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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1956

Page

2

Gamma Gammas Hear Pickle on History of Beta Sigma Phi

Miss Bladene Pickle spoke to the Gamma Gamma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi on the sorority’s 25 year growth from seven to 125000 members. Mrs. Lawrence Fridley led the business session and plans for a May 29 year end outing at Little Beaver Park were announced. Attendees included Mrs. Fridley and numerous members.

Gamma Gamma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Betsy Hatcher Lawrence Fridley Marie Cascio Beta Sigma Phi Bladene Pickle Gamma Gamma Coca-Cola Little Beaver Park

Charleston Rose Show set for May 26 27 in Charleston

Charleston Rose Society announces its 33rd annual Rose Show May 26 27 at the State Capitol Rotunda in Charleston. The event includes 46 specimen bloom classes, 3 CRS member only challenges, 14 artistic arrangement classes, and a Colonial District meeting with judges C H Lewis and Harold H Allen. Entries close 11 am Saturday May 26. trophies include the Charleston Daily Mail Cup and Presidents Trophy with public displays 3 10 pm Saturday and 11 am 5 pm Sunday.

Charleston Charleston Gazette Colonial District House of Delegates C. H. Lewis Salem Harold H. Allen Chillacothe Ohio Buckeye American Rose Society National Council of State Garden Clubs W. R. Fast First Ave

Miss Joyce Stover Wins Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship

Miss Joyce Stover daughter of Mr and Mrs Prince Stover of Beckley has been awarded the 1956 57 Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship She is a 1954 Clear Fork High School graduate and a Concord College sophomore majoring in elementary teaching The $100 grant goes to a junior or senior in teacher education chosen by Delta Zeta chapter from three Concord nominees

Joyce Stover Prince Stover Beckley Delta Kappa Gamma Clear Fork High School Concord College Athens Delta Zeta Chapter West Virginia Concord

Outing Planned for Telephone Pioneers of America

Mrs Alma D Martin has returned from Charleston where she attended the state chapter executive meeting. Plans were completed for the annual state outing at Jacksons Mill on June 2.

Alma D. Martin E. Main St Charleston The Telephone Pioneers of America Jackson's Mill

Sigma Chapter Social Gathering Closes Year at Beckley Hotel

The Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its last meeting of the year at the Beckley Hotel. Vice president Mrs. Dale Propst led the business session in Mrs. Joe Bigony’s absence. Gifts were exchanged and Mrs. Robert L. Remington received a present as she moves to California. Attending were Martha Godbey Day Dillon No Wiseman Betty Looney Diana Hontgas Wilma Kincaid plus Mrs. Glenn Cook and others.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Beckley Hotel Dale Propst Joe Bigony Robert L. Remington California Martha Godbey Day Dillon No Wiseman Betty Looney Diana Hontgas Wilma Kincaid Glenn Cook William Barrett Walter Mungan Ross Phipps George Cales Drexel Kessinger Jack Gilmore Harry Gilbert

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Local society notes list visiting relatives and medical updates. Bernice Rodecap from Ander son arrives for a family visit with Paul Feigley in Harper Rd. Mrs Feigley recently recovered from surgery at University Hospital Charlottesville.

Bernice Rodecap Anderson, Ind Paul Feigley Harper Rd Feigley University Hospital Charlottesville Karl V. Brown Spencer Carroll Hutchison Orchard Ave James Trail Daniels W. D. Paris Lee St Warden Thomas Paris Susan Jane Beth Kay Martha Ann Charleston David Plumley Danie Plumley Reservoir Rd George A. Watkins N. Fayette St Clearwater Fla Chesie Vine St Anthony Garges Skelton

Scripture Lesson at Sophia First Baptist May Meeting

Mrs. George Bragg led Mission Circle No. 1 of Sophia First Baptist Church in a May program titled Thoughts For Times of Trial. Participants covered Poverty Duty Crowds and Criticism Loneliness and Pain Hunger and Thirst Unbelief of Friends with scripture readings and prayers. A new Circle No. 2 was formed with officers named by Mrs. Wilson. The Rev. Dewey Wilson gave the benediction.

