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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1966
Page
5
The Coun aie arden's spring flower show From Our Heritage to New Horizons schedules workshops on house plants for June 11-12 at Coca-Cola Social Room. Organized by the Garden Club with Mrs. Hunt president, sessions run 10 am to noon Tuesday and 7 pm to 9 pm Wednesday, with Hills Garden Club and Mountain Top Club among sponsors.
Circle No 1 of Orchard Baptist Church met Wednesday afternoon at the church. The group sang Have Thine Own Way with Patience as theme. Mrs Virgil Riffe led the devotional and read Dont Quit. Prayer by Mrs L D McGraw. Theme Keep the Torch Burning presented by Mrs Cecil Edmonds. Reading Goals for 66 by Mrs W H Boyd. President Ernest Ballengee urged attendance at the general circle meeting Thursday Jan 27. Circle No 1 to staff church nursery in February. Love gift program led by Mrs McGraw. Refreshments by Mrs Riffe Mrs Elvadene Randolph and Mrs Virgil Phipps. Others present listed. Next meeting Feb 10 at the church with hosts Mrs Woodie and Mrs Ewing Mitchell.
The Rosebud Garden Club met Thursday in the Raleigh County Bank Penthouse to view and discuss mass and line mass arrangements and hear a conservation program. Hostesses were Mrs Jimmie Tucker and Mrs Frank Williams. business session led by Mrs Noel Griffith. Attending members included Mrs Joe Barron Mrs Howard Phillips Mrs Bill Lester and others.
Plans for installation of new members and the nomination committee were set at the January meeting held Thursday in the Social Room of Crab Orchard Baptist Church. New members will report on club officers at the March meeting. Mrs. Duke discussed West Virginia state parks.
Mrs. Rodney Clay was honored with a household shower Thursday at the home of Mrs. Dwight Daniel in Fairdale. Hostesses included Mrs. Helen Lemon and others, with prizes awarded to several guests and refreshments served during the event.
Methodist Circles No 1 and No 3 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met together Tuesday at St Marys Methodist Church. Mrs James Smith led the program Signs of the Times while circle leaders Mrs Basile Meadows and Mrs Grady Dean led business sessions. Co-hostesses were Mrs F E Hill Mrs Russell Neely and Mrs Dean. Present were many members including Mrs A Ellison H C Barnett and others. Circle 3 will meet at Mrs Setliffs home 2117 South Kanawha Street and Circle 1 will meet in February at the church.
Mr and Mrs David Lynn Pack of Ageege announce the birth of their second child Timothy Scott on January 5 at 3 11 am at Beckley Hospital. He weighed six pounds two ounces. Mrs Pack is the former Alma Rae Peck. They have a daughter Sherie Lynne. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Peck of MacArthur and Mr and Mrs Jdennie Pack of Crab Orchard.
The Mabscott Methodist Church Women’s Society program titled Where the Women Are featured leader Mrs. Georgia Bell Leak opening with a hymn Jesus Pilot Me read by Mrs. Tony Kochalek. Participants included Mrs. W. Haoe, Mrs. Mitherd Basham, and Mrs. Richard Bash.
Coming events from Beckley department listings for the week note notices received by 10 a.m. for same day use and Sunday calendar items by 10 a.m. Saturday. Activities include the Temperance Union at First Baptist, Friendly Few Club at Mrs. Virginia Walker’s Springdale Ave 7 30 p.m., Civic Department of the Woman's Club at Park Avenue clubhouse 8 p.m., and a meeting at Mrs. Cheatwood 414 1 2 G St 7 30 p.m.
A Tuesday calendar lists officers meetings for Girl Scout Neighborhood and First Christian Church Anchor Room at 1 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Beckley Group meets near Mountain Air Rest Home by the 19-21 By-Pass at 8 p.m. Junior Department Woman's Club at Park Avenue clubhouse 3 p.m. Yater, Omen of Arting, Moose Lodge Sigma Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi hold regular meetings at Mrs. Steve Bratton’s home 108 1 2 King Laurel. Terrace Room Beckley Hotel hosts Bethlehem Chapter 71 Order of the Eastern Star ceremonial at 8 p.m. Masonic Temple Howe Street.
