Special guest Helen Beck visits local Quota club in Charleston
Mrs. Helen Beck of Charleston, new governor of 1st District, Quota International, Inc., made her first official visit to the local club. The event featured a red and white Valentine theme with cherubs, tulle, red satin, candelabra, red tapers, red carnations, white pompons, and baker fern. Mrs. Stover attended as guest of Mrs. Sanderson, active member of Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club, where Sanderson is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Beck
Charleston
1St District
Quota International, Inc
Quota Club
Beckley
Jimmie Stover
Beckley Hotel
John V. Schulte
Grace Wilkes
Edward Sanderson
National Arts And Crafts Project Aids Handicapped Persons
A national two year arts and crafts program to aid handicapped individuals in earning support launches in Chicago with a 48000 dollar grant from the Vocational Rehabilitation Administration. Arthur Rissman named project director. honorary chair Lyndon B. Johnson. Loewy and others as consultants. Programs stress design quality, expanded marketing, and more retail outlets through national and local Easter Seal societies and affiliated groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W National Society For Crippled Children and Adults
The
Easter Seal Society
U. S. Vocational Rehabilitation Administration
Sumner G. Whittier
National Society
William P
Secretary of Labor
Arts and Crafts
Women’s Committee
Arthur Goldberg
Supreme Court
Raymond Loewy
Azalea Club Hears Hawaii Talk At February Meeting
Mrs. Walter Griswold spoke on Hawaii during the Azalea Garden Club’s February gathering at Mrs. John E. MacKenzie’s home. She shared Hawaii culture, native dances, and the making of leis, plus experiences from five years on the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Griswold
Hawaii
Azalea Garden Club
John E. MacKenzie
Woodlawn Ave
First Christian Church
Griswold
Lhis
Baby Kenrick Lee Aldridge Born in Hampton Virginia
Mr and Mrs Dayne Aldridge of Hampton announce the birth of their first child a son Kenrick Lee born at 10 55 a m Sunday February 14 at Dixie Hospital Hampton He weighs 8 pounds Maternal grandparents are L C Dickinson of 1501 Dry Hill Road Daniels and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs W B Aldridge Also noted Mrs Aldridge is the former Nancy Louise Dickinson and Aldridge works as an electrical engineer for NASA Langley Field Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayne Aldridge
Hampton
Dixie Hospital
Kenrick Lee
L. C. Dickinson
Dry Hill Road
W. B. Aldridge
Daniels
Aldridge
Nancy Louise Dickinson
National Aeronautical Space Agency
Langley Field, Va
Patent Leather Shoes Fashion Trend Spreads
Open season for patent leather shoes as they remain stylish through all seasons. Designers and retailers note the footwear’s continued popularity and enduring appeal beyond spring.
World's lowest towns are villages along the Dead Sea
The article notes that the world’s lowest towns lie along the Dead Sea basin, with elevations around 1,286 feet below sea level. It highlights geographic extremity and places notable for their below sea level position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dead Sea
Top Stitching Accents Low Waist Dress Pattern A806
Printed Pattern A806 by Alice Schweitzer features a subtly curved waistline with top stitching, a large collar and double rows of buttons for an elegant spring look. Sleeves vary by version, with a three quarter bell sleeve for spring and a short sleeve option for resort wear. Pattern available in Misses' sizes 10 to 18. 218 yards of 54 inch fabric needed for size 16. Send one dollar to The Raleigh Register Pattern Department with name, address, zone, style number, and size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Schweitzer
Raleigh Register
Pattern Department
P. O
Old Chelsea Station
New York 11
N. Y
Progress Through Education highlighted at HD Meet
Progressive Home Demonstration Club session at 1546 Harper Rd featured Mrs. Arnold Bowyer presenting Progress Through Education. She stressed that advancements in science and automation affect all citizens and that education beyond basic skills is essential for competing in modern markets. Co-hostess was Mrs. C. E. Kessel with several members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Bowyer
Progressive Home Demonstration Club
W. M. Kessel
Harper Rd
C. E. Kessel
E. L. Hutchinson
Community notices from Women department column
