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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1964
Page
5
Women’s organizations are invited to use this column for announcements of regular or special meetings. Send notices or club calendars to the Women’s Department of Beckley Newspapers. Notices received by 10 a.m. will be used the same day. Sunday calendars must be received by 10 a.m. Saturday.
The Beckley Jay-Dettes hold a regular meeting and officer installation at 7 30 p m in the Jaycee Clubroom. Members gather to attend the session and welcome new officers.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 invites members to a meeting at Room 6 Memorial Building at 8 p.m. Attendees discuss post activities and upcoming events.
County 4H leaders are invited to a planning meeting at the Coca Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m. All interested 4H leaders are welcome to attend and contribute to the camp plan.
Beckley Presbyterian Church hosts a Supper Circle at the church at 6 15 p m chaired by Mrs C C Lewis with arrangements led by the church group for community members to gather and dine.
Circle No 12 of the Beckley Presbyterian Church chaired by Miss Louise Davis will meet with Mrs Betty Clay at 203 East C Street at 8 p m The notice records church activities and local group gathering details for readers seeking participation.
At Ebenezer Baptist Church home of Miss Elaine Moss 501 South Fayette Street an evening gathering at 7 30 p m is scheduled by the Service Guild to discuss community affairs and church activities.
The Shady Spring Garden Club hosts its annual banquet and installation of officers at Phil's Drive In Dining Room starting at 6 30 p.m. Local members and guests are expected to attend this formal gathering celebrating leadership changes.
The Women's Bridge Committee of Black Knight Country Club invites members to a luncheon and bridge gathering at 12:45 p.m. Events focus on social play and member engagement.
Installation of officers of Eagle's Auxiliary at Eagle's home on Woodlawn Ave at 7 30 p m.
A homestration event forms at Fannie Binion Eccles Road with activities starting at 9 a.m. Neighbors plan to gather for community participation and local updates.
Briarcliff Garden Club gathers at 108 Bluff Street, the home of Mrs. M. B. Fisher, at 1 30 p m for a local meeting.
Hillcrest Home Demonstration Club at Mrs. J. E. Mann residence 127 Jarrell Street convenes at 12 30 p m with members gathering for the event.
The Fidelis Class of First Church will hold its regular meeting in the church Fellowship Hall at 7:00 PM. All members are encouraged to attend for discussion and fellowship.
Beta Sigma Sorority hosts a convention poet meeting at 8 p m in the Coca-Cola Social Room. The event includes the Annual Rose Breakfast. Women of the Church at Beckley Presbyterian Church join in a combined meeting of circles and the general meeting at 11 a m.
Circle No 10 of the Beckley Presbyterian Church chaired by Mrs Lou ise Keyser will meet at the Keyser home located at 137 Dexter Ave. Readings and arrangements will be discussed for upcoming church activities.
Friday 7 30 Pm meeting of Mission Circle No 5 at Crab Orchard Baptist Church housed by Mrs H J Reed. Community members invited to attend and participate in church outreach activities.
MacArthur Land, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Land of MacArthur, earned a B S in accounting from West Virginia Technical Institute Montgomery and will work as an auditor for the State Department in Charleston. Mr and Mrs Raymond Prather and Miss Phyllis Blake of Elgaria Ohio visited. Mrs Richard McClosky of Arlington spent a week with the Laws and Blakes in Pleasant Hill.
Mrs John Howard McCulloch and Miss Judy Kiddy praised the manners session led by Mrs C C Lewis and the exercise classes by Mrs Harry C Culp at Saturday morning sessions in the Raleigh County Armory. Students complimented the instructors and the program as beneficial and plan a fall session for junior high girls with Gale Phillips modeling.
For each glass add one heaping tablespoon vanilla ice cream and 2 3 cup of cranberry juice cocktail. Beat with an egg beater until light and frothy. Serve at once.
