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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1947

Page

9

College Sorority Initiation At Black Knight Club

Beta Theta Mu plans a formal initiation tonight at 7 pm at Black Knight Country Club. New pledges will present homemade candy to their big sisters as active members Freda Soter Loretta Stover and others join the ritual joined by attending alumnae led by Betty Conner.

Beta Theta Mu Black Knight Country Club Beckley College Topsy O'Dell Freda Soter Loretta Stover Margaret Thompson Edith Phillips Christine Cole Doris Darth Ann Ulaki Janet Dilly Yvonne Souder Mary Riffe Virginia Phillips Tressie Snuffer Mary Borrcer Jean Johnson Betty Conner Libby Smith Henrietta Carney Martha Gaines Evelyn Farris Fefe Ramesh Anita Mae Cox Julienne Rahall Kitty Wright Betty Borrer Mary Kambouris Mabel Sampson Jean Diggs

Pattern No 8111 Junior Frock With Wide Girdle

Sue Burnett describes a slim fitting junior dress with a wide girdle and shoulder gathers. Pattern 8111 offers sizes 11 to 18 in flowered or navy fabrics with white trim and edging. Send 25 cents and pattern details to The Raleigh Register for Spring Fashion booklet. notes on pumpkin seed stands in Mexico and Central America conclude the snippet.

Sue Burnett Raleigh Register Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Local notices list residents visiting relatives and traveling between Beckley Raleigh Charleston and other towns. Names include Miss Clay at Woodrow Wilson High School, Mrs. Burmeister in Raleigh visiting Mrs. Littlepage, and families returning from Columbus Ohio and Puerto Rico. автомобиля

Sure Clay Woodrow Wilson High School South Oakwood Avenue R. J. Burmeister Raleigh Madge ‘Littlepage P. O. Malone Croft Street Margaret Rose St Mary of the Springs Columbus Ohio Mary Stuart Washington, D. C Naomi Jennings Mabscott Mary Cook Eighth Street Puerto Rico A. R. Bell A. J. O'Neal Joey Pat O'Neal Williams Street King Cole Rainelle O'Neal O’neals Homer Dew W. W. Bates Ruth Bates Miller Sandra Kay Quesendberry Charleston

Beckley Employes Wed In Oak Hill

Two South Side Market employees, James D. Floyd and Mildred Toney, wed in Oak Hill on November 28. The couple, residing at 105 Edward Street, exchanged vows before Rev. A A Angle, with only Herbert Jones of Oak Hill as attending. Floyd served 26 months in the Navy, including 20 months overseas.

South Side Edward Street Oak Hill James D. Floyd Floyd Mildred Toney Carl E. Toney Prosperity A. A. Angle Herbert Jones Woodrow Wilson High School Navy

Local Births Reported Across Beckley and Surrounding Areas

Multiple families announce the births of children in Beckley and nearby towns. Names include James Dewey born to Mr. and Mrs. James Riggs in Lego, Martha Ellen Gunnoe born to Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Gunnoe, Rosa Mae Ash born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ash in Beckley, and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Caster of Beckley. Also listed are a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gibson in Pittsburgh and Harry James Conley Jr. born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Conley in Washington, D C. The report notes birth weights and times for several infants.

B. E. Silverman W. E. Tissue Mt. Hope Beckley Aubrey Jackson Aubrey Concord College John Gorsica Harry Mayser Durham N. C Earl Duckworth Monroe Ave William Page Wilson Street Beckley Hospital Page Carolyn Klaus Karl Klaus James Riggs Lego James Dewey Rosa Lee Street Terry Richmond Daniels Raleigh General Hospital Dewey Gunnee Pine Knob Martha Ellen Gunnoe Dorothy Gobble Slickney Rosa Mae iBeckley Hospital Herman Ash Ash Ethel Mae Dickens Woodrow Caster Joe Gibsons Morgantown Pittsburgh Gibson Harriet Wood West Virginia University Harry James Conley Harry James Conley, Jr Washington, D. C Conley Ada Mae Hall

Wanda French Weds In Naoma Ceremony

Wanda Delcie French married William Taft Honaker at 2 30 PM on Wednesday February 5 in Naoma. Rev. Pierce Cook officiated at his Naoma home with attendants Mrs Josie Cook and D G Daniels. A reception followed at the Daniels residence. The groom is employed by the...

Wanda Delcie French William Taft Honaker A. W. Honaker Saxton Pierce Cook Naoma Josie Cook D. G. Daniels Dry Creek

Brownie Scouts Valentine Party at First Christian Church

A Valentine Day party is set for this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the First Christian Church for the Brownie Scout Troop of the shareh. Leaders Mrs. Irby Webb and Mrs. C. G. Peregoy divide the troop into two groups and will award a prize for best table decorations. The evening features games and exchanging valentines. Princess Dorothy Coal Company al Eunice.

First Christian Church Irby Webb C. G. Peregoy

Daughters Honor Mother With Birthday Party

Mrs. George Calley and Miss Frances Bostick hosted a birthday gathering for their mother Mrs. O. L. Bostick at 1 Calloway Heights home of Mrs. H. F. Hancock. Guests included Mrs. Ted Steyfor, Mrs. Emerson Wilson, Mrs. Hollis Rose, Mrs. Frank Short, Mrs. Ethel Shelton, Mrs. Hugh Hancock, Mrs. Cindy Daniels, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKinney plus Mr. and Mrs. L. Hancock.

George Calley Frances Bostick H. F. Hancock 1Calloway Heights O. L. Bostick Ted Steyv‘or Emerson Wilson Hollis Rose Frank Short Ethel Shelton Hugh Hancock Cindy Daniels Charles McKinney L. Hancock

Also Mentioned on This Page

Black Knight Mexico Central America United States Davis Food Market Johnstown Road Sant Raymond’s BIG Beauty Shoppe Dia Goldcraft Studios Beckley Hotel Beckley, W. V West Virginia Kord, Bulova, Benrus, Waltham, Longenes Others Kredit Kredit Jewelers Neville Street W. Va Beckley Theatre Hill Building Grocers’ Company England Wanda French Valentine Princess Dorothy Coal Company al Eunice R. A. Boyd & CO First Baptist Ghureh Del-Mar Oasis Acress Grant Marguerite Pee Prem Frank Sallyann Helene Curtis Embee Neville Ar Baker's Furs Hollander Coneys Northern Coney Mendoza Beaver Slick Ponys Kidskin Kidskin Mouton Lamb S. A. Muskrat South Am Fayette Western Union
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