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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1955

Page

3

Lets Keep Christmas Devotionals at Circle No 3 Meeting

Mrs James Henderson presented the devotional program Let s Keep Christmas at the December Circle No 3 of the Methodist Temple held at Mrs Charles H Earehart s home 104 Vine Street Co hostess was Mrs William Earehart Decorations followed the theme with Christmas carols sung by the group with Mr Jersy Burdette at the piano Business session led by Mrs Charles Earehart urged attendance at the United Council of Church Women meeting on Jan 11 A gift of appreciation was given to the leader by Mrs C Lake Allen A baby gift was given to Mrs Alvin Rohrer A social hour included a gift exchange Members brought gifts for a Pinecrest Sanitarium patient Refreshments served to 21 members and two guests Mrs Gene Smith and Mrs Howard Earehart

James Henderson Circle No. 3 Methodist Temple Charles H. Earehart Vine Street William Earehart Jersy Burdette Charles Earehart United Council of Church Women C. Lake Allen Alvin Rohrer Pinecrest Sanitarium Gene Smith Howard Earehart

Snack Time Treat Cup of milk and prune juice mix

A simple after school snack combines one cup of milk with one cup of prune juice for a quick, wholesome option. The mixture offers calcium from milk and dietary fiber from prune juice, making it a balanced refreshment.

Miss Wanda Poloski-Wed Raymond Johnson in Angolia Ind

Wanda Geraldine Poloski and Raymond Lloyd Johnson united in marriage on December 3 in Angolia Indiana. The bride, daughter of Mrs Mary Poloski and the late John Poloski, wore a three piece egg shell wool suit with brown accessories and orange shoulder corsage. Attendants included John Calzidiallas of Detroit. The bride is a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate employed by Chrysler and the groom, a Maryland University graduate, works on Chrysler's audit staff in Detroit. They will reside at 13503 Dexter Detroit.

Wanda Geraldine Poloski Raymond Lloyd Johnson Angolia Ind Mary Poloski Beckley John Poloski Charles Johnson Hazlet New Jersey John Calzidiallas Detroit Mich Johnson Woodrow Wilson High School Chrysler Corporation of Maryland University Chrysler Corporation Dexter

Prosperity Farm Women Elect New Officers for Year

Prosperity Farm Women’s Club met Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Prosperity to install new officers led by outgoing president Mrs. Wayne Stewart. Elected: Mrs. Okey Brooks president, Mrs. T. N. Thurman vice president, Mrs. Denvis Stover secretary treasurer. Committee chairs named and installation participants listed. Next meeting set for January 5 at Mrs. Christopher’s home.

Wayne Stewart Prosperity Farm Women's Club Seldon Adkins Prosperity Okey Brooks T. N. Thurman Denvis Stover Wayne Sewart Walter James Adkins Albert Lovelace Hollie White Thomas R. Christopher D. B. Stover Stewart H. L. Bragg Marion Essary Henry Arnott Brooks Christopher

Officers Elected By Baptist Group

Members of Circle No. 9 of the First Baptist Church elected officers for the coming year at a Friday meeting at Mrs. G. C. Porter’s home on Hillcrest Drive. Mrs. Joseph Slater was re elected leader Elmer Swarthout became secretary and Clyde Law was chosen treasurer. A Christmas program featured students Micky Bowles piano solo Patty Swarthout sang Dear Little Stranger Tommy Lowe read a poem J D Slater gave the Scripture lesson Becky Hall sang Silent Night Rand y Long offered prayer. Twelve members and six guests enjoyed refreshments.

Circle No. 9 First Baptist Church G. C. Porter Hillcrest Drive Joseph Slater Elmer Swarthout Clyde Law Micky Bowles Little Stranger Patty Swarthout Tommy Lowe J.D. Slater

Circle No 3 Hostess Circle Christmas Play atmeet

Mrs Basil Wilcox hosted Circle No 3 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church on December 3 at her home with co hostess Mrs A C Caffee. Miss Nelva Sue Wilcox sang Star of the East. A Christmas play featured Mrs Dewey Parker Mrs Joyce Lewis and Mrs Ralph Carer. Refreshments for 16 members and two guests.

Crab Orchard Baptist Church Basil Wilcox A. C. Caffee Woodrow Meek Luke Nelva Sue Wilcox Dewey Parker Joyce Lewis Ralph Carer

Banana Dessert From A Tasty Quick Guide

A simple method for baking ripe bananas cut in half lengthwise. Dip halves in condensed milk, roll in coconut, and bake in a modern gas oven at 370 degrees F for about 20 minutes.

