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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1959

Page

5

Primrose Club Plans Aug 19 Flower Show Exhibit

Primrose Garden Club members held a workshop in the Coca-Cola Social Room to prep for the Aug. 19 flower show titled Portraits. Co sponsored by Primrose and Briarcliff clubs, the event runs 2 to 9 p.m. at St Stephen's Episcopal Church.

Primrose Garden Club Coca-Cola Primrose and Briarcliff Garden Clubs St. Stephen's Episcopal Church James R. Burke Patricia Gail Fitzpatrick Pinecrest Sanitarium Bluefield

Beckleyan Elected To Office At Methodist Wives Conference

Mrs L L Reckart of East Beckley was named publicity chairman for the Methodist Ministers Wives Fellowship for the coming year. Beckley district officers include Mrs Nancy Street Pineville president Mrs Eula Carter Oceana vice president Mrs Velma Byrd Madison secretary and Mrs Alta Randolph Blue Jay treasurer. New conference president is Mrs Thomas Potter of Christ Church Charleston. Cedar Lakes hosted a three day meeting attended by 123 women with theme Make My Heart New.

L. L. Reckart East Beckley Methodist Minister's Wives Fellowship Beckley Cedar Lake Ripley Nancy Street Pineville Eula Carter Oceana Velma Byrd Madison Alta Randolph Blue Jay Thomas Potter The Christ Church Charleston Cedar Lakes Future Farmer's of America Future Homemaker’s of America Route 21 J. E. Perkins Mount Hope

Paris inspired Printed Pattern A812 collar capelet fashion

Printed Pattern A812 offers two collar styles for a slimming dress in prints or fabrics like linen and crepe. Available in Misses sizes 10 through 18, pattern requires 3 1/2 yards of fabric for size 16 with a narrow collar. Send ONE DOLLAR to The Raleigh Register Pattern Department for pattern A812 with name address zone style number and size.

The Paris News Raleigh Register Pattern Department P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Danger from Plastic Bags Warned for Children

A warning urges parents to keep plastic bags away from children as bags from dry cleaners and other goods become common. Bags can cover a head and cut off air, leading to suffocation and death. tie and discard bags after use.

Grapefruit Canning Tips Emphasize Whole Section Removal

Home canning notes stress removing sections from grapefruit in whole pieces. Guidance favors clean sections and careful prep to ensure safe preservation.

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

A collection of short notes on local residents travel, visits, and health. Families such as Freeland, Slemp, Reed, Rutledge, Shumate, Smith, Tucker, Mays, Webster, Meadows, Fisher, Peck, Robinson, Donovan, and others are mentioned with movements to Myrtle Beach Jacksonville Roanoke Cleveland and other locales. Visitors arrive and depart, illnesses improve, and extended family ties are noted in brief entries across Beckley Mabscott Calloway Heights and surrounding communities.

Campbell B. Slemp Beckley Veterans Administration Beckley Helen Hamilton Kippy Alexandria B. B. Slemp Beth Bluefield George Reed Mary Johnny Maywood Calif H. D. Tucker Mabscott Harmon Reed Reservoir Rd T. C. Collins Myrtle Beach S. C Emery J. Smith Highland Street H. A. Tucker Nancy Virginia Rae Richmond Cleveland Ohio R. G. Mays Dave Mays Coal City Mays S. L. Webster Jacksonville Fla Webster Fishers A. Gillis Jr Nashville Tenn Myrtle Robinson Barbara Jenny Diana Clendenin W. W. Waddell Calloway Heights J. D. Donovan George

Canine Psychiatrist Explains Why Dogs Lead Dogs Life

London dog psychiatrist Yvonne Henderson explains canine behavior and says dogs suffer from isolation in New York apartments. She endorses scientific treatment, notes England’s dog-friendly culture, and describes her method of speaking with dogs to uncover worries.

Fido Yvonne Henderson London New York England America

Church and Club Notices for Beckley Newspapers

Women’s organizations are invited to submit notices of regular or special meetings. Contact the Woman's Department at CL 3-332 to send notices or club calendars. Notices received by 10 a.m. will be published the same day. Sunday calendars must reach the office by 10 a.m. Saturday.

Woman's Department of Beckley

Community notices from Jericho home meetings

Queen Esther Court No. 53 and Juveniles of F and AAY Masons gather at Heroines of Jericho Home on G Street at 5 30 p m and 4 30 p m respectively. Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No 77 holds a regular meeting at Beckley Odd Fellows Hall at 8 p m.

Esther Court Jericho G. St Silver Star Rebekah Lodge Beckley Odd Fellows Hall

Big Belted Overcoat Dominates Italian Fall Winter Fashion

Florence Rome fashion shows spotlighted a big belted overcoat as a signature item for fall and winter. Designers showcased muted tweeds, cape backs, and bulky silhouettes, with color leaning dark. Emilio Schuberth added frills while Capucci and de Barentzen offered standout coats and trench styles. Irene Galitzine and Fabrini introduced Trompe l’Oeil suits and girded tweed ponchos.

Florence Italy Rome Couturiers Simonetta Emilio Schuberth Roberto Capucci Patrick de Barentzen Irene Galitzine Fabrini

Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club Meets Downtown

The Young Woman's Club of Central Baptist Church hosts a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Mrs. Carl Dobson home 735 S Fayette Sr A Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club gathers at Greenbrier Dairy Social Room at 8 p.m. Friendship Club barbecue set for 1 p.m. at Mrs Isabell Coleman 100 Morris Ave.

Young Woman's Club Central Baptist Church Carl Dobson S. Fayette, Sr Calico and Jeans Greenbrier Dairy Friendship Club Isabell Coleman Morris Ave

Regular meeting of Unit 70 American Legion Auxiliary

The Unit No 70 American Legion Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting at 4 pm in the American Legion Home on S Fayette Street.

