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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1955

Page

3

Miss Karen Taylor Is Honored At Bridal Shower

Miss Karen Taylor was honored at a Tuesday evening bridal shower hosted by Mrs. George Fama at 205 East C. S. Co-hostess was Miss Nancy Briguglio. Taylor, daughter of Paul Taylor of Oak Hill and the late Kathleen Taylor, becomes the bride elect of Andrew Lee Fama of Mabscott. The couple plans to wed December 2 in St Francis de Sales Church.

Karen Taylor George Fama East C. S Nancy Briguglio Taylor Paul Taylor Oak Hill Kathleen Taylor Andrew Lee Fama Phillip Fama Mabscott Leo Lydon St. Francis de Sales Catholic

Methodist Temple Circle Meets With Mrs. C Bierne Canterbury

The Christmas gathering of Canterbury Circle No. 4 at Mrs. C Bierne Canterbury Westwood Drive featured holly decorations and a white crab apple tree. Mrs. J B F Yoak Jr spoke on The First Christmas Roses, prayers were offered, and baskets were planned for Pinecrest patients and a needy family. New member Mrs. J W Rowland was welcomed.

Methodist Temple Circle Circle No. 4 Methodist Temple A. Robert Koch Pinecrest Canterbury Arnold David Muir Hayse Bratton Methodist J. W. Rowland S. C. Ballangee Hot Springs Ark Bratton Nelle Bryson Roy Eye F. C. Givens William Hart K. M. Jarrell John R. Koch

Doan's Pills Offer Relief For Backache And Aches

Nagging backache and muscle pains from overexertion or stress may ease with Doan's Pills. They relieve pain soothe bladder irritation and mildly diurese through the kidneys. If you feel dragged out with restless nights try Doan's Pills enjoyed by millions for over 60 years.

Dean Doan

Christmas Party Set Friday at Eagles Home

The Ladies of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will host a Christmas party at the Eagles Home on Woodlawn Avenue at 7 30 p m Friday. Gifts will be exchanged and Christmas carols sung in unison per president Mrs Bessie Carroll.

Eagles Home The Fraternal Order of Eagles Eagles Woodlawn Avenue Bessie Carroll

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

A long list of local notices reports illness recoveries and visits. Mrs. W H Wheeler remains ill at Harper Road while Ira Whitlock improves at Avon Terrace. Several families note relatives visiting Charleston Beckley and Washington hospitals. Major items include Jack Stevenson’s son’s emergency appendectomy and Mrs. W M Yost’s critical illness in the Kanawha Valley Hospital.

W. H. Wheeler Harper Road A. R. Williams Queen Street Paul Wassum Huntington Ira Whitlock Avon Terrace Douglas Ussary Charlottesville S. Ussary Raleigh Heights Robert D. Ussary Beckley Frank Vass Woodrow Wilson High School Dexter Avenue Mankin Avenue H. J. Abbing Melvin Adams Whitesburg W. G. Turner Carter Street R. E. Turner Pershing Street P. G. Meador Charleston C. M. Brown Kanawha Valley Hospital A. P. Stevenson East Beckley Washington, D. C Jack Stevenson Washington Hospital Thomas Wheeildin C. B. Treadway Maxwell Hill Phil Rich Cincinnati Ohio Frank Treadway Akron A. R. Braun Pittsburgh

Circle To Meet At Mrs Lambs Home Tonight

Group No 9 of the First Christian Church will meet at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs J J Lamb at 107 Second Ave Gatherings like this foster fellowship and planning within the church community.

The First Christian Church J. J. Lamb Second Ave

Fun For All Talent Show In Beckley Auditorium

Beckley chapter No 311 of the International Order of Odd Fellows presents the all local talent show Fun for All Friday at 7 30 p m in Beckley Junior High School auditorium Proceeds go to the I O C F charity fund The show features more than 100 participants including Chicago director Mrs R Webster with a two hour revue of skits dances and songs including Democracy Punch Costume Check and line of dolls among many acts.

Beckley International Order of Odd Fellows No Beckley Junior High School R. Webster Chicago BJHS Cecil B. de Pell America Corrine Harvey Linda McRoberts Linda Honaker Kathy Gwynn Nancy Jenkins Ann Straub Donna Rae McDaniel Karen McRoberts Pat Wheeler

Wave's Gloria DeHart tops NI Navy classes in Norfolk

Wave Lt Gloria DeHart was the sole woman in a 25 member class to attend both basic and advanced Combat Information Center courses at the Fleet Training Center in Norfolk. She led both courses and earned a promotion to senior lieutenant for her achievements.

