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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1955

Page

3

Janet Miles completes training for American Airlines stewardess

Janet Eleanore Miles, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Miles of Lillybrook, has earned her wings as an American Airlines stewardess and is currently assigned to flight duty from Nashville Municipal Airport. She attended Stoco High School in Coal City and Beckley College, worked as a secretary before training, and completed a four week course at Chicago Midway Airport studying meteorology, flight operations, navigation, radio, and schedules.

Janet Eleanore Miles Clarence Miles Lillybrook American Airlines Nashville (Tenn American’s Chicago Midway Airport

Miss Doris Adams Weds Walter J Munyan in New Jersey

Miss Doris Anne Adams marries Sgt J C Walter J Munyan on Nov 1 at the Munyan home in Carney's Point New Jersey. Judge F F Foreman officiates. The bride from Raleigh area nursing roots. The groom is stationed with the U S Army at Beckley recruiting station. The couple establish a home at 111 Stanhope Court.

Doris Anne Adams Walter J. Munyan New Jersey J. C. Walter J. Munyan J. S. Munyan Carney’s Point N. J F. F. Foreman Frank W. Adams Church St William H. Kirby Darby, Pa J. S. Mungan Sgt. Mungan United States Army Beckley Stanhope Ct

Baptist Circle Donates Food For Needy Family At Christmas

Circle No 9 of the First Baptist Church will provide a basket of food for a needy family at Christmas rather than exchange gifts. Members met at Mrs Joe Slater s home on Grove Avenue with Mrs W L Tucker giving the devotional from Genesis and Mrs C F Ratliff leading prayer. Guest speaker Mrs Charlotte McKenzie spoke on Thailand noting missionary need.

First Baptist Church Joe Slater Grove Avenue W. L. Tucker C. F. Ratliff Charlotte McKenzie Thailand

Sunday School Class Party at Rho Dell Church of God

Mrs. Pat Bolen and Mrs. Rosa McKinney hosted a Sunday School party in the Rho Dell Church of God basement for their pupils. Prizes went to Linda Murphy and Patricia Rash as games entertained attendees.

Pat Bolen Rosa McKinney Rhodell Church of God Linda Murphy Patricia Rash Janice Saunders Sharon Kay Atkinson Janice Manning Nancy Maynard Sandra Maynard Mary Lou Farley Jean McKinney Patty Bolen Rogert McKinney Dana Burdiss Patricia McKinney Pamela Bolen Nancy Crigzger Gail Farley Linda Johns Frankie Hugbert Silas Manning Jr Charlotte Johns Sue Wall Paula Hugbert Peggy Linda Wall Donna Patrick Dill Beard Judy Almond Delbert Farley

Perk Up Luncheon With Cheese Puffs

Quick and easy Popover Cheese Puffs to brighten lunches. Uses popover mix eggs milk and cheese baked in small muffin pans at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes yields about 36 puffs. Ideal with salads soups or cold cuts and good for buffets.

Creomulsion Ad Urges Swift Cough Treatment

An old advertisement warns that a lingering cough from a cold or bronchitis can become chronic without potent relief. It promotes Creomulsion as a bronchial remedy that penetrates to expel germs and soothe inflamed membranes, with a milder version for children in pink and blue packaging.

Devotional by Circle No 8 Leader Mrs S Earl Snead

Mrs S Earl Snead led Circle No 8 of the Methodist Temple in a devotional with the theme Praise Prayer and Thanksgiving at the Lass House. Co hosts were Mrs Bernard Carter and Mrs May Bales as dessert was served after a brief business session led by Mrs Carlyle Bolen.

S. Earl Snead Circle No. 8 Methodist Temple Lass House Bernard Carter May Bales Carlyle Bolen H. K. Stairs D. C. Lynn

Mrs G L McClung Delivers Devotion At Temple Circle

November meeting of Circle No 12 of the Methodist Temple met at 107 Clark Street hosted by Mrs J Frank Vaughn with co host Mrs E G Larrick Jr. Mrs C E Kinzer led with prayer and Mrs G L McClung presented a devotional on Gods Care For Us urging gratitude for divine care. Business session led by Mrs Paul E Ash thanked members for a covered dish dinner for the Youth Division on Oct 23. A food gift for a Thanksgiving basket was collected. Mrs N S Lilly spoke on Pittman Community Center in Smoky Mountains noting its growth to state and county support. Attendees included Mrs Ralph Amick and others. December hosts named as Mrs Ash and Mrs McQuade.

