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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1965

Page

5

Fox-Meadows Rites Read In Sophia Church

Announcement of the marriage of Edna Merle Meadows and Jerry Lane Fox at Sophia Friendship Baptist Church. Bride wore a white wool two piece suit with blue feather hat and carnations. attendant Linda Cochran in a black sheath. best man Michael Goodwin. Edna Merle Meadows attended Spanishburg High and works for Beckley Manufacturing. Jerry Fox a 1960 Sophia High grad, served in the Air Force, works for BMC. Couple to reside in Daniels.

Edna Merle Meadows Carl Brammer Jerry Lane Fox Namon Fox Sophia Linda Cochran Michael Goodwin Fox Spanishburg High School Spanishburg The Beckley Manufacturing Corp Sophia High School U. S. Air Force BMC Daniels Rns

Polly's Pointers and Household Tips Column Notes

Short tips from Polly Cramer of Newspaper Enterprise Association and readers on romantic gestures, sewing organization, reuse of supplies, and practical household hacks. Includes ideas from Dorothy Roberta and Mrs. R.A.W. on banners such as lipstick marks, garment storage, corsage pins, bread bags as shoe covers, shelf decorating, car coat hanger hacks, and repurposing plastic tablecloths into aprons with scalloped edges and pockets.

Polly John

Polly Cramer's Pointer-Packed Chapters Offer

The Raleigh Register advertises Polly Cramer's 32 page booklet with three chapters titled Child Chatter Painting Patter and Thrifty Hints. To order send name address and 50 cents to Polly's Pointers c o The Raleigh Register P O Box 489 Dept A Radio City Station New York 19 NY.

Sue Burnett Raleigh Register Ave Americas New York N. Y Basic Fashion Polly Cramer Polly P. O Dept. A Radio City N.Y

Clams With Cottage Cheese Appetizer Recipe

Drain 1 to 2 ounce minced clams and fold into 12 ounces creamed cottage cheese. Stir in 1 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Serve with assorted crackers and hot baked potatoes.

Mrs Cather Gill Returns Home From Visits

Mrs Cather Gill returns to 500 Dry Hill Road after six weeks with her son-in-law and daughter Master Chief Petty Officer and Mrs C A Sturgill and family in Norfolk Virginia She also visited another son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bill Scott and daughter Susan at Virginia Beach Virginia

Cather Gill Dry Hill Rd C. A. Sturgill Norfolk Bill Scott Susan Vir

Mrs Harry F Cooper Under Observation at Beckley Hospital

Mrs. Harry F. Cooper of 1000 Dogwood Lane is a patient in Beckley Hospital where she is undergoing observation and treatment.

Harry F. Cooper Dogwood Lane Beckley Hospital

Mr and Mrs Buster Daniels Visit Washington D C

Mr and Mrs Buster Daniels of 104 Nathan Street spent a week in Washington D C to attend the presidential inauguration. They visited their nieces Mrs J W Manning and Miss Patsy Dillon and his brother Earl Daniel and family in Baltimore Maryland.

Buster Daniels Nathan Sr Washington, D.C J. W. Manning Patsy Dillon Earl Daniel Baltimore, Md

Mrs S M Bledsoe Obituary Item Fragment

Mrs S M Bledsoe of 305 N Kanawha St is undergoing obituaries notes and family remembrances fragmentary in this clipping.

S. M. Bledsoe N. Kanawha St

Women’s Society Meeting Notices Next Week

Community notices invite women’s organizations to submit regular or special meeting announcements to Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department. Send by 10 a.m. for same day usage. Sunday calendars must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday.

Women’s Department of Beckley

Beckley Art Group Meeting at St Nicholas Orthodox Church

The Beckley Art Group will meet at 7 30 p m in the auditorium of St Nicholas Orthodox Church for a session. Members are invited to share works in progress and discuss upcoming exhibits.

Beckley Art Group St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club Meeting Notice

Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club will hold a meeting at the Memorial Building at 7:30 p.m. Residents interested in supporting veterans and families are welcome to attend.

Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club

Judea Shrine No. 13 Regular Meeting Notice

Judea Shrine No 13 White Shrine of Jerusalem holds its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 8 p m.

Judea Shrine No White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Howe Street

Degree of Honor Lodge 25 Year Members Recognition

Degree of Honor Lodge honors 25 year members at IOOF Hall on Valley Drive with a brief ceremony. Members from local chapters gather to acknowledge long service and community involvement.

Ioof Hall Valley Drive

Modern Woodmen Juniors Club Meeting Notice

Regular meeting of Modern Woodmen Juniors of America Club No 15175 at Bank of Raleigh Civic Room at 6 30 p m.

Modern Woodmen Juniors of America Bank of Raleigh

Dry Hill Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notice

The Dry Hill Home Demonstration Club at 303 Dry Hill Road invites members to a 7:30 p.m. gathering hosted by Mrs. D. D. Holliday.

Dry Hill Home D. D. Holliday Dry Hill Road

Ebenezer Service Guild Meeting at Violet Wright Home

The Ebenezer Service Guild hosts a gathering at 7 30 p m at Mrs Violet Wrights residence 409 South Fayette Street. The event invites members to join an evening of service and community outreach.

Ebenezer Service Guild Violet Wright S. Fayette St

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting at Mountain Air Rest Home

A Mountain Air Rest Home hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous gathering at 8 p m located at 19 21 By Pass. The event invites attendees seeking support and sobriety in a community setting.

Alcoholics Anonymous Mountain Air Rest Home

Modernistic Homemakers Club meeting announced

Members of the Modernistic Homemakers Club meet at Mrs. Carl Boyden's home at 505 Bostic for a 6 p m gathering this evening.

Carl Boyden Bostic

Beckley Women’s Club Dinner Meeting at Terrace Room

Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club holds a dinner meeting at 6 30 p m in the Terrace Room of Beckley Hotel. The event gathers members and guests for networking and program updates.

Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club Beckley Hotel

Preceptor Gamma Beta Sigma Phi Meeting at Coca Cola Room

The Preceptor Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds its regular meeting at the Coca Cola Social Room at 8 p.m. Members gather for updates and planned activities in a concise session.

Beta Sigma Phi

Hollywood Home Demonstration Club Meets at Mrs Carl McPeake

The Hollywood Home Demonstration Club hosted by Mrs Carl McPeake in MacArthur gathered at 1 30 to discuss weekly projects and upcoming events with members sharing craft tips and new recipes.

Hollywood Carl McPeake MacArthur

Raleigh County Club ELECTIONS at Beckley Clubhouse

Raleigh County Community Council announces officers to be elected at the Woman's Club of Beckley clubhouse on Park Avenue. The meeting, set for 8, seeks nominees and member participation in the local civic event.

Raleigh County Community Council Woman's Club of Beckley Park Avenue

Xi Alpha Delta Chapter Meeting at Beta Sigma Phi

The Xi Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority meets at Mrs. William R. Scruggs residence 104 Catlett Street at 7 30 p m with a local gathering to discuss chapter activities.

Xi Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi Sorority William R. Scruggs Catlett St

Beckley Club schedules meetings and times

The Education Department of the Woman's Club meets at the clubhouse on Park Avenue at 10 a.m. The Women's Improvement League gathers at 725 S. Fayette St. at 1 p.m. The Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia District No. 3 holds a regular meeting in the Pine Lodge Nursing Home dining room at 7:30 p.m. The General Mission Society of Crab Orchard Baptist Church meets in the church social room at 7:30 p.m.

The Woman's Club of Beckley Park Avenue Women's Improvement League Roger Taylor S. Fayette St Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia, Inc Pine Lodge Nursing Home General Mission Society of Crab Orchard Baptist Church

Saturday Social at Brooks Home Beckley Junction

The Social Saving Club gathers at 6 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Brooks in Beckley Junction for an evening event.

