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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1966

Page

5

Curtain Callers Auditions for Dracula at Palace Playhouse

The Curtain Callers hold auditions for their first play Dracula directed by Jon Karl Baldwin at the Palace Playhouse at 7 30 p m The Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club board meets at Coca Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m to discuss this event.

Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club Board of Directors Coca-Cola Social Room Jon Karl Baldwin the Palace Playhouse

Community Club and Lodge Schedule Tonight

Thursday events include Just A Mere Club at Meadows Street 7 30 p m Beckley Temple No 55 Pythian Sisters social night N Kanawha Street 7 30 p m Pinewood Garden Club at 202 Avon Street 7 30 p m Whitestick Lodge No 301 IOOF Hall Mabscott 8 p m first play Dracula directed by Jon Karl Baldwin Palace Playhouse 7 30 p m Assembly No 47 Rainbow for Girls grand visitation at Masonic Lodge Howe Street 7 p m with Mount Hope Assembly Mission Circle of Daniels Missionary Baptist Church at Shady Spring 7 30 p m George Basham home

Beckley Temple Pythian Sisters N. Kanawha St Assembly Order of Rainbow Grand Visitation of Grand Worthy Masonic Lodge Howe Street Mount Hope Daniels Missionary Baptist Church To. George E. Basham Shady Spring

Friday club events across town at 6 30 p.m.

Friday notices list several community gatherings: Maxwell Hill Home Demonstration Club hosts annual dinner at Community Park 6 30 p.m.. Missionary Circle of Stamford Baptist Church meets at church 7 30 p.m.. West Virginia Nurses Association District No 10 outings at Bluestone State Park near swimming pool with 6 p.m. business meeting. Sallie McGinnis Bible Class hosts family picnic at Mrs. L B Shrewsbury’s Harper Road 6 p.m.. Hollywood Home Demonstration Club annual family picnic at Grandview State Park 6 p.m.. Byrd Bible Class of Crab Orchard Baptist Church social room 7 30 p.m.

Maxwell Hill West Virginia Nurses Association Bluestone State Park Sallie McGinnis The Methodist Temple Hollywood Home Demonstration Club Grandview State Park Byrd Crab Orchard Baptist Church Connie Lopez

Calico and Jeans Square Dance at New River Park

Harry Hise of Waynesboro Virginia will call the square dance at 8 p.m. in the recreation room. Sunday the Progressive Democratic Club meets at South Kanawha Street home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Durgan at 5 p.m. American region Auxiliary No 70 meets at Post Home South Fayette for business and officer installation. Davis family reunion at James H Davis farm Cabell at 12:30. Tuesday Quota Club of Beckley meets at Ter race Room Beckley Hotel at noon.

Progressive Democratic Club Andrew Durgan South Kanawha Street South Fayette Beckley Beckley Hotel

Grandson Honored On 5th Birthday

Mr and Mrs Ellet Wiseman of Mab scott hosted a birthday party for their grandson James Robert as he turned five. Guests included William Jones and Loretta Norris town Pa and many children plus adults such as Joyce Carper and James Moore.

Ellet Wiseman Mabscott William Jones James Robert Loretta Norristown Joyce Carper James Moore Jerry Shaffer Anna Morris Gerald Morgan Woodrow Mullins Jack Stanton Jones

Height of a dog measured to the withers

The height of a dog is measured from the ground up to the withers or shoulder. This standard definition is used to assess size and breed characteristics in veterinary and show contexts.

Bride-To-Be Moore to Wed Aug 27 in The Methodist Temple

The article notes an upcoming open church ceremony on August 27 at The Methodist Temple for the marriage of the honoree to Thomas E. Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Moore of Welch. Attending relatives include Mrs. C. T. Harvey and Mrs. Hume Vogt among others.

