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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1962

Page

5

Orange Sherbet Salad Is Easy To Prepare

Mrs. Leo Vecellio prepared an Orange Sherbet Salad for a luncheon of the Education Department, Woman's Club of Beckley. The recipe blends orange gelatin with hot water sherbet mandarin segments crushed pineapple and is set then decorated with celery leaves peach slices and maraschino cherries in flower shapes. The dish keeps well and the drained juice may be saved for another use.

Leo Vecellio Education Department Woman's Club of Co A S. Kanawha St

Primrose Gardeners Workshop at St Stephen's Church

Primrose Garden Club members met at St Stephen's Episcopal Church on a Wednesday for a hands on workshop. Mrs James McCabe and Mrs Yula Durrett demonstrated Advent wreaths centerpieces gilded magnolia leaf wreaths and decorative tissue paper roses. They also showed how to create Christmas containers from heated phonograph records while members donated gifts for Pinecrest Sanitarium. A brief business session was led by president Mrs John F Rist Jr.

James McCabe Yula Durrett Primrose Garden Club St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Pinecrest Sanitarium John F. Rist, Jr

Attending Ladies List at Event Noted in Report

Attending were Mrs. L. L Caffee, Mrs. G. G. Gallaher, Mrs. J. Howard Griffith, Mrs. W. M. McCutcheon, Mrs. R. Francis Parker, Mrs. Walter Rappold, Mrs. R. R. Smiley, Mrs. H. C. Stallings, Mrs. John Ward, Mrs. William R. Wills and Mrs. William K. Lewis.

L. L Caffee G. G. Gallaher J. Howard Griffith W. M. McCutcheon R. Francis Parker Walter Rappold R. R. Smiley H. C. Stallings John Ward William R. Wills William K. Lewis

How To Hold Your False Teeth

Do your false teeth annoy and embarrass by slipping dropping or wobbling when you eat laugh or talk Sprinkle FASTEETH on your plates This alkaline powder holds false teeth more firmly and more comfortably No gummy gooey pasty taste or feeling Does not sour Checks plate odor Get FASTEETH today at drug counters everywhere

Shower Honors Lester Resident

Mrs James Stafford of Lester received a stork shower Friday evening at her mother Mrs Leonard Sadlers home in Glen White Games were played and prizes awarded Mrs Robert Stafford of Lester Mrs Howard Daniel Mrs Charles Brown and Mrs Donnie Nuckols Refreshments served by Mrs Sadler assisted by Miss Arlette Sadler Others attending were Mrs Dexter Bailey Jr and Mrs Bob by Stafford of Lester Mrs Gene Durham and Mrs Ethel Martin

Glen White RNL James Stafford Lester Leonard Sadler Robert Stafford Howard Daniel Charles Brown Donnie Nuckols Sadler Arette Sadler Dexter Bailey Jr Bobby Stafford Gene Durham Ethel Martin

Shady Spring Band Boosters Club Meeting Watch

Women's clubs calendar notes Shady Spring Band Boosters Club meets at Shady Spring High School at 7 30 p m Tuesday. Notices accepted by Beckley Newspapers by 10 a m for same day use with Sunday entries due by 10 a m Saturday.

Woman’s Department of Beckley Shady Spring Shady Spring High School

Melvola Eastern Star Chapter Meeting Postponed

Melvola Chapter No. 1 of the Order of Eastern Star announces a postponement of its upcoming meeting due to bad weather. Members are advised to watch for new date notices and return to regular duties once conditions improve.

Melvola Order of Eastern Star

Club meetings cancelled and rescheduled

Trap Hill Home Demonstration Club meeting at Mrs Hartson's home is cancelled. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 meets in Memorial Building Room 6 at 8 p.m. Columbine Garden Club Christmas meeting set for Bowl Wick Dining Room at 7 30 p.m.

Trap Hill Tom Hartson American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Building Columbine Garden Club

Xi Beta Chapter Christmas Party Details

The Xi Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority invites members to a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. W. R. Monk located at 2228 South Kanawha Street. The event begins at 8 p.m. with attendees expected to bring seasonal cheer.

Beta Sigma Phi W. R. Monk S. Kanawha St

Christmas dinner by Academy of Friendship Club of Women of the Moose

The Academy of Friendship Club of Women of the Moose hosts a Christmas dinner in the Moose Lodge Dining Room at 6 30 p m with Dutch treat. Call Mrs D B Shumate at 253 5853 for reservations.

Academy of Friendship Club of Women of the Moose Moose Lodge D. B. Shumate

Judea Shrine No 13 Meeting Notices Postponed

Judea Shrine No 13 Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem holds a business meeting at Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 8 p m with ceremonial postponed.

Judea Shrine No Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Howe Street

Circle No. 1 meeting at Crab Orchard Baptist Church

Circle No 1 gathers at Crab Orchard Baptist Church at 1 30 p m for a church group event.

Crab Orchard Baptist Church

Briarcliff Garden Club Hosts Homebound Children Party

Briarcliff Garden Club invites members to a 1 p.m. gathering at the Green Brier Social Room to host a party for homebound children. The event aims to share cheer and small gifts in a community effort.

