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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1963

Page

5

RC Home Demonstration Clubs Plan Show-How Day

The Raleigh County Farm Women’s Council schedules Show-How Day for April 23 from 10 am to 2 pm in Coca Cola Social Room. All 13 clubs will have two members model clothes, two give five minute home demos, one models a costume over 40 years old, and antiques are invited with a bag lunch.

Raleigh County Farm Women’s Council Coca Cola Dry Hill D. D. Holliday Dry Hill Club L. V. Caudill C. Lake Allen Edward Snuffer Howard Fearehart Sam Feazell Caudill Finley Prewitt Rcfwc Homes Don Houchins Council Maxwell Hill Group Beckley Water Co R. H. Harrison Allen Houchins Thurman Holliday Gayle Bair Wildey A. G. Meade Phyllis R. Ditson

Women’s club notices for Beckley newspaper column

Women’s organizations are invited to announce regular or special meetings. Contact the Woman’s Department at Beckley Newspapers by 10 a.m. Notices for Sunday calendars must be received by Saturday 10 a.m. listed items include Chaminade Music Club 8 p.m. at First Christian Church Men’s Classroom Lad and Lassie HIG-H Club 7 p.m. at First Christian Church Pioneer Women at Mrs. Lau’s Grant St. 7:30 p.m. Coal City View No. 136 Order of Eastern Star 7:36 p.m. Past Metros and Past Patrons Night at Tearge Hall.

Woman’s Department of Beckley Chaminade Music Club First Christian Church Coal City Order of Eastern Star

Eastern Star Bethlehem Chapter Meet At Masonic Temple

Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 of the Order of Eastern Star holds its meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple on Howe Street. Members urged to attend.

Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe St

Columbine Garden Club Meeting and Sub Deb Club Schedule

Columbine Garden Club at 317 Worn? lawn Ave hosts members led by Mrs Herman Samans at 1 30 p m. Charlotte Sub Deb Club gathers in Hopkins Sky lanes conference room at 5 45 p m.

Columbine Garden Club Herman Samans Lawn Ave Charlotte Hopkins Skylanes Hopkins

Beckley Church Groups Schedule Evening Meetings

Bible Moderators of Beckley Presbyterian Church and multiple groups plan evening gatherings at churches and homes. Executive board of Women of the Church meets at the Beckley church at 1 30 p m. DAR Captain James Allen Chapter gathers at 2 p m. Beav er Baptist and First Methodist groups hold sessions 7 30 p m or 7 30 p m with various hosts. A district meeting and Circle groups convene across Summersville and local churches.

Beckley Presbyterian Church James W. Witherspoon Beaver Ave Women of the Church

Primrose Garden Club Dessert Meeting at Elks Club

Primrose Garden Club hosted by Mrs W M McCutcheon at 119 Queen Street holds an eight o clock dessert gathering with Beta Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and the Ritual of Jewels at the Elks Club starting seven o clock.

Primrose Garden Club Beta Rho Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Elks Club

Catholic groups hold meeting at Valley area hall

Court Paula No 741 Catholic Daughters parish hall St Francis de Sales church, 8 Degree of Honor Lodge, IOOF Hall on Valley Drive host Mrs Vronia Adkins 7 30 p m meeting scheduled with hostess in charge

Paula Catholic Daughters of America St. Francis de Sales IOOF Valley Drive Vronia Adkins

Polly's Pointers and Dear Polly Columns Highlight Home Tips

A collage of Dear Polly tips and reader notes covers practical household hacks. Attaching codes with tacks to signal return times, threading snag fixes, Easter can use ideas, lunch production lines, nylon cutting tips, temper control with scissors, and a basement sandbox storage solution.

Polly A.B P.S

Prosperity Home Demonstration Club Meeting

Prosperity Home Demonstration Club hosted by Mrs. William D. Nelson at 7 30 p m. The event invites members to a gathering at the residence.

Prosperity Home Demonstration Club William D. Nelson

Ladies Aid Meeting of Coal City Freewill Baptist Church

The Ladies Aid of the Coal City Freewill Baptist Church will meet at the Auxiliary Building at 7. Members are urged to attend and bring any anticipated reports or plans for upcoming church activities.