Community Women Calendar Announces Local Meetings

Coming events column lists meetings for Tuesday Duplicate Bridge Club at Coca Cola Social Room 7 30 p m Raleigh County Girl Scout Leaders Association dinner at Appalachian Building 6 30 p m James Allen Chapter DAR meeting postponed to Dec 13 at Mrs Thomas Wickham 208 N Kanawha St Navy Mothers Club Christmas party at Mrs P C Conner 107 Cole St 7 30 p m Bethlehem Chapter No 71 Order of Easter Star meeting at Masonic Temple Howe Street 8 p m Women of the Moose 7 30 p m Moose Club ballroom Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority 8 p m at Mrs R L Remington 333 1 2 Westwood Drive

James Allen Daughters of the American Revolution Thomas Wickham N. Kanawha St Navy Mothers Club P. C. Conner Cole St Bethlehem Order of Easter Star Masonic Temple Howe Street Beta Sigma Phi Sorority R. L. Remington Westwood Drive

Community club and church events schedule notes

Primrose Garden Club meets at 8 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Social Room for a Christmas workshop. School of Missions dinner at First Baptist Church at 6 p.m. with study groups at 7 p.m. and worship at 8 p.m. Raleigh County Girl Scout Council meets 10:30 a.m. at the Girl Scout office in the Bair Building. Group No. 5 of First Christian Church hosts Mrs. D. E. Wip Perman at 611 S. Oakwood Ave. 7:30 p.m. Beckley Area Nurses Club dinner in the Beckley Hotel private dining room at 6:30 p.m. Group No. 4 of First Christian Church has a 6:30 p.m. potluck at the church. Beckley Jayceettes Club holds a covered dish dinner at Mrs. Gene Morehouse’s home on Hull Street at 6:30 p.m. Prosperity Farm Women's Club runs a Christmas candle workshop at Prosperity Elementary School at 5 p.m. Hummingbird Junior Garden Club hosts a Christmas party in the Greenbrier Dairy social room at 7 p.m. Fidelis Class of the First Baptist Church meets at 7:30 p.m. in the lower auditorium for a Christmas gathering. Raleigh County Classroom Teacher's Association presents a legislative program at Beckley Junior High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Group No. 11 of First Christian Church at Mrs. Jack Nuckols’s home, 704 Woodlawn Ave., at 2 p.m. Friday Group No. 6 of First Christian Church at Mrs. Ralph Starkey’s home, 712 Johnstown Rd., at 7:30 p.m.

First Christian Church Jack Nuckols Woodlawn Ave Ralph Starkey Johnstown Rd

Paint Pointers for Home Painting at Penn State

University Park PA Bonnie Dale Sansom extension home furnishings specialist notes that modern house paints suit the do it yourself market. New paints apply smoothly and allow varied solid color finishes with designs or textures for homeowners seeking good results with little effort.

University Park Bonnie Dale Sansom Pennsylvania State University

Kitchen Tip for Sweetened Whipped Cream

A kitchen tip advises adding sugar and flavoring to heavy cream after it thickens slightly. Two to three tablespoons of confectioners sugar per cup of cream is suggested to sweeten and flavor the whipped cream.

Personal Notes From Clyde Street And Nearby Moves

Illness confines Mrs. A. D. Cooke to home on Clyde Street. Mrs. Flora Hornbarger returns to Bluefield after weeks with her daughter Mrs. Phillip D. Wilkes on Hull Street. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Damonte and children Laura and Taylor arrive from New Orleans to visit Mr. and Mrs. Rontley L. Webb on Mercer Street. Albert Wheby family move from 406 Orchard Avenue to 207 Virginia Street. Mrs. M. J. Wehner and Beverly return from Lake Worth to Vine Street. Monday visitors to Charleston include Mrs. O. C. Drake, Mrs. W. M. McCutcheon, and Mrs. J. E. Shanp. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Wiley return from Sparta after the illness and death of her father Charles Edwards.

A. D. Cooke Clyde Street Flora Hornbarger Bluefield Hull Street Phillip D. Wilkes L. B. Damonte Laura and Taylor New Orleans Rontley L. Webb Mercer Street Albert Wheby Orchard Avenue Virginia Street M. J. Wehner Beverly Vine Street Lake Worth Fla A. F. Conover Charleston O. C. Drake Woodlawn Avenue W. M. McCutcheon Queen Street J. E. Shanp South Oakwood Avenue D. C. Wiley Stamford Road Sparta N.C Charles Edwards

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Just S. Fayette St Mfg. Co Becky Hall Randy Long Mrs. Basil Wilcox Women's Department Duplicate Bridge Club Coca Cola Raleigh County Girl Scout Leaders Association Appalachian Building Women of the Moose Moose Club Primrose Garden Club Coca-Cola School of Missions Raleigh County Girl Scout Council Girl Scout Bair D. E. Wipperman S. Oakwood Ave Beckley Area Nurses Club Beckley Hotel Beckley Jayceeetts Club Gene Morehouse Prosperity Farm Women’s Club Hummingbird Junior Garden Club Greenbrier Dairy Social Room Fidelis Beckley Junior High Beckley Raleigh Register Old Chelsea Station New York Bea Ruben Cook Rural Acres Garden Club G. M. Powers Main Street First Assembly of God T. M. Waldron H&m Daniel Green H&m Family Shoe Store Neville ST American Meen Alo Lameeelel White Cross Pharmacy Bair Bldg UY CA ROYAL Zenith Famed Laboratories America Zenith TV Bismarck Actic Iture Cinébeom Choe W. Neville ST
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