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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1963

Page

5

Ann Rose class honors West Virginia Centennial at annual church meeting

The Ann Rose class of the First Baptist Church held its annual meeting in Friendship Hall honoring West Virginia's centennial. Members wore old fashioned attire, heard readings about Colonel James Graham and Elizabeth Graham, sang period songs, and noted plans for a carpet for the pastor's study.

Ann Rose First Baptist Church West Virginia Friendship Hall Cynthia Spencer Elsie Gwinn W. J. Smith Dora Ward Bertie Calloway J. P. Martin Roscoe Weikle Arthur Cook E. B. Eckle R. E. Hicks W. M. Crawford G. A. Massing W. A. Argenbright Carrie Reardon R. H. Neal Richard Lewis W. G. Mitchem Sadie Rice P. A. Thurman S. H. Sorrell S. T. Stover

Linda Shields and Ned Crumpacker Wed in Lynchburg

Linda Lou Shields and Ned Crumpacker exchanged vows at the Lynchburg Church of the Brethren in a 4 p.m. ceremony performed by the groom's father the Rev. Ned W. Crumpacker. The bride wore antique brocade with a tiara and a pearl necklace, carried a white Bible with rosebuds. Bridesmaids wore mint green and blue and pink dresses. ushers included Bernard Shields Jr. and others. The couple left for a wedding trip. both had local high school ties and the groom works at Blue Ridge Lithograph.

Lynchburg Linda Wenger Sharon Crumpacker Lynchburg, Va Maid of Honor Miss Wenger Miss Crumpacker Fred Early Bridgewater Bernard Shields Jr Arlington Blue Ridge Lithograph

Wesleyan Service Guild Names New Committee Chairs

The Wesleyan Service Guild met at Mrs. Dale W. Mosslander’s home with ten members. Miss Fileen Bragg, new president, announced 11 committee chairmen and urged attendance at the 22nd annual School of Missions in Buckhannon July 14 to 19.

Wesleyan Service Guild Dale W. Mosslander West Virginia St Bill Miles Fileen Bragg New Present Miller Jackson Ronald Highlander Mose Hedrick Harry Forren Charles McCorkle Charlotte Mann Elizabeth Houchins Dorcas Houchins

Marriage Permit Applications Raleigh County Clerks Office

Applications for marriage licenses recorded in Raleigh County Court list couples including John R Adkins 22 and Brenda Berry 18 Crab Orchard and James Weldon Campbell 20 and Sharon Sue Meadows 18 McAlpin, with additional pairs Ira Willis Lilly 23 and Joyce Ann Graham 20 Beckley and Donald Richard Harden 21 Beckley with Jessie Mae Stevenson 18 Stanaford, plus others in the same record of vows and parental lineages.

Raleigh County Court John R. Adkins Terry Edward Mary Adkins Brenda Berry Surveyor Joseph Gracie Berry James Weldon Campbell Crab Orchard J. W Lillian Campbell Sharon Sue Meadows McAlpin Ray Vera Meadows Donald Richard Harden Beckley Benny Carter Beatrice Gray Jessie Mae Stevenson Stanaford Jason and Macie Stevenson Ira Willis Lilly White Oak Russell Myrtle Lilly Joyce Ann Graham William and Letha Graham Freddie Maynor Clear Creek Buster Ethel Maynor Mary Elizabeth McVey Dorothy Roy Juanita McVey

Iced Coffee Guide With Instant Powder and Syrup

A simple method for iced coffee uses six level tablespoons of instant coffee per six tall glasses. Dissolve in one cup warm water, add three cups cold water, chill with ice, and serve. Use best cream for flavor and a quick dissolving simple syrup made of equal parts sugar and water boiled seven minutes and stored in the fridge.

Transition to two piece suits midseason advice

The article notes a shift from one piece swimsuits to two piece styles during the season. It suggests makeup tricks to conceal whiteness on the midriff using tan cream or tan face powder. It also covers hiding white marks from shoulder straps or a forgotten wristwatch.

BASIC TO FASHION The three ks of fashion guide

A concise rule set urges readers to keep clothes neat, keep clothes mended, and keep clothes clean, emphasizing practical upkeep. The guidance frames wardrobe care as essential habits for personal presentation and longevity of garments.

