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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1965
Page
5
New York UPI report quotes a cosmetics guide urging honesty about appearance. The booklet argues that no makeup or girdle can replace a full night's rest and advises readers to assess the unvarnished self. It covers cosmetics hair diet and dress with a blunt, no excuses tone.
A sequence of birth notices from Raleigh General Hospital lists several families welcoming new daughters and sons in August. Announced infants include Anita Sue Cantley, Rhonda Sue Bird, Susan Daleen, Linda Sue Coy, Harold Edward Ward, Sheri Lynn, Jeffrey Allen Davis, Mark Anthony Choice, Charles Glenn Bell, and others with birth times and weights.
A farewell shower for Rev. James M. Pauley of Beckley will be held Tuesday August 31 at 7 30 p m at Sprague Freewill Baptist Church. Sponsored by the church women, Pauley is a 1964 Milton High School graduate and will enter Freewill Baptist Bible College Nashville September 6 for seminary work. He is a licensed minister in Beckley Freewill Baptist Conference and a member of Sprague church under Pastor C M Littlejohn.
Mrs Melva Thompson Roach honored at a Breckenridge Baptist Church shower in Fairdale. Hostesses were Selma Thompson Carol Beatty and Pat Le Masters. The bride elect of W O Walker of Cherry Point NC plans to wed September 4 at Breckenridge Baptist Church. Several relatives and friends attended the event.
The article notes that Spanish serves as the official language in nine South American republics, highlighting the regional linguistic standard across the continent.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Perry and daughter Kimmy of Washington D C recently stayed with his parents Mr. and Mrs A W Perry in Charleston. He serves as an oceanographer for the U S Navy and has returned from the Aleutian Islands in the Bering Sea after a two and a half year assignment. He is a 1961 graduate of West Virginia University. Mrs Harold H Smith of Concord N C and her children Harold Jr Sharon Gregory Richard and friend Jimmy McCathern visited her mother Mrs K M Jarrell and then returned home from a two week Dartmouth Alumni College vacation in Hanover N H.
Mr and Mrs M F Noel of 115 Virginia Street left today for Alexandria Virginia after being called by the death of their son in law R T Hutcher. They are accompanied by their daughter Mrs L T Law son.
Mrs. and Mrs. John Hodel and their sons Charles and Dan are named in a brief family notice listing immediate family members. The item presents as a small social update with emphasis on relations and names.
Notices from women's organizations are invited for regular or special meetings. Send details to the Women's Department, Beckley Newspapers, or call 253-3321. Notices received by 10 a.m. are used the same day, and Sunday listings must arrive by Saturday 10 a.m.
Monday at 7 p.m. the Sophia Methodist Church invites members to attend the first quarterly conference at the church, with proceedings expected to cover church affairs and scheduling for the year.
The Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club will meet at the home of Mrs. A D Carney located at 212 E Street at 8 p m. The event invites members to gather for their regular session and community support activities.
Beckley Art Group meets at the Appalachian Social Room at 7 30 p m for a program. Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge holds a regular meeting with a 7 p m start and a 8 p m gift exchange. Curtain Callers present The Caine Mutiny Court Martial at the Playhouse 7 30 p m. Beckley AA group meets at Mountain Air Rest Home 1921 By Pass at 8 p m. Maxwell Hill Life Group gathers 7 30 p m at the community center. Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club serves a catered dinner at Mrs. Vivian Mason's home Flat Top Lake 6 30 p m.
The Shady Spring District Woman's Club holds its first fall meeting with the Beaver Lions Club at 7 30 p.m. Local members gather for an evening of community planning and collaboration.
Prosperity home of Mrs Wayne Stewart hosts a 7 30 p m meeting of the Prosperity Home Demonstration Club with residents invited to participate in the session.
Ann Rose leads a First Baptist Church Bible Class picnic at New River Park at 6 p.m. The gathering invites members to share food and fellowship in an informal outdoor event hosted by the church group.
Sam Sanger of Glen View is reported in fairly good condition at Beckley Hospital. He and his wife live with their daughter Mrs Pauline Smith.
Lynn George six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry George of Crawford Street has returned home from Beckley Hospital where she was a patient for several days undergoing observation.
Dr. and Mrs. James W Witherspoon of Beaver Avenue prepare to return Wednesday from a Scottish summer in Aberdeen. The Rev and Mrs. George T H Reid and daughter Mary Clare left Sunday for New York to meet the Witherspoons Tuesday before heading back to Scotland. The two ministers exchanged pulpits for the season at Beckley Presbyterian Church.
Mrs Cora E Bower of 210 Hill Street is reported recuperating after undergoing treatment at Raleigh General Hospital.
M. P. Ott was named to represent Beckley Presbyterian Church on Bluestone Presbytery's Advance Campaign Committee for Union Seminary and will depart Thursday for Richmond to attend a two day training session. Also in New York West Virginians at the World’s Fair include Mrs Beulah McMillion of 112 and 12 Mason St Mrs A L Rohrer of 1557 Harper Rd and her grandchildren Nancy Robert Susan and John K Hanson Mrs Harold Carpenter of MacArthur Miss Thelma Nuckols of Ansted and Miss Elinora Lilly of Mullens.
Patrolman James FE Yenko was issuing a ticket when his squad car unexpectedly shifted into reverse and backed into another vehicle. Authorities reported no serious injuries and noted the incident occurred while the officer was performing duties in Pueblo.
Dr G M Powers Dentist advertisements list office at 1102 Main Street with contact phone 253 7696 for patient appointments and general dental services.
Three sisters with 125 years total Rebekah membership lead the Sophia True Blue Lodge gathering. Elsie Trusler joined Mabscott in 1926, Lena Dickenson transferred from Golden Gate to True Blue, and Arthur Utt moved from Golden Gate to True Blue in 1925. Russell Pegram oversaw initiations for three new members. A bake sale Aug. 28 funds lodge equipment, and Sept. 5 homecoming at Elkins Odd Fellows Home was announced. Twenty four members attended.
COMPLETE RENTALS KYOTO reports a new Lake Biwa rowboat service offering dateless young men a chance to rent a boat with a pretty companion. The motto invites couples in love to enjoy themselves, but warns that the girls are trained to dunk any troublemakers.
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