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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1950

Page

3

Entertainment Planned For Nov 7 Raleigh County Navy Mothers

Entertainment and refreshments will be provided for the November 7 meeting of the Raleigh County Navy Mothers at the Memorial Building. The meeting, held at the home of Mrs. M. L. Humphries on Hargrove Street, included a letter read by Commander Mrs. Humphries from Mrs. Elsie Peterson national child welfare chairman requesting a monthly report on local county group work. Refreshments were served to 11 members and a guest, Mrs. R. C. Atkins.

Raleigh County Navy Memorial Building M. L. Humphries Hargrove Street Humphries Elsie Peterson National Child Welfare R. C. Atkins

Mrs H T Gibson To Host Methodist Circle 2

Mrs H T Gibson will host Circle 2 of the Methodist Temple for the November meeting at her home on 300 Maryland Avenue. Week of prayer envelopes were handed out at the Tuesday gathering hosted by Mrs Dana Conner at 126% E Main Street. Devotionals were led by Mrs John Walters with Mrs John Gorsica presiding. Refreshments were served to 20 members and guests including Mrs H H O'Dell Mrs Mable Foster Mrs Julia Seacrest Miss Catherine Minton and Mrs Charles McKorle.

H T. Gibson Circle 2 The Methodist Temple Maryland Avenue Dana Conner E. Main Street John Walters John Gorsica H. H. O’dell Mable Foster Julia Seacrest Catherine Minton Charles McCorkle

People You Know: Weekend Visits and Travel News

Dorothy Amick reports a flurry of social travel and family visits. J D Duval Jr and Jack Ogle arrive from Washington for a weekend with his parents on Lewis Street while other families visit Detroit, Baltimore, Richmond, and Charleston for funerals, hospital stays, or gatherings.

Dorothy Amick J. D. Duval, Jr Washington, D. C J. D. Duval Lewis Street Jack Ogle Washington W. A. Hartley MacArthur Detroit Mich Inlaw Thomas G. Hartley Samuel Hartley Beckley Kenneth F. Humphries Queen Street Smithfield Frank G. Berry

Turkey Dinner Set by Business Women Circle

The Business Women Circle of the First Presbyterian Church plans a turkey dinner for November 14 and will invite guests. At a church dinner meeting they adopted a needy family to receive Christmas food and clothing. Also announced is a Oct 29 family night supper. Ned Ragland urged voting, stressing registration and civic obligations amid a 40 percent turnout in the county last election. Attendees: 34 members and four guests.

First Presbyterian Church Ned Ragland Raleigh County

Mrs E Cremens To Head Circle At Shady Springs

Edith Cremens will lead the Reorganized Latter Day Saints Circle of Shady Spring Community Church. At a Tuesday luncheon at Mrs. Leonard Pack home, officers named include D C Hinkle as assistant leader and Lawrence Pack as secretary treasurer. A Christmas bazaar was set for December 9.

Edith Cremens Latter Day Saints Shady Spring Leonard Pack A. C. Bennett Della Barbe

Local Women Attend State Beta Sigma Phi Meet in Wheeling

Local Beta Sigma Phi members depart for a two day state convention in Wheeling. Delegates include Kath leen Ross Hoffman, Bladeen Pickle, Sherwood Dunnigan, W. R. Monk, Betty Gunter, and Sam Roberts II. Registration starts 10 a.m. at Hotel McClure with a luncheon at 12 30. A tour of Oglebay Park and tea follow. William Ross II will address the formal banquet Saturday night. An open forum and luncheon close the event.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Wheeling Kathleen Ross Hoffman Bladeen Pickle Sherwood Dunnigan W. R. Monk Betty Gunter Sam Roberts Beta Kappa Sophia McClure Oglebay Park Garden Terrace William Ross, II Bladeen Fickle

Pinecrest Patient to Get Presents from Group 9

Gifts for a patient at Pinecrest Sanitarium were brought to last night's meeting of Group 9 of the First Christian Church. The group met at Mrs. Everett Potter's home, led by Mrs. T. R. Wilson, and planned a home harvest tea set for Oct. 25 at the church from 2 to 6 p.m. The devotional topic was The Training of the 12 from The Strong Arm of God, led by Miss Ethel Martin.

