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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1955

Page

3

Miss Kovach Weds Kelley In Regular Baptist Church

Miss Mary Ann Kovach becomes bride of Thomas Jerry Kelley in a 6 p.m. September 20 ceremony at the Regular Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Everett R. Shafer. The couple, daughters and sons of local families, plan a Detroit wedding trip after a reception at the bride's home.

Mary Ann Kovach Thomas Jerry Kelley Everett R. Shafer Albert Kovach MacArthur H. B. Lyon Orchard Ave M. F., Gilley Jr M. F. Gilley Jr Detroit Mich

Born to Smiths a son named Charles William

A son, Charles William, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Edward Smith of 349 Mankin Avenue at 7 38 a.m. Sept. 17, in Beckley Hospital. Weight 8 pounds 3 ounces.

Charles William Carl Edward Smith Mankin Avenue Beckley Hospital Woodrow W. Baker Patty Ann Hershel R. Caffee Crab Orchard Janet Rexine Larry Roy William .A. Kidd Prosperity

Charles Bowers to Address BPW Women at Banquet

Charles Bowers managing director Beckley Chamber of Commerce will address Beckley BPW Club banquet at 7 p.m. in Beckley Hotel private dining room. Dinner chaired by Mrs Hazel Dillon as part of National Business Women's Week. Ann Hitze to announce Business Woman of the Year Wednesday.

Beckley Business and Professional Woman's Club Charles Bowers Beckley Chamber of Commerce Beckley Hotel Hazel Dillon Beckley Club Ann Hitze W. L. Williamson WJLS Mary Zuchick Coca-Cola South Oakwood Avenue Miss Hitze Catherine Minton Wilma Darby Chris Sarandon Aim High Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club

Beckley Women's League Calendar Highlights Local Notices

Community announcements list meetings for Beckley women groups and clubs. Entries include Young Adults at the Presbyterian Church 6 15 pm, King’s Daughters postponed to Oct 5, Judea Shrine Fellowship Night 8 pm at Masonic Temple Howe Street, Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club dinner 7 pm at Beckley Hotel, Young Adults covered dish at church, Beckley Art Group 7 30 pm at Mrs Hewitt’s MacArthur home.

Beckley Presbyterian Church Beckley Art Group James Hewitt MacArthur

Local clubs schedule meetings and queen to attend football game

Executive meeting of the Degree of Honor Lodge at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Harvey Webb in Crab Orchard and Beta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meeting at 7 30 p m in the Appalachian Building Pineville High School will be represented at the Civitan Bowl game October 1 at Woodrow Wilson High School Stadium by Wanda Franklin daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Franklin of Pineville She is varsity queen this year and a majorette with the band She and 25 other queens will be honored at halftime during the Concord College versus West Virginia Tech game

Degree of Honor Lodge Harvey Webb Pineville High School Woodrow Wilson High School Wanda Franklin Ralph Franklin Pineville Miss Franklin Concord College West Virginia Tech

Christian Education Week Observed at Beckley Church Library

During Christian Education Week Sept 25 Oct 1 the Beckley Presbyterian Church women sponsor a week long book display in the Educational Building library. Books include Bible study helps devotionals children's books and novels. If the Educational Building front door is locked attendees may enter through the church per Mrs J G Windle.

Beckley Presbyterian Church J. G. Windle

Mrs Paul Hinzman Hosts Pupils and Families Party

Sunday afternoon party hosted by Mrs. Paul Hinzman for her music pupils and their families. The event took place at Mrs. Gladys Hughes home 316 Mankin Ave. Fall flowers decorated rooms as a long list of attendees was noted, including Ricky Hinzman David Hinzman Susan Allen Grady Allen Nancy Shumate Everette Shumate Sandra Foster Barbara Foster Robert Foster Susan Daniels Forrest Daniels Butch Tanner Blaine Tanner Carol Meyers Cecil Lamb Darrell Roberts Jean Menzie W D Menzie Eldridge Neal James Neal Lou Ann Neal Sarah Williams Jess Williams Ann Williams Brenda Whitehead Doug Whitehead Betty Allen John Allen Linda Wonder Max Wender Frances Forsythe A C Forsythe Jr Clarence Pierce Clarence Pierce Carolyn Pierce Mary Helen Chapman Walter Chapman Carol Whitehead Charlene Hughes Gladys Hughes Paulette Farley Larry Farley Judy Bazzarre Tom Bazzarre Georgia Roberts Linda Tanner Bonnie Farmer John Hindsley Flicka Daniels Regina Cohn Sam Cohn Larry Ruann Brenda Ernest Everette Ernest Brenda Lamb Micky Bowles John Bowles Hazel Underwood Patricia Lynch Julia Freshman Carolyn Morris Marian Butterworth Bob Winston Ida Mae Canterbury Mickey Wonder Patty O'Dell Rodney O'Dell F F Light P H O'Dell Bobby Thorne L W Thorne Dicky Yates Earl Yates Frank Heatherly G E Heatherly Nancy Fink Peggy Phlegar A M Phliegar Lacy Lilly Charles Crawford Jr Brenda Massie Martha Maxwell Tommy Bazzarre.

