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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1971
Page
10
Beckley women and civic groups announce meetings and activities for Tuesday. Melvola Chapter No 1 Order of Eastern Star and multiple clubs meet at Masons Hall, Beaver, White Shrine, Square Dance Workshop, and more with evening start times, picnics, and card parties. Senior Citizens cancel meetings until Aug 3. Reservation line and locations listed.
A Raleigh Register ad lists No. 1428 PHOTO GUIDE patterns in sizes 8 to 18 with bust 31 2 to 40 and size 10 bust 32 percent. Price 75 cents per pattern includes postage. Also offers Spring Summer 71 Basic Fashion Book for $1.00. Coastal incident: Padstow, England—French trawler collision with German ship Regine leaves three of seven crew missing.
Balmain presents an all black collection with sheath dresses, tuxedo styles, and a black fur trouser suit, attracting millionaire clients like Princess Grace and Hildegarde Neff. Dior showcases restrained elegance with furs, tweed suits, and gloves, while Saint Laurent mixes traditional elegance with war era style and modern touches.
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Gill of MacArthur celebrate their 85th birthdays today and will observe their 68th wedding anniversary on August 13. Mrs. Gill, Ora Belle Broyles from Monroe County, comes from a large family. Mr. Gill is the sole surviving member of his. The couple has 23 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild. their Gill children host a picnic.
Jimmy Ray Smith remains a patient at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston. Lula M. Aliff hosts family visitors from Michigan and Florida. Homer A. Stickler is a Beckley Hospital patient after major surgery. Frank Cadle hosts a surprise birthday party for Henry J. Cadle of Princewick with many relatives attending.
Mount Hope area's Lynn Wyont Meadows Connie Thompson named Outstanding Young Women of America for 1971. Wyont a Beckley nurse and church member, Meadows a Beta Sigma Phi leader and teacher, Thompson a Scarbro first grade teacher pursuing a master's degree.
Miss Elaine Bell bride elect of Robert Harrah of Ansted was guest of honor at a Rhodell Gospel Tabernacle shower. Games yielded prizes for Sharon Doss, Mrs. Bill Sanders, Joyce Bell and Sam my Bell Jr, with many attendees listed by name.
A columnist details a chaotic romantic evening where planned spaghetti and meatballs end up on the kitchen floor. The date shifts to a drive in movie, music is swapped, and the night ends with a garbled, noisy locale. The narrator embraces spontaneity over careful planning.
Acord Homecoming is scheduled for Sunday at Grandview State Park No 2 picnic area starting at 1 30 p m Local organizers expect attendees to enjoy the afternoon event with family and friends at the park venue.
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