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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1959

Page

5

Epiphany Tea At St Stephen’s Episcopal Church

About 45 churchwomen attended the Epiphany Tea and meeting in the parish hall of St Stephen's Episcopal Church on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Charles B Lewis Jr spoke on The Meaning of Epiphany and its relation to Christian social relations. The event featured a poem by Mrs John W White and a cake embedded with symbolic objects. New members were welcomed and Mrs George Puckett named the new secretary as Mrs William Dupre moved away.

Church of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Charles 8. Lewis Jr Christ Lewis John W. White Indiana W. J. Barbour Jr St. Mary's Guild Trinity Episcopal Church Fort Wayne Ind N. J. Pugh G., C. Stallings Frederick W. Meyer R. T. Artman John Nunemaker Clay Price George Puckett William Dupre Beckley

Speaker Outlines Christian Rules In Talk At Study Group Meeting

Mrs. Ralph Fritts and Mrs. Kenneth Harper hosted the Foglesong Study Group of The Methodist Temple at 229 Westwood Dr. Wednes day evening. Guest speaker Mrs. A. F. Clendenin urged leaving 1958 woes behind and entering the New Year with faith in God. She likened preparation for the year to choosing a guide for a distant trip. The gathering closed with prayers as members reflected on peace for their children. Three new members were introduced and a visitor attended. WSCS dinners were announced for the next four months and the February Fellowship Dinner details noted.

Ralph Fritts Kenneth Harper Foglesong Methodist Temple Fritts Westwood Dr A. F. Clendenin B. E. Dickinson WSCS Methodist Men's Club General Society Harry Cook Jr Donald W. Gregory Thomas Ray Allen

Wesleyan Service Guild Hearing Talk On Everyday Living

Miss Elizabeth Houchins spoke at the Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist Temple Tuesday night about applying Christian principles to daily life in the new year. The meeting at Mrs. J. W. Miles home included plans to furnish sanctuary flowers, support the January program for the Woman's Society of Christian Service, and donate regularly to patients in need. A visiting committee was formed with Mrs. Miller Jackson and Mrs. W. H. Carney leading the effort.

Elizabeth Houchins Wesleyan Service Guild The Methodist Temple J. W. Miles West Virginia St Sherwood Dungan Woman's Society of Christian Service Pinecrest Miller Jackson W. H. Carney Miles Jack McGuigan Ronald Highlander Bladene Pickle Carney Cecil Miller Doris Barker Jackson Dorcas Houchins Dunagan

Barbara Bowers Birthday Honor Is Noted At Party

Miss Barbara Bowers observed her 17th birthday with a Thursday night party at Tams Youth Center. Pink white and green colors set the scene with hostesses including Frances Torrico and the honoree’s mother Mrs. J. B. Bowers. many out of town guests attended.

Barbara Bowers Tams Youth Center Frances Torrico J. B. Bowers Jimmy Harper Gordie Wolford Jimmy Mills Claude Sturgill Jr Dreama Ara Ruth Higgins Beulah Sturgill Richard Ara Kenneth Shelton Michael Spinelli Tommy Hughes Bobby Simmons Keith Soltes Melott Blackburn Sonny Rose Frank Kelly Bill Profitt Larry Smith Danny Profitt Jimmy Lytton Frank Gregory Sara Spinelli

Mrs Howlett and daughters relocate to Kentucky

Mrs William Howlett and her twin daughters Freda and Anita have moved from 228 Burgess Street to join their husband and father at Fort Knox Kentucky. The Spangler family parents Mr and Mrs Ross Spangler previously resided at the Burgess address.

William Howlett Freda Anita Ross Spangler Burgess St Kentucky Ft. Knox

Personal Notes Recap Local Family Travels and Visits

Busy domestic notes list Beckley area residents traveling to the West visiting kin in Globe Arizona and Ohio while others return home after holidays. Families include Shumates Mullens Hall Hite Bales McKinney Fain Callaway Peters Logsdon and Peters, with moves to Beckley Raleigh and Toledo. Some relatives remain visiting or receiving hospital care.

