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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1965

Page

5

Returning U S Air Force family visits Ghent home

S. Sgt. Dennis L. Edwards, his wife Mrs. Edwards, and children Tony and Annette return from a three year Japan tour. They visit Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Meador in Ghent before heading to Leebridge AFB Michigan where Edwards was assigned. Edwards praises the Japanese people and notes Americans are eager to learn about their country.

United States Japan Dennis L. Edwards Tony Annette Gilbert Meador Ghent Leebridge Air Force Base Michigan Edwards Oery

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Pvt. Lewis Randy Webb spends holidays with mother Florence Webb at 201 Beck ney Ave. Mr and Mrs W V Riddle of McAlpin host son Bill and daughter-in-law Lisa Gail plus Sally a Charleston General Hospital student Bill attends West Virginia Institute of Technology in Montgomery Visiting Carl Worthington Stotesbury his son Jack and daughters Libby and Sue Worthington live in Washington DC

Pvt. Lewis Randy” Webb Florence Webb Beck W. V. Riddle McAlpin Bill von Lisa Gail Collee Sally Charleston General Hospital West Virginia Institute of Technology Montgomery Carl Worthington Stotesbury Jack Libby and Sue Worthington Washington, D. C

Meadows Visit Family Details In McAlpin Area

Miss ae Meadows of Washington DC visits her parents Mrs and Mrs Clarence Meadows in McAlpin. This week she visits Mr and Mrs Barney Haga and Mr and Mrs John Rupe in Soak Creek with accompanying family members Jack.

Ae Meadows Washington, D. C Mrs Clarence Meadows McAlpin Barney Haga John Rupe Soak Creek Jack

Currin Phillips Vows Read In North Carolina

Miss Linda Gayle P Phillips daughter of Raleigh couple and William Thomas Currin son of Graham couple were married Sunday at Gh Baptist Church North Carolina. Officiant Rev Clarence Vaughn led 3 PM ceremony with elaborate floral decor and attendants in red gowns. The bride wore white bridal taffeta and rosepoint lace with a lace hem, veil, and bouquet of white orchids. Parents and relatives attended. couple to reside in Raleigh after IBM employment. The wedding featured church music and a southern wedding trip attire of baby blue and orchids.

Linda Gayle P Bryant Phillips Raleigh N. C William Thomas Currin Woodrow Wilson Currin Graham, N. C North Carolina Thomas P. Butler Beckley Red Sulphur Springs Clarence Vaughn Shirley Thompson Robert Windham Beulah Russell Jo Anne Phillips Patricia Phillips James Lee Butler Franklin D. Butler Burlington James Woodrow Currin Ational Germany Richard E. Tyndall Haw River Wanda Weadon Williams High School Burlin Beauty College WHS American Association For the Advancement of Science Technical Institute of

Perfectly Tailored Shirtwaist Dress Pattern Ad 1965

This advertisement promotes pattern No. 8111 Patt-O-Rama for a shirtwaist dress flattering a woman's figure. Available in sizes 34 to 48 with busts 36 to 50, featuring short sleeves and 35 inch fabric. Order by mail from Sue Burnett with 50 cents plus 10 cents for first class mailing. provide name, address, zip, style number and size.

Sue Burnett Raleigh Register Ave Aepariane New York N. Y

Local Hospital Births List in Beckley Region

Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital reports multiple births from area families. Phyllis Ann Sadler born Dec 15 at 11:58 p m weight 5 10 12. Kevin Gene Bragg born Dec 17 at 2:45 p m weight 7 10 12. Lisa Irene Holliday born Dec 18 at 1:05 p m weight 8 11. Sandra Kay McBurty born Dec 18 at 11:50 a m weight 6 15 12. Lisa Marie Watkins born Dec 18 at 9:57 p m weight 7 15. Samantha Hope Hawes born Dec 19 at 11:35 a m weight 7 4 12. Each entry lists parents and birth details.

Elwood M. Sadler MacArthur Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Phyllis Ann Gene M. Bragg Abraham Kevin Gene Lisa Irene Lawrence T. Holliday Beckley Thomas D. McBurty Marfrance Sandra Kay John E. Watkins Beardsfork Lisa Marie

Toil With Foil for Holiday Uses Around the Home

A simple roll of aluminum foil serves manifold functions for the holiday season. The gas appliance manufacturers association notes versatile options such as ash trays for extra smokers, decorative doilies for plant holders, and furniture protection for window sills. Crumbled foil in a long vase can support festive flowers at the desired height.

