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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1966

Page

6

Girl Scout Day Camps Set in Alpine District

Alpine District of Mountain Laurel Girl Scout Council schedules day camps for June 13-16 and June 20-23 at Grand View State Park Camp Segan. About 140 girls and 20 adults registered. Units division includes Brownies Juniors Cadettes and prep unit with senior Scouts as aides. Program covers outdoor living homemaking cooking crafts nature study and camping skills. Assistant director nurse and business manager named. folk dancing to be taught. numerous counselors listed.

Alpine Mountain Laurel Girl Scout Council James G. Legg Segan Grandview State Park Ted Siover

Weekend visitors and local graduations at Marsh Fork

Weekend visitors honored the Manning home with Mr. and Mrs. W B Whittier of Farmville Va. Linda Sue Cook, Manning’s granddaughter, attended commencement at Marsh Fork High School. Mrs Faye Grimm hosted a Sunday family reunion at Orval Miller s home in Kincaid with Dorman Dorman Hoke Dosier and Nyla Dorman among attendees.

Glen White A. E. Manning W. B. Whittier Farmville Leo Dorman Rupert Nyla Dorman Lewisburg Gerald Hoke Covington Frank Dosier Cincinnati Ohio Louise Miller Cleveland Lee Miller Richard Culicerto Joe Culicerto Marshall University Huntington James McGee Ampie McGee West Virginia Institute of Technology Montgomery Arvil Pittman John Hickman Richmond

Infra-red heaters warm people and spaces for public use

Infra red warmth from gas heaters now provides a sun like heat that warms people and objects rather than the surrounding air. This makes them popular for patios poolsides and crowded commercial and sports areas where gatherings occur.

Mrs Wheeler Wins Public Vote for Bluestone Entry

Mrs James L Wheeler's oil painting Still Water at Bluestone Dam wins the popular vote at Beckley Art Group's 20th annual Spring Exhibit held at the Woman's Club on Park Avenue. The exhibit sponsored by the Junior Department drew 44 artists and 162 paintings in various media and ran Friday to Sunday.

Herbert Tolley Beckley Art Group James L Frankie) Wheeler Bluestone Dam Woman's Club of Beckley Park Avenue

Women's clubs calendar notices from Beckley newspapers

The column invites women’s organizations to announce regular or special meetings. Submit notices by 10 a.m. to the Women’s Department at the Beckley newspaper, including telephone contacts. The Tuesday entry lists the Stanaford Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and the Missionary Baptist Church meeting at 7 p.m.

Women's Department of Beckley Newaspapers Stanaford

Black Diamond Affiliate Hosts Evening Meetings and Dinners

Black Diamond Affiliate No 9, West Virginia Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association at Mrs Pam Coffman’s home 316 Vine St hosts a 7 30 p m meeting. Golden Age Club plans a 6 p m covered dish dinner at Park Ave Clubhouse with transport contacts Mrs S S Gore and Mrs Josie Howery. Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club holds an anniversary dinner at Town and Country Drive In at 6 30 p m.

Black Diamond West Virginia Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association Pam Coffman Vine St Golden Age Club Park Ave S. S. Gore Josie Howery Raleigh County Navy Mothers’ Club

Friendship Bible Class at White Community Church

The Friendship Bible Class of White Community Church meets at the church this evening at 7 30 o clock for study.

White Community Church

Regular meetings advertised by community groups

The Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life Group holds its regular meeting at the Community Center at 7 30 p m. The Friendship Class of First Baptist Church meets at the home of Mrs M P Hants 108 Park Ave at 7 p m.

Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life Group First Baptist Church M. P. Hants Park Ave

Court and church groups meet with guest speaker

Court Paula No 741 of the Catholic Daughters meets at St Francis de Sales Parish Hall at 7 30 pm. The Ladies Mission Circle of First Baptist Beaver gathers at the church at 7 30 pm with guest speaker Mrs French Davis of Beckley.

Catholic Daughters of America St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Ladies Mission Circle First Baptist Church of Beaver French Davis Beckley

Restaurant Talk on steak doneness stages

The article explains common steak doneness stages very rare through very well done and advises diners to choose their preference. It notes most chefs understand your chosen level and to communicate clearly for the best result.

Plastic Drain System Aims to Replace Cast Iron Sewers

A Swedish firm develops a plastic drain pipe and grease trap that could replace cast iron systems. The lightweight units install in about two minutes and adjust to fit various sink installations, promising faster setups in plumbing projects.

Modern Plastics

Funeral services for Mrs Emmette West Held Saturday

Mr and Mrs Paul Bowles of 115 Campbell St and Mrs Ben Phillips of Dry Hill Road attended services for Mrs Emmette West held Saturday at Parkersburg. Mrs West lived here before moving to Parkersburg three years ago.

Paul Bowles Campbell St Ben Phillips Dry Hill Road Emmette West Parkersburg

Amicks Visit Fisher Family Residents Return Home

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Amick of Orlando Florida left Monday after a three day visit with their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Fisher at 1023 Woodlawn Ave.

Charles R. Blake U. S. Air Force Thailand Janet William Charles Blake Seth Blake Cittsville R. H. Amick Orlando, Fla S. F. Fisher Woodlawn Ave

Mrs Lamb Returns Home After Week with Sisters

Mrs. C. R. Lamb returns to Huntington after a week visiting her sisters Miss Beulah Burgess of Maxwell-Keyser Apartments Mrs. R. L. Graves of 815 S. Kanawha St. and Mrs. J. Frank Watkins of 407 Russell St.

C. R. Lamb Huntington Beulah Burgess Maxwell-Keyser R. L. Graves S. Kanawha St J. Frank Watkins Russell St

Wallaces' Mrs Price to Washington for spelling contest

Mrs Price of 110 Ewart Ave. leaves for Washington D C to meet her niece Victoria Perry 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Perry of Fairfield Maine. Miss Perry is Maine's spelling champion and will compete in the national contest in Washington. Mrs Price returns Friday.

Wallace Price Ewart Ave Washington, D. C Victoria Perry Albert Perry Fairfield Maine Miss Perry Washington Price

Graduation attendance honors Holt Scott family in Staunton

Over the weekend at Stuart Hall Staunton Virginia Miss Hal Lynn Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs Hal M Scott 400 South Kanawha Street attended graduation exercises. Also present was Peter A Laqueur son of Dr and Mrs Werner Laqueur Booth Avenue.

Stuart Hall Staunton Hal Lynn Scott Hal M. Scott S. Kanawha St Peter A. Laqueur Werner Laqueur Booth Ave

Mullens High School Commencement Noted for Kemp Jr. Graduates

Mr and Mrs W E Straughan of 300 Burgess Street attended Mullens High School commencement exercises Friday where their great nephew Roy Kemp Jr. was among the graduates. They later visited at the home of his parents in Mullens.

W. CE. Straughan Burgess St Mullens High School Roy Kemp Jr Mullens

Mills Family At Raleigh General For Burn Treatment

J L Mills of Soak Creek was admitted Wednesday to Raleigh General Hospital for treatment of second degree burns suffered at home. Visiting him and his wife over the weekend were their son and daughter in law Bernard Mills and their children Veronica and Shelia of Greensboro NC.

J. L. Mills Soak Creek Raleigh General Hospital Bernard Mills Veronica Shelia Greensboro N. C

Akers Family Vacationing in Area from Ohio

Mr and Mrs William Riley Akers and children Lisa and Susan of Bedford Ohio are vacationing in this area. Mrs is mentioned in passing.

William Riley Akers Lisa Susan Bedford Ohio

Akers Ties to Former Roberta McKinney and Burnett Kin

Akers is identified as the former Roberta McKinney and a sister of John D. Burnett, establishing a familial link to noted individuals in the record.

Akers Roberta McKinney John D. Burnett

Mrs Johnson Returns Home After Family Visit

Mrs Richard Johnson of Falls Church Virginia returns home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Luther Gollehon and her sister Miss Jeanette Gollehon of Sophia.

Richard Johnson Falls Church, Va Luther Gollehon Jeanette Gollehon Sophia

Mabscott's O'Dell Lewis Admitted For Pneumonia Treatment

O'Dell Lewis of Mabscott was admitted to Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital on Monday for pneumonia treatment.

O’dell Lewis Mabscott Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

Beckleyans Visit Mrs Souder. Tara Whitlow Returns

Former Beckleyans Mrs. John W. Whitlow and her daughter Miss Tara Whitlow of St. Albans spent Monday visiting Mrs. L. B. Souder at 104 Scott Ave. Tara just returned from Morgantown where she was a freshman at West Virginia University this year.

Berea trip span by Burnett Akers Cartmill trio

Mrs Cora Burnett of 513 Bible Ave and Mrs Roberta Akers with daughter Susan of Bedford Ohio drove to Berea Kentucky to visit friends on Thursday. Miss Peggy Cartmill Burnett accompanied them to Beckley to visit relatives and will return to Berea College for summer term. Cartmill a 1964 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate is a Berea College junior majoring in psychology.

Cora Burnett Bible Ave Roberta Akers Susan Bedford Ohio Berea Peggy Cartmill Burnett Beckley Berea College Woodrow Wilson High School Cartmill

San Francisco couple visit Fay County kin this week

Mr and Mrs Clarence Herndon of San Francisco California visited his sister Mrs Carrie Herndon Bales on Woodlawn Avenue Saturday. They plan to visit other relatives in Fay County before returning west.

Clarence Herndon San Francisco Calif Carrie Herndon Bales Woodlawn Ave Fay County

Lip color layering and lip liner for bold lips

The technique combines two or more lipstick shades applied in layers with a third color outlining the lips. This approach adds depth and definition, creating a multi tone effect that emphasizes shape and shimmer on the lips.

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notice

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 meets at IOOF Lodge Hall Mabscott with social hour at 7 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 8 p.m.

