Groups of CWF Schedule Meets in December
Groups of the Christian Church Women’s Fellowship announce December meetings. Details list leaders, co leaders, locations such as church classrooms or addresses, and times mostly at 7:30 p.m. on various December dates with hostesses or co hosts. Some events include covered dish suppers and specific room assignments.
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The
Christian Church
Arthur Rees
R. E. Murray
L. E. Shrewsbury
C. M. Doss
Church
M. W. McCollum
Don Stepp
Maryland Avenue
W. R. Henkle
Jack Hollandsworth
Builders
Howard Starr
Charles Bradley
Hull St
Phill McDaniel II
Navy Mothers To Present Gifts To Veteran Pinecrest Patients
The Raleigh County Mothers Club No. 323 will send Christmas gifts to 62 veteran patients at Pinecrest Sanitarium. Meeting at Mrs. Nellie Cox home, commander Mrs. Gilbert Feazelle reported. Pinecrest chairman Mrs. W. H. Fox announced the club’s Dec. 23 Christmas party for Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital patients at 7:30 p.m. Miss Vivian Cox to prepare a musical program and refreshments to follow. The group will also serve as chapel aids on Sunday Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. after prayers led by Mrs. Wesley Hedrick. Participants included Mrs. Wiseman, Conner, Maples, Kingery, Fox, O. M. Jones, and guest Mrs. H. E. Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Mothers Club No. 323
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Nellie Cox
Bibb Ave
Gilbert Feazelle
W. H. Fox
Pinecrest
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Vivian Cox
Navy
Wesley Hedrick
Baking potatoes in foil keeps skins tender says OSU
Ohio State University Extension nutritionists recommend wrapping potatoes in aluminum foil before baking to maintain tender skins and even cooking. The guidance emphasizes moisture retention and uniform texture for homemade baked potatoes.
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Ohio State University Extension Nutritionists
Porcupine Balls Recipe for Family Dinner
Mix one pound ground beef with one to two cups raw rice two tablespoons finely chopped onion a teaspoon salt and dash pepper. Form twelve small balls place in single layer in skillet. Pour one and a half cups tomato juice over balls cover and simmer one hour. Serve with mixed vegetables au gratin crisp salad and pumpkin pie. Serves four to six.
Muffin Tins Useful for Baking Apples and Peppers
A brief tip notes muffin tins work well for baking both apples and green peppers. The idea highlights versatility of common bakeware for fruit and vegetables.
Christmas Carols Highlight Legion Auxiliary Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 32 will feature group singing of Christmas carols directed by H. B. Thomas. Mrs. Walter B. Houchins of Cincinnati Ohio will accompany on piano. The meeting starts at 8 p.m. in Room Six of the Memorial Building.
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H. B. Thomas
American Legion Auxiliary
Walter B. Houchins
Cincinnati
Ohio
Memorial Building
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 32
Nickell announces birth of daughter Jane Ellen
Mr and Mrs Pat L Nickell of Huntington announce the birth of their second child a daughter on Nov 27 in a Huntington hospital She weighs seven pounds four ounces and is named Jane Ellen They also have a son Van The mother is Gertrude Roush of 120 Clayton Ave and the father is P L Nickell of Maxwell
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Pat L. Nickell
Huntington
Jane Ellen
Van
Gertrude Roush
Clayton Ave
P. L. Nickell
Maxwell
HELP IN FIGHT FOR 1958 CHRISTMAS SEALS
The 1958 Christmas Seals will decorate gifts and cards to show help in fighting tuberculosis. Mrs. K A Peck left Monday night for Orlando Florida after visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs S F Fisher at 1023 Woodlawn Ave. Peck will settle in Orlando, formerly Charleston.
