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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1950

Page

8

Margaret Halstead Trippett Weds Gale Keesee in First Baptist Parsonage

Announcement of the marriage between Mrs. Margaret Halstead Trippett and Gale Keesee on March 2 at the First Baptist Church parsonage. Bride wears light blue sharkskin suit with yellow rose corsage. honeymoon in Florida. The couple will reside at 316 East Prince Street.

Margaret Halstead Trippett Mamie Halstead East Pringe Street Gale Keesee S. A. Keesee Eccles First Baptist Church Woodlawn Avenue Alvin 3. Cook Florida Keesee Woodrow Wilson High School Beckley Newspapers Trap Hill High School Beckley College Southern School of Printing Air Force Association American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars U.S. Air Force Pacific Theater East Prince Street

Mrs Earehart Honored at Shower by Beckleyans

Mrs William Earehart was feted with a stork shower Wednesday night hosted in the Jailer's aunt Mrs Harry Harvey home at 228 Vine Street. After games a prize went to Miss Helen Hope Talbert and a refreshment course followed for a long list of guests led by Miss Legroy Quintier and Miss Joan Rose.

William Earehart Steve Sinonich Titman Galluccio Mms Harry Harvey Vine Street Helen Hope Talbert Legroy Quintier Joan Rose Betty Martin Helen Talbert Delores Joe Huddle Robert Cerruto Peggy Daniel Mary Jane Ott Joan Canterbury Connie Ciatto Naomi Fleming Virginia Walker Norma Farehart Betty Shumate Pele Thorne

Women’s Council program on leadership at First Christian

The Women’s Council of the First Christian Church held a leadership program with 46 members and four guests. Mrs. Harry Anderson led a devotional on shared love, songs and scripture followed by a discussion on faith and freedom through Christ.

Women’s Council of the First Christian Church Harry Anderson Frank Pettit A. H. Wilson Old Rugged Cross W. M. Steele Dorcas Ogden C. A. Thompson Brooks Adair C. M. Doss James Fleshman J. R. Beaty Compassion Jesus Anderson Oscar Nickels Kyle Cook A. VF. Dinkler, Jr B. B. Cecil Arthur Rees South Charleston Christian Church James A. Clay Indianapolis Ind Ernest Quesenberry

Stella Likins Hosts Circle Event Honoree Bill Johnson

Mrs. Stella Likins hosted a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Bill Johnson at the Calloway Heights residence with 7:30 af fair, co hosts including Mrs. Rego Parney Basil Vandal and Jack Walker. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Alma Wood and Miss Mary Atkinson after games while a devotional was led by Mrs. Bernard Brabban.

Bill Johnson Calloway Heights Rego Parney Basil Vandal Jack Walker Alma Wood Mary Atkinson Ted Stover Fred Wood Leila Davey Cinda Daniels Pearl Cooper Dale Daniel Joe Barney Bernard

Regional Committeewoman Attends Girl Scout Dinner Meeting

Mrs J Max Dawson regional committeewoman spoke at a Raleigh County Girl Scout Council luncheon at the Beckley Hotel private dining room. The session followed the council’s regular business meeting with twelve attendees including new members Mrs Gene Hall and Mrs Ifray Lilly president of the Raleigh County Leaders Association.

J. Max Dawson Raleigh County Girl Scout Council Beckley Hotel Dawson Gene Hall Ifray Lilly Raleigh County Girl Scout Leaders’ Association J. Wilbur Bays Fray Lilly Lilly

Nominating Committee Named by St Stephen's Auxiliary

At the Women’s Auxiliary of St Stephen’s Episcopal Church a nominating committee was chosen to present a slate of new officers. Members named include Mrs N W Rees Mrs W F Tams Mrs D C Ashton and Mrs C Worth May with Mrs Paul B Barwood as president selecting the panel. Twenty five members and one guest attended the meeting which opened with hymn singing and devotional.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Paul B. Barwood N. W. Rees W. F. Tams D.C. Ashton C. Worth May F. A. Rhonemus Sabina Jennie Bsharah Beverly Watts C. S. Lewis, Jr Deem Ramey Hugh Edwards

Calloway Heights Circle Hosts Meeting at Sweeney Home

The Baptist Mission Circle of Calloway Heights held a Tuesday night gathering at Mrs. Mary Sweeney’s home welcoming new member Mrs. Burl McKinney. Six speakers led talks on Christian living and Miss Barbara Daniels, Mrs. Cinda Daniels and others participated. The group, numbering 13 members and three guests, also noted a flower land donation from Robert Pilkington and set April 1 as the next hostess date with Mrs. Annie Garrett hosting. Birth announced for a son to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Luchini at Raleigh General Hospital.

Burl McKinney Baptist Mission Circle of Calloway Heights Mary Sweeney Myrtle Hbacher W. M. Chandler Cinda Daniels Myrtle Hubacher Robert Tolliver Carlos Hall Omer Kesler Barbara Daniels Atrs Robert Pilkington Joseph Luchini South Kanawha Street Raleigh General Hospital

Ronnie Hart's Band To Play Elk's Club Dance

Ronnie Hart and his Orchestra will furnish music for a Beckley Elk's Club dance on Saturday night. The informal event on Prince Street runs from p.m. to a.m. The group has appeared in Beckley many times, including last year's Trophy Dinner Dance at the Black Knight Country Club and several monthly dances.

Ronnie Hart Beckley Elk's Club Elk's Club Prince Street A.m Art Beckley Black Knight Country Club

Possibilities of Forming National Auxiliary Discussed

A Beckley Auxiliary to the Air Force Association dinner discussed forming a national auxiliary and a student design contest for a pin with an all expense trip to Washington, D C for the winner. Plans to contact Ralph Whitener and hold a weekend meeting at Mrs. James Thompson's home were set.

The Air Forces Association Beckley Raleigh County Ralph ¥. Whitener National Organization

Surprise St Patrick Themed Birthday Party At Beav er Ave Residence

A surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. Kenneth Seelinger was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sydenstricker at 201 Beaver Avenue. Guests enjoyed a dessert canasta with a St Patrick theme and prizes awarding Miss Betty Gunter, Mrs. W R Monk, and Mrs. Ott Stover.

Kenneth Seelinger Raleigh Herman Sydenstricker Beaver Avenue Sydenstricker Kathleen Ross Hoffman Richard White Betty Gunter W. R. Monk Low Ott Stover Russell Boggs W. B. Monk W. Hi. Holliday William Dale James Copley Clyde Cochran Sherwood Dunagan Oi «Stover Margaret Saunders Bladene Pickle Pat Sydenstricker Herjman Sydenstricker Hoffman

Honor Degree Lodge Plans Apron Sale and Meeting

The Degree of Honor Lodge schedules an apron sale at the next Thursday night gathering at the Lodge Hall on Heber Street. Mrs Harvey Webb is named program chairman for the upcoming session. Mrs W W Stover led last night’s meeting and the group approved buying an electric coffeemaker for the lodge. Mr and Mrs William T Bachhour of Mercer Street welcomed their second daughter at Becklex Hospital at 2 o clock this morning.

Degree of Honor Lodge Heber Street Harvey Webb W. W. Stover William T. Bachour Mercer Street Becklex Hospital

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