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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1950

Page

12

Patricia Anne Mellen Weds Corbett R Caldwell in Mullens

Patricia Anne Mellen married Corbett Ray Caldwell in a July morning chapel ceremony at the Methodist Temple with Rev. L. D. Roe officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Norvad A. Mellen, wore a lace gown with a veil. the groom is the son of Mrs. George E. Caldwell. The couple, both WVU students, plan to honeymoon at a private camp on the Greenbrier River and return to Morgantown to finish studies.

Patricia Anne Metles Corbett Ray Caldwell Methodist ‘Temple L. D. Roe Hubert A. Boyd Herbert U. Sloan Schubert Chopin Schumann Norvad A. Mellen Mr. Mellen Beckley George E. Caldwell Mr. Caldwell Myllens Jose W W. Wright Afiss Mellen Alma Stevener Deer Run William St. Bailey Carl York Eric George, Jr Jack Frank Robert Hart Mullens Granville Avenue Jane and Janet Kendall Logan P. M. Epling J. Minger James Davis Miss Mellen Greenbrier River Woodrow Wilson Igh School Caldwell West Virginia University Mullens H.gn School WVU Kappa Sigma Fraternity Morgantown

Pre Nuptial Shower Honors Helen Smith in Lester

Miss Helen LaVern Smith bride elect of Donald R. Baugues of Eccles received a china shower hosted by Mrs. Helen Horton and Mrs. Fern Robinsell at Mrs. W. T. Smith home in Lester. The couple plans to wed August 24 with guests enjoying summer flower decor and a refreshments course.

Helen LaVern Smith Donald R. Baugues Eccles Helen Horton Fern Robinsell W. T. Smith Lester Coule Smith Home Mildred Birch Lakie Manning Lorrie Stalnaker Clara Walls Ann Erskin Eddy Birch John Wright Pearl Stroud Betty Stanley Dorothy Baugues Alice Delp Paul Smith Wuvah Trigg E. Shrewbury Ethel McLaughlin Katherine Smith Elsie Cooper B. McClung A. M.mcmultin Hester Manning Charles Manning C. W.tabor Rosabeil Jarrell Christy Stover A. A. Farmer Mabel Lovell Betty Jo Cooper Mary Alice McClung Ferna Rose Shrewsbury

Beckley Bride-Elect Honored At Shower at McQuade Home

Miss Mary Riffe, bride-elect of Charles Janes Crawford, was honored Thursday morning with a breakfast shower at the residence of Mrs. C. D. McQuade on Reservoir Road. Hostesses included Miss Jean Porter and several others. guests from Fayetteville and Harrisburg attended and gifts were exchanged amid roses and sweet peas.

Mary Riffe Charles Janes Crawford C. d. McQuade Reservoir Road Jean Porter George Bright McQuade Donald Robree Lilian Stafford MecQuide

BPW Members To Meet Tuesday

Beck ley Business and Professional Women’s Club will hold its July meeting at the Country Kitchen Tuesday evening. Miss Madge Richardson president says members meet at the Memorial Building at 6 15 p m with transportation to the site. Reports on the San Francisco biennial convention and Raleigh County Centennial Celebration will be discussed.

Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club Country Kitchen Madge Richardson Memorial Building San Francisco Raleigh County

Larry Rodney Martin Birthday Party Honored

Larry Rodney Martin was entertained at a birthday party hosted by his mother Mrs E W Martin at the Calloway Heights residence in honor of his tenth birthday. Prizes were awarded to Darrell Toney Jimmy Via Johnny Meadows and Kay Waitla. Refreshments were served by Mrs Mary Fuller and Patricia Mae Gurack.

Larry Rodney Martin E. W. Martin Calloway Heights Darrell Toney Jimmy Via Johnny Meadows Kay Waitla Martin Mary Fuller

Miss Janith Goss to Wed Jesse B Floyd Jr

The First Baptist Church hosted the wedding of Miss Janith Cornelia Goss and Jesse B Floyd Jr at 8 30 pm with Rev E J Mowerton officiating. Relatives attended a reception at the J W Souder home and the couple will live at 113 Freeman Street.

Janith Cornelia Goss Jesse B. Floyd, Jr First Baptist Church Christine S. West J. Ro Sullivan Sullivan Mabscott Fred H Souder Beckley E. J. Mowerton Sirs. Howerton Sr. W. Souder J. W. Souder Walford Street Freeman Street Leland Burge Goss Crawford Street Jesse BR. Floyd Gaithersburg Beckles

Missionary Society Holds Meet at First Baptist Church

Women of the First Baptist Church Missionary Society met in the church Thursday. The program opened with Romans devotionals led by Mr L H Davis. Reports on missionary education were given by several members including Mrs Mason Lilly and Mrs French Davis who attended the Elkins convention. The treasurer, Mrs A Massing, was absent as Mrs Jr E Sharon attended her father's funeral. Plans were made to send aid to Camp Caesar and a mid week prayer service was announced.

