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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1963
Page
5
West Virginia Loyal Order of Moose No 52 All Girls Drill Team from Clarksburg will march in Saturdays Centennial Parade. Trained under S Sgt Callahan USMC now in Viet Nam, they have escorted the West Virginia Governor at state fairs twice and expect to do so again.
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority selects The Torch Will Light The Way as the parade float theme for the Centennial event. The float will feature yellow roses with Lyle Weagel, queen and Beta Lambda Chapter member, in a white embroidered chiffon gown. Attendants wear red blue pink yellow green and violet dresses. Weagel is tied to WJLS Radio, not WWNR as earlier noted.
Mrs. C. P. Reynolds celebrated her 74th birthday on Thursday alongside West Virginia’s 100th birthday. Born June 20, 1889, in Giles County, Virginia, she has lived in Raleigh County for 45 years. She is the mother of six children, four surviving, namely Carl and Charles Preston of Norfolk, Virginia, Robert Fugene and Gladys Marie of Eccles, with 10 grandchildren.
Miss Marie Wilson returned to Michigan after two weeks at Glen Daniel where she directed the annual Vacation Bible School at Coal Marsh Baptist Church. The school closed with a Friday noon picnic on church grounds and a program for parents and the public that evening displaying teachers and children handiwork.
A full-length mirror mounted on the inside of a street closet door is praised as a daily enhancer of appearance. Each exit from the house becomes a quick check for grooming and overall presentation.
Miss Claudeis Newman daughter of Dr and Mrs Ross E Newman of Queen Street left Thursday to attend the wedding of her roommate Miss Suzanne Van Kesteren to Ensign David Tankard at Randolph Macon College Lynchburg Virginia The ceremony will be held Saturday in the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs John Van Kesteren Onancock Virginia.
Mrs Flora Harnsbarger of Bluefield is visiting her daughter Mrs Phillip D Wilkes at 417 Hull Street. The visit highlights family ties as relatives plan a reunion and share local news during the stay.
Mr and Mrs T M Harris of 227 North Fayette Street have come back from a two week vacation spent in Cincinnati and Dayton Ohio.
Rebecca Lynn Israel marked her first birthday on West Virginia Day. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Israel of Crab Orchard.
William L Ballard, son of Mr and Mrs George L Ballard of 118 Church Street, is visiting his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J B Sexton in Chattahoochee Florida, formerly of Sophia. He will return home early next month accompanied by the Sextons who will visit in the area.
Mr and Mrs Robert McGraw of Miami Florida and their daughters Brenda and Donna are visiting his mother Mrs Rose McGraw in Mr Hope and grandmother Mrs Howard Smith in Bradley. They also visit aunt Mrs Hester Erwin and cousin Wylie G Erwin of Eccles. McGraw, a former Beckley resident, works for Eastern Airlines and his wife works at the Americana Hotel Bal Harbour.
Mr and Mrs Bob Alexander of 503 Sheridan Ave and Mr and Mrs Donald Foley of 114 Ball St are spending a week at Silver Springs Florida and expect to return Tuesday.
On West Virginia Day Thursday local notices honor Mrs Guy Essie Goode for community service. The brief item lists names and events observing the day and recognizes her contributions to the town.
Beckley West Virginia Legal Secretaries Association plans for the 12th annual National Association of Legal Secretaries convention in Minneapolis July 21 25. Two members Mrs S F Fisher and Mrs Julia Painter will attend. Centennial committee aims to obtain state manufacturer articles for awards and all WV members will wear Centennial period dress at the party.
A resident marked her 42nd birthday at her home on Yale Street 107 as she hosted seven children for the celebration.
Mrs Frank McDowell of Ghent has returned home following surgery at Beckley Hospital. Visiting at the McDowell residence are their daughter Mrs Charline McLaughlin and three children from Bristol Tennessee.
Guests at the home of Mr and Mrs C A Walker of Shady Spring included her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Charlie Kincaid Basil Walker and Alvin Walker all from Meadow Bridge.
Miss Marie Linkous, daughter of L. A. Linkous and the late Eula Linkous, spends the summer months with her father at Shady Spring. She will be a sophomore at Concord College this fall.
Mr and Mrs William Mc Coy of Columbus Ohio visited for several days with her nephew and niece Mr and Mrs William Beasley of 230 Vine St They were en route to Boone North Carolina where they will visit before returning home.
