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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1956

Page

8

Mabscott couple marks golden wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Kirk of Mabscott celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house in Mabscott. Family members from Mabscott Berkley Hinton Rainelle Fayetteville Hampton Va Ashville N C and Charleston attended. They were married August 28 1906 at the Beckley Methodist Parsonage.

Mrs. Kirk Mabscott Margaret Sullivan Berkley Hinton Rainelle Fayetteville Hampton Ashvile N. C Charleston Kirks South Kanawha St Beckley Bertha Pugh Cliftop Kirk

Holding Ice Cream Safely In Refrigerator Cold Compartment

Do not store ice cream long in a refrigerator unless a freezer exists. Move ice cream to the cold compartment only for a few hours, as it rarely stays at zero degrees. An ice cream producer suggests removing it from the carton, placing it in an ice cube tray, covering tightly, and freezing in the coil-contacting section on the cold setting.

Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County

Earl Douglas Johnson 2 and Anna Louise Robertson 29 apply for marriage permits in Raleigh County. Frank Merritt 18 and Helen Bennett 16 also seek permits in Beckley. Bobby Earl Ticharnd 22 and Elizabeth Hajash 24 request permits in East Beckley.

Earl Douglas Johnson Ernest Reva Johnson Coal City Anna Louise Robertson J. E Josie Robertson Sophia Frank Merritt William Martha Merritt East Beckley Helen Bennett Aubrey Bessie Bennett Beckley Bobby Earl Ticharnd Heart Maude Osborne Bol Elizabeth Hajash Steve Rosie Hajash

Ice cream thawing tips and birth notice from Raleigh

Serving suggestion notes ice cream warming time for easy scooping and explains dip point differences in high sugar varieties. Birth announced for a son Mark Stephen Bednash born Aug 13 at Raleigh General Hospital weighing 7 pounds 2% ounces. Parents are Airman 2 C Bednash and Janice Harrison Bednash with husband stationed at Niagara Falls Air Force Base.

George Reeder Beatrice Foods Company Johnny Bednash Mark Stephen Raleigh General Hospital Bednash Janice Sue Harrison Steve Harrison Florence Bednash Pemberton Niagara Falls U. S. Air Force Oretha Stout Bobby Randolph Richmond Newport News Affinity Sherman Murphy Earl William Beckley Hospital Johnny N. Y Ann Fleming Randolphr Maryland Washington, D. C Airman SC Charles Martin Hampton Virginia Huntington L. B. Goss Jacque Crawford E. A. Berginnis

Community Calendar and Club Notices

Community listings show group meetings and events across Beckley and Raleigh County venues. See dates for Thursday General Missionary Circle Crab Orchard Church, Practical Nurses District No 3 at the Raleigh County Vocational School Library, Junior Choir at Methodist Temple, Friday Degree of Honor No 56 at Mrs Bailey Groseclose home, plus Saturday Harvest Festival at Teel Elementary School and Maxwell Hill Community Fair at Maxwell Hill Park.

Crab Orchard Baptist Church E. W. Riffe

Myers Family Reunion Held in Williamsburg

A Myers family reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Handley in Williamsburg on Sunday. Descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Scott Myers attended including Homer Myers and daughter Au ldra of Independence Missouri, Will Myers of Winter Park Florida, H S Cooper of Lewisburg, E W Light of Richwood, Earl and Stephen Handley of Baltimore, J C Wareheim and sons J C Jr and Keith of Parkersburg, Sammy Faulkner and children Lonnie and Judy of Charmoo, G E Tucker of Mount Hope, James Kelly and daughters Nancy and Kim of Montgomery, Thelma Handley of Baltimore, F H Handley, and WW Bower and son of Williamsburg.

A. R. Handley Williamsburg Winfield Scott Myers Homer Myers Auldra Independence Will Myers Winter Park Flat H. S. Cooper Lewisburg E. W. Light Richwood Earl Handley and Sons Earl and Stephen Baltimore J.C. Wareheim J. C. Jr Keith Parkersburg Sammy Faulkner Lonnie Judy Charmoo G. E.tucker Mount Hope James Kelly Nancy Kim Montgomery Thelma Handley Mda F. H. Handley WW. Bower and Son Franklin A R. Handley

Creamy Chocolate Milk Shakes Win Calorie War

A new method lets you make thick rich chocolate milk shakes with dry skim milk and water instead of whole milk. Reconstitute three to four tablespoons dry skim milk per one cup cold water and substitute for the milk in the recipe. An eight ounce glass carries about 89 calories.

