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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1959

Page

6

Gasco show tonight offers lessons on drying clothes

Lecturer Miss Harriett Wolfe demonstrates a gas clothes dryer at Memorial Building as part of the Gasco Food and Modern Living Institute. The free program runs tonight through Thursday with themes Touch and Go Gold Star Round-Up and Food Fashions in Review.

Harriett Wolfe Gasco Food and Modern Living Institute Memorial Building Amere Gas Utiliies Co Beckley Newspapers Corp Miss Wolfe Bob Eichhorn Nell Evans Amere

Fresh Grapefruit Garnish For Chicken Salad

A simple twist to chicken salad uses fresh grapefruit sections as a bright garnish. A light dusting of paprika adds color and a hint of spice without overpowering the citrus.

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Community notices list relatives visiting, recovering from illness, or undergoing medical treatment. Paula McGinnis and families respond to mumps, while Elizabeth Miller and Arlena Miller visit Charleston relatives. Others travel between Beckley, Union, Martinsville, and Richmond areas for family matters and hospital stays.

Paula McGinnis James McGinnis Wilkes Sr Mas Eugene A. Dance Union D. C Cecil Lamb Vance Edward Yates Fort Lauderdale Fla Beckley Church St H. H. Evans Elizabeth Miller Charleston C. Lake Allen Dry Hill Rd

Winmore Bible Class Dinner Meet at Richmond Recreation Room

The Winmore Bible Class of the Church of the Nazarene held a covered-dish dinner in the Richmond Recreation Room on Friday. Hostesses were Mrs. G. D. Griffith and Mrs. Carl Belcher. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Long, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Belcher, and many others.

Richmond Recreation Room Winmore Bible Church of the Nazarene G. D. Griffith Carl Belcher Robert Long Raynard Pack Roy Ellison Russell Bryant C. L. Meadows Arlie Combs Oscar Jones Walton Hurt Clarence Griffith Robert Conaway Porter Hurt Emma Harvey

Sophia Church of God youth group meeting report

Members of the Young People Endeavor attended a church meeting Tuesday night led by Mrs. Roy Martin with Scripture read by Mrs. Virginia Wood. A social followed with games by Mrs. W. J. Blair and prizes awarded to Russell Sears. refreshments served to listed attendees.

Faylene Lambert Emogene Duncan Davonna Martin Betty Wood Melvin Shumate Freda Meador Katherine Andrews Timmy Wood Ruby Duncan Ruth Ann Sears Billie Wood Juanita Crawford Brenda Riggs Jackie Riggs Wood Blair Martin

National Teacher of the Year program gains broadcast support

The General Federation of Women's Clubs and the National Association of Broadcasters announce the Teacher of the Year effort to honor top educators. West Virginia will name its state winner at the March 1921 Greenbrier convention with Mary Malinda McKinney Jennings, James K. Lowry, and Inez Webb among the local honorees. The Learn and Live campaign promotes public respect for learning, with a broadcasting industry key presented to the national winner in Los Angeles.

General Federation of Women's Clubs West Virginia Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs Raleigh County Mary Malinda McKinney Jennings Woman's Club Beckley James K. Lowry Gulf Woman's Club Inez Webb Marsh Fork Washington, D. C Chloe Gifford General Federation Harold E. Fellows National Association of Broadcasters Los Angeles Federation Association

Flat Top Couple Honored at Housewarming Shower

A community shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Toy Lilly after a recent home fire, held at Wood General Store from 3 to 6 p.m. Guests included numerous Flat Top residents and family members, with hostesses Mrs. Freddie Lilly and Mrs. Cordie Nugen assisted by others.

Toy Lilly Wood General Store Lilly Freddie Lilly Cordie Nugen Fred Bowling Erskine Clark Jack McConnell Willie McBride Howard Pack Dud Lilly L. H. Webb Charlie Mills Garner Lilly Dathan Clark Clyde Lilly Neville Lilly MacKay Ellison Merriman Archie C. M. McDaniel Eva Teter Hammer James Rose Zella Margaret Clark L. V. Harvey Lester Lilly Harold Wood FE. C. McComas Delmar Mills Virgil Shrewsbury Paris Richmond Walter Rogers James Roy Lilly Tennyson Epling Jane Foster Dewey Meador Betty Meador Becky Wood Mary Kate Rose Jimmy Rose Mary Beth Wood Eugene Lilly Joe White

Arthritis sufferer claims miracle relief and cure

A person recounts being crippled by Rheumatoid Arthritis and other rheumatic conditions yet restored to active life. The ad promotes free information from Mrs. Lela S. Wier in Jackson Mississippi and provides a mailing address for responses.

Lela S. Wier Arbor Hills Drive P. O. Box Jackson Mississippi

Judy Matherley Birthday Party Observed At Home

Judy Matherley celebrated her 57th birthday Friday at Mrs. Aubrey Allen’s home. Helpers Miss Carol Allen and Miss Edith Hutchins assisted with games and serving as 55 guests attended. The honoree is daughter of Doc Matherley and the late Mrs. Jesse Matherley.

Sophia Judy Matherley Aubrey Allen Allen Carol Allen Edith Hutchins Doc” Matherley Jesse Matherley Ronnie Egnor Ronnie Stone Norma Weddle Jommy Lilly Ross Hutchins David Richard Mercer Jimmy Hensley Mickey Tipton Ronald Parley Randy Bent Gary Walker Johnnie Waycaster Bucky Trail Bobby Harper Leroy Martin Bill Blevins Johnny Chaffin Brenda Chaffin Kenneth Lacy Ralph Crawford Chester Rowe John Michael Gray Verna Adkins Roma Davie Rita Davis Sara

CLASS ATTENDS MEET OF COAL CITY CHURCH GROUP

The Fellowship Class of Coal City Community Church met Saturday night at Mrs. Austin Privett’s home in Coal City. Devotional by Mrs. Elaine Rudisell, Cecil Ward presided. Next meeting set for March 21 at Mrs. Herbert Ryan’s house in Coal City.

