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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1947

Page

8

Violet Snead Hosts Robin Adair Shower Before July Wedding

Miss Violet Snead hosts a luncheon and shower at Sam Thomson estate on Glade Creek for Robin Adair the guest of honor as she prepares to wed Edsel Jones on July 13. The event features a pastel palette and daytime diversions while listed guests include Margaret Sloan Julia Johnston and many others from Virginia and nearby towns.

Sam Thomson Glade Creek Robin Adair Kanawhan Street Edsel Jones Violet Earl Snead Earl Snead Margaret Sloan Julia Johnston Mary Ann Putman Mary Virginia Foster Jean Graves Anna Mae Fink Mary Lou Keyser Betty Jo Hutchinson Laura Lou Ramsey Betty Lee Mullins Daisy Dean Bailey Diana Bailey Lois McDaniel Boots Brown Elizabeth Sydnor Dickie Wilson Margaret Rose Malone Pam Trent Barbara Byus Catherine Armstrong Martha Covey Mary Lott Feamster Alberta Julian Kent Leo Vecellio R. M. French Frank Bivens D. A. Blankenship Ethel Martin Brooks Adair Oscar Williams Hume Vogt L. T. Putman Harry Phillips Florida A. H. Wilsons Claude Reaves George Cartwright

Glen Daniel Lodge Initiates Two Members This Week

Initiation services were held for two new members of Deborah Rebekah Lodge No. 100 Glen Daniel. New members are Mrs. Lakie Manning and Mrs. Ulla Sawyer. A party followed the initiation honoring birthday anniversaries in June and July for Lavoy Covey Johnnie Wright and Walter Patton.

Deborah Rebekah Lodge No. 100 Glen Daniel Lakie Manning Ulla Sawyer Lavoy Covey Johnnie Wright Walter Patton

Seven Couples Obtain Marriage Permits

Records in the county clerk's office show seven couples granted permission to marry. Names include Marcellus Ray Gilbert and Christine Myrle O'Dell. LeRoy Thomas Helton and Ruth Lucilla Toney. Bill W. Hart and Ann B. Yeager. Marsh Legg and Frances Emeline. Frank Luke and Melva Alderman. Earl Dale Phillips and Birdie Dell Rose. Roosevelt Steed and Margaret Elizabeth Hampton. VACATIONING IN CALIFORNIA Mount Hope resident Karl Henson vacationing at Sequoia National Park with plans to visit Los Angeles and Pasadena before returning to school.

Fayetteville Marcellus Ray Gilbert Christine Myrle O'Dell Minden LeRoy Thomas Helton Deepwater Ruth Lucilla Toney Hansford Bill W. Hart Mullens Ann B. Yeager Kingston Marsh Legg Longacre Frances Emeline Cannelton

Penny Diehl Feted On Sixth Birthday At R T Bair Home

Penny Diehl celebrated her sixth birthday at the South Kanawha Street home of her grandmother Mrs. R T Bair. Guests included Peggy Jo Richmond Phyllis Ann Wilson Allan Ross and many Bair family members as friends enjoyed pink mint favors a pink and white cake and an ice course.

Penny Dien William R. Diehl Valley Drive R. T.bair South Kanawha Street Diehl Paul Fregley James Bair Alec Forsyth

Tully Families Leave For Carolina Visit

Fayetteville report says Mrs. L. S. Tully circuit clerk left Wednesday morning for Myrtle Beach South Carolina with her daughter Ann and son and daughter in law Jack M. Tully along with a companion.

Carolina Fayetteville L. S. Tully Myrtle Beach S. C Ann Inlaw Jack M. Tully Avanden Toahnyo

Cheerful eating with attractive vegetable plating

The guide urges arranging green vegetables nicely on plates to boost appeal. Cooked vegetables should be served piping hot, as lukewarm produce dampens cheerful eating.

Lysine rich foods boost bread and cereal value

Meat and milk are rich in lysine while wheat is deficient. Adding meat or milk to bread or cereal makes wheat protein more usable. Thus bread and cereals have greater nutritive value when combined with meat or milk.