Announcement from Dr and Mrs Theodore S Wilder Beckley informs of Cynthia Wilder wedding to John A Ritscher son of Mrs Helen B Ritscher Brookline Mass The double ring ceremony occurred at noon Saturday at United Congregational Church Little Compton Rhode Island Rev Robert P Lawrence officiated Attendants included Mrs Nicholas Van Slyck and Mrs Judy Tate Bridesmaids wore ice blue organza Best man David E Harriott Ushers Fulton Rindge Jr Alan D Hakes A reception followed at the bride's grandmother Mrs Stewart Burchard Little Compton The couple will honeymoon in the West Indies and reside in Cambridge after graduation to bowdoin and wellesley educated spouses
Brief local society items invite readers to share notices and tips about community members. Call our newsroom at the listed extension to contribute and connect with friends who have news to share.
A Golden Age Club picnic hosted by the Woman's Club of Beckley occurred at the home of president Mrs. Lena Thompson on 207 4th St. Guests included WCB president Mrs. Fred K. Hays and committee chair Mrs. W. E. Straughan, with many members and relatives listed as attendees.
Mrs Hilda Crickmer and her son Edward flew to Denver on Monday to visit her brother Harry Roberts and family, then depart today for a vacation to Honolulu Hawaii. There they will visit Mrs Crickmer's brother in law and sister Col and Mrs William J McDonnell.
Mrs Harry E Moran and her daughters Miss Susan Moran and Miss Linda Moran depart 217 Granville Ave this morning bound for New York City.
The statement notes an intended visit to her nephew Buddy Jeter for about a week and a half and plans to attend the World's Fair during that stay.
Mr and Mrs Irby Webb of 510 Russell Street entertain relatives and a son-in-law couple from Charleston along with Tammy Ellison and her parents Mr and Mrs Bob Ellison visiting from Chicago on business and en route to their parents home on Jackson Street.
Mrs. Fred Thorne was re elected president of the Lutheran Church Women at St Luke Lutheran Church meeting. New officers named include Mrs Fred Gambrell vice president secretary treasurer program chairman publicity chairman social chairman and membership chairman. Afterward the group made Christ centered ornaments for the Christmas tree and summer project. Hostess was Mrs James Fultz with help from Mrs G F Randall. others present were several named members.
Fairdale area residents report weekend visits and trips. Bud and Mrs. Davis of Detroit stayed with Ohlin and J. J. Davis and visited Myrtle Allen in Bolt. Bob MecMillion and son visited Arlington relatives. Lawrence Bonds visited Cleveland relatives. Gordon Lacy and son Danny left for Arizona after visiting Pansy Lacy. Mullens family hosted from Marion a Georgia visit for Marsha. Ed Tilley, employed in Virginia, spent the weekend with his family.
The Ann Rose Class of First Baptist Church honored treasurer Mrs. R. E. Hicks at a dinner in Friendship Hall attended by 75 members and guests. She is moving soon with her husband to Evington. The program featured sacred songs, a solo, a poem, and a presented gift.
A birthday party was held Thursday from 1 to 3 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl McComas honoring their grandson Loren Wayne Manning on his third birthday. A large white cake with cow boy decorations was cut and served. Favors of caps balloons and whistles were given to attending children including Billy G Lilly Jr Steven Joseph Lilly Robin Kay Lilly Jo Anna McComas Anitae McComas and Terry Mid. Parents chaperoning were Mrs Agile Midkiff Mrs Billy G Lilly Mr and Mrs L Moomaw and Miss Deanna Midkiff.
The article notes Leonardo da Vinci has fewer than 30 authenticated works worldwide. It highlights two iconic paintings, the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper, among his most celebrated pieces.
Mr and Mrs Jack Lee Utt of Cleveland Ohio announce the birth of their second child a daughter Kathryn Louise on May 25 at Woman s Hospital She weighed six pounds nine ounces Their other daughter is named Joan Mrs Utt is the former Miss Mary Louise Shorter formerly employed with Beckley Newspaper Corp
Mr and Mrs Robert Mynhier of Lynchburg Virginia announce the birth of their first child a son Robert Michael Jr born May 26 The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Sam Mynhier of MacArthur The mother is the former Miss June Givens of Beckley West Virginia and the father is a student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg
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