Pinecrest Pinecrest Sanitarium Group 9 The First Christian Church Everett Potter T. R. Wilson Strong Arm of God Ethel Martin Brooks Adair P. M. Epling Raymond Bair Arthur Reese H. G. Stern D. A. Blankenship

Recent Bride Receives Gifts From Baptist Circle

Mrs Ronald Roach a recent bride was presented a gift by Circle 3 of the Young Woman's Missionary Auxiliary at the Tuesday meeting held at the Carter Street home of Mrs D W Thurmond The scripture was given by Mrs Mark Skaggs leader and the devotionals Peace were led by Mrs Robert G Pugh

Ronald Roach Circle 3 Young Woman's Missionary Auxiliary First Baptist Church Carter Street D. W. Thurmond Mark Skaggs Robert G. Pugh

Ten Members Present Named In Attendance

The attendees included Mrs. Ed Beasley and Mrs. Barbe among ten present. Further details list other individuals in attendance and the meeting context.

Ed Beasley Barbe

Mother-Daughter Tea For Methodist Girl Scouts

The Meth odist Temple Girl Scout committee and sponsoring groups invite Brownies and Girl Scout troops to a mother-daughter tea this Saturday in the church social room from 2 to 5 p.m. Committee members include Mrs J F Otto, Mrs Paul E Ash, and Grady Allen. Leadership details cover the senior troop led by Mrs Henry Abbing, intermediate troop led by Mrs Evelyn Malone and Mary Sue Malone, and brownies led by Mrs John Wirtz, with sponsoring classes and chairs named. Arrangements are by Mrs Ash assisted by Mrs Otto.

Methodist Temple J. F Otto Paul E. Ash Grady Allen Henry Abbing Sally McGinnis E. H. Christian

Births named for Beckley area a list of newborns

Mr and Mrs Elbert Woodrow Dehart of Skelton announce a 6 pound 7 ounce son born Oct 10 at Beckley Hospital. Frank Woodrow Miller Jr a 7 pound 9 ounce son born Oct 10 at Beckley Hospital. Philip Bsharah of 206 Doreas Avenue parent of 7 pound 8 ounce daughter Phyllis born Oct 8 at Beckley Hospital. John Lloyd Gorman of 130 Westwood Drive announces 7 pound 2 ounce daughter born Oct 8 at Beckley Hospital. Robert David Tincher of Winding Gulf parents of 6 pound 6 ounce son born Oct 9 at Beckley Hospital. John Alvie Meadows of Camp Creek involved in births. James William Patton of Beckley parents of 7 pound 7 ounce son Edwin Ray born Oct 9 at Beckley Hospital. Donna Ellen Larrick, daughter of Donald Edwin Larrick of 231 S Heber Street, born Oct 7 weighing 6 pounds.

Clarence On Mentiows Earl Yates Dorcas Avenue Roy E. Smith Orchard Avenue Lewisburg Joseph Hinkle William Lindsley Ashland Marshalls Jackson Washington George Scarbro Frank Scarbro Washington, D. C E. H. Robinette Granville Avenue University Hospital Charlottesville Thomas Hartley Miller Street Lula Hartley Buffalo Carmel Rambeau Johnstown Road Montgomery Matt Summerfield Raymond Lamb Wharton H. L. Dunkley Springdale Avenue Karl Okes Beaver John A. Rawn Barbara Sonny Deborah Abraham Bowers Bristol James D. Rawn Scotty Oak Hill Sammy Farley Mabscott Beckley Jackson’s Mill W. Robert Campbell Joe Ginestra E. C. Hitchcock Frank Gans William Matthews James Berry Judith Ann Miller Mercer Street Edwin Miller Raleigh General Hospital Pete George Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Charleston J. C. Gingrich Calloway Street Mrs. Mack Meador Queen Street Rich Elbert Woodrow Dehart Skelton Beckley Hospital Frank Woodrow Miller, Jr F. W. Miller Philip Bsharah Doreas Avenue John Alvie Meadows Camp Creek James William Patton Edwin Ray Donna Ellen Larrick Donald Edwin Larrick S. Heber Street

Chicken Supper Set For Next Month By Crab Orchard Circle

Crab Orchard Baptist Church Circle 1 plans a chicken supper for November 14 to raise funds. At a Wednesday meeting, president Mrs. Noel Meadows urged members to attend the fall rally October 25 in Mabscott. Attendees heard a program led by Rose Deck White Cross chair, featured singing by Elliott Deck, scripture by Rose Deck, and readings by W. H. Boyd and others. Twenty one members attended. Hostesses for the next meeting will be Mrs. Lon Fink, Mrs. L. S. Crews, and Mrs. J. B. Combs.