Norfolk Gloria DeHart Fleet Training Center

Births in Raleigh area announce several newborns

A series of birth notices from Raleigh General Hospital lists newborns to multiple families. Carlos Howard Worrells born Nov 28 at 11:55 am weighing 7 lb 10 3 4 oz. Anita Gail Ewing born Nov 30 at 5:33 am weighing 8 lb 4 oz. William Tyrone Galloway born Nov 30 at 6:25 am weighing 7 lb 10 12 oz. Kenneth Dale Putnel born Nov 30 at 9 pm weighing 7 lb 9 1 2 oz. Cynthia Iren Dianna Brown born Nov 30 at 10:20 pm weighing 6 lb 7 1 4 oz. James Albert Jr Zitman born Dec 1 at 1:40 am weighing 8 lb 3 oz. Richard Franklin Wiseman born Dec 1 at 8:20 am weighing 8 lb 1 12 oz. Shella Berthel Jr Kelley born Dec 2 at 12:43 pm weighing 7 lb 10 14 oz. Kitty Sue Cook born Dec 3 at 4:55 am weighing 7 lb 13 oz. Novella Jeanette Goss born Dec 3 at 7:33 pm weighing 5 lb 7 1 2 oz. Charles Wallace Jr Campbell born Dec 4 at 9:05 am weighing 10 oz. Connie Jean Farley born Dec 4 at 1:55 am weighing 7 lb 1 oz.

Dannie Worrells Star Route Carlos Howard Raleigh General Hospital Anita Gail Jess Benford Ewing Piney View William Tyrone W. T. Galloway Raleigh Charlie Putnel Crab Orchard Kenneth Dale Raleigh Genera Hospital Cynthia Iren Dianna Henry Milton Brown Winding Gulf James Albert Jr James Albert Zitman Kopperston Richard Franklin Richard Lane Wiseman Maple Ave Shella Berthel Kelley Epperly Shella Berthel Jr Kitty Sue Charles Elemuel Cook

Beckley Church Circles Plan Thursday Meetings

Beckley Presbyterian Church circles schedule Thursday gatherings with locations and host families. Circle leaders include Mrs. Holt Kester, Mrs. Fred Richmond, Mrs. Harry McCreery, Mrs. O. W. Brown, Mrs. R. B. Sigmund, Mrs. Charles T. Ross Jr., Mrs. M. C. Banks, Mrs. A. P. Stevenson, Mrs. R. Edmund Olson, and others, meeting at homes or church at 1:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., with one 6:30 p.m. covered dish in a member’s home.

Beckley Presbyterian Church Holt Kester W. A. Thornhill Jr Woodlawn Avenue Fred Richmond H. C. Kinzer East Prince St Harry McCreery Arnold Lucas 0. W. Brown William T. Boone North Kanawha Street R. B. Sigmund Woodlawn Ave Linda Surratt Charles T. Ross Jr Forrest Daniel Vine St G. W. Lazenby Jr M. C. Banks Raleigh Heights George Haldane A. P. Steven‘son

Creomulsion Ad Claims Quick Relief for Colds and Bronchitis

An old advertisement asserts common colds and chronic bronchitis may worsen without treatment. It promotes Creomulsion to loosen phlegm, relieve systemic tension, and aid the body in fighting irritation, with a milder children’s formula in pink and blue packaging.

Women's clubs calendar notices requested by Beckley newspaper

The Women's Department invites regular or special meeting announcements from women's organizations. Send notices by 10 a.m. for same day use. Sunday calendar items must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday. Telephone 3321 or mail notices to the Beckley Newspapers.

