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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1954
Page
2
Edith Tapley of Trenton New Jersey offers a cotton jersey turban with real hair attached bangs. Available in blonde brunette or redhead tones the cap covers pin curls while remaining stylish for windy days convertible rides or date days.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 meets at 8 p.m. in Memorial Building room six. Frank Bowman of Teen Town will talk on Juniors and Mrs. B. F. Dorsey, past state president, will install new officers for 1954 55 and also install officers of the Junior Auxiliary.
Miss Julienne Rahall wed Samuel E. Newey of Chicago Illinois in a April 25 Lakeview Presbyterian Church ceremony in St. Petersburg Florida. Rev Sam Milton officiated. The bride is daughter of Nick and Mrs Rahall of Main Street 114 FE. The groom works for the U S Treasury in Chicago. They will reside at 6335 N Greenview Street in Chicago.
Miss Margaret Sullivan spoke at the Thursday afternoon Circle 2 meeting of First Baptist Church on Baptist Missions in Burma. With Montague Lilly she showed slides of missionary work there. Mrs. J. H. Dunn gave the devotional and Mrs. H. P. Wills led a brief business session.
Meetings for the Christian Women Fellowship of the First Christian Church are set for Thursday. Group 2 convenes at 7:30 p.m. in the Builders' Classroom, Group 3 at 2 p.m. at Mrs W W Williams 322 Westwood Dr, and Group 5 at 6:30 p.m. for a pot luck at Mrs Mack Meador 112 Queen St.
Mrs French Davis devotion leader of Circle No 5 at First Baptist Church presided as the group met at Mrs James B Bibbs Raleigh Heights home. Mrs O D Hall introduced Mrs Alvin J Cook who spoke on Thailand the Baptist churches new mission field. Miss Elnora LaFon sang several hymns aided by O D Hall Jr on accordion during the program. Business reports were presented by Mrs Earl Hall. Dessert was served to 12 members and one guest Mrs Cook.
A bride embraces a new role guiding the family desk with open stock papers for formal and general use. She suggests timely letters to relatives as a key to good relations, pairing crisp men’s papers with sparkling fashion styles for younger relatives to keep communication warm and ongoing.
A spring fashion pattern brief describes Pattern No 8120 a flattering afternoon frock with lace or eyelet yolk offered in sizes 12 through 24. It lists yardage for size 14 12 and 39 inch material with a 3-8 yard contrast and includes sending 30 cents to Sue Burnett Raleigh Register for order and 25 cents for Basic Fashion Spring 54 copy.
Mr and Mrs Glen Smith hosted a 13th birthday party for their daughter Jean at their MacArthur home at 1 p m Thursday. Games and prizes were awarded to Henry Stover Emmet Meador and Ann Smith with assistance from Miss Helen Mills and Miss Peggy Almond. Attendees included Geraldine Colbert Barbara Kettle Kent Carmon Alice Houck Vertie Doss Wesley Smith Tommy Meadows Sue Smith Nancy Dickerson Linda Maynard Wanda Stover Esther Houck Kate Eller Drema Tolbert and Louise Maynard.
The National Safety Council reports 480 children aged four and under died last year from poisons including cleaning fluids and kerosene. Parents urged to store toxic liquids behind a padlock to prevent tragedies.
A new summer leg grooming guide urges women to reveal legs outdoors with a plan of exercises and cosmetic care. The piece covers slim ankles thighs and calves through simple routines, plus defuzzing, moisturizing, foot care, and nail grooming to achieve satin smooth legs.
The Rhododendron Garden Club meets Thursday at 8 PM at Miss Eliza beth Schwank’s Crawford Street home. Co hostesses are Mrs. Ted G. McDowell. The program topic “Lets Arrange Roses” was arranged by Mrs. C. C. Drewry.
The First Baptist Church auxiliary groups announce meetings today. Group 1 meets at 1 30 p m at 114 W Fourth St hosted by Mrs Paul Hutchinson. Groups 2 3 4 6 and Circle 10 meet at 7 30 p m at respective homes listed with hostess names and addresses.
Cleaning an enameled range while it is hot can cause the surface to crack. Experts warn against wiping or scouring hot surfaces to protect the enamel finish and extend appliance life.
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