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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1964
Page
5
Beckley Art Group members will display and sell paintings at the 7th annual Sidewalk Exhibit and Sale on Main and Fayette streets, Raleigh County Courthouse lawn. About 50 members from Beckley and nearby towns will participate, with rain date set for next Saturday.
Small items list visitors and moves in local families. Arnold Bowyer hosts relatives from Los Angeles and San Antonio at 240 Granville Ave. Mrs Amato returns from Beckley Hospital. Dr Marguerite Kern visits Richmond. Mabery Mabscott travels to Augusta for a funeral. Barry Lane Ryan visits relatives in Mobile and Kessler AFB in Mississippi.
Wesleyan Service Guild of The Methodist Temple hosted Oak Hill Guild for a lawn picnic at W. J. Laudermilk home in Oak Hill. Mrs Nina Wiseman welcomed guests and introduced speaker Mrs H R Tolley on Trees. Elva James spoke on Faith of Women of the Bible. social hour followed. Beckley Guild attendees included Aileen Bragg Carol Mignor C H Rutledge Nelda Dunagan Miller Jackson Bill Miles Dorcas Houchins Elizabeth Houchins Ronald Highlander Bladen Pickle and guest Mrs G B Henderson.
Scarbro couple Samuel Epperson and wife welcome Samuel Herbert Epperson Jr a six pound nine ounce boy born at 4 21 p m August 3 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Reginald Timbers Raleigh couple celebrate Darrell Allen an eight pound 13 ounce son born August 6 at 7 50 p m at Beckley ARH Burley Gordon Payne Mount Hope announces Stewart Jerome a six pound eight ounce baby born August 6 at 1 34 p m in the hospital Alan Ray Norris Terry Lester receives a nine pound 10 12 ounce son born August 6 at Beckley ARH Reginal Hospital.
A gas appliance makers association touts a noiseless incinerator that consumes dry and wet garbage without smoke or odor. It features a foot pedal lid, allowing hands free loading, and a timer dial to regulate the burning cycle.
Women's organizations are invited to submit announcements to Beckley Newspapers. Notices by 10 a.m. appear same day. Sunday notices by 10 a.m. Saturday. Friday events include Queen Esther Court No. 53 and Cru sadders at G Street. Saturday lists several club meetings and activities across Beckley. Tuesday features American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 at Memorial Building.
Mrs R E Bumbaugh captured the high prize at the Wednesday bridge game sponsored by the Black Knight Ladies Bridge Committee. Second high went to Mrs O W Dunn with consolation to Mrs A R Braun. high guest prize awarded to Mrs Gill Skewes and Mrs H W Layer also won. Additional attendees included numerous local ladies.
A traffic policeman asks a speeder where he is headed and then clearly explains the route or destination. The exchange highlights strict enforcement and the officer’s direct method to settle the offense.
Fairdale report notes about 100 members of district 16 attended a wiener roast hosted by the Odd Fellows Lodge 361 at Stephen's Lake Saturday night. Family visits are listed including Glendon Hawley and children returning to Cleveland Ohio after visiting Beckley relatives.
G. M. Powers advertises at 110 percent effort from 110 Main Street with phone contact 253 7696 offering local services and guidance to customers.
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