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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1959

Page

3

Raleigh County Girl Named Forest Festival Princess

Miss Akie Isobel Griffith 21 of Cool Ridge is chosen as one of 36 beauties to serve as princess in Queen Silvia XXIII’s court at the 1959 Mountain State Forest Festival in Elkins on Oct 14. A Marshall College senior and PE major, she joins the royal lineup after appointment by A T Johnson and announcement by John P Carr.

Raleigh County Missakie Isobel Griffith Cool Ridge Silvia XXIII Elkins Marshall College Huntington Miss Griffith A. T. Johnson John P. Carr Dennis Griffith Sigma Sigma Sigma Beckley College

Consumer surveys for college teachers debate student ratings

Dr. George W Crane argues student evaluations can judge teaching quality as parishioners rate clergy and patients rate doctors. He cites benefits and risks, noting capable students can reflect a professor’s preparation, engagement, and clarity, while critics fear "customer" ratings affect tenure. He promotes his test for a good teacher.

George W. Crane Paul T Crane University of Southern California

Fairdale Personals Update of Visiting Friends

FAIRDALE RNS reports numerous short visits and returns as residents travel to see relatives. Cpl. and Mrs. Vernon Bailey visit Fort Knox family. Barney Carter and family from Baltimore stay with Barretts. L F Smith with Morgantown relatives. Clifford Church and daughters visit Barretts and Wingler. Frank Barrett visits from Baltimore. Daisy Foster and children settle in Baltimore. Howard Smith and wife host parents in Elkins. Teddy Lacey and sons weekend in Charleston and Huntington. Darlene Burm and children return to Palos Height after visiting Hershie Phillips and Leona Benson. Shelby Cochran returns from Washington DC. Clara Worley visits Ohio relatives. McGraws and Humphreys travel to Virginia Beach Ocean View. Leola Allen treated at Beckley Memorial Hospital. Obal Cannady and family return to Salem NC. Celeste Gilmer and Jerry Richardson visit Marietta Ohio.

Jackie Peggy Debbie Ronceverte Kelly Barrett Tommy McCutcheson Brenda Wingler Frank Barrett Baltimore W. J. Barrett Daisy Foster Glen Rogers Balt Howard Smith Elkins Haven Claypool Teddy Lacey Charleston Huntington Palos Height Ill Hershie Phillips Leona Benson Darlene Burm Danny Dianne Shelby Cochran Washington, D. C W. W. Bailey Omer Bailey Betty Harmon Morgantown L. F. Smith Clara Worley Cleveland Ohio John Gilmer Atlee Worley Lacy Worley Charles McGraw Nancy Earl Humphrey Humphrey Harry Humphrey Virginia Beach Ocean View Leola Allen Beckley Memorial Hospital Tressie Richmond

BK Bridge Group Announces Winners For This Season

The Black Knight Country Club Bridge Association named season winners at a Wednesday luncheon. High scorer was Mrs. A. K. Canterbury. high bridge goes to Mrs. Dan Hall. second high to Mrs. W. D. Nace. Special prize for Mrs. W. A. Dempsey to be awarded at the BK Trophy dinner dance.

Black Knight Country Club Bridge Association Dan Hall W. D. Nace A. K. Canterbury W. A. Dempsey Glenn Akers Robert Parker W. B. Wipperman Charleston Dan McCutchen Wayne Hart

Local Girl Scout Discusses Roundup At Court Paula Meet

Becky DePaulo spoke at Court Paula No. 741 Catholic Daughters of America in Denver about the Girl Scout Roundup held this summer. The session in St Francis de Sales Parish Hall covered experiences, retreat at Cedar Lakes, and plans including a rummage sale Sept 12 at Beckley Water Co. building. Birthdays in September were noted for many members.

Denver Colo Becky DePaulo Catholic Daughters of America Raleigh County Becky St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Dario Pitotti Vernon J. Schulte Pinecrest Sanitarium Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital Ida Pitotti Cedar Lakes Ripley Beckley Water Co McCreery Street Mary Cohen Miss Pitotti E. L. Scott C. D. Se

Cookie Cues for Choosing Fats in Cookies

The guide notes that vegetable shortening suits molasses spice and peanut butter cookies while butter or margarine may enhance vanilla cookies. It suggests matching fat type to cookie flavor to influence texture and taste.

Philadelphia Women Named in Local Notice

Miss Polly Blake, Mrs. R. L. Baker, and Mrs. Ruth Bankert of Philadelphia, Pa. are cited in the readable portion of a local public notice or community item.

Polly Blake R. L. Baker Ruth Bankert Philadelphia

Beckley Jaycee-ettes Host Annual Benefit Dinner

The Beckley Jaycee-ettes plan their fourth annual bridge-canana benefit on Sept. 16 at 7 30 p m in the Greenbrier Social Room. Handmade novel ties and candy will be sold to fund baskets of food and clothing for needy families during the holidays. Proceeds go to the project. tickets available from chairwoman Mrs Robert F Lilly at CL2-3673.

Beckley Jaycee-ettes Club Greenbrier Coca Cola James E. Green Robert F. Lilly

Chilling Evaporated Milk Until Ice Crystals Form

Heating undiluted evaporated milk requires chilly handling in a freezer compartment until fine ice crystals appear. Pour the chilled milk into an ice cube tray to freeze during the chilling period.

Kellogg’s OKs Proclaim Strong Oat Nourishment

Hardy Scots once used oat cereal for strength. Now Kellogg’s OKs offer whole oats in a new form and flavor, promising brawny nourishment and OK quality.

Kellogg’s Big Otis

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Raleigh Miss Beckley College Blue Hawk Lakie Isobel Griffith The Worry Clinic Fairdale BK Bridge Group Jaycee-ettes John Engberson Pinecrest State Jaycee Tom McHugh Beckley Jaycee Bill Wilbur Coca- Cola Room Kellogg Company Kellogg’s Creates Quality Lumber and Supply Co City Ave SEARS Sears, Roebuck and CO Main Street Beckley, W. VA
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