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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1948

Page

4

Women Take Up Hunting As Outdoor Fashion Rises

Interest of women in hunting peaks this year with Beckley shops reporting strong demand for feminine sport attire. Many women receive hunting clothes and even guns as gifts, while hunting for rabbits and birds remains common. Local Girl Scout leaders plan a leadership course in Hinton with Ruth Harman as instructor, to expand adult volunteer direction.

Beckley J. H. O'Dell Raleigh Heights Gene Keatley Beckley Girl Scout Hinton Alder Son Ratuelle Ruth E. Harman National Girl Scout Organization Memorial Building

Births in Charleston Area Announce Newborns

Mr and Mrs Joe Kidman Jr of Charleston announce daughter Margaret Grace born October 4 at St Francis Hospital weighing five pounds fourteen ounces. The child’s parents, former Beckley residents, married to Maisy Ruth Meadows of Charleston. Mr and Mrs F B Nutter of Charleston announce son F B Sr born October 9 at Charleston General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jack Harden of 1105 McClure Street welcome a seven and a half pound son born at 7 30 this morning at their home.

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

Rally Day Planned by Raleigh County Girl Scouts

Miss Ruth Harman leads Raleigh County Girl Scout Leaders in Raleigh County for Thursday Rally Day in which all scouts will wear green uniforms and parade from First Baptist Church through Beckley to the Recreation Building for songs and games. Mrs O C Thorpe chairs the committee with co chairs Mrs Ruby Wilkies Pearl Lilly Sterling Lee and J B Hereford. A movie on scouting was shown and regional conference insights shared.

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

Frances Smith Hosts Cousin's Party at Lillybrook Home

Frances Smith of Lillybrook entertained at a party for her cousin Avelene Meadows of Nimitz. Prizes were awarded to many guests including Green Harvey, Pete Sanchey, Anna Clayton, and Rickie Burton after games. Music by Blow Robinson accompanied attendees.

Frances Smith Lillybrook Avelene Meadows Nimitz Green Harvey Pete Sanchey Anna Clayton Helen Fitzpatrick Jeanne Logan Blow Robinson Tommy Aguire Rickie Burton Dy ‘Gro Vionumate Darrel Farley Irene Fitzpatrick Gree Ia Lilly

Betty Ruth Biggs Birthday Party Honored in Helen

Mrs. P. G. McKinney of Helen hosted a party for Betty Ruth Biggs on her 12th birthday anniversary. Guests included Pauline Hill Emma Jean Mill Rose ard Peggy Maynard and many others with games and refreshments provided for family and friends.

P. G. McKinney Helen Betty Ruth Biggs Pauline Hill Emma Jean Mill Egey Flannigan Sue Greer Roseard Peggy Maynard Nocer Clara Ortez Mary Phyllis Simmons Oris Snyder Helen Ginson Carolyn Gladys Lewis Caudill Lucille Sue McKinney Norma Jean Robin Stanley Gilliam H.C. Myles Ineth Workman Charles Cal Billy Blackburn Richard Blake Leonard Lewis Danny Robinson Richard Blackburn Sonny Waselchalk Dickie McKinney Ronnie McKinney Terry McKinney Luther Robinson Hobard Biggs Paul

Helen PTA Carnival at Helen Elementary Friday

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

Helen Pta Parent-Teacher's Association the Helen Elementary

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Dr and Mrs J M Murphy and Dr and Mrs Danip Castro dale and son Danny of Welch were week end guests of Mr and Mrs E Vecellio of South Kanawha Miss Sally Lou Matz returned to Lexington after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Nathan Matz at 116 Anne Street with houseguest Miss Belly Jane Perry of Perryville Kentucky a classmate at the University of Kentucky Eugene visited Beckley yesterday Ann Canterbury a student at West Virginia University visited recently with her parents at Casa Loma Bobby Long son of Mr and Mrs Bob Long Beckley remained home sick with pneumonia Mack Roblett of Beckley visited Bluefield yesterday

J. M. Murphy Danip Castro Dale Danny Welch E. Vecellio South Kanawh Sally Lou Matz Lexington Nathan Matz Anne Street Belly Jane Perrycheville The University Beckley Ann Canterbury West Virginia University A. K. Canterbury Casa Loma Bobby Long Bob Long Mack Roblett Bluefield

Elliot Lawrence Band to Play Beckley Dance Tonight

Elliot Lawrence brings a lively big band performance to Beckley tonight at the Beckley Recreation Building. Sponsored by the Beckley Moose Club the show features vocalists Rosalind Patton and Jack Hunter in a sweet with a beat program for local dancers.

Elliot Lawrence Beckley Beckley Recreation Building

Woman's Council Meeting Set For Thursday At Church

A regular meeting of the Woman's Council of the First Christian Church is scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 in the church. Mrs A F Davenport leads the program and Group No 4 led by Mrs J D Lowe hosts the event.

Woman's Council Christian Church Theoman Council of the First Christian Church A. F. Davenport J. D. Lowe

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Lois Amick Annie Gare Ray Farrow Locust Drive Dr. O'Dell West Virginia Ruth Harman Nstley Philco Pionocrarnge Philco Mek Crosby WSLS Beckley Music & Electric Co Colin McLackey Mgr A. J. Adams S. Fayette St Lydia E. Pinkham Pickhim Lydia E, Pinkham Nn Appointa Wars Ford i Ford Ford Deeler Fred Aken Swedey Crening ABC Ford Theater CBS Bair Bros., Inc E. Main St Beckley, W. Va Kentucky Eugene Colllege Prince St., Beckle DIAL Mary's Beauly Shop Prince SE Duquesne Hotpoint Headquarters Colin McLuckey Met A. J. Adamns
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