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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1954
Page
2
The article describes boys school footwear with mannish styling. It highlights tasseled moccasins with elastic gussets, slipon zippers, open monk strap slips, crepe soles, and grained leathers in black brown navy with tan accents. It notes durability and dress versatility for school wear.
The Rev. Father James Martin, S. J., who completed a two week mission at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, has returned to Washington for new assignments. He expects future missions in Scranton and Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Sewing pattern details for a three piece girls outfit in sizes 2 4 6 8 using woollook velveteen fabric. Includes jumper jacket and blouse with yardage requirements, order instructions from Pattern Bureau Raleigh Register Beckley W Va, allow two weeks delivery, add 5 cents for first class mail. 1954 1955 Fashion World edition advertises patterns and color style forecasts for the family at 25 cents.
Dior presents two key silhouettes from his Paris fall collection. A black nylon velvet dinner ensemble features a skin-tight sheath dress with a flared tunic, while a yellow matte velvet gown has a full skirt drawn tight across the bosom and a matching loose packet banded in wild mink. The flattened bustline is achieved with a foundation using half cups to raise and minimize the bosom.
Over 300 registered and student nurses will convene at the 47th annual convention of the West Virginia State Nurses Association at the West Virginia Hotel in Bluefield from October 18 to 20. Miss Gladyce Garst and Miss Ruth McCulloch announce district hosts and program details including keynote by Ella Best and discussions on alcoholism and nurses roles.
Instructional note suggests using hardboard as a painting surface instead of canvas, applying a thin coat of fresh white shellac to reduce absorption. It emphasizes preparing a smooth, less absorbent base for artists working with shellac and paint on hardboard.
A brief care note instructs cleaning washable leather by sponging soil spots as soon as they occur to prevent set in stains and preserve the material’s appearance.
Beef supplies are expected to be larger than ever before according to the U S Department of Agriculture. The largest supplies will be moderately priced beef, a good buy for hamburgers ground meat dishes beef stews and pot roasts.
St. Mark's Methodist Church hosts the 12th annual WSCS meeting of the West Virginia Conference in Charleston from Wednesday through Friday. Key speakers include Bishop Wicke and Dr. Rivers, with music by local choirs and a Garnet High School presentation.
Mrs C H Faw of Hill Top entertained with a birthday dinner honoring her husband Howard and son Glen Ray on Sunday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs LeRoy Phipps George Phipps Charles Faw Mr and Mrs Edward Redden and son Gary Lee all of Beckley Mr and Mrs Bill Hinte and son Hervie of Scarbro.
In the garden’s fall clean-up remove all weeds to prevent seeds and reduce next year’s weed problem. Focus on thorough weeding now to curb future growth and ease spring preparation.
FALSE TEETH FASTEETH is an improved powder to sprinkle on upper or lower plates. It holds false teeth more firmly in place with no sliding or rocking. The alkaline formula supposedly does not sour taste or feel. It claims to freshen breath and is available at drug counters.
Keep cauliflower for a month or longer after freezing weather begins by storing the plants in an unheated garage. Place the plants close together in the storage area.
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