Birth Announcements from Beckley Hospital Notes

Times report lists multiple births with parents and locations. Robert L Price Jr born June 15 Princeton Hospital. others include Krysztofik Beckley Ball Street daughter June 18. Austin C Brown Glen Daniel son June 18. Alvin Reed Skelton son June 17. Robert Moss Skelton son June 17. Fred Charles Best Beckley Crab Or es. Manuel Acord Hotchkiss daughter June 16. Harold Lilly Prosperity daughter June 15. Alfred Tolliver Edwight son June 14. John William Whitlow Beckley Scott Avenue daughter June 11. Clay Wesley Walker Madison son June 17. Evelyn Carol Shrewsbury Coal City born May 28 at home. Doris Long former Beckley resident wife of Clay Walker.

Robert L. Price Beckley Princeton Princeton Hospital Walter Krysztofik Ball Street Beckley Hospital Austin C. Brown Glen Daniel Alvin E. Reed Skelton Robert Moss Fred Charles Best Crab Ores Manuel Acord Hotchkiss Ada Harold Lilly Prosperity Alfred Tolliver Edwight John William Whitlow Scott Avenue Clay Walker Madison Clay Wesley Walker

Gardenia Corsages At Bridal Shower On Carter Street

Mrs. Miser hosted a bridal shower for Miss Katharine Massanopoli of Carter Street, who will wed Dudley J. Vaughan of Washington on July 5. Guests received gardenia corsages as traditional wedding music played, with blue delphinium and pink roses decorating the room and a gardenia theme carried through the refreshments.

Katherine Massanopoli Carter Street Dudley Vaughan, Jr Sam Miser Sam Massanopoli Robert Farley Alice Edith Wilson

Mrs Hartsaw Ill After Heart Condition At Beckley Hospital

Mrs. H B Hartsaw remains very ill in Beckley Hospital after a recent admission with a critical heart condition.

Hartsaw Register Mount Hope H. B. Hartsaw Beckley’ Hospital

Incidents In The Lives Of- People You Know

Mrs. J Edwin Dickerson returns from a 10 day Richmond trip with her mother Mrs Hess Lively. They visited Dickerson brothers and sister in law in Charlottesville and Staunton. Several Beckley residents visit relatives in Chicago New York and other cities while others return from trips to Lexington Washington and Atlanta.

J. Edwin Dickerson Woodlawn Avenue Richmond Hess Lively Mount Hope Dickerson Robert Lively Charlottesville George H. Lively Staunton Clyde Baker Harper Road Baker Thomas Baima Judy Chicago Libby Sydnor

Revelers Club Installs New Officers in Buckley

Thomas Biggs was named president of the Revelers Club of Buckley at a meeting held last night at the Monroe Avenue home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Kite. Other officers are Bennie McManus vice president, Mrs. Theo Harvey secretary, and Allan Mann treasurer. Lewis Killie was to head the finance committee with Mrs. Harry Comer, Theo Harvey and Clarence Harvey. A Stansbury Street gathering with the Harveys is planned for Thursday at 6 30 followed by a motor trip to the 4 H Dam for a picnic.

Thomas Biggs Buckley Monroe Avenue Lewis Kite Bennie McManus Theo Harvey Allan Mann Lewis Killie Harry Comer Clarence Harvey Clarence Harveys Stansbury J Street

Sallie Honaker Feted at Regional Party

Susie Otey at 200 Temple Street hosted a party this week honoring Sallie Honaker with help from her sister Ann Otey. The event featured local guests and social chatter in a neighborhood gathering.

Sallie Honaker Susie Otey Temple Street Ann Otey

Ironing Guidelines for Spun Rayons and Textures

The guide states dress weight spun rayon should be ironed completely dry with a hot iron. Heavier spun rayons like butcher linen textured types need a slightly damp fabric and hot iron. Sheer lawn like spun rayons also require a hot iron with a trace of dampness for a crisp finish.