Ladies Aid of the Coal City Freewill Baptist Church

Beckley Woman's Club Tea and Arts Program at Park Avenue

Fine Arts Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley hosts a program and tea at the Woman's Clubhouse on Park Avenue starting at 2 p.m. The event features display of artwork and a social tea hour for members and guests.

Golden Age Club of Woman's Club of Beckley Park Avenue Woman's Club of Woman's Clubhouse

Polly’s Pointers contest prompts homemaking tips

Readers are invited to submit homemaking ideas to Polly at The Raleigh Register for Polly’s Pointers. A bright silver dollar awaits if Polly uses the idea, encouraging practical tips for home projects.

Polly Raleigh Register

Asparagus Spear Dish With Melted Romano Cheese

Fresh asparagus spears are arranged on a heat proof platter and covered with grated Romano cheese. The platter is placed under the broiler until the cheese melts and the dish is served immediately.

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Brief local items of wide general interest invite readers to call with news. Readers are urged to contact the paper at the provided phone extension for information or submissions.

Garden club members attend Charleston Governor's Conference

Mrs. Paul Barwood Mrs. H. E. Phipps and Mrs. M. M. Ralston of the Azalea Garden Club will travel to Charleston on Wednesday for an all day Governor's Conference on Conservation hosted by state officials and focusing on preservation and resource management.

Ditson Allen Gene Smith Charleston Wildey Dwight D. Eisenhower Caudill Skinine Jr D. W. Kinner Paul Barwood H. E. Phipps M. M. Ralston The Azalea Garden Club

Honaker couple return home from Florida stay

Mr and Mrs Charles Honaker arrive back at 218 Vine Street after spending the winter months in New Smyrna Beach Florida, resuming life at home.

Par Charles Honaker Vine St New Sumrna Beach Fila

Mrs W W Collins Weekend Guest in Lewisburg

Mrs W W Collins of Lewisburg was a weekend guest of Miss Nelle Bryson and Miss Frances Bryson of the Watts Apartments.

W. W. Collins Lewisburg Nelle Bryson Frances Bryson Watts Apartments

Beaver woman returns from Florida visit with kin

Mrs. Hattie E. Lowe of Beaver has come back after a two week trip to Clearwater Florida to visit her son Roscoe E. Lowe Jr his wife and their children Jimmie and Libby Sue.

Hattie E. Lowe Beaver Roscoe E. Lowe Jr Jimmie and Libby Sue Clearwater, Fla

Beckley relatives attend funeral in Waynesboro Virginia

Beckley relatives travel to Waynesboro Virginia for the funeral of Mrs. Houston Hern don also known as Glenna Herndon Aunt Mrs. Carrie Herndon Bales and cousins Mr and Mrs Harry Bales join in the trip with another cousin Mrs R S Tamplin of Fayetteville They motored to Waynesboro Sunday and will return to Beckley today.

Sportswriter of the Year honored in Salisbury trip

Mr and Mrs George Springer of 216 Edgewood Drive traveled to Salisbury North Carolina where Springer will be honored as Sportswriter of the Year at the National Sportswriters and Broadcasters Award event. Mrs Floyd Sayre of 411 Woodlawn Avenue joined them to visit her son and daughter in law Floyd Sayre Jr Sayre assists the Salisbury Rowan Chamber of Commerce executive director which sponsors the annual awards event.

George Springer Edgewood Drive Salisbury N. C Sportswriters and Beckley Post-Herald Floyd Sayre Woodlawn Ave Floyd Sayre Jr Sayre Salisbury-Rowan

Sally L Summers elected Philota Chapter chair at WVU

Miss Sally Lee Summers daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Summers of 104 Warren Ave was chosen chairman of Philota Chapter Delta Delta Delta at West Virginia University. A junior majoring in home economies she serves on the International Awareness Committee Monticola photography staff and Arnold Hall Standards Board.

Sally Lee Summers Lee Summers Warren Ave Philota Delta Delta Delta Sorority West Virginia University Miss Summers International Awareness Committee Monticola Photography Arnold Hall Standards Board

Former Beckleyan Sandra McKenzie Visits Charleston Family

Miss Sandra McKenzie a Morris Harvey College senior and former Beckleyan was weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Howard Wallace of 113 Riley Street in Charleston.

