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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1965
Page
5
Women’s organizations may announce regular or special meetings in this column. Submit notices by 10 a.m. for same day use. Sunday listings must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday. Include contact phone 253 3321 or mail notices to Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department.
FRIDAY Friendship Social Club at 126 Canaday Street hosted by Mrs. Frank Poindexter meets at 7 30 p m. No 1 Club of St John Baptist Church Raleigh hosted by Mrs Thelma Scott meets at 7 p m. Ann Rose Class of First Baptist Church meets in Fellowship Hall at 7 30 p m. Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No 77 meets at Odd Fellows Hall Valley Drive at 7 30 p m.
Saturday activities include Beckley Chapter Pinochle Bugs Inc at 7:30 p.m. hosted by president Mrs Evelyn Killian of Mount Hope, Social Saving Club at 7:30 p.m. hosted by Mrs Lolene Hairston of 110 Ringleben St. Willing Workers Club of New Hope Baptist Church meets at the church at 6 p.m. Senior Usher Board of Central Baptist Church also meets at the church at 6 p.m.
The Zeta Beta Phi sorority Alpha Zeta chapter will convene at 2 p.m. at Mrs. James Anderson's residence on Ringleben Street. Mrs. Betty Craig is named as co host.
Sunday program for American Legion Auxiliary Unit 70 at the American Legion Home on S Fayette Street starts at 4 p.m. The gathering spot is listed as the Legion Home and the time is 4 o’clock.
The Woman's Club of the Central Baptist Church meets at 4 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Jesse J. Hodge located at 113 Truman Avenue.
Beckley chapter of the American Association of University Women holds a regular meeting at 7 30 p m in the Appalachian Assembly Room. Members and guests are expected to attend for reports and discussion.
Beckley Newcomers Club at Glass House and Azalea Garden Club cancel meetings. Shady Spring Garden and Lions Club meet at Beaver Lions Clubhouse at 7 30 p m. Raleigh County 4H Leaders Association gathers at Shady Spring High School at 7 30 p m.
Degree of Honor Lodge installation of officers at IOOF Hall Valley Drive 7 30 p m Beckley Garden Club meets Civic Room Bank of Raleigh 1 p m Unit 32 Memorial Building Room 6 7 30 p m Education Dept of Woman's Club of Beckley bridge canasta party Clubhouse Park Avenue 10 a m and 7 30 p m
Mission Circle No 5 of Crab Orchard meets at the church home of Mrs. A E Shrewsbury at 7:30. The gathering aims to discuss church activities and community service plans. Members are encouraged to attend for updates and upcoming events.
The Women’s Club of Crab Orchard invites new members from MacArthur and Crab Orchard. The meeting will be held in the social room of Crab Orchard Baptist Church.
Mr and Mrs Ronald Earl Hancock of Richmond Virginia formerly Beckley announce the birth of their son Ronald Earl Jr at Virginia Medical College Institute Richmond on January 1 at 1105 PM. He weighed five pounds ten ounces. Mrs Hancock is Sherry Buchanan daughter of Mrs James Dearing Allen Avenue and Lewis Buchanan of Mankin Avenue. Hancock is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Hancock 103 Hancock Street. He is employed by W T Grant Co Richmond.
A simple family friendly variation adapts peanut butter sandwiches by dipping in a milk and egg batter like French toast and frying on a seasoned griddle at about 350 degrees. Fry until golden brown on both sides and garnish with a spoonful of jelly before serving.
Fairdale residents welcomed visitors from Vandalia Ohio Bristol Virginia and Arlington Virginia during weekend gatherings and hospital ailing relatives. New residents include Mrs Tina Brady and Wayne Franklin. Military and student arrivals and returns mark the holiday season with several families hosting parties and travel updates.
Two New Orleans pediatricians from Ochsner Clinic explain that body temperature varies hour to hour and among individuals. They note normal oral readings often run 99 to 100 degrees while fever markers come with illness and emphasize no fixed oral-rectal relationship. Aspirin is highlighted as a safe, affordable fever reducer when fever is present, and fever is a symptom, not an illness, requiring medical advice if concerns arise.
