Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Raleigh Register in Beckley, West Virginia

We have 4,406,298 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1960

Page

5

Community notices invite women to place events

Coming events from the Woman's Department list meetings and social gatherings. Notices by 10 a.m. are used the same day. Activities include Crab Orchard Baptist Church, Queen Esther Court No 53, Thrift Savers, Novelette Club, Ebenezer Service Guild, Silver Star Rebekah Lodge, Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club, Morris Harvey Alumni banquet, and a story hour at Raleigh County Public Library.

Women'see Woman’s Department of Seckley Junior Department of Woman's Club of Beckley Raleigh County Public Library

Annual Women’s Day and several club meetings listed

A community notice lists multiple events including Annual Women’s Day at First Christian Church and various meetings: Tabernacle Baptist Church East Gulf 11 a.m. RCNAACP Young People 3:30 p.m. Legratta Grill Fayette St. Deb Juniors Beckley 7 p.m. Beckley Junior High PTA 7:30 p.m. VA Volunteer Service Beckley Hospital 7:30 p.m. Chaminade Music Club 8 p.m. Monday Music Club First Christian Beckley 2:30 p.m. Friendly Art Club 7:30 p.m. Beckley Sisterhood Temple Beth El 8 p.m. Captain Allen Chapter DAR 2:30 p.m. Highland Garden Club 1:15 p.m. Homeroom Mothers Maxwell Hill 1 p.m. Navy Mothers Club 7:30 p.m. Exchange of.

First Christian Church Christian Women’s Fellowship of Church

Deer hunters join guests from across states in Greenbrier County

Crab Orchard residents Robert Wooten John Wooten Teddy Wooten Willie Farrow and Weldon Scott hunted in High Top Greenbrier County. Guests over the weekend include Detroit Michigan visitors Jerry and Barbara Barlow and Howard Pryter. Kernersville North Carolina visitors Bob West James Barlow. Statesville NC Nolen Barlow. Winston Salem NC Med Davis. Baltimore Maryland Bruce McKinney and children Christian and Billy. Lillybrook Pa Teresa Clayton. York Pa visit to daughter Joyce Royal. Spotsylvania Pa Patsy Knight Chip. and Edna Brown Jerry Tazewell Va.

Robert Wooten John Wooten Teddy Wooten Willie Farrow Weldon Scott High Top Greenbrier County J. E. West Jerry Barlow Barbara Betty Howard Pryter Detroit Mich Bob West James Barlow Kernersville N. C Nolen Barlow Statesville Med Davis Winston Salem William Taylor S. Oakwood Ave Bruce McKinney Christian Billy Baltimore Willie Clayton Teresa Lillybrook York Joyce Royal Crab Orchard Patsy Knight Chip Spotsyyvania Edna Brown Jerry Tazewell

BSP Aids New Civic Groups and UN Ties

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority members in Beckley announced two new civic chapters aligned with the United Nations and a Civil Defense home preparedness program. Officers named for events include Miss Cascio as Gamma Gamma chair and Mrs Clemens as co-chair. Volunteer efforts at the Beckley VA Hospital included Christmas decorations and an Open House, with plans for a Christmas party and tree decorating, led by Miss Vandall.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Emir of United Nations BSP Jack Clemens Duke Williams Xi Alpha Delta Council George Cales Xi Beta Chapter Clemens Marie Cascio Gamma Gamma Leslie Cox Xi Alpha Gamma Ways and Means Treasury Cascio Veterans Hospital Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital Violet Vandall F Beta Lambda Shirley Wardensky Howard Byrge Thomas McManamay

BSP Sorority Co ordinator Details VA Hospital Work

Miss Marie Cascio, five years with Beta Sigma Phi, serves as veterans administration hospital co ordinator for BSP City Council at Beckley VA Hospital. She coordinates the hospital volunteer program and leads Gamma Gamma Chapter. Cascio chairs the BSP Valentine dance and is Civil Defense officer for the city council. Daughter of Mrs. Carmella Cascio, she works for the United Mine Workers Welfare Fund as secretary to C. R. Brown.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Marie Cascio Veterans Administration Hospital BSP Beckley VA Hospital Miss Cascio Gamma Gamma City Council Carmella Cascio Cohen St United Mine Workers of America Welfare and Retirement Fund C. R. Brown

Sophia Rebekahs Set Event Saturday Dinner Plan

Sophia True Blue Rebekah Lodge members approved a turkey and beer dinner for Saturday from 3 30 to 6 p m at the Lodge Hall with takeout available. Mrs Arthur Porter led the meeting and invited all Odd Fellows to attend, with Grand Lodge officials as guests.

