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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1954
Page
3
Mrs. Ruth A. Lewis returns to duties as Beckley Area Chamber of Commerce secretary after illness confinement at 112 Piney Avenue. Several local residents are listed with brief notes on health, travel, and family visits, including military families at Camp Gordon and Ellington Air Force Base, and residents of Beckley and neighboring towns.
Beckley Sisterhood Circle No 1 held an executive meeting at Mrs Joseph Millers home and voted a formal dinner dance at 7 p m February 14 at Beth El Temple Bellevue Lane open to the public. A bake sale card party and luncheon were set for later dates.
Mrs. Raben Cook elected president at Friday meeting held in Calloway Heights home of Mrs. Hubert Henson. Co host was Mrs. Ted Stover. Other officers for two years include Mrs. George P. Davis vice president Mrs. Oscar Nickels recording secretary Mrs. Robert Mandeville corresponding secretary Mrs. Lawrence Hunt treasurer Mrs. O. B. Lilly librarian and Mrs. Charles Garret outdoor lighting project chairman.
The Methodist Temple Youth Department will host a festival and bazaar in the Fellowship Hall on February 1 from 6 30 p m to 10 30 p m General chairwoman is Mrs Paul Edwaard Ash with a large list of assistants and committees for entertainment movies candy ice cream soft drinks baked goods fancy work and dining services Proceeds fund Youth Division conference and workshop expenses and a church camp representative There is no admission charge for the event.
The Raleigh County Girls Scout Council annual meeting will feature Mrs L P Williams of Charleston as guest speaker. The 2 pm Sunday event at First Christian Church will include a camping theme, a panel from scouts who attended different camps, awards for five ten and fifteen years of service, troop project displays, and a flag ceremony. Ann Hitze said the meeting is open to the public.
Eloise Green becomes Mrs John B Stover in a ceremony at 8 15 p m Jan 23 in the home of W B Whitten Mankin Ave Rev Donald Lowe officiates The bride is daughter of L F Green Mt View and Mrs Edith Green of Baltimore Md The groom is son of Mrs John B Stover and the late John B Stover of Beckley The couple resides in Oak Hill
W A Stanley Jr named by Ted Kessinger Beckley Jaycee president to head motor corps for Mothers March polio funds. Moose Club as HQ from 7 to 8 pm with house to house canvass and motor corps on standby to fetch donations. Mrs Meyers directs volunteers. tags read Tonight I Am A Mother. call 5319 to join.
The Midwinter Concert of the Flying Eagle Band is set for 8 p.m. February 4 in Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium. It features the band, the concert orchestra, and the Junior High Band with selections such as The Princess of India Warsaw Concerto and Wing Ding. Several graduates plan to attend and visit after the performance.
Girl Scout Troop 35 of MacArthur met Tuesday night at Hollywood Baptist Church to map projects for the year. No definite plans were voted on. A new member joined the troop, Judy Collision.
Doctors report three out of four test subjects experienced complete or striking relief from menstrual cramps using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims calming effects on the uterus without pain killers and promotes tablets with added iron for change of life symptoms.
Mrs G W Harris state legislative chairman of the League of Women Voters urged more attention to national affairs while addressing the Beckley Unit gathering at the First Methodist Church. She explained the Bricker amendment and urged members to write congressmen. National League headquarters opposes the amendment. The group also backed jury service for women in West Virginia and planned to again push the issue before the legislature. The WV Association of Press Women offered support, and Charleston unit president Mrs William T Pace spoke on organization problems. Local officers conferred with guests on issues after the dinner.
All organizations are invited to use this column to remind members to attend meetings Officers should telephone 3321 The Woman's Department and give the notices of mail in their club calendar Notices received by 10 am will be carried that day Sunday calendar notices must be in by 10 am Saturday Fernwood Garden Club 8 pm Appalachian Bldg auditorium
Thursday events include the installation of officers at Royal Neighbors Lodge Sons of Italy Hall at 7 30 p m and a Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary social in Memorial Building room 6 at 7 30 p m.
City and county wide event invites residents to participate in a polio contribution canvass Friday from seven to eight p.m. Volunteers urge motorists to switch on lights to signal support. The campaign coordinates emphasize community involvement and public health outreach.
Mrs. O. W. Mills, a girl scout leader, led 12 girls during a church sponsored meeting with songs, games and readings.
The Beckley Presbyterian Church women will observe Visitation Day this Thursday. Missionary circles will gather at 2 p.m. and pairs of ladies will visit homes including those with illness or bereavement, newcomers, and new church members. Mrs. C. S. Bepler leads the monthly program.
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