Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Raleigh Register in Beckley, West Virginia

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1964

Page

5

Christmas Visits Highlight Hicks and Parker Families

Mrs Sophia Hicks and relatives from Chicago spent Christmas Week with the Burnett es in McAlpin and Hicks in Beckley. The Parker family hosted and visiting relatives from Slab Fork Columbus Ohio Williamson and Camden on Gauley joined the holiday gathering. Several Parker children study out of town at Berea and Concord colleges.

George McKinney Tams Mountain Adramn McKinney Slab Fork Charles Daniels Columbus Ohio Charles Gillispie Williamson R. L. Simms Camden Gauley A L. Simms Jr Decatur, Nd

Women's groups agenda notes for Raleigh County events

Beckley Newspapers invites women's organizations to submit meeting announcements to the Women's Department. Notices by 10 a.m. appear the same day. Saturday entries are due by 10 a.m. Saturday. Tuesday features a 4-H Pinners party for pin wearers at Crab Orchard Elementary School at 7 30 p.m. Electa Chapter No 50 Eastern Star holds a meeting at Mrs Grace D Robinsons home 304 F Street at 1 p.m.

Women’s Department of Beckley Raleigh County Crab Orchard Matrons Club Electa Order of Eastern Star Grace D. Robinson F St

New Mexico liquor group ends free alcohol to lawmakers

The New Mexico Retail Liquor Dealers Assn. voted to end the practice of giving free liquor to state legislators. The move closes a long standing perk as part of departmental courtesy policy changes.

Santa Fe, N.M UPI New Mexico

Prince Williams Vows Exchanged In Church

Delores Jean Williams and Charles Ray Prince wed in Mabscott Calvary Baptist Church. The ceremony was led by Rev. Gerald L. Morgan with a piano accompaniment, white poinsettas and candelabra decorating the altar. The bride wore Chantilly lace over satin, a seed art tiara and veil, carried yellow and white carnations. attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Jo Ann Fleming. Best man Larry Stacy and ushers Robert O'Dell and Jody Mays. Reception in Fellowship Hall, bridal cake with miniature figures. Post-ceremony, bride wore sky blue traveling suit for trip. she attends Woodrow Wilson High School. groom stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey with U.S. Armed Forces.

Delores Jean Williams Wayman Williams Mabscott Charles Ray Prince T. E. Prince Sprague Ave Calvary Baptist Church of Gerald L. Morgan Larry Stacy Robert O'Dell Jody Mays Fellowship Hall Ruth Ann Webb Brenda Webb Janie Hylton

Polly's Pointers Dear Polly Household Hacks

Dear Polly shares reader tips on hanging plates with improvised S hooks and picture wire, creating back supports for plates. Another tip covers a self made silverware drainer from a plastic detergent bottle cut and perforated for drainage. A third piece explains using a calendar and desk pad to track upcoming charges and reminders to avoid forgotten bills.

Polly W. R Wilma

Incidents In The Lives Of- People You Know

Mr and Mrs Homer Richmond and son Robbie of Rockville Maryland were holiday guests of his parents Mr and Mrs H R Richmond and her parents Mr and Mrs Harold Holly all of Daniels Richmond is employed with Allstate Insurance Agency in Washington DC Frank Brubeck of 107 Kinzer Street has been a patient since Christmas Day in Raleigh General Hospital where he is undergoing observation and treatment Brubeck who is employed in Washington DC arrived Wednesday for the holidays.

E. D. Parker Pemberton Joe R. Peters Arlington Lloyd Parker Brenda Pam Midway Key West Fla Billy Parker Mike Deborah Charleston S. C Danny Parker Frank Parker Danny Sara Lou Robert Parker Wood Bridge Johnny Parker Berea College Berea Norma Parker Concord College Athens Jimmy Parker Kimberley Lynn Emmett Parker Jr Craig Beckley Jackie Sophia High School G. C. Walker Roanoke G. W. Walker Mabscott Harry McNutt Mullens H. H. McVey Shellby McVey Dunbar Russell Pegram Richard Rhodes Richie Richard McVey Amigo Homer Richmond Robbie Rockville H. R. Richmond Harold Holly Daniels Richmond Allstate Insurance Agency Washington, D. C Frank Brubeck Kinzer St Raleigh General Hospital Brubeck

