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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1946
Page
9
Local notes report travels and visits of residents including Mr. and Mrs. James W Walters and family in California. Miss Dorothy Martin and Mrs. Sotak entertainments. James Lilly ill in Beckley Hospital. several residents’ hospital stays and upcoming trips to Morgantown and Cambridge. plus a list of Beckley Hospital tonsil and adenoid patients.
The Beckley Art Club schedules its first fall meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday October 1 at the Appalachian Building. President Richard Gaston says plans from a preliminary executive board meeting will be presented. A yearbook cover contest will be launched and discussion on yearbooks will occur. Executive board includes Richard Gaston Mrs P B Knight Mrs Holt Kester H H Harvey Miss Kathleen Anderson Miss Margit Taracekozy and Miss Mildred Meadows. All interested persons are invited to attend and join.
Ellen Roush was honored by the J. D. Club with a weiner roast at June Martin’s Grove Avenue home for her 17th birthday. Attendees included Sara Malone, Pat Mellon, Martha Sanders, Margaret Ann Gunter, Geneva Verduce, June Martin, Georgia Gunter, Mary Ann Pachuta, and the guest of honor. The group planned to adopt two Pine Crest patients, supplying items like toothpaste, stationery, and razor blades for a period.
Applications for marriage licenses were filed by Earnest Brakefield of Fireco and Luia Akers of Jonben, and Leon edas O'Dell of Beckley with Gladys Whaling of Sprague. Three licenses were issued yesterday to Cleo J. Gill and Georgia Mac Wood of Lanark, Junior A. Ferry of Colcord, Florence Buzzard of Naoma, James Miller of Shady Spring, and Edith Miller of Stanaford.
Nail polish has become a major cosmetics budget item with designers and brands racing to attract women. Parties feature extravagant prizes including air travel gold boxes and jeweled slippers while champagne is used as a party perk. John Frederics designed a velvet grape trimmed hat and even coated grapes with wine nail polish, underscoring polish as a fashion staple.
Mrs Frank Ellison was honored at a bridal shower hosted by her mother Mrs John Mann and sister Mrs E H Duckworth at their Monroe Avenue home. Attendants included Mrs A C Ellison Mrs Beru Hickman Mrs E M Harvey Mrs Henry Houchins Mrs Frank Mann Mrs Ralph Mann Mrs Bernard Bryant Mrs Theo Harvey and others. Gifts were sent by Mrs Sallie Ellison Mrs Ruby Douglas Mrs Chris Robinson Mrs L Copeland Mrs L A Mann Mrs Harry Harvey and Mrs Floyd Lilly.
Mrs. A. L. Rohrer president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Temple announces the executive meeting will be held Monday at 7:30 p m in the Sally McGinnis class room. Recent regular meeting saw Mrs. E. F. Cooper presented a life membership pin. Circle Nine led by Mrs. George Bright won the attendance pin. Mrs. J. F. Maddy and Mrs. Bright participated in the program titled In Green Pastures. Reports were given by Mrs. Glenn Stewart spiritual life chair, Mrs. G. L. McClung mission study chair, and Mrs. George Bright Red Cross chair.
Mr and Mrs Thomas B Pugh announce the birth of a daughter Virginia Ann at 1230 am in Fort Collins Colorado. The Pughs reside while he studies. Eva Parks is the mother’s prior name. Mrs Pugh is daughter of W C Parks of 604 South Oakwood Avenue. The father’s mother is Mary Wolfe of Crow. Mr and Mrs Walter F Murray report birth of daughter Mary Christine at their Louisville Kentucky home on September 18. The child weighed eight and a half pounds at birth. Mrs Murray is Christine Gill of Louisville. Murray is son of Mr and Mrs W F Murray of Second Street Beckley. Mr and Mrs Charles Holliday of East Beckley announce a daughter born today at Raleigh General Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Hodge announce a son born today at Raleigh General Hospital. The Hodges reside in Mabscott.
One hundred sixty five sales tax slips have been mailed to Beckley merchants as part of the gross sales tax. City Recorder William P. Laren announced the first quarter forms must be filled and returned within 40 days. The council adopted the tax to raise revenue though the recorder could not estimate total receipts.
Sigma chapter of Bela Siaimna Phi Sorority met at Mrs. Allen Richards home with fifteen members present. Kathleen Hoffman led the program on Speech featuring talks Good Conversation by Mrs. Holliday and Addressing Chapter Meetings by Mrs. Seelinger, plus a project Palse Through Relaxation by Mrs. Boggs. Attendees included Mrs. Boggs, Mrs. Boggs, Kathryn Cooper, Allene Cummings, and hosts among others. Armine Kell led roll call with quotes. Lous McDaniel to host October 9 meeting in Beaer.
The Raleigh Register advertises Pattern No 8090 by Sue Burnett for a slim wide-shouldered jumper and round neck blouse in sizes 12 to 20. Includes yardage for 54 and 35/39 inch fabrics, order details and price 25 cents.
Mildred Lewis will succeed Betty Wyatt as secretary to the Veterans Club Association of Beckley Catlete. Present at the meeting were John Cooper of the Veterans Administration Contact Office and Leo C. Housh from West Virginia University. Cooper answered questions on subsistence allowances and outside earnings for veterans. Officers include Mom as O. Garnette president Virgil Dixon vice president Earl Frazier treasurer and Mildred Lewis secretary. Haili has a population of about 1 500 000.
Mrs Ada Mae Lilly head of the Order of the Eastern Star asks members to assemble at First Christian Church at 2 p.m. today to serve as flower bearers at the funeral of George Williams a retired attorney.
Eloise Ann Misco of Beckley and Quin Ido Barbera of Mount Hope wed September 2 at the Baptist parsonage in Mount Hope. Officiant was Rev. Clarence Figgatt. Attendants were Barbera and his father Joe Barbera. Barbera is a Mount Hope High School graduate employed at Mount Hope Bakery. Misco is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Misco of Beckley.
Mrs Brown formerly Mary Martin will leave Monday for Dayton Ohio to join her husband employed by Delco corporation in Dayton Loretta Gregory named successor as secretary at the Agricultural Adjustment Agency She was secretary to local engineer Robert L Davis
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