Briarcliff Garden Club Greenbrier

Christmas Party Dates At Masonic Temple And Civic Room

Past Matrons Club Bethlehem Chapter 71 Order of Eastern Star hosts a Christmas party at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 12 p.m. Beckley League of Women Voters holds a Christmas party in the Bank of Raleigh Civic Room at 7 30 p.m.

Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe Street Beckley League of Women Voters Bank of Raleigh

Sophia Methodist Woman's Society meeting and related events

The Woman's Society of Christian Service gathers at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Lemuel R. Mason for a general meeting at 7 30 p.m. The Social Service Committee of Women of the Moose meets at the Appalachian Assembly Room at 7 p.m. Members to bring guests. Beta Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority holds a regular meeting at Hopkins Skylanes Conference.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Sophia Methodist Church Lemuel R. Mason Social Service Committee of Women of the Moose Appalachian Assembly Room Beta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Hopkins Skylanes

King's Daughters Christmas Program and Party Planned

King’s Daughters prepare a Christmas program and party at 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of First Christian Church.

King’s Daughters Fellowship Hall of First Christian Church

Community club gatherings and theatre tryouts

Prosperous Hills Garden Club hosted by Mrs J R Campbell invites members to exchange Christmas arrangements at 7 30 p m Frest Home Demonstration Club holds Christmas party at Bowl Wick at 6 30 p m Woman's Improvement League meets 1 p m at 430 S Fayette St hosted by Mrs E L Morton and Mrs William Beverly Freewill Baptist Church Auxiliary Building hosts 6 p m Ladies Auxiliary Dan Tryouts curtain call for Separate Rooms at The Playhouse 7 30 p m via Central Baptist Church homes and local venues

Prosperous Hills Garden Club J. R. Campbell Frest Home Woman's Improvement League E. L. Morton S. Fayette St William Beverly Young Woman's Club Central Baptist Church Juanita Spradley Dock St

Friday events at Central Baptist and Queen Esther Court

A Friday schedule lists Wiley Spiritual Choir rehearsal at Central Baptist Church at 7 30 p m and Queen Esther Court No 53 Heroines of Jericho meeting at G Street 5 30 p m.

Wiley Central Baptist Church Esther Court Jericho G. St

Zeta Phi Beta Chapter Hosts New Pioneer Hotel Tea

Alpha Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority invites members at South Fayette Street to a 3 p.m. tea hosted by Mrs. Pearl Hodges and Mrs. Mary Jackson at the New Pioneer Hotel.

Alpha Zeta Zeta Zeta Phi Beta Sorority New Pioneer Hotel South Fayette St Pearl Hodges Mary Jackson

Holly Days Costume Pin Adds Festive Cheer

A sprig of holly tastefully pinned to a costume offers a gay holiday touch. The small accessory enhances seasonal attire with a traditional green and red accent. It signals festive spirit without overpowering outfits.

Gifts For Child Care Center Prepared By Wesleyan Guild

Wesleyan Service Guild members at The Methodist Temple brought and wrapped Christmas gifts for Beckley Child Care Center during a Tuesday church meeting. Miss Bladene Pickle announced hosting the January Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting. Doris Barker reported on a Thanksgiving basket delivery and plans for a Christmas food basket for a needy family. Mrs. Charles McCorkle spoke on "CHRISTMAS Gift Legends" and the mustard seed remembrance signaling faith's reminder.

Wesleyan Guild Wesleyan Service Guild The Methodist Temple Beckley Child Care Center Bladene Pickle Woman's Society of Christian Service Doris Barker Charles McCorkle

Fairy crosses legend and three step gold faith signs

The talk described the three step gold mounting symbolizing faith hope and charity and recounted the legend of fairy crosses found only in a Virginia section said to date from the Crucifixion era. A covered dish dinner followed with many attendees including Mrs. Miles Rutledge and Miss Bragg among others.

Virginia Bill Miles C. H. Rutledge Charlotte Mann Sherwood Dunagan W. H. Carney Miller Jackson Mose Hedrick Harry Forren Ronald Highlander Aileen Bragg G. M. Looney W. Reese Burns

Merry Christmas With Homemade Fruit Nut Wreaths

Holiday treat feature by Gaynor Maddox for Newspaper Enterprise Assn describes fruit nut wreaths as personal gifts. Includes recipe and method: butter sugar egg flour oats nut meats and candied cherries formed into wreaths baked, cooled, frosted and decorated with coconut and red cherries.

Gaynor Maddox

Willing Workers Bible Class Meets at Hollywood Baptist

Mrs S D Smith hosted the November gathering of the Willing Workers Bible Class at Hollywood Baptist Church. Vice president Ralph Blake led the business session and Mrs Smith gave the devotion. Members planned sunshine baskets for the community at Christmas. Others attending included Mrs Arline Tudor and several other church women.

Lucille Crumpley Levi Almond Virginia Ramsey Nellie Price

Baby Wanda Ann Born to Woodie Family in France

S. Sgt. and Mrs. Eldon Woodie of Orleans France welcome a daughter born November 29 in the base hospital. Wanda Ann weighs seven pounds three and a half ounces. Mother Madge Chase, Seattle native, is married to Eldon Woodie Sr. The couple already has two sons Eldon Jr. and Allan.

