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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1965

Page

5

Reception Honors Mrs. Elliott in Raleigh County

The Raleigh County Home Makers Council hosted a reception for Mrs Gustine B Elliott retired Home Demonstration agent who left to teach in Indianapolis Ind. The Friday event at Central Baptist Church featured state council president Mrs Abram Hill and included remarks by John Jones of the George Washington Carver 4 H Camp at Clifftop. Out of town guests and special attendees were listed.

Raleigh County Homemakers Council Gustine B. Elliott Raleigh County Indianapolis Ind Central Baptist Church Abram Hill Beckley State Council John Jones Clifftop Elliott Walter Snyder Frances Nance Elmore Parnell Jerry Johnson Louise Goldston Tanner Livisay Princeton West Virginia University Morgantown Julia Lowery Kan

First Lady To View Ceremony In American Beauty Red Coat

First Lady Lyndon B. Johnson plans to wear American beauty red for the inauguration and a jonquil yellow gown for the inaugural ball. The red outfit includes a matching coat with a black velvet hat band, designed by Sophie of Saks Fifth Avenue, with pearl jewelry and a gold diamond pin.

Helen Thomas United Press International Washington UPI Lyndon B. Johnson Capitol Steps Sophie Saks Fifth Avenue Johnson John Moore Oklahoma Texas New York Elizabeth Carpenter Jean Louis Paris Lynda Jacqueline Kennedy Luci Humphrey Jess

Polly's Pointers column tips for travel and hospital etiquette

Polly Cramer offers travel tips for touring with children using a flat rubber sink stopper for showers when no tub is available and cautions about stroller fears. A nurse columnist shares hospital etiquette guidance advising short visits, cheerful news, and leaving promptly, with cautions about ammonia fumes from cleaning bags and etiquette for visitors.

Polly

Polly Cramer's Homemaking Hints Booklet Offer

A 32 page booklet titled Polly’s Pointers offers homemaking hints. To obtain a copy readers are asked to send name, address and 50 cents toPolly’s Pointers c o The Raleigh Register P O Box 489 Dept A Radio City Station New York 19 NY.

Polly Cramer Polly Raleigh Register P. O Dept. A Radio City New York N. Y

Household Shower Honors Mrs Way

A household shower was given Saturday to honor Mrs Jimmie Way of Sprague, a recent bride. Hosts were the bride and groom's mothers, with games and prizes, a pink and white centerpiece, pink candles, and white linen. Many attendees joined in the celebration at the Ladies Auxiliary Building.

Jimmie Way Sprague Ladies Auxiliary Building Mike Streho Cordell Way

Professor discusses American Heritage in Beckley club talk

John B. Van Dyke Jr., Beckley College sociology professor, spoke on Our American Heritage to the Friday meeting of the American Home Department, Woman's Club of Beckley. He warned that government cannot fund all talent and emphasized individual responsibility and preserving democracy. The meeting also covered conventions, an apron show, and a musical interlude by Miss Johnette Evans.

John B. van Dyke Jr Beckley College American Home Department Woman's Club of Beckley van Dyke L. E. Maloney French Davis Lewis Gravely

West Virginia's John Anthony Sings Anthem at Governor's Inauguration

John Anthony, a West Virginia University student and rising vocal talent, sang the National Anthem at the inauguration of Governor Hulett Smith. He has performed with the Charleston Symphony, the Cleveland Symphony, and the WVU Opera Theatre, and acted in the Civil War drama Honey in the Rock at Grandview State Park with accompanist Francis Taylor.

West Virginia John Anthony Hulett Smith Anthony West Virginia University Charleston Symphony Cleveland Symphony West Virginia University Opera Theatre Grandview State Park

1965 Coat Shape Easy To Sew Pattern M319

The 1965 coat design features a collarless clean cut with a subtle flare from narrow side panels and is suited for winter to spring fabrics. Printed Pattern M319 is available in Misses sizes 8 through 18. price one dollar plus mailing. Also announces Couture Pattern Collection 57 with a 50 cent coupon.

