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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1956

Page

3

Dinner Fetes Mrs Cecil Kincaid at The Glass House

Mrs Cecil Kincaid was honored at a Thursday 7 p.m. dinner in Beckley with hostesses Miss Martha Dickenson and Mrs French Toney. The guest list includes many local couples and Miss Kitty Kincaid. The honoree, employed by Beckley Newspapers Corp for five years, plans to move July 9 to Atlanta with her husband and daughter Kitty.

Cecil Kincaid Martha Dickenson S. Kanawha St Glass House French Toney Beckley Newspapers Corp Kitty Kincaid Atlanta George W. Hodel Joe Ressa Robert Holiday Thelma Joseph William P. Hall Jr Ted Durham Fred

Jumbo Sandwiches How to slice a picnic salmon sandwich

The trick is slicing a jumbo sandwich for picnic meals. Cut bread in half lengthwise and butter both halves. Layer lettuce on bottom half, then salmon salad, then six tomato slices. Top with the upper loaf and cut the loaf into six portions between the tomato slices.

My Fair Lady Shade Guide for Summer Beauty

A light beige foundation with pink and misty blue eye shadow advice crafted as a simple style tip. The tone suggests a playful shade guide for those who prefer a subtler summer look and value shade and color coordination.

Wear All Summer pattern with PATTO-RAMA included

A casual well tailored sleeveless full skit style for hot weather. The No 1492 pattern offers sizes 10 to 20 and 434 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 35 cents in coins to Iris Lane Raleigh Register Box 438 Midtown Station New York N Y.

Iris Lane Raleigh Register Midtown Station New York N. Y

Teaching Garden Therapy Project Initiated by Phymosia Club

The Phymosia Garden Club will teach garden therapy to children in local hospitals. Mrs. J W Ward Jr outlined the project at a meeting at her home on West Ave. Co hosts were Mrs. John Ashworth and Mrs. William Turner. The group also noted a flower arranging class at Pinecrest Sanitarium led by Mrs. Colie H Minter with a June 28 session planned.

Phymosia Garden Club J. W. Ward Jr West Ave John Ashworth William Turner Colie H. Minter Pinecrest Sanitarium H.L. Walker Roy Cunningham Minter Cunningham West Virginia University J. R. DePaul E. S. Pugh Jr

Bride-Elect Honored At Household Shower

Katy Day, bride-elect of Marvin Pennington, was honored at a Raleigh household shower hosted by a long list of local women. The couple, children of D R Day and Guy Pennington families, plan a July 21 wedding with guests from Raleigh Beckley Mabscott Mt Hope Crab Orchard and Fireco areas.

Katy Day Marvin Pennington Guy Pennington Raleigh D. R. Day Clifford Denny Paul Sanna Tommy Maynor Myrna Lou Welsh Beverly, Gill Betty Lou Perry Connie Kish Lois James Lowe Agnes Peelish Gladys Filipek Theresa Filipek Mildred Kooleen Day Jack Keaton Russell Keaton Frank Green Lloyd Costelli James Underwood Clyde Meador John Allen Pat Costelli Sandra Keaton Beckley Larry Riley Richard

Fourth of July Outing Planned at BK Club

A Fourth of July family outing is planned for Black Knight Country Club members and families. A pool picnic buffet runs 6 to 8 p.m. with events like Goldfish Catching Contests Balloon race ping pong ball race apple race Wiener eating candle race water melon scramble and penny diving contest.

Black Knight Country Club

Linen Shower Honors Mrs. Alvin Chambers

Mrs. Alvin G. Chambers, a recent bride, was honored at a linen shower Tuesday evening hosted by Mrs. E. L. Halstead in Pine Lodge Addition with co hostess Miss Jo Ann Halstead. Attendees included Mrs. George B. Chambers and others. gifts centered on a pink umbrella as games and prizes delighted guests.

Alvin G. Chambers E. L. Halstead Pine Lodge Jo Ann Halstead Chambers Nancy Angle Halstead Ernest Elkins E. C. Hylton Betty Johnston

Foglesong Study Group Meets at Pugh Residence

The Foglesong Study Group of the Methodist Temple met Wednesday night at 100 Hill Park Drive hosted by Mrs. E. N. Pugh with co hostess Mrs. Edwin Harris. Guest speaker Mrs. Noel Christian, WSCS president, spoke on The Work Purpose and Aims of the WSCS.

Methodist Temple E. N. Pugh Hill Park Drive Edwin Harris Pugh Harris John Ashworth Progr Noel Christian Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Temple WSCS Ashworth William Straub Pinecrest Kyle Jarrell Charles Collins Straub E. P. Stansbury D. E. Neil C. Berkley Lilly B. E. Dickinson Ann Ballengee Christian Ray Turner

Vacation Travels And Family Visitors Across States

Personal notes record trips to Daytona Beach Raleigh and Winston Salem for Bennett La vis and daughter Alice Jean, with extended visits to New York City and Yardley Pa. Patrons note Paul Wilbur MacArthur hospitalized in Beckley and summer training encampment attendance at Fort Knox by Beckley area guests.

