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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1954

Page

3

Miss Helen Mills Class Hostess

The Young People's Sunday School Class of Hollywood Baptist Church MacArthur met Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Miss Helen Mills home. Miss Polly Whitt led devotions and Glen Smith led prayer for the revival starting Monday night with Rev. C. W. Jones of Stotesbury as main speaker. Gene Cook sang two solos, and the class voted to open a church library on November 15.

Young People’s Hollywood Baptist Church MacArthur Helen Mills Polly Whitt Glen Smith C. W. Jones Stotesbury Gene Cook

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Airman Second Class James D. Meadows leaves by plane for Chicago where he is stationed with the Air Force after a 15 day leave visiting his parents at 104 Pine St. Others return from visits to Beckley Gap Mills Lewisburg and nearby towns. several residents are noted for travel health or social visits.

James D. Meadows Chicago Ill Air Force H. A. Meadows Pine St Gertrude Brown Beckley Roxie Porterfield Gap Mills Lewisburg Ronceverte Alderson Union Hilldale E. H. Phipps Berkley St Margaret Ellis Wonona Beckley Va Claude McCormick Vivian and Claude, Jr Quarry St Mt. Vernon Ohio McCormick E. J. Dowdy Brothers-Inlaw Floyd Taylor Clyde Kiger O. H. Meador C. D. Phillips Middlesboro Roy West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon Gertrude Roush Clayton Ave Marvin Spicer Marvin, Jr Jeffry Lynn Jerome Glen Sylvester Clarksburg Ardeth Short Jacqueline Huntington E. C. Wilkerson Dean Doan Kellysville Crowgey Fort Knox Grandma

Style Show Held By Girl Scouts Troop 27

A fall and winter style show by Girl Scout Troop 27 occurred Monday night in the Greenbrier social room at 8 o'clock. Models included Barbara Rankin Margaret Noble Linda Tanner Alice Whebey Eloise Heberlin Martha LaFon Martha Christian Beverly Alley Ellen Smith and Brenda Lamb displaying junior high school girl attire such as winter coats party dresses school dresses skirts.

Girl Scout Troop 27 Greenbrier Barbara Rankin Margaret Noble Linda Tanner Alice Whebey Eloise Heberlin Martha LaFon Martha Christian Beverly Alley Ellen Smith Brenda Lamb

Birth announcements list newborns across Raleigh General and Beckley hospitals

The Raleigh General Hospital and Beckley area facilities recorded multiple births. Belinda Gail, 4 pounds 11 ounces, Oct 18. David Eugene Cecil, 9 pounds 6 ounces, Oct 19. Anita Jean, 6 pounds 14 ounces, Oct 19. Frederick Franklin Jr., 5 pounds 8.5 ounces, Oct 20. Connie Sue, 6 pounds 6.5 ounces, Oct 20. Debra Ruth, 7 pounds 9.125 ounces, Oct 21. Gene Edward, 7 pounds 13 ounces, Oct 21. Debra Lynn, 6 pounds 13 ounces, Oct 22. Michael Dean, 7 pounds 1.2 ounces, Oct 23. Keith Edward, 10 pounds 2 ounces, Oct 24. Kathy Lynn, 5 pounds 12.34 ounces, Oct 24. Kathryn Suzanne, 6 pounds 4.5 ounces, Oct 24. Raymond Wilson, 5 pounds 8 ounces, Oct 19. Linda Marie, 7 pounds 12 ounces, Oct 22. Linda Kathleen, 7 pounds 6 ounces, Oct 23. Harold Lloyd Tennant’s son, 7 pounds, Oct 23.

