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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1950

Page

3

Sorority Entertainment Held At Mrs Don Houchins Home

Beta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held an open house at the Orchard Avenue home of Mrs. Don Houchins. Mrs. James Mahoney presided at the punch bowl. pledge training began for Hallie Eye, Eugene West, Doris Barker, Mary Lou McNeish, Mary Lou Feamster, Rose Harvey, Ramona Richards, Mable Stanley, and Ernest Allenbaugh. Guests included Sigma Chapter leaders, Xi Beta Chapter and city council president Kathleen Ross Hoffman. Six members attended.

Orchard Avenue Don Houchins Beta Lamba Beta Sigma Phi Sorority James Mahoney Hallie Eye Eugene West Doris Barker Mary Lou McNeish Mary Lou Feamster Rose Harvey Ramona Richards Mable Stanley Ernest Allenbaugh Frank Halstead Beta Lamda Sherwood Dunnigan James Maples Sigma Chapter W. H. Holiday Xi Beta Chapter Kathleen Ross

Lodge Sets District Meet in Mabscott Hall

District 16 Rebekah lodges schedule a meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday in Mabscott Odd Fellows Hall. Mayme Feidler, president of the Rebekah Assembly of West Virginia, requests all members attend.

Rebekah Lodges Odd Fellows Hall Mabscott Mayme Feidler Rebekah Assembly of West Virginia

Mrs Pat Triani Feted At Farewell Dinner

Mrs Pat Triani was entertained with a dinner Sunday at the Mabscott home of Mrs Joe Gugliotta before she leaves for Alabama to join her husband Dr Pat Triani stationed with the United States Air Force. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Bailey and daughter Sharon Kay and Mr and Mrs Fred Knaff of Prosperity and Joseph Dockery.

Pat Triani Joe Gugliotta Mabscott Mrs. Triani Alabama United States Air Force Carl Bailey Sharon Kay Fred Knaff Prosperity Joseph Dockery ABA Vup Vechee Uspecial St. Mary’s Hospital Janice Hawley Dorothy Huddles Bluefield Anna Lee Fleming Mt. Tabor Mildred Milam Glen Daniel Athens Vivian Pickett Second Street Richard Presley Vine Street Greenbrier Military School Lewisburg Louise Coleman Calloway Heights Carl Taylor Westwood Drive W P. Kirk Ruth Ann Hodges Huntington Southern California Navy Baltimore Taylor Carl Taylor, Jr Annapolis Eva Dickerson Allie Dickerson Proctor Oak Hill Robert S. Murray Harper Road B. P. Knight St. Albans Beckley Bradford Barr Charleston American Home Department Beckley Woman's Club L. E. Jackson Edgewood Drive Jane Jackson Eckman Spencer Jackson Kimball Lee Boothe George Doss Betty MacArthur Thomas Baker Reservoir Road Bob Allen Joseph Dutton Railroad Avenue Paul W. Hamblin 505 Airborne Division Fort Bragg N. C Roy Lucas Woodlawn Avenue G. R Sue Fairview Avenue C. A. van Staver Carolyn Tully Bellevue Lane Beckley Hospital

Farm Woman's Club Halloween Party at Shady Spring Home

The Shady Spring Farm Woman's Club will host a costume Halloween party at Mrs Lonnie Linkous home with Mrs Jack Starr as co host. Plans from Friday’s meeting include filming party activities and a Christmas decoration theme set for the November 17 gathering at Mrs Charles Harless. Fifteen members were served refreshments and new member Mrs L O Vandall was welcomed.

Lonnie Linkous Shady Spring Farm Jack Starr Kingsley Creek Carl Ransome Okey Farley L. O. Vandall Charles Harless

Beautification Plans Heard By Garden Club Members

The Azalea Garden Club discussed next year beautification plans at a meeting hosted by Mrs. J. Earl Lilly. Mrs. McCreery and Mrs. Banks presented highway beautification concepts, with an open discussion. Awards were given in flower classes and 21 members attended. next meeting set for Coca-Cola Building social room with speaker Mrs. M. F. Cloyd.

Azalea Garden Club H. L. McCreery F. L. Banks Banks J. Earl Lilly Harper Road J. O. Freeman C. A. Davis Welch T. A. Vermillion

Birthday Party Fetes Margaret Patterson

Margaret Patterson observed her 14th birthday on October 14 at a party hosted by her mother Mrs. E. R. Patterson at their Resaco home. Guests included Kitty Gue Fox Louise Meador Martha Justice Nelda Richmond Susie Lockney Mary Lockney Mary Etta Meadows Patty Boden Patty Lou Crysel June Meadows Joyce Carte Peggy Hill Pat Burdiss Junior Justice Clark Gilmore Cecil Shrewsbury Bobby Belcher Freddy Booth Melvin Jones and the honoree.

Margaret Patterson E. R. Patterson Resaco Kitty Gue Fox Louise Meador Martha Justice Nelda Richmond Susie Lockney Mary Lockney Mary Etta Meadows Patty Boden Patty Lou Crysel June Meadows Joyce Carte Peggy Hill Pat Burdiss Junior Justice Clark Gilmore Cecil Shrewsbury Bobby Belcher Freddy Booth Melvin Jones

Sigma Chapter Teas Guests at Beckley Hotel

The Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a tea Sunday in Beckley Hotel's private dining room. Kathleen Ross Hoffman presided at the tea table with guests arriving between 2 and 4 p.m., including Mrs. Margaret Saunders and Mrs. Andy Duncan among others.

Beckley Hotel Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Kathleen Ross Hoffman Margaret Saunders Andy Duncan Jack Gilmore Sid Doherty John Gates Paul Loflin Hazel Holliday W. Fugitt

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

A long column lists everyday movements. Arlington residents Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hix return from visiting grandparents in Beckley. Pvt. Ted R. Munsey takes a 15 day furlough with his mother before reporting to Ft. Lawton for overseas orders. Numerous weekend visits and travels across Maryland West Virginia and Kentucky are noted, including family gatherings and sports events.

Dorothy Amick Luther Hix Arlington Robert Higgins Woodlawn Avenue Ted R. Munsey Edna Ball Croft Street Ft. Lawton Wash J. E. Garrison Margaret Garrison Crawford Street Hendersonville, Ky Roy Gentile Pocahontas County Ben A. Terry, Jr Dry Hill Road O. C. Canterbury, Jr C Street Curt Wottke Lansford Luther Fink Mabscott Sam Kessler Sally Jean Oscar Nickels Tommy Calloway Heights Knoxville Tenn Araun Afendant Nurcac Virginia Street R. J. Miller Roy Amburgey Pt. Pleasant Betty Lou Miller Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital Clifton Forge Frank McCormick Charles Johnstown Road Meridith Williams Orchard Avenue Charleston Ruth Ann McCormick St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing G. R. Upton Vine Street F. R. Upton Alderson J. M. Turner Logan C. L. Baker L. B. Krauff Baker Louise Terry Bellevue Lane B. A. Terry Robert McNeish Westwood Drive Athens Concord College Bessie Nisbet Virginia Smith Whitesville Shirley Christian Sara Lou Meador Marshall College Huntington E. H. Christian Lincoln Street D. H. Meador Lee Street Don C. Williams Maynor Leroy V. Lewis Hollywood Fla Lewis Arvilla Williams Wickham Avenue Charles S. Lewis Dan S. Lewis Robert S. Lewis Madison, Va Zach Lewis Baltimore, Md Elizabeth Lewis Washington T. C. Moorefield Watts Apartments Prince Street Capt James Moorefield Ashland

Mrs. Teddy Lavis Honored At Sophia Stork Shower

A Sophia stork shower honored Mrs. Teddy Lavis at the Lavis home with fall flower decor and pink green refreshments. Co Hosts were Mrs. John Washburn and Mrs. Fred Lavis. Guests listed include Mrs. Reginald Udy and Mrs. Byron Udy among many Sophia and nearby towns residents.

Teddy Lavis Sophia

Three Hostesses Entertain At Shower for Mrs. Prim

Mrs J O Prim was entertained with a household shower at the Sophia home of Mrs John Washburn with co hosts Mrs Fred Lavis and Mrs Carl Neff. Prizes were awarded to Beulah Kennedy Farley Clemons Mooney Gambill Bowman. Royal Neighbors Set Party at Methodist Church on Heber Street for members and guests Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Guests listed include Cody Farmer Clemons Teddy Lavis Mary Lee Farley Mooney Bowman Gam bill Graham Lavis Kennedy Farmer Price Benera Hensley.

Jean Price Luie Cale Steve Casley R. Williams G. F. Ellison Harold Moore Helen Moody Alice Hensley Sophia John Grigle Ray Gullet Ned Lavis Clara Moore Elizabeth Welch Dick Richardson Lester D. K. Daniels Eupha Dean Quincy Beverly Laverne Beverly Mullens J. O. Prim John Washburn Fred Lavis Carl Neff Beulah Kennedy Dennis Farley Meladine Clemons W. G. Mooney A. L. Gambill J. T. Bowman Royal Neighbors Royal Neighbors of America Methodist Church Heber Street Cody Farmer Clemons Teddy Lavis Mary Lee Farley Mooney Bowman Gambill Virginia Graham Daisy Lavis Kennedy Barbara Ann Farmer Gene Price Albert Benera

Mrs R Roach Honored By Baptist Group

Mrs Ronald Roach formerly Miss Dollie Ellison was honored by the Young Women’s Missionary Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church at their Tuesday meeting. The program titled Moslem Religion featured talks and music, with leaders and guests named from the church community. An Eagles Auxiliary meeting is scheduled for 7:30 tonight with all members urged to attend.

Ronald Roach Young Women’s Missionary Auxiliary First Baptist Church Dollie Ellison H. A. Pierce, Jr Lela Hawley Ted Waronicki Dale Buckland Winford Helton Arnold Bowyer Nat Thompson O. D. Hall, Jr Keith Powers Ilene Porter French Davis Bruce Howard J. 8. Ellison Eagles Order of Eagles Lodge Mable Reeder

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WWHS Woodrow Wilson High School Sadie Hawkins Billye Sue Bowyer Locust Drive Johnny Tanner Lil Abner Neva Eye Edgewood Street Daisy Mae Y-Teen Club Young Woman's Christian Association Margaret Cox Alice Jean Williams Mrs Thyra Nelson Union Kellogg’s Battle Creek Mich Del-Mar Oasis Helene Curtis Frances Torrico Juanita Porter Dillon Meredith Goins Wolaean Farm Woman’s Club Shady Spring Garden Club Main St Rey TS Ind Vicks Beckley College Peggy Daniel Pinkie Breedon West Virginia University- Washington and Lee Peggy L. J. Daniel Russell Street Pinkie S. Heber Street Patsy Breedon Alec Lavis Reginald Udy Byron Udy Fred Shupe Lacy McKinney A. M. Sizemore Nancy Sizemore Shirley Jane Sizemore Bernard Copen Billy Cook Phil Grose Jack Grose Walter Mills John Mills Clayton Mills Herbert Ty Shop Irene Richmond Beckley, W.va Beckley’s R. Roach Baptist Lydia B. Pinkham Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Quentin Reynolds Quentin Sede America Econom-e-el Esoterica Chris West Virginia Neville St Rica
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