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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1954

Page

3

Christmas Program By Christian Church Youth

The Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church met for a 7:30 p.m. session. Announcements included a Women’s Day on December 12 with guest speaker Mrs. Herbert Lambert, St. Albans, and a School of Christian Living starting January 16 through February 20. A youth pageant titled For Unto Us a Child is Born, directed by Miss Dorothy Ault, featured Sara Jane Parker and many others. The hymn O Come All Ye Faithful closed the program. Group No. 5, led by Mrs. James Thompson, hosted. 103 members and guests attended.

Harry Anderson Herbert Lambert St. Albans School of Christian Living Dorothy Ault Gram Sara Jane Parker Jackie Hollandsworth James Ethan Lowe Harriet Ennis Anna Dean Williams Melvin Maples Sandra Prince Benny Daniel James Lowe Arlen Jones J. T. Crawford Ferna Rose Shresbury Keith Cook Peggy Davis Flo Ellen Henkle Mary Ellen Thrope Mary Ann Butterworth Linda Mays Cindy Bowyer Gloria Herrera James Thompson

Music Club Aids Mac's Toy Fund

Members of the Sherwood Music Club collected toys for Mac's Toy Fund and delivered them to a Sunday meeting at 2 30 p m in the home of Mrs Paul Hinzman 1815 S Kanawha St Attendees included Misses Julia Fleshman Hazel Underwood Barbara Wooten Joan Gill Martha Maxwell Paulette Farley Phyllis Phlegar Flicka Daniels Nancy Fink Mrs William Collier Dickie Yates and Rodney O'Dell.

Mac’s Toy Fund Sherwood Music Club Paul Hinzman S. Kanawha St Julia Fleshman Hazel Underwood Barbara Wooten Joan Gill Martha Maxwell Paulette Farley Phyllis Phlegar Flicka Daniels Nancy Fink William Collier Dickie Yates Rodney O'Dell

Royal Neighbors Camp Christmas Party and Officers Election

The Royal Neighbors Camp will hold its annual Christmas party Thursday at 7 30 PM at the Sons of Italy Hall. The meeting will elect new officers for the coming year with Mrs G E Greene, president, presiding. Hostesses include Mrs M L Humphreys, Mrs T L Humphreys, Mrs Andy Molina, Mrs W E Williams, and Mrs A C Cline.

Royal Neighbors Sons of Italy G. E. Greene M. L. Humphreys T. L. Humphreys Andy Molina W. E. Williams A. C. Cline Prince St

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Radeene Vaught

Miss Radeene Vaught was honored at a bridal shower at her home Thursday evening for her upcoming marriage to Bobby Ray Carrico on December 19. Hosts included Mrs A O Vaught and several relatives with games, prizes, and refreshments for a large guest list.

Radeene Vaught Bobby Ray Carrico A. O. Vaught Annie Basham Charley Foley Ed. Carrico Evonne Vaught Mary Greene

Miss Virginia Lee Noel Feted At Bridal Shower

Miss Virginia Lee Noel celebrated at a lingerie shower hosted by Mrs. Shirley Walker and Mrs. J. C. Dance. The event featured silver and blue decor, a miniature bride and groom display, and prizes for Mrs. James Sanger and Mrs. Bob Davis. Noel will wed Paul Davis Meadows on December 28 at the Methodist Temple.

Virginia Lee Noel Shirley Walker Woodlawn Ave J. C. Dance Jenny Perk James Sanger Bob Davis Noel Paul Davis Meadows Doris Ann Barker Wilmer Stanley Julia Terrico Tony Gonzalez Mary Carpenter Richard Braun Paul Jenkins A. B. Armentrout Joe Rahall W. E. Bellew Jean Winner Katherine Kambouris

Marriage Permit Applications from Raleigh County Records

Applications for marriage licenses recorded in the Raleigh County Clerk's office list several couples including Jimmie Lee McMillion of Piney View and Bertha Mae Biggs of Lanark. James Carson Roberts of Eccles and Helen Louise Aliff of Eccles. James Evans Bandy of Beckley and Josephine Elizabeth Shannon of Beckley. Glen Robert Collins of Glen Rogers and Pauline Gunnoe of Bol. Freeman Ballard of Beechwood and Bettie White of Killarny. John Joseph Cassell Jr. of Eunice and Doris Ann Blaylock of Eunice. James QO Minnick of Princewick and Marie Meadows of Princewick.

