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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1965

Page

5

Greco-Thompson Vows Read In Home Ceremony

In a home ceremony at the Rev Ralph Poole's Bellevue Lane residence Miss Carol Sue Thompson and Ronald Newton Greco were married by Poole at 7 30 pm Friday in Oak Grove. The bride, daughter of Racine and Mrs Thompson, wore an off white wool sheath with cowl neck and yellow rose bouquet. Attendant Miss Sheila Tolbert, best man James Loving, groom's family ties listed. The couple, graduates of Woodrow Wilson High and Raleigh Vocational Technical Center, reside in Stanaford.

Bellevue Lane Ralph Poole Carol Sue Thompson Ronald Newton Greco MA. Poole Racine Thompson Oak Grove Tony Greco Beckley Greco Shelia Tolbert James Loving Crab Orchard Woodrow Wilson High School Raleigh County Vocational-Technical Center Sophia Electric Stanaford RNS

Miss Alligra Maynor Returns to Chattanooga Tenn

Miss Alligra Maynor returns to Chattanooga Tennessee after visiting her mother Mrs Nellie Maynor of 316 Porter Street and her father Arnett Maynor of 104 Nathan Street A houseguest during the New Year holiday was Hans Pannek of Chattanooga Maynor is employed as a medical technologist.

Alligra Maynor Chattanooga Tenn Nellie Maynor Porter St Arnett Maynor Nathan St Hans Pannek Miss Maynor

Sister Remembers Elmer Ford Death at Green Sulphur Springs

Mrs. Pat Wheeler of 203 Orchard Ave was called to Green Sulphur Springs this week due to the death of her brother Elmer Ford. The notice records a family tragedy and memorial arrangements are not detailed in the fragment.

Green Sulphur Springs Elmer Ford Pat Wheeler Orchard Ave

Frank Brubeck Hospital Observation in D C

Frank Brubeck of 107 Kinzer Street has been a patient in a Washington D C hospital since Sunday night for observation and treatment. Brubeck, employed in Washington, recently was released from a local hospital.

Frank Brubeck Kinzer St Washington D.C Brubeck Washington

Meadow Grove Club Hosts Mrs Richardson Program

Mrs Richardson Raleigh County home demonstration agent attended a Meadow Grove Home Demonstration Club meeting Friday at Mrs M L Coughlin's home. Also taking part were Mrs Willis Walthall and other members.

Vivian Richardson Raleigh County Meadow Grove M. L. Coughlin Willis Walthall

Social gathering hosts and attendees listed

George Callison, Mrs. M. L. Coughlin Jr., president, and the hostess. Others attending were Mrs. James Hicks, Mrs. Glen Walkup, Mrs. Paul Rhodes and Mrs. Russell Dillon.

George Callison M. L. Coughlin Jr James Hicks Glen Walkup Paul Rhodes Russell Dillon

Birth of Holly Jayne Ryan at Greenbrier Valley Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles Lee Ryan of White Sulphur Springs announce the birth of their daughter Holly Jayne, the first baby born on New Year’s Day at Greenbrier Valley Hospital in Ronceverte. Holly weighed seven pounds five and a half ounces and arrived at 7:54 a.m. The mother is Georgina Daniel, daughter of Ina V Daniel and the late Mr Daniel. The family’s other child is Jennifer Leigh, two.

Charles Lee Ryan White Sulphur Springs Holly Jayne Greenbrier Valley Hospital Ronceverte Georgina Daniel George Ina V.) Daniel Mason St Mr. Daniel Jennifer Leigh Theodore Joseph Vance Prosperity Timothy Joseph Raleigh General Hospital Ronnie Allen Jr Ronnie Allen Lilly Woodlawn Ave William Edward Snuffer Williams St Eric Lyle George Allan Anthony George Kaye Springdale Ave William Joseph Bartlett Bradley Kelly Charity Kimberly Hope Kelly Quincy Woodrow Webb Naoma Quincy Randall Larry Patrick Larry Gene Farley N. Vance Raleigh General Ridge Ave Deidre Ann Theodus Edward Greer East Beckley Beaver Elijah Lee Kincaid Karen Faye Donnie Ray Alley Deaniels Donnie Ray Jr Fiveco Richard Lee Long Tammy Marie Clay Wesley Walker Ellison Ave Wilden James Claypool Mabscott Billy Joe

Food Shopping Guide Highlights Weekend Buys Nationwide

USDA and Interior compiled a weekend guide noting top buys include eggs, winter vegetables, and fresh pork varieties. Large egg supplies, canned salmon, fish sticks, and pork cuts are plentiful, with beef roasts, bacon, and chops in good supply. Vegetables like celery greens lettuce onions spinach and tomatoes are ample along with tangerines cabbage carrots apples grapefruit and oranges nationwide.

