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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1949

Page

2

Archer Wood Nuptials In MacArthur Church Parlor

Miss Jetta Archer daughter of G J Archer of MacArthur wed H L Wood son of Mr and Mrs L E Wood of MacArthur. Ceremony Saturday at 8 30 in the First Christian Church parlor with Rev Ritchie Ware officiating. Bride wore blue velvet dress with red rose corsage. maid of honor Miss Jean Archer wore blue Latin dress. best man was Robert Wood. A reception followed at Mrs Reva Cash’s home. couple to reside in MacArthur after a weeklong wedding trip. Both graduates of Woodrow Wilson High. groom served four years in the U S Navy and helps his father in building contracting.

Ritchie Ware Jetta Archer G. J. Archer Mac-Arthur Archer H. L. Wood L. E. Wood First Christian Church Jean Archer Washington Robert Wood Reva Cash Woodrow Wilson High School U. S. Navy Wood MacArthur

Intermediate Scout Troops Formed At Glen Danie

Intermediate and Brownie Girl Scout troops have been organized at Glen Danie. Mrs. Lewis Wilson leads the Intermediates and Miss Mildred Milam heads the Brownies. Enrollment lists 12 girls for the Intermediates and 16 Brownies. Officers include Sue Smith president and Jane Clark president for Brownies. Meetings are Mondays 6 to 8 pm for Intermediates and Saturdays 1 to 3 pm for Brownies.

Glen Danie Lewis Wilson Mildred Milam Sue Smith Phyllis Dalton Joanna Wilson Marilyn Erskin Charlotte Smith Ilene Clark Dorothy Clark Emma Lou Trump Jane Clark Joyce Hurd Nancy McGinnis Brenda Kay Stump Lucy Erskine Elsie Jane Webb Rosemary McGinnis Red Cross

Beckley Presbyterian Women Discuss Home Mission Month

Members of the Business Women's Circle at Beckley Presbyterian Church were asked to donate clothing for needy children during Home Mission Month and to adopt a child for clothing and school materials. October 30 features Family Fellowship Night. Dorcas Eachus spoke on Youth with Christian Convictions and spiritual home teaching.

Business Women Beckley Presbyterian Church Home Mission Colie Minter Dorcas Eachus C. H. Carson J. W. Witherspoon

John Lynn Honored On 8th Birthday With Tuesday Fete

John Lynn celebrated his eighth birthday with a party at his Mercer Street home yesterday afternoon. Guests were greeted with Halloween caps and served ice cream and cake before the honoree opened gifts and games followed. Notable attendees included Linda Earle Kessel, Flo Henkle, Rita Harvit, Harriet Davis, Mary Lynn Carney, Peggy Richmond, Nancy Bowyer, Peggy Herald, Carolyn Hart, Gene Harvey, Dollie Aliff, Chippy New man, Patricia Ann Meyer, Ronald DeWeese, Sammy Woods, Ned Ragland, Sammy Philpott, Herbert McMillan, John David Amon, Bobby Rice, Ricky Grogan, Bernard Corker, David Hall, John Rush Elkins, Jay Scherer, Lloyd Helton and Paul Chikos.

Linda Earle Kessel Flo Henkle Rita Harvit Harriet Davis Mary Lynn Carney Peggy Richmond Nancy Bowyer Peggy Herald Carolyn Hart Gene Harvey Dollie Aliff Chippy Newman Patricia Ann Meyer Ronald DeWeese Sammy Woods Ned Ragland Sammy Philpott Herbert McMillan John David Amon Bobby Rice Ricky Grogan Bernard Corker David Hall John Rush Elkins Jay Scherer Lloyd Helton Paul Chikos

Beckley Pan Hellenic Group Postpones Monday Meeting

Mrs. Edgar L. Mohler president of the Beckley Pan Hellenic Association announces a postponed meeting for next week. The group planned to meet last night but postponed. The agenda includes social activities for fall and Christmas and action on the organization's constitution.

Edgar L. Mohler The Beckley Pan Hellenic Association

Devotionals at First Christian Church Group Meeting

Mrs. G. G. Feazell led the devotionals titled Finding Life's Balance for Group No. 2 yesterday. The meeting at Skyline Drive was hosted by Mrs. Collis Amon with 14 members and two guests, Mrs. Arthur Rees and Miss Betty Jones. A mission study on Work Among Mountain Folks and French-Speaking People was presented, and a Pinecrest Sanitarium patient work report was given.

G. G. Feazell First Christian Church W. A. Batteiger Feazell Collis Amon Skyline Drive Arthur Rees Council Betty Jones

Five Couples Seek Marriage Permits in Raleigh County

Five couples filed for marriage permits at the Raleigh County Clerk's Office in the past week. The applicants include Jack Dennis Floyd, 22, of Beckley with Julia Pauline Peters, 18, of East Beckley. Alfonso Calloway, 28, and Leona Burger, 22, both of East Beckley. Eugene Cozart, 25, of Glen Daniel, with Ruth Cole, 21, of Fairdale. Curley Edmonds, 32, of Beckley with Alice Hardy, 18, of East Beckley. and David Allen Frost, 34, with Velma Rosetta Farley, 34, of Sophia.