Ideal to carry in your purse is a roll-on perfumer not much bigger than a lipstick case. It can be filled with your own favorite scent.
Pastel silk evening shoes become soiled after a single wear. Clean them with dry suds and some upholstery cleaners now marketed for household use.
The Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 met at Mabscott IOOF Hall Tuesday evening with officers including Mrs Ross Neal as noble grand and Mrs Roscoe Lilly as vice grand. Cards were sent to four ill members and flowers to a hospitalized member. Plans established for entertainment and refreshments for the next meeting on Tuesday Jan 11 at 7 30.
Fashion writer Gay Pauley notes spring coats emphasize lean silhouettes with slim sleeves and low belts, favoring smooth fabrics like gabardine and silk. Kennedy influence cited as shaping daywear and costumes, while couture houses stage National Press Week and designers prepare varied spring looks including costume ensembles and reversible coats.
A suggested New Year resolution urges readers to act as kitchen administrators not drones. Plan meals a week ahead to avoid rushed shopping and prep. Read recipes carefully and assemble ingredients, sauces, spices, and utensils in order before cooking, and use gas range automatic controls.
Mr and Mrs Donald C Meadows and their son Donald II of 377 Mankin Ave returned Saturday from a week in Jacksonville Florida They visited her grandparents Daniel Williams and other relatives Accompanying them home was her mother Mrs J A Atkins of Daniels who had been visiting her parents in Jacksonville
Mr and Mrs William Gilkerson and children Billy and Devonna of Bradley have returned home after spending the holidays with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Nick Bailey and Kathy of Addison Illinois.
SSGT Delmer Sonny Ewing returns to Alaska where he is stationed with the U S Air Force for two years. Before departure he moved his wife Julie and sons Stevie and Sonny to Miami Florida. He visited his mother Mrs Virgie Ewing and Mrs Gene Gilliam both of Piney View and Mrs William Gilker son of Bradley. Ewing has served in the Air Force 13 years.
Mr and Mrs Roy Hoskins and their son Roy Jr of Delaware Maryland returned home after visiting Mrs Thelma Boyd and Connie Boyd on Maple Fork Road. They also visited Mrs Edna Jean Brooks in Bradley.
Recent guests at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. William Nickoson on Crescent Road and Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Lester of 209 Baker Street included Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Culp and their sons Richard and Darrell Maxey from Union Lake Michigan. Mrs. Culp is the former Helen Maxey of 325 Whitestick Street.
Mr and Mrs Richard M Shumate and children Karen Barbara Sheila Cheryl and Richard of Crab Orchard return from a nine day trip to Fort Lauderdale Florida visiting his brother and sister in law J B Shumate formerly of Crab Orchard and guests of Claude Stone of Miami En route home they toured Cypress Gardens They also note Earl Dalton Lilly Heights and wife have returned from Miami Florida where they visited her brother in law and sister Richard I Hargett
Mrs Gayriffe of Crab Orchard remains in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital for observation. She was admitted January 4.
VICK HODEL daughter of Mr and Mrs George Warren Hodel residing at 102 Bishop St has been recognized in a local social note.
A patient was admitted to Raleigh General Hospital for observation and treatment, with medical staff monitoring and evaluating condition to determine further care.
Patty Smith and daughter Treaka Murray Smith of Indianapolis are visiting her mother Mrs R E Murray at 204 Allen Ave and sister Mrs Lacy Tredway at 202 Allen Ave. Mrs Smith's husband will join them this weekend. They plan to visit her brother Mr Robert E Murray and his daughter Kathy in Xenia Ohio.
Out of state relatives attended the funeral of Florence Kate Brown of Tallahassee Florida. Two sons William C Furrow of Tallahassee and Henry H Furrow Jr of Corona California. Two daughters Edith Brown of Baltimore Maryland and half-brother Theodore Crook of Richmond Virginia. Larry D Skaggs formerly of Beckley spent holidays with relatives. He recently finished basic training at Lackland Texas and leaves for Monterey California. Airman 3rd Class Daniel Sterling of Lackland Texas spent holidays with his mother Mrs Wayne Moomaw of Beckley and other relatives and heads today to Savannah Georgia for new duty.
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