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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1949

Page

8

Victory Ball Planned After WVU-W&L Freshman Game

Beckley BPW Club will sponsor a Victory Ball after the WVU and Washington and Lee freshmen football clash. Dave Carter’s Orchestra will provide music from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Recreation Building. The event follows the annual employer-employe dinner at the Masonic Temple where W. R. Fugitt urged local businesses to lead civic effort and community self reliance.

BPW WVU W&l West Virginia University-Washington and Lee Beckley Business and Professional Women Dave Carter Masonic Temple W. R. Fugitt Fugitt Dora Sarandon Oak Hill Matlens Club Emma Neal Rogerss Elizabeth Groseclose Margaret Jenkins Alice Stafford Bernice Bloch T. F. Stafford H. D. Etheridge E. L. Bowman Co. O. Cook S. H. Thatcher Chris Sarandon W. J. Tully Lawrence Tor

Ann Rose Class To Reveal Pals At Next Meeting

Ann Rose Class members discussed plans for the next meeting on October 25 in the First Baptist classroom. They agreed to publicly name Pollyanna pals from the past year and the session began with a hymn and prayer before a Stewardship lesson.

Ann Rose First Baptist Jesus P. A. Thurman Richard Lewis C. G. Wauhop W. ©. Mason Dan Operchuck Montiers

Births in Beckley and Flat Top announce three newborns

Mr and Mrs Earl Crain of Beckley announce a daughter Dora Lynn born September 24 at Beckley Hospital weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces. Mr and Mrs Alfred Cox of Flat Top announce a son Alfred Wayne born September 11 weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces. Mrs Russell D Lilly of Beckley announces a daughter born September 23 at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Mack Ellison of Nimitz.

Earl Crain Beckley Dora Lynn Beckley Hospital Alfred Cox Alfred Wayne Cox Pauline Moye Pauline Moye, of “Flat Top, Air, and Mrs. Russell D. Lilly, of Beckley Mack Ellison Nimitz

Beta Sigma Phi Plans Rushing Friendly Venture Chapter

Beta Sigma Phi Mi Beta Exemplar chapter discussed rushing a Friendly Venture Chapter at a meeting hosted by Mrs. John Doud on Rail road Avenue. President Mrs. Sam Roberts led reports from International Headquarters and Charleston convention attendees Mrs. Kenneth Seelinger and Miss Bladene Pickle presented summaries.

Mi Beta Beta Sigma Phi Sorority John Doud Railroad Avenue Sam Roberts Kenneth Seelinger Bladene Pickle Charleston Balkan Lands W. H. Holliday Janeko Snyder Yugoslavia Holliday Croatia Montenegro Janet Snyder Armine Kell William Dale W. ‘H Holliday Kathleen Ross Hoffman William Monk Walter Mumphrey Elarene Pickle

Willa Jean Maddy Feted on Birthday

Willa Jean Maddy celebrated her 15th birthday with a Saturday party at her parents home Mr and Mrs Fred Maddy Refreshments were served to Retha Lilly Peggy Lilly Nina Lilly Paul Fitzwater Jimmy Fitzwater Joe Cox Darrell Akers May Gray Joe Bolard Louise Hannigan Frances Mills Joyce Ballard Murl Boland Robert Richmond Murl Bowling Penny Richmond Jimmy Glen Paul Richmond Rodney Pack Jackie Campbell Betty Cooper Jerry Ray Carter Anna May Hetrick John Ray Hedrick Bernard Moye Howard Green Belly Maddy Mrs Sibyl Akers and other guests.

Register Jumping Branch Willa Jean Maddy Fred Maddy Retha Lilly Peggy Lilly Nina Lilly Paul Fitzwater Jimmy Fitzwater Joe Cox Darrell Akers May Gray Joe Bolard Louise Hannigan Frances Mills Joyce Ballard Murl Boland Robert Richmond Murl Bowling Penny Richmond Jimmy Glen Paul Richmond Rodney Pack Jackie Campbell Betty Cooper Jerry Ray Carter Anna May Hetrick John Ray Hedrick Bernard Moye Howard Green Belly Maddy Mrs Sibyl Akers

Dinner meeting set for WV Alumni Association

Ross P. Daniel Jr. president announces a dinner meeting of the West Virginia Alumni Association planned for Wednesday October 5 at 6 30 p m at the El Chico Café.

Ross P. Daniel, Jr West Virginia Alumni Association el Chico Cafe

Art Group to Set Permanent Rules For Spring Exhibit

Beckley Art Group will form a committee to draft permanent rules for next spring’s annual exhibit. Members appointed include Mrs. Holt Kester, Mrs. Mary Rerse, Mrs. G. W. Lazenby Jr., and Charles Davis. The group met at Raleigh County Public Library with Mrs. I. J. Bragg presiding.

Beckley Art Group Holt Kester Mary Rerse G. W. Lazenby, Jr Charles Davis Raleigh County Memorial Building I. J. Bragg Helt Kesler Kathleen Anderson

Fun Fest Hosted by Raleigh County Tea chers at WWHS Gym

County superintendents and wives attend a Fun Fest in honor of new teachers at Woodrow Wilson High School gym. A buffet supper and square dance start at 6 45 p.m. with Eccles school instructor Mrs Neil Swigill Davis in charge. Rattlesnake Hogan and group provide old fashioned dancing.

