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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1953

Page

9

Amateurs Urgently Informed Of Show Plan Changes

Amateurs listed for elimination contests of Holiday Hi Jokns must report by 4 pm Wednesday if they cannot perform Thursday or Friday. Two entrants withdrew due to illness. others should call 3321 Beckley Newspapers and contact Mrs Harriet Allen. Tickets on sale through Teen Town treasurer Mrs C D Mount. admission 60 cents with all shows at Memorial Building 8 pm. Finals Dec 15 in Memorial Auditorium.

Beckley Harriet-Allen C.D. Mount Teen Town Memorial Auditorium

Birth announcements in Beckley Hospital list numerous newborns

A series of birth notices from Beckley Hospital report newborns to multiple families. Frances Marie Shumale born Nov 30 at Raleigh General. Pamela Dale Lipscomb born Nov 24 Beckley Hospital. Michael Edwin Bragg born Nov 24 in Beckley Hospital. Hank Edward Fuller born Nov 25 Long Branch Beckley Hospital. James Lewin Tennant born Nov 27 Beckley Hospital. Carolyn Regina Rogers born Nov 26 Beckley Hospital. Roberta Ann Cook born Nov 27 Beckley Hospital. William Mahan Patterson born Nov 28 Beckley Hospital. Albert Panelli born Nov 28 Beckley Hospital. Kimnellia Irene Henderson born Nov 29 Beckley Hospital. David Glenn Reed born Nov 29 Beckley Hospital.

Roy Vance Shumale Ravencliff Frances Marie Raleigh General Hospital William Calvin Lipscomb Prince St Pamela Dale Beckley Hospital Michael Edwin Harold Edwin Bragg Whitby Hank Edward Ernest Caudill Fuller Long Branch Johnny Dick Tennant Skelton James Lewin Carolyn Regina Robert A Jen Rogers Jr Roberta_Ann William Joseph Cook Box Stotesbury Harry McConnell Patterson William Mahan Beckley Henry Claude Reed Rt. 2 David Glenn

Monday Music Club Hosts Guest Artist in Home Gathering

Sidney Shmedling appeared as guest artist at the Monday Music Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Thomas Wickham at 208 North Kanawha Street. He played a Deitz violin concerto with his mother at the piano while members sang carols and heard hymn of the month All My Heart This Night Rejoices. Mrs. Wickham read current events, and a piano duet was performed as helpers supported the host.

Sidney Shmedling Monday Music Club Thomas Wickham Kanawha St Deitz Aberaham Shmedling Herbert Stansbury Wickham Joe L. Smith W. A. ‘Thornhill Tehaikowski Floyd Sayre Earl Snead Lois Edmundson G. H. Canerson

Musical Christmas program at Beckley church broadens community links

A near capacity First Methodist Church audience enjoyed Beckley clubs' vocal and instrumental performances in a Christmas program. Afterward, attendees shared refreshments in the parish hall.

Beckley Methodist South Heber Street Monday Chaminade Beverly Music Club Etude Créscendo Sherwood Music Club

Community group meetings schedule promised for Tuesday

The list shows events hosted by First Christian, Crab Orchard Garden Club, Sophia Band Mothers club, Raleigh General Nurses Alumni, Judea Shrine, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Circle 10, Beckley Presbyterian Business Women, Rhododendron Garden Club, and Fidelis Class. Meetings occur at homes and schools with times ranging from 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.

Judea Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Howe St Beckley Presbyterian Church

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Mrs and Mrs Roy McGraw visit the McCorkles at 209 Vine St Indianapolis. Mrs Norman O'Dell leaves Maxwell Hill to join her husband in Philadelphia where he serves in the U S Navy. Wilkerson of Cleveland attended a dinner in Beckley with Estelle Beastey and guests. Kay Epstein daughter of Mr and Mrs Epstein of Woodlawn Ave has been elected freshman rep to Mary Baldwin College student council Staunton Va returning after a virus illness. Reverend Huddleston and Joe Wood accompanied her. Funeral services were held for Lon Hartwell Buster at End of the Trail Cemetery near Saintonville with Rev Wilkerson directing a play at Saint Marys Church. Willan Groves of Charleston spent the weekend in Beckley visiting friends including Mr and Mrs

