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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1946
Page
8
Dorotha Powers New York violinist outlines a winter hand care routine emphasizing four limbering exercises. She soaks hands in cold then warm water, performs deep massage and finger stretches, and ends with a wrist and finger stretch to relax and tone the hands for performance.
Notices announce multiple births across Raleigh General hospital and surrounding areas. Brenda Carol Reed born Friday at Beckley hospital weighing five pounds six ounces. Linda Carol Bower born in Hazy weighing seven pounds. James Franklin Bower named at Williamsburg. a son to Campbell family of Crab Orchard. and a daughter to McGee family of Beckley weighing six pounds four ounces. John Willard Crawford Jr is born to the Cra wford family at home in Beaver on December 2.
Florida Cuba and the Bahamas are identified as the top three spasconze producing regions worldwide. The report highlights these areas as dominant in sponze output, underscoring regional leadership and market concentration in the industry.
The debt of the First Methodist Church stands at 580 dollars, Pastor Rev. Bruce W. Peck reports. He aims to pay the remainder by Christmas after a quarterly retirement offering Sunday netted 1,680 dollars, marking the fifth such offering since December 2, 1945. Over 12,000 dollars have been raised since that date, averaging about 1,000 dollars monthly.
The Guild of the St Stephen's Episcopal Church will elect officers for the coming year at a 2:30 PM meeting in the parish hall tomorrow. Mrs Harry C Sessions, president, says members will finalize plans for a bazaar set for Friday from 2 to 9 PM. All members are urged to attend. this is the last meeting of the year.
Beckley Presbyterian Sunday School Christmas party set for Monday December 23 at 7 30 p m at the church. Worker's Council met to finalize plans and appointed committees led by Mrs C L Lewis for program tree treats and decorations with Betsy Simpson Betty Lee Evans Norman Terry Page Oil and Elizabeth McMahon assisting.
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary meeting in the Memorial Building named Miss Sara K. Malone as president. Officers include Belly Earhart vice president Virginia Gregory secretary June Martin treasurer Agnes Baldwin chaplain Julia Gregory color bearers Norma Earhart sergeant at arms Evelyn Kourey historian. Plans discussed for a Christmas party on Friday December 21 and committees named for decoration invitations refreshments and entertainment. A committe meeting was set for Friday at 5 p.m. in Watkins Drug Store. Members also decided to meet the fourth Tuesday of each month and to aid in the Christmas party.
Woodrow Wilson High School senior class stages The Green Scarab a three act mystery comedy on Thursday December 5 at 8 p m in the school auditorium. Cast includes Wanda Wass ap Ellen Roush Charles Sanford Bob Condon Kay Williams Mayor Barlow Miss Deasy Mr Fincher Jane Walker Ahmed Digna Major Keith and others with Mrs Roy Millican directing and Earl Riner handling properties.
Members of the Degree of Honor lodge will nominate and elect officers for the coming year at tomorrow night’s meeting at 7 30 o clock in Union Hall over Watkins Drug. Mrs Hazel Scott vice president announced the group has moved meetings from the second and fourth Mondays to the first and third Thursdays each month Thelma Byrd is the current president of the organization.
The Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club renamed Mrs. Ethel Mulheron as commander at a meeting in the Legion room. Officers for the coming year include Mrs. Helen Hedrick first vice commander, Mrs. Mary Burdiss chaplain, Mrs. Ann Connor adjutant, Mrs. Murchel Richmond and Mrs. Maude Terreo matrons at arms, Mrs. Lilly Carney, Mrs. Ann Alley color bearer, Mrs. Eura Smith judge advocate, with Hedrick as membership chair. A new member, Mrs. Annie Alley, was welcomed. The group voted $10 to the Toy Fund and reported Thanksgiving baskets for 18 veterans at Pinecrest Sanitarium. Mrs. Eva Wauhop was named to oversee Christmas gifts.
Plans completed for Coal City Chapter Order of Eastern Star visit by Grand Worthy Matron on Thursday. Members also plan annual Christmas party on Monday December 16.
Harriet W. Barrett to become head resident of Dorothy Webster Hart Hall and director of the women's dining hall at Marietta College effective January 2. A Charleston native with West Virginia experience, she succeeds Mrs. Sara Rogers and brings prior roles in county programs, hotel training, and local business positions. Barrett is mother of William Barrett, city editor, and Betty, a WV Technical Institute student, and is active in D.A.R., Colonial Dames, and the Beckley BPW Club.
