Christmas Flower Show Deck the Hails Planned at Masonic Temple
Eight local stores will stage themed arrangements for Phy mosia Garden Club's Christmas flower show Deck the Hails at the Masonic Temple Howe Street Thursday 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mrs Henry L Walker is general chairman with Wooddells Jewelry The Vogue Fisher's Flowers Boyd's Jewelry Snow Thornton Florists Thompsons Drug Beckley Hardware Co presenting themed pieces and Jan Campbell providing organ music and carols throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phymosia Garden Club
Masonic Temple
Howe Street
Henry L. Walker
Wooddell’s Jewelry
the Vogue
Fisher’s Flowers
Boyd's Jewelry
Snow
Thornton Florists
Thompson
Beckley Hardware Co
Herald Angels
Jan Campbell
Vass Mark Tenth Anniversary With Open House
Mr and Mrs Chester Vass marked their tenth wedding anniversary with an open house at 203 Dorcas Avenue. They met in the medical corps of the US Air Force in Kansas. Attending guests included Forrest Daniel Frank Vass Barrett Trumbo Eileen Nugen Beverly Hume John Wells Hutchison Joe Hutchison William Smith J C McGuire Minnie Stegall Fray Lilly Patrick Day and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and
Mrs
Chester Vass
Mark
Dorcas Avenue
Medical Corp
US Air Force
Kansas
Vass
Natural Bridge
Cirtsille
Forrest Daniel
Frank Vass
Susie
William E. Barrett
John W. Trumbo
Eileen Nugen
Beverly Hume
John T. Wells Jr
W. J. Hutchison
Joe Hutchison
William H. Smith
J. C. McGuire
Minnie Stegall
Fray Lilly
Patrick Day
The Yule Log Dessert Quick Guide
A festive easy dessert idea using a jelly roll coated in powdered sugar then drizzled with melted chocolate to resemble a burnished log. Purchase from a bakery or food shop and serve as a quick seasonal treat.
Chocolate Meringue Pumpkin Pie for Party Service
A crowd pleasing dessert idea with chocolate meringue pumpkin pie. Prepare two egg whites foamy then add sugar, fold in grated unsweetened chocolate, spread over pie, bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.
One Pattern Wardrobe Mixes Versatility by Helen Lee
Coty Award winner Helen Lee of Youngland offers Pattern M250 a complete wardrob e solution for mothers and daughters. Jumper dress and blouse mix eight ways with simple sewing and coordinated colors. Available in children sizes 2 4 6 8 10. order from The Raleigh Register Pattern Department, New York. Next week preview: Frank Starr Original.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Lee
Youngland
Raleigh Register
Pattern Department
P. O
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N. Y
Frank Starr
Mrs. R. Lee Davis Honored With Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs. R. Lee Davis was feted Friday at her Carter Street home with a surprise party. Hostesses included Mrs. C. W. James and Mrs. Carol Gunnoe. Prizes went to Mrs. Earl Lawson and Mrs. Sam Massanopoli. A large list of guests was served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Lee Davis
Carter Street
C. W. James
Carol Gunnoe
G. F. Stover
June Quesenberry
Earl Lawson
Sam Massanopoli
Deward Stover
Glenna Stover
Joe Johnson
Denval Lee Stover
Charles James
D. B. Stover Jr
Linda Carol Stover
Morgan Hughes
Robert L. Davis
Leroy Phipps
Edward Redden
Charles William James
Charles Crowder
Lena Thompson Hosts Circle No 12 Christmas Meeting
Mrs Lena Thompson hosted Circle No 12 of the First Baptist Church at her home 207 Fourth St on Thursday evening. The program included a Luke devotional, Christmas Ideals story, carol origins, and tree origins. A gift was given to leader Mrs Harper, gifts exchanged, and refreshments served to 20 members and three guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Thompson
First Baptist Church
Fourth St
Earl Snider
L. A. Landers
Bessie Gore
W. A. Argenbright
T. G. Peters
R. F. Baker
Foster
Ann Judson Guild Meets at Ramsey Home in December
The Ann Judson Guild of the First Baptist Church held its December meeting at Mrs. E. L. Ramsey's home, 200 Summers Street. Mary Sherman delivered a Gospel of Luke devotional, Mary Baker presented Blessings, and members planned a gift exchange for the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Judson Guild
The
First Baptist Church
E. L. Ramsey
Summers Street
Mary Sherman
Mary Baker
Patsy Mbollahan
Linda Kessel
Mary Hutchinson
Judy Leeber
Elaine Faull
Donna Faull
Peggy Stafford
Marsha Anderson
Sharon Keatley
Ann Larrimore
Clara Swarthout
Patsy Skaggs
Barbara
Burton
Fara Plamer
D. T. Keatley
Michael
Ellen Ramsey
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Local readers share weekend visits and family travel notes from Beckley and nearby towns. Names include Haga Graham Perdue Williams and Cotterman with relatives in Skelton Fairfax Catlett Street and Sandusky. Military moves and furloughs appear for Kanakanui Crowder and others in community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Haga
Gary
Skelton
James Graham
Alan
Fairfax
E. Walker Jr
Jefferson
A. J. Perdue
Gregory
Catlett Street
Berwind
F. D. Lopez
Robert Allen
Glen
Belle
L. E. Walker
Laundle Barnett
Huntington
Beckley
Carson Laird Radford
Harper Road
Paul Houston
Pulaski
E. C. Benson
King St
Charleston
Fredrick Williams
Concord College
Athens
Moss Williams
