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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1966

Page

5

Newcomers Welcome Coffee Hosted by Mrs Blankenship

Two visitors to Beckley were welcomed at 217 Glenn Ave for a morning coffee Tuesday 10 to 11. Mrs McGhee, newly arrived from Roanoke, and Mrs Norman ck from Kingsport attended with hostesses and guests. The gathering featured a yellow and white arrangement, lace cloths and formal china and silver.

Beckley James H. Blankenship Glenn Ave Brobeck Sears Roebuck and Co Orchard Ave Lynne

Open And Shut Fashion For Fall By Helen Hennessy

New umbrella designs set the fall fashion tone with slim black stick versions and colorful nylon covers. Teen lines like Miss PK offer bold patterns, including dots and daisies, while porthole umbrellas feature clear vinyl circles. Portable, packable styles emphasize both function and style in this season’s look.

Helen Hennessy New York NEA Chic Continental

Look Slimmer Ensemble Pattern Ad From Young Originals

Fashion pattern blurb promotes a slen der sheath with a tie belt and trim jacket for sizes 12 1 2 to 26 1 2. Mentions versatile accessories and coordination tips in Young Originals from The Raleigh Register. Provides yardage for 35 inch fabric and prompts send $1 plus 25 cent handling to YOUNG ORIGINALS, Raleigh Register box, New York 10018.

Young Raleigh Register P. O Midtown Station New York N. Y

Dance Theatre School Opens Fall Term With Royal Ballet Syllabus

The Dance Theatre School offers students training drawn from international sources including the Royal Ballet of England syllabus. Fall term begins September 1. Phone numbers 252-4374 or 253-9111 for enrollment information.

Royal Ballet of England

Mission Circle Hears Mrs Graham on Christian Living

Hollywood Mission Circle met at Mrs Jane Sisson's home in MacArthur. Mrs Alva Gunter led the devotion and Marcella Hollins gave the love gift program. Mrs Margaret Blake led the business session. Fourteen members and one guest, Rev S D Smith, attended.

Ann Graham Hollywood Mission Circle Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church Jane Sisson MacArthur Alva Gunter Marcella Hollins Margaret Blake

Spiced Peach Slices Recipe Note

Two 12 ounce bags of frozen sliced peaches thawed. Cinnamon sticks whole cloves cider vinegar raisins. Drain juice and simmer peach juice with spices five minutes. Pour hot syrup over peaches and cool then chill. Yields about three cups ready to serve.

Visit Notes Include Family Arrivals And Military Reminder

Mr and Mrs John Rogers McDowell of Tullahoma Tenn arrive Saturday to visit Mrs D F McKenzie on Granville Avenue. Mrs J J Fabel will return Monday to Montgomery Ala after a month as guest of Mrs McKenzie. Mr and Mrs R L Allen spent Sunday in Charleston visiting nephew and niece Mr and Mrs A T Baker. Baker confined at home due to illness. View returned home Tuesday after three weeks in Illinois visiting son Sp 4 Paul R Bell at Great Lakes Naval Hospital undergoing malaria treatment. Bell in 1st Calvary Division served in Viet Nam eleven months and came back in July.

John Rogers McDowell Tullahoma Tenn D. F. McKenzie Granville Avenue J. J. Fabel McKenzie Montgomery Ala R. L. Allen Reservoir Rd Charleston Nice A. T. Baker Baker View Illinois Paul R. Bell Great Lakes Naval Hospital Bell 1St Calvary Division U. S. Army Viet Nam States

Just A Mere Club Meets At Mrs Snyder Home

Women's groups are invited to send notices for regular or special meetings. Notices received by 10 a.m. are published the same day. Sunday and Saturday calendar notices have earlier deadlines. Friday meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 1306 F Street hosted by Mrs. Robert Snyder.

Women’s Department of Beckley

Queen Esther Court meeting notice in Jericho home

Queen Esther Court No. 53 of the Heroines of Jericho announces a 5:30 p.m. gathering at the G Street home. Members urged to attend this local fraternal event with details for ritual attendance and fellow members.

