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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1956

Page

8

Margaret Truman to Wed Clifton Daniel in Quiet Missouri Wedding

Margaret Truman and her silver-haired newspaper man fiancé Clifton Daniel plan a small quiet wedding in Independence Missouri at Trinity Episcopal Church. The 22 year old daughter of the former president and Mrs Truman will marry the 43 year old Times assistant foreign news editor who recently returned from Moscow. They met last November at George Backer’s home and Daniel proposed in January.

Margaret Truman Missouri Truman Clifton Daniel The New York Times Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church Independence Miss Truman Kansas City Daniel the Times Zebulon N.C George Backer New York Post New York Margaret North Carolina Birs. E. C. Daniel Associated Press Times England Moscow National Broadcasting Co NBC

Women In Politics By Helen B Shaffer Ninth in a Series

The article notes that out of 51 women who served in the House, 22 were first elected to complete unexpired terms often following a deceased husband. It highlights careers of Margaret Chase Smith Edith Nourse Rogers and Frances Bolton and discusses committee assignments and influence of women in Congress. It references the 1950 Declaration of Conscience and Bolton’s roles on Foreign Affairs and GOP policy groups.

Helen B. Shaffer Congress Sen Margaret Chase Smith Edith Nourse Rogers Mass Frances P. Bolton Ohio Senate Republican Policy Committee Smith Rogers House Veterans Committee Labor Committee Norton Bolton Lord of Life John Holligroup Alday Republican Committee

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Local social notes list weekend visitors and extended stays in and around Charleston and Beckley. Families visiting relatives include Bogari Silverman Means and Henning households. Notable trips include Charles Stephenson to New York City for hair design study.

Marion Bogari Harper Rd Columbus Ohio Fering B. E. Silverman Leigh Heights Bogarad Charleston Jake Silverburz Bellevue Lane and Law Malcolm Silver Mrz D. O. Means Druid Ave Berg Jeffrey Jan J. W. Cleve Sally Jimny James T. Stallings H.C. Sheets Anne Si Atlanta New York City E. M. Ryan Fourth St Paul Ryan Ford St Robert Ryan Portsmouth V. L. Shumate Hill St Daytona Beach Inverness Fla Smith St W. W. Henning Nora Legg Emogene Eleanor Legg Talma Bern Henning Jim Neal Bingham L. B. Shrewsbury Andy Sammy A. B. Shrewsbury Princeton Melia Riffe Lna C. H. Ruthledge East C. St Fred Rutledge Pam Hugh Miller Sally Lee Oceana Robert Lewis Jacksonville Beckley B. M. Lewis Charles Stephenson Robert France School of Statler Hotel C. B. Treadway Maxwell Hill Inlaw Phil Rich Cincinnati Treadway A. W. Ayers J. E. Wyatt Woodlawn Ave May Belcher Violet Lusk Pineville

Methodist Temple Circle Hears Lilly Talk I Am the Door

Circle No. 12 of the Methodist Temple heard Mrs. N. S. Lilly speak at a March 8 luncheon at the West Feece Drive home of Mrs. Ralph Amick. Her talk covered doors to a better world, with the story The Miracle of Mike about a grateful Korean boy. Guests and members discussed charity plans, a life membership, Easter baskets, and visits to newcomers.

N. S. Lilly Circle No. 12 Methodist Temple Westfeece Drive Ralph E. Amick Lilly Mike E. N. Pugh Amick Paul E. Ash Pinecrest Ash Woman's Cociety Off Christian Service C. C. Wetzel L. W. Thorne W. C. Broughman

Mrs Clifton Lilly Honored on Birthday

A surprise birthday party was held March 7 at the home of Mrs. Clarence Danley for Mrs. Clifton Lilly. Co hosted by Mrs. Danley and her sister Miss Janis Lilly, guests included Mrs. Alex Hugbert Mrs. Fred Bolton Mrs. C C Conner Mrs. Paul Graghead Mrs. George Reed Miss Mothca Craghead Mrs. Ronda May Miss Ruby Beamon Donna Sue and Marlene Danley and Clarence Edward Danley Jr plus Mrs E W Copen Mrs Fred Barker and Mrs Leon Sanders.

Rhodell RNS Clarence Danley Clifton Lilly Danley Janis Lilly Alex Hugbert Fred Bolton C. C. Conner Paul Graghead George Reed Mothca Craghead Ronda May Ruby Beamon Donna Sue Marlene Danley Clarence Edward Danley Jr E. W. Copen Fred Barker Leon Sanders

Calloway Heights Class Meets at Ballengee Home

The Ladies Fidelis Class of Calloway Heights Community Church gathered at Mrs. Orville Ballengee’s home for its March meeting with Mrs. Ted Stover as hostess.

