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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1966
Page
5
New York notes forecast a spring evening scene split between long, flowing gowns and short, feathered or flounced looks. Strapless gowns and one shoulder dresses remain popular, with jeweled and crepe options. White outfits trend, with festive cocktail attire described as feminine and appealing.
The second program in of Le ship series will be shown Thursday over WOAY Beckley Oak Hill from 1 until DeHart. Orchard Valley Woman's Club members Mrs L L and Mrs A Fray Lilly join Mrs E D Terry Beckley. Mrs Fred K Hays president urged attendees to bring a sandwich and come by noon for a discussion.
Washington says weekend shoppers will find varied meats and vegetables with attractively priced beef roasts and steaks, pork roasts, and broiler fryers and turkey as budget buys. Winter harvests bring a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables led by apples, with abundant avocados bananas grapefruit oranges and pecans. Canned red salmon tuna and fish sticks remain the national fish plentiful.
Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Drexel Kes singer s home on Wildwood Avenue. Mrs Gay Dillon led High Moments with Nature discussing nature worship customs and ways to cultivate love of nature. Mrs Richardwekiness presided. BSP City Council notes and the Sweetheart Ball set for Feb 12 at the Elks Club. next hostess at 512 Woodlawn Ave.
A Friday night household shower honored Mrs. Peyton Hale at the Banicki home. Hostesses included Mrs. Raymond Banicki and several friends. prize winners were Mrs. Dennis McKinney, Mrs. Linda Williamson, and Miss Dreama Meadows. Refreshments followed.
Mr and Mrs Joseph E Scott of Oakland Calif announce the birth of their fifth child Annmarie on December 26 at 3 00 Walnut Creek Hospital Jr 224 Mercer St
Four of Jepher's eleven moons were the first heavenly bodies discovered with a new telescope method. The find marks a milestone in celestial observation, showcasing the breakthrough technique and its implications for tracking distant objects in the system.
Notices received by 10 a.m. for same day use list events such as Wed Bagveroo meeting at 1 Road 7:30 p.m. Thrifty Homemakers at 122 Mill St. 6 p.m. See New River Arts and Building at 7 p.m. WV League of Women Voters at Appalachian Assembly Room 7:30 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary Eagles 204 Woodlawn 7:30 p.m. Local members at large listed.
The page lists multiple local group meetings at various venues including Beckley School, St EpIscopal Church, Beckley Temple, and New River Arts and Crafts Building. Events feature PTA and Women’s Improvement League gatherings, a Ceramics Class, Degree of Honor installation, and Alcoholics Anonymous meeting times, with hosts and locations noted.
The Dynamics of Leadership class will meet at noon at the Woman's Club of Beckley located on Park Avenue for a program in the clubhouse.
The Friday Suburban Social Club holds its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Glen Moran, 209 Canterbury Drive.
Fine Arts Department and Wan's Club of Berkley host an afternoon gathering at the Park Avenue clubhouse at 2 p m featuring arts activities and member displays.
Betty Thompson engaged to wed William Scent of Cleveland Ohio. Bet te Thompson is the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Thompson. The couple plan to marry January 29 in Cleveland. She is a graduate of Shady Spring School and has worked in Cleveland for about six years.
The Raleigh County Homemaker’s join with the Raleigh County Home Demonstration Council at the first meeting of the new year in the County Court room. 22 members voted to name a representative and an alternate to the Veterans Administration Volunteer Service group.
The Flat Top HD Club met at Mrs. T. J. One's wood home for a program titled Do We Measure Up led by Mrs. L. B. Harvey. Mrs. Margaret Meadows taught West Virginia's Constitution, outlined six key qualities, and noted obstacles to constitutional change. Members received new yearbooks and better living project materials and planned selections for the next meeting.
Plainly print your name address with ZIP style number and size. New 1966 couture patterns announce 57 cream of the collections originals in the new Couture Pattern Book. Plus a 50 cent free coupon apply to any $1 pattern in the book. Send 50 cents now for the Couture Book.
Mrs W H Jo Jones departs this morning for her home in Yucca Valley California after visiting her mother Mrs W A Browning and sister Mrs E J Mac Farland at 107 Wilson Street for several weeks.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Perry Memorial Methodist Church Shady Spring hosted a fellowship night for the congregation. Rev. Frank E. Perry marked his 73rd birthday with gifts presented to him by chairman Mrs E M Starr and president Mrs Vonley Farrow. Refreshments were served to about 30 members and guests. Ralph and John Eagle of Daniels were guests.
Harry E Seymour, who had emergency surgery on December 24 at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital, has returned to his home.
Mrs Martha Parsons of St is a patient at the hospital where she is scheduled for surgery. The brief notice confirms her admission for a procedure and ongoing care.
Mrs Edna Kidwell of Glen Morgan received a farewell dinner honor from Black Diamond Affiliate No 9 West Virginia ae and Cosmetoe sociation. A past member and charter member, she plans to move to Palm Beach Gardens Florida with her son and mother. Kidwell has taught at Glen Leigh School and belonged to Beckley Chapter Women of the Moose and co owned the Beauty Bar in Beckley.
Dear Polly offers a whimsy hat made from a colored plastic bag with no seams. Thread velvet ribbon through holes around a small center circle to form a crown and secure with hairpins. Also suggests using an old push lawn mower as an emergency wheelbarrow via a lever setup for lifting and moving items.
Nashella Dawn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee May of Pontiac Michigan, was born January 10 at 1 30 p m at St Joseph Mercy Hospital weighing eight pounds, with mother Judy Teaster.
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