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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1959

Page

5

UNC Coed Chosen German Club Sponsor

Katherine Ross of Beckley was named sponsor for UNC Chapel Hill's German Club during the Winter Germans weekend at the University. The 13 fraternity club is led by Sigma Nu and Ross attended with Salisbury's John Robert Crawford II. Ross, daughter of A A Ross, is a UNC junior and Phi Mu member who also represented North Carolina in a United Nations Work Assembly.

Beckley Katherine SS Univerity of North Carolina Chapel Hill Sigma Nu Ross John Robert Crawford II Salisbury N. C University A. A. Ross N. Kanawha St Woodrow Wilson High School Queens College Charlotte UNC Phi Mu Stray Greek Organization North Carolina United Nations Work Assembly United States United Nations

Incidents In The Lives Of- People You Know

Mrs Pauline Glenn of Lynchburg Va arrived Monday night to visit her brother and sister in law Bascomb Coleman at 206 Elm Street The Colemans drove to Bluefield to meet her and accompany her to Beckley Mrs Paul Wiseman Neville Sr spent the weekend with former Beckley residents Mr and Mrs Glen Winchell in Institute Johnnie Prince 4 son of Edgar and Mrs Prince of Shady Spring is a patient at Beckley Memorial Hospital for treatment Mrs Clyde Scites former Mrs Lucy Otey of Woodlawn Apts left Sunday for a month in Charleston for post operative observation Miss Trudy Weaver at Stanley Apts is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital A guest at 112 Vine Street is Mrs M J Wehner of Akron Ohio a former Beckley resident who arrived Feb 6 and will return home Sunday Weekend guests at 400 Hill Street were Mr and Mrs J E Douglas of Charleston After major surgery at Beckley Hospital Opie Richmond has returned to 400 S Pike St Hugh Dunbar of 608 Johnstown Rd has returned from Beckley Hospital Dr Richard Richmond has returned to Akron Ohio after a weekend with his parents at 400 S Pike St

Pauline Glenn Lynchburg Bascomb H. Coleman Elm St Colemans Bluefield Beckley Paul Wiseman Neville Sr Glen Winchell Institute Johnnie Prince Edgar Prince Shady Spring Beckley Memorial Hospital Clyde Scites Lucy Otey Woodlawn Apts Charleston Trudy Weaver Stanley Apts Raleigh General Hospital C. C. Boitnett Vine St M. J. Wehner Akron Ohio G. G. Feazell Hill St J. E. Douglas Beckley Hospital Opie Richmond S. Pike St Hugh Dunbar Johnstown Rd Richard Richmond

Beckley Couple Meets Neighbors While On Cruise In West Indies

Mr and Mrs Nathan Pickus of Beckley recalled a Caribbean voyage aboard the Holland American Maasdam from New York January 21 to February 8 with their son in law daughter and relatives. Highlights included Curacao Havana Nassau Willemstad and scenic Nassau markets and historic forts.

Beckley West Indies Nathan Pickus Woodlawn Ave Virginia Elmer Davis Curacao North West Indies Davises Pickus New York Maasdam Holland-American Line Monroe Bayer Baltimore David Levinson Jack Blank Bluefield Cristobal Panama Canal Zone Moro Castle Havana Willemstad Caribbean India China Nassau Bahamas New Providence Island Government House Mount Fitzwilliam Gregory's Arch Fincastle Montague Charlotte

Health Problems Highlighted by Raleigh County Auxiliary Speakers

Ambassadors of Good Health Mrs H E Melton and Guy Amato spoke at the Raleigh County Medical Society Auxiliary luncheon in Beckley. Melton urged expanded school supervision, dental care, and a new health center, while Amato urged volunteer help to support community health and preventive programs.

H. E. Melton Guy Amato Woman's Auxiliary Raleigh County Cal Society Beckley Hotel Raleigh Melton Raleigh County Health Center Amato Charles Weereeerene Shereby Naa

Year-Round Couture From Adele Simpson Fashion Show

Adele Simpson proposes year round wear by dropping season labels and presenting round the clock fashions. Her spring collection features reversible coats with matching silk dresses, natural waistlines, DIY belts, and redingote dresses designed for day to evening versatility.

Dorothy Roe New York Adele Simpson New York Couture Simpson

Doubly delightful dress pattern for spring wear

Fine Holloms offers a versatile pattern that makes a trim shirt and whirling skirt beginner friendly. Printed Pattern 4718 covers Girls' Sizes 6 through 12 with a Misses' sheath to follow, sizes include 10. Requires 3 1/2 yards of 35 inch fabric and printed directions on each pattern part.

