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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1956

Page

8

King's Daughters Hear Address and Music at Temple

Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist Temple a King's Daughters meeting featured guest speaker Mrs. J. G. Anderson who shared travel notes from Europe Asia and Africa and discussed a Mediterranean cruise. Miss Inersion led the musical program with Mrs. J. Brad Caffee, and two new members Mrs. Emery Harp and Mrs. J. Shrewsbury were welcomed.

King’s Daughters Methodist Temple J. G. Anderson Europe Asia Africa

Betty Furness Guest at Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival

Betty Furness, renowned screen stage radio and TV actress, will attend the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester Virginia as luncheon guest. She has appeared in 35 motion pictures will judge the Junior Apple Blossom King or Queen contest and later ride in the Fireman's parade.

Betty Furness Winchester Biss Furness Shenandoah Valley

Choose Ham As Main Course For Easter

Sherwood Music Club members elect new officers at a Sunday meeting. Nancy Fink outgoing president, Dick Yates elected president for the coming year. Other officers include Carolyn Morris vice president Hazel Underwood rotary Macy Ann Butterworth treasurer Peggy Phiegar reporter Rodney O'Dell librarian and Paul Hinzman sponsor. Plans for a choral group and a banquet in April were announced.

Exinesian Home West Virginia University Sherwood Music En's Prayer Nancy Fink Towa Vine St Dick Yates Carolyn Morris Hazel Underwood Rotary Macy Ann Paul Hinzman Fink

Newcomers Club Dinner Brings Beckley Guests

Newcomers Club held a dinner Monday at 6 30 p m in the Beckley Hotel private dining room. Special guests were members husbands. Jonquils decorated tables. white carnation boutonnières were given to guests. C R Newbrough won bridge first. Allan Van Horne had high canasta score. Attending included Mr and Mrs Manley Jones Spey Newbrough Kirk Roberts Mays Van Horne Allen Wheel din Ussary and Moore with Welcome Wagon hostess.

Beckley Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Beckley Hotel C. R. Newbrough Canasta Allan van Horne John Manley Thomas Jones Robert Spey M. Kirk C. G. Robberts George Mays F. M. Allen T. J. Wheeldin T. S. Ussary Calvin Moore

Bolero Ensemble Dress Pattern with Matching Cap Sleeve Bolero

Advertisement for a dress and bolero pattern in multiple sizes from 2 to 16 and up to 12, 14, 16. Send 36 cents in coin for pattern, name, address, style number and size to Pattern Bureau, Beckley Raleigh Beier Box 42, Old Chelsea Station, New York. First class mail adds 5 cents.

Remai Beckley Beckley Raleigh Beier Old Chelpea Station New York 11 N. Y

A Girl Graduate From UN to Finish Degree at Last

Gladys Rozell of McCook Nebraska earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at age after delaying due to family duties. Now Mrs. Leroy L Lundberg, she returned to campus in Lincoln to complete her studies after her three children attended the university. She notes she was welcomed by younger students as a fellow learner.

Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska Gladys Rozell McCook Leroy L. Lundberg Mreberg Big Jack Grace Major University of Pennsylvania John B. Jr Peggy Grace Lizanne Penn Athletic Club Kelly Philadelphia Stevens Germantown Bennington College American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York Seauty Hollywood Studio One Philco Playhouse Gary Cooper Southhampton Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

New Top Burner Design With Built In Brain

The latest automatic thermostatic control for top burners fills a need in consistent temperature control. Since 38 percent of cooking occurs on the range, homemakers welcome the device as a step toward reliable cookery and easier kitchen management.

Careful use of Easter egg dyes may stain rugs

National Institute of Rug Cleaning warns washable Easter egg dyes can leave permanent stains on wool and cotton carpets. Lab tests show dye solutions and dye tablets resisted removal even with home and professional methods. Blues greens and purples cleaned easier. oranges reds and yellows stain more. Home dyeing in the kitchen recommended to avoid carpet marks.

National Institute of Rug Cleaning West Virginia NIRC

Lord Mayor of London to Crown Annie Blossom Queen

The Lord Mayor Cuthbert Ackroyd will crown Laura Mimi MacArthur Queen Shenandoah XXIX at Winchester Apple Blossom Festival on April. He arrives from New York with Lady Mayoress and a party including B. N. Waley Cohen and Charles Glenny. The event links Winchester to England and ends with a Williamsburg visit. Also reports a birth in Oil City and a 7th birthday surprise party for Linda Harvey in Maxwell Hill.

