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THE SUNDAY REGISTER, BECK1.EY. RALEIGH COUNTY, W. SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 1943. PAGE THREE Miss Patricia Ann Wellman is Bride Of Ensign William Harry Carson The marriage of Miss Patricia. Ann Wellman to Ensign William Harry Carson, -of Bcckley, is an- nounccd today.

The ceremony was performed on May 16, 1942, in Chester, South Carolina, and was revealed at a dinner party held in the Beckley hotel on Thursday night. The bride, employed on the nursing staff of Pinecrest Sani-; tarium, graduated from Wayne high school, and received training in the i Me-! modal hospital. She has been em- 1 ployed in the sanitarium for the past two years. Mr. Carson is a graduate of I Camden, New Jersey, high school and of the Michigan college of Mining and Technology, at Houghton, Michigan, where he received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering.

For the past four lie has been employed by the Goodman a a i company as a mining engineer. He was recently granted a commission as ensign in the Uniled States navy and will reports for duty on February 15. and Mrs. Carson left Friday morning for New York Cily, where they will be at home after February. 15.

Those a i the dinner party were: Mr. and Mrs. Dewey McMahon, of Logan; W. T. Ferguson and M.

F. Highland, ol Huntington; Walter Clarke, of Bluefield; and Mr. and Mrs. A. J.

Slobko, of Beckley. GIRL SCOUT LEADERS TO BE TRAINED Volunteer Workers To Enter Scries Of Classes Tuesday Nijrht Mrs. William Harry Carson, (he former Miss Patricia Ann Wellman, whose marriage on May 16, is announced today. Mrs. John Anderson Honored on 81 Birthday Mrs.

F. A. Butlrcy, of Havre, Montana, has been visiting here in the home of her aunt, Mrs. John of Beckley avenue, honored Mrs. Anderson on her 81st i a Thursday at a luncheon given in the private i i room of the Beckley hotel.

Members of her family and household were guests and i Mrs. J. Robert i Mrs. K. If, Ellison and Miss.

Elizabeth Anderson, daughters of the honorcc; Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Mabel T. Taylor, and Mrs. M.

V. Norman. (Register Staff i Red Cross to Benefit From Recital of Beckley Choirs The choirs of all Beckley churches will pro.senl a recital in the a i i of the First Methodist church, on Hener street, on Monday night, February 22. A silver i will be taken and the proceeds will be to the Red Cross. Each choir i have their organists and soloists present.

Out-of-town organizations wil also appear, and will include the Fayelteville Men's chorus. Full details are to be announcer later. PEGGY DARBY ELECTED HEAD OF CLUB Victory Girls' Club Meets Tn Shady Spring High School Peggy Darby was elected president of the Victory Girl's club, curing the meeting held Friday afternoon in Shady Spring high school. Other officers elected were: Evelyn Foster, vice-president; Janci Hedrick, treasurer; Freda Peltry, secretary; Marie Jolly, reporter; rnd Coralee Miller, a i a of the program committee. Other members present were: Virginia Frye, Virginia Faye Young, Irene Mays, and Margaret PEREGOY TO PRESENT THIRD TALK TONIGHT High School Principal To Discuss "Youth And Christianity" C.

G. Peregoy, principal ol Woodrow Wilson high school, will present the third of a series of monthly a in the First Methodist church tonight at 7:30 p. m. His topic will be "Youth and Christianity." Dick Warren, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Harlow Warten, will sing the solo, 'The Lord's Prayer," and music will also be presented by the adull chnir of the church. The Rev. S. Paris Bell, pastor will preside over the meeting. 11LI1U ivitija, mni i i i i 'The 'nexl meeting will be held MlsS Murphy Is March 5 in the school building at 2:30 p.

m. Recital Of Guitar MUKIC Is Presented Millard Bennett and Darlie Bennett, of Claypool, presented a recital of i a music in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R.

Richmond, of Pluto, recently. Following the musical selections, refreshments were served I Avlie Richmond, Miss Betty Richmond, Doc Richmond, Darlo Bennett, -June, Arthur, Charles, nnri Keith Richmond, Frank, Arthur, Elbert Adkins, and Mr. and Mrs. A. W.

Richmond. MARGUERITE'S THIS SEAUTY EXTRA VALUE 3.75 5.00 PeBrunry Soed.l A All GiinrHritorid DIAL. (Ill Party Honoree Party Given In Observance Of 17th Birthday Mrs. P. Murphy honored her daughter, Miss Wanda Murphy, at a party given in i home at Hele in observance of her birthday.

Games and a i were enjoyed hy the guests. Those a ing were: Miss Wilma Gentry, Mrs. Ray Murphy, Kvcrotl Gentry, Curtis Barker, Daniel Belcher, James Ford, Paul McKinney, of Rhodell; Charles Maynard, and Mrs. Clyde Murphy, fcrecce Combs, .1. Brewster, Miss f.orone Black.

Blackwoll, Bcryle Blevins, Arlie Taylor, Miss Ruby Gray, James, Frankle, and Hess Qucn- a a Mrs, Kenneth Tolbert. Miss Evelyn Frankle Gene Grccr, Helen Grose, Franklin Grose, Miss Mary ECCLES GIRL SCOUT TROOP TO BE FORMED Meeting Of Interested Girls Held In Alderson Home A group of girls interested in becoming Girl Scouts mot in the hnmc of Mrs. El wood Anderson, of Kccles, this week. Anderson is a mcmher of Ihe Raleigh county council of Girl Scmils, and is attempting to form r. Girl Scout organization in Kccles i the county- wide campaign.

Plans have been a for months and finM arrangements are expected lo lie completed soon for the organization ol and intermediate troops there. Tho.se a i the meeting were: a a Sue Smith, Dati? i Faye i Dolores Ann Anderson, Mary Ann a i a Mustafo, Haznl Krwin, Helen Word, Margaret Robertson, A Ann i i Peggy A The Raleigh County Girl Scout council, through the chairmen of training committees, Dr. Henrietta a i and Mrs. Isabel Morton, announces today a training course will be given at Beckley college for all a volunteers in Girl Scouting and those interested in working with the youth of the community. The local council is responsible for i training to all of members throughout the and this is a standard course fo all persons, who have uot ha previous training in Girl Scot service.

The course i begin Tucpda night, February 16, at 7 p. There will be six three hour ses sions, on February IB, 17, 18, 23, 2 and 25 from 7 i 10 p. m. There will be no charge for In course and no i a i i will be given at end of th study although certificates will awarded those completing the 1 hour course. The instructor will be Mis Dorothy S.

Mugler, who is a quail fied trainer and has conducle similar training courses for Gir Scout council groups in Parkers burg and New Kensington, penn sylvania. There will be three phases Ii the training program and i in elude the following subjects: In i to Girl Scouting, whtc includes a history of the move nent, its basic aims and philoso phy. Group leadership concerning th principles and meihoris of rienn crntic group a i a i progression and i i in a i a program for relationship a and girls and various persons in the organization. The program activity phase wi! show specific methods of presenting program in the ten program fields of the Girl Scout movement; arts and crafts; music and dancing; i a and dramlics sports and games; health and safe- community life; homemaking nature; out-of-doors; and inlerna- ional friendship. The council members who have nade this program available are vlrs.

J. E. McKcnzie, commissioner; Mrs. W. S.

McCormick, deputy commissioner; Mrs. R. Goldsmith, treasurer; Mrs. J. Wntkins, secretary; Mrs.

J. A trackman, Mrs. C. C. Sanders Mrs.

M. C. Banks, Mrs. Douglas Bowers, Mrs. H.

C. Sessions, Mrs S. C. Ballangee, Mrs. .1.

A. Mrs. A. Ban tell, Mrs Isabel Norton, Dr. Henrietta Marquis, drs.

E. G. Anderson, of Eccles Ars. L. T.

Putman. The council eader representatives are Mrs Austin Caperton, of Slab Fork, and A. S. Johnston. Engagement of Miss Ann Thompson To William Jennings is Announced PRESENTS ERVICEFLAG TOSCHOOL 200 Attend Dedication Services At Wei- ton School Billy J.

Thompson. Mrs. Willis, and Mrs. Anderson. S.

Mclito IK Party Honorcc Miss Agnes Mclito, who plans In leave for New York City, was honored at a dinner party given by Mr. and Mrs. A Misco, in ihciv home on East Prince street. Those a i were: Miss Margaret Ann Sessler, Miss Mary Sue Session, Miss Elouise Misco, Miss GoHa Adamos, Miss -Josephine Melii.o, Miss Giovanna Mclito, Miss Janet Misco, Miss Agnes Misco, and Mr. and Mrs.

