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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1960
Page
5
About 5000 sledders gathered on Art Hill in Forest Park leading to injuries as several people were struck by sleds and three slid into a lagoon at the base. Police directed traffic with portable barriers while an ambulance and first aid crew monitored the scene.
Mrs Duke Williams, vice president of Xi Alpha chapter, draws guests’ attention as she designs favors for a Monday night party. The display includes spring bonnet shapes and miniature hat pins. Attendees include Mrs Bob Wills of Xi Beta, Mrs D L Keadle Jr recording secretary of Beta Lambda, Mrs Wayne Turner president of Beta Kappa, and Mrs Samuel Evans president of Beta Sigma Phi City Council.
Local families announce newborns at Beckley Memorial Hospital. Thomas Mark Settle, seven pounds 14½ ounces, born March 24 at 10:40 p.m. to Leonard and wife in Kingston. Shelia Lynne Horn, six pounds six ounces, born March 25 at 1:42 p.m. to Billy Canmon Horn and wife in Stanaford. Randall Layne Snyder, six pounds 12 ounces, born March 25 at 10:20 p.m. to James and wife at 332 Mankin Ave. Elizabeth Ann Baskin, nine pounds five ounces, born March 25 at 12:08 p.m. to Henry and wife in Stanaford.
A long list of weekend guests visits Fairdale and nearby areas includes Kellas Tate of Kingsport Tennessee and Nelson Niddifer of Pickerington Ohio with families. Other arrivals come from Baltimore Chicago and Beckley as relatives gather for services and birthdays. A newborn Darlenne Gunnee is reported at Beckley Memorial Hospital.
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