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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1949

Page

8

West Virginia Baptist Youth Fellowship Meet Held in Clarksburg

Four area Baptist churches sent delegates to the Fourth Annual West Virginia Baptist Youth Fellowship Convention in Clarksburg. Delegates from Beckley Crab Orchard Maxwell Hill Kopperston and Raleigh County BYF groups attended with topics ranging from full time Christian service to rural work and a Saturday quiz on local BYF action. The event featured workshops, a keynote address by Dr. Milton Froyd and a Saturday evening program including Stockholm 1949 visuals.

West Virginia Baptist Youth Fellowship Clarksburg First Baptist Church Beckley Masiel Dweese Beckley Fellowship Douglas Hitchcock Personal Christian Iving Committee Oswald Lilly, Jr Don E. Garrett Crab Orchard Kopperston BYF Council Milton Froyd Moreing Vocasional BYF Stockholm Roscoe Keeney Norma Joslin

Family Christmas Observance Planned by First Methodists

Plans for a family Christmas observance at the First Methodist Church in Rathierink are being made by Mrs. Roy L. Herndon and others. The informal party begins at 7 30 p.m. in the Parish Hall with a program and refreshment course to follow for all church families.

Rathierink Gree Roy L. Herndon T. Tabor Bruce Peck

Afternoon Charm for Larger Sizes in Sue Burnett Patterns

Readers nationwide seek youthful stylish dresses for larger figures. Two patterns with distinct details suit year round wear. Pattern No 6509 offers sizes 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 52 with three quarter sleeves. Pattern No 8482 covers sizes 36 38 40 42 44 52 with three quarter sleeves. Send 25 cents per pattern plus name address sizes and numbers to Sue Burnett Raleigh Register 1150 Ave Americas New York NY. The Fall and Winter Fashion book guides wardrobe planning and includes a free pattern inside for 25 cents.

Sue Burnett Raleign Register Ave Americas New York N. Y

Donita Gay Neff Celebrated On Her Second Birthday

Donita Gay Neff was honored at a Saturday party for her second birthday held at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Neff in Sophia. Guests included Johnny Branham Jimmy Meadows Judith Meadows Connie Wise man Kitty Brylis Alice Jessup Mary Meadows Joey Spicer Mary Linda Goodman Regina Hughes Gary Angle and several mothers and family members.

Donita Gay Neff Carl Neff Sophia Johnny Branham Jimmy Judith Elaine Meadows Connie Sue Wiseman Kitty, Brylis Alice Jean Jessup Mary Frances Cher Sue Meadows Joey Spicer Mary Linda Goodman Regina Hughes Gary Paul Angle Jack Branham Woodrow Meadows Ralph Wiseman Gilmer Jessup Bobby Cher Clifford Meadows Robert Spicer Edward Goodman Denzil Hughes Paul Angle

Beholden Attend Lewis and Giordano Tea Party

A Friday morning tea at the Beckley home hosted by Mrs. R. L. Reardon and Miss Virginia Reardon honors Miss Jane Bryant Lewis bride elect of Frederick Griffith and Miss Joy Ellen Giordano of Great Neck New York. Guests brought kitchen gifts and the table featured a full coffee motif. The guest list includes Mrs. Phill McDaniel TV Mrs. David Mullins Mrs. Gene Hall Mrs. Edsel Jones Miss Sally Powers Mrs. Varge Hampton Miss Ann Duval Miss Barbara Byus Miss Margaret Sloan Miss Frances Alen Miss Joan Daniel Miss Barbara Bumgarner Mrs. H. R. Sawyers Mrs. T. R. Carney Mrs. Peyton Graves Mrs. H. J. Moore Mrs. Draper Lewis Mrs. W. J. Sisson and the honorees and hostesses.

R. L. Reardon Virginia Reardon Beckley Jane Bryant Lewis Frederick Griffith Joy Ellen Giordano Great Neck Reardons Phill McDaniel David Mullins Gene Hall Edsel Jones Sally Powers Varge Hampton Ann Duval Barbara Byus Margaret Sloan Frances Alen Joan Daniel Barbara Bumgarner H. R. Sawyers T. R. Carney Peyton Graves H. J. Moore Draper Lewis W. J. Sisson

Needy Gather for Nazarene Dinner in Isom's Grocery

Over 250 needy persons attended the Nazarene Church dinner held Thursday at Isom's Grocery on South Fayette Street. Baskets and plates were sent to those unable to attend after the event was organized by Mrs. Glenn McRoberts, Mrs. John Trevison, Mrs. T. P. Long, and Mrs. Winnie Hern. A devotional for children was led by Mrs. Sam Farmer.

