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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1959

Page

5

Farm women tour The Greenbrier and Reformatory

Members of Raleigh County farm women and homemakers clubs join a BC Farm Women's Council tour to The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs and the West Virginia State Reformatory For Women at Peace Springs. Attendees include Mrs. C Williams Mrs. T W Wilson Mrs. Charles Hinte and others as they learn local history.

Farm Women Raleigh County BC Farm Women’s Council Greendrier White Sulphur Springs West Virginia C. Williams Cirsville T. W. Wilson Maxwell Hill Charles Hinte Sophia Kelly Beckelhimer Mount Tabor Walter Cooper Beckley Homemaker’s RCFWC J. A. Dillon Helen Borrer George McKinney Daniel E. Polk Clyde Williams R. V. White Scarlett McKinney Greenbrier Raleigh County Farm Women's Council Harless Stover Cirtsville Homemakers Okey Well Hill Bell Smith Frank Wiseman Cirtsville L. W. Fridley Lula Lilly Beckley State Reformatory For Women Pence Springs

Dr Crane on recognition errors and memory

In this Worry Clinic column Dr George W Crane explains Johnny B a 16 year old trip memory case as a recognition error rather than psychic ability. He compares ancient views to modern psychology noting how familiarity can arise from similar cues or chance, urging earthly explanations over superstition. Readers are invited to write for Dr Crane’s booklets.

Plato Athens Johnny John Thomas

Beckley Area Hospital Notes and Local Visits

FAIRDALE RNS Mrs. Elbert Allen is a patient in Beckley Hospital under observation and treatment. Clarence Sessler, recently undergone major surgery at Beckley Memorial, remains a patient with improved condition. Arthur Herron family and Drema Simpson visited Lewisburg. Mrs. Joe Suldo and son David returned to Kissimmee Fla. after visiting her parents in Fairdale. Mrs. Shirley Browning and children returned home after visiting her brother and sister in Cleveland Ohio.

Perry Snuffer Shirley Browning Everette Dillon Cleveland Ohio

Foster Family Return From Bluefield Visit

Mrs J W Foster returns to Slab Fork after visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Marshall McCue and family in Bluefield The McCue family plan to move to Orlando Florida Mrs McCue formerly Miss Sue Foster

Sophia J. W. Foster Slab Fork Marshall McCue Bluefield McCue Orlando Fla Sue Foster

Mabscott Woman Leaves For Germany To Join Husband

Mabscott resident Mrs. Charles E. Beasley plans to depart Saturday for Detroit to board a plane to New Ulm Germany where her husband Pfc Beasley is stationed with the U S Army. She will be joined by Mrs Barbara Tithof and both will transfer in New York en route. Beasley has served 11 months in the Army and will remain in Germany for 14 months. He is the son of Mrs Lillian Beasley and Mrs Beasley is the daughter of Mrs Etta D Brewer.

Mabscott Charles E. Beasley Detroit Mich New Ulm Germany Pfc Beasley U. S&s. Army Barbara Tithof Tithof New York Lillian Beasley Lester Etta D. Brewer Wottke la Crosse Wis Mel Verost Beckley Charleston Daily Mail Charleston Bluestone Newark City England Denmark Italy France Switzerland Verost Raleigh Register Ina Deck Crab Orchard Searcy Ark Louisville Eunice Deck Ronald Troutman Johnstown Rd Paul Hancock Vine St Daytona Beach Fila Juanita Fain Betty Brown Miami Fla Jamaica Fain Beckley Memorial Hospital Miss Brown W. J. Sisson 33Rd Ave Paul Gault Pasadena Calif F. J. Sisson

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Social notes list visits and travel of families and individuals including Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Birch in Slab Fork, Kenneth Light in Akron, Roy Carver in Cocoa Florida, Raymond Bryce in Binghamton New York, and others. The items mention weekends, birthdays, vacations, and arrivals in Charleston and surrounding towns, with several relatives visiting from or heading to distant places. Local residents share greetings, plane travel details, and a mix of domestic and holiday movements.

Hubert Birchfield Slab Fork C. G. Light Mount Hope Akron Ohio Kenneth Light Roy Carver Arthur Carper Grandview Cocoa Fla Raymond Bryce Binghamton N. Y F. M. Comer Midway Garnet Bennett Scotty David Paul Judy Wickline Bradley Charleston S. C J.g James Roberts Mount Pleasant Irl Fink Edgewood A. Ray Fink Luther Fink Mabscott C. B. Dailey Kirk Wottke

Pymosia Garden Club Members Awarded Ribbons At Meeting

Pymosia Garden Club members met at the Flat Top Lake home of Mrs. J. W. Ward Jr. on Tuesday. Ribbons for artistic arrangements and blooms were awarded to Mrs. William Turner and Mrs. Ross P. Daniel Jr. and Mrs. Roy A. Cunningham, with horticulture honors to Mrs. Henry L. Walker and Mrs. Ward. Mrs. Turner led the business session and announced a Terrarium Track event with the Columbine Garden Club on Sept. 16. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Wilfred L. Wooddell, and Mrs. E. N. Pugh. A luncheon followed.

Phymosia Garden Club Flat Top Lake J. W. Ward Jr William Turner Ross P. Daniel Jr Roy A. Cunningham Henry L. Walker Columbine Garden Club

Lester Woman Feted With Stork Shower

A stork themed party honored Mrs. Dale McGrady in Lester. Attendees included numerous McGrady and Acord family members, with hostesses Reba McGrady Carolyn Acord and others. Games yielded prizes for Mrs. Ronald McGrady Ethel Birch field Dor's Jones and several more attendees. Gifts were presented by a large group of guests led by Miss Patty Holt and Miss Dotty Holt.

