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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1949

Page

8

Local DAR Chapter Members Attend Princeton Luncheon

Four members of the Captain James Allen Chapter of the DAR joined a luncheon in Princeton Saturday, hosted by the Matthew French and Junior Chapters at the Virginian Hotel. Mrs. Edward Lammers of Dallas, Texas, recording secretary general of the National Society, was guest speaker and candidate for president general. The event featured Mrs. Lammers’ address and a 3 to 5 pm reception in the Appalachian Assembly Room hosted by the John Chapman Chapter.

DAR Princeton James Allen the Daughters of the American Revolution Edward Lammers Dallas Texas National Society of the Dar Matthew French Virginian Hotel Beckieyans A. G. Mead Frank S. Harkleroad J. W. Givens A. A. Edwards George Brown Mathew French D. E. French Lammers Washington John Chapman Appalachian Assembly Room Virgina Canterbury A. R. Canterbury Croft Steel West Virgina Univers Ann Evans Morgantessa Fary Ann Valentine Gary, Vind Linda Lazefla Huntingtan Mountaineer Band Lee Caroll Glenna Lucas

Five Sisterhood Members Attend Huntington Meeting

Beckley Sisterhood of the Beth El Temple sends delegates Mrs. Herman Samans and Mrs. Herbert Cahen to the silver anniversary convention of the State Federation of Temple Sisterhoods in Huntington. Other attendees include Mrs. Charles Levine, Mrs. Robert Levine, and Mrs. Archie Elienbogen. Dr. Jacob Marcus of Hebrew Union College will speak at tonight’s banquet concluding the convention.

Beckley Beth-El Temple State Federation of Temple Huntington Herman Samans Herbert Cahen Charles Levine Robert Levine Archie Elienbogen Jacob Marcums Hebrew Union College Cincinnati Harvey Steadan Lansing Mich Federation

Mrs. Paul Smith Hostess For Woman's Council Meeting

Mrs. Paul Smith hosted Group No 1 of the Woman's Council at the Lincoln Street home. A devotional on Kind ness and a forum on Mountain Peoples followed lectures on Hazel Green Academy in Kentucky and Livingston Academy in Tennessee. World Fellowship Day actions included packing Pieces for Peace. The group approved a Christmas gift to their adopted Pinecrest patient as 24 members and two guests enjoyed refreshments.

Lincoln Street Sirs. Paul Smith Woman's Council of The First Christian Church Irby Webb Hila Richardson Hazel Green Academy Kentucky J. T. Hollandsworth Frances Bailey Livingston Academy Tennessee W. A. Curtis Richardson United Council of Church Women George Parker Pinecrest Smith David Triggs

West Virginia University Fraternity Initiates Two Local Students

Dick Daniel and Zennie Wickline were initiated as active members of Beta Theta Pi at WVU. Both are sophomores and Woodrow Wilson High School graduates from Beckley. several Beckley residents and others from nearby towns attended or hosted events over the weekend.

Dick Daniel Zennie Wickline Beta Thela Pi West Virginia University Daniel Ross P. Daniel Woodlawn Avenue Wickline Fr. N. Wickline Harper Road Woodrow Wilson High School Theedeenrettler

Eight Girls Compete For BJHS Homecoming Queen Title

Beckley Junior High begins homecoming queen selection with eight girls from seventh through ninth grades vying for the honor. Candidates include Jessie Day from eighth grade and Carel Mec Guire from ninth grade, with plans for coronation at the November 3 game amid a floral ceremony and attendants.

BJHS Beckley Gertrude Catlett Hocreensee Carolyn Morrison Patsy Morgan Jessie Day Dorris Lambert Carel MecGuire Delores Douglas Sue Stone Joyce Jones Ieckley Princewon Wilk

C D Garten to be Married in Mabscott Rites

Mrs Nan Parker of Golden Row Florida will marry C D Garten of Orlando Florida on Saturday October 29 at 7 pm at the Winter Park Baptist Church. The couple will wed with a reception to follow in the church educational room. The groom is the son of the late Mr and Mrs J W Garten of Beckles.

Nan Parker Golden Row Fla J .M. Powell Cantille C. D. Garten Orlando Beckles Norman Knapp Garten Fairview Apartments J. W. J. Garten Nounce Hertha High General Hospital Winter Park Baptist Church Florida Thomas Norman Knapp

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