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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1966

Page

5

Monday notices for Beckley women's groups listed

Women's Department invites notices for regular or special meetings. Column lists Mecca Court No 1 Daughters of Isis at Sonic Hall 6 p.m. Hope Court 1 Heroines of Jericho Home 7 p.m. Crusaders session after. Beta Sigma Phi City Council 7 30 p.m. Welcome Beckley Newcomers Club 7 30 p.m. Apharette Club 7 30 p.m. Pinettes Homemakers 6 p.m. Coal City Chapter 136 Eastern Star 7 30 p.m. calendar includes locations and hosts for each group in Beckley area.

Women’s Department of Beckley Mecca Court No Daughters of Isis Masonic Hall G St Hope Court Amarrath Heroines of Jericho Crusaders Coal City Order of Eastern Star

Friendship Class Picnic At First Baptist Church

The Tuesday gathering of the Friendship class at First Baptist Church will be hosted by Mrs L L Mollohan at 100 Mollohan Drive starting 6 30 p m.

First Baptist Church Ll. C. Mollohan Mollohan Drive

Stanaford Groups in Local Temperance and Mission Work

Stanaford hosts activities by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the Missionary Baptist Church drawing community members for temperance advocacy and religious outreach.

Stanaford

Town and County Home Demonstration Club Meeting and Picnic

Regular meeting of the Town and County Home Demonstration Club to be held at the home of Mrs. H. R. Sawyer in Pemberton. A picnic is planned as part of the gathering with members invited to attend.

Town and County Home Demonstration Club H. R. Sawyer Pemberton

Columbine Garden Club Hosts Flower Arrangement Workshop

Columbine Garden Club holds a flower arrangement workshop at Coca Cola Social Room at 1 30 p m. Bring containers and materials. Golden Age Club meeting postponed due to remodeling at clubhouse.

Columbine Garden Club Coca- Cola Golden Age Club

Community group events list at Beaver town churches

Ladies Mission Circle of First Baptist Church hosts a 7 30 p m event at Mrs H E Brammer's home in Daniels. Women of the Moose Officers Chapter Night holds a formal gathering at Moose Ballroom at 7 30 p m. Catholic Daughters of America meet at St Francis de Sales Church at 7 30 p m.

Ladies’ Mission Circle First Baptist Church of Beaver H. E. Brammer Daniels Women of the Moose Moose Catholic Daughters of America St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

East Beckley Progressive Center Meeting at Central Baptist Church

The East Beckley Progressive Center will hold its general meeting at Central Baptist Church on the ground floor at 7 pm. The gathering invites members and interested residents to discuss upcoming activities and community outreach.

East Beckley Central Baptist Church

Curtain Callers at The Playhouse General Meeting

A Wednesday curtain call event invites attendees to The Playhouse for a general meeting at 7 15 p m.

the Playhouse

Winding Gulf Presidents Council to Convene at Mount Grove

The Winding Gulf Presidents Council holds its annual session at Mount Grove Baptist Church Wyco starting 9 30 a m All circles in the district are invited to attend.

Winding Gulf Presidents Council Mount Grove Baptist Church Wyco

Orch ard Valley Woman's Club meeting at Crab Orchard

Committee chairmen and executive board gather at the home of Mrs. James Wickline in Crab Orchard for an Orchard Valley Woman's Club meeting at 7 30 p m.

Orchard Valley Woman's Club James Wickline Crab Orchard

First Methodist Church Circle No 2 Luncheon

Circle No 2 of First Methodist Church holds a luncheon at the home of Mrs J S Ellison at 115 Ellison Avenue starting at 12 30 p m The event invites members for a midday gathering hosted by a local parish circle.

First Methodist Church J. S. Ellison Ellison Ave

Women of the Church Meeting at Beckley Church

The Beckley Presbyterian Women of the Church hold a combined circle and general meeting at Floor C of the church at 11 a.m. An executive board session will follow in the Laura Pierson Room at 10:30 a.m.

Beckley Presbyterian Church Laura Pierson

Circle No 6 Picnic at New River Park

Circle No 6 of the First Baptist Church led by Mrs L H Echols invites families to a picnic at New River Park at 6 p m Bring food and enjoy an informal gathering with church members and neighbors.

First Baptist Church L. H. Echols New River Park

Friday Ann Rose Class at First Baptist Church

A regular meeting of the Ann Rose class at First Baptist Church is set for Friday in the Fellowship Hall at 7 30 p m. The event invites members to attend and participate in the church group activities.

Ann Rose First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Mrs Belcher Feted At Surprise Party In Rhodell

A surprise farewell shower honored Mrs. Robert Belcher as she and her deputy sheriff husband move to Sophia. Hosts included Lacy Meadows Farruggio Wyco Bell and Doss. Guests listed with many named attendees and prize winners reflected a Rhodell community gathering.

Mrs. Belcher Rhodell RNS Robert Belcher Lacy A. Meadows Charles Farruggio Edward Wyco Lawerence Bell Doss Violet Foley Barbara Wyco Katherine Nicely Donna Rose Belcher Etta Blankenship Joann Rice

Installation of Officers in Local Meeting

Inside guardian report shows Mrs. Albert Goodman and Mrs. Josie Howery as right and left supporters to the noble grand Mrs. James Smith and vice grand Mrs. Cora McHale. Mrs. Della Jones serves as color bearer and Mrs. Harold Blake as chaplain. Meeting opened by Mrs. B. B. Epperley with installation conducted by Mrs. Blake.

Guardian Albert Goodman Josie Howery James Smith Cora McHale Della Jones Harold Blake B. B. Epperley Blake Rebekahes Noble Grand Silver Star Rebekah Lodge Beckley Smith Beckley Lodge NOBLE Rebekahs Bertha Taylor Pearl Smith Guy Pennington Roscoe Williams Margaret Jones Margaret Nolan Ona Tolbert

Sojourner Truth WCTU Plans Tuesday Meeting at St Luke

The Sojourner Truth Woman's Christian Temperance Union schedules a Tuesday 6 p.m. meeting at St Luke Holiness Church Booker Street led by President Mrs Emmett Hudson. The agenda includes planning for patient entertainment at Beckley VA Hospital this month and a 7 p.m temperance program with music scripture prayer by Rev James Jones meditation by Mrs Louise Eddy and solo by Miss Eva Wingfield. Rev Maceo Early guest speaker from Mount Carmel Baptist Sabine will give remarks followed by a solo by Mrs Annie Scott and closing prayer by Deacon Edward Eady.

Sojourner Truth Woman’s Christian Temperance Union St. Luke Holiness Church Booker Street Emmett Hudson Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital James Jones New Hope Bust Church Louise Eddy Eva Wingfield Flossie Price Maceo Early Mount Carmel Baptist Church Sabine Annie Scott D. E. Smith Edward Eady

Parents of Son S. Sgt. and Mrs. Albert Sonak Welcome Baby

Sgt and Mrs Albert Sonak of Okinawa announce the birth of a son at the Air Force Base hospital on July 26. The infant weighed nine pounds six ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Sonak of Sixth Street.

Albert Sonak Okinawa Air Force Base Henry Sonak Sixth Street

Fowler to Report on Hague Group of Ten Meeting

Treasury Secretary Henry H. Fowler will hold a news conference at 4 p.m. EDT to report on the Hague meeting of the so-called group of ten nations examining international monetary arrangements. The conference aims to summarize outcomes of the discussions.

Washington UPI Treasury Henry H. Fowler Hague

Improvement League Hears Club History Program

Mrs. Florence Paige and Mrs. Viola Moss presented Our Club History at the Women’s Improvement League dinner meeting held at Mrs. Bernice Booker’s home. Co hostess was Mrs. Blanche Wilkerson. A quiz crowned Mayme Tatum top with Pauline Clark second. members plan church attendance at St Matthew AME on Aug 14. Attendees include Mrs. Moses Watkins and many others.

Florence Paige Viola Moss Women’s Improvement League Bernice Booker Blanche Wilkerson Mayme Tatum Pauline Clark St. Matthew’s Ame Moses Watkinsher Mary Morton Pearl Pick- Pearl Pickens E. Moss Cook Clifton Neeley William Beverley Nannie Hughes Raymond Hughes Roger Taylor Della Green Cora Harris Grace Clark John Moss

Andrew Arkin Printed Pattern A854 for Misses

Print pattern A854 by Andrew Arkin offers a versatile dress and jacket that resemble a suit. The pattern suits Misses sizes 10 through 18 and includes yardage details for size 14, plus bodice and jacket facings. Order from The Raleigh Register Pattern Department with shipping and handling charges.

Andrew Arkin Raleigh Register Pattern Department P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Coutre

Marinate Ribs Then Roast Them On Rotisserie

Classic spareribs marinated in catsup soy sauce Worcestershire hot pepper sauce lemon and garlic. Ribs soak 10 to 12 hours, thread on rotisserie, roast 1 1/2 to 2 hours at 350F, yields 4 to 6 servings.

Silent thieves use jet roar to cover safe cracking at London Airport

Detectives warn thieves are using the noise from aircraft at London Airport to muffle the sound of explosives while cracking safes. The tactic aims to conceal thefts amid the airport’s constant air traffic and may indicate a coordinated scheme affecting security at the facility.