Winchester London Cuthbert Lowell Ackroyd Apple Blossom Laura Mimi” MacArthur New York B. N. Waley Cohen Rosemont Berryville Harry F. Byrd Beverley Byrd Colonial Williamsburg Alben W. Barkley Chester Nimitz Richard E. Byrd Bernard Baruch Charles E. Wilson Defense U. S Stuart Symington

Quick Sauce For Dried Beef With Mushroom Cream

Quick sauce combines dried beef with condensed mushroom soup and a splash of milk or cream. This simple mix yields a creamy savory accompaniment suitable for hearty dishes.

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Local notes list visitors and travelers from Beckley to towns like Strasburg Raleigh and Charleston with Easter plans and hospital stays. Names include Mrs Walker Jordon Mr Jack Davis Mrs J Ferguson and Barbara Ann Grantham among others with family visits and medical updates.

Walker Jordon Martha and Walker LU Strasburg Marie Jordon Betty Beckley Campbell Alt West Neville St Arthur Jarrell Paint St Raleigh General Hospital Jack Davis Charseston Collis Amon Skyline P. M. Anderson Raleigh Malcolm McDaniel Barbara Ann John James Robert Pittsburgh John T. Hilton Harper Rd Memorial Hospital W. J. Barbour Jr Bill Grady and Lynn Raleigh Heights Jack Bazzarre Park Homes Addition Barbour H. C. Waddell Columbia S. C W. J. Barbour Charleston Bazzarre South Carolina Beckley J. M. Ferguson Beckley Hospital John Pugh Boomer James W. Backus Orchard Ave June Baker Clarence Sexton Welch C. E. Beavers Johnstown Rd Pinecrest Sanitarium T. B. Bazzarre D.C. Stanley Rebecca Akron Ohio R. V. van Ham Clifton Forge Beckley Campbell New York City Crescent Rd George S. Armbrister Jr Patrick Gregory Glen Ave Bluefield George S. Armbrister John Ralston Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney Murrill Ralsten Jr West Virginia University Morgantown M. M. Ralsten Hill Park John F. Chevalier Richard Miller Springfield Mass University of Massachusetts George Springer Edgewood Chevalier Beckley Post-Herald J. Earl Chevalier Barbara Ann Grantham Pine St Mary Meadows Mabscott Frances Lares Janice Davis

Tie fashion notes and frozen strudel dough update

The article notes slim-cut ties complement natural look suits by showing a small amount of shirt. It also mentions pre-formed strudel dough sheets now available frozen for easy use.

Fairy Tale Romance: Grace Kelly to Become Princess of Monaco

Grace Patricia Kelly of Philadelphia plans to marry Rainier III of Monaco and join royal ranks. The April wedding would crown her as consort to a reigning monarch with many titles, while skeptics question the motives and permanence of the union.

Grace Patricia Kelly Philadelphia Rainier DI Monaco Jack Kelly Miss Kelly Hollywood Princess Gracia Land

Upcoming Meetings From Raleigh General Nurses Alumni

The Raleigh General Nurses Alumni Association board meets at 7 30 p m in the Nurses Home on Woodlawn Avenue. The Catholic Youth Organization of St Francis de Sales Church gathers at the church at 7 30 p m for an evening event.

Raleigh General Nurses Alumni Association Woodlawn Ave Catholic Youth Organization St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

Mamie Eisenhower Tops Best-Hatted List By Designers

AP reports Mamie Eisenhower leads New York millinery picks as the 10 best hats for Easter parade. The First Lady's flower hats are praised for expressive, smart style and matching a costumed look.

Mamie Eisenhower Dorothy Roe America New York Sally Victor Lst Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney John Grace Kelly Robert Dudley Trish Rise Stevens Walter Florell Francis T. Hunter Lizette Verea Gustavo William Randolph Hearst,Jr John Frederick Dorothy Kilgatlen Lilly, Cadhe Mary Bothwell

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Ham Sherwood Music Club Newcomers Club Bolero Ensemble DR. G. M. Powers Main Street Annie Blossom Robert Prentice Manning Oil City Robert Prentice Jr Manning Barbara Darby Ralph Darby Russell St Emily Prentice Hill St Linda Harvey W. E. Heevey Maxwell Hill Justine Cline Alma Fitzpatrick Shirley Sweeney Rita Worley Carolyn Bragg Bill Miller Karen and James Harvey Cleveland Sandra Woods Adrian Mich Lord Mayor Ackroyd Lotteie Wemee R. F. Baker Summers' St HEHE Prince Rainier Sthla Lowry Weller John HB. Kelly County Mayo England U.S Henley King George V John B. Kelly Jr Young Kell Tex The Baby Shop Main ST Beceley Hotel Ride Rainieri New Spring Ouar Jaunty Junior Headmacher
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