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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1949

Page

8

Mrs Fred Grogan Honored At Shower In Huffman Home

Mrs Fred Grogan was honored at a stork shower hosted by Mrs Iderson and others at her James Stout Huffman home on Monday evening. The color scheme pink and blue featured accessories and decorations with a bassinet display for the honoree's gifts. The guest list included Mrs Don Collier and Miss Margaret McGoskey among others.

Fred Grogan Philip Ampolina J. G. Anwith Iderson Jack Nelson Charles Huffmman James Stout Herbert Pulliam Westwood Drive den Houck Darrel King James Leeber Russell Keaton H.W. Wolfe Charles Hutchins Hasters Huffman JE. Blymer Howard Keatley Robert Bullock Wood Ron Bales Christine Toney Conrad Stallers Mary Crostwhite Sheridan Sutphin Don Collier Margaret McGoskey

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Mrs Ambros Weaver of Prineville guest in Orchard Avenue home of Mrs H B Lyon. Sue Henley of Whitney recovering from spinal operation at St Marys Hospital Huntington. Several local visits and travel footnotes recount Summer stays and fall returns for students and families across Beckley Morgantown and Buckhannon. Moose Women plan fall fashion show September 30 at Woodrow Wilson High.

Moose Riday sMoose Woodrow Wilson High School Dale Jack Hunt Sevior W. T. Brenpam Glesna Mathis Zeretha Meadows Frances Coleman Raleigh County ‘Tuberculosis and Health Association

Miss Clowers Enters Nurse's Training at Duke

Miss Evelyn Clowers of West Mullens has begun nurse's training at Duke University Hospital in Durham, accompanied by her parents and brother Robert. She completed a year of Concord College work this spring. Robert recently returned from Idaho after summer work with the Forest Service.

Miss Clowers Mullens Evelyn Clowers Clarence R. Clowers West Mullens Duke University Hospital Durham N. C Robert Concord College Athens Idaho United States Forest Service Troy Alfred Ferday Blacksburg Hejuis Beckley Dianna Mae Virginia Polytechnic Institute Atony Beckley Hospital Numene

State Club Leader Guest Speaker Opens Beckley Meetup

Mrs. Nunally B. Snedegar of Elkins served as guest speaker at Beckley Junior Woman's Club opening meeting of the year. Southern district chairman Miss Mary Lau Taylor introduced her as club members heard notes on the influence of the Woman's Credka National Government. New president Mrs. Llewelyn Wilkes took over duties. other members and guests attended a tea reception after the program.

Nunally B. Snedegar Elkins Beckley Junior Woman's Club Mary Lau Taylor Bluefield Focal Club Credka Llewllyn Wilkes Enocbe Bledsoe Samuel St. Clair Harry Crawford Fred Richmond Jean Sweet Sally Powers William Boone William Boone. Preceding the Meeting Memors of the Executive Committee Queeta Beckley Hotel Ted Shaid Guam Horace Bolen Everett. Shrewsbury, Jr Aliss Ferne Broadduse J. E. Otto Beckley Woman's Club Park Avenue Lillian Nagy Charleston Department of Public Assistance Otto Woman's Clubs White Sulphur Springs Wayne Reynolds Fred Roschi James Bibb John Ward Oriie Lilly C. C. Drewry Palmer Farley T. K. Moore Edith Lindamood Robert Richardson A. A. Davenport Paul Feigley A. F E. Helm Duvall Holliday Mary Frances Houchins J. R. Lynch H. H. Pulliam Albert Wheley George Soter Claren Marshall William C. I Mitchell Margaret Phipps Nathan Pickus May‘celle Rogers Elizabeth Schwank J. W. Woods L. E. Wilkes Thew N. B. Snedegar Mary Lea Taylor Phoebe Bledsoe Sam St. Clair

Christian Church Young People to Attend Colleges in 8 States

Beckley church youth will study nationwide in the 40s 50s school year with sixty four members enrolled across twenty five colleges in eight states including West Virginia Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Indiana Ohio Maryland and the District of Columbia. The list includes students attending College of the Bible Transylvania Bethany Concord College Bowling Green University Purdue University University of Kentucky University of Virginia Johns Hopkins University and many others plus those entering hospitals and graduate programs.

