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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1950
Page
2
An education writer cites the National Kindergarten Association advising mothers to curb excessive worry over child safety. The piece argues a balance of safeguarding and allowing independence supports a child’s mental health and resilience, with examples of families and readers’ notes.
A household shower for the former Dorothy Brooks was hosted by Miss Margaret Jones at her James Street home. Guests included Mrs. E W Jones and many others as Dorothy prepares to marry Jack Basham following a ceremony at Crab Orchard. A refreshment course followed the gifts and display of umbrella trimmed arrangements.
The Homewood 2 gracefully designed fluted Sterling pattern blends simple good taste with sterling elegance. See this lovely pattern and admire its refined style.
A bridal shower honored Helen LaVYern Smith of Lester hosted by Mrs. Ethel McLaughlin at Mrs. W. T. Smith's home with miscellaneous gifts for August bride elect Donald R. Bauges of Eccles. Prizes were awarded to several attendees. notes of funeral attendance and travel plans for various people are listed among the activities.
Mrs. Jack Nelson and Miss Hazel Underswoond will represent the Beckley Presbyterian Church at a leadership training school in Montreal North Carolina from July 18 through July 27. Leaders from the junior department plan to gain additional church leadership training.
Robert Mickis will present No Greater Love at Beckley Presbyterian Senior Youth Fellowship tonight. Also on the schedule are the Pioneers of the church gathering at 6 30 p m.
Five women’s groups from First Christian Church plan July meetings across classrooms and homes. Group 4 led by Mrs. R W Fleming meets Monday at 7 30 p m in Builders Classroom. Group 2 led by Mrs Z Burford and Miss Thelma Bird hosts Tuesday 7 30 p m in Builders Classroom. Group 1 led by Mrs George Parker meets Thursday 7 30 p m in Builders Classroom. Group 3 led by Mrs Dale Covey meets Thursday 7 30 p m in Mrs J R Beaty’s Crawford Street home. Group 5 led by Mrs Robert Mornbrook meets Thursday 2 p m at her Woodlawn Avenue home.
A combined inspirational and circle meeting of the Women of the Church will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Beckley Presbyterian Church. Representatives attending the Montreal Woman's Conference will report on confab activities and a program by Mrs. J W Witherspoon is planned. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches for lunch at 1 p.m. Robert S Murray Sr recently completed studies at the American Academy of Horology in Denver and is visiting Beckley with his wife, sons and his parents.
The Prosperity Baptist Mission Circle welcomed three new members Mrs Harold Lilly Mrs Ellen Walney and Mrs Lacy Neal at the Thursday meeting hosted by Mrs. Wilbur Stover. The devotional on Rural Churches led by Mrs Stover preceded a business session urging attendance at the Raleigh Baptist Association July 25 26 at Princewick. A household shower honored Mrs Stover during the social hour with 19 members and guest Mrs Carl Toney present. The August session will be hosted by Mrs Wilmer Rorrer.
Members of Coal City Officers Club of Chapter 136 Order of Eastern Star voted to retain their present officers at the Masonic Hall meeting. Mrs. Whitley is president with Mrs. Patterson as vice president and Mrs. Roberts as secretary treasurer. An August meeting will feature devotional leadership by Patterson and hostesses Eldred Stampton and Roberts.
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