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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1962

Page

5

Churchwomen Set Day Of Prayer Observed At First Baptist

The 76th anniversary of the Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer will be observed Friday at the First Baptist Church. The church opens at 11 a.m. for prayer and quiet meditation, with the worship service at 1 30 p.m. under the theme Looking Unto Jesus. Mrs W G Mitchem, general chairman, noted last year’s record services and participation across West Virginia and urged even greater numbers and prayers this year.

Baptist Women's World Day of Prayer First Baptist Church Jesus W. G. Mitchem West Virginia

Jody Arch Price Celebrates 16th Birthday in Eccles Party

SOPHIA RNS Jody Arch Price was honored on his 16th birthday Saturday with a party hosted by his aunt Mrs Edna Canaday of Eccles. Jody and his mother Mrs Mary Price of Detroit were area visitors last week. Attending were his grandmother Mrs Madeline Tessaro uncles and aunts Mr and Mrs Victor Tessaro Junior Canaday and cousins Sheila Eddie Johnny Vernon Michael Maria Lina Jesse and Carol Ann Tessaro.

Sophia RNS Jody Arch Price Edna Canaday Eccles Jody Mary Price Detroit Mich Madeline Tessaro Victor Tessaro Junior Canaday Sheila Canaday Eddie Canaday Johnny Vernon Michael Maria Lina Jesse Carol Ann Tessaro

Holiday season cookies in pretty containers

A tip to enhance gifting by choosing elegant jars and tins for cookies. It suggests selecting attractive vessels and baking appealing treats to create a polished, festive presentation. The guidance emphasizes visual appeal and holiday cheer in sharing baked goods.

Dinner event links rail publicity chair couple

Among 38 couples at the BK ballroom dinner were Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McGann. Mrs. Hiles, publicity chairman for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co., lives at 306 Beaver Ave with her husband who is with Greenbrier Dairy. Various group meetings and hosts are listed with times and places. Lyle and The Statesmen provided music for dancing.

Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co Hiles Greenbrier Dairy Beaver Ave A. J. McGann Bill Botkin Meyers John E. Hiles McIntyres Cleveland Ohio Daniel St

Beckley Women’s groups plan Christmas events Tue

Women’s organizations are invited to submit notices to the Beckley Newspapers Woman’s Department. Tuesday events include Golden Age Club Christmas party at 7 30 p m at the Park Avenue clubhouse, Bethlehem Chapter 71 Order of Eastern Star at 8 p m in the Masonic Temple, Stanaford W C T U Christmas party and dinner at 6 p m, Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi at 7 30 p m at 403 Third Ave, Beckley Chapter Women of the Moose social service chapter night at 7 30 p m in the Moose Lodge Ballroom.

Black Knight Country Club Woman’s Department of Beckley Golden Age Club Woman’s Club of Park Avenue Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe St Beta Sigma Phi Ila Warren Third Ave Women of the Moose Moose Lodge

Charmette Sub Deb Club Hopkins Skylanes at Six

The Charmette Sub Deb Club schedules an event at Hopkins Skylanes at six o clock this evening. Members and guests are invited to attend the social gathering featuring bowling and dance activities.

Hopkins Skylanes

Coal City Parent-Teacher Association Meeting Notice

The Coal City Parent Teacher Association will hold a meeting at the school at 7 p.m. The event invites members and interested community parents to discuss school programs.

Coal City Parent-Teacher Association

Willing Workers Club Hosts Wel come Baptist Christmas Party

Willing Workers Club of Wel come Baptist Church at 555 Broadway St hosts a 7 p.m. Christmas party with Royal Neighbors of America offering a covered-dish meal. The event highlights community fellowship at the church home of Mrs. Willie Hairston.

Willing Workers Club Welcome Baptist Church Willie Hairston Broadway St Royal Neighbors of America

Thursday events listed for Calantha South Fayette area

Court of Calantha meets at South Fayette St at 6 p.m. Shady Spring District Woman's Club gathers at Beaver Lions Club clubhouse at 7 30 p.m. Degree of Honor Lodge hosts a Christmas party at IOOF Hall on Valley Drive at 7 30 p.m. Court Paula No 741 Catholic Daughters of America meets Parish Hall at 8 p.m. Poinsettia Savings Club lists Mrs Ida Jackson at 226 9th St at 7 p.m.

