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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1954

Page

3

Baptist Circles Schedule Meetings This Month

The First Baptist Church circles announce meeting dates and leaders. Circle No. 1 meets Thursday at 2 p.m. in the lower auditorium with Mrs. Mace Wood. Circle No. 2 meets at 1:30 p.m. in the Friendship Class Room with Mrs. H. P. Willis. Circle No. 3 meets at 2 p.m. in the Ann Rose Class Room with Mrs. C. O. Warren. Circle No. 4 meets at 2 p.m. at Mrs. H. A. Pierce Jr.'s home with Mrs. Fred Cantabury. Circle No. 5 meets at 2 p.m. in the home of Mrs. W. S. Beavers with Mrs. Earl Hall. Circle No. 6 meets at 2 p.m. in the church parlor with Mrs. S. G. Humphrey. Circle No. 7 meets at 2 p.m. in the Fidelis Class Room with Mrs. D. W. MaAllister. Circle No. 9 meets at 7:30 p.m. in Mrs. B. L. Dozier's home. Circle No. 11 meets at 7:30 p.m. in Mrs. Clark Kessel's home with Mrs. Kermit Locke. Circle No. 12 meets at 7:30 p.m. in Mrs. Worth Harper's home. Circle No. 10 meets at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 in Mrs. B. L. Dozier's home with Mrs. June Chikos.

Circles of the First Baptist Church Mace Wood Friendship H. P. Willis C. O. Warren Ann Rose H. A. Pierce Jr Bishop St Fred Cantabury Earl Hall W. S. Beavers Granville Ave S. G. Humphrey D. W. MaAllister Fidelis B. L. Do B. L. Dozier Queen St June Chikos

Leftover Beef Casserole From Roast Beef Remake

Use two inch beef squares mixed with drained tomatoes and corn. Season with basil allspice and salt. Bake covered in a moderate oven until hot.

All-Time Wear Youthful Pattern Ad 1954-55 Fashion World

Copy describes pattern No 2180 with dress options including puff sleeves and square necklines, sizes 2 4 6 8, includes collar and panties, fabric yardage, and pricing. Encourages mailing pattern request to Pattern Bureau Raleigh Register Beckley Box 42 Old Chelsea New York with 35 cents plus 5 cents for first class, two weeks delivery. Brand new fall winter edition features easy patterns, color images, style forecasts, gifts.

Raleigh Register Beckley Old Chelsea Station New York

Sorority Meets Beta Sigma Phi With Mrs Fox Program

The Beta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi heard Mrs Doyle Fox present Your Day Socially at their Wednesday 8 p.m. meeting at sponsor Mrs W G Moran Cranberry. She stressed breakfast importance, showed pictures, and compared formal and informal dinners. Due to illness, business was led by vice president Mrs Edward Dinkler.

Doyle Fox Beta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Sorority W. G. Moran Cranberry Edward Dinkler Delight Setliff Carl Bunch Moran Glen Akers Doris Barker Helen Bragg E. H. Cox James Davis James Davis, Mrs. Dinkler Robert Easley Hallie Eye Fox Edwin Harris Bill Harsanyi Bob Holcomb Mary Jo Holcomb Ruth Meador Zelda MeCutcheon Erma McDaniel Ramona Richards Setliff William Sigmund Virginia Stover

Births in Beckley Hospital Recount Several New Arrivals

Mr and Mrs Melvin Eugene Bel cher Fireco announce daughter Debra Ann born Sept 27 at 9 06 am. Weight 7 lb 3 oz. Thomas Alfred son of Mr and Mrs William Henry Griggs Mount Hope born Sept 27 at 8 30 pm. Weight 6 lb 14 oz. Randall Watson son of Mr and Mrs Carl Robert Peterson 210 Bostic Ave born Sept 29 at 8 30 am. Weight 7 lb 10 oz. Patricia Elizabeth daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Eugene Duncan Jr Bradley born Sept 28 at 2 23 pm. Weight 7 lb 10 oz. Georgia Dawn daughter of Mr and Mrs George Lewis Brackman 343 Mankin Ave born Sept 28 at 10 15 am. Weight 6 lb 5 oz.

