Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Raleigh Register in Beckley, West Virginia

We have 4,406,298 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1954

Page

2

Mrs. Howard Fridley Feted At Household Shower

Mrs. Dale Dixon hosts a household shower at Maxwell Hill for Mrs. Howard Fridley formerly Dorothy Adams. Hostesses include Mrs. L W Fridley and others. Games awarded prizes to several guests. guest list runs long with numerous attendees.

Mrs. Howard Fridley Dale Dixon Maxwell Hill Howard Fridley Dorothy Adams L. W. Fridley A. W. Adams W. E. Harvey L. B. Miller Lawrence Fridley D. Homer Harvey Sam Allen Ted Humphrey Paul Norton Claude Sturgill Cecil Martin Joe Barren Ralph Cole Joe McElyea Joanna McElyea Junior Hutchins Charles Cox Sammy Stone Charles Martin Clifford Cooper Mabel Birchfield Moyer McPeake Howard Akers Henry Akers Freddy Worrells Frank Israel Francis Israel Esther Israel Virgil Woodie Louis Moncada John Eller John Fassitino Jess Worrells Dempsey George Ella Facemire Tom Evans Samuel Allen Fred Mann Leona Mann Dessie Gambill Nancy McGraw Carl Neff Neff Ken_ Bays Hank Holt Ann Scriffer Ada Craig Gorman Shultz Frank Allen Herb Cline Jack Boblett Goode Fred Lilly H. L

Aging Gracefully in Hairstyles for Older Women

The article notes that maturity is increasingly valued in feminine beauty. It highlights how a becoming hairstyle boosts pride and compliments, advising older women to choose haircuts that lift the face with upswept lines and soft natural waves.

Durable entrance hall flooring favored for winter wear

Winter conditions highlight the need for a tough entrance hall surface. Clay or quarry tile remains popular for its durability and waterproof, stainproof qualities. Architects cite easy maintenance and long lasting practicality as key reasons for specification.

Water cress biscuits to serve with fried chicken

Add half a cup of finely chopped water cress to a standard baking powder biscuit dough. Mix until just combined, bake until light and golden. Serve the warm biscuits with hot fried chicken for a bright herbal contrast.

Daytime-Evening Jumper by Schnurer in a Pattern

The pattern M278 offers a Daytime-Evening Jumper in flecked tweed or Jewel tone corduroy. For social events choose a faille or taffeta to hear fabric rustle. Available in Misses' Sizes 10 through 18 with yardage details in the pattern. Send fifty cents for Pattern M378 to Raleigh Register Pattern Department, New York, plus name and address.

Raleigh Register Pattern Department P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Save Your Bulbs for Next Spring Planting Guide

Practical autumn bulb storage tips for non hardy summer bloomers and tubers. It covers digging before frost, cleaning, drying, and staging in trays with peat moss at 45 to 50 degrees, along with bulb handling for gladiolus bulbs dahlias canna roots and protection against pests with DDT dust and careful labeling.

Keep That Makeup Kit Spotless

Cleanliness should go to your pocketbook and purse, with a spotless makeup kit. A new compact prevents powder leaks and scratched cases, while cotton puffs and tidy containers guard skin, hair, and nails. Adopt regular grooming habits and steady wardrobe care for lasting appearance.

Dior New York

Wiseman Family Celebrates Two Children's Birthday Party

The Bible Avenue home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Wiseman hosted a birthday party for Ronnie and Nancy Carol on Saturday. Ronnie marked his seventh birthday and Nancy Carol her fifth with a Halloween themed celebration, two tiered cakes, and afternoon games with prizes for Sandra Quesenberry and Robert Pack. Guests included Judy and Mary Fisher, Bernard Pruett, Shirley Pack, Louis Sanson, Cheryl Bryant, Margie Danko, Patty Danko, Pamela Myers, Lana Akers, Kay Williams, Sherry Stinson, Johnny Stinson, Charlie Joe Harvey, Barry Howe, Eugenia Thoenen, and others assisted by Mrs. Wiseman’s daughter-in-law and neighbor.

Bible Avenue Robert Pack Wiseman William S. Wiseman John Stinson Judy Fisher Mary Fisher Bernard Pruett Shirley Pack Louis Sanson Cheryl Bryant Margaret Bryant Margie Danko Patty Danko Pamela Myers Lana Akers Kay Williams Sherry Stinson Johnny Stinson Charlie Joe Harvey Barry Howe Marcella McGowsky Sandra Quesenberry Eugenia Thoenen

Labetta Bowling Named President of Tri-Hi-Y Club

Shady Spring High School Tri-Hi-Y Club installed new officers at its Mother-Daughter banquet. Labetta Bowling was named president with Anna Louise Gose as vice president Judith Slade secretary Charlotte Grimmett treasurer Shirley Lilly historian Sue Taylor chaplain and Elizabeth Stump sergeant at arms. Club sponsor is Mrs Floda Cantabury.

Shady Spring High School Labetta Bowling Anna Louise Gose Judith Slade Charlotte Grimmett Shirley Lilly Sue Taylor Elizabeth Stump Floda Cantabury

Leftover Ham and Chicken Potatoes Casserole Idea

Use leftover ham and chicken to create a luncheon dish. Scoop baked potatoes, mash with butter or cream, salt, pepper, and minced parsley. Dice ham and chicken, mix, fill potato shells, top with grated cheese, and reheat in oven or broiler.

Second Annual Halloween Carnival at Soak Creek Grade School

Soak Creek Elementary School hosted its second annual Halloween Carnival as Raleigh County youngsters vie for king and queen titles during a two week pre Halloween period. Dennis Davis was crowned king and Mary Ann Farley queen with runners up Charles Lilly and Margaret Mills.

Soak Creek Dennis Davis Mary Ann Farley Charles David Lilly Margaret Mills Dennis Ralph Davis Mary Ann Bud Farley Julia Lester Sherry Ann Flowers Paul Young John Wood Roy Lambert Linda Howerton Mary Ann Far

Joyce Ann Johnson Weds Lowell K Johnson in Beckley

The Temple Street home of Mr and Mrs P C Johnson hosted the wedding of their daughter Joyce Ann to Lowell K Johnson son of Mrs Johnson and the late David Earl Johnson The Rev Everette R Shafer officiated at 4 p m The couple will reside in Belleville Illinois following late November join date.

Temple Street P. C. Johnson Joyce Ann Lowell K. Johnson Woodrow Wilson High School Usher Club Beckley College Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Beckley WWHS Air Force Scott Air Force Base Belleville Johnson

Anchovy Paste Adds Zest to Dressings and Spreads

A tube of anchovy paste enhances salad dressings and cream cheese spreads with a bold, savory kick. It blends smoothly, delivering umami depth without overpowering other flavors.

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. Va P. A. Gonzalez Bill Turner al Ginkel B. A. Seymour D. D. Hirsch Hausie Kent D. H. Harvey O. L. Miller Jerry Link Roy Richmond Norma Gundersen H. F. Lilly Rex Brown Carl Davis Robert Broughman Heron Dewey Turner Norman O'Dell Schnurer Carolyn Su Carolyn Schnurer Wisemans Labetta Tri-Hi-Y Club Ady TTT TV Han Alley Raleigh Motor Sales, Inc R.M.I. Ball Park Raleigh County Joyce Ann Johnson Joyce Ann Whitener Avon St Robert Reid Marines Camp Lejune, N. C O. C. Canterbury Famous Tomac Ichmon Cleaners Gulf Road Gray Lumber CO Ichmon
Search Courier

Search the Raleigh Register Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Raleigh Register?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication