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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1956
Page
9
A large housewarming at 217 Edgewood Dr celebrates Me and Mrs Ted Stacy's six room brick bungalow. Attendees include Mrs John Eye Mrs Dan Weeks and many neighbors with games and prizes enjoyed by guests.
Miss Betty Looney presented the program The Interpretation of Love at a Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meeting in the Appalachian Social Room. Mrs George Cales led the gathering as plans for a December 15 Christmas dance were made and members volunteered for December 21 Salvation Army work. The group prepared a Thanksgiving basket and refreshments were served by Miss Gay Dillon to the members and sponsor Miss Eldene Pickle.
Use a smoked ham as the focal point with candied orange slices for decoration. Buy a 12 to 14 pound ham and roast fat side up in an open pan at 300 F until the thermometer reads 160 F, about 18 to 20 minutes per pound, removing water and covering.
Dr and Mrs Sheri Jacob Winter hosted an open house on Sunday at Woodlawn Ave to mark their 30th wedding anniversary. About sixty friends attended 3 to 3 p.m. Their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs 5 J Winter of Swathmore Pa welcomed guests along with Miss Mary Byrne Winter visiting for holidays and Miss Ninaj Winter. A dessert feature noted candied orange slices recipe is included.
The Women's Dept. notes Thanksgiving visits of relatives at several homes across Clarksburg Hendersonville and nearby towns. Guests include the Barcells Baynards Hodges Parker Brage Allen Totten Warden Wooten and other relatives from Huntington Lynchburg Alexandria Beckley Union and Southern Pines. Cadet James E. Foster spent the holiday in Blacksburg with his sister Ned Foster.
Maxwell Hill Farm Women's Club elected officers for the coming year at a meeting held at Mrs. Dewey Turner's home. Elected were H. E. Lilly president Mary Williams vice president Robert Broughman secretary and T. W. Wilson treasurer. Installation set for December along with the annual Christmas party with gift exchange. Nancy Boyd new county demonstration agent to preside over the installation at Mrs. Eloise Arthur's home.
The Chameleon Dress adapts from day to evening using tweedy cottons silks and linens. It offers Miss sizes 10 to 20 with hip darts and options including necklines and accessories. Pattern ALF and other details are available via The Raleigh Reg and McMuton Originals with ordering instructions.
The Friendship class of the First Assembly of God Church hosted a Thanksgiving banquet in the social room on Valley Drive. Rev. Day night prayers, Sam Raborn sang In The Garden, and Mrs Waldron accompanied. Mrs Posey led song. Rhodes received a bouquet. A Thanksgiving basket was sent to a widow.
A Thanksgiving Day worship service opened at 10 a.m. at First Methodist Church Sylvester with a children's choir directed by Mrs. Robert Peal and a sermon titled What have you that you did not receive. The Women’s Society and Methodist Men plan a joint 6:30 p.m. meeting with a covered dish supper and a program on The United Nations. Airman A. J. Ronald L. Guthrie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Guthrie, will be stationed at McGuire AFB New Jersey after basic training at Lackland and aircraft hydraulics school at Chanute. Numerous attendees and guests are listed.
Local notices invite women’s groups to submit meeting announcements to the Women’s Department. Calendar items must be received by 10 a.m. week prior. Events listed include Degree of Honor Lodge, IOOF, Rebekah Lodge, and church society gatherings with brief notices of hospital conditions and a forthcoming marriage.
Temple and Howe host an 8 p.m. Jayeee-ettes board meeting at Mrs. Dick Bovich’s home. Maxwell Hill Baptist Church holds School of Missions at the church. First Methods Church Women’s Society meets in Parish Hall at 7:30 p.m. Holywood P T A meets at the school at 7 p.m. Catholic Youth Organization at St Francis DeSales Church gathers at the church at 7 p.m.
A Tuesday night program titled King’s Daughters is set at Memorial Auditorium inside First Baptist Church at 6 30 p m with Judea Shrine No 13 and White string of Serusalem at Masonic venue details appear from the readable fragment.
Recent guests of the O Neals and others share Thanksgiving gatherings. Families from Crow, Winchester, Maple Meadow, and Pulaski mark holiday visits. church youth from Akers Baptist attend a Raleigh Association rally. Florence Smith from Bryan University visits. Richardson and Birchfield families welcome relatives.
The article notes a miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs Damon Setliff Jr at the home of Mrs William Earehart. It mentions fall flowers white tapers and stat holders. The guest list includes numerous women and former Miss Cinda Hutchens, bride-to-be, with games and refreshments served.
New pledges were honored at a Tuesday night banquet at the Glass House by Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi of Sophia. The jewels ceremony was led by Mrs. Clarence Cullis with members Mrs. Frank Ledahawsky Jr and Mrs. Douglas Johnson among others.
A simple kitchen note instructs adding two tablespoons of lemon juice to a quarter cup of butter. The key is to cream the butter first and fold in the juice slowly so the butter gradually absorbs it.
Rhodell Rhodell residents reported a surprise birthday dinner hosted by Mrs. Wood Blankenship honoring Patty and Mrs. Victor Augustine. Attendees included members of both families and other guests from Matoaka Marquaria Ariene Ernest, Tim DeWayne Mullens and Wallace Price were noted among visitors and relatives. Buckley Wallace Jr. Buckley’s family was listed with hospital patient Mrs. William Stewart undergoing treatment at Wyoming General Hospital.
Winter begins December 21 and November weather may urge earlier prep. Move perishables indoors in waterproof containers and use ceramic tile plant er boxes. Clean tools, stock up, and protect trees. Preventive thinning, staking, and rotted wood checks guard against wind damage for a healthier spring.
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