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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1963

Page

5

New Grand Regent Leads Catholic Daughters Court Paula 741

Mrs Bernard Flederbach presided at the June 6 meeting in St Francis de Sales Parish Hall as new grand regent of Court Paula 741 Catholic Daughters of America. Officers installed include Miss Rena Pitotti vice grand regent and trustees, with spiritual moderator Rev Sylvester Staud addressing retreats and the Aug 24 Cedar Lakes retreat. The July meeting is cancelled.

Catholic Daughters of America Court Paula No Bernard Flederbach St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Contino Bernardi Rena Pitotti Richard Jones James C. Higgins Joe Sparacino Jr Gaylor A. L. Loma Vest Sylvester Staud National Council of Catholic Women Cedar Lakes Ripley

Glen View Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Begins

Glen View Independent Baptist Church in Glen View hosts Vacation Bible School from 6:30 to 9 p.m. daily through Friday with a Sunday closing program. Rev. Leonard Nelson of Beaver directs, assisted by Mrs. Lillian Holstein. Teachers include Barbara Pittman, Rosalee Martin, Evelyn Thompson, Pearl Lively, and Mrs. Holstein. Theme: Christ's Way, My Way. Pastor Dan Puffelin of Appalachian Bible Institute notes all children from beginners to teens are invited.

Glen View RNS Glen View Independent Baptist Church Leonard Nelson Beaver India Lillian Holstein Barbara Pittman Buddy Foreman Rosalee Martin Evelyn Thompson Pearl Lively Holstein Mr. Nelson Foreman Dan Puffelin Appalachian Bible Institute

Ann Korn Weds Kenneth Smith Jr in Covington Va

Ann Kent Korn daughter of Harold M. Korn of 107 Virginia St marries Kenneth Clifford Smith Jr son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth C Smith of Rupert. The ceremony was June 1 at 1 30 p m in Granberry Methodist Church Covington with Rev Richard H Shapland officiating. The bride wore a white sheath with jacket and carried a Bible with an orchid. attendants included Jo Ann Casey Paulette Babi ch and Sandra Miller. Best man was Charles Justice Beckley. The bride is a 1962 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate who attended Marshall University Beckley College and is employed in Beckley. the groom attended Rupert High School and West Virginia Institute of Technology and works for West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co in Covington. They will reside in Covington.

Harold M. Korn Virginia St Ann Kent Kenneth Clifford Smith Jr Kenneth C. Smith Rupert Richard H. Shapland Granberry Methodist Church Covington Jo Ann Casey Paulette Babich Sandra Miller Beckley Charles Justice Woodrow Wilson High School Marshall University Huntington Beckley College Smith Rupert High School West Virginia Institute of Technology Montgomery West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company

Polly's Pointers: Reader tips on home economy and sewing

A collage of Dear Polly letters from readers sharing practical household hints. Topics include a makeshift plunger from a plastic glass for laundry care, using a toy drum as a magazine rack, repurposing a child’s ironing board for seated garment pressing, taping family messages via inexpensive transistor recorders, and marking drawer paper to tear exact sandwich sizes.

Polly Bee

Engagement of Miss Jackie Buttrick to Earl Ward Jr.

The engagement of Miss Jackie Lee Buttrick to Earl Jennings Ward Jr. is announced by her parents of Prosperity. The couple will wed in a June-like ceremony at Freewill Baptist Church in Skelton with Rev. Omer William officiating. They will reside in Charleston after graduation from Woodrow Wilson High School.

Jackie Lee Buttrick Earl Jennings Ward Jr J. G. Buttrick Prosperity Earl Jennings Ward Skelton Freewill Baptist Church Omer William Woodrow Wilson High School Wchs Television Studio Charleston

Worthington-Warden family announce newborn son

Miss Elizabeth Libby Worthington is a guest of her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Lloyd Warden in Dunbar. The Wardens have a five pound 15 ounce son born Tuesday who has not been named. Mrs Warden is the former Patsy Worthington and this is their fourth child. Mrs Charles Gregory of Tams returns home after a three week hospital stay. Michael Dwain Aliff son of Mr and Mrs L E Aliff Jr of Tams leaves for Ashland Kentucky for Navy enlistment exam. He is a 1968 graduate of Mark Twain High School. Mrs Letha Zeigler returns home after visiting relatives in California for three weeks.

