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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1962
Page
3
Gaile Dugas, fashion editor, highlights silk chiffon and silk crepe as key spring fabrics with apricot, hyacinth blue, red, brown, emerald green, and peach tones. Jackets and capes dominate soft shaped lines, waist-length waists, notched collars, short skirts, and cape details carried into day and evening wear.
Sgt. Maj. Thomas R. Overstreet of Beaver left Jan 1 for observation at Walter Reed Army Hospital Washington D C after medical leave. Miss Sandy Via Calloway Heights and Miss Dixie Lee Hancock Maxwell Hill will visit Washington D C this weekend. Mrs Grace Eastridge returned to 1723 Harper Rd after days with her son in Greensboro. Mrs H A Walker hosted grandson Tom Fortner and family and another grandson William Fortner of Key West serving in the Navy. Also visiting was son in law James Blevins of Detroit.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Manning of Crab Orchard hosted weekend guests including George Phillips of Amenia New York Ray Wolfe and son Mike of Chillicothe Ohio and Mr and Mrs Henry Carnes of Spanishburg They also visited Mrs Gertrude Pittman of Sprague with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Eddie Cline and Herbert of Baltimore Maryland They visited her brothers in law and sisters Mr and Mrs Howard Coleman of Valley Dr and Mr and Mrs Junior Ball of Sprague Mr and Mrs Verlin Ratcliff left Friday for Pikeville Kentucky after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Steve Sokol of Sophia
Darryl Roberts has resumed his studies at Baylor School for Boys in Chattanooga Tennessee after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Chester G Roberts of 1019 Woodlawn Ave The notice records a student returning to school and cites the family home as context.
Mrs SVEN Brown of 207 Dunn Ave is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital receiving treatment. Her son and daughter in law Robert and Debbie Brown and children Kathy, from Charleston, S C, visit while he is in the U S Navy. Daughters Ann Lloyd of Washington D C and Virgil Wills of Parkersburg are mentioned. Lavinder of 201 N Kanawha St returns from a Nassau cruise aboard the SS Bahama Star with sightseeing and shopping. Howard Beverly of Norfolk Virginia visits his brother and sister in law Alex Lavis of Soak Creek.
Mrs Delmas Elkins of 333 Burgess Street has returned home after major surgery at Raleigh General Hospital. She will recuperate for several weeks before resuming teaching duties at New Crab Orchard Elementary School.
Mr and Mrs Ernest W England of 15 12 Holroyd Ave Mullens announce the birth of their first child a daughter Rebecca Lynn born at 9 15 am January 4 in Wyoming General Hospital weighing four pounds thirteen ounces The mother is daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard McGraw of Maben and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Wood of Sophia Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Oscar England of Mullens
The Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church hosted a reception for Mrs. C. M. Doss retiring after 29 years as church secretary and for Rev. A. J. Coffee ending his interim pastor duties. Dr. Walter H. Griswold, new pastor from Kansas City Kansas, arrives with family and will lead first services January 21 after arriving January 18.
M Basham of Sophia was re admitted to Beckley Memorial Hospital on Sunday and underwent surgery Monday. Visiting the Bashams was their son Pvt Donald Ray Basham who has returned to duty with the U S Army at Fort Jackson.
Mrs Mayme Darnell of Sophia will undergo surgery this week at Beckley Memorial Hospital after being admitted Monday.
Mr and Mrs John Crutch of Washington DC formerly of Sophia arrived for the death of Mrs Bertha Jones who died Sunday. Attending are her children Mabel Johnson Bruce Jones Juanita Johnson Armetia Kidd and a grandson Billy Jones employed in Washington DC. Funeral services will be conducted today.
Guidance warns that homes with children should have a bathroom door operable from the outside to aid in emergencies. It emphasizes ensuring easy egress for caregivers and avoiding entrapment risks, noting practical steps for safety.
Kitchen accidents are common so keep a first aid kit with bandages scissors tape sterile cotton petrolatum jelly and a good disinfectant neatly stocked for quick responses.
Primrose Garden Club members awarded blue ribbons for outstanding arrangements to Mrs. G C Stollings and Mrs. G G Gallaher during a Wednesday meeting at St Stephen's Church social room. Mrs Stollings presided over the business session in the absence of president Mrs John F Rist Jr. A program on Keep West Virginia Green by Mrs I Wilbur Bays emphasized conservation and efficient use of natural resources. Horticulture tips were shared by Mrs Walter Rappold, with landscaping guides cited. Attendees included Mrs L L Caffee Mrs Howard Griffith Mrs W M McCutcheon Mrs R R Smiley Mrs C L West and Mrs John Ward.