Jericho G St

Evening church group meetings announced

Ann Rose of First Baptist Church hosts a regular meeting in Fellowship Hall at 7 30 p m The Fellowship Class of Whitby Community Church gathers in the social hall of the church at 7 30 p m for a scheduled session.

Ann Rose First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Whitby Community Church

Socio Civettes Club Meeting Postponed

The Socio Civettes Club announces a postponement of its scheduled meeting to a later date. Members are advised to watch for new notices from the club secretary and to respond to any member inquiries about rescheduling.

Socio Civettes

Elgin Family Returns Home After Visit to Rhodell Area

Mr. and Mrs. George W. Elgin and their children Candy Darlene Julia Ann and George Jr. have returned to Rock Falls Michigan after three weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hartley Rhodell. They visited brothers and sisters in Rhodell East Gulf Speedway Pineville and other area friends including Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Smith Edward Grose John Hansford Arnett Cunningham Glenna Cole Essie Shrewsbury.

George W. Elgin Candy Darlene Julia Ann George Jr Rock Falls Dallas Hartley Rhodell Ranny Smith Edward Grose Pineville John Hansford East Gulf Arnett Cunningham Glenna Cole Speedway Essie Shrewsbury

Curtis Davis Admitted to Beckley VA Hospital

Curtis Davis of Stamford was admitted Wednesday morning to the Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital.

Curtis Davis Stamford Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital

Fellowship Class Offers Covered Dish Dinner at Church

The Fellowship Class of Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church will host a covered dish dinner at the church at 6 30 p m. Attendees are invited to bring a dish to share and join the community gathering.

Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church

Edmund Hannah Treated After Injuries While Playing

Edmund Hannah of Stamford was treated Wednesday at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital for injuries suffered during play.

Edmund Hannah Stamford Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

East Park Community Action Program Meet at East Park Elementary

East Park Community Action Program invites residents to a meeting at East Park Elementary School at 7 30 p m local time. The session aims to discuss local needs and volunteer opportunities for the neighborhood.

East Park

Mrs Louise Burke Confined at Home by Illness

Mrs Louise Burke of Standford is confined to her home due to illness. No further details are provided about her condition or duration.

Louise Burke Stanaford

Social Saving Club Meeting Led by Mrs Hairston

The Social Saving Club at 110 Ringleben Street hosted by Mrs Lolene Hairston meets at 7 30 p m for a community gathering.

Social Saving Club Lolene Hairston Ringleben St

Thrifty Savers Club Meets at Cana Day Street Home

Mrs. Clara Lockett hosts a Thrifty Savers Club meeting at 7 p.m. at 115 Cana Day Street, inviting neighbors to discuss savings ideas and community projects.

Thrifty Savers Club Clara Lockett Canaday St

Sunday Woman's Club Meeting at Central Baptist Church

The Woman's Club of Central Baptist Church gathers at the home of Mrs. Gwendolyn Coleman located at 220 First Street at 3 p.m. on Sunday for a club event.

Sunday Woman's Club Central Baptist Church Gwendolyn Coleman First St

Friendship Social Club Picnic Postponed

The Friendship Social Club says its scheduled picnic has been postponed and a new date will be announced later. Local members are advised to watch notices for the rescheduled event details.

Garden and club meetings across Beckley area

Shady Spring Garden Club meets at Lions Club in Beaver at 7 30 p m with Mrs James Gallaher leading the program Azalea Garden Club gathers at 114 West Fourth Street at 1 30 p m Welcome to Beckley New Comers Club convenes at Beckley Hotel Terrace Room at 7 30 p m Quota Club of Beckley holds a board meeting at the Terrace Room of Beckley Hotel at noon

Shady Spring Garden Club Lions Club Beaver James Gallaher Azalea Garden Club Paul Hutchinson West Fourth St Beckley Beckley Hotel Terrace Room Quota Club of Beckley Hotel

Beckley church groups plan evening meetings across town

Tuesday events include Supper Circle of Beckley Presbyterian Church at the church 6 15 p.m Mission Circle No 2 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church at Mrs Gene Decks Crab Orchard 7 30 p.m Beckley Garden Club covered dish luncheon at Mrs M M Ralstons 117 Hillpark Dr 1 American Legion Auxiliary Unit No 32 Memorial Building 8 p.m Quota Club of Beckley Terrace Room Beckley Hotel noon.

