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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1961

Page

5

Beckley Community Concerts plans drive campaign kickoff

Beckley Community Concert Association completes final plans for a one week membership drive starting Monday at Beckley Hotel with drive chairman Mrs. Fred Richmond in charge. Campaign headquarters will be at the Beckley Hotel and Charles Baxter of Community Concerts Inc will assist locals. Pro Musica bonus concert for new members is set for 8:30 p.m. April 20 at Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium.

Beckley Fred Richmond Charles W. Merritt Robert C. Boren Richard Starr Glass House Nancy Wickham Perry Futterman The Beckley Community Concert Association Beckley Hotel Thomas K. Mahan Charles Baxter New York Community Concerts, Inc NEW York Pro Musica Woodrow Wilson High School

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Local notes list hospital admissions births and family visits. Mrs Bernard Severoin and Linda Premo are among patients. James Von West completed a spring tour with Alderson and Broadus College Choir. Harold Gosnell and others announce births and health updates. several families report visits and travel plans including a Spanish relocation for Robert McGinnis family.

James von West Fred H. Souder Freeman Sr Alderson Broaddus College Philippi Shirley G. Johnson Silver Springs Washington, D. C Newark

Weekend Guests Visit In Flat Top Families

Weekend visitors from Baltimore Maryland Ghent Shady Spring Cool Ridge Crow Akron Ohio and Cool Ridge stayed with local families in Flat Top. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Londa Sweeney Orville Lilly Jake Lilly Emil Meadows Glen Richards Aaron Martin Brownie Bryant T L Canaday and others.

Londa Sweeney Orville Lilly Baltimore Jake Lilly Emil Meadows Ghent George Sweeney George Jr Gerald Shady Spring John Sweeney Ida Irma Bee van D. Lilly Debby Glen Richards Aaron W. Martin Cool Ridge Brownie Bryant Boomer T. L. Canaday MacArthur Basil Lilly Perry Bennett Crow Johnny Goldie Barbara Mike Steve Farrow Cleveland Ohio Merriman Archie Colin Anthony Gene Carl Epling Akron

Auxiliary Plans Membership Drive by Eagles Auxiliary

The local Eagles Auxiliary outlines a membership drive with captains Mrs. Bessie Carroll and Mrs. Herbert Bolt, announced at a Tuesday meeting in Eagles Hall. Delegates led by president Mrs. James Lilly report on the Elkins Spring Conference, noting the group’s charitable work for boys in homes in North Dakota and overseas, and their volunteer service at the Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital.

Eagles Bessie Carroll Herbert Bolt Eagles Hall Woodlawn Avenue James Lilly Eagle Elkins Lilly Hilda Daniels William Ward Jr Barbara Coldiron Geraldine Milan Eagles Aerie United States North Dakota Germany Naples Italy Hawaii Aeria National Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital

Traditional Turkey Prep With Flour Salt And Butter

A turkey is seasoned with flour salt and pepper before roasting. Butter and hot water may be used to baste during cooking, according to the recipe guidance.

Coming Events for Women’s Groups and Club Activities

A Beckley column lists Friday gatherings including Friendship Social Club at 7 p.m. and Just-A-Mere at 6 p.m., plus meetings of No. 1 Club, Degree of Honor, Sally McGinnis Bible Class, Junior Department rehearsals for Madam President, and various women’s clubs. Two cancer films for women and free at Beckley Theatre.

Woman’s Department of Beckley Woman's Club of Park Avenue Beckley Theatre Raleigh County Chapter of Cancer Society

Park Avenue House Concert and Glass House Dinner Plan

A Community Concert Association event lists a 1:30 p.m. house program on Park Avenue followed by a 6 p.m. dinner for workers and board members at the Glass House. The notice outlines scheduling details and venue names for the social gathering.

Community Concert Association Glass House

Tri County PTA and Beta Sigma Phi Meeting Schedule

Tri County Regional Parent Teacher Association at Concord College from 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m. Lad and Lassie Junior 4 H demonstrations by members at 7 p m. Beta Sigma Phi City Council in Appalachian Assembly Room at 7 30 p m for new council members and nominating committee.

Tri-County Parent- Teacher Association Concord College Lad and Lassie Greenbrier Beta Sigma Phi City Council Appalachian Assembly Room

Garden club and PTA meetings listed for Tuesday

Rhododendron Garden Club at Mrs H H Perdue home in Cabell at 7 30 pm. Parent Teacher Association of North Lester Elementary at the school at 3 30 pm. Phymosia Garden Club spring luncheon at Black Knight Country Club at 12 30 pm. St Francis de Sales School PTA in cafeteria at 7 30 pm.

Linda Gail Premo Dewey Premo Mabscott St. Francis de Sales Parochial School St. John’s Baptist Church Raleigh Maggie Washington East Beckley Social Savings Club Elmo Pannell Hunter St Thrifty Savers Club Bertha Wallace Rice St H. H. Perdue Cabell Parent-Teacher Association of North Lester Elementary School Phymosia Garden Club Black Knight Country Club St. Francis de Sales School Parent-Teacher Association

Recruiters Wives Club Meets at Army Recruiting Station

The Recruiters Wives Club gathers at the US Army Main Recruiting Station on Prince Street at 7 30 p.m. The meeting covers post assignment stories, support networks, and upcoming events for spouses connected to military recruitment efforts.

Army Main Prince Street

Oyster Bar Celery Salt Origin Hint

A famous New York oyster bar is linked to adding celery salt to oyster stew. The practice may trace to the New England method of adding finely diced crisp white celery to pan fried oysters with cream and sherry.

New York New England

Sophia Xi Chi Exemplar Chapter Meets for Founders Day

Rushees of the Xi Chi Exemplar Chapter of Sophia are shown with pointer from vice president Arlene Wood on ESP. They plan the Founder’s Day banquet set for April 30 and present “Italy” theme with Italian customs and tour highlights. Next meeting at Mrs. Martin’s home on April 19 features pledge ritual and officer elections with guests including Mrs. Doris Lilly and others.

Xi Chi Sophia Jack Murdock Betty Neal Pauline Clemons Arlene Woodie Italy Tony Milano Jack Martin Clemons John Chrer Clarence Culliss Doris Lilly

Vass Family Weekend Visit in Jackson Ohio Area

Mr and Mrs Denzil Vass and children Jeanie and Denny of Jackson Michigan spent the weekend visiting his brother and sister in law Carl E Vass.

Frank Facello MacArthur Joseph Facello Kalthy Sue Anita Lou Joseph Jr Welch Haskell Jenks Jerry, Haskell David Avondale George Arthur Kay and George Jr Callie Lovelace Mount Hope Spain Robert McGinnis Carol Vickie Gilbert Feazell Hill St L. D. McKinney Washington, D.C Amarillo Afb Texas G. H. McGinnis Beaver McGinnis The Germany England I Vickie Rhodell Rhodell Rns Denzil Vass Jeanie Denny Jackson, Mich Carl E. Vass

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