Mrs Okey Patteson Confined After Bank Parking Lot Fall

Mrs Okey Patteson remains at home in Mount Hope after hospital release following a fall Thursday in the Raleigh County Bank parking lot. She suffered a fractured leg and sprained ankle from the accident.

Okey Patteson Mount Hope Raleigh County Bank

Hospital Patients Show Improvement and Good Condition

Mrs Betty Beckley Campbell of West Neville Street has been a Beckley Hospital patient since January 4 and is reported improving. Her daughter Mrs M M Ralston of 117 Hillpark Drive, also at Beckley Hospital since January 10, is reported in good condition.

Betty Beckley Campbell West Neville Street Beckley Hospital M. M. Ralston Hillpark Dr

Miss Pauline Khoe Hosts at Breck Home This Break

Pauline Khoe a student at Conchord College Ath ens is a houseguest of Mr and Mrs Graham K Breck at 110 Northwestern Ave during the semester break Her home is in Medan Indonesia

Pauline Khoe Conchord College Athens Graham K. Breck Northwestern Ave Khoe Medan Indonesia

Patient Mrs H K Stairs in Beckley Hospital

A patient at Beckley Hospital is Mrs H K Stairs of 210 Ellison Ave. She is undergoing treatment for a broken ankle from a recent fall at a local grocery store.

Beckley Hospital H. K. Stairs Ellison Ave

Mrs Ida O'Dell Reported In Satisfactory Condition

Mrs Ida S M O'Dell of 105 2nd Ave is reported in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital after admission Saturday.

Ida S. M. O'Dell 2Nd Ave Raleigh General Hospital

Weikle Family Visit In Staunton This Weekend

Staunton Virginia hosts visiting relatives Mr and Mrs Remus Weikle of Long Branch and Mrs Nora Akers with John Akers of Johns town Road along with Mr and Mrs Charley Weikle and their son.

Charley Weikle Staunton Remus Weikle Long Branch Nora Akers John Akers Johnstown Road

Beckley College Student Patient at Raleigh General Hospital

Miss Marie Linkous of Beckley College is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital under observation and treatment. She is the daughter of L R Linkous of Shady Spring and the late Eula Linkous.

Beckley College Marie Linkous Raleigh General Hospital L. R. Linkous Shady Spring Eula Linkous

Mrs Sallie Lilly Admitted To Raleigh General Hospital

Mrs Sallie F Lilly of 422 Myers Ave is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital for a virus infection. Admitted Friday she is reported in satisfactory condition. She is the mother of A Fray Lilly Beckley post master.

Franklin D. Bailey U. S. Army Flora Bailey Crescent Street Italy Raleigh General Hospital Sallie F. Lilly Myers Ave A. Fray Lilly Beckley

Junior class queen crowned with charm bracelets

Mary Frances Cher, a junior, and Bobby Clay, president of the junior class, crowned the queen and distributed charm bracelets. The crown was borne by Jean Tipper and a red carnation bouquet given to the queen. The procession featured attendants in a pine sled adorned with red fringe, with Linda escorted by Gary Hatfield and other pairs including Mary Frances Cher with Steve Lowry Judy with Richard Bryant Penny with Tommy Meadows.

Mary Frances Cher Bobby Clay Jean Tipper Linda Gary Hatfield Mary Frances John Lee Cher Steve Lowry Judy Clayton Terry Richard Bryant Penny Tommy Meadows Agnes Lozier

Mrs. P. Canterbury Is Shower Honoree

A household shower was held Friday in Friendship Hall of Memorial Baptist Church for Mrs. Phillip Canterbury, former Miss Sharon K. Withrow of Orchard Avenue. Hostesses were Mrs. T. M. Hazelgrove and Mrs. Clifford Blackburn, with numerous guests including Mrs. Frank Cook and Mrs. John Underwood.

