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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1955

Page

3

Sorority Beta Sigma Phi Holds Annual Potluck Dinner

The Beta Rho Chapter sorority hosted its annual potluck in the Methodist Temple social room Monday at 6 15 p m. The event, arranged by Mrs C D Coleman with help from Mrs Pete George and Mrs Paul E Ash, featured jonquil and greenery table decor with a Valentine motif and a minuet dance.

Methodist Temple Beta Rho Beta Sigma Phi Sorority C. D. Coleman Pete George Paul E. Ash Duke Williams Pamela Mitchell Beverly Wehner Sharon Withrow Billy Jo Smith Tommy Coleman Walker Treadway J. W. Muir Paul Malcolm C. C. Farmer Jr W. C. Mitchell Paul E. Pauley Aaron Bailey Pat Roach Don Lilly Paul E. Ash Jr Beta Rho Chapter

Charming Two Piece Pattern Announced for Spring Styles

The notice promotes pattern No. 2589 with a fitted jacket and flared skirt in sizes 10 through 20. It requests 35 cents for the pattern, with extra postage for first class mail, and directs readers to Pattern Bureau Beckley Raleigh Register Box 42 New York 11 NY. Allow two weeks for delivery.

Beckley Raleigh Register Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Methodist WSCS Dinner Sets Fellowship Evening

The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Temple schedules a fellowship dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the church Fellowship Hall. Circle leaders will decorate and serve with Mrs. George Bright, WSCS president, as host. Miss Edith Lindamood will play piano during dinner. Main speaker is Mrs. Noel Christian. Arrangements led by Mrs. J. E. Otto, Mrs. Roy Eye, Mrs. M. W. Arnold, and Mrs. Noel Christian.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Temple George Bright WSCS Edith Lindamood Noel Christian J. E. Otto Roy Eye M. W. Arnold Ellis Little League Minstrel Mike Novello A. A Buck” Ross Memorial Building Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall of Church

Sunday School Skating Party At First Methodist Church

The Upper Room Sunday School Class held a skating party Tuesday night from 8 to 10 at MacArthur Skating Rink. Attendees included Bobby Evans James Lawson Jerry Beavers Coy Nicely Larry Stafford Frances Forsythe Ann Kes singer Mary Madge Stevenson Jeanne Ransom Martha Maxwell Sandra Bachman Mrs Gladys Carney John Eye Jr. and Mr and Mrs Paul Hinzman.

First Methodist Church MacArthur Skating Rink Bobby Evans James Lawson Jerry Beavers Coy Nicely Larry Stafford Frances Forsythe Ann Kessinger Mary Madge Stevenson Jeanne Ransom Martha Maxwell Sandra Bachman Gladys Carney John Eye Jr Paul Hinzman

Boley Addresses GS Leaders on Cookie Sale Event

Mrs. John Boley spoke to the Girl Scout Leaders Club about the annual Cookie Sale starting Feb 7. Proceeds support camping programs, day and troop camping, and a Raleigh County camp fund. Ann Hitze announced the Feb 6 council meeting with guest speaker Mrs. Andrew S. Thomas Jr.

John Boley GS Leaders Club Girl Scout Leaders Club Appalachian Bldg G. L. Anderson Boley Raleigh County Ann Hitze First Christian Church Andrew S. Thomas Jr Charleston W. H. File Jr Ted Stover Miss Hitze

Beckley Women’s groups announce weekly meetings

Beckley newspapers invite notices from women’s organizations for regular or special meetings. Entries include Beckley Sisterhood Temple Beth Elon Bellevue Lane 8 p.m. and other clubs. Notices must arrive by 10 a.m. for same day publication, with Sunday items due by Saturday.

Women's Department Beckley Beckley Sisterhood Temple Beth Elon Bellevue Lane

Sunday and Monday club meetings listed in Raleigh County

Sunday events include the Sherwood Music Club meeting at 2 30 p m in Miss Barbara Woo ten's home and the Raleigh County Girl Scout Council annual meeting at 2 p m in the First Christian Church Monday brings Chaminade Music Club at 8 p m in the Galperin Music Store

Sherwood Music Club Barbara Wooten MacArthur Raleigh County Girl Scout Council First Christian Church Chaminade Music Club Galperin Music Store

Anne Davis Birthday Party Honored in Sophia

Miss Anne Davis was honored on her 17th birthday with a 7 p.m. party at her parents home in Sophia. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Ted Hylton and Mrs. Woodie Bolen. A St Valentine theme guided decorations and refreshments.

