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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1952

Page

9

Bi County Girl Scout Study Group Elects Kingston Woman As President

Kingston area Woman is elected president of the Bi County Girl Scout Study Group. The group aims to broaden camping and training to reach more girls, improve council structure, and organize a special study committee to report findings at the April meeting. Members from Raleigh and Raleigh County councils attended.

Kingston Guy Mt. Yeager Aings Howton Ette Raleigh County Anne Hitze Ruth Harman

Local Air Force Auxiliary Hosts Surprise Shower for Graves Jr

Mrs. E. Guy Graves Jr. was honored at a Valentine themed shower hosted by the Beckley Squadron Air Force Association auxiliary. The event, part of a business meeting at the Graves home, included a card party plan and upcoming officer elections with nominees I D Devasher as president and others named for vice president, secretary, and treasurer.

E. Guy Graves, Jr Air Force Auxiliary Barbara Ridge Beckley Air Force Association Graves Virginia Street I. D. Devasher BE. R. Thorne T. E. Bazzarr Paul Fourney

Cupid’s Darts And Treasures Of The Past

Beauty editor urges that hair is more than a crowning glory it can invite love and proposals. Feature mixes tips on preserving childhood keepsakes storing family treasures and aging hair care including wigs and hairpieces for youthful looks. Also includes cooking tip crushed peppermint candy in tapioca pudding.

Betty Clarke UP News Susan

Role of a Grandmother Can Be a Starring One

Dorothy M. Peper urges modern grandmothers to embrace an active lead role in everyday life. She advises clean habits and poised makeup, letting younger generations handle temperament, while offering ideas for others and ready to accept minor roles to keep family life running smoothly.

Dorothy M. Peper Newsfeatures

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Local notices list numerous Bluefield residents and visitors across weeks of illness travel and recovery. Edward Short family returns from Florida with relatives, others plan visits to Roanoke and Indianapolis. Several confirmations of influenza confinement and hospital stays, two deaths noted, and students or cadets returning to schools in West Virginia and Virginia.

Memorial Baptist Circle Meets at Whitlow Home

Memorial Baptist Circle Two met at 210 Russell Street hosted by Mrs. John Whitlow. Mrs. Lorraine Stanley led prayer, songs were sung, and the program ran under Mrs. Donald Young. Members discussed Pinecrest Sanitarium patient care and planned fundraising. New member Mrs. Herman Tucker was introduced. March meeting at the church. Nine members attended plus guest Mrs. C. F. Meadows. A ham glaze tip was included.

Memorial Baptist Circle Whitlow John Whitlow Circle Two Memorial Baptist Church Russell Street Lorraine Stanley Jesus Donald Young Young Adam Kosnnski Ernest Richards Robert Davis Stanley Pinecrest Sanitarium Herman Tucker C. F. Meadows

Salmon Supper Planned by Christian Woman's Fellowship

The Christian Woman's Fellowship of the First Christian Church plans a salmon supper for its March meeting. Yakima Mission in Washington will supply the salmon, sent from Native groups to churches nationwide for such suppers. Proceeds support the mission. The meeting includes a program with a discussion led by Mrs. Paul Phipps and narration by Mon Gray, plus remarks on World Day of Prayer and Brotherhood Month. Refreshments for 43 women were served afterward.

Christian Woman's Fellowship of the First Christian Church Washington Mision United States Paul Phipps John Mon Gray Equality First Baptist Church United Council of Church W. J. Hedrick Dan'er

Rev Glenn E Webb Speaks at Baptist Circle Nine Meeting

The Rev. Glenn E Webb spoke at the Thursday afternoon Circle Nine gathering of the First Baptist Church. The program focused on Peace with Psalm 113 read as templaree. Mrs Opal Wills led the business session and plans were made for a March luncheon to close the year’s activities with 11 members and 10 guests present.

Glenn E. Webb Circle Nine First Baptist Church Webb Opal Wills

Beckley Students Earn Teacher Degrees at Marshall College

Two Beckley area students, Taelma Cavendish Cantley of Rock Creek and Darren Blaine Ashworth of 214 Hedrick Street, received bachelor of arts degrees from Marshall College in Huntington at the end of the first semester. President Stewart H. Smith announced formal commencements will be May 26, with mid semester Brad Yates possibly participating. LET EM EAT FRUIT suggests a quick company dessert with mixed fruits and whipped cream.

Beckley Area Marshall College Huntington Taelma Cavendish Cantley Rock Creek Darren Blaine Ashworth Hedrick Street Teachers College Stewart H. Smith Brad S Yates

Birth announcements from Beckley area describe multiple new arrivals

Mr and Mrs Okey Herbert Bolen announce a son James Glen born at Beckley Hospital at 59 a.m. Jan 30, weight 8 pounds. Mrs George Mullens of Crab Orchard announces a daughter Sandra Kay born at Beckley Hospital 3 21 a.m. Jan 31, weight 7 pounds 8 ounces. Clarence Pinson Ravencliff and wife announce daughter Brenda Kay born 12 05 p.m. Jan 30, weight 8 pounds 4 ounces. Harald Moore Helen names daughter Margaret Idella born Beckley Hospital 10 50 p.m. Jan 30, weight 7 pounds 8 ounces. Jimmie Prunesti Sophia announce daughter Cathy Sue born Beckley Hospital 4 43 a.m. Feb 2, weight 8 pounds 13 ounces. Eugene Holt Beckley announce daughter Mary A Marrani to be initiated into Girls Club at Roanoke College. Karen Jane born Beckley Hospital 12 43 p.m. Feb 2, weight 6 pounds 8 ounces. Rebecca Gail Saunders Hope born Beckley Hospital 9 42 p.m. Feb 2, weight 8 pounds. K K Canaday Ridge Avenue announce daughter Barbara Lynn born at home Feb 2, weight 9 pounds. Ralph Foster Akers Winding Gulf announce daughter Maxine born Beckley Hospital 9 p.m. Jan 21, weight 6 pounds 1 ounce.

Okey Herbert, Bolen Besoco James Glen Beckley Hospital Sandra Kay George Eugene Mullens Crab Orchard Clarence Calvin ‘Pinson Ravencliff Brenda Kay Iborn Beckiey Hospital Margaret Idella Harald Stanley Moore Helen Cathy Sue Jimmie Angelo Prunesti Sophia iShe Eugene Raold Holt Béckley Karen Jane Rebecca Gail Henry Rosemond Saunders Hope K. K. Canaday Ridge Avenue Barbara Lynn Ralph Foster Akers Winding Gulf Maxine

Menstrual Cramp Relief Linked to Lydia Pinkham's Compound

Doctors report tests show Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved painful cramps backaches and headaches in about three quarters of women studied. The product is described as thoroughly modern and calming, easing distress during menstruation.

Department of Agriculture Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Pinkham

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