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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1954

Page

3

Chrysanthemum Exhibit At Phymosia Garden Club Meeting

Mrs W W Vines spoke and judged the chrysanthemum exhibit at the Phymosia Garden Club meeting at Mrs J R DePaulo's Granville Ave home. Ribbons were awarded to numerous members including Mrs E S Pugh Jr and Mrs Tieche. Guests included Mrs Arthur Geil of Kingston NC.

Phymosia Garden Club E. S. Pugh Jr W. W. Vines J. R. DePaulo Granville Ave Jack Bazzarre Raleigh George Psimas Walker Parker William N. Turner DePaulo West Duff D. Daniel Jr W. J. Barbour Jr Tieche E. N. Pugh Ross P. Daniel Jr Wilford Wooddell Pat Searle Herbert Tolley Cunningham Barbour Bazzarre S. Austin Caperton Jr

Civic Bowl half time picks for Meadow Bridge and Marsh Fork

Miss Martha Wyrick of Meadow Bridge High selected for half time during the Civitan Bowl on Oct 2. She is from Maplewood and active in Girls Athletic Association Future Homemakers of America Future Teachers of America and 4 H. Miss Ramona Sue Blaylock of Marsh Fork High chosen for half time at the Civitan Bowl between Concord College and WV Institute of Technology. She is Basil Blaylock’s daughter from Eunice and a National Honor Society member co editor of the Kennel, a flag carrier for the band, and World Affairs Institute delegate.

Martha Wyrick Meadow Bridge High School H. H. Wyrick Maplewood Girls Athletic Association Future Homemakers of America Future Teachers of America Miss Wyrick Marsh Fork High School Concord College West Virginia Institute of Technology Ramona Sue Blaylock Basil Blaylock Eunice World Affairs Institute Cincinnati Ohio

Mrs Louis Deas Honored With Farewell Party

Miss Frances Ragland hosted a surprise farewell for Mrs Louis Deas sponsor of the Lassie Lassie Sub Deb Club at her parents home 604 Woodlawn Ave. Deas plans to join her husband in Maine guests included Phyllis Bowers Barbara Ward Katherine Ross Carolyn Sanger Patricia Stuart Pat Weeks Ruth Ann Ash Katherine Jones Carolyn Patton Kay Short Regenia Myles Helen Isley Patty Hughes Norma Cooper Susie Otey Sherry Persinger Martha Weaver Games and blue and white refreshments were served.

Frances Ragland Louis Deas Ned H. Ragand Woodlawn Ave Deas Maine Mrs. Deas Phyllis Bowers Barbara Ward Katherine Ross Carolyn Sanger Patricia Stuart Pat Weeks Ruth Ann Ash Katherine Jones Carolyn Patton Kay Short Regenia Myles Helen Isley Patty Hughes Norma Cooper Susie Otey Sherry Persinger Martha Weaver

Abshire Willis Ceremony Read In Home Rite

Miss Dorothy Vanita Willis of Beckley wed Jacob R. Abshire in a home ceremony at Pax with Rev. Frederick Dinkler officiating. The bride wore poudre blue with navy accessories and carried a white Bible with a white rosebud. Attendants included Lucille L. Edwards and Shir ley Glenn Humphery. The couple, both with ties to Beckley area, reside at 124 West C Street Beckley.

Dorothy Vanita Willis Beckley Jacob R. Abshire Theora Abshire Pax Frederick Dinkler Pauline Willis Mount Hope Lucille L. Edwards Kingston Shirley Glenn Humphery Salem High School Fairmont State College Raleigh General Hospital Pax High School Beckley College Navy Appalachian Electric Power Co

Campus coat in mouton dyed lamb feature list

A popular campus coat for the young crowd measures 34 inches in length with a rayon plaid lining, slash pockets, sleeve tabs, and leather buttons.

Sorority Meeting at Mrs W Monk Home

Xi Beta Exemplar Chapter met Tuesday evening at Mrs William Monk 405 Vine St with Mrs Jerry Dale as hostess. Mrs Monk reported rummage sale moved from Oct 2 to Oct 23 and Miss Bladene Pickle described planning for United Nations Week Oct 17 24. Focus theme is Focus on the Facts Spotlight the U N.

William Monk Vine St Jerry Dale Monk Ways and Means Committee Bladene Pickle Criminal Court Room United Nations U. N

Soap film keeps bathroom mirror clear

To prevent fogging, apply a thin soap film to the glass with a moist finger then buff with a cloth or tissue. Do not clean the mirror in direct sunlight.

