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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1950

Page

2

Beaver Home Bridal Shower for Beulah Redden

Beulah Redden hosts bridal shower at Beaver home with Miss Delphia Stacy and Miss Wanda Deeds in attendance. Redden to wed David Craddock of Mt. Hope on November 26. Pink blue and white decor, umbrella gifts, prizes to Miss Rachel Clark Miss Betty Wood Mrs. Ruby Stanley and Miss Ruth Stacy. Wide guest list includes numerous local residents and relatives.

Beulah Redden Delphia Stacy Wanda Deeds Beaver Miss Redden David Craddock Mt. Hope Rachel Clark Betty Wood Ruby Stanley Ruth Stacy Evelyn Carter Sam Stacy Gail Radford Minnie Bragg Loyd Redden Ed Kincaid A. E. Redden H. A. McCallahan Opal Gross Garnet Patrick Ruth Mattie Evelyn Scott Delbert Redden W. Brown Jean Redden Danny Redden Celia Redden Earl Colbaugh James Sloda George Craddock Erma Bassaham Charles Stager Lucille Hylander Caroline Clark John Meador Carline Gross Paris Snead Beulah Bennett Roy Hunt Boyd Mattie Norma Jean Delp Norma Foley James Wood Glenna Wood Wanda Mae Deeds Clarence Foley

White couple to welcome Raleigh church members

Mr and Mrs Richard White will serve as the welcoming committee for Raleigh Community Church Adult Bible Class in December. Appointed at the lodge hall meeting, the group heard devotionals by R G Allen and Arthur Poore with prayers by Mrs Kenneth Seelinger Mrs Arthur Poore Mrs Floyd Allen and Mrs J C White Readings followed by prayer from Chester Smith A recreational period ended the meeting Hostess for next gathering will be Mrs Arthur Poore Refreshments for 21 members were provided by Mrs Harry Milam and Mrs Kelly Milam

Richard White Raleigh Community Church Lodge Hall R. G. Allen Arthur Poore Kenneth Seelinger Floyd Allen J. C. White Chester Smith Harry Milam Kelly Milam

New Coleo denture cleaning promises sparkling plates

New Coleo uses fizzing nascent oxygen to sweep away film, stains, decaying particles, acids and germs from denture crevices. It claims to freshen breath and be safe for gums and false teeth, sold by Colgate Labs and available at drug counters for 25 cents.

Colgate Colgate Laboratories

Mrs E McKinney Honored At Shower At Rhodell Home

Mrs Emmett McKinney was entertained Thursday with a household shower at her Rhodell home hosted by Mrs Rose McKinney and Mrs Lizzie Johns. Before her marriage she was Helena Harrah daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Harrah of Meadow Bridge. Prize winners included Mrs Bruce McKinney Mrs Carl Porter Mrs Virginia Wilson Mrs Laura McKinney and Mrs Texas Blankenship.

Emmett McKinney Rho Rose McKinney Lizzie Johns McKinney Helena Harrah C. L. Harrah Meadow Bridge Bruce McKinney Carl Porter Virginia Wilson Laura McKinney Texas Blankenship

Shady Spring Ladies Pledge Support To Educating Indian Girl

The Ladies Mission Circle of Shady Spring Baptist Church pledged 50 to educate an Indian girl in a mission school. At the meeting hosted by Mrs. Charles Harless, Mrs. Bays delivered devotionals and scripture, sang The Great Commission, and spoke on Japan mission work. Plans for the annual turkey dinner on December 12 were made, with husbands invited. 17 members attended.

Ladies Mission Circle Shady Spring Charles Harless F. T. Bays Bays Henry Farley Berman Farley

Richard Pietrantozzi Honored On Birthday

Mr and Mrs Aldo Pietrantozzi of 358 Mankin Avenue hosted a party Saturday for their son Richard celebrating his eighth birthday. The red white and blue Armistice Day themed event included a guest list of Fern Hayes William Molina Nancy Molina Paulette Farley Larry Farley Ronnie Mitchell Cheryl Mitchell Dick Mahoney Linda Starks Patsy Belcher Betty Belcher Patricia Lilly Mrs Virginia Belcher Miss Maycell Rogers Mrs O F Lilly and Mrs Paul Farley. Richard who has been confined at home for a year due to an eye disease was visited yesterday by Lincoln Elementary second and third graders and their teacher Miss Mona Wood.

Aldo Pietrantozzi Mankin Avenue Richard Fern Hayes William Molina Nancy Molina Paulette Farley Larry Farley Ronnie Mitchell Cheryl Mitchell Dick Mahoney Linda Starks Patsy Belcher Betty Belcher Patricia Lilly Virginia Belcher Maycell Rogers O. F. Lilly Paul Farley Lincoln Elementary School Mona Wood

Barbara Cadle Birthday Party Honors Local Girl

Barbara Cadle was honored at a birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Billy G. Cadle at their Fulton Avenue home. Guests included Linda Karen Cadle Judy Kobelia Lynn Huffman Linda Jean Hedrick and several relatives and family friends in attendance. The color scheme was white and blue and guests enjoyed games and fellowship.