Raleigh County Clerk's Office Jack Dennis Floyd Beckley Julia Pauline Peters East Beckley Alfonso Calloway Leona Burger Eugene Cozart Glen Daniel Ruth Cole Fairdale Curley Edmonds Alice Hardy David Allen

Eccles Bride-To-Be Engaged To Pittsburgh Man

Eccles residents announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of Rose Ella Grahovac to Joseph Casmere Chodor of Pittsburgh Pa The couple plans to wed in late November in Pittsburgh Rose Ella a Trap Hill High School graduate is the bride elect.

Frank Grahovac Eccles Rose Ella Joseph Casmere Chodor Pittsburgh Trap Hill High School

Rebecca Class Calls Meeting on Thursday Night

A Rebecca Bible Class meeting of the Methodist Temple is set for Thursday at 7 30 PM at Mrs J C Ging richs Callaway Street home. All members are urged to bring food for a needy family.

Rebecca Bible Class Methodist Temple Callaway Street J. C. Gingrich

Fidelis Class Sets Meeting for Tomorrow

The Kaelis Class of the First Baptist Church will host a Halloween party in connection with its regular meeting tomorrow night at the Reservoir Road home of Mrs. Ibert Wheby.

Kaelis First Baptist Church Reservoir Road Ibert Wheby

Senior Scouts Plan October Dinner Bake Sale and Party

Senior Girl Scout Troop 13 outlines a dinner meeting on October 17 in the Beckley Hotel private dining room a bake sale tentatively set for October 22 and a Halloween party on October 24.

Beckley Hotel

Homecoming Queen chosen at Woodrow Wilson High School

Miss Janet Stover, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Stover of Seventh Avenue East Beckley, is named 1949 Homecoming Queen. Attendants are Miss Betty Campbell, 17, and Billie Joy Smith, 16. Halftime presentation at Mount Hope Beckley game includes a parade of floats. Parents of players to be honored. former cheerleaders and lettermen admitted free. Various student groups sponsor floats and events. dance after game sponsored by Beckley Junior Chamber.

Janet Stover Mount Hope and Beckley Billie Joy Smith Betty Campbell W. R. Stover Seventh Avenue East Beckley Woodrow Wilson High School T. R. Campbell Calloway Heights Catherine Smith Piney Avenue Wayne Reynolds Pauline Alderman Angeline Saunders Juanita Mool Laura Belle Wood Future Farmers of America Fred Glass Millard Jarrell George Parker Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce Jan Campbell Warren Williams Jaycee

Vanity Bea Over Cavalier Guaranteed Cream OIL WAVE

Helene Curtis Cold Wave beauty ad lists Vanity Bea shop at 203 Prince St offering hair products with discounts and appointment phone 6161. Includes Cut Rate pricing 5.00 and 7.50 for items.

Vanity Bea Cavalier Helene Curtis Prince St

Beta Sigma Phi hosts model meeting at Scout Cabin Sophia

Xi Beta Exemplar Chapter held a regular session in Sophia’s Scout Cabin. Mrs. Sam Roberts II installed Mrs. W. H. Holliday as extension officer, announced deadlines for the song and Valentine Girl contests, and cultural activities followed from program book. Betty and Billie Joy noted as majorette and head flag girl with Girl State and theater ties.

Xi Beta Beta Sigma Phi Sophia Sam Roberts W. H. Holliday

Machineless Waves and Luster Cream Waves Prices

An item listing shows Machineless Waves priced at 5.00 and Luster Cream Waves at 5.00, with discounts or bundles noted as 3.50 and 1.00. The terse ad presents a pricing sequence likely for cosmetic products in a storefront catalog or newspaper placement.

Mrs Lacy Griffith Hosts Mission Circle Meeting

Twenty one members and two guests attended the Ladies Mission Circle of Shady Spring Baptist Church last night. The gathering opened with singing and prayers led by Mrs. Henry Farley and Mrs. Berman Farley. A devotional on Love was given by Mrs. F. T. Bays, Agnes Bowling discussed the Bible, and new members were welcomed during the business session led by Mrs. FE. L. Vass. The next meeting will be with Mrs. F. T. Bays.

Ladies Mission Circle Shady Spring Baptist Church Lacy Griffith, Jr Henry Farley Berman Farley F. T. Bays Billy Miles Agnes Bowling FE. L. Vass FE. A. Cooffie J. A. Simmons Mary Ellen Boyd Charles Harless Lewis Thompson

Group No 10 Meeting At First Christian Church

A meeting of Group No 10 of the First Christian Church will be held tomorrow night at 7 30 with Mrs. Wilmer Warden at 713 South Kanawha Street.

The First Christian Church Wilmer Warden South Kanawha Street

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