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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1956

Page

3

Tilden Homemaker Club Discusses Clothing Theme

Tilden Homemaker's Club met at Mrs. Al F Ward's Sullivan Rd home to hear a program on clothing with zipper insertion demonstrated by Mrs. Robert Dwight. Club leaders in Raleigh County later presented similar demonstrations after a clothing workshop by Ruth Knoch of Morgantown. Business actions included adopting the club constitution and electing Mrs. A F Gravely as treasurer with several members in attendance.

Tilden Homemaker's Club Meet Tilden Homemaker’s Club al F. Ward Sullivan Rd Raleigh County Farm Women’s and Homemaker’s Ruth Knoch Agricultural Extension Service Morgantown A. F. Gravely Henry Campbell Mason Darlington John Meadows Ethel Martin Dale Bennett N. G. Moore Arnold Ho Robert Dwight

Firemen Are Most Always Good Cooks

Portland Maine feature notes that firemen, beyond duties, are skilled cooks. Fire Chief Harry W Marr explains crews of 20 share on duty meals including baked stuffed fish meat balls spaghetti beef stews and other dishes. Chief Marrs home baked bread recipe begins with scalded milk and salt.

Portland Maine Harry W. Marr Chief Marr

Yeast Bread Recipe with Two Rises and Oven Steps

The recipe details making bread with two yeast cakes and sugar. It shows steps: dissolve yeast in lukewarm water with sugar, scald milk with butter, mix with water, combine with yeast, add flour in two parts, beat, let rise twice, punch down, and bake two pans first 15 minutes at 400 then 30 minutes at 300.

Incidents In The Lives Of- People You Know

The Women's Dept. notes visitors and travels among families in the area. Ralph Clark and daughter Deborah visit Tampa relatives of J. P. Robertson in Johnstown Road. W. A. Miser and family from Seattle go to Washington DC after staying with L. D. Miser in Fairview Avenue. Earl Miser of Knoxville also visits. Ritchie L. Shannon returns to Mabscott after two weeks with sister R. Brindle in Winfield and H. E. Hill. The Shannons plan to drive to Morgantown to bring their son Russell home for summer after his freshman year at West Virginia University.

Ralph Clark Deborah Tampa Fla J. P. Robertson Johnstown Rd W. A. Miser Seattle Wash Washington, D. C L. D. Miser Fairview Ave Miser Earl Miser Knoxville Tenn Ritchie L. Shannon Mabscott R. W. Brindle Winfield H. E Hill Huntington Shannons Morgantown Russell West Virginia University Ralph Starkey Charles Layman Hinton Lillian Stafford Pearisburg G. R. French Barbara Mitchell Bluefield H. A. Stickler Oak Grove Ave Stricklers S. E. Downey Clifton Forge Howard Hamilton Martinsburg Wilson Hamilton Wyoming Ave Hamiltons Danny Beckley V. Mark Skaggs Pine St Kirk Burner Judith Penny Manchester Europe Holland Charles G. Martin Buckroe Beach C. P. Martin Bailey Ave Gertrude Fleming Harper Road North Kanawha St J. O. Smith Richmond Beverley Hayworth Raleigh General Hospital G. W. Hayworth Austin Ave Dean Hylton Larry Debbie Rt. 2 Eggleston Louis V. Deas Clarks Summit L. H. Davis

Margaret Quintier Wins College Honors

Margaret Quintier of Crab Orchard is elected to Fagus senior women’s national honorary and will majorette with Marshall College’s Big Green band next year. At Marshall she majors in physical education and business administration, serves as student assistant in the Teachers College office, and holds leadership roles in Pi Kappa Sigma, Panhellenic Council, Dormitory Council, and the Women’s Athletic Association.

Margaret Ann Quintier Fred Quintier Crab Orchard Fagus Marshall College Woodrow Wilson High School Big Green William Brophy Ohio University

Michigan University Tests New Fabrics Crease-Resistant

Michigan State University textile researchers tested crease-resistant fabrics through 25 launderings and a 140 degree water wash with detergent. Treated and untreated fabrics were bought from retail stores and subjected to harsh testing. Treated fabrics mostly retained crease-resistance despite some finish loss, with creased fabrics costing 30 to 60 cents more per yard.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State University

Coming Events Beckley Women Club Calendar Notes

Women's organizations may announce regular or special meetings by telephone or mail. Beckley newspapers note notices received by 10 am for same-day use. Sunday calendar notices due by 10 am Saturday. Listings include Bridge Club at Coca-Cola Social Room 7:30 pm and other group meetings. Edwards Parsons Kindergarten program at Methodist Temple 2 pm Wednesday.

