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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1962
Page
5
A. Smith served as program chairman for the annual event while Mrs B K Peters was the pianist, details reflecting the leadership and musical roles involved.
A brief social notice invites readers to call with news or events for inclusion. The column hints at friendly community items under a heading about everyday people and asks friends to reach via the listed phone line.
Miss Shirley Redd of Palo Alto arrives at Charleston Airport and heads to Pittsburgh after visiting her relatives. West Virginia University students from Morgantown return home for the holidays, including Donna Ellison Pat Ossick Teddy Kessinger and Bill Molina. Cruser of Dixon Avenue is reported in good condition after surgery. More WVU students arrive for Christmas and local residents visit in honor of Mr. Wooley's 69th birthday.
London branch officials recount a clergy request for traveler’s checks. The priest, misreading the cashier, asked for Church of England denomination, prompting a cautious sale approach and brief exchange.
Not many people would think of storing their valuable papers in a thermos. The best place for such papers is a safety deposit box, of course, but a wide mouthed gallon thermos jug serves as temporary protection from water and fire.
The color trend centers on pale blue appearing in suits and dresses across outfits. Retail and style guides urge owners of pale blue suits to wear them prominently this winter.
If you are discarding an old winter coat this year, never waste the fur trim. You can have it made into a ring collar to wear with plain cloth coats, an ascot, or a hat.
If you stay cautious with daytime footwear you should allow bold color and fine fabrics for evening shoes. Choose vivid hues and luxe materials to enjoy wearing them and to please others who notice the change.
Quincy High School senior ball faced a 90 minute delay as the orchestra was late. The event ended with smoke as Hotel Quincy dining room caught fire, class president Terry Wilson said there were a few problems.
Crab Orchard Circle No 1 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church hosted a program titled The Acceptable Gift with Mrs. Ernest Ballengee leading as chair. Participants included Mrs. Hollis Rhodes Mrs. Clayton Cooper Mrs. W M Horton Mrs A C Allen and Mrs Cecil Edmonds. The devotional featured Luke chapter one and carols including Silent Night followed by piano solos O Come All Ye Faithful and Take My Life And Let It Be by Mrs Virgil Riffe. Mrs W H Boyd supervised the love gift and dedication prayer. a brief business segment was led by Mrs Edmonds. Refreshments and gifts concluded the gathering with several attendees and a guest present.
A historical note claims the first automatic dispenser appeared in 219 B C when Hero Osethus, a Grecian high priest, created a device for dispensing holy water on the drop of a coin. The fragment links ancient ingenuity to modern vending concepts.
The 26 children at the center will be entertained with a visit from Santa who will distribute gifts around the Christmas tree. Juniors assisting Mrs Kiser include Mrs James Sanger in charge of favors Mrs Jack Hutchens refreshments and Mrs Robert Kosnosky entertainment.
Woman's Department announces local notices for clubs and meetings Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds a regular meeting at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Reginald Meyers 110 Locust Drive Beckley WV Calendar notices are accepted by 10 a m for same day use Sunday notes must arrive before 10 a m Saturday
The Willing Workers Club of Welcome Baptist Church hosts a meeting at 7 p.m. at 315 Saunders Ave with Miss Madeline Saunders as a local host and organizer.
The Beta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority hosts a Christmas ritual and party at the home of Mrs. W. S. Turner located at 101 Holliday Drive starting at 7:30 p.m.
A sewing group of Women of the Church gathers in the Women's Bible Class room at 10 a.m. at Beckley Presbyterian Church to work on projects and socialize.
The Lydia Ormandy Circle of the Memorial Baptist Church will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Andrew Molina, 112 Glenn Avenue.
The Poinsettia Savings Club gathers at 139 Sour Street hosted by Mrs Thelma Dyer at 7 p m. Members are set for an evening of discussion and savings plans in a neighborhood meeting.
Degree of Honor Lodge hosts a Christmas party at IOOF Hall on Valley Drive starting at 7 p.m. Members invited for seasonal gathering with fellowship and holiday cheer.
The Beta Sigma Sorority Gamma Gamma Chapter holds a regular meeting and Christmas party at 328 Ewart Ave at 7 30 p m.
Washington shoppers will find a varied selection of fish, meat, poultry, and winter produce in local stores for festive dinners. Turkey, broiler-fryer chickens, beef roasts, ham, pork loins, and other economical meats are plentiful. Best buys this weekend include artichokes, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, collards, green onions, kale, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and rutabagas.
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