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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1955

Page

4

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Weekend visitors and homecomings span towns from Bluefield to Morgantown as Marshall College students and area families host relatives and friends. Notable names include Shan n on Parcell Estep Cole Gregory Lilly Crews Plumley Adkins and Houchins among others.

Milton Crews T. M. Crews Kanawha Street French Davis Church St Mary Franceis Byrd Spears Shirley Gilbert Carolyn Pavilic Martha Jean Barnett Wheeling Lani Turley New Martinsville Disciples of Christ Joe Plumley Abraham Miles Plumley Jerry and Carol Falls View Wil Perry Opal River West Neville Street D. L. Toney W. G. Bragg Mankin Avenue David Bennett Otis Plumley Shady Spring Eleanor Marmet Hospital W. S. Smith Ray Smith Freddy Boomer G. H. Daniel Everette Smith Cabin Creek E. L. Simmons Spencer

Missionary Society Dinner Hears Waltz in Baptist Church

Fifteen circles of the First Baptist Church held their annual Women’s Missionary Society Fellowship Dinner with about 260 attendees. Rev H Eldon Waltz Madison spoke on John chapter ten, introduced by Mrs W A Argenbright. East WV Baptist leader E E Bibb joined as guest. A leadership training and missions study were announced, with music by a quintet and flowers decorating the lower auditorium.

First Baptist Church Women's Missionary Society Waltz W. A. Argenbright Argenbright L. C. Gwinn A. K. Smith Crab Orchard W. G. Farmer Charleston Baptist Women's Work Gordon Withers Logan Family Life Committee Mr. Waltz

Births announced from Raleigh General Hospital

A sequence of birth notices from Raleigh General Hospital lists numerous newborns with times, dates in October, and weights. Families named include Bragg Beckley Amick Marshall Bostic Johnson Johnson Kessler Richmond Runyon Cole Belcher Church Duncan Bishop Roach Wilcox Willis Willis Willis Willis Willis Willis Willis.

Troy Lee Bragg Beckley Box Terry Jackie Raleigh General Hospital William Joseph Billy Joe Amick Shady Spring Sheila Varl Douglas Neal Marshall Grant St Thomas Garland Allen N. Vance Dr Thomas Garland Jr Stephen Wayne Clyde Verlin Bostic E. Main St Steven Wayne Shirley King Johnson Harper Woodrow Roosevelt Johnson Rt. 1 Estell Debra Lynn Garland Kessler Richmond Cool Ridge Kathy Ann Russell Ray Runyon East Beckley Willis Mark Willis Harold Cole Nimitz Donald Randolph Jack Randolph Belcher George Wiley Church Bailey Ave Terri Lee Susan Lynn Nelson Borden Duncan Terry Kenny Lee Bernard Lee Bishop Glen Daniel James Howard Roach James Kevin Gary Merle Stanley Jack Wilcox Allen Junction Michael Gene William Gene Willis Sophia

Benefit Bridge Set By Women of Moose

Women of the Moose sponsor a benefit bridge on Oct. 26 after a Moose Club dinner. Miss Edith Clemens is chairwoman and Mrs. Bessie Carroll handles reservations at 6361. Senior regent Mrs. I D Christian Jr presided. plans for the Buckhannon Regents Convocation on Oct. 30 were finalized. Members voted to aid the Tuberculosis Association by preparing seals for Beckley residents.

Women of the Moose Moose Club Bessie Carroll Edith Clemens I. D. Christian Jr Buckhannon Tuberculosis Association Beckley

Coming Events for Women Addressees Local Clubs

A Beckley newspaper calendar lists upcoming meetings for Raleigh County social groups. National Secretaries Assn dinner 6 30 p m at Beckley Hotel. Judea Shrine 8 p m at Masonic Temple. Practical Nurses District No 3 7 30 p m Beckley Hotel. Local clubs include Beckley Art Group 7 30 p m 207 Wickham Ave and Young Adults groups at the Presbyterian Church with dinners at 6 15 p m. Workshops and workshops for Phymosia Garden Club 1 30 p m Coca Cola social room and more events at 8 p m or 6 15 p m. Notices must be received by 10 a m for same day publication with Sunday notices prior to 10 a m Saturday.

Phymosia Garden Club Masonic Temple Howe Street Wilfred Wooddell William Barbour Jr William Turner Paul Loflin W. W Vines Primrose Garden Club Coca-Cola H. L. Walker Women's Department Beckley

Golden Age Club Sets First Meeting Thursday

The Golden Age Club announces its first meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the Woman's Clubhouse on Park Avenue. Members are invited to gather for introductions and plans.

Golden Age Club Park Avenue

Tile trends for home bars add color and ease

Decorative ceramic tile on countertops and backbars enhances home bars with a quality look. It resists stains and constant use, cleans easily, and maintains its colorful beauty without being excessively costly.

Preserve China by cleaning fine dishware after meals

Wash your fine china promptly after meals to prevent food deposits from eroding the surface design. This care helps maintain the china’s luster and long lasting beauty.

Junior Department tests in Raleigh County schools

The Junior Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley sponsors a testing program in several county elementary schools to assess feasibility of special classes for mentally handicapped children. All first graders take a first test. those scoring low take a second, with individual tests for those indicated. The club funds all testing costs and trained personnel.

Raleigh County The Woman’s Club of Beckley

Ammonia solution cleans coated or stained bottles

A solution of ammonia and water will clean coated or stained bottles or vases.

Raleigh County Teachers Honored At Autumn Tea

Members of the Raleigh County Classroom Teachers Association hosted an autumn tea at the Friendship Hall Methodist Temple to honor new and retired Raleigh County teachers. About 150 guests attended as piano music filled the afternoon and flowers decorated the room.

Raleigh County Friendship Hall Ethel Keyser Jean Porter Eva Keyser Robert Thomson Mary and Katherine Abbott Angeline and Gerlando Amato Margaret Sullivan

Meeting Cancelled by King's Daughters of America President

Mrs. J Brabhan president of the King's Daughters of America announces no meeting Tuesday evening. Meetings are normally on the fourth Tuesday but a prior meeting in the first part of the month means none this week.

J. Brabhan The King’s Daughters of America

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the Women's Dept Ritchie L. Shannon Mabscott Russell West Virginia University Morgantown J. C. Parcell Bluefield James Estep Reservoir Road Esteps Mattie McCartney Waynesboro J. F. Houchins Mack Maples John Stella Cole Roanoke H. Eldon Waltz Madison E. E. Bibb West Virginia Baptist Convention W. Va W. H. Wonder Alvin J. Cook Voice of Jesus O. C. Helm O. D. Hall Glenn Sallack H. A. Pierce Jr Inez Caffee Carolyn Patton G. M. Powers Main Street Beckley Hotel Beckley Art Group Glenn Shanklin Wickham Ave Beckley Presbyterian Church Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem William C. Matthews Truman L. Sayer American Home Department Walter China National Advertising Dept Beckley Newspapers Beckley, W. Va Jr. Department Ann Fleming J. W. Woods Floyd Rothlisberger D. D. Williams H. L. Watkins Main St JAN Campbell Music Company Selec Jan's Saldwin Frank Wilhoe Enal Nement Sprague, W. VA Cadillac Eldorado Seville Burleson Motor CO Woodlawn Avenue
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