Calantha South Fayette St Shady Spring District Degree of Honor Lodge IOOF Valley Drive Paula Catholic Daughters of America Poinsettia Savings Club Ida Jackson 9Th St

At-Home Footwear Lets Slippers Shine This Year

Slippers showcase squared toes and Louis heels in velvet, patent leather, or faille for at-home wear, highlighting their prettiness this season.

Stop Odor from Furniture Interiors

Old furniture often has an odor caused by glues made from parts of animals or fish. Seal in the odor with thin coats of white shellac to all the interior surfaces.

Brownies baked in a ring mold for holiday dessert

A recipe describes greasing an 8 or 9 inch ring mold, baking brownies at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, then removing from the mold. Serve with ice cream in the center and hot fudge sauce.

Hand painted Christmas cookies for edible decorations

A recipe explains edible paint for cookies using one egg yolk and water split into several bowls. Add vegetable dyes to color mixtures and apply designs with a regular paint brush on cookies before baking.

Beckley Street Commissioner Elmer Warden Sees Surgery Recovery

Elmer Warden, Beckley street commissioner, remains in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital after surgery on Monday. Mrs Willie R Sample of Pemberton, released from Raleigh General Hospital after 12 days of treatment, is recuperating at home.

Elmer Warden Beckley Street Raleigh General Hospital Willie R. Sample Pemberton

Adkins-Wilson Marriage Announced

Miss Helen M Wilson of 117 Hodge Street and Paul L Adkins of 239 S Heber Street wed at 2 p.m. November 11 in the First Baptist Church parsonage. The bride, daughter of the late R H Wilson, works at Richmond Cleaners and Laundry. The groom, son of Ida Mae Adkins, is a Radio Cab driver. They reside at 218 1 2 Woodlawn Avenue.

Helen M Wilson Hodge St Paul L. Adkins S. Heber St H. A. Thompson First Baptist Church of Hinton R. H. Wilson Joe Cochran Hodge Street Richmond Ida Mae Adkins Walter Adkins Woodlawn Ave

Millerirs Millers at 313 Lincoln Street Family Note

Mr and Mrs Francis Miller drive a note about their son in law and daughter from 313 Lincoln Street detailing family ties and residence confirming the couple as in laws with their address.

Francis Miller Lincoln St

Frazier Cousins Attend Leaksville Funeral for Earl Price

Attending the Earl Price funeral in Leaksville North Carolina were his cousins Mr and Mrs Lee Frazier and Mr and Mrs Houston Frazier of Beckley West Virginia The note adds Mrs C B Harvey of Bibb Avenue Clifton Forge Virginia staying with her husband a patient at Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital for observation and treatment

Leaksville N. C Earl Price Lee Frazier Houston Frazier Beckley C. B. Harvey Bibb Avenue Clifton Forge Chesapeake and Ohio Hospital

Mr and Mrs Car Cook Leave Lake Odessa for Visit

Mr and Mrs Car Cook of Lake Odessa Michigan will depart today after visiting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs James R Elkins of 105 Cohen Street in an extended family travel note.

Car Lake Odessa, Mich James R. Elkins Cohen St

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Velvet Dre Main St Eagles Home Beckley Home Demonstration Club Glass House Beta Rho Hopkins Skylanes Eliza Hunter Sally Terry Massey St James Sibray McGann Ronald Iddings M. E. Condit Lyle Reginald Meyers W. G. McIntyre Mary Carpenter Stanaford Woman's Christian Temperance Union Stanaford Baptist Church Guebees Santa Claus Embees Harry's Mens Shop Berman Jewelers Aera Cohen Drug Bulova Neville St Pier Adkins-Wilson Penney’s Sample Penney Dan River Dacron Mary Esther Cookie Penney
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