Jimmie Lee McMillion James C. McMillion Piney View Bertha Mae Biggs Roy Thomas Biggs Lanark James Carson Roberts G. A. Roberts Eccles Helen Louise Aliff F. A. Aliff James Evans Bandy James Band

Beckleyan Joins Sigma Omega Chi Club at Mary Washington

Miss Nancy Ann MacAllister daughter of Mr and Mrs D W MacAllister of Mercer Street becomes a new member of Sigma Omega Chi a sociology majors club at Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia The ceremony marks her addition to the student organization on campus in Charlottesville Virginia.

Nancy Ann MacdAllister D. W. MacAllister Mercer Street Sigma Omega Chi Mary Washington College University of Virginia

Community women’s meeting notices for Beckley area

A schedule of women’s and civic group events includes Bethlehem Chapter eastern star, Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club, Women of the Moose, PTA at Coal City Grade School, Navy Mothers Christmas party, Eastwood Bible Class, Women’s Christian Service Shady Spring, Sophia Methodist Church party, Royal Neighbors Christmas meeting, Band Mothers Dinner at Stoco High, Fidelis Class First Baptist Church, Practical Nurses meeting, Women’s Christian Temperance Union, and Beckley Presbyterian Women Bible Class banquet with dates, times, and venues across Beckley and nearby towns. Includes deadlines for notices by 10 am and Sunday/ Saturday timelines.

Women's Department Beckley

Civic Department Benefit Desssert Bridge Canasta Party

The Civic Department of the Beck ley Woman's Club sponsored a dessert bridge canasta benefit at the club house on Park Ave. with twenty nine bridge tables and one canasta table. Winners included E M Grogan high, Leslie Carter second, Ross Irle third, Clarence Webb fourth, D A Blankenship fifth. Consolation prizes went to Claren Marshall and Trenton Stover. M W Arnold topped canasta. Christmas decor and favors highlighted the event chaired by Carl C Drewry with aides Price Caffee Jr serving Conrad Stowers kitchen Palmer Farley W R Henkle Frank Davis Grover Trail Harvey Pauley.

Civic Department Beckley Woman's Club Park Ave E. M. Grogan Leslie Carter Ross Irle Clarence Webb D. A. Blankenship Claren Marshall Trenton Stover M. W. Arnold Carl C. Drewry Price Caffee Jr Conrad Stowers Palmer Farley W. R. Henkle Frank Davis Grover Trail Harvey Pauley

Incidents In The Lives Of- People You Know

Mrs Hattie Huddleston returns to Lynchburg after a two week visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Overton Kent. Her daughter Miss Billie Huddleston of San Diego travels with them from the Kent home. The Murray family and Ella Marie Betsy Ann and Jeanie depart Mabscott for Colorado Springs with Maj Murray resuming duties at Camp Carson on December 13.

Hattie Huddleston Lynchburg Overton Kent Fairview Avenue Billie Huddleston San Diego Calif Kent Mas George E. Murray Ella Marie Betsy Ann Jeanie R. E. Murray Allen St A. B. Phillips Mabscott Colorado Springs Colo Maj Murray Camp Carson

Circle Hears Christmas Story at Methodist Temple

Circle No. 5 of the Methodist Temple met at 7:30 pm Thursday in the home of Mrs. G. P. Stoutamyer for a devotional by Mrs. Noel Christian and a business session led by circle leader Mrs. E. J. Newman. The group planned visitation and announced the Women’s Society of Christian Service will meet December 13 at the church. attendees included several named members and one guest, Mrs. George Bright.

WCSC Sophia Methodist Church Clyde Sauders Sophia Noel Christian Circle No. 5 Methodist Temple G. P. Stoutamyer Vine St E. J. Newman Newman Women's Society of Christian Service E. C. Benson E. H. Christian Vera Phelps Roy Keister John §. Wood M. T. Rimmer W. M. Harmon R. E. Presley G. L. McClung Bessie Drysdale R. BE. Newman George Bright

Sprinkle With Sugar On Turnovers For Finish

Advice for pastry makers suggests sprinkling sugar on top of turnovers baked from pastry dough for a pretty finish. It emphasizes the effect adds visual appeal to the pastry.

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