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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1955

Page

3

King's Daughters Fellowship Dinner at First Baptist Church

The King's Daughters hosted their annual Fellowship Dinner Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the First Baptist Church lower auditorium with fall floral decor and cornucopias. Dr. Alvin J. Cook spoke on Know Your America during Know Your America Week. Mrs. Ralph Amick and Miss Inez Caffee sang, Miss Barbara Ann Grantham played Mozart, Miss Faye Farley gave a Thanksgiving devotional, and Mrs. A. K. Minter closed with prayer. Eighty members and guests attended.

Ner of the King’s Daughters First Baptist Church King’s Daughters Alvin J. Cook Ralph Amick Inez Caffee Stainer Barbara Ann Grantham Mozart Faye Farley A. K. Minter King's Daughters

Beckley BPW Club to donate to VA Hospital Christmas party

Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club voted to give funds to Beckley VA Hospital for its Christmas party and to help wrap gifts for patients. The group, 25 members with one guest, named Mary Zuckin and Louise Corey to lead arrangements and planned a Dec 20 joint Christmas meeting with Raleigh BPW Club.

Beckley BPW Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club Beckley VA Hospital Beckley Hotel Mary Zuckick Louise Corey Raleigh Bpw Club

Weekend meat and produce sale roundup highlights savings

A food store survey notes cheaper pork and beef options, with loin of pork touted as a best buy while turkey prices rose slightly. Egg costs edge up as production climbs. vegetables show wholesale price increases but broad variety remains, with potatoes onions greens and a wide fruit and nut assortment offering value.

American Meat Institute Chicago

Tailored Slimness Pattern No 2401 for multiple sizes

A fashion pattern notice promotes a slim sheath style with gold accents in sizes 10 through 40. It lists fabric needs for size 16 and unit quantities, requires 35 cents plus 5 cents extra for first class mail, and provides pattern bureau address in New York for ordering. It also advertises the Fall-Winter Fashion World book at 25 cents with illustrated sewing designs.

Beckley Raleigh Register Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County

Applications for marriage licenses filed in Raleigh County Clerk's office show entries for Shirley Ann Roberts, 21, Crab Orchard, and Richard L. Fridley, 24, Beckley. Violet Bragg, 21, Whitby, and John Wayne Maynard, 21, Jackson, Miss. Sylvia M. Thompson, 16, Josephine, and William R. Shrewsbury, 20, Jackson, etc.

Raleigh County Court Shirley Ann Roberts J. E. Roberts Crab Orchard Richard L. Fridley L. W. Fridley Beckley Violet Bragg E. R. Bragg Whitby John Wayne Maynard Lewis Maynard Jackson Sylvia M. Thompson Jesse W. Thompson Josephine William R. Shrewsbury Gale C. Shrewsbury

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Quinni mont Baptist Church

The November meeting convened at Mrs. Donald Lowe's East Beckley home. President Mrs. L. C. Auldridge led the business session. Members voted for a Christmas party and a turkey dinner for members' families on December 20. Eight members attended.

Ladies Aid Society Quinnimont Baptist Church Donald Lowe East Beckley L. C. Auldridge

Coming Events From Beckley Newspapers Weekly Calendar

Community notices invite women’s groups to submit meeting announcements by 10 a.m. for same day use. The Sunday calendar lists events including a covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. at First Methodist Church Parish Hall and Union Thanksgiving services at Calvary Baptist Church. Other items include a Shoe and Stocking Fund Dance at the Elk’s Club Ballroom, Royal Neighbors meeting at Sons of Italy Hall, Turkey Trot for Woodrow Wilson High and college students, and Rural Acres Garden Club gathering in the Coca Cola social room.

E Women's Department Beckley Newspapers First Methodist Church Woodrow Wilson High School Elks Club

Birth Announcement for Edward Harris Ramey in Orlando

Mr and Mrs Deem Edward Ramey of Orlando Florida announce the birth of their son Edward Harris on November 13 at Orange Memorial Hospital in Orlando. The baby weighed eight pounds. The Rameys are former Beckley residents.

Deem Edward Ramey Orlando Fla Edward Harris Orange Memorial Hospital Rameys Beckley

Incidents In The Lives Of- PEOPLE YOU KNOW

A parade of Thanksgiving travel welcomes relatives and friends visiting Beckley area homes. The item lists many households from Lynchburg Virginia to Mankin Avenue Beckley welcoming guests from Baltimore, Columbus, Huntington, Charlotteville, Richmond, and more, with names like G. T. Puckett, Wehr, Dozier, Duncan, Armentrout, Foster, Woods, Rogers, Bergines, Wein, Jones, Silverman, Lusher, Rose, Arnold, Fisher, Wiseman, Bright, Turner, Estep, Dorsey, Winston, Marshall College students, and others.