Camp Caesar Lewis

Ava Lou Deck Engaged to Lester E. Kincaid

Mr. and Mrs. James B. Deck of Sophia announce the engagement of their daughter Ava Lou to Lester Eugene Kincaid son of Mrs. Clarence Wood and the late Lester M. Kincaid of Slab Fork. They will marry August 4 at Sophia Methodist Church with Rev. Roland Kennedy officiating.

James B. Deck Sophia Ava Lou Lester Eugene Kincaid Clarence Wood Lester M. Kincaid Slab Fork Sophia ‘Methodist Church Roland Kennedy

Wiener Roast Planned By Royal Neighbors

The Royal Neighbors of America will hold a widener roast at City Park Tuesday July 25 at 7 30 p m All members are requested to attend and bring a guest Friday visitors to Charleston were Jimmy Stover J B Hutchinson and Ronald Stover all of Harper Rt 1

Royal Neighbors Royal Neighbors of America Widener City Park Charleston Jimmy Stover J. B. Hutchinson Ronald Stover Harper Rt. 1

Farm Women Hear Clement Schulte on Floral Displays

Clement L. Schulte was guest speaker at Maxwell Hill Farm Women’s Club on the lawn of Mrs. Hubert Turner. The Becklyan spoke on corsage and home decorating arrangements while Mrs. Homer Harvey led the lesson on freezing foods for year around use. A wiener roast followed the business meeting and several members attended.

Farm Women’s Club Clement Schulte Clement L. Schulte Maxwell Hill J. L. Allen Shubert Turner John Harvey Howard Cattle Dale Dixon Hansford Lilly Robert Broughman Gorman Shultz F. Fr. Goode Mildred Jackson Herbert Cline Hubert Anglin B. J. Wauhop Lasyrence Miller

Birth of Daughter for Mohler Family at Beckley

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar L. Mohler of Northwestern Avenue announce the birth of a daughter, Lissa Watehorn, at Beckley Hospital at 1 35 pm on July 20. The infant weighed 4 pounds 12 ounces. The mother is the former Miss Alicia Tutwiler of BY Hope.

Edgar L. Mohler Northwestern Avenue Lissa Watehorn Beckley Hospital Alicia Tutwiler BY. Hope

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Patricia Anne Mellen C. Ray Caldwell Methodist Temple Alma Hevener William H. Bailey Mrs. C. Hay Caldwell Helen Smith Lillys Beauty Shop McCreery St South Oakwood MecCreery St J. F. Vaughan N.s.hilly Harold Riffe, Jr G. R. French Robert Coburn Paul Feigley Roy E. Smith Home Vogt Roy Hh, Keister AL. Rohner PF. A. Couch Fred Roehj Helen Couch Bo Amentroul Robert Underwood Pansy Riff D. van Ness E.R. Crouse Pat Crouse Fayeteville Lillian Stanford Harrisburg Donald Roherer Louisville BPW Patricia Mae Gurack Lahoma Lee Harold Rountree Barbara Rountree Kay Weikle Jimmy Vines Barbara Baptist Church Souder Ola V. Harris Guy HL. Justice Arai George Prater Arthur Fields Clyde Childers Karten Kelley George Stephen J. Fields Clancy Picklesimer Robert Gudykunst E. L. Howerton Frank Appleton Jesse Sanders Johnny Pete Kelley Russell Kelley Barbara Damron Sue Appleton Maxine Belcher Marla Jeanne Jimmie Childers Fred H. Souder MT. Hope Oak Hill Baby Talk Magazine Sanitary Diaper Service P. O. Box Charleston, W. VA Ava Lou Deck Lester E. Kincaid Betty Barr John Leeger Marguerite Zanella Don Brown Fred Sturgill John Lee Cher Miss Deck Sophia High School Concord Slab Fork Coal Company M. C. Fleshman Garden Terrace Baltimore Union Memorial Hospital W. H.hugh Holliday Democratic Del-Mar Oasis Helene Curtis Janice Omenax Juanita Porter, Is Lee Dillon Meredith Frances Mason Granteed Towte Maderia Powe Sterling Beckley Jewelry Store S. Heber St Payne Children's Princet R Pajamas WVA
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