Syvomen Nazarene Church Isom’s South Fayette Street Glenn McRoberts John Trevison T. P. Long Winnie Hern Sam Farmer

Wedding Attendants Honored In Sophia Ahead Of January

Miss Helen Eanes daughter of Mr and Mrs SV G Hanes of Sophia has completed wedding plans for January carriage. Bridesmaids include Miss Gail Whitt Miss Edith Mullens Miss Bonnie Kincaid and Miss Joyce Jones with Miss Patty Goodall as party guest. Cousin Jon will attend and sister Betty Eanes will be maid of honor while Mrs Paul McClure Beckley assists.

Helen Eanes SV. G. Hanes Sophia Edward Gail Whitt Edith Mullens Bonnie Kincaid Slab Fork Joyce Jones MacArthur Weavet Patty Goodall Prince Jon Will Betty Eanes Paul McClure Beckley Edith Miuflens Jayce Jones Miss Eanes Vera Williams William McGehee Iwill Witl Barney Haga Kerry Eaues Jim Lowery Raymond Ill Lowell Sturgill

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Beasley family and friends remain active social circles across Beckley and surrounding towns. Numerous visitors and hosts are noted at Beckley addresses, with college students and travelers from Huntington, Charleston, Roanoke and beyond sharing holidays and meals. Many guests return to studies or work after gatherings.

Births and campus updates from Morgantown area families

Mr and Mrs John K Game of Calloway Mleights welcomed Frances Mary a daughter born at 825 am November 26 at home. Marshall Miller of Prosperity announces Eloise Elaine born November 26 at home. they have a son Tommy. Dr and Mrs Gaver Powers of West Avenue plan a Mexico City winter. Mary B Doss is listed as Powers family connection. Mary K Hill returns to Morgantown to resume studies at West Virginia University after holidays with Jo Hill. Rose Hadel returns to Napa rille to study at North Central College after holidays with Hodels. Tom Mannix returns to Morgantown to WVU after holidays with J A Mannix. Virgil Cox and daughters Nancy Judy Mary Martha return to Dexter Avenue after visiting Virginia relatives. Jess Walker and daughter Linda return to St Albans after visiting L E Walker of Skelton. Tammy Goins returns to Philippi to study at Alderson Broaddus College after holidays with wife and parents Chris Goins of Glenn White.

Neville Street Dorothy Neal Leon Mitchell Roanoke L. W. Lobenstein Hargrove Street Wheeling L. C. Cales Sam Kaborn JL. Parren Louise McChing Eugene MuCrong Rupert Warren Williams Harry Jaffman Eddie Worrech Clarence Johns Beckley Philaelphia Army-Navy Arts Evelyn Jennings Hull Street NetHeton Ark Larry Jennings Jennings M.S. Burton Glen Whiteford Wester Harrah Stanaford Baltimore Louis Santi M. 0. Diehl Billie Patty East Rainelle Mike Rahall North Fayette Street Gertrude Cattell Elkins Street Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Military Institute Jack DeHart Lynchburg Catlett C. D. McDowell Williamson Ted G. McDowell Williams Street William Dolphus Doss Mead Beckley Hospital John K. Game Calloway Mleights Frances Mary Julia Chappe Marshall Miller Prosperity Eloise Elaine Tommy Gaver M. Powers West Avenue Mexico City Mary B. Doss Affinity Mass Mary K. Hill Morgantown West Virginia University Jo Hill Charleston Rose Hadel Naperville North Central College Myr Charles Hodel North Kanawhatreet Tom Mannix J. al. Mannix North Kanawha Street Virgil Cox Nancy Judy Mary Martha Dexter Avenue Virginia Jess Walker Linda St. Albans L.E. Walker Skelton Tammy Goins Philippi Alderson-Broaddus College Chris Goins Glenn White

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Area Fellowship Baptist Convention First Methodists Woodrow Wilson Jane Bryant Lewis iShares B. B. Chambers Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Glenn Matheney David Peck Charlottesville Singh Peck Emory and Henry College Emory, Va W. B. Peck South Heber Street Nazarene Dinner Vanity Cavalier Prince St Roo Ph Del-Mar Oasis Helene Carths Oristhas Ann Ft Uh Dy MIX HMC As H. P. Wills Beckley Avenue Shirley Meador Concord College Athens Taylor Meador Shady Spring Mrr W.T. Tahar Clyde Street Woestcy AD Coueke C. E. Davis Harper Road John Doud Jeanvnte Mabscatt H. E. Melton Hedrick Gene Hedrick Miarshall College Huntington HL FE. Melton Heckley Bluefield Marcella Walker St. Marys School Chester L. Walker Lorenzo Torlone J. W. Williams Reservoir Road John D. Davis C. QO. Gallaher Elkins D. W. Arthur Shirley Futton Avenue Weston Ols Vicks VA Jon Senms
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