Crab Orchard Circle Circle 1 Crab Orchard Baptist Church Noel Meadows Mabscott Elliott Deck Virgil Riffe Rose Deck C. E. Beckett White Cross W. H. Boyd John McGuire N. C. Knapp Cicle Edmonds Lon Fink L. S. Crews J. B. Combs

Baptist Circle to Aid In Taking Church Census

Baptist Circle 2 of the First Baptist Church will help conduct a local church census in November. The plan was discussed at a Tuesday meeting held at 108 Bishop Street hosted by Mrs. A. E. Oliver with co-hostess Mrs. Harry Ballou. The circle will present the program for the general meeting at the Baptist Church on November 21. Devotionals were given by Mrs. Ballou and Pollyanna gifts were exchanged before refreshments for 10 members and a guest, Mrs. Paul Costigan.

Baptist Circle Circle 2 The First Baptist Church A. E. Oliver Bishop Street Harry Ballou the Baptist Church Ballou Paul Costigan Richard McDaniel Circle 4 Sunrise Avenue Woodrow Aliff

Bridal Attendants Named for Hedrick Tully Nuptials

Miss Ruth Maye Hedrick of Park Street plans to marry Lawrence Taylor Tully of Fayetteville in a Friday evening First Presbyterian Church ceremony conducted by Rev. J. W. Witherspoon. A 500-guest reception will follow at the Black Knight Country Club.

Ruth Maye Hedrick G. C. Hedrick Park Street Lawrence Taylor Tully L. S. Tully Mr. Tully Fayetteville First Presbyterian Church J. W. Witherspoon T. Joe Shank Huntington W. R. Campbell Beckley Oppie_ E. Hedrick John A. Hedrick G. C. Hedrick, Jr Hedrick Helen Ferris W. L. Tully Joe Lawton Lawton T. J. Shank J. Marshall Carter Oppie Lee Hedrick C. H. Graham W. P. Laren J. M. Tully Washington, D. C James S. Tully Philadelphia John Laren Canton Black Knight Country Club

Halloween Party Set By Royal Neighbors

The Royal Neighbors schedule a Halloween Party for October 24 at the First Methodist Church. Officers and hostesses Miss Billie Daniel Mrs Oswald Lilly and Mrs Melvin Bowling announced plans at Tuesdays meeting.

First Methodist Church Billie Daniel Oswald Lilly Melvin Bowling

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H. T. Gibson Methodist Beckley, W.va Dept J. W. Taylor Park Avenue Johns’ Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Ronceverte Jacksonville Fla W. A. White Co. O. Edwards Lilly Heights Gerard Edwards Norma Jean Diamond Clarence Pierce Jess Marshall N. C. Jackson Ora Pierce Lilly Marshall George Phillips Silver Springs Pierce Clyde Marshall James Noonen Ray Marshall Paige Cook L. L. Shannon Pineville Norma Jean Allen Concord College Athens R. F. Allen Desert Titan Eye Mrs. E. Cremens Shady Springs Poll Parrot Shoes FORT Brown H & M Family Shoe Store Beta Sigma Phi Reese C. M. Doss H. L. Potter Abingdon, Va B. M. Wilmouth Karen Sharon Neal Vanity Bez Crean Ai Wave Ty Shop Helene Curtis Irene Richmond Prince St Mrs. Ash Mrs. Otto Del-Mar Oasis Janice Omenskie Lee Dillon Juanita Porter Meredith Goins Frances Mason Hazel Bishop Neville St West Virginia Circle Meet Basil Anderson New Orleans America
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