Women's Department Beckley

Wednesday and Thursday club notices for Beckley area

Primrose Garden Club meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Social Room for a Christmas workshop. The School of Missions holds a dinner at First Baptist Church at 6 p.m. with study groups at 7 and worship at 8. Group No 5 of First Christian Church meets at Mrs D E Wip perman’s home at 611 S Oakwood Ave at 7:30. Beckley Area Nurses Club dinner is at Beckley Hotel private dining room at 6:30. Group No 4 of First Christian Church hosts a 6:30 potluck at the church. Beckley Jayceeetts Club holds a covered dish dinner at Mrs Gene Morehouse’s home on Hull Street at 6:30. Thursday features Prosperity Farm Women’s Club candle workshop at Prosperity Elementary School at 5, Hummingbird Junior Garden Club Christmas party at Greenbrier Dairy social room at 7, Fidelis Class First Baptist Church meets at 7:30 in the lower church auditorium for a Christmas meeting. Raleigh County Classroom Teacher’s Association legislative program at Beckley Junior High School auditorium at 7:30, and Group No 11 of First Christian Church at 704 Woodlawn Ave at 2 p.m.

Harper Rd E. H. Cox First Christian Church D. E. Wipperman S. Oakwood Ave Beckley Area Nurses Club Beckley Hotel Beckley Jayceeetts Club Gene Morehouse Hull Street Raleign County Classroom Teacher’s Association Beckley Junior High Jack Nuckols Woodlawn Ave

First Christian Church Friday Group Meet at 7:30 p.m

Friday Group No 6 of First Christian Church meets at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Ralph Star 712 Johnstown Road The Women's Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles holds a Christmas party at 7 30 p.m. at the Eagles Home.

First Christian Church Ralph Starkey Johnstown Rd

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelson Dempsey J. Alfred Taylor Carl Taylor Jerry Epperly Herman Akers Guy Foster Charles Christian E. E. Epperley Edgar Davis James Sparacino Nick Shucet Anthony Briguglio Anthony J. Sparacino Jr Jose Rodriguez Jr Joe Sparacino, Jr Sam Sparacino Mike J. Huzoski Andy Huzoski Mike Verde Arthur Lowery Robert Lowery Santa Barone Frank Barone Gentina Dicuccio Charles Interdonoti Connie Fama Connie Sparacino Lucille Smith Elmer Bogusky Bill Richardson Josephine Briguglio Giovanni Mastroni Ing Fama W.va Neville ST Ray Harless Cross Street Orchard Ave George Edward Honts III Eagle Rock M. P. Hants Park Avenue Ellen Bair North Kanawha Street Teddy Waronicki Elkins Street Ted Waronicki L. B. Damonte Laura and New Orleans Rondey L. Webb Mercer Street D. C. Wiley Stamford Road Sparta N.C Charles Edwards Little Tap Shoes Lindy Lou Earehart Mary Keyes Linda Ormandy Debbie Harvey Meg Gallas Pie Marie Halash Linda Broughman Beverly Bales Donna Larrick Catherine Sparacino Donna Honaker Democracy Punch Cynthia Farmer Ginger Thompson Derek Cimola Phyllis Bsharah Patty Platt Debra Stewart Vicki Casto Teri Thornton Kay Muir Judy Chikos Patty Aurednick Tonny Hatrick Connie Hatcher Delores Holiday Lloydette Humphries Caroline Cole Yvonne Tucker Pam Dew Brenda McGraw Annabelle Hollandsworth Patricia Davis Susan McCray Renetta Farris Janet Delaney Karen Lowry Mary Margaret Capellari Linda Supthin Jane Howry Mary Jane Fleenor Susan Pettry Cheryl Scarbrough Pam Hughes Angelia Smith Ingrid Irene Hedrick Suzanne Sikora Shirley Richmond Johnette Evans Sue McClure Nicolette Gagalis Sandra Fox Patty Lusk Linda Kessel Sandra Goodall Lou Ann Bragg Ginger Evans Joan Mills Lila Ashworth Billy Joe Smith Bunny Ramey Judy Carter Dolores Holiday Baby Betty Greer Jerry Rose Dolores Marino Susy Otey Rita Krysztofil Suzan Smith Sherry Evans Justine Cline Perry Horwath James Lyons Larry Ted Stacy Ted Stacy Donald Crow Houston Texas St. Joseph Glentex Earl W. Smith Calloway Heights Oakwood Ave Jean Radford Primrose Garden Club Coca-Cola School of Missions First Baptist Church Prosperity Farm Women's Club Prosperity Hummingbird Junior Garden Club Greenbrier Dairy Social Room Fidelis Women’s Auxiliary of the Sunbeam Universal South Fayette St Round Robbin Rodney, Inc Beckley Maytag CO Neville Street Kroger Beckley, W. Va
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