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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1944

Page

8

Former Pastor Here Marries Lt Williams And Miss James

Enid James daughter of Mr and Mrs E R James of Ingleby California marries Lieutenant Dexter C Williams formerly of this city now stationed in Alaska on June 1 at the bride’s parents home The Rev Beverly Harvey of Compton California officiated The bride wore a powder blue wool suit with navy accessories and a bouquet of white sweet peas with a white orchid Attendant was Mrs Chet V Reddington Best man was Benton L James After the ceremony the couple flew to Beckley to visit Williams sisters and then Washington Williams is a Greenbrier Military Academy graduate and previously worked for Standard Oil refinery in El Segundo The couple resides with the bride’s parents in Ingleby

Enid James E. R. James Ingleby California Dexter C. Williams Alaska Beverly Harvey Compton First Baptist Church Chet V. Reddington Benton L. James Williams Greenbrier Military Academy Lewisburg Standard Oil el Segundo Army Fannie Walker Mabescott Delia Rutherford Baltimore Maryland Roy Eads Barbara Faye Mary Hatcher Beckley Eads Portsmouth Virginia Corporal Thomas Vandall Fort Brags North Carolina W. S. Vandall Cranberry G. A. Mohler E. G. Larrick Cleveand Ohio M Mohler Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Edgar L. Mohler Ernest English Camp Pendleton Ben H. English T. S. Noffsinger Lyle Noffsinger Clifton Forge James Bruce Barboursville Kentucky S. J. Mancos Keeles Mancos M. Genevieve Sacred Heart Convent Cuilman Alabama Crab Orchard Thomas Wilson Chicago Illinois Wilson Miss Robertson FE. N. Cary Mike Windsor Harold G. Windsor France James F. Brubeck P. O. Malone Marguerite Blankenship Sallie Shields Fort Benning Georgia Panama Canal Zone Donald H. Sharp J. A. Sharp Mason Street Earl G. McCormick England Marcell McCormick Queen Street Beckley Hospital David Houchins Monroe Avenue Fra Houchins Chester Washington Darrell King New York W. N. Holsteine Carlisle Jaimnes W. Holsteine Johns' Town Road Norma Lee Holsteine James W. Holsteine Raleigh General Hospital Violet Earle Snead Hume Vogt Bobby Roanoke Thurman Hebb Ercie Boyd Betty Ann Harrell Jackie Smith Suffolk Julia Johnston C. M. Johnston Greenbrier Court Charles W. Bailey San Francisco R. &. Bailey Montgomery C. M. Bailey Temple Street Homer C. Neely, Jr South Pacific Homer C. Neely Crow Lois V. Richmond Charleston Homer Neely Hansel Pendleton

Local Servicemen and Relatives Back From Visits and Furloughs

A collage of notices details cadet nurses visiting Cincinnati while Lois Dickinson and Misses Juanita Harless and Betty Harless are in town. Families report furloughs and returns from Clifton Forge Covington Virginia and North Carolina. Several service members, including Lee Quesenberry and Ernest English, receive training, promotions, and postings with updates on their families and hometowns.

Lois Dickinson South Heber Street Juanita Betty Harless Christ Hospital Cincinnati Ohio H. A. Stickler Clifton Forge Covington Virginia Lee Quesenberry United States Marine Corps Emory Quesenberry Elking Street Quesenberry

Leach Mann Nuptials Held in Wilmington Church

Miss Ruth Mann and Seaman First Class Harry Leroy Leach wed in a single ring ceremony at Zion Lutheran church Wilmington Delaware on June 15. Bride by Shady Spring high school and former Pennsylvania Railroad employee, groom a Middletown PA native, served with Seabees and recently stationed at Camp Parks California with 22 months in Alaska.

Ruth Mann Harry Leroy Leach Middletown Pennsylvania J. H. Mann Beaver Zion Lutheran Church Wilmington Delaware Rav F. S. Bashore Henry Tiellemaan Leach Shady Spring High School Pennsylvan Railroad Company Harrisburg Virginia Thomas Leach Middletown Air Service Command Seabees Norfolk Port Huereme California Dutch Harbor Alaska

Mabscott Personal Notes Show Visitors and Relatives

Miss Rethel Johnston hospital patient at Beckley hospital. Corporal Campbell Walker visiting Beckley area from Camp McCoy Wisconsin. Several families from St Albans Covington Barboursville Camp Creek Hinton and Kopperston hosted relatives and friends. Justine Johnston training in Richmond Virginia. many guests from Charleston and Norfolk also noted.

