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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1962

Page

3

Necklines Make News In Estevez Three-Part Wardrobe

A three piece Estevez spring wardrobe includes dress coat and jacket designed to be easy to sew. The pattern A544 features a high neck curve and strap detail with raglan sleeve. Dress and coat use available fabrics and sizes with pattern sale through Raleigh Register pattern department.

Estevez Raglan Raleigh Register Pattern Department P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Decorative window shade cloth patterns and valance tips

Handy decorative effects center on new window shade cloth tricks. Extra yardage helps create a special valance point with new patterns and textures. Some shade cloths serve as dramatic wall coverings as well.

Cushion Caddy Doubles as Decorative Stool

A brass cushion caddy with four vinyl covered pillows offers compact storage and style. When inverted and topped with a cushion, it serves as a decorative stool for seating or display.

Shower Honors Recent Bride

A miscelaneous shower honored Mrs. Charles Claypool Jr. the former Terry Wilson on Saturday. Hostess was the honoree’s sister Mrs. Talmadge Calloway Eccles. Guests included Mrs. Arvada Sanford Mrs. Gladys Wilson Mrs. Franklin Robertson Mrs. Jeanne Mitchell Mrs. Harry Callaway and many others.

Charles Claypool Jr Terry Wilson Talmadge Calloway Eccles Arvada Sanford Gladys Wilson Franklin Robertson Jeanne Mitchell Harry Callaway Fred Hawley Ann Honaker Beckley French Smith Charles Claypool Fairdale Charles Poe Logan Vernon Wilson Harry A. Wilson Fred Griffith Dorothy Herron Drema Bowling James Giadella Harry Camden Mike Petros Viola Barry Loren Holt Bert Webb Lillian Hinte Sarah Grahovic Albert Mitchem Paul Bugdell Bessie Berry James Oliver Douglas Jeffrey Callaway

Coming Events for Women's Groups This Week

Women's organizations invited to submit notices to Beckley Newspapers Woman's Department by 10 a.m. For Sunday calendars, notices due by Saturday 10 a.m. Friday events include Queen Esther Court No 53 Heroines of Jericho at 5 30 p.m. Just A Mere Club at 505 Bostic Ave 7 p.m. Saturday events: Social Saving Club at 706 F St 7 30 p.m. Thrifty Savers Club at 121 Rice St 7 p.m. Square Dance at Maxwell Hill Community Building 8 p.m.

Woman's Department of Beckley Esther Court Heroines of Jericho G ‘Street Eddie James F. St

Sunday Meeting Notice for Central Baptist Club

Sunday gathering of the Young Woman's Club of Central Baptist Church at 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. C. O. Hill located at 106 Berry Street. All members are invited to attend.

Young Woman's Club Central Baptist Church C.O. Hill Berry St

Weekly club and meeting notices for Monday and Tuesday

Monday events include Black Diamond Unit No 9 meeting at Phil's Drive Inn at 7 p.m. Friendly Art Club at 7:30 p.m. Dorothy King hosts Gulf Sub Debs at Sophia Clubhouse then Special meeting. Monday Music Club at 2:30 p.m. Lad and Lassie 4-H at First Christian Church at 7 p.m. Bring project book. Tuesday events list Moose Hospital Chapter Night at Moose Lodge Ballroom 7:30 p.m. Columbine Garden Club at 1:30 p.m. Hollywood Baptist Church Ladies Mission Circle at 7 p.m. Captain James Allen Chapter DAR at 2 p.m. WCTU at Stamford Baptist Church 7 p.m. Highland Garden Club at 1:15 p.m.

Gulf Gulf Woman's Club Sophia Lad Lassie First Christian Church

Births in Beckley Memorial Hospital listed

Mr and Mrs Jeff Cunningham of Sprague announce a son Barry Lynn born January 24 at 6 30 am in Beckley Memorial Hospital weight 6 pounds 14 1 2 ounces Four pound 15 ounce daughter Kathy Ann born January 25 to Mr and Mrs Dock Rose of Glen White at 3 05 am in Beckley Memorial Hospital Michael Ray born to Mr and Mrs Leo Tate of 720 Monroe Street January 25 at 12 57 am weight eight pounds two ounces Dorothy residents Mr and Mrs Roger Fraley announce a daughter Kathleen Denese born January 28 at 9 26 am in Beckley Memorial Hospital A son Danny Lee born January 29 to Mr and Mrs Carlos Adkins of Piney View at 1 00 am weight 5 pounds 8 1 2 ounces Mr and Mrs Donald Cunningham 315 Crescent Road announce a birth of a five pound flounce daughter Karen G at 12 33 pm January 29 in Beckley A son Danny Griffin born to Mr and Mrs Roger Seewards of Willis Branch at 6 14 pm January 29 in Beckley Memorial Hospital

Jeff Cunningham Sprague Barry Lynn Beckley Memorial Hospital Kathy Ann Dock Rose Glen White Michael Ray Leo Tate Monroe St Dorothy Roger Fraley Kathleen Denese Danny Lee Carlos Adkins Piney View Donald Cunningham Crescent Rd Karen G Danny Griffin Roger Seewards Willis Branch Beckley Memorial Hos

Prevent Snow Damage To Shrubs And Ornamental Plants

Snow heavy with rain or sleet endangers branches and brittle twigs. Tie upright evergreens, brush off snow promptly, prop up laden limbs, and avoid throwing snow on bushes while shoveling. Install 12 inch hardware cloth tree guards, clear drifted snow, thin boxwoods, and protect dwarf fruit trees and maples from animal gnawing.

