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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1957

Page

8

Methodist Temple Circle Hears Talk On Life of Paul

Methodist Circle No 4 met at the Bolen home on Woodlawn Ave with dessert hostesses. Mrs Robert Amick led a study introducing Paul covering background conversion and early mission work. Future talks will continue the Paul series as Mrs Bolen leads next session.

Methodist ‘Temple Circle Paul Carlyle Bolen R. Richardson Circle No. 4 Methodist Temple Bolen Hone Woodlawn Ave Robert L. Amick Tarsus Bolen Charles E. Lille Circle Yeader Temple Don Francis

Coming Events for Women's Groups and Notices

Community women are invited to regular or special meetings. Submit notices by Friday 10 a.m. for Sunday calendar inclusion. Mail or phone CL 43-3321 with events for the First Baptist Church Class meeting in the lower auditorium at 7 30 p.m.

First Baptist Church

BPW State President to Attend Meeting and Luncheon

BPW State President Miss Madge Richardson will attend a BPW planning meeting at the Beckley Hotel on Monday January 11. The National Federation of BPW Clubs Women in Government luncheon is planned for January 12 at the Mayflower Hotel Washington DC with cabinet wives top appointees and ambassadors as guests. The program includes all day sessions by the National Legislative Recommendation Committee and local club activities in Raleigh County and Washington DC.

Beckley National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Madge “Richardson BPW Mayflower Hotel Washington Chico Federation National Legislative Recommendation Committee Mayflower Hazel Palmer Sedalia National Federation of Bpw Clubs Dupont Circle Building Sophia Band Parents Club Federation Sophia High School

Weekend comeback in supermarkets boosts roast beef prices

The Associated Press reports roast beef, from chuck roasts to porterhouse steaks, will be heavily featured this weekend with big display pricing. A New York area chain offers sirloin at 69 cents per pound, others show lows around 80 cents for certain cuts, plus a noted three meals in one lamb sale at 29 cents per pound. Also covered are cabbage, potatoes, onions, and other vegetables with shifting supplies and prices, plus a safety note on proper knife care and storage.

Associated Press New York Area

Princess Margaret Drops From World's Best Dressed List

New York fashion authorities drop Princess Margaret to a ninth place tie with the Duchess of Kent in the 12 name list. The Duchess of Windsor remains second as Britons dispute the selection. London papers clash over taste and style while Mrs William Paley tops the list in New York.

London New York Meg Princess Margaret Duchess of Kent New York Dress Institute Duchess of Windsor William Paley Daily Sketch Daily Mail News Chronicle Chile CBS Manhasserl N. Y

Simple Food Party Hits With Miniature Buns and Rolls

The article describes a casual late afternoon party with simple foods: miniature hamburgers, all beef frankfurters, homemade relish and mustard, crisply prepared vegetables, olives on crushed ice, and a standout batch of miniature yeast buns and rolls brushed with egg yolk. A recipe for the buns and rolls is provided, including ingredients and step by step method.

Cecily Brownstowe Associated Press

Lettuce Cup with Lamb Pineapple Filling Tip

A leftover tip suggests slicing lettuce leaves and layering lamb with pineapple chunks. Brush with melted butter or margarine and broil briefly. Also consider mixing mashed carrots with leftover potatoes for a side.

Handsome Blouses Pattern Offers Holiday Party Flair

Classic sewing pattern No 1438 promises distinctive blouses for holiday gatherings. The Raleigh Register ad lists sizes 10 to 20 with fabric yardages and a collared style, plus a contrast trim bow tie option. Send 35 cents to Iris Lane at Raleigh Register Box 438 Midtown Station for the pattern.

Iris Lane Raleigh Register Midtown Stallion New York

Daniels Baptist Women Plan Jan 18 Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of Daniels Baptist Church will meet January 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs Joy Fritz's home in Daniels. Guest speaker expected. clothing collected to aid the Mathers Baptist School in North Carolina. Proceeds from sale benefit orphans. The December session was hosted by Mr and Mrs Bill Lester with Mrs J W Nunn presiding. Baptist Youth Fellowship delivered baskets of cheer to local needy families.

Daniels Society Woman's Missionary Society of the Daniels Baptist Church Joy Fritz Daniels J. W. Nunn Baptist Youth Fellowship

Marriage Permit Applications From Haleigh County Court

Marriage permit notices list several couples with ages and hometowns including Clear Creek Barcine Fairdale Maxwell Hill Crab Orchard Memphis Mabscott Bradley Sprague Beckley and Evans. The entries name purchasers of licenses such as Leonard Baxter Lorraine Wriston Jackie Hayes Jewel Smithson Atwood Reynolds Betty Duckworth Vernon Smith Alice Taney Garrell Williams Nancy Chambers Lee Mastalski Barbara Danies and Barbara Lou Daniels along with the clerks office at Haleigh County Court. Best eye openers are citrus juices on morning meals providing vitamin C.

Leonard E. Baxter Raymond Baxter Lorraine May Wriston Albert Wriston Clear Creek Jackie Lee Hayes James Hayes Bar Cine Jewel Hope Smithson Owen Cash Dora Smithson Fairdale Atwood B. Reynolds Jr Atwood Reynolds Maxwell Hill Betty Louw Duckworth Millie Duckworth Crab Orchard Russell Duckworth Vernon Sidney Smith Archié. Smith Memphis Tenn Alice Faye Taney Everett Taney Mabscott Garrell A. Williams Broosie Williams Evans Nancy Carolyn Chambers Luther Chambers Bradley Lee Mastalski Rose Mastalski Sprague John Mastalski Barbara Lou Danies Andy Daniels Beckley Lee Daniels

Mauve Dye Discovery Sparks Synthetic Color Era

In 1836 William Henry Perkin, a young British chemist, discovered Mauve while attempting to synthesize quinine. The dye tinted silk and wool with rich, lasting color, marking a milestone in synthetic chemistry and textile coloring. Also noted are decorative pepper shaker shapes cut from canned peppers for garnish.

William Henry Perkin

Beckley Jayceeettes Install Officers at Dinner Meeting

Beckley Jayceeettes held a candlelight installation for 1957 officers at the Elis Club dining room during a 6:30 p.m. dinner. Officers include President Mrs William A Hurst and others led by Mrs A David Abrams. About 20 members attended with two guests.

Beckley Jayceeettes Club Elis Club Beckley Jaymeettes Club A. David Abrams William A. Hurst Richard Booth Salvation Army Main Hurst Morehouse Joe Perdue Paul Lynch The Beckley Jayceeettes Robert Corey Warner Stanley William D. Wise Leslie C. Caldwell Jr John Hanmer James Slump Gene Morehouse

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

A column listing local social notes mentions Mrs Bernard J Serverino and others, noting hospital updates, holiday visits, and returns home. It records several family and student movements across West Virginia and Ohio, with sidelights on hospital stays and travels during holidays.

Bernard J. Serverino Gilbert Peazell Hill St Cova St Virginia Polytechnic Heigh General Hospital West Virginia University Morgantown Robert Beane Clinton Keys Crabb Orchard David L. Haga Jr David

Tomato Potato Bake with Cheese Toppers

A simple bake combines sliced drained canned potatoes and tomatoes in a dish. Season with celery salt oregano salt and pepper, dot with butter, and top with strips of process American cheese. Bake in a moderate oven for 20 to 30 minutes.

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