Catholic Daughters Honor New Members At Beckley Banquet
Eighteen new members of Court Paula No. 741 Catholic Daughters of America were honored at a Sunday banquet at Black Knight Country Club in Beckley. Grand Regent O F Cain welcomed guests. toastmistress Rena Pitotti led toasts. Dedication honored Sister Phillip Marie 8 S J. gifts presented. remarks by Fr Kerrigan and other CDA officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula
Catholic Daughters of America
Black Knight Country Club
O. F. Cain
Rena Pitotti
Phillip Marie
S. J
Angelo
Frances) Comerci
A. J
Margot) Coro
Paul
Lucille) Croteau
Tony
John
Zo Ann) Whitman
Francis
Virginia) Winzenreid
Cyril
Connie) Williams
Beckley
Wilma) Angotti
Hinton
Thomas L. Kerrigan
Edwina Davidson
O’brien
M. Augustine
St. Francis de Sales School
J. L. Glendenning
CDA
Fairmont
John Lobuts
Kerrigan
St. Francis de Sales Church
Edmund Weinheimer
St. Albans
Charleston
St. Francis of Assisi Church
Catholic Daughters Group
Edward Burley
St. Francis
James T. Farris
Walter Rappold
Cain
Helen Pitotti
Court Paula
Tiny rods used to study salmon migration
Tiny nickel stainless steel rods less than one twenty fifth of an inch long are inserted into the back muscle tissue of salmon fingerlings. The implanted rods are delivered with a hypodermic needle and cause no discomfort to the fish.
Two-Way Iceberg Lettuce for Shred and Chop
The iceberg variety is ideal for shredding and chopping due to its crisp texture. Shred by halving lengthwise and slicing across the heart, or chop across shredded strips. Toss with olive wedges radishes or chopped apple and mayonnaise for a spring slaw. Use chopped iceberg as a bright garnish on gelatin rings and atop meat and salmon leaves.
Tomato classification mixes horticulture and commerce
In horticulture the tomato is a fruit, but in commerce it is treated as a vegetable. The distinction affects how it is sold, taxed, and labeled in markets and regulatory contexts.
Ricca Loses Bid to Reverse Deportation Order
Paul Ricca, 68, longtime Chicago gangster known as The Waiter, had his petition for reversal of a 1959 deportation order denied by the Board of Immigration Appeals. He argued he would face persecution if sent to Italy, but the board rejected his plea and upheld the deportation. Ricca had entered the United States illegally in 1920 amid a career spanning Capone-era crime to modern syndicates.
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Washington
UPI
Chicago
Paul
Ricca
Board of Immigration Appeals
Italy
United States
Capone
Don’t Plant Frightening Ideas in a Child’s Mind
A cautionary plea urges caregivers to avoid instilling fear about dentists or doctors in children. The piece argues positive, factual explanations and reassuring routines help foster trust and reduce anxiety in young patients.
Roasting a Leg of Lamb for Optimal Tenderness
Guidance on roasting a leg of lamb covers thermometer placement to avoid fat or bone, leaving the paper covering on, and target internal temperatures of 175 for medium and 180 for well done. It notes roasting times from 2 1 2 to 3 1 2 hours, or 30 to 35 minutes per pound, and advises warming serving platters and plates. For cold service, ensure the meat is well chilled.
Old Kinderhook origin of OK as political rally cry
The term OK comes from Old Kinderhook, Martin Van Buren’s nickname derived from his birth village. Authorities say the initials were used as a rallying cry during his 1840 presidential run, per Encyclopaedia Britannica.
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Martin van Buren
New York
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Malta Becomes British Empire Stronghold After Napoleonic Wars
Malta was acquired by Britain as a consequence of the Napoleonic conflicts. The change heightened British influence in the central Mediterranean and solidified imperial presence on the island.
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Island
Malta
Friday Social Saving Club Meeting at Aldora Cowans Home
Women's groups announce a Friday social event at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Aldora Cowans at 507 Hunter Street Beckley. Notices for the calendar are accepted by Beckley Newspapers with deadlines and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cail
Women's Department of
Beckley
Social Saving Club
Aldora Cowans
Hunter St
Fellowship Class at Crab Orchard Baptist Church Meeting
The Crab Orchard Baptist Church Fellowship Class will meet in the social room at 7:30 p.m. The gathering aims to share fellowship and discuss church activities. All members are encouraged to attend.
