Mrs A Grifith Hosts Ghent Freewill Baptist Ladies
Mrs Argell Griffith entertained the Ladies Auxiliary of Ghent Freewill Baptist Church for their November meeting at her Ghent home. A pastor’s quilt was completed during the gathering. Mrs Hallie Canaday led a brief business session, and Mrs Bob Lester was honored with a stork shower. A potluck dinner followed for listed members and guests. The next meeting is set for Dec 9 at 1 p.m. at Mrs Lewis Canaday’s home according to secretary Nora Lester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argell Griffith
Ghent
Lewis Canaday
Nora Lester
Lip Pomade Prevents Icy Day Lip Freeze
Winter conditions bite the lips and skin. A simple lip pomade coating before going outdoors helps seal moisture and guard against chapping on icy days.
Good Stitching Tips for Spool Slippage
For top stitching with dacron or nylon thread slip a felt pad over the spool pin before placing the spool on the sewing machine. This simple addition reduces thread slip and improves stitch quality during long seams.
California spring fashion shows preview bright casual attire
California designers preview 1955 spring and resort fashions with a free west coast air. Long torso silhouettes appear in sophisticated lines while sportswear and bathing suits dominate, with more covered swimsuits and longer suit jackets. Color ranges from red linen to emerald tones using tweeds raw silks and cottons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
California
Sorority Names New Officers after Beckley Arts Meeting
Mrs. Harold Hedrick was elected president of Alpha Sigma Tau at a Saturday afternoon meeting in Miss Ida Pitotti's Beckley College Arts home. Other officers named were Mrs. Norville Cook vice president, Jessie Worley secretary, Pitotti treasurer, Sheldon Covey chaplain, Dessie Sarrett editor, and George Halash program chairman. The group donated $5 to Mac's Toy Fund. Next meeting set for December 11 at Mrs. Covey's Glen Daniels home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hedrick
Alpha Sigma Tau
Ida Pitotti
Beckley College Arts
Norville Cook
Jessie Worley
Pitotti
Sheldon Covey
Dessie Sarrett
George Halash
Mac’s Toy Fund
Cook
Sunday Night Treat German Apple Pancakes Recipe
Prepare puff pancakes on a gas range griddle. Add 14 teaspoon cinnamon to the flour and fold in 1 cup finely chopped pared apples to the batter. This makes eight four inch pancakes. double the batch by increasing cinnamon and apples proportionally.
Beta Lambda chapter meeting items and Christmas dance plans
Beta Sigma Beta Lambda Chapter hosted by Miss Delight Setliff and Mrs Doyle Fox at the Appalachian Building. Mrs Robert McNeish led the business session with plans for a Thanksgiving basket and a December 16 Christmas dance at the Moose Club. Attendees wrapped and sold white elephants, with Miss Setliff auctioneering. Refreshments served to listed members, plus a Sunday roast lamb dinner with mint sauce recipe included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jo Holcomb
Zelda McCutcheon
Erma MacDaniel
Robert McNeish
Delight Setliff
William Sigmund
Virginia Stover
William Collier
Peggy Burleigh
James Peters
Fashion World Fall-Winter Patterns 1954 1955 Edition
Brand new fall-winter Fashion World edition offers easy to make patterns with style forecasts and gifts for the family. Includes two feminine tea apron patterns No 2190 and No 21M, each with yardage details and backdated sizing. Price 25 cents. pattern requests mailed to Pattern Bureau Beckley Raleigh Register Box 42 Old Chelsea Station New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Raleigh Register
Old Chelsea Station
New York
St Joe
Fashion World
Mrs. James Moffatt Given Stork Shower
The Pine Street home of Mrs. Joe Aaron hosted a stork shower for Mrs. James Moffatt of Greenbrier Court on Saturday at 3 p.m. Co-hostess was Mrs. Bernard Palausky. Yellow chrysanthemums decorated the gift table as gifts were opened and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Street
Joe Aaron
James Moffatt
Greenbrier Court
Bernard Palausky
Wilson Street
Eugene Scott
George Springer
Cecil Kincaid
Frances Basham
Rose Santos
E. J. MacFarland
Joyce Balding
Richard Mason
Emile J. Hodel
Rayon finish promises permanent washable fabrics gain
A new patented finish for rayon fabrics allows rayon garments to be washed by hand or machine without shrinkage or color loss. The finish applies only to the rayon garment unless the label specifies that trimmings are included.
Farewell Party For Mrs Arrington In Prosperity
A surprise farewell party was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Hal Harrah in Prosperity to honor Mrs Bill Arrington of Bradley. Hostesses from her Mission Circle of the Fundamental Baptist Church organized the party. The Arrington family plans to relocate to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Harrah
Posperity
Bill Arrington
Bradley
Arrington
Fundamental Baptist Church of Prosperity
Florida
Rudolph Walney
Lewis Thornton
A. Harold
Rebecca
Laura
Johnny
Edward Bays
Rita
Loomis Kiser
J. W. Bailey
George Coley
E. P. Cochran
Retha Harrah
Wilbert Stover
Diana
Shirley Arrington
Wyatt Toney
Beta Rho Chapter Holds Ritual in Treadway Home
Beta Rho Chanter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Sunday pledge ritual during a 3 to 5 pm tea at Mrs. Walker J. Treadway’s Stamford home. Presiding were Mrs. William Mitchell and officers including Mrs. Earl Carter, Mrs. Paul Pauley, Mrs. C. C. Farmer, and Mrs. Aaron Bailey. Pledges named were Mrs. R. L. Long, Mrs. Robert R. Fisher, Mrs. Max Baer, Miss Betty Hun gate, Mrs. Harold Kendall, and Mrs. Herbert Alley. Gifts of yellow roses were given. piano by Mrs. Duke Williams complemented the tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi
Stamford
Walker J. Treadway
William Mitchell
R.L. Long
Robert R. Fisher
Max Baer
Betty Hungate
Harold Kendall
Herbert Alley
Earl Carter
Paul Pauley
C. C. Farmer
Aaron Bailey
Duke Williams
William
Hostess Committee Named for Junior Woman's Club Meeting
Mrs. T. R. Wilson Jr. will head the hostess group for the Junior Woman's Club meeting at the Woman's Clubhouse on Park Ave. Joining her are Mrs. Norman Knapp, Miss Sylvia Favish, Miss Helen Farris, Mrs. George Patterson, Mrs. George Psimas, Miss Mary Louise Klaus, Mrs. Victor Peelish, Mrs. B. B. Richmond, Mrs. E. W. Wil burn, and Mrs. J. W. Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Wilson Jr
Park Ave
Norman Knapp
Sylvia Favish
Helen Farris
George Patterson
George Psimas
Mary Louise Klaus
Victor Peelish
B. B. Richmond
E. W. Wilburn
J. W. Miles
Salt Water Bath Nourishes Winter Skin
A quirky old-time remedy suggests adding three glasses of table salt to warm bath water to create a nerve tonic. Soak in the tub to refresh and revitalize winter skin and nerves.
Tender Leafs Freshness Sparks Bright Temptation
A lively note extols Tender Leafs for its amazing freshness and sparkle, promising bright flavor and irresistible appeal that elevates the product beyond ordinary options. It frames the flavor as uniquely tempting and desirable.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Grifith
Dorothy Roe
Associated Press Women’s
Marjorie Montgomery
Los Angeles
Glen Daniels
SS Denier
Penney’s
Penney's
Toyland
Beta Lambdas
Mrs. Arrington
Treadway Home
Echo Spring Distilling Company
Louisville
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