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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1966
Page
5
The Beckley Junior and Senior Girl Scout groups promote cookie sales to support camping and community projects. A “Ship HOPE” program report outlines hospital and para medical resources and a toy donation drive for shipboard children. Deliveries run April 11 to 23 with mint brownie pie recipe ideas using cookies.
Bernard Wayne Childers shipsitter second class USN and his wife Leilana formerly of Norfolk Virginia are visiting at the home of her aunt Mrs. Jackie Hicks 109 Meadows Court. They are en route to San Diego California where he will be stationed.
Frank Eller, son of Mrs. John Eller of Daniels, was admitted to Raleigh General Hospital on Wednesday. He underwent knee surgery on Thursday to treat the injury.
Silas Tedder of Sophia is under observation and in treatment at Beckley Hospital, with the facility providing ongoing medical care and monitoring during his stay.
Mrs Bob Cuthbert of Coal City is recuperating at home from a broken wrist sustained in a fall.
A patient recuperates at home on Rise Avenue following a major operation performed at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Paul Hurley of Sophia is listed as a patient at Beckley Hospital in the latest health notice.
German Christian Walker aged 99 of Odd was admitted Wednesday for observation at the regional hospital. He is the father of Raleigh County's Special Education Supervisor Verlin H. Walker of Berkley.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Wood and children Jerry and Jill of Weston were weekend guests of Mrs Wood's parents Mr and Mrs Ray Elliott in Blue Jay.
Mrs Homer Thompson of Coal City is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital after being admitted Sunday for observation and treatment.
Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ellison of Midway included Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Ellison and their son Barry of Bluefield and Mr. and Mrs. Ray McAdoo and their son Twig of Pineville. After an extended visit through the South and Florida, Mr. and Mrs. William K. Ward returned to their home on the Raleigh Sullivan Road.
Discussion explains that fruits and vegetables are largely water, often around 85 percent or more, with purity as plants absorb only needed substances. Includes examples of cooked and frozen processed foods showing high water content and guidance on obtaining related publications from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
A compact nightlife caution notes that overindulgence with glasses leads to visible embarrassment. It warns revelers to pace drinks and avoid excessive consumption to maintain decorum and personal safety.
Friday events include Maxwell Hill Home Demonstration Club at 211 Forest Rd at 7:30 p.m. The Baptist Missionary Society meets at Stamford Baptist Church at 7 p.m. The Byrd Bible Class gathers in Crab Orchard Baptist Church Social Room at 7:30 p.m. Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club dances at New River Park Recreation Room at 8 p.m. Deadline reminders: calendar notices due by 10 a.m. Saturday. Monday items due by 10 a.m. for same day use.
Social Savings Club hosted by Mrs Elsie Johnson on Antonio Avenue with Mrs Clee Gray as co hostesses at 7 30 p m Thrifty Savers Club birthday meeting at Curtis Pan Mell home 111 Cannaday Street 6 30 p m New River Room at 7 p m Park Recreation Senior Usher Board of Central Baptist Church at the church 6 p m
Sunday Community Hall Inc held at Masonic Hall on S Fayette Street Hyden Smith will be present to discuss plans for the community space.
Douglas Johnson of Sophia Methodist leads the third in a Mission Study series at Whitby Community Church at 7 30 p m. Mountain Top Garden Club meets in the Appalachian Assembly Room at 2 p m.
Flowering Hills Garden Club hosted by Mrs. Carlyle S. Bolen at 417 Woodlawn Ave will convene at 1 p.m. This terse notice lists a social gathering for garden enthusiasts and mentions the meeting location and host.
Beckley Art Group at 206 North Pike Street hosted by Mr and Mrs James Wheeler gathers at 7 30 p m. Beckley Business and Professional Womens Club convenes in the Terrace Room Beckley Hotel at 6 30 p m.
Maxwell Hill Country Life Group schedules a gathering at Maxwell Hill Community Center at 7 30 p m. The event invites local residents to share interests and community updates in a informal meeting setting.
Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 at Mabscott IOOF Lodge Hall invites members for a covered dish dinner at 6 30 p m followed by a regular meeting at 7 30 p m with a gift exchange and social time to conclude.
Phymosia Garden Club, led by Mrs. Robert Frilen, will meet at 1:30 p.m. at 106 Veterans Ave. The session covers club activities and garden planning.
Beckley Community Concert Association presents the New Orleans Symphony Orchestra with pianist David Baran at Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium at 8:15. The event showcases a diverse program in a community venue.
MaMNers 4 shows jitter and nervous energy as players pace the bench and prepare to perform. The segment captures tense pregame rituals and focused expressions amid crowd noise and anticipation.
Committees named for the 34th annual spring style show set for March 22 at Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium. Highlights include chairmen William Earehart, Joe Rodriguez, William G. McIntyre, and master of ceremonies Melroe. The roster lists dozens of volunteers across advance sales ushers decor, prizes, program, publicity, stage and dressing rooms.
Introduction of helmets with chin straps in 15th century Europe made beards impractical and facial hair went out of style. Men also began cutting hair short into bowl shapes during that period.
A brief folk tale cue suggests Mother Goose’s cow with the crumpled horn may have harmed it while attempting to steer Bossy through a barn door. The scene hints at a rustic, livestock centered mishap in a traditional rhyme context.
Mr and Mrs Benjamin A Sweeney of Glen Morgan announce a daughter Benita Dawn born February 7 at 4 15 am at Raleigh General Hospital weight 5 pounds 12 ounces. Mr and Mrs Eugene C Wilkerson Jr list Kimberly Dawn born February 7 at 6 05 am at Raleigh General Hospital weight 5 pounds 10 4 ounces. Mr and Mrs Kenneth W Austin of Beaver welcome a daughter born February 7 at 7 58 pm at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Mr and Mrs Mark Heyden Cook of Alpeca announce a son born February 10 at 10 56 am at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital and a later entry February 11 at 6 30 am weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces. Mr and Mrs Howards Sheets Sundial welcome a daughter Nelda born February 13 at 4 40 am at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital weight pounds 12 and 12 ounces.
Pleasant Oaks Home Demonstration Club held a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. T. S. McElrath home featuring a cup and saucer planter workshop led by Mrs. W. R. Daniel. Mrs. Claude D. Hatcher gave a devotional on creative abilities, with Russell Hopkins leading the lesson. A plan for another workshop March 9 at Mrs. Sherman Louder's home was announced. attendees included Mrs. James Daniel, Stevie Daniel, and Mrs. Paul Wiseman.
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