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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1948

Page

8

East Beckley Girl Scouts Display Handiwork at Tea

East Beckley Girl Scout Troop showcased handiwork and crafts at a Mother Daughter Tea held at St Marys Methodist Church. The event featured troop leaders Carolyn and Lake Palmer along with members Kyra Ellison Doris Jean Pennington Mary McAllister Gloreila Bennett Edith Fink and Irene Marczinke with others unnamed. It marked the last regular meeting of the season.

East Beckley St. Mary's ‘Methodist Church Kyra Ellison Muriel Ellion Doris Jean Pennington Mattie Fennington Mary McAllister Muriel McAllister Pearl Lilly Carolyn Palmer Lake Palmer Glereila Bennett Edith Fink Carol Fink Irene Marczinke Harriet Vaught Janet Hilton Shelba-Dean Grimmet Betty Moore

Dancing Students Theater Party At Mrs Beard’s Home

Dancing pupils of Mrs Emmal Beard enjoyed a week of social events with a theater party held Monday from two to five pm followed by refreshments Attendees included Patricia Hambric Mary Allee Cook Sherry Evans Ginger Evans Connie Grogan Billie Jean Walgon Betty Jo Watson Barbara Van Ness Delores Marino Mary Ann Marino Blanche Esteps Barbara Lee Baker Edna Mae Michael Nancy Kay Williams and many others

Emmal Beard Patricia Hambric Mary Allee Cook Sherry Evans Ginger Evans Connie Grogan Billie Jean Walgon Betty Jo Watson Barbara van Ness Delores Marino Mary Ann Marino Blanche Esteps Barbara Lee Baker Edna Mae Michael Nancy Kay Williams Nancy Jean Lilly Patty Sue Daniels Randy Long Less Meadows Billie le Huguenot Evelyn Sardenell Judith Wolfe Jane Ann Wood Prestine Crosby Teressa Pittine Retha Harrah Mary Biggs Martha Biggs Barbara Biggs Ellen Mae Meadows Veana Irwin Elizabeth Irwin Carolyn Caudill Ann Morrison Wilma Kincaid Barbara Shanks Janice Pack Gloria Caffee Teressa Thompson Tommy Waybright Sandra Waybright Nicolette Gagalis Sue McClure

New Officers Assume Duties In Daughters Of America Fraternity

The Catho hall Daughters of America install new grand regent Mrs L St Francis de Sales Catholic P Sorenson presided at the meeting discussing plans for an installation class in early fall. Hostesses listed among members and a party followed at Memorial Building with games and dancing hosted by Mrs Emma Beard and Mrs Roy Pryies. Attendees included Mary Frances Pyles Roy Pyles Dana Benden Sammy Caudill Nancy Kautz Neva Eye Micky Gunter Doris Jean Gingrich Ann Monroe Phil Payne Beverly Saymens Bobby Davis Belly Balls Mac Rader Susan Decker Katherine Ross Connie Sue Boitnott Ross Farley Annette Angell Kay Powers Charlotte Berginnis Beverly Shumate Sonny Starr Don Thompson.

Hallhe Daughters of America L. St. Francis de Sales Catholic P. Sorenson Norma Dix Janie Wood Mary Richards Nancy Burdilis Mary Jo Mildred Fisher Fran Denny Daymens Vuunie Vue Sreenott Dorothy Woodyard Belly Godby Shirley Reed Crisie Sarandon Jean Givens June Givens Paulette Sparacino Constance Sparacino Carol Turner Jackie Wise Clyde Turner Joann Wise Myrna Kay Morris Mickie Patterson Jimmie Phillips Stephen Brewer Virginia Bowers Judy Bowers Gloria Caffee Martha Sue Collier Frances Ann Forsyth Twinkle Hatcher Shirley Johnson Rosemary Lafferty Susy Otey Janice Pack Margaret Sue Pierson Patsy Tolbert Faye Walk Lorna Parker Mrs. Beard

Birthday Observance Held in Beckley for Phyllis Kiddy

A Beckley birthday party honored Phyllis Jean Kiddy on her seventh birthday with games and prizes for Cindy Bowyer and Mary Baker. Guests enjoyed piano solos by June Baker and others, Phyllis singing I Would Be Like Daniel, and a refreshment course. Attendees included Joann Kiddy and several Bakers and Skelet homes.

R. K. Kiddy Crawford Street Beckley Phyllis Jean Kiddy Cindy Bowyer Mary Baker June Baker Billie Sue Bowyer Johann Ellen Kiddy Daniel Linda Irte Linda Griffith Linda Lou Bowyer Linda May Webb Joann Kiddy Virginia Webb Nancy Wilkes Kathryn Kiddy Carolyn Sue Kellman Billie Bowyer Deborah Edwards Eileen Walker Jane Graham Washington, D. C Miss Walker

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Beckley residents share weekend travels and visits with relatives and friends. L. W. Lobenstein returns home with his brother and spouse from a two week vacation in Wheeling New York and Niagara Falls. Numerous outings include Charleston Spencer Beckley and Clarksburg visits and family gatherings across towns.

