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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1955

Page

3

Mountain Top Garden Club Welcomes New Member

Mrs. E. T. Gilbert was welcomed as a new member at the Mountain Top Garden Club meeting in Coca-Cola Social Room. President pro tem Mrs. R. M. French led reports. yearbooks distributed and a picnic-table site found at the 7-Up Bottling Co. grounds. 1:30 p.m. session attended by nine members and one guest, Harriet Ann Hall.

R. M. French Mountain Top Garden Club Coca-Cola O. H. Meador Guy Graves John Eye D. A. Blankenship E. L. Ellison J. G. Foster Harry Hall George Johnson J. W. Maxwell Harry Watkins Harriet Ann Hall

Birthday Dinner Honoring Gladys Meadows And Au gusta Bridwell

Mrs. Lucy Otey hosted a surprise birthday dinner Sunday at Woodlawn Apts honoring Mrs. Gladys Meadows and Miss Augusta Bridwell. Attendees included Mrs. O. H. Bose, Susie Otey, and Joe Harrah of Massillon Ohio, among others.

Gladys Meadows Augusta Bridwell Lucy Otey Woodlawn Apts O. H. Bose Susie Otey Joe Harrah Massiallon Ohio

Mrs. Freda Broyles Honored With Shower

Mrs. Freda Broyles received a stork shower at 7 30 p m Saturday hosted by her mother Mrs George Hutchinson Surveyor. Miss Rowena McGuire and Mrs Beatrice Bish won prizes. Refreshments were served to a list of guests including Mrs Ella Borah Mrs John Bish Mrs Paul Hutchinson and others.

Freda Broyles George Hutchinson Rowena McGuire Beatrice Bish Ella Borah John Bish Paul Hutchinson Phyllis O'Dell Alma Daniel Norma Jean Britt Ethel Hendrick K. E

Button Front Dress Pattern Ad Cites Sizes and Price

A vintage advertisement promotes pattern No 2296 for a button front dress with a deep collar and cap sleeves in sizes 12 through 48. It instructs sending 35 cents for the pattern and an extra 5 cents for first class mail, with name address and size to Pattern Bureau Beckley Raleigh Register Box 42 New York 11 N Y. The ad also notes a Spring Summer Fashion World issue at 25 cents.

Beckley Raleigh Register Oldie Station New York

Beckley events slate weekly club notices

Beckley women and local groups announce meetings and gatherings. Laur el Wreath dinner by Beckley Business and Professional Woman's Club at Beckley Hotel dining room at 6 45 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Coca Cola Building at 7 30 p.m. Judea Shrine No 13 at Masonic Temple at 8 p.m. Beckley Art Group hosts a session at 7 30 p.m. Young Adults Class of Beckley Presbyterian Church holds a covered dish picnic at 6 15 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Arnold Lucas Crest Drive.

Beckley Business and Professional Woman's Club Beckley Hotel Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club Coca-Cola Building Beckley Presbyterian Church Arnold Lucas Crescent Drive

Tri County Institute Meeting at Crab Orchard Church

The Tri County Institute of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union holds a gathering at 10 30 a m in Crab Orchard Baptist Church. The event features a discussion session and community outreach plans with attendees from local groups.

Tri County Institute Set by WCTU Leaders

The Tri County Institute of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will meet at 10 30 a m on Wednesday at Crab Orchard Baptist Church Mrs A L Rohrer Beckley state president will speak on What is the WCTU Doing Mrs Robert Lilly Mt Hope state treasurer will present The Standard of Excellency of the WCTU and Mrs Thomas James Oak Hill will discuss Temperance Education in Church Schools A book review The Fruit and the Vine will be given by Mrs J F Maddy Beaver Miss Sally Honaker Beckley will present Work of the Youth Temperance Council Pamela Pindell five year old in Richmond Va offered a new theory after stepping on glass I didn t cut the foot I cracked the skin down to the blood

Tri-County Institute of the Women's Christian Temperance Union Crab Orchard Baptist Church A. L. Rohrer Beckley WCTU Robert Lilly Mt. Hope Thomas James Oak Hill J. F. Maddy Beaver Sally Honaker Youth Temperance Council Richmond Pamela Pindell

Mineral oil for tools and gear care

A small amount of mineral oil rubbed into Junior's fielder's glove helps soften and condition it. The oil can also be used on drills lathes power saws and on Dad's hunting and fishing gear.

Junior Dad

People You Know Incidents In The Lives Of

A community notices column lists numerous Beckley residents and relatives. Camp attendance, hospital observation, vacations, relocations, travels to Florida and Virginia, Army assignments, and visits across Raleigh Heights, Beckley, and surrounding towns are noted for families including Barbour, Broaddus, Lamb, Mabe, Hancock, Ciccarelli, Hambrick, Allen, Clay, Boyd, Brooks, Bish, Stone, Adams, Wilkinson, Worley, Dawson, Turner, Kirkpatrick, Norris, Sigmund, Blankenship, Lesler, Martin, and others with dates and destinations such as Raleigh Heights, St Petersburg, Orlando, Williamsburg, Rich mond, Washington, D.C., Myrtle Beach, and more.

