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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1958

Page

5

Autumn themed luncheon for Beckley Woman's Club

The American Home Department of the Beckley Woman's Club held its annual Friday covered dish luncheon with autumn decorations. The event featured talks by Mrs. James W. Witherspoon on the club Constitution and Mrs. Thomas Martin advocating for a larger Raleigh County health department, plus musical numbers and a request to help stuff envelopes for 1958 Christmas seals.

American Home Department Woman’s Club of Beckley B. B. Corker Paul Phipps James W. Witherspoon Thomas

Moon over Miami banquet speaker at BSP convention

Powell Adams of Kansas City spoke at the Moon over Miami banquet, addressing The Strange Case of the Missing Smiles. About 173 BSP sorority members from across the state attended the event arranged by the BSP City Council at the Hotel Ballroom.

BSP City Council Powell Adams Kansas City BSP Miami Adams

Newlyweds in Blue Jay wed in Norfolk church

Mrs Loreta Bennett Brooks becomes bride of Robert Brooks in Norfolk Virginia at the Holiness Church. Rev J E Meadows read the single ring vows. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Bobby Lilly Jumping Branch.

Blue Jay Robert Brooks Loreta Bennett Wade Bennett Rabian Elma Brooks Fred Brooks Holiness Church Norfolk J. E. Meadows Bobby Lilly

Chef's Trick Dress Cabbage Slaw With Vinegar Oil

Thin green cabbage strands are dressed with white wine vinegar olive oil and seasonings. Ice cubes chill the mix before serving then removed before sprinkling minced parsley or paprika for a colorful topping.

Baptist Circle Group Hears Review Of Book

Mrs C E Gunnoe reviewed the mission study book Middle East Pilgrimage at Circle No 13's Tuesday meeting held at Mrs Leon Neals home 1921 By Pass Seven members attended Led by Mrs O L Johnson the group planned a 630 dinner at the church and urged attendance at the Raleigh Baptist Association fall rally at Maxwell Hill Baptist Church Reports on Pinecrest patient and other mission items were given Bible books of the month were announced The session opened with prayer and closed with benediction Refreshments were served during the social hour.

C. E. Gunnoe Circle No. 13 First Baptist Church Leon Neal O. L. Johnson Woman's Missionary Society of the Raleigh Baptist Association Maxwell Hill Baptist Church R. H. Dew Gunnee Pinecrest Johnson Timothy Titus

Honored With Shower At Rhodell Residence

Mrs. David Wilson was honored Friday night with a stork shower at her mother in law’s Rhodell home. Co hosts included several local women who served refreshments. The guest list named numerous friends and relatives attending the event.

Nellie Farruggia Angelo Zonta E. W. Copen Fred Barker Patricia Barker Maude Young

Coming Events Flowering Hills Garden Club meeting and Medical Auxiliary luncheon

Women's organizations may submit notices for regular or special meetings. The Flowering Hills Garden Club holds a direct arrangements workshop at Mrs H D Butterworths home Harper Rd at 9 30 am. The Medical Auxiliary to the Raleigh County Medical Society hosts a guest luncheon at Beckley Hotel Ballroom at 12 45 pm.

En's Department of Beckley Flowering Hills Garden Club H. D. Butterworth Harper Rd Raleigh County Medical Society Beckley Hotel

Evening meetings and events listed for local groups

Tuesday schedule includes Woman's Mission Society annual banquet at First Baptist Church at 6 30 p m. Women of the Moose meet at Moose Lodge Ballroom 7 30 p m. Eastern Star Bethlehem Chapter 71 gathers at Masonic Temple Howe Street 8 p m. Raleigh County teachers meet at Marsh Fork High School 7 30 p m. Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi hosts a Tacky Party at Coca Cola Social Room 7 30 p m. Girl Scout leadership course 8 hours at Beckley Presbyterian Educational Building 1 3 p m Just A Mere Club meets at Mrs Guerrant's Hunter Street 7 30 p m.

Woman's Mission Society of the First Baptist Church Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe St Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Coca-Cola Social Room Raleigh County Beckley Presbyterian Church

Dry Hill Farm Club Hosts Halloween Party Night

Dry Hill Farm Women's Club meets at Mrs Cary Houchins home in Dry Hill at 7 30 p m Royal Neighbors of America hold Halloween party Camp of Beckley 7 30 at Sons of Italy Hall.

Dry Hill Farm Cary Houchins Dry Hill Royal Neighbors of America Camp of Beckley Sons of Italy Hall

June Thurman Bible Class Tour At October Meeting

The June Thurman Bible Class of St. Marys Methodist Church met Thursday in the Greenbrier Social Room for its October session led by Jack Van Dyke. After business, the group toured a local plant while Betty Greer and Sue Gassner performed dance numbers. Refreshments were served to members and many guests including Al Ellison and family, Luther Moses and family, Ther man Southern family, Anna Bennett, Dorothy Hager, Elizabeth Daugherty, Dorothy Lilly and sons Roger and Rodney, Kayser family, Ray Ellison and family, Luther Greer family, Owen Moore, Paris Sutphin and family, Judy Hartson, Pogue Thornton, Price Bailey, Henry Gassner and daughters, Van Dyke family, Debbie and Donna Van Dy.

