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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1971
Page
10
Patricia McCormack reports accident prevention specialist Marjorie May of the Greater New York Safety Council warns that carelessness spoils summer activities. She offers safety tips for cookouts water activities picnics and backyard pools to prevent injuries and drownings.
Nellie Price Mission Circle members of the Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church planned to meet at the church to prepare care packages for missionaries. Mrs. Ralph Blake led a talk on Spiritual Growth and Mrs. Elva Gunter offered a devotional.
Fairdale Henry Maynor, recently completed Army duty in Germany, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Gene Maynor last week. He is currently stationed in Mississippi.
General Thomas Jackson earns the nickname Stonewall at the first Battle of Manassas fought in July, marking a pivotal moment in the early Confederate campaign.
The Women's Department seeks social and club news in Beckley and Raleigh County with prompt submission. Wedding photos must be used within seven days of the date unless overseas or space limits apply, and engagement photos must be in by Thursday noon. No responsibility for unclaimed pictures. postage for returns and photo loss risks are noted.
In Oban Scotland Ian McIntyre tossed papers into the sea when he realized his pay packet of 19 pounds was lost. Captain Robert MacEachern ordered a turn around and after about a mile a crewman spotted the envelope bobbing. A small boat recovered the packet.
A sea turtle can typically stay underwater for 30 to 40 minutes before needing to surface for a breath.
Local notices list weekly meetings for Alpharette Club Friendly Few Savings Club Chaminade Music Club Daughters of Isis and many others. Events span Monday through Thursday at homes churches and public venues with times and addresses included for Beckley and surrounding communities.
Alcoholics Anonymous event at Mountain Air Rest Home 1921 By Pass at 8 p.m. Includes Pearl Humphrey Circle with Mrs Straley Hatcher at 239.
A bridal shower was hosted Friday at Mount Tabor Baptist Church for Miss Judy Rakes daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Rakes of Beckley. Hostesses included Mrs Georgia Mann Mrs Billa Mann and others with game prizes awarded to several attendees. Miss Rakes plans to marry Christopher L Jack of Greenville South Carolina in an open church wedding June 13 at Mount Tabor Baptist Church.
An Alcoholics Anonymous gathering meets in the undercroft of the Episcopal Church on Virginia Street at 8 p.m. The event invites attendees to share experiences and seek support in a confidential, supportive group setting.
London Mrs Esther Martin wife of a pub owner dropped her wedding ring into cake she was making She agreed to fracture the cake at a suggestion A lab technician Tony Egan took the cake to his lab for x ray which showed the ring embedded about one and a half inches down among fruits and nuts Mrs Martin performed an operation to remove the ring and iced the cake again.
Georgianna Parker Mission Society of Jones Memorial Baptist Church met Thursday evening at the Oak Hill home of Mrs. John Daniels. Rev. John Daniels led devotion and love gift was received by Mrs. Beulah Toney. Rummage sale planned for August and bake sale discussed. Attendees included Nellie Tench and several listed members.
The note describes a beef starter idea using bouillon or con somme on the rocks to accompany a rib roast style dinner including standing rib rib eye Delmonico or sirloin.
Nickel and copper replace silver in the new silverless quarters. The change shifts metal use in coinage, reflecting an updated composition for upcoming currency releases. Officials cite durability and cost as reasons for the substitution.
Mrs. Clyde Helen Fitzpatrick of Crab Orchard has been chosen by the Orchard Valley Woman's Club as Citizen of the Month for June. A long time resident, she serves as Homeroom Mother at Crab Orchard Elementary, led 4-H, presided in the Women's Mission Society, and coordinates church and floral work. She and her husband, a retired coal miner, have five children.
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