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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1960
Page
5
Hope Blevins of Green Valley was honored with a bridal shower at her home Friday night. Miss Blevins, daughter of Mr and Mrs James G Blevins, received gifts arranged around a table with pink and red roses and a white lace umbrella centerpiece. Attendees included Betty Jo Grose and several named local friends.
In a column with Dr George W Crane the Worry Clinic, a boy named Tim, 22, who washes cars and works as a front for his firm, earns praise for courtesy but faces a request from his mother to encourage him to complete high school. The piece also urges completing high school and at least one year of college to raise lifetime earnings.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of McAlpin Community Church elected officers at a church meeting. Details are incomplete, with the record ending mid sentence.
Mrs. Charles A. Petry of White Plains New York spends weeks with her parents the Rev and Mrs A H Wilson while Wilson recovers from eye surgery at Beckope ral home. Other guests include Ro Witson Willis Baumgardner and Lee Howell. Frank Gans family of Hagan corks Cambridge Ohio host guests E M and others.
Miss Wan da Cook Beaver will marry John Peters Cool Ridge in an open church ceremony at Beaver Baptist. The couple’s upcoming wedding was announced with a July 3 shower honor. Regina Joan Gardner Mabscott left for Washington DC to join the De FORMER Beckley residents on Parkwood Dr.
The Woman's Society of the Christian Service at The Methodist Temple will honor the Rev. and Mrs. J. B. F. Yoak Jr. for their service as pastor during the past period. Others recognized at the affair include Rev. and Mrs. Glenn and several named members, with plans for a reception following the service.
The NFMC will award $200 in seven categories including piano, organ, man's voice, woman's voice, violin, violoncello and orchestral winds. National winners will perform on Youth Day at the 1961 National Convention in Kansas City on April 19 26. Age range is 16 to 31. applications and further information available from Miss E Marie Bur dette, 1103 East 7th Ave Winfield Kansas.
In New Orleans AP report, postmaster Frank A. Fairley opened a letter to the post office and a ball point pen on a chain fell out. The unsigned note blamed a dry fountain pen for the late night writing and apologized, thanking the staff.
The mountain Mount Mitchell in North Carolina rises to 6684 feet, marking it as the highest point in the state and a notable landmark in the Appalachian region.
A rehearsal gathering for band attendants was hosted by Jene Sard Eneee Miss Lina Black from Greenville S C Mr and Mrs John Barrett Columbus Ohio Miss Jean Lentz Asheville N C and John Rynders in Pensacola including 84 and his brother Glenn as noted attendees.
Sunday calendar notices must be in by 4 a.m. Saturday. Wednesday events include Ebenezer Service at Mrs Roger Taylor’s home on S Fayette Street at 7:30 p.m. Eliza Hunter Home Department Class meets at Mrs Hattie Wilbur’s home, 208 Gregory Street, at 5 p.m.
Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia Inc District No 3 holds a regular meeting in the Greenbrier Dairy social room at 7 30 p m. Bellomont Homemakers Club meets at Mrs Evelyn Parker 513 Sylvia St at 7 p m. Women's Improvement League meets at Mrs Marcella Holland 102 Smoot St at 2 p m. No 1 Club of St gy te eSeeeee Mrs Laura Johnson E Decker at 6 30 p m.
The Raleigh Register notes participation in the 69th General Federation of Women's Clubs contest with events at the Sheraton Park in Washington. Prizes will be presented during the Cann annual awards, with Mrs Ranney calling for community interest and safer streets as part of the federation's public service efforts.
Pamela's yellow dress and Mrs. Blake's light blue dress illustrate a lesson from a fashion project titled Choosing Becoming Clothes. Mrs. Blake emphasizes selecting seasonal fashions that endure and adapting style to each age to feel your best and stay young.
The Practical Nurses of West cal will hear Mrs Schulte and learn to use picture and basket vites. All licensed practical nurses are invited to attend the demonstration.
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