Stotesbury RNS Elizabeth Libby) Worthington Lloyd Warden Dunbar Warden Patsy Worthington Charles Gregory Tams Beckley Hospital Michael Dwain Aliff L. E. Aliff Jr Ashland U. S. Navy Mark Twain High School Letha Zeigler California Cleveland Ohio Trap Hill High School Beecher Harvey Jr Beecher Harvey Bolt U. S. Army Germany Lawrence Bond Bany Emma Stover Katy Kavinsky Whitesville Louis Kavinsky Charleston Denver Pinson Wade Pinson Ravencliff Pinsons Lloyd Smiley Glen Daniel Gene Davis Owen Davis Maxine Clark Beckley Memorial Hospital Vallie Daniel Oceana Johnny Cozart Sonny Clay Randy Lillie John Smith Norma Hubbard Lillie Hubbard Mansfield Hubbard Clays Gerald Hawley Joe Brooks Bob Furey Mike Blaine Welson Beckett Ballard James Cole Fairfax Orpha Cole Frank Cole Glenn Acord Patricia Whitenack Lonnie Miller Geneva Ford Dalton

Lilly family vacation notes from Shady Spring area

Shady Spring reports Mr and Mrs Robert Lilly and daughters Susie and Sheree of Chicopee Falls Massachusetts vacationing a month with Loraine Lilly in Daniels while Mrs Lillys parents Mr and Mrs John K Kauff of Four H Lake Road host. Zelmer Lilly Jr and children Teri and Doris return to Rochester after a two week visit with Zelmer Lilly Daniel and Mrs Robert Campbell of Cool Ridge.

Shady Spring Robert Lilly Susie Sheree Chicopee Falls Mass Loraine Lilly Daniels John K. Kauff Lake Road Zelmer Lilly Jr Teri Doris Rochester N. Y Zelmer Lilly Daniel Robert Campbell Cool Ridge

Fresh Water Fresh Coffee Tips for Clean Coffee Makers

Begin with a clean coffeemaker washed with sudsy water and rinsed well to remove oily film from brewing. Use freshly drawn cold water and proper grind for your machine. Vacuum packed coffee stays fresh about a week after opening in a tight container in a cool place. whole beans stay fresh ten to fourteen days.

Bath Time Routine Sparks Clean Bathroom Plan

Pauline describes a simple method for keeping kids happy and the bathroom clean. She gives baths, then cleans the bathroom while the children play in the tub, allowing her to supervise and finish with less effort.

Pauline

Share homemaking ideas for Polly’s pointers

Reader submissions to The Raleigh Register invite homemaking ideas. Send tips to Polly in care of Polly’s Pointers for a chance to win a silver dollar if Polly uses the suggestion.

Polly Raleigh Register

Foreman Dunbar wedding draws notable out of town guests

The Saturday ceremony for Miss Linda Mae Dunbar and Frank D. Foreman at the First Church of the Nazarene in Beckley brought guests from Toledo Ohio Washington D C Melrose Mountain City Tenn and other places. A reception at the bride's parents home featured summer floral arrangements a lace covered punch table with yellow damask and a three tier cake topped by a miniature couple. The couple departed for a Cedar Point Ohio wedding trip with the bride in a pink sheath dress white accessories and a white butterfly rose corsage.

Linda Mae Dunbar Frank D. Foreman Church of the Nazarene Beckley Earl Boone Annie Boone William Taylor Cedar Point Ohio

Coming Events for Women’s Organizations Announcements

Notices for regular or special meetings are invited by Women’s Department. Send by mail or telephone 253-3321. Notices received by 10 a.m. are used the same day. Sunday calendar items must reach the office by 10 a.m. Saturday.

