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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1963
Page
5
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Mrs. Walter Rappold announced February 22 as the traditional time to plant slow germinating seeds and shared a method using coffee cans as miniature greenhouses. The Primrose and Garden Club met at 216 Wright Rd with members discussing roses and garden therapy and noting upcoming projects and attendance.
Mrs. Milford Willis was guest of honor at a stork shower Friday evening at Rubys Teen Town. Hostesses included Mrs. Silas Manning and other local women. many attendees listed by name.
Rhodell resident Mrs Lot tie Conner is under observation at Beckley Hospital. Rev. Riley Graham shows improved condition at Veterans Administration Hospital Beckley. Miss Malvona Johns has returned home to Baltimore after visiting relatives. The Almonds of North Wilkesboro and Mr. Lacy Meadows family hosted weekend visits and travel. Mrs. Laura McKinney returned home after weeks with Bruce McKinney in Baltimore. Mrs. Reid Daniel returned from Alexandria after time with Kipp Adolphi. Mrs Adolphi hospitalized after a home accident and emergency surgery.
The piece promotes ceramic tile as a durable interior option with over 250 color shades. It outlines color balance rules from the Tile Council of America, advising soft grayed backgrounds with strong accents and prompts personal taste over trends.
Brief society notes invite readers to call with news at one-phone 253 3321 extension 52. The column promises light items of wide general interest from local readers.
Charlotte Marie Fuller daughter of Mr and Mrs S S Fuller of 130 12 Orchard Ave is reported improving at Raleigh General Hospital where she was admitted Saturday for observation and treatment
Relatives traveling from Florida New Mexico and Tampa gathered for the funeral services of J Paul Robertson of 104 Johns town Road. Mrs Reginald Meyers returned home after treatment at St Marys Hospital Huntington.
Mrs Margaret Coldiron has come home to Eccles after convalescing at her son-in-law and daughter Louis Gall Jr and wife in Glen Daniel. She recently underwent major surgery at Beckley Hospital. Visiting relatives in Tams included John E Fisher and his Roanoke based siblings Victor Vaughn and Bertha Cox.
Week end guests from Fort Wayne and Glen White visited the Short and McGinnis households. Sophia residents attended funeral services for Allen Blair and Victor Goldberg infant, with Bronx and Buena Vista connections. Ruth Clyburn admitted to Beckley Hospital for observation and treatment. William Bales vacationing in Hot Springs and Dave Kingsley traveling to Ashland due to his sister’s illness.
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Sally Lambert Duty to Arthur Robert Day. The ceremony was at noon Monday at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Glenn W. Stewart officiating. The groom is a legislative auditor in Charleston and the bride works at Hollywood Beauty Shoppe. They will reside at 424 Elizabeth St. Charleston after a brief wedding trip.
Rosemarie born at 9 52 a m February 9 at Beckley Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert L Davis Jr The infant weighed six pounds seven and 12 ounces Mrs Davis is daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Clark of 401 Park Ave Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert L Davis of 315 Park Ave
Applications for marriage licenses list Thomas Campbell Bazzie 26 of Piney View son of John and Adda Bazzie and Ada Mae Bowles 20 of Stanaford daughter of Lonnie Bowles. Albert F. Ward 72 of Sullivan son of Gilbert and Mary Ward and Mary Tucker 66 of Shady Spring daughter of Thomas and Nannie Gray.
The Beckley newspaper calendar lists Tuesday gatherings including Shady Spring Band Boosters at Shady Spring High School 7 30 p m Lydia Ormandy Circle at 123 Northwestern Ave 7 30 p m Melvola Chapter No 1 Eastern Star 5 30 p m Supper Circle at Beckley Presbyterian 7 15 p m Senior Choir Valentine dinner 8 p m Belmont Homemakers 6 p m Dorcas Circle 7 30 p m Moose Teen Club 6 30 p m Xi Beta Chapter Valentine Party 8 p m Beckley Art Group still life sketch 7 30 p m Civinette Club dinner 6 p m Stoco Band Mothers Valentine party postponed Beta Kappa Sorority 7 30 p m Ladies Missionary Society 7 30 p m American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 canceled Circle 2 Crab Orchard Baptist 7 30 p m.
