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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1960

Page

5

Leadership Day Highlights United Church Women Roles

Mrs Roy L Herndon of First Methodist spoke on women's vital role with God and the U C W, citing CARE World Day of Prayer and Leadership Training Day. New officers were installed including Mrs James G Windle Jr as president and Mrs Phill A McDaniel II as first vice president, with about 50 churchwomen attending at Central Baptist Church.

John W. Eye Phill A. McDaniel II James G. Windle Jr Central Baptist Church L. G. Boyden S. A. Abram Roy L. Herndon First Methodist Church Herndon George Bright

Sophia BYF Program at Mount Tabor Baptist Rally

The Baptist Youth Fellowship of Sophia Friendship Baptist Church presents A New Life And A New You at the Raleigh County Youth Rally in Mount Tabor Baptist Church at 7 30 p m Saturday. Sophia BYF president Stevie Lowry says each church will present a special program with Dana Banker performing musical selections. Mrs W W Withrow and Madison Lowry sponsor the event.

Baptist Youth Fellowship of Sophia Friendship Baptist Church Raleigh County Mount Tabor Baptist Church Stevie Lowry Sophia Byf Rally Association Dana Banker Sophia W. W. Withrow Madison Lowry

Birds In Area Theme Of Beckley Garden Club Talk

Beckley Garden Club members heard a program on birds titled Birds In This Area with Mrs. John W. Whitlock and Mrs. B. M. Lewis at the Beaver Ave home of Mrs. Ross Irle. Edwards noted the Audubon Society link, detailing common and rare birds, feeding tips, and bird-friendly stations.

Beckley Garden Club John W. Whitlock B. M. Lewis Beaver Ave Ross Irle Hugh S. Edwards Edwards Jesus Audubon Society Asa Lewis

Prosperity Church women plan quilts for Far East mission

Mrs. E H Fisher led Prosperity Baptist Ladies Missionary Society meeting at Mrs. Harold Lillys home. Devotional by Mrs. John VanPuffelen from St John 15, opening prayer. Card, secretary, and treasurer reports. They will contact missionary Bob Hammond about quilts and clothing for his orphanage and hospital. One new member Mrs. Sadie Pipkin joined. Next meeting set at Mrs. Van Puffelens with Betty Kemper and Jean Randolph giving devotion.

E. H. Fisher Ladies Missionary Society of Fundamental Baptist Church of Prosperity Harold Lilly John VanPuffelen St. John Edd Bays Sadie Pipkin van Puffelen Betty Kemper Jean Randolph Wilbert Stover

Fairdale Girls Class Meets At Covey Home

The Gideon Girls Class of Freewill Baptist Church met at Patty Covey's home. Miss Covey presided with prayer offered by Mrs. Harvey Stewart. Sarah Whiteneck read scripture from John 14. A brief business session reported on the Christmas Sex Sale funds to buy a picture and draperies for the classroom. Refreshments followed for Edna Chastain, Janet Smith, Sarah Whiteneck, Faye and Sue Smithson, Sandra Lemon, Dianna Stewart, Ronetta Ryan and host mother Harlin Covey. The February gathering will be at Edna Chastain's home.

Fairdale Covey Home RNS Gideon Freewill Baptist Church Patty Covey Miss Covey Harvey Stewart Sarah Whiteneck Dianna Stewart Edna Chastain Janet Smith Faye Sue Smithson Sandra Lemon

Shredded Red Cabbage with Apples and Onion Guide

A cooking note suggests substituting red wine for red wine vinegar in shredded red cabbage with apples and onion. Season with salt pepper and brown sugar. The dish pairs well with frankfurters.

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Short notes from residents recount travels to Florida California and Virginia. Mrs W J Howery visited family in Florida and North Carolina while Miss Patton convalesces after surgery. Irene Griffith spent time in California. Mike Moro was admitted for kidney ailment. John W Eye returns from Beckley Hospital. Janet Lawson among nine WVU students initiated into Alpha Delta Theta medical technology sorority Tau Chapter.

