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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1958

Page

10

Incidents in The Lives Of People You Know

Incidents in Beckley area life include Higgins visiting relatives in Ohio, attendance at Fayetteville Flower Show, and Thurmond Eastern Star Night gatherings. Other notes mention Mrs. Bragg’s hospital stay recovery, the Meador family relocating to Charleston Indiana, and local church pastor changes and school-year arrangements.

Robert Higgins Woodlawn Ave John Easterling Logan Ohio Athens Fayetteville Berkley St Robert L. Amick Reservoir Rd Grand Chapter of West Virginia M. L. Bragg Reservoir’ Rd Raleigh General Hospital Johnson Meador Lloyd~ Lee Gary Winton Leonard Randolph MacArthur Charleston Ind Knart Eddie Meador Salem Road Freewill Oak Hil Kendall Oi Co

Installation of Officers Marks Fernwood Club Luncheon

Fernwood Garden Club held its annual luncheon at the Elks Club Blue Room. Outgoing president Mrs Tissue presided as new officers were installed including Mrs Fri ten as president and Mrs Bry ant as vice president. Members discussed plans for June roadside park cleanup and yearlong study topics.

Fernwood Club Fernwood Garden Club The Elks Club Benjamin Tissue Robert Friten Douglas Bryant James Bland William Bower Tom Hayes Robert Thacker Tissue Frilen Ruth, Laren Phillip Bsharah William A. Chrisley Harry Crawford C.D

Leadership Training Course Set Wednesday At Episcopal Church

Mrs. Paul B Bar wood leads a leadership training session at St Stephen s Episcopal Church with a 10 15 a m morning start and 7 30 p m evening session. Attendees include Woman s Auxiliary officers Guild chairmen and department chairmen. Mrs Earwood prepared the course for the West Virginia Diocese and was reelected Diocesan president at Bluefield convention. An executive board meeting follows at 2 p m.

Paul B. Barwood St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Woman’s Auxiliary Guild West Virginia Earwood Quesen Berry Sr Bluefield St. Stephen's Woman's Auxiliary Fred Myer Woman's Auxiliary

Sixth Birthday Party for Juddy Maxwell Allen

Yellow and green themed refreshments greeted guests at a 1:30 to 3 p m birthday party for Juddy Maxwell Allen on his sixth birthday. Hosted by Aubrey and wife Mrs. Allen at their home with assistance from Mrs. Bryan Belcher. attendees included Marlene Adkins Sharon Pegram Jerry Allen Mike Allen Steve Allen Kenneth Allen Paul David Adkins Charles Belcher Wayne Basconi Eddie Basconi.

Sophia Juddy Maxwell Allen Aubrey Allen Bryan Belcher Marlene Adkins Sharon Pegram Jerry Allen Mike Allen Steve Allen Kenneth Allen Paul David Adkins Charles

Neighborhood Quilting Bee Promises Helpful Home Tasks

Cooperative effort invites neighbors to tackle polishing silverware mending painting refinishing furniture and sewing. Join the first neighborhood quilting bee to revive a traditional custom and stay informed about community happenings while making tasks productive and social.

Stork Shower Honors Resident of Rhodell

Rhodell residents attended a stork shower at Mrs. Ted Wyco’s home honoring Mrs. William C. Hensley Jr. Co hosts and hostesses served refreshments after games with prizes awarded to nine winners and many guests listed by name.

Doss Lopez Orville Duppee Ed Wyce Henry Porter Harrison Powell B W. Lilly Lewis Perking Bob Belcher Lawrence Bell Sam Wyce Estle Perkins William Stewart Paul McKinney Lessis Perkins Johnny Gombos

Resort wear stars at Beckley three day chamber show

Appearing in Jaycee style show were Mrs. George Massing and daughter Linda Jefferson Street Mrs. Don E. Larrick E Prince Street and Mrs. Eddie Zopp Mercer Street Linda wore matching mother and daughter outfits of Gabardine cotton with Jamada shorts and striped blouses Mrs Larrick wore mid calf striped slacks with white knit blouse and hat with blue trim Mrs Zepp wore solid color shorts with striped sleeveless blouse Styles and sun hats drew comment from Mrs. William Hurst show co chairwoman of the Jaycee event during the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce convention at Beckley Hotel weekend entertainment

George Massing Linda Jefferson St Don E. Larrick E. Prince Eddie Zopp Mercer St Massing Gabar Jamada Mrs. Larrick Zepp William Hurst Warner Stanley Jaycee-efles West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Beckley Holet

Brownie Troop Honors Mothers With Tea at Final Meet Year

Brownie Troop No. 35 held a year end tea at Crescent Elementary School to honor mothers. A brief songs program accompanied by second year pins, crafts for hospital patients, Christmas gifts, and Father’s Day ideas highlighted the gathering. Leaders Mrs. Verne L. Tucker Mrs. Marge Perdue and Mrs. Bernard Crawford served refreshments. many members and mothers attended.

