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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1966
Page
5
Mrs Hollo announces captains for the January 31 canvass to urge support for combating birth defects. She notes birth defects are a leading cause of infant mortality and praises the March of Dimes funding of over 50 medical centers. She calls for volunteers to march and help prevent defects.
Degree Of Honor Lodge installs new officers at the IOOF Hall on North Kanawha Street. Mrs Bailey Grose closes as installing past president and Mrs Irene Stover ushers. Escorts include Mrs Elmer Bostick and Mrs Stellie Jarrell. Press officers installed by Mrs John Green: Mrs Hazel Kidd. Officers not present: Mrs Sue Walker and Mrs Vonia Atkins with escorts Mrs Harvey Webb and Mrs Elizabeth Thompson. Miss Imogene Webb assists. Acessession conducted by Mrs Ulaki and refreshments served at a local restaurant.
A million American mothers plan a protest march in January to support the March of Dimes. They distribute a leaflet Hap Birth Day explaining actions to help babies with birth defects and urge doorbell ringings and contributions. The drive funds Birth Defects Centers research education and prenatal care, aiming to reduce birth defect deaths and miscarriages.
Mrs. R. E. Presley led a January observance at Unit No 32 Memorial Building Room 6 on the Legion supported program. She outlined the national security commission's committees including Aeronautics, Military Affairs, Civil Sense, Merchant Marine, Law and Order, Amateur Radio Network, and Uniform Code of Military Justice. The group discussed Salvation Army Christmas fundraising and hospital chapel services, with members sending newspapers to seven Viet Nam service men, and distributing miniature flags and cards to show support. Donations were also made to the Viet Nam Relief Fund.
Lydia Ormandy Circle of Memorial Baptist Church meets at Mrs. Ernest Wickline’s home 108 Miller St. Barbara Hawkins Smith led devotional Jesus Saves, with prayers, poetry, and a report on gifts to Pinecrest Sanitarium and an adopted patient. Discussions cover Christmas blessings, mission support for Bolivia, and needs at Colin Anderson Center.
Weekly notices list social and club gatherings including Maids and Matrons Social Study Club at 1009 S Fayette St 7 30 p m Alpha Gamma Chapter Sigma Phi at 512 Woodlawn Ave executive board 7 p m and regular meeting 7 30 p m Royal Neighbors of America special meeting at Eagles Arena Woodlawn Ave 7 30 p m Ceramics Class at New River Arts and Crafts Building 7 p m Zeta Chi of Alpha Delta Kappa Terrace Beckley 7 30 p m Notices require 10 a m submission to be published the same day and are accepted by mail or telephone 253 3321
The Belmont Homemakers Club hosts Mrs Ella Pen nix at Gre St at 6 30 pm with a lecture by Miss Lula Rogers.
A community event by the Raleighty Garden Council unfolds in the Coca Cola Social Room at 7 p.m. with exhibits of house plants. The schedule includes judging and display arrangements, inviting local gardeners to showcase their best specimens.
Dee-Demi Debs in Raleigh hosts a 3:15 p.m. gathering at the Bank of Raleigh Civic Room. Gamma Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds an executive board meeting at Coca-Cola Social Room at 7 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 7 30.
Fragmentary text notes a sewing tee for men in a church class. No clear event date or location, but suggests a church group hosting a sewing session for male participants.
Arts and Crafts Building hosts the Pinewood Garden Club at 7 p.m. followed by a meeting at Mrs Robert McClure’s home, 107 Jackson Street, at 7 30 p.m. The event invites members to gather for a club session and refreshments.
Read fragments show a reference to the Women’s Christian Temperance Union Hall and mention of the Church of the Brethren. No additional details or context are available beyond these entities.
The third session of Dynamics in Leadership will be held at the Woman's Club house on Park Avenue at noon.
The Beckley church hosts Ambassador Class covered dish gathering in Floor C at 6 15 p m Friday with a church event for members.
Alfred Beckleyp.m of the Community Genera presides over the American Home Department as the Woman's Club of Beckley gathers at the Park Avenue clubhouse for a 1 30 meeting.
Usher Board of the First Mission Baptist Church meets at the church at 6 p.m. for an evening gathering.
The Mission Circle of Hilltop Baptist will meet at Mrs. Bob Lilly of W Street at 7 p.m. Local members are reminded to bring reports and plans for community outreach.
The Maxwell Hill Home Demon Demonstration Club will meet at the Community Building at 7:30 p.m. Local members are invited to attend to learn and share demon truce techniques.
The Mountain Top Garden Club meets Monday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. H. L. Crawford, 340 North Kanawha Street. Members gather for plant talks and garden planning.
The Beckley Art Group will convene on Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the White House, the residence of Rivers L Varn Jr, Glen White.
A description notes a warped phonograph record can occur when placed on a flat table in a warm room and weighted down with books. It discusses how temperature and pressure affect the groove alignment and playback quality.
District 24 Rebekah president Mrs Harold Blake announced officer installation visits for district day January 20 at True Blue Lodge Sophia January 25 at Deborah Lodge Glen Daniel and February 1 at Oceana Lodge Oceana. Blake and staff from Silver Star Beckley will oversee the six month convention and install officers.
Episcopal Women announce guild meetings this Thursday with four groups. St Marys Guild chaired by Mrs K D Bowers meets at 317 Park Ave 10 a.m. St Francis Guild chaired by Mrs James Henderson meets at 105 Springdale Ave 1 30 p.m. St Stephens Guild chaired by Mrs Paul Loflin meets at 348 N Kanawha St 1 30 p.m. St Margarets Guild chaired by Miss Sula Conference Loter meets in the church room at 8 p.m.
Mrs. C. G. Williams of Raphine Virginia is visiting her daughter Mrs. L. M. Hallo Tad at the present time, sharing extended stay and family time.
PFC Harold L Meadows departed Friday for Weismoor Germany following a 24 day leave spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Elsie Meadows of Coal.
C W Crews Jr of 126 Quarry Street has been a patient since June at Son e Se Seee Hospital where his condition is described as improving and stable.
Miss Brendan Cantley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W Cantley, became the bride of Pvt. Frankie James Slate, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Torres of Mabscott, in a Monday ceremony performed by Rev. Roy Tyree at his Maple Fork home. Pvt. Slate, on leave from Fort Baker, California, will reside with his bride.
A fragment from Beckley Hospital mentions a patient event, with unclear details. The readable portion indicates a health care setting and a patient at Beckley Hospital, but specifics are missing.
A fragment from Columbus Ohio mentions a caster and children in the scene. The readable text provides limited context on people and location, suggesting a local incident or notice with unnamed participants and no clear outcome. Further details are not available in the fragment.
Co. E. Beavers at 606 Johnstown is scheduled for eye surgery today at Beckley facility, with medical staff prepared to perform the procedure and monitor recovery.
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