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Crab Orchard Baptist Church
East Beckley Center Hosts Beginners Knitting Class
The East Beckley Community Progressive Center offers a knitting class for beginners at 7 p.m. at the center. The Friendship Social Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Letty Caldwell’s home on Morris Ave.
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East Beckley Community
Friendship Social Club
Letty Caldwell
Morris Ave
Local clubs schedule evening meetings and socials
Just A Mere Club meets at Mrs Samuel Heston's home 214 Saunders Ave at 7 20 p.m. Silver Star Rebecca Lodge hosts Social Night at IOOF Lodge Hall North Kanawha St at 7 30 p.m. Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 holds an executive meeting at Mrs Sue Walker's home 112 Carter St at 7 30 p.m. 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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Heston
Saunders Ave
Silver Star
Rebecca Lodge
Ioof Lodge
North Kanawha St
Sue Walker
Carter St
Rural Acres Garden Club
Beckley Hotel
Lawrence Hunt
Hubert Henson
W. K. Johnson
Thrifty Savers Club and social clubs meet Saturday
Thrifty Savers Club hosted by Mrs. Goldie Rhodes at 516 Sylvia St. gathers Saturday at 7 p.m. Gulf Woman's Social Club hosted by Mrs. T. W. Wright in East Gulf holds a crazy hat party at 5:30 p.m. Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club offers a beginner workshop at New River Park Recreation Room at 7 p.m.
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Thrifty Savers Club
Goldie Rhodes
Sylvia St
Gulf Woman’s Social Club
T. W. Wright
East Gulf
Calico and Jeans
New River Park
Raleigh County Progressive Democrat Club Hosts Andrew Durgan Event
The Raleigh County Progressive Democrat Club hosts a gathering featuring Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Durgan at their home, inviting members to discuss local political activity and community plans.
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Raleigh County
Progressive Democrat Club
Andrew Durgan
Raleigh County Retired School Employes Assn Meet
The Raleigh County Retired School Employees Association will hold a meeting at First Christian Church at 10 a.m. on Monday. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and activities.
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Raleigh County
First Christian Church
New Beta Sigma Phi City Council Meeting Planned
The Beta Sigma Phi City Council announces elections of officers and new member introductions at Coca Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m Current chapter vice presidents gather at 8 p m with an international representative to chair the session and review bylaws.
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New Beta Sigma Phi
Xi Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Meeting Notice
The Xi Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi invites members to a regular meeting at 4 H Lake Road with an executive board session at 7 p.m. and the general gathering at 7:30 p.m. Vince Calvert is noted as the chapter contact.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Vince Calvert
Lake Road
Memorial Baptist Church event at St King’s Daughters sanctuary
A 1:30 p.m. gathering titled The King’s Daughters is planned in the main sanctuary of Memorial Baptist Church on St. attendees are invited to participate in the program and activities.
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the King’s Daughters
Memorial Baptist Church
Royal Neighbors and Garden Club Event Announced
Royal Neighbors of America and Eagles Avenue Home on Woodlawn Avenue host a 7:30 p m meeting. Phymosia Garden Club organizes a lunch, plant auction at Glass House starting 1 p m.
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Royal Neighbors of America
Eagles Aenue
Woodlawn Avenue
Phymosia Garden Club
Glass House
Maxwell Hill Life Group Meets at Center
Maxwell Hill Community Center hosts the Maxwell Hill Life Group at 7 30 p m with attendees gathering for an evening session focused on local history and neighborhood activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell Hill Country Life Group
Maxwell Hill Community Center
Quota Club Meeting Set at Beckley Hotel Terrace Room
The Quota Club of Beckley will hold a noon gathering in the Beckley Hotel Terrace Room to discuss charity projects and upcoming events. Members are urged to attend for planning and reporting on community service work.
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Quota Club of
Beckley
Beckley Hotel
Terrace Room
Education Department and Beckley club meet at Park Avenue
The Education Department and the Woman's Club of Beckley hold a meeting at the club house on Park Avenue at 10 a.m. Today’s gathering will discuss community education projects and club activities.
