mrs. D. L. Bostic Mrs. Virgil Miller Miss Rosemary Fleshman Miss Ramona Martin and Miss Nelle Bryson.

Stanhope Court J. W. Kennison Reginald Lilly Charles Brown Robert Fleshman Charles Rountree J. T. Hedlandsworth Dorcas Ogden J. M. Ferguson Everette Potter Frances Keaton T. W. Keaton J. W. McLean Oscar Woosley D. E. Wipperman Gloria Wipperman D. L. Bostic Virzil Miller Rosemary Fleshrman Ramona Martin Nelle Bryson

Millicans Return From Virginia Vacation

Mr and Mrs Roy Millican return to their Woodlawn Avenue home from Richmond and Williamsburg Virginia where they vacationed and attended the play Common Glory in Williamsburg.

Roy Millican Woodlawn Avenue Richmond Williamsburg

Rummage Sale Planned By Christian Group Four

A rummage sale is planned for September 10 by Group 4 of the First Christian Church. Mrs. Cal Cook led devotions on Life of Christ in His Home and the Strong Son of God theme. The mission study We Study to Show Ourselves Approved Unto God was given by Mrs. Oscar Thorpe. Refreshments were served to ten members and several visiting friends.

Christian Church Cal Cook Christ God Faye Cooper Ellison Avenue Oscar Thorpe CW. Cooper S. F Sandheimer Washington, D. C John Fleming Washington, Pa Lila Cooper Sandy Akers

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Dorothy Amick reports on a flurry of family visits and travels through Ashland Bristol and Huntington. Readers learn of Mrs. Bertha Dalton arriving from Hollywood for a two week stay with Russell Dalton and family, plus numerous weekend guests and short trips among local households and nearby cities.

Beckley Native to Teach Exchange Role in Blackpool England

Beckley native Glennis Pollock, daughter of C. M. Rogers and now Mrs. Verne Rogers, sails for England to serve as an exchange teacher at Blackpool’s Revot School. She previously taught at Tisheliwah School in Charleston and returns home after visiting relatives in Columbus Ohio. The trip includes her husband George Pollock and daughter Joan Beth, with Pamela Threlfall in Blackpool completing the exchange. The group’s departure follows a family gathering at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Beammer as part of the farewell events.

G. L. Hash Granville Avenue Daytona Beach, Fla W. B. Shaw Glennis Potlock Blackpool England Beckley C. M. Rogers Clare Street Verne Brammer Rogers Revo! School Tisheliwah School Charleston Washington Hedrick Street Columbus S. V. Bowman Pliny Eckle Grandview State Park Thomas J. Eekle E. B. Eckle Tommy J. A. King Richard King Wayne Montgomery Edward Eckle Minton Ralph T. Eckle Harold Eckle Glenn Morgan W. J. B. Simmons William Simmons Sandstone J. Addleman Meadow Creek Jess C. Cameron Cynthia Ann Denning Dewey Jones Sophia L. ¥. Harvey Pamela Threlfall Pollock George J. Pollock Joan Beth Pollock Gil Schaa Pollack Atheline Rogers Sprague

Homecoming Scheduled Sunday at Crow Church

The Crow Christian Church will hold its annual homecoming on Sunday August 27 with morning and afternoon services and a basket lunch served at noon.

Crow Church Crow Christian Church

Birmingham couple arrives for visit in Virginia Street home

Mr and Mrs W E B Griffith Jr and daughter Helene of Birmingham Alabama arrive yesterday for a visit at the Virginia Street home of his mother Mrs Gertrude Griffith.

W. EB. Griffith, Jr Helene Birmingham Ala Virginia Street Gertrude Griffith

Homecoming Sunday at Flat Top Church

The Rev Lonnie Blankenship will deliver the morning sermon during homecoming at Flat Top Baptist Church on Sunday August 27. The all day program opens with Sunday School at 10 am. Former pastors are invited to attend and participate as several quartets and choirs appear on the program. dinner will be served on new grounds.

Flat Top Church Lonnie Blankenship Flat Top Baptist Church

YTC Meeting Set At Baptist Church

A Youth Temperance Council meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church. Representatives from all churches are asked to attend.

Baptist Church Youth Temperance Council First Baptist Church

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Asters Gladioli William T. Smith Wm.baugues S. c. Phibault Washington, D.C Bessie Beauly So So Kanawha St Mary Smith &A Bessie Meadows Lovell Coats & Suits R. Lilly Christian Group 4 Dorothy Amick B. H. White Sally and Bernard Quesenberry Street C. L. Cooke Ashland J. O. Massey Vicki Jennings Street Bristol Tenn R. L. Withrow Gene Warden Bertha C. Dalton Hollywood Calif Second Avenue Russell Dalton Paul Feigley Harper Road Co. R. Rodecap Anderson, Ind G. A. Massing Elkins Street Alfred Beane Deborah Colonial Apartments McCombs Wade H. Bardin Jeane Myrtle Beach S. C Oros Hancock G. A. Johnson Calloway Heights Maysville John Hoke J. Edwin Dickerson J. G. Dickerson Huntington W. R Dickerson Fayetteville Grace Amick Ida Dickerson Walter Boone Mr. Hope Herbert Dickerson Ale Dickerson Proctor Oak Hill Albert Dickerson Lynn Wallace Keyser R. €. Egnor Alden Deck Crab Orchard St Paul, Minn National Monutment Association Russell Wilson Hargrove Street Rudolph Hel ‘Land Minnesota Opal Bryant Frank Lemon J.C. Maples South Kanawha Street Mack Maples and Son Melvin Reservoir Road Calloway Street Frank Stone Peggy Mike Mary Ann Haldane D.C. Wade David and Dickie Waynes- ‘Boro Robert Higgins BE. E. Long Smithers L. Stevenson Mary Madge Erland Apartments New York City A. S. Bair Sammy Greenbrier River Jack Callaway Prince Street John W. Massing Mt. Hope Leon Neal Third Avenue S. T. Prestridge Harlan, Ky Robert A. Biggs Avon Terrace Delmar Craft Nancy Cooke Dora Pennington S. Kanawha Street J. W. Massing John Massing Madglan, Hanhan Elizabeth Massing I. A. King Grove Avenue Orchard Avenue T. W. Cred Mrs George M. Haldane Glenn Pollock Marguerite Dean Doan Boan Deneve de OG. Pramey Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Del-Mar I Helene Curtis Janice Omenduanita Lee Gillon Meredith Goines Mason Nene Giant Picture Black Tube Television Zenith Grateful Mohogany Vanarcs Beckley Music & Electric CO South Fayette ST Beckley, W. VA U. K Colin McLuckey Mgr
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