Miss Wanda Biggs Miss Lucille Smisko and Miss Mary Jo Smisko hosted a bridge party at the Simisko home on North Kanawha Street last night honoring Miss Silea Cappellari bride elect of Joseph Luchini of Beckley Bridge. Prizes went to first Betty Wilkes second high May William Banks and floating prize Genevieve Laren A tin wedding supper and cupcakes were served at the close. Miss Cappellari received a gift from the hostess.
D A R chapter in Tamassee North Carolina and Cape Duncan Smith Alabama will gift food and clothing to mountain schools. Gifts wrapped shipped under supervision of Mrs E E Bibb Sr. Meeting at Mrs Thomas Wickham home. Tea served to 13 members and three guests.
Earl Lawson and his daughter Stella Lawson were inducted as new members of Bethlehem Chapter No. 71, Order of the Eastern Star, Beckley. The initiation followed a banquet at the First Methodist Church where Mrs. G. L. Rohrbough, grand matron of West Virginia, was honored. Approximately 125 attendees heard remarks by W. C. Mullins and Olive Zimmer on Rainbow Organization. Mayor W. A. Burke welcomed Rohrbough to Beckley.
James W Taylor and Christine Janney of Sophia wed in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Levi Akers on Wednesday November 27. They reside in Sophia. Taylor is an Army veteran with service in Europe. The bride is daughter of A F and Mrs Janney. Doris Taylor attended as bridesmaid. A reception followed and the couple planned a short honeymoon to Virginia and West Virginia.
Members of the Beckley Lions Club will attend a December 12 meeting at 7 p m for Beaver Lions Club to receive its charter with about 40 members. The Beaver club’s regular meeting was canceled so members could attend the charter event at Beaver. Last night’s Lesfie’s Diner gathering was followed by a board of directors meeting, with Kermit Locke presiding.
Local column notes visits and returns of residents in South Bend Beckley Charleston and surrounding towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Charles C Hinds Booth Edmundson Mrs James Amick Tommy Coates ship assignment from USS Philippine Sea and Byrd expedition mention. Several relatives travel between South Kanawha Street Hinton Beckley and Philadelphia.
Mr and Mrs Ray Moye of Sprague hosted a Sunday afternoon party at their home to honor their daughter Shirley Ann on her tenth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments with a long list of attendees including Peggy Brammer Anna Pachula Anna Bell Atkins Barbara Lewis Kathryn Radford Lilian Ward Betty Ward Barbara McNicols Shelba Minks Namara Hyde Alfredia Hyde Jerry Atkins Billie Joe Pachula June Jones Wilda Woods Bobbie Jean Bartusiak Delores Douglas Clarence Belcher Glenda Walker Sandra Walker Sidney Moye Shirley Moye Kenneth Lewis Billy Underwood Jimmie Atkins Herbert Atkins Paul Varzo Sammar Kirk Ferddie Moye Buford Miller Cova Walker and Nellie Collins.
The Woman's Council of the First Christian Church will hold a Christmas program and general meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the church lower auditorium. Highlights include Adeste Fideles, a prayer, a plano solo by Mrs. Ritchie Ware, vocal solos, a Christmas legend by Mrs. Brooks Adair, and Silent Night. Mrs. Lee Porter will preside.
The Women of the Moose plan a Christmas party with gift exchanges. Cather Jones of Oak Hill spoke on Moosehaven at last night’s meeting. Nell James chaired the Moosehaven program with naval selections by Kenneth Kiser and Violet Stover, plus a poem by Margaret Davis. Members brought presents for Moosehaven and Mooseheart children and elderly. Five candidates were initiated.
Circle No 5 of the Methodist Temple will meet tomorrow night at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Wesley Hedrick on South Oakwood Avenue A Christmas party will be held during the regular meeting with Mrs E Kinzer in charge of the holiday program Mrs F E Duckworth chairman said Wallweathers will bring gifts for Pinecrest patients to the meeting
A Christmas party was held with the Friendship Class meeting at the home of Mrs. Pete George on Orchard Avenue in Mus. Bob Long served as assistant hostess and members exchanged gifts during the gathering.
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