To avoid setting in wrinkles, avoid bunching curtains during washing sudsing and rinsing. This tip warns against folding or bunching fabric to prevent creases and maintain curtain smoothness.
A girl introducing a friend to her mother says Mother this is Jeanne demonstrating proper civility. The scene contrasts the younger person presenting to an elder in a polite social ritual.
Local clubs and organizations list upcoming events with times and venues including Melvola Chapter No. 1 at G St 5 30 p m and American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 32 in Memorial Building Room 6 at 8 p m. Other gatherings cover garden clubs youth groups and church circles with sites from Moose Lodge to Skelton and elementary school programs.
Xi Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi hosts, with Mrs. Herb Alley at East Prince Street at 7 30 p m Thrifty Homemakers at 100 Ringleben Street 6 p m Senior High Youth Group at Park Avenue 4 p m World Affairs class at Park Avenue 7 30 p m Navy Mothers Club 6 30 p m at 227 N Fayette Street Beta Lambda at Appalachian Assembly Room 7 30 p m Past Matrons Club meets at Masonic Temple Howe Street 2 p m Mission Circle No 1 Crab Orchard Church 1 30 p m Trustee Helpers at 403 G Street 6 30 p m
Poinsettia Savings Club meets at 7 p.m. at 232 7th Street with Mr and Mrs Bill Billips hosting. A Women's Improvement League event follows at 2 p.m hosted by Mrs Henry Powell and Mrs John Brice at 654 S Fayette Street. An executive board meeting of Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 occurs at Mrs Newton Wallen’s home at 610.
Several Beckley women visited a local hattery this week to browse straw hats for spring. Agnes Maynard models a large-brim straw hat in black with orchid decorations, while Lorraine Carper shows a pale natural tone cloche trimmed with roses, crafted from candy straw for light weight.
A budget fashion tip suggests choosing a fur hat to evoke fur style without costly fur coats. The hat can be worn across many seasons and adds sparkle to any cloth coat.
The jade look dominates this year's costume jewelry with earrings clasps for faux pearls and bracelet accents. Designers emphasize green stones and matching tones to elevate outfits. The trend highlights accessible luxury and versatile pieces for day or evening wear.
A concise note proposes a black patent tote designed to carry a pair of evening or daytime shoes during wet or stormy weather. The concept emphasizes protecting footwear from moisture and preserving shoe condition in inclement conditions.
Stay relaxed to reduce lines. Fragrance boosts personality and glamour. Apply foundation over blotchy skin and blend to a uniform color for a smooth look.
Temple Street at 7 30 p m Episcopal Churchwomen of St Stephen s Church Undercroft 1 30 p m Mission Circle No 5 Crab Orchard Baptist Home of Mrs Oliver Snuffer 7 30 p m Committees for March of Dimes Mother s March social room Bank of Raleigh 7 30 p m Hillcrest Home Demonstration Club Home of Mrs Virgil Mead Cabell Heights 12 30 p m Raleigh General Nurses Alumni Beckley Winn Hotel 7 30 p m Girl Scout program workshop First Christian Church 10 a m to 2 p m
The Fine Arts Department of the Beckley Woman's Club invites members to a 2 p m gathering at the Park Avenue clubhouse. Event focuses on club activities and upcoming exhibitions with local participation.
Beckley Presbyterian Church circles of women meet Thursday in eight sessions at various locations across the town. Each circle lists a chairperson and a co hostess arrangement with specific addresses and start times including 10 a.m 10 30 a.m 1 30 p.m and one at 1 30 p.m under Circle No 6.
List of neighborhood meetings with chairmen and assistants at Woodlawn Ave addresses. Sessions run 1 30 p.m. for Nos. 9 12 and 8 p.m. for No. 13 with listed hosts and venues across multiple streets.
A new approach suggests hanging shades alternately from top to bottom with cords installed bottom up for smooth operation at window sides. Alternate shade colors add a contemporary dash to the display.
A guide highlights wall plaques made from washable materials to warm a kitchen. Elegant Touch Plisse window shades with puckered stitching offer a charming decor option. Extra fabric can become matching curtains and bedspreads at moderate prices. A wall can become a hanging garden by suspending containers from varying height chains.
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