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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1961

Page

3

Estevez Bodice Dress Pattern M221 Offer

Vintage ad promotes a two color artificial couture pattern M221 for a low cut bodice with slim or flared skirts in Misses sizes 10 through 18. Includes yardage details and a one dollar price for the pattern by The Raleigh Register Pattern Department, address provided. Also offers a free fashion brochure by Prominent Designers.

Estevez Raleigh Register Pattern Department P.O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Fairdale residents share social and travel notes

Fairdale gossip lists visitors and travelers with relatives in Charleston during weekend gatherings. Many residents return from trips to New Mexico, California, and other western states while others visit family in Logan Glen Daniel and Beckley area hospitals report improving or ongoing care.

L. F. Smith J. A. Lucas West Virginia Institute of Technology Montgomery James Lucas Jimmy Ratliff Concord College Athens Sherman Ratliff Glen Daniel

Corinne Woman Feted At Shower

A Stork shower honoring Mrs. Joseph Parker was held in Corinne with hostesses led by Mrs. Douglas Grindstaff. Guests featured many Corinne and nearby residents and a prize list included Mrs. Danny Monroe and Mrs. Luther Crump among others.

Ruth Stidham Victor Augustine Dana Lopez Buford Woods Bob Belcher Lacy A. Meadows Ted Wyco Charlie Farruggia Clifton Lilly Ray Shrewsbury Clyde Murphy U. S. Widick Irvin Simmons Tony Hubbard Vernon Canterbury E. W. Copen Rhodell Walter Stewart Jack Wallen L. C. Stewart Mullens Fred Hammond Elizabeth Elliot Lawrence Wood Bob Hansford John Hansford Imogene Sloane East Gulf Judy Grindstaff Mary Curtis Lewis Athens Lula Parker Great Lakes Ill Alice Parker Tampa Fla Bessie Grindstaff Dearl Grindstaff Allen Junction Cora Whitt Joe Williams William A. McKendree Ray Hawards Ramsey J. W Winfrey Evaa Whitt Jan Huffman Danny Monroe Jack Kirk

Service Guild Elects Officers

Miss Bladene Pickle becomes president of the Wesleyan Service Guild of The Methodist Temple effective June 1. Other elected officers include Mrs. Alex Thompson as vice president, Mrs. Sherwood Dunagan recording secretary, Mrs. RW Highlander treasurer, Mrs. W. J. Carney promotion secretary, Mrs. M. H. Hedrick literature chair, and Mrs. Harry Forren missionary education chair. Additional chairmen cover supply work spiritual life Christian social relations publicity program and membership with Mrs. Jack McGuigan leading the nominating committee. The group announced a May 11 Mother's Day luncheon and hosted speaker Mrs. Glenn W. Stewart on changing roles of women. devotional aligned with spiritual life chair Mrs. Sherwood Dunagan. May meeting set for Mrs. Harry Forren’s home in Woodlawn with Mrs. Hedrick co-hostess.

Bladene Pickle Wesleyan Service Guild Methodist Temple Alex Thompson Sherwood Dunagan RW. Highlander W. J. Carney M. H. Hedrick Harry Forren Doris Barker C. R. McCorkle Elizabeth Houchins Miller Jackson Thompson Carney Dorcas Houchins Jack McGuigan GUILD Glenn W. Stewart Spiritual Life C. H. Rutledge W. H. Carney Woodlawn Hedrick

