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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1963
Page
5
Mrs M E Proctor of 911 South Kanawha Street returned by plane Wednesday from Miami Florida after being summoned by the illness of her son Troy C Bishir of East Rainelle, a patient in Beckley Hospital.
Women's organizations may announce meetings in this column. Notices by 10 a.m. are used the same day. Friday event: Friendship Social Club at the home of Mrs. Lilly Adams, Antonio Avenue, 7 p.m.
The No 1 Club of the St Johns Baptist Church in Raleigh meets at 7 p m at the home of Mrs Sadie Harvey East Beckley the gathering will discuss church activities and community outreach plans.
A community thrift group centered around Mrs. Sally Dozier, based at 121 Rice Street, inviting neighbors to share cost saving advice and donated items. Members meet weekly for swaps and small fundraisers.
The Saturday Raleigh County Unit of the Bluefield Alumni Association met at the home of Mrs. Helen Dobson on 122 Smoot Street. Attendees discussed upcoming reunions and local chapter activities.
Alpha Zeta Chapter hosts a gathering at 131 Ringleben Street at 3 p.m. Mrs. James S. Anderson hosts with Mrs. Elijah Craig as co host.
Fernwood Garden Club hosts its annual dinner at 139 Jefferson Street at 8 30 p m with Mrs A J Sparacino as co hostess in charge of arrangements at the host residence.
Pinochle Bugs Inc led by Vera Sledge at 508 F Street hosts a 7 p.m. meeting with Kinney Martin listed as co organizer. The notice highlights a local community card group and its contact details.
The Willing Workers Club of New Hope Baptist Church gathers at the church today at 5 p.m. for a community service and fellowship session.
The Freewill Baptist Church of Skelton holds a cottage prayer meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Lacy Akers at 7 p.m. The gathering invites parishioners for an evening of prayer and fellowship in their residence.
Sunday Social Savings Club holds a kickoff dinner and installation of officers at the home of Mrs. Jack Cowans at 4 p.m. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 70 meets at 4 p.m. at the American Legion Home on South Fayette Street.
Black Diamond Unit No 9 Hair dressers and Cosmetologists meet at Hopkins Skylanes conference room at 7 30 p m Azalea Garden Club gathers at Mrs Harry L McCreery home Hillpark Drive at 1 30 p m Mrs D C Ashton co host. Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority hosts at Richmond Recreation Room at 7 30 p m Welcome to Beckley Newcomers Club dessert meeting at the Glass House at 7 30 p m.
The Beckley Women’s Christian Temperance Union at Memorial Baptist Church hosted a guest speaker the Rev. Gerald Morgan of Mabscott at 1 30 p.m. The Rebekah Bible Class of The Methodist Temple meets in Friendship Hall at 7 30 p.m.
The Junior Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley will meet at 8 p.m. in the clubhouse on Park Avenue to discuss upcoming community projects and activities. Members are urged to attend for schedules and volunteer roles.
A Wednesday evening meeting of the Royal Neighbors of America and the Eagles Club is scheduled for 730 p.m. Details include joint gathering and time, venue not specified.
The Women's Christian Temperance Union of Crab Orchard and Crab Orchard Baptist Church, the Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church, and the Woman's Mission Society of the First Baptist Church hold meetings. Gather at Mrs. C. A. Carney's home on Mercer Street at 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively.
Circle No 6 of the Woman's Society met at the home of Mrs. Reed with Mrs. Carter presiding. Plans were set for an autumn bazaar and a service project for the church. Members shared reports on study groups and church outreach efforts.
Mrs. Barney Haga and her son Dennis returned to Sophia after a week visiting her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Leslie Haga of Blytheville Arkansas. They were joined by Mrs Haga’s daughter Mrs Jack Rupe of Hartwell Georgia and traveled through Tennessee and Missouri.
Ernest Burton Royal of Cabell Heights was admitted Wednesday to Raleigh General Hospital for observation and treatment.
Coleen Underwood of Shady Spring, daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Underwood, is reported much improved after heart surgery four weeks ago at Charleston Memorial Hospital and is now recuperating at home with brief outings.
The Rev. W Reece Burns, pastor of The Methodist Temple, is a patient at St Luke's Hospital Bluefield for observation and treatment over several days. He and his wife were traveling to a funeral when he was hospitalized.
Mrs Frank Simmons of Shady Spring was admitted Wednesday to the hospital for observation and treatment. She is the mother of Mrs Edward Sanderson of Shady Spring, Bill Simmons of Hargrove Street, and Frank H Simmons Jr. of Clarksville Indiana.
S. Sgt. and Mrs. Delmus Eugene Wood announce their son Dale Robert born January 4 in the Andrews Air Force Base hospital Maryland. He weighed seven pounds one ounce at birth. The mother is Louise Williams daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams of 112 Meadows Court. The father is the son of Mrs. Jean Wood of Daniels.
Miss Wagner of Coal City and Mrs Fuqua of 104 E St are promoting a dress collection with small buttons and a perky bow in azure blue and white or pistachio and white schemes. The items are showcased by a local dress shop setting.
Beckley Memorial Hospital records births in late December and early January. John Raymond Kiff born Dec 22 at 5:50 p.m. weighing 8 pounds 10 ounces to William D. Kiff and wife of Ona. Angela Jean Matthews born Dec 22 at 1:37 a.m. weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce to Sylvester Matthews and wife Garten. Cameron Mitchell Nenemi born Dec 23 at 6:04 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces to Nassir Nenemi and wife of 105 Ellison Ave. Angela daughter Natalie? Clinical note: multiple births announced with parents and weights.
The 24th Mrs America Contest offers over 30 000 dollars in prizes including 102 all expense paid vacations to Miami Beach Florida. Finalists from all states and the District of Columbia will vie at the Golden Gate Hotel April 23 to 28 with the winner receiving cash, merchandise, a 21 day Europe trip or equivalent, and an all expense paid 1964 vacation for family.
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