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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1962

Page

3

Christmas 62 original play to highlight Junior Department meet

A play titled Christmas, 62 will be presented at the Beckley Woman's Club Junior Department open meeting. Six Woodrow Wilson High School students act under director Mrs. Malcolm F. Smith with cast including Sharon Sharp and James Stockwell. The centennial themed production supports West Virginia's 1862 Christmas narrative and multiple future performances are planned.

Tim Thompson Woman’s Club of Beckley West Virginia Lincoln Woodrow Wilson High School Sharon Sharp Gram John Sue James Stockwell Lloydette Humphrey Mary Ratcliffe Jed Griswold Doug Tolbert Malcolm F. Smith Don Boyd Robert Lee Daniels Ira Sopher E. G. Holstein Clyde Barker Park Avenue

Bolen Couple Welcome Son Born in Washington DC

Mr and Mrs Charles E Bolen of Washington DC announce the birth of a son on December 12 at Washington General Hospital The mother Hazel Meador of Daniels is the daughter of Essie Meador The father is the son of Ordie Bolen of Blue Jay The couple also has a child Charles II age 3.

Charles E. Bolen Washington, D. C Washington General Hospital Hazel Meador Essie Meador Daniels Ordie Bolen Blue Jay Charles IT

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Short local notices invite readers to share community happenings by calling the newspaper at the listed number and extension, indicating a friendly, participatory column for readers to contribute items of wide general interest.

Miss Susan Johnson to visit Philadelphia after study in Charlotte

Miss Susan Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs M A Johnson of 206 Granville Ave arrives from Charlotte North Carolina where she studies voice with Albert R May of Queen's College faculty. She plans to leave Christmas Day for a visit with friends in Philadelphia before returning to Charlotte.

Susan Johnson M. A. Johnson Granville Ave Charlotte N.C Albert R. May Queen’s College Miss Johnson Philadelphia

Dear Polly Cramer's Household Tips and News

Polly Cramer shares quick home hacks from hair styles with nylon panties to keep the bouffant, to clever gifts like a money tree for a hospitalized child, and frugal fixes for fuses catsup bottles and ironing boards. DR. AND MRS. Deane F. Brooke of Beaver vacationing in Philadelphia and Maine with their son Jim.

Polly J. MP Mrs. Deane F. Brooke Beaver Jim Philadelphia Maine

Hampden-Sydney Student to Visit for Holidays

Jay Scherer, a Hampden-Sydney College senior in Hampden Sydney Virginia, will arrive Saturday to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr and Mrs L L Scherer of 205 Granville Ave. Also arriving this week is Lu Scherer III from Baltimore on a Montgomery Ward Co business trip.

Jay Scherer Hampden-Sydney College Hampden- Sydney, Va L. L. Scherer Granville Ave Lu Scherer III Baltimore Montgomery Ward Co

Airman Thomas Springer Visits Family For Holidays

Airman third class Thomas C. Springer stationed at Wurtsmith Air Force Base Michigan visits his parents Mr and Mrs George Springer at 216 Edgewood Drive spending holidays with family. They will travel to Springfield Massachusetts for a two week trip to see his aunt Mrs J Earl Chevalier and his maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas P Morrisey. On return they plan several days in New York City to attend the Holiday Basketball Tournament featuring West Virginia University.

Airman C. Thomas Springer Wurtsmith Air Force Base Mich George Springer Edgewood Drive Springfield Mass J. Earl Chevalier Thomas P. Morrissey New York City West Virginia University

Schoolroom Candles Made From Crushed Red Cellophane

A group of students crafts inexpensive simulated Christmas candles for schoolroom windows using crushed red cellophane and wicks from sticks. Mrs. L.N.F.

Polly’s Pointers brightens homes at Raleigh Register

Share homemaking ideas with Polly in care of The Raleigh Register. Submissions may be used in Polly’s Pointers and recipients could receive a silver dollar if chosen.

Polly Raleigh Register

Beckley Women’s Groups Plan Holiday Meetings

Beckley’s women’s organizations announce a Christmas party for the Beckley Winn Terrace Room at 7 p.m. The Rhododendron Garden Club will meet at Raleigh County Bank Penthouse at 8 p.m. Melvola Chapter No. 1 Order of Eastern Star holds a 5:30 p.m. gathering at Heroines of Jericho Home on G Street.

Beckley Business and Professional Woman's Club Beckley- Winn Hotel Raleigh County Bank Melvola Order of Eastern Star Heroines of Jericho G. St

Christmas Meeting for Modernistic Homemakers Club

Circle No 2 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church hosts a Christmas meeting at the home of Mrs Alden Deck. The Modernistic Homemakers Club meets at 306 Westmoreland Street hosted by Mrs O C Hembrick at 6 30 p m.

Crab Orchard Baptist Church

Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 Eastern Star Regular Meeting

Bethlehem Chapter No 71 Order of Eastern Star holds its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 8 p.m.

Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe Street

Sorority Demo by Miss Godbey at Amere Gas Office

Xi Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts a demonstration led by Miss Mary Nelle Godbey at the Amere Gas Co office at 8 p.m. with Miss Bette Lou Evans as hostess.

Beta Sigma Phi Amere Gas Co Mary Nelle Godbey Bette Lou Evans

Beckley Woman's Club Junior Department Meet at Park Avenue

The Junior Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley will gather at the club house on Park Avenue at 8 p.m. to discuss upcoming community projects and social activities. Members urged to attend for planning and assignments.

Woman's Club of Beckley Park Avenue

Beckley Moosewomen Meet At Lodge for Food Drive

Beckley Chapter Women of the Moose hold a regular meeting in the Moose Lodge Ballroom at 7 30 p m Members are asked to bring canned foods to contribute to baskets for the needy.

Beckley Women of the Moose Moose Lodge

Lincoln Elementary Fifth Grade Christmas Program

The Parent Teacher Association hosts a Christmas program by Lincoln Elementary School fifth graders in the School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Event features student performances and community attendance.

Mt. Tabor Parent-Teacher Association Parent Teacher Association of Lincoln

Beta Rho Chapter Meeting at 110 Locust Drive

The Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds a regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Reginald Meyers located at 110 Locust Drive. The gathering begins at 7 30 p.m. with members discussing chapter affairs and upcoming events.

Beta Rho Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Reginald Meyers Locust Drive

Just A Mere Club Regular Meeting Notice

Just A Mere Club holds its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. James Spradley on New Raleigh Road at 8 p.m. Members are urged to attend for community updates and upcoming events.

James Spradley New Raleigh Road

Crab Orchard Womans C T U Covered Dish Luncheon

Crab Orchard Womens Christian Temperance Union will hold a covered dish luncheon at 11 30 a m at the home of Mrs Amon Canaday Members are asked to bring items for fruit basket and gifts to be exchanged

HOPE Crab Orchard Women’s Christian Temperance Union Amon Canaday

Willing Workers Club Meets at Wel come Baptist Church

The Willing Workers Club of Wel come Baptist Church gathers at 315 Saunders Ave at 7 p.m. Miss Madeline Saunders is associated with the church home.

Willing Workers Club Welcome Baptist Church Madeline Saunders Saunders Ave

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Plans Christmas Ritual Party

Beta Sigma Phi Beta Lambda Chapter announces a Christmas party at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. W. S. Turner located at 101 Holliday Drive. The event invites members for a festive ritual and social gathering.

Beta Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Isabell Vass Beta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi W. S. Turner Holliday Drive

Installation Of New Officers Highlights Ann Rose Class Meet

The Ann Rose Class of the First Baptist Church held a Friday meeting highlighted by officer installation for 1963 led by Mrs. R. L. Reardon with Mrs. W. A. Argenbright giving the dedicatory prayer. New officers include Mrs. W. G. Mitchem as president and Mrs. G. A. Massing as vice president. Members planned baskets of food and toys for a large family and gifts for a Pinecrest patient, with holiday decorations throughout Fellowship Hall.

Ann Rose First Baptist Church R. L. Reardon W. A. Argenbright W. G. Mitchem G. A Massing R. E. Hicks E. B. Eckle Treas L. C. Gwinn O. C. Flint O. E. Miller Neal Roscoe Weikle Pinecrest Fellowship Hall Santa Claus

Officers Elected At Circle No 4 Meeting Crab Orchard

Circle No 4 of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church elected new officers led by president Mrs John Bailey and vice president Mrs Joe Withrow. Treas urer is Mrs Ira Hurt and secretary Mrs Thomas Gray. Gift chairmen were named for love gifts and birthday funds as members planned a needy couple’s medicine gift.

Crab Orchard Circle No. 4 Crab Orchard Baptist Church John Bailey Joe Withrow Ira Hurt Thomas Gray Dathel McCoy Love Gift Ray Vance John Rice

Curtain Repair Tip For Tear Mend With Nail Polish

Small tears in sheer curtains may be mended with a tiny amount of colorless nail polish. Press torn edges together to achieve an almost invisible repair.

Makeup tips to camouflage fatigue marks under eyes

For circles under the eyes or lines around the mouth, use white liquids or opaque creams designed to hide tired marks. Apply directly from the tube if using cream or with a small brush for liquid, blend gently with fingertips, then apply foundation and makeup over it.

Christmas events listed for church and lodge gatherings

The Beckley Presbyterian Church hosts a Women s Bible Class at 10 a.m. A Poinsettia Savings Club meets at Mrs Thelma Dyer s home 139 Sour St. A Degree of Honor Lodge Christmas party is set for IOOF Hall on Valley Drive at 7 p.m.

Beckley Presbyterian Church Poinsettia Savings Club Thelma Dyer Sour St Degree of Honor Lodge IOOF Valley Drive

Efficient home laundry hack using labeled hampers

The piece suggests using large plastic wastebaskets as personal hampers in each bedroom labeled with child names. On wash days children bring hampers to the laundry, after washing return clean clothes to hampers, and children carry them back to their rooms.

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