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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1956

Page

2

Beckley Women Attend Meeting of Women's Clubs in Peterstown

Four Beckley Woman's Club members joined a southern district meeting of the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs in Peterstown. The session featured program planning talks on membership, scholarships, and division reports, with remarks by Mrs. A P Meador and demonstrations including vocal and piano performances.

Beckley Peterstown Beckley Woman's Club West Virginia Federation of Women's Hinton Southern Otto H. F. Hughes Athens J. W. Heson Jr Meador National Federation Kansas City West Virginia Federation Phares Reeder Dunbar Peterstown High School West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Lara Clay T. L. Maynor J. FE

Summer apron patterns with Patt o rama sizes

Advertises two apron patterns No 1460 and No 1477 with Patt-o-rama included. Lists available sizes from 34 to 48 for No 1460 and 12 to 42 for No 1477, plus yardage requirements for fabric and contrasts. Two patterns offered, price 35 cents each, mail to Iris Lane Raleigh Register Box 438 Midtown Station New York NY.

Iris Lane Raleigh Register Midtown Station New York 18 N. Y

Angel System Cleans House With Basement Shower

A plentiful supply of heated water and an extra basement shower beside the washing machine keeps the home cleaner. Kids track mud indoors. direct them to the basement to wash clothes and rinse off. Prompt washing extends clothing life and protects upstairs rugs and furniture.

Hood Review By Associated Press Weekend Shopping

The Associated Press notes lower price tags for pork and lamb this weekend, guiding shoppers to look for bargains on these meats. Prices trend downward as regional markets adjust supply and demand. Local stores may feature specials and reduced rates to attract weekend buyers.

Associated Press New England

Beach Coat From Turkish Towels Fashion Tip

Dorothy Roe notes towels have become fashion items for beachwear and home decor. She describes creating beach coats robes hats and accents from bold patterned Turkish towels and suggests mixing colors trimming with fringe and using towels for curtains cushions and slipcovers. Also covers recent wholesale price drops in meat and fresh produce with regional variations and seasonal fruit availability.

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Curtains Upkeep Tip Avoid Snags on Curtain Rod Ends

A simple method covers the curtain rod end before threading the curtain. Use a finger from an old glove or transparent tape to seal the end and prevent snagging.

Keratolytic Skin Treatment Ad At Cohen Drug

An advertisement promotes T-4-L as a keratolytic to treat athlete's foot by deadening and peeling infected skin. It claims rapid drying and a money back promise if not pleased within one hour, to be found at Cohen Drug Company.

Cohen Drug Company

Prepackaged Food Saves Kitchen Time

Prepackaged and pan ready fruits and vegetables speed meal prep this summer. Apples cucured sliced and diced beans cut and shelled lima onions sliced and rings potatoes peeled sliced wafed diced and cut for french fries shredded cabbage and carrot combos salad mixes Waldorf options. Housewife gains uniformity and reduced waste with easy to use units.

Tricks to Stretch Pint-Size Kitchen Tricks

Stretch your pint size kitchen by creating space illusions. Remove nonessentials and test folding furniture like a hinged shelf. Declutter walls, repaint in light gray or off white, and keep bright colors only for necessities to enhance the sense of openness.

Josie Cohen Draws Horsy Horses

Josie Cohen, a Colorado student and horse rider, gains praise for drawings of horses described as capturing the spirit and action of horses. Critics call them exceptional and say the works convey how it feels to be a horse, fueling a successful one person show with many pieces sold.

Boulder Colo Josie Cohen Miss Cohen Josie University of Colorado Dorothy Eisenbach Prof. Eisenbach New York City Colorado Joseph Cohen

Relaxation Techniques to Boost Memory Use

A guide explains memory depends on relaxed focus not forceful effort. It notes that calm recall improves when trying to remember, with relaxation stimulating memory centers. The best practice is to study in the evening before sleep, as memory is 30 percent more effective and sleep solidifies impressions without interference.

Clean uncluttered look guides the eye everywhere

A concise design principle emphasizes simplicity to improve readability and focus. The guide recommends minimal distractions, clear typography, and ample white space to ensure the eye rests comfortably on the content.

Milk in Diet Emphasized by County Agent

Miss Essary Raleigh County home demonstration agent urges milk’s role in nutrition noting biblical references and the value of two cups daily for calcium protein and riboflavin. She cites milk as a bargain at 42 cents per quart based on comparing food value and market prices, endorsing 23 cents per quart as a good buy.

Miss Essary Raleigh County Moses G. A. Richardson Oregon State College

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