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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1953

Page

3

Mrs W C Mullens to be Honored by OES Sunday Beckley event marks state leader’s tea

Mrs W C Mullens Worthy Grand Matron of the West Virginia Jurisdiction will be honored by Bethlehem Chapter No 73 Order of Eastern Star with a reception and tea Sunday in Beckley. Grand officers from around the state are expected to attend. Mullens has traveled the state since her October Charleston elevation, inspecting chapters and promoting the organization.

Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star W. C. Mullins West Virginia Beckley Mullens Charleston

Community club meetings and social events schedule

Coming Events list for Raleigh area includes Raleigh General Nurses Alumni at Nurses Homes on Woodlawn Ave at 7 30 p.m Sophia Band Mothers meet at Sophia High School at 7 p.m social at 8 p.m Group 8 of First Christian Church meets at 7 30 p.m at 309 Second Ave led by Mrs J D Collier Rhododendron Garden Club gathers at 8 p.m at 105 Wickham Ave Degree of Honor Lodge meets at Sons of Italy Hall 7 30 p.m Crab Orchard Garden Club holds 7 30 p.m at the home of Mrs Chris Dunlap Circle No 6 of First Christian Church meets at 7 30 p.m at 112 Maple St Business Women's Circle of the Presbyterian Church meets at 6 15 p.m at the church.

Raleigh General Nurses Woodlawn Ave First Christian Church Andrew Porter Second Ave J. D. Collier Rhododendron Garden Club Raymond Martin Wickham Ave Crab Orchard Garden Club Chris Dunlap W. A. Warden Maple St

Baraca Philathea Class Marks 63rd Anniversary

Beckley First Baptist Church Philathea Class celebrated its 63rd anniversary with a program led by Mrs. J Brabhan and Mrs. Lena Thompson. The event included candle lighting for Marshall A Hudson, a birthday offering of 15 dollars, and plans to send fruit baskets to shut ins. Mrs. Melton presided, Christmas gathering set for Mrs. Lena Thompson’s home, and Mrs. Burleson and Miss Leeta Clemens served refreshments to 25 members.

Beckley First Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Syracuse N. Y Marshall A. Hudson J. Brabhan Lena Thompson J. W. Richards Annie Long E. L. Burleson Woodlawn Ave H. E. Melton

Goings Ormandy Wedding Read in Home Ceremony

Virginia Ann Ormandy and Howard Jasper Goings wed in a home ceremony at the Sophia residence on Saturday November 7. The bride wore a baby blue faille dress with a black velvet yoke and red rose corsage. Miss Lula Goings was maid of honor and Robert Ormandy was best man. The couple planned to live with the bride’s parents in Sophia until joining in Texas after his Army enlistment. he was employed at Maiden Farm Co. before joining the service.

Sophia Miley Ormandy Virginia Ann Howard Jasper Goings W. P. Goings Princeton Lula Goings

Newlyweds Feted At Dinner Party In Coal City

Mr. and Mrs. G. Thomas Jones were honored at a Friday dinner hosted by Mrs. Jones's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prince Lilly, at their Coal City home. Mrs. Jones, formerly Miss Zet tie Lilly, attended with twenty-five guests.

G. Thomas Jones Mrs. Prince Lilly Coal City Jones Zettie Lilly

Family Kitchen Is Back And Brings Shared Routine

The family kitchen is back as a central room for soap and water. It invites family friends relatives and even pets to join the activities. Cooperation and exchanging efficient methods lead to rewards. Share your sink suds and society and you will find it great fun.

Dramatic doilies pattern 7017 for lace crafts

Message offers crochet patterns 7017 for doilies of 20 and 13 inches in No 30 cotton. Order by sending twenty-five cents plus five cents for 1st class mailing to Raleigh Register Household Arts Dept. New York. Include name address zone and pattern number. Also advertises Alice Brooks Needlecraft Book with ten patterns and more patterns available for twenty cents.

Raleigh Register Household Arts Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Alice Brooks

Presbyterian Circles Set Meetings Across Thursday

Presbyterian Church circles plan monthly meetings on Thursday November 12. Circle locations include Vine Street Kanawha Street Woodlawn Avenue and Colonial Apartments with start times ranging from 1 30 to 8 p.m. Members are advised to attend at their designated homes.