C. T. Harvey Hume Vogt Russell Feazell Raymond Skiles Thomas E. Moore James R. Moore Welch Methodist Temple

Rainbow Girls plan meet with Grand Worthy Advisor visit

West Virginia Rainbow for Girls leader Miss Charlene Burgoyne will visit Beckley and Mount Hope assemblies at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street Thursday. Mount Hope opens and Beckley handles initiation as Beckley hosts a reception and decorations feature lavender and white orchid. Various officers preside and a reception follows. A recent bride, Mrs. Charles Claypool Jr., was honored with a miscellaneous shower at Glen Daniel, with co-hostesses and a large guest list. The honoree and husband plan to move to Charleston later this month where he will teach at Stonewall Jackson High School.

Charlene Burgoyne West Virginia Order of Rainbow For Beckley Mount Hope Assemblies of Rainbow Masonic Temple Howe Street The Order of Eastern Star Mak Ing Miss Burgoyne Agnes McEwan McEwan John H. Berry Judy Bowyer Mount Hope Assembly Vickie Lipscomb Charles Claypool Jr Glen Daniel Charles Clay Bernard Wall Havlin Covey Dale Covey Garland Goode Peggy Painter Denny Densmore Hester Manning Ohlin Davis Wilma Marshall Phyllis Tomblin Wilma Barker J. B. Kyle Joe Cantley Velma Cantley Ernest Birchfield Clara Wail Charleston Stonewall Jackson High School

Twin Sons Born to Mr and Mrs K Wayne Logs

Mr and Mrs K Wayne Logs of Virginia Beach formerly Beckley announce the birth of twin sons born July 31. They are named Walker Brett and Bradford Arnold. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs F H Logsdon and Mr and Mrs E M Mahaffey of Fairview Avenue.

K. Wayne Logsdon Virginia Beach Beckley Walker Brett Bradford Arnold F. H. Logsdon E. M. Mahaffey Fairview Avenue

Mrs Jones speaks at Glen White Ladies Aid meeting

Mrs Lona Jones of Beckley addressed the Ladies Aid Society of Glen White Missionary Baptist Church in the home of Mrs Ernest Wood. She urged use of individual talents through group effort with God to strengthen the church. Business covered bake sale plans and caring for the bereaved and ill, with a rummage sale planned for late August. September cookout set for Sept 13 at 6 p.m. Attendees included Mrs E B Wray and others.

Glen White RNS Lona Jones Beckley Ladies Aid Society Glen White Missionary Baptist Church Ernest Wood Donnie Nuckols

Birthday Dinner Honored Deputy Sheriff Carlos Martin

Deputy Sheriff Carlos Martin was feted at a birthday dinner hosted by his wife Nora at their Glen Morgan home. Attendees included his daughters Connie Ward and Maxine Sweeney, Patty Martin, Jennings Martin, Benjamin Sweeney, grandchildren Connie Benita Terry Sweeney and Robin Ward, plus numerous relatives and deputies.

Carlos Martin Glen Morgan Nora Bill Connie) Ward Benjamin Maxine) Sweeney Jennings Patty) Martin Jennings Martin Benjamin Sweeney Connie Benita Terry Sweeney Robin Ward H. H. Cole C. A. Thompson James Fraley Henry Roles Wesley Thompson T. D. Hercules R. A. Perry A. C. Bartlett T. C. Monk J. R. Dolin Frank Lavender Robert Belcher Eddie Jones

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Short notices list visitors and travelers with names and places. Harry Gibson of Maryland Avenue improves in Beckley Hospital since August 10. Families from North Park Street and Prince Street return from trips to Blue Ridge Mountains North Carolina and visit various relatives in Georgia Florida and California. Four generations gather at Prosperity home including Bellamy family members from Baltimore Tulsa and Houston with extended relatives visiting from Ganado and Houston.

Don Bare Jr Mark and Matthew Park’ St Charles Simpson E. Prince St Blue Ridge Mountains North Carolina Mineral Museum of Northwest Trading Post Memorial Parks Blue Ridge Parkway R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co Winston-Salem N. C G.L. Bellamy Prosperity Joseph Bellamy Baltimore Kirby Burns Kimberly Tulsa Oklo Bellamy

James Lee Salango Admitted After Home Fall Injury

James Lee Salango nine, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Salango of 111 Wright Rd, was admitted to Raleigh General Hospital Monday after suffering a broken arm from a fall at home.

James Lee Salango Joe Salango Wright Rd Raleigh General Hospital

Harris family returns home from Florida visit

Mrs. W. H. Harris and her son Robbie have gone back to St. Petersburg Florida after a weeklong stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ira Whitlock at 104 Avon Terrace and with her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown of Oak Hill.

Robert Davidson Jimmy San Diego Calif J. W. Hand MacArthur Walter Shrewsbury Coal City Robert Spicer Sophia W. H. Harris Robbie St. Petersburg Fla Ira Whitlock Avon Terrace Harry Brown Oak Hill

Bays Visit Relatives In Mississippi Facility

Mr and Mrs Gary E Bays of Pearl River Louisiana visit his parents Mr and Mrs Ed ward Bays in Prosperity and his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs David Meadows and daughter Christy Ann at 2306 1-2 S Kanawha St Bays works for General Electric Co at Mississippi Test Facilities Hancock County Mississippi

Gary E. Bays Pearl River Edward Bays Prosperity David Meadows Christy Ann S. Kanawha St Bays General Electric Co Mississippi Hancock County Miss

Guests of Fitzpatrick couple host Smyrna Beach family

Guests of Mr and Mrs Pete Pierce of Fitzpatrick and Mrs Betty Johns 211 Bibb Ave host Mr and Mrs Forrest Ayres and their children Ricky and Diana from Smyrna Beach Florida during a social visit.

Pete Pierce Fitzpatrick Betty Johns Bibb Ave Forrest Ayres Ricky and Diana Smyrna Beach Fla

Mrs F Joseph Paffee and family visit Souder relatives

Mrs F Joseph Paffee formerly Yvonne Souder of Beck ley and her children Annette Brenda Joe Diana Clara Elaine Francine Michael and Paul of Pensacola Florida are guests in the home of her grandmother Mrs L B Souder at 104 Scott Ave along with other relatives.

F. Joseph Paffee Yvonne Souder Beckley Annette Brenda Joe Diana Clara Elaine Francine Michael Paul Pensacola Fla L. B. Souder Scott Ave

Smith Family Returns From Williamsport Trip to Woodlawn Ave

After visiting Williams burg Virginia Mr and Mrs Frank P Smith return to 609 Woodlawn Ave with their granddaughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Eugene R Wright of Charleston accompanying them.

Williamsburg Frank P. Smith Woodlawn Ave Eugene R. Wright Charleston

Recent visitors at Rho dell home include notable guests

Mrs. Bessie Fultz and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Lewis of New York called on Mrs. O. C. Conner and Mrs. Vera Barron in Rho dell recently.

O. C. Conner Vera Barron Rhodell Bessie Fultz Owen Lewis Ior New York

Creamy 6 oz Dip With Tomato Sauce and Horseradish

Quick party dip blends six ounces cream cheese with an eight ounce tomato sauce cheese mix, one teaspoon horseradish, one teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and one to two teaspoons seasoned salt. Chill and serve with potato and corn chips.

Guest Caller Slated For Saturday Dance

Harry Hise of Waynesboro Virginia will be guest caller for Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club at 8 p m Saturday in New River Park Recreation Room He has taught beginners and advanced classes and has called across Virginia He works for Dupont Laboratory, has a 14 year old daughter and a wife All Square dancers and spectators are welcome and the next caller dance is Sept 24 with Raymond B Bright of Fishersville Virginia.

