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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1961
Page
5
New York fashion writer Gaile Dugas notes spring hats offer many styles from turbans to cloches and doll hats. The season favors youthful looks with textured straws in bright greens oranges pinks lemons and black and white.
The piece profiles several types of savers among women including recipe box wrappers clothes sentimental items money and work savers who streamline belongings to save effort. It promotes Ruth Millett’s booklet How to Have a Happy Marriage and notes how to order from The Raleigh Register.
Executive board of Degree of Honor Lodge No. 56 met at Mrs. John R. Scott home on Temple Street. Co hostesses were Mrs. Hazel Scott. Chairmen named include Mrs. Veronica Atkins Miss Charlotte Bragg telephone Mrs. Ray Dew chairman and Mrs. Mayo Miller social. Also listed were Mrs. Marie Carter, Mrs. Viola Moore and Mrs. Johnson hostess for 16th meeting. Mrs P C Johnson gave the devotional, prayer by Mrs Scott. Movies shown by Mrs John R Scott. Miss Reba McKenzie attended as a guest.
Miss Will a June Caldwell and Airman J C Nason Akers wed in a February ceremony at the bridegroom home in Cool Ridge. The couple and families hail from Richwood Beckley and Shady Spring with attendees including John Akers. The bride, a Richwood and Charleston School of Commerce graduate, works as a dental assistant. the groom is a Shady Spring High School and Marshall College alumnus and Air Force member stationed in Greenland. The piece also notes the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs annual convention set for March 16-18 at The Greenbrier with speakers Dr Lawrence Derthick E June and other officials.
A Seckley Newspapers Woman’s Department notice details how clubs can submit meeting announcements by 10 a.m. for same day use and lists several events: Zeta Chapter Alpha Delta Kappa at 107 Vine St 7:30 p.m., Royal Neighbors of America Camp 10658 Valentine party 7:30 p.m. at Eagle’s Hall, Coca-Cola Social Room 7:30 p.m., Beta Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi at 608 Johnstown Rd 7 p.m., Appalachian Assembly Room 8 p.m., Xi Alpha Gamma Beta Sigma Phi at 900 S Kanawha St 7:30 p.m., staff envelopes for Easter Seal Drive at Johnstown Rd 8, Mental Health board at Raleigh County Mental Health Clinic 7:30 p.m.
A list of local meetings and observances spanning Thursday through Saturday includes PTA and church group gatherings at East Beckley Elementary, Sophia Methodist, Crab Orchard areas, and Beckley venues. social clubs meet in homes, churches, and local halls with times from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weeknights, plus a Friday World Day of Prayer event and a Saturday square dance club election. Local organizations include Gamma Gamma Beta Sigma Phi, Degree of Honor, Pythian Sisters, United Church Women, and various women’s circles, with venues such as Coal City, MacArthur, and Glen White noted.
Sherman Trail, superintendent of Raleigh County schools, will speak on West Virginia's Public Schools at the Gulf Woman's Club meeting in Sophia Methodist Church. He will present financing facts and context from state and national perspectives. Mrs. Lacy Cole will introduce the speaker at 7:30 p.m., with hostesses listed for the session.
A playful fashion note argues fur hats best meet every need, claiming many outfits pair well with a fur lid. It contrasts fur with other materials and suggests the fur hat remains versatile and stylish for varied occasions.
A collection of local notes: Mrs. Frank McQueen of Mountainberg Ark suffered a stroke at home. Her husband was assistant business manager at Beckley VA Hospital for six years. Mrs. Ma Warren Blake fractured her wrist after a fall on ice near 104 Clyde St and was treated at Raleigh General Hospital. Weekend guests hosted by Mrs. Walter A. White included Mrs. Fred Betts and Miss Margaret Betts of Ronceverte and Miss Mary Cottell of Alderson. Jean Bogess, daughter of Ausby L. and Mrs. Bogess, undergoing basic training with the Women’s Army Corps at Fort McClellan Alabama, was named honor trainee in her class and is assigned to Headquarters Co. U.S. Army Garrison Fort McClellan. Mrs. George Vanney of Shady Spring has returned home after two weeks in Raleigh General Hospital. Randy Worley, 18 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Worley of Maxwell Hill, is ill with mumps after recent measles.
Members of Court Paula No. 741 Catholic Daughters of America made bandages finger towels and bed jackets to send to missions. Items were shown by Miss Margaret Hewlett at St. Janel de Sales Parish Hall. Volunteers are needed for the hospital hobby shop. A bake sale is planned for February 19 with co chairs Mrs Bernard Flederbach and Mrs Edwin Horwath. The program on Guatemala was presented by Rev Raymond Radzieta.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Beth el Freewill Baptist Church in Mac Arthur enjoyed a Friday night program. Norma Combs read scripture, Louise Sisk offered prayer, and Jack Basham led the program. Cast included Delmas Wooten as Frances Mildred Dunn as Henrietta Hypocrite Norma Combs as Mary Pessimist and Louise Sisk as the doctor. Basham also read a poem titled If Jesus Came To Your House and served as hostess.
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