Quarry Street
Clarence Cotterman
Bobby
Devin
Sandusky, Ohio
Mrs. W. R. Wills
Coming Events Public notices for women's groups posted
Sunday calendar notices to the Women's Department by 10 a.m. to appear the same day. Monday Music Club hosts a 6 p.m. dinner at First Baptist Church with a 7 30 p.m. program. Rural Acres Garden Club sponsors a 9 30 a.m. Christmas Bazaar and Jewelry Sale in the Maxwell Keyser Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Department
Beckley
Rural Acres Garden Club
Maxwell- Keyser Building
Circle Five Meeting at First Methodist Church
Circle No 5 of the First Methodist Church meets at Mrs Jay Woods home 204 Fairview Ave at 7 30 p m with gathering details and time noted for attending members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Methodist Church
Jay Woods
Fairview Ave
Woodrow Wilson Band Mothers Club Meeting Announced
The Woodrow Wilson Band Mothers Club will meet in the Band Room at 7 30 p m. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and fundraising plans for the band program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson Band Mothers Club
Tuesday Duplicate Bridge Club Event
The Tuesday Duplicate Bridge Club meets at the Coca Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m for a scheduled session. Players gather to form pairs and compete in rubber bridge within a social setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duplicate Bridge Club
Coca Cola
Highland Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Hale's Home
The Highland Garden Club will meet at 1 15 p m in the residence of Mrs Frank Hale located at 344 North Kanawha Street. The gathering focuses on club activities and upcoming events. Members are encouraged to attend for coordination and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Garden Club
Frank Hale
N. Kanawha Street
James Allen DAR Meeting Postponed to December 13
The James Allen Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution has postponed its meeting to December 13. It will be held at the home of Mrs. Thomas Wickham, 208 North Kanawha Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen
Daughters of the American Revolution
Thomas Wickham
N. Kanawha St
Navy Mothers Club Christmas Party Date and Venue
Navy Mothers Club hosts a Christmas party at the home of Mrs P C Conner at 107 Cole Street at 7 30 p m. Bethlehem Chapter No 71 Order of Easter Star holds its regular meeting in the Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Mothers Club
P. C. Conner
Cole S
Bethlehem
Order of Easter Star
Masonic Temple
Howe Street
Women of the Moose Meet Tonight at Moose Club Ballroom
Women of the Moose hold a 7:30 p.m. gathering in the Moose Club ballroom. The event invites members and guests to attend a social and organizational meeting at the local lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Moose Club
Sigma Beta Sigma Phi chapter meeting at Westwood Drive
The Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will meet at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs. R. L. Remington located at 333 1-2 Westwood Drive. Members will discuss upcoming events and confirm hosting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
R. L. Remington
Westwood Drive
Christmas Workshop at Primrose Garden Club Evening
Primrose Garden Club meets at 8 p.m. in the Coca Cola Social Room for a Christmas workshop. At First Baptist Church a School of Missions dinner starts, with study groups at 7 p.m. and a worship service at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primrose Garden Club
Coca-Cola
School of Missions
First Baptist Church
Raleigh County Girl Scout Council Meeting Notice
The Raleigh County Girl Scout Council will hold a meeting at 10 30 a m in the Girl Scout office located in the Bair Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh County Girl Scout Leaders Association
Appalachian Building
Raleigh County Girl Scout Council
Girl Scout
Bair
Hummingbird Junior Garden Club Christmas Party Set
The Hummingbird Junior Garden Club will hold a Christmas party at 7 p.m. in the Greenbrier Dairy social room. Members are invited to a festive gathering with light refreshments and seasonal activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummingbird Junior Garden Club
Greenbrier Dairy Social Room
Fidelis Class Christmas Meeting at First Baptist Church
The Fidelis class will gather at 7 30 p m in the church lower auditorium for a Christmas meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis
First Baptist Church
Raleigh County Teachers Association meeting at Beckley
The Raleigh County Classroom Teachers Association announces a legislative program to be held at Beckley Junior High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The event aims to discuss education policy and local concerns with participation from educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Beckley Junior High
Mrs Amick Leads Circle No 11 Christmas Program
Mrs Robert L Amick presented the program at Circle No 11 of the First Baptist Church Thursday evening in Mrs Fletcher Manns Harper Road home. The meeting opened with carols and readings, a piano piece by Miss Inez Caffee, and a storytelling meditation. Mrs Mann was named future circle leader with Mrs L T Durrance as assistant. 22 members attended with festive refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Amick