Ricky David Hinzgman Paul Hingman Susan Allen Grady Allen Nancy Shumate Everette Shumate Sandra Barbara Foster Robert Foster Susan Daniels Forrest Daniels Butch Tanner Blaine Tanner Carol Meyers Cecil Lamb Darrell Roberts Jean Menzie Lou Ann Neal Sarah Williams Jess Williams Ann Williams Brenda Whitehead Douglas Whitehead Betty Allen John Allen Linda Wonder Max Wender Frances Forsythe A. C. Forsythe, Jr Clarence Pierce Carolyn Pierce Mary Helen Chapman Walter Chapman Carol Whitehead Charlene Hughes Gladys Hughes Paulette Larry Farley H. P. Farley Judy Bazzarre Tom Bazzarre Georgia Roberts Linda Tanner Bonnie Farmer C. H. Farmer Ginger Evans Sherry Evans Pack David Hindsley John Hindsley Flicka Daniels Regina Cohn Sam Cohn P. H. O'Dell Bobby Thorne L. W. Thorne Dicky Yates Earl Yates Frank and Kody Heatherly G. E. Heatherly Nancy Fink Peggy Phlegar A. M. Phliegar Lacy Lilly Charles Crawford Jr Brenda Massie J. A. Massie Martha Maxwell Tommy Bazzarre

Sunday School Theater Party At Beckley Theater

The junior high Sunday School class of First Methodist Church held a theatre party at Beckley Theater on Sunday. Attendees included Jane and Jimmy Anderson, Jimmy and Bob by Lilly, Patty O'Dell, Martha Maxwell, Cecilia Williams, Doris Buckles, Mary Matheny, Ann Kes singer, and teacher Mrs. Paul Hinzman.

First Methodist Church Beckley Theater Jane Jimmy Anderson Jimmy Bobby Lilly Patty O'Dell Martha Maxwell Cecilia Williams Doris Buckles Mary Matheny Ann Kessinger Paul Hinzman

Store Wines On Side To Prevent Cork Drying And Air

Store wines on their sides to keep corks moist and prevent passage of air. This practice helps maintain bottle integrity and preserve flavor by reducing oxygen exposure over time. Proper storage also supports consistent aging in wine cellars and racks.

Star Recorder's Day Observed By Local Moose Women

Star Recorder Mrs. Bessie Carroll led Star Recorder's Day activities at the Moose Club McCreery Street from 1 to 4 pm Sunday. About 125 ladies attended with registration led by Mrs. Jimmy Tucker and Mrs. Ruby Jo Farley. A social hour followed with a fall floral display and crystal candles. Gifts were given to star recorders, and delegations from Mullens Welch Hinton Oak Hill East Rainelle attended. The program included music by Mrs. E J Fourney and a reading by Miss Naula Fourney, ending with the Star Recorder's March to support the scholarship fund.

Bessie Carroll Star Recorder Women of the Moose Moose Club McCreery Street D. B. Shumate Charles Hodges C. E. Davis Pete Faini I. D. Christian Star Recorders Charles Bowling David MacCulloch Mullens Welch Hinton Oak Hill East Rainelle E. J. Fourney Rosewick Mary

Good Topping for Cauliflower Recipe Note

A writer praises a topping for cauliflower using a half cup of fine dry bread crumbs browned in a half cup of butter. The result is rich and flavorful, described as wonderful.

Local Notes From Huntington and Charleston</s>

Personal notes recount visits and returns among Huntington and Charleston residents. Edsel T. Jones and family return home after visiting relatives, with others from Crescent Road South Kanawha Street Williams Street Johnson Street Piney Avenue and Sophia hosting guests. Betty Lou Perry attends a WV nurses meeting at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Charleston. Pvt Charles Helvey visits from Fort Knox and Miss Betty Nmester stays with Cecil Richards in Sophia.

Edsel T. Jones Huntington E. L. Jones Crescent Road B. F. Adair South Kanawha Street R. L. Carte Williams St R. L. Perdue Johnson Street Charleston Betty Lou Perry Raleigh West Virginia Association of Registered Nurses Daniel Boone Hotel James H. Biggs Gail Pontiac Mich Ruth Lewis Piney Ave Harley Eastman Jack Eller Sophia Charles Helvey Fort Knox Kentucky Betty Nmester Montgomery Cecil Richards

Doan’s Pills Offer Relief for Backache and Irritation

Nagging backache and sleepless nights linked to over exertion or stress. Doan’s Pills ease pain, soothe bladder irritation, and mildly diurese through kidneys. If you feel dragged-out and miserable, try Doan’s Pills for relief claimed by millions over 60 years.

Dean Doan

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Mark Twain High School G.C. Murphy Co Mrs Reer St.joseph BPW Women's Department Beckley The Presbyterian Church Judea Shrine Order of White Shrine of Beta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Appalachian Roanoke Lynchburg Charlottesville Logan Ashland Hin Asi Inciny Praga Washington ConsOlidated Bus Lines National Trailways Bus System New York Cincinnati Trailways Prince Street Music Mankin Ave H. T. Noel Glen Morgan Charles Miller Donald Miller Robert Miller W. S. Burwell Earl Redd Forrest Noel M. A. Hunter Ren Moose G. M. Powers Main Street FLOOR Dot SAVE Penney’s Denver Penney Mens Bayon Gabardine
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