Janet K. Lawson Sophia West Virginia University Morgantown Alpha Delta Theta University of Minnesota Tau University Mike Moro Eccles Beckley Memorial Hospital

Fayetteville Student Rick Wallace Undergoes Eye Surgery

Rick Wallace, a Fayetteville High School senior, is patient at Beckley Memorial Hospital after eye surgery on Thursday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Wallace of Fayetteville.

Rick Wallace Fayetteville Beckley Memorial Hospital Joe Wallace

Harvell Couple Called to Norfolk for Brother's Death

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harvell of 909 Woodlawn Ave were summoned to Norfolk Virginia after the death of William S. Harvell on Wednesday night.

J. H. Harvell Woodlawn Ave Norfolk, Va William S. Harvell

Mrs Barbour in Satisfactory Condition After Surgery

Mrs W J Barbour Jr of 107 Foote Street is reported in satisfactory condition following surgery on Monday at Beckley Hospital.

W. J. Barbour Jr Foote St Beckley Hospital

Sophia Methodist Church to start Africa study session

Sophia Methodist Church opens a study of Africa this Sunday at 7 p.m. Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship members Laura McVey Mona Wood Charlotte McKinney Sharon Souder Maxie Travis Bobby Blake and Duke Peak will map Africa and discuss its countries. Mrs Sam Roberts will introduce the Woman's Society of Christian Service on The Ways in Africa.

Sophia ANS Africa Sophia Methodist Church C. J. Kirby Jr Laura McVey Mona Wood Charlotte McKinney Sharon Souder Maxie Travis Bobby Blake Duke Peak Methodist Youth Fellowship Sam Roberts Woman's Society of Christian Service Leighton Farley Eva McKinney Danage Woodrow Smith O. A. Phillips Vernon Lawson Kirby

Spring Hats With Bulk and Lightness for Easter Parade

Hats for spring show bold volume and airy lightness. Square crowns, tall pillboxes, turbans, and fezzes lead the Easter parade with architecture inspired silhouettes. Straw braids, chiffons, and sheer fabrics pair with pale gold ivory tones to complement wide top silhouettes.

Guggenheim Museum

Coming Events for Beckley Clubs and Meetings

Women's organizations are invited to announce regular and special meetings. Notices by 10 a.m. are used the same day. Friday events include American Home Department of Woman's Club at Park Ave clubhouse 2 p.m. plus several area clubs and meetings across Beckley. Monday line lists Beckley Art Group sketch session and Friendly Art Club at specified addresses.

Woman's Department of Beckley American Home Department of Woman's Club of Park Ave Beckley Art Group H. L. Bragg Calloway Heights

Thrifty Homemaker Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Thrifty Homemaker's Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Louise Goldston on Grant Street. Mrs. Margaret Poindexter is listed as president.

Thrifty Homemaker's Club Louise Goldston Grant, St Margaret Poindexter Cis

Brotherhood program at Midway First Church of God

Sharon Kenney led the Young People Endeavor meeting at Midway First Church of God with a program titled Brotherhood. Beulah Sturgill Sandra Parks Donnie Shupe and Harold Calhoun read pieces on Humility Appreciation A Prayer for Appreciation and Sympathy Lonnie Shupe closed with A Prayer for Love and Service. The meeting was opened by president Sharon Kenney with Sandra Parks directing singing and Mrs D Wolford youth leader giving the opening prayer. The night was changed from Tuesday to Sunday evening.

Sharon Kenney Sandra Parks D. Wolford

Officers And Committees Named At Sophia Homemakers Meet

Mrs. Saul Brown as president appointed committee chairs for the coming year at the Sophia Homemakers Club meeting. New officers include Mrs. McKinney as vice president and Mrs. Dan Banker as secretary treasurer. Miss Nancy Boyd spoke on homemakers decisions shared with spouses and children, and gifts were exchanged with outgoing president Mrs. Polk. Visitors attended and an invitation extended for the Feb 10 meeting at 10 a.m. in Sophia Friendship Baptist Church Social Room.

