Delegates Report On Girls State At American Legion Auxiliary Meet
Rhododendron Girls State report given by Woodrow Wilson High School delegates at Fraleigh County Unit 32 meeting. Thirty thirteen delegates attended the session June 12 18 at Jacksons Mill. Officers elected include Mrs Parker president and others. Visit to Pinecrest Sanitarium noted and thanks from department president. Hostesses listed.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Woodrow Wilson High School
Fraleigh County Unit No. 32
Thirtenjen
Raleigh County
Jacksons Mill
Harry Anderson
Lynn Cook
Lynn Ivery
Nancy Halsey
Paula Perdue
Elaine Thurmond
Kathy Klaus
Dianne Sharp
R. Francis Parker
Pinecrest Committee
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Parker
E. Wyatt Payne
Anderson
W. A. Burke
G. A. Massing
M. Spinnelli
Memo for husbands called lounge lizards in history
The note argues that many great men relaxed in bed, listing Napoleon Alexander the Great Voltaire Virgil Cicero Horace and Mark Twain as examples to justify weekend restups. The tone is humorous and targeted at defending leisure.
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Napoleon
Alexander T the Great
Voltaire
Virgil
Cicero
Horace
Mark Twain
Percolator as Cool Drink Container for Summer Use
Put in refrigerator when not in use for making coffee a large 25 cup party percolator serves as an excellent container for children's cold summer drinks. The percolator may be kept in the refrigerator and will not stain or retain odors due to its non porous finish.
Scrambled Eggs with Dried Beef for Breakfast
A simple morning dish combines scrambled eggs with dried chipped beef to create a tasty and nutritious breakfast option. The mix offers protein and flavor, suitable for a quick meal.
Local Women Return Home After Visits
Miss Nancy Carol Worley returned to Glen Daniel after visiting sister Mrs. Danny George of Millersville Maryland and Mr and Mrs Andrew Farley and daughter Alice of Hyattsville Maryland Miss Barbara Jean Holland of Detroit Michigan returned home Sunday after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Roosevelt Holland at 117 Plumley Ave
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Nancy Carol Worley
Glen Daniel
Danny George
Millersville
Andrew Farley
Alice
Hyattsville
Barbara Jean Holland
Detroit
Mich
Mrs
Roosevelt Holland
Plumley Ave
Mrs Myrtle Midkiff attends Harmon Leap wedding in Huntington
Mrs Myrtle Midkiff of Chula Vista California visits her brother Roy Lee Harmon at 216 Sunrise Ave. She also travels East for the wedding of her niece Nancy Harmon daughter of Mr and Mrs Carlos Harmon who wed Leslie Leap in a recent Huntington ceremony.
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Myrtle Midkiff
Chula Vista
Calif
Roy Lee Harmon
Sunrise Ave
Nancy Harmon
Carlos Harmon
Leslie Leap
Huntington
Dutch Exchange Student Travels From Sha dy Spring High
An exchange student from the Netherlands who attended Sha dy Spring High School this year departed for New York on Monday. She is set to sail on July 21 for Rotterdam and will arrive there on July 30.
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Netherlands
Shady Spring High School
New York
Rotterdam
Woodrow Wilson High reunion at Black Knight Club
Mrs. James W. Griffiths hosted guests at 707 1-2 S Oakwood Ave with her son Dr J S Griffiths and family from Danville Illinois. Dr Griffiths serves as chief psychologist at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Danville. Also visiting were Mrs O C Fleshman and relatives from Burgess Street. The gathering marked the reunion of the 1946 Woodrow Wilson High School class.
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James W. Griffiths
S. Oakwood Ave
J. S. Griffiths
Meggin
Stewart
Shannon
Geoffrey
Danville
Ill
O. C. Fleshman
Burgess Street
Griffiths
Veterans Administration Hospital
Betty Fleshman
Griffith
RECENT GUESTS AT THE HOME OF MRS W E COX
Family visitors from St Louis include Mr and Mrs George Southerland and Patti Ann with Mrs Cox. Mrs Cox’s daughters Peggy Sue Sydenstricker and Nancy Kay Cox and sons Ronnie Dean Cox and George Ray Sydenstricker accompanied to Washington. George Ray Sydenstricker visited Mr and Mrs R D Fox in Belpre Ohio. They returned Thursday to St Louis with George Ray Sydenstricker.