Rethel Johnston Beckley Hospital Campbell Walker Camp McCoy Wisconsin G. W. Walker Luther Davis St Albans L. P. Bower W. E. Johnston Glenna Jones Daisy Johnston Covington Virginia Charles Evans Barboursville James Kirk Connie Kitty Amos Gadd Camp Creek T. W. Lemon Louis Parifson Louisvile Kentucky Lula Thomas Mazie Talent Verna Lewis Alma Coffman Joe Lewis Glenna Tolbert M. M. Maston Hinton Dan Scanlon Kopperston C. H. Fink C. Conner Rhodell Pearl Downey Yvonne Elaine Baker Norfolk John Logg Logg A. W. Nisenbaum Nisenbaum Justine Johnston Richmond Stuarts Circle Hospital W. KE. Johnston W. HW. Carper Jack Frost Charleston

Betty Andrews Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Betty Andrews was honored on her seventh birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs Spencer Andrews at their School Street home. Guests played games and Nancy Mitchell won a prize. the guest list included Joan Diehl Helen Diehl Dodty Wood yard Tenny Houck Juanita Earhart Kitty Young Betty Stanley Phyllis Harris Jessie Davis Nancy Mitchell Virginia Webb Carolyn Sanger Ronnie Woodyard.

Betty Andrews Spencer Andrews School Street Nancy Mitchell Joan Diehl Helen Diehl Dodty Woodyard Tenny Houck Juanita Earhart Kitty Young Betty Stanley Phyllis Harris Jessie Davis Nancy Mitchel Virginia Webb Carolyn Sanger Ronnie Woodyard Orin Stanley

Seventeen Attend Ladies Day At Black Knight Club

Seventeen ladies attended the Ladies Day event at Black Knight Country Club. Mrs. J. P. Nowlin won low net and Miss Amy Jean Sweet took low pair. Nine bridge tables in the afternoon yielded winners Mrs. C. J. Schulte high score, Mrs. D. O. Means second high, and Mrs. W. P. Hiner low.

Black Knight Country Club J. P. Nowlin Amy Jean Sweet D. O Means W. P. Hiner

Beckley Boy Plays Trumpet Abroad in New Guinea

Private Benton M. Wilmoth Jr. of Beckley is serving in New Guinea after a long musical career. A former high school standout, he led a band in junior year and studied under teachers from Glenn Sallack to Latane Ware. He trained at Camp Fannin and Fort Ord, shipped to New Guinea in May, and reports playing with the army band and gathering stories of life overseas.

Tuin Up Benton M. Wilmoth, Jr Ben Wilmoth Willcrest Drive New Guinea Wilmouth Glenn Sallack Oate Latane Ware France Benton Bob Davis Jay Woods Woodrow Wilson High School N Ler Camp Fannin Teas Fort Ord California Glenn Mitler Wilmoth G. L. Jivers Amp All State Orchestra All State Dixie Doodtes Benton M. Wilmoth Co. K Elkins Reckle Hne Company K

Mrs Bowles Honored at Campbell Street Stork Shower

Mrs Paul Bowles received a stork shower hosted by Mrs George Buffa Jr and Miss Mell Bowles at her Campbell Street home. Prize winners included Mrs Sesta Holliday Mrs Russell Bryant and Mrs James Jacobs. Attending were Mrs Opie Chambers Mrs John Bowles Mrs Herman Grecie Mrs John Bowles Jr Mrs Sam Greco and the honoree. Gifts came from Mrs Harwood James Mrs Howard Gibbs Mrs Ethel Burgess Miss Nell Burgess Miss Bonnie Burgess Mrs Edward Snuffer Mrs Wilda Jones Mrs Joe Hunt and Mrs Bessie Skelton.

