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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

3

Beckleyan Elizabeth Young marks 87th birthday

Elizabeth Young of Beckley celebrates her 87th birthday as a lifelong advocate for women’s rights and a devoted nurse. She recalls voting for the 19th Amendment in WV and her long record at the polls, though one trip kept her away on a Sunday. She remains active in gardening, church, and Red Cross work, with eight grandchildren and many descendants.

Young Beckley Elizabeth Young West Virginia First Baptist Church Red Cross Brooklyn Dodger Blanche Mason Orchard Ave Norvell Lilly Lizzie

Personal Notes On Weekend Visits And Travel

A series of social notes lists local residents and visitors. Marguerite Blankenship resumes beauty shop management after an auto accident confinement. Dr G I Anderson and family return from a visit with Mrs Edwards in Adame Grove, Virginia. Houseguests include Capt Mollish and family from Fort Carson and others visiting Charleston. Several relatives plan travel to Germany, Florida, and California. Local moves, college departures, and a tonsillectomy recovery are noted.

Marguerite Blankenship Fourth St G. I. Anderson Fred Ann Marcia S. E. Edwards Adame Grove George Wise Meadows Court Frank M. Mollish Ft. Carson Col M. F. Hoff Leilani Evansville Ind Mollish New York Germany Larry DeVanny Jr Monterey Robert Frilen Veteran's Ave T. R. Wilson North Kanawha St Charleston Wilson Kermit Boggs Laren Ave Eastern Star Lawton Barbara Wooten Berea College Berea J. Clarence Wooten Cross St Grover C. Wallace Stephen Sandra Pasadena Tex Ada Wallace Hargroves St Wallace Earl Martin Gary Philip Parkersburg Kyle Fink Earl H. Fink Beckley Luther Fink Ray Fink Mabecott O. C. Conner Sherril Conner Rhodell Fink Babcock Park Quinwood J. W. Douglas William Klein West Virginia St Robert Coronado Calif Klein Lincoln National Life Insurance Covention David Hugart J. E. Hugart Fulton Ave Beckley Hospital

Miss Margaret Garges Addresses Circle at First Baptist

Miss Margaret Garges studying for missionary work at Trinity College Clearwater Fla led a program on Witnessing for Christ and explained chapter five of 11 kings in story form at Circle No 14 of the First Baptist Church meeting at Mrs Deen Thurmond’s home. Guests included Mrs James Patton and new member Mrs William Smith.

First Baptist Church Deen Thurmond Orchard Ave George Harvey Dorsey Keatley Jr Margaret Garges Trinity College Clearwater, Fla Christ Harry Ballou Thurmond Charles Farmer Jr Ben Shrewsbury Perry O'Dell Pat Wheeler R. H. Magee Edward Richmond Emory McMillian Earl Whitener H. A. Stickler James

Miss Ann Wise Is Honored At Bridal Shower

Miss Ann Wise bride elect of James Aliff was feted at a shower hosted by Ramona Richards and Mrs. Emmett Long at 504 Johnstown Rd. Spring flower table decor and white carnation corsage marked the event. Games and prizes followed by refreshments. guest list includes Mrs. Charles Sanger and many local friends. Wise plans to marry this Saturday.

Mies Ann Wise James Aliff Ramona Richards Johnstown Rd Mies Richards Emmett Long Miss Wise Charles Sanger E. A. Fellers W. C. Lilly Iris Moore JoAnn Tyree Fred Wilson Bert C

Beckley Bridge Club Adjourns Until October Resumption

The Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club will adjourn until the first Tuesday in October and then resume activities, as stated by president Mr George Brown.

Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club George Brown

Good Luck Margarine Pancake Spread Description

A compact note describes Good Luck Margarine creamed with honey and orange rind. It claims an extra yummy flavor and freshness comparable to you know what, highlighting the spread as a breakfast topping.

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Coming Events For Women Clubs And Meetings

Women organizations may announce meetings in this column. Notices to Beckley Newspapers by 10 am. Note Sunday announcements must be in by 10 am Saturday. Royal Neighbors of America Beckley Camp meets 7 30 pm at Sons of Italy Hall. Circle No 1 and 2 of Women’s Council Workers of Brethren Church meet 7 pm at Mrs Elmer Cox home. Circle 5 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church meets 7 30 pm at Mrs D A Riffe home. Ever flowing ever hot compares hot water as standby for daily chores and special jobs.

Women's Department Beckley Royal Neighbors of America Sons of Italy Hall Women’s Council Workers of Brethren Church of Crab Orchard Elmer Cox Crab Orchard Baptist Church D. A. Riffe

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