Women's Department of Beckley

Coal City Order of Eastern Star Installation Ceremonies

The Monday schedule lists installation ceremonies for the Coal City Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star at 8 p.m. The event invites members and likely attendees to witness the installation proceedings and related rites.

Coal City Order of Eastern Star

Pioneer Woman's Club Meeting At Mrs Watkins Home

The Pioneer Woman's Club will gather at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Laura Watkins on Grant Street for an organized session.

Pioneer Woman's Club Laura Watkins Grant Street

Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 Eastern Star installs officers

Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 of the Order of Eastern Star announces the installation of officers at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street. The event gathers members and dignitaries for the evening ceremony and formalities.

Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe St

Beckley Moose Women Chapter Plans Regular Meeting

Beckley Chapter Women of the Moose schedule a regular meeting at the Moose Lodge Ballroom at 7 30 p m. Members assemble for routine business and social time.

Beckley Women of the Moose Moose Lodge

Beckley group schedule at church Sunday

Beckley Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets at First Baptist Church at 1 30 p m with a community program.

Beckley Woman's Christian Temperance Union First Baptist Church

Women of the Moose and Laurel Club Meeting Notices

Women of the Moose hold a meeting with special enrollment at 7 30 p m in the ballroom of the Moose Lodge. Laurel Business and Professional Women's Club meets in the Terrace Room at the Hotel at 6 30 p m.

Women of the Moose Moose Lodge Laurel Business and Professional Woman’s Club

Belmont Homemakers Club Meeting at Maplewood Lane

Belmont Homemakers Club met at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. George Hairston, 406 Maplewood Lane, with neighbors gathering for an evening session.

Belmont Homemakers Club George Hairston Maplewood Lane

Rebekah Bible Class at The Methodist Temple

The Rebekah Bible Class will meet at The Methodist Temple Friendship Hall at 7:30 p.m. Members will discuss upcoming activities and community outreach plans with church leadership.

Rebekah the Methodist Temple Friendship Hall of Church

Woman's Temperance Union Meeting at Crab Orchard

The Women's Christian Temperance Union chapter in Crab Orchard meets at Crab Orchard Baptist Church at 1 30 PM to discuss outreach, activities, and community service. Members coordinate schedules and plan upcoming fundraising and education efforts.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Crab Orchard Crab Orchard Baptist Church

Eliza Hunter Home Department Class at Humble residence

A local home department class led by Eliza Hunter meets at 5 p.m. at the Humble home on Hunter Street. Mrs Ozella Humbles hosts the gathering.

Eliza Hunter Ozella Humbles Hunter Street

Mount Tabor Home Demonstration Club Meeting

Mount Tabor home demonstration club meets at 12 30 with Mrs Boyd Stanley of Harper Road as host. Participants discuss project displays and upcoming community outreach.

Mount Tabor Boyd Stanley Harper Road

Pine Wood Garden Club Officers Installed at Glass House

Pine Wood Garden Club held a luncheon at Glass House to install officers at noon. Members gathered for the ceremony and informal luncheon following the installation.

Pine Wood Garden Club Glass House

Joint meeting of Day Guilds at St Stephen's Episcopal Church

A joint gathering of the Day Guilds is scheduled in the undercroft at St Stephen's Episcopal Church at 1 30 p m. The meeting will cover church activities and plans for upcoming projects. Participants are asked to attend.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Undercroft

Degree of Honor Lodge Regular Meet on Valley Drive

Degree of Honor Lodge 1.0.0.8 holds a hall gathering on Valley Drive at 7 30 p m for regular meeting and practice sessions.

Degree of Honor Lodge Hall Valley Drive

Friday Win A Couple Bible Class at St Marys Methodist

Regular meeting of the Friday Win A Couple Bible Class at St Mary's Methodist Church features a 6 p.m. covered dish dinner and church gathering.

St. Mary’s Methodist Church

Yawns Linked to Excessive Talking, Study Suggests

Researchers hint yawns increase with social chatter and talking volume. The finding points to conversational engagement as a trigger, potentially influencing fatigue perception and attention during group tasks.