Melvin Eugene Belcher Fireco Debra Ann Beckley Hospital Thomas Alfred William Henry Griggs Mount Hope Randall Watson Carl Robert Peterson Bostic Ave Patricia Elizabeth Thomas Eugene Duncan Jr Bradley George Lewis Brackman Mankin Ave Georgia Dawn

Fireplaces Show Update in Home Decor Designs

The article notes a trend in fireplace fronts and mantels using fireproof clay tile. It highlights the tile’s wide color, size, and type variety, allowing harmony with any room decor while emphasizing cozy winter ambiance.

Broiled Onion Slices with Butter and Cheese

Melt butter or margarine and brush thick onion slices. Broil until partly soft and lightly browned. Sprinkle grated cheese and continue broiling until melted. Great with meat or fish or on a vegetable plate.

Sigma Chapter Sponsors Party With Suppressed Desire Theme

Members and pledges of the Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority gathered Thursday night at the Coca Cola Building in South Oakwood for a first pledged party of the season. Invitations urged guests to dress as a nurse, teacher, mother of three, dancer, or actress to guess their suppressed desire. Mrs. Ross Phipps, vice president, led as general chairwoman. Miss Melba Adams planned games. Jean Winner, dressed as a railroad conductor, won the prize for the most unusual suppressed desire, while Mrs. Phipps received a prize for the most fitting attire, with a gown, robe, and large pillow. her desire was to sleep for a full month.

Sophia Beta Kappa Chapter Joanna McElyea Sue Henley Julia Torrico J. B. Sexton William Blanken Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Coca Cola South Oakwood Ross Phipps Melba Adams Jean Winner Phipps

Community notices for Beckley women's groups events

A calendar of upcoming meetings from Beckley Newspapers lists Circle No 5 First Methodist Church Mrs L E Barnett Park Homes Addn 730 p m Chaminade Music Club Mrs Sam Thompson 109 Park Ave 8 p m Executive board Christian Womens Fellowship First Christian Church 730 p m in church parlor Choral Club St Francis de Sales 7 p m at church Raleigh County Girl Scout Leaders Association 130 p m Appalachian Building U S Navy Mothers Club 730 p m Mrs P C Conner 107 Cole St 107 Cole St Phi Fillae Club first meeting of year Mrs Ted George George Apts 8 p m Women of the Moose 730 p m Captain James Allen Chapter DAR 700 Woodlawn Ave 1 p m Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club Coca Cola social room 730 p m Friendship Class First Baptist Church 730 p m home of Mrs E A Whitener 202 Avon Highland Garden Club 130 p m home of Mrs Lee Burleson Jr Raleigh Heights Catholic Daughters 8 p m St Francis deSales Catholic Church Wednesday Raleigh County Girl Scout meeting 1030 a m Girl Scout Office 311 Bair Building Thursday Christian Women's Fellowship First Christian Church 730 p m in church Friday Fine Arts Dept Beckley Woman s Club Clubhouse Park Ave 230 p m

Beckley women attend Pythian Sisters convention in Rainelle

Several Beckley women will attend the semi annual convention of District No. 7 Pythian Sisters Grand Jurisdiction of West Virginia. District Deputy Frances Thompson of Oak Hill says the convention will meet in Rainelle on Oct. 8. Registration starts at 12 30 p m and the session will be called to order at 1 30 p m.

Beckley Pythian Sisters Grand West Virginia Frances Thompson Oak Hill Rainelle

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Local residents are listed visiting relatives and attending colleges and events over the weekend. West Virginia Wesleyan College students N. S. Gregory Jr and Ellen Roush return for short visits. others travel to Dayton, Columbia, Newark, and Athens for family, hospital and football activities. Several extended families host guests at homes in Buckhannon and nearby towns.

