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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1956

Page

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Medical Auxiliary Holds Conference

The Southern District Spring Conference of the Woman's Auxiliary to the West Virginia Medical Association met at Ine Glass House Restaurant. Mrs A J Villani directed discussions on local and area auxiliary issues. Mrs George Fordham Mullens opened with the invocation and Mrs Grover Hedrick Jr led the pledge as about 25 members from Bluefield Charleston Princeton Mullens and nearby areas attended the 10 30 a m session and luncheon.

Glass House Southern District Woman's Auxiliary West Virginia Medical Association A. J. Villani Welch George Fordham Mullens Wyoming County Grover C. Hedrick Jr Raleigh County Bluefield Charleston Princeton Mullens Area

Births in Raleigh General Hospital Announced

Mr and Mrs Herbert Mason Lucas Glen Daniel announce a son Eric Scott born March 12 at Raleigh General Hospital weight 7 pounds. Mr and Mrs Joseph John Kakubus Lillybrook announce daughter Carol Lee born March 14 weight not listed. Mr and Mrs Kermit Honaker Glen Daniel announce son Kermit Joseph born March 12 weight 3 pounds 6 ounces. Mr and Mrs Linda Odo White Eccles announce son Phillip Stephen born March 15 weight 9 pounds 11 ounces. Mrs and Mrs Lawrence Wis Baking Bread announce baby son Mitchell born at Temple Street March 17 weight 7 pounds etc. Harry Milton Turner Burger Beckley announce son born March 17 weight 5 pounds 2 ounces. Avon Richard Dale Cook Beckley announce son born March 21 weight 8 pounds 0 ounces. Mr and Mrs Joseph Savino announce daughter Vicki Lynn born March 17 weight 6 pounds 12 1 2 ounces.

Herbert Mason Lucas Glen Daniel Eric Scott Raleigh General Hospital Carol Lee Joseph John Kakubus Lillybrook Ia Sam Kermit Joseph Kermit Honaker Glenn Daniels Linda Odo White Eccles Phillip Stephen Mitchell Temple St Raleigh General Hospital Harry Milton Harry Turner Even Burger Beckley Avon Richard Dale Richard Lee Cook Joseph Savino Redge Ave Vicki Lynn

New River Dental Auxiliary Hosts Mrs Bragg Speaker

Mrs H L Bragg spoke at 2 30 p m Wednesday at Beckley Hotel for the New River Dental Auxiliary meeting. She outlined a WVU research project on educating the public about flowers as home decor and display.

H. L. Bragg New River Dental Auxiliary Beckley Hotel Malcolm Shumate Dental Auxiliary Bragg New River Dental Society Beck Bey Hotel M. Lewis Kyle Shumate Jarrell James Farris

M. E. Proctor Honored At Birthday Luncheon

Mrs. M. E. Proctor of 911 S Kanawha St hosted a Sunday luncheon for her husband’s birthday with a St Patrick’s Day theme. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clyde Kirk Mullens. Mr and Mrs Troy Bishir and Billy East Rainelle. Mr and Mrs A D Stevens and daughters Dianne and Joann Summersville. Belva Hazlett Oak Hill. Floyd Goodson Dothan. Charles F Bradley and Sally. Elizabeth Wills Beckley.

M. E. Proctor S.kanawha St Clyde Kirk Mullens Troy Bishir Billy East Rainelle A. D. Stevens Dianne and Joann Summersville Belva Hazlett Oak Hill Floyd Goodson Dothan Charles F. Bradley Sally Elizabeth Wills Beckley

Colcord Area Personal Notices Chronicle Local News

Lois Wright of Dayton Ohio visited at the Wright home over the weekend. Normal Perry of Colcord is a Charleston General Hospital patient after recent surgery. A J Estep family returned to Ameagle from Ohio and Ashland Kentucky. Dora Thompson Colcord remains ill at home. George Jarrell Colcord treated for shoulder injury from a car crash at a Charleston hospital. Art Peters Lawson treated in Charleston Shepherd Hospital for eye care. Allie Peters and Mabel Estep Ameagle visited Charleston Saturday. Freida Bryant Colcord honored at a birthday party at Mrs Oscar Scardro’s home with friends present. Sunshine Club of Dorothy Presbyterian Church to meet at Mrs Mack Mullins’ home Tuesday. Earl Peale Jr and family return from California to W Va to live. he works as electrician at Prenter mine and commutes from Ameagle.

