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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1966
Page
5
Women clubs are invited to submit notices or calendars to Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department. Notices by 10 a.m. are used the same day, with Sunday items due by 10 a.m. Saturday. Wednesday schedule notes Eagles Ladies Auxiliary meets 8 p.m. at the Aerie on Woodlawn Avenue.
The Fidelis class of First Baptist Church holds its picnic at Flat Top Lake at the home of Dr and Mrs Clark Kessel. Thrifty Home Demonstration Club meets at 300 Mulberry St hosted by Mrs Abram Hill at 5 p.m. Mission Circle No 5 at Crab Orchard Baptist Church hosts at Mrs A E Shrewsbury home at 6:30 p.m.
Past Chief Club of Pythian Sisters, home of Mrs. Guy Pennington in Raleigh, along with Mrs. Ona Tolbert and Mrs. Guy Pennington, will host a meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday evening.
Route 41 Home Demonstration Club at Mrs Clemons home holds meeting at 10 30 a m Orchard Valley Woman's Club hosts member and family cookout at roadside park between Crab Orchard and Sophia Degree of Honor Lodge No 86 reports a postponed business meeting Just A Mere Club at Mrs Peck's home North Beckley meets at 7 30 p m
The Women's Improvement League, led by Grace Chark of 110 Adkins St., meets at 2 p.m. Mrs. John Moss serves as co host. The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Mabscott Methodist Church gathers at the church at 3:30 p.m.
Mrs. Floyd Williams on Ridge Road hosts the Maxwell Hill club meeting at 30 p.m. The event invites members to view a demontration of household tricks and practical demonstrations in a home setting.
Byrd Bible Class of Crab Orchard Baptist Church meets in the church social room at 7 30 p m. The Raleigh County Garden Council gathers at Mrs John E McKenzie home 602 Woodlawn Ave at 1 30 p m.
The Ministers Wives Auxiliary of the Winding Gulf Association holds a 11 a.m. meeting at Welcome Baptist Church East Park. The Socio Civettes Club meets at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Carrie Washington 270 Grant Street.
The article explains that a high forehead signals intellect but not beauty. It suggests darkening powder at the hairline with a hazel dampened cotton puff to soften the line and advises arched rather than straight eyebrows for a balanced look.
If the entire sky were filled with full moons, the illumination would equal about one-fifth of the light produced by the sun, providing a dim yet noticeable radiance across the landscape.
Crochet pattern 5416 offers three strawberry design doilies in sizes 11, 9, and 6 1/2 inches. Order by sending 35 cents to Anne Cabot at The Raleigh Register, New York. Add 10 cents for first class, include name, address, zip, style number, and size. Also promote 66 Spring and Summer Album for 50 cents.
Fashion embraces coordination in fall and winter women’s wear with coats, dresses, jackets, skirts, blouses, and even hose and shoes all designed as coordinated outfits. Designers Adele Simpson Mollie Parnis Jacques Tiffeau Geoffrey Beene discuss ensembles featuring coordinated coats dresses and matching accessories in bright neon and classic tones.
An article in a popular magazine argues that dreaming is biologically necessary for well being and helps discharge tensions from waking life. It notes insomnia reduces dreaming, sleeping pills shorten dream time, and some people cope with dream deprivation by channeling energy into acceptable drives.
National magazine reports three Mayo Clinic allergists studied 236 patients with chronic hives recurring at least monthly for six months. Emotional factors linked to 20 percent of attacks, specific allergens or infections to 10 percent, while 70 percent had no identifiable cause. Antihistamines proved most effective, corticosteroid-like agents less so.
UPI reports beaded dresses are the season’s standout for fall and winter formal wear. Short, tent shapes glitter with heavy beading, often nude underlayers with beaded cages, and prices range from $800 to $2,000 retail. Major designers and fashion councils spotlight beaded gowns and luxe details.
Millett argues extending the little finger while holding items is gauche not chic, urging readers to adopt discreet posture and avoid conspicuous displays in social dining and conduct.
Miss Carole Sue Walker and Michael Delano Waller wed at 8 p.m. Saturday July 9 in the Church of the Nazarene on Johnstown Road. The couple, both 1965 graduates, will reside at 116 Klaus Street Beckley. Grandmothers are Mrs Carl B Herndon and Mrs L E Walker Sr.
Miss Cora Louise Avey and Roy Luther Penturff were married in a single ring ceremony Monday read by the Rev. Ralph Poole at his Bellevue Lane home. The bride wore a blue and white whipped cream fabric dress with black accessories. The bride attended Woodrow Wilson High School, the groom a Sophia High School graduate and U S Air Force veteran who works in Washington. They will reside in Oxen Hill Maryland.
Consumer Q asks if Varsol is dangerous for cleaning an exhaust fan over a gas stove. Answer notes 10 Varsol brands exist, all with flash points above 100, thus relatively safe with precautions: turn off pilot light and flames, ventilate, avoid smoking, and keep surfaces below 100 degrees F. Second Q asks for nation’s largest Roman Catholic Church. answer names National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
New fashion beachwear takes hold at resorts with the Jamaica look featuring easy shifts, belts, and slim silhouettes. Hip-hugger pants pair with tank tops while nautical tops and bell bottoms appear. Surface knits include waffle patterns, calico zigzags, and tropical pastels like Montego blue and Jamaican mango. The poor boy style returns in ribbed cotton knit with a beach jumper pairing.
Mr and Mrs Granville Ward of Lantana Florida visit Mrs Cary R Houchins and Mr and Mrs Don Houchins on Dry Hill Road. Miss Helen Bonham, daughter of Crab Orchard, and Miss Loretta Lively of Whitby depart Monday for a 16 day tour visiting Italy Egypt Israel Jordan Syria Lebanon Greece and return July 25.
Sam Pilliteri flies to New York to join Yoland Patriarca and Isabelle Patriarca en route to Crab Orchard. They will stay two months as guests of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Malagrida. The two women are attorneys practicing in Rome. They arrive at 9 a.m. Thursday on the liner Michelangelo at the Port of New York.
Mr and Mrs Tony Guvetis and their family of West Palm Beach Florida left Monday completing a two week visit with Mrs Rosie Guvetis in Crab Orchard.
Fayette County School System retiree Mrs Elizabeth Leece was honored by the Beck ley Chapter of Pinochle Bugs Inc and friends. The event Saturday at Mrs Vera Sledge 508 F St featured refreshments and a gift for the honoree.
The season's standout handbag features an abacus inspired design with wooden beads in bright colors or natural tones, offering a playful yet chic accessory for warm weather.
The Dance Theatre School offers fall term starting September 1 with training drawn from international sources including The Royal Ballet of England syllabus. Contact numbers 252 4374 and 253 9111 for enrollment information.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Maynor of Midway hosted his brother in law and sister M. Sgt. and Mrs. C. G. Cruey with children Claudia Ann and Stevie. Mrs. Bertha Maynor joined after wintering in South Dakota. The Crueys planned visits to Marion Virginia Mobile Alabama and Wichita Kansas before returning home.
A patient at Beckley Hospital is Ruth Easton of 1026 Woodlawn Avenue. The report notes her admission status and residence as part of the hospital’s patient roster.
Mrs Joel Gaydos and daughter Kathryn Lucille of Morgantown arrived Sunday to spend a week with her parents Mr and Mrs K J Klaus at 110 Wilson Street. Also visiting are their grandson William Page and granddaughter Miss Carol Page, children of Mr and Mrs W N Page of Marietta Ohio, and time with their grandmother Mrs Paul B Earwood on Quesenberry Street.
We are now accepting enrollments for September classes at West Virginia's largest beauty schools. The Charleston Beauty Academy offers courses at 711 Fife Street in Charleston with 346 9602, and The Beckley Institute of Hair Design operates at 100 Heber Street in Beckley with 252 5468. Visit Tuesday through Saturday 8 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or write or call for details.
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