N. S. Gregory Jr Buckhann Gregory Sunrise Ave West Virginia Wesleyan College William Lawson Ft. Wayne Ind Ellen Roush Gertrude Roush Clayton Ave Audrey Wood West C. St Dayton Ohio R. D. Wood St. Elizabeth's Hospital Memorial Airport Roy Graybeal Northwestern Ave Raleigh Tal Columbia S. C Herbert Stansbury Ben Tissue Leo Brrch Bill Tissue Tom Morgan Irl H. Fink Edgewood Drive Peoria Ill Dave Abrams Spragdale Avenue Annie Long Wyoming Avenue Elizabethton Tenn S. H. Belcher Bluefield H. T. Belcher Johnstown Road Marki Wein Barwood Street Newark N. J R. Wein Patricia Long St. Francis Hospital Charleston Robert Long Wyoming Ave Ronald Allen Stamford Woodrow Wilson High School Raleigh General Hospital Otie Carden Oak Hill Clark McDaniel McDaniel Mahaley Walker A. J. Rice Franklin, Pa

Party Salad Presentation in Orange Shells

A party-pretty salad recipe suggests mixing finely shredded green cabbage with cubed orange segments and French dressing. Fill scooped-out orange halves, top with paprika, and scallop edges for an attractive serving presentation.

Robert Visits Uncle Otto in Virginia and Hawaii Home

Robert of Crab Orchard traveled to Wytheville Virginia to visit his uncle Otto Hornung who is a guest in the home of R. R. Simmerman.

Robert Crab Orchard Wytheville, Va Otto Hornung Honolulu R. R. Simmerman

Bryan University Enrolls Sophomore Lala F Smith

Lala Florence Smith, daughter of Mrs Junaita M Smith of Lester, enrolled as a sophomore for the fall term at William Jennings Bryan University in Dayton Tennessee. The interdenominational liberal arts college lies in the Cumberland Mountains and is starting its 25th academic year while pursuing completion of a 440 foot three story administration building as an anniversary project.

Lala Florence Smith Junaita M. Smith Lester William Jennings Bryan University Dayton Tenn Bryan University Cumberland Mountains Tennessee

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clarence Cullis Cullis Sexton McElyea A. D. Phillips Torrico Graham Justice Carl Mooney Charles Burdiss Sam Roberts II George White Baptist A. B. Greenlee Jr Raleigh Heights Lewisburg Greenlee Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Edwin Davis Arthur Bland III Thomas Fontaine Mrs. Fox Kyle Dryceaning wiTiTure Eee Drycleaning AB Kanewha Women's Department First Methodist Church L. E. Barnett Park Homes Chaminade Music Club Sam Thompson Park Ave The Christian Womens Fellowship First Christian Church St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Raleigh County Girl Scout Leader's Assn Appalachian Bldg U. S. Navy Mothers Club P. C. Conner Cole St Phi Fillae Club Ted George George Apts Women of the Moose, Moose Club James Allen Dar Joseph A. Hunt Woodlawn Ave Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club Coca-Cola First Baptist Church E. A. Whitener Avon St Highland Garden Club Lee Burleson Jr Raleigh County Girl Scout Meeting Girl Scout Office Bair Christian Women's Fellowship of Beckley Woman's Club Women’s Dept W. G. Hutt Glen Avenue R. L. Archibald Birmingham Ala Caroen A. Hillman Jewel Hartsog Jarrell James Hartsog E. R. Hartsog Sophia Sarah McNutt Mullens Concord Hartsog Earl Mann Florida Air Force Buford Mann Janie Davis Harvey Davis Concord College Athens Jack Hurley Paul Hurley Montague Lilly Fred Lilly Clyde Street John R. Simmerman John Stansbury Street Arbuckle Confectioners Vicki VapoRub VapoRub Vicks VapoRub Raleigh County Court House John C. Ward Raleigh County Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company of
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