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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1963

Page

5

Centennial March record promotes regional sale effort

The Rural Acres Garden Club will distribute a Carlton label record titled Centennial March by the Con-Cons from Oak Hill to raise funds for a new clubhouse. The flip side Dear Abbey by Randolph Zeigler is a blues-tinged track. 1000 copies sold recently. distribution planned across Raleigh Wyoming Lyons Summers Mercer counties with a March 27 talent show at Hin ton High School.

Rural Acres Garden Club J. P Pete” Hammond Con-Dons Carlton Tom Nary Oak Hill Dear Abbey Randolph L. Zeigler Beckley Area Labor Council Afl-Cio Frank Shortt Rural Acres Club Raleigh Wyoming Fayette County Miss Mary Barney Nary Dalton Three Gables Bob Stome Norman Chapman Rollin’ Rockets Martha Carson Herbert Hornsby Hammond Howard Creed Summers ‘County Summers Mercer Hinton High School

Local Society Notes Report on Community Members

Mrs. Lawrence T. Tully is confined to her home at 231 Fayette Street after breaking her leg in two places in a fall on the ice. Dr. R. C. Jones leads Beckley VA Hospital while Dr. E. A. McGinn recuperates on hospital grounds. Rebecca Lee Williams, 12, is under observation at Beckley Hospital for medical care.

Lawrence T. Tully N. Fayette St Tully Woodrow Wiilean Hieh Gehan Beckley VA Hospital E. A. McGinn Beckley Hospital Rebecca Lee Williams W. G. Williams Burgess St

Polly's Pointers Homemaking Tips from Dear Polly column

A Raleigh Register feature collects crowd-sourced domestic hints. Tips include securing ladders with old gym shoes, reusing wiper blades to combat interior windshield fog, taping tables with rubber bands, and using creme hair rinse for soft fur sweaters. Also covers labeling sheets, making party relish trays, erasing black shoe marks with pencil erasers, sewing two holes at a time for buttons, vinegar in plaster, packing suitcases efficiently, and preserving spices. a closing item notes a Texas man arrested for riding a horse into a saloon.

Births in Beckley Memorial Hospital Witnessed Small Weights

Mr and Mrs Terry E Runion of Colcord announce daughter Terri Lee born January 30 at 5 40 pm weighing four pounds one half ounce. Mr and Mrs Shirley Totten of 703 Scott Ave report daughter Gloria Ann born January 30 at 3 06 am weighing six pounds five ounces. Mr and Mrs Vincent C Menei of Glen Jean name daughter Antonette Marie born January 31 at 2 03 am weighing five pounds 14 1 2 ounces.

Terry E. Runion Colcord Terri Lee Beckley Memorial Hospital Gloria Ann Shirley Totten Scott Ave Antonette Marie Vincent C. Menei Glen Jean

Play Toys For Tots Have Nautical Air

By Helen Hennessy Women's Editor small fashion piece notes nautical themed toy shop items and news about styles for toddlers. Designer outfits feature mini A line tops with brass anchors and striped trims paired with clam diggers or bell bottoms. Fabrics include sharkskin sailcloth cotton poplin and seersucker offering comfort and easy care.

Helen Hennessy Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Coming Events for Women's Groups Schedule

Beta Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meets at Coca-Cola Social Room with executive board at 7 p.m and regular session at 7:30. Royal Neighbors of America hold 7:30 p.m. at Eagles Aerie 204 Woodlawn Ave. Eliza Hunter Home Department class gathers at 5 p.m. at Mrs Florence Hall 308 Bair St.

Beta Rho Beta Sigma Phi Royal Neighbors of America Eagles Aerie Woodlawn Ave Eliza Hunter Florence Hall Bair St

Community Woman Group Meetings and Local Civic Events

A roundup of church and community group gatherings in Beckley and nearby: executive board sessions at Beckley Presbyterian Church, Epiphany Luncheon at St Stephen’s Episcopal, meetings of the Calloway Heights Baptist Women, First Christian Church groups, and Circle No. 1 at First Methodist. Also listed are Degree of Honor No. 56, Shady Spring District Woman’s Club, St Luke Lutheran, Prosperity Home Demonstration, Crab Orchard Baptist Circle No. 3, Rainbow Girls at Masonic Temple, Pythian Sisters, cottage prayer meetings at Beckley churches, and a Fellowship Dinner at The Methodist Temple.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church J. S. Ellison Ellison Ave

Beckley clubs host Benefit Bridge Canasta party

The Fine Arts Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley sponsors a Benefit Bridge Canasta party at the Woman's Clubhouse on Park Avenue starting at 1 p.m. Cathryn Gunter Circle meets at Memorial Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. Modernistic Homemakers conduct a workshop at Pauline Boyden's home on Bostic Avenue at 6 p.m. SATURDAY Willing Workers Club gathers at New Hope Baptist Church at 5 p.m.

Fine Arts Department of Woman's Club of Beckley Park Ave Cathryn Gunter Memorial Baptist Church Modernistic Homemakers Club Pauline Boyden Bostic Willing Workers Club New Hope Baptist Church

Dorcas Memorial Circle Meet At Memorial Baptist Church

A Dorcas Memorial Circle gathering is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Memorial Baptist Church the home of Mrs T B Callahan located at 2301 S Kanawha Street.

Dorcas Memorial Baptist Church T. B. Callahan S. Kanawha St

Knee Fetish Warning in Resort Fashion Advice

The guide warns readers to avoid short beach dresses if knees are imperfect as the outfits are designed to draw attention to the legs. It frames the fashion choice as a caution for those self conscious about knee appearance.

Pearls Give Way to Bulky Rope Necklaces This Season

The fashion trend shifts from simple cultured pearl necklaces to bold twisted rope styles. Designers offer pearls by the rope or yard, signaling a move toward statement pieces and customizable lengths.

Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County

Applications for marriage licenses filed in Raleigh County Court list entrants Edgar A. Arthur Jr. and Annie Mae Lyons, Edward John Bright and Harriette Lanier Hambric, Charles Eugene Holsten and Judy Ann Dillon, Roy Honaker and Hattie Harless, Willard Truman Long and Henrietta Frances Pettry, and Dewey Henry Williams and Mary Ellen Collins.

Raleigh County Court Edgar A. Arthur Jr Mount Hope Edgar Mary Arthur Annie Mae Lyons Cranberry Edward and Goldie Lyons Edward John Bright Endicott N. Y William Edna Bright Harriette Lanier Hambric MacArthur Roy and Loretta Hambric Charles Eugene Holsten Dorothy Albert Dolly Holsten Judy Ann Dillon Colcord Clyde Dottie Dillon Roy Honaker Besoca Evans Minnie Honaker Hattie Harless Mead Jerry Eliza Lowe Willard Truman Long Clear Creek A. E. and Murl Long Henrietta Frances Pettry Alfred and Nora

Uncle Sam Leads Early Spring Tax Time Drive

Taxpayers are urged to file income returns promptly as Uncle Sam kickstarts spring cleaning of finances. Officials remind deadlines approach and timely payment avoids penalties.

Sam

Peridental Disease Discussed Cure Possible In Early Stages

In observance of National Children's Dental Health Week the article explains periodontal disease affects gums bones and supporting tissues. It cites causes such as tartar worn fillings ill fitting dentures and decayed teeth and notes early detection allows cures through cleaning surgery and possible splints with patient home care crucial to success.

Wilfred L. Wooddell Locust St Carol Raleigh General Hospital

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