Womens organizations are invited to announce regular or special meetings through this column. Send notices by phone at 253 3321 or mail to Beckley Newspapers Womens Department. Notices received by 10 a m will appear the same day and Sunday notices must arrive by 10 a m Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Department of
Beckley
Civic Woman's Club Meeting at Beckley Clubhouse
The Civic Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley holds its regular meeting at the Park Avenue clubhouse at 8 p.m. Committee chairmen for the antique show meet at 7 30 p.m. at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Department of Woman's Club of
Beckley
Park Ave
Eastern Star Initiation Ceremony at Coal City Chapter
The Coal City Chapter No 136 of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold a ceremony of initiation at 7 30 p m. The event invites members and qualified guests to participate in the formal initiation rites and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal City
Order of the Eastern Star
Laurel Club Dinner Meeting Delivers Beckley Hotel Terrace
Laurel Business and Professional Women's Club of Beckley hosts a dinner meeting in the Terrace Room of the Beckley Hotel at 6 30 PM. The event gathers local professionals for networking and organization updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Business and Professional Women's Club of
Beckley
Beckley Hotel
Beckley Chapter Women of the Moose Meet at Lodge Ballroom
The Beckley Chapter of Women of the Moose holds a business meeting in the Lodge Ballroom at 7 30 p m. Members discuss chapter affairs and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Women of the Moose
Junior Department Woman's Clubhouse on Park Avenue Event
A Junior Department gathering at the Woman's clubhouse on Park Avenue is set for 8 p m. Attendees will meet in a community setting to discuss upcoming activities and projects.
Greenwich Quartet at Woodrow Wilson High School
The Greenwich Quartet presented by Beckley Community Concert Association performs in the auditorium of Woodrow Wilson High School at 8 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Beckley Community Concert Association
Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley WCTU Tea at Methodist Temple Hall
Beckley group members of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union will host a Francis Willard tea at the Methodist Temple Fellowship Hall at 1 30 p m The event invites members and friends for fellowship and a brief address on temperance values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Women's Christian Temperance Union
Methodist Temple
Fellowship Hall
Francis Willard
Various Local Club Meetings Listed For Evening
Lincoln School Parent Teacher Association meets at the school at 7 30 p m Mrs Peggy Elkins in charge Thrifty Homemakers Club gathers at Mrs Cleveland Warren 301 Westmorland St 6 Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Mountain Air Rest Home 1921 By Pass opposite Raleigh County Armory 8 p m Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority regular meeting Appalachian Assembly Room executive board meeting 7 15 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Peggy Elkins
Thrifty Homemakers Club
Cleveland Warren
Westmorland St
Mountain Air Rest Home
Raleigh County Armory
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Appalachian Assembly Room
Local Health Updates and Family News in Beckley
Sophia state brief notes Mrs Cora Cullis admitted to Beckley Hospital Feb 5 for 10 days observation and treatment. Mrs Mary Udy Parrott admitted to Appalachian Regional Hospital Feb 5 after a broken hip. Mr and Mrs Alex McVey and daughter Susan visited Union with Mrs Elizabeth Massey of Beckley. Massey recuperating at home after December heart attack, condition satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia
Cora Cullis
Beckley Hospital
Mary Udy Parrott
Appalachian Regional Hospital
Alex McVey
Susan
Union
Elizabeth Massey
Beckley
Carl Massey
Massey
Community meeting notices listed for local groups
Ann Thomas Bible Class at Cal Loway Heights Church meets at the home of Mrs Doris Sarraggio. St Francis de Sales PTA meets in the cafeteria at 7 30 p m. Mission Circle of Daniels Missionary Baptist Church meets at the church at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Thomas
Calloway Heights Community Church
Doris Sarraggio
St. Francis de Sales
Mission Circle of
Daniels Missionary Baptist Church
Crab Orchard WCTU Meeting Set at Local Church
