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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1965
Page
5
Women’s notices invite clubs to send regular or special meeting announcements by telephone or mail to the Beckley Newspapers Women's Department. Notices received by 10 a.m. are published the same day and Sunday calendar items must reach the office by 10 a.m. Saturday.
The Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club held a dinner meeting in the Terrace Room of the Beckley Hotel at 6 30 p.m. Local members attended and discussed upcoming events and initiatives.
Modernistic Homemaker's Club hosts Mrs. Goldie Rhodes at 512 Sylvia Street at 6 p.m. Co-hostess is Mrs. Juanita Scales. Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club meets at Memorial Building at 7:30 p.m. Judea Shrine No. 13 White Shrine of Jerusalem holds a covered dish dinner at Masonic Temple Howe Street with dinner at 6 p.m. and meeting at 8 p.m.
Beckley Art Group holds a 7:30 p.m. workshop at The Playhouse. Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 gathers at IOOF Lodge Hall Mabscott for a 6:30 p.m. covered dish dinner and regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Dry Hill Home Demonstration Club hosts a 7 30 p m meeting for Mrs D D Holiday at 303 Dry Hill Rd. Degree of Honor Lodge hosts a social and executive meeting at IOOF Hall on Valley Drive at 7 30 p m.
Ebenezer Service Guild hosts a gathering at 104 West Moreland Street, the home of Mrs Helen Blaney, at 7 30 p m this evening.
A meeting of Maxwell Hill New River Community Life is set for 7 30 p m at the Community Building. An important business session is on the agenda.
Xi Beta Exemplar Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority holds a regular meeting at the Appalachian Social Room at 8 p.m. Miss Bette Lou Evans is hostess.
An Alcoholics Anonymous gathering is scheduled at Mountain Air Rest Home located at 1921 By-Pass opposite Raleigh County Armory, starting at 8 p.m.
The Smart Set Savings Club gathers at 7 p m at 1512 S Kanawha Street the home of Mrs Lucille Collins for a local community meeting.
The Eagles Auxiliary holds a business meeting at 7 30 p m on Eagles Avenue at Woodlawn Avenue.
Xi Alpha Delta Chapter holds a meeting in the Civic Room of Bank of Raleigh at 7 30. Members gather to discuss chapter business and upcoming events. The notice lists location and time for attendee planning.
The Hollywood Home Demonstration Club, led by Mrs. Lloyd Reynolds, gathers at MacArthur at 1:30 p.m. to showcase household crafts and sharing sessions.
Senior High Youth Department of Woman's Club of Beckley presents program led by Mrs. George W. Hodel at the Park Avenue clubhouse from 2 to 5 p.m. The event showcases youth activities and community engagement in Beckley.
Hillcrest Home Demonstration Club holds a workshop at the home of Mrs Harold Blake in Cabell Heights at 9 30 a m.
Raleigh County Community Council meets at the clubhouse of the Woman's Club of Beckley located on Park Avenue. Members are advised to attend for routine planning and community events.
St Nicholas Ladies Auxiliary will hold a special meeting at the church hall at 7 30 p m to discuss plans for the upcoming church anniversary. The event focuses on organizing activities and coordinating volunteers.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at The Methodist Temple holds an executive meeting at 7 p.m followed by a general meeting in Fellowship Hall at 7 30 p.m. All members are invited.
The Licensed Practical Nurses Association District No 3 holds a regular meeting at Pine Lodge Nursing and Convalescent Home at 7 30 p m. Members and attendees are expected to participate in standard agenda items and reports.
Electa Chapter No 50 of the Order of Eastern Star meets at the Masonic Hall on South Fayette Street at 6 pm while the Education Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley gathers at the club house at 10 am Chairman hostess committee is Mrs William C Covey Jr.
The Parent-Teacher Organization invites the community to a dinner in the school cafeteria at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church from 5 until 8 30 p.m. Proceeds support school activities and student programs.
The General Mission Society of Crab Orchard Baptist Church schedules a meeting this evening in the church social room at 7 30 p.m. All members are invited to attend and discuss upcoming mission activities and community outreach.
FRIDAY Fellowship Class meets at Crab Orchard Baptist Church in the recreation room at 7 30 p m Rural Acres Garden Club holds its regular meeting at the home of Mrs Orville Balengee Calloway Heights at 7 30 p m Silver Star Rebekah Lodge meets at IOOF Lodge Hall Valley Drive at 7 30 p m with a social night expected
The Monday Music Club gathers at 1518 Harper Road hosted by Mrs Charles W Merritt at 1 30 p m for an afternoon gathering featuring ensemble selections and socializing with members and guests.
The Monday Music Club will hold its regular meeting on Monday March 1 at the home of Mrs. Charles W. Merritt 1518 Harper Rd instead of Mrs. John E McKenzie. Members should note the time and place change.
A mid-morning snack of one fresh medium Washington apple provides about 80 calories. The bulky pulp helps relieve hunger without delaying lunch digestion.