Bill Grady Barbour W. J. Barbour Jr Raleigh Heights Camp Shaw - Mi - del - Eca Lewisburg R. G. Broaddus Virginia Gwinn Woodlawn Avenue Tappahannock Jean Lamb Brenda Jean Lamb Carol Ann Meyers S. Vance Dr St. Petersburg Fla W. W. Mabe Harper Rd Beckley Hospital Eugene Hancock Theresa Harper Road Brammer Street Lawrence Ciccarelli Larry Catlett St Warren Ohio Debra Connie Hambrick Dale Harry Hambrick San Francisco Calif Army Bob Allen Belle Beckley Ashley W. Clay Harper Florida Elsie Boyd Temple Street Earl Hibb Skelton Orlando Marvin Brooks Eddie Harry Bluefield Woodrow Cecil MacArthur Hollywood John A. Bish Baltimore Bert Bish Grover Moore Ghent Fred B. Stone Woodlawn Ave Knoxville Tenn F. B. Bell Bell Stone A. J. Adams Limit St E. C. Wilkinson Huntington Williamsburg Richmond Washington, D.C E. D. Armstrong Jr College Ave Cuba Tollis Worley Greenville Cam Thompson Bailey Ave Dawson Phillips Middlesboro John Turner Phoenix Ariz O. H. Meador Clyde St H. L. Kirkpatrick Myrtle Beach S. C E. L. Norris Wickham Ave Larue Norris Columbus W. R. Sigmund James Sigmund D. A. Blankenship E. S. Lesler Ethel Martin B. R. Cook Athens Gertrude Martin East Beckley

Clean and Store Electric Blankets For Summer Months

Morgantown advises careful cleaning and storage of electric wool blankets for summer. Follow manufacturer directions, avoid dry cleaning, use gentle soak wash, and air dry. Do not wring or tumble dry or expose wiring to heat, then store in a clean container with the box, sealed against pests. Fold and reseal original packing to protect wiring and thermostat controls.

Morgantown

Tommy Mullens Birthday Party Feted at Home

A birthday party was held Friday at 2 p.m. at 379 Mankin Ave. in honor of Tommy Ray Mullens, hosted by Mrs. Gloria Mullens. Guests listed include Linda Paris, Mike Pachuta, Susan Frelin, Margaret Thorn, Pat Holliday, Gary Wein, Peggy Brown, Jess Baer, Edward Baltrami, Linda Honaker, Barbara Daniel, Karen Jenkins, Nancy Jekins, Randy Williams, Timmy Stover, Cheryl Mitchell, Elaine Thurmond, Clara Smith, Butch Myers, Ellen Myers, Ronny Gunter, Sammy Farley, Brenda Santi, Kelly Trump and Kitty Carter. Dessert tip included.

Gloria Mullens Mankin Ave Tommy Ray Linda Paris Mike Pachuta Susan Frelin Margaret Thorn Pat Holliday Gary Wein Peggy Brown Jess Baer Edward Baltrami Linda Honaker Barbara Daniel Karen Jenkins Nancy Jekins Randy Williams Timmy Stover Cheryl Mitchell Elaine, Thurmond Clara Smith Butch Myers Ellen Myers Ronny Gunter Sammy Farley Brenda Santi Kelly Trump Kitty Carter

Mrs William G Lucas Honored With Shower In Richmond Room

A miscellaneous Monday evening shower honored Mrs. William G Lucas in the Richmond social room. Hostesses were Mrs. J L Tucker Miss Louise Bowling and Glenna Bowling. Mrs. Lucas is the former Jo Ann Kiddy daughter of W L Kiddy of 108 A St. The event featured a miniature bridal cake and gladioli centerpieces with guests including Miss Mary Nan Shuff Miss Mary Combs and many others.

William G. Lucas Richmond J. L. Tucker Louise Glenna Bowling Lucas Jo Ann Kiddy W. L Mond Social Room Louise Bowling

Lay Down Thy Burdens Topic of Methodist WSCS Program

Mrs Roy L Herndon led the Monday WSCS meeting at First Methodist Church Parish Hall with a program titled Lay Down Thy Burdens. Scripture by Mrs W H Honaker from Matthew 11, a chorus The Beautiful Garden of Prayer, and a trio including Mrs Herndon, Miss Daisy Keaton and Mrs Orpha Lytton performed Come Unto Me. The group voted to send a delegate to Camp Caesar Youth Temperance Camp on July 31. Circle No 1, led by Mrs R L Davis, served refreshments to 25 members.

Roy L. Herndon Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church W. H. Honaker Clarksburg R. L. Maxwell Circle No. 1 R. L. Davis

Eagles Auxiliary names Mrs. Davis Pinecrest Chairman

Mrs. W. F. Davis was appointed Pinecrest chairman by the Eagles Auxiliary at a Monday meeting. Mrs. Bessie Carroll announced the appointment and said members will procure needed items for Pinecrest patients. Vince Calvert was elected treasurer and Henry Lilly conductor. Plans to escort VA Hospital patients to chapel were set for Sept. 11. fifteen members attended.

W. F. Davis Pinecrest Eagles Woodlawn Ave Bessie Carroll Vince Calvert Henry Lilly Carroll Mabel Reeder

Miss Suzana Morton to represent Slab Fork church

Miss Suzana Morton of Slab Fork, daughter of Mr and Mrs F D Morton, will attend the regional Youth Leadership School at Nassanetta Springs Virginia this week. She serves as treasurer of the Bluestone Presbytery Council.

Suzana Morton F. D. Morton Slab Fork Nassanetta Springs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tracy L. Maynor Jr Wilson St Cleo Berry Harper Heights Nancy McNeil Prosperity Charles Davis Berry James Williams Mount Tabor Davis James Dennis Williams II Virginia McNeil Raleigh County C. A. McNeil Mountain Top Club Mrs. Otey Ethan A. H. Shepley Washington University Women's Department Judea Shrine No Order of White Masonic Temple Beckley Art Group Kyle Jarrell McLean Addn Tri-County Institute of Women's Christian Temperance Union Tri-County Institute Women’s Dept St.jojas Etcurev Tommy Mullens Methodist WSCS Eagles Auxiliary M. Powers Main Street Men’s & Boys Sophia S. Fayette St Percale Dimity Batiste Seersucker Pacific Mill Chambray
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