Beckley First Christian Church West Virginia Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Indiana Ohio Maryland District of Columbia Bir Bill Wolford Robert Porter College of the Bible Transylvania Don Sharp Johnson Bible College Betty Jane Catlett Bethany College Don Mitchell Jack Mitchell David Warden John Foster Ralph Meador Frances Anne Meador Louise Brynor Jo Ann Hutchison Concord College Bill Bowman Billye Sue Anderson Charles A. Pettry Beckley College Ann Price Hal Price Clay Price Edwin Peters Bill Stanley Marshall College Warner Stanley David Harper Bob Williams National Business College Carl Taylor Jr. Naval School Elizabeth Yago Patsy Weaver Blackstone College Hugh Peck Emory and Henry College Ellen Roush Maurice Tabor West Virginia Wesleyan David Peck University of Virginia Keith Chambers Barbara Byus Hallie Eye Peggy Daniel Wesley Harvey University of Arizona Lorraine Bowers Joe Hungate St. Louis Otto McKinney University Bob McLean Joan Rose Greenbrier Military School Jimmy Halstead John Saunders Charles Wilson Hampden-Sydney Bill McLean Harvard George Hall Kentucky University Roy Cunningham Marshall Doris Becky Harold Hedrick Mary Baldwin Sarah Lou Sharp Maryland University Kyle Jarre Carolyn Virgin North Carolina University Barbara Jayne Carl Swipperman Purdue Patsy Lively Queens College Lois Fillmer

Sandra Toney Birthday Party Honored in Colcord Home

Mrs and Mrs Woodrow Toney hosted a birthday gathering for daughter Sandra Faith at their Colcord home Saturday. Guests included Ameagle residents Billy Wacker and Jackie Dee Pettry and many Fraley Pettry families from LawtonDorothy, Harper and Am eagle with extended family members.

Ameagle Larry Cantley Phyllis Pettry Colcord

USCS to Meet at Methodist Temple Study Series Opens

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Temple meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the church. The gathering starts a Japan study series with a screening of the film Kyoto Story and Circle 9 members serving as hosts.

USCS Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Temple Japan Kyoto Circle 9

Ythian Sisters to Meet at Union Hall

The Pythian Sisters meet Thursday night at 7 30 in Union Hall with Mrs J B Hereford asking members to attend Pollyanna gifts will be exchanged Miss Mary K Hill leaves for Morgantown to enter senior year at West Virginia University she is accompanied by her father Colonel Boyd B Hill of 109 Ford Street

E. C. Lesler D. A. Blankenship J. P. Hindsley Pack Bramwell J.C. Hindsley Roy Harris Dublin Blacksburg Virginia Polytechnic Institute T. M. Harris Woodlawn Avenue Joe Emmett Davis Johnstown Road Thomas Turner Beckley Morgantown West Virginia Universsits Lucy Sue Nancy Eswere K. D. Bowers Jean Rose Roy J. Smith West Virginia Lucy Lee Williams Moss Williams Quarry Street Jet Buckhannon West Virginia Wesleyan Mary Louise Kelly H. B. Lyon Orchard Avenue Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Union Hall J. B. Hereford Mary K. Hill West Virginia University Boyd B. Hill Ford Street

John Richmond Feted On 74th Birthday

In Stamford a surprise dinner honored John Richmond on his 74th birthday. Hosted by Mrs. John Richmond and Mrs. Edward Richmond, attendees included numerous Richmons and relatives from Stamford Lego Beckley Piney View Hesoco and surrounding areas.

John Richmond Stamford Edward Richmond Johnny Richmond Paul Richmond Lyle Boyd Richmond James Roy Richmond Lillian Mae Elizabeth Ann Ray Russel French Meadows Pat Ellen Mae Richard Stewart

Kelly-Byerly Wedding Rites Performed in East Beckley

Misa Myrtle Mae Byerly married Daniel 4 Kelly at Memorial Baptist Church East Beckley in a 2:40 PM ceremony officiated by Rev. C. BE Walker. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Robert Kelly and Mr and Mrs Jack Gillespie. A reception followed at the groom’s mother’s home. The couple plans to reside in Beckley after a wedding trip through Virginia.

