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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1966

Page

5

Bethlehem Chapter No 71 Eastern Star Meeting Notice

Coming events column invites women’s organizations to submit meeting notices via Beckley Newspapers. Notices by 10 a.m. appear the same day. Sunday items must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday. Bethlehem Chapter No 71, Order of Eastern Star, Masonic Temple, Howe Street, 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Cail Your Notce Club Women's Department of Beckley Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe St

Community groups hold evening meetings and dinners

Woman's Mission Society of First Baptist Church meets at 6 30 p m in Fellowship Hall for a general meeting and dinner. Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 meets at 8 p m at IOOF Lodge Hall Mabscott with Deputy President Mrs Katherine Blake making an official visit. Laurel Business and Professional Women's Club hosts a 6 30 p m dinner meeting at the Terrace Room Beckley Hotel. Lincoln Elementary School PTA gathers at 7 30 p m for a meeting at the school. Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds a 6 30 p m dinner at Moose Club Dining Room followed by a regular meeting and pledge ritual. Raleigh County Garden Council hosts an artistic arrangement workshop from 7 to 9 p m at Coca-Cola Social Room.

Woman’s Mission Society of First Baptist Church Golden Gate Rebekah IOOF Mabscott Katherine Blake Laurel Business and Professional Women’s Club Beckley Hotel Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Moose Club Raleigh County Garden Coca-Cola

Beckley Club Announces Evening Meetings and Location

The Junior Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley meets at the Park Avenue clubhouse at 8 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous Beckley Group gathers at Mountain Air Rest Home on the 19-21 By-Pass opposite the Armory at 8 pm.

Woman’s Club of Beckley Park Avenue Alcoholics Anonymous Beckley Group Mountain Air Rest Home Armory

Cranberry Homeroom Mothers Club Meeting

Cranberry Elementary School hosts the Cranberry Homeroom Mothers Club gathering at 12 45 p m This brief notice indicates a school community event inviting parents and guardians to attend and participate in activities and discussions.

Cranberry Homeroom Cranberry Elementary

Parents Meet to Plan Woodrow Wilson Prom Dance

Parents of graduating seniors at Woodrow Wilson High School are summoned to Raleigh County Courthouse downstairs county court room at 7 30 p m to plan the school dance.

Woodrow Wilson High School Raleigh County

Woman's Society study on Babylon By Choice at Whitby Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Whitby Community Church conducts the final session in a study series titled Babylon By Choice presented by Mrs Dick Lowe. The event starts at 10 a.m. at the church.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Whitby Community Church Babylon Dick Lowe

Fernwood Garden Club Artful Arrangement Session

Fernwood Garden Club hosts a midday gathering at the Coca Cola Social Room. An artistic arrangement workshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon, inviting members to create decorative pieces for display.

Fernwood Garden Club Coca- Cola

Thursday Beckley Temple Social Night at Lodge Hall

Beckley Temple No. 55 Pythian Sisters invite members and guests to a social night at Lodge Hall on North Kanawha Street at 7 30 PM. Enjoy fellowship and light refreshments in a casual gathering.

Beckley Temple Pythian Sisters Lodge Hall North Kanawha St

Local clubs and meetings listed for evening programs

Gamma Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets in the Coca-Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m Raleigh Association of Baptist Women gathers for Spring Rally at Crab Orchard Baptist Church at 9 30 a m Coal City Home Demonstration Club holds 1 p m event at Coal City Community Church Gulf Woman's Club meets at the Clubhouse at 7 30 p m Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1938 event at Raleigh County Bank penthouse 7 30 p m Pinewood Garden Club at Mrs Lewis W Dunn 206 Vine St 7 30 p m St Stephen's Guild meets at St Stephen's Episcopal Church 104 Virginia St 1 30 p m

Raleigh Association of Baptist Women Crab Orchard Baptist Church Woodrow Wilson High School Raleigh County Bank Pinewood Garden Club Lewis W. Dunn Vine St St. Stephen’s Guild St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

