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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1954

Page

3

Philippine Talk Given to Group By Miss Sullivan

Group No 4 of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Pat Wheeler on Orchard Ave The session opened with prayer led by Mrs George Harvey Miss Annette Smell delivered a devotional on Pathways of Obedience Miss Margaret Sullivan spoke on an Interpretation of the Philippines Group leader Mrs James P Bland urged members to collect clothing and household items for World Community Day and for a Mather School offering in South Carolina Mrs Charles Earehart was named chairman of the card committee Group No 4 will run the November general meeting and a love gift dedication was given.

Pat Wheeler Orchard Ave First Baptist Church George M. Harvey Annette Smell Margaret Sullivan Philippines James P. Bland Mather School South Carolina Charles Earehart

Beckley Episcopalians Attend Convocation

Beckleyans from St. Stephen's Episcopal Church attended the New River Convocational in Hinton. The Rt. Rev. Wilburn C. Campbell addressed representatives of 11 churches, celebrated Holy Communion, and a luncheon followed, served by the church women.

Wilburn C. Campbell

Hostess Serves Refreshments to Club Eight Members

Mrs. Ardith Short hosted a gathering serving refreshments to eight members and two guests, Miss Smell and Miss Sullivan, as part of the club event.

Ardith Short Miss Smell Miss Sullivan

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Beckley residents and relatives appear in a community diary of visits travels and illnesses. Hulbert A Meadows 104 Pine St Beckley is in Beckley VA Hospital after knee surgery following a Tuesday accident. Various locals attend conventions travel for medical events and family gatherings across West Virginia and nearby states.

Honaker presents program on The American Indian at church group

Mrs. C. L. Honaker gave the program The American Indian during a meeting of Group No. 2 of the Young Women's Auxiliary at First Baptist Church Tuesday evening. Miss Joanne Tyree hosted at 207 Elkins St. Devotional Belief was by Mrs. Cecil Kincaid. Miss Tyree led the business session in the absence of ill leader Mrs. Carlos Gunnee. Plans discussed for Halloween party next Tuesday. Refreshments served to 11 members and three guests.

C. L. Honaker First Baptist Church Joanne Tyree Elkins St Cecil Kincaid Tyree Carlos Gunnee

Mrs Richards New President Presides at Bible Class Meet

Mrs J W Richards elected president of the Philatheg Bible Class presided at the first meeting in her home. New officers include vice presidents Buckland and Long, secretary Buckland, treasurer Marslander, and program chair Brabban. A devotional, prayers, and a brief program followed with 25 members present.

J. W. Richards Philatheg Bible T. Bazzarre Annie Long C. D. Buckland James Marslander J. Brabhan Pearl Hancock D. O. Totten A. N. Harlow Flower B. B. Hawley E. E. Tucker C. M. Brock P. E. Reynolds D. B. Walls T. D. Callahan Vivian Benson H. E. Melton Brabban Barbara Stewart Shirley Margin Beverly Hayworth Sandra Stallings W. E. S. McCormick Lena Thompson Raymond Cook Richards

Women's clubs announce meetings and schedules

Coming Events notes invite women's organizations to submit meeting notices. Beckley Newspapers will publish by 10 a.m. with Sunday calendar items due earlier. Saturday events include Beckley Sisterhood at 8 p.m. Temple Beth El and First Christian Church Group No. 4 at 121 Mason Street. Beta Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Richmond social room.

Women’s Department Beckley Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Richmond

Thursday evening club notices and lodge meeting list

Degree of Honor Lodge meets 7 30 p m over Watkin s Drug Store Rhododendron Garden Club gathering 8 p m at the home of Mrs Sam St Clair Beckley Ave Fidelis Class Halloween Party 7 30 p m at Mrs D W MacAllister 223 Mer cer St Royal Neighbors Camp 7 30 p m in Sons of Italy Hall Prince St Group No 9 First Christian Church meets with Mrs Walter Chapman 235 Fairview Ave 7 30 p m American Home Department Beckley Woman s Club luncheon and meeting Clubhouse Park Ave 1 p m

First Christian Church T. M. Epling Mason St Watkin’s Drug Store Rhododendron Garden Club Sam St. Clair Beckley Ave Fidelis First Baptist Church 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 Park Ave

Presbyterian Church Circles Schedule Meets Beckley

Beckley Presbyterians announce circle meetings this Thursday with ten circles. Circle 1 meets 1:30 p.m. at 310 Clyde St. Circle 2 at 2 p.m. at 107 Wildwood Ave and again at 800 Woodlawn Ave. Circle 4 at 1:30 p.m. with 215 Crawford St. Circle 5 at 1:30 p.m. 121 Granville Ave. Circle 6 at 1:30 p.m. 212 Wickham Ave. Circle 7 at 2 p.m. 205 Granville Ave. Circle 8 at 8 p.m. Lovell St. McLean Adda. Circle 9 at 8 p.m. 114 Franklin Ave. Circle 10 at 8 p.m. 106 Maplewood Lane.