Washington UPI USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

Alpha Zeta Zetas Donate 100 To East Beckley Home

Alpha Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority met at Mrs James Andersons home with co host Mrs Eli jah oe. They voted to donate a hundred dollar check to the East Beckley Nursing and Con valescent Home and ten dollars to the polio campaign. A Founders Day program was presented by Mrs Lois Lewis, and Mrs Willard Hyman gave an impromptu speech The dinner followed with many members listed. Next meeting time and place will be announced.

Alpha Zeta Zeta Chapter Zeta Phi Beta Sorority James Anderson Elijah Oe East Beckley Lois Lewis Willard Hyman Mary Jackson Hettie Trent Lewis Hyman Ollie S. Trotter O. T. Wilkerson Jesse Hodge Irene Cross Mose Watkins Pau

New Top Line Automatic Washers and Dryers Save Time

The article promotes high end automatic washers and gas clothes dryers as a solution for confusing new fabrics and washday products. It claims these machines automate detergent, bleach, and fabric softener dosing at correct times and amounts, reducing effort and frustration for users not taking home economics courses.

Anti Poverty Program Outlined At Catholic Daughters Meeting

Jerry Moses of Action for Appalachian Youth spoke at Court Paula No. 741 Catholic Daughters of America on Raleigh County relief issues. He described a three to five year plan stressing youth and adult education and self-help to combat poverty with sections like Youth and Urban Rural Community Action programs and job corps, work training, research work study, and small business loans.

Jerry Moses Charleston Action For Appalachian Youth, Inc Catholic Daughters of America Raleigh Wayne _— county Moles Raleigh County Civilian Conservation Corps Rena Pitotti Grand Regent James C. Higgins Jr Frank Rodriguez

Women’s notices and meeting calendar deadlines

Women’s organizations are invited to send notices of regular or special meetings. Telephone 253-3321 or mail to Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department. Notices received by 10 a.m. are used the same day. Sunday calendar items must arrive before 10 a.m. Saturday.

Women's Department of Beckley

Community notices from Massey Street to Eagles Aerue

Hunter Hall Home Department at 5 p.m. honors Mrs. Sally Terry. Woman's Society of Christian Service of Sophia Methodist Church meets at the church at 7 30 p.m. Eagles Auxiliary at Eagles Aerue Woodlawn Avenue holds a 7 30 p.m. gathering.

Hunter Hall Sally Terry Massey St Woman's Society of Christian Service Sophia Methodist Church Eagles Eagles Aerue Woodlawn Avenue

Regular Xi Alpha Delta meeting at Bank of Raleigh

The Xi Alpha Delta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds its regular meeting in the Bank of Raleigh Civic Room at 7 30 p m. Members gather for chapter business and social planning.

Xi Alpha Delta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Bank of Raleigh

Mission Circle No 5 Meeting at Crab Orchard Church

Mission Circle No 5 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church meets at 7 30 with Mrs. A E Shrewsbury hosting. Members gather for fellowship and planned church activities.

Crab Orchard Baptist Church A. E. Shrewsbury

Membership Meeting At Crab Orchard Club

The Women's Club of Crab Orchard invites members from MacArthur and Crab Orchard. The gathering will be in the Social Room at Crab Orchard Baptist Church at 7 30 p m.

Memorial Baptist Church Circle Meets at 7:30 PM

The Cathy Gunter Circle of Memorial Baptist Church meets at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Albert Goodman home located at 1204 Eisenhower Drive.

Cathy Gunter Memorial Baptist Church Albert Goodman Eisenhower Dr

Route 41 Club Meeting at Mrs Ja cobs Lanark

Route 41 Home Demonstration Club gathers at 10 30 a m at the Lanark home of Mrs John Jacobs to discuss upcoming demonstrations and assignments for members.

Home Demonstration Club John Jacobs Lanark

Garden Club Meeting at Maxwell Hill Road

The Prosperous Hills Garden Club hosts a 7 30 p m gathering at Mrs. Lawrence Comer's residence 1412 Maxwell Hill Road inviting members to discuss seasonal planting plans and club activities.

Prosperous Hills Garden Club Lawrence Comer Maxwell Hill Rd

East Beckley PTA Meeting Set for Six PM at School

East Beckley School hosts a Parent Teacher Association meeting at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Parents, teachers, and guardians are encouraged to attend to discuss upcoming events and student programs.

East Beckley

West Virginia Women Host Church Workshop at Ebeneezer Baptist

The West Virginia State Women's Missionary convention will hold a workshop in the Fellowship Hall of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Mrs. Ruth E. Price Huntington presides in charge with sessions beginning at 10 a.m.

West Virginia

Memorial Baptist Church Friday Mission Society Meeting

The General Mission Society of Memorial Baptist Church will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the Main Auditorium for an evening program.

