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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1954
Page
2
Fashion writers note Fall 54 fur trends emphasize a natural look and bold color palette. Mink stoles with convertible collars showcase dramatic styles in gunmetal beaver, sapphire gray, and white beaver. Designers favor loose coats with straight silhouettes and column slender lines for strong fashion appeal.
The Stork Club trend shows home sewers crafting maternity blouses from permanently pleated cotton. Sold by the inch with a paper backing left on to ease handling, the fabric flares from five inches for each inch of pleating. Patterns follow chest or waist measurements with room for expansion.
First Baptist Church hosted a Friday dinner at 6 p m to honor students heading to colleges. Directed by youth director John Totten, the event featured two piano pieces by Betty Minter and a Gerald McCracken football recording. Guests listed include Jessie Davis, Sheila Williams, Mary Jo MacAllister, Nancy Freeman, and many others bound for Alderson Broaddus, Trinity, VPI, Marshall, WVU, Concord, Duke, Mary Washington, Transylvania, UPenn, St Francis Nursing, and William and Mary. Also present were Mrs. Noel Griffith, Dr. A J Cook, and Dottie Woodyard.
A series of birth announcements from Beckley Hospital lists newborns with parents and birth details. Roger Dean Lusk born Sept 5 at 3 47 pm, weight 6 pounds 4 ounces. Walker Derome Staunton born Sept 6 at 9 30 pm, weight 7 pounds 9 ounces. Jane Milam born Sept 6 at 11 25 pm, weight 7 pounds. Larry Dean Richmond born Sept 6 at 12 55 am, weight 5 pounds 7 ounces. Vernon Dale Martin born Sept 6 at 7 10 am, weight 7 pounds 6 ounces. Roberta Mae Sargent born Sept 7 at 5 15 am, weight 9 pounds 6 ounces. Marvin Lawrence Washington born Sept 7 at 1 20 pm, weight 6 pounds 12 14 ounces. Nancy Kay Jessup born Sept 8 at 3 34 pm, weight 8 pounds. Reba Inis Buckland born Sept 8 at 8 13 pm, weight 7 pounds 1 ounce.
Mrs Keith Powers, a recent bride formerly Miss Margie Akers, was feted at a china and linen shower hosted by Mrs H O Powers at 116 Austin Ave Thursday night. Hostesses were Mrs C A Curry Mrs G W Hayworth and Miss Marilyn Forren. Attendees included Mrs A R Akers Mrs Gaylord Allen and Mrs W N Harris who won prizes during games and refreshments were served to a long list of guests including Mrs Paul Stanley Mrs Emmett Davis and Mrs Akers.
A washable crib on wheels features a protective nylon net to keep a baby secure during movement. The portable design aims to simplify infant care while allowing easy cleaning and transport.
Primrose Garden Club members met at Mrs. John C Ward's home to discuss bulb culture. Mrs. L L Calfee explained narcissus care with September planting and soil prep while naming varieties and emphasizing depth and watering limits. Mrs. J K Edmundson added tulip uses with bone meal, disease sprays, and vase arrangements as members entered luncheon table judging.
Mr and Mrs James Wesley Warden of Bluff City Tennessee announce the birth of a son on September 10 at Fort Shelby Hospital in Bristol Virginia. Mrs Warden is formerly Miss Thelma Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Taylor of Glen Morgan.
The article notes canopy construction using an outside covering and inside lining made from washable plastic. It highlights durability and ease of cleaning for outdoor use, with emphasis on practical, weather resistant design.
Clean your refrigerator every week before weekend groceries. For a weekend special try oven baked sliced ham served with radishes and salad, and finish with a dessert of chocolate cookies with whipped cream.
Cotton shades created by Freda Diamond introduce a nubby textured cotton with gold metallic threads. The design features a warm room side and a woven reverse, suitable for modern or traditional motifs. Offered this fall up to 54 inches wide, with potential expansion to 72 inches, per the Window Shade Manufacturers Association.
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