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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1949

Page

8

Calendar Plans For October Move By Mission Group

Crab Orchard Baptist Missionary Group discussed a calendar party to be held in October during a Wednesday meeting at Building for the Master. Mrs Willard Riffe led the program with singing and scripture, while officers announced a joint October meeting for Groups 1 and 2 at the church. Twenty members attended.

Crab Orchard Baptist Missionary Group Willard Riffe 4. C. Allen Bob Robinson Fritz Dunlap Basil Wilcox Arnold Wilcox W. P. Riffe Oliver Snuffer

Jaycee-ettes Set Dinner Meeting in Beckley

The Jaycee-ettes auxiliary to the Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet at 6 30 Monday in Leslies Diner for the September gathering. Mrs William Bruster president notes the August session moved the date from September 5 holiday. Hostesses will be Mrs Gene Hall and Mrs Jack Perdue. reservations due by Saturday noon.

Jaycee-ettes Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce Leslie William Bruster Robert Hatcher Bruster Gene Hall Jack Perdue

Del-Mar Beauty Shop Back To School Specials

The ad lists machineless permanent waves from five dollars and up, luster cream wave at five forty, and a permanent option to reduce dryness and split ends. It promotes Crequimole waves at three fifty eight and a latest style haircut for one dollar with or without an appointment. All waves guaranteed.

Del-Mar Oasis

Convention Plans Discussed By Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

Sigma chapter members of Beta Sigma Phi discussed plans for the state convention to be held September 23 and 24 in Jeharleston at their first meeting of the year. Mrs. Dareil King received her Ritual of Jewels pledge, and Mrs. Julia Ann Casey led the program on Beauty of the Greek Sculpture. Attending were Mrs. Harold Eye, Mrs. Darell King, Miss Emma Lou Cline, Mrs. J. Q. Stover Jr, Mrs. James Maple, Miss Belly Gunter, Mrs. James Walker, Mrs. Harry Boggs, Mrs. Sherwood Dunagan, Mrs. Jack Starr, Mrs. William Bowers, Mrs. Julia Ann Casey, Mrs. Basil Meador, and Mrs. Kathleen Rose Hoffman of Exemplar chapter.

Jeharleston Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Hi. E.melton Dareil King Julia Ann Casey Harold Eye Darell

Betty Conner Bride Elect Honored at Dessert Bridge

Betty Conner bride elect of Charles McCorkle was entertained at a dessert bridge hosted by Mrs. Harry Mays on East Main Street. Prizes went to Mrs. D. K. Shroyer, first, and Mrs. Ben DeHays, second, with guests including Mrs. Dana M. Conner, Mrs. Wayne Reynolds, Mrs. J. B. McKenzie, and others.

Betty Conner Charles McCorkle Harry Mays East Main Street Soeaine Mies D. K.shroyer Sigh Ben DeHays George Keatley Low Dana M. Conner Wayne, Reynolds J. BE. McKenzie Margaret Sloan George Keatley D. K. Shroyer Topsy O'Dell K. A. Locke John Gorsica Roy Elkin Nina Bruster Ben de Hays R. A. Shackelford Alma Martin E. S. Pugh

$100 Building Fund Quota I Completed by Third Circle

The Third Circle of Calvary Baptist Church Mabscott completed its $100 building fund quota at a meeting hosted by Mrs. John Evans Jr. The amount came from a silver tea 67 cents from a candy sale 50 cents from an apron sale and related donations. The group plans an Oct Hallo we en party hosted by Mr Renda Kinz with committee chairs named.

Calvary Baptist Church Mabscott John Evans, Jr Valley Drive Jesus H. E. Melton Joe Bowers

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Frank Short of Calloway Heights is a patient at McMillan Hospital in Charleston. Dr. Joe Winner, optometric specialist and Beckley College graduate of 1947, visited the college this week and plans to establish home and offices in Beck. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. TLR Wilson of North Kanawha Street.

Frank Short Calloway Heights McMillan Hospital Charleston Joe Winner Beckley College Winner Beck Tlr Wilson North Kanawha Street

Three Couples Apply For Marriage Permits

Out of town wedding guests include Mr and Mrs Italo Bucaccio and several Bucaccio relatives from Torrington Conn. Other applicants for marriage permits listed with Raleigh County Clerk include Domenic Busto and Gary Spanelli. The item notes visitors to Radford Hospital and a Columbus Ohio couple returning home after a visit.

Vida Rizzi Angela Bucaccio Italo Bucaccio Henry Bucaccio Pail Bucaccio Tony Delio Michael Delio Torrington Conn Joseph Rizzio New York Joseph Borreggine Nick Borreggine Aryrtie Dominic Busto Brisae Byerly Ley Fast Beck Richard Joes Joseph Robert Redden Atari Tt Bee Faye Turner Kinneam Sla Randview Ichard Lewis G. C. Porter Hillcrest Drive

Now Other Waves with or Without Appointment

A brief items column notes the status of appointments under OIAL 6831 with or without formal scheduling. It outlines procedural steps and potential impacts on service access for involved parties.

