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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1950

Page

8

Mayor Burke Urges Cooperation at Beckley Moose Meeting

Beckley mayor W A Burke addressed the Beckley Women of the Moose on Tuesday stressing cooperation as essential to club church and community work. He praised members for donations to drives and cooperation in projects. A dance program featured musical numbers piano solos and tap routines. Three new candidates were initiated and a $5 Pinecrest Fund donation was given during the business session.

Alayor W. A. Burke Beckley Women of the Moose Beckley Moose Vicki Shumate Pat Fragile Diana Wilson Irs Earl Martin Nicky Sue Gagalis John O'Dell, Jr Jack Wise Crissie Sarandon Beckley Community Council Park Avenue L. E. Wilkes Raleigh County Boy Scouts Raleigh County Girl Scouts Salvation Army Lee Burleson C. A. Smith Sarah Jane Powers L. A. Gales J. W. Miles Betty Wilkes Junior Woman's Club George W. Hodel Raleish County Library Wendell Marston Pinecrest Blanche Hutchinson West Virginia University Phoebe Bledsoe Jean Sweet United States Treasury Ren Tissue Phill McDaniel David Mullins Goup Fred Grogan Jeanette Wyatt Dale Buckland G. C. Porter Ela Hawley Carolyn Buckland Fleen Porter Ted Waronicki Ann Howard Buren Smith Lawrence Hensley Henstey

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Beckley and Huntington residents appear in a local life notes column. The items mention surgeries and hospital stays in St. Marys Huntington for Mes Swinford, observation for Mrs. Banks in Charleston, and others visiting Charleston or attending medical care. Notable items include Jerry Lilly ill at home, Mrs. Smith visiting Huntington for observation, and William Lowery elected president of Pi Chapter at West Virginia University.

Mes. L. B. Swinford Beckley Huntington St. Mary’s Hospital George Moss Beckley Lome Sumlay Florida Charleston F. L. Banks C. S. Lewis Wendell Marston H. P. Meadows Joe Galluccio Woodlawn Avenue Nathan Ernestine Cochran Maine Newport R. L C. E. McGinnis United States Navy William Lowery Arthur Lowery City Avenue Pi Chapter Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity West Virginia University

Lodge to Meet for Executive Board Session Tonight

An executive board meeting of the local Degree of Honor Lodge is called for tonight at 7:30 at the Stansbury Street home of Misses Elizabeth and Thelma Bird. Plans for the April lodge inspection will be discussed and Pollyanna gifts will be exchanged during the social period.

Stansbury Street Elizabeth Thelma Bird

Initiatory Work Planned March 7 By OES Members

Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 Order of Eastern Star members will study initiatory work at their Tuesday March 7 meeting. Plans for the March meeting were discussed at the Masonic Temple during last night’s business session. A 190 dollar donation was made to the Pinecrest Fund by the women. The February meeting was attended by 49 members.

Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Pinecrest

Men’s Bible Class Meeting Set for Tomorrow Night

The Men's Bible Class of First Christian Church schedules its monthly meeting for Thursday February 23 at 7 15 p m at the church. After a business session an entertainment program led by John Gray chairing the entertainment committee will follow with a snack served by the social committee led by Fred Brewer. R B Sigmund president urges all members to attend.

First Christian Church John Gray Fred Brewer R. B. Sigmund

Mrs Wesley Hedrick to Lead WCTU Classes in March

Bi county WCTU president Mrs Wesley Hedrick will conduct an all day officers institute March 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Christian Church with music by Robert C Byrd and quartet of Crab Orchard. Local president Mrs W W Honaker presided at the meeting. Rev Tony Gargas led devotional and Frances Willard life was discussed. A Raleigh County school teacher selection for alcoholism studies at Alderson Broaddus College was formed on a committee including Mrs A L Rotrets and others.

Wesley Hedrick Women's Christian Temperance Union WCTU Robert C. Byrd W. W. Honaker First Baptist Church Frances Willard Temperance Tony Gargas Skelton Virginia Oakes J. F. Maddy Beaver WCTC Skelten E. P. Miller D. O. Totten G. G. Wanhop Lea Honaker Raleigh County Alderson-Broadduts College A. L. Roltrets C. L. Call

Preparedness for War Stressed by Junior Woman’s Club Speaker

Captain James C. Mathis, commander of the local Army and Air Force Recruiting Station, addressed Beckley Junior Woman's Club on National Defense stressing readiness. He warned that any aggressor will not give time to train, urged continued preparedness, and noted women influence in decisions. The program included songs by Myra Sue Roush and social duties by hostess committee.

