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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1957
Page
8
Simple last minute Valentine decor uses red crepe paper. Create table toppers by folding red crepe and cutting half heart shapes along the fold, then unfold for full hearts. Use as runners or tape together to cover a table surface. Add white seals and gum to make favor markers with names on golden arrows.
Beckley Presbyterian Church women outline Thursday circle meetings with 12 groups. Each unit lists a chairwoman, a host member's name and address, and start times from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., including locations on Woodlawn Avenue Beverly Street N Kanawha Street Granville Avenue and more.
A linen shower was held in the McAlpin Community Church social room for Mrs. W. M. Whittaker whose home burned recently. Guests included numerous local women from McAlpin and nearby towns, with red hearts and a Valentine motif, refreshments served by the Women’s Society of Christian Service.
Fortune magazine notes the American woman accounts for roughly six percent of all United States personal consumption expenditures, highlighting her economic influence.
Past Matrons Club plans to send Valentine's candy to the Eastern Star home in Millwood, with speakers discussing art and a Lincoln life study. The day includes donations to the building fund, birthday recognitions, and refreshments. other notes cover Circle and Beta Sigma Phi activities and nominations for Beta Rho Chapter.
Mrs T R Durham recently discharged from St Marys Hospital Huntington after major surgery has returned home on Laren Ave. Nancy Underwood celebrated her fifth birthday Saturday at her parents home, with her father and mother noted in the report.
The Beckley and surrounding areas report multiple births. Steven Edward Hawkins was born to Dallas Clifford Hawkins and his wife at 1 45 p.m. on January 30 weighing 8 pounds 4 1 4 ounces. David Glenn was born to Roscoe Williams Calhoun and wife on January 31 at 9 40 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 2 1 2 ounces. Kenneth Gary Allison arrived February 2 at 3 14 a.m. weighing 8 pounds 2 ounces. Randall Mack Muffins born February 3 at an unknown time weighing 6 pounds 1 1 2 ounces. Debra Pauline Irvin born February 3 at 12 45 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 13 1 2 ounces. Richard Lee Tucker born February 3 at 2 15 p.m. weighing 8 pounds 6 12 ounces.
Miss Margaret Sue Lilly was feted at a Beaver home in a Monday night bridal shower co hosted by Mrs James Davis. The event for the future bride of Lt Jerald E Martin included a bridal cake centerpiece and games with a long guest list featuring Mrs Von Lilly and others. The couple plans to wed February 22 at Oak Hill Methodist Church in Dover Del.
Miss Margaret Stroud and James Robert Baker were married February 6 at First Baptist Church Clifton Forge Virginia Rev Vaughn Sears officiated. Bride's mother Mrs Clarence Stroud of Beckley attended along with Beckley schools and Beckley College. The groom is son of Mrs Lula Baker of Maine and the late John J Baker. He is a Union High School graduate employed by a trucking company. The couple will reside at Marie.
Mr and Mrs Hubert J Keaton held a seventh birthday party for their daughter Patricia Ann at their home 609 Russell St Guests included Gary Hogar Joan Droppleman Rita Martha Gallagher and Mary Beth McNeish with others such as Johnny Droppleman Jimmy George Patsy McNeish Dona Tolbert Barbara Turner Elizabeth Pittoli Debbie O'Dell Barbara and Nancy Keaton Attendees enjoyed games and refreshments served by the hostess and her assistant Mrs John Droppleman DAUGHTER BORN Sherry Rae born Jan 21 at 6 13 pm in Ohio Valley Hospital Weirton weighing six pounds five ounces Parents Mr and Mrs Martin Bozarad formerly Miss Joan Mae Silverman Raleigh Heights Raleigh Heights area Raleigh Heights, Raleigh Heights, Raleigh Heights
Members of the Royal Neighbors of America are asked to attend the funeral of Mrs. Carrie Houchins on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church per Mrs. Edith Lonstrum, oracle.
Rhodell Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service announced their conference date. The service featured worship with hymns and a dialogue on the theme Those Who Serve led by Mrs. Mary Holmbuckle and Mrs. C. B. Craghead. Next meeting is March 7 in the church.
Mrs. Harold Dobbins was honored with a stork shower at the home of Mrs. Sergio Baschain in MacArthur Friday night. Co hosts included Mrs. Robert Cuthbert Mrs. Levie Baschain and Mrs. Starlen Teaster. Guests from MacArthur Crab Orchard Tams Coal City Lillybrook and other areas attended amid games and refreshments.
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