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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1955

Page

3

Ladies Bridge Play at Black Knight Club

Ladies Day at Black Knight Country Club featured luncheon and afternoon bridge. High score went to Mrs. N. R. Chillingworth with Mrs. R. F. Wildey second. Low score won by Mrs. William Kautz. Hostesses were Mrs. D. O. Means, Mrs. Price Caffee, Mrs. O. W. Dunn and Mrs. Henry L. Walker.

Black Knight Country Club Henry L. Walker C. W. Dunn D. O. Means Price Calfee N. R. Chillingworth R. F. Wildey William Kautz Price Caffee O. W. Dunn W. R. David J. Edwin Dickerson G. F. Walker W. A. Dempsey R. D. Watts

Mock State Government Election Conducted at Girls State Camp

At Jackson's Mill West Virginia 332 high school girls at tending Rhododendron Girls State held a mock general election. Nationalists nominated Mary Ellen Lincicome secretary of state and Ruth Ann Walker school superintendent while Federalists backed Ann Arnold treasurer and Annette Arnold state attorney general with returns showing Federalists leading in mayoralties and a 38 to 27 edge in city offices.

Jackson's Mill W. Va Jane McGuire Logan Janice Jeffries Parkersburg Carroll Smith Fairmont Board of Public Works Mary Ellen Lincicome Vienna Carolyn Carrico Charleston Linda Ingols

Properly Preparing Basement Walls Before Painting

Before painting basement walls remove excess mortar and smooth rough spots using a concrete block or brick. Press tightly against the wall and move slowly for a quick, even finish.

Spring Fashion World patterns promise wearable styles for all sizes

Just out in color illustrations the Spring Summer Fashion World showcases many practical pattern designs for the season. Halfsize Casual Simple panelled style suits shorter fuller figures with shirring details in the bodice. Pattern No 3065 offered in sizes 12 to 28.5 and 5 yards of fabric for size 16.4. Send 35 cents plus 5 extra cents for first class mail. Beckley Raleigh Register Pattern Bureau, Box 42 Old Station New York.

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Officers Elected By Raleigh Class At Dinner Meeting

The Raleigh Community Church Adult Bible Class elected officers during a Tuesday dinner meeting. Officers are Mrs. Ernest Caffee president, Mrs. Chester Smith vice president, Mrs. John Allen secretary treasurer, with Mrs. Smith first assistant and Mrs. Kelly Milam second assistant. The group scheduled a rummage sale July 9 in Maxwell Keyser Building and a hot dog sale July 16 at the church.

Raleigh Community Church Ernest Caffee Chester Smith John Allen Kelly Milam Maxwell Keyser Clyde Meador James Underwood Frances Poore Guy Pennington Harry Milam J. H. Perry L. F. Pennington J. D. Lowe John Brezack Emma Seelinger Kezia White George Mays Claude Allen Vernon Allen Oral West Clyde Gregory

Mrs. I. H. Pittman Honored With Birthday Party

A surprise dinner was held Sunday at Lilly Heights for Mrs. I. H. Pittman’s 82nd birthday. Guests included Lloyd Pittman and family, C. I. Brown and son Bobby, Clarence Pittman and children, Earl Pittman and children, Clyde Bostick and family, Opal Brunk and daughter, and numerous other relatives and friends. A pink white blue 82-candle cake dominated the table as gifts were opened and songs were sung.

I. H. Pittman Lilly Heights Lloyd Pittman Jo Ann Roy C. I. Brown Bobby Clarence Pittman Dickie Nancy Earl Pittman Pamplin Tommy Charles Frankie Margie Vickie Ernest Pittman Clyde Bostick Evelyn Mike Opal Brunk Dawne Bert Brunk Lawrence Pittman Larry Dale Linda Bradford Smith Carolyn Debby G. S. Brown Virginia Persinger Tommy O'Dell Robert Smith

Births in Beckley Hospital List Details Newborns

Mr and Mrs Edgar Lackey Mo ler announce Edgar Lackey Jr born June 10 at Beckley Hospital weight 5 pounds 12 ounces at 8 30 am. Richard Vinson Snuffer born June 10 at 2 14 pm weight 7 pounds 15 12 ounces. Steven Van Carper born June 12 at 11 35 pm weight 6 pounds 3 ounces. Doreen Audrey born June UL at 10 67 pm weight 6 pounds 13 ounces. Gloria Rene born June 12 at 11 40 am weight 13 ounces. Joseph Carl Lodmell born June 2 at 4 35 am weight unspecified. Debbra Sue Burleson born June 13 at 1 55 am weight 6 pounds 6 ounces. Details include names and addresses of parents and hospital in Beckley.

Edgar Lackey Mohler Box 372 Beckley Edgar Lackey Jr Beckley Hospital Richard Vinson Richard Vinson Snuffer Box 6 Surveyor Steven van Ritchie van Carper Box 242 Robert Allen Tuttle Fourth St Doreen Audrey Gloria Rene James C. Shepard S. Fayette St Beckiey Hospital Joseph Carl Russell Carl Lodmell Piney View Ernest Burleson Glen Daniel Debbra Sue

Phoenix Open greens dyed to stay green after rain

Phoenix Open officials sprayed 60 acres of the faded course with green pigment last February at 6.50 dollars per acre. The dye remained vibrant despite heavy rain and did not rub off on golfers’ shoes.

The Four Faiths Talk By Mrs Hedrick At First Baptist

Mrs G E Hedrick spoke to the Philathea Bible Class at 207 Fourth St on Monday evening on The Four Faiths. The program included two piano solos by Miss Caroline Patton, a devotional by Mrs S S Gore, a group recitation of the Lord s Prayer, and a brief business session led by Mrs T E Bazzarre.