Colcord Lois Wright Dayton Ohio Jesse Wright Normal Perry Charleston General Hospital A. J. Estep Ameagle Marceline Carl Ashland Dora Thomspon George Jarrell Charleston Art Peters Lawson Shepherd Hospital Allie Peters Mabel Estep Freida Bryant Oscar Scardro Batty Brenda Carolyn Frawley Henrietta Pettry Vickie Jarrell Diane Dillon Sunshine Club Dorothy Presbyterian Church Mack Mullins Earl Peale Jr Saugus Calif W. Va California Earl Prenter Boone County

Rituals Set for Beta Sigma Phi Chapters at Glass House

Rituals of jewels ceremonies for the Sophia Beta Kappa chapter and the Gamma Alpha chapter of Mullens Beta Sigma Phi sorority are planned for 7 30 p m April 10 at the Glass House. A pledge ritual and installation of officers will also be held by the Beta Kappa chapter.

Sophia Beta Kappa Gamma Alpha Chapter Mullens Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Glass House Beta Kappa Chapter William Blankenship Sophia Group

Eagles Auxiliary plans fund donations and contests

The Eagles Auxiliary decides at the March meeting to donate to the Red Cross and Crippled Children's Fund. They schedule a bridge and canasta benefit with date to be announced and start a membership contest with Eagles Aerie ending May 27. Mrs. Bessie Carroll leads, notes extra prizes, and a March 36 meeting is set at 7 30 p.m. at the Eagle Home.

Eagles Red Cross Crippled Children’s Fund Eagle Woodlawn Ave Bessie Carroll The Eagles Aerie Carroll Paul Copeland Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital

WCTU Meeting Honors Devotional and Prayer Sessions

Mrs. J A Myers led a devotional program at Krab Orchard Baptist Church as the Women’s Christian Temperance Union met. Readings by Mrs. Virgil Rifle and Mrs. Ruth McCormick followed the hymn Sweet Hour of Prayer with prayers and a prayer themed talk. Mrs Roby Blevins presided. plans were made to entertain Beckley VA Hospital patients on March 2. Next meeting set for April 4 at the church.

J. A. Myers Women’s Christian Temperance Union Krab Orchard Baptist Church Virgil Rifle Ruth McCormick Roby Blevins

Miss Jane Worley Bride-Elect Honored at Shower

Miss Jane Worley bride-elect of Thomas A Canterbury was honored at a miscellaneous shower at 7:30 p.m. March 17 in the home of Mrs. Oscar ia eius Jonquils a yard decorated with jonquils. A corsage was presented to the honoree. Guests included Mrs. D. Worley Mrs. Quince Dickens and many others.

Jane Worley Thomas A Canterbury Oscar Ia Eius Jonquils Trump C. C Farmer Jack Canterbury Ek Sr Jackee Orange Snuffer J.L. Reas Sammy Souffer Maude Griffin Charles Farmer Jr D. Worley Quince Dickens Trenton Stover Sammy Saulter Irene Garcia Forrest We Daniel Tommy Sutter Hise W. B. Claypool J. G. Meador Kelly Farmer J. E. Richmond Gladys Brooks Calvin Sarrett Dessie Sarrett Linda Sarret

Mission Circle Hears Program on Love at First Baptist

Mission Circle No 1 of Sophia First Baptist Church met Tuesday evening at the church to hear a program on Love directed by Mrs Delmer Darnell. Mrs Davey Wilson led prayer, and Scripture was read by Mrs George Bragg. The program included three readings and a Bible quiz titled Where Is It. The circle planned a white elephant sale for April and discussed new projects before adjournment.

Sophia First Baptist Church Delmer Darnell Davey Wilson George Bragg Lloyd Dye Cather Rushbrook Korea Fred Brewer Darnell Wilson Cecil Richards

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