Raleigh County Woodrow Wilson High School Neil Swigill Davis Eccles Hogan

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Mrs. Albert Parker of Birmingham visits relatives in Beaver Avenue. Christine Clay and others from Beaver tour Baltimore. Everett Ernst returns to Richmond Clinic for observation. his brother Keith accompanies. J T Self leaves for Melbourne after visiting East Main Street. transfer to Indian River Gas Co. Mrs. C H Rutledge confined at home with influenza. Ed Cook returns from Raleigh General Hospital after surgery. Delegates attend Methodist Conference in Charleston including Eastwood McClung and others. Straley Hatcher family returns from Augusta. CPO Huling Ellison and family vacation. Ellison serves Navy at New London. Louise Moss leaves for Columbia University. Gran J B Ransom stationed on USS Robert H. McCord in Cannes. return Sept 25. Stover family moving to Macon. L H Hartung visits from Crawford Street. Coco Solo then Great Lakes. Higgins family returns from Logan.

Albert Parker Birmingham Ala C. C. Wetzel Beaver Avenue Christine Clay Garnette McDaniel Clay Beaver A.C. Wallberg Baltimore Everett Ernst Ballard Street Richmond Richmond Clinic Keith Ernst J. T. Self Florida C. A. Davis East Main Street Self Charleston Melbourne Fla Indian River Gas Company C. H. Rutledge C Street Ed Cook Beckley Avenue Raleigh General Hospital W. P. Eastwood R. S. McClung W. B. Peek George Bright A. F. Clendenen Wesley Hedrick Robert Boyd Clarence Ellison Camp Creek Ellison Intsior United States Navy United States Submarine Base New London Cannes France States M-Set John E. Stover Beckley Orlando Willy Macon United States Army L. H. Hartung Rudolph Schwank Crawford Street Hartung Panama Coco Solo Naval Air Station Great Lakes Naval Station Robert Higgins Woodlawn Avenue Logan, O

King's Daughters Pot Luck Dinner Set for October 25

The King's Daughters will hold a pot luck dinner October 25 at the Methodist Temple. The meeting at First Christian Church included devotional duties by Mrs J A Dunn and songs and sermons on carrying burdens. Members and guests attended, including Mrs Har mon Mandeville and guest Mrs Albert Parker of Birmingham.

King’s Daughters King's Daughters Methodist Temple First Christian Church J. A. Dunn Mildred Wood D. O. Telten Roy L. Hernden E. J. Fourney Chautauqua College University of New York Mary Grace Fourney Mandeville A. C. Sutphin B. D. Carper C. C. Wetzel B. A. Terry W. O. Mason W. L. Fink Richard Lewis

Mrs Emma Russel Celebrates 73rd Birthday Surprise

Neighbors hosted a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Emma Russel at the home of her daughter Mrs. Charles Huffman to honor her 73rd birthday. Fall flowers decorated the house as gifts were displayed and refreshments served to attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Pulliam, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Blymer, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grogan, Mr. and Mrs. H Wolfe, Mr. and Mrs. James Stout, Mrs. Don Collier, Miss Christine Toney, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huffman.

Emma Russel Charles Huffman Oree Herbert Pulliam Howard Blymer Jack Nelson Fred Grogan H. Wolfe James Stout Don Collier Christine Toney Rom Huffman Larry Huffman David Huffman Westwood Drive

Crab Orchard Couple Seeks Marriage Permit in Raleigh County

Clarence Vaugan, 21, and Nora Mae Goode, 19, both of Crab Orchard, applied for a marriage permit at the Raleigh County Clerk's office yesterday.

Clarence Vaugan Nora Mae Goode Crab Orchard Raleigh County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Betty Mae Gunter C. A. McDaniel W. D. Nace Beckley Business and Professional Order of the Eastern Star Bernice Blech BPW Club W. B.fugitt Beta Sigma Phi Ronald Akers Claude Akers Glen White Road Ronald Rosemary Blake Tommy Henegar Freddie Nickie Maschal Rosalea Walter Butler, Jr T. Hilton Myrtle Randal Harold Wills Roger Cragett Carrol Sue Thompson Frankie Cassie Butler Junior Underwood Widal Gheen oTman Cardalan Io Sara Cardal Cardul Vanity Beau Cavalier Wavehelene Curti Prince Bt B. E. Silverman Ral, Co Meurer Del-Mar Beauty Shop Oneia County CTA Group WWHS E. P. Miller C. O. Warren K. R. Calloway E. J. Fournes Grace Smith D. O. Totten O. C. Helin W. T. Tabor Herndon Marguerite Lister Princesa Pet Vota Cetl Aneere St. Cee Ptl OU He Saa Hoths Spaciows Hotpoint Food Freezer Agia Hotpoint Beckley Music & Electric Co Fayette Es Phore
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