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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1956

Page

8

Miss Mavis Mann Marries Benjamin F Reeves of Kentucky

Miss Mavis Andree Mann and Benjamin Franklin Reeves of Kentucky wed Saturday at 4 p.m. in Beckley. Mann, a West Virginia University graduate with PhD in political science, has held notable roles in Republican committees and civic groups. Reeves, a Courier-Journal political writer, is a Bowling Green and Richmond alum with Navy service. The couple met as congressional interns in Washington.

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Young Shoes Are Dressier for Fall Fashion Notes

A wedding story from Beckley to Bowling Green highlights a refined fall fashion trend. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fletcher Wills Mann, wears a velveteen gown with Alencon lace as she joins her husband, son of Mrs Marguerite Reeves, in a ceremony officiated by Rev Claire Jarvis. Attendants in copen blue and rose velvet wear bouffant gowns with seed pearl trim. After a Sea Island honeymoon, the couple will reside in Louisville then Washington DC as fashion notes discuss growing use of grainy and shag leathers, moc-like toes, and multiple eyelets in shoes for both genders.

Fletcher Wills Mann Beckley Marguerite Reeves Bowling Green Claire Jarvis First Methodist Church Fairmont Julia Secrest Donald Edward Neil Jack Alford Mann U. Me Phi Beta Kappa Sigma Delta Chi Sea Island Louisville Washington, D. C

Maternity Toys Take to Empire Event in Louisville

Tinaamesen Van Phillip Horsham of Louisville was best man at a family wedding where Jack A. Mann and Dr. Donald Edward Neil served as ushers. The Clubhouse glittered with Rubrum lilies and eucalyptus as a tiered cake framed the bride’s table. Out-of-town guests included Charles Rush of Bowling Green and several Charlestonians. Daytime maternity fashion highlighted casual separates in corduroy and tweed, with luxurious fabrics for evening wear and durable, lighter leather for children’s shoes.

Phillip Horsham Louisville Jack A. Mann Donald Edward Neil J. E. Otto Kenmil Nire Tha Mathae Russell Parsons William Turner George Moore H. N. Murphy Charles Rush Bowling Green David, Stephenson William Aldrich Louis Thieling Eudora Andrews Charleston Patricia Moore Fails Church

Trouble in Far East Blamed On Vacillating Policy

Maj. Gen. Charles R. Fox and Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chen blamed the United States vacillating foreign policy for trouble in the Far East. Fox urged a strong posture and warned against showing weakness to the Oriental powers. The remarks were made at a Beckley Woman's Club meeting where state officials described the Russian program and fears of communism.

Far East Charles R. Fox Claire L. Chen United States Nault Beckley Woman's Club State Department Ald Formosa Reds Yalu Suez Canal Zone Naseer Hitler Mussolini Egypt Gen Fox Alger Hisses Audrey Wood John Ashworth George W. Hodel United Council of Church Women Hodel United Nations International

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know Visit Ends

Mrs A Benvenuto of Morgantown visits in Vine Street home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs A S Cappellari. On Friday they will accompany her home and remain there.

Birth Announcements From Raleigh General Hospital

A series of birth notices lists several newborns at Raleigh General Hospital including Danny Ray Scarbro born Sept at 7 32 am weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces and Randall Allen Bosley born Sept 13 weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces plus James Murray Jefferies III Freddie Lynn Scarbro Stephanie Hope Dunlap Charles Wayne Bragg Margaret Ann Fillo Gordon Delano Jr Pamela Elaine and other infants born to families in Raleigh and nearby towns with birth times and weights where provided.

Eugene Scarbro Sticknney Danny Ray Raleigh General Hospital Randall Allen William Burnette Bosley Beaver James Murray James Murray Jefferies Jr Fayette St Lawrence Lindberg Scarbro Rock Creek Freddie Lynn Shiela Ann Roussell Jerry Cooke Murray St Stephanie Hope Arthur Henson Dunlap Crab Orchard Charles Willie Bragg Shady Spring Charles Wayne Gordon Delano Jr Gordon Delano Hairston Raleigh Samuel Joseph Smith Pamela Elaine

Slim Look Dominates Teen Scene Fashion Report

A teen scene feature highlights subteen fashion, noting slim looks and full skirts as top choices. Junior high students favor lime and full silhouettes with car coats and provincial touches, while adults influence trends through ongoing fashion shifts. A social hour followed the meeting chaired by Mrs. William Bower.

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Stain Removal Tips for Fresh Paint Marks

Paint stains should be treated promptly. Scrape off excess paint, soften with vaseline, then apply pure turpentine and rub gently. Rinse with warm suds to complete cleanup.

Daughter births at Raleigh General Hospital

A daughter named Karen Elaine was born to Mr and Mrs Carl Sandy Fain Jr of 707 5S Oakwood at Raleigh General Hospital. The baby weighed 7 pounds 6% ounces and arrived at 12 38 am on September 12.

Raleigh General Hospital Karen Elaine Carl Sandy ‘Fain Jr Oakwood

Betty Jo Soltis and John Grose wed at Crab Orchard

Betty Jo Soltis and John Coy Grose married in a double ring ceremony at Crab Orchard on Sept 13 led by Rev. Dewey Wilson. The bride wore blue lace and taffeta with a pearl necklace and lace tiara, carrying a white Bible with red roses. The couple, Mack Train High School graduates, plan a Norfolk Navy assignment for him.

Steve Soltis Tams Betty Jo John Coy Grose John Grose Ury Dewey Wilson Crab Orchard Atdle Sam Houck

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Mavis Andree Mann Benjamin F. Reeves Everen Naunday Beckley Area Pinecrest Sanitarium Xi Alpha Gamma Edward Dinkler Westwood Beta Rho Beta Sigma Phi Raymond's Royal Neighbors of America Company of Beckley Jaycee Ettes Applachian Women's Missionary Society First Baptist Church Ann Thomas Calloway Heights Community Coca-Cola Hilltop Baptist Church Clarence Gills St. Ann's Crab Orchard Baptist Church H. J. Reed Wesley Fellowship Methodist Temple Mire Berkley Gilly Booth Ave General Meeting of Women of the Beckley Presbyterian Church Women's Bible Classroom St. Stephen's Guild of the Anthapracia Tinaamesen van Tenn Margaret Ann Gene John Fillo Woodlawn Ave S Stram The Elace and Raleigh General Hospital Leigh General Hospital James Ray al Son Gene Hirth Meadows Glenn Daniels Women’s Dept W.v.u.pitt Woodrow Bales C. A. Curry Franklin Ave Charles Curry Parkersburg Curry T. C. Goins Parkersburgh Chris Goins Glen White Wilbur Mason Barbara Collins Ward Sheriff John C. Ward Bristol Suljtins College J. G. Foster Jr Foster James G. Foster University of North Carolina Chapel Hill N.C Wuced Wiliam Bower Ela Wes Olley Boone Cohen Drag Store Neville St Kaye Louis Kaye Neville Su Beckley, W. Va Aana Eer Inll Ting Betty Jo Soltis John Coygrose Willie McGehee Arbuckles
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