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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1955
Page
3
Fashion writers note a casual fur look dominates this season with mutational minks and silk broadtails treated as everyday wear. Designers like Revillion present overblouse styles in Alaska seal and Persian lamb and aim for effortless chic suitable for city streets and country lanes.
Friday night at 7 30 a stork shower celebrated Mrs Bill Kingery at the home of Mrs Dillard R Williams 307 Pike St Prizes were awarded to Mrs Janis Brizendine Mrs Roscoe Williams and Mrs Benny McManus Assisting hosts were Mrs E L Ramsey and Mr O J Mc Graw Jr The guest list included numerous local ladies and Mrs Reed Kingery among others
Mr and Mrs James F Kincaid Prosperity will return Sept 10 from Richmond Va and Charleston S C where they vacationed They stayed with M Sgt C C Cruey 14 Edinburg Dr In Charleston they visited Middleton Gardens Dock Street Theatre historic homes Old Slave Market U S Naval Base Atlantic Fleet Minecraft Base Charleston Air Force Base Isle of Palms and Folly Island.
Circle No 10 of the First Christian Church will meet Wednesday at the Table Rock home of Mrs. Eugene Scott for a picnic supper. Co-hostesses will be Mrs. Fred Brewer and Mrs. Larkin Philpott.
A simple layered dessert uses store bought sponge cake filled with two jars of baby fruit dessert and topped with another cake layer and sweetened whipped cream. The method reads like a basic no bake cake assembly suitable for quick servings.
Serve that old fashioned Southern dessert Ambrosia this new way. To the usual combination of sliced oranges and bananas sprinkled with shredded coconut, add scoops of sherbet. The sherbet can be orange lemon or lime flavor.
Mr and Mrs James Keener of 201 Summers St announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Dana to Gino DellaMea son of Mr and Mrs Mike DellaMea of 117 Berkeley St Miss Keener a 1951 graduate of Clear Fork High School works at Beckley Drug Co His fiance attended Woodrow Wilson High School and works in Baltimore Md
Extension specialists at West Virginia University outline options to add color and style to rooms with Venetian blinds window shades and blinds made from paged wood steel aluminum plastic cloth bamboo or reed slats. They note finishes resist chipping and rust high light weight options colorfast tapes easy to clean and varied weights. Some blinds roll up or stack vertically while others soften light but may not provide full privacy. Shaded fabric options can substitute curtains in kitchens or playrooms with durable sheet plastics and papers offering color variety though less durability.
A home safety tip suggests wrapping insulated basement pipes with old sheet music or gift wrap, then sealing with shellac to secure the paper. This method aims to hide the pipes while protecting insulation, though caution is advised to avoid fire hazards and ensure proper ventilation.
Fill paper-thin French pancakes with tuna cream, roll and place in a shallow dish. Top with more creamed fish and grated Parmesan, bake until bubbly and brown. Serve with tossed green salad, French dressing, and crusty rolls.
Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club No. 323 installed new officers during a Tuesday evening meeting. Mrs. Wesley Hedrick officiated with Mrs. J. B. Hereford as installing marshal. Eleven officers named include Commander Mrs. Gilbert Feazell and Program Chair Mrs. Hereford. A membership drive and white elephant sale were announced with 13 members present.
An advertisement details Simplicity pattern No. 2233 for a boxed blazer suit with weskit in sizes 10 to 20. Jacket and skirt need 2 5-8 yards plus 11-8 yards for the weskit. Price 35 cents, extra 5 cents for first class mail. Also promotes Fall Winter Fashion World book at 25 cents, illustrated and listing many cas to sew designs.
West Virginia University home economists advise fall fabric shopping with a list, price and quality checks, label clues on fiber and care, workmanship, and fabric performance. Compare fibers such as cotton wool linen rayon nylon dacron and blends, inspect hems and seams, confirm colorfastness, shrinkage, and laundering needs, and seek store guarantees.
Women's organizations may announce regular or special meetings by telephone or mail to the Beckley Newspaper's Women’s Department. Notices by 10 am are used the same day. Sunday calendar notices must be in before 10 am Saturday. Wednesday events include Primrose Garden Club workshop at Appalachian Building 8 pm Jayceettes Club at Richmond Recreational Room 7 30 pm Circle No 10 First Christian Church Table Rock home of Mrs Eugene Scott for a picnic supper 4 pm.
Beta Rho Chapter hosts a Coca Cola social at 7 30 PM in the social room. Prosperity Farm welcomes THURSDAY gatherings at 8 PM in Mrs Albert Lovelace's home. Fidelis Class meets at Calloway Heights Church at 7 30 PM in Mrs Ben Guy's home. Royal Neighbors potluck dinner is at Sons of Italy Hall Prince Street at 6 15 PM. Fellowship Class holds a lawn supper at Dr Harwood James's home 1008 West Neville Street at 6 30 PM.
Weekend visitors to Mrs Grace Meadows of Shady Spring include Carl and Billy Jones Mabscott Grayson Meadows Jim Maude Bryant Bryllis Jes sup and others from Shady Spring Baltimore Md Washington Dc Roanoke Va and Beckley. Various relatives and friends visit and travel for Labor Day weekends trips and college enrollments.
Nagging backache and urinary discomfort may come from overexertion stress or poor habits. Dean’s Pills relieve pain soothe bladder irritation and act as a mild diuretic aiding kidney function. If you feel dragged out with restless nights try Doan’s Pills for the same trusted relief millions have enjoyed for over six decades.
Mrs. Claude Allen led Raleigh Community Church circle devotion on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Mrs. Cal Lilly's home with prayer and Acts ninth chapter read by Mrs. John Allen. A bake sale was voted for Oct. 1 at Pennington's Grocery Store Raleigh. Attendees included Mrs. Dorcil West, Mrs. Arthur Denny, Mrs. West Pennington, Mrs. J. H. Perry, Mrs. Charles Allen and guest Mrs. Emma Seelinger.
Patricia Long daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Long Beckley graduated Sunday from St Frances School of Nursing in Charleston Attending the commencement were Mrs Annie Long Randy Long and G G Greene all of Beckley
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