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Rodney Bacheller

Mr and Mrs Rodney Bacheller of Minneapolis announce the birth of a daughter, Barbara Lynn, December 3 in a Minneapolis hospital. She weighed five pounds eleven ounces. Mrs Bacheller is Peggy Prince, daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Prince of 201 Grove Ave. The father is the son of Mrs Thomas Bacheller of St Paul and the late Mr Bacheller.

Rodney Bacheller Minneapolis, Minn Barbara Lynn Minneapolis Bacheller Peggy Prince W. R. Prince Grove Ave Thomas Bacheller St. Paul Minn Mr. Bacheller

Watch Your Walk and Costume Fit Tips

Advice on posture and arm swing for a graceful walk. Encourages using a full length mirror, keeping arm movement slight and relaxed. Highlights how costumes influence overall fashion presentation.

Ceremony Highlights At Local Sorority Meeting

Mrs. Cecil Stanley and several members attended the session in the Coca Cola Social Room. Mrs. Carlile Moye presided, Miss Marsha Cole received the ritual jewels, and Mrs. Bill Cadle aided. Dempsie Adams spoke on The Art of Dress and Cole distributed year books. Attendees included Mrs. Lawrence Winston and Mrs. Howard Lambert as the hostess gift was presented to Mrs. Moye.

Cecil Stanley Sandy Costello N. C. Craddock Jr Willie Adams Dempsie Adams Vass Carlile Moye Marsha Cole Bill Cadle

Good Cheer Club To Entertain Hospital Patients

The Good Cheer Club plans a Christmas party at the Veterans Administration Hospital on Wednesday for patient entertainment. Members met Sunday at Mrs. Hume Vogt’s Dexter Avenue home to wrap gifts to be presented at the event. Attending were Mrs. Gene Turner, Mrs. Ross Neal, Mrs. P. L. Richards, Mrs. Ada Johnson, Mrs. Ida Helton, Mrs. Ronda King, Mrs. Ray Sweeney, and Miss Anna Mooney.

Veterans Administration Hospital Good Cheer Club Hume Vogt Dexter Avenue Gene Turner Ross Neal P. L. Richards Ada Johnson Ida Helton Ronda King Ray Sweeney Anna Mooney

Homeroom Mothers Plan Projects At Crab Orchard

Crab Orchard Homeroom Mothers voted to buy shoes for needy children and a tape recorder for the school. They also approved carpeting the stage area in the New School and paying for updated steps. Principals reported on both campuses. 210 people received inoculations at the November polio clinic. The group will treat children before Christmas break. next meeting set for January 30.

Squeakless Purchase Solves Door and Window Squeaks

A simple lubricating stick fixes persistent squeaks from doors windows and hinges for years, providing a long lasting quiet in homes. The affordable quick fix avoids costly repairs and repeated lubrication.

Cat Scratch Board from Lumber and Carpet

Simple do it yourself tip to build a scratch board for cats using a lumber piece and an old carpet. It claims to help save upholstery by giving a designated scratching surface and notes that success depends on the cat using it.

Maion

Two-session open pairs tourney in Charleston winners named

Kanawha Valley Bridge Association sponsored event drew Beckley participants including Mrs. Edgar L. Mohler, Mrs. Alan Susman, Mrs. Oakley W. Dunn, and Mrs. Nathan Matz. Mohler and Susman won overall by taking first in both sessions. Dunn and Matz placed third in the afternoon and fifth overall. Others in attendance were Bill Klein and Dough Shorter.

Kanawha Valley Bridge Association Charleston Beckleyans Edgar L. Mohler McLean Addition Alan Susman Queen St Oakley W. Dunn Booth Avenue Nathan Matz Anne St Mohler Susman Dunn Matz

Wesley Anderson Faces Surgery At Raleigh General Hospital

Wesley Anderson of 116 Elkins Street is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital awaiting surgery today.

Wesley Anderson Elkins St Raleigh General Hospital

Warden Beckley Street Commissioner Discharged

Elmer Warden Beckley Street Commissioner was discharged Monday from Raleigh General Hospital after undergoing surgery December 3.

Elmer Warden Beckley Street Raleigh General Hospital

Mrs Clarence Meadows Faces Major Surgery Wednesday

Mrs Clarence Meadows of McAlpin is admitted to Beckley Hospital on Monday and is expected to undergo major surgery on Wednesday.

Clarence Meadows McAlpin Beckley Hospital

Sal Lie McGinnis Bible Class Meeting Canceled

Friday session of the Sal lie McGinnis Bible Class at The Methodist Temple is canceled per president Mrs. Alex Thompson.

Sallie McGinnis Methodist Temple Alex Thompson

Mrs Lonnie Sweeney Admitted to Raleigh General Hospital

Mrs Lonnie Sweeney of 526 Orchard Ave was admitted Monday to Raleigh General Hospital for observation and treatment.

Lonnie Sweeney Orchard Ave Raleigh General Hospital

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