Fulton Avenue Billy G. Cadle Barbara Linda Karen Cadle Judy Kobelia Lynn Huffman Linda Jean Hedrick Shirley Johnson Carol Thompson Jane Thompson Robert Snyder Danny Shumate James Shumate Tommy Bailey Roy Barber, Jr Buddy Hedrick Mary Ida Meade James Meade Carolyn Woods Frankie Woods W. O. Cadle MacArthur Margaret Dunkley Imogene Shumate Ruth Snyder Harry Bailey Frank Goers Roy Barber

Church Women to Meet Thursday at 2 P.M.

The Women of the Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at the church.

The Presbyterian Church

Developed by a doctor Noxzema Home Facial promises lovelier skin

Read about a doctor developed Noxzema Home Facial using greaseless creamwash and a makeup base to cleanse protect and heal skin in 10 days. Steps include morning creamwash rinse makeup base application evening creamwash and night massage with extra coverage on blemishes. Tests show 4 of 5 women improved and the 85 cent jar is offered at 59 cents for a limited time with money back guarantee.

Noxzema Baltimore

Philathea Class Plans Thanksgiving Fruit Distribution

The Philathea Bible Class of the First Baptist will distribute fruit baskets to the sick during Thanksgiving. The plan was approved at a Monday meeting titled We Will, Father and His Eye Is on the Sparrow sung by Myra Sue Roush and Warren Richards accompanied. Mrs. H. E. Melton led devotions with a Bible quiz and a memorial for Mrs. A. M. Godbey was observed by Mrs. Lena Thompson. Refreshments were to be served to 30 members and guests.

Philathea Bible Class First Baptist Church Myra Sue Roush Warren Richards Fred Louder Violet Cook H. E. Melton A. M. Godbey Lena Thompson J. Brabhan D. O. Totten Chicago Til

Beckley Auxiliaries Attend Sixth District Conference

Six Beckley representatives joined the Auxiliary to Raleigh County Post 32 of the American Legion at the Sixth District fall conference in St. Albans. Beckley unit president Mrs. J. A. Thompson and members reported 85 Beckley members, sponsor deeds for Girls' State and Boys' State, and activities including a telethon, a canasta party, and a buffet fundraiser. Delegates outlined programs for 1951 while officers and guests discussed rehabilitation, membership, and welfare efforts across districts.

Raleigh County American Legion St. Albans Harry Anderson Beckley Elk Kanawha Logan Charleston South Charleston Belle Nitro Sophia Roy T. Elkins Lois Thurmond J. A. Thompson Nathan Pickus W. C. Kautz Anderson Kautz Unit 32 American Legion Auxiliary Ways and Means Hopemont Veterans Huntington Hospital Newton D. Baker Hospital Pinecrest Veterans Community Chest Logan Unit Raymond Delbart W. E. Eskew Weston Frank Wagner Bess Harrison Clara Boyd Crippled Children Pinecrest L. T. Koletka Huntington Edith Hilditch Mabelle Riddle California Floyd Blake

Gwaltney and Warden Families Announce Newborns

Mr and Mrs Joseph Franklin Gwaltney of 342 N Kanawha Street announce the birth of a 4 pound 9 ounce daughter Monday at Raleigh General Hospital Gwaltney is assistant manager at W T Grant Co department store Mr and Mrs George Harold Warden of Stanaford announce the birth of a 7 pound 2 and 4 ounce son born Monday at Raleigh General Hospital

Joseph Franklin Gwaltney N. Kanawha Street Raleigh General Hospital Gwaltney W. T. Grant Company George Harold Warden Stanaford

Guild to Meet at St Stephen's Parish Hall

The Marion Peterkin Guild of St Stephen's Episcopal Church will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the parish hall.

Marion Peterkin St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

Meeting of Presbyterian Men Sets Dinner Address

The Men of the Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday at 6 15 p m for a dinner meeting The Rev J W Witherspoon will address the group on Why I Am a Presbyterian.

The Presbyterian Church J. W. Witherspoon

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Shower White Cross Pharmacy Beckley’s Main St N. Kanawha Cash & Carry Hlour Service Richmon E. McKinney Rhodell Gael Porter Wilbur Johns Zola Lewis Chess McKinney Delbert Farley Aliie Fair Johns Joyce Ellen Johns Edith McKinney Margaret Frady Lona McKinney Alex Haybert Haley McKinney Blankenship Vernon Wilson Betty Heath J. H. Heath, Jr Edith Flinchurn Norma Jean Shady Spring Ladies Richard Pietrantozzi Barbara Cadle Jacqueline Brabant New York City Philathea Pinecrest Sanitarium Rubberoid Hill-Rohrer Lumber Co Beckley, W. Va Lf Wedd
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