James C. Mathis Army and Air Force National Defense Beckley Mathis United States Myra Sue Roush Julia Secrest Phyllis Lee Summers Joseph Lachint Phoebe Bledsoe John Fisher G. M. Powers Phill McDaniel G. Larrick, Jr Richard German W. W. Lilly Lee Burleson Judith Jackson Edgar Sheffler Eugene Carpenter

Winners Told Eight Tables In Play For Weekly Bridge

Eight tables competed in the weekly bridge game at the Coca Cola Building on South Oakwood Avenue sponsored by the American Contract Bridge League using a Mitchell movement. Top North-South winners were James and Robert Searl with 84 match points, followed by Mrs J L Bumgardner and Mrs J Ellison with 84, and William Klein with Sam Hochman at 8314. East-West leaders were Mrs Sam Hochman and Mrs William Klein with 73 match points, Clyde Minster pair with 68, and a third-place tie among two pairs at 67. Average scores were 73 for North-South and 63 for East-West. Remaining results list several teams and positions by table and Pls. Farina custard with butterscotch garnish appears in recipe note.

Coca-Cola South Oakwood Avenue American Contract Bridge League James Robert Searl J. L. Bumgardner J. §. Ellison Willam Klein

Various Ways to Make Food Dollars Buy More Discussed

Flat Top Farm Women's Club met at Mrs. V. C. Shrewsberry's home to discuss making food dollars go further. Mrs. Bowling led demonstrations with nutritional charts and planned menus, naming a committee to set goals for the coming year. A salad course followed for listed attendees and officers.

Flat Top Farm Women's Club V. C. Shrewsberry Bowling S. E. Setile James Foster H. M. Wood

Ticket sales for Barter Group appearance draw crowds

Ticket sales are reported successful for the Barter Theatre of Virginia presenting Dangerous Corner, a psychological mystery drama, on Wednesday March 1 at Memorial Hall. Mrs. UH B Meadows leads the Azaler Carden Club sponsor with reserved seats moving fast and tickets available at Beckley Motel lobby daily and Memorial Building after Monday.

Barteree Theater Virginia UH. B. Meadows Azaler Carden Club Memorial Hiolding Ute Club Beckley IE Ac School For Brides Radio Vocalis University of California Miss Flint

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Plans Party After Meeting

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No.1 past grand 206 Mabscott will host a birthday party Friday night for secret pals following the business session. Mrs. B. E. Johnson is noble grand. A refreshment course is planned. Past presidents attending will be honored for January and April anniversaries. all chairs to be filled by February.

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Mabscott Coxen B. E. Johnson Noble Grand

New Officers Elected by Young Women's Auxiliary

Mrs. Robert L. Davis was elected president of the Young Women's Missionary Auxiliary at the First Baptist Church, succeeding Miss Dobhie Ellison. Other officers include Mrs. Winford Helton, first vice president, and Mrs. Arnold Bowyer, second vice president, as the group outlined its March program and sang prayers.

Robert L. Davis Young Women’s Missionary Auxiliary First Baptist Church Dobhie Ellison Winford Helton Arnold Bowyer F. 3. Woods Ja Holliday Stella Caliopie E. Fachuta

Catholic Daughters Realize About 45 From Benefit Party

Approximately 45 was realized by the Catholic Daughters of America of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church from a telephone card party held this week. Proceeds from the benefit fair, staged Monday and Tuesday, will aid the church. About 25 tables of bridge and canasta were in play with L. P. Sorenson making high bridge score among men and Mrs. K Glenn Evans winning top prize among women. Second high for women went to Mrs. Eugene Cox and Dr. James Farris captured high prize in canasta.

Catholic Daughters of America St. Francis de. Sales Catholic Church L. P. Sorenson K. Glenn Evans Eugene Cox James Farris

Pythian Sisters to Collect Food at Union Hall Meeting

The Pythian Sisters will collect food for the needy at their 7:30 PM Union Hall meeting. Members Wanda Biggs J W Walters John Hedrick Clyde Woods Matt Powers Jr Gene Hail and F J Cronin are requested to bring food items.

The Beckle Pythian Sisters Wanda Biggs J. W. Walters John Hedrick Clyde Woods Matt Powers Gene Hail F. J. Cronin

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W. A. Burke Jack Patsy Marlin Susie Grey Delores Mafina Baton Dell Sue McClure Jean Juan Givens Aliss Ann Bondale W. T. Brennan George Feite B. W. Gwinn de With Kennumur Pinecrest Fund Citual Committee Pital Weaver OES W.C.T.U Hernaon Weet Books For Peace Europe John Schulte A. E. Oliver Helen Far Frederan W. J. Rogers Charlotte Richmond S. E. Settle Willis Seaman Hallie Rogers P. J. Wood A. C. Meadows G. B. Keaton Fred Bowling Vanity Bea Cavaiar Helene Curtis Rosy Prince Del-Mar Oasis Helane Curtis Cold Janice Omentkte Lee Oltson Juanita Porter Meredith Franesa Maton Wiss Kelly Flint Beckley Junior High School Jane Ann Roberts Carolyn Rand Delores Douglas Janet Mills Doris Jean Gingrich Mary Hereford Cirder Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Lintes Princess Pet” Avery Saleeday Steten Neville St Cae Helene Ards Corsetiere Young Women’s Auxiliary L.pleasane Actes Fo Main St White
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