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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1966

Page

5

Methodist WSCS Conference Opens in Beckley WV

Several hundred women from across the state arrived to register for the 24th annual Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting in Beckley West Virginia. The conference opened at The Methodist Temple with Dr Claude Collins delivering the highlight address and Holy Communion conducted by Rev W Reece Burns. A tea for 50 executives followed, hosted by Mrs George Miller with WSCS members assisting.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service West Virginia of the Methodist Church Methodist Temple Claude R. Collins Fred G. Holloway William W. Earehart Beckley George Miller WSCS Sally McGinnis James T. Harvey Bluefield H. H. Crickenberger White Sulphur Springs William M. Pearson Fairmont Frances Ryan Wesleyan Service Guild Frank. B. Everhart Kingwood W. Reece Burns Beckley Elks Lodge

Xi Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi Anniversary Dinner

The Thursday Xi Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts an anniversary dinner and regular meeting at Town and Country Restaurant at 6 30 p m Notices for women groups should be sent to the Newspapers Securer Women s Department by 10 a m with Sunday listings due by 10 a m Saturday

Women's Department of Newspapers Xi Alpha Delta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi

Helping Hand Missionary Society Meets at Welcome Baptist Church

The Helping Hand Missionary Society of Welcome Baptist Church meets at Mrs. Benjamin Carson's home, 916 Scott Ave, at 6 p.m. The gathering invites members to attend.

Helping Hand Missionary Society of Welcome Benjamin Carson Scott Ave

Group 1 Meeting of the Christian Women's Fellowship

Group 1 of the Christian Women's Fellowship at the First Christian Church gathers in Builders Classroom at 7 30 p m for an evening session.

The Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church

Orchard Valley Woman's Club Meeting Notice

Crab Orchard Baptist Church Social Room hosts Mission Circle No. 5 at 7 30 p m with the home of Mrs Lakie Fink in Crab Orchard, 7 30 p m.

Orchard Valley Crab Orchard Baptist Church Lakie Fink Crab Orchard

Degree of Honor Lodge Meeting at IOOF Hall

Degree of Honor Lodge No. 56 holds a business meeting at the IOOF Hall on North Kanawha Street at 7 30 p m. Members expect agenda items and routine reports.

Ioof Hall North Kanawha Street

Fidelis Class Banquet and Officer Installations

Fidelis Class of First Baptist Church hosts its annual banquet and officer installations in Fellowship Hall at 6 30 p m Al Anon Family Group meets at St Stephen's Episcopal Church at 8 p m

Fidelis First Baptist Church Al-Anon Family Group St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Alcoholics Anonymous

Helping Hand Mission Society Meeting at Welcome Baptist Church

Helping Hand Mission Society of Welcome Baptist Church meets at 916 Scott Ave with Mrs Benjamin Carson hosting at 6 p.m. The event invites members and neighbors to participate in the community service gathering.

Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club Workshop Dance

Queen Esther Court No 53 of the Heroines of Jericho hosts a workshop at G Street at 5 30 p m Then the Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club meets at New River Park Recreation Room at 8 p m for dancing and socializing with members and guests invited.

Jericho G St Calico and Jeans New River Park

Church Class Banquet and Social Meetings Schedule

Bykota Class of First Baptist Church hosts a banquet in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Class meets at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Straley Hatcher 239 Tolley Dr. Byrd Bible Class gathers at Crab Orchard Baptist Church social room at 7:30 p.m. Maxwell Hill Home Demonstration Club meets at Mrs E L Fitzgeralds Maxwell Hill Road at 7:30 p.m. American Home Department holds a luncheon at the Park Avenue clubhouse at 12:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church Byrd Crab Orchard Baptist Church Maxwell Hill E. L. Fitzgerald Maxwell Hill Road American Home Department Park Avenue

Social Savings Club Meets at Mrs Hairston Home

The Social Savings Club hosted by Mrs Lolene Hairston at 110 Rin gleben Street organized an 7:30 p.m. gathering. The Usher Board of First Mission Baptist Church Maplewood Lane held a meeting at the church at 3 p.m.