Sandra McKenzie Morris Harvey College Charleston Howard Wallace Riley St

Vass Family Attends Dempsey Vass Funeral

Guests at the Steagall home on Carlton Street included Chester Vass and Ermer Vass with Mrs. Roy Harper of Orlando Florida. They also visited Frank Vass in Dexter Avenue to attend funeral services for Dempsey Vass held Thursday at Long Branch Methodist Church.

J. W. Steagall Carlton St Chester Vass Er Mer Vass Roy Harper Orlando Fla Frank Vass Dexter Ave

Mrs Ollie Richmond Admitted To Pine Lodge Nursing Home

Mrs Ollie Richmond of Plu has been admitted to Pine Lodge Nursing and Convalescent Home where she is undergoing treatment at present.

Ollie Richmond Pluto Pine Lodge

Miss Virginia McCormick Leaves for New Orleans Visit

Miss Virginia McCormick of 110 Greenbrier Street and her Navoo Illinois parents traveled Saturday to visit her sister in New Orleans Louisiana.

Virginia McCormick Greenbrier St New Orleans Navoo, Il

Pittsburgh Symphony to Perform in Charleston Tuesday Night

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra conducted by William Steinberg will play Beethoven Symphony No. 4 the Overture to King Stephen and works by Barber and Strauss at 8:30 p.m. in Charleston Municipal Auditorium. Beckley Community Concert Association members may use 1962 63 cards to attend. lost credentials can be replaced by calling the BCCA publicity director.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra William Steinberg Charleston Municipal Auditorium Beethoven Perry “Urman BCCA

Nurses Day Observance Entices Raleigh County Girls

Nurses Day program drew 94 junior and senior high school girls from Raleigh County for a tour of Beckley Memorial and Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital. Demonstrations by registered nurses showcased modern patient care equipment. Organizers credited Auxiliary to the Raleigh County Medical Society and West Virginia Nurses for Nursing for sponsorship and thanked media and local churches for support.

Raleigh Beckley Meritui Beekley Veterans Administration Raleigh County Medic — Sociew West Vire Deacue Albert D. Kistin Beckley Memorial Veterans Hospital Susan Winner St. Francis DeSales Catholic School Catherine Allen Elizabeth Bolton Bernice Marie Davidson Katheryn Farris Cathy Houchins Patricia Ann Keaton Karen Klaus Kathy Klaus Elizabeth Ann Pitott Catherine Sparacino Patricia Ann Statzer Monica Swan Patricia Symonds Shady Spring High School Drema Baker Helen Duncan Bar

Hungarian frontier guard dies in mine blast near Guessing

Vienna police report a Hungarian frontier guard was killed and two others injured when their patrol car hit a mine in the Iron Curtain no man s land near Guessing. The incident occurred earlier this week and authorities are investigating.

Vienna UPI Iron Curtain No Man’s Land

Local Families Named in School Group Portrait

Jill Stanley and Nancy Piziak stand with Eudora Bragg and Rose mary Richmond in a school group photo. Daughters of the Stanley and Bragg families are identified in the lineup for the yearbook feature.

Jill Stanley Vaughn Stanley Nancy Piziak Stanley Piziak Eudora Bragg Leona Bragg Rosemary Richmond J. B. Richmond

Births in Raleigh General Hospital Family News

Shady Spring couple Billy Joe Ballengee parent Wayne born March 24 at 7 p.m. weighs six pounds two and 12 ounces. Booker Cooper of Raleigh parents Donna Maria born March 20 at 7:24 a.m. weighing six pounds. Jack Howard Jones of MacArthur parents Rebecca Ann born March 26 at 8:17 p.m. weighing five pounds three ounces. Roy Gene Powers of Shady Spring announce daughter Rhonda Lynne born March 26 at 11:31 a.m. weighing seven pounds six and 12 ounces. Charles Edgar Pugh Eccles parents Mary Kathryn born March 27 at 12:30 p.m. in Raleigh General Hospital. Ernest Paul Barley of Bradley and wife Mitchell Paul name son Mitchell Paul Barley born March 27 at 2:07 p.m. Weight: rounds four and 12. Kay James Lucas Jr. and wife announce daughter Lorna Kay born March 27 at 4:25 p.m. in Raleigh General Hospital.

