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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1956

Page

3

Shower Honors Mrs Tony Bava at Richmond Party

A miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening honored Mrs. Tony Bava a recent bride at the Richmond Recreation Room Hostesses were Mrs Roy T Elkin Jr Mrs Calvin Davis and Mrs Billy Simmons The room featured spring flowers and pastel colors Prizes were won by Mrs L J Daniel Mrs Tony Pallares Mrs George Davis Miss Francis Davis Mrs Simmons and Mrs Davis The guest list included numerous local women from Richmond and surrounding communities.

Tony Bava Richmond Recreation Room Roy T. Elkin Jr Calvin Davis Billy Simmons L. J. Daniel Tony Pallares George Dav Francis Davis Simmons Davis George Corey Ed Corey W. S. Davis Margaret Rose Frances Davis Jo Ann Pallares Paul Gunter Janice Joyce Gunter Don Bailey Hal Price Ann Mary Barbara Fleming Bill Brock Alvin Farmer Beulah Snead Betty Mahaney Henry McGhee

Falconer's Voyage by Hugh Hickling reviewer portrait

A wartime novel opens with Falconer, a strict flotilla commander, amid English officers and weary sailors. Hickling contrasts his icy discipline with human cost as the Calais dunes become a rehearsal for real invasion. The crew falters yet aims for a noble end, turning hardship into a sobering hero’s arc.

Falconer Hugh Hickling Houghton Mifflin Purefoy Shanks Kenwright Undershaft Thatcher Silk Hickling Calais Valhalla

Xi Chi Exemplar Chapter Plans May 25 Sophia High Dance

The Xi Chi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Campbell H Monday night to plan a dance honoring Sophia High School seniors, with guests from Mark Twain High School. The Beta Kappa Sophia chapter helps sponsor, a covered dish dinner is set for June 4 at Mrs. Daryl Williams home. Exemplar degree was conferred on eligible members.

Xi Chi Sophia High School Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Campbell H Monday Mark Twain High School Beta Kappa Chapter Sophia Daryl Williams J. B. Sexton Arthur Staples Jack Martin Walter Cullop Graham Justice Austin Privett Staples Martin Roland Hatfield James

Devotional Leads Circle 10 May Meeting at Edgewood Dr

Mrs. Oscar Nichols led the devotional from Matthew as Circle No. 10 of First Christian Church met at Mrs. Howard Pettry’s home on Edgewood Drive. Miss Dorothy Ault screened the movie I Found A New World. Mrs. E D Terry presided over a brief business session and refreshments were served to a list of members and guests.

Oscar Nichols Matthew Circle No. 10 First Christian Church Howard Pettry Edgewood James Simmons Dorothy Ault E. D. Terry Fred Brewer L. S. Philpott Betty Halstead Gib Thompson C. W. Kauff Lacy Lilly Terry Nichols Jack Akers Miss Ault J. B. Hatcher Donna Simmons Susan Margot Ann Pettry

Add Zip Serve Worcestershire Sauce With Cabbage

A kitchen note suggests adding Worcestershire gauce with buttered cooked green cabbage to bring a sharp zip to the dish. It emphasizes bold flavor and a simple enhancement for a side dish.

Concord Students Elect Area Girls to S G A Posts

Beckley area students Miss Helen Diehl of Piney View and Miss Carol Brenda Smith of Mullens were elected to top posts in Concord College Student Government Association. Smith won the secretary post. Diehl will serve as treasurer. Both are juniors with leadership roles in sororities and campus clubs.

Beckley Concord College Helen Diehl Piney View Carol Brenda Smith Mullens Smith Leo C. Smith Lusk Ave Mullens High School Concord S.G.A. Council Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Women's Hall Council Cardinal Key Kappa Delta Pi Miss Diehl J. R. Diehl Beaver Hazel Diehl Woodrow Wilson High School Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Mu Alpha Theta Art Club Aan

Newcomers Club Hosts Dessert Bridge Canasta

Beckley Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club met in the General Alfred Beckley Room at Beckley Hotel for a dessert bridge canasta. Mrs Ed Kirk won high in canasta and Mrs T J Wheeldin won high in bridge. Guest speaker Charles Brandt Jr demonstrated candlemaking. Plans were made for the May 28 annual luncheon at The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs.

Beckley Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Alfred Beckley Beckley Hotel Ed Kirk T. J. Wheeldin Charles Brandt Jr Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs

New Dessert: Split Sponge Cake With Cream and Brittle

A homemade or store bought sponge layer cake is split and filled with whipped cream and crushed chocolate almond brittle for a rich dessert option.

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Local social notes list weekend and visiting plans for numerous Beckley area residents. Ensign Douglas Gilmer will join his parents at Glenview Naval Air Station. Mrs Sorrells and Sabrina visit from Washington, D C. Families from Beckley, Charleston, Staunton, Johnstown Road, and Louisville are noted hosting relatives and friends, with several trips and anniversaries mentioned.

E. T. Gilmer Jr Beckley Ave Ensign Douglas Gilmer Naval Air Station Glenview Danny Sorrells Sabrina Washington, D. C Paul E. Ash Orchard Ave Ash Emma Louise Robert. M. Fleming Charleston P. L. Nickell Jr Buckhannon Gertrude Roush Clayton Ave P. L. Nickel Beckley Place Apts Johnstown Rd Grady Morgan F. P. Cook Robert Knight Pineville J. L. Woods Austin Ave Varge Hamptons Vicki Louisville Daytona Beach Florida Hamptons Beckley Patsy MacAllister Mercer St Cleveland Joe F. Lyons Chanute Field Ill J. A. Lyons MacArthur Lyons Roy Fyock Roanoke

Mrs. Mattie Powell Honored With Party

The Women's Society of Christian Service in Rhodell hosted a party honoring Mrs. Mattie Powell who recently moved to Princeton. The event featured games, prizes, and a refreshments committee, with many church members and friends in attendance.

Rhodell RNS Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Mattie Powell Princeton Rosa Meadows Evelyn Almond Ann Crum Mildred Craghead Henry Porter Lewie Perkins Clyde Murphy Alex Hugbert Vernon Canterbury Lacy Meadows Whittaker C. B. Craghead Jimmy Spencer Elsie Duppee Irene Powell Ruby Porter Clariece Meadows Angelo Zonta Louise Wood Judy Almond Paula Hugbert Barbara Craghead Rhoda Canterbury Janet Murphy Elizabeth Ann Wood Walter Whittaker II Ray Shrewsbury T. G. McConnell Paul Craghead W. C. Hensley John Thomason Pearlie Copen Sue Copen Nancy Duppee Joe D'Antoni

Women's Organization Meeting Notices From Beckley Area

The Beckley Newspape rs publish upcoming events for women groups. Meetings include Workers of Crab Orchard Brethren Church at Mrs. Ezra Decks home, Rhododendron Garden Club at Miss Elizabeth Schwanks address, Beckley B P W Club directors at Room 413 Bair Building, Cittsville Homemakers at Mrs. Howard Billups home, Oak Grove Mission Circle at Oak Grove Church Via Social Room, Hummingbird Junior Garden Club at Miss Sally Ann Sotaks Calloway Heights.

Women's Council Workers of Crab Orchard Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club Board of Directors Bair Building Cittsville Homemakers Club Howard Billups Oak Grove Mission Circle Oak Grove Christian Church Via Old Eccles Rd Hummingbird Junior Garden Club Sally Ann Sotak Calloway Heights

Beta Rho Sorority Members Donate to Patty Davis Fund

The Beta Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi plans a $50 donation to the Patty Davis Fund after a Wednesday meeting in the Chdca-Cola Social room. A covered dish dinner is set for June 7 at the Methodist Temple, with husbands as guests, and a rummage sale planned for May 25 and 26 on McCreery St. The meeting also announced new committees and featured a cultural program honoring Walter W. Ross, founder of the sorority, presented by Miss Miriam Bosia.

Patty Davis Beta Rho Beta Sigma Phi Sorority J. E. Williams Jr Methodist Temple R. L. Long Ways and Means McCreery St Pat Roach Fred Burdiss Betty Hungate Harry L. Moore John Rahall Jr Mike Rahall Toney Bava Dick Braun Jack Clemens Moore William P. Hall Jr Judy Evans Harold Kendall Lonnie Sweeney Hall David T. Kennedy Jr Mary Ann Cobb Miss Evans Max Baer Arnold C. Burke Kennedy Ralph Lawson Billy Simmons Anna Roach Walter W. Ross Beta Sigma Phi

Relief for nasal congestion with KLORONOL drug claim

Advertises KLORONOL as a cure for nasal congestion and sinus-like misery. Claims include relief from headaches inflamed passages sneezing and drainage. States price 3 dollars with money back guarantee from Cohen Drug Stores and mail orders.

Cohen Drug Stores

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