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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1955
Page
3
To smooth brown sugar for cobbler sauce mash it through a fine strainer to remove lumps before creaming with butter or margarine. This ensures a smooth sauce without gritty lumps, improving texture and consistency for serving with fresh berry cobbler.
Reader note describes stewed tomatoes sold in 1 pound cans of two cups. Seasoned with onion green pepper salt and spices. Suitable for multiple uses and ready for pantry storage.
Regina Gardner was honored on her 13th birthday Saturday with a party at her grandparents Mabscott home. Refreshments and games were enjoyed, prizes awarded to Garynell Covey Eva Sue Hatcher Kenneth Jennings Dicky and Tommy Knuckles, with Judy and Kay Forren Shelia Riddick Barbara Jackson Linda Kay Covey and others in attendance.
Heat condensed tomato soup with a cup of finely grated cheddar cheese over low heat. Stir until smooth then spoon over veal chops for a rich simple pairing.
Marine Sergeant John A Brizendine of Beckley Marine Recruiting Office announces modernization of Women Marines. New Dacron uniforms reduce labor over ironing and washing, enabling more leisure or sports. The Beckley quota for Women Marines is increased, with eligibility for single women ages 18 to 31 who are high school graduates. Training occurs at Parris Island, and full details are available at the Raleigh County Courthouse recruiting office.
Families seek kitchen dining space to ease daily routines. Mealtime gatherings remain central and the living kitchen unites members, while house plans increasingly remove separate dining rooms and place meals in the kitchen.
Mix a 1 pound can of whole cranberry sauce with lemon or orange rind and pulp run through a food chopper. Refrigerate for several hours to blend flavors. This citrusy cranberry sauce pairs well with fried chicken.
August and fall events at Black Knight Country Club include a Two-Ball mixed foursome on Sunday August 28 with cocktails at 5 p.m. On September 1 the Junior Trophy Dance will feature all junior award presentations and Jan Campbells Orchestra from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. A special event is planned for Saturday September 3 with details to be announced. Labor Day dining room hours begin Monday September 5. The Senior Trophy Dance moves to October 8 from October 22. The club will be closed Tuesday September 6.
A surprise birthday party was held at 7 30 p m Friday at 207 Vine Street in honor of Miss Delight Setliff. Hostesses were Embees employees, with guests including Mrs C O Boitnott Mrs Cecil Buckland Mrs A B Corner Mrs Dana Conner Mrs W P Gardner Mrs Maude Geiger Mrs Bob Holcomb Mrs Lawson Holcomb Miss Mary Jo Holcomb Mrs Frank Lowe Mrs C R McCorkle Mrs Clyde Oney Mrs Arthur Rees Mrs Vernon Schulte Mrs C A Setliff Mrs Clinton Warden Miss Cleta Wood and Miss Velta Wood.
Mrs. Curtis Mills of MacArthur hosted a combined birthday and farewell party Monday for Alice Ann Wojciechowski who has been visiting and will depart Thursday for Chula Vista California. Guests included Shirley and Linda Smith, Sheila and Gary Lilly, Yvonne Isom, Ronald Isom, Sandra Isom, Cora Jenkins, Ronetta Jenkins, Ula Hubbard, Beulah Hubbard, Carol Goodman, Frankie Wood, Carol McMillan, Rickie Ramsey, Patty Phillips, Janie Wilbur, and Carla Mills.
A lightweight plastic 3 prong hook, sold at hardware or variety stores, can be mounted inside a porch door with a simple adhesive backing. Moisten the adhesive with water to activate a soft glue, then stick the hook to a Wood door or any smooth surface for a quick, durable towel hanger.
Coming events from the Beckley area list Judea Shrine No 13 White Shrine of Jerusalem dinner at six Masonic Temple Howe Street Beta Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi family outing at 210 Orchard Ave and 6 30 p m. Beckley Presbyterian men and wives buffet at 6 15 p m. Rural Acres Garden Club meets 7 30 p m at Mrs Lawrence Hunt Rural Acres Drive.
The Women's Dept page features short notes on local residents and social events. Brief items document gatherings, announcements, and small community happenings affecting familiar names in the area.
An old Beckley Register page item advertises Youngtimers Ensemble pattern No. 2715 with yardage details and a 35 cent price, plus a Fall Winter fashion book offer for 25 cents. The rest lists numerous social visits: Lew isburg attendees, Charleston weekenders, city residents visiting relatives in Morgantown, and trips to Washington and Columbus with mentions of multiple families and address lines.
Miss Norma Jean Long, vocalist, will perform at a Young Democratic Clubs of West Virginia dinner program in the Beckley Hotel ballroom this weekend. Accompanied by organist Jan Campbell, she will sing several selections. Long, formerly of Beckley now living in Elkins, works in Cleveland and vacations with relatives here. she studied at the Theatre Arts Studio in Cleveland and highlighted local talent as a student at Woodrow Wilson High School.
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