Silent Thieves London UPI

Beckleyans Visit Lake Wort and Virginia Atrocious Tour

Former Beckley residents Mr and Mrs Curtis Koontz spend summer at their camp on New River at Prince Mrs R F Baker is hospitalized in UVa Hospital Charlottesville after major surgery Her husband returned home after accompanying her to Virginia Former Beckleyans Mr and Mrs Okey Goins of Cleveland Ohio visit Mrs Betty Epps and Miss Pauline Waddell Also visiting were Mr and Mrs James Gilkerson and daughter Vickie Lynn en route from Ocean City Md Attended Honey in the Rock at Cliffside Amphitheatre Grandview State Park left for Fort Hood Texas to visit a son and daughter M Sgt Henry A Sonak Jr and five grandchildren Sonak recently returned from South Vietnam where he served as US military advisor to the South Forrest Ayers and children Dianna and Rickie of Smyrna Beach Fla visit Mrs Betty Johns Bibb Avenue and Mrs Pearl Pierce Fitzpatrick

Curtis Koontz Beckleyans Lake Wort, Fla New River Prince R. F. Baker University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville Summers St Virginia Okey Goins Cleveland Ohio Betty Epps Pauline Waddell Dry Hill Road Epps Miss Waddell James Gilkerson Vickie Lynn Coalwood Ocean City Gilkersons Cliffside Amphitheatre Grandview State Park Henry Sonak Sixth Street Fort Hood Tex Henry A. Sonak Jr Sonak South Viet Nam South Forrest Ayers Dianna and Rickie Smyrna Beach, Fla Betty Johns Bibb Avenue Pearl Pierce Fitzpatrick

Mr and Mrs Phipps Visit East Coast Cities

Mr and Mrs W E Phipps and daughter Beverly return to Glen White after trips to New York City Washington D C and Winston Salem N C They visited Beverlys brother in law and sisters Mr and Mrs Lawrence Cummings Mrs El th elia Scott and Mrs Leddie Saunders and their son Kenneth Phipps in New York They stayed with Mr and Mrs Alfred Price and son Roland Phipps in Washington and called on Mr and Mrs Harry Knight and family in Winston Salem.

W. E. Phipps Beverly Glen White New York City Washington, D. C Winston-Salem N. C New York Lawrence Cummings Ethelia Scott Leddie Saunders Edward Wright Kenneth Phipps Washington Alfred Price Roland Phipps Harry Knight

McKinney Family Hosts Grandson and Wife Visit Ghent

Guests this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mc Kinney are their grandson and his wife Mr. and Mrs. G. W. McKinney III of Corning New York. He works as a process engineer at Corning Glass Works in Corning New York.

G. W. McKinney Ghent G. W. McKinney III Corning N. Y Corning Glass Works

Baptist Circles Set Thursday Meetings in Beckley

Circles of the Woman's Mission Society at First Baptist Beckley schedule Thursday gatherings. No. 1 led by Mrs. French Davis meets at 107 Druid Ave. at 10 a.m. No. 3 led by Mrs. Ivan Halsey hosts a picnic at 11 a.m. at Mrs. J. E. Lilly’s Harper Road home. No. 4 led by Mrs. Nathan Lilly meets 1:30 p.m. in the church parlor. No. 5 led by Mrs. W. M. Kessell meets 1:30 p.m. at 114 Lilly St. No. 6 led by Mrs. L. H. Echols attends a family picnic at New River Park at 6 p.m. Bring food. No. 9 led by Mrs. Mary Carpenter hosts a 6:30 p.m. picnic at Mrs. James Patton’s 101 Stewart Ave. No. 10 led by Mrs. Edwin Allen picnics at Mrs. Kermit Locke’s 207 Beaver Ave.

Woman’s Mission Society of The First Baptist Church of Beckley French Davis D. O. Means Druid Ave Ivan Halsey J. E. Lilly Harper Road Nathan Lilly W. M. Kessell Sam Thies Lilly St L. H. Echols New River Park Mary Carpenter James Patton Stewart Ave Edwin Allen Kermit Locke Beaver Ave

Banco Lover Exposed In Lonely Hearts Scam

Patricia McCormack profiles the banco lover scheme in which a young charmers wins a widow's trust to drain her assets. Exposes methods, risks, and advice from former LA prosecutor Terry Olender, citing cases of widows losing substantial fortunes and the warning to seek professional guidance.

Patricia McCormack New York UPI Banco Terry T. Olender Los Angeles Holloway House Miss Olender

HEW Introduces Guide for Discussing Adolescence

The HEW Children’s Bureau releases Moving Into Adolescence to aid parents of grade school children uneasy about kissing and hugging. Official Katherine Dettinger says the booklet helps parents handle topics like going steady at 12 and infant sex.

Washington UPI Department of Health, Education and Welfare Katherine B. Dettinger HEW

Cheating Is Problem In French Schools

French schools face cheating and rare dropouts, with walkie talkie devices used to steal exam answers. British, American, and German teachers participate in a U.S. host program, living with American families to share insights.

Gay Pauley NEW York UPI France United States U.S Michael Bandry Vierzon Mike Bandry Britain

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