Circle No. 12 The Methodist Temple J. Frank Vaughn Clark Street E.G. Larrick Jr C. E. Kinzer G. L. McClung Paul E. Ash N. S. Lilly Pittman Smokey Mountains Tennessee

Personal Notes Recap Local Visits and Travel News

Mrs. Fred R. Heron of Skelton recovers from a heart attack at Raleigh General Hospital. Visitors include Mrs. Martha Hager of Ronceverte with Mrs. Ralph Green of Beaver. The McCulleys return from Sparta, Tennessee after attending W. A. McCulley’s funeral. Several Beckley, Rainelle, Quinwood visitors stop by East Prince Street, with Wort family plans and Mankin family travel from Oregon, plus Bel Air Md and Shady Springs relatives noted.

Fred R. Heron Skelton Raleigh General Hospital Martha Hager Ronceverte Ralph Green Beaver Benton McCulley Robert Stanaford Road Sparta Tenn W. A. McCulley Myrtle Alley Bel Air N. A. Arnold Kiser St Arnold T. R. Walker Huntington G. H. Garten Shady Springs Lakeworth Fla Alvin F. Garten Garten Palm Beach International Airport West Palm Beach

Salad Fork Etiquette Through the Dinner Course

A formal guide notes that salads served on individual plates or bowls may be eaten with the main fork and that salad forks can be used for dessert. Etiquette traditions require dessert forks to arrive with the sweet, not at the start, guiding diners who observe table manners.

Pattern M109 for winter dress sizes 10 to 20

Create a basic winter wardrobe pattern M109 in Misses sizes 10 through 20. Size 16 needs five and a quarter yards of 39 inch fabric. Send fifty cents with name address tone style number and size to The Raleigh Register Pattern Dept P O Box 49 Old Chelsea Station New York 11 NY. Next week a cabana original by Isabell Dobson announced.

Raleigh Register Pattern Department P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Nest Week Isabell Dobson

Achievement Night Highlights Raleigh County Farm Women

Mrs Dean Johnson spoke at the Raleigh County Farm Women's Club Achievement Night held in Greenbrier Dairy Social Room. The event opened with dinner and included a new constitution vote, reports from seven clubs, county projects like a mobile X ray unit, and displays of clothing, room improvements, and hobbies. About seventy five members attended.

Raleigh County Farm Women’s Club Farmwomen Greenbrier Dairy Dean Johnson West Virginia Home Demonstration Council West Virginia University W. Va Sach Johnson T. A. Dillon Jesus Jackson’s Mill Marion Essary

Mrs. Howard Smith Reports Missionary Work at Calloway Heights

Mrs. Howard Smith, president of the Raleigh Association of Baptist Women’s Missionary Society, spoke to Mission Society No. 2 at Calloway Heights Baptist Church about the society’s work and officer duties. She urged a leadership training chair man as essential. The meeting opened with Love Lifted Me and included prayer, scripture from Corinthians, a short business session, and attendance by Mrs. Walker Treadway and others.

Howard Smith Raleigh Association of Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Mission Society No. 2 Calloway Heights Baptist Church Missionary Society Eddie Witt William Chandler Corrinthians Walker Treadway

Mrs Walter James Speaks at Baptist Circle Meeting

Mrs Walter James of Prosperity spoke on Mission Fields of Europe at Circle No 5 of First Baptist Church. The November gathering at 7 30 p m in Mrs Nathan Lillys home included devotional led by Mrs G C Stallings, plan to aid Alaska missionaries, Thanksgiving basket drives, and a Christmas meeting set for Stamford Road.

Walter James Prosperity Europe Circle No. 5 First Baptist Church Nathan Lilly Harper Road G. C. Stallings R. L. Stewart Alaska Pinecrest Sanitarium Stamford Road Ira Holliday S. H. Wood C. S. Rule R. H. Morgan E. L. Fink H . Arnott Ira Whitlock R. L Dew T. H. Fitzgerald Walter Harvey Carrie Bales H. E. Melton Richard Lewis John Palmer Roy Sherman Jane Fitzgerald

TASTY DISH: Cauli Flower Dish With Nuts And Butter

A savory cauliflower dish features browned butter and toasted almonds. The preparation complements roast meat or fowl with a flavorful nutty finish.

Methodist Circle Hears Devotion By Mrs J Henderson

Circle No 3 of the Methodist Temple met November 3 at 7 30 p m in the church for a devotion by Mrs James Henderson with the theme To Combine our Efforts for Lasting Peace. Leader Mrs Charles H Earehart led the business session and Week of Prayer and Self-Denial envelopes were distributed.

James Henderson Circle No. 3 Methodist Temple Charles H. Earehart

New Hostess Glasses Offered In Three Styles

New hostess sets feature drinking glasses in three sizes. One design shows delicate geometric gold rims with 11 ounce pilsners and 14 and 10 ounce options. Other patterns include turquoise and silver fish and pink and charcoal swirls accented with gold.

Never Leave Young Children Unattended On Fire Safety Warning

West Virginia University extension specialists warn parents not to leave children home alone. NFPA urges fire safety during Fire Prevention Week with emphasis on trained sitters, knowledge of exits, quick evacuation, and calling emergency services from a neighbor after leaving the premises.

