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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1966
Page
5
Notices for women’s organizations to announce regular or special meetings. Deadline 10 a.m. daily for same day publication. Calendar items include Tuesday Garden Council workshop with Coca Cola group 7 9 p.m. and Golden Age Club meeting postponed to Feb 22.
Bethlehem chapter posts a memorial obligation at Mapoaie Temple on Howe Street seeking observance and community participation in a local remembrance event.
Morton area groups hold meetings at school church and home venues including Reaves Elementary fourth and fifth graders at 7 p.m Usher Board at New Hope Baptist Church Stanaford WCTU at Stanaford Missionary Baptist 7 p.m and a Daughters of the American Revolution event at Mrs Bibb's home 206 an maa D.
Beck ley Group and Mountain Rest Home hold an executive board and regular meeting at 8 p.m. in Sigma Cha of Beta Sigm Phiomedineactions sembly Room. The Coal Parent-Teacher Association meets at City Grade School at 7 p.m.
The Friendship class at First Baptist Church was scheduled to meet today but has been canceled. No further details provided.
Bea ver Baptist Ladies Mission Circle hosts a meeting at the church at 7 30 p m with guest speaker Mrs Ivan Halsey of Beckley.
Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 and IOOF Lodge hold a covered dish dinner and gift exchange at 6:30 p m with regular meeting at 7:30 p m Ebenezer Service Guild of Ebenezer Baptist Church meets at Mrs Marion Brooks home 423 S Fayette St at 7:30 p m
Beckley Chapter and Hospital Chapter members of the Women of the Moose meet at the Moose Lodge for a 7 30 p m gathering, inviting all personal and social members to attend.
The Wednesday XI chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets at Phil's Drive In Restaurant at 7 30 p m with Mrs Arnold Allen as hostess.
A ceramics class meets at the New River Arts and Crafts Building at 7 p.m. local residents are invited to learn handbuilding and glazing techniques from an instructor. All skill levels welcome. materials may be provided.
The Beta Rho Chapter holds its regular meeting at Mrs. William Coffman’s residence 316 Vine Street at 7 30 p m Circle No 7 of The Methodist opens until Wednesday February with plans and participation expected from members.
Members at Large of the West Virginia League of Women Voters will meet in the Bank of Raleigh Civic Room at 7:30 p m.
The Woman's Mission Society of Memorial Baptist Church will meet at the church to sort Christmas cards for sending to the mission field. Attendees should bring a sack lunch and plan to begin at 10 a.m.
The Shady Spring District Woman's Club will meet at 7 30 p m at the Lions Clubhouse in Beaver for a community gathering. Members plan ongoing projects and upcoming events.
The Gamma Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi planned for Coca Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m Friday has been canceled due to schedule changes. Mrs W 0 today canceled the meeting, with the Domeareet Church event reflecting the revised plan.
Miss Gail Patricia Henson daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Pence married Larry Curtis Garcia son of Mrs Garcia of Whitestick Street in a home ceremony at 1410 S officiated by Rev Chastes Jalker. The bride wore a blue sheath dress with white navy trim and matching accessories. Attendant Beverly Snuffer wore a blue dress. The groom, a 1963 WWHS graduate, was a Bible Club member and attends First Baptist Church.
Black Diamond Affiliate members plan a workshop during a state session in Pleasant Point Point Pleasant withSATURDAY participants including Damon Setliff Jr Rachel Fink and Joann Shumate. State officers elected included Mrs Elias Mullens president Mrs Walthal Princeton first vice president and others with roles as treasurer and secretary.
Bowyer at the Woman's Club hosts the fifth session titled Dynamics in the Clubhouse on Park Avenue at noon with Prosperity present to discuss community issues and club activities at 7 30 p m.
A church social at Calloway Heights Baptist Church, in the social room, scheduled for 11:45 a.m., has been canceled. A new meeting time is not announced.
Pride of East Gulf No 83 from the Heroines of Jericho group meets at Ma sonic Hall East Gulf at 5 30 p m with a public event listed for the evening hours.
Circle No 5 at First Baptist Church led by Mrs W M Kessel has been postponed until February 10. The meeting date was delayed and details remain to be announced.
A fragmentary note recalls the earliest inhabitants of North America crossing into the continent. It mentions an initial group as a defining moment in human migration, underscoring the broader history of indigenous peoples.
Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge Norman Knapp returns to the Courthouse after a two week confinement at home with pneumonia. He resumed duties at 100 Phillips Street and will continue to preside over cases as his health allows.
Mrs Daisy Hindsley of Raleigh is under observation and treatment. Mrs Clinton R Hodges of Raleigh General Hospital will undergo major surgery Wednesday. Mrs Mozella Bryant of Stotesbury was honored with a bridal shower by Mrs Louise White and Mrs Lorene Smith at the James Smith residence. Attendees included Mrs Flostine Tench Sherlene Richardson Mrs Louise Holland Mrs Dorothy Collins James Smith Mabie Smoot and Bryant. Mrs J W Rogers of Beaverdale was admitted to Raleigh General Hospital and expects major surgery. F L Banks, a burrdeen, is reported in real condition in Westpert on Hospital in Richmond.
Phymosia Garden Club met January 28 at 120 Granville Ave. The program by Mrs. Henry Clay and children showcased button gardens. Mrs. G. Snyder presided. Mrs. Henry L. Walker will lead a June flower show workshop titled From Our Heritage to New Horizons. CARE World Gardening funds were discussed for the state beautification drive. Hostesses were Mrs. Glenn Akers and Mrs. James. guest Mrs. Keith Bottomer attended.
Dear Polly offers steps to transform a discarded sweater into a handmade pocketbook with sleeves used as pockets and a bag fashioned from the back and front. Guidance covers lining, stitching, and adding handles from a discarded bag, plus decorating with felt or wool flowers. Doris notes a travel skin care container and aging curiosity.
In the Malton care register style feature Polly invites readers to submit ideas for future Pointers segments. A dollar reward is offered if Polly uses the reader’s idea in a future column.
Debbie Atkinson daughter of Mr and Mrs H Bearan Atkinson was installed as worthy advisor of Beckley Assembly No 47 Order of Rainbow for Girls. Other officers installed included Vickie Lipscomb Cindy Atkinson Karen Jacobs Cassie Hunton Sharon Brown Beverly Ward Debbie Shumate Noree Boyd Nancy Calvert Susan Coker Sue Lilly Debbie Ord Ann Beard Sue Riffe Barbara Wilbur Brenda Culp Pam Hollandsworth Becky Dunbar Paula McGinnis Linda Wisenski Patti Beard Mrs Marguerite Reid mother advisor. The officers were installed by Roberta Hollansworth and Noreene T R Wilson. Rev John Atkinson, guest soloist, presented the invocation. Also installed were Leona Holliday Louise Ledford Marie Meadows T R Wilson Harriet Barrett Harry Bowers Freda Casto W E Straughan and Mrs Reed. The event featured pink white and floral decor.
Mrs Marie Creed Withrow was named recipient during a Thursday gathering of the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia District 3. The session, held at a nursing home, also discussed the February 12 Charleston board meeting, licensure proposals, and the association's magazine editor Mildred Miller.
Members of the Woman's Club will view a leadership program discussing the series at noon. The program airs at 1 p.m. on WOAY Beckley Oak Hill.
A stork shower toasted Mrs Marvin at 1028 Woodlawn Avenue Sea. Attendees included Ann Baxter Weikle, eerie Hoskins, Meechae Mills, Linda Mitchem and Thelma Thompson with Mil dred Walker Marilyn Kopelman Brownie Ven eri Sarah Wolman Janet Seavey Mary Moln Rose Almond among others.
Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Layton of 101 Stanhope Court celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Married 50 years, the couple observed the anniversary on Saturday with their two sons Ernest and Michael and a nephew and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Peaytt and son Eugene of Whitesville present.
A home handyman cuts decorating costs by removing old surface planks and applying metal and wallboard adhesive. No refinishing needed, and surfaces can be kept clean with a damp cloth.
The text discusses infection risks from toads and states most situations can be managed without danger if hands are not cut. It notes no cuts on hands reduce infection danger and implies careful handling for safety.
Mrs. Mary Nell Godbey, Raleigh County Extension agent, spoke at the Hollywood Home Demonstration Club meeting in Mrs. George Jones’s home. She presented charts on daily calorie and protein needs, protein content in foods, and main protein sources. The devotional, “Working Together,” was given by Mrs. Wilma Fitzpatrick, followed by prayer.
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