Beckley Lions Club prepares for its 33rd Style Show on March 16 at Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium to benefit sight conservation in Raleigh County. Sponsors include George's Fashions EmbeesThe Vogue and Grace Wilkes Dress Shop. Numerous committees and chairmen listed for announcements, tickets, entertainment, prizes, finance, decorations and more. Proceeds aid blind or visually impaired residents in the county.
Local families report births at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital and Raleigh General Hospital. John Devaney Dodd Jr born Jan 14 at 11:58 am weighing 8 lb 5 oz. Teresa Dawn Holliday born Jan 14 at 1:28 am weighing 6 lb 10 oz. Brenda Mae Hanks born Jan 14 at 3:25 pm weighing 7 lb 13 1/2 oz. Cynthia Gail Raynes born Jan 15 at 11:30 pm weighing 7 lb 20 oz. William Jack Toney born Feb 10 at 2:28 pm weighing 6 lb 5 oz. Mary Louise Shingleton born Feb 11 at 8:14 am weighing 5 lb 13 oz. Philip Ray Norman born Feb 13 at 5:20 pm weighing 6 lb 11 1/2 oz. David Mark Pittman born Feb 13 at 6:55 pm weighing 8 lb 8 oz. William Douglas Starkey born Feb 7 at 2:35 am weighing 5 lb 3 1/2 oz. Walter Michael Joseph Dilly born Feb 8 at 9:40 am weighing 6 lb 7 oz. Ronda Sue Crouse born Feb 8 at 3:39 pm weighing 6 lb 7 oz. Carlton Ray Toney born Feb 9 at 2:25 pm weighing 6 lb 15 oz. Dallas Nathan Underwood born Feb 10 at 9:42 am weighing 6 lb 15 1/2 oz. Additional newborns listed include David Nathan, Carlton Ray, and Dallas Nathan with parents in various Raleigh and Beckley area addresses.
Miss Mille McGoskey and William Griffith wed in a Bellevue Lane ceremony performed by the Rev. Ralph Poole at 11 Saturday. Both of Beckley, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George McGoskey. he is son of Mrs. Bessie Gunnoe. The couple will reside in Meadows Apartments after a trip to Washington, DC.
Mr and Mrs Joe Smith of Piketon Ohio returned from a Florida vacation guesting at the hotel Ocala They toured Silver Springs Winter Haven Cypress Gardens and Tampa where they attended the State fair En route home they spent the weekend with their son and daughter in law Raymond Smith of Coal City Cecil J Miller of Crab Orchard and her brother in law and sister W S Shrewsbury of Crab Orchard
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Ayres of 506 Paint Street have returned after spending the winter months at Fort Lauderdale Florida noting pleasant weather and relaxation during the trip
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cheesbrew of Prosperity welcomed guests including their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Harry Horsnyder and their daughter Sue from Columbus Ohio for a recent visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ward of 107 Tolbert Street hold state level offices in the West Virginia Federation of Friends of Education. He serves as a state trustee and she as state vice president of the Auxiliary, reflecting active leadership in the organization.
Donald R. Williams has returned to his home in Richmond Virginia after spending the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Williams of 108 Pike Street.
Mrs Lucy Bailey of Charleston is visiting Beckley for several days to see friends and relatives while attending events connected with the Fraternal Order of Eagles District 4 meeting in Parkersburg.
The Pine Wood Garden Club heard Mrs. R. P. Whittaker speak on birds in West Virginia with focus on the Cardinal. She urged feeding birds in winter and shared tips to identify species by size shape field marks behavior and timing. Ribbons for live mass arrangements were awarded to members. co hosts were Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Boitnott with several attendees listed.
Beta Rhos Elect Committee presented Plant a Seed With Hope and Watch A Miracle With Gratitude at Phil's Drive In. Mrs Keeney described formal and informal gardens and bonsai while noting Oriental and British garden traditions. The meeting covered a state convention in Elkins, a rummage sale set for April 1 and 2, and a nominating committee with Pat Durrett as chair.
A vintage ad promotes FASTEETH denture powder promising secure plates and easier eating speaking and sneezing. It claims the powder keeps dentures firmer without a gummy taste and neutralizes denture odor while being alkaline and non-acid. Available at drug counters nationwide.
New healing substance Bio-Dyne, discovered by a world famous research institute, shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves itch and pain without surgery. Case after case shows actual shrinkage and statements that piles are no longer a problem. Available as Preparation H suppositories or ointment at drug counters.
Glen White reports week end guests at Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wood include their son in law Sgt Ronald Duncan his wife and children from Ft Campbell Mrs Wood recovering at home after surgery at Beckley hospital David son of the hosts is ill and at home Glen White Junior High student Frank Kirby returns from Princeton after burial services for Mrs Gertrude Shrader Mrs Page Caffee joins the Kirbys for a Glen View visit James Kirby and family of Beckley also visit Sunday Charles Gruenberg and spouse stay with his brother Pete Gruenberg in Oak Hill.
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