Mannets Stand Up for Others Rights Worth It

A concise call to act for others rights noting the value of effort and solidarity. The message emphasizes moral responsibility and collective support, urging individuals to engage in advocacy beyond self-interest.

Hot Buttered Rum Sauce Preparation Note

A simple recipe describes combining water and sugar, boiling to thread stage, adding butter until melted, then stirring in two tablespoons of rum just before serving.

Underground rail system origins claimed by Britannica

United Press International notes that Britannica states London built the first underground railway in 1863. The claim places London as a pioneer in urban rapid transit and highlights early railway engineering milestones.

United Press International London Britannica

Water heater placement boosts efficiency and saves fuel

The gas water heater should be installed closest to the area most used for hot water, such as the kitchen bathroom or laundry. This reduces heat loss through pipes lowers fuel costs and boosts efficiency of hot water appliances.

Holidays with Moles and Meredith families

Holiday guests include Mr and Mrs James Meredith of Mile Ground Morgantown visiting Luther and Viola Moles at 203 Murray Street and the Merediths Harry L and Mrs in Alderson. Mrs Meredith formerly worked for Raleigh County Board of Education and her husband for the West Virginia Department of Welfare. They are doing graduate work at West Virginia University. Also visiting Rev and Mrs W Reece Burns are Calvin Carstenson of Easton Connecticut Anita Burns of Berkeley Springs and their son William Jr a West Virginia Wesleyan sophomore.

Luther Moles Murray St James Meredith Mileground Morgantown Harry L. Meredith Alderson Meredith Raleigh County Board of Education Woodrow Wilson High School West Virginia Department of Welfare West Virginia University South Kanawha Street W. Reece Burns Calvin Carstenson Easton, Conn Anita Burns Berkley Springs William Jr West Virginia Wesleyan Buckhannon

Scout Troop Guests At Christmas Party

Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 472 joined Sophia Odd Fellows and True Blue Rebekah Lodge for their annual Christmas party at the Lodge Hall. Entertainment featured carols and piano by Jackie Taylor.

Kenneth Bower H. E. McGraw McGraws District 24 Odd Fellows G. P. Henderson Gilbert Fox J. R. McGaw Girl Scout Rebekah Odd Fellows Lodge

Meetin Seeds In Puritan Church Hunger Fight

The American Puritans called dill and fennel meetin seeds as they carried herb bunches in hankies to church and nibbled them to stave off hunger during long services.

Basin Street in New Orleans or Beale Street in Memphis

Fragmentary OCR note references Basin Street in New Orleans and Beale Street in Memphis. No dates, events, or clear actions present to specify a news item or outcome.

Basin Street New Ora Beale Street Mem

Snap-on Appliques Change Dresses With A Wrist Twist

New York fashion note shows teens add snap fasteners and paper templates to basic dresses. Use gripper plier kits to attach snap on backing pieces and switch appliques for fresh looks at each party. Felt, cotton, leather motifs, belts, and belts with eyelets expand the idea. This simple hack stretches wardrobe and earns praise for ingenuity.

Helen Hennessy New York NEA

Beta Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meeting announced

Women's organizations are invited to submit notices for regular or special meetings. Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the Appalachian Assembly Room. Notices must arrive by 10 a.m. for same day publication, with Sunday notices by Saturday 10 a.m. deadline.

Women’s Department of Beckley Newpapers Beta Sigma Phi Appalachian Assembly Room

Beckley Quota Club Meeting at Beckley Hotel

The Quota Club of Beckley hosts a noon gathering in the El Toro Room of Beckley Hotel on Tuesday. Members plan discussions and community activities for the week.

Quota Club Beckley Beckley Hotel el Toro Room

Fruit Cake Bonbons and Rummy Icing Prep Notes

Slice loaf fruit cake into one inch thick pieces and cut into one inch cubes. Pipe rum or lemon flavored butter cream into a rosette on each cube, garnish with pecan halves or candied fruit, place in fluted cups. Prepare pineapple lemon hard sauce by creaming butter sugar rind and apples, chill until set.

Greeks Used Butter for Skin Care and Hair

Ancient Greeks did not use butter for food but applied it to skin injuries and for hair care, Britannica notes.

Encyclopaedia Britannica

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