Circle No 1 of St Marys Methodist Church met at 2214 S Kanawha St to elect officers for two years. Elected were Denzel Palmer chair. Meadows assistant. H C Barnett secretary. M L Kayser treasurer. Grady Dean program. Roy Pruett pledge. Damion Setliff sunshine. Price Bailey and Edith Morris telephone. Guest Miss Faye Farley led program on What Do You Have in Your Hands. Refreshments served to seven members and guests Judy Martin and Thomas Biggs. Next meeting set for July 9.
The Lydia Ormandy Circle of Memorial Baptist Church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. O'Dell Jessup's home. They announced adoption of a new Pinecrest Sanitarium patient and planned a rummage sale for June 29 with pickup service available.
Women's groups are invited to submit notices for regular or special meetings. Send notices to Beckley Newspapers Women's Department by 10 a.m. for same day use. Sunday announcements must arrive by 4 p.m. Saturday. Friday features a Win A Couple Bible Class and covered dish dinner at St Mary's Methodist Church at 6 p.m.
Maxwell Hill Home Demonstration Club at Teel Road invites members to a 7:30 p.m. gathering hosted by Mrs. Clyde Williams. A guest speaker appears and a special film will be shown.
Queen Esther Court No 53 holds its final meeting before Grand Lodge at Heroines of Jericho Halls G Street at 5 30 p m. Representatives attending prepare for the upcoming Grand Lodge session.
Byrd Bible Class of Crab Orchard Baptist Church will hold a dinner meeting in the social room at 6 p.m. Men of the class will serve.
The Social Saving Club will meet at 8 p m in the home of Mr and Mrs W N Brooks at Beckley Junction for an evening gathering.
Beckley Chapter Women of the Moose hold an installation of officers at the Moose Lodge Ballroom at 2 p.m. with members invited to attend.
The Beckley Legal Secretaries Association holds a dinner meeting at the Ter race Room of Beckley Hotel at 6 p.m. This event gathers members for updates and networking.
Phymosia Garden Club holds a 1:30 p.m. junior club workshop at the home of Mrs. W. N. Turner located at 114 Hill Park Drive.
King’s Daughters hold their regular meeting at the social hall of the First Christian Church at 1 30 p m. Members plan activities and discuss community outreach, with refreshments to follow.
Directing Activities of the Prosperous Hills Garden Club for the new year were installed at a dinner in Beckley. Mrs. M. M. Ralston led the ceremony. Officers include Mrs. R. Gene Smith president, Mrs. Wayne Stewart vice president, Mrs. Robert C. Taylor recording secretary, and Mrs. Howard Earehart treasurer.
Sophia RNS reports Linda Kay Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn F Nelson wed Spec 4 Carl V Rue son of Mrs Pearl Rue Athens Tenn in a 4 pm double ring ceremony at the bride's parents home. The bride wore a white chiffon street length gown with lace jacket and beaded tiara veil. Bridesmaid Miss Lillian Peters wore pale green nylon. best man Carl Peters. After reception, bride's table featured a three tier cake with a miniature couple. Rue a McMinn County High School graduate and Army member stationed at Fort Carson Colorado, will reside at Colorado Springs.
At a Tuesday meeting in the Memorial Building the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No 32 elected officers for the coming year. Elected were Mrs R E Presley president Mrs W A Dempsey first vice president Mrs Lee Burleson second vice president Mrs R Francis Parker secretary Mrs G C Buchanan treasurer Mrs A F Bryson chaplain Mrs W J Tully historian and Mrs R L Wooster sergeant at arms Delegates to the State Convention in Huntington August 1 3 include Mrs Mary Starr Mrs Buchanan Mrs Wooster Mrs Walter Mitchem and Mrs Parker Alternates are Miss Leeta Clemens Mrs H L Hendrickson Mrs A D Cooke Mrs Dora Ward and Mrs Presley Wooster presided Bryson reported on Poppy Day sales and the memorial service at the American Legion Cemetery Memorial Day Buchanan reported on the Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital auxiliary Next meeting is July 9 with Mrs Presley in charge of program and Mrs George Kourey hostess chairman Rhododendron Girls State representatives will be guests.
Washington shoppers find best buys at produce counters with beets cabbage Chinese cabbage kale romaine lettuce and bib lettuce among other greens. Dairy shelves are abundant with eggs and dairy products while meat counters offer round roasts boneless chuck roast rib roast and various steaks. Fish selections include clams blue fish halibut fillets and crab meat.
A note suggests baking pastry with enriched self-rising flour yields light tender pastry that may puff slightly. It mentions no salt is needed and recommends filling the baked shell with chiffon filling for a spring dessert.
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