Local lodge and garden club meet at Beckley hotel and Carter Street

Friday at 7 30 p m Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 holds an executive meeting at the home of Mrs Sue Walker 112 Carter Street Rural Acres Garden Club gathers in the Terrace Room of Beckley Hotel at 7 30 p m Hostesses are Mrs Lawrence Hunt Mrs Hubert Henson and Mrs W K Johnson

Sue Walker Carter St Rural Acres Garden Club Beckley Hotel Lawrence Hunt Hubert Henson W. K. Johnson

Pig shaped antique foot warmer show at Beckley Hotel

An antique item called a pig made of American pottery served as a foot warmer with a removable stopper used to hold hot water. Before heaters, bricks wrapped in fabric were used as foot warmers in cars and homes. The 7th annual Antiques Show and Sale at Beckley Hotel Ballroom runs Thursday to Saturday with noon to 10 p.m. hours and sale of all displayed items.

Beckley Hotel

Episcopal Women Schedule Meetings at St Stephens Church

The St Stephens Episcopal Church guilds will meet Thursday. St Marys Guild hosts at 801 North Western Ave at 10 a.m. St Franciss Guild meets at 1518 Harper Rd at 1 30 p.m. St Stephens Guild gathers at 1 30 p.m. at Virginia Sts home. St Margarets Guild convenes in the Parish House conference room at 8 p.m. hostesses Mrs Ray Hall and Mrs Thomas Dickenson.

St. Stephens Episcopal Church St. Mary’s Guild John Straton Northwestern Ave St. Francis Ray Hall Thomas Dickenson

First Baptist Church WMS Sets Meet Tonight

Mrs. Earl O Snider becomes president of the Woman's Mission Society at the First Baptist Church. She will be installed by Mrs. Malcolm Tolliver at the annual covered dish dinner at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Outgoing president Mrs. W. C. McMahan announces a memorial service for deceased members led by Mrs. Ralph Jackson. Mrs. Harry Ballow will give the devotional. New officers installed include Mrs. Kenneth Swank, communications chair. Mrs. L. C. Gwinn, missions vice president. Mrs. T. V. Hutchinson, White Cross chair. Mrs. James P. Bland, special missions chair. Mrs. Winford Helton, Christian development vice president. Mrs. Waldo Jackson, spiritual growth chair.

Earl O. Snider Woman’s Mission Society of The First Baptist Church Malcolm Tolliver Fellowship Hall W. C. McMahan Ralph Jackson Harry Ballow Mirs Kenneth Swank L. C. Gwinn T. V. Hutchinson White Cross James P. Bland Special Interest Missionaries Winford Helton Christian Development Waldo Jackson Spiritual Growth

Birth announcements from Raleigh General Hospital names several newborns

Mr and Mrs John M Welsh Jr announce daughter Cath erine Lynne born March 31 weighing seven pounds 124% ounces at Raleigh General Hospital. Mr and Mrs John E Barker announce daughter Karen Renna born April 4 at 1 50 a m weight four pounds. Mr and Mrs Andrew J Warren announce daughter Cheryl Lynne born April 4 at 2 45 a m weight seven pounds 1214 ounces. Mr and Mrs Ray Fox announce daughter Lisa Ray born April 5 at 5 30 Hospital weight seven pounds two. Mr and Mrs Jesse L Athey announce son John Layton born April 5 at 3 p m weight nine pounds. Mr and Mrs Basil R Spangler announce son Jeff born April 6 at 3 58 a m weight seven pounds eight and a half ounces. Hy Mark born April 7 at 1 p m weight seven pounds two and three fourths ounces. Mr and Mrs Denvis Meadows announce son Daniel Stewart born April 8 at 2 48 p m weight nine pounds 11

