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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1966
Page
5
A Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life Group special meeting is announced with a covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. in the community building. Notices for women’s organizations are invited by Beckley newspapers, with a 10 a.m. daily submission deadline.
Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 holds an executive meeting at the home of Mrs Harvey Webb in Crab Orchard at 7 30 p m. The event invites members to attend the evening gathering hosted by Mrs Webb.
Thursday schedule lists Just A Mere Club at New Pioneer Hotel on South Fayette Street at 7:30 p.m. Miss Lula Rogers as hostess. Beckley Temple No 55 Py thian Sisters initiate at Lodge Hall on North Kanawha Street at 7:30 p.m. Members urged to wear white dresses.
1957 graduates meet at the home of Mrs Steve Peelish at 300 North Witherspoon Street to organize the reunion. Pinewood Garden Club hosts an installation dinner at the Elks Lodge starting at 6:30 PM.
Lona Jones of Calloway Heights Baptist Church invites attendance at 7 30 p m at Mrs B L Jones home at 1400 Kanawha Street for a community gathering.
At 7 30 p m the Maxwell Hill Home Demon Demonstration Club meets at the home of Mrs Hubert Anglin 117 Teel Road A card sized note invites members to attend and enjoy a demonstration and social gathering
The Mission Society of the Stamford Baptist Church meets at 7:30 p.m. at the church to discuss upcoming activities and outreach plans.
A square dance event at New River Park Recreation Room starts at 8 p.m. with Jim Harlow as caller. The gathering promotes social dancing and community entertainment in the evening.
The Socio Civettes Club, hosted by Mrs Preston Turner, invites members to gather at 116 Deegan Ave at 8 p.m. for an evening meeting as part of its community activities.
Mrs. Nora Heath was admitted for observation at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Several Crab Orchard families planned visits to Detroit Michigan and Rockwood Michigan while others attended a funeral in Cleveland Ohio. William A Nichols attends WV Deaf and Blind graduation at Romney with relatives from Lynchburg Cape Charles Richmond and Beckley.
Glen White news recalls Charles Luther returning to Sardis Ohio after family time. Attendees at Saturday wedding Miss Patricia Wood and Tom Whiting included Bill Whiting Hyattesville Maryland and Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Scherf Greenville Tennessee. New Glen White residents Mrs. Pearl Goble and son Cleve arrive from New Lexington Ohio. Mrs. Bill Tyree returns home after hospitalization for observation and treatment.
A suggestion for serving fruit filled sweet rolls with whole berry cranberry sauce to add color and a spicy aroma, ideal for family treats.
Miss Madeline Virginia Snodgrass daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Snodgrass Crab Orchard and Herbert Norman Gravely son of Mr and Mrs Herbert W Gravely 231 Sixth Street were married Saturday in the Church of the Brethren Crab Orchard The 7 PM ceremony was performed by Rev John Barton pastor of the church before an altar flanked by baskets of white gladioli and mums and seven branched candelabra Music was played by Miss Lynn Stanley Mrs Jack Cromer sang Because The Lords Prayer and Enter Me Not The bride was given in marriage by her father She wore a floor length gown of white chiffon over satin with an empire lace bodice Her shoulder length veil of illusion was attached to a crown of seed pearls and she carried a colonial bouquet of white carnations Miss Judy Persinger maid of honor wore a blue lace over taffeta dress The bridesmaids Miss Lora Snodgrass and Miss Patricia Gravely wore pink and blue dresses of taffeta All wore matching headpieces and corsages
Mrs. Maurice Robertson conducted the installation at the Westwood Garden Club annual dinner at the Elks Lodge. Elected for two-year terms were Mrs. Herbert McGraw president, Mrs. Charlotte Ash vice president, Mrs. C. F. Dunkley secretary, and Mrs. William Bates treasurer. Retiring president Mrs. H. H. Pulliam presented gifts and thanked members who helped plant 18 dozen red and white petunias at the Raleigh County Armory.
National guide notes varying food supplies with summer fruit prices stabilizing as supply spreads. Meats show regional variation with cuck roasts and whole cuts recommended. eggs remain economical. Vegetables remain plentiful led by green beans and cabbages. cantaloupe and watermelon in good supply with apricots grapes oranges peaches strawberries and cherries in season. Northeast markets offer a wide produce mix and lamb on meat counters with common fish and shellfish varieties in abundant supply. FHA and FFA members attended a hayride at Grandview State Park with listed participants and chaperones.
Miss Patricia Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs Steve Wood of Glen White and Tom Whiting son of Mr and Mrs Bill Whiting of Piney View were married at noon Saturday June 11 at Lester Primitive Baptist Church with Elder I H Toler officiating. The couple will reside in Hyattsville Maryland.
Mrs A A Farmer led a Trap Hill Home Demonstration Club lesson on treasures around us, urging recognition and appreciation of small beauties. The group plans a July Lake Stephens meeting to observe nature treasures, with members asked to bring found items. A June 22 reception at Beckley Presbyterian Church honors Mari Finley, WVU exchange student from Ireland.
Local hospital births listed include Pamela Denise Bailes born June 6 at 11:30 p.m. at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital weighing 6 lb 15 oz. Juanita Dejelo born June 7 at 6:50 p.m. at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital weighing 6 lb 1.5 oz. Mary Maxine Penn Jr born June 1 at Raleigh General Hospital weighing 3 lb 6.25 oz. Randy Dale Taylor born June 1 at 1:13 a.m. Raleigh General weighing 7 lb 10.5 oz. John Dennis Williams born June 1 at 9:30 p.m. weighing 8 lb 8.25 oz. Jeffrey Neal Runyon born June 2 at 5:41 a.m. weighing 8 lb 12.75 oz. Lisa Mae Atkins born June 2 at 6:55 a.m. weighing 8 lb 4.5 oz. Ernest Lloyd Price born June 3 at 10:41 a.m. weighing 8 lb 3 oz. Michael Anthony Brown born June 4 at 11:31 p.m. weighing 6 lb 6 oz. Kimberly Dawn Dowell born June 7 at 1:10 p.m. weighing 3 lb 8.5 oz.
Eye make-up boosts expression but excess can look bizarre. Prefer minimal during the day and reserve heavier emphasis for evening events.
A quick relish that complements chicken and other mains and also lifts desserts. Use as a lively topping for ice cream vanilla pudding pound cake and cheesecake to brighten flavors.
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