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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1966
Page
5
Coming events column notes Preceptor Gamma Chapter beta sigma phi hosts patio dinner at 6:30 p.m. for members and families at the home of Mrs O R Davis on Harper Road. Notices to Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department by 10 a.m. for same day use. Saturday deadlines apply for Sunday listings.
Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 holds an executive meeting at IOOF Hall on North Kanawha Street at 7 30 p.m hosted by Mrs Grethel Miller.
General Mission Society of Crab Orchard Baptist Church will hold a meeting in the church serial room at 7 30 p m. Attendees are urged to attend this community gathering.
The Ladies Bible Class of Hollywood Baptist Church, MacArthur, gathers at the church at 7:30. The notice invites attendees to join for study and fellowship.
Electa Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star holds a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street starting at 6 p.m. Members are reminded to attend.
Pine Lodge Nursing and Convalescent Home hosts a meeting of Licensed Practical Nurses Association District 3 at 7 30 Pm with details not fully provided in the text.
The Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi invites members and families to a park picnic at New River Park Friday at 6 p.m. Resources and activities will be available for attendees.
The Saturday Social Saving Club at Mrs Edward Martins home 400 Gregory Street hosts a social at 7 30 p m. Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club runs a regular workshop at New River Park Recreation Room starting at 8 p m.
Mrs Don Williams and daughter Susie of Montgomery Alabama visit her father Oscar Bowling in Ghent and mother in law Nannie Wil Sween of Alana MUS, MAry Opring and MR and Mrs Thomas Dor sett and daughter Elien formerly of Mounta Rainier Md. They are visiting Mrs H C Bird at 718 12 S Kanawha St with prior stopovers in Cool Spring Del and visits to Ruth Williams in Baltimore and to Rehobeth Beach and Lewes Del.
Philip Bailey of Chicago Illinois is visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs Roscoe Bailey in Lanark.
Mrs Rita Dayon and her daughter Sherry Ann of Troy Indiana have been visiting at the home of her mother Mrs Dora Boies in Sullivan. This regional note records a family visit and kin contact.
Mrs. Walter Daniels was honored with a miscellaneous shower at Midway Church of God Auxiliary Building. Hosts included Mrs. Bill Kennedy and others. prizes went to Mrs. Hastie Daniels, Miss Jackie Wills, Miss Gloria Lambert, Mrs. Bowman and Mrs. Lloyd Graham. Yellow and white decor featured as numerous attendees listed.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Fox and children Johnny and Connie relocate to Weston after twenty years in Sophia. Connie Fox, a 1966 Sophia High School graduate, earned a Glenville State College scholarship and will start Sept 6 in social sciences. Numerous relatives from Cortland Ohio to Madrid, Md and Pa visit Sophia families and travel, with many groupings touring, returning or planning moves to Wichita Falls Texas or other cities.
A Bradley gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Gilkerson drew attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Nick Bailey, Kathy Bailey, Philip Bailey, Chicago resident Mrs. Thelma Bailey, Miss Connie Boyd, Miss Kim Sue Boyd, all of Bradley, along with Mrs. Verna Viers, Johnny Viers, Billy Gilkerson and Devonna Gilkerson.
Miss Kathy Bailey of Chicago Illinois visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs William Gilkerson in Bradley to spend time with family during the holidays.
Mrs H G Bird hosted two weeks of hospitality for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Holcomb and children Scott Laura and Melissa Ann of Huntsville Alabama The Holcombs recently returned from Okinawa where he worked for Glenn L Martin Co for five years During the stay Mrs Holcomb attended the 1946 Woodrow Wilson High School reunion in Charleston area
Two Stoco Junior High School students attended a one week majorette training session at Concord College in Athens. Roberta White is named among participants and is noted as living with Mr. and—.
The Consumers' Question Box explains margarines vary in ingredients and flavor but not in nutrition quality. Cheaper brands may use more lard or cottonseed oil while pricier ones rely on corn or safflower oils. Flavorings to mimic butter and packaging also affect price.
Mrs Manuel Dodd was surprised with a birthday party Saturday at her Rhodell home hosted by her husband with Gulf Savings Club members including Melvin Wright president and Henry Abrams secretary. Attendees listed include Pauline Moose Ceasear Bradley Maggie Anderson Irene Jones Ida Callaway Edna Medley Rosie Lee Payne James Pickett Criss Hall and Junior Reed and others. Games and refreshments followed the gathering.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Cunningham and son Eddie Jr returned to their Rock Falls home after a several day visit with her parents Mr and Mrs John Hansford in East Gulf and his parents Mr and Mrs Dallas Hartley in Rhodell They also visited with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Rannie Smith and family Rhodell and his brother Delmer Cunningham Allen Junction
Recent visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Pegram’s home included Myrtle Dobbins and family from Chesapeake Ohio along with Tommy Dean Dobbins and Melvin Dobbins and sons Ricky and David. Tuesday guests brought Katharine Carrol and family from Martinsville Virginia Bonnie Sue Carrol Legetta Carroll Jack Cochran and children from various locations. Sunday return guests were Charles Pegram and Amanda from Chicago and Lonzo Fitzwater with other relatives in the area.
A man who can jump six feet on Earth could reach 36 feet on the Moon and 16 feet on Mars but only 2.5 feet on Jupiter, illustrating gravity differences.
Pinewood Garden Club detailed its beautification project for the triangle in front of Own and Country Restaurant on the 1921 By-Pass during the July meeting at Mrs. Donald Slayton's home. Mrs. Nick Brash led the business session outlining standing committees and district meeting plans at White Oak Country Club on Sept. 17 with Fayette County Garden Council hosts.
Paris reports describe Dior and Marc Bohan showcasing a blend of knee revealing skirts with mid calf coats and wide military belts. Military epaulettes, capes, nanny capes, and hemlines vary from knee to ankle, while waistlines return to a marked waist with belts.
Mr and Mrs Howard Day Jr Bob announce the birth of daughter Kimberly Denise July 24 at 2:20 a.m. weighed six pounds 15 and 12 ounces. Donald Cleveland Phillips and wife announce son Donald Cleveland II born July 24 at 3:35 p.m. weight eight pounds five ounces. John Franklin III born July 18 at 7:30 a.m. weight seven pounds 4 and 12 ounces. Elbert Roy Patton and wife announce son Paul Stephen born July 20 at 8:58 a.m. weight six pounds 11 ounces.
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