John M. Welsh Jr Raleigh Raleigh General Hospital Catherine Lynne Karen Renna John E. Barker Eccles Andrew J. Walren Mullens Cheryl Lynne Ray Fox Layland Lisa Ray Jesse L. Athey Crawford St John Layton Basil R. Spangler Quarry St Jeff Mark William K. Hollowell Sophia Denvis P. Meadows Beaver Daniel Stewart

Welfare Month Observed by American Legion Group

The Raleigh County Unit 32 American Legion Auxiliary observes Welfare Month in April to support the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation which funds child life research and knowledge dissemination. The foundation has spent over 200 million dollars since 1925, aiding areas such as law enforcement training for juvenile rehabilitation, cartilage injury research, and pediatric physical therapy training. Delegates to the 6th District Spring Conference were named, with Mary Starr reporting hospital visits and comfort article distributions, and a Beckley VA Hospital chapel service noted.

America American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Raleigh R. Francis Parker American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Parker Legion Post Home South Fayette Street Clarence G. Pierce Harry Anderson Mary Starr R. B. Callison Nellie Cox Vivian Cox J. Williams A. F. Bryson R. E. Presley Pinecrest

Funeral Attendees From Far and Wide for Mabscott Resident

Out of town mourners gathered for the Mabscott funeral of George Davis. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. T E Sherry of Hialeah Florida Mrs Earl Shrewsbury Mr and Mrs Ross Shrewsbury of Ypsilanti Michigan Mr and Mrs Gerald P Greene Miss Susan Monday Mr and Mrs Harold Pennington and children Mr and Mrs Charles Ryan and son and Mrs Ray Seigrist and children all of Charleston. They stayed with Mrs George Davis of Mabscott and Mr and Mrs George P Davis Jr. at 210 Wood St.

George Davis Mabscott T.E. Sherry Hialeah Fla Earl Shrewsbury Ross Shrewsbury Ypsilanti, Mich Gerald P. Greene Susan Monday Harold Pennington Charles Ryan Ray Seigrist

Beckley antique show attracts regional crowd

Visitors from Birmingham Michigan joined local enthusiasts at a hotel show sponsored by the Civic Department and Beckley Woman's Club. General chairwoman Mrs. Duke Williams promises one of the best events, with items ranging from cut glass and earthenware to furniture, coins, and carnival glass.

Robert Carey Birmingham Mich Civic Department Woman’s Club of Beckley Duke Williams

What Is This Item What Was it Used For

A brief reader inquiry asks to identify an unspecified historical object and its purpose. Column 1 at page bottom promises the answer, suggesting a game or puzzle feature where readers guess or learn the item’s identity and use.

How To Hold FALSE TEETH More Firmly in Place

Do your false teeth slip or wobble when you eat or speak. Sprinkle FASTEETH on plates to hold teeth more firmly and comfortably. Alkaline powder leaves no gummy taste and neutralizes denture odor. Get FASTEETH at drug counters everywhere.

WWHS Class of 38 Reunion Plans Meeting

The WWHS Class of 1938 reunion committee will discuss final plans at a 7 30 p m Thursday meeting in the Penthouse of the Raleigh County Bank Co Chairs are Mrs Randall Wooddell and Mrs Julian Kent This important meeting urges all class members to attend The reunion is set for 5 30 p m July 30 in Beckley Elks Lodge ballroom

Woodrow Wilson High School Raleigh County Bank Randall Marjorie) Wooddell Julian Vera) Kent Beckley Elks Lodge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Parent-Teacher Association of Lincoln Raleigh County Garden Council Gamma Gamma Coal City Gulf Woman's Club Episcopal Women Mrs. Earl C. Snider American Legion and Auxiliary Support Child Welfare Foundation Bryson Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital Memorial Building Paul Gunter Athnel Fleshman Mike Vecellio W.A. Dempsey Okey Mills James Alainio West Virginia Beck Bobbie Brooks Douglas Marc Rhoda Lee Parkn Shop Reaneys Coats Penn-Prest Shoe Department Flats & Son Oxfords G. M. Powers Main St
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