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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1966

Page

5

Margot Coro Thrills Beckley Club Audience in Piano Recital

Fine Arts Department of the Beckley Woman's Club hosted Margot de aha to kaleidoscopic Carnaval and a Liszt encore. Mrs. Coro, new Monday Music Club member, performed Schumann, Chopin, Debussy, Liszt and Scriabin pieces before an audience of about 100, with reviews praising tone color, technique, and expressive depth. A brief business session followed and a Bridge and Canasta Party was announced for Feb. 11.

Fine Arts Department Woman’s Club of Beckley Park Avenue Armand J Margot) Coro Monday Music Club Glenn M. Akers Emerson Smith Roy Millican Phillip Bsharah T. V. Hutchison Howard Hall Edwin R Wanda) Harris Coro Fine Arts Beckley Woman’s Club Margot de Aha Kaleidoscopin Schumann Chopin

Dear Polly Homemaking Tips and Reader Notes

A collection of Dear Polly letters offering home hints and reader ideas. Topics include a hospital visit record book of coupons for family help, lunchbox bottle containers for first graders, tips for locating lost contact lenses, using a black marker to darken silver on buttons, and a note about not sending copies of past hints. Readers are invited to submit ideas to Pelly for a dollar if used.

Polly Karen Dear Mrs. G Dear Les

Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Mary Sweeney at Calloway Heights

A Saturday night birthday celebration honored Mrs. Mary Sweeney of Calloway Heights. Daughters Mrs. John Bowden and Mrs. Ernest Brown hosted games and prizes for Everett Green, Mrs. Velma Pack, and Perry Green with many local attendees and out of town guests from Montgomery Alderson and Oak Hill.

Mary Sweeney Calloway Heights John Bowden Prosperity Ernest Brown Sprague Everett Green Velma Pack Perry Green Pat Wheeler Walter James Frank Akers Arlene Meadows John Grimes Dixie Grimes Tom Brown Bill Hurt Lucy Wood Billy Ferguson Gene Sweeney Englebert Arndt Sadie McCormick John Kelly W. B. Martin Lena Wesby Kathy Wesby Elaine Price Marie Lilly Pauline Minks Earl Hutchinson Dwight Hutchinson Dwight Hutchinson, Mrs. Dexter Kathy Bowden Penny Brown Montgomery Leonard Ballard Bob Alderson Carl Aten Oak Hill

Baker in satisfactory condition after major surgery

R F Baker of 109 Summers St is listed in satisfactory condition after undergoing major surgery Monday morning at Beckley Hospital. Mr and Mrs W O Sydnor Jr have returned home at 516 Woodlawn Ave after spending weeks in North Carolina and Florida. They holidayed with son in law Edwin Boone and daughter Eddie in Greensboro NC and visited relatives in Jacksonville FL and Bradenton FL. MA and Mrs V Ray Wood II of Albuquerque NM announce the birth of a son. Grandparents are V Ray Wood and O A Phillips Jr. of Albuquerque.

R. F. Baker Summers St Beckley Hospital Edwin Boone Eddie Greensboro N.C Robert White Samuel G. White Jacksonville Fla Bradenton Fila V. Ray Wood II Albuquerque, N.M Wood Sheila Phillips V. Ray Wood Grove Avenue O. A. Phillips Jr Albuquerque

Women’s events notices from Beckley Newspapers column

The Beckley Newspapers women’s department invites women’s organizations to send regular or special meeting notices by 10 a.m. for same day use. The column lists Bethlehem Chapter No 11 Order of Eastern Star initiation at the Masonic Temple Howe Street at 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

Women’s Department of Beckley Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe,St

Regular meeting and officer installation at Mabscott lodge

The Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206 meets at IOOF Lodge Hall Mabscott at 7 30 p m with installation of officers. Alcoholics Anonymous Beckley Group Mountain Air Rest Home opposite Armory 19 21 By Pass hold sessions at 8 p.m.

Golden Gate Rebekah IOOF Mabscott Alcoholics Anonymous Beckley Group Mountain Air Rest Home Armory

Junior to Swagger Woman's Club Beckley event at Park Avenue

The Junior to Swagger group invites members of the Woman's Club of Beckley to a evening gathering at the clubhouse on Park Avenue at 8 p.m. The event aims to showcase activities and upcoming plans, with representatives from both groups present.

Swagger Woman's Club of Beckley Park Avenue

Beckley Moose Chapter to Hold Regular Meeting

Beckley Chapter of Women of the Moose meets at Moose Lodge for its regular business session at 7 30 p m. Members urged to attend and bring needed reports and notices.

