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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1955

Page

3

Mrs Grover Hedrick Jr Outlines Medical Auxiliary Plans

The Raleigh County Medical Society Auxiliary held its year end luncheon at Beckley Hotel. Outgoing president Mrs Julian Lewin reported on committees and the group approved the new constitution and donating the treasury balance to Nurse Recruitment Fund American Medical Education Foundation and Camp Galahad. Delegates named for Atlantic City convention June 6 10 and several social events were planned for attendees.

Raleigh County Medical Society Beckley Hotel Julian Lewin American Medical Education Foundation West Virginia University Camp Galahad

Six Area Students to Graduate From Marshall Teachers College

Beckley area students are among eighty two prospective graduates from Marshall Teachers College this month. Names include Garland K. Barnhart Ansted Patricia Lee Carnahan Sophia Carolyn M Hicks Richwood Nyla J Kincaid Oak Hill Eleanor Sue Norton Montgomery and Rosanna Riffe Crab Orchard.

Marshall Teacher's College Beckley Area Teachers College D. Banks Wilburn Garland K. Barnhart Ansted Patricia Lee Carnahan Sophia Carolyn M. Hicks Rich Wood Nyla J. Kincaid Oak Hill Eleanor Sue Norton Montgomery Rosanna Riffe Crab Orchard

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Social notes list visits and hospitalizations across Alexandria, Sophia, Clarksburg, Beckley, Mullens and Huntington. Frank Noel and son Bob vacationed with his parents in Alexandria. several families from Princeton and Sophia hosted guests. William Richard Larimore leaves for Fort Knox after enlisting in the Army. C W McCormick and C R Thrasher are noted as patients. Garden Club events and a funeral in Woodstock, Va. are mentioned.

Frank Noel Bob Alexandria M. F. Noel Virginia St J. E. Hill Linda A. B. Hill Princeton W. G. Eanes Sophia Benny Hodges Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs L. L. Scherer Hulett Smith George Moss E. B. Wray Jr C. A. Smith Robert M. Fleming Bobbie Billy Orchard Avenue Clarksburg Richard Lewis Hillcrest Shelburn Ind John E. White William Richard Larimore Charleston Ft. Knox W. C. Larimore Hillcrest Drive C. W. Kauff Maryland Avenue Beckley Hospital C. W. McCormick Wilkes Street C. R. Thrasher Mullens D. A. Blankenship South Kanawha Street

Mary Arnott Initiated Into Cardinal Key at Concord College

Initiated at Concord College on a Sunday afternoon, Mary Elizabeth Arnott daughter of Mr and Mrs H O Arnott of Prosperity, a Concord College senior, joins Cardinal Key an honor society for high scholastic achievement leadership and worth. She belongs to Kappa Delta Pi honorary education fraternity and is a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate class of 1949.

Concord Mary Elizabeth Arnott H. O. Arnott Prosperity Cardinal Key Concord College Kappa Delta Pi Woodrow Wilson High School

Peppermint Vanilla Pudding Over Angel Food Cake

A simple dessert mixes one package vanilla pudding with one and a quarter cups milk. Fold in one cup whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy. Spoon the peppermint pudding sauce over generous slices of angel food cake for a festive treat.

Carolyn James Wins First Place In Oak Hill Talent Show

Miss Carolyn James daughter of Dr and Mrs Harwood James of West Neville Street won first place in the finals of a talent contest Sunday. The event sponsored by New River Supply Co Oak Hill and Mt Hope covered 12 weeks with 250 auditioned and 72 selected. Twelve finalists performed Sunday afternoon, James winning with a piano solo Czardas by Monti. She has appeared before Beckley and area audiences as vocalist and pianist. A senior at Woodrow Wilson High School she attended Bob Jones University for two years. Judges included A B Harvey Carroll Carter Bob McCormack Harry Hall Jack Keatley Earl Morgan Helen Allen Gloria Wilmoth and Church Balding. Participants in finals included Sandra Owens Mr Hope Musical Three Quinnimont White Sisters Summersville Sally Drake Oak Hill Lilly Williams Carlisle Drema Epperly Oak Hill Sherry Workman Fayetteville The Kings Mt Hope Viday Twins Mt Hope Dixie Cats Bluefield Carol Sue Williams Oak Hill.

