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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1959

Page

3

Air Force Sergeant And Family Visit Relatives In Ghent Area

Air Force S Sgt Arthur E Moore and his wife Mrs Doreen Moore visit relatives in Ghent area. The family, including sons Bobby Arthur James Terry Robert and Benjamin, recently returned from 20 months in Tripoli North Africa and 1 year in Alconbury England. Moore to report to Travis AFB California December 23 with stopovers in Roswell New Mexico and visits to brothers stationed at Walker AFB and another at Travis.

Air Force Ghent Moore U. S Africa N. M Grover Moore Jr Walker Afb Sgt. Moore Travis Afb Billy Air Base Tripoli North Africa England Arthur E. Moore Benjamin

Worry Clinic: Campaign for Private Colleges Gains Support

Dr George W Crane urges a $5 000 000 drive to aid private colleges arguing tax cuts on higher education and gifts from foundations may falter. He cites student faculty ratios and accreditation pressure while urging efficiency to attract private funding and prevent state college overload.

Ford Foundation America

Fernwood Garden Club Meeting Notice

Women’s groups may announce regular or special meetings in this column. Send notices to the Woman’s Department by 10 am for same day use. Tuesday event at Fernwood Garden Club Coca Cola Social Room a workshop at 8 pm.

Woman's Department of Jeckiey Fernwood Garden Club Coca- Cola

Diverse Beckley groups schedule meetings and events

Judea Shrine and White Shrine postpone initiation while many groups schedule posts on patterns at churches, clubs, and schools. Senior High Youth and Poinsettia Savings Club meet at Beckley venues. American Legion Auxiliary, Lincoln PTA, and Philathea Class anticipate programs. Pinewood Garden Club postpones with members to be called.

The Woman's Club of Beckley Park Ave

Mabscott Elementary Meeting Set for 7 30 P.M

Mabscott Elementary School hosts a Mabscott homeroom representatives meeting at 7 30 p m. The gathering aims to discuss classroom concerns and upcoming parent activities with attendance open to guardians and teachers.

Mabscott Mabscott Elementary School

Beckley Homemaker Club and Sorority Meet Today

Beckley Homemaker’s Club led by Mrs Basil Meadows hosts a 12 30 p m session at 2108 S Kanawha St Xi Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets at the Coca Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m Mission Circle No 1 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church gathers at the church for a 1 30 p m event.

Beckley Homemaker's Club Basil Meadows S. Kanawha St

Xi Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi Meeting at Coca Cola Room

The Xi Alpha Delta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts a 7:30 p.m. gathering in the Coca Cola Social Room. Members are invited to attend the sorority event in the specified venue and time.

Christmas Party Notices At Local Organizations

Past Chiefs Club at 1313 S Kanawha St hosts Mrs Margaret Nolan as location. Fidelis Class of First Baptist Church holds a Christmas party at the church at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs Josephine Howery as co hostess.

First Baptist Church Lena Thompson Chiefs Club Pythian Sisters Margaret Nolan S. Kanawha St Josephine Howery Fidelis

Christmas luncheon and church meetings around Beckley

Women of Beckley Presbyterian Church host a covered dish luncheon at Floor C at 12 30 p m The Ladies Mission Circle of Hilltop Baptist Church Crab Orchard meets at Mrs John Jirden s MacArthur at 7 p m with a covered dish supper beforehand Royal Neighbors of America Beckley Camp holds a regular meeting at the Sons of Italy Hall Prince Street at 7 30 p m The Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia Inc District No 3 meets at Mrs Charles J Harvey s 110 Bibb Avenue at 7 30 p m

Beckley Presbyterian Church Ladies Mission Circle Hilltop Baptist Church Crab Orchard John Jirden MacArthur Royal Neighbors of America Camp of Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia Inc Charles J. Harvey Bibb Ave John Yago

Christmas Program and Club Meetings Update

Ladies Circle of Mabscott Christian Church hosts a 7 p.m. meeting in the Richmond Recreation Room while the Women’s Club of Beckley gathers for a Christmas program and meeting at the Park Avenue clubhouse at 8 p.m.

Ladies Circle of Mabscott Christian Church Richmond Women's Club of Beckley Park Ave

Zeta Pi Beta Sorority Meets at Mrs Trent’s Home

The Alpha Zeta Zeta Chapter holds its regular meeting at Mrs. C. D. Trent's residence located at 1501 S. Kanawha Street at 3 P.M.

Alpha Zeta Zeta Zeta Pi Beta Sorority C. D. Trent S. Kanawha &T

December meetings set for Christian Women’s Fellowship groups

The Christian Woman’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church announces December schedules for groups 2 through 12. Details include meeting times, host homes, addresses, and group leaders such as Mrs. E M Beasley, Miss Ann Louise File, and Mrs. C M Doss, with social events like a covered dish dinner and a spaghetti supper.

Christian Woman's Fellowship of the First Christian Church E. M. Beasley Arlene Beasley Sprague James D. Lowe

Initiation Postponed for Judea White Shrine Meeting

Mrs. R. L. Cawley announces the initiation of Judea White No. 13 tonight is postponed due to weather. The regular business meeting will be held at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple on Howe Street.

Judea Shrine No. 13 White Shrine of Jerusalem R. L. Cawley Judea White No. 13 White Shrine of

Leftover ham treated with brown sugar barbecue glaze

A home cook explains a method for reviving leftover ham by browning slices in a heavy skillet and basting with a barbecue sauce for added flavor.