Beckley Women of the Moose Moose Lodge

Meeting at 108 1-2 King Street on Monday evening

A local meeting is scheduled at the home of Mrs. Steve Bratton at 108 1-2 King Street for 7:30 p.m. Residents are invited to discuss community issues and upcoming events.

Steve Bratton King St

Laurel Business and Professional Woman's Club Dinner Meeting

Laurel Business and Professional Woman's Club schedules a 6:30 p m dinner in the Terrace Room at the Beckley Hotel and Bethlehem Chapter No 71 Order of the Eastern Star holds a ceremonial at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 8 p m.

Laurel Business and Professional Woman’s Club Beckley Hotel Bethlehem Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe Street

Sylvia Parent-Teacher Association Meeting Agenda

The Sylvia Parent-Teacher Association holds a meeting at the school at 7:30. Members discuss upcoming events, fundraising plans, and classroom needs. All parents and teachers are invited to participate and share input on school programs.

Maids and Matrons Social Study Club Meet at Home

The Wednesday gathering of the Maids and Matrons Social Study Club will be held at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Hazel Garland 1009 S Fayette Street. Members are asked to attend for regular discussion and plans.

Hazel Garland S. Fayette St

Xi Alpha Gamma Beta Sigma Phi Meeting Note

Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter and Miss Erma McDaniel will host an executive board meeting at 7 p m followed by the regular meeting at 7 30. The venue is 512 Woodlawn Ave. and includes members from the Beta Sigma Phi organization.

Xi Alpha Gamma Beta Sigma Phi Erma McDaniel Woodlawn Ave

Royal Neighbors Special Meeting Notice

Royal Neighbors of America call a special meeting at Eagles Avenue Woodlawn Ave at 7 30 p m All members urged to be present.

Royal Neighbors of America Eagles Aenue Woodlawn Ave

Ceramics Class At New River Arts Building

A ceramics class is listed at the New River Arts and Crafts Building starting at 7. The notice notes a community session open to residents and hobbyists with materials provided.

New River Arts and Crafts

Coal City Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notice

Coal City Home Demonstration Club holds its regular meeting at Coal City Community Church at 1 p.m. All members are urged to attend.

Coal City Coal City Community Church

Zeta Chapter Meeting at Beckley Hotel Terrace Room

The Zeta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa will gather in the Beckley Hotel Terrace Room at 7:30 p.m. for a formal chapter meeting and membership matters. Members are reminded to bring reports and dues.

Zeta Chapter Alpha Delta Kappa Beckley Hotel

Belmont Homemakers Club Evening Lesson

The Belmont Homemakers Club at Gregory Street hosts an evening lesson at 6 30 led by Miss Lula Rogers with Mrs Ella Pen nix mentioned as a member.

Belmont Homemakers Club Ella Pennix Gregory St Lula Rogers

Workshop on Raleigh plants for June flower show at Coca-Cola Room

A Raleigh County Garden Council workshop on house plants is set for the June flower show in the Coca-Cola Social Room. The program starts at 7 p.m. and continues into the evening.

Raleigh County Garden Council Coca- Cola

Local Groups Schedule Evening Meetings And Socials

Gamma Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets at Coca Cola Social Room for executive board at 7 PM with regular meeting to follow. Beckley Temple No. 55 hosts the Pythian Sisters social night in the Anderson Building Lodge Hall at 7:30 PM. Women of the Church at Beckley Presbyterian Church plan sewing activities.

Gamma Gamma Beta Sigma Phi Beckley Temple Pythian Sisters Anderson Building N. Kanawha St

PFC Don Morris on 20 day leave from Homestead AFB

PFC Don Morris is spending a 20 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Jeffrey R Morris of Sophia. He is stationed at Homestead Air Force Base Homestead Florida.

Pfc Don Morris Jeffrey R. Morris Sophia Homestead Air Force Base Homestead Fla

Moth Madness Cures from Home Service Experts

A home service tip suggests a pleasant smelling moth deterrent using citrus peels dried thoroughly with lemon and orange. Place in jars with whole cloves and position one jar in each closet to repel moths without needing a bail.

Gas lamps gain favor for homes and backyards

More than a million American homeowners install gas lamps in driveways patios and yards. They light winter nights and add a festive touch to backyard activities in warm weather. Women’s Class room 10 a. m.

