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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1961

Page

5

Annual June Break fast honors Women of Beckley church

The Women of the Church at Beckley Presbyterian staged a June breakfast with Mrs. B. L. Clay presiding and decorations by Mrs. John McKenzie and others. Reports announced the July 19 Davis-Stuart School picnic in Charleston. The piece also lists attendees, musical arrangements, and remarks by Dr. J. W. Witherspoon.

Church of Beckley Presbyterian Church G. W. McCormick Lutherville E. S. McCormick B. L. Clay L. M. Halloran John McKenzie Fred Richmond James A. Witherspoon McKenzie C. C. Lewis George Steffy Davis- Stuart School

Dr. Caldwell's Senna Laxative for the Whole Family

An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative as a gentle liquid remedy for temporary constipation. It claims no harsh drugs and easy exact dosage with a pleasant taste suitable for youngsters and adults, urging readers to buy at their dealer's.

Dr. Caldwell

Floral arrangements on Garden Club of the Air program

Clement L. Schulte will demonstrate church appropriate floral arrangements on WOAY Oak Hill Wednesday from 1 30 to 2 p m. He represents the Raleigh County Garden Council which sponsors the June programs, alternating with Fayette County Garden Council.

Clement L. Schulte Garden Club of Woay-Oak Hill Schulte O. A. Phillips Jr Beckley Hazel Raleigh County Garden Council Fayette County

Special drill practice at Mabscott Lodge Hall tonight

At 7 o clock this evening the Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. conducts a special drill practice in Mabscott Lodge Hall. No further details available.

Mabscott Lodge Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No

Incidents In The Lives Of- PEOPLE YOU KNOW

A local column lists guests visiting Beckley from multiple states including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Adams of Charleston and Mrs. Martha Hart of Bluefield. Events cover military discharges, overseas duties, and family arrivals at Beckley homes, with notes on extended visits and births. Connie Fay Martin born June 8 at Raleigh General Hospital.

Harry Adams Charleston Martha Hart Bluefield E. M. McCarron Linda and Janet Flint Mich Maude Geiger Beckley Mary Carpenter Westwood Charles Martin Jr MacArthur Connie Fay Raleigh General Hospital T. D. Cox Clayton, del

Coming Events for Women’s Groups Oak Beckley notices

Women’s organizations invited to submit meeting announcements to Beckley Newspapers Woman's Department. Notices by 10 a.m. used the same day. Sunday calendar by 9:15 a.m. Saturday. Tuesday events list includes Ebenezer Service Guild at Mrs Cornelius Canaday's home 8 p.m. Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge 206 Mabscott special drill 7 p.m. Academy of Friendship Moose Lodge dining room 8 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 Memorial Building Room 10 8 p.m. Melvola Chapter 1 Order of Eastern Star Heroines of Jericho Home G St 5:30 p.m. Supper Circle 15 Beckley Presbyterian Church 6:15 p.m. Mrs. Fred Hurt chair.

Woman’s Department of Beckley Melvola Order of Eastern Star Heroines of Jericho G. St Beckley Presbyterian Church Fred Hurt

Community club and church events schedule highlights

Tri County Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosts an institute at First Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Bring sandwiches. Past Matrons Club of Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 meets at Mrs. H. R. Sawyers home in Pemberton at 2 p.m. Eagles Auxiliary gathers at Eagles Home on Woodlawn Avenue at 7:30 p.m. Eliza Hunter Home Department Class meets at Mrs. Annie Brown’s home, 351 Massey St., 5 p.m. Beckley Civic Council at Chamber of Commerce office, 7 p.m. St. Mary's Guild of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church meets at Mrs. H. P. Meadows’ home, 204 First Ave., 1:30 p.m. Rebekah Section of Crab Orchard Church of the Brethren at Mrs. Jack Moye’s home in Crab Orchard, 7:30 p.m. Westwood Garden Club dinner meeting at Glass House with officer installation at 6:30 p.m. Beaver Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service regular meeting at the church, 7:30 p.m. Pine Wood Garden Club luncheon at Town and Country restaurant with officer installation at 11 a.m. Friday Marsh Fork District Woman's Club covered dish dinner and officer installation at Whitesville Auditorium, 6:30 p.m. Women of the Moose officer installation at Moose Lodge ballroom, 7:30 p.m. Gamma Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority wiener roast at Mrs. Frank Moe Manamay’s home in Calloway Heights, 6.

Concord College Student Plans Summer With Parents

MISS LOUELLA RINEHART of Concord College Athens will spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs D R Rinehart of Sophia. MRS G E FOSTER and her daughter Mrs Kyle M Jarrell left for Winston Salem NC after the death of Mrs Foster's father J A Kiger aged 89 from pneumonia. The funeral was set for 10 a m today at the Methodist Church in Winston Salem. MRS Willow Larew is reported in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital after admission June 5 for treatment.

Louella Rinehart Concord College Athens D. R. Rinehart Sophia G. E. Foster French St Kyle M. Jarrell Phillips Street Winston- Salem N. C Willow Larew Beckley Ave Raleigh General Hospital

Monday Music Club Hears Program on American Music

The June session met at the ene Fork home of Mrs. S. Austin Caperton Jr. with co hosts Mrs. M. C. Banks Miss Lois Edmundson Mrs. Austin Caperton and Mrs. G. H. Caperton. Excerpts from Honey in the Rock were played. The Hymn of the Month America The Beautiful was sung by Miss Inez Caffee.

Monday Music Club Ene Fork S. Austin Capterton M. C. Banks Lois Edmundson Austin Caperton Jr G. H. Caperton S. Earl Snead Joe L. Smith Jr MacDowell Alex N. Breckenridge Duff D. Daniel B. K. Peter George Piper L. Berstein Bond John McKenzie Oscar Williams Thomas K. Mahan

Sophia Feted On Eighth Birthday Party

Sophia Debor ah Fekete celebrated her eighth birthday Friday night at her maternal grandparents Emmett Gearhart home. A yellow pink three tier cake sat center stage while games and prizes entertained attendees including Danny Benfield Carl Benfield Tony Allen Kathy Prunesti Danny Bowman and many relatives and friends.

Sophia Deborah Fekete Emmett Gearhart Danny Benfield Carl Benfield Tony Allen Kathy Prunesti Danny Bowman Butch Fekete Michael Allen Juddy Allen Steven Allen Audrey Allen Sammy Roberts Windy Roberts Brenda Lacy Dennis Lacy Ronnie Murdock Sharon Pegram Marlene Adkins Wayne Adkins Paul David Adkins Clifton Blevins

Hart-Garretson Vows Read In Mead Home

Miss Shelma Marie Garretson and Carl Edward Hart wed in a single ring ceremony at 7 30 p m in the bride’s Mead home. Rev Ivan Meadows officiated. Bride wore a white nylon gown with lace bolero and carried a white Bible. Attendant Glen Peery wore blue. he was best man. Parents and reception details listed with final notes on future residence and employment.

Ivan Meadows Camp Creek Basil Garretson Mead Luther Hart Rhodell Glen Peery Beckley

Harris announces birth of son Phillip Michael in Beckley Memorial

Mr and Mrs William Harris of Stamford announce the birth of a son, Phillip Michael, at 3 18 a.m. June 6 at Beckley Memorial Hospital. Weighing 8 pounds 6 1 2 ounces.

Fredrick Dale Lisa Gail Fred Schlager Ravencliff Beckley Memorial Hospital William Harris Stamford Phillip Michael

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