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K. A. Peck
Orlando
Fila
S. F. Fisher
Woodlawn Ave
Charleston
Garden Club Christmas Table Decorations At Pinecrest
Highland Garden Club members created Christmas table decorations for Pinecrest Sanitarium at a Tuesday meeting at 1 15 pm hosted by Mrs Edgar Russell Parsons on Woodland Ave New members Mrs Louise Deas and Mrs Joe Stoddard joined. Awards were given for wrapped white elephant gifts with ribbons for prettiest package to Mrs George Warren Hodel blue to Mrs Edgar Mohler white to Mrs Allen Bliss blue for most original package to Mrs C S Lewis Jr and best keeping with the Christmas and garden theme to Mrs J G Anderson Jr. Other attendees included Mrs Lee Burleson Mrs John S Callaway Mrs Warren Elliott Mrs C F Hale Mrs Thomas L Martin Mrs George H Moss Miss Jack Nuckols Mrs Edwin Ratcliffe Mrs Fred Richmond Mrs Clyde A Smith Mrs John Wesley Smith Mrs A J Walker and Mrs James W Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Garden Club
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Edgar Russell Parsons
Woodland Ave
Price Caffee Jr
Louise Deas
Joe Stoddard
George Warren Hodel
Edgar Mohler
Allen Bliss
C. S. Lewis
George H. Moss
Jack Nuckols
Edwin Ratcliffe
Fred Richmond
Clyde A. Smith
John Wesley Smith
A. J. Walker
James W. Walters
Coming Events for Beckley Women’s Groups This Week
Weekly calendar of women’s clubs and charities meeting in Beckley. Distinct events include Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club dinner at Beckley Hotel, AAUW at Mrs. Dillon’s home, Etude Music Club at Mrs. Berry’s, Degree of Honor Christmas gathering, Beckley Art Group sketch session, Eagles Christmas party, Stoco Band Mothers Club banquet, Fernwood Garden Club party, Sophia Band Mothers Club dinner, American Legion Auxiliary meetings, Beckley Presbyterian Church Circle installation, Woman’s Club Senior Youth Group gathering, First Baptist Circle, Golden Gate Nobel Grand Club, and Beckley Garden Club Christmas luncheon.
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Beckley Hotel
Girl Scout Leaders Install Dinner at El Chico
Annual installation dinner hosted by the Girl Scout Leaders Association at El Chico at 6 p.m. Reservations to Mrs. James R. Elkins at CL 3-4983. Curtain Callers rehearse Light Up the Sky at the group’s workshop on Temple and Whitestick streets at 7:30 p.m. Catholic Youth Organization venue is St. Francis de Sales Recreation Hall at 7 p.m.
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Girl Scout Leaders Association
el Chico
James R. Elkins
Temple and
Whitestick Streets
Catholic Youth Organization
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Methodist Circle Members Hear Yale Story At Meeting
Mrs. E G Larrick and Mrs. E S Pugh hosted a luncheon at the Larrick home on College Ave for Circle No. 2 of the Methodist Temple led by Mrs. D Crawford Lynn. Mrs. M W Arnold gave the devotion with Luke 2 7 20 scripture and the tale The Little Black Lamb by Emily McCracken. The program featured Christmas decorations in pink gold aqua and white Madonna motifs and a table centerpiece of pink candles gilded cones and gold grapes. Guests included Mrs. John S Wood Mrs. J S Larrick Mrs. Bernard Carter and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Larrick
E.S. Pugh
J. D. Duval
Larrick
College Ave
Circle No. 2
Methodist Temple
D. Crawford Lynn
M. W. Arnold
Emily
McCraken
Ishma
Christ
John S. Wood
J. S. Larrick
Bernard Carter
A. N. Harlow
H. F. Lushbaugh
W.C. Mays
W. B. Murray
John W. Smith
Clarence Smith
Novel Christmas tulle trees displayed by Mrs Thomas L Martin
Highland Garden Club members display simple inexpensive tulle trees. They are made in small clay pots with plaster Paris, spray painted gold, and centered on wooden dowels. Rosettes of nylon net roses decorate a styrofoam body with color matched ribbons and satin bows.