Sophia RNS Saul Brown Sophia Homemaker's Club Daniel E. Polk James L. Hornbeck Charles Hinte George Nancy Boyd Raleigh County Brown William Green Hornbeck Sophia Friendship Baptist Church

Designer Says 1960 Collection Is Inspired By Venus de Milo

New York AP reports designer Oleg Cassini channels Venus de Milo in his 1960 spring collection. He envisions a Venus look from covered-up career wear to sheer dresses, with black braid, bib fronts, and peekaboo cutouts. Pauline Trigere, Mollie Parnis, and Derby also showcase bold silhouettes and innovations including maypole skirts and sequined pajama dinners priced at $900.

Venus de Milo New York Oleg Cassini Cassini Pauline Trigere Trigere Mollie Parnis Ion Derby

Servicemen Readjust After Leave Across U.S. Postings

Marine Pfc Douglas Mitchell returns to Bethesda Md after a visit with grandparents Mr and Mrs R F Mitchell. Jerry Hatcher of Crab Orchard and Herbert Blevins of Rhodes return to Fort Gordon Ga after a 14 day leave with parents. Mrs C O Beamon of Detroit visits son in law Ernest Pritchett and daughter Mrs Ma rie Beamon. Mrs Bill Beamon of Detroit visits her parents Mr and Mrs T B Reed in Amigo.

Jerry Hatcher George Hatcher Crab Orchard Herbert Blevins Rhodes Fort Gordon C. O. Beamon Detroit Mich Ernest Pritchett Marie Beamon Bill Beamon T. B. Reed Amigo

Sunday Evening Service Led by Rev S C Wolfred

At 6 p.m. a Sunday night service will precede the regular worship. Rev. S. C. Wolfred will conduct the service as pastor.

S. C. Wolfred

Gulf Woman's Club Honors Teacher Of The Year

James Hornbeck principal of Sophia High School is named Teacher Of The Year by Gulf Woman's Club and to be honored at the January 21 meeting. Mrs Lena McPherson chairs the community affairs division. Sophia High School Glee Club provides music and Leighton C Farley narrates This Is Your Life James Hornbeck.

James Hornbeck Sophia High School Gulf Woman's Club Lena McPherson Sophia High School Glee Club Leighton C. Farley

Fairdale Residents and Visits Highlight Local Notes

Pvt. Larry Allen returned to Fort Hood Texas after visiting his mother Mrs Roscoe Allen. Mrs Polly Kyle and children reside here, former Hinton residents. Mr and Mrs Demur Stone of Cleveland Ohio spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Ted Stover. Mr and Mrs Gerald Hawley visited Charleston last week. Mrs Celete Gilmer returned home after visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Glendon Hawley of Cleveland Ohio. Sonny Thomas is confined at home due to illness.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beckley Council of United Church Women Noel Christian Ruth Traynham United Churchwomen Leadership Meet W. O. Sydnor Jr J. E. Sharp James Edmundson William F. Watts Emerson Smith Columbine Garden Club Appalachian Social Room Columbine Club Sears Roebuck Foundation M. F. Barksdale Smith Price H. Caffee Sr A. Robert Koch Barksdale J. S. Larrick W. C. Barnard Prosperity Church Group Franks W. J. Howery Massey St Florida T. L. McCreary Hialeah Miami Ray Barger Charlotte N. C R. H. Magee Mankin Ave Richmond Carolyn Patton Medical College of Virginia Irene Griffith Don Hodson California H. Wayne Mason Bellevue Lane Liss Bellamy Oceana Mason Home Oliver Privett Huntington Edgewood Dr Sophia Methodist Church Group Sophia Homemakers Club Daniel Banker George McKinney Lilly Dache Hattie Carnegie By Doathy Roe Country Cousins Square Dance Club Dry Hill Social Savings Club Aldora Cowans Hunter St Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life Association Garden Council Mount ‘Tabor Baptist Church Young Woman's Club G. St Calico and Jeans Greenbrier Friendly Art Club Hattie Jones Westmoreland St Midway Sophia Homemakers Dorothy Roe Rhodell Douglas Mitchell Bethesda U. S. Marine Corps R. F. Mitchell Ue A TAH Center Beckley Drug Comet Monogram Keatleys Prince Street
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