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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1966

Page

3

Floral Fantasies Highlight Mountain Top Garden Club Meet

Mrs. Bill Lyons presented color slides on floral arrangements at the Mountain Top Garden Club meeting in the Appalachian Assembly Room. Officers for 1966 68 were announced with Mrs. Harry W. Hall as president and Mrs. Eu gene G. Grogan as vice president. Blue ribbons went to multiple members for daffodils pansy hyacinth and tulip entries. Refreshments were served to 15 members and a guest.

Bill Lyons Mountain Top Garden Club Appalachian Assembly Room Chesapeake and Ohio Telephone Co George Lillian WW. Bright Harry W. Hall Eugene G. Grogan Fred B. Stone James A. Barnell Harlow Warren Banker E. G. Grogan G. A. Miller G. A. Miller For Mr. Hood Grogan H. L. Watkins Mr. Hood C. H. Earehart Charles Martin

Jabberwock Night Rendered By Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents the 18th annual Jabberwock tonight at Stratton High School auditorium at 8 pm. A two part program features Shindig and The Top Hat Club from Charleston Job Corps Center for Women and includes dances, songs, and skits with proceeds to the sorority scholarship fund.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Stratton High School Top Hat Club Charleston

Ambassador Class Beckley Presbyterian Notices Meeting

Women groups may announce regular or special gatherings via this column. Send notices or calendars to Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department by 10 a.m. for same day use. Sunday listings must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday. Ambassador Class Beckley Presbyterian Church Floor C 6 15 p.m.

Women's Department of Beckley Beckley Presbyterian Church

Calico and Jeans Square Dance at Shady Spring High

Don Velvin from Tennessee will call the square dance at Shady Spring High School tonight at 8 p.m. The event features Calico and Jeans and is open to the public.

Calico and Jeans Shady Spring High School Don Velvin Tennessee

Saturday Willing Workers Club Meeting at New Hope Baptist

The Willing Workers Club of New Hope Baptist Church meets at the church at 6 p m. Social hour and program planned for members and guests.

Willing Workers Club of New Hope Baptist Church

Social Saving Club Meets at Mrs Gladys James Home

The Social Saving Club will gather at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Gladys James on F Street for an evening meeting full of community finance and social discussion.

Social Saving Club Gladys James F St

Beckley Girls Club Hosts Jackie Adams at 5 PM

Beckley Girls Club on Neely Street invites attendance at 5 p.m. to showcase Jackie Adams, a notable local figure, within the club’s community program.

Beckley Girl’s Club Jackie Adams Neely St

Community Club and church events calendar

Thrifty Savers Club honors Mrs Evelyn Royster at 116 Canday Street with a birthday meeting at 7 p m. Dance Club hosts a beginners workshop at New River Park Recreation Building at 7 p m. Usher Board of First Mission Baptist Church meets at Maplewood Lane church at 3 p m.

Thrifty Savers Club Evelyn Royster Cannaday St Calico and Jeans New River Park Recreation Usher Board of First Mission Baptist Church Maplewood Lane

Raleigh County club meeting at Durgan home venue

Raleigh County Progressive Democrat Club holds a regular meeting at 5 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Durgan with members urged to attend and discuss party activities.

Raleigh County Progressive Democrat Club Andrew Durgan

Coal City Eastern Star Honors Past Matrons and Patrons

Coal City Chapter No 136 Order of Eastern Star honors past matrons and patrons at 7 30 p m with a formal observance.

Coal City Order of Eastern Star

Chaminade Music Club at Gravely Residence

The Chaminade Music Club hosted by Mrs. Lewis N. Gravely Jr. at 119 Harvey Street convenes at 8 p m for an evening event featuring piano pieces and vocal selections in a private home recital setting.

Chaminade Music Club Lewis N. Gravely Jr Harvey St

Dry Hill Prosperity group to finish horse show plans

Dry Hill-Prosperity Country Life Group holds a special meeting at 7 p.m. to complete preparations for the upcoming horse show at the Dry Hill Prosperity Community Center.

Dry Hill - Prosperity Country Life Group Dry Hill - Prosperity Community Center

Annual election of officers by Court Paula No 741

Catholic Daughters of America Court Paula 741 holds its annual officer election at 7 30 p m in the Parish Hall of St Francis de Sales Catholic Church.

Columbine Garden Club Luncheon at Mrs Rand Home

The Columbine Garden Club plans a covered dish luncheon at 12:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs K. K. Rand on Harper Road. Members are urged to bring dishes to share and join the social gathering.

Columbine Garden Club K. K. Rand Harper Road

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notice Mabscott

Mabscott IOOF Lodge Hall hosts practice for convention at 7 p.m. and regular meeting at 8 p.m. All members urged to attend and assist in preparations.

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge IOOF Mabscott

Birth announcement of Deborah Elaine Price in Roselle New Jersey

Mr and Mrs Edgar Price III of Roselle New Jersey announce the birth of a daughter named Deborah Elaine on April 11 at Elizabeth Hospital Roselle. The baby weighed eight pounds six and a half ounces. The couple also have a three year old son Johnny. The mother is formerly Geraldine Pate, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Pate of Sophia. The father is son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Price II of Silver Spring Maryland.

Sophia RNS Edgar Price III Roselle N. J Elizabeth Hospital Deborah Elaine Johnny Geraldine Pate Price John Pate Edgar Price II Silver Springs

Vitamin salad mix with date and lemon dressing

A brief recipe item describes combining briefly cooked cool ed frozen mixed vegetables with packaged diced dates. The mixture is moistened with a lively dressing made from fresh lemon juice oil and seasonings to finish.

Birthday Party Honors Ricky Lozier on Third Year

Ricky Lozier was celebrated for his third birthday by his parents Buddy and Mrs Lozier at his grandmother Agnes Lozier's home. A white poodle cake with yellow decorations topped the table as guests wore party hats and played games with prizes awarded to Trixie Cunningham Susan Cunningham and David Whittaker. Others attending included Trina Cunningham Sherry Cunningham Terry Bryant Randy Bryant Jeff Whittaker Lisa Polk Tommy Fannon Bobby Fannon Rickie Fannon Binky Boushley Mrs Eddie Shelton Mrs Frank Cunningham Mrs Jerry Polk and Miss Penny Lozier.

Randy Bryant Jeff Whittaker Lisa Polk Tommy Fannon Bobby Fannon Rickie Fannon Binky Boushley Eddie Shelton Frank Cunningham Jerry Polk Penny Lozier

Phymosia Garden Club Installs New Officers at April Lunch

Phymosia Garden Club held its annual April luncheon at the Glass House where new officers were installed by Mrs. Nick Brash of Raleigh County Garden Council. Officers named include President Mrs. John W. Straton and Vice President Mrs. C. E. Trent with a full slate of secretaries, treasurer, and committee chairs for 1966 67. A wildflower hike for May 7 was announced by the Junior Garden Club, and a June flower show ticket sale was conducted. The club marked its 15th anniversary with a cake centerpiece depicting Mabscott Elementary School and related beautification work.

James A. Barkell W. H. File George W. Johnson H. L. Crawford E. H. Barker Raleigh County Garden Council Jordan Harry Hall Raleigh John W. Straton The Phymosia Garden Club Phymosia’ Garden Club Glass House Nick Brash William G. Snyder C. E. Trent Wilfred Wooddell Thomas Keyser Glenn Akers Paul Loflin Straton Henry L. Walker Ross P. Daniel Jr E. W. Wilburn S. C. Woods Jr John Daniel Wilmer Hagg E. N. Pugh E. S. Pugh Jr Michael Smiley J. Callaway Brown Roy A. Cunningham Robert Brown J. W. Ward Jr William Turner Thomas Gray A. David Abrams Mabscott Elementary School

Soaring Hemline Threat Spurs Fitness Plans by Kounovsky

New York traffic chief links knee-skirt fashion to driver distraction and cites fitness expert Nicholas Kounovsky. He promotes sixometry based knee conditioning, urging light steps and simple at home routines to improve knee flexibility, endurance, and balance while maintaining shapely legs.

Kounovsky

Miss Mary Gilbert Visits With Parents In Columbus

Miss Mary Sue Gilbert of Columbus Ohio is spending her vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Clonnie G Gilbert at 1449 Harper Road and will return to Columbus Sunday afternoon.

Mary Sue Gilbert Columbus Ohio Clonnie G. Gilbert Harper Rd

Mrs Parsons Visits Winston-Salem With Ziglar Family

Mrs Martha Parsons of 204 E St joins Mr and Mrs Brown Wells of Princeton for a weekend visit in Winston Salem North Carolina. There they will see her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs C H Ziglar on Sunday.

Martha Parsons E St Brown Wells Princeton Winston-Salem N. C Brother-Inlaw C. H. Ziglar

Attending The Funeral Wednesday For D H Short

A notice indicates attendance at the funeral Wednesday for D. H. Short with details limited to the time and location likely provided by a local obituary notice. The fragment suggests community notice of a memorial service for D. H. Short.

D. H. Short

Juicy Taco Burgers Barbecued in Quick Sauce

A recipe explains a zesty barbecue sauce used in and brushed onto burgers. Canned tomato sauce forms the base with garlic, brown sugar, Worcestershire and pepper. Ground chuck patties mix with sauce, shape into four, and broil while basting with extra sauce.

Local residents listed in Zanesville obituary notices

Mrs Roscoe Williams of 109 Pike Street and Miss Garnetta Buckland of Cranberry Heights join Mr and Mrs Edgar Arthur of Prosperity Nel son Bragg and son Brent of Oak Hill and Mrs Lucy Bailey of Charleston in a regional namesake notice.

Zanesville Ohio Roscoe Williams Pike St Garnetta Buckland Cranberry Heights Edgar Arthur Prosperity Nelson Bragg and Son Brent Oak Hill Lucy Bailey Charleston

Tire Safety and Grading Bill Urged by Consumer Q A

The Consumers Question Box explains that No 1 and First Line tire grades lack standard meaning as no industry standard exists. It cites FTC warnings about consumer deception and urges readers to contact Congress to back bill S 2669 on tire safety and grading in the Commerce Committee.