L. W. Lobenstein Beckley Wheeling New York Niagara Falls Charleston Ralph Wright O. D. Nary Fee

County Navy Mothers Observe Sixth Anniversary

The Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club plans a social event this month to mark its sixth anniversary. At a Memorial Building meeting, Eva Wauhop and Eura Smith were named to arrange the affair. Illness kept commander Ethel MuJheren absent as Helen Hedrick led the business session. Preparations for a rummage sale were postponed. Annie Alle and Lily Carney will handle plans. A donation was made to the Mother Jones Assistance Fund and Smith said the national finance officer visited her during a Kansas City clinic stay.

Raleigh County Navy Mother's Club Navy Mothers Clubs Memorial Building Eva Wauhop Eura Smith Ethel Burdiss Helen Hedrick Ethel MuJheren Annie Alle Lily Carney Mother Jones Smith National Finance Officer Kansas City, Mo

State Officer to Speak Here

The last meeting of the missionary year for the Woman's Council of the First Christian Church will be tonight at 7:30 at the church. State secretary Mrs. B. H. Bruner of Hinton will be guest speaker and conduct the installation of new officers. Mrs. J. W. Kennison will lead the devotional service, and Group No. 4 led by Mrs. Robert Hornbrook will host the gathering.

Woman's Council of the First Christian Church B. H. Bruner Hinton J. W. Kennison Robert Hornbrook

Beckley Women to Attend Charleston Rose Show 25th Annual

Beckley women travel to Charleston for the 25th annual Rose Show in the state capitol rotunda. Delegates include Mrs. M. M. Ralston and others with Mrs. J. Horner Davis as general chair and Mrs. Patrick T. Beard Jr. as co chair. Judges from multiple towns attend and a 1 pm luncheon is set at Edgewood Country Club. Governor Meadows will present the silver vase to the queen of the show at 5 pm in the capitol rotunda.

Lincinbal Bruce Amen Charleston Betty Johnson North Kanaiwha Street Eli Fitzwater Meyers Avenue East Beckley John Cooper South Kanawha Street Spencer Rhone County Soil Conservation Beckley State Capitol M. M. Ralston Harry L. Crawford J. E. Hoffman L. L. Scherer E. M. Payne, Jr J. G. Polley J. Horner Davis Patrick T. Beard, Jr Robert B. Price R. L. Hartman Charles Hart Edgewood Country Club Clariece W. Meadows Charleston Daily Mail Capitol Rotunda P. m

Young Dancers Present Beth El Temple Fete Show

The Beth El Temple spring fête Monday night featured a floor show at 10 p.m. by young dancers. Agnes Cook performed acrobatic dance, Rose Harvey tapped, Norma Jean Dix and others danced in a gypsy rap and high kick tap numbers. Billie Joy Smith accompanied on piano.

Beth-El Temple B'nai B'rith Agnes Cook Rose Harvey Norma Jean Dix Mary Alice Cook Patty Sue Daniel Pat Hambric Betty Gaye Godby Nancy Jo Lilly Nancy Whittaker Bob Daniels

Circle No 7 to Meet Tomorrow at 8 PM

Circle No 7 of the Methodist Temple will meet tomorrow night at 8 o'clock to discuss plans for next month. Mrs B A Ellison leads the circle and will oversee the program for the general meeting.

Circle No Methodist Temple B. A. Ellison

Mrs Sue Teel Confined by Illness at Daughter’s Home

Mrs Sue Teel of Skelton is confined to the home of her daughter Mrs L E Walker due to illness.

Sue Teel Skelton L.E. Walker

Devotional Prole For Friendship Class at First Baptist Church

Mrs. Thornhill led Stewardship at a Friendship Class devotional meeting held last night in the home of Mrs. Opal Caffee at 114 Pine Street. Hostesses included Mrs. Mary Hare Per, Mrs. Nola Howard, Mrs. June Hilton, and Mrs. Viola Cline. program by Mrs. Hazel Patton. business by president Mrs. Beulah Pulliam. Attendees included numerous members and the Craven family visiting Oak Hill.

W. A. Thornhill First Baptist Church Opal Caffee Pine Street Caffee Mary Hareper Nola Howard June Hilton Viola Cline Hazel Patton Beulah Pulliam Maxine Dozier Hattie Baker Ruth Stout Vella Hutchinson Velda Kincaid Katherine Vargo Iris Reardon Naoma Lilly Lillian Ratliffe Helen Leeder Monnie Hodson Virginia Hodson Ardella Warden Ethel Grogan Laura Mollohan Johnsie Wheeler Lorraine Houchins Virginia Skaggs Ruth Ratliff Opal Richmond Ardath Pachuta

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