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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1956

Page

3

Coal River Personal News Roundup From Colcord Area

Collated notes show several visitors in Colcord and nearby. Herbert Wright and family from Dayton Ohio arrived May 25 for an extended visit. Leon Cowley from Detroit and Gene Dillon from Cleveland came for vacations with local relatives. Miss Lois Wright of Dayton plans a week with her Colcord hosts. Mary Stover recently discharged after hospital stay. Zela Stover visiting her mother Mary Stover in hospital care. Betty Jo Thompson home briefly from Charleston to see the Chambers family. Pat Mirandy of Long Island and relatives visiting Virgil Thompson and Matthew Perry. Frankie Carlarck of Detroit visiting his mother Ida Carlarck in Bluefield hospital and calling on local friends.

Colcord Ben Thompson Artie Freida Herron Charleston Glen Herron Betty Jo Thompson Forest Chambers Pat Mirandy Long Island N. Y Virgil Thompson Matthew Perry Frankie Carlarck Detroit Mich Ida Carlarck St. Luke’s Hospital Bluefield Ee Perry Colcord Wednesay Mise Diane Slemp Dennis Green Boone, S. C J. B. Richmond W. Neville St L. M. Halloran Woodlawn Ave Mercersburg Gregg Mercersburg Academy Everett Gentry Alan Ronald Dale Charles C. Wilcox Crab Orchard Walter F. Gentry Rhodell Phyllis Allen Baltimore Virgil Allen Coal City Norman David Howard McCulloch Fred Tom Lon Davish Beckley Place Apts

Gamma Gamma Beta Sigma Psi Picnic and Skating Plans

The Gamma Gamma chapter of Beta Sigma Psi Sorority held a picnic on Tuesday May 30 at Little Beaver Lake. A business meeting was conducted and a skating party scheduled for Tuesday June 5 at the MacArthur Skating Rink. Attendees include sponsor Mrs. Robert Keith Long and members Nellie Honaker Betsy Hatcher Betty Bales Peggy Canterbury Lucy Spinelli Dorothy Williams Sylvia Tudor Gloria Vila Mary Robertson Helen Milam Nancy Holt Linda Kidd Beverly Sawyers Marie Cascio Julie Gillmore and Mrs. Ronnie Hughes.

Gamma Gamma Beta Sigma Psi Sorority Little Beaver Lake MacArthur Skating Rink Robert Keith Long Nellie Honaker Betsy Hatcher Betty Bales Peggy Canterbury Lucy Spinelli Dorothy Williams Sylvia Tudor Gloria Vila Mary Robertson Helen Milam Nancy Holt Linda Kidd Beverly Sawyers Marie Cascio Julie Gillmore Ronnie Hughes

Hollywood Elementary Graduates Honor Class With Party

The Hollywood Elementary School graduating class was celebrated Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs S B Callison MacArthur. Miss Mary Abbott organized games and prizes awarded to Carol Ercole Harriette Hambric Joe Roles Ronald Cadle and Dave Bower. Refreshments were served. Guests included Alma Amick Anna Zingo Helen Ostwart Birdie Doss Betty Slocum Betty Bare Mona Good Nancy Rorrer Barbara Haddocks Judy Callison Donna Robertson Jeanie Wood Kathy Wood Herbert Bolt Phil Dunn Robert Jones Dempsey Slocum Mike Waugh Larry Vaught James Christian Bill McClaugherty James Wood Donnie Land Freddie Wenger Johnnie Waselchalk and Frankie Wood.

Hollywood Elementary School S. B. Callison MacArthur Mary Abbott Carol Ercole Harriette Hambric Joe Roles Ronald Cadle Dave Bower Alma Amick Anna Zingo Helen Ostwart Birdie Doss Betty Slocum Betty Bare Mona Good Nancy Rorrer Barbara Haddocks Judy Callison Donna Robertson Jeanie Wood Kathy Wood Herbert Bolt Phil Dunn Robert Jones Dempsey Slocum Mike Waugh Larry Vaught James Christian Bill McClaugherty James Wood Donnie Land Freddie Wenger Johnnie Waselchalk Frankie Wood

Methodist Temple circles plan June meetings across town

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Temple schedules Circle meetings in homes and church locations from June 4 to June 12. Leaders and hostesses include Mrs. G R French, Mrs. Tom Glover, Mrs. E T Gilmer, Mrs. Eric Williams, Miss Nelle Bryson, Mrs. Charles E Little, Mrs. D C Lynn, Mrs. P M Pierson, Mrs. William Earehart, Mrs. G E Foster, Miss Mary Jane Dilley, Mrs. J B F Yoak Jr, Mrs. E H Christian, Mrs. E Weiblett, and Mrs. Fred Roschi with co-hostesses and specific addresses listed for each circle. The Foglesong Study Group also meets June 6 with leader Mrs. E S Pugh Jr and co-hostess Mrs. John C Ashworth.

Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Temple G. R French Fairview Ave Tom Glover Circle No. 2 Glover E. T. Gilmer John Mahaffey Eric Williams Orchard Ave Nelle Bryson Williams Charles E. Little D.C. Lynn Mercer St Jane 7 French St Mary Jane Dilley Burgess St Circle No. 8 J. B. F. Yoak Jr E. H. Christian Lincoln St John Baker E. Weiblett F. E. Winner Annie Ross Circle No. 11 Fred Roschi Circle No. 12 M. W. Arnold Roschi Park St Foglesong Study Group E. S. Pugh Jr Lancaster St Edwin Harris John C. Ashworth

Sticky ice tray hack reduces sticking with wax coating

A simple method to prevent sticking is to rub clean-up wax on the bottom of the ice tray before filling. The wax forms a white creamy coating that keeps the tray from sticking to the freezing compartment.

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

A roundup of local social news lists visitors and travels from Raleigh Heights to Crab Orchard. Entries note Marguerite Blankenship healing at home after an automobile accident and several families attending graduations at Marshall College and Mercersburg Academy, with relatives visiting from Indiana California Maryland Ohio and South Carolina.

Marguerite Blankenship Fourth St

Methodist Temple WSCS Hears Student Music Program

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Methodist Temple heard a student music program titled Come Before His Presence With Singing featuring Woodrow Wilson High School performers. Personalities included Mrs Noel Christian as moderator and student soloists Dick Yates Lewis O'Dell Katy Belle Pickett and Robert Wriston among others.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Noel Christian Ralph E. Amick C. C. Wetzel N. S. Lilly A.K. Minter George W. Williams Woodrow Wilson High School Paul McClure Dick Yates James Lyons Robert Young Rodney O'Dell Alvin Thomas

Women calendar notices for Beckley newspapers

Ann Rose Bible Class of the First Baptist Church holds its annual June Rose Meeting in the church lower auditorium at 7 30 p m Friday Friday also lists Women of Moose events including initiation and election for new officers at the Moose Ballroom at 7 30 p m Tuesday Readers are invited to submit notices by 10 am for same day use and Sunday listings must be received by 10 am Saturday

Women's Department Beckley Ann Rose First Baptist Church Women of Moose Moose Ballroom

Dogwood Garden Club Cleans Coal City Cemetery Project Progress Report

The Dogwood Garden Club sponsors a cemetery cleanup at Coal City, removing old fences and burning rubbish. Club treasurer Mrs. H C Whitley said response to March letters was satisfactory and significant progress has been made though unfinished.

Dogwood Garden Club Coal City H. C. Whitley Homer Sanders Dwight Whitely Stoco High School Coy Brakefield West Virginia Brakefield

Miss Mary Lou Law Bride Elect Hosts Shower

Mary Lou Law, daughter of Clyde and on Second Ave, and bride elect of John Yeager of Parkersburg, was honored at a miscellaneous shower in the Richmond Recreation Room at 7 30 p m Wednesday. Hostesses Mrs William Mabe Mrs C R Lowe Jr and Mrs Basil Dew assisted as guests list includes numerous local ladies. Centerpieces featured mixed spring flowers and gifts were displayed under a pastel umbrella. Games and refreshments highlighted the evening.

Mary Lou Law Richmond Recreation Room William Mabe C. R. Lowe Jr Basil Dew Clyde Law Second Ave John Yeager Parkersburg Michael Lazor Kermit Locke T. L. Maynor Bailey Greee Julia W. Clay J. E. Sharp D. W. MacAllister H. H. Miller Josh Slater O. D. Hall John Earl Lilly E. E. Bibb Jr W. M. Kessel J. B. Bibb Paul Hutchinson T. G. Peters O. C. Heim Dennis Leary Jr L. A. Landers Earl O. Snider Elmer Davis N. R Bobby Cher Basil Deck G. C. Wauhop

High Luster For Leather Furniture Wax Coat

A liquid wax coats leather table tops to give a handsomer finish and act as a protective coating. Applied with a cloth, it dries, and the haze is wiped away for a smooth sheen.

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Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club George Mays Jr Calvin Moore W. E. Rutter Jr Ruth Weinstein Charles van Sluyter N. Ku Coal River Personals Coats Ln Price Budget Shop N. Fayette St - Beckley Methodist Temple Fayette &T Rahall French Williams Jack Shirley Ann Williams Marshall College Huntington Wesley Harvey LaFayette Ind N. G. Weaver Raleigh Heights G. M. Harvey D. L. Collins Sunnyvale Calif Melvin Littlejohn Mabscott Campbell Slemp Scott Ave Norton Wise WSCS Katy Belle Pickett Lewis O'Dell Miss Pickett Robert Wriston David Wood W. H. Foglesong Paul E. Ash Circle No Family Weekly Allyn Rice Allyn Donald Edwards Pharmaceutical Co Neville St Roy A. Jones Hugh Burdette H.T. Stovall Jack Rolligon Wilson Canaday Pauliie Crowder Lillian Ratliff J\Wilbur Bays Betty Hawkins Mariowe Shumate Elsie Comer Roberta Farley Vivian Pachuta Rachel Williams Kathleen Griffith D. Crawford Lynn Bessie Hontgas Betty Barclay the Hub Bermuda FLOOR Lions Club Miners Memorial Hospital
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