Ladies Fidelis Calloway Heights Community Church Orville Ballengee Ted Stover Carhostess

Class Meets at Hollywood Baptist Church March 3

The Young People's Class of the Hollywood Baptist Church met with Mr and Mrs Glen Smith on March 3. Pvt Gene Cok gave the devotional and after a brief business session refreshments were served to Jo Ann Pittman Sharma Bryce Polly Whitt Betty Suddeth Beatrice Blake Norma Laws Tresa Halsey Juanita Pannell Shelby Hall Bobbit Maynor Jean Smith Pvt Cook and Mrs Mae Cook. The next session will be at Jo Ann Pittman's home. Simmer thin orange peel in water then add to a fruit cup.

Hollywood Baptist Church Glen Smith Pvt Gene Cok Jo Ann Pittman Sharma Bryce Polly Whitt Betty Suddeth Beatrice Blake Norma Laws Tresa Halsey Juanita Pannell Shelby Hall Bobbit Maynor Jean Smith Pvt. Cook Mae Cook Roy L. Ahead First Methodist Church Herndon Andrew Apostle Jesus C. E. Beavers C. G. Casto Heber St A. C. Forsyth Betty Maxwell Jan Campbell Music Co Earwood Wesley Douglas Lowe Bethodist Temple Auburn Mass C.S Peregay Robert Lytton J. G. Anderson Ellen Campbell Dorothy McCullough Norma Bryant Frances Ann Forsyth Lynn Cook

Women of the Grove Plan Welcome Basket Project

Mrs. Gertrude Bostick led prayer as Mrs. John Peery read scripture and the group sang Where He Leads I'll Follow. Mrs. Roscoe Wikle spoke on Proverbs six while Mrs. Weikle led the business session planning a friendship aunt project and a Welcome Basket. Refreshments followed with attendees including Mrs. Earl Smith and Elizabeth Ann Burdette.

Gertrude Bostick John Peery W. R. Yost Roscoe Wikle Weikle Lawrence Hunt Earl Smith Melba Hurt Curtis Whaley J. W. Shumaker Lacy McNulty Emerson Williams W. K. Johnson J. F. Elkins Co. E. Kesler Elizabeth Ann Burdette

Spread at Once Frosting Warning for Cakes

A seven minute frosting should be spread over the cake immediately after the icing is ready. The warning emphasizes that this frosting waits for no cook and urges timely application.

Beckley Concert Association Holds Kickoff for Drive

Twenty three board members and workers attended a kickoff dinner for the Beckley Com munity Concert Association annual membership drive at the Beckley Hotel. Campaign chairman Mrs. Fred Richmond announced a phone line at headquarters, 8800, for joining by phone. Drive ends Saturday. Georgia MacDonald highlighted artists, Lovell Higgins led the business session in the president’s absence.

The Beckley Community Concert Association Beckley Hotel Fred Richmond Drive Georgia MacDonald Lovell Higgins BCA T. H. Wickham

Tuesday Beckley church circles host dinner and meeting

The Beckley Business Women's Circle of the Beckley Presbyterian Church holds a dinner at 6 p.m. at the church, followed by the general Women of Beckley Presbyterian Church meeting at 7 30 p.m. The Women’s Department notes deadlines for notices.

Beckley Presbyterian Church

Circle Meet and Local Club Events Notice

Community notices list Mrs Herndon speaking at Circle Meet and various meetings at Memorial Building Temple Coca Cola Social Room Methodist and other local venues. Rummage sale planned April 17 at Jan Campbell Music Co Building Earwood. several women’s groups meet and exchange gifts with refreshments. Cinnamon toast tip included.

Simmer Gravy to Cook Flour Five Minutes

Simmer gravy for about five minutes to ensure the flour is fully cooked and the mixture thickens smoothly. The step helps prevent raw flour taste and achieves a richer consistency.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Women In Politics Wooddell Jewelry Main St. Opp. Court House Methodist Temple Circle WN. S. Lilly Calloway Heights Community Concert Association Arlena Miller Paul R. Copeland Arlen van Horne Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Womens Women's Department American Legion Auxiliary Unit Meemorial Building Beckley Civinette Club Amerigo Cappellari Vine St Eastwood Methodist Temple Coca-Cola Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church American Home Department of Beckley Woman's Club Park Ave Dirtsvile Homemakers Club Jeff Spangler Daniels Baptist Missionary Society Alvin Clay Daniels J. Osmusser Mennne Mina Atocracy My Child ST. Joseph Fayette Se Parents Magazine Ben Poll-Parron Highway Patrol Broderick Crawford WHIS Cha Bluefield Norcross
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