Busy Week of Local Club Meetings and Christmas Events
The coming events list details numerous meetings and activities this week. Reader highlights include Maids and Matrons Social Study Club at Mrs. Marion B 108 Grant St, Homemakers Club party, Ceramics Class at New River Arts and Crafts Building, and Christmas luncheon by Past Matrons Club of Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 at Masonic Temple. Other notes cover Christmas workshops at New River Arts and Crafts Building, various Eastern Star chapters, and church group gatherings at Sophia Methodist and First Baptist Church.
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Business
Marion
Grant St
Bethlehem
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Howe S&t
Azalea Garden Club Christmas Luncheon at Hunt Home
The Azalea Garden Club holds a Christmas luncheon at 12:30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. J. A. Hunt at 700 Woodlawn Ave. The meeting invites members to gather for holiday cheer and fellowship.
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Azalea Garden Club
J. A. Hunt
Woodlawn Ave
Food Shopping Guide Washington Weekend
Weekend shopper finds well stocked markets with ample meats fruits and vegetables. Beef roast ground beef and steaks priced well. pork roasts and broiler fryers also available. Vegetables like broccoli cabbage carrots cauliflower and greens in good supply along with onions nuts potatoes and squash. Fruit includes bananas grapes and more. Nationally fish sticks canned tuna and canned red salmon plentiful in fish section.
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Washington
UPI
Beginning Of Music In Early Churches Traced At Meeting
The Monday Music Club heard Mrs. Thomas L. Martin present a paper on the origin of music in early churches, noting the shift from pagan influences to liturgical use and the roles of Gregorian chant, Luther, Palestrina, and Bach in church music. The session at Mrs. Broaddus’s home included readings, carols, solos by David J. Askine, and musical readings tied to Christmas themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Martin
Monday Music Club
Woodlawn Avenue
R. G. Broaddus
Mary
Gregory I
Sup
Pal Choir
Martin Luther
Johann Sebastian Bach
C. Richard Daniel
St. Luke
David J. Askine
Beckley Presbyterian Church
G. Winston Cassler
Jesus
Ona
George Wilson
Angel
G. Braga
Emerson Smith
Isobel Morton
B. K. Peter
S. Earl Snead
Lined Garments Cost More but Hold Shape Better
The notes explain that fully lined skirts and garments last longer and look better, though they may carry a higher price. The extra cost is justified by durability and shape retention.
Terry Cloth Bath Accessory Charms Home Bathrooms
Terry cloth products add comfort and absorbency to bathroom routines. The material pairs with poncho robes for relaxing use after showers and baths.
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Local notes on community goss, including Diana McDowell’s minor surgery recovery at home and out of town visits by the Walker and Ziethaml families. Eastern Star members from Beckley and nearby areas attended the Arkansas Grand Chapter session in Little Rock. The group plans judicial meetings and civic activities with Cindy Swank leading as sponsor.
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Diana Elaine McDowell
James McDowell
MacArthur
Beckley Hospital
Eastern Star Chapter
Beckley
Maxine Justice
Emma Jones
Charlton Heights
Evelyn Thomas
Gauley Bridge
Little Rock
Ark
Grand Chapter
Arkansas Cbs
Justice
Arkansas
West Virginia
Cindy Swank
Debby Kirk
Bbcity
Nancy Harden
Ana Ave
Cindy
Newly Elected Officers Named at Beckley Junior High
Point-Dexter Lynns Sub deb Club fills officer roles with ninth graders Dawn Lamb named treasurer and Beth Thompson chosen as representative at Beckley Junior High School.
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Point-Dexter Lynns
Beckley Junior High School
Dawn Lamb
Beth Thompson
Exercising Bike For Home Use Highlighted
National health studies indicate a sad state of U S physical fitness. For those seeking to get back in shape, an exercising bike for home use offers resistance and a rowing like motion to aid the torso.
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U. S
Cleaning Instructions for Coffee Maker Exterior
Wipe with hot suds and rinse with clean water. Buff the outside with a soft cloth to heighten luster. Do not immerse the heating unit and avoid getting water in the unit unless it is designed to be immersion safe.
Wax Coat Protects Painted Furniture From Damage
A simple preventive measure to shield painted wood furniture from color fading and scratches is applying a coat of furniture wax. This adds a protective layer preventing wear and preserving finish.
Tangy Lemon Thinly Sliced as Soup Topper
The article notes thinly sliced lemon as a tangy finishing touch for consomme, chicken gumbo, and vegetable beef soups, enhancing bright citrus notes while preserving soup flavors.
Farmers Return to Glenside Home After Visit
MR and Mrs C C Farmer return to their Glenside Pennsylvania home after visiting relatives over the weekend. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs A A Farmer of Bolt.
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C. C. Farmer
Glenside
A. A. Farmer
Bolt
Almond Glamor with Peedle Top Dish
Almond glamour article describes dishes using sliced almonds as garnish for soups and stews. It mentions sprinkling salted toasted almonds with curry powder, tossing roasted almonds into a bowl, and threading them on a Christmas tree as decoration.
Eastern Star Christmas Meeting and Gifts Exchange
The MEET SET Thursday at 6 will hold its annual Christmas meeting at Masons Hall on Fayette Street. An election of officers is planned. Mrs. Imogene Miller urged members to bring a covered dish and a gift for the exchange.
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Electa
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
S. Fayette St
Masons Hall
Fayette Street
Imogene Miller
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Homemakers Club
Mrs. Is
S. Payette
New River Arts and Crafts
Woman’s Society of Christian Roice of Sophia Methodist Church
Hillcrest
Demontration Club
Glass Louse
Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles
First Baptist Church
Women’s Improvement League
E. L. Morton
Parent-Teacher Association of
East Beckley
of Wom’s Club of
Ave
Xi Alpha Delta
Beta Sigma Phi
Raleigh County Bank
Beta Lambda
Elks Club
Orchard Valley
Woman’s Club of
Park Avenue
L. E. Maloney
Surburban Social Club
W. J. Falconer
Elm St
Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Ene Episcopal Church
P.m
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
Silver Star
Rebekah Lodge
Valley Drive
Garfield McMilion
1719 Hill Drive
Willing Workers Club
Newew Baptist Church
P. m
Food Shopping Guide
The
Beckley Pres
Byterian Church
James W. Witherspoon
Palestrina
Grover
Lighta Pardon
Memoire
Cherie
Ewe
Vantery
Brach
Ladie
G. C. Murphy CO
Claude Walker
Fairdale
James Ziethaml
Billy
Jimmy
Cleveland
Ohio
Olaf Walker
David
Nitro
Ziethamls
Willard Walker
Ormond
Neville ST
Beckley, W. VA
G. M. Powers
West Virgina
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