This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1957
Page
1
A graphic reveal of the 1957 Paris spring collections shows whites and beiges, navy and pastels, bold florals and polka dots. Crepes and chiffons dominate, waists vary from belted to loose, hems range from knee to floor, with low necklines and sleeveless dresses.
The Gasco Food Institute sponsored by Amere Gas Utilities Co in Raleigh presents a free event at 7 30 p m in Memorial Building Auditorium. Miss Harrett Wolfe delivers the opening lecture followed by Mrs Henry L Walker speaking on home flower arranging. The program features Picture Pretty Favorites Packages Pretty and Practical Just A Minute Cooking with fashion shows by Georges Fashions. Prizegiving concludes each night with staff and models assisting.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Lee Jones announce a son Eddie Lee Jr born Feb 15 at 6 29 p.m weighing 6 one half pounds 15 1 2 ounces at Raleigh General Hospital. Other births include Larry Gene to Mr and Mrs Russell Neil Newman born Feb 16 at 10 20 p.m weight 7 7 1 2 ounces. Cecil Poindexter and Beckley welcome June Ruth born Feb 18 at 3 15 a.m. weighing 3 ounces. Roberta Lynn named daughter born Feb 19 to Mr and Mrs Robert Edward Smith at Hillam Stotesbury weighing 7 2 3 ounces. Marsha Elaine born Feb 19 to Mr and Mrs Caffee Marvin Clay weighing 7 10 12 ounces. Anita Jean born Feb 21 to Mr and Mrs Eugene Wilbur Lafferty weighing 6 7 12 ounces. Rebecca Irene born Feb 22 to Mr and Mrs Roger Lee Wright weighing 6 11 12 ounces.
Mrs. K M Walker was honored with a surprise birthday party Wednesday night at her home 344 Vance Rainelle hosts were Mrs. Alberta McMann and Mrs. Maxine Crane assisted by Mrs. Eyre Ripley. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Walker, Mr. and Mrs. B Gwinn, Ross Ward, C W Ripley, Miss Pauline Taylor, Miss Joan McMann, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gwinn, Mr. and Mrs. Buzz Gwinn, and Mr. and Mrs. Hod Burnam.
Rhodell community notices report Mr and Mrs M O Frady and family visiting in Princeton, and Paul Jenkins and daughters Nancy and Karen guests of Bill Almond in Beckley. Attendees at a Juke Box Dance in Oak Hill included several Rash and Holloway members plus Robert Rash. Hayse Maynard family moved to Helen and Lilly family moved near Amigo. Larry Wall, 13, underwent cyst removal surgery at Raleigh General Hospital and has been released. Guests at Silas Manning’s home include Ed Manning and daughter from Detroit, and Rethel Kincaid and Phyllis. Kincaid visits from Rufus Brown in Whilesville.
The Beckley News publishes a weekly column inviting women’s groups to announce regular or special meetings. Notices received by 10 a.m. will be used the same day. Listings include Judea Shrine No. 13 ceremonial at Masonic Temple Howett 8 p.m. and various group gatherings around Beckley with dates and hosts.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.