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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1963
Page
3
The Flowering Hills Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. J. E. Sharp, 808 Oakwood Ave. Details indicate the Women’s Department welcomes notices by 10 a.m. for same day use and Sunday notices by 10 a.m. for weekend calendars.
The Pioneer Women's Club gathers at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Nannie Price located at 257 S Heber Street to discuss upcoming events and activities.
Crew invites volunteers to paint flats for the Curtain Callers production King of Hearts at The Playhouse. Interested persons are welcome to join the crew, with meetings or work at 7:30 pm.
The Civic Department will hold a dinner meeting in the Beckley Elks Club ballroom at 6 30 p m. attendees are advised to arrive on time for the scheduled program and discussion.
A list of local organization gatherings scheduled for Tuesday across Beckley. WCTU parlor events at First Baptist Church start 1 30 p m followed by Moose Lodge, Woman's Club, Laurel Business and Professional Women, Dee Demi Debs Subdeb Club, Eastern Star Friendship Night at Masonic Temple, Rebekah Bible Class at Methodist Temple, Circle No 10 at Beckley Presbyterian Church, all with specified time slots. Mrs George Haldane chairs.
Crab Orchard Woman's Christian Temperance Union and Crab Orchard Baptist Church host a 1:30 p.m. gathering. Friends of the Raleigh County Library hold a 7:30 p.m. business meeting with Major W. P. Tams speaking at 8 p.m. Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets at 7:30 p.m. in Coca-Cola Social Room.
Circle No 6 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service meets at Mrs Paul Craven's home 220 Tolley Drive at 8 p m. Degree of Honor Lodge plans regular meeting and inspection practice at IOOF Hall Valley Drive at 7 30 p m. Mission Circle of the Daniels Missionary Baptist Church meets at Mrs George E Basham's home Shady Spring at 7 30 p m.
Georgetown California listings from the third catalogue of western Americana show the Monterey Californian, the state’s first newspaper, priced at 500 dollars. Other notable items include an 1866 Humboldt Times, 1867 Marysville Daily Appeal, and 1896 Placerville Mountain Democrat at three dollars each.
Morgan North of Howell North Books owns the first private steamboat on San Francisco Bay as private boat enthusiasm grows. Four steamboats are in operation including one tied to author Ernest K. Gann, with ten more under construction as the horseless carriage crowd gains pace.
Logan Utah UP I reports Utah State University scientists say the potato psyllid feeds on matrimony vines in the southern desert before attacking fields. Vines are scarce this year, slowing insect multiplication and reducing pressure on crops.
The Civic Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley holds a 6:30 p m dinner in the Beckley Elks Club ballroom replacing the usual Park Avenue dish dinner. Tonight members vote on civic projects to fund from the Antique Show and Sale April 25 27 at the Beckley Hotel Ballroom. Eighth Note Singers of Sophia High School will perform under Mrs Williams direction with piano accompaniment.
Mrs. Alice O Neal says sketch session canceled. Gene Morehouse of WJLS will speak on The Expatriates at the Tuesday Junior Department Woman's Club of Beckley. The program covers a U S Army psychiatrists study of brainwashed GI's and their claimed Communist ties during Korea. A sound tape will be shown and new officers elected. Ruann Ernst will report on the Williamsburg Student House of Burgesses.
Mrs. Frank West led Court Paula CDA No. 741 at St Francis de Sales Parish Hall in planning an initiation on Sunday April 21 with 8 am Mass Holy Communion, a 2 pm reception, and 6 pm banquet at Black Knight Country Club.
The Glen White Missionary Baptist Church Ladies Aid met at Mrs. B F Williams home with Mrs E B Wray speaking on Gods Love Our Last Supper and The Trail of Jesus covered the 12 disciples and their deaths Readings Our Heritage and Love Divine were given A business session led by Miss Alice Marshal reported sick calls and cards The group decorated eggs for the church Easter egg hunt prizes were won by Mrs Wray Mrs Williams and Mrs Ray Morris Refreshments were served by Mrs Williams
A sharp satirical line argues most criminals are cured by radiation, either seeing the light or feeling the heat, reflecting a tongue in cheek stance on punitive science.
The former Miss Shelby Lee Dozier became the bride of Lewis Jennings Vass and was honored at a linen shower hosted by Mrs. M. P. Honts on Park Avenue. The guest list included prominent locals and relatives. coffee was served by Mrs. B. L. Dozier’s mother and Miss Lynda Sue Hants offered punch.
Telegraphs from governments and leaders worldwide flooded the Vatican on Easter Sunday to offer congratulations on his encyclical Pacem in Terris. Vatican Secretary of State Amleto Ciocognani noted the wide show of goodwill and peace wishes directed at the pope.
