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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1958

Page

5

Winding Gulf Woman's Club Hosts Christmas Party for Local Children

The Winding Gulf Woman's Club hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. Alexis Lavis's home honoring local crippled children from Winding Gulf and area. Santa distributed four gifts per child, with Mrs. Withrow receiving a thanks gift. Committee members and guests participated in carols, poems, and refreshments crafted by Mrs. Lavis.

Winding Gulf Woman’s Club Herbert Sutter Welcom Ing W. W. Withrow Ted Lavis Saundra Lavis Withrow Alexis Lavis Nina Ruth Lowry Beverly Lavis Billy Lavis Terry Simpson Carolyn McComas Lin Suiter Shelby McVey Darrell Mentz Linda Mentz Brenda Jones Jack Lavis Suiter Fred Simpson Lena McPherson Fred Lavis Ross Hutchens Chester Pat Winding Gulf

Mabscott Circle Reports Funds And Plans

At Mabscott Christian Church Ladies Circle meeting, secretary Marie Bowden reported two year collections totaled 2011.68 with a 75 holiday folder net. The group received 86 at the current meeting for next year projects. Husbands and a member's brother attended in the Richmond Recreation Room as Pollyana gifts were exchanged and names drawn for the year ahead. Rev L A Garten led the service and presentations.

Mabscott Circle Ladies Circle of Mabscott Christian Church Marie Bowden Richmond Recreation L. A. Garten

Eliza Hunter Class Postponed to December 31

Women's notices invite meeting announcements via mail or phone. Deadline is 10 am for same day use, with Sunday items due by 10 am Saturday. The Eliza Hunter Home Department Class is postponed to December 31 in Mrs. Florence Hall's residence at 308 Bair Street at 4 30 p m.

Women’s Department of Beckley Eliza Hunter Florence Hall Bair St

Meeting notes from a ninth chapter Isaiah service

Mrs. Davis Snuffer offered prayer as attendees read Scripture from Isaiah chapter nine. Twelve members attended the meeting.

Davis Snuffer

Sorority Holds Party In Sophia Residence

Xi Exemplar Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Hampton Thomas's home in Sophia. The meeting featured a holiday decor theme, a business session led by president Arthur Staples, and a plan to assemble a Christmas basket funded by donations. Hostess gifts were awarded to three members, and Arlene Woodie led social hour with an original Santa game.

Ways and Means Committee Daryl Williams Walter Cullop Helen Martin Arlene Woodie

Students Visit Sophia Homes for Holidays

SOPHIA RNS report lists college visiting students returning home for the holidays. Names include Miss Nancy Gray and Miss Kay Lawson with their parents in Midway, plus Gary Greybeal, Jackie McVey, Kenneth Cullis, Ralph Staton, Mary McVey, Richard Blackburn, Linda Shumate, Kay Allen, and Donald Farley among others.

Sophia Rns Nancy Gray John Gray Harry Blake George Blake Ralph Staton J. A. Staton Kenneth Cullis Clarence Cullis Gary Greybeal Tivis Graybeal Jackie McVey Earl McVey Midway Mary MceVey Alex McVey Richard Blackburn Mick Blackburn Kay Lawson Lowell Lawson Vernon Lawson Linda Shumate Clinton Shumate Kay Allen R. F. Allen Donald Farley

Local families named in Slab Fork area notes

The article lists numerous residents and their parents from Slab Fork and nearby areas. Included are Aaron Darnell, Richard Wolfe, Carson Parker, Walter Shupe, Neal and Jerry Bays, Kenneth Nicley, James Cook, Primo Molinari, Mary Banker, Dorothy Neal, Susan Morton, Scarlet McKinney, and Ronald Odham, with said parents. Places named include Slab Fork and Tams Mountain and Midway.

Leighton Farley Aaron Darnell Delmar Darnell Richard Wolfe S. L. Wolfe Carson Parker W. E. Parker Walter Shupe J. G. Shupe Neal Jerry Bays Kenneth Bays Kenneth Nicley Pete Nicley James Cook Lonnie Cook Pri

Christmas turkey prices ease in stores nationwide

The Associated Press notes grocery chains push turkeys for Christmas with price variations by size. Indians once charged four pence for a whole turkey, while modern shelves show bargains on ham beef pork lamb and many vegetables. Coffee and wild rice prices fall from last year as fresh cranberries walnuts and pecans remain plentiful.

Associated Press Georgia

Mabscott Church Christmas Meet Connects Guests and Gifts

Mabscott Methodist Church held a Christmas party Wednesday night with Rev. Claude Collins as special guest. The program featured group and solo singing, a guest talk, gift presentations to church staff, and a social with lunch and cookies. Seventy members attended in the decorated dining room.

Claude Collins Beckley Methodist Conference Mabscott Methodist Church Herald Angels Larry Riley Richard Basham Town of Bethlehem Lester Tenney Gordon Richmond Mr Collins Tenny James Underwood W. H. Brown Edith Basham

Meeting Notes Highlight Annual Prize Distribution

Attendees included Mrs. DeWitt Kennemar Mrs. Bill Phillips Mrs. Jack Branham Mrs. Jane Reed Mrs. Calvin Saunders and guest Miss Jane Reed Thomas. It was announced the next meeting will be held January 5 at the home of Mrs. Reed.

DeWitt Kennemar Bill Phillips Jack Branham Jane Reed Calvin Saunders Jane Reed Thomas Reed

Sage seasoning Tip for Meat Loaf Serves Four to Six

Extension nutrition specialists at Ohio State University advise adding 1 2 teaspoon of sage along with salt and pepper when preparing meat loaf. This amount is stated to be sufficient to serve four to six people.

Ohio State University

Crab Orchard WCTU Holds Christmas Luncheon Program

The Crab Orchard WCTU met at Mrs. Amos Myers home for a covered dish luncheon and a Christmas program titled The Road to Bethlehem Town. Members led by Mrs. Myers featured readings and carols, welcomed new member Mrs. Amon Canaday, and planned a hospital visit with a donation to a family.

Crab Orchard WCTU Bethlehem Amos Myers Crab Orchard Women's Christian Temperance Union Amon Canaday S. L. Crews St. Luke Vedia Blevins

Homemaker group plans Pinecrest birthday party at Sanitarium

Pinecrest Sanitarium patients will be honored with a birthday party today organized by the Trap Hill Homemaker’s Club. Members prepared gifts and cards at the last meeting and adopted patient Mrs. Juanita West for visits. Mrs. Dale Covey led the program on mental health with a film “Shyness” and leaflets. Mrs. Richard Snuffer presided. hostesses were Mrs. A. C Waugh and Mrs. W. A. Winston.

Homemaker’s Pinecrest Glen Daniel RNS Pinecrest Sanitarium Trap Hill Dale Covey Richard Snuffer A. C Waugh W. A. Winston Clay Bogle George Covey Howard Farmer W. E. Covey Frank Humphrey Noel Mankins

Match Accessories To Bath Color Scheme

If you change the bathroom color scheme for the holidays with towels and wash cloths, consider paper accessories. Small articles contribute to the overall decorative effect of the bath as tissue makers now offer pink aqua and yellow in addition to white.

Safety seal check for holiday electrical gear

Confirm Underwriters Laboratories approval appears on all electrical equipment and decorations used during the holidays. The UL seal is presented as the guarantee of safety for these items.

Underwriters Laboratories

Dance Canceled By Promenaders At Hall

Robin Hood Promenaders cancel a dance planned for tonight at the Sons of Italy Hall due to remodeling. The Tuesday night event will be continued next Tuesday December 39 at the same hall, per Blaine Wright, president.

Sons of Italy Blaine Wright T Group

Welder Opposes Home Drinks Tax in West Virginia

A Williamson resident Bill Maynard voices anger over taxes on groceries in a letter urging repeal of the home drinks tax. He appeals to the public to help repeal the unfair levy and cites the impact on laborers and families. The notice is from the West Virginia Grocery Trades Taxpayers Association in Huntington.

Bill Maynard Williamson W. Va West Virginia Grocery Trades Taxpayers Association P. O. Box Huntington

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