Paul Bowles George Buffa, Jr Mell Bowles Campbell Street Sesta Holliday Russell Bryant James Jacobs Alending Opie Chambers John Bowles Herman Grecie Sam Greco

Tender Greens Quick Steam Method

To tender greens like kale sprouts or broccoli cut pieces small and thin Trim off tough parts Add an inch of water in a kettle with lid add vegetables and bring to a fast boil Cover kettle lightly and keep water boiling steadily for 12 to 15 minutes

Eastern Star to Hold Class at Masonic Hall

Mrs Janet Cartwright of Welch will instruct Bethlehem chapter 71 of the Order of the Eastern Star at a school of instruction Tuesday at 8 pm in the Masonic hall. Officers and members urged to attend by worthy matron Mrs W C Mullins. Classes cover the ritualistic works of the chapter.

Janet Cartwright Welch Bethleam Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall W. C. Mullins

Youth Center Names Mothers of the Day for Week

Mrs. Charles K Talbert announces the Youth Recreation Center’s Mothers of the Day for next week. On Monday July 17 from 7 to 10 are Lamperni Renis Jen Bsharah Bernice Bloch Lucille Williams Mary Louise Bsharah and Wanda Holmes. On Wednesday July 19 from 7 to 10 are Helen Sydnor Bob Dozier Jack Nuckols day Woods Lacille Roles. On Friday July 21 from 7 to 10 are John Ward Robert Channers Dixie Lee Bryson R. B. Callison Howard George. On Saturday July 22 are R J Andrews Theodore Cannady Ralph Koiner Jessie Lipscomb Ger rude Thackston.

Charles K.talbert Lamperni Renis Jen Bsharah Bernice Bloch Lucille Williams Mary Louise Bsharah Wanda Holmes Helen Sydnor Bob Dozier Jack Nuckols Day Woods Lacille Roles John Ward Robert Channers Dixie Lee Bryson R. B. Callison Howard George R. J. Andrews Theodore Cannady Ralph Koiner Jessie Lipscomb Gerrude Thackston

Pattern 8629 for pinafore aprons and tulip bib apron

Pattern No 8629 offers two dress style aprons with ruffled shoulders and a tulip bib pocket in sizes from 2 to 10 years. The size 4 pinafore requires 3 to 4 yards of fabric while the tulip apron uses 7 to 8 yards for 36 or 39 inch material.

Cast Selected For Victory Vanities Musical

Bernie Saks named to lead the cast of Victory Vanities to be staged July 20 and 21 at Woodrow Wilson high school auditorium. The ensemble features Oneida Muncey Joy Peters Gloria Mills Jin Summers and several others in a song and dance chorus under BPW club direction.

Bernie Saks Alan Warren Mr. Withers Bill Kidd Bill Barry Dean Bailey June Hamilton Helen Hope Talbert Nancy Richards Marianne Young Ruth Ann McCormick Katherine Palmer Estella Jo Gagalis Marjorie Belcher Betty Earhart Norma Earhart Margaret Ann Guvter Delores Stafford Patty Murdock Margie Carter Frances Hyde Lois Sanford Ellen Maples Dana Sarandon Mary Ann Davis Jane Shumate Lejnne Hall Barbara Sue Lagain Helen Meadows Barbara Ward Ruth Ann Dickinson Patsy Marlin Carol Sue Kel Iman Donna Kay Miller Dollie Stewart Janie Woods Barbara Trosper

WCTU To Meet At Church Of God Tuesday Afternoon

The Women's Christian Temperance Union will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the Church of God. An added note mentions unsweetened grapefruit juice sprinkled over cooking fish for a tart flavor.

WCTU Women's Christian Temperance Union Church of God

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lt. Williams James Gracie James Sue Touth Len Seaman Nathan Lilly Harvey Mabscott Personals Violet's Beauty Shop Baptist Church Beckley College Beckley, W. Va John P. Helmick Pairmont The West Virginia Medical Auxiliary Left Scott A. Ford Wheeling Medical Association Beckley Boy Private Beton M. Wilmoth Eastern Star Youth Center Foster Lydia Pinkham Nature Lydia Pinkham Aldine Phillips Phoenix Claude Phillips Beckles Richard Shelton John Shelton Morristown Indiana Arizona R.N. Merrill First Methodist Church Wareren Glant Terial Raleigh Register Sixth Avenue N.Y Marguerite Lal Main St Singer Sewing Center S. Kanawha St
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