Crab Orchard Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans a meeting at Crab Orchard Baptist Church starting 12 30 p m with attendees urged to attend and participate in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard
Pine Wood Garden Club Meeting Notes
Thursday gathering at the Coca Cola Social Room at 10 a m hosted by Mrs. Lewis Dunn and Mrs. Charles Boitnott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Wood Garden Club
Coca Cola Social Room
Lewis Dunn
Charles Boitnott
Group Leadership Training Course at Methodist Temple
A leadership training course runs from 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m at the Methodist Temple. The program aims to build group management skills and practical leadership techniques for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Temple
Beta Rho Chapter Meeting At Phil's Drive Inn
The Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will hold its regular meeting at Phil's Drive-Inn at 7:30 p.m. Members are reminded to attend, and new guests are welcome to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi
Phil’s Drive-Inn
Apron Style Show and Auction by Beckley Woman's Club
The Friday event by the American Home Department of the Beckley Woman's Club features an apron style show and auction at the clubhouse on Park Avenue starting at 1 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Department of
Woman’s Club of
Beckley
Park Avenue
June Thurman Bible Class at St Marys Methodist Church
A note records the June Bible class session hosted by June Thurman at St Marys Methodist Church. The announcement confirms schedule and location for attendees seeking study and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Thurman
St. Mary’s Methodist Church
West Virginia Nurses Association District 10 Meeting
The West Virginia Nurses Association District 10 holds a gathering in the social room of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church at 200 Ellison Ave. The event begins at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Nurses Association
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Ellison Ave
Birth of a Daughter Donna Sue Hoskins in Dayton
Mr and Mrs Kenny Hoskins of 505 Grafton Ave Dayton announce the birth of a daughter Donna Sue at 9 PM February 9 in Good Samaritan Hospital weighing six pounds 14 ounces The mother is Patty Ann Bowden daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bowden of Prosperity A Stork shower honored Mrs Dixie Garcia with hostesses Thelma Becklehimer Melba Reid Irene Garcia Prizes awarded to guests including Alice Evans Luella Reid Maude Streho Virginia Wilson Blanche Turner Others present listed Sunday observation and treatment
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Kenny Hoskins
Grafton Ave
Dayton
Ohio
Donna Sue
Good Samaritan Hospital
Patty Ann Bowden
John Bowden
Prosperity
Irene Garcia
Dixie Garcia
Thelma Becklehimer
Melba Reid
Carole) Warren
Alice Evans
Luella Reid
Maude Streho
Virginia Wilson
Blanche Turner
Anita Massy
Billie Byrge
Janette Webster
Alma Walker
Annie Scurlock
Nancy Lilly
Daisy Foster
May Ellison
Snow Dillon
Norma Becklehimer
Cara Legg
N. J. Becklehimer
Patricia Williams
Erma Philips
Cheryla Wilson
Audrey Weiss
Gray Foster
Charlotte Philips
Debbie Evans
Theresa Reid
Mrs Christine Gravely Returns From Uncle’s Funeral
Mrs Christine Gravely returns to New York after attending funeral services for her uncle Elder R L Parnell of Bassett Virginia. She traveled with her husband Bishop M Gravely and son Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Gravely
New York
R. L. Parnell
Bassett, Va
Bishop M. Gravely
Clifton
Miss Juanita Epling Recuperates After Hospital Stay
Miss Juanita Epling has been recuperating at her sister Mrs Alma Reed and niece Mrs Tom Wooton home on Allen Avenue since her release from Raleigh General Hospital last week. She lives at 422 Meyers Avenue and is employed by the Green Bank Motel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Epling
Alma Reed
Tom Wooton
Allen Avenue
Raleigh General Hospital
Miss Epling
Meyers Ave
Green Bank
Mrs Betty Beckley Campbell Relapses in Hospital
Betty Beckley Campbell, confined at Beckley Hospital after an earlier stroke this year, is reported to have relapsed into poor condition. She is the mother of Mrs. M. M. Ralston of 117 Hillpark Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Beckley Campbell
Beckley Hospital
M. M. Ralston
Hillpark Dr
Beckley hospital patient remains in good condition
Dr. Clark Kessel of Beckley, a physician, stays in Beckley Hospital with a good condition report. MR. AND MRS. Leslie Haga set up home at MacArthur after moving from Blytheville Arkansas. Haga had a four year U S Air Force discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Kessel
Beckley
Beckley Hospital
Leslie Haga
MacArthur
Blytheville
Ark
Haga
U. S. Air Force
Patient F B Mickell Admitted At Beckley ARH Hospital
F B Mickell of 522 Orchard Ave is listed as a patient at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital where he was admitted for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Mickell
Orchard Ave
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Mrs Wanda Cole Weds William Johnson at Oak Grove Church
Miss Wanda Louise Cole daughter of Mr and Mrs Shirley Cole of Oak Grove married William Henry Johnson son of Mrs Leona Johnson and the late George Johnson Saturday at Oak Grove Christian Church. The picture caption and story in Sundays Register were in error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Louise Cole
Shirley Cole
Oak Grove
William Henry Johnson
Leona Johnson
George Johnson
Oak Grove Christian Church
Europe Population Density Per Square Mile
Europe supports more people to the square mile than any other continent with an average of 225 inhabitants per square mile across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Continent
Population densities by region in a compact list
The statement notes Asia at about 102 persons per square mile, North America 29, Africa 23, South America 21, and Oceania around 5. It presents a quick regional comparison of population density.
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Asia
North America
Africa
South America
Oceania
Leslie Gates Attends 49th AI ME Annual Meeting in Chicago
Leslie Gates travels to Chicago this week for the 49th annual meeting of the American Institute of Mining Engineers. The conference opened Sunday and is being held at the Conrad Hilton Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Gates
Chicago
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Conrad-Hilton
Greenwich Quartet At Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium
The Greenwich Quartet, seasoned soloists, performs Tuesday at 8 15 p m in Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium under the Beckley Community Concert Association. David Everhart, a versatile cellist and noted musician, will headline with works for quartet and duo pieces. He has appeared with the Symphony of the Air, Mantovani Orchestra, and the Julliard Orchestra European tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich Quartet
Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley Community Concert Association
David Everhart
Symphony of the Air
Leopold Stokowski
Mantovani Orchestra
Europe
Julliard Orchestra
Brussels
Everhart
Florida Symphony Orchestra
Henry Mazer
Gulf Women’s Club drafts reports for West Virginia convention
Gulf Women’s Club department chairmen and executive board met February 12 at the Sophia clubhouse to prepare reports for submission to the West Virginia Federation of Women’s Club convention March 25 to 27 at The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs. President Lenora McPherson presided and announced the next meeting for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Gregory planned the program titled Sounds of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gulf Woman’s Club
Sophia
West Virginia Federation of Women’s Club
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
G. McConnell
Arts and Crafts
Lacy Cole
E. R. Meadows
E. Hi. Lewis
Home Department
Reid Daniel
Charles Gregory
Cochairman
Lenora McPherson
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Whittier
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Junior League
Girl Scouts of America
Puerto Rico
Fred K. Hays
Azalea Club
Bers
Pinecrest Sanitarium
H. P. Meadows
Richmond
Joe L. Smith
D. C. Ashton
E. E. Bibb
J. B. Bibb
Paul Barwood
Paul Hutchinson
Harry L. McCreery
W. A. Thornhill
Charles Smith
Carl W. Umland
H. S. Sessions
Marmmers
Bessy
Mic Viduijr
L. S. Cavendish
Civic Responsibility
Club
Jack Fairchild
James B. Fraley
Eugene Hancock
Buddy Hooker
Oscar Hutchinson
Leon Neal
Robert Perdue
C. F. Ratliff
Harless Stover
Thomas Bransford
Woman's Club of
Girl Scout Neighborhood Meeting
Christian Church
Ray Richmond
Crown Cleaners
N. Vance Drive
W. VA
Mrs. T
Gregory
G. M. Powers
Main St
Singer
Singer Sewing Centers
Singer Today
Neville Street
Singer Company
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