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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1972
Page
13
Readers discuss a long distance relationship with a German-based fiancé. Handwriting analysis is debunked as unreliable for judging character. Other Q and A cover hearing aids and a cafeteria romance, advising discreet approaches and polite persistence.
Patricia McCormack reports a National Mail Order Catalog Directory listing over 1 000 catalog offerings, many free, spanning government surplus, science, self improvement, hobbies and more. Notable entries include specialized catalogs for sleeping learning, left handed products, sea shells, rabbits, and watches from Zurich.
Classic American adaptation of a French leek and potato soup credited to Louis Diaz at the Ritz-Carlton New York. The recipe guides sourcing leeks onion potatoes and cream, cooking until tender, straining through a food mill then a fine sieve, chilling and serving with chopped chives for about 12 servings.
Mrs Daisy Woods of Huntington announces the engagement of her daughter Jo Ann to Bernard Bradshaw Jr son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Bradshaw of Cincinnati Ohio Miss Woods a Marshall University graduate works for the Cabell County Board of Education Bradshaw attended Marshall University and is stationed with the U S Army at Fort Knox Kentucky The open church wedding is set for July 8 at the First Baptist Church of Huntington
Maynor area residents report returns from trips and family visits. Gary Wayne Sweeney family and Sonny Sweeney visit North Carolina while Marie Sweeney accompanies them home. Jeannie Hoskins returns to Maryland after a few days with Eva Hoskins. Hoskins family welcomes new grandson Terry Wayne born June 23 in Beckley. Funeral for Lawrence Painter draws relatives from Ohio, Massachusetts and Michigan. Johnnie Lee Sweeney remains hospitalized in Beckley ARH. Damon Sweeney returns from Smoky Mountains trip visiting Grady and Mike Sweeney in North Carolina. Abe Hoskins family hosts Linda Sue Hoskins and Douglas Hoskins with Mike, Danny, and Jimmy visits. Douglas Hoskins visits Mable Feazell’s Dry Hill home with Ray Evans family.
Women’s column invites notices for regular or special meetings. Submit by 10 a.m. for same day use. Sunday items by 11 a.m. Saturday. Tuesday closed Alcoholics Anonymous meets 8 p.m. at Beckley VA Hospital. Thursday open AA meets 8 p.m. at St Stephen's Episcopal Church on Virginia Street.
Birth announcements list six new babies born in Beckley and surrounding areas on June 28 and 29. Details include parents names, city, gender, baby names, times, and birth weights. Notable entries include Lisa Gail Greer, Brian Matthew Plumley, Larry Edward Jr., Lisa Marie Dixon, Michelle Rene Smith, and Brigitte Kay Stover.
The Wollpompon bonnet signals a single woman in the Black Forest and Bavarian regions. Headdresses range from small cotton balls to heavy, multi layer hats indicating marital or virgin status, with styles like Kopfput and Schaeppel. Grandmothers wear Schwar wool scarves on walks.
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