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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1972
Page
9
A reader who identifies as a grandma shares humorous experiences of busy grandchildren forcing odd conversations on the phone. She recalls talking to dolls, cats, and even listening to kids’ poems and piano recitals as she patiently waits for the line to clear.
Local column lists upcoming meetings and events for Beckley women and clubs including the Laurel Business and Professional Women's Club and the American Baptist Women of P TM. Also features letters and advice from Ann Landers and community Q&A.
Five generations gathered at Hyde Heath’s 65th birthday in Lester hosted by son and daughter in law James and wife. Guests included Hyden Heath Beckley Molly Heath Mullens Richard Heath II Welch Paul McKinney Welch Joe Italino Crab Orchard Connie Lilly Kathy Harrah Wayne Riddle Meadow Bridge JC W Motely Renee Patty Reed Kimberly Darvis Dick Heath Alexandria Va Linda Simpson Falls Church Va Bobby Pauley Rick Miller Rachel Princeton Clark Barnette Detroit Ron Myers Cleveland Connie Heath Lester.
The Women’s Department seeks social club news in Beckley and Raleigh County. Wedding photos must be used within seven days. after seven days the write up is brief. Engagement pictures must arrive by noon Thursday for Sunday publication.
Brenda McDaniel analyzes a plastics industry memo titled Food for Thought arguing against environmentalist views on overpackaging. The piece critiques plastic waste, calls out top removal in carrots, and questions PR firms defending excessive packaging.
An Auxiliary to the Raleigh County Medical Society program showcases wives’ hobbies from bead work to paintings in Mrs. Ross P. Daniel’s home. New officers for 1972 73 are named, plus a $540 contribution to the AMA Education and Research Foundation.
The local hospital lists numerous April births. Notable entries include William Frederick Gibson Jr born April 3 at 11 05 pm weighing 6 11 ounces. David Mark Keffer born April 5 at 11 50 am weighing 8 3 ounces. and Bobby Joe II Lilly born April 7 at 3 25 pm weighing 7 3 ounces. Other newborns named Steven Hill Jessica and Norma Marie appear with various birth times and weights.
The 1972 Miss West Virginia pageant opens with 18 entrants in the Northern Panhandle. Four days of events end Sunday at 10 p.m. with the crowning on color TV. The winner goes to Miss USA in Puerto Rico next month. Entrants include Beverly Moore of Beckley College and Drema Baker of Raleigh County, with contestants housed on campus at West Liberty State College.
About Town Jim Miller has returned to his Daniels home after a week with his mother Mrs Amanda Miller and brother Russell Miller of Oxnard California formerly of Beckley
Guide to roasting a 7 to 1pound boneless smoked fully cooked ham in a 325 degree oven until 140 degrees. Suggest seasonal side dishes like potatoes asparagus and a fresh salad. End with a spectacular dessert to complete the feast.
Dorothy Shaver of Lawnwood Apartments Woodlawn Avenue will be installed as Worthy High Priestess of Judea Shrine No 13 on April 25 at 8 pm at the Masonic Temple Howe Street She is a former Tazewell Virginia resident Radford College alum Beckley Manufacturing employee and part time worker at Juanita Porters Beauty Salon She belongs to Bethlehem Chapter No 71 Order of Eastern Star serves as Adah and is treasurer of the Chapter 71 officers club She has served on the Rainbow advisory board and is secretary treasurer of Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Beckley Unit No 18 She is an appointed VA Volunteers representative for the DAV Auxiliary
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