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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1955

Page

3

Beckley Clubwomen Hear Democracy Talk Luncheon

Betty Roadman author actress and lecturer spoke at the Woman's Club of Beckley's annual luncheon in the Beckley Hotel ball room. She shared experiences from World War I and cited South Pacific race melding as a democracy lesson.installation of new officers followed.

Woman's Club of Beckley Betty Roadman Beckley Hotel South Pacific Roadman Phares Reeder West Virginia Federation of Woman's Clubs J. E. Otto Wayne Reynolds Fred Hurt Topsy O'Dell

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Rebecca Lee Williams four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Williams of 316 Burgess St has returned home after eye surgery at Beckley Hospital. Jacqueline Dye a Morris Harvey College student spent the weekend with her parents in Sophia. Airman Jake Deweese stationed at Sampson AFB is visiting Sophia this week. Miss Rose Santos recovering at home on Chip Street after virus pneumonia. Thelma Joseph recuperating at home after major surgery. Mrs Steve Halash returned home after a visit with relatives in Camden New Jersey.

Rebecca Lee Williams W. G. Williams Burgess St Beckley Hospital Charles R. Angell Charisse Joyce Sophia Edward Weaver Chilhowie Sampson Air Force Base Geneva N. Y Merrold Perkins Michael Lakewood Ohio Jesse Davis J. E. Perkins Wesley Farley Baltimore, Md Rose Santos Chip Street LaVada Clay Dunbar Beckley Raleigh General Hospital R. R. Bunton Tazewell T. R. Durham Laren Ave Sylvia Lacy Jean Charleston Thelma Joseph Nathan Ave Steve Halash East Beckley Steve Hajash Jr Steve Camden N. J

Coming Events and Club Notices for Beckley Women

Community calendar listing weekly meetings and events from the Beckley Women's Department and local clubs. Includes schedules for Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Parcels for Memorial Baptist Church Circle Judea Shrine and other groups with times and locations.

Women's Department Beckley Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Temple

Miss Helen Riddick Honored at Banquet

Miss Helen Riddick was chosen Miss Victory of the Girl Guards of the Salvation Army at a Mother-Daughter banquet in observance of Girl Guard Week. She was crowned by Mrs. R H Boyce as the group sang America and heard remarks from Mrs. Worley and Mrs. Richardson.

Helen Riddick Girl Guards Salvation Army Citadel R.H. Boyce America Reba Worley E. J. Richardson Jesus Barbara Riddick Gloria Garten Nellie Gregory Bonnie Lilly Patty Garten Childcraft Sarah Rutherford Patty Williams Thelma Grimes Shelia Riddick Peggy Lusher Frances Taylor Frankie Ferro Fredi Jo Hicks Dorothy Lego Mrs. Worley Iris Grimes Mrs. Richardson Carol Rutherford Betty Osborne Mrs. Boyce Sun

Rev E R Shafer Speaks to Beta Kappa Members

A May 25 dinner is planned at Pull-E-Bone for Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. The group met Thursday in the Richmond social room to discuss plans and voted to support Dr Elizabeth Leduc in cancer research at Brown University Providence RI. Mrs Sam Roberts resigned as chapter director after 17 years of membership. Mrs Burdiss was elected to replace her. Rev Everett R Shafer was guest speaker on Thought Good Truth and Beautiful. Hostesses were Mrs Jack Martin and Mrs Walter Cullop with many members present.

Beta Sigma Phi Sophia Richmond Charles Burdiss Elizabeth Leduc Brown University Providence R. L Sam Roberts Burdiss Everett R. Shafer Jack Martin Walter Cullop Arthur Staples A. D. Phillips Carl Mooney George White Cleo Crewey Pat Lilly Sue Henley Julia Torrico Clarence Cullis J. B. Sexton Jo Anna McElyea William Blankenship

Window Drapery Choices Reflect Room Spirit and Texture

The text discusses how window treatments align with room style from traditional to modern. It emphasizes fabric texture along with color and line, noting that fabric and drapery arrangements influence atmosphere and are interdependent with decor.

Births in Beckley Hospital Announced in May List

Mr and Mrs John George Cheet ham of Stamford announce the birth of a daughter Sandra Kay at 8 10 am May 12 in Beckley Hospital weight 6 pounds 6 34 ounces. Mrs Louie Cundiff Rakes of MacArthur announces a daughter Vickie Elizabeth at 5 40 am May 14 in Beckley Hospital weight 7 pounds 14 ounces. Mr and Mrs James Beau ford Smith Jr of Slab Fork announce a son Jerry Allen Jerome at 12 37 pm May 14 in Beckley Hospital weight 6 pounds 11 12 ounces. Mr and Mrs Charles Curtis Barber of Whitby announce a daughter Regina Gale at 12 52 pm May 16 in Beckley Hospital weight 6 pounds 10 ounces. Mr and Mrs Joe Lester Berger of Helen announce a daughter Joyce Ann at 2 28 pm May 15 in Beckley Hospital weight 6 pounds 11 12 ounces.

John George Cheetham Stamford Sandra Kay Beckley Hospital Vickie Elizabeth Louie Cundiff Rakes MacArthur Jerry Allen Jerome James Beauford Smith Jr Charles Curtis Barber Whitby Regina Gale Joyce Ann Joe Lester Berger Helen

Lawn Party At Shady Spring High School Picnic Held

A lawn party and picnic for students at Shady Spring High School was hosted Thursday at noon by Miss Ann Gose in the Stuart Gose area. The afternoon featured games and several attendees including Miss Shirley Keaton of Hinton.

Shady Spring High School Ann Gose Stuart Gose Shady Spring Shirley Keaton Hinton

Brush-off tips for preserving garments

Brush clothes with a medium bristle brush after each wearing a suit or coat. Frequent brushing prevents dust and dirt from damaging the fabric and dulling the finish. Names Barbara Lester Rosemary Walls and Betty Maddy appear in the excerpt.

Barbara Lester Rosemary Walls Betty Maddy

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Club Robert L. Amick Paul Phipps C. A. Smith A. 8. Davenport Hulett Smith National Secretaries Association Bair Building Black Knight Country Club Memorial Baptist Church Universal Home Judea Shrine No White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Howe Street Duplicate Bridge Club Coca-Cola Beckley Presbyterian Church Beckley Business and Professional Woman's Club Parsons and Edwards Dry Hill Farm T. N Thurman Dry Hill Road King's Daughters Methodist Rural Acres Garden Club Coca- Cola M. Powers Main Street Wolfe Optical Thompson Drug E. R. Shafer Beta Kappa Watkin's Heber Ad Nas Richmond Cleaners Fayette S&t Dairy Queen Store Fairlea W. Va State Fair Grounds Lewisburg RONCE H. O. Covert Lewisburg, West Virginia Barbur Co
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