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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1963

Page

5

Concert Association Opens Drive at Beckley Hotel

Beckley Community Concert Association kicks off its 26th annual campaign with 250 memberships already in, 235 renewals, and a 1,200 seat limit at Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium. Dr. Henry Wolf of Charleston spoke on funding music during the kickoff dinner at the Glass House.

Beckley Community Concert Association Fred Richmond Woodrow Wilson High School Richmond Werner A. Laqueur BCCA Henry Wolf Charleston Division of Humanities Morris Harvey College

Beckley Woman's Club notices and events roundup

Enay Women organizations invited to use this column for notices of meetings and calendars. Listings include Ladies Saving Club North Beckley 7 p m at Mrs Ethel Harvey home and many other groups with dates, times, and venues such as Beckley Legal Secretaries Association Elks Club 6 30 p m Parent-Teacher Associations, Judea Shrine installation at Masonic Temple and Lincoln Luau by Lincoln School PTA at Memorial Building.

Woman’s Department of Beckley Ladies Saving Club North Beckley Ethel Harvey Beckley Legal Secretaries Association Elks Club Parent-Teacher Association of North Lester Lincoln Luau Lincoln School Parent-Teacher Association L. T. Durrance

Mrs H G Farmer Visits Lewisburg Relatives Weekend

Mrs H G Farmer of Bolt and her mother Mrs T K Laing spent the weekend in Lewisburg with sister Mrs David FE Harris. Harris, a Beckley native now living in Lewisburg, moved from Washington DC to a new home beside grandfather James Laing's estate. The Laing home is now occupied by aunts Mrs Charles McWhorter, Mrs James Speas, and Miss Janet Laing. Mrs T K Laing plans to reside with Mrs Harris in Lewisburg after wintering in Bolt.

H. G. Farmer Bolt T. K. Laing Lewisburg David FE. Harris Beckley Harris Washington, D. C James Laing Laing Charles McWhorter James Speas Janet Laing

Mrs Hurt Discharged From Raleigh General Hospital

Mrs. G. C. Hurt of 116 Sunrise Avenue was discharged Saturday after a three week stay for treatment at Raleigh General Hospital.

G. C. Hurt Sunrise Ave Raleigh General Hospital

Hopkins Returns Home From Visit to Sophia

Mrs Nannie Bell Hopkins returned Saturday to her Rocky Mount Virginia home after visiting Mrs S D Stone and the Rev and Mrs Okey Cox of Sophia. She was accompanied home by her grandson Alvin Jones of Rocky Mount.

Nannie Bell Hopkins Rocky Mount S. D. Stone

Mrs George Cobb Returns Home After Surgery

Mrs George Cobb of Blue Jay has returned home from Raleigh General Hospital where she underwent surgery.

George Cobb Blue Jay Raleigh General Hospital

First Child Born to Rob ertsons of Charlotte N C

Mr and Mrs John Thomas Robertson of Charlotte North Carolina are the parents of their first child a son born April 14 in Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte He weighed seven pounds 14 ounces The maternal grandmother is Mrs Gertie Helms of Charlotte formerly of Rainelle and the maternal great grandmother is Mrs Ida Cherko of Stamford Service of Sophia Methodist Church at church social hall 730 p m Navy Mothers Club home of Mrs T M Harris 227 N Fayette St 730 p m Homeroom Mothers of Crab Orchard Elementary School at the New School 130 p m

John Thomas Robertson Charlotte N. C Presbyterian Hospital Gertie Helms Rainelle Ida Cherko Stamford

Session to Elect New Officers Led by Mrs James Meadows

Mrs James Meadows, president, will conduct the session as new officers are elected.

James Meadows

Beckley luncheon by Education Dept and Women's Club

The Education Department and the Women's Club of Beckley announce their annual luncheon at the clubhouse on Park Avenue at 1 p.m. Public attendance invited.

Woman’s Club of Beckley Park Avenue

Licensed Practical Nurses Meeting District No 3

The Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia District No 3 holds its regular dessert meeting at 7 30 p m in the Terrace Room of the Beck ley Hotel.

Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia, Inc Beckley Hotel

Beckley Woman's Club Sets Two Meetings at Park Avenue

The Woman's Club of Beckley schedules a general business meeting and an executive board meeting at 8 p m in the clubhouse on Park Avenue.

Woman's Club of Beckley Park Avenue

Delegates Named To Confab May 3 4 In Wheeling

Mrs. Daniel Warren leads the Beckley Junior Department as new chairman elected unanimously at the April meeting. Officers installed include Mrs. Hutchens and Mrs. Sopher with delegates named to the West Virginia Federation of Women's Club convention in Wheeling May 3 4 at the McClure Hotel. The group plans a Raleigh County Polio Clinic April 28 and a May 24 dinner dance at Black Knight Country Club. Funds from the Follies go to scholarships and health programs. Gene Morehouse of WJLS spoke on expatriates and warned members to be informed and vocal about communism.