Pinewood Garden Club meets at Mrs McClure home

The Pinewood Garden Club gathers at 7 p.m. at 107 Jackson Street home of Mrs. Robert McClure. The Arts and Crafts Building hosts a 7 p.m. session and the Women's Christian Temperance Union meets at the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Brethren at 7:30 p.m.

Pinewood Garden Club Robert McClure Jackson St the Women’s Christian Temperance Union Fellowship Hall The Church of the Brethren P.m

Dynamics in Leadership session at Woman's Club House

The third session of Dynamics in Leadership meets at the Woman's Club house on Park Avenue at noon.

Woman’s Clubhouse Park Avenue

St Francis de Sales PTA Meeting at School Cafeteria

The St Francis de Sales Parent Teacher Organization hosts a meeting at the school cafeteria at 7:30 p.m. This brief notice invites parents and staff to discuss upcoming events and fundraising plans.

St. Francis de Sales

Electa Chapter No 50 Meeting at Masonic Hall

The Electa Chapter No 50 of the Order for the Eastern Star holds its regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the Masonic Hall on South Fayette Street.

Electa Order For the Eastern Star Masonic Hall South Fayette Street

Beckley Church Ambassador Class Dinner Notice

Beckley Presbyterian invites members to a covered dish dinner for the Ambassador Class at Floor C 0 church at 6 15 p m.

Beckley Presbyterian Church

Beckley Community Concert Association to hold meeting

Beckley Community Concert Association invites members to a general meeting in the Beckley Hotel General Alfred Beckley Room to discuss plans and upcoming events. Members are urged to attend to vote on proposed activities and funding.

Beckley Beckley Hotel Alfred Beckley P.m

Beckley Woman's Club Meeting At Park Avenue Clubhouse

American Home Department and the Woman's Club of Beckley schedule a meeting at the Park Avenue clubhouse. The event is set for 1 30 o'clock with members invited to attend and participate in planned activities and discussions.

American Home Department Woman’s Club of Beckley Park Avenue

Ushers Board Meeting at First Mission Baptist Church

The Usher Board of the First Mission Baptist Church will convene at the church at 6 p.m. to discuss duties, schedules, and upcoming church activities.

Usher The First Mission Baptist Church

Deltas Observe Founders Day Banquet at Pioneer Hotel

The Beckley Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held Founders Day with hosts Mrs Kenneth Brooks Mrs D Crawford and Mrs Gene Evans toastmistress. Mrs Glen Magy town president welcomed guests as Mrs P R Higginbotham national co chair addressed the gathering. Mrs Mary C Young spoke on The Torch. Beckley members attending included Mrs Roy Dawson Mrs Cordelia Toles and others.

Beckley Delta Sigma Theta Sorority P. R. Higginbotham Bluefield Glen Pioneer Hotel Kenneth Brooks D. Crawford Ene Evans Carl Hazzard Glen Magy Mary C. Young Fairview Charleston Charleston Institute West Virginia of West Virginia State College of Wesge Ovaer Beckley Roy Dawson Cordelia Toles Louise Lone John Flippen Urray Jeffries Co ——Y ‘C. Mitchell Marion Brown William Reid Eddie

Local health news from Raleigh General and Beckley hospitals

Mrs. Junior E Pate of Soak Creek underwent major surgery Tuesday at Raleigh General Hospital and will stay hospitalized about two weeks. Others include Mrs Tom Bowman released after 14 days in Beckley Hospital and Mrs John Rupe returning home after two weeks observation at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. O B Sturgill remains under observation at Beckley Hospital. George Botman admitted to Raleigh General after a stroke. visiting relatives from Inn a. Ernest Angle in Raleigh General Hospital under observation for 10 days. Roscoe Egnor admitted to Bluefield Sanatorium for observation and treatment. Visitors to Copeland home from Knoxville Miami and Jacksonville Fla. attend Copeland of Miami formerly of McAlpin. Mrs Raymond Owens home Saturday after Raleigh General surgery.

Roscoe Egnor Bluefield Sanatorium Pearlie Egnor Orma Copeland Knoxville

Now You Know By United Press International

The first coins appeared in both the East and West in the Eighth Century B C according to the Encyclopedia Britannica.

United Press International B.C Britannica

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Liszt Greyer Hedrick Armand J. Coro the Fine Polly Cramer Newspaper Enterprise Assn Pelly Raleigh Register Sylvia Women of the Church W. Va Mrs Roy Davis Frederick Lewis Marion Williams J. E. Martin Delta Endowment Fund G. M. Powers Main St President Annette President Hotel Bldg Neville ST Kenawhe St
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