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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1966
Page
5
Polly Cramer advises testing kitchen ventilation by frying onions to detect airborne grease and suggests placing a built in exhaust fan close to the top. A reader asks about crocheting pillowcase edges with a large machine needle and using drapery hooks to dry mats and rugs to avoid dents.
A reader shares practical hints from experience. Carry a large cloth to wipe grease during car work. Another reader suggests hammering holes in a paint can rim after removing the lid to let drips return to the can, then reseal. Also mentions using a felt-tip pen to touch up chipped spots on black jalon and faded buttons.
A vintage guidance note explains reviving woolen garments by placing them in a gas clothes dryer with damp sponges and running on air only. No heat is required as the fabric breathes and the air circulation fluffs the fibers.
A miscellane ous shower honored bride Mrs Kenneth Earl Asbury former Mable Richmond of Fireco Wednesday at Mrs Lawrence Woods Fireco home. Games were played and rites awarded to Mrs th Asbury Mrs Constance and Miss Connie Asbury. Attending were numerous Fireco residents and guests from Coal City Gary Indiana including Mrs Minie Minor Mrs Marshall Ricketts Miss Margaret Agee Miss Carolyn Farley and others.
Quick Recovery Gas water heaters offer a rapid recovery rate allowing water to be heated faster than heaters using other fuels. This means adequate hot water even at peak demand, a smaller space footprint, and reduced fuel use in your home.
Local hospital births list several newborns with weights and full names. Wilbert Lamont Brooks of Allen named Stephen Fredrick Hopkins weighs seven pounds two ounces. Roy Jarrell of Glen Daniel welcomes Ary Dwight, weighing eight pounds. James Early Jr. born at Raleigh General on December 21 weighs nine pounds.
Mrs J E Price has been a patient at Raleigh General Hospital since December 31 for observation and treatment. She lives with her son in law and relatives at 615 Johnstown. Mr and Mrs L A Landers. Also mentioned are Mrs Prema Baker returning home in Pleasant Hills and travels of the Baker family to Kern Tina Pack Ewart Avenue and Mr and Mrs Paul Mallam as Beckley Eng New York City and Raleigh. The Springfield contact notes guests of Mrs J Earl Chevalier and family. The couple visited Broadway shows Hello Dolly Funny Girl and On A Day You Can See Forever.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Keefer and daughters Sharon Charlene of 102 Campbell St and Wanda Dunkley of 100 Edward St return from a vacation. They visit Washington Grove Maryland Washington and New Jersey families, toured churches in Or Forge Pa, University of Virginia Charlottesville, Annapolis Naval Academy, and Arlington Virginia to view President John F Kennedy's grave.
After a three week stay in Miami Florida Mr and Mrs W W Brammer of Beaver return home Friday guests of their son and daughter in law Wetzel Jerry Brammer and children Gerry Ann 5 Derrick 4 and Jay 2.
The column invites women's organizations to submit notices for regular or special meetings. Contact 283-3321 with notices by 10 a.m. for same day use. Tuesday events include Morton-Reaves School PTA at 7 p.m. at the school and Alcoholics Anonymous at Mountain Air Rest Home near By-Pass opposite Armory at 8 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Swaim and daughter Vinecia of Fort Worth Texas flew home after spending holidays with Mrs. Betty Windon in Beckley. They also visited Don Windon M. E. Holley and J. B. Chambers all of Beckley during the trip.
Beckley chapter of the Women of the Moose hosts a women’s night at the Moose Lodge Ballroom at 7 30 p m with dancing and social activities for members and guests.
Mrs Alvie Richmond spent holidays with her family in Eccles visiting Flora Muovich and Murdoch Muovich. She also met relatives in Bluefield Oak Hill Mabscott and Fireco. In May Kenneth Earl wed Mabel Ka in Beckley at the Muovich home with Mr and Mrs Pains Muovich hosting.
Golden Age Club holds its regular meeting at the Woman's Clubhouse on Park Avenue at 7 30 p m. For transportation call Mrs Bessie Gore at 253 3828 or Mrs Josie Howery at 252 7812.
Bethlehem Chapter No 71 Order of the Eastern Star holds its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street starting at 8 p m. Members are reminded to attend the session.
Beta Sigma Phi announces executive board meeting at 7 p.m. and regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. George Ellis, 311 Edgewood Drive.
The Mission Circle of the Holy Missionary Baptist arch invites members to a gathering at Mrs. Joe Ramsey residence in MacArthur at 7 p.m. The event focuses on community outreach and church affairs with notes on participation and schedule.
Mrs Gladys Peters of 218 East Prince Street returned home Friday after Christmas holidays with her son and daughter in law Harold Meador and their children in Falls Church Virginia. Kenneth planned to return after visiting his sister Sinene Frial in Palm Beach Florida.
A ceramics class is set for Wednesday at 7 p m in the New River Arts and Crafts Building. The event invites locals to join and learn pottery basics from instructors on site.
Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter hosts Mrs. Drexel Kessinger at 120 Wildwood Avenue at 7 30 p m with Mrs Kessinger as hostess for the evening event.
Mr. and Mrs. Allan P. Haltner of 32 East Yale Ave Orlando Fla welcome daughter Holly Noel born December 24 at 4 18 am in Memorial Hospital Orlando. First child and great grandparents noted with local church and community group events listed.
The Woman's Club of Beckley hosts executive board discussions at 1 p.m. in the Park Avenue club house and an Arts and Crafts Building session at 7 p.m. involving members and planning.
The Just A Mere Club, hosted at Mrs Nathaniel Braxton residence 1303 F Street, convenes at 7 30 p m for an evening gathering.
The Woman's Club of Beckley promotes a five part series Dynamics of Leadership by Dr. Malcolm Knowles. The program airs on WOAY Beckley Oak Hill from 1 to 130 pm for five Thursdays starting this week and on WHIS Bluefield from Jan 29 230 pm to 3 pm. Organizers urge clubs and other groups to participate and study via a Viewers Study Guide with no charge for participation.
Mr and Mrs Mont Cook and children Linda and Stephen return to Stickney after visiting Sy Mr and Mrs Mr as Mrs James Wood and children with Wanda Hagley in Baltimore. Janet Huffman of New Richmond joins the Wood family. Frank Wood returns to Ft Lee Virginia after 15 day leave. Kathleen Wood goes back to Cleveland. The Woods host Obert Hundley Dale Woodard and others from Florida. Gladys Muncy visits from Columbus Ohio. Holiday guests include Cecil and Jimmie Daniel of Chicago and Noah Mitchell. Carolyn Miller returns to Cincinnati after holidays.
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