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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1971

Page

13

Pink Ladies Install Officers At ARH Luncheon in Beckley

The Appalachian Regional Hospital Auxiliary known as Pink Ladies held its annual luncheon and officer installation Tuesday in Beckley. David C. Schmauss spoke, and officers including Mrs. Bays as president were installed. Volunteers logged 6,272 hours in 1970 71 with 117 members and a life membership awarded to Mrs. Parker.

Appalachian Regional Hospital Beckley Henry’s David C. Schmauss Bruce Carter Charleston West Virginia Hospital Association Gary Bisbee Pennsylvania Arh Drusanne Shaukis William Leutzinger James Prince Joan Smith R. Francis Parker George C. Stallings James Wilkes E. W. Potter L., L. Withrow John Kern C. A. Stevenson Cleon Sarandon J. W. Smith S. Wilbur Bays Ray Sigmund Parker L. E. Wilkes Bays Willis N. Sprague Joseph Higgins Kem

Cookout Honors Jones Memorial Graduates at Home Event

Senior youth group members from Jones Memorial Baptist Church were saluted at a cookout hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Bero. Rev. Robert H. Hett spoke, and Gina Campbell celebrated a birthday. Attendees included Gina Campbell and Michael Campbell, and graduates Sharon Lafon Howard Lucas Larry Snuffer Yvonne Stafford Ronald Sullivan plus others. Unattending graduates were Dennis Cook Charlotte Danberry Vickie Runyon Gary Wilborn.

Jones Memorial Baptist Church John Bero S. Kanawha St Robert H. Hett Beckley First Baptist Church Gina Campbell Bobby Rhonda Lomas Meadows John Daniels Michael Campbell Donna Daniels Jane Almond Jim Kiser Nina del Moro Dewey Lowe Carolyn Lucas Robert Lucas Sharon Lafon Howard Lucas Larry Snuffer Yvonne Stafford Ronald Sullivan Dennis Cook Charlotte Danberry Vickie Runyon Gary Wilborn

Bride-To-Be Is Guest Of Honor At Shower

Judy Phoebus daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Phoebus Maxwell Hill bride elect of Donald Maddy Calloway Heights was honored with a bridal shower in the Calloway Heights Baptist Church social room. Hostesses were Bessie Toney Reuna Bowling Virginia Maddy and Doris Farruggio. Miss Phoebus will marry Maddy July 3 in an open church ceremony at Calloway Heights Baptist Church.

Judy Phoebus Earl Phoebus Maxwell Hill Donald Maddy Calloway Heights Calloway Heights Baptist Church Bessie Toney Reuna Bowling Virginia Maddy Doris Farruggio Miss Phoebus Maddy John Maddy Phoebus

Birth Announcements From Raleigh General Hospital

Mrs. Arthur Lee Bailey and Mr. Bailey welcome Angela Dawn born May 29 at 3 24 a.m. weighing six pounds eight and a quarter ounces. Mr. and Mrs. David W. Lilly announce Jonathan David born May 30 at 5 26 p.m. weighing seven pounds two ounces. Kerry Ann born May 31 at 5 55 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Charles V McGraw III. Karen Ann born May 31 at 6 30 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. James F Hawley weighing seven pounds 11 ounces. Richard David II born June 2 at 9 50 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Richard D McVey weighing nine pounds.

Arthur Lee Bailey Pettus Angela Dawn Raleigh General Hospital David W. Lilly Meyers Ave Jonathan David Kerry Ann Charles V. McGraw III Princewick James F. Hawley Maxwell Hill Road Karen Ann Richard David II Richard D. McVey Coal City

World's longest highway tunnel under Mont Blanc opens

The 7.2 mile Mont Blanc tunnel connects France and Italy as the longest highway tunnel in the world. It links Chamonix in France with Courmayeur in Italy, completing a major cross Alpine route and easing transalpine travel.

Mont Blanc France Italy

Mission Society Session At Calloway Heights Church

Mrs. Malcolm Tolliver hosted the Missionary Society gathering at her home. A devotional, love program, and prayers were shared, with 15 members and two guests present. Members were asked to bring towels and wash cloths for Beckley boys home. a Southern Mission project donation was approved.