House guests fill Burke home during holidays

HOUSEGUESTS of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Burke, 212 Fair view Ave., include his sister Mrs. Deb Bellamy and father James Burke of Wellston Ohio. Also visiting are daughter Mrs. John W. Amick of Havelock NC and son John Burke at Ohio State. JOSEPH LEE Griffith returned to Charleston SC after visiting grandparents J. A. Griffith Cool Ridge and mother Evelyn M. Atkinson 641 Whitestick St. Also visiting were Henry Lee Griffith and his children Joe Allen Barbara Jeanne of Charleston and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hall with Debra and Mike of Ravenna Ohio.

J. R. Burke Fairview Ave Deb Bellamy James Burke Wellston Ohio Burke John W. Amick Havelock N. C John Burke Ohio State University Columbus Joseph Lee Griffith Charleston S. C J. A. Griffith Cool Ridge Evelyn M. Atkinson Whitestick St Stella M. Cooper Beaver Ernestine Cochran Daniels Henry Lee Griffith Joe Allen Barbara Jeanne S.C Bernard Hall Debra and Mike Ravenna Elmer Suttle White Oak Whitestick ‘St

Fashion News From Jo Copeland on Seventh Avenue

New York designer Jo Copeland in her Pattulo showroom discusses fashion trends including pants, above the knee skirts, and nudity. She condemns city wear for pants, dislikes short skirts that reveal knees, and criticizes vulgarity while acknowledging provocative styles in collections.

Helen Hennessy NEA New York Pattulo Jo Copeland Seventh Avenue Miss Copeland

Jo Copeland Spring Collection Embraces Fresh Femininity

Freshness and femininity define Jo Copeland's spring lineup of suits, daytime dresses, and formal gowns. Using soft crepes, crisp silks, and flowing chiffon, she presents bright florals, navy, and coral-salmon pinks to convey elegant feminine style for all occasions.

Spring

Cooper Family Visits Across States Near Webster Springs

Mrs Stella Cooper of Cochran and her relatives welcome T SGT William Cooper Jr back to Westover AFB Massachusetts after two weeks with family at Beaver. Also visiting were Airman J C Billy R Thomas at Langley AFB Virginia Pfc and Mrs Robert Thomas Jr of Phenix City Alabama and Rev and Mrs Robert Cochran of Webster Springs.

William Cooper ,Jr Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts Beaver

Visitors from Falls Church and Ocala Call on Relatives

Mr and Mrs Charles Sparks of Falls Church Virginia visited in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs H E Cochran of Daniels with other relatives. Miss Bobbie Scott and Miss Jackie Rakes of Ocala Florida were visitors in the home of Miss Rakes' father Jack Rakes of Beaver. They also visited other relatives.

Charles Sparks Falls Church H. E. Cochran Daniels D. M. Sparks Pine Lodge Drive Bobbie Scott Jackie Rakes Ocala, Fla Miss Rakes Jack Rakes Beaver

Miss Nelle Bryson and sister visit H. P. Hicks couple

Miss Nelle Bryson and her sister Miss Frances Bryson of Watts Apartments were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Hicks in Charleston.

NELLE _ Bryson Miss Frances Bryson Watts Apartments H. P. Hicks Charleston

College and military families share holiday visits

Alderson-Broaddus senior Mrs Jacqueline Reid visits her parents Mr and Mrs Hudson Reid in Skelton while Kenneth Bragg of Old Dominion College spends Christmas with his grandparents at 210 Reservoir Road before a Florida trip. His parents Captain Herbert K Bragg and siblings stay on Guam where his father commands the Naval Base. Sue Gilbert, a Columbus Ohio secretary, spends the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs C G Gilbert and guests Mr and Mrs T A Sims and brother-in-law Mr and Mrs J S Sims in Marietta and Columbus.

