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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1955
Page
3
The Beckley Newcomers Club named 27 captains for the annual Mothers March to canvass Beckley and area communities on January 31 from 7 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Reginald Meyers is chairwoman with Mrs. Edgar L. Mohler as co chair. Moose Club serves as operations HQ.
Miss Betty Jane Darby married Pat Cantley in a Dec 22 ceremony at the bride’s home officiated by Rev J Smith. The couple, both Marsh Fork High School graduates, plan to live with the bride’s parents until Pat’s Army discharge in June in Alaska.
A home care note suggests soaking the mat for several hours in a large pan with a strong soapsuds solution and a half cup of ammonia. Change the water and suds until most grit is removed before washing with other items.
A new snack bottle markets as unbreakable and heat retaining for hours. It features a wide mouth and a 10 ounce capacity for solids or liquids with no fillers or metal parts prone to rust. Cleaning guidance suggests hot soapsuds and a rinse in scalding water.
Miss Elizabeth Williams district deputy president of the Rebekah Lodge and her team conducted a Monday night installation for Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 of Mabscott. The Odd Fellows Hall ceremony at 8 p.m. installed Miss Irene Williams as noble grand and listed officers and appointees including Mrs Frank Rogers and Mrs Dempsey Eddy among others.
A quick method to check colorfastness before washing new garments. Snip a hem, apply suds, rinse in lukewarm water, and blot between white cloths. If sudsy water or cloths stain, wash separately and retest. blues help keep colors bright with regular whitening.
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A local pages of social notes lists residents of Raleigh Road Mabscott and Beckley area returning home from vacations in Florida Ohio and Alabama. Names mentioned include Jack Burger Mac Sweeney Ralph Eckle Vern Darby G. Lester Hash Wade Lilly Eleanor Caudell and others with attendances at the Tournament of Roses, funerals and hospital visits. A few service members are noted including Pvt Robert Hedgecock and Cpl Robert Eastridge.
Beckley newspapers note upcoming gatherings across groups and churches. Sunday calendar entries must be in by 10 am. events include First Christian Church group meetings, Royal Neighbors in Sons of Italy Hall, Daniels Community Church circle sessions, Methodist Temple Circle, Beckley Presbyterian Circle, Fine Arts at Beckley Woman's Club, Maxwell Hill Baptist Young Adult Class, and Raleigh County Garden Council activities at Coca-Cola recreation room.
American Association of University Women met at 7 30 pm in the Appalachian Building with 15 members present. Mrs C C Pyles chaired the program on Wills and Trusts Lara Clay spoke on Budgeting and Money Management and Mrs Sheldon Covey spoke on Investments A short business meeting was led by Miss Eva Keyser with Mrs Nelson Bragg heading the hostess committee The next meeting is set for Feb 14 at the Appalachian Building Mrs J R Beaty will lead the Social Studies program
The Homemakers Class of The First Assembly of God Church held a stork shower Friday at 7 30 in the home of Mrs J C Todd honoring Mrs J L Stevens. Prizes went to Mrs E W Hill Mrs James Dinkler Mrs Cecil Toney Mrs James Bland Mrs L D Hartwell and Mrs Homer Fielder. Refreshments served to a large group of guests listed in attendance.
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