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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1972
Page
13
A readers letter segment urges women to value safety over trends. It cites no-bra fads bell bottoms long skirts maxi coats risky footwear and lack of hosiery as dangers. Ann Landers replies urging sensible dress and warns fashion can affect impression and safety.
Community notices list events for Thursday and Friday including Beckley Art Group auction 6:30 viewing, 7:30 p.m. auction, Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting at St. Stephen's Church, Christian Women's Fellowship at First Christian Church, Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club, Prosperity Homemakers Christmas party, Newcomers Club party at Elks, Honeyland Midnight Promenaders dance, Zeta Phi Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter home event, Woman's Club Christmas tea, Ebenezer Youth Choir recital, Teen Town square dancing lessons, Silver Star Social Club Christmas dinner, Pinecrest Christmas Tree lighting with Azalea Garden Club, and Raleigh Mental Health Association dinner at Glass House Restaurant.
Joie Harrison McGrail, a pioneer of color in men s fashion, and her husband created a seasonal line called Kitchen Rags blending sport and cookbook vibes. The display features models in Lamb Chop inspired attire and a front cut-out setting with French Dressing sweater pieces and a sleek long skirt with a side slit.
Mrs. Richard Hash Mrs. Ned Ragland Jr and Mrs. Charles Munson of Beckley spent time with the Juniors art committee as they contributed to the community project.
The guide advises age appropriate toys with non toxic materials and safety labels. It warns against adult size tools and sharp or easily swallowed parts. For under two choose sturdy rattles and blocks. for two to four avoid dangerous items. for six and up avoid eye endangering toys and plug in hazards.
West Virginia consumers see no change in pork beef or broiler-fryer prices this week. Medium and small eggs rise one cent per dozen while large eggs hold. Pecan prices are higher than last year with less variation across markets. Careful shopping and shelling advised.
Beckley Art Group hosts an annual Christmas auction tonight with about 100 paintings. Viewing starts at 6 30 p m and auction at 7 30 p m. Co chairmen Mrs James Wheeler and Mrs Noel Riffe note transportation and traffic direction near Jefferson Street and Johnston Road as Bob Brown serves as auctioneer.
Recent births recorded at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital include Brandon Thomas Fleener Jr. and Lisa Dawn Summers, Robert Joe Jr., Jonathan Randy Shrewsbury, Tonya Lee Webb, Leatrice Lavon Avery, and Casey Leigh McEachern. Locations span Beckley Oceana Sprague Amigo Rhodell Itmann with birth weights from five pounds nine and a half ounces to eight pounds eight ounces.
Mr and Mrs John R Scott of 409 Sheridan Ave returned Friday from a week in Miami and French Martinique Fla Mrs Scott earned the trip for recruiting sales consultants for Luzier Cosmetics Co Quincy Painter of Scarbro is a patient at Oak Hill Hospital admitted Tuesday morning for observation and treatment.
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