Jacqueline Reid Alderson-Broaddus College Philippi Arents Hudson Eid Skelton Kenneth Bragg Old Dominion College Norfolk M. L. Bragg Reservoir Road Herbert K. Bragg Becky Guam Naval Base Young Bragg Key West Fla Sue Gilbert Columbus Ohio Cc. G. Gilbert Harper Rd

Miss Patricia Ann Reid Marries Lt. Neil R. Brooks in Indiana

Patricia Ann Reid and Lt. Neil R. Brooks wed at Ft Benjamin Harrison Indiana on December 21 with Chaplin Macafee officiating. The bride, a Stratton High School and Indiana University graduate, teaches in Indianapolis. The groom, a 1963 Indiana University psychology graduate, is stationed in Syracuse New York as chief of Administrative Services. The couple will honeymoon in Washington Cambridge and Syracuse after Christmas.

Patricia Ann Reid Neil R. Brooks Indiana Jamin Harrison Alpha Delta Theta Honorary Student Educational Association Student Judicial Council Indianapolis Brooks Rindge Technical High School Cambridge Bridgton Academy Prep Bridgton Maine Indiana University Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Syracuse N. Y Washington, D. C

Births at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

Local families announce births at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Included are Mark Shawn Cordle born Dec 16 at 1:13 am weighing 6 lb 4 oz. James Edward Massie born Dec 16 at 11:23 am weighing 7 lb 8 oz. Clyde David Williams born Dec 16 at 1:58 am weighing 6 lb 12 oz. Robert David Burdette born Dec 17 at 4:07 pm weighing 8 lb 4 oz. Teresa Lynn Blevins born Dec 18 at 4:11 am weighing 7 lb 2 oz. Kellye Lynn Henderson born Dec 18 at 4:32 am weighing 5 lb 10 oz. Bernice Ann Sims born Dec 18 at 8:05 pm weighing 7 lb 9 oz. Gregory Alan Lane born Dec 19 at 11:15 pm weighing 7 lb 2 oz. Joyce Ann Gill born Dec 20 at 2:30 pm weighing 6 lb. Ernest Lloyd Jr. Stover born Dec 20 at 4:53 am weighing 7 lb 14 oz.

Delbert Franklin Cordle Mankin Ave Oak Hill Mark Shawn Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital James Edward James Ray Massie Beaver Clifftop Clyde Williams Clyde David Robert David Billie Blevins Minden C. H. Henderson Crescent Rd Kellye Lynn Hugh Robert Sims Rainelle Bernice Ann Gregory Alan Charles Lane Temple St Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital MacArthur Bernard Lee Gill Joyce Ann Ernest Lloyd Stover Rhodell Ernest Lloyd Jr

Hats Return As Must Have For Chic Spring Look

Audrey Hepburn and designer Sally Victor tout hats as essential jewelry for a refined feminine style. Panamas, dyed tropical straw, and embroidered designs lead spring collections. Victor notes hats boost women’s look, with men often approving and many brands supporting jobs abroad. Fashion letters column invites readers to send prob lems to Helen Hennessy.

Audrey Hepburn Sally Victor State Department Ecuador Panama New York Helen Hennessy

Burial Insurance Sold by Mail Ad Offers Low Cost Policy

This old style notice promotes mail order burial insurance from Central Security Life Insurance Co. It targets ages 40 to 90 with no medical exam and claims $1,000 or more in coverage. The ad urges tear out and mail in with name address and year of birth to Fort Worth Texas office.

Legal Reserve Life Central Security Life Insurance Co West Rosedale Fort Worth 4 Texas

Pondering the New Year Friday the 13th in 1965

A quirky calendar note: across 1965 there is only one Friday the 13th and it appears in August, not early in the year.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sophia Rns James Hicks Chicago, Ill James Burnette Jr McAlpin Prince Williams Woodrow Wilson High School Prince WWHS Fort Dix N. J U. S. Armed Forces ANS MR. and Mrs Copeland Fashion News G. M. Powers Stella Cooper William C. Reid Church St Patricia Ann John W. Brooks Mass Chaplin Macafee Ft. Ben Neil R, Brooks Sally New York, N. Y Charlie WHS West Virginia Safety Counci State Police T.V Mountain State Hearing Aid Center Peape BC The Seven-Up Company
Search Courier

Search the Raleigh Register Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Raleigh Register?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication