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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1955
Page
3
Cottons, already popular year round, gain a fifth season with trans season cotton dresses planned for late summer into fall. Dark striped, check and dot patterns appear on lightweight washable fabrics. Styles range from bare armed for heat to bloused for cooler days, aiming to refresh hot weather wardrobes in June and July.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist Temple met for a Monday night picnic supper at Mrs. Miller Jacksons home 111 Wilson St. Mrs Pansy Riffe led a devotional on city life and problems. The president Mrs Kathleen Ross Hoffman presided over a business session.
Pattern offer for a slenderizing eun-dress with a collared bolero in sizes 14 to 48. No 2346 includes Dress and Bolero with fabric yardage, price 25 cents, plus 5 cents extra for first class mail. Send name, address, style number and size to Pattern Bureau at Beckley Raleigh Register Box 42 New York 11.
The Bridge Association of Black Knight Country Club held a luncheon and bridge session on Tuesday at 12 45. Mrs. Robert Wildey took first place, with Mrs. E Van Dorsey second and Mrs. Edward Sharp low. Hostesses included Miss Pat Searle and others. guests included Mrs. Carl Drewry Jr. from Collingswood New Jersey.
Applications for marriage licenses filed in Raleigh County Court clerk office. Billy Lee Phelps 22 son of A L Phelps, Dorothy and Velma Marie Huffman 18 daughter of Roy Huffman Ameagle. Bobby Walker 19 son of Ampliss Walker, Artie and Wilda Williams 16 daughter of D W Williams, Artie.
A Saturday night personal shower for Rose Mary Santos, bride-elect of Ervin Joel Parkins, was hosted by Mrs. Anthony Sparacino and Mrs. Eugene Scott at the Sparacino home on Jefferson Street. An open ceremony is planned for July 30 at Table Rock Christian Church.
In Long Beach California kindergarten teacher Mari lyn Lawson at Muir Elementary complains about repeated names in her class. Enrolled are three Susans three Sharons two Philips two Davids and two Stephens indicating popularity of certain given names among families.
Mrs. Walter Duncan won the string tournament during Ladies Day at Black Knight Country Club with a 79. Runner up was Mrs. Harry Ellis at 82. Other players included Mrs. Wayne Reynolds and Mrs. L. L. Scherer among a field of ladies and misses.
Perry Mullens and his wife and daughter Rachelle Faye completed a two week jaunt through central and southeastern states. They visited brother Cecil Mullens and sister Mrs E L Clement and were luncheon guests of a full blood Apache on the San Carlos Indian reservation. They joined in uranium prospecting trips with Cecil Mullens.
Ernest Caffee presided at Raleigh Community Church as the Adult Bible Class appointed committee members. Names include Mrs. Underwood publicity Mrs. Chester Smith and Mrs. Frances Poore with others handling ways and means sick and devotion. A hot dog sale was set for July 16 at 6 PM and the next meeting is August 9 at the church.
Circle No. 13 of the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met at Little Beaver Park with the theme Lets Have an Old Fashioned Picnic. Mrs. Winford Helton led prayer and Mrs. Richard Lewis led singing with guest Mrs. H A Pierce Jr on the portable organ. Mrs. Mark Skaggs chaired a brief business meeting urging attendance at the July 21 WMS church meeting. Recreation included swimming and fishing.
Miss Sue Lenore McMillion and William White wed in Athens on July 8 in a double ring ceremony led by Rev. Wayne A. Sisk. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert McMillion, wore a white dress with navy accessories and holds degrees from Concord College. The groom, from Athens, works for Chrysler and they will reside in Detroit temporarily.
Government figures highlight accidents as a top cause of death and injury for children under five. The Department of Agriculture emphasizes preventive measures to reduce risk and safeguard young children in homes and caregiving environments.
Mrs A L Rohrer spoke to Circle No 4 of the Methodist Temple on Monday at 6 30 pm in the Glass House using Psalms 19 David's Appreciation of God's Law as the devotional theme. She presented Nurses White Bibles to Mrs K M Jarrell and Mrs Hayse Bratton and led a business session noting five visits to new members last month.
A school of instructions for officers and members of Judea Shrine No. 13 will be held Friday at 7 30 p m in the Shrine Mosque in Charleston. Mrs M W Arnold worthy high priestess urges all officers and members to attend. Mrs Larena Maynard district deputy of Montgomery will conduct the school.
Mr and Mrs Harold Stanley Moore Mabscott announce Dora Elizabeth born July 6 at 5 25 p m weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces in Beckley Hospital Twin daughters Shirlene and Charlene born July 6 at 3 10 and 3 15 p m daughter Sara Jane born July 7 at 3 40 p m weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces George Edward Tanner Beckley welcomed a daughter Susan Gaye born July 8 at 9 04 a m weighing 6 pounds 12 4 ounces Shelby Irene born July 8 at 8 37 a m weighing 6 pounds 1 32 Chester Grant Roberts 913 Woodlawn Ave welcomed Shelby Irene born July 8 at 8 37 a m weighing 6 pounds 1 32 James Perry Hunter Jr Hatcher announced Roger Dale born July 8 at 1 15 p m weighing 9 pounds 13 ounces.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of Methodist Temple plans a wiener roast at Little Beaver Lake at 6 p.m. today replacing the regular meeting. Miss Evelyn Hasbrouck, youth director, says the group and counselors meet at the church at 5:45 p.m. for transportation.
Women's groups may submit regular or special meeting announcements to the Women's Department. Beckley newspapers publish notices by 10 am for same day use. Circle No. 5 at the First Christian Church meets at 7 30 p.m. led by Mrs. James Thompson at the church.
Thursday Beckley Credit Women's Break fast Club meets in the Beckley Hotel private dining room at 7 45 a m Friday Cirtsville Farm Women's Club gathers at Mrs Howard Billups home at 10 30 a m The Beckley Presbyterian Church Women's Bible Class hosts an ice cream social at Mrs Hulett Smith's Harper Road home at 7 p m
Grace Chapel of Dry Hill will host a hamburger barbecue on Saturday July 16 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in front of T. N. Thurman’s home. Funds raised aid Sun day school rooms. Mrs. W. A. Mitchem, a member, invites all.
A simple blend of cream cheese with drained mint leaves creates a fresh spread for nut bread. Toast the bread lightly, then spread and assemble for a cool, herbal sandwich option. Adjust mint amount to taste and serve soon after mixing.
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