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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1962
Page
5
Brownies and Intermediate Scouts begin taking orders for five kinds of cookies at 9 a m Saturday. Deliveries to Scouts planned for March 19 20 with merit certificates for troops based on sales percentage. In addition to chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies and the mints, four flavored cookies will be added: Scotteas Savannahs. A mint ed Brownie pie and Savannah toffee torte recipes using two cookie types will be published when sales start.
Mrs A B McAteer Jr of Lancaster NC returned home after Beckley Hospital treatment with her three month old daughter to rejoin her husband. Mrs E F McLean of Holden was a weekend guest of Mrs J H Harvell. Mrs Stuart I Warren of Roanoke VA visited Maxwell Hill. Claudia Ann Eans, three, of Dunbar, treated at Beckley Hospital for a finger cut. Mr and Mrs Dorsey Harper of Craigsville visiting his brother John Harper. Hazel Snuffer of Dry Hill Road hospitalized at Raleigh General for surgery.
Mrs Ruby Browning of 222 Garfield Street entered Raleigh General Hospital Sunday for surgery scheduled that day.
Paris designs by Dior and others spotlight a feminine, curvy silhouette for spring. Tailored efficient suits with soft blouses, flouncy dresses, and draped necklines shape a modern look. Coats range from square wraps to princess cuts, with sheer chiffon dresses and ripple trims enhancing a poised, curvy figure.
Fairdale residents share visits with relatives in Glen Daniel and Morgantown. WVU and Concord College students return for semester breaks. Hospital updates include Beckley area patients and a Cleveland Ohio visitor. Local families note recoveries and travel, with several youths and service members mentioned.
Mountain Top Garden Club met in the Appalachian Assembly Room with David D. Gilpin, district game manager of the Department of Natural Resources, speaking on wildlife. The group voted a contribution to the Raleigh County Garden Council for courthouse grounds beautification, and driftwood arrangements were shown by Mrs. Harlow Warren. Ribbons were awarded to Mrs. J. W. Maxwell and Mrs. Harry Hall for house plants.
Port Huron traffic officer Don Arnett issued two tickets on downtown main street to Mayor Ray Mathieson and City Manager Calvin Lakin for cars parked beside expired meters. A stray line notes a salad dressing tip with dry mustard.
Coming events list invites women's groups to submit meeting notices by 10 am for same day use. Beta Sigma Phi City Council holds a called meeting in Appalachian Assembly Room at 7 30 p m. Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge meets at IOOF Hall Mabscott at 7 30 p m. Sundays require Saturday pre submission.
The Beckley Presbyterian Church invites the Ambassador Class to a covered dish dinner in the Women's Bible Class room at 6 15 p.m. Attendees bring dishes to share and socialize after the service season.
Crab Orchard Homeroom Mothers of Crab Orchard Elementary Schools plan a meeting at the New School at 1 30 p m. The gathering aims to discuss school activities and parent involvement for the upcoming term.
In Beckley several church and fraternal groups schedule gatherings. The Women of the Church at Beckley Presbyterian meet at 1 30 p m at the church. The Woman's Society of Christian Service at The Methodist Temple holds a 6 30 p m fellowship dinner. Catholic Daughters of America Court Paula No 741 meets in the Parish Hall of St Francis de Sales at 8 p m. Beckley Assembly No 47 of Rainbow for Girls convenes at Howe Street Masonic Temple at 7 p m. Court of Calantha gathers at the Calanthian Home on South Fayette Street at 6 p m. Episcopal Church Women hold an executive board meeting in the church library at 1 p m and a general meeting in the undercroft at 1 30 p m.
The Fine Arts Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley hosts its fifth annual Bridge-Canasta Party at 1 p.m. February 9 at the Clubhouse on Park Avenue to benefit Camp Galahad near Charleston and the Raleigh County Cancer Society. The event supports handicapped children and cancer memorial funds with donations welcomed from those unable to attend.
A midwinter party feature suggests homemade decorations for both a child's doll tea party and a Spirit of 76 theme. It provides step by step craft ideas using peppermint candy, safe paper, tape, straws, and simple components to create edible animals, toy table settings, and patriotic centerpieces.
Great-grandchild born to Beckley area family. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Norman of Taylor Michigan welcomed David Michael on January 27 at 9 p.m. in a Detroit hospital. Mother Bar bra Fortner, daughter of James Fortner of Bluefield, ties to Beckley. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Walker of 107 John Street. Maternal great grandmother is 101-year-old Mrs. Susan Painter of Harper Road, marking her 42nd great-grandchild.
Wisconsin state Conservation Department reports about 17 percent of the state's trout fishermen cannot tell one trout species from another. The finding highlights confusion among anglers over species identification and may affect fishing regulations and reporting.
The item notes multiple newborns with names, parent names, birth dates, times, and weights at Raleigh General Hospital. Also includes residences in Mabscott Beckley Prosperity Shady Spring Artie and mentions of family names Elmore Lyons McCombs Warden sky Bowling Rogers Burgess.
A Raleigh Register item discusses views that unmarried women shift jobs seeking eligible men, equating ambition with marriage. It argues women may follow men to secure a life partner, while noting men on the move may lack ambition. Also reports births of Frankie Suttle and Frankie Jr. at Raleigh General Hospital and advertises Ruth Millett teen-ager tips.
A New York Special reports that the asthma formula doctors most prescribe is now available without a prescription in many states. Primatene tablets open bronchial tubes loosen congestion relieve nervous tension and promise hours of relief from asthma. The eight medicines work together for faster relief and better sleep at night as price 08 cents at drugstores.
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