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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1960

Page

5

New York Girl Finds Skin Diving Interesting Hobby

Marie Prendergast a 23 year old New Yorker balances a clerical job with teaching skin diving. She is part of a three member staff offering lessons and exhibitions with John Cronin and Jim McNamara at the Aqua Lung Center in mid Manhattan. They train adults and children in snorkel mask fins wet suits and scuba gear while promoting underwater photography and safe diving practices.

Pauley UPI New York Marie Prendergast Miss Prendergast John Cronin Aqua-Lung Center mid-Manhattan Jim McNamara Marine Corps Center John Marie Ireland D'Youville College Buffalo N.Y Fourth Lake Utica U.S. Divers Co Manhattan Cronin United States Midwest

New Study Class Holds Yule Meet

Mrs. Ralph Hartsog hosted the New Study Class Yule meeting at 2306 S Kanawha St with participants Ricky Hinzman David Hinzman Cathy Hartson Lynn Hartson and Mrs B B Epperly presenting The First Christmas Silent Night piano pieces by Mrs Epperly and a rhythm duet by Mrs Hinzman and Ricky A piano solo by Mrs Paul Hinzman a Ryano solo The Fairies Chimes and The Little Green Frog were performed Mrs Hartsog elected historian and meetings set for the fourth Sunday at 2 pm at the hostess home 104 Vine St for next gathering

Ralph Hartsog S. Kanawha St Ricky David Kenny Hinzman Cathy Lynn Hartson B. B. Epperly Epperly Eugene Smith Vine St

Birth of a son for Thomas and Pauline Martin

Mr and Mrs Thomas Martin of Cleve land Ohio announce the birth of their first child a son Thomas Martin Jr born December 24 in the local hospital. The baby weighed eight pounds six ounces The mother is the former Pauline Lester of Ury and the father is the son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Sergeant of McAlpin.

Thomas Martin Sergeant Cleveland Ohio Thomas Martin Jr Pauline Lester Ury Leonard Sergeant McAlpin

Beckley Women’s notices invite meetings and events

Coming Events invites women’s groups to announce regular or special meetings. For notices call CL 3-3321 or mail to Beckley Newspapers Woman's Department. Entries by 10 a.m. used the same day. An Alpha Sigma Sorority alumnae holiday party is set for 7:30 p.m. at Coca-Cola Social room. the Woman's Improvement League meets at 430 S Fayette St at 1 p.m. and plans cheer boxes for shut-ins.

Woman's Department of Beckley Alpha Sigma Sorority Woman's Improvement League E. L. Morton S. Fayette St

Suitdress-Wisely Shaped To Praise Half-Size Figures

Paula Deans slimming suit dress offered for mature figures from size 12 1 2 to 22 1 2. Jacket length and slim skirt design create a taller, narrower look with a smart collar bow. Printed Pattern M101 in half sizes and fabric requirements listed. order form details included.

Paula Dean Raleigh Register Pattern Department P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Parents-To-Be Share Worries Program Aids Expectant Parents

The Child Study Association of America, with New York State Health funds, runs nurse guided talk sessions for expectant mothers and fathers. Eight three week programs help couples address questions from breastfeeding to family adjustment. Nurses lead discussions, provide factual input, and aim to establish nationwide mother worry sessions.

Child Study Association of America State Department of Health New York City Aline Auerbach New York

Finnish Marimekko dresses catch First Lady eye

Article notes Marimekko clothing from Helsinki designer Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi appealing to a future First Lady. Dresses feature bold colors and simple lines, with home wear and accessories. Finnish fashion praised for its unadorned silhouette and practical elegance.

White House John Kennedy Cambridge Mass Design Research, Inc Pennsylvania Avenue New York Finland Marimekko Armi Viljo Ratia Helsinki Marimekko Oy U. S Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi Ratia

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