Community notices for Beckley Women groups announced

Coming events list meetings for Xi Alpha Gamma BSP Beta Rho BSP Eliza Hunter Home Department Alpha Delta Kappa and Beckley Jayceeettes. Details include hosts addresses and start times with submission deadlines for the Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department.

Beckley Area Nurses and Community Groups Meet

Beckley area groups convene at various homes and locations this week. Cecilia Hurley hosts at 3089 Beaver Avenue for 7:30 p.m. Mission Circle of Daniels Missionary Baptist Church holds a gathering at Mrs. Jimmy Simmons home in Daniels at 7:30. Women of Beckley Presbyterian meet in the Women’s Bible Classroom at 1:30. St Cecelia’s Guild of St Stephen’s Episcopal hosts at Mrs. Louis D. George’s home, 107 Virginia Street, at 8 p.m. Hilltop Baptist Mission Circle meets at Mrs. Clarence Gills in Carter Addition at 7:30. Gamma Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets in Coca Cola Social Room at 7:30. Degree of Honor Lodge executive meeting at Mrs Ray Dew’s 420 Orchard Avenue at 7:30.

Daniels Missionary Baptist Church Jimmy Simmons Daniels St. Cecelia’s Guild St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Louis D. George Virginia St Hilltop Baptist Church Clarence Gills Carter Addition Gamma Gamma Beta Sigma Phi Coca Cola Social Room Ray Dew Orchard Ave

Birthday dinner honors Fannie Smith and Deana Smith

Mr and Mrs Robert Smith of Stotesbury hosted a birthday dinner Sunday honoring his mother Mrs Fannie Smith and her granddaughter Deana Smith An out of town guest was Smiths former teacher Mrs M R Jackson of Beckley

Robert Smith Stotesbury Fannie Smith Deana Smith Smith M. R. Jackson Beckley

Phen's Episcopal Church Meeting Time Change

Phen’s Episcopal Church will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Louis D. George at 107 Virginia Street. The notice also states the gathering was previously announced to be at the church.

St. Cecelia's Guild of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Louis D. George Virginia St

Elsie Eller Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. Elsie Eller leaves Raleigh General Hospital in Raleigh after a 17 day stay for heart attack treatment. The report notes family members confirm the medical issue. Pyroceram is described as a new glass material noted for extreme strength and light weight.

Pattern With Name Address Style Number And Size

Pattern with name and address details from the Pattern Bureau column at The Raleigh Register, Box 42, Old Chelsea Station, New York 11, N.Y. Includes instruction that first class mailing adds 10 cents per pattern.

Address Pattern Bureau Raleigh Register Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N.Y

Stainless Pazo Piles Relief Promises Quick Comfort

Stainless Pazo combines active ingredients to stop pain and itching in minutes, shrink swelling, and promote healing of raw tissues. It claims immediate new comfort while nature's healing works, offering relief without surgery and a money back guarantee.

Civic Department Hears Teacher Give Talk on Interesting People

Beckley Woman's Club Civic Department heard Miss Ethel Keyser share experiences from a summer trip as she spoke on People Around the World. She praised Philippine friendship to the U S and described visits to Portugal Spain Greece and India highlighting hospitality devotion and family ties. The program also featured Miss Bettina De Paulo who urged hosting a foreign exchange student and housing for visiting students this July and August.

Woman's Club of Beckley Ethel Keyser Eva Keyser Philippines United States Miss Keyser Portugal Spain Greece India Hazel Davenport John Yago Bettina DePaulo Woodrow Wilson High School DePaulo

Also Mentioned on This Page

University of North Carolina Coed Katherine Ross Earl's Studio Women’s Dept San Blas Republic of Panama Aruba North- West Indies Cuba Jamaica Medical Society Arnold C. Burke S. A. Ford Auxiliary Clyde A. Smith Wooddell Jewelry Store, Inc Adela America Che Leslie Carter Clarence Pierce C. J. Smith Mona Wood Bess Kate Snyder Women's Department of Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter BSP Erma McDaniel Thomas Osborne Apt Lawnwood Ter Eliza Hunter Edward Humbles Hunter St Alpha Delta Kapna Honorary Teachers’ Sorority Walter Cantabery Oakwood Ave Beckley Jayceeettes Club Appalachian Assembly Room Beckley Area Women of Beckley Presbyterian Church General Meeting Women's Bible Elsie Eller MacArthur Civic Department American Field Service G. C. Peregoy Wayne Reynolds WWHS C. H. Graham Fred Hurt West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs Daniel D. Holliday Pinecrest Fund Fred Hays el Chico Yago B. H. Wonder Keyser H. T. Gibson With “Pal Paul Hild Minneapolis, Minnesota Tonue Hast Assembly Valley Drive Crab Orchard East Beckley T. M. Waldron
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