Harry Hise Waynesboro Calico and Jeans New River Park Hise Virginia Dupont Laboratory Staunton Huntington Richmond and Roanoke Effie McVey Raymond B. Bright Fishersville

Nurses District Meet Set For Friday At Bluestone Park

Virginia Nurses Association will meet Friday near the Bluestone Park recreation area pool. Hinton nurses will host with members bringing covered dishes and personal dining ware. Pool closes at 6 pm. business meeting begins at 6.

Bluestone Park Hinton

Glen White Garden Club Plans District Meet

Members of the Glen White Garden Club discussed plans to attend the fall meeting of the Appalachian District West Virginia Garden Club Inc at their Wednesday gathering hosted by Mrs. A E Manning. President W E Straughan announced the district meeting will be at White Oak Country Club Oak Hill. A mass flower arrangement was judged with a prize awarded to Mrs B F Williams. A rummage sale was planned for today and Wednesday with Mrs Ray Morris as co host. Others attending included Mrs E B Wray Mrs Bill Smith and Mrs A L Grimm.

Glen White E. B. Wray Bill Smith A. L. Grimm

Rhodell Volunteers Hold Fund Sale for Playground

Rhodell residents joined by Appalachian Volunteers held a Friday sale to fund completed playground work. A second sale is planned for Wednesday, sponsored by Rhodell community and Appalachian Volunteers, with proceeds earmarked for playground equipment.

Rhodell RNS Appalachian Volunteers

Mrs Martha Noel Phipps Weds Thomas H Glidewell Jr

Name omitted brides maid John Thomas White of Lovingston Va attended the Saturday wedding of Miss Martha Noel Phipps and Thomas H Glidewell Jr in the First Christian Church. The former Betty Cranfull of Louisville was the bride’s college roommate at Lynchburg College.

John Thomas White Lovingston Martha Noel Phipps Thomas H. Glidewell Jr Betty Cranfull Louisville White Lynchburg College Walter Griswold Irwin Hulbert Washington, N. C

Beauty College enrollments in West Virginia limited to prestige schools

We are now accepting enrollments for September classes at Charleston Beauty Academy, the largest in the state, with a second affiliate Beckley Institute of Hair Design. Contact 346-9602 in Charleston or 252-5468 in Beckley. Visit Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 am to 5 pm or write or visit for services at budget prices.

W. Va Charleston Beauty Academy Fife Steel Charleston Beckley Institue of Heber Street Beckley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Women’s Department of Hary Thomas Meadows St Pinewood Garden Club Beulah Whitener Avon St Whitestick Lodge Ioof Hall Missionary Circle of the Stamford Baptist Church Calico and Jeans New River Park Recreation Room Regal OF California C. Murphy CO Frank Vass Ruth Ann Huffman J. C. Huffman Huffman Fellowship Hall Herman Sparks Emmett Hall Rainbow Mrs. Jones Wood Margaret Duncan W. P. Smith A. E. Manning Charles Gruenberg Alice Maschal Harry T. Gibson Maryland Ave Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital W. T. Straughan Mary Ann Mark Matt Marietta W. E. Straughan Burgess Margate Straughans Lillian Straughan Jimmie Joe Colvin Logan Homer Mentz Sharon and Cheyrel Kaye North East G. C. Mentz Pemberton Bill Godbey Crab Orchard Church of the Brethren Bethel Larry Lilly Jerry Phipps David Shirkey Dennis Persinger Donald Farley Larry Peery Mark Cox Belinda Lilly Kay Campbell Bobby Campbell Elwood Mason Ross Buckland Dennis St. Clair Debra Thompson Debra Buckland Minnie Mustafa Princewick Keith Lawson Libya North Africa Lawson Spain Harry Tranter Johnny Mustafa Woodrow Belen Jonbean David Kevin Bellamy Monroe White Janet Lynn Houston Tex John Jaap Lee and Ganado Jaap Bellamys G. M. Powers Main St E. M. Payne CO Glen White Club Rhodell Project Amazing Pvc Sole Bluebird Gore Schiffs Neville ST. Beckley Oxford
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