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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1963
Page
5
Women's notices column invites notices from women’s organizations for meetings. Submit notices by 10 a.m. for same-day use to Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department. The Sunday calendar includes a New Year’s dinner at Pythian Hall South Fayette Street at 1 p.m.
Gamma Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets at Coca Cola Social Room at 7:30 p.m. Shady Spring District Womens Club gathers at Lions Clubhouse Beaver at 7:30 p.m. Degree of Honor Lodge to install officers at 100F Hall Valley Drive at 7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church Women of St Luke meet at 8 p.m. Beckley Temple No 55 Pythian Sisters Lodge Hall above Watkin's Drug Store for installation of new officers at 7:30 p.m.
The Woman's Club of Central Baptist Church gathers at the home of Mrs. Gwendolyn Coleman on I Street for a community meeting. Members discuss upcoming fundraising events and club activities, inviting local residents to participate.
The Raleigh General Hospital welcomed several newborns in December. Robet Allen Treadway, seven pounds six ounces, born December 11 at 11:50 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Billy G. Treadway of Eccles. Donald Ray Gibson, five pounds ten and 12 ounces, born December 12 at 2:05 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Gibson of Kilsyth. Sharon Ann Wikle, five pounds 13 and 12 ounces, born December 12 at 12:45 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Jackson L. Wikle of 111 Hill Street. Jane Elizabeth Larrick, six pounds three ounces, born December 13 at 8:43 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Larrick of 211 Witherspoon Street. Arnold Keith Murdock, eight pounds nine ounces, born December 13 at 10:33 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. George A. Murdock of Mount Hope. Kevin Ray Wills, eight pounds two ounces, born December 15 at 6:31 a.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Gene A. Wills of Glen Morgan.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church hosted a dinner for church youth. Attendees included Duke medical student Jack Williams, West Virginia University students Jane Anderson and Tom Goode, University of Kentucky law student Jim Anderson, Marshall University’s Carrington Lewis Jr., Mary Grace Lewis of Bob Jones University, Beckley College students Carl Lewis Doug Lewis Sue Meadows Betty Hanshaw, and Woodrow Wilson High students John Devores Kenneth Smith Gwendolyn Robertson Becky McCray Nancy Norman Mary Ann Totten Jo Ann Ubeda Judy Samson Richard Cooper Connie Harris Kelly Hinson Becky Hurst Tom Blankenship Ricky Hinzman John West Judy Hanshaw. Also present were Rev. Edward R. Henshaw and Mrs. Henshaw, Mrs. Paul Hinzman, Mrs. John Eye WSCS president, Mrs. Gladys Carney, and Mrs. B. Burleigh.
Surface exterior walls with ceramic tile for fadeproof color and weatherproof durability. Tile needs little maintenance beyond occasional damp wipes and offers long range economy. Consider an architect to design an appropriate exterior plan for homes.
Instructions suggest adding a good amount of bluing to starch used for dipping dark cottons. The tint prevents the starch from showing on the dark fabric.
Over 700 young people attended the annual Holiday Snow Ball hosted by the C 64 Subdeb Club at the Raleigh County Armory. Officers and chaperons, including Mrs H C Avis and daughter Betty, plus committee members and several hosts, were pictured at a pre dance party. The theme featured a large snowman center floor and a white dogwood tree with revolving spotlight. Afterward, parties were held at several members homes.
A集 collection of practical home tips and reader notes from Polly's Pointers. Readers share fixes for wardrobe gaps and necklines, packing jars with sock scraps, improving ceiling light brightness with a pie plate, laundry simplifications, and sewing or quilting hacks. Readers invited to submit ideas to The Raleigh Register.
Households host relatives from Salem Virginia Croydon Pennsylvania Marmet West Palm Beach Florida and Lake Milton Ohio during the Christmas season. Notables include Mr and Mrs Agile Midkiff with sons and daughters in law Ronnie and Diane Conner with families Diane Conner plans a Jan 1 return from Washington DC. Airman C Tommy Peters stationed in Sault Ste Marie will go to Spain for 25 days returning Jan 15.
Peau de soie replaces satin as a preferred material for evening slippers this winter. Available in beautiful colors designed to coordinate with fashionable gowns.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs James Willis of the marriage of their daughter Brenda Ann Willis to Cpl Wayne Denvill Farley son of Mr and Mrs Berman Farley of Shady Spring The ceremony took place December 21 at Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church with Rev S D Smith officiating A reception followed at the bride's home The bride is employed by National Finance Co and a 1963 Woodrow Wilson HS graduate The groom a 1961 Shady Spring HS graduate is stationed with the U S Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune They plan to make their home in Clarksville Tennessee after a Southern wedding trip.
Gas range makers report design advances that simplify cleaning. Recessed and lift-up tops grant access to burners, removable surface burners and porcelain well pans go to the sink, and many models feature lift-off oven doors, removeable liners, one-piece seamless parts, and easy back-in reassembly. The era of easier upkeep for ranges appears at hand.
A gas appliance group says the water heater is the most used in homes. Hot water is drawn 100 times daily for baths, hand washing, dishes, and other tasks. Modern gas heaters heat faster, resist corrosion, and help with illness.
Mrs Betty Clifton travels from 108 Wilkes Ave to Myrtle Beach S C to visit son Paul Clifton Jr recovering from December auto accident injuries. Paul 16 resides with Dr James Martin in Myrtle Beach. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Robert B Parker Glen White host daughter Susan Parker teaching in Tampa, Miss Peggy Parker artist in New Orleans, Jimmy student at West Virginia University Morgantown, Chris employed in Linden New Jersey with Esso Research. Carola Paflinger visits from Chicago Illinois. Susan spends weekend in Washington with classmates Johanna Barto and Lou Grumet. Bill Hagerty Morgan Town teacher and Marilyn Grumet Columbus Ohio accompany home for holidays.
Miss Bethel Campbell and her mother Mrs. Cora Campbell of 109 Milliron Ave return from a week in Florida, where they visited friends and enjoyed the warm climate and seaside surroundings.
Oleg Cassini Printed Pattern A697 showcases a longer jacket with concealed buttons, a keyhole neckline over a contrast blouse, and a slim skirt. Instructions cover fabric options and yardage for Misses' sizes 10 through 18. Send one dollar to The Raleigh Register Pattern Department for pattern A697.
The notice lists relatives in Miami West Palm Beach and Hollywood reflecting a family remembrance spanning multiple Florida cities with expressions of connection and tribute.
Visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs J L Basham of Mac Arthur include their son and daughters in law Mr and Mrs David Basham and son Davy of Alexandria Virginia and Mr and Mrs Gary Basham of Arlington Virginia who returned Friday.
Mr and Mrs William F Dole and son Bill Jr of Davidson NC spent Christmas with Mrs Dole s mother Mrs George W Williams and her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Ralph Amick all of 222 Westwood Dr They also visited her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Julian Williams of 122 Laurel Terrace Mrs Dole the former Helen Williams was admitted Friday to Duke University Hospital Durham NC for observation and treatment
Mrs. William Wood of 306 Sycamore Ave remains a patient at Raleigh General Hospital, reported recovering satisfactorily from surgery performed Thursday.
Mrs Martha Parsons of 204 E Street left Monday night for Washington to be with her niece Miss Frances Edelen who will undergo major surgery today at Georgetown University Hospital. Miss Edelen is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R F Edelen of Bethesda Maryland.
Elder George Johnson and Mrs. Johnson of 1104 Scott Ave East Park celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary with a dinner at home. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Robert Newsome Mrs. Sarah Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Willie Thaxton Whitby Mrs. Grace Salmon Mr. and Mrs. Albert Scott Dave Thaxton Whitby Mrs. L. Martin and Evangelist E Goforth an after dinner praise service followed.
Guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Curley Allen at 110 Houston Street include their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Richard Allen and daughters Dawn and Deena of Parkersburg.
Mrs H R Richmond and daughter Mrs James Ransom with Lee Steven and Kathy return to Daniels after visiting Silver Springs Maryland where they were guests of Mrs Richmonds son Homer Richmond and his wife.
Flush to wall installation is a popular trend in today’s appliances creating neater looks and easier cleaning. When buying a gas clothes dryer, check installation requirements. Modern dryers offer multiple connection and venting options for accommodating various spaces.
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