Brownie Troop No. 35 Crescent Elementary School Verne L. Tucker Marge Perdue Bernard Crawford G. R. Allen Kathy Allen Harry Comer Jane Comer W. C. Garrison Linda Garrison J. L. Gorman

Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County Court Records

Marriage permit notices list applicants in Raleigh County with ages and parentage including Adramn Hoskins and Elizabeth Maye Moore. Couples include Joseph Michael Meadows and Binda Mae Henson. Clinton N Pennington and Henreta Stover. Clifford Smith Goff and Molly Williams. First grandchild announced for Bob Murray and Pat Carnohan. Patricia Colleen born May 2 weighing eight pounds one ounce. Mrs Carnahan and Mrs Lovell visiting.

Raleigh County Adramn Hoskins Charleston Henry Mallon Mildred G.hoskins Elizabeth Maye Moore Beckley Owen Wesley Lual Maye Moore Joseph Michael Meadows Wilson Meadows Edna Bowling Binda Mae Henson Sprague Willar Nellie Henson Clinton N. Pennington Mabscott Lewis Inez Pennington Henreta Stover Clear Creek Malcom Rona Stover Clifford Smith Goff Naoma Mac Rebecca Goff Molly Williams Jack Deanna Willams Bob Murray Norway Ave Huntington Patricia Colleen Huntington Hospital J. £. Carnohan Sophia Murray Pat’ Carnohan Sophia High School Marshall College Husbad Wsaz-Tv Carnahan W. W. Lovell Jackie Sue Bruce Hamilton Jack Clinton Stover Stamaford Raleigh General Hospital Robert Cooper Ronnie Dale

Community Women Schedule a Week of Local Meetings

Beckley notices invite women to submit event details for the weekly calendar. Tuesday events include Women of the Moose, Bethlehem Eastern Star banquet, Eastern Star visitation, Beckley WCTU meeting, Columbine Garden Club. Wednesday features COP Homemakers, St Stephen’s officers training, Beckley Jayceettes sale, Briarcliff Garden Club, Mount Tabor lunch, First Methodist women’s service luncheon. Thursday lists Royal Neighbors gathering at IOOF Hall.

Beckley Wille Royal Neighbors of America Main St

Wednesday Bookmobile Schedule Page Morning Schedule

The notice lists a morning bookmobile run with times 9:30 and 10:15. It includes locations at Pemberton and Coal City and provides a contact number 2243-3515. The fragment implies a local library service timetable with station names and a phone line for inquiries.

Pemberton Coal City

Causes of a Cake Peak in the Oven

An uneven cake with a peak in the center can result from excess flour an oven that is too hot at the start or batter mixed too long. It advises checking ingredient ratios oven temperature and mixing time to avoid domed centers and ensure a flat top.

Homemakers Adopt Pinecrest Project At Club Meet

Mrs David Gilpin hosted the Progressive Homemakers Club at 208 Locust Dr for a business session and discussion of proposed activities. The group adopted a Pinecrest project for June and planned workshops and recreational programs. Miss Nancy Boyd presented the lesson in place of the missing leader.

David Gilpin Progressive Homemakers Club Cliff Webb Nancy Boyd Raleigh County

Grand Visitation Dinner Slated Tonight By Bethlehem Chapter

The Bethlehem Chapter OES hosts the grand visitation of the worthy grand matron of West Virginia tonight at the Masonic Temple Howe Street with olive Bowyer Charleston accompanied by W C Mullins. A 6 PM dinner at the Elk Club precedes an 8 PM meeting and reception featuring area dignitaries and committee roles. Birth notices from Beckley and Flat Top announce Albert Barber born May 3 and a birthday gathering for multiple Mills Whitaker Stovall and Whittaker families. A spring eggs and dishes feature promotes seasonal dishes and a Woodrow Wilson youth leadership camp for high schoolers at Camp Horseshoe June 15-21.

Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe St Grand Jurisdiction West Virginia Order of the’Eastern Star OES Olive Bowyer Charleston W. C. Mullins Elk’s Club Nature Woodrow Wilson Camp Horseshoe Bob Phipps Jeanie Mason Patricia Trail

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Deni Episcopal Church Mrs Paul Earwgod VI Lee W. Nerike Rhodell Cpl Amas RSA Ake Lia Brownie Troop Barbara Gorman James Henderson Alice Henderson Cc. W. Merritt Presley Merritt R. M. Reed Helen Reed H. M. Sauls Beckley Sauls H. L. Walker Jimelle Walker R. L. Cook Jane Cook Howard Lambert Pat Lambert Duff D. Daniel Cherry Daniel James E. Lipscomb Vicky Lipscomb Posey Rhodes Karen Rhodes Paul Women of the Moose Moose Lodge Joe Salango Tom Prince Beckley Women's Christian Temperance Union Fist Christian Church Columbine Garden Club Robert M. Fleming Orchard Ave COP Homemakers Club Community Center Old Eccles Rd Beckley Jaycee Ettes Chub Appalachian Assembly Room Briarcliff Garden Club General Beckley Beckley Hotel Mount Tabor Woman's Society Christian Service First Methodist Church Pinecrest Reek Little Girls W.T. Grant Neville ST Frank William Barber Whitestick St Albert Beckley Hospital George Hoskins Pearl Barber Flat Top John L. Mills James Whittaker John Mills Vernon Mills Terry Whittaker Dean Whittaker James Stovall Francis Cook Wayne Stovall Brad Stovall Ellis Mills Montgomery Ward Neville ST. Dial Carol Brent Johnson
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