Army Mothers Post No. 7 Christmas Party for Beckley V A Hospital Patients

Army Mothers Post No 7 plans a Christmas party Wednesday for Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital patients led by Commander Mrs C B Treadway. Hospital staff helpers include Mrs B H Ellison and several others. Cadet Gus Armstrong from Portsmouth will weekend guest of Cadet Bob Artman at Maxwell Hill. Barbara Baker hosts at Westwood Drive with several elected officers outlined. Formal initiation and installation of officers set for January at the Glass House.

Army Mothers Post No. 7 Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital C. B. Treadway B. H. Ellison W. E. Harvey John Harvey Lockie Wickline L. W. Fridley Ethel Thomas Augusta Bridwell Gladys Meadows Okey Rose Albert James Gus Armstrong Portsmouth, Va Bob Artman R. T. Artman Maxwell Hill Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Barbara Baker Armstrong Westwood Dr E. Q. Baker Linda Bolen Bonnie Boggs Freda Valvanis Sharon Pittman Beaver Glass House

Brash Family Attends Madison College Concert

Mr and Mrs Roy Brash of North Kanawha Street drove to Staunton Virginia Sunday to attend a performance by the Madison College Concert Choir in Wilson Hall. Their daughter Betsy Brash, a Madison sophomore, sings alto with the choir.

Roy Brash North Kanawha St Staunton Madison College Wilson Hall Betsy Brash Madison

Anderson to join family for Christmas holidays in Beckley

Second Lt. William J. Anderson stationed at Fort McClellan Alabama will arrive Thursday to join his mother Mrs. L F Anderson at the Morton Street home of his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Ted Anderson for Christmas. His mother returned last week to the Beckley home of her son and his family after visiting Charleston.

Robert H. Andrews Pershing St Robert Andrews Jacksonville Fla William J. Anderson Ft. McClellen Ala L. F. Anderson Morton St Ted Anderson Beckley Charleston

New Sorority Officers Named at Beckley College

NEW OFFICERS of Beta Theta Mu Sorority of Beckley College have been elected. They are Miss Janie Kish, president, Miss Ruth Ann Tolley, vice president, Miss Alfreda Evans.

Beta Theta Mu Sorority Beckley College Janie Kish Ruth Ann Tolley Alfreda Evans

Lee Frazier returns from funeral of Clayborn Frazier

Returning Sunday from Leaksville North Carolina Mr and Mrs Lee Frazier 112 Meadows Street attended the funeral of his brother Clayborn Frazier.

Leaksville N. C Clayborn Frazier Lee Frazier Meadows St

Mrs Florence Staple Seriously Ill in Baltimore

Baltimore Maryland Mrs Florence Staple mother of Mrs Roberta De Berry is reported seriously ill. Mrs De Berry returned Monday after visiting her mother at West Wickham Avenue in Baltimore.

Florence Staple Baltimore, Md Roberta DeBerry West Wickham Ave DeBerry

Beckley Youth Injured in Home Stair Fall

Beckley boy Frank Aldridge Jr aged 11 or 12 was treated at Beckley Hospital Sunday after a fall down the steps at his home around 9 45 a m. Also treated Sunday was Arthur Allen Bolen 2 son of Arthur Bolen Lester for a left knee injury.

Beckley Frank Aldridge Jr E. Prince Sr Beckley Hospital Arthur Allen Bolen Arthur Bolen Lester

Rhodell Women Plan Bowling Party at Ruby's Teen Town

Rhodell Women's Recreation Club set a bowling party with president Mrs Victor Augustine arranging Mullens alleys. Members meet at Teen Town at 7 p m Wednesday for transport, after a prayer and carols. Next meeting December 17 with gifts for birthday celebrant Mrs W B Lilly.

Rhodell RNS Rhodell Women’s Recreation Club Ruby’s Emmett McKinney Alex Hugbert W. B. Lilly Harrison Powell Ted Wyco Wesley Reed Lacy Meadows Ed Wyco Dallas Hartley Ranny Smith T. G. McConnell Lewis Perkins Clay Patrick Robert Smith Tony Greco Amos McKinney Doss Lopez Paul Shrewsbury

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United States Mrs Grover Moore Terry S.sgt George W. Crane Worry Clinic H. F. Siemsen North Central College Ilinois Page John D. Rockefeller University of Chicago Harvard University Crane Lincoln Parent-Teacher Association American Legion Auxiliary Unit No Memorial Building Melvola Order of Eastern Star Heroines of Jericho G. St Dry Hill Poinsettia Savings Club Hazel Dooms Washington Ave Pinewood Garden Club Xi Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Crab Orchard Baptist Church Melvin Wood E. B.wray Jr Locust Dr Earl Roles Jr Ann Louise File N. Kanawha St G. L. Willis Carroll Hutchinson Orchard Ave Robert C. Hornbrook C. M. Doss Carmen Feazell Park St M. V. McCollum Don Stepp Jack Hollandsworth W. C. Mullins Reservoir Rd Howard Starr Charles Bradley Phill McDaniel II David Mullins Lee Burleson George Moss Jr John W. Smith Woodlawn Ave Pram Grant Sas A Ws Chin Elaine Bemberg Penney Sale Street BIG Buy Tre
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