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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1966
Page
5
HuiEn Hennessy New York reports a fashion forecast for spring featuring a continued skinny coat but with widening A line hems. Longer jackets gain, skirts stay straight or pleated A line, necklines vary from round to open with small rolled collars. Scarves remain key accessories with cool blues navies and wool blends dominating fabrics.
Black Diamond Affiliate No 9 of the West Virginia Cosmetologists Association discussed National Beauty Salon Week activities set for Feb 13 to 19 at its Tuesday meeting. Damon Setliff Jr. led the session at Raleigh County Bank Penthouse. The group also planned the Jan 29 state convention at Pleasant Point Resort Point Pleasant. Miss Viki Casto to represent the local affiliate with Mamie Scott to demonstrate current trends and hair styling.
Mr and Mrs Stephen Canaday return from Newark after the death of his brother. Charlie Coy funeral was held there Friday. Air Force brother-in-law attended. Mrs Ernest Wood convalescing after Beckley hospital stay. J H Clower and son Sonny visit Macon Georgia and family. Jerry Fink leaves for Viet Nam duty. wife Helen and children stay with his mother. Bobby Fink returns to Detroit after visit. Karen stays with mother and James Craggett family at Glen View.
A report notes that native Australian evergreens retain their foliage year round but shed bark during the winter season, a characteristic distinguishing them from deciduous species.
Local column shares wide reader interest items from Pleasant Hills and Mullens. Fred H Nichols of Pleasant Hills was admitted to Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital for major surgery. A Silhouette Protégé Subdeb Club elected officers with future plans. Community readers joined a housewarming for the Browns in Proctor. Numerous attendees listed. The Maltese cross symbol appears with eight sharp points.
Women's organizations invited to send notices of regular or special meetings. Contact Beckley Women’s Department at 263 3321 or by mail. Notices by 16 a.m. used the same day, Sunday items by 10 a.m. Thursday event: Orchard Valley Woman's Club at Crab Orchard Baptist Church at 7 30 p.m.
Properous Hills Garden Club holds a regular meeting and picture making workshop led by Mrs. D. B. Stover at Dry Hill Prosperty Community Center at 7:30 p m.
Kathy Gunter Circle of Memorial Baptist Church hosts a 7 3 p m meeting. Xi Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi meets at Mrs Malcolm Morris home at 7 30 p m. Beckley School PTA at the school in Beckley at 7 p m. Family Group Past Chiefs Club Beckley Temple 55 Pythian Sisters at William Smith home 7 p m. Beta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi meets Coca Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m with Mrs Alan Truman hostess. Ceramics Class at New River Arts and Crafts Building at 7. Degree of Honor Lodge officers installation at Anderson Building On Wha Street 7 30 p m. Mission Circle No 5 Crab Orchard Baptist Church at Mrs Macie Sauffer home 7 30 p m. This page lists local club and church group meetings with times and hosts.
Alcoholics Anonymous session at St Stephen's Episcopal Church meets at 8 p.m. Weekly gathering aims to provide support and fellowship for attendees seeking sobriety. Participants welcome regardless of background or past struggles.
Friday No 1 Club of St John Baptist Church on Fayette Street hosts Maggie Cox at 7 p.m. Social Club meets at Mamie Tatum's home on Berry Street at 7 30 p.m. Monday Music Club will join Fine Arts Department of Woman's Club of Beckley for a meeting.
Sophia residents report Raymond Fox admitted to Raleigh General Hospital for an emerald appendectomy, and Mrs. Orville Payne to Beckley Hospital for major surgery. Mrs. Tom Bowman remains under observation at Beckley. Mrs. Dan Pinson becomes Cub Scout Den 4 den mother at Sophia Scout Cabin, replacing Mrs. Kenneth Martin. McVey of Pem returns after visiting New York area.
January session held at Clubhouse on Park Avenue at 2 p.m. Also a Silver Star Rebekah Lodge meeting announced in the Anderson Building on N Kanawha Street at 7 30 p.m.
A meeting was held at the home of Mrs van Moran, located at 209 Canterbury Drive, with attendees discussing local matters and planning next steps for community projects.</analysis>
The Fine Arts Department of Beckley and the Women's Club meet at the Clubhouse on Park Avenue at 2 p.m. to discuss upcoming events and showcase local talent.
The Raleigh County unit of the Blue Field Alumni Association meets at the home of Mrs. Evelyn Spradley at 173 South Fayette Street on Saturday at 7 30 p m.
Alpha Zeta Zeta Chapter hosts a meeting at the Zeta Chapter House in Lester at 3 p m with Betty Craig in attendance and Cassie Anderson as co host.
The Social Saving Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Wallace Campbell's residence 123 Hager Street.
Primary usher board of Den Baptist Church convenes at 12 30 p.m. to discuss service duties and member roles.
Evening Star Chapter No 11 of the Order of Eastern Star holds a gathering at the Masonic Hall in East Gulf starting at 11 p.m. All members are urged to attend as plans for upcoming charitable events will be discussed.
Valley Motor Sales on Valley Drive hosts a plan for Sunday afternoon reunion activities starting at 3 p.m. The Stoco High School graduating class of 1951 will gather to reconnect and share memories.
The Flowering Hills Garden Club will meet Monday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Paul Phipps located at 907 Woodlawn Avenue to discuss seasonal gardening topics and club plans.
Coal City Home Demonstration Club holds its regular meeting at Coal City Community Church at 1 p.m. All members are urged to attend.
The 1964 New York World's Fair showcased futuristic science to tens of millions of visitors and ran on natural gas. Gas powered eighty percent of air conditioning, ninety percent of heating, ninety percent of water heating, and ninety nine percent of cooking.
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