Helga

Women's event notices column invitation policy and timing

Beckley Newspapers invites women's groups to submit notices for meetings and calendars. Requests should be sent to the Women's Department by 10 a.m. for same day use, with Sunday notices due before 10 a.m. Saturday for inclusion. Contact telephone number 253-3321 or mail submissions.

Women’s Department of Beckley

Laurel Business and Professional Women's Club Dinner Meeting

Laurel Business and Professional Women's Club holds a regular dinner meeting in the Terrace Room of Beckley Hotel at 6 30 p m.

Laurel Business and Professional Women’s Club Beckley Hotel

Beta Sigma Phi Executive and Regular Meetings Tonight

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi holds an executive board meeting at 7 p m and a regular meeting at 7 30 p m in the Appalachian Assembly Room with attendance expected.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Appalachian

Beckley Club and Union Hold Evening Meetings

The Junior Department of the Woman's Club meets at the Beckley clubhouse on Park Avenue at 8:00 p.m. The Women's Christian Temperance Union gathers at the Beckley Methodist Temple at 1:30 p.m. Beckley Chapter of the Women of the Moose holds a business meeting in the Moose Lodge Ballroom at 7:30 p.m.

Woman’s Club of Beckley Park Avenue Women’s Christian Temperance Union Beckley Methodist Temple Women of the Moose Moose Lodge

Beta Sigma Phi Ball and Bridge Committee Meetings

Beta Sigma Phi Sweetheart Ball committee holds a workshop at the home of Mrs James Keeney 119 Church Street at 7 30 p m Black Knight Ladies Bridge Committee hosts a ladies day bridge luncheon at Black Knight Country Club at 12 45 p m Reservation deadline is Wednesday at 10 a m

Beta Sigma Phi James Keeney Church St Black Knight Ladies Bridge Committee Black Knight Country Club

Alpha Delta Kappa Meeting at Polly McWhorter Home

Members of the Alpha Delta Kappa International Teachers Sorority gather at 917 Woodlawn Ave for a 7 30 p m meeting with co host Mrs Norval Cooke in attendance.

Alpha Delta Kappa International Teachers’ Sorority Polly McWhorter Woodlawn Ave Norval Cooke

Royal Neighbors and Eagles Home Meeting Dinner

Royal Neighbors of America at Eagles Home on Woodlawn Avenue hosts a 7 30 p m gathering. Attendees plan agenda and community outreach with local members in attendance.

Royal Neighbors of America Eagles Home Woodlawn Avenue

Artistic Homemakers Club Luncheon and Bridge Event

The Artistic Homemakers Club at Mrs. Samuel A. Earle’s home invites members to a 7 p.m. Ladies Day Luncheon at 12:45 p.m. followed by bridge at Black Knight Country Club with reservations due by Tuesday. The Coal City Home Demonstration Club meets at Coal City Community Church Fellowship Hall at 1 p.m.

Artistic Homemakers Club Samuel A. Earle Scott Ave Black Knight Country Club Coal City Fellowship Hall

Community club meetings listed for Thursday

Woman's Club of Central Baptist Church hosts 7 30 p m at Mrs Samuel Heston home Pinewood Garden Club meets at 217 Crawford St 10 a m Executive meeting Degree of Honor Lodge at 120 Orchard Ct 7 30 p m

Woman's Club Central Baptist Church Samuel Heston Pinewood Garden Club Michael Guerino Crawford St Degree of Honor Lodge Charlotte Bragg Orchard Ct

Ann Thomas Bible Class Meeting Notice

Ann Thomas Bible Class at Cal Loway Heights Community Church will meet regularly at the home of Mrs Alma Woods, 205 Murray Street, at 7 30 p m each week.

Ann Thomas Calloway Heights Community Church Alma Woods Murray St

Beckley Concert Association Meets For General Membership

The Friday meeting of Beckley Beckley Community Concert Association gathers general members in the Bank of Raleigh Civic Room at 8 15 p m to discuss plans, dues, and upcoming performances.

Beckley Community Concert Association Bank of Raleigh

Silver Star Rebekah Lodge Social Night at Hall

The Silver Star Rebekah Lodge hosts a social night at Lodge Hall on Valley Drive starting at 7 30 p m Details note a community gathering with members and neighbors in attendance at the venue for conversation and refreshments.