Herbed Butter Finish For Fresh Asparagus

Fresh asparagus is abundant and low in calories. Gaynor Maddox offers two-pound portions with a choice of herb blends or lemon butter, teaching a simple boil and serve method with French dressing and Roquefort cheese.

Gaynor Maddox

Church Collection Plates Hide Money in Men's Pockets

Collection plates at churches reveal money stashed in several men's pockets, prompting concern over handling and accountability of offerings and donations.

Woman's Club Leader Mrs Miller Active in State Federations

Well known to Beckley Women’s Club members Mrs Miller is a past president of the West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs and remains active in the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.

Woman’s Club of Beckley Miller West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs General Federation of Women’s Clubs

Social notes span Ohio and West Virginia visits

Residents and relatives travel between Akron Glen Daniel Ravens cliff Whitesville and Cleveland visiting family friends and patients. Several are discharged or ill with stays at Beckley Memorial Hospital and Beckley Hospital. Recurring names include Herron Harvey Victor Slone Cozart and Dalton with several trips to Ohio for visits and work.

Mrs S H Bridge Injured in Home Fall at Wickham Avenue

Mrs S H Bridge of 209 Wickham Ave suffered a broken arm and fractured collar bone in a fall down her home steps on Tuesday and is reported in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital.

S. H. Bridge Wickham Ave Raleigh

Miss Kate Johnson Reported in Fair Condition at Beckley

Miss Kate Johnson of 104 E Prince St is listed in fair condition at Beckley Hospital after admission on Saturday. She is under medical care with updates not yet available.

Kate Johnson E. Prince St Beckley Hospital

Mrs R L Reardin and Mrs Barrett Join Lewisburg Tour

Mrs R L Reardin of 102 Virginia Street and Mrs Harriet W Barrett of 102 1-2 Virginia Street will depart Tuesday to attend the Lewisburg House and Garden Club tour in Lewisburg.

R. L. Reardin Virginia St Harriet W. Barrett Lewisburg

Mrs Marvin Wetzel and family visit in town

Mrs. Marvin Wetzel and children Michael Rebecca and Roger of Las Vegas New Mexico are visiting their parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs W J Tully at 203 Bellevue Lane. Their husband and father who traveled with them has returned to Las Vegas where he is coach at New Mexico Highlands University.

Marvin Wetzel Michael Rebecca Roger Las Vegas N. M W. J. Tully Bellevue Lane New Mexico Highlands University

Army couple visits family after Mannheim tenure

Lt. Col. and Mrs. E. A. Dance are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lamb at 218 S. Vance Dr after three years in Mannheim Germany with the U S Army. His future station is Buffalo New York. Guests include their daughter Mrs. James L. Dismuke of West Palm Beach Florida and their son Melvin Lamb of Syracuse New York.

E. A. Dance Cecil Lamb S. Vance Dr Mannheim Germany U. S. Army Buffalo N. Y James L. Dismuke West Palm Beach Fla Melvin Lamb Syracuse

Miss Judy Falin Visiting Family in Florida

Miss Judy Falin of 112 Williams Street visits sister Mrs Peggy McGraw and children in Orlando Florida. She will also be a guest of Mr and Mrs Seldon Mann in Eau Gallie. Mrs McGraw and children will accompany her back to Beckley.

Judy Falin Williams St Peggy McGraw Orlando, Fla Seldon Mann Eau Gallie McGraw Beckley

Adams Hosts Wingfield Guests En Route to Kentucky and Ohio

Mr and Mrs F W Adams of 204 Church Street entertain as their guests Mr and Mrs Alfred Wingfield of Glen Burnie Maryland who are traveling onward to Kentucky and Ohio.

F. W. Adams Church St Alfred Wingfield Glen Burnie, Md Kentucky Ohio

Thompson family plans across states for cadet’s wings

Mrs. Dorcas Thompson of 307 3rd Ave will fly to Waco to attend Cadet George Thompson’s graduation and wings and commission at James Connally AFB. They will drive to Albuquerque to visit Lt. Don Thompson, then to Vallejo to see Lt. Richard Thompson. After Reno survival training, George will be stationed at Dover DE. Mrs. Thompson returns late July.

