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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1959

Page

5

Kobelia Edwards Vows at Memorial Baptist Church

Mr and Mrs Larry A Kobelia were married June 30 at Memorial Baptist Church 125 Laurel Terrace by Rev Charles E Walker. Bride Miss Margie Ann Edwards is daughter of Mrs Esther Edwards Downey. Groom is son of Mr and Mrs Anthony F Kobelia Dunbar Ave Sprague. The double ring ceremony began at 4 pm with immediate family present. Maid of honor was Miss Carol Lewis and best man Gerry Kobelia. The couple left for a wedding trip to Natural Bridge Virginia. Others attending included Mrs Ramona Peters sister of the bride and Mr and Mrs Paul Mas.

Valley Dr Larry A. Kobelia Memorial Baptist Church Laurel Terrace Charles E. Walker Margie Ann Edwards Esther Edwards Carol Lewis Gerry P. Kobelia Natural Bridge Ramona Peters Paul Mas

Fairdale Personal Visitors Weekend Roundup

FAIRDALE RNS notices list numerous weekend guests and travels. Families including Reed Byrd Claypool Smith Farley Furey Beckett Honaker Johnson and others visited relatives in Glen Daniel Martinsville Logan Crab Orchard and Cleveland with trips to Niagara Falls Camp Lee and Nimrod Hall.

Harvey Wall Glen Danie Clayton Farley Robert Earl Arthur Daniel Pappy Westmoreland Martha Levi Martinsville Rosa Bray Don Luke Tory Tampa Fla Cerral Osborne Washington, D. C Harless Acord Ronnie Osborne Alice Farley J. A. Farley Helen Farley Kenny Smith Merrifield Josie Smith Glen Daniel Buddy Furey Cleveland Ohio Myrtle Furey Bobby Furey Wayne Eubank Betty Phyliss Beckett Princeton Weldon Beckett Elsie Claypool Charles Poe Logan McKinley Simpson Wilma Spangler Roanoke Mattie Wilson Charleston Ralph Junior Simpson Jimmie Honaker Randy Burbank Calif John Honaker Dorothy Johnson Dale Johnson Fred Johnson Pfe James Smith Camp Lee Dillard Smith Shirley Donie Nuckols Jackie Canterbury Nuckols Claude Walker James Zeithaml Jimmy Nevin

Sophia Park Name Tag To Be Chosen July 17

A board of Gulf area directors will pick a name for the new recreation park along the Sophia Glen White Road on July 17. Lena McPherson chairs the naming contest for the Gulf Woman's Club which sponsors the event and welcomes entries by July 17. The Sophia Little League Park has a dugout backstop and fencing, with three picnic tables in place and more planned as donations arrive. The Gulf Woman's Club led by Mrs. W. W. Withrow is building a tennis court with cleared site and donated net. Albert Veneri of the Sophia Little League secured the park location and recreation center site.

GWC W. W. Withrow Albert Veneri Sophia Little League Ball Park

Community women groups meet across Beckley area notices

A crowded schedule lists meetings and events for Cabell Heights Oak Grove Pleasant Hills and surrounding communities. Regular club gatherings include Homemaker’s Clubs at community centers and private homes, with service for shut ins at Welcome Baptist Church and a dinner honoring a shrine leader at Beckley Hotel.

Cabell Heights Oak Grove Pleasant Hills Farm Women's Club Welcome Baptist Church A. Johnson Mission

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Local notes list visits and travel for Montgomery Alabama residents visiting relatives in Granville Avenue and other cities. Entries include re admissions to Beckley Memorial Hospital for Pete George, international trips with stops in Detroit Windsor and Ontario Canada, a Marine Corps deployment to Camp Pendleton, and weekend guests from Kentucky, Ohio, and California.

B. B. Pebworth J. J. Fabel Montgomery Ala D. F. McKenzie Granville Ave Fabel McKenzie McKenzies L. V. Sturgill Rockville Pete George Vine St Beckley Memorial Hospital George Bill Blankenship Rod Brad Saudi Arabia Donald Neely Lanark Blankenship Beulah Mae Lilly Crow and Clarksburg Cal Charles R. Davis

Country Cousins Square Dance Club Event at Dry Hill

Dry Hill Prosperity Community Building hosts a square dance at 8 p.m. Area clubs invited. John Bias Huntinton, caller.