Not pictured are a son, William, a former employee of Clear Fork Valley Golf Course who moved to California, and a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Foster of Atlanta, Ga. We prefer the mud, snow and coal dust of West Virginia but must go where we can make a living. Mrs. Holloway was guest of honor at a farewell shower on Tuesday.
Beckley Alumna Chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau met at the Pitotti home for a business session led by Mrs. Harry Cooke. Plans were set for a rummage sale at the end of March while members crafted emerald and gold pillows for Concord College favors.
Church and builders classroom sessions at Beckley Presbyterian Church from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Neighborhood service teams and Girl Scouts of America plan a program change. Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles meets at Aerie Home on Woodlawn Ave at 7:30 p.m. Beta Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority gathers at Coca-Cola Social Room at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday evening schedule lists Missionary Circle at Midway Church of God at 7 pm. Crab Orchard Baptist Circle No 5 meets 7 30 pm at Mrs Cassity’s home. Prosperous Hills Garden Club hosts Mrs J R Campbell at Prosperity 7 30 pm. Just A Mere Club meets 7 30 pm at 1303 F St with Mrs Braxton and co host Mrs Charlotte Cooney. Beckley Moose Women of Moose plan social and gift exchange at Moose Lodge Ballroom 7 pm. Women’s Improvement League meets 1 pm at Mrs Henry Green’s home 223 Church St. Ann Thomas Bible Class at Calloway Heights Church meets 7 30 pm at Mrs William Wood’s home 306 Sycamore St.
Hillcrest Home Demonstration Club gathers at Mrs. John Morgan's home in MacArthur at 12 30 PM. Past Matrons Club of the Order of Eastern Star meets at Mrs. C H Felter’s 208 Virginia Street at 2 PM. Briarcliff Garden Club workshop set for Raleigh County Armory at 1 30 PM. Beckley Community Concert Association presents the American Jazz Ensemble at Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium at 8 15 PM. Thrifty Homemakers Club meets at Mrs. R O Carey’s 427 Fayette Street at 6 PM. Stratton High School PTA regular meeting at the school at 7 PM. Circle No 1 Crab Orchard Baptist Church meets at 1 30 PM. Group No 7 of First Christian Church also listed.
A Friday evening event titled Heart Fund Variety Show is set for 7 30 p m at the Memorial Building. Organizers invite the public to attend and support the fundraising effort through performances and local acts.
American Home Department of Woman's Club of Beckley hosts a meeting at the Park Avenue clubhouse at 1 p.m. Maxwell Hill Home Demonstration Club gathers at Mrs. Don Thomas's Teel Road home at 7 30 p.m.
Debra Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Harris of 208 East Prince Street observed her eleventh birthday Saturday with a Valentine themed party at their home. Guests included Toni Hurst Debra DeHart Beth Carper Bonnie Bowman Nancy Harden Patricia Casto Brenda Harden and Donna Harris.
Mr and Mrs Robert Belcher announce the birth of a son at Beckley Memorial Hospital on February 8. The newborn weighed seven pounds eight ounces at 3 30 a.m. and was named Robert Lee Belcher Jr. He joins sisters Dona Rose and Lesa. mother Mary Lopez is the former, paternal grandmother is Roscoe Bly gurn of Stephenson. Maternal great grandparents are Tony Castanon and his wife of East Gulf.
Mrs. Allen Bliss hosted the Highland Garden Club gathering at Springdale Avenue with 25 members present. Objects reflecting beauty were shown including paintings, religious items, pottery, ivory, silver and hand blown glass as part of the program coordinated by Mrs. John J. Marra. Mrs. Warren D. Elliott led the business session as president.
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