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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1963
Page
5
Mrs. R Francis Parker director of the March of Dimes Campaign for Raleigh County says workers should turn in their collections today to E N Pugh at the Bank of Raleigh or mail to Box 712. About $1300 has been turned in with 75 workers still unaccounted for and the drive trails last year's $2700 total.
The Beckley Newspapers Woman's Department invites women’s groups to announce regular and special meetings via telephone or mail. Notices by 10 a.m. are published same day. Sunday announcements must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday. Queen Esther Court No. 53 meets at 5:30 p.m. and the Thrifty Savers Club at 7 p.m. at 110 Thurmond St.
Schedule of community events including Maxwell Hill Community Building square dance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Woman's Club gathering at 3 p.m. Sunday at 786 S Fayette St, Lad and Lassie 4-H at 7 p.m. Monday, Eastern Star initiation at 7:30 p.m. Cr ab Orchard PTA and Rhodes Street club meetings, Pioneer Woman's Club address, and additional Tuesday charm and Moose events with times and locations.
The Stanaford Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets at the Stana Ford Missionary Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Captain James Allen Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathers at Mrs. E. E. Bibb’s home, 404 S. Oakwood Ave., at 2 p.m.
The Catholic Daughters of America Court Paula No 741 will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m in the Parish Hall on Thursday. Members are reminded to attend and participate in the session.
Applications for marriage licenses list Glenville Bragg age 23 of White Oak son of Furide and Flora Bragg and Shirley Louise Meadows age 17 of Sandstone daughter of Charles and Macil Meadows. George Allen Basham age 25 of Charleston son of George and Mae Basham and Carolyn Rosemary Bragg age 21 of Beckley daughter of Charles and Thelma Bragg.
The text notes a method to crease wool pants and slacks for long wear and mentions branded lines. It also offers glove washing tips: wear gloves to lather them, then turn inside out for a second wash, highlighting interior dirt on gloves.
The column advises readers to type letters for readability. It stresses professional communication and neat presentation to avoid misunderstandings in business tasks.
Miss Jeane Bardin guest of honor at a Glass House luncheon hosted by Miss Ellen Gates and Miss Leslie Boone. The guest list included fellow Marshall and West Virginia University students and Mrs. Wade H Bardin, with the Boones planning to depart Feb 15 for Rio de Janeiro where he works with Johnson and Higgins.
Mrs. Hattie Morris of Ury visits her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. George Nolan in Dayton Ohio. Mrs. Nolan faces surgery Monday. Mrs. Helen Hughes of Tams remains hospitalized at Beckley Memorial Hospital after major surgery. She will move to Pine Lodge Nursing and Convalescent Home in Stamford for daily treatment the next four weeks. Miss Barbara Jean Holland returns to Bluefield State College after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Holland of Tams.
Letters reveal quick car cleaning with a dust mop and dry technique, a scratch-free long hand brush idea, and a door hinge workaround using sandpaper. Readers also praise easily spotting luggage with red white and blue ribbons and joke about refrigerator wig storage alongside lighthearted glamour tips.
Mr and Mrs Donald Ray French of Sprague announce Brenda Kay born January 15 at 2 23 pm at Raleigh General weighing 6 11 12 oz. Crab Orchard couple Carl Russell Smith share Ronald Lewis born January 15 at 5 46 pm weighing 7 13 3 4 oz. Multiple families listed with birth dates January 16 to January 23 and baby weights.
Costume pattern ad for Printed Pattern A652 offers a three piece outfit for dancer Cyd Charisse. Describes a fitted bodice, flare skirt and belled sleeve jacket with fabric options in many colors and materials. Available in Misses' sizes 8 through 18. pattern costs one dollar plus mailing.
Ralph E. Smith of 210 College Ave is a Beckley Hospital patient admitted Monday for observation and treatment. Myrtle S. Beidenmiller of 231 S Heber Sr learns her grandson Steven Franklin is improving from measles complications. Steven is the seven year old son of Marvin and Mrs. Franklin of Bridgeport Ohio. Pat Butler of Raleigh Heights is reported in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital undergoing observation and treatment. Lucille Cricker of 114 Beckley Ave is expected to be discharged today from Beckley Hospital after treatment since Jan 10 for a broken hip. W H Bryson of Ravencliff, brother of Ralph E. Smith, is also a patient in Beckley Hospital admitted Wednesday for observation and treatment. Eva Allen of 204 Carter St returned from Toledo Ohio where she had been visiting. Sv en Brown recuperating at home in Sophia after Raleigh General Hospital treatment with daughters Virgil Wills of Parkersburg and Nathan Mahan of Washington DC visiting, and son Robert Brown boil er tender second class aboard USS Wasp in Boston. West Virginia University students spending the semester break with parents include Hampton Thomas Jr Richard Blackburn Leo Attili A F Bryson and Miss Jerry Culliss Lane Cullis of Sophia.
Paris reports from Aline Mosby note American buyers skirt the Paris spring previews as New York newspaper strikes cut department store business. Designers like J F Crahay showcase peasant suits and geisha inspired gowns while wintry plaids persist amid the cold Paris weather.
RNS reports R G Pruitt remains a patient at Beckley Memorial Hospital after a week with pneumonia and is listed as improving. Friday visitors to the Cox home included Mrs Edith Cox and relatives from Grants New Mexico Crab Orchard and Beckley with other locals nearby. Leonard Robertson completes tour in Canada and moves to Lockport New York for new assignment after visiting family. Mrs Richard Edward returns to Akron Ohio after visiting Glenview relatives.
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