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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1954

Page

3

Helen Woman's Society Christmas Dinner

Helen Ladies Aide Society held its annual Christmas turkey dinner on December 15 in the church basement. After the meal and a short program, gifts were exchanged. Officers present were Minnie Lewis Eddie Lewis Reba Blevins and W L Shrewsbury with several members listed as attendees. The group, formed to promote goodwill in the community, meets the last Wednesday of each month.

HELEN RNS Ladies Aide Society of Helen Minnie Lewis Eddie Lewis Reba Blevins W. L. Shrewsbury Arlie Taylor Howard Myles Ethel Clemons Essie Vaught Becky Vitsos Francis Wille Inez Robinson Goldie Stoneman

Four Tons of Steel Furnish a Modern Six Room House

A contemporary residence features nearly four tons of steel within a six room layout. The structure emphasizes industrial design with exposed metal framing and steel fixtures, reflecting a trend toward durable, modular construction.

Crescendo Club Names New Officers at December Meet

The Crescendo Music Club held its December meeting at Miss Phyllis Bowers home on Woodlawn Ave. New members introduced were Gloria Caffee Donna Robertson Prestine Cros by C Meadows Roselyn Davis Anna Dean Williams Patty Pitsenberger and Richard McDaniel. The hymn How Brightly Beam The Morning Star was sung and a talk on earning Crescendo pins followed along with carols. Other attendees included Kay Short Suzy Bruce Beverly Samans Sidney Shmedling Rose Shrewsbury Janey Cooke and Bobi.

Phyllis Bowers Woodlawn Ave Miss Bowers Gloria Caffee Donna Robertson Prestine Crosby C. Meadows Roselyn Davis Anna Dean Williams Patty Pitsenberger Richard McDaniel Kay Short Suzy Bruce Beverly Samans Sidney Shmedling Rose Shrewsbury Janey Cooke Bobi

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Mrs. James W. Holsteine and daughter Norma Lee of Cincinnati spend Christmas with Mrs. L. R. Dummitt in Fayetteville. West Virginia University students arrive for holidays, including Nancy Jane Ash, June Baker, Frances Sayre, Carol Sue Truman, Sam Morrison, Douglas Bowers Jr., Pete DAgostino, Willie Berginnis, Ronnie Hughes, William Tolley, Pete Bishop, Lou Yoak, Doris Jean Gingrich, Carol Rae Gwinn, Eleanor Rothlisberger, Margaret Wright, E. Douglas Gilmer, Larry George, and Trudy Windle. Mrs. T. S. Williams recuperating from bronchial pneumonia. Dr. W. T. Williams to visit. Mrs. O. W. Broughman improves at home.

West Virginia University Morgantown Nancy Jane Ash Paul E. Ash Orchard Ave Ira B. Lilly Kathleen Hoffman Annie Ross Pine Street I. B. Lilly Lilly Heights June Baker R. F. Baker Summers Street Ronnie Hughes R. R. Hughes South Fayette St William Tolley Herbert R. Tolley Crescent St Pete Bishop Staunton Military Academy Staunton James Bibb Maryland Ave T. S. Williams Woodlawn Ave Beckley Hospital W. T Williams Williams Bill Bales Woodrow Bales Marshall College Huntington Lou Yoak Concord College Athens J. B. F. Yoak Jr South Kanawha St Doris Jean Gingrich Ohio University Ohio J. C. Gingrich North Oakwood Ave Carol Rae Gwinn Radford College Radford A. R. Gwinn Ellison Avenue Eleanor Rothlisberger West Virginia Tech Montgomery Floyd Rothlisberger Franklin Ave Margaret Wright West Virginia Wesleyan College Buchannon J. C. Wright Westwood E. Douglas Gilmer University of Tennessee Knoxville Tenn Edward T. Gilmer Beckley Avenue Larry George Alex George Virginia St Trudy Windle James Windle Jr Mabecott O. W. Broughman Beaver Ave

Tams Church Presents Christmas Play December 28

Tams Community Church to stage Kay's Christmas Vision on December 23 with a cast of Hope Blevins Clementine Rose Fondie Teaster Barbara Blevins Virginia Grose Buddy Aliff Bobby Proffit Lois Skelton Barbara Bowers Rita Kelly and Ronnie Thompson directed by Mrs Barce Lytton.

