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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1955

Page

3

Mrs Bartley Redden Honored With Dinner on 80th Birthday

Mrs. Bartley Redden celebrated her 80th birthday with a family dinner at her Daniels home on Sunday October 16. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends from the Redden and Johnson families, highlighting the couple's 62nd wedding anniversary recently observed.

Bartley Redden Daniels Otis Grim Aona Lee Janet Jo Ann Billy Nelson Redden Elmer Bobby Glenville Roger Franklin Billie Denzil Jackie Richie Dean Alma Johnson John Johnson Beverly Linda Johnny Harold Johnson Joan Doris Wanda A. E. Evans Alvey Thomas Judy Gene Virginia Ewing Jennings Bonnie Charles Jimmie Diana Ralph Morton Patricia Sallie Redden Ray Barbara Sherman Elmer Roberts Knarl Meador Marvin Duncan Marilyn Vernon Lynn Gene Redde Iralene James Layne James Curtis Sam Sprouse J. J. Richmond Guy Pendleton Nina Fawkell Reddens

Annual Mission Study Classes End Tonight at Methodist Temple

Women from area churches attended the annual School of Missions of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist Temple. The four class study is led by Mrs. Arthur Smith with a varied worship program featuring readings, a filmstrip, and talks on Indian Americans and social responsibility. The event includes performances by several young women and is overseen by a team of church workers. the final session wraps up tonight.

Methodist Temple School of Missions Woman's Society of Christian Service Arthur Smith Missionary Education Barbara Ward Helen Isley Phyllis Bowers Patty Pitsenberger Judy Arbogast Pansy Riffe George Bright James Lilly Smith Faye Farley Thomas Kelley Audrey Wood James Henderson Dakotas Maude Peters Charles Barefoot Living Word C. C. Lynn Earl Snead Frank Vass Ralph Amick R. E. Presley A. K. Minter Noel Christian

Dinner Party Fetes Mrs. T. K. Laing in Washington Sendoff

Mrs H G Farmer hosted a Tuesday dinner for Mrs T K Laing who will winter in Washington DC with daughter Mrs David E Harris. Pink and white décor featured pink cactus dahlias and white chrysanthemums. Guests included Mrs Myrtle Beane and many others of the social circle.

H. G. Farmer Bolt T. K. Laing Washington, D. C David E. Harris Myrtle M. Beane Carl Sanders Emoch Ellison Elizabeth Anderson Henry Phipps Ted Kessinger William H. File J. Q. Hutchinson Harry W. Hall Thomas H. Wickham W. E. S. McCormick James W. Witherspoon R. K. Rubush A. O. B. Hogue C. T. Wilson Charles T. Ross Charles Freeman E. A. Rippetoe Isabelle Morton David W. McLean

Datetime Charmers fashion patterns offer two designs

Two separate patterns No 2072 and No 2458 are described with sizes and fabric yardage. Pattern No 2072 doubles as a jumper and date dress in sizes 10 12 14 16 18 20 with 5 1 4 yards of fabric at size 16 and 39 inch 14 yard 3 inch contrast. Pattern No 2458 covers sizes 12 14 16 and 36 38 40 with 3 3 8 yards for size 16. Orders require name address style number and 35 cents per pattern plus extra 5 cents for first class mail. The Fall Winter Fashion World book is advertised at 25 cents with color illustrations and many sewing designs.

Beckley Raleigh Register Chelsea Station New York A. Ne

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

A stream of social notes lists visits and travels of Lynchburg area residents. Freshman Sara Jane Parker plans weekend with her parents in Lynchburg. Mrs L J Davis visits Boston. the Pyles family visits Marmet Hospital. Dorseys host their Princeton guests Karen and David. Mrs Eckle heals at Granville Ave home. Others include Royce Felders, Amicks, Coveys, Dooley family visits, and Lt Daniels from Ft Campbell visiting relatives in Charleston and White Sulphur Springs.

Sara Jane Parker Lynchburg College Lynchburg George M. Parker Park Avenue L. J. Davis Westwood Dr Boston Mass David James Davis C. C. Pyles Mankin Avenue Marmet Mike Marmet Hospital Ben F. Dorsey Harper Road Inlaw Jack Dorsey Karen David Princeton Ralph T. Eckle Granville Avenue Gilbert St. Louis Woodlawn Avenue Archie Ellenbogan Maryknoll Brothers Catholic Missionary Society America Ralph Farrar Ken Marietta, Ga W. K. Farrar Mercer Street Major Sparks Linda Sue Brenda Kay Lansing Mich Roy Fielder South Oakwood Avenue Fielder Austie Burgess Squire Carrie Herndon Bales Whitestick Street J. Adam Amick G. D. Covey Yale Street Gainesville Fla Martha Covey Miss Covey University of Florida Guy Dooley Jr Linda Ann Guy II William Livengood Charleston Paul B. Warden Grafton Ross P. Daniel Woodlawn Ave Woman’s Auxiliary West Virginia Medical Association Raleigh County Medical Society Bernard H. White Jr Quesenberry St Robert Nelson, Jr Daniels Ft. Campbell, Ky

Fink elected treasurer of West Virginia temple sisterhood

Mrs. Sidney Fink was elected Treasurer of the West Virginia Federation of Temple Sisterhoods at its 29 biennial convention in Morgantown Monday. Delegates also chose Mrs. Sidney Ardman of Parkersburg as president to succeed Mrs. Irving Albert, with officers including Mrs. Charles Rotgin first vice president, Mrs. Charles Stein second vice president, Mrs. Ben Kart corresponding secretary, Mrs. Sam Weiner recording secretary, and Mrs. Phillip Platnick auditor.

