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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1952

Page

9

Be ckley Square Dance Fans and Elkins Birthday Notice

Beckley residents joined a Young Woman's Club square dance fund raiser and honored J F Elkins on his 59th birthday as Sgt Donald E Elkins prepares to report to Camp Stoneman California. The event featured Fayette County couples and guests from North Beckley Price Hill and Oak Hill areas with Frank Bowman guiding figures and Mrs William Laird pictured. A luncheon dish idea follows.

Raleigh Fayette Fnd William, Laird Fayetteville William Mann Fayette County Young Woman’s Club Elkins Donald E. Elkins Camp Stoneman Calif J. F. Elkins North Beckley Rufus “Underwood Bobby Billy Kenneth Donald Larry Nancy Darrell Price Hill Floyd Cox Barbara Linda Jimmy Freda

Dance Students Honored At Masquerade Party

Emma Beard studios hosted two masquerade parties on Friday for kindergarten and pre-school students. Morning guests included David Prince Ingrid Tren Hedrick Drew Hash Joyce Carper Roger Lilly Cody Heath erly Corrine Harvey Micky Cox Linda Honaker Bobbie Sue Roark Arthur Foley Linda Scarbro Barbara Scarbro David Gray Angela Smith Brenda Kelly Karen Jean White Burl Martin Ann Boley Susan Rupert. Afternoon attendees featured Anna bel le Hollandsworth Carolyn Helmintoller Pamela Dew Susan Reed Carolyn Saunders Frankie Sue Blevins Mona Elaine Farley Susan Whitlow Susanne Sj kora.

Emma $ Beard David Prince Ingrid Tren Hedrick Drew Hash Joyce Carper Roger Lilly Cody Heatherly Corrine Harvey Micky Cox Linda Honaker Bobbie Sue Roark Arthur Foley Linda Barbara Scarbro David Gray Angela Smith

Sophia High School Masquerade Honors Band and Football Players

Mrs. Paul McClure hosted a masquerade party at Sophia High School to honor band members and football players. About 140 students and teachers attended in the gym with Band Mothers Club help. Prizes were given for costumes. Miss Ellen Roush won best costume, Barbara Woolwine prettiest, and Kenneth Culliss ugliest. Jimmy Lowry led as master of ceremonies.

Paul McClure Sophia High School Band Mothers Club Ellen Roush Barbara Woolwine Kenneth Culliss Douglas Polk Primo Milarino Connie Bell Jimmy Lowry

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi pledges feted at Beckley dinner

Six pledges were recognized at a formal dinner for Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at the Beckley Elks Club. The pledge ceremony honored Mrs. Robert Pugh, Mrs. Harry Gilbert, Mrs. Lonnie Gunter Jr., Mrs. Carlton White, Miss Jean Winner, and Miss Doris Ann Adams.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Social Sorority Beckley Elks Club Robert Pugh Harry Gilbert Lonnie Gunter Jr Carlton White Jean Winner Doris Ann Adams

Pat Callison Leads Cincinnati University Religious Week

Pat Callison, a 1952 Religious Emphasis Week leader from Woodrow Wilson High, is active in the University of Cincinnati observance opening November 9. The Stab Fork, West Virginia native serves as chair of the community night committee, aiding students and faculty in exploring the theme Where Goes Then.

College of Applied Arts University of Cincin Woodrow Wilson Ign Beckley W. Va Orion Callison Pat Callison Stab Fork

Mexican Christian Institute topic for Christian Women group

The Christian Women’s Fellowship will discuss the Mexican Christian Institute at a Thursday night meeting at 7 30 p m at the First Christian Church. Mrs Ralph Starkey leads devotionals and Mrs C M Doss presents the program with colored slides. Executive Board meets tonight at 1 30 p m in the church parlor.

Mexican Christian Institute First Christian Church Christian Women's Fellowship CWF Ralph Starkey C. M. Doss Avinell Winchell

MacArthur 4-H Members Honored At Club Party

The Candlelighter's 4-H Club of MacArthur held a party at MacArthur grade school on Wednesday to honor members and plan a December movie fundraiser. John Huffman joined as a new member, and prizes were awarded to Mary Sanna and Patty Dillion. Refreshments were served to members including Bob Vogt, Frances Bonds, Dolores Douglas, Dickie Wooten, H R Vogt, Clarence Wooten, and club leaders.

MacArthur Candlelighter John Huffman Mary Sanna Patty Dillion Bob Vogt Frances Bonds Dolores Douglas Dickie Wooten H. R. Vogt Clarance Wooten

Youth Groups Announce Plans For Carnival at Church

Youth groups of the First Christian Church select Election Night for a church carnival in the social rooms. Sponsored by Christian Youth Fellowship and the Yeh Rho group. Event runs 5 30 to 10 PM with entertainment and refreshments for the whole family and a special Starlight Room for adults.

First Christian Church Christian Youth Fellowship Yeh Rho

Births Announced From Slab Fork and Kodiak

A daughter Cynthia Ann was born to Mr and Mrs Carl Wil liam Adams of Slab Fork at 1 33 AM Oct 21 at Raleigh General Hospital Weight 8 pounds 5 14 ounces The mother is the former Betty James Eugene Marshall of Hill Street The couple also welcomed Andrew Lemon born in Arnett at 6 29 AM Oct 21 Weight 6 pounds 12 ounces The father is stationed in Alaska with the U S Navy A daughter Brenda Gail was also born to Mr and Mrs Vir O Marshall of Hill Street and her husband at Raleigh General Hospital

Carl Wil Ruel Collins Liam Adams Slab Fork Kodiak Alaska Raleigh Gena Cynthia Ann Betty James Eugene Marshall Vir O. C. Marshall Hill Street Andrew Lemon Arnett Raleigh U. S. Navy General Hospital Brenda Gail

VapoRub Promises Instant Relief For Colds And Soreness

An advertisement touts Vicks VapoRub for chest and throat comfort during colds. It claims instant penetrating action that lasts hours and continues through sleep, urging prompt use over unproven remedies as epidemic colds spread.

Vicks VapoRub VapoRub

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