West Virginia University National Fire Protection Association NFPA U. S. Department of Agriculture West Virginia Agricultural Extension Service

Career Woman Ignores Blindness Showcases Sales Genius

Norine Mc Nichols of Chicago, a blind general sales executive for 700 stores, travels over 100000 miles yearly with her guide dog Nipper. She trains department heads to sell with dignity using hands on demonstrations and a dual customer salesperson approach to highlight features by touch.

Minneapolis Norine McNichols Chicago Miss McNichols Nipper

Circles Schedule Thursday Meetings at Beckley Church

The Women of Beckley Presbyterian Church announce Thursday meetings for Circles 1 through 13. Each circle lists a chair, a host address, and a 1:30 pm or 8 pm meeting time, with several co-hosts noted.

Circles of Presbyterian Church The Beckley Presbyterian Church Holt Kester William J. Noel Glenn Ave Fred Richmond

Community meeting notices from Beckley Woman's Dept column

Local calendar lists regular and special meetings for Chaminade Music Club Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Mabscott Circle No 5 First Methodist Church Stoco Band Mothers Club Duplicate Bridge Club and more. Details include times locations hosts and contact notes for Raleigh General Hospital Nurses Alumni Association Beckley Garden Club Fernwood Garden Club and Sophia Band Mothers Club.

Women’s Department Beckley

Community notices from church groups and halls

Group meetings of First Christian Church modules held at various homes and halls. Group No 2 at 1 30 p.m. Mrs I D De Vasher hosts in Park Homes Addition 7 30 Group No 6 hosted by Mrs Harry Anderson 348 N Kanawha St Group No 11 hosted by Mrs Glenn Winchell 510 Johnstown Rd 2 p.m. Royal Neighbors of America camp at Sons of Italy Hall Prince Street at 1 30 p.m.

Royal Neighbors of America Sons of Italy Prince Street First Christian Church I. D. Devasher Park Homes Harry Anderson N. Kanawha St Glenn Winchell Johnstown Rd

Wife’s verdict decides plant site in Petoskey tale

In Petoskey Michigan an industrial planner recalls a plant location story. A husband studied transport, taxes and utilities while his wife toured housing. He decided to locate there but she rejected the town saying she did not like the people. The plant was built elsewhere.

Petoskey Mich James Coates

Pajamas Inspired by Norwegian Sweater Designs

Pajamas use Norweg ian sweater motifs to offer soft comfortable sleepwear. Ski style trousers and cuffed sweater top provide snug warmth at wrists and ankles. Top features a screen printed authentic design with several color contrasts.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Janet Miles Raleigh General Hospital School of Nursing C. A. Smith Baptist Circle Methodist Temple Circle World Outlook George Williams Ralph Amick Paul W. Feigley W. H. Foglesong W. Payne Gregory L. P. Grogan A. K. Minter A. A. Potts Alpha MU Sorority Morris Harvey College Charleston Jackie Dye Zeta Kappa Fraternity Lloyd Dye Sophia Morris Harvey Ginny Stutzlen By Ginny Stutzlen Worthy -Harris Shady Spring Denval Stover Raleigh County Harless Stover Cirtsville Mrs. Howard Smith Work of Missionary Society William F. Wiant Phyllis Treadway Charles Ramsey Myrtle Eubarker Meeting of Baptist Circle Methodist Circle J. Henderson W. C. Canterbury Pinecrest Clyde Oney William Earehart Charles Earehart Vine St James Roberts Eric Williams AP News G. M. Powers Main Street Vicki VapoRub VapoRub P. White Raleigh Heights Arnold Lucas B. B. Corker Queen St Colie Minter O. W. Brown W. T. Boone Linda Sarrett C. T. Ross Everett Keyser Dexter Ave George Haldane G. A. Mohler S. Oakwood Ave A. P. Stevenson E. W. Williams West Fourth St J. A. Barnell R. E Olson G. C. Hedrick Jr Locust St W. R. Monk M. _C. Evans Franklin Ave Samuel Evans Ernest Dean Jr Richard Booth Dan McCutchen Alfred Hughes J. W. Witherspoon Beaver Ave E. H. Cox J. C. Brannon Prince St Chaminade Music Club Jan Campbell Music Company Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Mabscott Woodrow Wilson High School Flying Eagle Band Mothers Club Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall First Methodist Church Walter Hutz Degree of Honor Lodge I. F. Scott Temple Street Stoco Band Mothers Club Stoco Junior High Duplicate Bridge Club Coca- Cola American Legion Auxiliary Unit Memorial Building Beckley Garden Club Raleigh General Hospital Nurses Alumni Association Appalachian Building Fernwood Garden Club Alex George Virginia St Sophia Band Mothers Club Frank Sprague, W. VA A.B.C Audit Bureau of Circulations Association of Publishers Rin ABC Willal Maleigh
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