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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1954

Page

3

Extras of Life Told to Group By Hinton Women

Extras of Life Told to Group By Hinton Women Circle No. 11 of the First Baptist Church met Thursday night at 7 30 in the home of Mrs. Clark Kessel Bellevue Lane with Mrs. Lorena Hutchinson as co hostess. Mrs. H A Thompson of Hinton spoke to the group on Lifes Extras. Mrs. Thompson state vice president of the Woman missionary Society of the Baptist Church stressed the receiving and the giving of the extras of life. She spoke on how some people unwittingly destroy these extras. The musical portion was presented by Miss Kay Carol Short who played a piano solo The Lords Prayer. The devotional was given by Mrs. R L Reardon who used as her subject Music. Mrs Kermit Locke leader led the business session at which time she stressed World Community Day on Nov 5. Plans were made for the annual dinner meeting of the Woman s Missionary Society which will be held Oct 21. Refreshments were served to 20 members and three guests Mrs Thompson Miss Short and Mrs W A Argenbright.

Circle No. 11 First Baptist Church Clark Kessel Bellevue Lane Lorena Hutchinson H. A. Thompson Hinton Thompson Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church R. L. Reardon Kermit Locke Woman's Missionary Society

Luncheon Honors Miss Beuna Wright Before Wedding

Miss Beuna Adelle Wright, daughter of Mrs. C. K. Wright of London, will wed Clifton R. Menders of Somerset Center, Mich., at Centerville Presbyterian Church in Greenville next Saturday. Hostesses Miss Jean Winner and Miss Mary Cessaratto hosted a one pm luncheon at El Chico with fall flowers, pink and green crepe baskets, white Bibles and rings decor, and a corsage for Miss Wright.

Jean Winner Mary Cessaratto el Chico Beuna Adelle Wright Wright C. K. Wright London Clifton R. Menders N. B. Menders Somerset Center Mich Centerville Presbyterian Church Greenville Miss Wright Thelma Bishop Cleve M. Brewer Nelson Greene Virginia Lee Noel Cleo Renis Gene Elkins Nellie Amato Rose Santos Tim Konelas

Ostrex Tonic Tablets Ad Targeting Women Over Forty

An early 20th century advertisement urges women in their forties and beyond to take high potency Ostrex Tonic Tablets. It claims the supplement boosts vim vigor and vitality, especially when tired from aging or iron deficiency. Offers a 50 cent “get acquainted” size and states available at all druggists.

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Raleigh B. and P. Woman's Club Employer-Employee Dinner

The Raleigh Business and Professional Woman's Club held an Employer-Employee Dinner in the Elk's Club dining room on Monday Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. Autumn decor featured fall leaves and a centerpiece. Speaker J. R. Carr lectured on Liability of the Lawyer Generally. Program led by Mrs. Clyde Baker and co chair Mrs. James R. Emmons Jr.. brief business session by President Mrs. B. H. Wonder. Attendees included D. E. Wipperman, W. H. Timmons, D. K. Shroyer, B. H. White Jr., Dr. Felix Neri, Mrs. Virginia Cooper, Joe L. Smith Jr., B. B. Chambers, O. F. Cain, George Moss, J. R. Carr.

Raleigh Business and Professional Woman's Club Elk’s Club J. R. Emmons Jr Clyde Baker James R. Emmons Jr Cochairman B. H. Wonder D. E. Wipperman W. H. Timmons D. K. Shroyer B. H. White Jr Felix Neri Virginia Cooper Joe L. Smith Jr B. B. Chambers 0. F. Cain George Moss J. R. Carr

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Visitors and residents are listed in Charleston and Beckley areas with details on trips to New York Philadelphia and various family visits. People include Mrs Adolph Bair Mrs Edward Short Mr and Mrs George Gibson Fray Lilly Esther Abrams Isadore Wein Barbara Holmes S Sgt Robert Riddick and many relatives and friends.

