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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1955

Page

3

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

The Women's Dept. A-10 and Mrs. Howard Buchanan and daughter Vickie Lynn vacation with their parents in Beckley and Laurel Terrace while many others travel or visit relatives across states. Florence Rodes plans a Florida trip. R K Rubush, W A Argenbright, Allam Goodwin, Clarence Higgins, Lovell Higgins, Rizos family, Annie Long, and Raymond Cook are listed with recent travels and visits.

A-10 Howard Buchanan Vickie Lynn W. H. Buchanan East Beckley Z. E. Burford Laurel Terrace Las Vegas Nev Air Force R. K. Rubush Woodlawn Ave Wrightsville Beach W. A. Argenbright 400 Third Ave C. O. Tate Jr White Sulphur Springs Robert Winston Neville St Annie Long Wyoming Ave Raymond Cook 6Th St Louisville Kentucky Hotel

Dennis Sanger Feted on Birthday Party

Dennis Sanger was honored on his ninth birthday with a party at his parents home in Green Valley Adda. Games yielded prizes for Dennis Lilly and Lawrence Via amid a large gathering including Sherry Lilly and many relatives and friends.

Dennis Sanger Clifford Sanger Green Valley Adda

Douglas Blands Feted at Church Farewell Party

The Young People and Senior Young People classes of the First Assembly of God Church hosted a surprise farewell party for teachers Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bland Tuesday evening at Betty Farley’s home. The Blands are moving to Baltimore, Maryland. Attendees included Bill Hill, Clay Smith, Freddie Duncan, Wilbur Smith, Harold Kirby and many others.

First Assembly of God Church Douglas Bland Betty Farley MacArthur Bland Baltimore Bill Hill Clay Smith Freddie Duncan Wilbur Smith Harold Kirby Jerry Perkins Bernie Basham Leroy Bennet Linda Bennett Mary Bryant Shirley Wiedensall Alice Toney Myree Caudill Shelby Hicks Elnora Toney Carol Kirby Wilma Caudill Mary Kay Morris Imogene Sloan Norma Linday Carol Wray Shirley Wheeler Norman Snuffer Georgia Wheeler Martha Foses Gloria Cantrell George van Riper James Bland Sherman Deal Bob Bland Don L

Shower Honors Mrs Bill Sergeant In Resoco Home

A stork shower honoring Mrs Bill Sergent was held Friday evening at Mrs E R Patterson’s home in Resoco. Spring flowers decorated the rooms and the guest table featured a pink carriage with sweet peas. Favors included miniature carriages. Gifts were awarded to Miss Brenda Lilly, Mrs S A Crysel and Mrs Eugene Worley. Forty two guests attended.

Bill Sergent E. R. Patterson Resoco Brenda Lilly S. AL. Crysel Eugene Worley

Raleigh Register seeks 1880s women's fashion era photos

The Women's Department of the Raleigh Register requests Beckley and Raleigh County residents to share photographs and stories from 1880 onward for the 75th Jubilee Edition to be published Sunday September 18. Urgent material covers fashions social events recipes party tales gardening and travel contact Lina MacFarland.

Women's Department The Raleigh Register Beckley Raleigh County Lina MacFarland Women's Dept

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Ralph Allen at Bradley Church

The Presbyterian Church circle in Bradley hosted a stork shower for Mrs. Ralph Allen Monday evening at the church. Gifts rested under a crepe paper stork while miniature baby shoes served as favors and summer flowers adorned the room. Prizes were won by several members including Mrs. D. Keaton and Mrs. Percy Clay, with many attendees listed by name.

Presbyterian Church of Bradley Ralph Allen D. Keaton Percy Clay Fred Thorne Jr William Woods Jessie Feazell Okey Brooks H. B. Wurst Kyle Allen Jr Lorett Clay Jimmy Clay

Freezing for Large-Scale Entertaining at Home

Home entertaining can avoid catering by using a home freezer. Foods prepared in advance can be staged in easy steps and preserved at zero temperature until the event.

Shady Spring FHA Members to Attend State Conference

Shady Spring Chapter of Future Homemakers of America will send Alice Ballard and Nellie Hatcher to the state conference at Jackson's Mill July 27 to 30. Ballard, a Glen Morgan resident and Shady Spring High School senior, has held state and national project roles and will host at the General Assembly. Hatcher, Crow resident, has two years in the chapter and will work on committees. They travel with adviser Mrs. A W Bonds on the conference evaluation committee. The chapter scrapbook theme is the octagonal emblem. it has earned honors in recent years. Delegates will bring items to support the State FFA FHA Camp at Ripley and will donate $50 at the conference.

Shady Spring Future Homemakers of America Alice Ballard Nellie Hatcher Jackson's Mill Miss Ballard Forest Ballard Glen Morgan Shady Spring High School F.H.A Hatcher Lewis Hatcher Crow Miss Hatcher A. W. Bonds Ripley

Hackneys Welcome Son Keith Gregory at Beckley Hospital

Mr and Mrs James Hackney of Mount Hope welcomed son Keith Gregory at 6 52 a.m. on July 21 in Beckley Hospital. The baby weighed 6 pounds 6 12 ounces at birth.

Keith Gregory James Hackney Mount Hope Beckley Hospital

Dogwood Garden Club Chooses Cemetery Care Project

Dogwood Garden Club members select upkeep of Coal City cemetery as their coming year project. Earl Farley named chair. Meeting led by president Glenna Whitely at her home. Club also votes to sell sham poo to fund activities. Earle Bibb guest speaker shared Europe tour and slides.

Dogwood Garden Club Coal City H. CC. Whitely Earl Farley Glenna Whitely E. Earle Bibb Europe Gorge Cole Glenna Whiteley Gay Fly H. C. Whitely Mavis Farley Patty Whitely Ray Decker D. S. Jefford

Beta Sigma Phi Outing Listed by Beta Rho Chapter

Women’s notices invite church groups clubs and organizations to submit meeting calendars. Beta Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi sorority plans a Sunday outing at Little Beaver Park at 6 30 p.m. Beckley newspapers shorten notices received by 10 a.m. for same day publication.

Women's Department Beckley Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Little Beaver Park

Thursday Group No 7 Meeting at First Church

The Thursday Group No 7 at First Christian Church meets at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs A W Williams 322 Westwood Dr led by Mrs H D Butterworth with plans for the evening and a short program.

First Christian Church H. D. Butterworth A. W. Williams Westwood Dr

Freezing Baked Goods Keeps Fresh for Months

Home economists explain that bread rolls muffins biscuits doughnuts pies and even sandwiches can be preserved in a home freezer for extended periods. Excess portions of cake and other baked foods may be stored until they are needed again at the table.

Thomas Brash Feted At Birthday Dinner

Thomas Brash of Glen Morgan was honored Sunday with a birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brash in Beaver. Attending were S J Jasper, Hope, John Brash and spouses, Roy Brash and daughter Betsy, James Brash family, Myrna Lynn, Kenny and David Lee of Beckley, Victor Pisegna and Thomas Michael of Manassas, and Bob Blake and Fred Meadows from Glen Morgan and Winston-Salem respectively.

Thomas Brash Glen Morgan Bob Brash Beaver S. J .Jasper Hope John Brash Roy Brash Betsy James Brash Myrna Lynn Kenny David Lee Beckley Victor Pisegna Thomas Michael Manassas

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