Clyde Ezra Goss Bast Belinda Gail Raleigh General Hospital David Eugene Cecil Harold Eugene Ward Glen Morgan Anita Jean Eugene Harlan Church Crab Orchard Frederick Franklin Mann Shady Spring Frederick Franklin Jr Connie Sue Herbert Fletcher Reese Laurel Creek Debra Ruth Leroy Banks Stamford Gene Edward Franklin Norvel Martin Hope Debra Lynn Irven Charles Dunn Eisenhower Dr Willie Lee Redden Willie Lee Redden, Quinnimont Michael Dean Keith Edward Ralph Edward Arnott Petersburg Pike Richmond Kathy Lynn Matthew Paul Gunnee Naoma Herbert David Eller Kathryn Suzanne Raymond Wilson Wilson Shuck Fireco Beckley Hospital Linda Marie James Edward Kelly Box 350 Beckley David Lee Floyd Wilkes Ave Linda Kathleen Harold Lloyd Tennant Skelton

Local Girl Scout style show highlights nightwear fashion

Mrs. Blaine Tanner led the troop in a style show featuring sweaters jackets and blouses with satin lounging pajamas TV pajamas and night shirts. The event was part of earning the good grooming badge with Mrs Rex Noble as assistant leader. Refreshments were served to 30 guests and the mothers of the troop members.

Blaine Tanner Rex Noble

Fayette Family of Sisters Enjoy Living in Beckley

The Pugh sisters of Thurmond reunite in Beckley. Kyle Anderson and spouse Patty Ann moved to 222 East Prince Street, both employed, he in C&O Railroad transportation. she at the Recruiting Office. James Backus and wife settled at 541 Orchard Avenue, Beckley Drug Co. pharmacist. he in charge. J H Holt, first to move here, runs Holt Plumbing and Heating Co. The sisters frequent family dinners weekly, share music, and belong to Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 CBS. Their parents S H Pugh of Thurmond still reside in Fayette County.

James Backus Kyle Anderson Combs St J. H. Holt Pugh Thurmond Beckley Kyle Andersons Mt. Hope East Prince St Patty Bethlehem CBS S. H. Pugh Thurmond, Fayette Co

Beckley Art Group Plans 7:30 PM Meeting

Beckley Art Group will meet at 7 30 PM in Mrs. Gus Walker's home at 200 Beverly. The announcement is part of a Sunday calendar listing for women's organizations and club notices, with notices via Beckley Newspapers Women's Department.

Women’s Department Beckley Beckley Art Group Gus Walker Beverly St

Halloween events and meetings around town

Thursday activities include the Degree of Honor Hallo ween party at Watkins Drug Store at 7 30 p.m. The Social Studies Group of the American Association and the University Women meet at 7 30 p.m. in the homes of Misses Ethel and Eva Keyser. The US Navy Mothers Club gathers at 7 30 p.m. at 608 S Oakwood Ave. Royal Neighbor Camp hosts a Halloween party at Sons of Italy Hall at 7 30 p.m. Practical Nurses of West Virginia Inc District No 3 meet at Coca Cola Social Room at 8 p.m. Achievement Night for Raleigh County Farm Clubs at Maxwell Hill Elementary School at 7 p.m.

American Association University Women Ethel and Eva Keyser Beckley Ave Royal Neighbor Sons of Italy Hall Practical Nurses of West Virginia Inc Coca- Cola Social Room Raleigh County Farm Clubs Maxwell Hill

Apple Paring Contest Delights Halloween Fun

Children enjoy a Halloween event featuring an apple paring contest. The longest uninterrupted peel wins a prize, then the paring is tossed over the shoulder to reveal letters resembling the contestant's true love initial.

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Phyllis Bowers Katherine Ross Barbara Ward Mary Sue Redden Barbara Sallack Rita Parsons Louise Breck Ameri Can Legion Post John V. Schulte Glenn Shanklin Albert Allen Jr C. M. Johnston Charles Barefoot Ray Barcell Raleigh Register Old Ne Station New York Fashion World Women’s Dept Liberace Marvin Robinson Ronnie J. H. Winner Garden Ter Frank E. Winner Mercer St Ady Colgate Fayette J. A. Charney Los Angeles Calif ST. Joseph Yee Site Jane Parker America Azp Food Stores Seitor Crowgey Sausage Company West Va Watkin's Drug Store U. S. Navy Mothers Club Wesley Hedrick S. Oakwood Ave
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