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W.E. Cox
Hemlock St
George Southerland
Patti Ann
St. Louis
Mrs Florence Teal Returns From Pittsburgh Visit
Mrs Florence Foster Teal of 308 Spangler Street returned home after a six month stay in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania with her daughter Mrs Lavana McDonald. Another daughter Mrs Evelyn Hill of McDowell is now living with Mrs Teal.
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Florence Foster Teal
Spangler St
Pittsburgh
Lavana McDonald
Evelyn Hill
McDowell
Teal
Summer Home Needs Mid-Season Spark
VacationingAmericans boost summer shore house building real estate agencies report booming business. The article offers affordable decor ideas to refresh vacation homes mid season. Suggestions include fabric wall hangings, pressed colors, dish gardens, herb canisters, carnations in mugs, tassels on cloth, repurposed lamp shades, bright pillows, fresh paint on the front door, and bold color schemes for a cheerful seaside retreat.
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Transworld
Playlet Highlights Circle Meeting at St Marys WSCS
The WSCS Circle No 3 of St Marys Methodist Church featured a playlet Way With Children as the meeting highlight. A discussion on Christian social action followed with Mrs L Copeland leading assistors and a late social hour with a birthday tribute to Mrs Moss. Attendees included Mrs Dean Mrs Donaldson Mrs Grady Dean Mrs Katy Richmond and guest Mrs Fred Henly along with several other members.
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Circle No. 3
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
St. Mary’s Methodist Church
L. C. Copeland
Church
WSCS
Copeland
B. L. Moss
B. T. Donaldson
Grady Dean
Katy Richmond
Fred
Belle Snyder
Price Bailey
Damon Setliff
Margaret Adams
Elizabeth Daughtery
Anna Campbell
Practical nonstick skillets debut in cheerful hues
Practical skillet cookware lined with teflon lands in kitchens with handy, easy to-clean designs. The line includes cookie sheets and skillets in decorative colors bluebell, sunflower, and tiger lily, appealing to both function and style.
New Leather Designs Win Fashion Awards
American Shoe and bag designers honored by the Leather Industries of America with designer awards. Winning pieces include a bare foot Originals white sling-back by Charles J. Densky, a Sbicca bone sandal, a Jantzen red white patent pump by Rosalind Allan and Sidney Mall, a Roger Van S. lime tote, Greta Lindauer quilted chamois pouch, and a brown leather pouch with brass clasp designed by Roger Schoenfeld and Oscar Wolf.
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Leather Industries of America
Barefoot Originals
Charles J. Densky
Frank Sbicca
Sbicca
California
Jantzen
Rosalind Allan
Sidney Mall
Roger van S
Roger van S. Inc
Greta Lindauer
Greta Originals
Roger Schoenfeld
Oscar Wolf
Dunn and Cadle Families Reunion Set for July 24
The annual Dunn and Cadle reunion will be held July 24 at Camp Creek State Park near Shawnee Lake in Mercer County. The event honors descendants of Lee Dunn and Amy Cadle Dunn and their friends. Attendees should dress formally and bring a basket of food for a noon dinner.
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Cadle
Camp Creek State Park
Shawnee Lake
Mercer County
Lee Dunn
Amy Cadle Dunn
Lie Flat To Grow Taller Says Furniture Ad
A furniture company claims lying flat makes people grow several inches due to natural body relaxation in a horizontal position. The note from their consumer research department suggests height gains occur when sleeping or resting prone.
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Consumer Research Department
Vice President Elected Directly by Senate in 1836
The only vice president elected by the Senate was Richard Mentor Johnson after no Electoral College candidate secured a majority in 1836. He served one term as vice president.
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United States
Senate
Richard Mentor Johnson
First Deaf Education Effort Traced to 1679
Britannica notes the first US attempt to teach a deaf mute began in Massachusetts in 1679, marking an early milestone in deaf education.
