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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1956

Page

8

Rural Acres Garden Club discusses state conservation themes

Rural Acres Garden Club met at Mrs. Ruben Cook's home to hear a panel on What is My State doing in Conservation. Participants included Mrs. Lawrence Hunt Mrs. W R Yost Mrs William Woods Mrs Fray Lilly and Mrs Roscoe Weikle with notes on water conservation forests wildlife soils and local programs.

Rural Acres Garden Club Ruben Cook Stamford R Lawrence. Hunt W. R. Yost William Woods Fray Lilly Roscoe Weikle Weikle West Virginia W. Va

Births in Raleigh General Hospital Highlight Local Families

The Raleigh General Hospital welcomed multiple newborns in late October. Helena Karen Smith and Sonny Dale Harden join families Walter James Smith Amigo and Lacy Harden Epperly. Additional infants include Jerry Franklin Biggs, Arthur Dale Birchfield, Haroldyn Neen Herman Heath, Roderick Dale Toliver, Pamela Gay Treadway, and others.

Walter James Smith Amigo Helena Karen Raleigh General Hospital Sonny Dale Lacy Harden Epperly Jerry Franklin Roy’ Franklin Biggs Fairdale Vernon Dale Birchfield Eccles Arthur Dale Raleigh General Harold Herman Heath Beckley Jaye Haroldiyn Neen Roderick Dale Patrick Toliver Pamela Gay William Edward Treadway Artie

Program Set For CWS Meeting At First Christian Church

The Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m The program One Great Fellowship of Love will mimic The 64 000 Question Those participating include Mrs G C Hurt Mrs G L Willis Mrs Fred Brewer Mrs Joseph Perdue Mrs Melvin Wood Miss Joyce McGuire Miss Janita Baldwin and Mrs C M Doss Group No 5 hosts led by Mrs Ralph Starkey. Beckley Temple 33 calls a meeting in Union Han Mrs Maggie Nolan treasurer urges all members to attend.

CWS Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church One Great Fellowship of Love G. C. Hurt G. L. Willis Fred Brewer Joseph Perdue Melvin Wood Joyce, McGuire Ruby Pomeroy Pythian Sisters of West Virginia Beckley Temple Union Han Maggie Nolan CWF Winchell Glenn’ Win Pythian Ses Sisters Union Sion Hall

Marriage Permit Applications From Raleigh County Clerk

Applications for marriage licenses listed in the Raleigh County Court clerk’s records include couples Bobbie Eugene Lyons 21 and Joyce Ann Richards 21 both deceased, Dan Ewell Scales 36 and Annie Bell Tanksley 31, Donald Buel Taylor 25 and Loretta Mae Ashley 16, with their parents named.

Raleigh County Court Bobbie Eugene Lyons Otis Livey. Lyons Joyce Ann Richards Hadsiey Ophia Olive Richards Dan Ewell ‘Scales Georgia Matthew Annie Bell’ Tanksley Joe Hester Tanksley Edwight Donald Buel Taylor John H. and Maude Taylor Loretta Mae Ashley Clifford and Genevieve Ashley Clear Fork

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Local column tracks weekend visits and family news. Dr and Mrs Wayne Ransom and children spent time with relatives in Granville Ave. Families from Portsmouth and Fairmont attend homecomings and visit kin across Beckley and Buckhannon. Cadet Pvt Howard Mollohan and Cadet Pvt John Lemons join parents for weekend gatherings at Virginia Tech and WPL events.

Wayne Ransom Bud East Prince, St Granville Ave West G. C. Hile Fairmont Virginia Weleyan Buckhannon Robert Higgins L. E. Barnett Woodlawn’ Ave Portsmouth Ohio Fairfax James L. Maples Dough Luther Hixter Janie Parkwood Mr. Jr Danny R. L. Davis Heber John Morton Daniel C. H Jumbys Vine St Band Doff M. &. Humphries Daniel Grove St Daniel Sorrelts C. E. Bennett Hapesville Aft George Stelman Pat Lynn Gregg Knoxville Tenn Sabrina Danice Jean Orchard Ave George Ballard Pinecrest Paul E. Ash Howard Mollohan Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg

Beckley Woman Receives National Citation at District Convention

Mrs. George Warren Hodel of Beckley received the General Federation of Women's Clubs national citation for leadership and participation in City Beautiful work. The award was announced at the Southern District convention in Bluefield. The ceremony honored Juniors and clubs from Hinton Bluefield Princeton Welch and others.

City Beautiful Hodel Hinton Fey Bluefield Princeton George Warrens Welch General Federation of Women's Clubs ’S George War

Doris Peters Feted With Shower Before Wedding

Doris Peters bride to be of William H. Lilly Jr was honored with a miscellaneous shower at her mother's home on Allen Ave. Hostesses included Mrs. James Kelly and Mrs. Belle Dempsey. The couple plan a November 3 ceremony with Rev. Everett R. Shafer.

Doris Peters William H. Lilly Jr R. L. Peters Allen Ave James Kelly Charleston Belle Dempsey Peters W.H. Lilly Winding Gulf Willia May Trent Mary McAllister Drema McAllister Ann Stephens Garnett Windon Gladys Mangus Gwinn’ Whitt Doris Wells Patty Peters Margie Edwards Carolyn Lilly Elizabeth Walker Barbara Taylor Jo Ann Bland Billy Jean Holley Frank Cole W. HH. Pilly E.— Flashesman Belty’ Duncan Betty Maxwell Betty Hawkins Fred Cole Kay Sue Stanley Sharon Quesenberry Peggy Blevins Drema Hall Myma Moses Patti Greer Alice Williams Katherine Gregory Betty Johnston Nancy Benedetto

Beckley Women’s notices list weekly club events

A column invites women’s organizations to submit notices for regular or special meetings. Entries for Tuesday through Friday include the Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club, Girl Scout Troop No 33 reorganize party, Women of Moose, Catholic Youth Organization, Mount Tabor Homemakers, WSCS circles, Crab Orchard Baptist and First Methodist circles, Beckley Art Group, and the Ann Rose Class of First Baptist Church. Notices must be received by 10 am for same day use.

Womens Orgamzaltions Women's Department Beckley Newspapers Ny Eee Will

West Virginia Juniors Honor Clubs At State Convention

Marcus B Calhoun chairs awards for 100 percent participation in City Beautiful with Beckley Bluefield Hinton Princeton and Welch. Beckley delegates include Mrs. Ashworth Abrams Dean Cunningham Dan el Woods and others as sessions host Hodet leads sessions. A highlight is Mrs James Scarbro's talk on State Projects and stamp drives for wounded veterans plus audiometer purchases for the State Board of Education.

West Virginia State Board of Education

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