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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1960

Page

5

Three New Members Join Rhodell Woman's Club

Rhodell Rhode ll Women’s Recrea tion Club welcomed three new members Mrs E H Holloway Mrs Bill Almond and Mrs Vester Rash at the Thursday meeting in Ruby's Teen Town A birthday party and gifts will honor two members Mrs Junior Smith and Mrs Dallas Hartley at the next Thursday gathering The president Mrs Victor Augustine called a special meeting to plan a dinner to raise funds for future activities The list of attendees included Mrs Ranny Smith Mrs Junior Smith Mrs Dallas Hartley and many others.

The Rhodell Women’s Recreation Club E. H. Holloway Vester Rash Rhodell RNS Ruby Bill Almond Junior Smith Dallas Hartley Victor Augustine Ranny Smith Lacy Meadows Ted Wyce Alex Hugbert T. G. Mec Connell Charlie Coulson Edward Wyce Harrison Powell Emmett McKinney J. B. Burdiss Robert Smith Cline Ritchie Clay Patrick Tony Greco

Sophia Homemakers Hear Talk On Club Extends Influence

Sophia Homemakers met at Sophia Friendship Baptist Church as Mrs. James L. Hornbeck described how the club can extend its influence through talks, radio and TV programs, newspaper stories, personal contacts, and public exhibits. The Raleigh County Farm Women's Council head announced a March 7 meeting at the Raleigh County Courthouse inviting all clubs to send reps, with sunshine gifts awarded and refreshments served.

Sophia ANS James L. Hornbeck Sophia Homemaker's Club Raleigh County Farm Women's Council Citizens Committee For the Improvement of Raleigh County Sc Homemaker’s Club Brown Hornbeck Donald Brown Jack Murdock George McKinney Polk

Bee Day Hurts Several in New Britain Incidents

In New Britain Connecticut bees caused three hospitalizations and two car wrecks in separate incidents. One driver lost control after spotting a bee in the car, another man was stung and fell ill, and a sergeant directing traffic was stung in the knee as police responded.

New Britain Conn

Moments Of History Program At Sorority Meet

Xi Chi Exemplar Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi heard Mrs. Clarence Culliss present High Moments of History focusing on freedom across history. She contrasted Moses leading people to liberty with Leonardo da Vinci’s creative era and noted his paintings The Last Supper and Mona Lisa.

Sophia RNS Clarence Culliss Xi Chi Exemplar Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Moses Arlene Woodie Woodie Bill Phillips International Office Hampton Thomas June Reed de Witt Kennemar Arthur Staples Daryl Williams Bob’ Cher Tony Milano Jack Branham Jack Martin

Wives and Worry Clinic on a Steel Strike

Dora G aged 37 wife of a steel worker plans to surprise her husband by buying over $2000 worth of new furniture before a predicted steel strike. Dr. Crane warns against short sighted shopping and risky finance, urging bargains and arithmetic.

Dora G Pete Dora Esau Chicago

First Lady Of Bowling Sylvia Wene Promotes Family Centers

Associated Press profile of Sylvia Wene, dubbed the first lady of bowling, describing her rise from a Philadelphia grocery clerk to champion and author. She travels about 100000 miles yearly giving exhibitions and lessons, advocates family bowling centers with nurseries and watchful staff, and notes children can start at six and win prizes.

Associated Press Sylvia Wene Sylvia Philadelphia International Bowling Congress Hawaii Puerto Rico Newfoundland Alaska Mom Pop Baby

Cheese Mayonnaise Sandwiches with Salad

Recipe combines grated cheese with mayonnaise as a filling for four sandwiches. Buttered bread is toasted briefly, then served with a green salad tossed with grapes and French dressing. Salt to taste. Makes four servings.

High School Girls Urged to Consider Careers in Science

Washington AP reports U S Labor Department experts urge high school girls to pursue science careers. A 12 page Women’s Bureau booklet promotes physics chemistry geology astronomy and meteorology as viable paths. Despite about 14 000 women of 170 000 in five physical sciences the outlook is improving with stronger training and higher degrees, stressing equal or better preparation than male counterparts.

U. S. Labor Department Women's Bureau America

Newspaper advertising spending in 1957 totals billions

Readers in the United States and Canada spent 3 715 000 daily, 30 076 000 weekly, and 1 563 942 000 yearly on newspapers. Advertisers invested 3 325 000 000 in 1957, a sum that would take many lifetimes to count in dollars.

U. S Canada

Penny-Size Ad Rates for Full-Page Newspaper Buy

Advertisers can purchase a full-page newspaper ad to run in every daily paper across the United States at about a penny per copy, a rare mass-market placement option. The note highlights nationwide reach and low unit cost for broad exposure.

United States

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