J. E. Bennett Eccles Teddy Lavis Alice Jean Sophia Daytona Beach Fla Raleigh N.C Winston Salem Paul Wilbur MacArthur Beckley Memorial Hospital James Cassity Jeannie Carolyn Sandy Coal City Yardley George Serefine New York City T. C. Syme Etta Callaway Clyde St Beckley Ft. Knox 150Th Armored Cavalry Regiment James Canterbury Pvt Charles Canterbury Ruth Canterbury Raymond Canterbury Cal Lilly Frank Dearing Jack Carman Toney Marino D. B. Stover Bob Erwin James Woolwine Noah E. Wallace William V. Bergines Barwood St Edward G. Dressel Mount Vernon N. Y C. Lynn Carlton Mentor Ohio Luther Hodges Norfolk William J. Trail Freeman St

Time Out for Beauty Fashions Lift Homemaker Glamour

Despite 79 hours a week of domestic labor, America’s 11.8 million working wives remain attractive thanks to home beauty aids like the home permanent. The piece notes convenience and appeal in keeping pace with careers and homemaking.

America

Kathryn Winner Feted With Birthday Dinner

Kathryn Winner celebrated her first birthday at a family dinner hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Joe H. Winner at their Orchard Avenue home. The pink and white decor featured a white iced doll house cake, pink roof cookies, and yard decorations with minty walk decorations. Attendees included J. H. Winner, June Winner, Jean Winner, Thomas S. Gause of Wilmington, H. C. Hall, Joe Kevin Winner, and Bernice Smith.

Joan Kathryn Winner Joe H. Winner Orchard Ave J. H June Jean Thomas S. Gause Wilmington, N. C H. C. Hall Joe Kevin Bernice Smith

Ceramic tile offers slip resistance and comfort on floors

Ceramic tile provides a slip proof and comfortable walking surface. Laboratory tests show minimal energy loss as the tread is returned by real tile rather than absorbed by substitutes. A steel ball dropped on real tile bounces, illustrating added zip in movement.

Shade trees lower room temperatures with proper planting

A properly placed shade tree can reduce living room temperatures by at least 15 degrees in summer. To achieve shade quickly, plant trees in groups of three or more.

Daily Women’s notices and events column

Women organizations are invited to submit meetings and club calendars to the Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department. Notices received by 10 a.m. are published the same day. Sunday announcements must arrive Saturday. Tuesday events include Women of the Moose officers chapter night at Moose Lodge Ballroom at 7:30 p.m and Ladies Day bridge luncheon at Black Knight Country Club dining room at 12:45 p.m.

Women's Department Beckley Women of the Moose Moose Lodge Black Knight Country Club

Mrs. Wells Elected Auxiliary President

The Eagles Auxiliary installed officers at a Woodlawn Ave meeting. New president is Mrs. John Wells with Bessie Carroll Jr as past president and William Ward as vice president. Trustees include Mrs. Ivory White Mrs. Nick Burroughs and Mrs. Inez Craver. Walter Duncan and Henry Lilly conducted the installation.

Eagles Auxiliary Eagles Woodlawn Ave John Wells Bessie Carroll Jr William Ward Mattie Thompson B. F. Hazelwood Henry Lilly W. C. Lowe Betty Maddy Ivory White Nick Burroughs Inez Craver Walter Duncan Order of Eagles

TPA Presidents Return From Executive Meeting

Mrs. Alma D. Martin outgoing president of Telephone Pioneers of America and Mrs. Virginia Spangler incoming president have returned from a state chapter executive board meeting in Charleston. Plans were formulated for activities to be covered in the next year starting July 1. Members from Beckley Huntington Clarksburg Wheeling and Charleston councils attended.

Alma D. Martin E. Main St Telephone Pioneers of America Virginia Spangler Redwing Apts Charleston Beckley Huntington Clarksburg Wheeling

Care for House Plants Tips Card

Water only when the soil surface is dry. Wash dust from foliage to keep plants looking fresh. Feed lightly every two to three months to maintain growth.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. French Toney E. J. MacFarland Richard H. Mason Freddie Charles Hodel Roy S. Coe Edith Brooks Mel Verost Eva Hall Summer's Fair Ladies Phymosia Club Lewis Thomas Keyser Walker DePaulo William Snider Ek. M. Payne BK Club Alvin Chambers Foglesong Fred Phillips James D. Phillips Paine Air Force Base Everett Wash Washington Phillips Evelyn Poole Radford Harold Blake Cabell Heights Beatrice Luther Thomas Farley Opal Farley Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church L. B. James Farley Dover Air Force Base Dover Del White Shrine of Jerusalem Judea Shrine No. 13 White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Howe St Robert L. Crotty Nora Dor Thorne Macedonia Bluefield Bluefield Lodge Willard C. H. Felter Willard Webb Roy Millican Robert L. Amick W. I. Snyder Elizabeth Setliff Edith Bailey Clarence Smith M. M. French Anna Hutchinson Roy Lucas Elmer Davis Jane Lilly Foster Jessie L. Richardson Kathryn Winner Firm Foundation Fayette St LIFE LOOK + POST Farm Journal Progressive Farmer Pris Colgate Eastman Cape Cod REX Swim Ugs DR P Mt Beckley Main ST Court House the Galperin Music CO Julia Secrest The TPA Spenney Cear Plisse ORLON
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