Country Cousins Square Dance Club Dry Hill Prosperity John Bias Huntinton

Miss Jo Ann Chaffin Bride-Elect Honored At Shower

Miss Jo Ann Chaffin of Sophia, bride-elect of Jerry Graham, was honored at a bridal shower Thursday night at Richmond Recreation Room. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Chaffin. the groom-to-be is the son of Mrs Fred Whitt of Corinne. They plan a 2 p.m. Sunday wedding in the Freewill Baptist Church of Sophia. Hostesses were Mrs R L Lytton, Mrs Mason Lilly, and Miss Shelby Goodson.

Jo Ann Chaffin Sophia Jerry Graham Richmond Recreation Room Miss Chaffin Henry Chaffin Fred Whitt Corinne Freewill Baptist Church R. L. Lytton Mason Lilly Shelby Goodson

D R Lester and Twin Sister Honored at 51st Birthday

A Sunday dinner party at the Daniels home of Mrs. Ernest Lee French honored D. R. Lester and his twin sister Mrs. Ella Milam on their 51st birthdays. Attendees included Roy Lester Mrs. Dorothy Breeding Ernest Ray Roy Lee French Mrs. D. R. Lester Miss Mabel Lester Walter Milam Kenneth Milam Miss Velma French Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Morris and family Mrs Evelyn Phillips William Ray Lester and Miss Patricia Robinson with swimming and games.

Mabscott RNS D. R. Lester Ella Milam Lester Ernest Lee French Daniels Roy Lester Dorothy Breeding Ernest Ray Roy Lee French D.R. Lester Mabel Lester Walter Milam Kenneth Milam Velma French Ralph Morris Evelyn Phillips William Ray Lester Patricia Robinson

Local visitors and returning travelers reach Mullens and Kermit

E G Buckhanan of Mullens and Mr and Mrs Hersel M Perdue of Kermit visit relatives in Mullens with Hettie Kidwell and Richard Kidwell. Homer Nyle Kidwell and son Harry from Cleveland arrived to see his mother and brother. Earlier, Mr and Mrs Glen Lynch returned home on Woodlawn Ave after a month long vacation to and from California.

Wyco Hollaway Wedding at Rhode ll Baptist Church

The Regular Baptist Church in Beckley hosted the July 4 wedding of Miss Sandra Lynn Hollaway and Rudolph Paul Wyco at 3:30 PM. The bride, daughter of Eldrige and, the groom’s parents are Sam Wyce and others from Rodell. The ceremony was led by Rev. Everett R. Shafer.

Rhodell Beckley Sandra Lynn Hollaway Rudolph Paul Wyco Eldrige Hollaway Sam Wyce Everett R. Shafer Glen Seymour Princeton

Presbyterian Women Plan Circle Meetings in Beckley

The Beckley Presbyterian Women schedule circle meetings Thursday. Circles 1 through 13 list chairmen and host houses with times ranging from 8 a m to 1 30 p m and note Circle 12 has no meeting this month. Several gatherings occur at church or private homes on North Western Avenue Beckley Ka nawha Street and Cross Street.

Beckley Presbyterian Church B. B. Kelly W. W. McKinney Hume Ct J. G. Windle Jr Wade Bardin Northwestern Ave Ned H. Ragland Flat Top Lake M. A. Johnson Eugene F. Eager Beckley Ave Robert Parker W. A. Thornhill Woodlawn Ave W. N. Sprague J. G. Polley N. Kanawha St John A. Hedrick C. J. Kinzer Guy E. Rice Queen St John Gates Robert B. Sperry Cross St Robert McNeish H. E. Thomas Freeman St Samuel S. Evans Steve Sota

Calico and Jeans Club Offers Eight Week Dance Lessons

Under the clubs sponsorship Bud Blue of Charleston will teach round couple and folk dancing each Thursday for eight weeks. The first session starts Thursday in the Moose Lodge Ballroom and invites interested residents from the area and surrounding counties to attend.

Calico and Jeans Square Bud Blue Charleston Moose Lodge

Caviar Costs About 24 Dollars Per Pound

A note on seafood pricing states that good caviar typically costs around 24 dollars per pound. This reflects market rates for premium roe and serves as guidance for upscale dining costs.

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