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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1959

Page

4

Shower Honors Mrs. Robert Perkins Bride Of Robert Perkins

A purple and white bridal shower for Mrs. Robert Perkins, formerly Fondie Nan Teaster, was held in the Tams Community church social room. Hostesses included Mrs. Howard Perkins and others. prizes were awarded to several attendees, and guests listed include numerous local residents.

Tams Community Church Howard Perkins Robert Perkins Tams Clarence Williams Dan McCullum Staren M. Teaster Hope Blevins Perkins Fondie Nan Teaster MacArthur Mary Ellen Cole James Short Pete Syro Bruce Wilson Beth Keadle Anna Muncy Lee Keadle B. B. Williams Sherman Angle

Hearing Aids Do Wonders in Modern Assistance

An article features the Hearing Aid Industry Conference noting 2 percent of Americans use aids while up to nine million more need them. Vanity keeps many from wearing aids, but modern devices are small and discreet. It highlights popular eyeglass and behind the ear models, plus the benefit of clearer hearing and reduced noise. Robert R. Elmore offers consultations and literature through The Telex Hearing Center in Beckley West Virginia with no obligation.

Robert R. Elmore Telex 1St Avenue Beckley W. Va

Worry Clinic profile links a boy’s crime to broken home

Dr. George W. Crane discusses Lee S. a boy who from age seven faced divorce, prison, and a 30 year sentence for a Colorado slaying. The piece argues broken homes and absent guidance predispose youth to delinquency and urges readers to seek the Sex Problems in Marriage booklet to prevent such outcomes.

Lee Colorado

Meetings Around Town Highlight Mexico Theme At Baptist Circle

Mrs. D. O. Totten led Circle No. 6 of the First Baptist Missionary Society in a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Harry F. Arnott’s home. Elmer Swarthout spoke on Mexico, noting 28 million people with 77 percent Catholic.

D. O. Totten Circle No. 6 Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Harry F. Arnott Vine St W. M. Kessell Elmer Swarthout Mexico S. C. Ballard Emma Harvey Pinecrest

Maxwell Hill Baptist Society Hears Address At Annual Fete

Elmer N. Swarthout spoke on Mexico at the Maxwell Hill Baptist Missionary Society annual turkey dinner in Beckley. He described hardships and risks for Christians, noting low wages and small church attendance, and urged action to help missionaries. The meeting approved new kitchen dishes and decided to donate food and toys for Christmas baskets instead of gift exchanges.

Maxwell Hill Baptist Society Mexico Elmer N. Swarthout Beckley Maxwell Hill Baptist Missionary Society Texas Christ L. W. Stanley Clyde Williams R. J. Broughman

Methodist Churchwomen Attend Beckley District Meet in Fayetteville

Twenty five members of The Methodist Temple joined women from across their area at the Beckley District semi annual WSCS meeting at Fayetteville Methodist Church. Mrs D Crawford Lynn presided. Miss E Louise Nichols urged mission work and enthusiasm. Lunch and afternoon sessions featured district officers and Mrs L Kramer on conference works.

Methodist Temple Woman's Society Christian Service Beckley District Fayetteville Methodist Church Beckley D. Crawford Lynn Charles Thompson Jr J.E. Perkins Mount Hope Lynn West Virginia Bluefield Buckhannon School of Missions E. Louise Nichols New York City WSCS Miss Nichols Sophia Fetzer Barrett-Bald Knob L. B. Lyons Friendship Hall L. L. Kramer Wheeling H. Jennings Fast Temple Floyd E. Fender Roy E. Smith R. B. Armentrout C. H. Earehart Carlyle S. Bolen N. S. Lilly Jean Porter Wade Bailey Gordon Foster C. C. Wetzel W. B S. C. Ballen C. Canterbury L. McClung David Muir C. Lake Allen J. B. F. Yoak Jr F. C. Givens John Smith Ralph E. Amick George W. Wy C. J. McQuade J. E

Births in Raleigh area announce many new arrivals

A stream of births from Raleigh General and Beckley Memorial Hospitals records multiple newborns. Serena Ranee Pomeroy, Mickey Gene Boggs, John Daniel Lilly, Sheila Kay Sexton, Hubert Gene Adkins, Betty Sue Luttrell, Mona Faith McClaskie, Daniel Carl Burs, Benny Lou Holdren, Sharon Mashell Taylor, Kathy Elaine Jones, Timothy Carl Richmond, Leonard Clark Jr, Drema Fay Hodges, Kenneth Lee II Misco, and Mark Anthony Misco are noted with times and weights.