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Mrs. John Cheesbrow of Prosperity is a patient in Raleigh General Hospital where she underwent surgery on Wednesday. Mrs. Jack Tate of Glen White is a patient in Raleigh General Hospital where she underwent minor surgery. She is employed at Beckley Manufacturing Corp at Skelton.

John Cheesbrow of Prosperity Raleigh General Hospital Jack Tate Glen White Beckley Manufacturing Corp Skelton

Polly's Crewel Embroidery and Window Treatment Advice

Polly Cramer guides readers on crewel embroidery to avoid dustcatchers and decorate spaces with restrained patterns. Dear Polly answers readers about light with toile draperies and semisheer glass curtains, and suggests a coordinated chintz scheme to unite colors in a living room.

Polly

Washable Fixtures Specified for Bathroom Use

The room requires all furnishings and accessories intended for bathroom use to be safely washable due to the room’s nature. This ensures easy cleaning and longevity while meeting safety expectations for moisture exposure.

Local notes from Beckley area social scene and honors

Mrs. CHARLES Hankla of Canton Ohio arrives for Beckley Memorial Hospital admission. Bill Proffitt, Navy man in Norfolk, visits his parents and son Gene in Tams. Mrs. C WM Meadows and Mrs. R C Fleshman join Golden Wedding anniversary at Harper. Cookes called to Welch for mother-in-law Callie Bridges ill with broken hip. Harriet Davis, 108 Virginia St, chairs Mary Washington College Religious Week in Fredericksburg. Edith Wahl earns BS in nursing from Frances Payne Bolton School in Cleveland. 250 degree candidates at Winter Convocation.

Bill Proffitt U.S. Navy Norfolk, Va Paul Proffitt Tams Gene C. WM. Meadows Virginia St R. C. Fleshman Winding Gulf A. D. Cooke Clyde St Welch Callie Bridges Beckley Harriet Davis Frank Davis Mary Washington College Fredericksburg YWCA Edith J. Wahl Jess Wahl Fuairdale Frances Payne Bolton

Mabscott Man Improves at Beckley Memorial Hospital

H. D. Tucker of Mabscott is reported quite improved as a patient at Beckley Memorial Hospital. He was admitted on January 22 and remains under care.

H. D. Tucker Mabscott Beckley Memorial Hospital

Rare Twin Births in Thoroughbred Breeding Noted

In thoroughbred horse breeding rare twin births are estimated at about once in 10,000. The observation highlights unusual foaling events and the genetic and management considerations for breeders.

Coal City Couple Mark Golden Wedding Anniversary

The Rev and Mrs M F Rubin celebrated their Golden Wedding at a dinner hosted by son Jimmie and daughter in law in Prosperity. Married January 31 1912 in Fayetteville the couple includes many children across the country. He a retired coal miner and Baptist minister born Oriudo Spain began mining in 1909 and worked nearly four decades. The event featured cake and coffee with a cake shaped like an open Bible.

Coal City M. F. Rubin Jimmie Rubin Fayetteville Mr. Rubin Oriudo Spain Blanche Thurmond Mountain David Rubin West Palm Beach

Do you mind my asking how much you paid for that

A reader notes that asking someone their payment or price for an item can be rude in social situations and suggests considering discretion and context before inquiring. The remark highlights etiquette around money discussions.

Son Born to Rev Carpenter Family at Riley Street

The Rev and Mrs Richard Carpenter of 112 Riley Street announce the birth of their first child, David Matthew, born Thursday at Beckley Memorial Hospital. He weighs 9 pounds 10 ounces. Mr Carpenter is an associate minister at The Methodist Temple.

Richard Carpenter Riley St David Matthew Beckley Memorial Hospital Carpenter Methodist Temple

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wayne Farley Frances Withrow Frank Withrow Johnstown Road Frances Farley Mary Wickline Mary Soltes Josephine Aurednick Jennings Fry Margaret Brynner U. S. Air Force San Antonio Texas Valley Dr Carl Boyden Thrifty Savers Club Sally Dozier Rice St Maxwell Hill Black Diamond West Virginia Phil's Drive Inn Friendly Art Club S. Fayette St Dorothy King Women of the Moose Hospital Moose Lodge Columbine Garden Club Harry Lewin Woodlawn Ave Ladies Mission Circle of Hollywood Baptist Church James Allen Daughters of the American Revolution M. A. Johnson Granville Ave Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Stamford Baptist Church Highland Garden Club Jack Nuckols Pital Joyce Annette Murrie Bobblette Michael Alan Carvell Polly's Polly Cramer G. M. Powers Main Street China Service Neville Maytag & Furniture CO Neville St. Beckley Charles Hankla Canton, Ohio Helen Hankla Hayse Maynard Manners Millet Prince St Wheeler Plumbing and Heating West Neville Street Plymouth McCutcheon & Drake Motor Co., Inc City Auto Service, Inc Canterbury Motor Co Second Street Mount Hope Beckley Pineville
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