Practical Nurses District 3 Set Open Session Thursday

The Practical Nurses of West Virginia District No. 3 will hold an open meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Raleigh County Vocational School library. Guest speaker Miss Charlotte Kerr, director of Miner Memorial Hospital Assn School of Practical Nursing, will discuss education importance for practical nurses.

Practical Nurses of West Virginia Inc Raleigh’ County Vocational School Library Practcal Nurses of West Virginia, Inc Raleigh County Votational School 2Nd St Charlotte Kerr Miner Memorial Hospital Assn Simmons College R. N Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center New York City Steve Suptic

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Mrs. Mary Davenport 88 returns home after a month in Beckley Hospital due to a broken hip. The list notes visits from Dr. N Perry Grogan and family, travel for Dr Deane Brooke to the West Virginia Medical Association meeting, and various relatives visiting or staying in Beckley area homes.

Mary Davenport Lison Ave Beckley Hospital N. Perry Grogan Memphis, Tenn W. S. Beavers Granville Ave L. P. Grogan L. P. Grogan, ‘H9ranville Ave Deane Brooke Beaver White Sulphur Spring Booke West Virginia State Medical Association Greenbrier Brooke Miners Memorial Hospital Assn Arnold C. Burke Woodlawn Ave Burke Central Ave

Automatic Sewing Machines And Attachments Fun to Use

Tips from local sewing center on using automatic sewing machines and attachments to create stylish summer garments. Instructions cover fabric choices, off center patterns, decorative stitching, appliques, zigzag finishes, button choices, and avoiding bulk at darts.

Streigm

Beetle of Trouble Tracks Garden Toll and Threat

The Japanese beetle, described as a major garden pest, damages over 275 vegetation varieties and causes an estimated one billion dollars in annual crop losses. The article explains the beetle’s life cycle from grub to adult and notes a control method using a 44 percent chlordane solution applied via a hose end sprayer to reach both pests and grubs.

America Boris Karloff

Countertop materials and tile care guidance

The article reviews counter surfaces offering beauty and durability, highlighting putzle as a versatile option with many colors and sizes. It also notes clean tile care using detergent and water, a fiber brush for tough spots, and caution against overzealous brushing to protect cement in tile crevices. A separate notice postpones Ju dea Shrine No. 13 dinner from August 38 to September 25 at the Masonic Temple.

Judea Shrine No. 13 White Shrine of

Missionary Society Supports Library Fund at First Baptist

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church donated 15 to the Senior Department for a new library. An executive meeting is set for 7 30 tonight in the church lower auditorium and day circles plan a noon luncheon September 20. A program on Lighted featured Ruth Palmer Patsy Skages Ann Korn Sandra Walls Chrys Faull Marcia Anderson Sharon Keatley Lynn Hoffman and Carolyn Taylor with Ann Larimore singing Just a Closer Walk with Thee and Mrs G C Porter at piano.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church C. F. Ratliff A. R. Allen Jr Fellowship Guilds WMS Ruth Palmer Patsy Skages Ann Korn Sandra Walls Chrys Faull Marcia Anderson Sharon Keatley Lynn Hoffman Carolyn Taylor Ann Larimore G. C. Porter Richard Lewis

Coal River Personals Fresh Updates From Colcord Area

Community notes from Colcord area residents include David Dean visiting his grandfather Alpha Dean in Colcord. Jimmie Pettry and wife settling in Cortland New York. multiple family announcements of births at Kanawha Valley Hospital and Charleston General Hospital. and local residents visiting or returning from Dayton Huntington Ashland and Rhode Island assignments.

Colcard Vero Beach Fla Jimmie Colcord Alfred Petry Wrights C. Gordon Coleman Janet Elaine Charleston General Hospital Colemans Mary Jo Thompson Dayton Ohio Debra Dillon Herbert Sheets Lauther Dillon Norma Jean Jarrell Morris Harvey College Charleston Clear Fork Grace Thompson Hanky Thompson Sharples Homer ‘Weikle Ashland Frances Smith Huntington Marshall College Seaman Jack Kelly Rhode Island Campbells Creek Kanawha County

Garden Clubs Tour Water Plant and Picnic at Kessinger Home

Rural Acres Garden Club and Hummings bird Junior Club members plus guests toured Beckley Water Company Plant at Glade Peck Friday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kessinger. A brief business session by president Mrs. Lawrence Hunt previewed the Harvest Festival The Good Earth at Teel Elementary School. The afternoon featured a picnic swimming and croquet with many local members present.

Rural Acres Garden Club Cuu Beckley Water Company Gladepeck Ag Ted Kessinger Rural Acres Club Lawrence Hunt Teel Elementary A. RB. Cook Ruben Cook Pebble Tommy Cook George P. Davis Jr Lillianne George P. Jr Lawrence Gay Hunt Bob

Summer Tablecloths From Colored Sheets

Colored sheets offer a light weight decorative option for summer tablecloths and coordinating place mats and napkins. Fringing ruffles embroidery and eyelet details add festive touches. even old linens or stained sheets can be repurposed with color removal tinting and careful cutting. Use patterns to ensure matching sizes and gain extra fabric by ripping hems.

Birthday Party Fetes David Dickens at Bolt

David Dickens was honored on his 12th birthday with a party hosted by his mother Mrs. Quince Dickens at Bolt. Outdoor games filled the afternoon and prizes were awarded to Jimmie Daniel, Lloyd Wise, C Farmer, and Ronnie Gunnoe. Birthday cake followed for all guests with attendees including Val Strehe, Vickie Strehe, Helene Strehe, Connie Acord, Drema Acord, Susanna Farmer, Linda Farmer, Billy McGraw, Finley Dickens Jr., John Claypool, Billy Wise, and Quince Dickens. Hostesses were Mrs Waymond Acord and Mrs Stollie Acord.

David Dickens Bolt Quince Dickens Jimmie Daniel Lloyd Wise C. ‘. Farmer Ronnie Gunnoe Val Vickie Helene Strehe Connie Drema Acord Susanna Linda Farmer Billy McGraw Finley Dickens Jr John Claypool Billy Wise Waymond Acord Stollie Acord

Wrong Side Fabric Guide for Dark Cottons

The guide explains: use the wrong side of dark cottons to reduce shine. Linens can show sheen when ironed, but dark cotton fabrics should look dull and non reflective.

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J.B. Kirk Mab Jacott James P. Kirk C.F Rebekah Whitestick Ave H.L. Davis Paris Richards I. W. Gadbey L. D. Fink Arthur Lindsay A. Ray Fink A. K. Chadwell Joe Bower Eldridge Boalt Anna Mooney Mae Brammer MR. and MES. J Elice Odnes County Alan Phillips Richard Cole Raleigh Register Pattern Department Old Chelsea Station Ney Pour Y Women's Department Methodist Temple Teel Elementary School Calloway Heights Maxwell Hill Maxwell Hill Community, Park Myers Dorothy Brenda Reed Crab Orchard Barbara Farthing Mary Shur Patty Cassidy Sharon Reed Frances Miller Ronnnie Ried McKay Dehart Virgil Woodie Elmer Cox Jr Fred Waddell Paul Meadows Billy Graham Sue Foley Ruth Jarrett Anna Meador Patty Persinger Barbara Manning Denver Hicks J. D. Stover Jimmy Cox Junior Calhoun Jum Campbell Dave Miller Kane William Herst G. M. Powers Main Street W. V. Bergines St. Francis de Sales Parish Coal River Personals Kessinger Home Patty Swartz W. K. Johnson C. E. Kesler Janet Judith Kesler Omer Kessler Sam Kesler Sammy Kesler O. S. Lilly Patty Jimmy Lilly Frank McManamay Tommy Jimmy Jerry Paul Jo Ann McManamay Perry Mullins Faye Mullins Carol Hanna Edward Harvey Jo Watson Susie Kaufahi Vickie Lafon Neville ST. Phowe Iain Sirest Zquencher
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