Daniel Warren Woman's Club of Beckley Park Avenue Paul Phipps General Club Jack Hutchens Ira Sopher Thomas Minter Charles Perdue Fredrick O. Helm William Clark Bernard T. Childress Jr Clyde Barker West Virginia Federation of Women’s Club Wheeling McClure Hutchens Robert Herbert Kiser Home Life Committee Barker Raleigh County Black Knight Country Club RC Public Library Howard Starr Wilfred Shumate C. E. Trent International Affairs and Clubs Committee Gene Morehouse WJLS U. S. Army Morehouse

Marriage Permit Applications In Raleigh County Clerk Office

Applications for marriage licenses list Charles Louis Clements 18 and Brenda Jean Alexander 19 of Beckley, Garry Moorefield 20 and Josephine Hale 17 of Roanoke, Robert Pack 18 and Judith Carter 18 of Beaver, William Roelle 20 and Lynda Miller 19 of Falls Church and Terry, Billy Drumbeller 36 of Coal City and Gloria Sizemore 22 of Tams, with parents named for each party.

Charles Louis Clements Harper Louis Clements Lois Burks Brenda Jean Alexander Beckley George Mary Burks Garry Edgar Moorefield Roanoke Edgar Eva Moore Josephine Virginia Hale Jerry T. Hale Robert Earl Pack Arlington Raynard Louise Pack Judith Paulette Carter Beaver Fred and Aileen Carter William Harry Roelle Jr Falls Church William Mildred Roelle Lynda Harietta Miller Terry Harry and Clarence Miller Billy Keith Drumbeller Coal City Charles and Molly Drumbeller Gloria Jean Sizemore Tams Kelly and Mossie Sizemore

Meet Postponed By Rainbow Girls Leader Mrs Reid

Mrs. Marguerite Reid mother advisor for the Order of Rainbow for Girls announces that tonight's Drill Team meeting has been postponed due to unspecified reasons.

Marguerite Reid Order of Rainbow

New Mixes Use Leftover Meats in Packaged Casserole Mixes

A consumer update notes new packaged casserole mixes offer a way to repurpose leftover meats. The guidance emphasizes convenient flavor blends and quick preparation for home meals.

Vickie Noor Crowned Beaver Volunteer Queen at Lions Club Event

Aubrey Jackson, Shady Spring High School principal, crowns Vickie Noor queen of the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department in Beaver Lions Club ceremonies. Wendell Thurman led the program as contestants received corsages. Mrs. James Gallaher and Mrs. William Johnson sponsored the event and presented a $400 fund drive gift to the department.

Aubrey Jackson Shady Spring Vickie Noor Beaver Volunteer Fire Department Beaver Lions Club Wendell Thurman Fire Department James Gallaher William Johnson Shady Spring District Woman’s Club Johnson Vickie Clement Schulte Pavulette Taylor Cool Ridge Caretta French Ghent SSHS Beaver Baptist Church BYF

Curley Allen for Beckley Mayor A Citywide Plan

Curley Allen outlines a mayoral program for Beckley proposing a full time leadership for all residents. He pledges fair administration, sewer expansion, repeal of city drivers licenses, courteous city employees, traffic flow measures, fire plugs and street lighting, biweekly street cleaning in all areas, and strict enforcement of city and state laws.

Curley Allen City of Beckley City of Beckley Police and Fire Department

Curley Allen Seeks Beckley Mayoral Election Support

A Beckley campaign card urges votes for Curley Allen, Republican, for mayor. The notice states appreciation for voter influence and mentions funding by friends interested in Beckley and its future.

Beckley

Degree of Honor Lodge Executive Meeting Held at Temple Street Home

Degree of Honor Lodge plans an executive meeting at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Hazel Scott at the home of Mrs John R Scott 521 Temple Street Attendance expected from lodge officers and members.

Degree of Honor Lodge John R. Scott Temple St Hazel Scott

Silver Star Rebekah Lodge Meeting Updates Dinner Tonight

Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No 77 invites members to IOOF Hall on Valley Drive for a regular meeting at 7 30 p.m followed by a covered dish dinner.

Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No Ioof Hall Valley Drive

Colonalid Offers Overnight Relief For Constipation

Tense nerves block bowels and cause constipation. Colonalid tablets use a unique colonic nerve stimulant with bulking action to restore bowel activity overnight. Clinically proven relief marketed by doctors with introductory size at 43 cents.

Colonaid

Echo Spring Distillery in Louisville faces 86 proof query

In Louisville Kentucky 1962 records show Echo Spring Distillery with 86 proof alcohol. Authorities review labeling and compliance for the Kentucky firm.

Echo Spring Distillery Louisville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Walter Betty) Klingensmith William G. Snyder Home Insurance Co Klingensmith Beckley Memorial Hospital Simmons College Boston Mass Concert Association Nan P. Kay The Charleston Community Music Association Association Enay Parent’ S Teacher Association of Crescent School Smart Set Savings Club Lorraine Robinson S. Kanawha St Lad and Lassie First Christian Church King’s Daughters Memorial Baptist Church First Baptist Church Dry Hill Judea Shrine No Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Howe Street Beckley Art Group Amos Rutledge Smith St Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club Phymosia Garden Club Belmont Homemakers Club Edward Martin Gregory St Woman's Society of Christian G. M. Powers Sophia Methodist Church Navy Mothers Club T. M. Harris N. Fayette St Mothers of Crab Orchard Bulova Elmo Hurst Penn Raines E. G. Holstein RC Health Center Jack Hutch West Virginia Curley, Jr Mark David Curley Tammy Lynn Mrs. Edna Robert Douglas Europe Try ‘Davis Wholesale Paint & Supply N. Kanawha Ph Wooddell Jewelry Court House Main St. Beckley BIG Ray Tri Kentucky
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