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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1955

Page

3

Coming Events in Beckley Women’s Notices

Women's organizations may announce regular or special meetings by telephone or mail to the Women’s Department. Notices received by 10 a.m. are used the same day. Sunday calendar notices must be in by Wednesday 10 a.m. Primrose Garden Club meets at Mrs Oscar C. Thorpe’s home 214 Ellison Ave at 8 p.m. Jayceettes meet at Coca-Cola Building at 7:30 p.m.

Women's Department Beckley Primrose Garden Club Oscar C. Thorpe Ellison Ave

Church group meetings listed for week in town

Multiple church circles and auxiliaries schedule events this week at various locations. St Stephens Women meet 8 a.m. at the church with a 7:15 p.m. finance session. Circle 11 at Methodist Temple 7:30 p.m.. Presbyterian Executive Board 2 p.m.. Circle 12 First Baptist picnic 6 p.m. at Lena Thompson's home. Circle 3 First Methodist 2 p.m. at Beckley Ave home. Sallie E McGinnis Bible Class picnic 6:30 p.m. at J. E. Maddy's Beaver. Circle 1 First Methodist 7:30 p.m. at church. Circle 5 First Methodist 7:30 p.m. at C. G. Peregoy's Park. Also notes on new rug fibers and the Seal of Cleanability indicating National Institute of Rug Cleaning testing.

The First Baptist Church Lena Thompson Fourth St First Methodist Church E. L. Ellison Beckley Ave Sallie E. McGinnis Methodist Temple J. E. Maddy Beaver National Institute of Rug Cleaning

Pinking shears craft bows to match children's dresses

Narrow strips of material cut with pinking shears form attractive hair bows designed to complement children's dresses.

Ice Cream Social Planned by Court Paula Group

Mrs. Vernon Schulte will lead an ice cream social in July, sponsored by Court Paula Catholic Daughters of America. The announcement came at a Tuesday evening St Francis de Sales Church meeting led by grand regent Mrs. Lorenzo Torlone. Ruth Newland resigned as historian. Dario Pitotti elected to replace her. Hostesses Wade Surbaugh Ginkel and DePaulo served refreshments.

Vernon Schulte Court Paula Catholic Daughters of America St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Lorenzo Torlone S. H. Bridge Pinecrest Sanitarium Court Paula Angelene Amato Beckley VA Hospital Ruth Newland Dario Pitotti Wade Surbaugh A. J. Ginkel J. R. DePaulo

Soapless Detergent For Cleaning Tile Surfaces

Cleaning tile in kitchens and baths requires a soapless detergent not ordinary hand soap. Soap leaves a sticky film that traps dirt on walls counters and floors. Rinse tile after washing and wipe with a damp cloth using a simple detergent for stains on impervious tile surfaces.

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

The column lists local residents and visitors with many travels and hospital notes. It notes H. R. Sawyers of Pemberton a patient in Raleigh General Hospital for observation and possible surgery and lists numerous relatives guests and extended visits across Beckley and surrounding towns including St. Louis Columbus Philadelphia and Washington D C among others.

H. R. Sawyers Pemberton Raleigh General Hospital Palmer Farley Palmer Jr Vernon R. Hargraves Hargraves St. Louis E. D. Terry Jr Terry Rantoul, Ill John H. McCann O. W. Broughman Beaver Ave Maggie Kelso Henry Kelso Albert Parker Betty Parker Birmingham Ala William Watson MacArthur Albert Watson Stuart, Fla H. T. Stovall Maxey A. W. Bonds Kanawha St Tom Neal Gary Isaac Henry Irvine I. E. Henry Berkley St E. H. Phipps Martha Fotes Beckley Mt. Hope Rd Mary Aglin Vine St Ohio Canada Gene Bellamy Harlingen Airforce Base Harlingen Tex Kesler Air Force Base Biloxi Miss Juanita Perkowski Mason St James Russell Washington, D. C Beckley Kirk Shumate North Oakwood Ave J. R. Perdue Daniels Carden A. Hillman Phyllis Hillman Norma Hillman South Heber St South Dakota Hillman Hubert Gackle Clark McDaniel Johnstown Rd Columbus

Births in Raleigh General Hospital Week June 25 to July 1

Multiple birth notices list newborns at Raleigh General Hospital in Weight 3 pounds 8 ounces to 8 pounds 15 ounces. Names include Mary Selena Woolwine, Cherry Ann Gwinn, Craig Alan Ballard, Treasa Lynn Obugene, Timothy Lee Toney, Cynthia Jo Bettina, Dennis Byron Hamilton, Douglas Alan Bailey, Everette Lee Roark, Rodney Harold Pendry, Michael Francis Bennett, Linda Lucille Lilly, John David Machine. Times range from 12:10 a.m. to 4:20 a.m. July 1. All are born to Beckley and surrounding area families.

Mary Selena Willam Robert Woolwine Layland Raleigh General Hospital Cherry] Ann Shirley Lee Gwinn East Beckley George Lee Ballard Eccles Craig Alan Treasa Lynn Paul Obugene Beckley Une Thealeigh General Hospital Timothy Lee Lewis Morgan Toney Rt. 1 Sergio H. Bettina Whitestick Rd Cynthia Jo Dennis Byron Billy Lewis Hamilton Douglas Alan Donald Martin Bailey Mabscott Robert Wesley Roark Fireco Everette Lee Rodney Harold Melvin Harold Pendry Midway Raleigh Generalospital Michael Francis Charles Leonard Bennett Harold Gene Lilly Lillybrook Linda Lucille John David Jack Donald Machine Fourth St

Laundry Short Cuts For Summer Cottons

West Virginia University home economics specialists offer summer ironing tips for cottons. Permanent finishes may eliminate starching. Dampen dresses with sprinkles or plastic bags, adjust ironing height, and stagger temperatures to save time. Ruffles require lower heat than flat fabrics.

West Virginia University

Cool Drinks For Hot Weather Milk Shakes And Nogs

Hot weather motivates the family to enjoy chilled milk drinks. The guide offers banana milk shakes with ripe banana and cold milk, plus variants using vanilla nutmeg or chocolate, and eggnogs for all ages. Includes lemon nog and orange rind flavor options with simple mixing steps.

Burglar alarm at Police Academy triggers three cruisers

Richmond VA police responded to an alarm at the Police Academy. Major J Spencer Howerton learned a workman had driven a tack into a wire while hanging sheets to catch dripping paint, triggering the alarm.

Richmond Police Academy J. Spencer Howerton Academy

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