Social Savings Club Lolene Hairston Ringleben St Usher Board of First Mission Baptist Church of Maplewood Lane

Cranberry School Parents Plan Senior Dance Meeting

At Raleigh County Courthouse in the county courtroom downstairs parents of graduating seniors from Woodrow Wilson High School gather at 12:45 p.m. for a planning session about the upcoming school dance scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Adaptable sheath pattern with carnation transfer

The Basic FASHION pattern No. 8135 offers a trim sheath for sizes 10 to 20 with bust 31 to 40, includes PATTO RAMA guide and carnation transfer. Order by sending 50 cents to Sue Burnett at The Raleigh Register, New York, with name address zip and size. Spring Summer 66 issue available for 50 cents.

Burnett Raleigh Register Ave. of Americas New York N. Y Basic Fashion Complete Pattern Magazine

Treadway House Guests From Virginia this Weekend

Mr and Mrs C B Treadway of Maxwell Hill hosted weekend visitors including their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Warner from Alexandria Virginia and another son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs David Scites from Richmond Virginia.

C. B. Treadway Maxwell Hill William Warner Alexandria, Va David Scites Richmond, Va

Mrs Andrew Evans Visited by Family At Beckley Hospital

Mrs Andrew Evans of Curtis Street, a patient at Beckley Hospital, received a family visit as part of her medical care. The visit marked a moment of support during her stay.

Andrew Evans Curtis Street Beckley Hospital

Speeders paused by next stop light warning

A terse advisory cautions drivers about speeders and notes that enforcement lines up at the next traffic signal. The warning suggests vigilance for those exceeding speed limits as they approach ensuing stops.

Relatives Visit London Residents From Out of Town

Mrs Virginia Scott and her daughter Arthenia of London visited here with Mrs Susie Harris at 104 Mills Ave. The trip highlighted family ties as they spent time with local residents and toured the area.

Virginia Scott London Arthenia Scott

Coffey boy visiting Charleston family this week

Gary Dale Coffey ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Tully H Coffey of Charleston is visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Virgil Brown at 105 Ford Street this week.

Gary Dale Coffey Tully H. Coffey Charleston Virgil Brown Ford St

Weekend Guests Visit Robelot Family Names

Mr and Mrs Paul Robelot of Alexandria Virginia spent the weekend with Mrs Rob ert Akers in Beaver. They also visited brothers in law and sisters in Beaver Beckley and Beckley relatives including Mr and Mrs Robert Freeman Mr and Mrs Keith Radford and Mr and Mrs Alvin Marion plus Mr and Mrs Frank Akers.

Paul Robelot Alexandria Robert Akers Beaver Robelot Inlaw Robert Freeman Keith Radford Alvin Marion Beckley Frank Akers

Whitt Anniversary Visit To Clinton Iowa Family

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitt of Clinton Iowa were guests at his parents home in Stanaford as they marked their 21st wedding anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Whitt of Stanaford Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Whitt of Pineville Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Reed Stanford Mrs. Clyde Martin Calloway Heights Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Darlington Powellton and Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Goins of Baltimore Md.

Charles Whitt Clinton Iowa L. C. Whitt Stanaford Eddie Whitt Lloyd Whitt Pineville Dwight Reed Stanford Clyde Martin Calloway Heights Thomas Darlington Powellton Dorsey Goins Baltimore, Md

Whitby Man Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Nick H. Thompson of Whitby returned home Friday after two months at Beckley Hospital following surgery.

Nick H. Thompson Whitby Beckley Hospital

Curtis Davis Admitted to Beckley Veterans Hospital

Curtis Davis of Stamford was admitted Monday morning to Beckley Veterans Hospital.

Curtis Davis Stamford Beckley Veterans Hospital

Vacuum power and rug cleanliness questions answered

The answer explains that motor horsepower matters but design of the vacuum channel is also crucial for suction. An upright with a beater bar is rated by the National Institute of Rug Cleaning as the best tool for cleaning any rug, though some models convert to cannister. Personal handling ease also influences choice.

National Association of Real Estate Boards National Institute of Rug Cleaning

Clothing size standards under U S department surveys

The government has set commercial clothing size standards for women, boys, and girls after extensive measurements. Adoption is voluntary and not mandated by law. manufacturers may use the standards “only so far as practicable” in patterns and apparel production and distribution.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Parents Of WWHS Seniors Plan April 20 Dance Meeting

A meeting of parents of Woodrow Wilson High School graduating seniors will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 20 in the Raleigh County Courthouse County Courtroom downstairs. The purpose is to plan a dance after graduation and to urge full turnout by parents.

WWHS Woodrow Wilson High School Raleigh County Courthouse Cording Randall Wooddell Wooddell

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