Tams Church TAMS Kay Tams Community Church Hope Blevins Clementine Rose Fondie Teaster Barbara Blevins Virginia Grose Buddy Aliff Bobby Proffit Lois Skelton Barbara Bowers Rita Kelly Ronnie Thompson Barce] Lytton

Smith and Anne St. Clair Involvement Noted At Event

Mrs. Abraham Shmedling sponsored the group as Smith and Anne St. Clair attended. Refreshments followed the program.

Song Glory at Mark Twain High School Play

Stotesbury reports a one act Christmas play presented by Mark Twain High School dramatics class. Alison Drew plans a radio broadcast about What Does Christmas Mean to You in the park. An angel illusion proves the true meaning of Christmas as Nelda Others plays the angel. The cast includes Irene Pomputius Bob Darnell Carl Kirk Darlene Morris and others. Miss Bailey includes monthly one act plays by the group.

Mark Twain High School Ravyalene Bailey Alison Drew Irene Pomputius Nelda Bob Darnell Carl Kirk Darlene Morris Bill Crump Bill Farthing Mary Maynard Harvey Stoneman Hope Blevins Eddie Moore Barbara Browning Jimmy Adams Deloris Shamblin Fondie Teaster

Missing artificial leg found by Scranton police

Scranton officers Sgt. John McCrone and Patrolman Gene Roche located an artificial leg in a doorway during rounds. The limb was in good condition and authorities could not determine how it was misplaced or discarded.

Scranton Cranston John McCrone Gene Roche

Beckley Women’s notices invite meetings in local column

The Beckley News invites women's organizations to announce regular or special meetings via telephone or mail. Notices received by 10 a.m. are used the same day, with Saturday deadlines for Sunday calendar items. The Beckley Sub District Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet at Resaco Community Church at 7 30 p m.

Women's Department Beckley The Methodist Youth Fellowship Resaco Community Church

Beckley Clubevents Evening Schedule

Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Coca-Cola Building at 7 30 p m Women of the Moose convene at Moose Club at 7 30 p m Christmas meeting of Junior Woman s Club at Clubhouse on Park Ave at 8 p m Woman s Christian Temperance Union gathers at First Methodist Church at 2 p m

Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club Coca-Cola Women of the Moose Moose Club Junior Woman's Club Park Ave Woman's Christian Temperance Union First Methodist Church

Beating The Choirs Concert at Beckley Church Floor C

The Melody and Harmony Choirs of Beckley Presbyterian Church meet on Floor C at 4 p.m. for a community singing event featuring mixed voices and church music in the parish hall this afternoon.

Beckley Presbyterian Church

Mrs. A. H. Scott Hosts Maxwell Hill Club Meeting

Mrs. A. H. Scott entertained the Maxwell Hill Women's Club at her Bradley home Friday evening. Gifts were exchanged and birthday presents given to several members including Mrs. R. P. Owen, Mrs. Dale Dixon, and Mrs. Robert Broughman. Miss Marian Essary, the county home demonstration agent, received a club gift. Other attendees included Mrs. J. L. Allen and many local residents listed.

A. H. Scott Maxwell Hill Women’s Club Bradley R. P. Owen Dale Dixon Robert Broughman Marian Essary County Home Demonstration Club J. L. Allen Hubert Anglin L. W. Fridley W. E. Harvey Hubert Turner Co. D. Treadway Dewey Turner T. W. Wilson Thelma Boblett Mary Williams

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Eddie Harvey Donna Gail Murphy Santa Eddie Everette Harvey Elkins St Donna Gail Fred Murphy Clyde St Helen Woman’s Society Women’s Dept James W. Holsteine Norma Lee Crmcinnati Frances Sayre Floyd Sayre Woodlawn Avenue Carol Sue Truman Alfred Truman Clyde Street Sam Morrison Keith Morrison Douglas Bowers Jr Douglas Bowers Pete D’agostino Leonard D' Agostino Mankin Avenue Willie Berginnis G. Berginnis North Kanawha St Tussy Tussi Santa Claus Donny Weikle Kenner Weikle Hedrick St Stotesbury Ferguson State of West Virginia Ality Pastry Shop Cohen Drug Shell Tex Cohen Drug Store Neville ST Beckley, W. VA Irem City Drug Stores
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