Presbyterian Church

Births of David Harold Singer and Janie Lucille Maples

Mr and Mrs Douglas H Singer of Camp Polk La announce the birth of son David Harold at 4 47 am Oct 30 in the base hospital weight 6 pounds 4 12 ounces Mrs Singer is the former Ann Price daughter of H D Price 20 Carter St Mr and Mrs James Maples of Beckley announce the birth of daughter Janie Lucille at 2 43 pm Oct 12 in Raleigh General Hospital weight 9 pounds 112 ounces Mrs Maples is the former Ina Lucille Eye daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Eye Beckley

Douglas H. Singer Camp Polk la David Harold Singer Ann Price H. D. Price Carter St James Maples Beckley Janie Lucille Raleigh General Hospital

Return Home After Biloxi Visit for Grandchild Birth

Mrs Roy E Smith returns to her home at 123 Orchard Ave after visiting her son in Biloxi Miss for the birth of her second grandchild Sarah Melissa born Oct 13 weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces The Keister couple also has daughter Karen Sue age five.

Roy E. Smith Orchard Ave Charles W. Keister Biloxi Miss Sarah Melissa Keister Karen Sue

Senior Girls Name Jackie Kosnoski Miss Flying Eagle

Jackie Kosnoski will reign as Miss Flying Eagle at the Woodrow Wilson High School versus Hinton game on the home field Friday night. The 16 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Kosnoski is joined by three attendants Shirley Williams Nancy Carol Forren and Mary Rose Moncada with escorts Ned Payne Tom Bibb Dennis Shrewsbury and Gerald Garten.

Jackie Kosnoski Woodrow Wilson High School Hinton Jackie Adam Kosnoski Roosevelt St Memorial Baptist Church House of Representatives of Student Council Jr. Red Cross Council Ned Payne Flying Fagle Shirley Williams Nancy Carol Forren Mary Rose Moncada Lassie Shirley French Williams Mercer St Tom Bibb First Methodist Church Dennis Shrewsbury J.H. Forren E. Prince, St Nancy Girls Athletic Association Presbyterian Church Miss Flying Eagle Flying Eagle Mary Rose Moncado

Mrs. Sidney Fink Tells Sisterhood Plans for Season

Beth El Temple Sisterhood president Mrs. Sidney Fink announced the year’s organizational plans and steering committees. Jan Campbell and his Trio will perform at the Thanksgiving party on November 25. Circle One hosts a box supper February 13, Circle Two arranges a smorgasbord March 28, Circle Two leads a Mothers Day luncheon and bridge May 12, and a luncheon and bridge closes the season June 9. Steering committees: Circle One Mrs. David Abrams and Mrs. Joseph Miller. Circle Two Mrs. Eddie Harvitt and Mrs. Esther Abrams. Circle Three Mrs. Charles Stromburg and Mrs. Irving Goldstein.

Sidney Fink Beth-El Temple Jan Campbell Circle One Circle Two David Abrams Joseph Miller Eddie Harvitt Esther Abrams Circle Three Charles Stromburg Irving Goldstein

Mrs Lema Starr Weds L V Baker in Hinton Church

Mrs Lema Starr of Detroit Michigan and Lee V Baker of Princeton were married Friday in Hinton at Central Baptist Church. Rev H P Hackney officiated. Out of town guests included Mrs James Kessinger Beckley and Mr and Mrs Milton Sisson Talcott. The couple will reside in Pearisburg Virginia. Mrs Baker is a former area resident.

Lema Starr Detroit Mich Lee V. Baker Princeton Hinton H. P. Hackney Central Baptist Church Baker Pearisburg, Va

Fresh Sleepwear Inspires Restful Mornings

A lighthearted note praises sleepwear fresh from the soapsuds. Fresh sheets and a clean nightdress or pajamas help induce soothing sleep and leave one feeling more rested in the morning.

Mrs Stromburg Named Publicity Chairman

Mrs Stromburg has also been named as publicity chairman for the group.

Mrs. Stromburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

W.C. Mullens OES Karen Stark Nate Tiny RCA Victor Table Radio RCA Victor Beckley Music Sophia Band Sophia High School Sons of Italy Hall the Presbyterian Church Fidelis First Baptist Church Dorothy Gray Bair Bldg Honor Robert Ormandy Texas Princeton High School Maiden Farm Co U. S. Army Mrs. Howard Jasper Goings Company Best By Ace Brooks Denier Presbyterian Circles E. E. Daniel Vine St E.C. Minter N. Kanawha St Albert McKinney Arnold Lucas Phillips E. C. Dean Jr Westwood Drive Alfred Beane Colonial Apartments J. W. Witherspoon Beaver Avenue Regular Baptist Church, Bible and Bobcat Arm Bou Quets King Stamford Angela Smith Baylor Smith Stanaford Thomas Cook Raben Cook ST. Joseph L. V. Baker Lee Dillon Carmen Farley Ruth Short Lennce Hart Frances Mason Goins Del-Mar Richmonds Richmond's Richmond S. Fayette ST Etta Gaynes - Zelinka Salta Whitlette Botany Frostmans Stroock, Miron and Juillard Beckiey Lee America Memorial Bldg
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