Sidney Fink West Virginia

Coming Events Women’s club notices for Beckley area

Sunday and Thursday listings for local women groups include meetings of Beckley Area Registered Professional Nurses Club, St. Cecilia's Guild, Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Rhododendron Garden Club, Women's General Missionary Society, Sophia Band Mothers Club, Jaycecetts Club pancake dinner, and St Stephens Guild with dates, times, and locations such as Pinecrest Sanitarium Nurses Home and 421 Calloway St. Includes contact details for submission.

Beckley Area Pinecrest Sanitarium

Flowering Hills Club Meets in Bolen Home

The Flowering Hills Garden Club met Monday at 1 p.m. in Mrs. C. S. Bolen’s Woodlawn Avenue home. Program chair H. D. Butterworth led a terrarium project. Phipps led business, noting a Raleigh County Garden Council show planned for June 1956. Prizes were awarded to Butterworth Whitaker Phipps and Meadows. members urged to bring a direct arrangement to November.

Flowering Hills Garden Club C. S. Bolen Woodlawn Avenue H. D. Butterworth B. B. Chambers Paul Phipps Raleigh County Garden Council W. W. Vines Primrose Garden Club Butterworth R. P. Whittaker Phipps Eugene Meadows D. Crawford Lynn J. E. Sharp Floyd B. Nickell

Community Luncheons and Tea Gatherings Across Local Groups

Covered dish luncheon at Clubhouse on Park Avenue at 1 p.m. Oak Grove Mission Circle hosts a meeting at 7 p.m. in Mrs. Adam Zutaut's Oak Grove home. Classroom Teachers Association of Raleigh County holds a tea at Methodist Temple Friendship Hall from 2 to 5 p.m.

Park Avenue Oak Grove Mission Circle Adam Zutaut Oak Grove Classroom Teachers Association of Raleigh County Tea Methodist Temple Friendship Hall

WCTU Holds Meet In Baptist Church

The Women's Christian Temperance Union held a 2 p.m. Tuesday meeting in the lower auditorium of the First Baptist Church. Vice president Mrs. C. G. Wauhop led in the president’s absence as Mrs. O. Hendrickson attended a state WCTU meeting in Weston.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union First Baptist Church C. G. Wauhop O. Hendrickson WCTU Weston J. G. Windle, Jr D. O. Totten J. G. Maddy Karl Okes Sandra Sherry W. A. Argenbright

Beta Sigma Phi Rep To Meet With Beckley Chapters

Miss Dorothy Bliss international representative of Beta Sigma Phi sorority plans a meeting with the Beckley chapters executive board and presidents to discuss the silver anniversary celebration. The event at Glass House at 7 30 p m Wednesday includes dessert for attending members.

Dorothy Bliss Beta Sigma Phi Sorority City Council Beckley Sophia Glass House Richmond Carl Mooney

Called to Beckley by Mother’s Illness

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ashworth of Huntington have been called to Beckley by the illness of her mother Mrs. C. P. Pack at 204 North Fayette Street who is a patient in Raleigh General Hospital.

Beckley Fred Ashworth Huntington Berkley C. P. Pack North Fayette Street Raleigh General Hospital

Pretty vegetable centerpiece for a company meal

Boil a small whole cauliflower with some green leaves until tender and crisp. Place in the center of a round plate, surround with diagonally sliced cooked carrots, then pour thick cheese sauce over the cauliflower and sprinkle with minced parsley.

Ballroom event features Jan Campbell Orchestra

Jan Campbell's orchestra will perform at the ballroom affair adding live music to the evening. The event highlights an energetic program with dance favorable arrangements and a prominent local ensemble.

Jan Campbell

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. and Mrs. Bartley Redden Ned Odors Colgate’s Colgate the Women's Sisterhood Mrs Women's Department St. Cecilia's Guild St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Beta Rho Coca- Cola James E. Wilkes Raleigh Heights Women's General Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church H. Eldon Waltz Jaycecetts Club First Methodist Church St. Stephen's American Home Department Flowering Hills Club Bolen George Drake St. Joseph Beard School of Dancing Electric Power Company Baptist Church Beta Sigma Phi Beckley Hotel Melba Adams Strietmann Zesta Stuetmanr Pitustmann
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