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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1964

Page

5

Origin of the Blackberry and the Raspberry program

Mountain Top Garden Club opens a new monthly series on fruit origins led by Mrs. R. M. French with writings by J R Magness of the USDA. At the September meeting in Kanawha Street, officers announced new yearbook duties, upcoming flower show plans, and ribbon awards for numerous plants while members discussed club duties and decorations.

Mountain Top Garden R. M. French Mountain Top Garden Club J R. Magness U. S. Department of Agriculture National Georgraphic Magazine H. L. Crawford G. D. Conner R. F. Baker Raleigh County Armory Raleigh Mountain Top Club E. V. Grogan Warren E. H. Banker Grogan E. Vecellio Bepler Banker Vecellio A. L. Honaker Charles Martin Slab Fork

Walkers Host Young Adult Meet at Fairdale

The Coal Marsh Baptist Church Young Adult Class met Saturday night at Mr and Mrs C W Walker Jr home with Kelly Barrett presiding in place of president Wayne Eubank The group planned the August meeting for New River Park at 2 pm Saturday August 29 with attendees including Freddy Bonham Kelly Barrett Betty Eubank Mrs Hester Manning Rev M H Dinsmore and several others.

Fairdale RNS Coal Marsh Baptist Church C. W. Walker Kelly Barrett Wayne Eubank Barrett M. H. Dinsmore Freddy Bonham Betty Eubank Hester Manning Bobby Furey Omer Bailey Keith Cinda Bailey Greta Terry Dinsmore Mike Randy Baline Furey Rick Bonham Karen Gary Eubank Charles Walker New River Park

Lending and giving Often Cost the Same

A concise reflection notes that generosity and borrowing incur comparable costs. It suggests that both lending and giving carry price in the form of time effort or opportunity. The idea implies evaluating the true cost of helping others.

Food Shopping Guide Highlights Summer Produce and Meats

Washington reports abundant summer harvest with plentiful produce counters. Meat sections offer beef roasts and steaks, ground meat, pork cuts, turkey and broiler-fryer chickens for buffets or grilling. Fish items include canned pink salmon and fish sticks. Reductions show cabbage, celery, corn, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, squash, tomatoes, and a wide fruit display of blueberries, cantaloupes, lemons, nectarines, peaches, plums, and watermelons.

Washington UPI

Chicks Seized At Rio Grande Customs Auction

UPI reports 19,200 baby chicks seized at the Laredo customs house as smugglers tried to export into Mexico. Two U.S. men were arrested unloading the chicks from a truck to a raft in 200 small pens. Mexican onlookers fled prior to authorities' arrival.

Laredo Tex UPI Sam Rio Grande Mexico United States

Visits Bring News of Family Travel and Relatives

Mr and Mrs Conrad C Stowers and daughter Susan returned from a week in New York City visiting the St a Hotel and World’s Fair. En route home Susan visited friends in Washington New Jersey. Bobby and John David Klaus of Syracuse and Carol and Bill Page of Marietta Ohio stay with grandparents K J Klaus and Seda lia Adams Worley Road and Paul Earwood Quesenberry Street.

Conrad C. Stowers Susan New York City St.a Hotel Washington, N. J Bobby and John David Charles Robert Klaus Syracuse N.Y Carol Page Bill Page Marietta Ohio William Page K. J. Klaus Wilson St Bobby Sedalia Adams Worley Rd Carol Bill Paul Earwood Quesenberry St

Mrs Fleshman Admitted for Observation at Raleigh General

Mrs M C Fleshman of 110 Garden Terrace was admitted on Monday to Raleigh General Hospital for observation and treatment.

M. C. Fleshman Garden Ter Raleigh General Hospital

Family Guests At 105 F Street Home

Guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Wauhop include their daughters Mrs Mildred Deets and children Robin and Sharyn of Absecon New Jersey.

Jack Wauhop F St Mildred Deets Robin and Sharyn Absecon N. J

Mrs James B Webb in hospital for observation

Mrs James B Oreta Webb of Jamison Street has been a patient at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital since Saturday for observation and treatment. She is reported in satisfactory condition.

James B Oreta) Webb Jamison St Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

Ronald Lively Shifts Roles In Regional Stage Run

Ronald Lively visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Fletcher at 325 Bailey Ave. The Morris Harvey College junior holds two lead parts in Show Boat Rhododendron, touring from Saint Marys to Pittsburgh Pa. He previously acted in Honey in the Rock for three years as New River settler.