A Misco. Ellen Tolbert, Jimmie Tolborl, Carmcll Tolbert, Ed Stevens, Gcno Scariot, Buster Flanagan, Miss Geneva a i Paul Peak, of Helen; Fernanda Rordicucz, Geneva Hyatt, BilUc Ctiudill, PcLo Blake, and Jackie Blake, all of Ury. Miss Louise Brown, and i Brown, of Tarns; Jack Turner, Robert Yatos, of Sophia; Harold of Stotcxbury, Raymond Martin. Miss Faye Caiirtill, Miss June Cau- i Miss Phyllis Murphy, Oler. This meeting will fa held at 7 p.

m. A service flap, as a memoria nd symbol of respect to the 3H Mien Junction i men. who are in service with the armed forces of the Uniied States, wn raised recently under the auspices of the Wcllon school Parent- Teachers "association. A patriotic program was presented and included: i a music by Houslon a and Miss Carrie Eastrtdge. sung by the group and led by Mrs.

a a Dixon, "Our Calls' 1 was read by Grover C. Worrell. Mrs. C. R.

Turner, president of UK- association, presented the service flag to Lorenzo Lusk, i i pal of the school, who accepted the a and the rnll. The Rev. Houston a led the group in prayer and Mrs. Houston Hall and Mrs. Marshall Dixon led Ihe group in sinsing, "God Bless America." Mr.

a pronounced the benediction. Following the dedication program, the a was raised on the school ground and the pledge nf allegiance was lod by a Sei- geant Rohey T. Worly. The congregation a sang "The Star Spangled Banner." Small service flags were presented lo the relatives of the service men and Mr. and Mrs.

John Kinsley were named the "King and Queen of the Service," as they have six sons in the army and navy. A crowd of 200 or more relatives and friends attended. Al Ihe meeting of Ihe association held recently Miss Isabella Diiric, Wyoming county a nurse, spoke on "Prevention of Disease. 1 There were 14 members present. On Monday, February 22, Miss Durie will speak to the group on "Health Talk for Women Only." Mr.

and Mrs. W. C. Thompson, announced today the engagement and approaching marriage of thci 1 daughter, Miss Ann Thompson, to William "Bud" Jennings, son ol Mrs. Sallie Jennings and the a i Dr.

0. H. Jennings, of Miss Thompson is well known I in Mount Hope and was an a i of a high school, gradu aling in 1938. She completed her' teacher's course at Concord Slate I I'earher's college, i A and; das attended Marshall college, all i i i At Concord she was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. She is now employed by Hie a ette county board of education a teaching at Sun, She is member of the Mount Hope i Woman's club, secretary of religious education of the Hope Presbyterian church, and a member of the board of executives and choir of the church.

The prospective bridegroom is- a graduate of i i a high school and of West i i i a university at Morgan in While at Iho university he was a well known a player i he received an i in his i year. He was elected student membei of the. athletic- board, and was supervisor of intramurals. He is a member of Tau Kappa F.psilon and of the Hope Lions club. Jenninjs is employed by the Fayelte board of education and is an athletic coach and physical education teacher at Mount Hope high school.

He was selected one of the ten coaches of the year in Wc.st Virginia colleges and high schools. The a i a is scheduled to occur on February 19 i a uandlo- i service, to be held in the Presbyterian church 6:30 p. m. The Rev. W.

W. a will off i i a and the bride i be given in marriage by her father. RECENT BRIDE IS HONORED AT SHOWER Mrs. C. W.

McVcy, Is Entertained By Miss Elizabeth Harper Mrs, C. W. McVcy, the former Miss Margaret was lonored at a miscellaneous show- Miss Ann whose cnffagnucnf anil approiichinK mnrrhik'e (o i i a "Bud" is a today by her pnrenis, Mr. nnd Mrs, W. C.

Thompson, of Hope. Semi-Formal Dance Held At Woman's Club by K. D. Club The mombers of K. D.

club held a semi-formal dance in Woman's on Friday i i the 12 club members ns hostesses. The members include: Louise i i a Frances A Daniel, Palsy Aldersnn, Nane.y TVicnards, Libby Betty Con- Icy, Sue May, i a Go.ss, Betty Ash worth, Jeanclte Harper, am a i Brash. The guests a i wurr Sarah Jane Powers, Mary i Jane Ann Rice, Mary Loi Miller, a Virginia. Curry, Belly a i fin, a Barbara By us, a Payne, Mildred Stevens, Vinlot Arvadn A Fisher, Lucy Sue Bowers, i Belcher, Lot Broyles, Merle Reardon, Mary Louisa Klaus, Sue A lalene Harper, Ann Canterbury. Mnckcy Ann Waller, Bob Fisher, John Fisher, Bob i er given by Miss Elizabeth Ann Valentine decorations were used the home decorations and in tho course and Miss Mary A a i was awarded a prize olio wing the completion of the ocial hours.

Those a i were: Miss Alma WeUel, Miss Patty Larrick. lisa McCoy, of Belfrey, Ken- Miss Virginia Aboure7.k, Miss Betty Jean Wren, Miss Lor- Michacl, Miss Helen Davis, QL Vliss Fisher. Miss Jerry a OI1UWer "UnOlU, i Miss a i Corey, Miss Ann Bailey, MISS a Ash- A'orlh, Miss Lois McDamel, Miss a a Allen, Mrs. McVcy, and Vliss Harper. rs Is Christian Church Circle Han Meeting Mrs.

R. L. Amick was hostess the members of circle seven of he Woman's Missionary society First i i a church, mcet- in her home on Stanley street Yiday Mrs. Raymond Foster led the Icvotional program and a i vcre read by Mrs. W.

Kcnnison nd Mrs, Sam Thomson. Following a brief business scs- ion refreshments were served to: rtrs. Raymond Foster, Mrs. Paul Vaulk, Mrs. O.

M. Jones, Mrs. .1. Konnison, Mrs. George Corey.

Harry Mead. Mrs. Gilbert Thompson, Mrs. Sam Thomson, Miscellaneous Shower Given In Comer Home Mrs. Carmel Cant ley was lmn ored at a miscellaneous showo given Friday by her mother, Mrs.

Alex Jenkins, the hnnic of Mrs. D. Corner. The parly was oponed hy group i i and games were played. Ro freshmen Is were- served to: Mr.

and Mrs. Carmel Canllcy, Mrs. Alex i Mrs. Evelyn phy, Mrs. Mildred Hosklns, Mrs.

Miiblc a Mrs. F.uri Barker, Mrs, Freda Dndsnn, Mrs. Violet Jenkins, Mrs. E. B.

Dodson, Mrs. Frod Sheffield, Mrs. Lilly i Mrs. i i i a Brock, Mrs. B.

Oar- risnn Pelcrs, Mr. nnd Mrs. Gay Inn Comer, 7)nlsie Clark, Miss Xelrla Comer, a a Sheffield, Miss Colleen nd a guest, Mrs A a A i i and Clarence Carter. To 3 hilippa Duke Schuyler Appear in Charleston Today i i Thompson, Sammy Jackson, Charles Songer, Larry Hall, Johnny Meadows, Dick i Dick i i i Charles Greene, Bob Hicks, 0. C.

Canterbury, Carl Browlps, a Paul White. Richard Schuck, Lewis a a i i Verdure, Howard i i DuUon. Joe Winner, Bob Stover, Jack McGiiisiin, i i a i Llinslrum, Charles McCormick, Jim Henry i i Eel Winner, James i i GcorRe Massing, Jue Scott, Pal Collins, Marry Ellis, a John Mora, Tom m.v A a i Brnyles, Mike Sheppard, Omer Floshman, Paul Jennings, i a i Tommy While. K. D.

Armstrong, Donald Barker, Robert Wilson, i Munsen, i i Sammy Pierce, Larry Cnlcman, Richard King, Busier Thompson, Leo Cipolal, Billy Cartor, Donald O'Dcll, Harold Simmons, Bill t'hi-islcy, i Push, Warren i Benny Wil- molh, Charles Lynch, a Kiddy. Chapcrones were Mr. and Mrs. May and Mrs. Doff Daniel.

3 SERVICE MEN HONORED AT FAREWELL PARTY Two Sisters Entertain In Parent's Home For Brother And Friends Private Roy E. Massie, ol the United States marine corps, George Blanlon and Henry a i Stanley, who will leave Wednesday tor service in the United States army, were honored at a farewell party given by the former's sisters, Miss i i a Massie and Miss Catherine Massie, in the home ol Mr. and Mrs. A. C.

Massie. Dancing and games were enjoyed during Ihe social hours, and a Valentine theme was carried out in the refreshment course. Those attending were: Private Herbert Kiser, ol the United States marine corps; Miss Agnes Cooper, Lonn Healherly, Miss Lnretta Stanley, Ennis Meadows, Miss i Box, Miss Evelyn Daniels, Carlos Adkins, Miss iVorma Richmond, Eugene Cavendish, Miss a i Sisk, Miss Mary Bur- kef te, George Pierce, Miss Jemima Richmond, Miss A a Elizabeth Harris, Edward Lynch. Miss Janice Crockett, Carl Stover, Mies Sana Meadows, Ray Woodward, Miss Gladys Wiley, Miss Norma Jean Lambert, Dorsey Stover, Miss Bi 1 lie Sowards, Miss Irene Sisk, Denval Stover, Miss Mildred Darling, Henry Farley, Miss Louise Broyles, Ted Thurman, Miss Margie Gregg, Henry Stanley, George Blanton, R. E.

Mnssie, Miss Gloria Jean Massie, and Mrs. A. C. Massie, and the hostesses. Clef Club Chorus To-Sinff Today The CleC club chorus, composed of Negro teachers of Raleigh counly will be presented at the morning service of the Methodist Temple today at 11 a.

m. "Understanding Through Love" will be the theme of the service. Mother's Friend fjcfps bring ea.se tnrf comfort to expectant mothers. I nn i i prepared rmolllent. is i In nil concll- where a bland, mild anodyne maa- BRgR medium In skin lubrication Is desired.

One condition In which women lor more than 70 years have used It Is an application (or massaging the body dur- InR prognancy it helps keep the akin noft and pliable. thus avoiding un- discomfort duo to dryncss and I lym new. it refreshes nnd tones tha fikln. An Ideal massage appllcntlon for the numb. i i or i sensations of skin for the tired back muscles or cramp-like pains In thp Quickly absorbed.

Delightful to use. Mother's Friend HlKhly nrnf.icH hy mt-rs. a dnclnrs nn4 Just ink ilruraht for Mother') the lubrlcint. Try it toniuht DRESS Economically IN 1943 For Evnrv Wardrobe! GAY SWEATERS j.98 The Smartest Slipovers; Bowers, Wanda Murphy, and Mr. Vlurphy.

Those scndina TMrc Charles Kankla, Thomas Turner, and Mrs. Stanley Sterling. Those aiwislinc Ihe hostess were: Mrs. T. R.

a i and Mrs. W. R. Turner, of Helen. Iraq is the first full-flcdRed Moslem member of the United Nations.

Canals from dam now Irrisalc the supposed site of the Garden of Eden in Iraq. Pnilippa Duke scnuyicr, i year Id piano prodigy of New Yorl Cily, will appear in rodtal at tho Garnet high school auditorium of Charleston, today at 3 p. under ic auspices of the College Alumnae club of Kanawha county, fis a benefit for the club's scholarship fund. The artist, a pianisl of rare dis- nction, is also a composer, who acclaimed one of America's out- andinK prodiges. At the age of iree years, she amazed exports and neighbors when she began to read and write her own five-finger exercises.

At five she made hev debut at Carncfiie at which time she won the much coveted Philharmonic award for young artists. During the same year she received the sold star after playing 28 compositions, 20 ot them her own originals; Waria maker's auditorium. In 1937 she was presented a medal by Lily Pnns for being the youngest of three artists the best music notebook. IP 1040 she was honored at the World's fair, on "Philippa's Day," MON. TUFA PERMANENT ff ICfft'C BEAUTY 21 AAKON Scrip Main Ovtr Tontcr Hardware at which lime she g.ive re- c-itnls to capacity rrowrls.

During the past yoar she ha? won awards from New Yorlt Philharmonic Socinty children's concerts for Iho time, am from the National Piano Teacher? fliiilH. was cited wilh a group nf adull Americans for intcrrada understanding in In addition she lo'urod ten stales Riving concerts and sfjholarastifjifly passer through the sixth ami seven grades at the Annunication Girl 1 school in New York Cily. At thp age of fen years and five months she became the youngest momhci of the rational Association of American Composers and Conductors. Her twri-pprl program will include the difficult works of Rar.h Chopin, Ihnrt, Lindow, CJrlcr, am also'a group of the child own compos! I ion. Tickets arc being sold by tho dub members.

Mrs, .1. K. Wells is chairman of the committee on arrangements. Del Nar Beauty Shop Fenlher Fluff Cream A TWO PPRMANFMTt A OTHER PA PERMANENTS OUup Hnlr All Wool In Smart Colors! MISSES' SKIRTS Crisp Tli-ats! I Goreil Fullness! Sizt-x Ii! ah.lrk- Sl.vlwl For Girls! Warm SWEATERS Wilh Smarl Details! For That Needed Touch of Dainty Neckwear 79c ne 'Tie tiMi I In-fat win ni. styles! sr.imiy! n.l 1 a a flk'kijj's In Make That Old Dress Newt A A Dress up that old rivoss or get for 49c that new a i a you're buying I.

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