Sophia RNS Sophia True Blue Rebekah Lodge Arthur Porter Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge

Mabscott Family Holiday Visit Report

Mabscott residents Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Dailey visited Mabscott area relatives over the holidays. They spent time in the homes of Mrs. Luther Fink and Mrs. A. Ray Fink. Debra Diana Dixon of Alexandria, Virginia, visited the Walton family in Mabscott.

Mabscott RNS C. B. Dailey Charleston Luther Fink A. Ray Fink Beauford Dixon Debra Diana Alexandria Arthur Walton

Calico and Jeans Club Reschedules Dance to Dec 10

The Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club will not hold its dance Saturday night at the Greenbrier Social Room. The affair will be held Dec 10, according to Mrs. Mike Williams.

Calico and Jeans Greenbrier Mike Williams

Sandwiches for Freezer Must Be Individually Wrapped

Guidance notes that sandwiches destined for freezing should be wrapped individually to protect quality and prevent freezer burn. Encourages airtight packaging and labeling with contents and date.

Beaver WSCS Plans Dinner At Next Meet

Beaver Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service schedules a covered-dish dinner for the December meeting. Mrs. Buford Pugh leads a devotional, Miss Ruth Payne shares slides from Europe, and Mrs. W. A. Collier conducts the business session. Candy sales to bolster the treasury were announced. co-hostesses are Mrs. Kermit Okes, Mrs. Ed Kinter, and Mrs. Andy Perdue.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Beaver Methodist Church Buford Pugh Ruth Payne Blue Jay W. A. Collier H. H. Miller Treasury Kermit Okes Ed Kinter Andy Perdue

Methodist group to donate nursery toys at meeting

Circle No 2 of the First Methodist Church will donate toys for the church nursery instead of exchanging Christmas gifts. The group will meet with Mrs Elmer Wilson wife of the pastor in the parsonage at 2 30 p m Thursday.

Circle No. 2 First Methodist Church Elmer Wilson

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

A roundup notes several Beckley area residents with medical, travel, and family news. Mrs Roy Keyser underwent major surgery at St Marys Hospital in Huntington and is in satisfactory condition. Colleen Underwood 3, daughter of Mr and Mrs W E, returned from Raleigh General Hospital improving after scarlet fever. Mrs Hallie Laing left for Farmville Va after visiting family. Goldie Facello Maple Fork returned home after eight weeks in Beckley Hospital for a heart condition, improving. The Rev and Mrs Facello and granddaughter visited Welch and Avondale relatives during holidays. Mr and Mrs E A Fellers returned home from Chicago via Cincinnati after holidays. Mrs Ordie Shrewsbury MacArthur and others visited Virginia relatives. Mrs Huscussion and daughter recuperating from car accident injuries near Wytheville to Washington DC, with others visiting. Mr and Mrs J W McQueen of Liberty Mo announce birth of daughter Carol Ann at 5:15 am Nov 18 in a hospital there. maternal grandmother Miss Mary Virginia Magee of Beckley. The couple’s other children are Michael Warren and Lisa Rae. Mr and Mrs R L Allen returned home after a 10-day visit in Southern Pines NC. Mr and Mrs AK Smith left Beckley for Salem Va on the death of his brother Charles M Smith, who died of a heart attack. Catholic Daughters Bridge Club hosted by Mrs W V Bergines. prize winners listed. Mr and Mrs T M Harris returned to Lafayette Apartments after Thanksgiving in Ohio. daughter Karen, Tommy, and Gregory will return home. Expected to arrive from Staunton Va this week is Mrs C B Treanor to spend winter with Dr and Mrs A R Koch.

Goldie Facello Maple Fork Frank Facello MacArthur Beckley Hospital Facello Densa Stover Joseph Facello Welch Haskel Jinks Avondale Ordie Shrewsbury Roy Meadows Skelton Beulah Moore Grafton St Beckley Betty Huscussion Sandra Kay Virginia Green Valley Huscussion Wytheville Pulaski Washington, D. C J. W. McQueen Liberty Carol Ann Mary Virginia Magee R. H. Magee Mankin Ave Frank McQueen Mountainburg Ark Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital Michael Warren Lisa Rae T. M. Harris Lafayette Apartments North Fayette Street Cincinnati Dayton Clyde Ohio J. G Zinkhon Karen Tommy Gregory Milford

Learn True Meaning Of Humility Urges Speaker At HD Club Meet

Mrs. R. F. Wildey led the Dry Hill Home Demonstration Club at the Community Center discussing true humility and gratitude. She urged Americans to show humility in giving to reduce offense, and urged memory rosaries of gratitude. Committee chairs for 1961 and plans for a Christmas party were announced, with details on decorations, food, and gifts.