Ronald Lively

Arm strongs visit Washington DC relatives in 1960s report

Mr and Mrs Everett Armstrong of Crab Orchard return from Washington DC after visiting their son and daughter in Arlington Virginia. Their granddaughter Nancy Pat Burns of Indianapolis Indiana accompanied them and is visiting at their home.

Everett Armstrong Crab Orchard Washington, D.C Ross Armstrong Arlington, Va Nancy Pat Burns Indianapolis Ind Washington

Seaman Jerry Lee Kiser Completes 30 Day Leave

Seaman Jerry Lee Kiser has completed a 30 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Edgar Kiser of 103 Laurel Terrace. A 1961 Shady Spring High School graduate he was a law student at Indiana University Bloomington when he entered service He completed a two and a half year tour in Washington DC and is now stationed in Seattle Washington.

Jerry Lee Kiser Edgar Kiser Laurel Ter Shady Spring High School Indiana University Bloomington Ind Washington, D. C Seattle Wash

Ferguson Family Ties Across Military Posts and Dover Shop

Mr and Mrs Frank Ferguson of Princeton discuss their sons Airman First Class Frank Ferguson stationed at Dover Air Force Base and Lt Fred Ferguson Jr an instructor at Carolina Military Academy Maxton. Mrs Ferguson operates Jimmy’s Beauty Shop and the narrative links family across bases and states.

Frank Ferguson Princeton 1 C Frank Jr Dover Del Air Force Base Fred Ferguson Jr Carolina Military Academy Maxton N.C Ferguson Jimmy

Mrs Virgie Ewing Hosts Guests Amid Bee Sting Illness

Mrs Virgie Ewing of Piney View entertained Sunday guests including her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Gilkerson and Devonna of Brad ley Mrs Betty Gilliaman Debbie Gillmore and Pat Gilmore of Racine also MR and Mrs Robert Lee Barley and infant Robin of Lockport Ill visited Ernest Barley of Bradley where Mrs Ewing suffers from a bee sting family note

Virgie Ewing Piney View William Gilkerson Devonna Bradley Betty Gilliaman Debbie Pat Gilmore Racine Ewing Robert Lee Barley Robin Lockport, Ill Ernest Barley

Mr and Mrs John Banco Jr Return From Visit

Mr and Mrs John Banco Jr of Bluefield have returned home after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John Banco at 618 Johnstown Rd The bride formerly Trina Cipolat is noted in the report as a recent bride.

John Banco Jr Bluefield John Banco Johnstown Rd Trina _Cipolat

Families Visit Opportunities Stir Local News Weekend

Social notes detail visits of MR. and Mrs. Gene Brooks and Patty Jean from New Jersey to Bradley. MISS SHIRLEY Parsons returns home from Lockport Illinois after two months as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Barley. MRS. Chapman Gill of Gatewood hospital patient, daughter of O. H. Gilkerson. Connie Lee Boyd of Maple Fork Road weekends with Beckley family. employed at Mt. Hope. Rural Acres Garden Club held annual Camp Carl picnic on Greenbrier River with boating croquet swimming and many attendees. SGT. and Mrs. Robert K. Price and Linda return to Martinsburg after weekend with James H. Darkey family. Price heads Martinsburg State Police Detachment with 22 years service and 17 years in Montgomery.

Shirley Parsons Kincaid Lockport, Ill Robert Lee Barley Connie Lee Boyd Maple Fork Road Beckley Mt. Hope Rural Acres Garden Club Camp Carl Greenbrier Winford Johnson W. K. Johnson A. T. Henegar A. R. Cook Ted Stover Omer Kefler W. G. Arrington Robert K. Price Linda Martinsburg James H. Darkey East Main St Set Price State Police Montgomery

Pattern dress ad for fall winter 1964 issue

An advertisement for a culotte dress pattern No. 8298 from Basic FASHION by Sue Burnett. It lists sizes 12 1 2 to 26 1 2, bust range 33 to 47, with PATT O RAMA feature and 8 yards of 45 inch fabric. Price 50 cents plus 10 cents extra for first class mailing, order by mail to The Raleigh Register, New York address.

