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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1956

Page

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Shower Honors Mrs George at Richmond Recreation Room

A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Larry George was held Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Richmond Recreation Room. Hostesses were Miss Julia Fleshman Miss Beverly Hayworth and Miss Carolyn Patton. The guest list included numerous relatives and friends. Refreshments and games provided entertainment with prizes awarded to Miss Kathy Springer and Miss Gloria Biggs.

Larry George Beverly Hayworth Julia Fleshmas Carolyn Patton Richmond Julia Fleshman Pat Weeks Jeanette Weeks Austin Ave Adele Russell Weeks George D. George Alex D. George Dick Moses Lewis D. George Adele George J. E. Cantrell Josephine Mazella Ted Floyd Paul Stanley Bloch Jim Wood C.F. Brewer C. J. Marshall Lee Summers M. W. Shumate R. L. Forren Marilyn Forren Carolyn Forren J. W. Woods G. W. Hayworth C. Turner Carol Turner Birt W. W.stanley W. A. Stanley Sam Cohn Glenn Sallack Betty Sallack Barbara Sallack Haddad

That Wonderful Halter Thrifty sewing pattern

That Wonderful Halter Thrifty sewing for you offers a halter sundress with full or slim skirts and a cropped jacket option. Pattern No 1484 PATTO RAMA in sizes 10 to 20 includes yardage for different skirt styles and costs 35 cents, mailed to Iris Lane The Raleigh Register Box 438 Midtown Station New York NY.

Boloroy Iris Lane Raleigh Register Midtown Station New York N. Y

Revised Measurements Offer Better Fit From Patterns

Ruth Enoch of West Virginia University reports a new standard of measurements approved by the Pattern Industry's Measurement Standard Committee. Charts reflecting revised measurements appear in current catalogs as a result of a study of the American woman. The guide explains how to take measurements and select pattern sizes by bust waist hip or, for skirts, slacks, or shorts, waist or hip when hips exceed the standard.

Ruth Enoch West Virginia University Pattern Industry Miss Enoch

Dr James W Witherspoon Preaches to North Carolina Synod

Dr James W Witherspoon scheduled to address the Synod of North Carolina on Wednesday evening on Christian Education. He will then travel to Wilmington to visit his brother Dr Eugene D Witherspoon and family and spend time at Wrightsville Beach before returning to Beckley the third of August.

James W. Witherspoon Red Springs N. C Synod of North Carolina Wilmington Eugene D. Witherspoon Wrightsville Beach N.C Beckley

Rhodell Man B W Lilly Celebrates 70th Birthday Picnic

Rhodell resident B W Lilly marked his 70th birthday with a family picnic at Grand View State Park. Lilly, born July 13, 1886, has lived in Rhodell since 1917 and held roles as a merchant, deputy sheriff, carpenter, and long‑time church and city official.

Rhodell Rns B. W. Lilly Grandview State Park Ed Roark Mead Lawrence Wood Amos McKinney Corinne Mack Shrewsbury Roger Kathy Josephine Ronda May Beverley Cliff Lilly Janis Victor Augustine Joyce Danley Sue Judy Johnny Rhodesh Benton Waymon Lilly Camp Creek Alex Sarah Jane Lilly Laura Gunter Macie Roark Gertie May Clff Lilly Ruby Augustine Viola Cooper Shrewsbury Lillys Lilly Odd Spanishburg Raleigh County Isiah Kidd C. H. Mead Coal Co East Gulf B. C Minter Coal Co Francis Lillybrook Coal Co Ams Rhodell Methodist Church

Upcoming Women’s Group Meetings in Beckley Area

Community calendar lists gatherings for Hilltop Mission Circle Crab Orchard Rhododendron Garden Club Practical Nurses of W V Inc Beckley BPW Garden Council and more. Note deadlines for notices and times across Thursday to Tuesday events.

Beckley Wild See

Versatile Iced Coffee Variations and Easy Spicy Recipe

A lively guide to enhancing iced coffee with flavors like cinnamon cloves allspice and chocolate syrup. Includes a Spicy Iced Coffee recipe and tips on cream whipped cream and lemon peel for refreshing variations.

Duty Free Passage for European Authentic Antiques

Americans can import true antiques from Europe duty free if produced before 1830 and meeting artistic merit. Rugs and carpets must predate 1700, violins and similar instruments before 1801. other items face customs appraisal and duty. American Express offices in Europe coordinate packing, transport, and U.S. customs brokerage.

Europe U. S Rockefeller American Express U.S

Local Presbyterians Attend Training Class in Montreal

The Assembly's Training school for the Women of the Presbyterianates opened in Montreal North Carolina on Wednesday evening and will run through July 25. The focal church will be represented by Mrs. James W. Witherspoon Mrs. W. E. McCormick Mrs. C. Belper Mrs. H. S. Crateford Mes. R. P. Daniel Mrs. D. C. Wade Mrs. C. L. Wilson and Mrs. Isabel Morton.

Assembly Presbyterianates Montreal N. C Focal Church James W. Witherspoon W. E. §. McCormick C. Belper H. &. Crateford R. P. Daniel D.C. Wade C. L. Wilson Isabel Morton

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Mrs. George Mary Ann Bivens Beverly Holliday Mary Lou McGinnis Linda Hutchens Barbara Burdiss Hughes Patty Hughes D. Isley Helen Isley Katherine Ross Susie Oley Francs Ragland Phylls Bowers Mount Gale Mount Norman Southern R. Woodyard Joyce Arnold Gene Smith Carolyn Morrison Sandra Prince Patsy Morgan Joel Kelley Martha Lamb Fay Rothlisberger Judy Lilly Judy Arbogast Jacque Goss Charlotte Berginnis Sheridan Hancock Carolyn Caudill Harlene Burton Barbara Stewart Sandra Stallings Shirley Martin Connie Gunnee Peggy Warren Joyce Jackson Janice Plummer Lowe Lena Conte Extra Good Pictures Sears Wee Lesue Elson Orr the Rae Sitting Bull ClemaScope Bale Robertson Mary Murphy Open Air Theatre Stanaford Road CinemaScope van Johnson Joseph Cotton Euth Roman Jack Carson Barbara Male Robby Driscoht Pinewill Drive Weve Coles E Hildren SR Lara Dr. J. W. Witherspoon N. C. Synod MULLE Batnea Mollens Bearsden the Beachcomber Technicclor Giynis Johns Eebert Newton Lal Toy LISS Capac John Agar Mamie van Doren Richard Boone P. C. Johnson Temple St First Christians Church Rhododendron Garden Club Kathleen Anderson N. Kanawha St Practical Nurses of W. Va. Inc. District No. 3 Coca Cola Building Beckley Bpw Board of Directors Bair Building Raleigh County Garden Council Coca Cola Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206 Odd Fellows Hall Mabscott Little Beaver Lake Shelter Mountain Air Drive-In Glen Jean Detroit Dennis O'Keefe Pat O'Brien Plus Man Merle Windsor Jehan Archer Tuddle House Beckley Mt. Hope Rd Nobil Beckley's Neville St
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