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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1963
Page
5
Dental health hinges on fluoride use and a balanced diet. Adults and children should limit sweets to reduce acid attacks from bacteria on sugar. Brush after meals, rinse if unable, and follow dentist guidance on brushing technique and timing. Baby teeth need space maintainers to guard against future cavities.
The women of St Luke Lutheran Church will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the home of Mrs Clyde A Marshall in Cabell Heights. Mrs Roy V Gwynn will present the lesson.
Italian designers Simonetta Fabiani present burlaplike linen suits and oversized hooded raincoats at Paris Spring Fashion Week drawing attention for bold silhouettes. Models wore white and black cloaks with giant hoods. other looks referenced Soviet themes with Moujik tunics and Caucasian sleeves.
Harold Cook, psychiatric social worker with the Mental Health Center, will speak at the Epiphany luncheon and general meeting of the Episcopal Church Women of St. Stephen's Church. St. Margaret's Guild will host the noon luncheon in the church undercroft, and Mrs. Charles S. Lewis will preside. Cook, a St. Stephen's member, is lay moderator of the School of Religion and has vestry service and past parish work in Pittsburgh and Huntington.
Local organizations publish a week of meetings including Chaminade Music Club, Friendly Art Club, 4 H Club, Eastern Star initiations and garden club workshops. Listings note venues in Beckley with times from 1:30 p m to 8:00 p m and contact details for notices.
Beta Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi sorority announces an executive board meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a regular gathering. Attendance requested from members and officers.
Catholic Daughters of America and several groups meet at 7 30 p m in various venues including Parish Hall IOOF Hall Valley Drive Cabell Heights and Beaver Lions Club with many events listed. Circle No 3 of Crab Orchard Baptist at 1 30 p m and Rainbow for Girls Assembly No 47 meet at Masonica Temple at 7 p m.
Ross Allen of Bolt remains in Charleston General Hospital for observation and treatment. Mrs Freddie Combs and Mrs Duff Belcher are patients at Beckley area hospitals with ongoing treatment and improving condition respectively. Teddy Lacy and Sharky Byrd family visits noted. Pfc Eddy Covey returned to Ft Knox after leave with relatives. Hersie Phillips and daughter Sherry hospitalized at Raleigh General for pneumonia. Gerald Hawley and John Smith recently visited the Hawleys in Fairfax.
Mrs. H. C. Miles Jr. and Mr. H. C. Miles of Helen became parents of a baby boy born February 1 at Wyoming General Hospital Mullens. The infant weighed seven pounds and has no name yet. The mother is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Maynard and the paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miles.
New York residents can ride the subway to the Bronx for skiing at Van Cortlandt Park where rope tows floodlights snow making machines snack stands and a first aid station are available.
Dr E Cuyler Hammond of the American Cancer Society reports a two year study of 300000 men aged 45 and older. Those who exercised regularly had death rates four to five times lower than men who never exercised.
A group of women including Mrs Theo Harvey Mrs Carl Price Mrs Charles Wetzel Mrs L W Thorne Mrs Gibson and Mrs Kyle M Jarrell described an enlightening experience. The account suggests community interest and personal reflection among participants.
Mountain Top Garden Club members discussed suitable flowers for early spring city street planters at the January meeting in the Appalachian Assembly Room. The club authorized Mrs. Hume to arrange with a local florist for blooming size plants to be set early.
Memorial service for Carrie Gwynn conducted by Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 in Mabscott. Ceremony led by noble grand Mrs George Hughes with assistors Mrs J W Persinger and Mrs W B Robinson. Reports by treasurer Mrs Ronda King and acting secretary Miss Anna Mooney.
Norman Rosen introduces Printed Pattern M158 with a flattering collar line and a slim waist silhouette. The versatile casual, styled by Martin Maron, comes in sizes 12 to 22 percent with options in jersey, wool, linen, cotton, and Dacron. Include style number and size when ordering for 1 dollar plus 10 cents first class mail.
Ruth Millett argues couples should draft a husband wife agreement by the end of the first year to set expectations and prevent later divorce. The piece suggests a preemptive script for harmony, urging young couples to discuss aims plans and promises before problems force court action.
When preparing meat for freezing, remove the store wrapping and seal the meat tightly in moisture-vapor proof material. Store wrap is not designed for freezing and likely lacks moisture-vapor protection.
A Millett memo advises men it is better to leave hair uncombed than to comb it in public, stressing discreet grooming and social propriety in public settings.
Albert J. O'Brien of 110 Doreas Ave in good condition at Raleigh General Hospital under observation and treatment. Violet Bailey of Lanark confined at home after a left ankle fracture and right knee injury. postmaster duties temporarily handled by her husband and Mrs. Carlita Arthur. Mrs. David H. Hall of Sophia under observation at Beckley Memorial Friday. Mrs. John Earl Miller and infant daughter Susan Anne returned home at 125 Quesenberry St. baby born Wednesday at Raleigh General Hospital. Beckley Presbyterian Church World Missions cottage prayer meetings set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at homes of A. J. Walker, C. S. Bepler, Ned Ragland, and J. B. Roberts.
A column of practical reader tips covers sewing hints like reversing stitches, tightening lines with chain, handling a nervous baby with gloves, using worn socks as shoe covers, fitting boots, staining unfinished frames with shoe polish, and clever storage for rugs and jewelry. Other notes include car speed reminder photos, drying gloves, clipping rug ends, and making disposable salt shakers for lunches.
A Raleigh Register request invites readers to share home making tips for Polly’s Pointers. Submissions may be selected for publication with acknowledgment and a chance to receive a bright silver dollar.
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