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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1966

Page

3

Ballerina Sherry Rose to Guest with Charleston Ballet

Beckley dancer Sherry Rose will appear as Eve in the Creation with the Charleston Ballet April 15 and 16 at the Charleston Civic Center Theatre. Andre Van Damme will dance Adam. The program marks the ballet’s 10th anniversary and features Fancy Regale. Gov. Hulett Smith and family attend April 16. curtain at 8 pm. Tickets at Galperin’s Londeree’s or theater box office.

Beckley Sherry Rose Charleston Ballet Charleston Civic Center Theatre Eve Andre van Damme Adam Trouchka Ballet Clrque New York City Charleston

Funeral services held for Mrs. George C. Miller 91 in Parsons

Mrs. George C. Miller 91 died suddenly in Columbus Ohio while visiting her daughter. Attending the services were her sons and daughters in law Dr and Mrs George A Miller and Lawrence Miller Virgil Miller from Edgell Street and daughter in Clyde Street Mrs O O Harrold. Other relatives remained in Parsons for a further visit.

Parsons George C. Miller George A. Miller Lawrence Virgil Miller Edgell Street

MISS CAROL LEE NAMED WEST VIRGINIA CHERRY BLOSSOM PRINCESS

Miss Carol Jimmie Lee of Clarksburg has been chosen West Virginia's 1966 Cherry Blossom princess in Washington. The selection was made by Mrs. Helen Holt, president of the West Virginia State Society. Lee will attend a week of balls radio and TV appearances a fashion luncheon with Lady Bird Johnson presiding and a Cherry Blossom Parade and grand ball where the festival queen will be chosen.

Carol Jimmie Lee Clarksburg West Virginia Helen Holt

Luther Tees Returns from California Winter Visit

Luther Tees, of 110 Reservoir Road, came back Monday from Brawley California where he spent the winter with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Howard Bowles.

Luther Tees Reservoir Rd Brawley Calif Howard Bowles

Physicians and wives attend staff conference in Kentucky

Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital medical staff conference at Jenny Wiley State Park in Prestonsburg Kentucky on April 23 included Dr. A D Kistin and wife, Dr. Werner Laqueur and wife, Dr. Donald Rasmussen and wife, Dr. C A Stevenson and wife, Dr. H D Warren and wife, Dr. Walter Klingensmith and wife, Dr. Fahd Allah and wife, and Dr. Thomas Alderman and wife.

Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Jenny Wiley State Park Prestonsburg A. D. Kistin Werner A. Laqueur Donald L. Rasmussen C. A. Stevenson H. D. Warren Walter Klingensmith Fahd Al-lah Thomas Alderman

Mrs J Ess Richmond and Mrs Burgess Return From Chicago

Mrs J Ess Richmond of 100 Park Ave and Mrs Virginia Burgess of 131 Orchard Ave have returned from Chicago Illinois where they attended the Nation

Jess Richmond Park Ave Virginia Burgess Orchard Ave Chicago

Mont Blanc tunnel links Italy and France

The Mont Blanc tunnel, the world longest under French Italian route, connects Italy and France and measures seven percent miles in length. It opened to traffic on July 16 1965.

Mont Blanc Italy France

Cleaning and Laundry Convention At Sheridan Chicago Hotel

Mrs. Richmond attended the Cleaning and Laundry Convention at the Sheridan Chicago Hotel. She also visited her nephew, Jimmy Adams of East Chicago, and her brother in law and sister, Mr and Mrs John McCluckie of Hammond Indiana.

Sheridan-Chicago

Community Women Calendar Notice Raleigh County

Women organizations invited to announce regular or special meetings. Send notices to Beckley newspapers women’s Department or call 253 3321 by 10 a.m. for same day use. Wednesday event: Raleigh County Cancer Association board meeting at 8 p.m. Penthouse Raleigh County Bank.

Ollee Women's Department of Beckley Calndar

Raleigh County Cancer Association Board Meeting

Raleigh County Cancer Association announces a board meeting at 8 p.m. in the penthouse of Raleigh County Bank. Directors are expected to review programs, finances, and upcoming fundraising events.

Raleigh County Cancer Association Raleigh County Bank

Missionary Baptist Church Meeting Notice

Ennerre Missionary Baptist Church schedules a regular business meeting at the church at 7 p.m. The agenda includes routine church affairs and member discussions.

Ennere Missionary Baptist Church

Beckley Temple No 55 Lodge Meeting

Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Temple No 55 meets at Lodge Hall North Kanawha Street Beckley. Members are called to attend for ritual business and community announcements.

Beckley ‘Temple Lodge Hall North Kanawha St

Shady Spring clubs meet at Beaver Lions clubhouse

The Shady Spring District Woman's Club and the Just A Mere Club plan meetings at the Beaver Lions Clubhouse and Mrs Clarence King's home at 100 Meadows Street, both at 7 30 p m.

Shady Spring District Woman’s Club Lions Beaver Clarence King Meadows St

Beckley Rainbow Girls Meet At Masonic Temple

Beckley Assembly No. 47 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will hold its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 7 p.m. today. Members are urged to attend and conduct routine ceremonies.

Beckley Assembly Order of Rainbow For Girls Masonic Temple Howe Street

Night meetings listed for local clubs and churches

Pride of East Gulf Court No 33 meets at Masonic Hall East Gulf at 530 p m Prosperity Home Demonstration Club gathers at Mrs Okey Brooks home at 730 p m Women's Mission Society of Calloway Heights Baptist Church meets in church social room at 730 p m Rupert Jefferson Court No 92 meets at Pythian Hall South Fayette Street at 100 pm

East Gulf Court No Masonic Hall East Gulf Prosperity Home Demonstration Club Women’s Mission Society of Rupert Jefferson Pythian Hall South Fayette Street

Beckley Alcoholics Anonymous Meets at St Stephen's Undercroft

A Beckley chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous holds a meeting at 8 p.m. in the undercroft of St Stephen's Episcopal Church. Community members seeking support may attend.

