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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1963
Page
5
Readers share everyday tips from coat labeling to fabric tagging and travel garment care. Suggestions include using name notes in coats to reclaim lost items, slipping yardage data on fabric scraps, using curved neck pillows for casts, hanging shirts upside down, using a raincoat as a garment bag, and trimming brush handles for tight spots.
The 37th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Alderman was celebrated at their Eccles home with a full-day family gathering and dinner. They are parents of 16 children, six deceased, and 17 grandchildren. Attendees included Bruce Jones and family of Eccles Johnny Alderman and family of Crab Orchard Shirley Acord and children of Annapolis Maryland Jewell Alderman and children of Houston Texas Ballard Persinger and children of Ward and Preston Bowe of Shrewsbury.
Local column invites readers to share short community notes via phone, offering a contact extension and number for reporting items of broad general interest. The brief notice underscores friendly outreach and engagement through a newsroom communication line.
Miss Betty Joe Fuller is due back today for a 10 day visit with her mother Mrs W E Goff at 2091 2 Combs St. Former Berea graduate, the text also notes Mr and Mrs R E Scott of Lanark celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary recalling their Pittsburgh origins and large family.
VICKIE Kay Smith of East Beckley has returned home after visiting her aunt Miss Kay Forren of Washington DC.
Charles E. Vest and his daughter Pamela from Silver Spring visited his mother Opal Vest at the Lorain Apartments, 323 Prince Street, over the weekend.
Miss Mabel Sampson of 811 North Oakwood Ave has returned home after spending the weekend visiting friends in Charleston.
Miss Mer gie Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Wilson Jr of St Petersburg Florida has been visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs T R Wilson of 300 N Kanawha St and is now a...
Mrs Sum mers hosts at Clarksburg visiting guest Mrs J James McVey of Huntington joins her mother Mrs Gertrude Roush at 100 Montgomery Court for the stay.
Deborah Williamson six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Williamson of Sophia underwent a tonsillectomy this morning at Beckley Hospital.
Miss Judith Burns and Miss Anita Burns, students at West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, visit their parents the Rev W Reece Burns and Mrs Burns of 504 South Kanawha Street.
Mrs. Fred R. Heron of 106 Campbell Court, who fractured a wrist in a home fall, was discharged Friday from Raleigh General Hospital.
Local notices invite women's organizations to submit regular or special meeting announcements. Tuesday events include Dee Demi Deb Subdeb Club at Hopkins Skylanes, Stanaford WCTU at Missionary Baptist Church, Thrifty Homemakers at Mrs. Carey's home, Beckley Art Group sketch session, Xi Beta Chapter end‑of‑year party, Beckley Moose Chapter office gathering, Charmette Subdeb Club, Golden Age Club at the Woman's Club House, JFF Savings Club at Miss Nancy Robinson's home, and Bethlehem Chapter 71 OES covered dish dinner with officer elections at the Masonic Temple. Transportation contacts provided.
The Daughters of Isis will meet at 6 p m at the home of Mrs Katherine Cox located at 118 Canady Street. Members are asked to attend promptly and bring any requested notices.
Beckley Home Demonstration Club at 107 Stansbury St hosts Maud McCann at 12:30 a.m. Eliza Hunter Home Department Class meets at Massey St at 5 p.m. Willing Workers Club of Welcome Baptist Church gathers at Saunders Ave hosted by Madeline Saunders at 7 p.m. Primrose Garden Club holds installation dinner at Beckley Hotel at 6:30 p.m.
Regular meeting of Court Paula No 741 and combined circle and general meeting for Women of Church at St Francis de Sales Parish Hall at 8 p.m. June Breakfast and executive board session at Beckley Presbyterian Church followed by a church gathering at 11 a.m. in Laura Pierson Classroom.
Degree of Honor Lodge convenes at Odd Fellows Hall on N Oakwood at 7 30 pm with a practice session and executive meeting. Mrs Stollie Jarrell serves as hostess.
Rupert Jefferson Court of Ca lentha No 92 meets at Hall on South Fayette Street at 1 pm. Prosperity Home Demonstration Club gathers at 7:30 pm at Mrs. Lacy Neal home with Mrs. Joseph Johnson as co host.
The Rev. Ralph Poole officiated the Saturday ceremony at the groom's grandparents home in Mount Tabor. Miss Helen Marlene Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roby Long of Crab Orchard, wed Clifford David Christian, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Maynard of Beckley. The couple will reside in Alta Vista, Virginia.
A wall shelf near the tub keeps bath oils, loofahs, brushes, pumice stone, a pocket novel, and more within reach while soaking. Simple plastic fixtures attach by moistening the back and press in place, supporting up to 15 pounds in a variety of colors and marbleized patterns to match bathroom decor.
Shady Spring club plans a stunt titled Old and New for the Centennial parade. Petunias have been planted around the triangle near the Baptist Church. Lesson on interior backgrounds covered decorating with six walls. Gift given to Mrs. George Sweeney who recently graduated from Marshall University. Members present included Mrs. Worthy Harris and Mrs. A G Wilcox Jr.
Stotesbury RNS notes Mr and Mrs Harold Perdue and children Robin and Kitty Lou returned to Detroit after a weekend with Mr and Mrs Ed Hughes of Tams. Last week guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Kelly included their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Damon Farley and daughter Annette of Alexandria Virginia. The Kellys, long time Tams residents, plan to move to Phoenix Arizona on Wednesday.
Mrs. Marie Matherly returned by plane Tuesday from Cleveland Ohio where she visited two daughters and a son. She was accompanied by another son Orley C Matherly Jr.
A fashion column explains why stores push ahead to stock next season apparel, notes the economic logic for seasonal turnover, and links shopper irritation to business needs. It also includes fashion Q and A advising on a three piece knit suit and suggestions for an overblouse and lapels using Dupioni silk.
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