G. T. Puckett Shirley Skippy Dexter Avenue C. L. Wehr Lynchburg George Puckett Gladys B. L. Dozier Queen Street Philadelphia Walter M. Duncan Freeman Street James P. Bibb Maryland Avenue J. W. Foster Slab Fork Barry Woods University of Virginia Charlottesville Jay Woods Farview Avenue John Rogers Mankin Ave Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg Charles D. Jones Baltimore Beckley B. E. Silverman Martin Bogarad Columbus Ohio J. F. Lusher Sandra Kay Bowman Midway Ocala Fla Joan Rose Washington, D. C John Rose Granville Avenue Ft. Jackson Columbia S. C Marcus W. Arnold Jr M. W. Arnold Maplewood Lane Max B. Fisher Richmond C. Lawrence Wiseman Raleigh Heights Johnny Thackston University of Cincinnati Woodson Bright Linda Cincinnati George Bright Hillpark Drive Thomas Turner Lexington David Ashworth Calloway St Turner Washington and Lee College T. E. Duncan Jr Bradley T. E. Duncan Mount-of-Wilson James Estep Blanche John Tom Reservoir Road J. G. Parcell Bluefield J. A. Estep Marion Virginia Ben F. Dorsey Sally Harper Road Charleston B. J. Dorsey June Winston Fairborn Robert Winston Neville St L. E. Walker Skelton Jesse Walker Huntington Robert Allen Belle Marshall College Joyce Arnold Gloria Biggs Thomas Biggs Monroe Avenue Tom Lilly Clifford Lilly Third Avenue N. S Sunrise Avenue Jessie Davis French Davis Church Street A. J. Perdue Catlett Street Gregory Richard Perdue Klaus Street W. H. File Jr Woodlawn Ave New York City Biltmore Hotel Florence Hodges West Virginia Roy L. Herndon Calvin Moore S. Oakwood Ave

Miss Shelia Ruth Williams Feted At Meadows Shower

Miss Shelia Ruth Williams honored at a personal shower hosted by her mother Mrs. Rosie Edith Meadows at 218% S Heber St. in Meadows. Hostesses were Miss Phyllis Legg and Mrs. Orman Meadows. The event precedes her Nov. 24 church wedding to David Allan Urich in First Baptist Church at 3 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Alvin J. Cook officiating.

Shelia Ruth Williams Rosie Edith Meadows S. Heber St Phyllis Legg Orman Meadows Miss Williams David Allan Urich Walter K. Urich Mr. Urich Washington, D. C First Baptist Church Alvin J. Cook Sarah Meadows Daisy Meadows Margaret Hulett

Iron Rich Foods As A Daily Need For Health

Daily iron rich foods help prevent fatigue and anemia symptoms. Liver tops the list with over 12 mg per serving. other sources include oysters, lean meats, dried fruits, beans, whole grains, leafy greens, and citrus enhances absorption. A balanced pattern adds eggs, dairy, fish, and poultry at each meal.

Nutrition Reviews

Miss Peggy Rowe Visits Mother Over Thanksgiving

Miss Peggy Rowe daughter of Mrs Anna Rowe from Man plans to visit her mother during Thanksgiving. She serves as representative to the Dormitory Council and secretary of the Catholic Students Mission Crusade. She is a junior majoring in home economics at Our Lady of Cincinnati College in Cincinnati Ohio.

Peggy Rowe Anna Rowe Man Miss Rowe Catholic Students Mission Crusade Our Lady of Cincinnati College Cincinnati Ohio

Nutritional guidelines on iron preservation and daily iron sources

The text outlines daily iron rich foods including citrus fruits or juice, tomatoes or melon, green and yellow vegetables and legumes, potatoes, and two to three servings of whole grain and enriched breads or cereals. It warns iron dissolves easily, recommends canned foods and proper cooking to preserve minerals, advises quick preparation without presoaking, and suggests serving foods with cooking liquids while following package directions.

Veils Replace Hats as Milanos Tout New Veil Designs

Irving Malino صاحب longtime veil maker explains how veils evolved from decorative hats to practical substitutes. The family business, a 25 year firm run with his wife Rosalind, travels to Europe twice yearly to source veiling and consult designers. New styles include clip veils and veilettes, parachute veils, and coif and chignon veils designed to complement outfits while keeping hair in place.

Irving Malino Marino Malino Rosalind Europe Paris Salome Malina

Raleigh BPW Club Dinner Meeting Highlights

The Raleigh Business and Professional Womens Club held its monthly dinner at the Elks Club Dining Room. Guest speaker Grover St Clair spoke on How To Save And Live. A silver gift was given to Mrs E J Bragg, a recent bride, and new member Mrs C N Talbott was welcomed. Members present included Mrs R L Wooster, Mrs C J Kleiman, Mrs G B Horton, and Misses June Winner Jennie Angeline Nellie Amato.

Raleigh Business and Professional Womens Club Elks Club Grover St. Clair E. J. Bragg C. N. Talbott R. L. Wooster C. J Kleiman G. B. Horton June Winner Jennie, Angeline and Nellie Amato

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