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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1948

Page

10

Interest of Women in Hunting Reaches Peak This Year

Women are entering hunting in larger numbers with many buying hunting clothes and guns as gifts in Beckley. The article notes female participation rising, preference for red and tan outfits, and safety rule interest, with some women achieving top marks in a state shooting match.

Lois Amick Annie Beckley J. I. O'Dell Raleigh Heights Gene Keatley Ther

Birth of Margaret Grace Kleiman in Charleston

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kleiman Jr. of Charleston announce the birth of daughter Margaret Grace on October 4 at St. Francis Hospital Charleston. The newborn weighed five pounds 14 ounces. The family includes former Beckley residents and Mrs. Kleiman is Maisy Ruth Meadows of Charleston.

Joe Kleiman, Jr Charleston Margaret Grace St. Francis Hospital Kleiman Beckley Maisy Ruth Meadows F. B. Nuller F. Jr Charleston General Hospital Jack Harden McClure Street

Raleigh County Girl Scouts Plan Rally Day Parade

Thursday rally day in Raleigh County with all troops meeting at First Baptist Church and parading through Beckley to the Recreation Building for singing and games. Leaders planned the event, with Mrs. O. C. Thorpe as chairwoman and Miss Atheline Breckenrich noted as giving up her troop due to illness.

Girl Scout Raleigh County Girl Scout Leaders’ Association Methodist Temple First Baptist Church Beckley O. C. Thorpe Ruby Wiliies Pearl Lilly Airs. Sterling Lee J. B. Hereford Atheline Rogers Eugene Huffman Lynn Stevenson Wilbur Bays Cincinnati Atheline Breckenrich Lys Sandy

Frances Smith Hosts Cousin's Party at Lillybrook Home

Frances Smith of Lillybrook hosted a gathering at her home to honor cousin Avelene Meadows. Prizes were awarded to several attendees after games, with entertainment by Jon Robinson, a 3 year old singing selections.

Frances Smith Lillybrook Avelene Meadows I Ninvite Boa Green Harvey I Pete Sunchey Anna Clayton Helen [Fitzpatrick Jeanne Logan Blow Robison Tommy Aguire Rickie Burton Jon Ruobinson Violet Shumate Darrell Farley Helen Irene Fitzpatrick Georgia Lit Kenneth Nana Srr Bob Smith Junior Smith Kenneth Meadows William Redsten Green Harvey Virgil Cox D. Y. Thomas Wanda Smith Babs McVey

Birthday Party Honoring Betty Ruth Biggs Hosts and Guests

Mrs. P. G. McKinney of Helen entertained for Betty Ruth Biggs on her 12th birthday anniversary. Games and refreshments followed in a gathering that included Pauline Hit Emma Jean Hill Peggy Flannigan Sue Greer Rose Maynard Persy Maynard Novella Greer Clara Ortez Mary Jane Ortez Phyllis Simmons Gladys Lewis Doris Snyder Eelen Caudill Lucille Atkinson Carolyn Sue McKinney Norma Jean Robinson Paul Stanley Gilliam H C Myles Kenneth Workman Charles Cullop Billy Blackburn Richard Blake Leonard Lewis Danny Robinson Richard Blackburn Sonny Wasel Dickie McKinney Ronnie McKinney Terry McKinney Mrs Luther Robinson P G McKinney and Hobard Biggs.

P. G. McKinney Helen Betty Ruth Biggs Pauline Hit Emma Jean Hill Peggy Flannigan Sue Greer Rose Maynard Persy Maynard Novella Greer Clara Ortez Mary Jane Ortez Phyllis Simmons Gladys Lewis Doris Snyder Eelen Caudill Lucille Atkinson Carolyn Sue McKinney Norma Jean Robinson Paul Stanley Gilliam H. C. Myles Kenneth Workman Charles Cullop Billy Blackburn Richard Blake Leonard Lewis Danny Robinson Richard Blackburn Sonny Waselchalk Dickie McKinney Ronnie McKinney Terry McKinney Luther Robinson Hobard Biggs

Helen PTA Carnival to Benefit School Stage

The Helen Elementary School PTA sponsors a carnival Friday at 7 p.m. to raise funds for a new school stage. A king and queen will be crowned and attendees can enjoy games bingo shows and dancing with refreshments available.

Helen Pta Parent-Teacher's Association the Helen Elementary

Local Visitors and Family Notes From Welch Area

Dr and Mrs J M Murphy and Dr and Mrs Dante Castro dale and son Danny of Welch were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs EB Vecellio of South Kanawha Street. Miss Sally Lou Matz returned to Lexington after visiting her parents at 116 Anne Street with houseguest Miss Betty Jane Perry of Pikeville Ry. Eugene Stover, a student at Concord College, visited relatives in Beckley. Canterbury, WVU student, stayed with her parents at Casa Loma. Bobby Long of Beckley is ill with pneumonia at home. Mack Bublett of Beckley visited in Buckfield yesterday.

J. M. Murphy Dante Castrodale Danny Welch EB. Vecellio South Kanawha Street Sally Lou Matz Lexington Nathan Matz Anne Street Betty Jane Perry Pikeville, Ry The University Kentucky Eugene Stover Beckley Concord College Te Eee Aun Canterbury West Virginia University A. K. Canterbury Casa Loma Bobby Long Boy Long Heckley Mack Bublett Becktey Buefeld

Lawrence's Band to Play Beckley Tonight at Recreation Building

Elliot Lawrence brings his "sweet with a beat" music to Beckley tonight at the Recreation Building. Sponsored by the Beckley Mouse Club, the band features star vocalists Rosalind Tatlon and Jack Tlunter in the local appearance.

Elliot Lawrence Beckley Beckley Recreation Building Beckley Mouse Club Rosalind Tatlon Jack Tlunter

Woman's Council Meeting Set At Christian Church

The Wo mans Council of the First Christian Church will meet Thursday at 7:30 PM. Mrs A F Davenport led the program and Group No 4 with hostess group led by Mrs J Ib Lowe hosted the gathering.

Woman's Council Christian Church Woman’s Council of the First Christian Church A. F. Davenport J. Ib. Lowe

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