Malcolm Tolliver Missionary Society of the Calloway Heights Baptist Church Iven Jones Frances Jones

Cranberry Prosperity School Honors Retiring Instructors

Cranberry Prosperity Elementary saluted two retiring teachers at a school luncheon. Mrs. Wayne Stewart ends a 20 year career starting at Marsh Fork, with 15 years at Prosperity, and Mrs. John Foster retires after 30 years. Stewart, Raleigh County native, earned a BS in elementary education from Morris Harvey College and is active in local clubs. Foster, Fayette County native, earned a BA from Morris Harvey and taught in Fayette and Raleigh counties. Both women are mothers with families in the region and plan to pursue sewing, gardening, and other activities in retirement.

Wayne Stewart John Foster Mothers of Cranberry Prosperity Elementary Stewart Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School Wayne Zetta) Stewart John Wilma) Foster Marsh Fork Prosperity Raleigh County Morris Harvey College Prosperity Garden Club Prosperity Homemakers Club Stewarts Paul U.S. Navy Carl Social Security Fostey Fayette County Fayette Raleigh Foster Mary Emma Pamce Eaton Co Concord Mass R. L. Almond Lincoln Neb Eugene Dickerson Huntington Marshall University

Washington Post Reporter Barred From Nixon Wedding

The White House denied Judith Martin of the Washington Post press credentials to cover Tricia Nixon Cox's marriage, after she previously breached access at Julie Nixon Eisenhower's 1968 reception. The Post would not assign another reporter. only a six-member pool would cover the Rose Garden ceremony amid a heavy press contingent. Also a faulty gazebo on the wedding cake sparked controversy as pastry chef Maurice Bonte packed confections for the event.

Washington UPI White House Judith Martin Washington Post Tricia Nixon Miss Martin Miss Nixon Edward Finch Cox Post Julie Nixon Eisenhower New York Connie Stuart Pat Nixon Creden Camermen Rose Garden Maurice Bonte Bonte

Embroidered Wedding Pattern Album and Local History Note

The item advertises No 2075 hot iron transfer designs with color chart and stitch guides for patterns. Prices 60 cents per pattern with postage, plus Spring Summer 71 album at 65 cents featuring Flower Quilts and six applique plus six pieced designs. Also a brief note on New Amsterdam history referencing 73 Pearl Street and Wall Street origin.

Anne Cabot Raleigh Register Ave

Community Women Calendar Highlights Beckley Events

Local notices invite women's groups to submit meeting announcements to Beckley Newspapers Office by 10 a.m. daily. Thursday listings include Just A Mere Club Mrs. Samuel Heston 214 Saunders Ave Circle 9 Beckley Presbyterian Church Orchard Valley Woman's Club Alcoholics Anonymous and more with times ranging from 6 30 to 8 p m. Friday features Saving Club Parents Without Partners Honeyland Square Dance Club Narcotics Anonymous and Church groups. Saturday brings Calico and Jeans Square Club Bill Darby True Blue Rebekah Lodge and other activities at various venues.

Women's Department of Beckley Caturdon Samuel Heston Saunders Ave

Orchard Valley Club To Award Youth Citizenship Tonight

The Orchard Valley Woman's Club will honor pupils from Hollywood and Crab Orchard elementary schools at a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Crab Orchard Baptist Church. Recipients include Keith Harvey and Susan Burleson from Hollywood School at MacArthur, and Fred Yeates and Branda Riffe from Crab Orchard.

Orchard Valley

Crab Orchard Club Plans Flower Demo and Workshops

Fred Yeates and Brenda Riffe, Crab Orchard residents, will attend a flower arranging demonstration led by Mrs. Harry Murl Price. Mrs. Kenneth R James will report on summer activities including an Adult Education Workshop at Marshall University and the Southern District West Virginia Federation workshop in Princeton. A scholarship fund in memory of Mrs. Clayton Cooper is under way and an evergreen shrub memorial was planted in the club triangle.

Fred Fred Yeates Brenda Dennis Riffe Harry Murl Price Kenneth R James Marshall University Huntington Southern District West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Princeton Clayton Cooper Triangle Crab Orchard

Twin sisters graduate from Lynchburg General Hospital School

Patricia Renee Webb and Patsy Allen, sisters from Baltimore and Beckley, graduated May 31 from Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing in Lynchburg Virginia. Webb, a 1964 Woodrow Wilson High School and 1969 West Virginia University graduate, lives in Beckley nurses dormitory and works at Beckley Hospital. Allen, also a 1964 Woodrow Wilson High School and 1969 WVU graduate, resides on Wilson Street and staffs Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital while planning further study for an associate of science in child psychology.

Patricia Renee Webb Patsy Allen Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing Lynchburg Woodrow Wilson High School West Virginia University Stacy Webb Baltimore, Md Beckley Miss Webb Beckley Hospital Allen Wilson Street Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

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