R. F. Wildey Dry Hill E. E. Carter William Ormandy

Majorettes at Mark Train High debut new uniforms

Majorettes at Mark Train High School unveil black fur trimmed outfits modeled by Janice Hill Judy Teaster Sara Spinelli Donna Davis and others from Tams and McAlpin. Center Paula Christian and Janice Paula Christine alternate as head majorettes under band instructor Miss Twilla McVey. They will perform tonight at half time.

Mark Train High School Janice Hill R. W. Hill Judy Teaster Starlen Teaster Sara Spinelli Mike Spinelli Tams Donna Davis Roy Y. Davis McAlpin Aetine Spinelli

Marriage of Barbara Bodnar Jr. and John Reid

Mr and Mrs John Bodnar Jr Hutchinson announce the marriage of their daughter Barbara Joyce to John Daniel Reid son of Mr and Mrs Lance Reid Fla formerly of Beckley The wedding took place at 7 pm October 28 at Barton Shores Baptist Church Orlando with Rev W C Baughman Jr officiating

John Bodnar Jr Hutchinson Barbara Joyce John Daniel Reid Lance Reid Ee Fla Beckley Barton Shores Baptist Church Orlando W. C. Baughman Jr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Crab Orchard Baptist Church Queen Esther Jericho G. St Thrift Savers Club Curtiss Parnell Thurman St Evelyn Spradley S. Fayette St Ebenezer Service Guild Ebenezer Baptist Church Silver Star Rebekah Lodge Ioof Hall Oakwood Ave Morris Harvey Young Woman's Club Central Baptist Church Doris Abrams Dickens Avenue Tabernacle Baptist Church of East Gulf Call Rcnaacp Young People’s Legratta Grill Fayette St The Woman's Club of Park Ave Beckley Junior High School Parent Veterans Administration Chaminade Music Club Leslie Williams Neville St First Christian Church of Friendly Art Club Beckley Sisterhood Temple Beth el Captain Allen Daughters of the American Revolution R. R. Smiley Perdue Ave Highland Garden Club John A. Hedrick Woodlawn Mothers of Maxwell Hill Dry Hill Prosperity Community Center Navy Mothers Club Mack Maples Reservoir Rd Organ Jan Campbell Beckley Hotel Miss Marie Cascio Sophia Rebekahs Beaver Wscs G. M. Powers Main Street Ace Santa ACE Auto 105 3Rd Ave Beckley Oak Hill East Main St Roy Keyser Woodlawn Ave St. Mary’s Hospital Huntington Coleen Underwood W. E Shady Spring Raleigh General Hospital Hallie Laing Farmville J. H. Buchanan N. Kanawha St Beckleyan E. A. Fellers Stamford Road Chicago Ill Harold Denson R. L. Allen Inlaw Mrs R. S. Trundell Southern Pines A. K. Smith Salem Charles M. Smith Salem Methodist Church Smith Home Bernard McCall Bernard II Rebecca Jimmy Richlands W. V. Bergines Earwood St Catholic Daughters Bridge Club O. F. Cain Gene Morehouse A. R. Braun John Boray John Rist Jr Victor Peelish Arthur Metcalfe J. M.coram F. Vivan Lilly M. B. Smisko Staunton C. B. Treanor A. Robert Koch Crawford St D. W. Kinzer West Virginia Ed Snuffer Kinzer Wildey Lake Allen Herbert Atha Don Houchins Ormandy D. D. Holliday Noel Thurman Atha Stump Mrs. Carter Mrs. Snuffer Thurman Gene Smith Howard Earehart Mrs. Ormandy Allen Mrs. Kinzer Holliday Raleigh Register W. Va Uen Dacron Merry Christmas Dormeyer Sunbeam ELEC Neville Street Murphy’s Wonderful Norton Murphy’s Gift W. Main ST
Search Courier

Search the Raleigh Register Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Raleigh Register?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication