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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1953

Page

3

Women Plan for Future Security in Financial Reading

American women control half the nation's wealth and 85 percent of family buying. A Woman's Guide To Financial Security by Joyce Clarke and Sally Dickson explains long term planning, from social security rights to life insurance, bonds, real estate and stocks. The book emphasizes savings, a sound insurance program, pension analysis, bank services, government bonds, housing decisions, and a primer on securities with 12 concrete investment plans for career women, wives, or widows.

Joyce Clarke Sally Dickson

New Years Eve Events At Moose Club And Clubhouse

Dance sponsored by the Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club at 9 p.m. in the Moose Club ballroom. New Years Eve Party for Black Knight Country Club members from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the clubhouse. New Years Eve Dance for Elk Members from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the clubhouse.

Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Moose Club Black Knight Country Club

Elks Club New Year Party At Clubhouse

Members of the Elks club host a New Year’s Day party from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the clubhouse.

The Elks Club

Breakfast Fetes December Bride in Beckley Hotel

Former Miss Martha Ellen Snider was married to Clorinda G. Toelis on December 22. A pre-nuptial breakfast at the Beckley Hotel honored her with Beckley friends hosting. Hostesses included Mrs J E Sharp, Mrs M F Barksdale, Mrs J E Bibb, Mrs Elmer Davis, Mrs F A Freeman, Mrs Earl Hall, Mrs Dennis Leary Jr, and Mrs T L Maynor. Christmas motif decorated the table.

Martha Ellen Snider Beckley Snider Clorinda G. Toelis Beckley Hotel J. E. Sharp M. F. Barksdale J. E. Bibb Elmer Davis F. A. Freeman Earl Hall Dennis Leary Jr T. L. Maynor

Sigma Deb-Sub Deb Club Skating Party Event

The Sigma Deb-Sub Deb Club held a skating party at Mac Arthur Skating Rink on Tuesday December 22. Afterward members gathered at Miss Julia Fleshman’s Mabscott home for refreshments and a slumber party.

Sigma Deb MacArthur Skating Rink Julia Fleshman Mabscott

Women Selected To Help With School Week

Twenty six West Virginia University women were chosen to join Mountaineer Week activities during January 23 to 31. Team captain Jack Fitzgerald announced they will visit high schools statewide with male students, following interviews by Mortar Board Chimes and Associated Women Students.

West Virginia University Jack Fitzgerald Montgomery Georgianna Howes Hilma Robbins Wood Barbar Fox Patricia Hamrick Barbara Baer Eleanor Kawsek Kanawha Harriet Robertson Sally Huey Marion Rosemary Eisenhauer Hancock Eleanor Hooper Berkeley Anna Lee Porter Gilmer Alice Shaver Braxton Janet Fletcher Harrison Margaret Brady Nicholas Charlotte Ann Fulks Greensbier Mary Ann Davis Patricia Shumate Raleigh Anne Woodrum Ohio Sue Harman Randolph Sue Pancake Grant Mary Ellen Keith Ritchie Elizabeth Shumate Fayette Mary Ann Weese Monongalia Carolyn Thomas Jane Hickman Pocahontas Mary Lamb Logan Mortar Board Chimes Associated Women Students Uni

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

A roundup of personal visits and health updates. Mrs. John Gorsica leaves illness confinement for holidays at East Main Street. many relatives and friends host guests from Beckley, Sum mersville, Indianapolis, and beyond. Several residents receive hospital care while others travel or visit relatives during the season.

John Gorsica East Main St A. Fray Lilly Jerry Summersville Karl Williams West Palm Beach Fla Beckley Nancy Pat Marshal Burns Everett Armstrong Crab Orchard Ralph Goode Indianapolis Oliver B. Lusk Sophia Beckley Hospital L A. Gates College Ave Leslie Gates Mary Jane Cresson Richard Houghton Washington, D. C Charles Moss Fireco R. F. Calloway Neville St Richard Zeigler Debra Aiken S. C Virgil Calloway Clinton Tenn Mary Lou Reitz Howard Reitz Ford St University of Virginia Charlottesville Jack Burton Mobile Ala David Rice Larue Ave Scott Air Force Base Ill

How To Keep Your Hands Pretty As Your Face

Metropolitan Opera star Blanche Thebom shares hand care tips to preserve charm and grace. She emphasizes daily effort, graceful habits, hand exercises, and protective routines using gloves, moisturizers, nail care, and careful polish.

Metropolitan Opera Blanche Thebom

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