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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1961

Page

3

Youngest acts at Gulf Woman's Club Variety Show

Three year old Charles Lee Lilly of Coal City will be the youngest performer in the Heart Fund Variety Show sponsored by the Gulf Woman's Club at Stoco High School at 7 30 p m today He will recite and sing selections. An executive board meeting of Gulf clubwomen was held Thursday at Bank of Raleigh followed by luncheon The regular club meeting was at Sophia Methodist Church topics included representation at the West Virginia Federation convention at The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs in March.

Heart Fund Gulf Woman's Club Stoco High School Charles Lee Lilly Coal City Clemis Lilly Gulf Clubwomen Bank of Raleigh Sophia Methodist Church West Virginia Federation of Woman's Club Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs

Caution on Permanent Treatments for Scalp Irritations

If you have cuts scratches or any scalp irritations avoid a permanent until they have disappeared. The waving lotion may be absorbed by them into the skin.

Laundries Add Hair Dryers for Dual Cleanup

Coin operated laundries install hair dryers and mirror shampoo sinks so customers can wash hair and do laundry in one stop. The feature appeals to shoppers seeking efficiency and time savings during routine chores.

Blood cell chain would circle Earth four times

A scientific estimate states that the total trillions of blood cells in a human body, if lined up end to end, could wrap around the Earth about four times, illustrating the vast scale of the circulatory system. This visualization highlights how densely packed blood cells are within the bloodstream.

Spring coat dress pattern M334 in lime or pink

Dashing side swept line coat dress pattern M334 offers texture with buttons and color options. Available Misses sizes 10 12 14 16 18, price one dollar for printed pattern. send name address style and size to The Raleigh Register Pattern Dept New York.

Harmay Raleigh Register Pattern Department P. O Old Chelsea Station New York 11 N. Y

Going To Work or Staying Home Mothers Weigh Effects

Newspaper Enterprise Assn urges mothers to weigh the impact of full time work on children. It argues children gain from a homemaker who is present for warmth guidance and shared family activities, and warns against choosing work if it harms those advantages. The piece promotes Ruth Millett books and advice.

Local Woman Feted With Stork Shower In Richmond

The Richmond Recreation Room hosted a stork shower Friday night for Mrs. Tully Coffey with hostesses Mrs. Virgil Brown Doris Maynor Mrs. Joe Williams and Mrs. Kenneth Mills A pink and white rosette stork decorated the gift table Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Nelle Keefer Mrs. Paul Bond and Miss Linda Sutphin Numerous guests attended including Mrs. Paris Sutphin Mrs. James Hodge and Mrs. Norval Cooke among others

Richmond Tully Coffey Virgil Brown Doris Maynor Joe Williams Kenneth Mills Nelle Keefer Paul Bond Linda Sutphin Paris Sutphin James Hodge Norval Cooke A. G. Kinzer Keith Brown Jean Swift Jane Miller David Lickliter Pricilla Maynor Ruth Kellman Tom Fazio J. B. Riggs Johnny Milano Ellen Rowe Bill Williamson Jean Maynor C. L. Walker Larry Gorman Norval Tuggle Chloe Burchett Mary Workman Alma Bailey Taylor Meadows

Etiquette Reminder for Private Club Hosting

When inviting a couple to dinner in a private club, arrive early to greet them like a proper host and hostess, ensuring courteous introductions and smooth social flow.

Local Visits and Patient Updates From Raleigh Area

Clyde Walters of Arlington spent the weekend with his sister and brother-in-law Mrs. E. L. Halstead of 316 Glen Ave Beckley. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bero of Lindawood Mich returned home after a death in the family. Mrs Opal Wills of 102 Beckley Ave is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital with satisfactory condition. Mrs Mary Carpenter returned home after a 10 day visit in Autubon New Jersey. L. V. Tennant of Maple Fork is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital for observation and treatment. He is the father of Mrs. W. P. Gardner of 210 E. St.

Clyde Walters Arlington E. L. Halstead Glen Ave Halsteads Beckley Bowen Steve Bero Lindawood Mich Barbara Sutyak Tams Charleston Mary Carpenter Westwood Drive Autubon N. J Anthony Minyon Jr Michelle L. V. Tennant Maple Fork Raleigh General Hospital

Mrs W J Smith heads to New Orleans for Mardi Gras

Mrs W J Smith of 404 McGinnis Street left Sunday by plane for New Orleans Louisiana to visit her two daughters Mrs Ann Stroble and Miss Cora Lee Smith and to attend Mardi Gras Also Marshall College sophomores Linda Bower and Mary Haldane will return after brief visits with their parents

W. J. Smith 404 McGinnis Sr New Orleans Ann Stroble Cora Lee Smith Marshall College Huntington Linda Bower Joe Bower Mabscott Mary Haldane George Haldane Hull Street

Lip shaping guide for upper lip outline precision

The technique emphasizes placing the highest point of the upper lip directly beneath the nostril and guiding the lipline to reach the mouth’s corners. This creates a balanced profile and clean edge for makeup or illustration.

Raleigh County Garden Council names TV chairman

The Raleigh County Garden Council has named Mrs Blaine Tanner as chairman of the 1961 Garden Club of the Air television programs on WOAY Oak Hill. The council will host February shows alternating with Fayette County and feature topics on corsage making valentine arrangements seed catalog reviews and garden club civic projects discussed by local gardeners and club leaders.

Raleigh County Garden Council Blaine Tanner Garden Club of the Air Fayette County Columbine Garden Club Tanner RCGC Council West Virginia Raleigh County Girl Scout Council Worship Center Beckley Presbyterian Church Maude Griffin Wade Bardin James Farris Fernwood Garden Club Raeleigh County Elmer Banker Harry W. Hall The Mountain Top Garden Club

Mabscott Lodge Meets at IOOF Hall Monday 7 30 p.m

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206 of Mabscott announces its regular meeting at IOOF Hall Mabscott at 7 30 p.m. Notices for such events are accepted by Beckley Newspapers Woman's Department by 10 a.m. for same day publication.

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206 Mabscott Dewey Sparks Clyde Crowley Noble Grand John Wooten Woman's Department of Beckley Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No IOOF

RCGC Plans Civic Projects in Raleigh County

The Raleigh County Garden Council met on January 21 in the Bank of Raleigh Civic Room to discuss cooperation in the Governor's statewide clean-up campaign and new civic beautification efforts. A committee led by Mrs. Hutchison asked City Council for permission to mount red wood planter boxes with blooming plants on street marker poles. Additional plans include landscaping the roadside triangle at South Oakwood and Valley Drive, the Memorial Building, and the new Civic Center.

Raleigh County Garden Council Bank of Raleigh W. Barbour Jr Noel Ennis T. V. Hutchison South Oakwood Valley Drive Memorial Building Civic Center

CWF To View Film On Holy Land At Thursday Meet

The Christian Woman's Fellowship of the First Christian Church will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in the social room. Mr and Mrs Kermit Locke will show slides of their Holy Land trip. Miss Ann Louise File leads the devotional on Free Our Hearts To Faith and Praise. Mrs H A Wilson is program chairman. Mrs Oscar Williams will sing I Walk Today Where Jesus Walked. Circle No 10 led by Mrs Gilbert Thompson hosts.

Christian Woman's Fellowship of the First Christian Church Kermit Locke Holy Land Ann Louise File H. A. Wilson Jesus Oscar Williams Gilbert Thompson

Plans made for West Virginia Travel Clinic meeting

In Parkersburg tonight a meeting will set plans for the second West Virginia Travel Clinic to be held May 11 12 at Blackwater Falls lodge near Davis. Attending are representatives of the Little Kanawha Regional Council the Upper Monongahela Valley association and the clinic steering committee. The trunk of an elephant can perform more services than any other part of any animal except the human hand.

Parkersburg W. Va UPI West Virginia Blackwater Falls Lodge Davis Little Kanawha Regional Council Upper Monongahela Valley Association

Circle Bible Moderators of Beckley Presbyterian Church

Circle Bible Moderators of Beckley Presbyterian Church meets at 211 Orchard Ave home of Mrs. Paul Bond at 7 45 p m Miss Bell Walker leads the group as organizer and speaker issues an evening gathering note

Circle Bible Beckley Presbyterian Church Paul Bond Orchard Ave

For Hot Date Eyes Feel Fresh With Warm Clothes

When eyes feel tired and a date is pressing, try a quick routine. Alternate applying hot and warm clothes for a few minutes before going out to refresh and awaken the eyes.

Dry skin and hair care through diet and hydration

The text suggests using butter and milk to treat dry hair and skin and recommends applying salad dressing to greens. It also notes camels can go eight to ten days between drinks, longer if inactive.

Bear on doorstep prompts chase to Canada hunt

Rancher Floyd Reno travels to Canada for a bear hunt while back home in Gillette a second rancher, Bob Isenberg, spots a 500 pound black bear about 400 yards from Reno's front door.

Gillette Wyo Floyd Reno Canada Reno Bob Isenberger

Venetian Glassmakers Guarded Secrets in 13th Century

The 13th century saw Venetian glassmakers tightly restricted to protect skills and trade secrets. Penalties and controls sought to prevent emigration of artisans and knowledge to rival nations eager to compete with Venice's renowned glass industry.

Venice

Raleigh County clubs meet at homes and halls

Navy Mothers Club hosted by Mrs. Clinton Dew at 403 Valley Dr at 7:30 p.m. Co-hostess Mrs. C. E. King ery. Royal Neighbors of America Camp 10658 meets at Eagles Hall on Woodlawn Ave. Beckley Girl Scout Council meets at Beckley Presbyterian Church Educational Building at 10:30 a.m. Belmont Homemaker’s Club hosts at Mrs. Eva Ritchie home 6 p.m. Beckley Home Demonstration Club at 108 Marion St. 12:30 p.m. Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meets at Miss Ruth Mead or 112 Queen St at 7:30 p.m.

Navy Mothers Club Clinton Dew Valley Dr C. E. Kingery Royal Neighbors of America Eagles Hall Woodlawn Ave Raleigh County Girl Scout Council Beckley Presbyterian Church Beckley Home Demonstration Club Everett Rhiner Marion St Xi Alpha Gamma Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Ruth Meador Queen St

Who's Who Of Administration Attend Gala White House Party

The Kennedy White House hosted a 5 to 7 p.m. reception for about 400 guests, the first major social event in the Executive Mansion, with Marine band music and extensive mingling among the new administration's officials.

White House Helen Thomas Washington UPI Franklin D. Roosevelt Washington John F. Kennedy Kennedys Executive Mansion Marine Band Orchestra

Community Club and Church Group Meeting Schedule

Shady Spring District Woman's Club meets at Hall on South Oakwood Avenue. Beaver Lions Club gathers at 7:30 p.m. Circle No. 2 of First Methodist Church meets at Mrs. Reginald Meyers home 110 Locust Dr. Circle No. 3 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church meets at Mrs. Haven Clay home Crab Orchard at 1:30 p.m. Executive Women of the Church at Beckley Presbyterian Laura Pierson Class room 1:30 p.m. SATURDAY Social Savings Club meets at Mrs. Willie Jackson home 513 Sylvia St. at 7:30 p.m.

Shady Spring District Beaver Lions Club First Methodist Church Reginald Meyers Locust Dr Crab Orchard Baptist Church Haven Clay Crab Orchard

Church groups schedule meetings and lodge installation

Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church holds a regular meeting in the social room at 7 30 p.m. Episcopal Church Women of St Stephen's Episcopal Church convene an executive board meeting in the church library at 7 30 p.m and a general meeting at 8 p.m. Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 will install officers at IOOF hall.

Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church Episcopal Church Women of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Ioof

Minister, IRS probe over $425 church donation claim

In Cortez Colorado an Internal Revenue agent questioned a church donation deduction of 425 dollars. The minister said the taxpayer would make the donation, replying I will. He will.

Smooth Arms Care Routine Advice

A vintage style tip advises scrubbing arms with a stiff brush and soapsuds in the bath to keep skin smooth. It suggests applying castor oil or a honey and butter cream to soften and satin the skin.

Thinking of going blonde from dark brown hair

Prospective bleached hair change requires time and money for frequent touch ups. Bleach is necessary as blond rinses do not work on dark hair.

Use Liquid Cleanser Before Bed for Oily Skin

The gas with oily skin should remove makeup with a liquid cleanser plus soap and water. Blemishes thrive on oil and this method aims to remove all traces of it before sleeping.

Satin frontier garments sparkle with glitter trim

Frontier pants and shirts appear in satin fabric, offered in blue or beige with glitter button trim, reflecting a novelty fabric trend in local fashion.

Frontier

Stripes for Spring Wool Knits Shine in Navy and White

Navy and white striped knits for spring coordinate with a Chanel type jacket creating a coordinated look. The ensemble highlights classic stripe styling paired with a tailored jacket for a refined seasonal style.

Doctored psoriasis cure prompts two week trial plan

Local reader testimonial from Pittsburgh describes 30 years of psoriasis prior to using GHP Ointment and Tablets. After two weeks scales disappeared and skin cleared in six weeks. Full details of a 14 day trial plan offered by Canam Co. Dept. 2798 Rockport Mass.

Pittsburgh Canam Co Rockport Mass

What Is Dalcroze Eurhythmics

Reginald Stewart conductor of the Baltimore Symphony and former Peabody Conservatory director praises Dalcroze Eurhythmics for its strong impact on his children and his pride in offering it at Peabody as a labor of love and honor.

Reginald Stewart Baltimore Symphony Peabody Conservatory Peabody Conservatory of Music

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