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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1962

Page

5

Shady Spring Clubwomen Plan Drive for Beaver Fire Dept

Shady Spring District Woman's Club named a house to house canvass committee to aid the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department. Chairwoman Mrs. Wendell Thurman reports insurance benefits from local fire service and outlines fundraising plans including candy sales and an Easter ensemble auction. Committee members: Thurman, Sorenson, Ward.

Shady Spring District Fire Department of Beaver Shady Spring Woman's Club Wendell Thurman Thurman Dolly Sorenson Harold Ward

Area News In Brief From Beckley And Surrounding Areas

Mrs B T Hash of Mullens is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital admitted January 5 for observation. Mr and Mrs Seldon Mann of Eau Gallie Florida visited Beckley Sophia and MacArthur last week. They returned with Manns stepfather and mother Mr and Mrs S C Brooks of MacArthur. Mr and Mrs Willard B Polk and children Mike Dennis and Louise of Port Lupton Colorado returned home after visiting Beckley relatives. S SGT and Mrs Craig Stuphin announce the birth of a son David Craig born January 1 at Quincy City Hospital Quincy Massachusetts weighing eight pounds five ounces. Mother is former Miss Sue Wassum daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Wassum of 303 Kessinger St. Stuphin is son of Mr and Mrs J C Sutphin of Raleigh. Mr and Mrs W E Straughan of 300 Burgess St returned home from Melbourne Florida where they spent the holidays with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs W T

B. T. Hash of Mullens Raleigh General Hospital Seldon Mann Eau Gallie, Fla Beckley, Sophia MacArthur Willard B. Polk Mike, Dennis and Louise Port Lupton Colo Beckley S. Sgt Craig Sutphin David Craig Quincy City Hospital Quincy Mass Sue Wassum W. E. Wassum Kessinger St Sgt Stuphin J. C. Sutphin Raleigh W. E. Straughan Burgess St Melbourne Fla Inlaw W. T

Sew New Look Alikes Sailor Frock Patterns

Sewing pattern advertisement from The Raleigh Register promoting No 8264 and No 8265 patterns with sizes 10 to 20 bust 31 to 40, and children ages 3 to 8. Describes yardage, sleeve options, and two patterns per order. Pricing: 35 cents per pattern plus 10 cents for first class mailing. Address Sue Burnett New York 36.

Gary Coat Sue Burnett Raleigh Register Ave. of Americas New York N.Y

Local Dignitaries Return From Out of State Trips

Mrs Minnie Canaday returns to Crab Orchard after a three week vacation with friends and relatives in Illinois and St Louis Missouri. Pfc Darrell Matherly returns to Fort Sill Oklahoma after ten days leave from the U S Army with his parents Mr and Mrs Opie Matherly of Princ wick.

Minnie Canaday Crab Orchard Illinois St. Louis Darrell Matherly Ft. Sill Okla U. S. Army Opie Matherly Princewick

Local Social Notes Highlight Olive Weekend Visits

Sun day dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Walker of 115 Miller Street with Mr and Mrs Jess Green and son David of Pineville. Purdue student Charles C. Farmer returns to Lafayette, Indiana after weeks with parents A A and A R Farmer of Bolt. Other guests include Mr and Mrs W T Smith and children Nancy and Tommy of Newark Delaware and Mr and Mrs Wallace Carter and children Michael and Lynette, also Newark. Ceretha Wills of Midway confined to home with pneumonia. Robert Lambert, son of Rev and Mrs Leo Lambert of Soak Creek, under observation at Beckley Hospital. Belle Reed leaves for home in Keith after weeks with S S Reed in Crab Orchard. Nickell family of Buckhannon announce Wesley Heath born December 15 at St Josephs Hospital weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. siblings Van and Jane. Mrs Donna Conley, former resident, patient in Johnston Hospital in Richmond Virginia. Sunday visitors to Mabscott home of Mr and Mrs Eugene Blake include Blake and parents from Arlington Virginia, Phillip Graham and son Mark, James Waddell and son Kenny of Beckley, Burton Royal and children Ernie and Jamie of Route 2 Beckley. Dr J W Witherspoon of Beckley Presbyterian Church serves on inter church committee in Atlanta and expected home today.

Charles C. Farmer Lafayette Ind Purdue University A. A. Farmer Bolt Farmer W. T. Smith Nancy Tommy Newark Del Wallace Carter Michael and Lynette Carters Mrs. E. C. Carter Eccles Eugene Blake Highlands Mabscott Clyde Blake David Arlington Phillip Graham Mark James Waddell Kenny Beckley Burton Royal Ernie Jamie Route 2

Beckley Ladies Calendar Announces Midweek Meetings

Beckley newspapers invite women’s groups to submit notices for regular and special meetings. The Wednesday list includes Xi Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi at Mrs. Herb Alley’s home, Thrifty Homemakers, Senior High Youth Group, World Affairs lecture by Dr. Jose Maria Marina, Navy Mothers Club, Beta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi, Trusty Helpers at St. Mathews, Beckley Civic Council, Eagles Auxiliary. Thursday groups feature Poinsettia Savings, Women’s Improvement League, Degree of Honor Lodge, Episcopal Churchwomen, Crab Orchard Mission Circle, March of Dimes planning committees, Hillcrest Home Demonstration.