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Woman’s Club of
Beckley
Park Avenue
Crab Orchard Circle Hears Mrs Boyd
Mrs W H Boyd spoke on For The True Meaning of Missions at Crab Orchard Baptist Church Circle No 1 meeting. The program included singing, prayer, a reading by Mrs Boyd, a reading by Mrs Hollis Rhodes, and Love Gift notes led by Mrs L D Ballengee. Next meeting May 11 with Mrs A C Allen hosting.
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W. H. Boyd
Circle No. I
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Virgil Riffe
Boyd
Hollis Rhodes
Ernest Ballengee
L. D. McGraw
Rhodes
Charles Crawford
Clayton Cooper
W. M. Horton
Virgil Phipps
A. C. Allen
Determining a good buy in face soap without weight data
The Consumers Question Box explains that soap lacks weight labeling due to varying moisture. Bars start at about 25 percent water and lose moisture in transport and on shelves. Larger sizes usually yield more dry weight per dollar, with little impact on cleansing power, especially hard milled varieties.
Boxed cake mixes on grocery shelves
Reader asks about boxed cake mixes and health effects. Expert respondent says these mixes are safe to use, meet FDA requirements, and long use will not cause undesirable physical effects.
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Federal Food and Drug Administration
Local Army air defense man on 30 day leave
Pfc. Don Morris 18, formerly of Sophia, is on a 30 day leave with parents Mr and Mrs Jeffery R Morris. He enlisted in December 1964 and will be assigned to the 42d Detachment Air Defense in Germany as a missile crewman after leave.
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Sophia
RNS
Don Morris
Key Largo
Fla
Jeffery R. Morris
Morris
Army
Sophia High School
42D
Air Defense
Germany
Ray St. Clair
Robinson
Mabscott School Teacher Admitted for Observation
Mrs. Charlotte Ash, Mabscott School teacher, was admitted Wednesday to Raleigh General Hospital for observation and treatment.
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Charlotte Ash
Mabscott School
Raleigh General Hospital
Amery Brothers Return from Service Notes Arrivals
Mrs Mae Amery of West Wickham reports her son Homer J Amery has arrived in Viet Nam as a Spec 4. He is a 1962 Stratton High School graduate. Another son Donald Amery, a 1961 SHS graduate, serves as Spec 4 at Fort Sill Oklahoma as faculty at the Army Battery Artillery and Missile School.
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Willia Mae Amery
West Wickham
Homer J. Amery
Viet Nam
Stratton High School
Donald Amery
SHS
Fort Sill
Okla
U.S. Army Battery, Artillery and Missile School
Ward family returns home after Charleston visit
Mr. and Mrs Earl Ward and daughter Natashia of Charleston have returned home after visiting her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Jack Buttrick of Daniels.
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Charlie
Nancy) Taylor
Taylor
Walter Bell
Earl Ward
Natashia
Charleston
Worley Family Weekend Visit Highlighted in Parkersburg
Miss Nancy Carol Worley of Parkersburg spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Claude Worley of Glen Daniel.
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Claude Worley
Glen Daniel
Nancy Carol Worley
Parkersburg
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Catholic Daughters
Francis Winzenreid
George Tice
Dale Olwin
Glen Hunt
Tony Fondale
John Whitman
Joe Fourney
John L. Lobuts
J. L. Clendenning
F. Cain
Anna Mary
Mary Augustine
Paul Croteau
Angelo Comer
Iim
Millett
G. M. Powers
Main St
Bank of Raleigh
Kanawha Streets
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Crab Orchard Circle
Jenny Lind
H. T. Gibson
Civic Department
A. F. Holyfield
Aus
Tralia
Deane Thogmartin
Cottonwood Antiques
Richwood
Ohio
Thogmartin
The
Consumers’ Question Box
Margaret Dana
Robin and
Melody Shrewsbury
Dorsey Shrewsbury
Crab Orchard
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
R. L. Leffen
John Pate
Inlaw
Edgar Price
Roselle
N. J
Spec
Lenda Walker
Jerry and
Lenda Jr
Ft. Knox
Florence Weddle
Brian Tilly
Walker
Korea
Warnery Stent
Rayon
Valance
CC. Murphy
Briggs and Stratton
Foster Hardware Co. Inc
Main Street
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