Beckley Presbyterian Church Beckley Garden Club American Legion Auxiliary Unit No

Circle No 1 Meeting at Crab Orchard Church

Wednesday Circle No 1 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church meets at the church at 1 30 p m. The notice records a local church gathering with time and place.

Odd Fellows Mab event and Mission Circle meet

Mab week schedule lists Odd Fellows Lodge at the IOOF Lodge Hall at 8 p.m. and Mission Circle No 5 meeting at Crab Orchard Baptist Church in Mrs. Macie Snuffer's home at 7 30 p.m. It notes local gatherings and community group venues.

Odd Fellows Lodge of Mabscott Ioof Lodge Crab Orchard Baptist Church Macie Snuffer

Lifetime of Tsing Pao Court Journal Traces Long History

The Tsing Pao court journal of Peking reportedly published from the 6th century and lasting until 1935, a span exceeding 1,400 years.

Peking China

Fun Fashions Face School Set

New York fashion coverage highlights back to school wear that blends practicality with whimsy. Narrative notes pea coats updated seven eighths length coats with belts, detachable hoods, skinny coat shapes, and pleated yet narrow skirts. Color palette ranges from plums and pinks to forest green and midshipman blue with geometric patterns and black and white checks.

New York NEA National Board of the Coat and Suit Industry Navy Expresso Taupe

Buttons that close clothes become design centerpiece

New York fashion designer Louis Gottlieb talks from his button-filled showroom about how buttons shape style and industry. He explains sourcing from Europe and Japan, the shift from celluloid to plastics, casein benefits and import delays, and upcoming trends including geometric shapes, acetate, and pearlized looks for 1967.

Helen Hennessy New York NEA Louis Gottlieb Lidz Bros., Inc France Italy England Japan Littlz Gottlieb Couturiers Ben Zuckerman Holland Argentina Paris

Just A Mere Club plans Miss Bronze contest

The Just A Mere Club will host the annual Miss Bronze contest at the American Legion Home on South Fayette Street with a meeting tonight at Mrs. Robert Snyder’s home. Unmarried girls aged 15 to 21 may enter. calls to Mrs. Dickerson, Mrs. Snyder, or Mrs. Durgan for details. The 14th annual event crowns a Miss Bronze of 1966 on Sept. 3, with top prizes and a dance to follow. Proceeds fund a scholarship and civic projects.

Just A Mere Club Robert Snyder Samuel Heston Jerry Peck Snyder Andrew Durgan Nathaniel Braxton Hary Thomas Clarence King Lula Rogers Ralph Davis Otho Hamilton Dulcina Lawson Audrey Dickerson American Legion South Fayette Street

Vegetable Bread Casserole with Mixed Vegetables

A warm vegetable bread dish combines milk corn meal eggs onions and mixed vegetables. Heat milk stir corn meal and salt until thick then blend in eggs onion and vegetables add butter bake in a greased 2 quart dish at 425 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes. Yield six to eight servings.

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Perfecto Dacal Jr William E. Stratton Jr Woody Dacal Richard Hash David R. Klaus Bill Luoni Dan McClure Jack Clemens Doug Bryant Don Murdock John Meadows McGhee N&w Railway Wickham Polan Katz Dance Theatre School Mission Circle Jess Bell Piney F St Gene Deck Crab Orchard Quota Club Quality Pastry Shop, Inc Neville St Tally-Ho Melton By Helen Hennessy Lou Gottlieb Penney Penney’s G. M. Powers Main St Cas
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