Shady Spring Billy Joe Ballengee Wayne Raleigh General Hospital Booker Cooper Raleigh Donna Maria Rebecca Ann Jack Howard Jones MacArthur Roy Gene Powers Rhonda Lynne Eccles Charles Edgar Pugh Mary Kathryn Mitchell Paul Ernest Paul Barley Bradley Kay James Lucas Jr Westwood Cy Lorna Kay

How to get most eggs for your money

How to eat the most for your money when you buy eggs. Decide grade and compare prices by size. Medium eggs are cheaper by about one eighth versus large eggs of the same grade. Small eggs win when price is a quarter less than large eggs of the same grade.

USA

Old Line Life Insurance Ad Offers $1000 Coverage

Tear out this ad to qualify for a $1000 life policy for ages 40 to 90 with no medical exam. Central Security Life Insurance Co promises no agent calls and free information. Mail name address and year of birth to Dept F-185 Fort Worth Texas.

Central Security Life Insurance Co Dept West Rosedale Fort Worth 4 Texas

Mabscott Church to Open Mission Study Classes

The Mabscott Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service begins Mission Study Classes at 7:30 p m Tuesday with a second class at 7:30 p m Thursday and two sessions on April 9 at 10 a m and 1 p m Mrs Nellie Rogers will teach the Asian Rim study A Chinese dinner will be prepared and served Tuesday by Mrs E V Kenney Applications for marriage licenses were recorded at the Raleigh County Clerk's Office for several local residents including Gyovai Milam Martin Surratt Wood Phillips Allen Breckenridge and Breckenridge

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Mabscott Methodist Church Nellie Rogers E. V. Kenney

PTA to Meet Tonight at Crab Orchard Elementary

The Parent-Teacher Association of Crab Orchard Elementary Schools will gather at 7 30 p m today in the New School to discuss upcoming activities and school concerns with faculty and parents.

Parent-Teacher Association of Crab Orchard

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Virginia Bert Princeton Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Temple Fred Roschi Lad and Lassie Hig-H Club Pioneer Wé ‘'S Club Lau Grant St Ladies Mission Circle of Beaver Baptist Church James Allen Daughters of the American Revolution J. A. Barnell Edgell St Women of the Moose Moose Lodge Woman's Society of Christian Service Summersville Memorial Methodist Church Highland Garden Club Warren D. Elliott First Methodist Church Olaff Olff Crescent Road Crab Orchard Baptist Church Shady Spring District Woman's Polly Cramer Newspaper Enterprise Assn Beaver Lions Club Beckley Loan CO Neville St R Cosmetic Studio Raymond S. Fayette St el Chico Cafe Springer Pittsburgh Symphony Parva Gayle Maxey Sharon Menany Linda Sneed Stretton High Sehsol Mae Barnett Victoria Bradshaw Carslyn Clay Ester Parker Marv F Howare Varol Jores Lana King Gierda ¢. Neal Gladyv Branda Saunders Mary Smith Katie Maeshcyphenson Elinora Tris Brenda Tucker Betty Turner Starella Marie Tyneh Trap Hill High School Nancy Birchfield Marthe Urieson Wanda Jane Clay Zona Lee Coulter Ruth Fain Janice Lawson Diane Mantle Audrey Lee Voies Stoco High School Jo Ann Hurt Penny Lou Logan Barbara Rae Meador Carolyn Vandall Stoco Junior High Patricia Baker Lucille Hamilton Mark Twain High School Lana Blackburn Linda Fay Bower Linda Lynch Joyce Moore Marie Moran Linda Price Sally Ann Riddle Cathy Robinson Stamford Linda Piziak Lee Piziak Vicky Jordon Elba Jordon Trixie Woods Stanaford School Borat Insurance OLD Line Legal Reserve Life Insurance Wscs of Mabscott Church Raleigh County Joseph Gyovai Naoma Steve and Ethel Gyovai Nancy Belle Milam Andrew Orpha Milam Frederick George Martin Bob Elmer and Emma Martin Carol Jane Surratt Bridgeston, N. J Noel and Grace Surratt Virgil Ray Wood Jr Virgil Jean Wood Sheila Fern Phillips Orell and Hazel Phillips Robert Lorenzo Allen Columbus Ohio James and Willa Paige Patricia Olivia Breckenridge Mabscott Earl and Evelyn Breckenridge PTA G. M. Powers First Baptist First Ave Neville — Beckley Jesus Christ the Savior Kenneth L. Swank MR. E. Lauren Bigger Music Director
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