All members urged to attend the special meeting at Eagles Aerie Woodlawn Avenue at 7 30 p m. A ceramics class will be held at New River Arts and Crafts Building at 7 p m with broad participation expected.
Coal City Home Demonstration Club meets at Coal City Community Church at 1 p.m. All members are urged to attend.
Women of the Church at Beck ley Presbyterian sew ing day in the Women s Classroom starting 10 a m. Arts and Crafts Building hosts activities at 7 p m. Pinewood Garden Club meets at 107 Jackson St. home of Mrs. Robert McClure at 7 30 p m. The Women s Christian Temperance Union gathers in the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Brethren at 7 p m.
Beckley Presbyterian Church hosts a covered dish dinner in Floor C at 6 15 PM. The Caer Community Concert Association holds a general membership meeting in the Beckley Hotel Alfred Beckley Room.
The American Home Department and Woman's Club of Beckley schedule a gathering at the Park Avenue club house at 1 30. Attendees plan activities and plan future events.
Melissa Sue Maynard, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Maynard of Maxwell Hill, born Dec 28 at 5 30 p.m. at Beckley Appalachian Regional. Weighing seven pounds five ounces, she is the couple's first child. Formerly Agnes Reeder, Mrs Maynard is a teller at Bank of Raleigh and daughter of Mrs Mabel Reeder.
The Beckley Woman's Club Junior Department launches a drive to collect trading stamps to fund a school bus for the Colin-Anderson Center in St. Marys. The bus will transport children to church and on outings. Mrs Charles G Green announces plans for a mental health committee campaign inviting stamps from all, even a few pages will help.
A brief note explains replacing worn garments with sudsing capable items to modernize a dated wardrobe. It discusses practicality, cleanliness, and the goal of reducing bulk by choosing versatile fabrics and easy care solutions.
Fashion writer Helen Hennessy surveys Italian influenced knitwear with big-needle textures, rib patterns, plaids and stripes. Styles include longer sweaters, ponchos with turtle necks, slender dresses, collarless coats, and matching shawls. Continental fashions arrive via yarn shops across the country as knitters chase the latest Italian route to style.
Mr and Mrs R H Neal of 471 WP Mu vance depart for Florida to spend the winter months. Meanwhile Mrs MRS Martin Durham of East Beckley is listed as recovering nicely after major surgery Tuesday at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Billy Creaig of Fort Lauderdale Florida visits his grandparents Mr. and Mrs Talmor Egnor in Beckley. He is the son of Mrs. Jack Creaig of Beckley.
PFC. Don Morris stationed at Homestead Air Force Base Homestead Florida spends a 20 day leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery R. Morris of Sophia. He is undergoing On the Job Training in the Army's ARADCOM program.
William Smith of Crab Orchard and formerly Sophia was admitted Saturday to Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital for observation and treatment.
A home craft tip suggests using a damp sponge to dust a mounted trout and then applying a new shellac coating after drying to refresh the display. The method aims to restore shine and preserve the mounted fish in collections or display.
After spending the school vacation with his parents the Rev and Mrs D W Reece Burns of South Kanawha Bill Burns returned Sunday to Buckhannon where he is a sophomore.
Mrs. Mary Nell Godbey, Ra leigh County Extension Home Demonstration Agent, spoke to the Progressive Home Demonstration Club at Mrs. Thomas Bransford’s home about proteins in family meals. She illustrated dietary importance, protein rich foods, and daily requirements while a devotional was given and new year needs were shared.
Highway safety experts describe hydroplaning as a phenomenon that happens when a vehicle travels on wet pavement at high speed. Front wheels lose contact with the road as the car starts to ride on a thin slick film of water, reducing traction.
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