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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1954

Page

2

Mrs T Mulray Shower Honoree At Memorial Baptist

Mrs Tommys Mulray a recent bride was honored with a shower Friday night in the social room of Memorial Baptist Church Hostesses were Miss Mary Anna Atkins and Miss Sandra Tucker. The honoree is former Miss Carol Haga daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Haga of 312 Mankin Ave Married Sept 28 in Pearisburg VA Prizes were won by Miss Alice Jo Richards Miss Shirley Roberts Mrs Elsie Kendall and Miss Frances Horwath Tucker entertained with songs O Promise Me and Because The honoree’s table featured a cake with fall flowers and an orange white color scheme for refreshments and decorations.

Tommy Mulray Memorial Baptist Mary Anna Atkins Sandra Tucker Carol Haga Charles W. Haga Mankin Ave Pearisburg Alice Jo Richards Shirley Roberts Elsie Kendall Frances Horwath Tucker

Ladies Bridge Luncheon Set at Black Knight Club

Mrs Emerson Smith chairs the Ladies Bridge Association of Black Knight Country Club. The group will hold weekly bridge luncheons on Wednesdays through October, with members arranging their own tables. Luncheon is served at 12 30.

Emerson Smith Ladies Bridge Association of Black Knight Country Club

Pecan add-on updates a classic dumplings recipe

The recipe variation calls for a half cup of coarsely chopped pecans stirred into dump lings to give a fresh twist on an old favorite. Attending guests included Mrs Charles W Haga Mrs Sue Greene Mrs Ernest Richards Miss Patricia Fink Mr Charles Delaney Miss Ellen Horwath Miss Kitty Brown Miss Janet Delaney Miss Nancy Tucker Mrs Mary Thurman Mrs John Murray Mrs Verlin Walker and the Rev C E Walker.

Charles W. Haga Sue Greene Ernest Richards Patricia Fink Charles Delaney Ellen Horwath Kitty Brown Janet Delaney Nancy Tucker Mary Thurman John Murray Verlin Walker C. E. Walker

Hosiery Frustration Ends With Stretch Nylon Stockings

An advertisement promotes a new stretch nylon yarn for family hosiery. It claims permanent elasticity not reliant on rubber, with form fitting comfort for men socks that stretch to fit and women stockings that mold to feet. One size socks grow with children, reducing outgrowing concerns and saving money.

Beclley Woman's Club Aids Raleigh County Clothing Drive

Four representatives of the Beckley Woman's Club helped distribute clothes for needy Raleigh County school children. The garments are issued at the Beckley Salvation Army Citadel after a campaign led by schools churches and welfare groups.

Beckley Woman's Club Raleigh County Beckley Salvation Army Citadel

First Baptist Auxiliary Groups Set Meetings

Auxiliary group meetings for the First Baptist Church are scheduled this week. Group 1 led by Mrs. Robert Davis meets Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. at 114 Bishop Street. Group 2 led by Mrs. Carlos Gunnoe meets Tuesday with Miss Joanne Tyree at 207 Elkins Street. Group 4 led by Mrs. James Bland meets Tuesday at 201 Parkwood Drive. Group 5 led by Mrs. James Patton meets tonight at 7 30 p.m. at 114 King Street. Group 6 led by Mrs. Mark Skaggs meets Tuesday at 113 Harvey Street.

First Baptist Church Robert Davis Tueday Eugene Meadows Bishop St Carlos Gunnoe Joanne Tyree Elkins St James Bland Parkwood Drive James Patton Harry Ballou King St Mark Skaggs Harold Korn Harvey St

Snack tray prep with red apples and spears

Cut red Delicious apples into bite sized cubes without peeling. Arrange on platter with colored toothpicks as spears for easy serving.

Past Matrons Club Meets In Masonic Temple

The Past Matrons Club of the Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple at 2 PM. Mrs. C. H. Felter gave the devotional on Meditation and read the poem West Virginia In Autumn. Mrs. D. F. McKenzie led the business session and welcomed Mrs. W. C. Mullins into the club. Attendees included Mrs. Herman rg Irby Webb and several other members and hostesses.

C. H. Felter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple West Virginia D. F. McKenzie W. C. Mullins Grand Chapter of Herman Rg Irby Webb Ellen Nickleson Bess Huffman Nellie Higgins Milton Honts Tom Wilson Mullins Nettie Richmond E. S. Pugh Portia Cooper Charles Honaker Felter McKenzie H. R. Sawyers

Christian Women Fellowship group meetings scheduled this week

The Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church announces group meetings this week. Group 10 led by Mrs. Terry meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at 113 Berkley St with co host Mrs. Howard Pettry. Group 2 led by Mrs. I D Devasher meets Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the church to attend Glade Creek Camp potluck under hosts Mrs. Samuel Thomson and Mrs. Roy Millican. Group 5 led by Mrs. James Thompson meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 501 N. Oakwood Ave. Group 4 led by Mrs. Tom Young meets Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 121 Mason St with co host Mrs. P M Epling. Group 3 led by Mrs. Wayne Prince meets Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Mrs. Lee Burleson home in lower Raleigh Heights. Group 9 led by Mrs. Robert Lamb meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at 239 Fairview Ave. Group 11 led by Mrs. Ralph Starkey meets Thursday at 2 p.m. at 601 N. Kanawha St.

Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church Terry Leader James Simmons Berkley St Howard Pettry I. D. Devasher Glade Creek Samuel Thomson Thomson Roy Millican James Thompson W. W. Wolford Oakwood Ave Tom Young P. M. Epling Mason St Joe Bartgis Wayne Prince Lee Burleson Raleigh Heights Robert Lamb Walter Chapman Fairview Ave Ralph Starkey L. T. Putman N. Kanawha St

Nylon bath mats through modern washing tips

Nylon bath mats are praised for their luscious colors and easy upkeep. The article recommends washing them before they get dirty and adding bead-bluing to the wash water to preserve colors, followed by rinsing as usual.

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Mrs. T. Mulray NORGE Dolores DeMonde Ziegfield Follies Denise Darcel Denise Infinitiol Amere Gas Utilines Co Neville Maytag & Furniture Co Neville ST Woman's Club Raleigh Register Beckley Chelsea Station New York 11 N. Y Fashion World First Baptist Auxiliary Groups N. Kanawha Shetland RCA Amere Gas Utilities Company
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