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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1956
Page
8
Calendar of local women's group gatherings lists events from Monday to Friday. Civic, Mother's, Eastern Star, Temperance union and nurse clubs meet at various venues including clubs, high schools, and libraries with times ranging from 1 p m to 8 p m.
The Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church held a routine meeting with tea planned for October 17 at the home of Mrs. Everett Shrewsbury. Attendees included Mrs. Joe Pachula, Mrs. Benton McCulley, Mrs. George Smith, Miss Phyllis Jean Fout, Mrs. Paul Hughes, and others. A World Community Day program is planned for November 2 in two sessions. A chili luncheon bake and apron sale is scheduled for November 29 as part of fundraising and mission activities.
A design report claims better planning in new houses can make the homemaker and her husband work a 40 hour week. It cites studies showing mothers of two spend about 50 hours weekly on chores and offers storage and material choices to reduce or eliminate tasks.
A sea born named Daniel Wayne to Mr and Mrs George Robert Lyons at Raleigh General Hospital at 3 20 am October 9 weighing 7 pounds 0 ounces. Our printed pattern a skirt gem of winter wardrobe features a smart classic style with pleated front and easy to fit. Pattern 4616 Misses Waists sizes 24 to 32 with size 28 requiring 158 yards 5 inch. Send 33 cents for pattern with name address style number and size to Pattern Bureau The Raleigh Register Box 42 Old Chelsea Station New York 11.
Beauty problems arise with new silhouettes affecting tall and heavy figures and bodies with waists. The beauty editor advises on medium heel heights, chignons to cover hairlines, longer girdles with diet and exercise, cautious hair color changes for teens, and subtle eye makeup to keep the big-eyed effect.
Mrs. Victor Peetish entertained the Catholic Daughters of America Bridge Club at her home in Me. Lean Addition Wednesday evening. Two tables were in play with prizes scored for by Mrs. John Rist, Mrs. O. F. Cain, and Mrs. A. J. Ginkel.
Ziegfeld alumnae, long famed for stage glamour, now hold diverse careers. Gertrude Vanderbilt, a fashion publicist, joins the ranks after a starry chorus start. Beverly F Samans enrolls at New England Conservatory to study music therapy, aiming to become a therapist. Barbara Joyner, Mrs George Kingdon Parsons, and Mary Mack pursue finance and brokerage. Marguerite Stanley with husband Charles Loder runs a bank in Stockbridge, Janet Lawson sells hats in New York, Pearl Shepard marries a prince and returns to business, Florence O Denishawn runs a lingerie firm, Consuelo Glowerton reenters show business after textile work. The group gathers as Ziegfeld Alumnae Association members reminisce and collaborate.
The piece lists several local residents traveling to attend an extension workers conference in Jacksons Mill and hosting and visiting relatives and friends from Deland Florida to Roanoke Virginia. Notable names include H B Thomas Northwestern Ave and J Clarence Wooten County 4 agent.
Multiple birth announcements from Raleigh General Hospital list parents and baby names including Gene Franklin Garaffa born Oct 4 at 1 45 PM weighing 8 1 pounds. Michael Wayne Day born Oct 4 at 8 53 AM weighing 7 pounds 334 ounces. Pamela Louise Murphy born Oct 5 at 3 50 PM weighing 6 8 12 pounds. Ronald Lee Davis born Oct 5 at 9 45 PM weighing 6 5 12 pounds. Nina Marie DelMoro born Oct 6 weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. Gregory Ray Moomaw born Oct 6 weighing 6 11 pounds. Carol Sue Snyder born Oct 6 weighing 9 14 pounds. Thomas Edward Dorsey born Oct 7 weighing 8 1 ounce. Nancy Kay Cook born Oct 7 weighing 9 6 1 ounces. Gary Lee Burnett born Oct 7 weighing 7 3 12 pounds. Iris Marie Ballard born Oct 7 weighing 1 3 4 pounds. Irvin Kelly Allen born Oct 9 weighing 7 8 pounds. (All births recorded at Raleigh General Hospital.)
Melt chocolate covered pepper and mints over a double boiler to create a flavorful topping for vanilla ice cream. This simple garnish blends bold chocolate with mint to enhance dessert appeal.
Week of Prayer programs set by the Presbyterian Church Women include Oct 15 8 pm prayer call and Oct 16 2 pm collage of prayer and self denial meetings across South Kanawha Denia Raleigh Heights and vicinity. Events move to the homes of Mrs W E McCormick Mrs C L Wilson and others with an Oct 17 7 30 pm business women night and mid week prayer service. Oct 18 10 am general meeting discussing Bright Future led by Mrs James W Witherspoon. Oct 19 10 am special sermon on church extension and Oct 2 6 pm family supper closing the observance. Extension committee listed with Mrs C C Lewis chair and Mrs L M Halloran and Mrs Henrietta Kinzer.
Applications for marriage licenses recorded in the office list five couples with age and parent names including Warren Foley and Gracie Shrewsbury. Charley Thompson and Beatrice Johnson. William Gray and Mauruettia Canaday. Sheroll Meadows and Geraldine Hall. Floyd Burgess and Trilby Griffith. Jack Farley and Janet Mitchem. Robert Parks and Effie Harriston. Byrace Skeens and Jeanette Stepp. John Moody and Betty Bates. Locations include Crab Orchard, Slab Fork, Birchtown, Beckley and Alexandria Virginia.
Local congestion in the upper bronchial tubes and muscle pain require fast help. A new Child's Mild Musterale with GN-7 glycol mono salicylate plus stimulating mustard oil speeds warming comfort and eases breathing. available in Regular and Extra Strong for adults with larger tubes advertised.
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