Circle No. 11
First Baptist Church
Fletcher Mann
Harper Road
Robert Thomson
D. K. Shroyer
B. H. Wonder
Kermit Locke
Prenuptial Shower for Nancy Payne Before Columbus Nuptials
Nancy Payne hosted a prenuptial shower Thursday evening with hostesses Mrs. Boyd Maddy Mrs. James Dorsey and Mrs. Ed Kincaid. The Blue Jay native daughter became the bride of Eldridge Maddy of Columbus Ohio Saturday evening. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends from Blue Jay Hinton and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Payne
Boyd Maddy
James Dorsey
Ed Kincaid
Maude Payne
Blue Jay
Eldridge Maddy
Columbus
Ohio
W. B. Maddy
Hinton
Robert Epperly
Maynard Lilly
Ruth Payne
Emma Seelinger
Mrs Raymon Herron Honored With Shower
Mrs Raymon Herron received a stork shower Thursday night at the home of Mrs Hubert Herron in Eccles. Co hosts were Mrs Jess Fuzon, Mrs Harry Calloway, Mrs George Sutton, and Mrs Hubert Herron. Gifts were opened and displayed followed by refreshments. Guests included Mrs Audine Planey, Mrs James Acord of Beckley, and many Eccles residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymon Herron
Hubert Herron
Eccles
Jess Fuson
Harry Calloway
George Sutton
Jimmie Roberts
Paige Marcivich
Frank Aliff
Audine Planey
James Acord
Beckley
Norman Aliff
B. W. McClung
Thomas Wilson
Frank Grahovac
Talmadge Calloway
Margaret Coldiron
Chris Hinte
Dorman Wilson
Freddie Tessatino
Bert Webb
Donald Runyon
Ed Jenkins
Dora Mitchem
E. E. Carter
Ronald Adkins
James Giadella
Carolyn Roberts
Betty Grahovac
Beware Colds That Hang On With Creomulsion Ad
An old advertisement warns that chronic bronchitis may follow an untreated cough and pitches Creomulsion as a potent non narcotic remedy. It claims the product loosens phlegm and soothes inflamed bronchial membranes using beechwood creosote with other medicines and urges buyers to get a large bottle at their drug store. For children a milder pink and blue package is recommended.
Devotions and Plans At Beckley Presbyterian Board
Mrs Ernest Dean led the devotional Things We Have to Be Thankful For at the Beckley Presbyterian Church executive board meeting. President Mrs W E S McCormick announced a White Christmas Party for Dec 11 at 7 p.m. with gifts for needy families. Officers will be introduced, and circles to decorate tables. Joy Gift theme for December. Officer Training on Jan 5 at 10 a.m. in the church, led by Mrs Witherspoon. 1,142.58 from book sales and 307 new books added to the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Dean
Beckley Presbyterian Church
W. E. S. McCormick
J. A. Hunt
J. W. Witherspoon
Witherspoon
Newcomers Club Holiday Dinner Planned in Beckley
The Beckley Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club schedules a buffet dinner and gift exchange at 6 30 p.m. December 12 at the Beckley Hotel. The event follows a luncheon at the Glass House where Charleston group members gathered. Officers from both clubs shared ideas on plans for the coming year and joint meeting details were announced by Mrs George Mensore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Welcome Wagon
Beckley Hotel
Glass House
Charleston Group
George Mensore
Capital City Group
Charleston
R. J. Frost
E. B. Hutchinson
Beckley
George Mays
Calvin Moore
Monday Music Club Presents Operatic Selections Tonight
The Monday Music Club offers a program of selections from Gian Carlo Menotti's Amah and the Night Visitors tonight at the First Baptist Church auditorium. Open to the public, the event follows a 6 p.m. dinner meeting for members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gian-Carlo Menotti
First Baptist Church
Monday Music Club
Ralph Amick
Harlow Warren
Barbara Ann Grantham
Bach
Oscar Williams
Emmett Pugh Jr
Jack Foster
Bob Wills
Grantham
Yon
McLean
Devotional Program With Mrs Rice At Circle No 3
Mrs Sadie Rice led a First Baptist Church Circle No 3 devotional titled The First Christmas Snow Reading Luke’s scripture she spoke on the shepherds message as the original Christmas greeting and Christ child gift. Mrs Charles Honaker followed with More Than a Merry Christmas and read I Remember Christmas When I Was A Little Girl a humorous comparison of early and modern Christmases. The session opened with prayer by Mrs S G Humphrey and business led by Mrs H L Hendrickson. Tea hour featured decorations and gift exchange with thirteen members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Rice
Circle No. 3
First Baptist Church
Charles Honaker
S. G. Humphrey
H. L. Hendrickson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pat Searle
Thomas Keyser
Harry Cooper
Ty Helen Lee
Ramsey Residence
Karen
Koyato
Japan
Richard Kanakanui
Air Force
Cmdr
W. A. Kanakanui
Honolulu
Julia Graham
Cecil Graham
Korea
Florida
Stan
G. M. Powers
Main Street
Robert Amick
Beta Phi Sorority
Helen Bragg
Beta Lambda
E. E. Crawford
R. M. Fleming
Beta Lambdas
Bragg
Fleming
Melba Adams
International Organization
Presbyterian Board Meeting
Newcomers
St Cho
West Virginia
Circulation Department
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
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