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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1966
Page
5
Notices from women’s organizations inviting regular or special meetings. Include contact number 263 3321 or mail notices to Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department. Items received by 10 a.m. are used the same day. Sunday announcements must arrive before 10 a.m. Saturday.
The Raleigh County unit of the League of Women Voters of West Virginia will meet at 8 p.m. on June 8 in the Appalachian Power Co. Social Room, moved from today per a prior announcement.
Rupert Jefferson Court No 92 will meet at Pythian Hall on South Fayette Street at 7 p.m. The event invites members to attend the Thursday session and discuss court matters.
Judea Star Shrine No 13 and Jebel Alerja Shrine of Oak Hill host a banquet at the First Methodist Church at 6 pm. Supreme inspection and visitation of Mrs Margaret McWhorter supreme worthy high priestess at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street. Reservations through Mrs O S Lilly.
Beckley Temple No 35 Pythian Sisters meet at Lodge Hall North Kanawha St at 7 30 p m Council of Women of Beckley Presbyterian Church meets at church at 1 30 p m VISTA meets Whitby Elementary School at 7 30 p m Council Beckley Presbyterian Women of the Church meet at church at 1 30 p m Beckley Assembly No 47 Order of Rainbow for Girls regular meeting Masonic Temple Howe Street at 7 p m
Friday at 7 30 p m Fairview Fellowship Bible Class will gather at the church for an evening meeting. The event invites attendees to join in prayer study and discussion in a community setting.
Ann Rose will speak at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 7 30 p.m. The event is hosted by the church and open to the community.
The Beckley Appalachian Region hospital auxiliary holds its regular meeting in the cafeteria conference room at 9 30 a m Monday.
The Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life Group holds its regular meeting at the Community Center tonight at 7:30 p.m. Key topics and local updates will be discussed in the session.
A modern collapsible wine skin made of special plastic laminates sits in a wooden case. The bag in a bag in a box is light, unbreakable, and stores easily. It promises a uniform environment for wine, ideal for dinner parties.
Scotland Yard derives its name from a Scottish palace once on the site. The land was then considered part of Scotland and not England, shaping the name of the famous police headquarters.
Miss Martha Ann Canaday daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Canady of Glen View wed William Ed ward Stump son of Swanson Stump of MacArthur and the late Mrs Stump in a 7 pm double ring ceremony at the bride’s parents home Rev Billy Waddell officiated guests included family and close friends The bride wore a blue lace dress with veil and carried a white Bible They planned a reception at the home The couple attended Woodrow Wilson High School Beckley He works at Gray Lumber Crab Orchard They reside at 504 1 2 Paint St Beckley
A reader asks why soup cans carry grouped price lists instead of individual marks. Margaret Dana explains the system is a service to stores to cut operating costs, allowing clerks to mark groups of cans with a single price indicator.
Printed pattern M315 offers a low back pinafore with mid back buttoned band for coverage, front crochet lace hem, and options in pique, poplin, voile or cotton. Sizes 10 12 14 16 18 with yardage 2 3 4 yards 35 inch fabric for size 16. Send one dollar to Pattern Department New York 10011 plus mailing fee. Also promote 1966 Couture Pattern Book with 50 cent coupon.
Ruth Millett argues disposable paper dresses would be convenient yet unlikely to catch on. She notes clothes serve self expression and status, with labels signaling luxury. Even with throwaway shifts, women value coordination, investment, and keeping wardrobes current, making paper sacks impractical.
Modern Packaging reports a Swedish supermarket chain has devised a process extending boil-in-bag convenience to non frozen foods. Hot packed meals store up to 19 days and Swedish housewives praise taste. Purchases range from turnip puree to svartsoppa soup.
Physicists usually describe six basic operations as the lever wheel and axle pulley inclined plane wedge and screw. The categories enable understanding of mechanical advantage and motion transfer across devices and structures.
Price H. Calfee of 1325 Harper Road is a patient at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville after a major operation on Tuesday. He is reported in satisfactory condition.
Mr and Mrs Donald B Larry and their children Caryn 4 Clinton 3 and Carl David 2 visited in Beckley after returning May 10 from Bamberg Germany where he served as a specialist 5 in the U S Army They stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Clinton Hodges 112 Forest Ave and visited his parents Mr and Mrs Donald Larry in Brighton Michigan before reaching Beckley on May 26
Dr. Donald Rasmussen and Dr. Werner Laqueur along with their wives toured San Francisco after attending the National Tuberculosis Association and American Thoracic Society annual session at the San Francisco Hilton. Rasmussen and Laqueur showcased an occupational health exhibit for the U S Public Health Service. Guests included Dr. Scott Carpenter with a trip through Muir Woods Chinatown and the Legion of Honor Palace followed by Yosemite and visits to Salt Lake City en route home.