Fidelis Class hears story by Calvary Church pastor

The Fidelis Class of First Baptist Church heard Rev. Gerald Morgan of Calvary Baptist Church Mabscott recount The Story of the Prodigal Son at its June 13 meeting. Mrs Harry Arnott introduced him and prayers were led by Mrs T W Hutchison. The business session followed with reports from the treasurer and the good cheer and Pinecrest chairs. An annual picnic is set for July 11 at Grandview State Park per class reporter Mrs O W Godbey.

Gerald Morgan Calvary Baptist Church of Mabscott Fidelis First Baptist Church Harry Arnott Fellowship Hall T. W. Hutchison E. M. Ashworth Good Cheer Pinecrest Grandview State Park O. W. Godbey

Cool milk drinks for hot weather from West Virginia experts

Extension home economics specialists at West Virginia University in Morgantown suggest chilled milk drinks for hot days. Banana milk shakes with milk and banana puree offer variations, plus eggnog style drinks for all ages. Recipes include lemon eggnog with lemon juice, sugar, milk, and rind.

West Virginia University Morgantown

Past 80 Party Dinner set for Beckley July 20

Beckley BPW Club sponsors a Past 80 Dinner Party at 4 p.m. July 20 at First Methodist Church to celebrate Beckley’s 125th birthday with 100 senior citizens 80 and over sought from surrounding counties. Reservations via Mrs. Charlotte Connor. earliest postmark wins honoree status.

George Lowry Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club First Methodist Church Edward Edith) Sanderson Charlotte Connor 6Th St Beckley Sanderson Wyoming Fayette Summers Mercer Lowry Virgil Sarrett BPW Club Louise Gongalez Vivian Canaday George Garland South Heber Street Howard Phipps N. Fayette St

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Brief items under this heading invite local readers to contact the paper at one phone line for notices and updates. The note encourages friends to call with information using the provided extension.

Wedding Guests Travel Through Moorefield and Mullens

Judge and Mrs. Muntzing Mrs. Murray Bean and Mrs. Oscar Bean of Moorefield along with Mrs. Barrick of Kitzmiller Md visited Dr. Eva Teter in Beaver on their way to Mullens for the Bean Cook wedding. Also staying with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Goff were Cpl. and Mrs. Charles Johnson and children Sharon and Petty. A U S Air Force careerman of Moses Lake Wash with 20 years service was en route home. Lee Hancock son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hancock of Calloway Heights left Charleston by plane for Parris Island to begin 16 weeks of basic training.

H. G. Muntzing Murray Bean Oscar Bean Moorefield A. W. Barrick Kitzmiller Md Eva Teter Beaver Mullens Combs St Charles Johnson Sharon Petty Moses Lake Wash U. S. Air Force Washington Monay Lee Hancock Harold Hancock Calloway Heights Woodrow Wilson High School Charleston Parris Island S. C Hancock Becky Mitchem Marine Corps Lee

Women’s groups calendar notices from Beckley Newspapers

Regular and special meetings announced for local women’s groups. Bethlehem Chapter 71 Eastern Star installs officers at Masonic Temple Howe Street at 8 p.m. Beckley Chapter Women of the Moose meets at Moose Lodge Ballroom 7:30 p.m. Women of the Moose enrollment event 7:30 p.m. Laurel Business and Professional Women’s Club 6 30 p.m. Terrace room Hotel Belmont Homemakers Club at 406 Maplewood Lane 6 30 p.m.

Women’s Department of Beckley Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe St Women of the Moose Moose Lodge Laurel Business and Professional Woman’s Club Belmont Homemakers Club George Hairston Maplewood Lane

Rebekah Bible Class at The Methodist Temple Meets Tonight

The Rebekah Bible Class assembles in Friendship Hall at The Methodist Temple at 7 30 p m tonight for study and fellowship events in the church program.

Rebekah the Methodist Temple Friendship Hall of Church

Craborchard groups hold afternoon meeting at church

The Women's Christian Temperance Union of Crab Orchard meets at 1 30 p m at Crab Orchard Baptist Church for a planned afternoon gathering. Members discuss visitation and local outreach efforts aiming to promote temperance values.

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

Eliza Hunter Home Department Class Listing

A local notice lists Eliza Hunter hosting a home department class at Mrs Ozella Humbles residence on Hunter Street at 5 p.m. The event details are brief and emphasize the time and location.

Eliza Hunter Ozella Humbles Hunter Street

Mount Tabor Home Demonstration Club Meet at Mrs Boyd Stanley Home

The Mount Tabor Home Demonstration Club meets at Mrs Boyd Stanley’s Harper Road home at 12 30 PM. Members plan on sharing demonstrations and tips for home skills.