Beckley Alcoholics Anonymous Group St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Undercroft

Friday Silver Star Rebekah Lodge meeting

The Silver Star Rebekah Lodge invites members to meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the OOF Lodge Hall on North Kanawha Street for an evening gathering.

Silver Star Rebekah Lodge OOF Lodge North Kanawha St

Easter Egg Roll at Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church

Sunday School Class hosts an Easter Egg Roll at the Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church at 5 p.m. Residents invited to join the church program featuring activities for children.

The Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church

Suburban Social Club Regular Meeting Notice

The Suburban Social Club holds its regular meeting at the home of Mrs John Ellison Mabscott Hill at 7 30 p m Attendees will gather for planned activities and discussions in a neighborhood setting.

Surbuban John Ellison Mabscott Hill

Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club Lessons Event

Primary Usher Board of Central Baptist Church hosts a 12 30 p m event at church and beginner lessons at New River Park Recreation Room at 7 p m followed by school at 8 p m with caller Bob Dubree guiding the activities.

Central Baptist Church Calico and Jeans New River Park Calico and Jeans Bob Dubree

Mission Circle at Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church

The Mission Circle of Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church holds a meeting at the church home of Mrs. Pannell, with guest speaker MacArthur, at 7 30 p m.

Mission Circle of Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church Pannell MacArthur

Beckley Quota Club Board Meeting Scheduled

The Quota Club of Beckley will hold a board meeting at the Beckley Hotel at noon. Members are expected to review club projects and financials, with governance updates and upcoming event planning on the agenda.

Quota Club of Beckley Beckley Hotel

Quota Club Beckley Holds Annual Meeting and Elections

Beckley Quota Club convenes at Beckley Hotel at noon for its annual meeting and officer elections. Members plan to elect officers and discuss club business.

Stars Reveal Easter Bonnet Heights In Style

Easter bonnets rise in height as Hollywood stars showcase top hats for the season. Doris Day wears a Lilli Breton style in California orange priced at 23.95 dollars. Barbara Feldon models a red poppy toque at 35.95. Polly Bergen's Padre brim from Leslie James costs 49.95. Natalie Wood’s white toy straw fedora with black velvet band sells for 39.95.

Isobel Silden Hollywood Doris Day Lilli Breton California Barbara Feldon Michael Terre Polly Bergen Leslie James Natalie Wood

Xi Chapter Alpha Phi meeting in Beckley Hotel ballroom tonight

Xi Chapter Alpha Phi State Delta Kappa Gamma meeting in Beckley West Virginia hosts Miss Mona Wood presiding at 7 30 pm. Program theme Reliability and Validity of Creative Research includes reports on West Virginia education and officers to be installed. Special guests include retired and future teachers with Raleigh Wyoming Summers and Fayette counties attending.

Xi Chapter Alpha Phi State Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Beckley Hotel Mona Wood Bess Kate ‘Snyder West Virginia West Virginia Education Association Beckley Hazel Davenport Reservoir Rd Alpha Phi Davenport Central McCall’s Rex M. Smith

Be Youthful This Easter As Well As Ornamental

Fashion writers urge a youthful Easter look with short hemlines and leggy silhouettes. The piece advises careful grooming, lint-free dresses, sheer stockings, and precise makeup blending to avoid high water marks, emphasizing a polished, confident appearance for the Easter parade.

Food Shopping Guide From U S Departments Of Agriculture And Interior

A weekend guide lists beef rib cuts as top economic buys with plentiful bacon hams butt roasts and lamb, plus abundant produce including asparagus endive escarol and multiple greens. Northeast shows strong meat and seafood availability with oysters clams swordfish king crab shrimp cod and flounder among plentiful fish.

U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior United Press International Washington UPI Agriculture Department Northeast Delaware District of Columbia New England New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia

Electric Helper Washes Windows

The piece touts an electric window washer as the next big kitchen aid. It suggests housewives can push husbands to wash windows by portraying the device as a fascinating new toy. It notes women dislike window washing most among chores and hints at industry interest.

Rock and Roll Music Seen As Compounded Craft

A columnist argues that rock and roll emerges from blended influences rather than single composition, noting varied sounds and industry shifts shaping each track. The piece contends the genre grows through collaboration, experimentation, and cultural synthesis.

The Question Box on Buy One Get One Free Ads

Margaret Dana explains that a continuous two for one sale is deceptive if the second item is not truly free. FTC and Supreme Court rulings, echoed by the National Better Business Bureau, reject claims that part of a two item package is free while the rest is paid.

Federal Trade Commission Supreme Court National Better Business Bureau NBBB

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ballerina of Beckley Mrs. Rose Jerry Cliffside Amphitheatre Bess Maynor Letha Kismer Gene Maynor Fred Parker Paul Kismer Hopewell Joe Groboruski Baltimore Board of Directors Quota Club Raleigh Register W. Va New Heights Natalie Woon F. M. Arritt Fayetteville Laura Hinchman Davin United States Ida Mae Thompson Special Publications Office P. O. Box Madison Mrs Solid Assets Food Shopping Guide Just Gladiolus Beckley Feed G. M. Powers Main St Consumers’ Question Box Margaret Dana the compLeTe Variety Store Buster Romper Murphy Beckley National Bank Savings Ac Terest Neville Street Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Reserve System
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