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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1950
Page
8
The piece notes many buyers fail to properly test fragrances relying on sniffing bottles. It covers local sales patterns from Beckley stores, shifting from perfume to toilet waters, and why price and occasion affect choice. It also traces perfume history from ancient to modern times, highlighting France's dominance and the rose as a classic scent.
The weekly duplicate bridge event returns at 7:30 PM Tuesday at the Coca Cola Building, under the American Contract Bridge League. Winners were Klein couple 951% match points, Bires 95, Hochman 94. average was 7, with 26 boards played and 6 point top scores. next game January 10 is the monthly master point event.
Mr and Mrs Okey Eldridge Walker of Josephine announce Linda Lee born December 28 at 12 26 am at Raleigh General Hospital weight 7 pounds 13 3/4 ounces. Mr and Mrs James Emmett Hutches of MacArthur announce Danny Charles born December 29 at 11 10 pm at Raleigh General Hospital weight 5 pounds 154 ounces. Mr and Mrs Walter Eldridge Ward Jr of Glen Morgan announce Lloyd Eldridge born December 30 at 6 50 pm at Raleigh General Hospital weight 8 pounds 6 4 ounces. Mr and Mrs Fred Dewey Smith of Lester announce Charles David born December 29 at Beckley Hospital weight 6 pounds 3 ounces.
The re activated Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club No 323 met at Mrs Wesley Hedrick s South Oakwood Avenue residence. Outgoing commander Mrs Annie Alley passed obligations to new members as Mrs M L Humphries became commander. The group planned a white elephant sale with 50 cent packages to fund welfare work. February 7 meeting to be held at the Memorial Building with Mrs Blanche Darby and Mrs A B Carney as hostesses. Eleven members attended last night.
Fourteen members and two visitors attended Mission Circle No 1 gathering Tuesday night at the Memorial Baptist Church parsonage. Mrs C E Walker presided with scripture, readings, and prayers. Mrs Cade Lilly and Mrs Georgiana Parker spoke on motherhood, and Mrs L M Blake read a poem before a refreshment service hosted by the hostess.
Ray Lilly hosted a watch party Saturday night at his parents home in Prosperity. Guests included Janice Stewart Norma Woods Lillian Jenkins Vera Oscar Frances Hilbert Frances Hyde Daphne Woods Sandra Lilly Jack Corey Robert Wiseman Bill Wiseman Billy Jenkins and Ennis Hilbert. Games and contests entertained attendees.
Circle No 1 of the Methodist Temple has postponed its January meeting from Thursday to Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs T A Vermillion and Mrs B R M French will be hostesses at the former's residence on Ellison Avenue.
Mr and Mrs Claud Skaggs hosted a New Year party at their Shady Spring home Sunday Guests included Mr and Mrs G J Graval y Mr and Mrs Russell Bair and daughter Mr and Mrs Chester Skages Mr and Mrs Hersel Skaggs Mona Lou and Dwane Lee Skaggs Mr and Mrs Estes Cooper Bob Bair Howard Bair Mr and Mrs Hassel Bair and family and Mr and Mrs William Up Toharth and son
Bethlehem Chapter No 71 Eastern Star will hold a benefit dinner this month to fund draperies for the Masonic Temple dining room. At the January meeting 60 members heard Mrs M 2 dlenis preside. Alma Coleman led the hostess group. Members are urged to attend Mrs Alice Anderson funeral tomorrow at 1 30 in honor of an OES member.
Mrs Lillian Shepherd and two daughters Belly Neal and Charlotte returned Sunday to their Nash ville home after visiting Beckley friends and relatives. Beckley residents Mr and Mrs Robert L Stewart and families attended funeral services in Scooba Mississippi for Robert L Stewart retired business man and cable dealer who died after a long illness at 84. Malcolm Smith returned to Penn State after holidays with Colie Minter family. J A Tweet and Huntington guests visited Rahadl family in North Fayette Street for New Year. Betty Jane Catlett returned to Bethany College after holidays with Catlett parents. Louise Moss holiday guest in Beckley, Miss Margaret Bennet visiting Beckley until Thursday. John Beckley Campbell returned to WVU after holidays with Ray Martin. Hazel Terry and daughter Mildred returned home after visiting Norman Terry in Lynchburg. James Moorefield and daughter Nancy returned to Charlottesville after holidays with Moorefield parents. Rev BC Jenkins Beckley hosted guests Clifton Miller Gordon and John Stanford Mullens. Wray Willison and Mark Sheppard left for WVU to resume studies after holidays with Mrs J P White. Thomas Turner, Nancy White and Jimmie White returned to WVU after Christmas with mother Mrs J P White. Florence Farris returned to St Marys of the Spring College Columbus Ohio after holidays with parents Gus and Mrs Farris. E G Williams and Mrs Asbury were holiday guests at the Williams and Carney homes. Blanche Foster of SmokS Grove was a weekend guest with Mrs D C Nickel. W G Williams and W J Carney and families returned home after visiting Virgil Handschumacher in Akron Ohio during holidays. Handschumacher visited Beckley relatives and will stay with her father J W Sheppard and sister Mrs J E Harnest in Glen Morgan.
Mrs. Bruce Howard has assumed the duties of president for the Friendship Class of the First Baptist Church at a meeting held in the Ellison Avenue home of Mrs. Julia Ann Casey. The session included a New Year devotional, a talk on talents, and a business portion.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Childers of Zob Peters announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Mary Childers a 1948 Woodrow Wilson High graduate to Mr. Peters of Warrior Alabama. Peters attended Alabama schools and is employed by Dr Pepper Bottling Company.
Mrs Otis Yost hosted Circle No 2 of Memorial Baptist Church at her South Kanawha Street residence. The session featured opening prayer by Mrs Chloe Dickersort, singing Living for Jesus, a devotional by Mrs Don Lowe on How to Begin a New Year, and a poem. A toilet article shower for the Pinecrest patient was planned for February 7 with Mrs Carlos Crews hosting at her Bailey Avenue home.
A meeting of the Degree of Honor Lodge has been called for Thursday at 7 30 in the Union Hall. Members plan to practice for installation at this gathering.
Fourteen members and four to six guests attended the January meet at the home of Mrs. S. B. Late. After group singing a prayer was offered by Mrs. Dennis Allen. Mrs. Fred Rich led the program on Spiritual Growth and Mrs. Frank Skaggs conducted the business meeting. Plans were made to give each member a birthday card and handkerchief.
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