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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1957

Page

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Civic Department Hears Address On Books in Our Public Library

Mrs Cecil H Graham spoke at Beckley Woman's Club Civic Department onBooks in Our Public Library She urged opening shelves to controversy and censorship debates citing works by Marx Hitler Stowe Downs and others The program was hosted by Mrs R H Smith at the Park Avenue clubhouse The meeting also noted library access gaps and sponsorship of a youth symphony and a March rummage sale by Mrs J G Anderson and others

Civic Department Cecil H. Graham Woman's Club of Beckley R. H. Smith Park Ave Graham Raleigh County Library Memorial Robert B. Downs Karl Marx Adolf Hitler Harriet Beecher Stowe Apstate Por Lin American Library Assn Rareign County Library Public Library Division West Virginia Library Association Pumamalee Madge Richarden J.D. Blake Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Temple Lincoln St Frank 0. Lowe John . Mataffey Pinecrest Maude Geiger R.B. Coburn Lowe

Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County Court

Applications for marriage licenses recorded in Raleigh County Court list Henry Lucas 56 and Allie Blaylock 61 both of Eldwight, George P. Stover 21 and Delilah Jones 25 of Glen Daniel and Sprague, Shirley Richmond 19 and Osborne K Haydon 27 of Sprague, E Beckley, Gilmer Lewis 37 and Zelia Whiting 48 of Beckley awaiting ceremony duties.

Raleigh County Henry Lucas Andrew Lucas Allie Blaylock John Blaylock Eldwight George P. Stover Roy Stover Glen Daniels Deliliah Jones Noel Jones Bob Osborne K. Haydon Charles Haydon Sprague Shirley Richmond William Hicks E. Beckley Gilmer Lewis Sony Franklin Lewis Zelia Whiting Harlow Whiting Beekley

Grocery prices drift higher as lamb and eggs rise

The Associated Press notes retail prices for lamb, sirloin, rib roast, and pork edge up while eggs rise 20 to 40 cents a dozen. Beef remains a major draw with spring supplies increasing. Vegetables show gains in lettuce and broccoli, but beans, cucumbers, and squash trend downward. Florida sweet corn выше, prices vary by market.

Associated Press Supermaret Agriculture Department Florida

Cupcake Frosting Recipe for Quick Peanut Butter Icing

A short frosting guide instructs blending butter or margarine with peanut butter then adding sifted confectioners sugar and enough hot milk to achieve spreading consistency. It emphasizes a quick preparation suitable for small-fry favorites.

Cooking Onions Smothered In Butter

Onions are cooked in a large skillet with butter or margarine until translucent then covered tightly and cooked, stirring several times, until they turn golden brown.

Etude Music Club Plans May Concert and Tax Education

The Etude Music Club paused its program on Instruments of the Orchestra led by William Hall Jr and Mrs Sally Colter at a Raleigh Heights gathering. Hostesses described an educational tax project teaching students to handle income tax forms, with high school teachers guiding accounting classes to prepare returns and assist families.

Pisé William al Hall Jr Sally Colter Hazel Jesus’ Nase Earl Yates Fleming Underwood John £.McKenzie Stoco Mother's Club Maren William McNeish McNeish Lillian Clark Stoco High Jack Craver

Sunday School Class Plans Banquet and Services

Routine meetings across Bykota area churches outline plans for a April 19 banquet at the home of Mr and Mrs. Johnson plus several devotionals and panel discussions on Christian parenting and missions. Guest speakers include Rev. Shirley Donnelly and Mrs. Everett Poller.

Harry Ander N. Kanawha St. Bykota First Baptist Church C. L. Johnson Crescent Rd South Shirley Donnelly Asia Christan Parenthood

Family Life Adopts Wholesome Attitude

The article notes a trend toward joint tax returns as families seek solidarity and wholesome home life. It highlights the deduction for child care, benefits for widows, and the rise of family oriented at home entertainment such as parlor games and billiards as part of the postwar shift.

Dorothy Roe Evi Amer Pop Fleming Partie

Unusual B-29 shaped diaper hits local market

A Raleigh area shop introduces the Dexter Diaper shaped like a B-29 to fit from birth to three years. The one size diaper allegedly requires minimal folding and can be washed indoors. Dexter claims the design provides comfort and security, with a tail section adjustable by alteration.

Beckley Fred Dexter Dexter

Births in Raleigh General Hospital Report

A series of births at Raleigh General Hospital from March 5 to March 10 includes Bobby Ray Amick weight 6 pounds 2 ounces Mabscott Darrell Hager Jones Gale Lynn McKay Sheila Mac Debra Lynn Constance Lynn Ernest Lee Kathryn Marie Loretta with parents listed from Shady Spring Mabscott Sprague Mullens Edwight White Oak Lanark and Lenark.

Bobby Ray Billy Joe Amick Shady Spring Raleigh General Hospital Darrell Hager Hager Jones Mabscott John Raymond Crawford Gale Lynn Steven ‘Russell Eugene Harold McKay Mullens Sheila Mac Clarence Edward “Laws Sprague P. Ma Debra Lynn Cotha Sebert Mason Edwight Lynn James Emanuel Pack White Oak William Boyd Bennett Lanark Ernest Lee Kathryn Marie Vernon Jerome Schulte Prince St Maroh Carl Lester Cousins Loretta

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