U. S. Senate Federal Trade Commission FTC Commerce Committee House of Representatives Washington, D. C

Women Lead Beckley Lighting Crusade for Safety

The Woman's Club of Beckley partners with the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs on the Better Outdoor Lighting Crusade to prevent crime and accidents. Mrs. Harry T. Gibson, chairwoman, notes lights installed at dark streets and bus stops, with cooperation from Beckley Fire Chief Cecil Conner, Mayor John W. Smith, and Appalachian Power. Mercury vapor lights are in use, aiding dusk to dawn visibility. nine sections have lighting, and residents are urged to report dark areas for immediate action.

Woman's Club of Beckley West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Law Observance and Public Affairs Department Harry T. Gibson Crusade For Lights Cecil Conner John W. Smith W. C. Mc.Mahan Appalachian Power Co

14th Annual Exhibition 180 Opens Sunday At Huntington

The Fourteenth Annual Exhibition 180 opens May 1 at 2 00 p m at Huntington galleries showcasing regional artists from West Virginia Southern Ohio and Eastern Kentucky Officially opening the exhibit will be Governor and Mrs Smith Judge Adelyn Bree skin Smithsonian official and Baltimore Museum of Fine Arts director emeritus An artist and member preview with awards announced by Paul W McCreight president of the Galleries occurs April 30 at 8 00 p m followed by a reception hosted by the museum board

West Virginia Tri- State Ohio Kentucky Huntington Galleries Smith Adelyn D. Breeskin Smithsonian National Collection of Fine Arts Baltimore Museum of Fine Arts Paul W. McCreight

Sophia News: Darnell Family Notes Military Tours

Bob Darnell left Monday for an 18 month duty tour in Taiwan after 53 days visiting his parents, G G Darnell, in Beckley. He arrived home March 2 after finishing an 18 month tour in Turkey. Other visitors included son and daughter in law, Done ald and family of Clinton, Md. G G Darnell remains recovering at home after a week in Beckley Hospital. Mrs John Pate returned home after visiting son in Roselle, New Jersey.

Sophia S.set Bobby G. Darnell Taiwan Formosa G. G. Darnell Turkey Darnell Doneald Darnell Clinton Beckley Hospital John Pate Edgar Price Roselle

Medical Auxiliary Names New Officers for 1966 67

Raleigh County Medical Society Auxiliary will install officers May 17 at a luncheon at Black Knight Country Club. Officers include Mrs. E B Wray Jr president and Mrs. George A Miller president elect. State auxiliary president Mrs. Wilson P Smith will be guest.BARH Auxiliary officers and volunteer programs are outlined, noting lobby information, pediatrics playroom, clerical help, Candy Stripes, and plans for a coffee cart and lounge for female staff.

Raleigh County Medical Society Black Knight Country Club Harry F. Cooper E. B. Wray Jr George A. Miller John W. Whitlock Alvin G. Bowles Clifford A. Stevenson Charles W. Nelson Wilson P. Smith BARH F. Vivan Lilly Robert T. Gardner Werner A. Laqueur R. James Yates I. Wilbur Bays Rasmussen James Wheeler

Birth notices from Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

Local families announce births at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital with names and birth details. Hubert Wood Row Jr., Richard Clifton, Norman Ray Jr., Jeanne Latimer, Charlene Kim, Loree Michelle, Julie Anne, Patrick Darren born April 21 to 24 in Beckley Regional Hospital weighing from 3 pounds 13 ounces to 9 pounds 6 ounces.

Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Norman Ray Jr Norman R. Liles Otsego Johnny Harvey MacArthur Johnette Charles F. Meador Junction St Charlene Kim Loree Michelle Charles Stanley Abell Smoot Ave Patrick Darren

Food Shopping Guide Weekend Market Highlights

The weekly food guide from the US Departments of Interior and Agriculture notes unpredictable prices and supplies across regions. Chuck roasts and steak cuts are affordable in many areas while bacon prices vary. Pork chops cured hams and roasts remain good buys, with broiler-fryer and turkey steady for budgets. Egg and sale-priced items rise, with artichokes and asparagus leading vegetables. a broad list includes broccoli to tomatoes. Apples, bananas, grapefruit, lemons, oranges, and strawberries plentiful, plus fish sticks, canned red salmon, and scallops also widely available.

Washington UPI

Pineapple Date Topped Pork Chops Recipe Tip

A quick serving idea for pork chops: place two heaping tablespoons crushed pineapple and two halved fresh California dates on each chop a few minutes before the meat finishes cooking. Return to oven until the topping is hot and ready to serve.

California

Dryer feature eases ironing for homemakers

Many homemakers dislike ironing and a gas clothes dryer offers relief with a damp-dry control that sets freshly washed clothes to a perfect level for ironing. This feature reduces effort and improves garment readiness.

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