Anne Davis Sophia ANS Harvey Davis Davis Ted Hylton Woodie Bolen Faith Hylton Sue Bane Kay Scott Barbara Freeman Bernie Martin Barbara Thompson Carol Davis Alice Thompson Alice Fagan Eva Jones Pat Fagan Drema Vaught Nancy Riggs Elizabeth Riggs Wanda Vaught Kay Ann Payne Patsy Lester Linda Shumate Scarlet

Marriage Permit Applications From Raleigh County

Applications for marriage licenses filed in Raleigh County show couples including Frank Sharper and Mattie Gilchrist of Harper Heights, Lloyd Ransom and Mildred Murdock of Lily, David Harshaw and Geraldine Smith of Lillybrook, Sherman Kasey and Lackie Canaday of Glen White, Franklin Smith and Frances Ondo of Crow, and Oeron Sturgill and Bette Oxley of Stotery, with ages ranging from 16 to 26 and listed parent names. The notice records the pairs and their hometowns as recorded in the county clerk’s office.

Raleigh County Frank Sharper Harper Heights Mattie Gilchrist Charles H. Hayward Lloyd Franklin Ransom Charles Ransom Dayton Mildred Jean Murdock George Murdock Beaver William Lee Bennett William Bennett Maple Wood Mildred Ruth Crotty Robert Crotty Piney View David Junior Harshaw Dave Harshaw Lillybrook Geraldine Smith Will Smith Sherman Mack Kasey T. E. Kasey Crab Orchard Lackie June Canaday Fred M. Canaday Glen White Franklin Delano Smith A. A. Smith Crow Frances Irene Ondo Jane Ondo Oeron Blaine Sturgill O. B. Sturgill Sophia Bette Jo Oxley W. V. Oxley Stotesury

First Grade Holiday Cocoa and Pudding Tea Plan

Children enjoy a simple holiday afternoon tea with cocoa and warm vanilla pudding. Use a double boiler for cocoa, prepare vanilla pudding from mix, follow directions, and while warm top with peppermint candies before serving.

Births in Beckley Hospital Providers Name Newborns

Mr and Mrs Samuel Clyde Woods announce Cameron Laing born at 2 55 a m January 27 weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces at Beckley Hospital. Ray Charles Jr born to Mr and Mrs Ray Charles Meadows at 2 10 p m January 27 weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces. John Ervin born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Earl Lewis at 11 05 a m January 29 weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. John Michael born to Mr and Mrs Santos Salgado at 12 34 p m January 29 weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Okie Douglas Underwood at 10 p m January 29 weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. A son born to Mr and Mrs Charles Edward Parsons at 3 25 a m January 29 weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce.

Samuel Clyde Woods Slab Fork Cameron Laing Beckley Hospital Ray Charles Jr Ray Charles Meadows Box Ghent John Ervin Joseph Earl Lewis Valley Drive Santos Salgado Sundial John Michael Okie Douglas Underwood Price Hill Charles Edward Parsons McAlpin

Beckley Duplicate Bridge League Nine Teams Compete

Nine teams played in a Howell Movement at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Coca Cola Building social room. William Klein and partner led with 47.5 points, followed by Dr. M. M. Ralston and Max Workman at 42.5 and Paul Beasley with Paul Dilly at 39.5. Other placings ranged from 37 to 28.5 points. Before play, Sam Hochman spoke on Tournament vs Contract Bridge. Next week is master point night with Klein lecturing.

Howell Beckley Coca- Cola William Klein M. M. Ralston Max Workman Paul Beasley Paul Dilly Sam Hochman Coca Cola Bldg Klein Mr. Klein

Get the Best for Less Headache and Cold Relief Sale

Offer highlights aspirin relief for headaches and colds. Advertises 12 tablets at 10c and 100 tablets for 49c. Mentioned as a Plough Product by Joseph pSPiRin A.

Baptist Circles Schedule Meets For Thursday

The First Baptist Church circles announce meetings at 2 p.m. for Circles 1 through 6 and 9 to 12 with listed leaders and hosts. Circle 7 and Circle 11 meet at 7:30 p.m. and Circle 10 meets Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Locations include church parlor homes on Center Street Jefferson Street Oakwood avenues and Kanawha Street.

Circles The First Baptist Church Mace Wood M. F. Robertson Center St H. P. Wills H. L. Hendrickson F. W. Woodyard Jefferson St Fred Canterbury W. M. Kessell Harper Rd Earl Hall E. E. Bibb S. Oakwood Ave S. G. Humphrey Church D. W. MacAllister Ira Holliday Ewart Ave Joseph Slater Kermit Locke D. K. Shroyer Kanawha St Worth Harper Bailey Groseclose Johnstown Rd Paul Chikos Leader Edward Sharp

Leftover Luncheon Dishes With Meatloaf And Carrot Rice

Reheat slices of meat loaf in sauce on the oven range and prepare a carrot rice dish atop the stove. Combine pre cooked rice with hot finely diced carrots, butter, and pepper then mix lightly and serve.

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