Beckley Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club Coca-Cola

Patricia Wickline and Dale Spangler Wedding

Miss Patricia Wickline and Dale Spangler exchanged nuptial vows at 6 p m May 19 in Sophia Gospel Tabernacle with Rev Okey Cox officiating. Florals adorned the church. bride wore a white princess dress with pink accessories. Matron of honor was Mrs F D Aldridge, best man F D Aldridge. Mrs Spangler is employed at Beckley Memorial Hospital. groom works for Raleigh County Board of Education. They will live at Mabscott.

Patricia Wickline Dale Spangler Okey Cox Sophia Gospel Tabernacle W. M. Wickline South Kanawha St Mr. Wickline Jeff Spangler Beckley F. D. Aldridge Raleigh County Board of Education Mabscott Associated Clubs North Carolina Austin Tex Ed Harding Knife and Fork Club White Sulphur Springs Edmund Harding Monterrey Mexico Asheville N. C Tulsa Okla

Hummingbird Junior Garden Club Meeting Hostess Sally Sotak

Sally Ann Sotak hosted a Hummingbird Junior Garden Club gathering at her Calloway Heights home Friday evening. Mrs. Earl Smith and Mrs. George P. Davis Jr read bird stories and led a bird quiz. Members received bird pictures to color for scrapbooks and calendar displays. Judith Kesler won a prize in a game. Attendees included Janet Kesler Jerilynn Stover Lillianne Davis Eleanor Shortt Pebble Cook Tommy Cook George P. Davis III Debbie Davis Mrs. Hubert Henson Mrs. D. E. Kesler and Mr and Mrs Andy Sotak.

Sally Ann Sotak Calloway Heights Hummingbird Junior Garden Club Earl Smith George P. Davis Jr Sandra Kay Smith Judith Kesler Janet Kesler Jerilynn Stover Lillianne Davis Eleanor Shortt Pebble Cook Tommy Cook George P. Davis III Debbie Ere Davis Hubert Henson D. E. Kesler Andy Sotak

Cure for blues in rainy days at home

Dreary weather brings on the blues as kids return from school with wet overshoes and raincoats. A tiled foyer offers waterproof appeal and bright colors to lift spirits and banish gloomy moods.

Beckley Women Advise Tar Heel Humorist Speech Luncheon

Beckley Women's Club plans a 1 PM luncheon at Beckley Hotel with Tar Heel humorist Ed Mund H Harding of Washington NC. Hostesses include J G Anderson B E Silverman and others. co chair Crewe Maples leads planning.

Beckley Women’s Club Edmund H. Harding Washington, N. C All Department Beckley Woman’s Club J. G. Anderson B. E. Silverman Leslie Carter Jay Woods Ross Irle Edith Lindamood W. R. David R. P. Whittaker Berk Lynch D. K. Shroyer Crewe Maples

Mrs. Eddy to Visit Royal Neighbors in Beckley

Mrs Joseph Eddy of Steubenville Ohio state supervisor will guest of Beckley Royal Neighbors Camp for an initiation Thursday at 730 pm Sons of Italy Hall Mrs W L Lunetrum oracle will conduct session In area she will also visit Mullens Royal Neighbors After initiation a social period will be held Refreshments committee includes Mrs Annie Alley Miss Augusta Bridwell Mrs T L Humphries Mrs Alma Walker and Mrs M L Humphries

Joseph Eddy Steubenville Ohio Beckley Royal Neighbors W. L. Lunetrum Sons of Italy Annie Alley Augusta Bridwell T. L. Humphries Alma Walker M. L. Humphries

New Helmet-Shaped Bottle Cap Locks On Tight

A novel helmet shaped cap grips the bottle neck of a carbonated beverage and seals firmly. It can be removed easily by pushing up the visor like protrusion, indicating a user friendly release mechanism.

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ST. Joseph the Women’s Dept Margaret Quintier Michigan University Judea Shrine No White Shrine of Jersalem Masonic Temple Golden Age Club Park Ave Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club Beckley Hotel MR. and Mrs Wilie McGehee Cure For Blues Royalite McCreery Fred Hurt Mrs. Joseph Eddy Our the Hub Floor Sun and Fun Toys Murphy’s GC Murphy Co W. Main ST Ladies’ Home Journal Highway Patrol Broderick Crawford Whis-Tv H&m Family Neville Street
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