Mrs. Pauline T. Griffin and her sons Howard and Bret of Weston visited Mrs. H. H. Todd at 312 Virginia Street. They were joined by Miss Landis Warner, also of Weston.
Mr and Mrs James H Todd and son David of Charleston spent the weekend in Beckley with Mrs C C Wetzel of 114 Beaver Ave and Mrs H H Todd of 312 Virginia St visiting family over the weekend.
Donald R. Williams, an accountant with Reynolds, has returned to Richmond, Virginia, after spending the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Williams of 109 Pike Street.
Metal Co. recently completed a three month tour of South America and the West Indies. The company showcased its products and engaged in trade discussions with regional distributors and clients.
Mrs Betty Eagle and her daughter Connie, formerly of Beaver and now living in Alexandria Virginia, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J M Wood of Hinton and with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Rudy Radford Jr Daniels.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howard Phipps of Atlanta spent the holiday weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Phipps at 907 Woodlawn Ave. in a family gathering noted in local society circles.
Mrs Hester Harrah and Mr and Mrs David Legg and daughter Dotty of Stamford return home after visiting Hebron Ohio. They attended commencement as Mrs Harrah's granddaughter Myra Sue Lewis graduated from Lakewood High School Hebron Ohio.
Rev W Reece Burns pastor of The Methodist Temple and Oscar C Hutchison Temple member attend the annual Methodist Conference at West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon through Sunday. Bill Burns son of Mr and Mrs Burns, WVW student, visited sister Miss Anita Burns Berkley Springs and leaves Monday for Ridgefield Conn to work the summer living with Mr and Mrs Calvin Carstenson.
Mrs. Evelyn M. Richmond of 111 Boothe Ave hosted weekend guests from Hillcrest Heights Maryland. Mrs. Samuel Hinchman and sons Samuel and Davis joined Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sutphin of Charleston for the visit.
Mr and Mrs Edward L Lilly of Riverdale Maryland visited his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Lilly of Beckley and other relatives over the weekend His brother Danny Ray joined them for a week long visit in Maryland and Washington D C Edward Lilly is employed as a draftsman for Airways Engineering Co in Washington D C
Flowers set the scene for a storybook wedding with gown styles like empire waists and A lines, and florists urging a single theme across church, home, and reception. Daisy, carnation, rose, and ivy bouquets mirror gowns while pastel blossoms blend with whites to suit European tastes. Corsages stay simple and natural pinned stem-down.
Polly's Pointers offers practical household and craft advice drawn from reader questions. Tips cover organizing mail from a serviceman, roll call uses in home economics clubs, slip prevention with belts, rug and mat making from coats, and knitting techniques for joining yarn and knitting sleeves simultaneously.
Readers are invited to send home making ideas to Polly in care of The Raleigh Register. Submissions may be featured in Polly’s Pointers and eligible for a one dollar reward if used.
Departments of Agriculture and Interior publish a weekend food shopping guide for June 4 listing bays and markets nationwide. United Press International reports on prices, availability, and where to buy staple goods. The guide assists consumers in planning purchases across regions.
Washington reports larger supplies of foods at markets this weekend with sharp bargains warned by the Agriculture Department. Beef roasts and poultry top the value list while sides such as cabbage onions lettuce and potatoes are unusually plentiful. Fish options include clams king crab swordfish and haddock.
A designer proposes collapsible furniture as a solution for mobile families. Modern Plastics notes a sturdy plastic collapsible table that folds like a drinking cup, stores flat, and adjusts height. Also showcased is an inflatable sofa that deflates for easy transport.
In spaceflight terminology T time is the elapsed duration of a missile or space weapon flight starting from liftoff. The term marks the period from vehicle departure on the launch stand through to mission end.
English cookbooks from the 17th and 18th centuries describe confections and dishes using edible flowers. Recipes mention conserve of red roses strup of violets and marigold pie as part of culinary practice.
Spirit of 66 is reflected in Basic FASHION Magazine for Women Who Sew. The 40 page issue showcases space age designs, Young Originals Boutique Collection with half size and misses sizes, and guides for making a Granny dress. It includes sewing hints, patterns with Patt-O-Rama, and a gift coupon offer for three or more patterns.
Mt Erebus on Victoria Land in Antarctica is identified as the world’s most southerly known active volcano. The feature marks a unique geographic extreme for volcanic activity on the planet.
A simple baked chicken breast recipe serves four using four breasts one tomato four bacon strips and a seasoned coating mix. Coat chicken and tomato slices bake 30 minutes then add tomato and bacon and bake ten minutes more until tender. Serve with a bacon topped tomato over each chicken breast.
A quip suggests residents of fragile homes endure a precarious life filled with constant risk and fragile surroundings. The saying implies hypocrisy and vulnerability of those exposed to scrutiny.
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