Coal City Fla Herbert Ryan

Local Names List From OCR Fragment

A readable OCR fragment lists numerous individuals including Ellison Jannie Hughes Brenda Riggs Connie Huff Cynthia Reed Cochran Easter Alice Haulk Gibson Hicks Blev ins Veronica Wolfe Barbara Wood Myra Sue Barr Paul Young Garry Allen Doug Bash am Don Johnson Lonnie Hicks James Romeo Jerry Allen Mike Allen.

Coming Events for Beckley Women Groups

Judea Shrine No 13 White Shrine of Jerusalem Past Officers Night at Masonic Temple Howe St 8 p.m Mount Tabor Country Life regular meeting at Mount Tabor Elementary School 7 30 p.m Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club dinner meeting Beckley Hotel dining room 7 p.m Senior High Group of Woman's Club of Beckley Clubhouse Park Ave 4 p.m

Judea Shrine No White Shrine of Mount Tabor Mount Tabor Elementary School Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club Beckley Hotel Woman's Club of Beckley Park Ave

Community club notices and meeting locations

Eliza Hunter Home Department meets at Mrs Addie Smiths home 308 Hunter St at 5 p.m. Beta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds a regular meeting at Coca Cola Social Room at 7 30 p.m. Thrifty Homemaker's Club gathers at Mrs Cora Harris home 122 Meadow St at 7 19 p.m.

Eliza Hunter Addie Smith Hunter St Beta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Thrifty Homemaker’s Club Cora Harris Meadow St

Evening club and society meetings listed for Beckley area

Ladies Circle Mabscott Christian Church hosts meeting at Mrs Abe Lilly home. Practical Nurses of West Virginia District No 3 hold regular session at Raleigh County Vocational School. Dry Hill Farm Woman's Club meets at Mrs Cary R Houchins 1439 Dry Hill Rd. Woman's Mission Society Crab Orchard Baptist Church holds general meeting in church social room. Women of Beckley Presbyterian Church host white cross sewing day at 10 a.m. Royal Neighbors of America Beckley Camp meets at Sons of Italy Hall Prince St.

Mabscott Christian Church Abe Lilly Old Eccles Rd Practical Nurses of West Virginia Inc Raleigh County Vocational School Dry Hill Farm Cary R. Houchins Dry Hill Rd Woman's Mission Society of Crab Orchard Baptist Church Beckley Presbyterian Church White Cross Royal Neighbors of America Camp of

Local Organization Meetings Notice

Rural Acres Garden Club hosts a regular meeting at Mrs. Frank McManamay residence 113 Melon St Calloway Heights Social Savings Club meets at Mrs Beatrice McBride Worley Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds a regular meeting at Mrs Wayne Turner 407 N Witherspoon St 730 pm Silver Star Rebekah Lodge regular meeting and party at JOOF Hall Main St 730 pm

Rural Acres Garden Club Frank McManamay Melon St Calloway Heights Social Savings Club Beatrice McBride Worley Rd Beta Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Wayne Turner N. Witherspoon St Silver Star Rebekah Lodge Joof Hall Main St

Beginners Square Dance Classes By Country Cousins

Beginners square dance classes sponsored by Country Cousins Square Dance Club will be held at the Dry Hill Prosperity Community Building, postponed from Friday night.

Country Cousins Square Dance Club Dry Hill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Harriett Wolfe Bks Women’s Dept Arlena Miller Queen St William P. Hall Mankin Ave William P. Hall Jr E. J. Leach Anne Sr Hal Turner Hal Jr Mark Martinsville Beckley Hospital J. Frank Maddy Beaver Hinton David Mullins Reservoir Rd R. F. Wildey Mullens Ray Bernie) Rodecap Paul Fiegley Harper Rd St. John's Hospital Anderson Ind Klaus St Lillian R. Sheppard Mattie Williams Hospital Richlands Winmore Bible Class Ite RCA Whirlpool Gasco Food Institute Str Bakery NEW River Prince Street Main Street Oak Hill Cooking Beckley Lions Club Woodrow Wilson High School Wayne Reynolds Rondey Webb J. S.S. Larrick Gene Hall Basil Anderson el Chico Sue Lilly Blake Moye Willie Moye Frank Lane Frank Fink Mack Lilly Lucinda Rahall Maude Baskett Wilson Brogan Dale Mitchum Helen Pack Jackie Coleman Dan Griffith Gladys Wills Felix Butler R. D. Cole B. B. Lilly Gloria Stafford Daily Wood Cole Meadows Lacy Meadows Jr John Moye Chaucer Lilly Earl Akers Bob Bowyer Andrew Epling Hume Rose Rheba Justice Buster Thompson Chester Bennett Swannee Saddler Mason McKinney Kermit Lilly Dupey Lilly Grady Keaton Anna Wood Channel 8 ABC Maverick Real McCoys Wyatt Earp Walt Disney Lawrence Welk Mickey Mouse Pat Boone Cheyenne Sugarfoot Sunset Strip Ozzie & Harriet Zorro the American Distilling Co New York Pekin Souseltte Callf Women’s Department of
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