Stork Shower Honoree Mrs William Carter At Home

Guests wore blue and pink bibs and aprons at a stork shower hosted by Mrs. Russell Carter for Mrs. William Carter at 806 North Oakwood Avenue. Decorations featured pink and white roses, prizes went to Mrs. Fred Carter and Mrs. Bennie Watters, with Mrs. Carter winning the door prize.

Russell Carter William Carter North Oakwood Avenue Carter Fred Carter Bennie Watters R. Vanney B. L. Sampson B. £. Watters E. J. Starling Cecil Brown N. T. Gagalis Myrtle Dowdy Harry Hambrick Arthur

Doctors To Live On Neville Street Bride and groom marry in Bristol

Dr William C. Covey Jr and Dr Anneta Louise French wed at her parents home with immediate family. The couple will honeymoon in Washington and the East and will reside at 40334 Neville Street after July. Both physicians hold degrees from Duke Temple and served in medical and naval roles.

William C. Covey, Jr William C. Covey Woodlawn Avenue Anneta Louise French B. D. French Bristol Neville Street Ralph A. Brown

Byus Shields Wedding Performed At Logan

The wedding of Mrs Sallie Brubeck Shields and Glen Hume Byus was held by candlelight at the Methodist Temple in Logan. Officiant Rev Glenn W Stewart led as organist Mrs H A Sloan provided Wagner and Chopin selections.

Guyandotte Logan Sallie Brubeck Shields Glen Hume Byus H. A. Sloan Chopin Debussy Tschaikovsky J. O. Freeman Provost

Methodist Women Ice Cream Social at First Church

Circle No 2 of the First Methodist Church sponsors an ice cream social tonight from 6 30 to 9 p m at the church. Mrs F Dix leads the group and Mrs R L Maxwell chairs the ticket committee.

Circle No. 2 First Methodist Church R. L. Maxwell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Glen Daniel Lodge California Karl Henson Sequoi National Park Calif Howelle Robert L. Tully Charleston W. C. Neel Fayette- Wille Gaston N. C Los Angeles Pasadena Penny Diehl R. T. Bair Marguerite’s Marguerit WWAR Embes Pho Del-Mar Beauty Shop Casta Nevilla St Lexington Sara Tams Washington, D. C W. F. Tams Nash Campbell East Main Street Claridge Hotel New York City Ina Bair C. J. McQuade Breese Ill J. E. Terry Denver Colo St. Joseph’s Hospital Lowell Davis Mt Vernon Ohio John T. Dickenson Anne Davis Lois Dickenson Fred Richmond Roanoke John Witherspoon J. W. Witherspoon Beaver Avenue Presbyterian Young People's Council of the Senate of West Virginia Davis and Elkins College Elkins Witherspoon Howard Fillmer Beckley Presbyterian Church Lois Fillmer Nancy White Ruth Ann Olt Mary Jane Olt Ferm Elswick Shelia Stover Bill Bob McLean Bob Perdue Howard Rohrer John Jim Witherspoon W. C. Covey, Jr Doctors Washington,d. C Covey J. H. Greene Slab Fork King College Duke Unniversity School of Medicine University of Rochester Vanderbilt University Doctor Covey Woodrow Wilson High School Duke University Temple University School Ofmedicine Philadelphia General Hospital Reserve Officers of Naval Services Black Knight Country Club Della Tau Delta Fraternity Duke Byus-Shields Charles Brubeck Mary Start Malone Sara Catherine Malone Glenn W. Stewart Nelson Bragg Dunbar P. O. Malone Hatfield Brubeck Wayne Shields Brubeck Bluefield and Lynchburg Frank Brubeck Byus Alderson Collegiate Institute Alderson Marshall College Huntington Raleigh County Methodist Temple Sophia Logan County Lake Shawnee W. Va G. ‘T. Snndow Lake Shawnee Mary’s Beauty Shop Court House Prince St Howard Camp Burtone Howard Ond’s Beckley’s Big City Beauty Shoppeauty Aid Enbee Raymond's Beauty Irou R. A. Boyd & Co Neville St Angel Food Uality Pastry Shop Weville Street Elect Westclox Ingraham General Electric Methodist
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