Dorcas Thompson 3Rd Ave Waco Tex George Thompson James Connally Air Force Base Thompson George Albuquerque N. M Don Thompson Vallejo Cal Richard Thompson Famiy Reno Nev Dover Del

Army family visits relatives before Philippine assignment

Staff Sgt and Mrs Harold F Graham and children Stevie and Sandy visit his parents Dea Graham in MacArthur and her parents P L McGlothlin in Amigo. They spent 2 1/2 years in Asmara Africa. He has served eight years in the U S Army and will be stationed in the Philippines after leave.

Harold F. Graham Stevie Sandy Dea Graham MacArthur P. L. McGlothlin Amigo Grahams Asmara Africa U. S. Army Philippines

Preston Turner Reported in Satisfactory Condition

Preston Turner, patient at Beckley Memorial Hospital, is reported in satisfactory condition.

Preston Turner Beckley Memorial Hospital

Mrs Phillips Comatose After Hospital Admission

Mrs W E Lucille Phillips remains in a coma at Blue field Sanitarium after admission Wednesday. Her husband accompanies her as details of her condition and cause of hospitalization are not disclosed.

W. E Lucille) Phillips Bluefield Sanitarium

Local Visitors Return Home After Family Week

Glen White Eugene Worley returns to Cleveland Ohio after a week with his father Ira Worley and his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Stephen Canaday at Glen View. Jackie McGinnis of China Lake California visits his parents Mr and Mrs Ed McGinnis. David Tate of Matoaka also staying with the McGinnis family.

Eugene Worley Cleveland Ohio Ira Worley Stephen Canaday Glen View Jackie McGinnis China Lake Calif Ed McGinnis David Tate Matoaka McGinnis

Deserves Your Best Coffee

A plate of pretty candies and fragrant coffee are served in dainty cups in a coffee hour aimed at neighborliness. The piece notes coffee should lift spirits and be brewed with care, offering simple rules for a perfect fresh pot.

Mrs Dalton and Manning Visit Lusk at Allen Junction

Kentucky based Mrs. Bernard Dalton and Mrs. Hester Manning spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Georgia Lusk at Allen Junction. Lusk had just returned home after visiting Mrs. Manning. Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Booth and children Randy and Brenda moved to Beard's Fork where Booth has taken employment.

Bernard Dalton Kentucky Hester Manning Georgia Lusk Allen Junction Lusk Manning Randolph Booth Randy Brenda Beard’s Fork

Relative visits span several towns in summer travel

Miss Rachel Shrewsbury of Morgantown plans a vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs A B Shrewsbury. She will be joined by her nephew Tommy to visit her brother Jacque Bailey in Oceana Virginia and her aunt Bertha Bailey in Portsmouth Virginia while staying at her parents home on North Kanawha Street.

Rachel Shrewsbury Morgantown A. B. Shrewsbury Tommy Jacque Bailey Oceana Bertha Bailey Portsmouth

Thurman and Bair attend Charleston wedding

Mr and Mrs T N Thurman and Mrs Gail Bair of Dry Hill Road attended the wedding of their niece Miss Elizabeth Rice and David Snead in Charleston on Saturday. The ceremony took place at 8 o’clock at the First Baptist Church. Mrs Frank Meadows of Huntington accompanied them.

T. N. Thurman Gail Bair Dry Hill Road Elizabeth Rice David Snead Charleston First Baptist Church Frank Meadows Huntington

Six Key Financial Questions for Your Life

Aimed at adults 45 to 60, this piece outlines six essential personal finance areas. It stresses establishing a savings plan, proper insurance, budgeting, housing decisions, prudent credit policy, and ongoing education for personal growth to improve long term financial health.

Note on Financial Advice Contact Raleigh County Bank Officials

A note invites readers to seek financial guidance from Mr Patteson or bank officers at Raleigh County Bank located at the corner of Main and Fayette Streets. The message emphasizes professional assistance offered by the bank during business hours.

Okey L. Patteson West Virginia Raleigh County Bank Patteson Main and Fayette Streets

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