Adolph Bair Edward Short Harper Road Charleston George Gibson Logan Beckley Fray Lilly Myers Ave Philadelphia Vernon R. Hargraves St Louis L. E. Miller Stansbury Esther Abrams Isadore R. Wein A. David Abrams Berkley New York A. T. Baker E. H. Phipps Berkley St Bergenfield N. J W. A. Burke Hargrove St L. E. Maloney Maysville B. L. Ranson Chicago Everett Merrill Bloomington Ill

Women's event notices and club meeting schedule

Coming events list invites women's groups to submit notices by 10 a.m. for same day use. Tuesday features Raleigh General Nurses Alumni at 7:30 p.m. and several church and club meetings. Wednesday includes Beckley Sisterhood at 8 p.m., First Christian Group meeting, and social bridge events. Thursday continues the schedule with more gatherings.

Womens Women's Department Beckley Wil Raleigh General Nurses Alumni Nurses Home Woodlawn Ave

Covered Dish Dinner Set By American Home Dept.

Mrs. Robert A. Godfrey will preside as chairman at Beckley Woman's Club American Home Department meeting Friday at 1 p.m. in the Clubhouse on Park Ave. A covered dish luncheon will be served. Miss Gladyce Garst will speak on The United Nations with Mrs. C. W. Brown as guest soloist. accompaniment by Mrs. W. Degree.

Robert A. Godfrey American Home Department Woman’s Club of Beckley Park Ave Ray Light Gladyce Garst United Nations C. W. Brown W. B

Tom Eckle Elected Jr Class President at WV Tech

Tom Eckle son of Mr and Mrs E B Eckle of 118 Fairlawn Ave has been elected president of the junior class at West Virginia Institute of Technology in Montgomery. He is a 1952 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.

Tom Eckle E. B. Eckle Fairlawn Ave West Virginia Institute of Technology Montgomery Woodrow Wilson High School

Notable Names in Acknowledgments List

O'Dell, Mrs. H. K. Stairs, Mrs. W. C. Thompson, Mrs. C. M. Ward, Mrs. C. G. Wallhop, Mrs. T. S. Williams, Mrs. B. H. Hopkins and Mrs. Waldo LaFon are named in an acknowledgment segment.

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Angels OF Mercy WJLS WWNR George Daniel Raleigh General Hospital Vance Lewis James P. Monroe Pinecrest Sanitarium Santina Ciatto Beckley Hospital Ruby Pollock VA Hospital Billie Joy Smith Medical Arts Inc Doris Adams Medical Arts Miss Kay Carol Short Buena Wright Cc. J. Kleiman O. F. Cain Raleigh B. and P. Woman's Club John W. Eye Sales & Service W. Neville ST Women’s Dept R. G. Knight Gary Marietta Barbara Holmes Freeman St San Antonio Tex Herbert Croft Audrey Ann Croft Robert Riddick Riddick Douglas England Air Force Lee Mickey Eccles St. Paul Minn San Francisco Calif Sgt Mickey Harold Wright Brenda Sharon Radford Alvie Richmond Fireco Roscoe Sutphin Glen Morgan W. M. Hilbert George Price Gate City Nelson Taylor William Mann Kingsport Tenn M. E. Hibert MacArthur Robert Perdue Rhoda Rowles Universal Beckley’s S&h Ann Rose Coca-Cola Sophia Band Mothers Club Sophia High School Fernwood Garden Club James Farris S. Kanawha St Crab Orchard Garden Club B. L. Dozier Queen St Beckley Sisterhood Temple Beth-El First Christian Church T. M. Epling Mason St Ladies Bridge Association Black Knight Country Club Beta Kappa Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Richmond American Home Dept Watkin's Drug Store Fidelis D. W. MacAllister Mercer St Royal Neighbors Sons of Italy Prince St The Walter Chapman Fairview Ave American Home Department of Beckley Woman's Club Best Buys ST. Joseph America Orion Payne's RED Cross Children’s Department Gordon Reguar MAIN
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