Mount Tabor Boyd Stanley Harper Road

Calloway Heights Bible Class Meets at Ridge Avenue

Ann Thomas leads Calloway Heights Community Church Bible Class meeting at the home of Mrs. Hattie L. Hodge located at 300 Ridge Avenue at 7 30 p m.

Ann Thomas Calloway Heights Community Church Hattie L. Hodge Ridge Ave

Pine Wood Garden Club Officers Installed at Glass House

Pine Wood Garden Club holds installation of officers followed by a luncheon at Glass House at noon. Members gather to welcome new leadership and discuss upcoming events.

Pine Wood Garden Club Glass House

Joint Day Guilds Meeting at St Stephen's Church

A joint meeting of the Day Guilds at St Stephen's Episcopal Church will be held in the undercroft at 1 30 p.m. Attendees will coordinate activities and upcoming parish projects.

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Undercroft

Degree of Honor Lodge Meeting at Valley Drive Hall

Degree of Honor Lodge 1.0.0.8 hosts a regular meeting and practice session at Valley Drive Hall at 7 30 p m. Members gather for routine program and activities including observation of dues and fellowship.

Degree of Honor Lodge Hall Valley Drive

Goggin Couple Welcome Patricia Anne Born in Germany

Mr and Mrs Joseph T Goggin announce the birth of their first child Patricia Anne on June 6 in Germany. The mother is the former Miss Nancy Ruth Cresap daughter of Mr and Mrs E R Cresap of 238 Crawford St.

Joseph T. Goggin Patricia Anne Germany Nancy Ruth Cresap E. R. Cresap Crawford St

Friday activities at St Marys Methodist and Maxwell Hill Club

Regular meeting of the Friday Win A Couple Bible Class at St Marys Methodist Church includes a covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. The Maxwell Hill Home Demonstration Club meets at Mrs Clyde Williams home on Teel Road at 7 30 p.m with a speed speaker and a special film shown.

St. Mary’s Methodist Church Maxwell Hill Clyde Williams Teel Road

Crews Named Dean's List Top Student at Tulsa Law School

Richard W. Crews son of Mr and Mrs E Carl Meadows Jr of 306 Woodlawn Ave has earned dean's list honors at the University Law School in Tulsa Okla and posted the highest class average while working full time in the tax accounting department of a large Tulsa drilling company. He graduated Bowling Green School of Commerce in 1961 with an accounting degree. His wife Joan Ashworth is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert J Ashworth of Beckley and Flat Top Lake. Crews, whose twin brother Ronald F Crews visited the family recently, has been employed by Goodyear Service Stores in Cincinnati since Marshall University graduation and was promoted in January to store manager in Portsmouth Ohio, where the family now resides.

Richard W Rick) Crews E. Carl Meadows Jr Woodlawn Ave University Law School Tulsa Okla Crews Bowling Green School of Commerce Bowling Green Joan Ashworth Robert J. Ashworth Beckley Flat Top Lake Richard Ronald F Ron) Crews Kimberly Ann Meadows Goodyear Service Stores Cincinnati Ohio Marshall University Portsmouth

Beavers Return from Charlottesville Hospital Checkup

Mr and Mrs C E Beavers of 606 Johnstown Road returned Saturday from Charlottesville Virginia where Mrs Beavers had a checkup at the University of Virginia Hospital. Guests arriving this week include her Aunt Mrs J W Hale of Elizabethton Tennessee and Mrs Bob Miller of Charlotte North Carolina.

C. E. Beavers Johnstown Rd Charlottesville University of Virginia Hospital Beavers J. W. Hale Elizabethton Tenn Bob Miller Charlotte, N. C

Mrs E Carl Meadows Jr Undergoes June 10 Surgery

Mrs E Carl Meadows Jr of 302 Woodlawn Ave remains in Raleigh General Hospital after an operation on June 10. She is reported much improved following the procedure.

E. Carl Meadows Jr Woodlawn Ave Raleigh General Hospital

No Baby Sitter Worries With Portable Baby Rest

A brief notice promotes using a portable baby rest to keep an infant safe during unattended time. It emphasizes safety and ease, suggesting caregivers can travel without fear of the child rolling off a bed.

Reason for Upward Facial Massage Strokes

The guidance explains upward and outward strokes lift facial tissues. Downward motions tend to hasten downward lines and sagging tissues.

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