G. E. Hedrick First Baptist Church W. A. Thompson Fourth St S. S. Gore T. E. Bazzarre H. E. Phipps Raymond Cook Annie Long G. A. Burkette Louisville Thompson E. M. Ryan B. B. Hawley Hedrick Patton Dean Richmond Martha Jane Paulson

Past Matron Club Meets at Flat Top Lake

The Past Matron Club of Order of Eastern Star No. 71 met at Flat Top Midget Manor on Flat Top Lake with 29 members and guests. A covered dish lunch was served by co hosts Mrs John Rich mond and Mrs Robert Higgins as Mrs Lawrence Hunt led business and Mrs Charles L Honaker presented a devotional program on Ecclesiastes chapter 12 and Our Golden Yesterdays. A motorboat outing around the lake was enjoyed.

Flat Top Lake T. R. Wilson Order of Eastern Star No. 71 John Richmond Robert Higgins Lawrence Hunt Charles L. Honaker A. A. Potts E. F. Cooper G. W. Williams Clark McDaniel Rosetta Flint M. M. French Freda Casto W. C. Mullins Annie Scott G. C. Porter John Peters Honaker E. G. Larrick Barbara Sue Thorne Linda Sue Honts

Good Plant Mulch From Shredded Newspaper Pulp

A simple home method uses shredded newspapers mixed with water in a washing machine to form a pulp. Spread a one inch layer as mulch to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.

Narcissus Bulbs Stay Strong If Stems Are Left Uncut

Guidance notes that leaving narcissus stems intact preserves bulb vigor year after year. Cutting stems reduces production and quality and can eventually kill bulbs. Chips off spent blooms prevent seed production and help maintain bulb health.

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Out of town wedding guests for Cornelia Lee Yates and Lt. Gary D. Hitchcock gathered from Belle to Washington D C and Huntington with families visiting kin in Charleston Oak Hill Ronceverte Alderson Moundsville and N Kanawha Street. Attendees included Yates Ashely Yates McClung and various relatives plus visitors from Richland Petersburg Huntington and Richmond.

Cornelia Lee Yates Gary D. Hitchcock First Methodist Church Elmer Yates Victor Ashley Curtis Yates Glenn Rinehart Belle Dave McClung David Cathy Dunbar Alton McClung Deloris Gobble Margaret Fitzpatrick Thomas Knight Ella Richards Peggy Jersomine Helen Allis Mary Tierno Jo Ann Westfall Charleston H. C. Hitchcock Marvin Hitchcock M. L. Hitchcock Oak Hill Paul Yates Charlotte Yates Robert Wade Mary Varney Ronceverte Roy Hedrick Joyce Hedrick Larry Jerald Hedrick Alderson Claude Eans Moundsville James Heering Huntington C. B. Garten Dayman Williams Clarence Dobbins Hinton Charles Forest Ramon Forest Earnest Mann Mary Mann Mr. Hope Connie Wray Hitchcock Washington

Mrs Bessie Carroll Installed President of Eagles Auxiliary

Mrs Bessie Carroll was installed as president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary June 13 at the Eagles Home Woodlawn Ave by Walter Fraternal Order of Eagles. Other officers named include Doris Ray Paris Bowman Bernard Hazelwood Mabel Reeder A W Lowe and Ray who retires after two years. Sophia Cook to celebrate 80th birthday Father’s Day and the couple their 61st wedding anniversary in September 1955.

Richmond Carol Ellis Lester Ellis Sophia Miss Ellis Harrah John Pallares Chip St Edith Smith Richwood Howard Holcomb Rainelle Jimmy Johnson Ashland Jennings Harrah Federal Correctional Institution Roy Kidd Judy Coal St Los Angeles Calif Gloria Kidd Franklin Kidd Grand Canyon Petrified Forest Arizona Patricia Pallares Bessie Carroll Order of Eagles Eagles Woodlawn Ave Walter Henry Miller Doris Ray Paris Bowman Bernard Hazelwood Mabel Reeder A. W. Lowe Ray Carroll Cook

Basket Lunch Planned Honor Couple in Princeton Home

Mr and Mrs R T Cook of Rt 2 Box 330 Princeton will be honored Sunday June 19 in their home with a basket lunch according to Mrs James Hand.

R. T. Cook Rt. 2 Princeton James Hand

Visit with son and family in Sunnyville ends in two months

A person departed by air Saturday for a two month visit with her son and family, Mr and Mrs Joe Pallares, of Sunnyville California. The fragment suggests a personal travel notice with a domestic destination and expected duration.

Beckley Women's Calendar of Meetings and Notices

The Beckley New is a weekly notices column invites women's groups to submit meeting announcements by 10 a.m. for same day use. Wednesday events include Beckley Jayceesetts at 7:30 p.m. and Beckley Area RN Club at 7:30 p.m. Thursday features Women of Beckley Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. St Stephen's Guild meets at Mrs Ashton's home at 210 Woodlawn Ave. Rhododendron Garden Club gathers at Glass House at 8 p.m.

Women's Department Beckley General Meeting of Women of Beckley Presbyterian Church Women's Bible Room St. Stephen's Guild Episcopal Church D. C. Ashton Woodlawn Ave

Salad Time Beets With Cottage Cheese On Greens

Dice cooked beets and mix with creamstyle cottage cheese. Mound on crisp salad greens and serve with crackers.

Doan's Pills Promise Relief From Backache

Nagging backache headaches or muscular pains may come from overexertion stress or poor diet. Doan's Pills relieve pain soothe bladder irritation and mildly diurese through the kidneys. If backache makes you miserable try Doan's Pills as millions have for over 60 years.

Dean Doan

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