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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1965
Page
5
Beckley Newspapers invites women’s clubs and groups to submit notices for regular or special meetings. Send through the Women’s Department by 10 a.m. for same day use. Sunday calendar items must reach the office by Saturday 10 a.m.
The Laurel Business and Professional Women’s Club announced the regular dinner meeting in the Terrace Room of the Beckley Hotel is canceled. No reschedule date was provided.
The Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds an executive board meeting at 7 p m followed by a regular meeting at 7 30 p m in the Appalachian Assembly Room. The Junior Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley will meet at the clubhouse on Park Avenue at 8 p m.
The Beckley Chapter of Women of the Moose plans a business meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Moose Lodge Ballroom to discuss upcoming events and chapter affairs. Members are urged to attend for reporting and planning.
Beta Sigma Phi announces a workshop meeting at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs James Keeney 119 Church Street to finalize plans for the Sweetheart Ball.
The Black Knight Ladies Bridge Committee hosts a bridge luncheon at Black Knight Country Club. The event starts at 12 45 p m with reservations due by Wednesday at 10 a m.
The Alpha Delta Kappa International Teachers' Sorority holds a meeting at Mrs Polly McWhorter's home 917 Woodlawn Ave with Mrs Norval Cooke as co host at 7 30 p m.
Royal Neighbors of America at Eagles Home on Woodlawn Avenue hosts a 7 30 p m gathering.
The Artistic Homemakers Club will gather at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Samuel A. Earle, 909 Scott Avenue, for a community meeting and activities.
Coal City Home Demonstration Club hosts a general gathering at Coal City Community Church Fellowship Hall at 1 p m with attendees advised to bring items for the meeting and stay for light refreshments.
Annual report meeting to be held at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 6 30 showing church activities and finances with attendees invited to join in a carry in dinner units and a brief business session.
Beckley temple No 55 Pythian Sisters meet at Lodge Hall on Valley Drive at 7 30 p m. St Francis School PTA gathers in the school cafeteria at 7 30 p m. Woman's Club meets at Central Baptist Church with Mrs Samuel Heston hosting at 7 30 p m. Pinewood Garden Club hosts meeting at 217 Crawford St the 10 a m. Degree of Honor Lodge executive meeting at Miss Charlotte Bragg’s 120 Orchard St 7 30 p m. Ann Thomas Bible Class at Calloway Heights Community Church meets at 7 30 p m at Mrs Alma Woods 205 Murray St.
The Woman's General Mission Society gathers at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 1 30 p.m. for an afternoon meeting and program.
The Friday No. 1 Club of the St John Baptist Church in Raleigh will meet at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs Maggie Washington on South Fayette Street. Members are urged to attend the community gathering this evening.
Beckley based Beckley Community Concert Association invites members to a general meeting at Bank of Raleigh. Agenda outlines club operations and upcoming season plans. Members encouraged to attend and participate in discussions and officer reports.
Members of the Junior Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley assist as workers in Raleigh County for the campaign. Mrs. R Francis Parker helps her husband as co director of the MOD.
The National Foundation argues that birth defect work must be nationally flexible and guided by scientific advisory committees. Joining United Funds would drag its nationwide program to local budget whims, preventing a true national effort. Independent agencies and United Funds share a goal of improving mankind and should not hinder progress.
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge invites members to a social night at Lodge Hall on Valley Drive at 7 30 p m. Social gathering features fellowship and community updates for attendees.
At New River Park Recreation Room at 8 p.m. Jim Kes serves as singer and instructor for Calico and Jeans beginner session.
Buck Markley of Fairmont will call a Calico and Jeans square dance at the Fairmont YMCA at 8 p.m. at the community event inviting all local dancers to join for a lively evening of square dancing and socializing.
A lingerie shower honored Miss Linda Stover bride elect of Charles Hall at her mother Mrs. G. F. Stover’s Prosperity home. Hostesses were Miss Betty Wood Miss Janet Neal Mrs Cecil Canady Miss Patty Wood and Mrs Stover. Guests received silver bells and prizes went to Mrs Alfred Landers Miss Linda Neal and Miss Lois Arthur.
Brief local items of wide interest invite readers to call with news. Contact details provide a phone extension for tips and notices to share events and updates from the community.
Frances Bell Houchins a former Beckley resident received Russell County Virginia's Woman of the Year at the annual civic awards dinner on January 16 for outstanding service in church civic and youth work. As a Lebanon Presbyterian Church charter member and active civic leader she has supported scouting and recreational programs. Daughter of L Guy Bell Richlands and daughter-in-law of Luther C Houchins Raleigh Heights she moved to Lebanon in 1957 with her husband who works at Appalachian Power Clinch River Plant. They have one son Luther III a Lebanon High student. Mrs T W McLaughlin has returned home to Blue Jay after a two week visit with son George McLaughlin daughter-in-law and grandchildren Jeff and Joy in Dayton Ohio. Her son a former Register Sports Editor accompanied her home and will return to Dayton Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Joel Tilley of Mabscott are traveling to Chicago for business. En route Mrs Tilley plans a visit with her brother Wil Ong Martin in Indianapolis Indiana.
The Rev. and Mrs. Corey Mitchell of 405 South Fayette Street are informed by death of her stepfather Charles Miller. Miller suffered a stroke on November 18. Funeral services will be held Thursday at a Philadelphia funeral home chapel.
Vicky Jordan a 13 year old Stamford pupil and daughter of Mr and Mrs Ellea Jordan was admitted to Raleigh General Hospital Sunday for observation and treatment. She is a ninth grade student at Beckley.
Mrs Glen F Nelson of Sophia remains a patient at Beckley Hospital, admitted January 10 for treatment.
E A Fellers of Stamford Road was admitted January 13 to Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital for ongoing treatment. He remains hospitalized for further care.
Lydia Pennington of Midway Elementary School suffered a broken arm on her way to work Monday. Treated at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital and released.
Mr and Mrs M T Pitsenbarger hosted recent guests including cousins Mr and Mrs Arthur Burleson of Gallpolis Ohio and their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Jimmy Pitsenbarger with Karen and Jeffrey of Montgomery. They were also guests of her parents Mr and Mrs C L Snodgrass of MacArthur.
Shady Spring Home Demonstration Club members will assist at Raleigh County Health Center on the second Monday of each month, as decided at a Friday meeting at Mrs. Russell Bair’s home. A coat hanger and lint duster workshop was held at Mrs. Worthy Harris’s home. The lesson titled You Are the Key to Good Family Life was taught by RC Extension agent Mary Nell Godbey. Honorary member Mrs. George Sweeney attended. Devotional led by Mrs. Ted Ford. Next meeting set for Feb 11 at 10 a.m. at Mrs. Segle’s home.
A quip notes the classic dictionary confines lunch to a light meal between meals, while jest suggests Madison Avenue embraces a four martini mid day snack. The remark playfully contrasts standard definitions with modern excess in advertising culture.
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