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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1949

Page

10

Methods of Corsage Making Illustrated for Gardeners

Clement L. Schulte discussed corsage making as a feature of Beckley Daffodil Junior Garden Club. Juniors practiced making corsages from roses, carnations, iris and chrysanthemums and learned a colonial bouquet. Fourteen members attended with guests and sponsors. next meeting will feature Stephen Vermillion and flower arrangements by Mrs. John Earle Lilly.

Clement L. Schulte Daffodil Beckley Schulte Stephen Vermillion John Earle Lilly

Cotton Carnival Planned By Beckley Women of Moose

Beckley Women of the Moose outlined plans for a Cotton Carnival to be held May 6 in the Moose Ballroom on McCreery Street. The event will feature summer fashions shown by local women and children and is free of charge.

Beckley Women of Moose Beckley Women of the Moose McCreery Street Moose E. D. Verry

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Beckley area notices list weekend trip to The Greenbrier for first anniversary events at the resort. Charleston nurse student Miss Sharon Lee Front arrives to visit her parents. Mrs. C S Lewis Jr returns home after hospital stay. Mr. and Mrs. A Byus and Barbara visit Cincinnati relatives then return home. William Radford and Linda Hay visit Ward family and Midway relatives. Hiram Lang and Virginia move from Beckley Avenue to Charleston. Mrs. I W Dilly remains patient at Raleigh General Hospital.

L. L. Scherer Walter M. Duncan Beckley Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs Sharon Lee Front Charleston General Hospital Mare L. Front Maplewood Lane C. S. Lewis, Jr Beckley Hospital Virginia Street Allerngur C. A. Byus Barbara Elkins Street Cincinnati Ohio William R. Radford Linda Hay Oten N. C

New Five Game Series Play Begins Next Tuesday

A local notice reports the start next Tuesday of a new five game series. It covers troop investures at the Methodist Temple Girl Scout unit and results from the American Contract Bridge League at Coca Cola Building. James Scott Jr and Robert Scott lead with top match points, earning a trophy and master point fractions.

American Contract Bridge League Coca Cola South Oakwood Avenue James Scott, Jr Robert Scott Sam, Hochman Jill Klein R. D. Kemps James Scott

Patty Houchins Crowned May Queen at Shady Spring High

Patty Houchins reigned as May Queen at Shady Spring High School May Day Festival. A capacity crowd watched Miss Houchins crowned by a former teen Dora Lee Crysel Sergent. May Kay Phillips served as maid of honor with a long list of attendants and a program titled Memories featuring dances, songs, and skits by students across the classes.

Patty Houchins Shady Spring High School Miss Houchins Dora Lee Crysel Sergent May Kay Phillips Mary Grace Fourney Boots Dilly Norma Lee Griffith Shirley Bird Clarice McLaughlin Norma Lee Harrah Lois Akern Norma Shrewsbury Billie Mae Roark Betty Bragg Mary Jo Richmond Sara Bolton Peggy Cook Arvada Day Mary Etta McLaughlin Plina

Mrs Leo Vecellio Elected Highland Garden Club President

Mrs Leo Vecellio was elected president of the Highland Garden Club at a luncheon yesterday afternoon at the Beckley Hotel private dining room. Officers named include C A Smith as vice president, Fred Meyer as secretary, and John Calaway as treasurer. The group discussed the upcoming Bluefield state garden convention, scheduled spring show plans for June 1, and the May 25 meeting hostesses.

Leo Vecellio Highland Garden Club Beckley Hotel C. A. Smith Fred Meyer John Calaway E. M. Payne State Garden Bluefield Hulett Smith Edwin Ratcliffe W. H. File L. E. Wilkes J. W. Walters John Callaway A. Gates John W. Smith

Friendship Class Hosts Mothers as Special Guests

Mothers of members were guests for the Friendship Class meeting at First Baptist Church marking the new year. Devotionals and readings were given by members, with musical performances and a Mother’s Day scene.

First Baptist Church F. Ratliffe Raymond Patton W. A. Thornhill Mother Mahree Gloria Calfee Nex Calfee Mary Frances Wood Mariam Bird Pete George Carol Jean Miss Bird Miss Caffee Barbara Burdiss Fred Grogan Steve Pachuta Mark Skages Ramon Morgan E. 8. Freeland Horace Pierce L. C Lionel Caffee Iw. A. Thornhill

Vanity Beauty Shop Ad at Cavalier Drugstore

Local classified style ad promoting guaranteed cream and cold wave services. Mentions Helens Cortin offering services with or without appointment at 2004 Prince Street and phone number 3161. Includes pricing details and service options for Wave 5.00 and related items.

Vanity Beaaty Cavalier Helens Cortin Prince St Del-Mar Juanita Porter Frances Mason Lilian Dillon Janice Omenski

Beckley Hadassah Chapter Marks First Anniversary

Beckley Hadassah observed its first anniversary Monday night with members and guests after a screening of Tomorrow's A Wonderful Day about a refugee's journey. About 100 attended a special meeting where Mrs. Louis Cohen presented cups to the local president and another officer for reaching a membership goal. Members expanded from 14 at organizing to 53 active, with an anniversary cake donated by Mrs. Nathan Berman. The next meeting is May 25 with a report on the national convention.

Moosehaven Moosehart Bessie Carroll E. D. Terry C. E. Davis Margaret Freeland Methodist Temple Laura Bays Virginia Broaddus Patricia Nonahave Mary Francisco Nancy Kautz Betty Simpkins Marion Vecellio Julia Smith Betty Hatcher Joyce Jackson Nancy Pat Hepler Mary Kieiman Judy Kieiman Emma Jean Weaver Mary Boles Martha Weaver Paul Costigan Ted Decker Beckley Hadassah Beth-El Temple Attena Cable Louis Cohen Charleston The Charles Levine L. J. Fink Cohen Israel Nathan Berman

Brown's Celebrate Birth of Son Roger Dale

Mr and Mrs Archie Brown ing of Blue Jay announce the birth of a son, Roger Dale, weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces, on April 23 at Raleigh General Hospital.

Archie Browning Blue Jay Roger Dale Raleigh General Hospital

Charleston Woman to Speak Thursday For Woman's Council

Mrs. W. D. Van Voorhis of Charleston will be guest speaker for the Thursday night meeting of the Woman's Council at First Christian Church. The 7 30 oclock gathering will be in the church with Group No. 1 led by Mrs. J. R. Webb as hostess. Members are urged to attend and hear the May speaker. Veal note: braising with tomatoes or sour cream adds flavor.

W. D. van Voorhis Charleston Woman's Council The First Christian Church J. R. Webb

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