General Mission Society of Memorial Baptist Church

Maxwell Hill Home Demon Demonstration Club

The Maxwell Hill Home Demon Demonstration Club at the home of Mrs. Don Thomas will meet at 7:30 p m a note lists the time and host for the event.

Maxwell Hill Don Thomas

Woman's Club Beckley Meeting at Park Avenue Clubhouse

The Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley will hold a meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the clubhouse on Park Avenue. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and community projects.

Woman's Club of Beckley Park Avenue

Thrifty Savers Club Hosts Thurman Street Dinner

Thrifty Savers Club at 133 Thurman Street hosts a 7 p.m. covered dish dinner for Miss Doris Adams, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilson.

Thrifty Savers Club Paul Wilson Thurman St Doris Adams

Byrd Bible Class Map Crabb Orchard Baptist Church Meeting

Byrd Bible Class at Crab Orchard Baptist Church convenes in the church social room at 7 30 p m attendance details unspecified.

Byrd Crab Orchard Baptist Church

Leadership Training Day for Beck ley Fellowship

Leadership Training Day for United Church Women of Beck ley Fellowship Hall of First Christian Church held at 10 a m with emphasis on organizing activities and community service.

United Church Women of Beckley Fellowship Hall First Christian Church

West Virginia Club Presidents to Attend Crab Orchard Meeting

WVFWC president Mrs. Fred Hurt and Beckley Woman's Club president Mrs. Fred K. Hays will be special guests at the Woman's Club of Crab Orchard meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Crab Orchard Baptist Church social room. The last open meeting for Crab Orchard and MacArthur women to join. Installations, dates and committee appointments to be discussed.

Woman’s Club of Crab Orchard MacArthur and Crab Orchard Baptist Church Fred Hurt West Virginia MacArthur

Birth announcements from Raleigh General Hospital

A series of birth notices lists newborns to local families with names, addresses, birth dates in January and December, times of birth, and weights. Parents include Vance, Lilly, Snuffer, Kaye, Bartlett, Webb, Farley, Cales, Maynard, Scales, Greer, Kincaid, Alley, Long, Walker and others.

Waterless cooking with gas ranges gains notice

Margaret Spader of the gas appliance manufacturers association says automatic top burners on new gas ranges allow waterless vegetable cooking with precise heat control. The method heats faster, avoids kitchen steam, uses less fuel, and prevents scorching due to even flame spread.

Margaret Spader Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association Miss Spader

Johnson to wear black suit at inauguration

President Johnson will skip the frock coat and top hat opting for a plain black business suit at his inauguration. The move is praised by the male community as a step toward The Great Society.

Johnson

Mrs. Cox Hosts Event with Prize Winners Named

Mrs. Raymond Cox hosted a gathering with games and prizes awarded to Loretta Walker Wilma Fitzpatrick Rebecca Walker and Tommy Gillenwater. Attendees included numerous named women and the note that Mrs. Cox is the former Rita Wood of MacArthur.

Johnson Wood Raymond Cox Loretta Walker Wilma Fitzpatrick Rebecca Walker Tommy Gillenwater Anna Bennett Robert F. Wood Homer Wood Arthur Privitt W. F. Wood Alvin Sturgill Meyer McPeake 0. C. Prince Johnnie Milam Jack Bailey A. J. Moran Forest Freeman Melba Wood Jerry Lindsey John Cox James Walker Charles Cox Paul Wood Cox Rita Wood MacArthur

New Woman Senator Of W Va Focuses On Education

West Virginia gained its fourth woman senator as Betty Head Baker was appointed to the 16th District by Gov. Barron to succeed her late husband Donald Baker. Baker, 45, says she is particularly interested in improved education for West Virginia children, though she plans to await familiarity with proposed legislation before taking firm stands. She will serve through the 1966 election and is the first woman since 1958 to hold a Senate seat. Baker is the first appointee to replace a senator who had not yet sworn in. Baker aspires to balance family duties with public service, noting her children supported her bid. The Moorefield resident will begin the 1965 session in Charleston, then return home for the weekend.

Fanny Seiler Charleston UPI Betty Head Baker Donald Baker Senate House of Delegates Hardy County West Virginia University Martha WVU Donald Jr Susan Stephen Baker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Greco-Thompson Ronald N. Greco Food Shopping Guide U.S. Department of Agriculture and Interior United Press International Alpha Zeta Zetas East Beckley Nursing Home Line Clark E. Moss Cook James Spradley Anderson G. M. Powers Main ST Social Savings Club H&m Shoe Store Bluefield WELCH WVFWC Meet of New CO Club Willie Scales Olive Lilly Smoot Street Raymond Cox Jr Midway Fellowship Hall MacArthur Church of God Ralph Smith Ralph Cole Paul Prince W.va C. Murphy Coj W. Main ST
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