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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1948

Page

9

Beckley Garden Council formed headed by Mrs E M Payne

Four Beckley garden clubs Azalea Rhododendron Mountain Top and Rural Acres organized a Beckley Garden Council in a Hill Park Drive home. Mrs E M Payne Jr named chairwoman and Kanawha Regional Director of state Garden Clubs. club presidents listed.

Beckley Garden Council H. L. McCreery Hill Park Drive Beckley Garden Clubs Azalea Garden Club Rhododendron Garden Club Mountain Top Garden Club Rural Acres Garden Club E. M. Payne, Jr Kanawha State Garden Clubs H. L. Crawford Ted McDowell Launa Morrison J. E. McKenzie

Miss Janet Smith Honored At Bridal Fete

Miss Janet Louise Smith bride elect of Dr. Donald C. Haugh was feted at a yellow and white tea hosted by Mrs. William C. Campbell and Mrs. Ray Light at 106 Queen Street Beckley. Guests included Mrs. Donald N. Smith and others. gifts and favors featured miniature slippers and cooking utensils.

William C. Campbell Ray Light Janet Louise Smith Donald C. Haugh Beckley Light Queen Street Beckley Hospit Haugh iLight Donald N. Smith East Beckley Richard Af. German, Jr Lee H. Persinger Nancy Haga Charles F. Davis, Jr Kemble White E. J. Nicholls R. H. Magac Kenneth F. Humphries J. E. Jones, Jr Joseph McMahon N. R. Chillingworth T. L. Williams Jesse Cofmann Phoebe Bledsoe William €. Campbell Janet Smith Donald €. Haugh

Tams Women Donate To Mark Twain Band Trip

The Ladies Aid Society donated 10 dollars to the Mark Twain Band to fund their trip to Huntington for the state band festival. A separate five dollar gift supported the Cancer Control Drive at a meeting hosted by Mrs. J. B. Johnson with Mary Williamson as co host. The program by Mrs. E M Maxwell and Mrs Elizabeth Woolwine centered on Mothers and Mothers Day. A salad plate course was served to numerous members including Mrs S W Deaner and Mrs Mary Williamson.

Tams Mark Twain Huntington Ladies Aid Society J. B. Johnson Mary Williamson E. M. Maxwell Elizabeth Woolwine S. W. Deaner C. D. Farthing W. J. Turner Howard Whitecotton HL. Knapp Ivan Thompson Anna Muncy Ruth Dunn Cate

Esther Williams Criticizes Bathing Suits As Scanty

Hollywood star Esther Williams declares new scan bathing suits too scanty and unflattering. The national swimming champion says such designs are immodest and impractical for her image and style.

Esther Williams Hollywood Esther Boston Post

Local People and Visitors Make Brief Movements Around Beckley

Community notes show Mildred Ferguson returning from Florida via Cuba and Washington as she plans a month at home. Several residents and guests are listed with travel to Welch, New York, Charleston, Abingdon, and Buckhannon for visits, theater, and family time.

Mildred Ferguson Woodlawn Avenue Miami Fla Ia Real Estate Concern Florida Mavana Cuba Ida Stinson Washington, D. C D. E. Nadiak New York City Beckley John FE. Huffman J Lynn Harriell North Oakwood Avenue Welch Huffman J. W. Hall Gertrude Liwin Eric Rosenbau First Avenue R. V. Martin East Main Street Beckley Hospital F. L. Banks North Kanawha Street Wiliam Banks Ashton File Alexandria W. G. Cantrell Jean Kroll Bluefield Joan Kroll Charleston Chartles Suflen Russell Street Flom. Strother Richmond E. E. Luther Murray Street Enrico Vecellio Leo Vecellio W. M. Sawyer Cranberry W. B. Peck South Heber Istreet Abingdon Virginia Emory and Henry College Emory, Va Hugh Ervin L. E. Walker Skelton Dale Covey Autres Charles Glen Dan- Tiel Leslie Gates College Avenue William Larew Eity Recorder Thas Ted G. McDowell Williams Street Sidney C. Box Glen View United Construction Workers

Rose Mary Rizzi to Marry Louis Tipane in June Rites

Mr and Mrs Nick Rizzi of 414 Temple Street announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Rose Mary Rizzi to Louis Angelo Tipane. The Beckley couple have set Saturday June 12 for the wedding at St Francis de Sales Church with Father John Halpin officiating.

Nick Rizzi Temple Street Rose Mary Rizzi Beckley Louis Angelo Tipane Agatino Tipane Tipane Mariscoll John Halpin St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Miss Rizzi

Shady Spring High Groups Hold Hayride and Festivities

Members of the Future Homemakers of America and Future Farmers of America at Shady Spring High School staged a hayride to Grandview State Park this week. A covered hay wagon carried participants for a wiener roast and singing, with many named students and guests attending.

Home Nakers of America Future Farmers of America Shady Spring Grandview ‘State Park Mary Grace Fourney Mary Kay Phillips Patty Houchins Melva Lilly Bobbie Ann Vines Suzenna Bowting Betty Anderson Melba Lilly Eloise Cook Helen Jerry Link Louis Puskas Bennett Shrewsbury Marshall College Monington Beckley College United States Army Service Beckley

First Baptist Church to honor Raleigh General nurses

The baccalaureate sermon for 13 Raleigh General Hospital nursing graduates will be given at First Baptist Church on Sunday morning by Rev. Alvin J. Cook. A special section will be set for graduates student nurses and alumnae. A public commencement is planned for Wednesday at Beckley Junior High School auditorium.

Raleigh General Hospital First Baptist Church Alvin J. Cook Ann Garrettson Evelyn Ferguson Mary Frances Carter Jane Ellen Hughart Vicki Crawford Marie Mitchem Jean Lilly Lona Meadows Charlotte Lively Danes

Local Boys to Fete Mothers at Mother's Day Dinner

The Woodlawn Boys' Club honors mothers at a Mother's Day dinner at El Chico tonight at 6 o'clock announced by Isadore Wein. Invited guests include Mayor and Mrs. Grover C. Hedrick and others. numerous members’ mothers listed among honorees alongside several families and individuals.

Woodlawn Boys' Club el Chico Isadore Wein Alvin J. Cook Charles Levine Randy Light Alilford Berman Fred Dick Godin David Wood Bill Kautz Fred Corey David Dunkley Bd Thompson Alan Wein Don Hensley Bill Duke Payne Doug Bowers Jimmy Chucky Sakas

Beckley Elks Club Dance Set for Saturday Night

Beckley Elks Club schedules a dance for Saturday May 8 from 9 p m to 1 a m at Prince Street rooms. A card party for members follows on Thursday May 13 at 8 30 p m. Leonard and Mrs Spencer relocate to Baltimore from Harper to establish a new home. Charles D Stevenson of South Kanawha street recently retired after visiting friends in Winston Salem North Carolina.

Elks Club Beckley Elk’s Club Prince Street Leonard Spencer Harper Baltimore Charles D. Stevenson South Kanawha Street Winston Salem N.C

Huntington Woman to Be Honored at Oak Hill Tea

Mrs. E. Wyatt Payne of Huntington will be honored at a June 2 tea in Oak Hill hosted by the Borderland Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The event at Oak Hill High School features Payne speaking on Communism and a program of history awards will be given at area high schools.

Huntington Oak Hill Register E. Wyatt Payne Borderland Daughters of the American Revolution W. Price Scarbro Rotary and Lions Clubs Mount Hope Fayetteville Sponor High Schol Auditorium Gosnell Foster Mt Hope W. C. Dishop J. B. Thompson C. R Hill Oak Hills Clr. Wilt

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