East Beckley Misa Myrtle Mae Byerly Daniel Kelly C. BE. Walker Joan Byerly Cora Kelly and Airs Robert Kelly Sir Andhurs Jack Gillespie Robert Kelly Janes Airs Raleigh County Virginia Heckley

Mullins Leads Instruction School for OES Chapter

Mrs. W. C. Mullins, aide to West Virginia grand statistic committee, conducted an instruction school for officers and members of the Bethlehem chapter of the Order of Eastern Star at the Magonic Temple. The annual session will set August as next year’s instruction month, with about 50 members attending. Co hosts were Mrs. Helen Smiley and Mrs. Dora Foster, assisted by several members. The next meeting is set for October 4 in the Masonic Temple.

W. C. Mullins Grand Jurisdiction West Virginia Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Magonic Temple Mallins Helen Smiley Dora Foster Hattie French Ruby Lowe Lucille Foster Porter Mary Virginia Foster Ina Fink Hazel Faull Harold Korn R. R. Smiley Masonic Temple

Davis Housh Heads Methodist Crusaders Class 1949-50

Roush will serve as president of the Crusaders Class at First Methodist Church for the current year after officer elections. Howard McCullough is vice president with Mrs R L Davis secretary and Mrs Reginald Meyers treasurer. The meeting featured a Romans lesson, music by Mrs Paul Hinzman and pupils, vocal selections by Neva Eye and Patty Daniels, a piano solo by Nickle Yates, and a book review of The Bishen’s Mantle. The class approved a $222 contribution toward Sunday School Department improvements, totaling $750 donated this year, as about 40 members attended.

Davis Roush Crusaders First Methodist Church Howard McCullough R. L. Davis Reginald Meyers Paul Hinzman Neva Eye Nickle Yates Patty Daniels Roy L. Herndon Genevieve Daniel Myra Sue Roush W. W. Honaker, Jr L. N. Stevenson

Jaycee-ettes Recognize New Members At Dinner Meeting

During a Monday dinner at Leslie's Diner the Jaycee-ettes welcomed several new members. President Mrs. William Bruster led a brief business session planning future activities including a October marionette show and assistance for Jaycees with Beckley Washington and Lee West Virginia freshman events. A $15 donation was approved for the infantile paralysis fund. The next meeting is set for October 3 at Leslie's Diner with hostesses Mrs. Morri Wein Mrs. William Binderman and Mrs. Jack Bailey.

Jaycee-ettes Jaycee-ettes R Leslie's William Bruster

Three Couples Apply For Marriage Permits In Raleigh County

The Raleigh County Clerk's office processed three marriage permit applications yesterday. Joe Woods Beard 27 and Jacqueline Danese Tackett 22 of Beckley. James Russell Bawer 22 of Coal City and Zelma Meadows 22 of MacAlpin. Cecil Ray Lilly 34 of Cool Ridge and Louise Virginia Lilly 24 of Blue Jay.

Raleigh County Joe Woods Beard Jacqueline Danese Tackett Beckley James Russell Bawer Coal City Zelma Meadows MacAlpin Cecil Ray Lilly Cool Ridge Louise Virginia Lilly Blue Jay

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Joe Blaylock

Register staff writer reports Mrs. Tom Covey hosted a stork shower at her home honoring Mrs. Joe Blaylock on Friday. Guests included Mrs. Tom Carr, Mrs. Bethal Burgess, Mrs. Charles Massey, Mrs. Ruth Todd, Mrs. Jessie Clemons, and Mrs. Drema Nichols. Cynthia Ann Goldsmith and Mary Ann Freeman left for Morgantown to enroll as freshmen at West Virginia University.

Register Orgas Tom Covey Joe Blaylock Afatir Tom Carr Bethal Burgess Charles Massey Ruth Todd Jessie Clemons Drema Nichols Cynthia Ann Goldsmith Mary Ann Freeman Morgantown West Virginia University

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