Carolyn James Harwood James West Neville Street New River Supply Co Oak Hill Mt. Hope Miss James Czardas Monti Beckley Woodrow Wilson High School Bob Jones University Greenville S. C A. B. Harvey Carroll Carter Bob McCormack Harry Hall Jack Keatley Earl Morgan Helen Allen Gloria Wilmoth Church Balding Sandra Owens Mr. Hope Quinnimont White Sisters Summersville Sally Drake Lilly Williams Carlisle Drema Epperly Sherry Workman Fayetteville the Kings Viday Twins Dixie Cats Bluefield Carol Sue Williams

Christian Groups To Hold Meetings

Groups of the First Christian Church schedule Thursday meetings. Group No. 1 led by Miss Dorcas Ogden assembles at 7 30 p m in Builders Class Room with hostesses Mrs W A Withrow and Mrs J C Scott. Group No. 8 meets at 7 30 p m in Builders Class Room with co hosts Mrs Gilbert Feazell, Mrs C M Jones, Mrs Mack Maples and Mrs J R Williams. Group No. 7 led by Mrs I E Hawkins meets at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs S W Jones on Harper Rd.

First Christian Church Dorcas Ogden W. A. Withrow J. C. Scott Gilbert Feazell C. M. Jones Mack Maples

Coming Events Women meetups and notices in Beckley News

Woman groups announce gatherings for Tuesday and Wednesday at local churches, clubs, and halls. Listings include Hilltop Baptist Church crab party at 7 30 p.m. and various women’s organizations with times and venues across Beckley area.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred Richmond Grover C. Hedrick Jr W. B. Lilly Raleigh County Julian R. Lewin Medical Auxiliary Lewin Hedrick R. G. Broaddus M. M. Ralston T. A Vermillion Paul Copeland George Psimas George W. Miller D. B. Jarrell L. M. Shrewsbury Willia Covey J. W. Banks R. G. Starr Ross P. Daniel B. K. Peter Margaret Quintier Connie Frye Women’s Athletic Association Miss Quintier Fred Quintier Miss Frye R. J. Frye Central Ave Cavaliers Albert Lilly Lilly H. J. Lilly Mathena Bill Mathena Man Phi Eta Sigma K. R. Mathena Senate Anne Cline Joe Hunnicutt Miss Cline Marshall Students Party Jesse Cline Kopperston Alpha Chi Omega S. Fayette St Women’s Dept Betty Wimmer Kegley Mack Basham Clarence Taylor Patricia Ann Howard Julian Richard Dale Alley Marvin Deck Bernard Severino Cova St Raleigh General Hospital Edsel Jones Huntington Brooks Adair South Kanawha St Elks Club Kyle Fink Mercer St Woodstock J. M. Sperow Nelson Ray Bragg Spring St Brent Ray Raleigh Generalospital Linda Carol Robert Oliver Williamson Crow Gary Wayne Charles Martin Kiser Edgewood Dr Leroy Daniel Whitt Mabscott Jimmy Connie Sue Hermie Winfred Smith Laurel Creek James Kevan Cecil Ray Lilly Coolridge Thomas Farley Ridenour Stamford Brenda Mae Ricky Burnett William Burnett Bosley S. Heber St Bosley Betty Sue Shannon Beaver Clyde Neal Clyde Osington Winston Box Dewey Delano Rakes F Terry Wayne Nancy Marie Gordon Franklin Coleman Jeanie Frances Wade Cunningham Waddell Robert Loren Almond Roosevelt St Stephanie Ann Dannie Gene Noah Shrewsbury Berthley Wesley Alan Gerald Alan Miska Bolt Paul Robert Rider Russelville Barry Grant Dorse Lee Keadle Jr MacArthur Elizabeth Suzanne Ruth Ross Preston Daniel Jr Hull St Patricia Elizabeth Wilbert Regis Soles Glenn Ave Bruce Everett Wilson Slab Fork Cynthia Ann Thomas David William Edgar Akers Amigo George Michael Michael Sutyak John Henry Holt Lillybrook Warren Ramon William Macklin Minden Colgate Dental Cream Colgate Dental Cream Cie Dr. West Colgate Colgate Dental Paul W Stokesberry American Research and Testing Laboratories Chicago Haineis Kay Neville St Richmond Padies Richmond’s Women's Department Beckley Newspars Ladies Mission Circle Hilltop Baptist Church Robert Elmore Ellison Avenue Woman's Christian Temperance Union Rebekah Bible The Methodist Temple Bethlehem CBS Masonic Temple Howe Street Women of the Moose Moose Club First Baptist Church of Coca Cola Bldg Mt. Tabor J. L. Petty Cabell Heights Beckley Presbyterian Church
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