Woman's Department of Beckley Beta Sigma Phi Herb Alley East Prince St Woman's Club of Park Avenue Jose Maria Marina West Virginia Institute of Technology

Sister Mary Clarita Delivers Talk to Catholic Daughters

Sister Mary Clarita, principal of St. Francis School, spoke at Court Paula No. 741 of the Catholic Daughters of America in the Parish Hall of St. Francis de Sales Church. She traced the Sisters of St. Joseph from 1650 France to West Virginia in 1853, noting 300 members in the state and multiple hospitals, schools, and an orphanage.

The Catholic Daughters of America Court Paula Mary Clarita St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Sister Clarita St. Francis School Order of Sisters of St. Joseph Peter Medalille France Sisters of St. Joseph St. Louis Whelan West Virginia Edwin Horwath John McDaniel A. L. Loma S. H. Bridge

Narrow Coat Shapes Spring 1962 Fashion Trends

New York based notes describe the season’s slim coats in redingote princess and reefer cuts with front bust darts and body-hugging lines. Soft fabrics and embroidered lace details highlight feminine styling, with bold color combos like black and white checks and pastels including peach. Also lists local club and church events and host names in a Daly era community notices section.

New York NEA

Friday arts and social events across Beckley and Raleigh

The Friday schedule lists the Fine Arts Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley meeting at the clubhouse on Park Avenue at 2 p.m. The Friendship Social Club gathers at Mrs. Louise Bedly's home on Sigmund Street at 7 30 p.m. No. 1 Club of St John Baptist Church in Raleigh meets at Mrs Thelma Scott's home in Raleigh at 6 30 p.m.

Iona Jones Calloway Heights Baptist Church Hilbert McClung Fine Arts Department of Woman's Club of Beckley Park Avenue Friendship Social Club Louise Bedly Sigmund St St. John’s Baptist Church Raleigh Thelma Scott

Zeta Phi Beta Segurity Event at Mrs Elijah Craig Home

Saturday Alpha Zeta Zeta chapter hosts a gathering at the home of Mrs Elijah Craig in Lester at 3 p.m. The event appears social in nature as a chapter activity.

Alpha Zeta Zeta Zeta Phi Beta Segurity Elijah Craig Lester

Woman's Auxiliary Meeting in Beckley at Hotel

The Monday gathering of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Raleigh County Medical Society takes place at the Beckley Winn Hotel at 12 45 p m. Dr John Hedrick is the scheduled speaker.

Woman’s Auxiliary Raleigh County Medical Society Beckley- Winn Hotel John Hedrick

Manness by Miche Nea

An introductory note on proper name handling advises listeners to request repetition and to pronounce names clearly during introductions. It emphasizes accuracy in recognizing speakers and ensuring correct spelling and pronunciation. The guidance underscores courtesy and clarity in social interactions.

Ironing Board Storage Tip Hidden Away in Closet

Ironing boards kept in a utility closet among floor mops and dust cloths should be covered with a long dress bag made of plastic or paper to protect it.

Beef Balls and Spanish Rice Quick Economy Entrée

Ground beef provides an economical solution for busy cooks. The recipe mixes 1 1 2 pounds ground beef with seasonings and milk, forms 18 meat balls, browns them, then simmers rice with tomatoes olives oregano and salt before placing the meat balls atop the rice to finish. Six servings.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Everett Underwood Shady Spring Clubwom Alan Staton Johnny Kincaid Burns Roberts Fred Ritch Alfred Burns Minor Scott S. B. Tate Jr Lowell Lilly Raymond Eye Carrington Lewis C. G. Peregoy Woodrow Wilson High School Beckley Chamber of Commerce United States United Nations Soviet Union China Central and South America Western Europe Africa Middle East Southeast Asia Howard Shrewsbury Zina French Ways and Means Tin Straughan and Family Jess Green Pineville W. H. Walker Miller St Ceretha Wills Fred Wills Midway Robert Lambert Leo Lambert Soak Creek Beckley Hospital Belle Reed Keith S. S. Reed P. L. Nickell Buckhannon Wesley Heath St. Joseph's Hospital Van Jane Gertrude Roush Montgomery Court Isabell Nickell South Heber Street J. W. Persinger Pleasant Hills Donna Conley Johnston Hospital Richmond, Va J. W. Witherspoon Beckley Presbyterian Church General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U.S Atlanta Basic Fashion Magazine Thrifty Homemakers Club Cecil Poindexter Ringleben St Park Ave Navy Mothers Club T. M. Harris Lafayette Apts N. Fayette St Beta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Appalachian Assembly Room Beckley Civic Council Chamber of Commerce Eagles Woodlawn Avenue Poinsettia Savings Club Bill Billips 7Th St Women’s Improvement League Henry Powell John Brice S. Fayette St Degree of Honor Lodge No Newton Wallen Temple St Episcopal St. Stephen's Church Crab Orchard Baptist Church Oliver Snuffer Bank of Raleigh Hillcrest Margaret Hewlett Missions Ruth Meadows Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital Dario Pitotti Father Fager Indonesia Civil Defense Anthony DeMaiori John J. Rahall Pruntytown Salem George Swan R. V. Swatzyna Bill Swatzyna M. B. Smisko Louis Tipane Enrico Tonelli Bill Torlone Gaile Dugas Newspaper Enterprise Women’s Editor Virgil Meadows Cabell Heights Raleigh General Nurses Alumni Association Beckley-Winn Hotel First Christian Church Beta Rho L. L. Sweeney Orchard Ave Whitestick Lodge No Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No Mabscott Lodge Hall Monte Sano Pruzan Ted Crater Marquise Manness Miche Heart Fund New Armory Main St Sooagnmenents Co W.t.grant CO Neville Street
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