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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1950

Page

8

Fink-Lawson Wedding Told at Beckley First Methodist

Mrs Elizabeth Lawson of Beckley became the bride of John A Fink of Beckley in a Saturday 6 PM ceremony at the First Methodist Church. The Rev W Bruce Peck officiated. The couple resides at 124 West C Street. The bride, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John G Coleman of Pocahontas, Va, wore brown birdseye tweed with brown and rose accessories. Fink is a salesman for Lewis Furniture. she is a bookkeeper for Duncan-Catron Motor Company.

Elizabeth Lawson Beckley John A. Fink John G. Coleman Pocahontas Fink J. J. Fink W. Bruce Peck First Methodist Church C. Street Lewis Furniture Company Duncan-Catron ‘Motor Company

Sixty Attend Beckley Methodist Temple WSCS Meeting

Sixty members attended the February meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Beckley Methodist Temple. Circles 4 and 5 hosted with a program theme Having the Bible is Not Enough featuring music by Shirley Christian and readings by Mrs BR Presley.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Beckley Methodist Temple Shirley Christian BR. E. Presley Gell Jean Porter George Daniel

Mrs Roy Williams Birthday Dinner Feted Tuesday

Mrs Garvin Rubin hosted a surprise dinner at her Stanley Street home for Mrs Roy Williams turning 52. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Williams and several couples with their children, a festive display of red roses graced the buffet table.

Roy Williams Garvin Rubin Stanley Street 7 Street Joe Suskie Melvic H Rowling Ray and Patsy John Tate sRichard Harold Mandeville Eddy Roy Anita and Garvin, Jr Mary Alice Williams William Pat i Parrott

Potato Flags for February's Patriotic Dinners

Peel and slice large potatoes lengthwise and cut flag shapes with a cookie cutter. Fry in hot lard until brown. These potato flags make a clever garnish for a roast meat platter and suit patriotic dinners in February.

Births at Beckley Hospital feature multiple newborns

Mr and Mrs Buford Jackson Vaughn of MacArthur announce a 7 pound 13 ounce son Buford Jackson Jr born at Beckley Hospital February 14 at 6 20 p m. Reynolds Michael Funari of Beckley announce a son Reynolds Michael Sr born February 16 weighing 3 pounds 12 ounces. Arthur Lee Camp pell of Denese announce a 7 pound 6 ounce daughter born February 18 at 1 00 a m. Leo Clinton Gar yen of Piney View announce twin sons Garry Leg f born February 1y at 4 35 a m weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces and Larry Clinton born 4 41 a m weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces. Riley Moore of Rhodell announce a son Roger Dean born February 119 at 2 40 a m weighing 8 pounds 1 4 ounces. Kester Rolanj Shields of Helen announce a 5 pound 0 ounce daughter born February 21 at 2 20 a m. Paul O Dell Stover of Temple Street announce Patrick O Dell born February 20 at Beckley Hospital weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces.

Buford Jackson Vaughn MacArthur Buford Jackson, Jr Beckley Hospital Reynolds Michael Funari Beckley Reynolds Michael, Sr Arthur Lee Camp‘pell Denese Bporn Leo Clinton Gar Yen Piney View Beckley ‘Hospital Garry Leg F Larry Clinton Riley Moore Rhodell Roger Dean Kester Rolanj Shields Helen Sporn Paul O'Dell Stover Temple Street Patrick O'Dell Berkley Hospital

Surprise Shower For McDaniel Couple By Baptist Choir

A surprise kitchen shower was held for Mr. and Mrs Clark McDaniel whose South Oakwood Avenue home was damaged by a gas explosion. The First Baptist Church Choir directed by Rubes Halstead hosted the potluck dinner and elected officers C G Wauhop president Frederick Helm vice president K E Bazzarre secretary treasurer and Frank Lowe publicity chair. Attendees included Violet Cook organist Aubrey Halstead pianist Alvin J Cook and many friends and honorees.

Clark McDaniel Oakwood Avenue First Baptist Church Choir Rubees Halstead C. G. Wauhop Frederick Helm T. £. Bazzarre Frank Lowe C. G .Wauhop Lena Thompson Evsie Boyd Cecil Brown J. G. Foster Lela Hawley Ruth Eggleston Mariam Byrd Dothe Ellison Jo Ann Tyree Christine West Margaret Sulivan Ramona Richards A C. Civie Frank Bivens Freddy Wood Leon Neal Jack Foster Leonard Dinkler Frederick Helin Aubrey Halstead Mrs.Clack McDaniel

Alderson-Broaddus College Homecoming Queen Crowned

Mrs. William Montgomery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. French Davis, was crowned Homecoming Queen at Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi. The event featured alumni events, a play by the Alderson-Broaddus Players, a Carterquet, basketball games, and a Friday Alumni Ball as part of the weekend celebration.

William Montgomery French Davis Clarefi Street Alderson-Broaddus College Philippi Anna Mae Davis Maxine Hollins Charleston Doris McGarty Picture Rocks Fairmont ‘State College Robert Digman Flemington Alderson-Broaddus Davis and Elkins Bart Vinie Montgomery Alderson - Broaddus and Myers Clinic Jersey City Medical Center H. B. Montgomery Keyser Alderson-Broad_dus Ahlmni Association Roscoe Kenney Velma Gaston Maxine Elliott Beckley Miss Elliott de. Karl S3lvers

Social Sorority Names Nominating Committee for Beta Sigma Phi

The Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi appointed a nominating committee at a Wednesday meeting in the Coca Cola Building on South Oakwood Avenue to present a slate of officers for the coming year. Mrs Sherwood Dunagan led a program on The Artistic Landscape with participants Mrs James Maples and Mrs Arnold Carney. A stork shower honored Mrs Basil Meador during social hours.

Beta Sigma Phi Social Sorority Coca-Cola South Oakwood Avenue Sherwood Dunagan James Maples Arnold Carney Basil Meacer Major Lilly Harold Bye

Vanity Beauty Shop Ad Highlights Cold Wave Service

An old classified style note advertises a cold wave service at Vanity Beauty Shop on Prince Street with pricing 5.00 and 7.50. It mentions an appointment option and provides a phone contact, listing 2034 Prince St as the location.

Vanity Beauty Curtis Prince St Del-Mar Oasis Curtis Coldwasge Curtis Colt Janice Omenskie Lee Oltson Svanita Porter Meredith Galva Frances Mason

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