Pot Luck Supper by First Christian Church Group

A pot luck supper was held by the First Christian Church group led by Mrs. D. F. Dinkler at Mrs. P M. Epling’s Mason Street home. Mrs. Ralph Starkey led devotional services on The Spirit of Youth, with a talk on Friendship by Miss Atheline Rogers and Elsie Bowman offering the solo I Walk Today Where Jesus Walked.

First Christian Church D. F. Dinkler P M. Epling Mason Street Ralph Starkey Atheline Rogers Elsie Bowman Jess

Rummage Sale Set by First Christian Group 16

At a Thursday night meeting Mrs. T R Wilson announced that Group 16 will sponsor a rummage sale on Saturday September 17 at 265 Prince Street.

Martin Home T. R. Wilson Group 16 First Christian Church Prince Street

Missionary Group Plans Programs for Forthcoming Year

The Young Women's Missionary Auxiliary Group 5 of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. E E Henry's Berkley Street home Tuesday evening to plan programs for the coming year. Miss Martha Dickenson reported on the Navaho Indians and funds were discussed. the group will meet September 20 at 7 30 p m. Attendees included Mrs. Paul Costigan and others.

Young Women's ‘Missionary Auxiliary Group First Baptist Church EE. Henry Berkley “Street Harry L. Balilun Paul Costigan Martha Dickenson W. W. West George M. Harvey Patt Wheeler Norval R. Cook Virgil Warden Don D. Lilly W. C. Larimore E.L. Hutchison

Mrs Ballard Entertained at Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs. Lloyd Ballard of Mabscott was entertained Monday evening at Marianna by her daughter Mrs. Olie Grose for a surprise birthday party. Mixed fall flowers decorated the home and a large birthday cake centered the serving table with many Marianna guests and Ballard family members in attendance.

Lloyd Ballard Mabiscott Olie Grose Marianna Selby Farley Baine Bowling Harry Lewis Jessie Syiort Edith Thompsson Eunice Warren Marybelle Dean Ross Barene Blanche Beverly T Ruth Casteel EM. Bowman Roy Grose Pineville Fred Cook Ruby Jackson Francis Johnson Wyoming Curtis Hall Guyda ‘Hawks Eona Adkins Heddy Adkins Brenton James Ballard Beckley

Mrs Calvin Gunter Feted With Shelter Shower

Mrs Calvin Gunter was feted at a miscellaneous shower Monday evening hosted by Mrs J P Campbell Mrs W C Jones and clerks of the Amigo store The event took place at Mrs John Campbell home Attendees included Mrs Cc W Wills Mrs Elmer Rice Mrs C J White and others.

Calvin Gunter J. P. Campbell W. C. Jones Amigo John Campbell Cc. W. Wills Elmer Rice C. J. White J. L. Beckleheimer Fred Elmadollar Clarence Thomas

Vanity Beauty Shop Offers Cut Rate Wave Services

Ad fragment touts lower prices for beauty services including cold wave perms at a shop named Vanity Beauty Shop. Mentions guaranteed service with prices around 5.00 to 7.60 and a phone contact, no clear date or full details.

Helene Prince Bt

Mrs Laura Reed Honored At Midway Stork Shower

Mrs Laura Reed was feted at a Midway stork shower hosted by Mrs Gus Terry Mrs Howard Richards Mrs Ray Taylor and Mrs Clayton Terry. Prizes went to Mrs Rebecca Manning Mrs Everett Lindsey and Mrs Bonnie Mill. The guest list included many local ladies and relatives from the area.

Laura Reed Gus Terry Howard Richards Ray Taylor Clayton Terry Midway Henoree Rebecca Manning Everett Lindsey Bonnie Mill Murs Florence Widdle Ophelia UI Ruth Yancey Joyce Parker Ruby Walker Everett Lindesey Cecil Richards Lucille Patton Luke Hauck Sadie Hauck Clifford Mills Annie Reed Okey Manning Paul Angle Darnley Chamberlain Nathaniel Chamberlain Junior Canady Arnold Reed Myrtle Sughes Hester Duncan

Baptist Missionary Society Plans State Convention at Local Church

The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church discussed the upcoming state Baptist convention to be held October 10 to 13 at the church. They highlighted “Baptist Work in West Virginia,” noted county history, colleges, and hospital funding progress, and shared devotionals and White Cross work for Maurice Bilanchard in India.

Women's Missionary Society First Baptist Church West Virginia Russ Inez Caffee West Virginia Hills Aubrey Halstead W. A. Argenbright Old Greenbrier Alderson Matthew Ellison K. R. Calloway French Davis Maurice Bilanchard India

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