Friendship Hall Memorial Baptist Church Phillip Canterbury Sharon K. Withrow Orchard Avenue T. M. Hazelgrove Clifford Blackburn Frank Cook John Underwood H. G. Bird Audrey Carter Joe Dickerson Linda J. M. Houchins C. W. Crews Jordan Williams W. C. Trent Garnet Forren John Earl Gunter W. O. Bowyer W. J. Falconer Ralph Withrow Charles Canterbury

Legion Auxiliary and Legion Aid County Students for Higher Education

The AL Auxiliary teams with the American Legion to aid veterans' children in pursuing college via federal and state aid and scholarships. Distribution of the American Legion scholarship booklet Need A Lift reached all county high schools and the local library. Mrs. Presley believes county students may qualify for the National President's Scholarship.

AL Auxiliary American Legion Presley

Egnor Egnor Guy and Others Update on Local Hospital

Sophia Egnor, admitted Tuesday to Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, underwent major surgery Thursday and is in fair condition today. Luther Gollehon, also at the hospital, is in good condition after surgery and has been there two weeks. Mrs. Letha Thompson is improving after surgery two weeks ago and remains hospitalized.

Sophia Roscoe Egnor Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Pearlie Egnor Luther Gollehon Letha Thompson

Easter ironing features in gas clothes dryers

Two dryer features simplify ironing. A damp dry cycle lets you iron after a brief drying period, and an automatic sprinkler dampens clothes evenly. The sprinkler also refreshes wrinkled wash-and-wear garments without ironing.

Births of multiple babies in Beckley area hospitals

A series of birth announcements from Beckley area families lists newborns at Beckley Hospital and Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Mary Irene for Pf Sawa alse, Richard Lane Solari, Shelia Kay Edwards, Tammy Lynn Crouch, Jewell Inez Bradley, Keith Edwards Prunest, Carole Anne Hodge, Polly Ann Mills, Teresa Lou Royal, Richard Sean Canterbury, Johnny Dulane Bragg, Lundy William Mills, Jay Vincent Setliff, David Lee Miller, Brett Arthur Massey, Lisa Lynn Dalton, John David Cullop, David Cullop IT, and Timothy Wayne Dingess with birth dates Jan 12–19 and varying weights.

Robert Almond Vine St Mary Irene Beckley Hospital Richard Lane Solari Dario Solari Teel Rd Terry Wesley Edwards Jr Shelia Kay Tammy Lynn John Crouch Cranberry Keith Edwards Carole Anne Larry David Hodge West Virginia St Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Clifton Cleo Mills Ury Polly Ann Charles Franklin Royal Teresa Lou Landisburg Herbert Cleveland Bragg Johnny Dulane Eugene Robert Mills Sophia Lundy William Jay Vincent Damon Leslie Setliff N. Eisenhow Becks Appalachian Regional David Lee Miller David Nelson Miller Crab Orchard Colcord Arthur Lincoln Massey Brett Arthur Franklin Dalton Mabscott Lisa Lynn John David Cullop Helen Timothy Wayne Dingess Tommy Carl Dingess St. Albans

Gas boilers heat homes with hydronic systems

Hydronic heating uses hot water or steam circulated from a boiler to radiators. Water rises from the boiler to radiators, cools, and returns through a separate pipe loop. Radiators and convectors are best placed along outside walls or beneath windows for efficiency, per gas appliance associations.

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. and Mrs Fox-Meadows Sophia Church Sophia Friendship Baptist Church W. F. Tolliver Newspaper Enterprise Assn Dorothy Roberta Ginia Beach, Va Jonathan Logan R&e Fritzi Helen Whiting LA Fashions Log Beckley Oak Hill Snow Ball Linda Compton James E. Compton Judy Terry Penny Lozier Mrs. P. Canterbury Ralub Heber ST Famous Name Sportswear Bobbie Brooks Vogue Hub South Heber Sawa Alse George Edward Canterbury Camp Lejeune N. C Richard Sean Manners Millet G. M. Powers Main St Singer Singer Today Neville ST Singer Company
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