A collection of DEAR POLLY tips includes improvised fixes for a broken glass knob on a coffee percolator using baby bottle nipples, quick olives preservation with oil, bunk bed room optimization for crowded spaces, and organizing laundry and household items with personal index cards for each family member.
Readers are invited to submit homemaking ideas to Polly in care of The Raleigh Register. Entrants may win a bright new silver dollar if Polly features their tip in Polly’s Pointers.
Paris correspondent Rosette Hargrove notes rising divorce rates linked to early marriages in France. Proposals include marriage counselor bureaus in Paris and provinces, but the editor urges parents to deter early dating and educate teens about independence after marriage.
Brief readers notes invite friends to share information by calling the newspaper at extension 52. The box underscores a column of short personal items intended for broad public interest. No specific names or events are provided in the readable text.
Mr and Mrs Robert Kyle Perry of Washington DC honored with holiday visits by his parents at 207 Orchard Ave. Former Beckleyans Mr and Mrs D J Davis hosted by Mr and Mrs R H Legg at 301 Reservoir Road. Frank Shortt and family plus Eleanor Shortt visited relatives in Beckley and Annapolis. Archie Wiseman family from Newport News guests of Dan Pinson and Homer Martins. Richard Summers family from Lorain Ohio visit Beckley with Patricia Ann Summers.
Mr and Mrs William Gast of Winston Salem North Carolina arrived Saturday to spend Easter with her parents Mr and Mrs W A Skinny Ellison of 115 Jackson Street.
C. Robert Blevins of Mac Arthur was admitted to Beckley Memorial Hospital Saturday night where he is undergoing observation and treatment.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Trail and daughter Holly June of Norfolk Virginia along with Bucky Trail of Alexandria Virginia were weekend guests of their mother Mrs Vera St. Clair of Sophia.
Easter guests of Mr and Mrs Quincey Polk of Sophia were Mr and Mrs W F Amick and children Donnie Billy Gregory and Michael of Alexandria Virginia and Mr and Mrs Douglas Stanley and children Lorena Dale and Steven Douglas of McDowell Kentucky.
Mr and Mrs Ben C Stewart of Waynesboro Virginia visit his parents Clyde Stewart at 121 Klaus Street and her parents Mr and Mrs N O Wright at Hinton, detailing a family trip and shared hospitality visiting relatives.
Mrs Harriott Davenport of 323 Vine Street spent Easter Sunday with her brother in law and sister and brother in law J G Mason and family in MuIlens.
Guests at the Glen White home of Mr and Mrs Arvil Pittman include their daughter Mrs Nancy Hickman and another daughter Nancy Lynn of Richmond Virginia.
Holiday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Baldwin of Sophia include Kenneth Stone of Falls Church Virginia and Pvt Gary Stone stationed at Camp Pendleton California.
Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Wood and children Kylene and Michael of Barrett hosted Easter weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wood of MacArthur. Guests included Mrs. Lola Maynor and Kay of Midway, Mrs. Hoppy Shelton and son Bob by, Mr. and Mrs. Josephy Buck Wood and daughter Donna of Helen, Tom Farley of Coal City, Set. Eunice Long of Beckley, Mr. and Mrs. K. Deaner and daughter Janet Lee of Lynchburg, Va. and a number of others.
In Tourlou se France Mrs Mathilde Minel and Joseph Albus both 91 married Friday after Albus said he loved her for 30 years but waited for her former husband to die. They plan to play house with help from parents watching the baby so they can go out. The piece notes marriage would seem less inviting to young couples and suggests Ruth Millett’s booklet Happier Wives for tips, available for 25 cents from Ruth Millett Reader Service.
Miss Carolyn Tieche Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Hulett C Smith was one of 53 National Cherry Blossom Festival princesses in the Army pageant Prelude to Taps April 4 at Washington Coliseum. She performed The History of the Stars and Stripes with the 1st Battle Group 3rd Infantry The Old Guard and the United States Army Band and Chorus before more than 5 000 spectators.
Applications for marriage licenses filed in Raleigh County Court list several couples with ages and birthplaces including Charles Lewis Jarrell and Lor etta Gaye Canterbury. Harold J. Henry and Norma Jean Bennett. James T. Lilly and Bonnie Hatcher. James William Mayor and Virginia Lee Cooper. Charles Raymond Plumley Jr. and Betty Ellen Sparks. Thomas Jackson Ward and Linda St. Clair. The records note each party’s age, residence, and parents.
An archival 1962 notice in Louisville Kentucky promotes 86 proof Echo Spring Distillery products. The brief item highlights the brand and location without additional context or details.
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