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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1951

Page

8

Miss Virginia Cawley Weds Ernest Hammersley in D C Ceremony

The National Baptist Memorial Church in Washington hosted the wedding of Miss Virginia Ruth Cawley and Ernest Stevens Hammersley. The couple, both Evening Star employees, will reside at 3922 Third Street Northwest, Washington D C. Attending from MacArthur were Mr and Mrs D R Cawley and Mr and Mrs Lowell Cawley.

Virginia Ruth Cawley Ernest Hammersley National Baptist Memorial Church Washington, D. C Ernest Stevens Hammersley Edward B. Willingham O. R Cawley MacArthur C. E. Hammersley Alexandria, Va Miss Cawley Lowell Cawley Edward Hammersley

Frances Langford Chooses Blue Bonnet Margarine Favorite

Famous vocalist Frances Langford endorses Blue Bonnet Margarine as her preferred spread. Ad praises its sunny flavor and all vegetable makeup with rich Vitamin A, promising nutrition and economy for bread use. Certification of quality through the slogan all 3 Flavor Nutrition Econom-e-e.

Frances Langford

Raleigh church plans hat social for Adult Bible Class

The Raleigh Community Church Ways and Means Committee is organizing a hat social for the Adult Bible Class. The plan was announced at a meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs Clyde Gregory. James Underwood replaces Archie Allen on the committee and Mrs Guy Pennington joins the sick committee replacing Mrs Allen. Arthur Poore presided. Richard White reported as secretary. Poore led devotionals. prayer was offered by her husband. Gregory read No Time For God and Rev Clyde Meador dismissed.

Ways and Means Raleigh Community Church Clyde Gregory James Underwood Archie Allen Guy Pennington Allen Arthur Poore Richard White God Clyde Meador

Births announce several Beckley area newborns

Mr and Mrs Guy Rumberg of Beckley announce a 7 pounds 7 ounce son Randall Guy born February 2 at Beckley Hospital. Mike William Lee Singer and 201 Woodlawn Avenue share notice of a 7 pounds 12 ounce son John Robert born February 3. Mr and Mrs John Clifford Brannon of 344 Burgess Street report an 8 pounds 6 ounce son Stephen Lewis born February 4 at Raleigh General Hospital, their second child. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Charles McKinston of Beckley announce a second child a 7 pounds 0 ounce son Jerry Lee born February 4 at Raleigh General Hospital.

Randall Guy Guy Rumberg Beckley Beckley Hospital Mike William Lee- Singer Woodlawn Avenue John Robert John Clifford Brannon Burgess Street Stephen Lewis Raleigh General Hospital Jerry Lee Kenneth Charles McKinston

Raleigh Circle To Aid Needy Family

Raleigh Missionary Circle plans to aid a needy family with funds from the treasury. At a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. J. C. White’s home the project was approved and a one dollar contribution was authorized. Rev. Clyde Meador opened with prayer as members shared scripture readings and prayers.

Raleigh Missionary Circle J. C. White Clyde Meador Dorsil West J. D. Lowe Bergin Segle Lee Allen Clyde Gregory Jesus Meador Claude Allen Verney Poore Lee ‘Allen

Miss Janet Shumate Heads Newly Organized P E Club

Miss Janet Shumate will serve as president of the P E Club at its organizational meeting held Saturday at Miss Joan Crowder's Prosperity home. Elected along with her were Barbara Gunter as vice president Crowder as secretary Janice Pack as treasurer and Shirley Crowder as party chairman. The group will meet monthly at members homes with Crowder hosting a slumber party after the gathering. Attendees included Janet Shumate Shirley Crowder Barbara Gunter Sue Acord Betty Higginbottom Janice Pack and Jean Acord.

Janet Shumate P. E. Club Joan Crowder Barbara Gunter Miss Crowder Janice Pack Shirley Crowder Embers Sue Acord Betty Higginbottom Jean Acord

Mrs Gilmer Smith Honored At Shower At Harris Home

Shady Spring hosts a household shower honoring Mrs. Gilmer Smith with co hosts Mrs. Taylor Meador and Mrs. Alfred Simmons. Prizes went to Miss Joyce Sweeney Mrs. Everette Coffey Miss Shirley Walker and Mrs. F C Harris. Church groups plan meetings and circle activities with members listed from Beckley and nearby towns.

Mrs. Gilmer Smith Harris Worthy Harris Gilmer Smith Taylor Meador Alfred Simmons Joyce Sweeney Everette Coffey Shirley Walker F. C. Harris Chloe Smith Dempsey Adkins Jack Starr Theodore Meadows Ed Kingsley James Griffith Eddie Cheek Jack Griffith Drewy MacBride Louise Dance Harold’ Meador Lacy Griffith John Cook Bernard Lamb Beckley Lonnie Linkous Mary Harris Genevieve Mead Pauline Spangler J. C. Adams Don Cooper James H.trail J. KR. Griffith T. Moorefield Delbert Redden

Women’s Christian Service Meeting At Sophia Church

The Women’s Society of Christian Service will convene at 7 30 pm on Wednesday at Sophia Methodist Church. The gathering aims to discuss community outreach and planned activities for the coming weeks.

Lwnes Wamen's Society of Christian Service Sophia Methodist Church

Presbyterian Circles Meet Tonight in Beckley

Three Beckley Presbyterian Church circles announce meetings this week. The Business Women's Circle, chaired by Mrs. R. P. Richardson Jr., will dine at 6 15 p.m. Circle 8 chaired by Mrs. William Harsanyi meets at 8 p.m. at the church. Circle 11 also gathers at 8 p.m. tonight.

Bridal Shower Honoring Miss Tressie Fotos at Harper Road

Miss Tressie Fotos was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Docia Cook and Miss Mary Jane Phipps at Fotos’s Harper Road home. Pink and white decorations and refreshments featured a games-based program with prizes to Mrs. Doff Patton, Miss Louise Dinkler, and Miss Docie Cook. Attendance included numerous local guests such as Miss Marion Crickmer, Miss Elva Foley, Miss Juanita Foley, Miss Joyce Dinkler, and many others in a lively social event ahead of Fotos’s February 25 wedding to George Ferrell Cook.

Tressie Fotos Docia Cook Mary Jane Phipps Harper Road Miss Fotos George Ferrell Cook Doff Patton Louise Dinkler Docie Cook Marion Peggy Foster Shirley Stone Josephine Jennings Barbara Marshall Janice Lee Faye Coleman

Del Mar Beauty Shop Prices and Services

Del Mar Beauty Shop lists phone 6912 and offers a range of perms with pricing. A brochure shows $5.00, $7.50 up for permanents and additional hair treatments available, reflecting low-cost salon options.

Del-Mar Oasis Poamnaeeremarse

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