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Local social notes list visits and returns among Morgantown residents and friends. People travel to Beckley Charleston Cleveland New York City and Clarksburg while relatives and WVU students spend weekends with family. Several medical and campus ties appear with fostered gatherings at homes and hospitals.

Paul B. Copeland Veterans Administration Hospital Huntington Elizabeth Anderson Beckley Ave Beckley Hospital Wesley Hedrick South Oakwood Ave Cleveland Ohio Eleanor Rothlisberger West Virginia Institute of Technology Mary Alice Bergines Barwood St William Bergines West Virginia University I. R. Wein Queen St New York City New York Max Wein Newark N. J N. S. Gregory Jr West Virginia Wesleyan College Mass. General Hospital Harvard Medical Center Boston Mass Elliott A. W. Thomas Scranton Thom

Births in Raleigh General Hospital announce newest arrivals

Mr and Mrs Ray Richard Maxey of Star Rt Shady Spring announce daughter Debra Elaine born Sept 23 at 12 40 pm weighing 8 6 1 4 pounds. LaRonda Sue born Sept 23 to Mr and Mrs Richard Forrest Armstrong of Rt 9 Beaver at 5 33 am weighing 7 4 1 2. Douglas Nathan born Sept 24 to Mr and Mrs James Roland Deering of 112 Meadows St at 3 50 am weighing 9 2. Don Wilson born Sept 24 to Mr and Mrs Teddy Williams of Sprague at 7 20 pm weighing 8 1 2. David Ray born Sept 24 to Mr and Mrs Charlie Ray Schoolcraft of Edwight at 11 48 pm weighing 7 14 1 2. Barbara Gail born Sept 26 to Mr and Mrs Lee Edward Williams of Price Hill at 2 35 am weighing 8 10 3 4. Laura June born Sept 27 to Mr and Mrs Emmet Workman of Glen Daniels at 6 18 pm weighing 6 4. Cheryl Berenice born Sept 27 to Mr and Mrs Thomas A Streitferdt of 412 Maplewood Lane at 10 33 pm weighing 17 10 12.

Ray Richard Maxey Star Rt Shady Spring Debra Elaine Raleigh General Hospital LaRonda Sue Don Wilson David Ray Charlie Ray Schoolcraft Edwight Barbara Gail Lee Edward Williams Price Hill Emmet Workman Glen Daniels Laura June Cheryl Berenice Thomas A. Streitferdt Maplewood Lane

Beckley Art Group Meets Wednesday Evening

Women’s organizations invited to announce regular or special meetings notices to Beckley Newspapers. Calendar items received by 10 a.m. through the Women’s Department appear the same day. Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. the Beckley Art Group meets at Mrs R M Fleming’s home 513 Orchard Ave.

Women's Department Beckley Beckley Art Group R. M. Fleming Orchard Ave

Mrs George W Bright Speaks At King's Daughters Meeting

Mrs George W Bright led a Bible lesson at the King's Daughters gathering in the First Baptist Church lower auditorium at 2 pm Tuesday. The group planned to elect delegates for the King’s Daughters Convention October 5 6 in Parkersburg and refreshments were served to 48 members and guests.

King’s Daughters First Baptist Church O. W. Godbey Fred George W. Bright George Bright Jesus O. W. Brown CC. Porter Inez Caffee Lake Chautauqua N. Y International Order of King’s Daughters Methodist Temple

Rural Acres Club Hosts T R Wilson South America Talk

T R Wilson spoke to the Rural Acres Garden Club during their September meeting at Mrs E D Terry’s Locust Street home. Hostesses arranged South American themed flowers and the program featured Wilson’s films from a 1951 South American tour and a display of flowers and gardens from the region. President Mrs Ruben Cook led the business session and the group voted to sell flower calendars again this year. Attendees included numerous members and two guests, Mr. and Mrs. T R Wilson.

T. R. Wilson Rural Acres Garden Club E. D. Terry Locust St George P. Davis Jr Fray Lilly Wilson South America Ruben Cook Kyle Allen Andrew Cook Raben Cook H. O. Coleman Charles Garrett Oliver Harper H. B. Henson Lawrence Hunt W. K. Johnson C. E. Kesler O. S. Lilly Frank Mc

Fall plantings for perennials listed by type

Perennials suited for fall planting include anemones bleeding heart columbine globe flower hepatica iris leopard s bone peony phlox and primrose. This item catalogs variety names and advises on season of planting.

Brief Case Grooming Reminder for Professionals

Employment counselors stress total grooming in professional life and note wives often remind husbands to keep their briefcases and accessories in good condition. When buying or replacing a case, choose a style suited to the job, ensure proportional size, and select sturdy materials for heavy use.

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