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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1956

Page

8

Lions Club Style Show Sets 24th Year Lineup in March

Ernest C. Dean Jr. chairs the event with W. W. Vines as co chair and John Smith as master of ceremonies. Proceeds support the Light Conservation Program at Woodrow Wilson High School, following last year's $2355 spent, with detailed committee assignments announced at El Chico Restaurant dinner.

Ernest C. Dean Jr W. W. Vines John Smith Woodrow Wilson High School Jay Woods el Chico Ray Light Price Caffee Jr J. S. Larrick Wayne Reynolds Cecil Cook Carl Drewry Basil Anderson T. L. van Stavern A. R. Tucker Holt Kester J. J. Lamb Noel Christian H. D. Butterworth C. C. Craw

Personal Notes From Beckley Area Homes

Local items report visits and returns among Beckley families. Mrs. Albert Corey visits relatives in Toledo Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Keister and daughter Melissa return to Biloxi Mississippi. Karen Sue Keister visits with Beckley relatives and Roy E Smith and Roy Keister parents. Mrs John Taylor injured, confined at MacArthur with a broken arm. Ray Riffe spends weekend with C W Riffe family in Crab Orchard. Ruth Ann Martin convalescing at Crab Orchard home after tonsillectomy. Lee Lovelace remains under observation at Beckley Hospital. Julia Winston Clay returns home after nursing duty in Pineville.

Albert Corey Woodlawn Ave Toledo Ohio Bill Keister Melissa Biloxi Miss Beckley Karen Sue MacArthur Ray Riffe Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg C. W. Riffe Crab Orchard Ruth Ann Martin Kenneth Martin Beckley Hospital Lee Lovelace Leroy Lovelace Glen Morgan Julia Winston Clay Igiena Ave Pineville

Beckley Divinette Club Dinner Meeting Canceled

The Beckley Divinette Club canceled its 6 p m dinner meeting in the Beckley Hotel private dining room due to inclement weather.

Beckley Divinette Club Beckley Hotel

Thursday meetings scheduled by Presbyterian Church circles

Beckley Presbyterian Church circles set Thursday meetings. Circle 1 chaired by Mrs. Cunningham meets Mrs. Ragland at 1 pm at 604 Woodlawn Ave. Circle 2 chaired by Mrs. Haldane meets Mrs. Hieatt at 1:30 pm at 215 N Fayette St with Mrs. Baritell as co host.

Beckley Presbyterian Church Roy Cunningham Ned Ragland Woodlawn Ave George Haldane Floyd Hieatt N. Fayette St J. A. Baritell J. K. Edmundson Mrs. Edmundson Queen St M. A. Johnson Johnson Home Granville Ave Harry Mc. Creery L. L. Scherer C. T. Rosselr Sceme G. ¢. Drake F. Huddle Jr Beaver Ave John Kashner Kashner McLean Addition Felix Fisher Alan Wilzel F. B. Nickel Orchard Ave W. A. ‘Thornhilt Thornhill Springdale Ave J. Elene Am Will Peel French. St Ralph C. Schrader W. C. Matthews Westwood Dr

Miss Betty Ann Sims Weds Abner R. McKinney in Hinton Ceremony

Betty Ann Sims and Abner R. McKinney were married in a 12:30 p.m. ceremony at the First Assembly of God Church in Hinton. The bride, daughter of Russell Sims, wore a blue taffeta gown with white and gold accessories. the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McKinney of Providence. A reception followed in the sanctuary with flowers from gladioli. The couple plans to live in Hinton as she completes high school and he, a Navy veteran, is stationed in Norfolk.

Betty Ann Sims Abners Betty Pied McKinney Hatcher T. M. Waldron Pate Russell Sims Hinton Pee Aves A. B. McKinney Graham St.e. Providence Assembly of God ‘Church L. E W. D. Chaltin McKinney Dent Hinton High School Wood Wilson High School Navy Norfolk

Barbara Fleming Weds Charles G. Martin in Virginia

Miss Barbara Ellen Fleming and Charles G. Martin married in Tazewell Virginia on January 4 with Rev. Paul P. Martin presiding. The bride, daughter of Gertrude and Philip Fleming, wore pale blue and corsage. the groom, son of C. P. and Mrs. Martin, is an Air Force member stationed at Langley. The couple will reside in Hampton after January 22.

Barbara Ellen Fleming Tazewell Charles G. Mar Paul P. Martin Gertrude Fleming Philip Grant Fleming Hill St C. P. Martin Bailey Ave

Doan's Pills touted for backache and bladder relief

An advertisement claims Doan's Pills ease nagging backache and discomfort from daily stress. It describes relief from pain and bladder irritation and notes a mild diuretic effect to support kidney function, urging readers to try the product today.

Dean Doan

Miss Kendra Hutchinson Hosts Music Club Program

Miss Kendra Hutchinson guest performed for the Monday Music Club at 3 p.m. in Mrs. Thomas H. Wickham's home, presenting Beethoven Moonlight Sonata movements, Liszt Lieberstraum, and a Chopin waltz. The club also discussed music literature and voted to move meeting time to 2:30 p.m. and to donate a memorial gift to Raleigh County Library in memory of Herbert A. Sloan.

Kendra Hutchinson Monday Music Club Thomas H. Wickham N. Kanawha St Beethoven Liszt Chopin Migs Hutchinson Victor Parrish St. Louis School of Musical Art National Guild of Piano Teachers E. J. Nicholls J. W. Witherspoon Marian Cotton Adelaide Bradburn Ralph Amick Raleigh County Herbert A. Sloan Sloan

Ladies Ladylike Spring Fashion Show Highlights

New York fashion editors preview a spring collection featuring straight slim day looks and full skirt evening gowns. Designers Roxane and Karen Stark present pleated chiffon dresses, lace details, and subtle dressmaker touches. Hostesses at a party include Mrs Homer McClung and Miss Eva Williams with 25 guests in attendance.

Dorothy Roe New York Ufi Roxane Samuel Winston Iene Tere Se Fon Karen Stark Harvey Berin Mr. Mort Reich-Goldfarb Gosamiermio Chile Homer McClung Eva Williams Gladys Clark

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Lions Club C. G Alex Breckenridge C. G. Peregoy al Matson M. W. Arnold J. D. Duval John Morgan A. A. Ross M. V. McCollam George Grubb Anthony Sparacino W. M. McCutcheon Ernie Otto Joe Rodriguez Grady Whitlock Ed Gregory Jess Richmond C. A. McDaniel Joe Rahall Paul Vennari C. M. Johnston D. W. Bryson E. van Dorsey Walter Duncan C. F. Cooks H. H. Pulliam C. J. McQuade Gene Carpenter Cochairman W. M. Harman Jr James Lilly Robert J.ashworth W. B. Connoley C. D. Munson J. W. Garvey D. &. Means Ecil Edil John.e.lilly John Fisher Russell Dalton C. W. Brown Tom Crews W.J. Tully L. Z. Tully Robert Hart W. Holliday W. E. Mitchell Ben Innes QO. C. Drake R. T. Ashworth Ushers Russell Parsons Conrad Stowers Ray Sigmund Fletcher Mann Norman Knapp Crewe Maples C. F Reeve Riad Tel Presbyterian Church Abner R. McKinney Charles G. Martin Virginia Jacksonville Miami, Fle Cherlotte Wlc Colombia Miami Beach Fla Severnch U.S Pelm Beach Daytona Beech Lewdedale America Greyhound. of Courage S. Fayette Street HO U Neville Street Rmergement Uliad
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