Silver Star Rebekah Lodge Valley Drive

Cheese Appetizer Croute Vaudoise Recipe Toasted Swiss

A Swiss open-face sandwich called Cheese Appetizer Croute Vaudoise is prepared by grating a pound of Swiss cheese, adding a quarter cup dry white wine, one raw egg, half a cup of diced pimento, salt and pepper. The mixture is spread on toast and broiled until melted and brown, then cut into triangles and served piping hot.

Carving Tip From Margaret Spader For Tender Easy Carving

Margaret Spader of the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association advises letting meat rest after cooking then finishing in a gas oven at a low keep warm setting 140 to 200 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes to improve texture and ease of carving.

Margaret Spader Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

Hair Styling Patter n for Casual and Special Evening Looks

The passage describes two pastiches or hairpieces and guidance for arranging hair at home. it covers a casual start with combing hair straight back and securing with a colorful band, plus a special entertaining style with a small bun circled by a plaited false hair. It then outlines flipping back hair, diagonal bangs, and a dome crown with a French twist and a puffed hairpiece across the join.

Mrs Landers Remains Patient at Beckley Hospital

Mrs L A Landers of Johnstown Road remains a patient at Beckley Hospital since admission last Wednesday. She is reported in satisfactory condition according to hospital bulletin.

L. A. Landers Johnstown Road Beckley Hospital

Beckley City Councilman Ross in Satisfactory Condition

Beckley Councilman A. A. Buck Ross is reported in satisfactory condition by a hospital spokesman. He was admitted Wednesday for treatment after an unspecified incident.

A. A Buck) Ross Beckley Beckley Hospital Ross

Mrs M M Ralston Remains Hospital Patient In Beckley

Mrs M M Ralston of 117 Hillpark Drive remains a patient at Beckley Hospital with her condition reported as good.

M. M. Ralston Hillpark Dr Beckley Hospital

Responsibilities program at HD Club meet

Raleigh County Extension Home Demonstration Agent Mary Nell Godbey led Route 41 Home Demonstration Club in Lanark through a talk on The Homemaker has Seven Basic Responsibilities. She described core duties, personal standards, privacy, and family joy from doing it yourself, concluding the homemaker can be the key to good family life if she sets high goals. The meeting included devotions, readings, prayers, and a group song, with two new members welcomed and a card chair named.

Raleigh County Extension Mary Nell Goodbey Route 41 John Jacobs Lanark Godbey

Definitions of casual shoes split by gender

A national Trendex survey shows women prioritize comfort with 40 percent calling casual shoes comfortable and 16 percent citing low heels. Women also cite everyday wear 23 percent and sport or play use 14 percent. Men also rank comfort at 23 percent, with appearance and wear occasions like everyday use and leisure noted.

Trendex, Inc

Science Shrinks Piles With New Non Surgical Remedy

A world famous research institute reports a new healing substance Bio-Dyne that shrinks piles without surgery and relieves itch and pain. Marketed as Preparation H in suppository and ointment forms, it is now sold at drug counters.

New York, N. Y

Bradley Woman Admitted for Observation in Beckley Hospital

Bradley remains a patient at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital admitted January 9 for observation and treatment. Her condition is described as satisfactory by her daughter, Mrs Kevin Lynch of Mullens.

Bradley Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Kevin Lynch Mullens

Gas dryer method to remove wrinkles and odors from woolens

The gas appliance manufacturers association recommends a simple wrinkle and cigarette odor removal method for woolens. Place items in a gas clothes dryer with two or three damp sponges and tumble without heat. Moist air circulates through the garments to remove odors and ease creases.

Modernize heating with low profile baseboard radiators

The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association urges replacing dusty old room radiators when installing a new gas-fired boiler. Modern baseboard units spread warmth over a larger area, are low and inconspicuous, and do not interfere with furniture or decor.

Gama

Drilling teeth can be boring says a leading dentist

In a blunt quote a prominent dentist mocks everyday dental work saying drilling teeth can be boring. The remark highlights professional fatigue and the gap between patient expectations and clinician experience. Doe is referenced as a conversational participant in the exchange.

Doe

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