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No IOOF Mabscott

Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 Eastern Star Election at Masonic Temple

Bethlehem Chapter No 71 of the Order of Eastern Star holds its election at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 8 p m. The notice urges members to attend and vote in the proceedings.

Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe Street

Alcoholics Anonymous Beck ley Group Meeting Ad

Alcoholics Anonymous Beck ley Group meets at Mountain Air Rest Home opposite Armory on 19 21 By Pass at 8 PM.

Alcoholics Anonymous Beckley Group Mountain Air Rest Home Armory

Eagles Joint Installation Of Officers Event

Eagles Auxiliary joins Eagles Aerie at Eagles Home Woodlawn Ave for an officer installation ceremony at 8 p.m.

Eagles Auxiliary Eagles Home Woodlawn Ave

Melvola Chapter Elects Officers at Masons Hall

Melvola Chapter No. 1 holds its election of officers at Masons Hall on S Fayette Street at 5:30 p.m. Members are advised to attend for the annual organizational meeting and leadership selection.

Melvola Masons Hall S. Fayette St

Bethel East Star Past Matrons Club Meeting

Past Matrons Club of Bethel Hem Chapter No 71 meets at the Masonic Temple Howe Street at 1 30 p m for a scheduled gathering.

Bethelhem Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe St

Circle No 1 Crab Orchard Baptist Church Meeting

Circle No 1 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church meets at the church at 1 30 PM for a gathered prayer and study session. Members are urged to attend for fellowship and discussion of church activities.

Thrifty Home Demonstration Club Meets At Mrs Boyd Howard's

Pennywise Savings Club meets at noon at Mrs. Oscar Tinsely's home 783 S Fayette St while Thrifty Home Demonstration Club gathers at five oclock at Mrs. Boyd Howards 262 Grant St for a local community event.

Thrifty Home Demonstration Club Boyd Howard Grant St Pennywise Savings Club Oscar Tinsely S. Fayette St

Pleasant Oaks Home Demonstration Club Meeting

Pleasant Oaks Home Demonstration Club holds its regular meeting at the home of Mrs Russell Hopkins in Oak Grove at 11 a.m.

Pleasant Oaks Russell Hopkins Oak Grove

Order of Eastern Star Meeting at Mel Vola Chapter

Mel vola Chapter No 1 of the Order of Eastern Star holds a meeting at the Ma sonic Hall on G Street at 5 30 p m. Members are reminded to attend and participate in the scheduled rites and activities.

Advisory board meeting at Beckley Assembly No 47

The advisory board for Beckley Assembly No 47 Order of Rainbow for Girls meets at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 7 p m. The gathering likely covers upcoming duties, events, and guidance for members.

Beckley Assembly Order of Rainbow For Masonic Temple Howe Street Order of Rainbow For Girls

Hillcrest Home Demonstration Club Meet at Mrs Hayner’s Home

The Hillcrest Home Demonstration Club meets at noon at 108 Jarrell Street, the home of Mrs. W L Hayner. Organizers invite members to attend and share a pot of tea and a brief program.

Hillcrest Home Demonstration Club W. L. Hayner Jarrell St

Beckley Jay D Ettes Club Holds Regular Meeting

Beckley Jay D Ettes Club meets at the Penthouse of Raleigh County Bank at 7 p m for a regular session and installation of officers. Members gather to welcome new officers and discuss club affairs.

Beckley Jay - D - Ettes Club Raleigh County Bank

Evening church and club meetings around Beckley

Thursday events include the Past Chiefs Club of Beckley at the Coca-Cola Social Room 7:30 p m hosted by Mrs Earl Lilly Fidelis Class at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 7:30 p m Group 2 led by Mrs W M Kessel hosts Mission Circle No 5 at Crab Orchard Baptist Church home of Mrs Emery Gunter 7:30 p m Orchard Valley Woman s Club at Crab Orchard Baptist Church 7:30 p m Beckley Assembly No 47 Rainbow for Girls meets at Masonic Temple Howe Street 7 p m June Breakfast by Women of the Church Beckley Presbyterian Church 11 30 a m

Chiefs Club Beckley Temple Pythian Sisters Coca-Cola Earl Lilly Fidelis First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall W. M. Kessel Crab Orchard Baptist Church Emery Gunter Crab Orchard Orchard Valley

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Charles Nelson Jr Jerilyn Stover Lynn Nelson Charles A. Harris Warren Davis Velma Shanklin Forren George Tully James Gilchrist J. Eddie Crouse J. S. Larrick Gary Dent Mary E. Elliot Dorothy Farruggia James Neil Don Miller Clay A. Wilcox Sue Crump C. A. Thompson Buster Brown Reon Mays Penney Mrs. Wheeler Minot Air Force Base North Dakota Eva Wiseman Glen Morgan Dacron Children’s Nile—Orchid Maise Aqua Main Street Masonic Hall G. Street Women of the Church Beckley Presbytterian Church Beckley National Bank Neville ST Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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