Births at Beckley Hospital Highlight Several New Arrivals

Mr and Mrs Rudolph Swarzyna of 105 Ball St announce son Randal Luke born Dec 18 at 4 16 pm weighing 7 2. Mr and Mrs Jerry Stewart of East Gulf welcomed daughter Carla Elaine Dec 19 at 11 45 am weighing 7 10. Evangeline Gale born to Mr and Mrs Paul Radford of Shady Spring Dec 21 at 5 10 am weighing 6 10. Mr and Mrs Harry Poling of Oak Hill announce son Harry Duane II born Dec 20 at 2 15 pm weighing 4 15.

Rudolph Swarzyna Ball St Randal Luke Beckley Hospital Carla Elaine Jerry David Stewart East Gulf Evangeline Gale Paul H. Radford Shady Spring Harry Duane Poling Oak Hill Harry Duane II

Coming Events for Women’s Groups This Friday

Women’s organizations may announce regular or special meetings in this column. Notices due by 10 am for same day use and by 4 pm Saturday for weekend listings. Tonight includes Social Savings Club at Mrs. Cowans home 7:30 p.m. Rose Bible Class at First Baptist Lower Auditorium 7:30. Curtain Callers rehearsal at Whitestick and Temple 7:30. Country Cousins Square Dance at Dry Hill Prosperity Building 7:30 with Don Lilly caller. Twilight Garden Club at Mrs. Jones home 8. Ebenezer Service Guild at Miss Ross home 8.

Country Cousins Square Dance Club Dry Hill Prosperity Community Building Don Lilly

Community club events schedule features many meetings

Alpha Zeta Chapter hosts a sorority gathering at Mrs Cassie Andersons home on Ringleben Street. Curtain Callers rehearse Light Up the Sky at Temple and Whitestick Streets. Memorial Building hosts a Sunday 2 p.m. event and a Monday 2 p.m. recital. American Association of University Women meets at Mrs Clark Kessels Bellevue Lane at 7:30 p.m. Etude Music Club at Miss Jo Ann Tyrees Elkins Street at 7:30 p.m. Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 holds regular meeting with installation rehearsal at IOOF Hall Main Beckley Art Group sketch session at Mrs H L Braggs Calloway Heights at 8 p.m. Curtain Callers rehearse at American Legion Auxiliary Unit No 32 Memorial Building Room Six at 8 p.m. Fernwood Garden Club meets at Mrs Douglas Bryants 102 Franklin Ave at 8 p.m. Circle No 18 of First Baptist Church at Mrs Tom Bazzars 217 Elkins Street at 7:30 p.m. Girl Scout Leaders Association meets Applachian Assembly Room 1 30.

Beckley Woman's Club meeting at 1 30 p m

Intermediate Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley holds a meeting at the club house Park Ave at 1 30 p m The Past Matrons Club of Bethlehem Chapter No 71 meets at Mrs M P Hants home 108 Park Ave at 2 p m

The Woman's Club of Beckley Park Ave Matrons Club of Bethlehem

Oven Baked Chicken With Corn Flake Crumbs

A home recipe for a broiler-fryer chicken cut into ten pieces baked at 350 degrees in a foil-lined pan. Dip pieces in evaporated milk, roll in seasoned corn flake crumbs, and bake uncovered for about one hour until tender yields four servings.

End of Meal Delightful Fruit Cheese Platter

Create a centered mound of cottage cheese on a platter and surround it with baked apples alternating with guava shells. Top each apple with currant jelly if desired, and place watercress between the apples and guava. Guava shells are sold in cans at markets or specialty shops.

Wanted Advertising Department Position in Beckley WV

Wanted notice seeks alert woman aged 20 to 35 for advertising department duties. Education preferred in business college, typing essential, office experience helpful. must maintain friendly relations and handle callers gracefully. Includes insurance, paid vacation and benefits. Send details to J M Resse Advertising Manager Beckley Newspapers Corp Beckley West Virginia Knitters and professional coffee tasters need not apply.

J. M. Resse Beckley Newspapers Corp Beckley West Virginia

Jaycees Dinner Names Warren Elliott Speaker

Larrick presided at the annual Jaycees dinner attended by members, husbands, and guest Joe McDonald of Rochester. Speaker for the January 21 meeting in the Appalachian Assembly Room will be Dr. Warren Elliott, whose topic is Marriage Counseling.

County Civil Defense Director Will Address Legion Auxiliary

Harold Sodder, director of Raleigh County Civil Defense, will address the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 32 on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Memorial Building Room Six. The program, prepared by the legislation and national defense committees, will include CD movie presentations. Public attendance is invited.