Patt O-Rama Sue Burnett Raleigh Register Ave. of Americas New York N. Y Basic Fashion Complete Pattern

Cordu Roy Roller Hat Sparks Teen Fashion Trend

A jaunty two color Cordu Roy roller hat with an off-the-face brim and dual flap design trends among teens. The hat can be worn up to showcase the style or down to cover the ears, pairing with fall sportswear for a fresh youth look.

Polly's Pointers and Household Wisdom Notes

Polly's Pointers features reader requests and anecdotes on grandparent babysitting shifts, child management tips, and practical housekeeping ideas. It highlights a grandmother's rearranged babysitting routine, a suggestion to use paper toweling for bath cleanup, a chair cue method to remind kids about chores, and a humorous note about Sir Harry Pilkington's desk modification. The column invites readers to send ideas for Polly to consider.

Community Calendar Inquiries For Beckley Notices

Women's organizations are invited to submit regular or special meeting announcements. Call 53 4321 or contact Beckley Newspapers Women Department. Notices received by 10 a.m. are used the same day. Sunday notices must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday.

Cail Women's Department of Beckley

Thrifty Homemakers Club Meets at Kanawha Street Home

Thrifty Homemakers Club chaired by Mrs. Andrew Durgan hosts a 7 p.m. meeting at 1501 South Kanawha Street. Community members are invited to share tips on budgeting and domestic crafts.

Thrifty Homemakers Club Andrew Durgan S. Kanawha St

Hunter Hall Home Department Meeting Notice

The Hunter Hall Home Department will meet at the home of Mrs. E. E. Humble at 406 Hunter Street at 5 p.m.

Hunter Hall E. E. Humble Hunter St

Degree of Nonor Lodge No 56 Picnic at Little Beaver Lake

Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 hosts its annual family picnic at Little Beaver Lake starting at 6 30 p m with activities for members and guests. Attendees will enjoy a communal meal and outdoor recreation in a family friendly setting.

Little Beaver Lake

Mission Society meeting at Crab Orchard Baptist Church

The General Mission Society of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church will meet in the church social room at 7:30 p.m. The gathering will discuss church outreach and upcoming events.

General Mission Society of the

Belmont Homemakers Club Meeting Notice

The Belmont Homemakers Club meets at 6 30 p m hosted by Mrs Evelyn Parker at 511 Sylvia Street attendees urged to arrive on time for the planned session and activities.

Belmont Homemakers Club Evelyn Parker Sylvia St

Births at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

Local families welcome infants born July 27 at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Melvin Leon Gadd weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces at 3:07 a.m. Rupert and Mrs Jackson Lee Gadd are the parents. Joseph Monroe to Charles Allen and Riley St. resident at 8:06 p.m. weighed 7 pounds 3 1 2 ounces. Roberta Joan Barney born 7:59 p.m. weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces. Lora Lea Tucker born 6:12 p.m. weighed eight pounds. Leon Curtis Edwards born 3:12 p.m. weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces. Brenda Elaine Dent born 5:19 a.m. weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces. Laura Jane Smith born 10:07 a.m. weighed 5 pounds 5 1 2 ounces. Anthony Hays Sumpter born 5:36 a.m. weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces.

Jackson Lee Gadd Rupert Melvin Leon Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Charles Allen Riley St Joseph Monroe James Robert Barney Ansted Roberta Joan Lora Lea Ernest Wayne Tucker Reservoir Rd Herman Wilfond Edwards Otsego Leon Curtis William Frederick Dent Fayetteville Brenda Elaine Laura Jane Robert Thomas Smith Larry Ray Sumpter Scarbro Anthony Hays

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evan B. Hume E. Guy Graves Crawford RCGC Raleigh County West Virginia Turnpike Genevieve Payne Harlow Mrs. King C. Walkers Food Shopping Guide Wonder Culottes Gene Brooks Patty Jean New Jersey Kenneth Brooks Chapman Gill Gatewood Oak Hill Hospital O. H. Gilkerson Oak Hill John Fredericks Cotton Polly Grandma the Baby Sitter Polly Cramer A.B.C Marian Helen Ruth Hawaii Grandma Alters Desk London Harry Pilkington Pilkington Brothers, Ltd Bank of England Harry Clarence Webb Locust Drive West Virginia G. M. Powers Main St DOY Nyegal Valley Dr Coats Fayette St the Budget Shop Sixe Neville St
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