Mission Circle No. 1 Sophia First Baptist Church Christ Cecil Richards Cather Rushbrook James Hand Monroe Coleman Fred Brewer Dewey Wilson George Bragg Coleman Wilson General Missionary Society Circle No Hand Robert Spicer Carl Basham Frank Ledahawsky Millard Poe Watt Bowman

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Arley Mitcham at Church

Women of Sophia Friendship Baptist Church hosted a stork shower for Mrs. Arley Mitcham wife of Rev. A. C. Mitcham. Mrs. Bill Withrow organized games with prizes awarded to five attendees. A brief business meeting followed led by Mrs. Madison Lowry with many members listed as attendees.

Sophia Friendship Baptist Church Arley Mitcham Mitcham A. C. Mitcham Bill Withrow Fred Cooper Clyde Mitcham Saul Brown Aubrey Allen James R. Polk Madison Lowry Debbie Mitcham Dana Banker John Gray William Green Emmett Perdue Shirley Bailey John Gilmore

Coal City Eastern Star Memorial Service Notices

Women's notices invited for meetings by 10 a.m. Beckley newspapers publish Sunday calendar items. Coal City Chapter No. 136 of the Order of Eastern Star holds a memorial service at 8 p.m.

Women's Department Beckley Coal City Order of Eastern Star

Beckley Club and Community Meetings Schedule

Beckley groups list evening and afternoon gatherings including Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club at Coca-Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m and Girl Scout Leader's Association at Beckley Presbyterian Church at 1 p m Judea Shrine memorial service at Masonic Temple 8 p m Golden Age Club at Park Ave Woman's Club house 7 30 p m King's Daughters at 119 Hill Park Dr 2 Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club at Beckley Hotel 7 p m Raleigh District Den Mothers round table at Appalachian Assembly Room 1

Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club Coca-Cola Raleigh den Mothers Appalachian Assembly Room

Wives Club Luncheon Shapes Beckley Recruiting Station

Members of the Wives Club of the Beckley Recruiting Station met at 12:30 p m Friday at the Glass House. Officers for the coming year took office during the luncheon and plans were advanced for the year’s activities. Members then played bridge and canasta with winners named, and a list of attending spouses concluded the report.

Wives Club Beckley Glass House Tony Junco Paul Burdette Walter Munvan Fred Allen A. C. Cuthrell Charles Daniel Milton James Bernard Flederbach Walter Girvin James E. F. Phillips C. L. Harmon Jr R. L. Remington Keith Stokes John E. Weight William R. Currier J. R. Nunn H. C. White B. E. Burgess L. J. Nutter H. P. Gag

Circle No 11 Methodist Temple Meeting at Carney Home

The May gathering of Circle No. 11 met at Mrs. A. B. Carney’s C Street home. Devotional topic by Mrs. A. L. Rohrer focused on De claring His Glory and remaining Mission Study chapters. Business session heard yearly committee reports. prayers marked the start and finish. Refreshments were served. Pollyanna gifts were exchanged and secret pals revealed with many attendees named.

Circle No. 11 Methodist Temple A. B. Carney C. Street A. L. Borher Mission Study Group Carney J. B. F. Yoak Jr James Bovaird Minnie Carney Rohrer A. E. Finden John Mahaffey C. A. Setliff J. A. Blake Yoake E. T. Gilmer Jr B. B. Thompson

Youth Choirs Elect Officers for Year

Youth Choirs I and II of the First Methodist Church elected officers for 1956-57. Martha Maxwell is president of group I, with Doris Buckles as vice president and Sandra Bachman as secretary treasurer. Co-presidents of Youth Choir II are Carolyn Caudill and Dick Yates. Janice Herndon to serve as secretary treasurer for 1956-57. Mrs. Paul Hinzman directs both groups. accompanist is Mrs. C. A. Hillman.

First Methodist Church Martha Maxwell Doris Buckles Sandra Bachman

Flavorful Pork Tenderloin with Bacon Wrapped Stuffing

A savory pork tenderloin dish uses two bacon strips crossed and a center patty. Tomato slices top the seasoned pork, followed by onion, with bacon ends folded over and secured by a wooden pick. Bake covered 30 minutes at 350°F, then uncover and bake another 30 minutes.

Non Mrs Sidney Tull and Mrs Bernice Meador

Mrs Sidney Tull and Mrs Bernice Meador are referenced in the readable text. The snippet notes their names, indicating a social or familial context without further action or dates.

Sidney Tull Bernice Meador

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