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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1956

Page

3

Wanda Lovelace Weds James Wood In Prosperity Church

Wanda Lovelace became the bride of James Franklin Wood at 8 p.m. on June 16 in the Missionary Baptist Church in Prosperity. The ceremony featured double ring rites, white gladioli, roses, and a ball gown of Chantilly lace. The couple, both Prosperity residents, plan to reside in Norfolk after he completes Navy duties.

Wanda Jean Lovelace James Franklin Wood Missionary Baptist Church Prosperity James H Neal Albert Lovelace Steve Wood P. H. McClure Richard Yates Emma Gray Frazier Charleston Anita Rosamond Shirley Ann Wood Phyllis Fitzwater Daphine Wood Miss Frazier Sharon Kay Bailey James Franklin Norfolk Robert Wiseman Renn Greer Roger Tracy Miller Walter James Wayne Stewart Okey Brooks James Neal Earl Yates Noel Thurman Frank Frazier Woodrow Wilson High School Glee Club Girl's Athletic Association Prosperity Missionary Baptist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship Navy Naval Choir

Beaver Youth President Elected To Attend Buckhannon Assembly

Miss Phyllis Loar president of the Beaver Methodist Youth Fellowship was chosen to attend the Youth Assembly at Buckhannon. The Beaver MYF hosted the sub district meeting at the Beaver Methodist Church with prayer, scripture reading, songs by Misses Loar Bragg Dorsey and Cook, a reading by Miss Bragg, and a film titled Giving Unlimited. Games and refreshments followed.

Beaver Buckhannon Assembly Phyllis Loar Beaver Methodist Youth Fellowship Buckhannon Beaver Methodist Church the Beaver Myf Miss Loar Virgil Cook Kay Williams Misses Loar Sandoa Bragg Donna Dorsey Peggy Cook Sally Bragg

Four-piece sun dress pattern No 1482 for girls

Pattern No 1482 offers a ton back dress with panties and bonnet in sizes 3 to 8 years. Includes dress fabric 11 4 yards of 35 inch, panties 3 8 yard, bonnet 1 2 yard. Send 35 cents to Iris Lane Raleigh Register Box 438 Midtown Station New York NY.

Iris Lane Raleigh Register Midtown Station New York N. Y

Youth Choir Social Event at First Methodist Church

The last sea son social for the youth choirs was held Friday night June 15. Attendees traveled from the church to Little Beaver Park for swimming and a Wiener roast. Names include Jane Anderson Ginger Evans Sandra Backman Doris Buckles Martha Maxwell Carl Lewis Mary Lewis Jerry Beavers Janice Herndon Norman Hillman Patty O'Dell Rodney O'Dell Jeanne Ransom Dicky Yates Mitzi Stanley Peggy Stafford Wilma Parsons plus Mr and Mrs Paul Hinzman and sons Ricky David Kenneth Rev and Mrs C A Hillman and Mr and Mrs C A Carney.

First Methodist Church Little Beaver Park Jane Anderson Ginger Evans Sandra Backman Doris Buckles Martha Maxwell Carl Lewis Mary Lewis Jerry Beavers Janice Herndon Norman Hillman Patty O'Dell Rodney O'Dell Jeanne Ransom Dicky Yates Carolyn Caudill Mitzi Stanley Alvin Thomas Larry Stafford Peggy Stafford Wilma Parsons Paul Hinzman Ricky David Kenneth C. A. Hillman C. A. Carney

Marriage Permit Applications From Raleigh County Court

Applications for marriage licenses in Raleigh County list Archie G. Green 25 and Barbara Ann Fuller 17 of Coal City. Raymond R. Rose 21 and Phyllis Hunt 19 of Beckley. James Gerald Richmond 21 and Wanda June Hammock 17 of Marfork. Arnold Randall Reed 20 and Mary Allene Johnson 16 of Amigo. George Marion Talley 38 of Gadsden Alabama and Lieta Mae Kelley 29 of Beckley. Harry C. Tipton 20 and Norma Jean Robinson 16 respective spouses listed, with parental details.

Archie G. Green Pierson Ida Green Barbara Ann Fuller Robert Icy Fuller Coal City Raymond R. Rose Beulah Rose Beckley Phyllis Hunt Guy Doretha Hunt Sophia James Gerald Richmond Ernes Violet Richmond Wanda June Hammock Lewis V Myrtle Hammock Marfork Arnold Randall Reed T. B Emma Reed Mary Allene Johnson Henry Johnson Amigo George Marion Talley

Drain batter from onion rings before frying

Guidance warns to drain excess batter from onion rings prior to deep fat frying to prevent bubbling over and potential danger.

Births in Beckley Hospital Span June Dates

Mr and Mrs Larry Gene Smith Beckley announce son Larry Gene II born June 8 at 6 20 am weight 6 lb 11 oz. Perry Clay Price Beckley announce son Robert Lamaral born June 9 at 9 10 pm weight 5 lb 13 oz. Lonnie James Patterson Stamford announce daughter Vicky Lynn born June 11 at 12 15 am weight 7 lb 3 oz. Tony Pallares Mabscott announce daughter Cynthia Rene born June 12 at 6 45 am weight 5 lb 14 oz. James Heath Jr Meade announce daughter Vicky Lynn born June 16 at 1 48 pm weight 6 lb 6 oz. Millard Clinton Ward Mount Hope announce son Roger Dale born June 13 at 6 35 pm weight 6 lb 1 oz. Harry Raymond Green Crab Orchard announce daughter Robin Darlene born June 13 at 7 16 pm weight 7 lb 6 oz. Jimmie Pat Swift Mabscott announce daughter Rebecca Jane born June 14 at 2 30 pm weight 6 lb 5 oz. James Corbet Emore Crab Orchard announce son James Dalla born June 14 weight 8 lb 10 oz. Raymond Emil born to Raymond Roles Beckley June 16 at 12 50 pm weight 6 lb 8 oz. James Thomas Carter Jr Cranberry announce son Thomas Edward born June 17 at 7 45 pm weight 5 lb 13 oz. Edward Winston Affinity announce daughter Audri Laurita born June 18 at 3 15 am weight 6 lb 10 oz.

Robert Lamaral Perry Clay Price Beckley Beckley Hospital Vicky Lynn Lonnie James Patterson Stamford Tony Pallares Mabscott Cynthia Rene James Heath Jr Meade Roger Dale Millard Clinton Ward Mount Hope Harry Raymond Green Crab Orchard Robin Darlene Rebecca Jane Jimmie Pat Swift James Dalla James Corbet Emore Raymond Roles Raymond Emil Thomas Edward James Thomas Carter Jr Cranberry Audri Laurita Edward Winston Affinity

Coming Events Women announce meetings by Women’s Department

Womens organizations are invited to use this column for notices and club calendars. Contacts include telephone 3321 and mail. Beckley Newspapers notes deadline times for notices. Wednesday events include Registered Professional Nurses meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Greenbrier Dairy Club Room. St Cecilia Guild meets at 102 Bishop St. with Mrs George Warren Hodel hosting at 8 p.m.

Women's Department Beckley Greenbrier St. Cecilia Guild of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church George Warren Hodel Bishop St

Community Club Meetings Schedule

St Stephen's Guild at Dry Hill Road meets at 1 30 p m Mrs A G Mead hosts Beckley Presbyterian Church holds a general meeting at 2 p m Rhododendron Garden Club gathers at 7 30 p m at Mrs French Lucas 806 Woodlawn Ave Women's Missionary Society meets in the First Baptist lower auditorium at 2 p m

St. Stephen Beckley Presbyterian Church Rhododendron Garden Club Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church

Beckley clubs set meetings at 7 30 p m

The Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club holds a Board of Directors meeting in Room 402 Bair Building at 7:30 p m. The Rural Acres Garden Club meets at the home of Mrs. A R Cook on Stamaford Road at 7:30 p m.

Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club Bair Building Rural Acres Garden Club A. R. Cook Stamaford Rd

Mrs. Ralph Koiner Wins High in Bridge

The Ladies Bridge Association at Black Knight Country Club held a luncheon and bridge game at 12 45 p m on Tuesday Hostesses were Mrs E M des Rochers chairman and co chairs Mrs D O Means and Mrs M F Barksdale Mrs Ralph Koiner won high in bridge with Mrs C D Sebert second high Mrs Means had low score Attendees included many named club members.

Ladies Bridge Association Black Knight Country Club E. M. Des Rochers D. O. Means M. F. Barksdale Cochairmen Ralph Koiner C. D. Sebert Means Dewey Isley Price H. Caffee S. W. Woodyard W. M. McCutcheon Edward Sharp A. R. Williams B. H. Wonder G. M. Powers C. C. Drake W. P. Hiner R. F. Wildey W. R. David W. A. Dempsey

Picnic Postponed by First Baptist Fellowship Class

The Fellowship Class of First Baptist Church postponed a planned Thursday evening picnic at 6 30 p m at the home of Dr and Mrs Harwood James Neville Sr according to president Mrs Charles Callaway.

First Baptist Church Harwood James Neville Sr Charles Callaway

Burdiss Couple Welcome Daughter in Hawaii

Mr and Mrs James W Burdiss Jr of Oahu Hawaii announce the birth of Dorothy Jean on Tuesday June 11. She weighs seven pounds 11 ounces Mrs Burdiss formerly Jean Douglas Parma Idaho Burdiss is son of Mr and Mrs J W Burdiss 604 N Oakwood Ave He is a Communication Technician with the U S Navy stationed in Hawaii.

James W. Burdiss Jr Oahu Hawaii Dorothy Jean Burdiss Jean Douglas Parma Idaho J. W. Burdiss N. Oakwood Ave U. S. Navy

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Honors Past Noble Grands

The Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206 Mabscott observed past noble grands at a Monday meeting. Miss Mae Brammer led the service as acting noble grand with Ada Johnson as acting vice noble grand. Initiation for candidates was planned for July 9 and a June 28 dinner for past noble grand organization of District No. 16 was discussed.

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Mabscott Mae Brammer Ada Johnson Ronda King L. N. Brackenrich Albert Goodman O. B. Taylor George W. Williams Noble A. M. MacMullin I. W. Godbey Arthur Lindsey Violet Daniels G. E. Hedrick Anna Mooney Noble Grand Organization Odd Fellow District No. 16 Hume Vogt

Presbyterian Women Synod Training School Held at Davis and Elkins

The Synodical Training School for the Presbyterian Women will convene this week at Davis and Elkins College Elkins West Virginia. Mrs J W Witherspoon will teach one class while local attendees include Mrs D C Wade president of the Women of the Church Mrs C S Bepler chairman of spiritual growth committee Mrs W R Monk chairman of Christian education committee and Mrs W E S McCormick past president of the Synod.

Synodical Presbyterian Women of the Synod Davis and Elkins College Elkins West Virginia J. W. Witherspoon D. C. Wade Women of the Church C. S. Bepler W. R. Monk Christian Education Committee W. E. S. McCormick The Synod

Set meeting of St Nicholas Church Auxiliaries at 7 30 p m

The first consolidated meeting of the St Nicholas Church Auxiliaries is held at 7 30 p m in the church basement. Mrs John McCarus serves as president and Mrs Fayez Ramey as secretary.

St. Nicholas Church John McCarus Fayez Ramey

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

A collage of social notes from Beckley and nearby towns lists relocations visits and family events. Niece Coralee Taylor wed Michael E. Downs in Alexandria and Dr Duff D Daniel earned an MD in Philadelphia before a Charleston internship. Others visit relatives in Ashland Crab Orchard Raleigh and New York City.

Jay Tanner Deborah Cassandra Cross St Ashland Robert Hurley Mary Barbara Newton N. C Oliver Snuffer Duff D. Daniel Granville Ave Philadelphia Jefferson Medical School John Morton Daniel Daniel Beckley Charleston Charleston Memorial Hospital Kay Allen Sophia Orval Riffe Raleigh Emma Lou Ash Paul E. Ash Orchard Ave Raleigh General Hospital Jefferson St S. W Woodyard C. J. Anderson San Antonio Tex Robert Carr Watt Carr Mullens J. Clarence Wooten

Beating Egg Whites Proper Utensil Choice

Use a deep bowl for whipping egg whites to trap air efficiently. A wide shallow dish spreads the foam and slows the incorporation of air, risking collapsed peaks. Choose a tall, sturdy bowl to maintain volume and achieve stiff, glossy peaks.

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James Wood Willie McGehee Sun Outfit Dean Doan Raleigh County Neville St Larry Gene Smith Larry Gene II Arbuckles Doris Elaine Lambert Robert Eugene Dunn Carl H. Lambert Crescent Road Warren J. Dunn Maplewood Lane Frank Rogers Roscoe Williams Gayle Browning Imogene Shumate Irene Williams French Lively Luther Fink Frank Sacelo Mrs. Browning Wooten Ora Pierce Cookie Sale Raleigh County Court House the Women's Dept Andrew Ellison Jackson St McClure Canada F. L. Collins Independence Va J. M. Collins J. F. Maddy Narrows Stephen Collins Roanoke Barry Beamer Leo Williams Wesley St H. J. Dehart Bob Glenn Edward Aiken S. C Angela Campbell Rene Springlake Fred L. Williams Harold Otis Yost Dorcas Ave Arvil Wood Nancy Princeton Kathy Call South Charleston Everett Keyser Dexter Ave Keysers Crowgey P. S Crowgey Sausage Company Kellysville West Va
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