Woodlawn Ave John Whitlock R. A. Cunningham R. Schwank Crawford St J. K. Edmundson Fred Richmond Granville Ave C. W. Hogg Wickham Ave Ned H. Ragland D. C. Wade L. L. Scherer E. H. Cox Lovell St. McLean Adda Jerry Dale John Kushner M. C. Evans Franklin Ave W. D. Menzie Maplewood Lane Audrey Ellison

Etude Music Club Names year chairmen at dress-as-you-play party

Etude Music Club outlines committee heads for the year at a Raleigh Heights event hosted by Miss Hazel Underwood. Officers include Mrs. O S Lilly social, Mrs. B E Carter finance, Mrs. Earl Yates telephone, Miss Jean Winner publicity, Miss Underwood federation, and Miss Doreen Bachus projects. A new member, Mrs. William D Collier, joins as the meeting closes with a piano solo and remarks on upcoming events.

Etude Music Club Hazel Underwood Raleigh Heights Anthony Briguglio O. S. Lilly B. E. Carter Earl Yates Jean Winner Jo Ann Tyree J. E. Short William D. Collier McDowell Paul Hinzman Hinzman

Good Cooking Finely Crushed Corn Flakes Coating

Finely crushed corn flakes make a different and delicious coating for oven fried chicken offering crisp texture and subtle corn flavor. This simple crust bakes evenly and reduces油油油.

Pageant of musical personas at Mrs Collier’s event

Pot roast gravy zest and horseradish served during a vocal solo stage presentation led by Mrs Collier. Dot and Sal introduced as operatic sisters, Miss Winner performed saxophone solos with Miss Tyree at piano, Miss Underwood and Miss Briguglio dressed in period costumes, social hour followed with refreshments for attendees including Mrs Briguglio and several others.

Miss Underwood Old Quaker Town Tony Briguglio Hobo Briguglio Collier

Circle No 12 meets for devotion at Temple

Mrs W H Foglesong led a devotional on An Indian's Interpretation of the 23rd Psalm at Circle No 12 of the Methodist Temple Tuesday afternoon. Hostess Mrs C H Rutledge and helper Mrs C J McQuade hosted at 211 East C St, with 15 members and one guest present.

W. H. Foglesong Circle No. 12 Methodist Temple C. H. Rutledge East C St C. J. McQuade A. K. Minter Woman's Society of Christian Service Charleston Paul E. Ash J. B. F. Yoak Jr Pugh Granville Ave

Crescendo Music Club Opens Year Meeting

Crescendo Music Club began its new year at Galperin's auditorium at 7 30 p m Monday. President Phyllis Bowers led the business session and the hymn God of Our Fathers was sung. Suzy Bruce gave a piano solo Recessional and Bob Smith with Beverly Samans at piano performed Sugar Blues. Ann St Clair served refreshments for nine members, two guests, and sponsor Mrs John Wirtz.

Galperin Phyllis Bowers Suzy Bruce Bob Smith Beverly Samans Ann St. Clair Monroe Frye William Summers John Wirtz

Patty Moseley Feted On Third Birthday

A Halloween themed party was held at 3 30 p m Monday at 114 Fairlawn Ave honoring Patty Moseley on her third birthday. The host was her mother Mrs W H Moseley with helpers Mrs Sue Gwinn and Mrs C E Thrush. Guests included Richard Corey Karen Corey Patricia Corey Lannie Wyatt Gloria Glover Nancy Moseley Peggy Thrush Mrs W L Wyatt and David Wyatt.

Patty Moseley W. H. Moseley Fairlawn Ave

Dessert in tall glasses parfait idea

A parfait dessert layered in tall glasses uses pistachio and vanilla ice creams with orange and raspberry sherbet garnish. The guide suggests preparing bulk portions and storing them in the freezer compartment of a gas refrigerator for ready serving.

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