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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1956

Page

8

Miss Pauline Veal Weds Donald Wong in California Chapel

Mrs Ira Veal of Johnson City Tennessee and Mrs Ira Veal of Forest Park Georgia announce the marriage of their daughter Pauline Viola Veal to Donald Wong son of Mr and Mrs Albert Wong of Honolulu Hawaii. The ceremony was led by Rev Edythe Harmon at Harmony Wedding Chapel Los Angeles at 530 PM August 28.

Ira Ellis Veal Johnson City Tenn Forest Park Fave Pauline Viola Donald Wong Albert Wong Honolulu Hawaii Edythe Harmon Harmony Los Angeles Calif Steven K. Dana Mrs. Wong

Life of Victor Hugo by Andre Monrois

Literary Guidepost examines Victor Hugo as poet, dramatist and novelist. From birth in 1802 to death in 1885, the book traces his famous marriage to Adele Foucher, famed works like Hernani and Les Miserables, his exile and return to Paris, and his enduring public and literary influence amid rivalries and political passions.

Hugo Sist Olympio Adele Foucher Hernani Juliette Provet Napoleon Petit Paris Third Republic Pantheon Baudelaire Mallarme Maurios

First Methodist Circles Schedule September Meeting

First Methodist Circles of the Women's Society for Christian Service announce September gatherings. Circle No. 1 led by Mrs. W. F. Ranslom meets with Mrs. J. Ellison at 115 Ellison Ave. Circle No. 2 with Mrs. John Eye meets Mrs. T. J. Wheeldin at 208 S. Vance Dr. Circle No. 3 led by Mrs. T. S. Ussery holds luncheon at Flat Top Lake with Assistant hostess Mrs. Roy Keyser and Mrs. J. W. Maxwell on Thursday September 6. Circle No. 3 led by Miss Norman Bryant meets with Mrs. C. C. Iman at 27 Burgess St at 7:30 p.m. Circle No. 6 led by Mrs. Thomas Elkin meets with Mrs. C. A. Pesos at 136 Quarry St on September 17 at 8 p.m.

First Methodist Women's Society For Christian Service First Methodist Church W. F. Ran Lsom Resider J. & Ellison Elison Ave John Eye Feater T. J Wheeldin S. Vance Dr

Coming Events for Women’s Groups Calendar

Women’s organizations may use this column for meetings and notices. Contact 3321 or send to the Women’s Department Beckley Newspapers by 10 am for same day use. Sunday calendar notices due by 10 am. Wednesday Christian Education Committee, Presbyterian Church, meets at the church at 7 30 p.m.

Beckley Christian Education Committee The Presbyterian Church

Changes in Schedule Announced For Flower Show Set Sept. 29

Announced at Beckley Hotel by Mrs Ernest C. Dean Jr. publicity chairperson, changes affect eight annual County Fair events. Classes updated include Leather Brit ches, Ans and Crafts, Y all Come table setting, with new consultants M M Ralston and J A Hunt. Jayceeettes meet at Richond Recreation Room 7 30 pm Primrose Garden Club workshop 8 pm.

Beckley Hotel Ernest C. Dean Jr M. M. Ralston French Lucas Xi Alpha Gamma Beta Sigma Phl Carl Bunch Temple St Ans and Crafts J. A. Hunt

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Raleigh County Girl Scouts Council and various groups held meetings at local homes and churches including the Raleigh County Girl Scouts Office in the Bair Building and the Prosperity Farm Women home. Family visits and travels filled weekends with relatives in Ohio and Georgia while local residents faced health updates and hospital visits, with several community members noted for travel, illness, and weddings.

Raleigh County Girl Scouts Council Girl Scouts Bair

Jacqueline Sargent Weds Robert L White in Beckley

Miss Jacqueline Sargent of Beckley married Robert L White Friday August 17 at First Methodist Church with Rev Carden Hillman officiating. Bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Walker Sargent Williamson. groom son of Mr and Mrs Joe White Killarney. They will reside at 128 East Main Street.

St Stephen's groups plan meetings for church year

The Woman's Auxiliary of St Stephen's Episcopal Church will hold its first general meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the church social room. Mrs R J Godin urges all women to attend. St Francis Guild will host and present Rev Harold M Wilson of Lewisburg on The Church and College Work. St Anne's Guild serves as hostess. Elbow demonstration notes bath water temperature by wrist test for babies to ensure lukewarm conditions.

Woman's Aumliary St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church R. J. Godin St. Francis Guild Harold M. Wilson Lewisburg St. Anne's Guild

Mrs R J Burmeister Conducts First Local DAR Chapter Meet

The Captain James Allen Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its first meeting of the new club year Tuesday at the Beckley Hotel private dining room. Incoming regent Mrs. R J Burmeister led a brief business session after the luncheon and president general’s message, with Mrs Floyd Sayre contributing a five minute National Defense report. Hostesses were Mrs F M Yedsee, Mrs Burmeister, Mrs J E Bibb and Mrs A A Ross. numerous members attended.

James Allen Chanter Daughters of the American Revolution

Kay Williams Weds Bill Darby In Beaver Methodist Church

Kay Williams and Bill Darby wed in Beaver Methodist Church at 7 39 pm in a ceremony decorated with evergreens and gladioli The Rev Virgil Cook officiated and Miss Peggy Cook and Miss Judy Stade provided music The bride wore a light blue faille princess dress with navy accessories and carried a white Bible The couple plans to reside at 316 Burgess St after a White Sulphur Springs honeymoon The groom is son of Mr and Mrs T D Darby of Beaver and was active in local sports The wedding party included Miss Patricia Kennedy as attendant and Jim Bill Hopkins as best man The reception room featured summer flowers and greenery and a guest book was managed by Miss Sally Bragg The couple will finish senior year at Woodrow Wilson High School and plan to remain in Beaver for now

Patricia Kennedy Jim Bill Hopkins Beavers John Williams Garnet Moore Hugh Londeree W. H. Carney Patty Hernes Brenda Jackson Sue Moore Norma Darby Sally Bragg White Sulphur Springs Woodrow Wilson ,High Stool

Gas Incinerators Boost Clean Burning Municipal Service

Gas fired incinerators consume wet and dry solids quickly without smoke or ash. Widespread use cuts municipal collection costs and raises real estate values by removing city dumps and ash heaps.

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