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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1959
Page
4
Mildred R aged 22 expects first baby and asks for plain language guidance. The column outlines anatomy of the uterus and birth process from 5th month to delivery, labor contractions, pushing mechanics, bowel management, rectal exams, and stages until afterbirth, offering practical tips and urging medical instruction.
FAIRDALE RNS Members of the Trap Hill Homemaker’s Club treated patients at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Games were played and prizes awarded. Participating were Mrs. Noel Mankin Mrs. Howard Farmer Mrs. A. A. Farmer Mrs. Robert Snider and Mrs. Ritchie Snuffer. Noel Mankin accompanied the group. The group plans to visit Pinecrest today to present July birthdays with gifts.
Two sewing patterns No. 1465 and No. 1466 offered with PHOTO GUIDE in multiple sizes. No. 1465 sleeveless size 12 with 6 yards of 35 inch fabric. No. 1466 fits children ages 4 to 8 with 214 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 35 cents per pattern plus 10 cents for first class mailing. Also 50 cents for Home Sewing for ’59.
Coming events notice lists Navy Mothers Club members and families invited to a 6:30 p.m. picnic at Little Beaver Park shelter. Social Savings Club hosts a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Mrs. Beatrice McBride’s Worley Road. Mabscott Christian Church Ladies Circle meets at Mrs. Adam Mullins’s Mabscott at 7:30 p.m.
Friendly Art Club announces a meeting hosted by Mrs. Dorothy King at 106 Ringle ben Street at 7 30 p m Guests may join at the residence in the evening gathering and discuss upcoming exhibitions and club activities
Mission Circle No 4 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church hosts a 1 30 p m gathering. Catholic Daughters of America Court Paula No 741 holds a regular meeting with officer installation at St Francis de Sales Parish Hall at 8 p m. Columbine Garden Club meets at 4107 Orchard Ave the home of Mrs Blaine Tanner at 1 30 p m.
Black Knight Bridge Association Luncheon at the club at 12 45 p m Mission Circle No 3 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church meets in the church social room at 7 30 p m Executive board of Women of Beckley Presbyterian Church convenes at the church at 1 30 p m
SOPHIA RNS Mr and Mrs George Henderson and son Elvert of Cleveland Ohio are visiting in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J E Pickle Beckley. Miss Sally Hatfield recuperating at home after tonsillectomy at Beckley Hospital Friday returning home Saturday. John Paul Tosh and children Fred and Linda left Tuesday for Fort Lauderdale Florida after visiting in the home of his parents Mr and Mrs John Tosh. Mrs Tosh a student at Marshall College Funtington will join her family the last of August.
The notice invites readers to request the booklet Facts About Pregnancy by writing to Dr. Crane in care of the newspaper. Enclose a long 4-cent stamped self‑addressed envelope and 20 cents to cover typing and printing costs for sending the booklet.
Local notices list Pamela Hooker visiting Doris Mitchell and attending Girl Scout Camp Segun at Little Beaver Park. Families visit and travel between Crab Orchard Beckley Hinton Stamford Road Morgantown and Atlanta with hospital surgeries and reunions mentioned.
King's Daughters held a July meeting at the First Christian Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. W. S. Taylor led the session in the president’s absence. Mrs. C. D. McGraw and Mrs. Robert Hamilton sang duets as Miss Faye Farley spoke on freedom, linking personal rights to the Declaration and United Nations goals.
Sophia Methodist Men of Sophia Methodist Church meet for their annual family outing at 6 p m at the Tame Mountain Fire Tower. Publicity chairman J Kirby says attendees will enjoy an evening of fun food and fellowship.
Maxwell Hill Homemakers Club schedules a covered-dish picnic at Maxwell Hill Community Park on August 14 to accompany its August meeting for members and families. The July meeting featured Mrs. J. W. Wilson and Miss Nan cy Boyd presenting New Fabrics Their Selection Care and Use. A committee including Mrs. H. E. Lilly and others was formed to buy kitchen equipment for the park facility, and the president will convene a special session to plan participation in the annual community fair.
Fruits that darken easily like pears and peaches should be placed in a salt bath of two teaspoons per quart of water, then rinsed before packing. This method helps preserve appearance and freshness.
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