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Thomas L. Martin
Highland Garden Club
Birthday party honors Youth Class teacher
Mrs. Addie Bradley, teacher of the Youth Class of the Church of God at Midway, was the guest of honor at a surprise birthday party held Thursday. Hosted by class members, the event featured games after gifts, with prizes won by Phylis Coleson, Christina Farley, and Charlotte Walls. Others attending included Donna Byers, Joyce Ratliff, Geneva Colason, Edith Duncan, Hazel McGhee, Bella Hargis, Jerry Coleson, Tom Walls, Damon Farley, James Bowers, Gene Hungate, Dean Coulson, Willard Hargis, and Hobart Bradley and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Bradley
Church of God, Midway
Phylis Coalson
Christina Farley
Charlotte Walls
Donna Byers
Joyce Ratliff
Geneva Coalson
Edith Duncan
Hazel McGhee
Bella Hargis
Jerry Coalson
Tom Walls
Damon Farley
James Bowers
Gene Hungate
Dean Coulson
Willard Hargis
Hobart Bradley
Court of her own judge and jury line in California
In El Cajon, Mrs. Martha Fisher replied to a jury duty notice saying she must serve as both judge and jury for her five children. The remark reflects attempts to avoid civic service with a humorous self justification.
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EL Cajon
Calif
Martha Fisher
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Mr and Mrs G C Birt and granddaughter Martha Adams of Austin Ave visited with Mrs Birt's mother Mrs Emily Gwin of Mount Hope. Mrs H C Blake Colonial Arts returned from Roanoke Va. Mrs Bruce M Hogg has returned home from New York with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Thomas L Chrystie and family. Mr and Mrs Arnyst Lilly back in Washington DC after weekend with Waddell family Caldwell and Lilly homes. Mrs W D Kelley 115 Mills Ave improving after illness. Her children Katie Simmons Catherine McCray and Robert McCray of New York and John Louis Thompson of Philadelphia recently visited. Airman 1 C C Richard Jones stationed at Andrews AFB Md returned there after three day leave with mother Mrs C M Jones 404 Hill St. Grave Cook Dillon Montana visiting brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Edgar Braff Glen Daniel.
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G. C. Birt
Martha Adams
Austin Ave
Arnyst Lilly
Washington, D. C
Robert McCray
New York
John Louis Thompson
Philadelphia
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Raleigh County Medical Society
Harry F. Cooper
Duff D. Daniel
War
Ren D. Elliott
Woman’s Auxiliary
RCMS
Angel
BC Medical Society
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Sheri J
Winter
Robert E. Hyatt
Harper Rd
Vernon Keith Vance
Eric Lane
Boston
Jan Campbell
James D. Lowe
Park St
Carmen Feazell
Melvin Wood
E. B. Wray Jr
Friendship
Ann Louise File
Berkley St
Lee Burleson
George Moss Jr
Harper Road
Henry Butterworth
John Yago
Cox
Vivian
Paul Wiseman
P. C. Conner
Mack Maples
C. E. Kingery
O. M. Jones
H. E. Fox
el Toro
Beckley
West Virginia
Garden Club
Women's Department of
American Association of University Women
R. L. Dillon
Etude Music Club
Eugene Berry
Johnstown Rd
Ioof Hall
Main St
Beckley Art Group
H. L. Bragg
Calloway Heights
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Eagles
Stoco Band Mothers Club
Stoco High School
Fernwood Garden Club
Alex George
Sophia Band Mothers Club
Sophia High School
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Woman's Club of
Park Ave
First Baptist Church
C. E. Gunnee
Carter St
Golden Gate
Nobel Grands Club
Ada Johnson
Pike St
Beckley Garden Club
VI Lee
W. Neville Street
Kyle Cleaners
South Kanawha St
Methodist Circle
Yale
Martin
Beckley Hospital
Medical Society
Women's Dept
C. Richard Jones
Andrews Air Force Base
C. M. Jones
Hill St
Grave Cook
Dillon
Montana
Edgar Braff
Glen Daniel
OUR Catering
Town & Country Drive
Raleigh
Universal Birch
FHA
Bill Bower
Neville ST
Beckley, W. VA
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