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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1968
Page
5
Patricia McCormack reports on how Christmas spending can push families toward bankruptcy as consumers overspend to satisfy guilt or boost self image. Psychologists note debt stems from guilt or desire for social approval, urging balanced gifts and mindful budgeting to preserve the true spirit of the season.
Dear Polly offers a method for filing canceled checks by placing them back in the checkbook in numerical order, taping them to stubs, and storing completed books in a desk drawer. Additional reader tips cover shoe oil to stop squeaks, dented linoleum, ottoman cover using carpet scraps, and a crocheted scarf holder with a gift verse.
The Rosebud Garden Club held its annual Christmas tea at Mrs. Ray Gibson's home. Members shared readings, signed illness cards, and enjoyed a Christmas program featuring a reading of The Christmas Guest by Mrs. Noel Griffith.
Members of Memorial Baptist Church’s Cathy Gunter Circle renamed the group the Mildred Farthing Circle in memory of a deceased member. The meeting at Mrs. Garnet Lowe’s home featured readings, prayers, a love gift dedication, a Christmas program, carols, and food baskets prepared for 21 elderly people.
A series of birth announcements from Beckley area hospitals reports Andrew James III born December 9 at 4 20 p.m. to Durgan Jr. of Glen White weighing eight pounds one ounce. Michael Lee born December 10 at 6 15 p.m. to Burton of Mount Hope weighing five pounds 12 ounces. Darrell Lilly Jr born December 10 at 7 25 a.m. to Lilly of Sophia weighing five pounds ten ounces. William Brian born December 10 at 3 p.m. to Milam of Mullens weighing seven pounds nine ounces.
Hong Kong advances to fourth place among global film producers in a new industry ranking. Local studios, led by major groups, increased output and earned recognition in international markets, with emphasis on action and crime genres boosting box office appeal.
Coming events column invites women’s groups to submit notices. Ward 5 Republican Club meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Central Baptist Church. Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department handles notices. submissions due by 10 a.m. for same day use.
The Laurel Business and Professional Women's Club of Beckley will hold its annual Christmas party at the El Toro Room in Beckley Hotel at 6:30 p.m. The event brings members together for festive activities and fellowship.
The Women’s Mission Society of First Baptist Church holds a general meeting in the Fellowship Hall at 7 30 p m. All members are encouraged to attend. discussions will cover upcoming outreach and committee reports.
Circle No 2 at Crab Orchard Baptist Church, home of Mrs Alden Deck, meets at 7 30 p m with plans announced and attendees invited to join the discussion and fellowship at the scheduled gathering.
Women of the Moose and guests meet in the Moose dining room for a Dutch treat Christmas dinner at 6 30 p m. Exchange gifts and bring food items for a Christmas basket.
Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206 Mabscott hosts a Christmas party with a covered dish dinner at 6 30 p m and regular meeting at 7 30 p m Members are asked to bring items for Christmas baskets and participate in a gift exchange.
The Missionary Society of Hollywood Baptist Church invites members to a pot luck dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the regular meeting.
Bethlehem Chapter 71 of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold a session at the Masonic Temple at 8 p.m. Details on attendees or agenda are not provided.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Methodist Temple hosts Circle 6 with Miss Nelle Bryson as hostess at 7:30 p m An executive meeting follows at 7 p m in Friendship Hall with details unreadable on the flyer
Xi Alpha Gamma of Beta Sigma Phi hosts a Christmas dinner at 120 Wildwood Ave home of Mrs. Drexel Kessinger at 6 30 p m Attendees should bring a Christmas gift for exchange.
Pythian Sisters Temple No 55 convenes at Lodge Hall on N Kanawha Street at 7 30 p m for an evening gathering.
Raleigh County Historical Society holds officer elections and installation at the Woman's Clubhouse on Park Ave at 8 p.m, with a social hour following. The start time was changed from 7:30 p.m.
Beta Rho Chapter hosts a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. David Pruett located at 100 Elm Ridge Road Maxwell Hill starting at 7 30 p m. The event invites members to gather for seasonal cheer at the private gathering.
The Brooks Adair Parent Teachers Association holds a regular meeting plus a Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. local time.
The Maids and Matrons Social Study Club will hold its annual Christmas dinner at the Pioneer Hotel at 6 p.m. Hostesses include Mrs. Bernard Keaton, Mrs. William C. Reid, and Mrs. Shep Tyree.
Rural Acres Garden Club convenes at the home of Mrs. C. E. Kesler, 412 Rural Acres Drive, with members urged to bring items to share and discuss upcoming club activities and goals.
The local Catholic Daughters visit Pinecrest monthly and prepare gifts for patients at Christmas Easter and Thanksgiving. The first regular visitor was Mrs S H Bridge who sustained the routine for 35 years. Others like Mrs McCluskey, Mrs Novac and Mrs Mollish also volunteer long term. They also visit area hospitals nursing homes and shut ins.
Miss Barbara Sue Harmon daughter of Mrs Nora Harmon and the late Troy Harmon wed James Paul Perkins in a Saturday 8 p.m. ceremony at Mabscott Christian Church. Rev L A Garte officiated. Regina Allen a bride cousin served as maid of honor with Connie Conner of Raleigh as bridesmaid. Billy Harmon was best man. The couple will reside in Sophia after he works for Winding Gulf Coals Inc.
The Saturday Sunday School class of Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Stamford presents a Christmas play titled Jimmy's Gift at the church at 7 p.m. The event invites families and the community to attend the scheduled program and celebration.
Beckley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will hold an executive board meeting at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. William C. Reid, 235 Church Street. Members are urged to attend.
Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club meets at New River Park recreation room at 8 p m with Hal Washington as caller.
Mrs Hazel Scott of Temple Street has returned home after undergoing major surgery at the hospital.
The Centigrade scale marks absolute zero at 273 degrees below zero. Absolute zero on the Fahrenheit scale equates to 460 degrees below zero.
The Woman s Missionary Society of the First Church of God on Valley Drive held its annual Christmas party. Pauline Okes spoke on the American Christmas and read a poem, Mrs. Jack Wheeler led carols with piano by Mrs. Dave Turner, and Mrs. Ralph Robertson spoke on Christmas in Ireland. A gift exchange followed a game period led by Mrs. C. P. Conley. twenty-one members and two guests attended. The next meeting is January 24 at the church.
The Plymouth colony received its first cows in 1624 marking a landmark for settler agriculture. The herd represented a key step in establishing sustainable food sources and animal husbandry for the early settlement.
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