Births in Raleigh General Hospital Bring Multiple New Arrivals

An eight-pound eight-ounce son Zack Edward Jr born to Mr. and Mrs. Zack Edward Burford at 4 38 p m March 30. A six pound eight-ounce son Frelon Dean born to Mr. and Mrs Davie Dean Layne at 3 59 a m March 31. An eight-pound four-ounce son James Martin born to Mr. and Mrs Billy Jack Skiles at 1 31 a m April 2. A six pound eight ounce son Follen William born to Mr. and Mrs Harold Sherman Hannah at 6 30 p m March 31. An eight-pound son John Franklin born to Mr. and Mrs Harold Gosnell at 1 30 p m April 2. A five-pound two-ounce son David Wayne born to Mr. and Mrs Charles S Bowling Jr at 11 37 p m April 2. A ten-pound 11-ounce son Bryan Keith born to Mr. and Mrs Charles Henry Asbury at 9 01 a m April 3. A five pound 11-ounce son James Ray born to Mr. and Mrs Donald Ray French at 7 40 a m April 4. A five-pound two-ounce daughter Rebecca Elizabeth born to Mr. and Mrs Larry Kent Stover at 12 15 p m April 5. A six-pound six-ounce daughter Dana Kee born to Mr. and Mrs Fred R Shutt Jr at 4 11 p m April 5.

Zack Edward Jr Zack Edward Burford McClure St Marth Raleigh General Hospital Frelon Dean Davie Dean Layne Mabscott Billy Jack Skiles Sophia James Martin Farren William Harold Sherman Hannah Harold Gosnell Coal City John Franklin David Wayne Charles S. Bowling Jr Mullens Bryan Keith Charles Henry Asbury Sprague Donald Ray French James Ray Rebecca Elizabeth Larry Kent Stover Ghent Fred R. Shutt Jr Shumate St Dana Kee

Weekend Visitor Notes In Beckley Area

Rhodell and surrounding area residents are listed as weekend visitors to Beckley area families. Eddie Meador of Chicago stayed with Lewis Perkins and Henry Porter relatives while Bob Graham of Chicago visited Rev. Riley Graham due to his father John L. Graham’s illness, now reported improved at Beckley Hospital. Sturgille Brooks Loretha Meadows and Lacy Meadows family members spent the weekend visiting in North Wilkesboro and MacArthur, with Brooks visiting S. C. Brooks. Levi Almond and family hosted Richard Almond and children from Blacksburg, and Michael Almond of North Wilkesboro. Mrs. Almond remains a Beckley Hospital patient undergoing treatment. A note adds a culinary tip about raw cauliflower in tossed salad.

Rhodell Eddie Meador Chicago Ill Lewis Perkins Henry Porter Bob Graham Mis Riley Graham John L. Graham Beckley Hospital Sturgille Brooks Loretha Meadows North Wilkesboro N. C Lacy A. Meadows Brooks S. C. Brooks MacArthur Levi Almond MacArthur Richard Almond Richard Ricky Tammi Blacksburg Michael Almond Almond

Bryant Sweeney Wedding Told in Bluefield

Mrs John W Sweeney announces the marriage of Irene Phyllis Sweeney to Pfc Richard G Bryant of Fr Bragg NC. The ceremony was held Feb 18 at 11 p.m. in Bluefield with Rev Glen Lippie officiating. The bride, a Shady Spring High School graduate, attends Concord College and plans to teach. The groom, a Green Bank High School alumnus, has returned from service in Germany. They will reside in Ohio.

Shady Spring High School National Honor Society Tri-Hi-Y Concord College Athens Alpha Sigma Tau Alpha Beta Alpha Library Green Bank High School Germany U. S. Army Ohio

Broil Pork Chops Thoroughly For Safe Doneness

To ensure safety, broil pork chops until fully cooked. Make a small slit near the bone. the meat should be opaque white with no pink indicating doneness.

Safe disposal tips for spring cleaning in Beckley

Safety Feature Of The Week urges Beckley residents to avoid burning rubbish before 5 PM and to keep flames away from heat sources. Advice covers storing paper in cartons, stacking lumber safely, using metal burn barrels, and supervising children to prevent fires during spring cleaning.

Weekend guests at Killarney with rock singer Laura Lee

Mr and Mrs Chester Perkins hosted as weekend guests Mrs Elizabeth Noe of Allen Park Mich and in laws Mr and Mrs Charles Cranns and children Chuck Jeanie and Terry The Perkins daughter Faye known as Laura Lee a rock n roll singer also lives with the Cranns in Killarney.

Killarney Chester Perkins Inlaw Charles Cranns Chuck Jeanie Terry Elizabeth Noe Allen Park Mich Perkins Faye Laura Lee Cranns

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