American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Building American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 32 Harold Sodder Raleigh County Civil Defense A. F. Bryson Legion Sopher

Circle Group Meets At Newman Residence

Mrs. R. E. Newman entertained Circle No. 2 of The Methodist Temple at her Queen St. home with co host Mrs. John S. Wood. Mrs. J. S. Larrick spoke on Each In His Place urging members to fulfill duties and find purpose in living. Circle chairwoman D. Crawford Lynn announced Circles 1 2 and 3 will handle dinner duties for the Men's Club on Jan 18 with hostesses serving a salad course to named attendees.

R. E. Newman Methodist Temple Queen St John S. Wood J. S. Larrick D. Crawford Lynn H. F. Lushbaugh M. W. Arnold E. S. Pugh Clarence Smith E. G. Larrick Lynn W. C. Mays L. M. Thorne

Freddy Worrells admitted for treatment at Beckley VA hospital

Freddy Worrells of Crab Orchard was admitted Sunday night to the Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital for treatment and observation. He is a route man with Beckley Newspapers Corp.

Freddy Worrells Crab Orchard Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital Beckley Newspapers Corp

Tiny hush puppies appetizer proves tasty start

A reader savors a batch of one-inch hush puppies as a satisfying appetizer. The quick fried treats offer a crisp exterior and soft interior, pairing well with dips and main courses.

Sets Dance Tonight at Prosperity Community Building

Members and guests of the Club hold a dance tonight at Dry Hill Prosperity Community Building in Prosperity. Don Lilly will serve as caller for the affair set at 7 30 p.m.

Country Cousins Square Dance Club Dry Hill Prosperity Community Building Prosperity Don Lilly

Sophia Personals notes several military and family visits

Pvt. Earl F. Richards at Ft. Eustis Va spent a 15 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Howard Richards. He also visited Mr and Mrs Jesse Terry at Midway. Mr and Mrs Hart Kennedy Ma bene NC returned after a week visiting the Richards family. Mr and Mrs Harvey Meadows Stotesbury weekend visit with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ben Dunn Youngstown Ohio. Miss Macie Crouch Princeton guest in homes of Ed Crouch and Orville Crouch. David Scott Pinson son of Mr and Mrs Dan Pinson returned home after a week in Raleigh General Hospital.

G. C. Hite Fairmont Beckley South Woodrow Bales E. Prince Sr George Mays Raleigh Clyde St Greenbrier Military School Lewisburg E. Prince St. Pvt Fred H. Logsdon Fairview Ave John Peters East C. St Stotesbury Ben Dunn Youngstown Ohio Princeton Macie Crouch Ed Crouch Orvile Crouch David Scott Pinson Dan Pinson Raleigh General Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paul B. Barwood W.J. Barbour Jr St. Mary’s Guild Charles S. Lewis Jr Women of the Church Barbour Linds Bot Wesleyan Service Guild Group Beckley’s Finest Beckley Hotel Felix Shumate Mark Greg West Cecil Mullens Globe, Ariz Joyce Hall Ohio State University Columbus General Electric Valley OR Social Savings Club Jack Cowans Hunter St Ann Rose First Baptist Church Whitestick and Temple Sts Twilight Garden Club Roberta Jones Thurmond St Ebenezer Service Guild Elaine Ross S. Fayette St Alpha Zeta Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Cassie Anderson Ringleben St Temple and Whitestick Sts American Association of University Women Clark Kessel Bellevue Lane Etude Music Club Jo Ann Tyree Elkins St Ioof Hall Main St Beckley Art Group H. L. Bragg Calloway Hgts Fernwood Garden Club Douglas Bryant Franklin Ave Tom Bazzarre Girl Scout Leaders Association Applachian Business College Glass House Beckley Jayceeette Club Penn Raines Larry George George D Legion Auxiliary Legislation and National Defense Committees W. R. Fugitt H. L. Hendrickson Circle Newman Residence Amone Dorothy Perkins Thompson Beckley Crab Orchard Harold Sopher Westinghouse Laundromat Ashworth & Sparks Prince ST Sophia Personals For All Pastry Shop Neville St RCA Hillbilly John W. Eye W. Neville ST Cme PAN Ee W. Neville
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