Thurman St. Mary's Methodist Church Greenbrier Jack van Dyke Betty Greer Sue Gassner al Ellison Luther Moses Therman Southern Anna Bennett Dorothy Hager Jean Hartson Pogue Thornton Price Bailey Henry Gassner Sue and Linda van Dyke Debbie and Donna van Dy

Pancake Batter Bakes Quick for a Crowd

Batter poured into a jelly roll pan and baked at 425 degrees for about 15 minutes. Cut into squares, serve hot with melted butter and maple syrup to a waiting crowd.

Great-Great Grandmother Feted With Dinner On 98th Birthday

In observance of her 98th birthday, Mrs. Napoleon Hedrick of Cool Ridge was honored Oct. 11 with a surprise birthday dinner by her grandchildren. A lifelong Raleigh County resident, she known as Aunt Caroline, has five generations present in a family long tied to Mount View and Shady Spring.

Napoleon Hedrick Cool Ridge Caroline Raleigh County Mount View William and Hulda Phillips Meadows Odd Frank Griffith Hedrick Griffith Elsie Ransom Bessie Johnson Allen Hedrick Aaron Meadows Shady Spring Willard Williams Phyllis Lowell Ransom Estil Ransom Juanita Basham Virginia Meadows Janet Patrick Lee Carte John Laslo James Smith Sherry Trecia Ira P. Ferguson Shelia H. H. Cole Elaie Ransom Blanch Lester R. Lester Mabel Charles Fink Micky Michael Cole George Cole

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Mrs. Robert F. Fleming returns home from Beckley Hospital after observation and treatment. Dick Davis and John Estep, West Virginia Tech freshmen, spent the weekend with families in Beckley. Charles R. Rickard and son Mark toured Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.

B. E. Dickinson Beth Ann Arthur McLean B. S. Dickinson McHenry Robert F. Fleming Orchard Ave Beckley Hospital Dick Davis John Estep West Virginia Tech Montgomery Beckley L. B. Carper Charles R. Rickard Mark Mercer St Shenandoah Valley Virginia Luray Caverns Luray Skyline Drive Shenandoah National Park

Hospital Patients at Beckley Hospital Worsening and Improving

Sophia patients at Beckley Hospital include Mrs. Roscoe Bower with a broken leg while T. J. Worley and Sam Robert are under observation. J. A. Staton was released Friday morning and is reported improving.

Sophia Sophians Beckley Hospital Roscoe Bower T. J. Worley Sam Robert J. A. Staton

Mission Circle Meets at Calloway Heights Church

Iona Jones Mission Circle of Calloway Heights Baptist Church met in the Mission Circle room Thursday night with a hymn and prayer led by Mrs. Benton McCulley. The program on Women’s Work in the Church was arranged by Mrs. Walker Treadway, and gifts will be exchanged at the annual Christmas dinner December 13 in the church Social Room with Mrs. Tolliver as chairman.

Johnston St Malcolm Tolliver Iona Jones Calloway Heights Benton McCulley Walker Treadway Joe Pachuta Tolliver Paul Hughes McCulley Hampton Hensley Eddie Whitt Burton Royal Faye Comer Phillip Graham

Vi Lee's specials offer cold waves and services

Cold wave hair services advertised with pricing for shifts Mon Tue Wed. Includes hair shaping and arguing waves with a range of prices from 5.00 to 12.50 plus a 25.00 option. Appointment line CL 3-5167 provided.

VI Lee

Names Listed in Local Social Circle Notes

C. C. Conner compiles a social snippet featuring Vera Barron Orley McKinney Minnie Nick Belcher Donna Lopez and David Meadows in a community gossip column noting gatherings and acquaintances.

C. C. Conner Vera Barron Orley McKinney Minnick Bob Belcher Donna Lopez David Meadows

Also Mentioned on This Page

Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association W. R. Henkle P. W. Burks R. E. Hicks W. A. Burke R. M. French T. R. Wilson French Davis Frank Smith Yoak A. J. Truman Enrico Vecillio H. K. Stairs Garland Buchanan Robert Winston Frederic F. Friar Baptist Circle Group Rhodell Women of the Moose Moose Lodge Marsh Fork High School Just-A-Mere William Guerrant Hunter St Ricky Daniels Zane Griffith Alvetta Keith Leroy Meadows George i Cole Fort Worth Tex William Meadows the Women's Dept Bessie Warner Temple St Philco Predicta TV Beckley Music ELEC Prince St Mission Circle Space Laundromat Westinghouse Ashworth & Sparks Neville Street W. VA Gallon Brands Westinghouse Laundromat Lavundromat ORVER Westinghouse Revolving Cothes Beckley Area Prince Street Beckley, W. VA Pagoda Shopping Center Harper Road Marty Pxmcest Secrity J. C. Warren Furniture CO Arniun Superior Sterling Co., Distributors Bluefield, W. Va
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