Roy McGraw Thdianapolis Ind Charles McCorkle Vine St Norman O'Dell Maxwell Hill Philadelphia U. S. Navy O'Dell Janice Yarner Wilkerson Cleveland Ohio Estelle Beastey Wickham Ave Nancy Freeman Sue Basham Kay Epstein Me O M. Epster Woodlawn Ave Mary Baldwin College Staunton Rev Huddleston Joe Wood Hath Austin Ayeluie Lon Hartiwell Buster East Rathelle Saintonville Mary's Methodist Church Willan Groves Charleston Beckley

Presbyterians Schedule Circle Meetings in Beckley

Beckley Presbyterian Church lists circle meeting dates and host homes for Circles 1 through 10. Leaders include Atr A Gales, Mrs. J K Edmundson, Mrs. C A Smith, Mrs. Hl L Knapp, Mrs. Fred Richmond, Mrs. J W Stover, O F May, Mrs. M C Banks, Mrs. Holt Kester, R P Daniel, Mrs. George Haldane, Mrs. D C Wade, Mrs. J G Windler, Mrs. C C Lewis, Mrs. Thomas Wickham, Mrs. C K Schulte, Mrs. W S Bald, Mrs. K F Humphries, and Mrs. Paul Bond, with meeting homes across Raleigh Heights and surrounding streets.

Presbyterians Beckley Presbyterian Church Atr A. Gales 402 College Crescent’ Road Fred. Richmond J. W. Stover Circle 4 O. F. May M.C. Banks Raleigh Heights Circle 5 Holt Kester Harper Rd R. P. Daniel Cfs Circle 9 W.S. Baldl Westwood Drive Pari F. Humphries Mel Frances Wagdlawn Ave B. B. Richmond Circle 10 George Steffey B Pan Paul Bond Orchard J Ave

Community News Request From The Woman's Department

A call for readers to share local happenings about families and community life. Readers may phone IX921 to pass along news of unusual events and daily activities to inform neighbors.

Mrs D Harris Named President Of National DSE

Mrs David E Harris sister of Mrs H G Farmer of Bell has been named president of the National Animal Chapter of Della Signa Epsilon Sorority in Washington DC She is a former teacher in Rasleigh County schools and is now associated with the National Cathedral in Washington Dec 5 Panhellenic Association members were entertained with a luncheon at the Army and Navy Club National interests were discussed Mrs Morris attended a tea at the White House with Mrs Misenhaver receiving as a member of the Columbian Women of George Washington University.

David E. Harris H. G. Farmer Bell Della Signa. Epsilon Washington, D. C Rasleigh National Cathedral Washinton Pan [Hellenic Association Harris Army and Navy Columbian George Washington University Morris Misenhaiver

Group 4 of First Christian Church Meets for Mission

The Christian Women’s Fellowship Group 4 will gather at the church Thursday for a covered dish luncheon. Promoters will bring articles for Christmas baskets to aid needy families and ricortes and other items will be exchanged.

Vivian Cox Circle N No. 2 First Baptist Church Bengal Jarissa Dale” Dixon Raleigh Mas F. McKenzie Baptist Association Eastern Star Masonic ‘Temple Irby Webb Webb Sunshine Indies CES Millwood John Peters Ww. C. Mullins West Virginia Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christan Church

Meeting Postponed by Beckley Art Group and Local Notices

The Beckley Art Group postpones its Wednesday December 9 meeting until after Christmas. Local residents report military, travel, and family updates including Sgt. James Walker on terminal leave preparing for discharge January 3 in New Orleans and visits by Miss Sarah Saving and Mrs. Janie Lee Clark to Charleston.

Air Force James ¢. Walker Mabscott Willian Virughn New Orleans Howard C. Thompson Orchard Avenue Montgomery Webster Springs Sarah Saving Janie Lee Clark Johnstown Road Charleston Curtis Nelson and Sons Richard and Jimmy Beckley Nelson Garl Greenbay Wis James R. Hogan Beckley Marineréeruiter Felix Shumate James J. O'Brien Pocahontas County Earl Spencer Arthur. White Lillybrook Robert Calderwood M. Kessel Harper Road

Dressed Turkey Definition Note

A dressed turkey means the bird has had its feathers removed, but retains its head feet and entrails for processing.

Turkey

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