American Legion Auxiliary American Legion S. Fayette St

Circle groups meet at church and homes for evening plans

Circle No 4 of First Methodist Church meets at 107 Jefferson St at 7 30 p m led by Mrs Roy L Herndon Pinewood Garden Club holds an all day meeting at 201 Avon St starting 10 a m Supper Circle of Beckley Presbyterian Church gathers in church at 6 p m for the event

First Methodist Church Roy L. Herndon Jefferson St Pinewood Garden Club Jack Akers Avon St Beckley Presbyterian Church

Ury Girl Honored On Sixth Birthday

Melissa Sharon Cook was honored on her sixth birthday with a party hosted by her parents Byron and Sharon Cook in Ury. Games were played and prizes awarded to Sharon Farmer Janet Blackburn Mark Pittman Charles Lester Donna Grose Randy Carter. Attendees included Kathy and David Cook John Haley Jr Cindy Steve Mark Rran Scott Pittman Barbara Carter Jewell Lana Blackburn Allen Maynard Brenda Linda Pat and Chunky Hensley Tina Grose Delores Smith William Suzie Charles and Kenny Lester Judy Eddie Sandy and Tommy Smith.

Melissa Sharon Cook Byron Cooks Ury Sharon Farmer Janet Blackburn Mark Pittman Charles Lester Donna Grose Randy Carter Kathy David Cook John Haley Jr Cindy Steve Mark Rran Scott Pittman Barbara Carter Jewell Lana Blackburn Allen Maynard Brenda Linda Pat Chunky Hensley Tina Grose Delores Smith William Suzie Charles Kenny Lesster Judy Eddie Sandy 4Tommy Smith

Recent Bride Feted At Shower In Richmond Center

Mrs. Lawrence Hudson, a recent bride, was honored Thursday night at a miscellaneous shower in the Richmond recreation center. Hostesses included Mrs. Marian Lively Mrs. Gene Hawley Miss Virginia Claytor and others as guests attended from local families.

Lawrence Hudson Richmond Recreation Center Marian Lively Gene Hawley Virginia Claytor Henry Chaffin Ronnie’ Allen

Anita Cranes Challenge to Dr Crane Shifts Church Opinion

Dr George W Crane responds to Anita B a Pennsylvania office secretary who demanded the columnist be dropped after her son Georges death in a Glen View Naval Air Station jet crash He defends his stance noting articles were written weeks before and criticizes using 10 000 church members to pressure editors He cites reader polls and a 91 86 percent follow rate to question the protest and urges readers to distinguish excuses from genuine reasons

George W. Crane Anita B Pennsylvania George Glen View Naval Air Station Crane Northwestern University Anita St. John’s Church Chicago Temple The Loop Pulliam Muncie Ind

Flank Steak Dinner Recipe Delights Readers

The article promotes broiled flank steak with mashed potatoes asparagus and fruit salad. It provides ingredients including a two pound flank steak butter garlic salt pepper and salt and a simple broiling method. Cook time suggests 3 to 5 minutes per side and slicing at an angle yields thin servings for six.

Carol Edwards Feted With Birthday Party

Carol Edwards was honored at a birthday party held at 2 pm on Wednesday in Sophia for her sixth birthday. Attendees included Marshall Richards, Michael Richards, Rita Richards, Drema Ara, Terry Ara, George Edwards, Virginia Edwards, Sharon Terry, Judy Terry, Judy Clay, June Clay, Randall Hatcher, Carolyn Sue Jones, Karen Clay, Bobby Clay, Sandy McVey, Terry Clay, Hatcher, Aubrey Hatcher, Elizabeth Sutyak, Michael Sutyak, Ray Ara, Peggy Edwards, Lana Richards, Buddy McVey, and Eleanor Hatcher.

Carolyn Sue Edwards L. B. Edwards Sophia Marshall Richards Michael Richards Rita Richards Drema Ara Terry Ara George Edwards Virginia Edwards Sharon Terry Judy Terry Judy Clay June Clay Randall Hatcher Carolyn Sue Jones Karen Clay Bobby Clay Sandy McVey Terry Clay Hatcher Aubrey Hatcher Elizabeth Sutyak

Old caps for fruits and tomatoes only

Old two piece caps may be used on fruits and tomatoes while only new caps should be used on non vegetables and meats as per guidelines.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles Neal C. L. West R. Smiley Colin McLuckey Primrose Club Raleigh County Garden Council McLuckey Lionel L. Caffee Charles E.little Kyle M. Jarrell Jr Briarcliff Club G. C. Stallings G. G. Gallaher Yula Durrett J. Howard Griffith John F. Rist Jr R. R. Smiley Clarence L. West Edward P. Stansbury Beckleyan Methodist Wives Conference Paris Raseligh County Bank West Virginia E. F. Freeland Becky Larry Donnie Ewart Ave Roe Dorothy Roe Women's Marian Pleasant Hills J. W. Persinger Richard Saunders James Brammer Debbie M. Hicks Paul William Sheets Manty Dana Ray Ernest Greene Beverly Stevie Donald Beckett Randy Gary Ronnie Hicks Donna O’dell Bill Johnson Linda Radford Hudson Pearl Tate R. H. Hudson Piney View Bradley R. H. Dean Ruby Shumake Reda Johnson Lou O'Neal Ruth Harris Gene Matherly Dorothy Mitze Dorothy Bostic Frances Fanty Blankenship Albert Vernies Hope Blevins Ed Rutherford Lenora Crotty Eunice Chrottes Elizabeth Freeman Myrtle Haga Worry Clinic Dr. Crane Neville St. Beckley Carol Edwards Marty Prince St. Cl Neville St. Dial
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