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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1972
Page
14
Readers discuss a full page airline ad offering a weekend of transformation for 152 dollars and contrast it with staying true to oneself. The exchange explores self worth, family values, and parenting responsibilities amid public commentary on personal choices and privacy.
Mrs. Georgia Gallimore was installed as noble grand of the True Blue Rebekah Lodge of Sophia and will preside tonight at 7 30. Officers installed for six months include Okey Wood treasurer Louie Blevins secretary Opie Matherley chaplain Lilly warden Hughes conductor Jones flag bearer Myles inside guardian Pegram and supporters Bower Kick. Miss Mable Forrest district deputy president led the ceremony. The district picnic is set for Lake Stephens Sunday August 27 at 1 30 pm with gifts and prizes funded by lodge donations and attendees to bring vegetables and dessert.
Beckley calendar items list meetings for Smart Set Saving Club Senior chorus and church groups at Shady Grove Baptist and other local venues. Also includes square dance clubs, Eastern Star chapters, Alcoholics Anonymous, and Disabled American Veterans annual picnic at Grandview State Park at 1 p.m. All notices must reach the Women’s Department by 22 February.
The Raleigh Register plans its fifth annual Salute to College Students in the Aug. 20 Raleigh Register Post Herald edition. Area students headed for college should submit name address parents’ names and addresses college or tech school year study course career plans high school graduated and summer activities. Send information to Brenda McDaniel or bring to Prince Street office. Photos up to 5x7 in black and white accepted but not returned. Deadline August 11.
Event notices from Shady Grove Baptist Church and Beckley Garden Club outline a 10:30 a.m. session for Mrs. Ethel Wade and a 1 p.m. gathering at the Ramada Inn. The text also briefly notes a fashion tip about man-tailored shirts styled with jeans.
The late-summer trend blends plaids and herringbones with light pastels for a fresh supersports vibe. Designers mix bold textures with soft hues to create a breezy, athletic yet refined aesthetic.
Mr and Mrs Joe Miller of Sweeneyburg announce the engagement of their daughter Deloris Ann Miller to David Earl Ball son of Mr and Mrs Robert Ball of Sprague Ball attended Woodrow Wilson High School and is employed with Donald Parkalo The wedding is set for Sept 23.
In a local births column, several families report newborns including Michelle Pauline Hicks born June 30 at 8 10 PM in Coal City weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. Ronald Gregory Long born July 1 at 10 40 PM in Beckley weighing six pounds one ounce. Sonny Edward Harrah Jr born July 2 at 8 35 PM in Mount Hope weighing eight pounds thirteen ounces. Wendy Gail Pavlik born July 3 at 12 47 PM in Beckley weighing six pounds fourteen ounces. Taron Louise Reeves born July 3 at 5 30 PM in Brunswick weighing seven pounds. Stephanie Michelle Dulaney born July 26 at 2 45 PM in Jesse weighing seven pounds five and one half ounces. Kelly Ann Hannah born July 26 at 6 03 PM in Matheny weighing eight pounds three and one half ounces. Traci Bennette Wall born July 27 at 3 10 AM in Beckley weighing six pounds twelve ounces.
Miss Katy Jo Vargo daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph J Vargo exchanged nuptial vows with Glenn Garman at the First Baptist Church Beckley. Rev John Totten and Dr Kenneth Swank presided. The couple will reside in Charlotte NC after a reception at the Vargo home.
Barbara Varro notes a cautious hat comeback as fashion trends tilt toward classic ladylike looks. Designers show many hat styles from soft turbans to knit caps, felts, cloches, and furs, with shades like rust and hunter green dominating. The trend emphasizes a sleek, serious mood while mad hats recede.
J G Sweeney and wife Neva Beckett Sweeney of Ghent observed their golden anniversary with a 2 pm Saturday reception at Ghent Missionary Baptist Church. Married August 2 1922 in Princeton by Rev William Wrighton, they are longtime educators and community members with 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Mrs. Mae Bennett visits daughter-in-law Janice Nicely and grandchildren in Sweeneysburg. Curtis J Saunders of Sprague hosts a surprise stork shower with several guests in Stephenson. Flor ence Worrell hosts Duncan and Thomas relatives from North Carolina and Virginia, visiting Maple Fork and Princeton. Alma Morris and children return from Camp Caesar reunion with extended family in Beckley and nearby towns.
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