Serena Ranee James Curtis Pomeroy Quinnwood Raleigh General Hospital Mickey Gene Arnold Ward Boggs Rock Creek U. S. Lilly Cool Ridge John Daniel Sheila Kay Samuel Gentry Sexton Piney View Hubert Gene Carlos Edward Adkins George Gilbert Luttrell Shady Spring Betty Sue Beckley Memorial Hospital Mona Faith Harold Gene McClaskie East Rainelle Deepwater Lee Curtis Burs Daniel Carl Benny Lou Bennie James Holdren Coal City Sharon Mashell Ronald Alfred Taylor Lanark Neal Jimmie Jones Mount Hope Kathy Elaine Timothy Carl William Carl Richmond Rainelle Leonard Clark Yost Bluefield Leonard Clark Jr Drema Fay Alvin Lee Hodges Jonben Beaver Kenneth Lee Lilly Kenneth Lee II Mark Anthony Dominck Joseph Misco E. Prince St

District lodge officers greet visiting guest at reception

Mrs Gertie Fink and Mrs Bertha Ruble, past District presidents, join Mrs Loren Savage and Ada Johnson in a group photo. Ada Johnson, escorted by Mrs Johnson, presents a white Bible and corsage as guest of honor. Mrs King speaks on friendship love and truth for all lodges in the coming year. Presiding at the punch bowl during a reception were the hosts.

Gertie Fink Bertha Ruble Loren Savage Rebekah Assembly Ada Johnson

Youth Group Honored With Evening Party

The Maple Fork Youth fellowship was entertained Thursday night with a party at the home of Mrs. Betty Marcus. Games were played and refreshments served to 45 members. Adults attending included Mrs. Madge Davis Mrs. Ida Davis and sponsors Mrs. Stewart Toney Mrs. Jessie Davis Mrs. Ora Matney Mrs. Alie Bowyers and Mrs. Betty Mann.

Maple Fork Youth Fellowship Betty Marcus Madge Davis Ida Davis Stewart Toney Jessie Davis Ora Matney Alie Bowyers Betty Mann

Thanksgiving program by Crab Orchard Church of the Brethren

Mrs Amos Myers led a Thanksgiving program for the Church Circle at Crab Orchard Church of the Brethren at 7 30 p m Thursday. Mrs James Smith hosted with Mrs Paul Gallimore and Mrs Carl Flory opening prayer. Ruth McCormick read a poem and Edward Crook told a Thanksgiving story. A church relief project report was given and the group plans a December 12 dinner organized by the work committee.

Amos Myers Crab Orchard Church of the Brethren Paul Gallimore James Smith Carl Flory Ruth McCormick Edward Crook

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Dan McCollum How Ard Perkins Starlen M. Teaster Sandra Keaton Starlena Kay Teaster Judy Teaster George W. Crane Lee S Montana Montana National Guardsmen Floyd Powell Holder Martin BTU Beckley Ice & Feed CO Prince St Governor’s Club A. Dougherty’s Sons, Inc. Distillers Philadelphia Pennsylvania Baptist Circle Meeting Sherwood Music Club First Methodist Church Charlene Hughes Charles Crawford Paulette Farley Carol Whitehead Mickie Bowles Martha Maxwell Mary Lewis Ricky Hinzman David Hinzman Kenneth Hinzman Paul Hinzman Vance Dr Sherwood School Butch Tanner Larry Farley Mary Lewis Beckley Ave Sherwood Club E. L. Lilly Pam Lilly Susan Stowers Janet St. Clair Stowers Westwood Dr Hinzman Ann Roush David Lilly Autumn Lilly Brenda Whitehead Ann Matherly American Legion Auxiliary Raleigh County Memorial H. L. Hendrickson Audrey Lovell Pauline Carnahan Sophia Rhododendron Girls State Martha Christian Circle Sophia Friendship Baptist Church John Gray Ann Williams Wayne Summerville Nancy Concord College Athens John Sophia High School Michael Sophia Elementary Steven Eddie Blevins Madison Lowry William Green Dan Banker Millard Poe Fred Phillips James Hand Tony Romero J. S. Akers Elbert Hartson Mary Fink Ruby Ruble James Cochran Aubrey Allen Carol Allen Sharon Lowry Dianna Williams Steve Gray Terry Poe Den Michael Gray Scouts Gary Hand Sammy Roberts Terry Simpson Eddie Rushbrook Tommy Hand Akron Ohio The Cub David Ward Danny Reed Fayetteville Otto Mrs Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Mabscott Rhonda King Rebekah Blanch Turner Noble Grand Golden Gate Group Mable Forrest Ralph Carter Mabel Persinger Silver Star Lodge Oceana Rebekah Lodge Sophia True Blue Lodge Deborah Lodge Glen Daniel Church Circle U.S.D.A. Choice S. Kanawha St
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