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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1965
Page
5
Readied listings show numerous Beckley area women’s groups scheduling events from December meetings to Christmas gatherings. Activities include Order of the Eastern Star, Beta Sigma Phi, Xi Alpha Delta, garden clubs, and AA and Al‑Anon meetings, with venues across Masonic Hall, Elks Club, churches, and private homes.
Azalea Garden Club hosts a Christmas luncheon at Mrs J A Hunt 700 Woodlawn Ave Beta Rho Chapter. TV gift exchange. Mountain Top Garden Club meets at Mrs Enrico Vecellio 501 S Kanawha St at 2 pm. Beckley Newcomers Club presents a Christmas Bazaar at Glass House at 7 30 pm.
The Coal City Home Demonstration Club hosts a covered dish luncheon and gift exchange at 12:30 p m at the home of Mrs Austin Privett in City.
The latest fashion trend brings back low, hugging belts as a key accessory for winter coats and dresses. Designers echo 1920s silhouettes, emphasizing slim waists and streamlined lines across collections.
Miss Barbara Walker and Robert E. Steimlosk wed at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Hazel Park Michigan on December 3. The ceremony drew 100 guests and reception was at the groom's parents' home in Hazel Park. Attendants included Norman Utz and Mrs. Joe Pack of Callo Md.
Wesleyan Service Guild donates the book Root Out Of Dry Ground by Argy M Briggs to the bookmobile in memory of C H Rutledge. At Tuesday meeting at Betty Jo Lillys home, co hostesses Catherine Hutchens and others attended. singing included Silent Night Holy Night. A rummage sale is planned for Saturday Dec 11.
Scarves enhance neckline appearance for dresses or suits but should be arranged to avoid drawing attention to a full face or short neck. Proper placement can improve overall balance and style.
Guests in the home of Mr and Mrs William E Burdette of Stamford were Mr and Mrs William McGowan and children Nancy and Mike from Morgantown. Mrs Esther Owens of So-Tite is undergoing surgery this week. Mrs W A (Mary Gold) Browning, 85, is reported in satisfactory condition in Raleigh General Hospital after a fall. Leonard G. bie oy jarper at Raleigh General Hospital under four weeks of observation and treatment. Mrs J W Mackey returns home after attending the funeral of her sister-in-law in Jacksonville Fla. Miss Nancy Dowling Beaver entered Raleigh General Hospital for minor surgery. Mrs Catherine dham of Midway remains a patient in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Historical notes describe messy early home permanents with 16th century curling irons as pressing tools from household spaces. Early curling preparations included improvised lotions made from flour and water fruit juices sugar water and tree sap water.
Instruction describes how to apply mascara to lengthen lashes. It notes pulling the eyelid taut at the outer corner and applying mascara toward the outer corner to create the appearance of greater length.
Simple home regimen to restore dry straw like hair using warm baby oil massaged into the scalp. Apply heated oil, wrap with a hot towel, wear a turban for 15 minutes, then shampoo with a dry hair formula. Repeat biweekly until hair becomes supple and gleaming.
Willis Farmer and Teresa of Mullinsville appear in a family notice alongside Fannie Canday and Darrrell Payne with children Robin and Darrell Jr. The piece notes Darnell’s return home to Sophia after three weeks as a patient at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Also mentioned is Joseph Vargo of Washington and his mother Mrs B Vargo of Kilisa connected to University of Washington project work.
The Rev and Mrs Frank Facello of MacArthur returned home Tuesday from Jaeger after being summoned by the death of his nephew Eddie Facello who died Friday of a heart attack. The funeral was conducted Monday.
Mrs Darlene Bradley of Phi State of Kappa Gamma Society will address the Xi Chapter on her first official visit at the Christmas luncheon in Beckley. She will discuss Translating Creativity into Action and witness initiations. Bradley, a longtime educator from Wheeling, has taught at Sharples High School and Van High School, holds an WVU master's, studied at multiple colleges, and has writings in state journals. Mona Wood of Beaver, Xi Chapter president, will convene an executive board meeting at 11 am, with hostesses listed for the luncheon.
The Welcome to Beckley Newcomers Club hosts a Christmas bazaar on December 13 at 7 30 p m in the Glass House. Guests may enjoy homemade cakes candy and cookies and bring canned goods or used clothing for Christmas baskets. Evening gowns and one shoulder dresses noted with Paris designer Balmain cited.
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