Pauline Cook Patty Holt Dotty Holt Janet McKinney Judy Wood Bobby Lawson Floyd Acord Jack Gunter Herbert Keaton Millard Horton Sylvia Wood Johnny Clark Raymond Richards Billy Wood Sandra Acord Dale McGraw Carl Fain Wesley McKinney Avery McGrady Benny Horton Violet Daniels Ivan Acord Maude _ Snuffer Bertha McGrady Lotus Blankenship Katherine Bowling Joann Bowling Norris Terry Everett Robinson Roy Hamm Claude Neal Helen Moore Minnie McFarland Myrtle Lucas Delmar Farley Regina Sue McGrady Floyd McKinney Emma Clark

Births announce three Raleigh General Hospital additions

Susan Marie McClung, a daughter, born at 2:50 p.m. on August 18 at Raleigh General Hospital to Homer and Susan McClung of 1114 Johnstown Road. Floyd Dwayne Harold born at 2:45 p.m. on August 19 at Raleigh General Hospital to William and Harold of Odd. Twin girls Lisa Carol and Janet Denise Philipp s born to Ronald and Beckley residents at 5:25 a.m. and 5:20 a.m. on August 20 at Raleigh General Hospital. Weight 7 pounds 14 ounces. 7 pounds 9 ounces. twins 4 pounds 15 ounces and 6 pounds 11 ounces.

Susan Marie Homer Keith McClung Johnstown Rd Raleigh General Hospital William Thurmond Harold, Odd Floyd Dwayne Lisa Carol Janet Denise Ronald Jerome Phillips Beckley

Ruby O Bryan visiting Baltimore relatives in Beckley

Sophia notes Miss Ruby O Bryan of Baltimore is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs George O Bryan and her aunt Mrs India Broyles at 107 Miller Street Beckley. Mrs Buddy Caldwell and her son Gary of Churchton Md have returned home after visiting Mrs Lee Eller and sister in law Mrs Ed Davis. Mrs Caldwell is the former Miss Arbutus Eller.

Sophia Ruby O'Bryan Baltimore George O’bryan India Broyles Miller Street Beckley Buddy Caldwell Gary Churchton Lee Eller Ed Davis Caldwell Arbutus Eller

Coming Events for Women Groups in Beckley Area

Local notices list regular and special meetings for Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Richmond Recreation Room executive board 7 pm and regular 7 30 pm Eliza Hunter Home Department Class at 923 S Fayette St 5 pm Maids and Matrons Social Study Club first fall meeting 8 pm Beckley Jayceettes 8 pm Primrose Garden Club 8 pm Degree of Honor 7 30 pm Mission Circle 3 Crab Orchard Church 1 30 pm Women of Beckley Presbyterian 1 30 pm Prosperity Farm Woman's Club 7 30 pm Beckley Temple 7 30 pm Beckley Civitan 6 15 pm Queen Esther Court 5 30 pm Juveniles F and AAY Masons Jericho Home 4 30 pm Ann Rose Class First Baptist 7 30 pm.

Womans Department of Beckley Beta Rho Beta Sigma Phi Richmond J. T. Flippen Fayette St Crab Orchard Baptist Church Women of Beckley Presbyterian Church Laurel Pierson

Sweet potato shredding tip for cold grated prep

Recipe guidance notes keep potatoes cold before shredding. Cooked sweet potatoes should be cooled completely to ensure smooth grating and uniform texture in dishes. This prevents clumping and helps achieve fine, fluffy shreds.

Sophia Residents Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary

Sophia residents Mr. and Mrs. George OBryan marked six decades of marriage with a Monday home dinner prepared by their daughter Miss Ruby OBryan of Baltimore. Attending were son Fitch OBryan and sister-in-law India Broyles. A neighbor, Mrs Elgie Crawford, baked a two tier cake. The couple, married in Floyd County Virginia, have six children, two living. Mae Dehart was their former name for Mrs. OBryan.

Sophia George O'Bryan Ruby O’bryan Baltimore Fitch O’bryan India Broyles Beckley O’bryan Elgie Crawford O'Bryan Floyd County Mae Dehart

Also Mentioned on This Page

George W. Crane The Worry Clinic Johnny B Dr. Crane Mexico Fairdale Spice Islands Universal Neville Street Charles EF. Beasley Pymosia Garden Club Ward Wilfred L. Wooddell E. N. Pugh Stork Sophia Social Philco Consolette New Decorator TV Sales & Service Beckley Music & Electric CO Prince St Royal Oak Ss & Office Supply Neville St Fb Beet Main St Vnone HO Eliza Hunter Carlene Whitlock S. Fayette St Beckley Jayceeettes Club Coca- Cola Primrose Garden Club James R. Burke Fairview Ave IOOF Prosperity Farm Woman's Club Carl Bailey Pythian Sisters Lodge Hall Watkins Beckley Civitan Club Beckley Hotel Esther Jericho G. St Jericho Home Ig. St Ann Rose First Baptist Church Lwith Town & Country Drive-In Raleigh _Heights Neville St.—Beckley L. P Ashland Ashland Oil Ashland Oil & Refining Company Beckley, West Virginia Clifford
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