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United States
Massachusetts
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Coming Events Today by Women's Organizations
Women's departments invite notices of meetings. Send announcements by 10 a.m. to Beckley Newspapers. Sunday notices due by 10 a.m. Saturday. Tuesday Phi Alpha Iota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Sandra Lane's home, 524 Temple St.
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Women’s Department of
Beckley
Phi Alpha Iota
Beta Sigma Phi
Sandra Lane
Temple St
Beta Sigma Phi pledge training class at Mrs Sergent’s home
The Sigma Chapter invites pledges to training sessions at 7 p.m. hosted at Mrs. Eddie Sergent’s residence in Bradley. The event outlines chapter activities and expectations for new members.
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Sigma Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Eddie Sergent
Bradley
Women of the Moose Regents Night at Moose Lodge
The Women of the Moose college of regents chapter will hold a night at the Moose Lodge ballroom at 7 30 p m. Attendees will gather for an evening of fellowship and organization business.
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Women of the Moose
College of Regents
Moose Lodge
East Beckley Progressive Center Meeting Notice
The East Beckley Progressive Center holds its regular meeting on the first floor of Central Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Each attendee is invited to participate in the evening discussion and decisions.
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East Beckley
Progressive Center
Central Baptist Church
Bethlehem Chapter No 71 Eastern Star Meeting Ad
Bethlehem Chapter No 71 of the Order of the Eastern Star holds a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 8 p.m. All members are urged to attend.
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Bethlehem
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Howe Street
Progressive Democratic Club Meeting at Durgans Home
The Progressive Democratic Club will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Durgan on South Kanawha Street at 7 p.m. All members urged to attend.
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Progressive Democratic Club
Andrew Durgan
Kanawha Street
Coal City Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notice
The Coal City Home Demonstration Club will meet at 1 p.m. in the Coal City Community Church recreation room. Members are reminded to attend and bring any necessary materials for demonstrations.
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Coal City
Coal City Community Church
Pinewood Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Slayton Home
The Pinewood Garden Club hosts a meeting at 117 Dexter Ave at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Donald Slayton Beckley Assembly No 47 Order of Rainbow for Girls gathers at 7 p m at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street for an evening event
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Pinewood Garden Club
Donald Slayton
Dexter Ave
Beckley Assembly
Order of Rainbow For Girls
Masonic Temple
Howe Street
Beckley Newcomers Club Fiesta and Square Dance
Welcome to Beckley Newcomers Club a Mexican Fiesta on the New River near Hinton at 6 30 p m Calico and Jeans Square Dance at New River Park Recreation Room 8 p m with Wesley Mead as caller
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Beckley Newcomers Club
New River
Hinton
Calico and Jeans
New River Park
Wesley Meador
Xi Beta Beta Sigma Phi Picnic Planned at Daniels Home
Xi Beta Chapter invites members and families to a children's and adults picnic hosted by Mrs. Vince Calvert at 4 H Road Daniels in the afternoon. The event gathers members for fellowship and community outreach.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Vince Calvert
Daniels, P.m
First American Paper Mill Built in 1690 at Roxboro
The earliest paper mill in North America was established in 1690 at Roxboro, Pennsylvania, now part of Germantown, as noted in the source. The detail highlights the region's early industrial development and the enduring link to Germantown’s historic sites.
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North America
Roxboro
Germantown
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Raleigh County Garden Council
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Woodlawn Ave
Noel Griffith
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Rosebud
Garden Club
Hugh F. Hutchinson
Azalea
Nick Brash
Pinewood
Robert Sayre
Braircliff
J. G. Anderson
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Highland
Tony Gonzalez
McKen
Zie
N. J. Pugh
Phymosia
E. G. Grogan
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W. C. Thompson
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Charles Shoemaker
Fernwood Garden Club
B. B. Chambers
Flowering Hills
Harry Hall
C. A. Stevenson
John W. Straton
C. H. Rutledge
Columbine
J. E. Keeney
Primrose
H. D. McGraw
D. F. McKenzie
Vivian Cox
Clarence Pierce
R. L. Wooster
Mary Starr
W. J. Tully
Charles Pipa
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
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NTIRE
G. M. Powers
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