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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1964
Page
5
Notices from Beckley Newspapers invite women's groups to announce regular or special meetings. Submit notices to the Women’s Department by 10 a.m. for same day use. Sunday calendar items must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday. Include contact phone 253 3321 for delivery.
Woman's Society of Christian Services of Sophia Methodist Church holds a general meeting at the church at 7 30 p m. Members and guests are invited to attend this late afternoon session.
The Thrifty Homemakers Club hosted by Mrs C T Wilkerson on Lil Grant Street convenes at 6 p m with a guest speaker expected to address members.
The Eagles Auxiliary plans a meeting at Eagles Home on Woodlawn Avenue at 7 30 p m with members invited to attend.
Ebenezer Service Guild, hosted by Mrs. Everette Price at Heber Street, invites members to gather at 8 p m for the community service session.
Electa Chapter No 50 of the Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic Hall on South Fayette Street at 6 p.m. A brief session and potential agenda items are expected during the gathering.
General Mission Society of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church invites members to a social room gathering at 7:30 p.m. for a community meeting and fellowship.
The Rebekah Lodge No 77 holds a clean up at 2 p.m. with a pot luck covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. followed by election of officers at 7 30 p.m. at IOOF Hall Valley Drive.
The Just a Mere Club at 505 Bostic Ave. invites attendees to a meeting with Mrs. Carl Boyden at 7:30 p.m. The event location is listed as her residence.
The Fellowship Class of Crab Orchard Baptist Church hosts a wiener roast on at 6:30 p.m. at church lands. Community members are invited to attend for fellowship and a casual meal on the church grounds.
Miss Linda Lee Glass daughter of Mr and Mrs L V Glass of Lynchburg Virginia and Roy Franklin Maschal son of Mr and Mrs Robert Frederick Maschal of Evington Virginia were married Saturday at 8 PM The double ring ceremony was held at Fairview Christian Church Lynchburg with Rev John L Suttenfield officiating Organist was Rev James M Johnson and Frank Gossom Jr provided the solo The Glen White area attendees included Miss Annie Maschal and Mrs Beatrice Walthrow of Glen White and Mrs E L Bailey of Mount Hope.
G M Powers offers dental services at 110 Main Street with contact 253 7696 and phone for appointments. The ad highlights neighborhood practice and local accessibility for patients seeking routine care and fillings.
Pink and white carnations decorates a 1 pm luncheon for Miss Peggy Richmond, honored ahead of her Beckley Presbyterian Church wedding to John Paul White. Hostesses Mrs. John E. McKenzie and Mrs. R. G. Broadus preside at the 602 Woodlawn Ave. gathering with about 40 guests. Also honored is Miss Jane Anderson, to wed Lt. Thomas N. Goode on July 18.
Rosemont Garden Club announces a Beautification and Improvement contest in Slab Fork with prizes. Club president Mrs. C. S. Eggleston said the event opens in spring and runs until September first. The group met at the Slab Fork Youth Center. Mrs. George McKinney screened Wildflower Pilgrimage and Columbus rose garden films, with Rosalyn Stover operating. Guests included Mrs. C. R. Daniels and Cheryl Rea Daniels of Columbus.
Allen Industries announces Harold C. Allen as chairman and chief executive officer succeeding Jerome J. Tobas. Allen was previously president and manager.
Beef remains the best buy in protein foods this week with all roast varieties a strong value. Fresh fruits and vegetables plus poultry and eggs round out a wise shopper’s outlook. Cantaloupes plums strawberries and watermelons lead the fresh fruit buys while sweet corn cucumbers lettuce cabbage onions and melons headline vegetable supplies. Turkeys and broiler fryers are plentiful for weekend meals and canned fish products also offer good value.
Small items of general interest invite readers to call with tips or notes at the newspaper. Contact is via phone extension 52 on the 253-3321 line.
Mrs Ina Daniel returned to 111 Mason St after attending the American Nurses Association convention June 14 to 19 at Convention Hall. She was one of 16 West Virginia Nurses Association delegates and is state chairman of the Office Nurses Section. Daniel helped monitor the Office Advisory Council meeting at the Dennis Hotel. She noted the House of Delegates totaled 1104 with 7230 registered.
Mrs Gilbert P High of Philadelphia is a guest in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs M A Johnson on Maxwell Hill. She is the former Miss Susan Johnson.
Mr and Mrs George E Powell and children Paige and George E Jr arrive in Granville Avenue to stay with Mrs Duff D Daniel in Naples Florida.
Miss Cathy Short daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Short of 1806 Harper Road Miss Chevyl Daniel daughter of Dr and Mrs Duff Daniel of 303 Maryland Avenue and Miss Frankie Hale daughter of Dr and Mrs C F Hale of 344 North Kanawha Street attend Camp Richwood a riding school for girls in Milton Kentucky The girls recently traveled to the Rock Creek Horse Show in Louisville Kentucky Polly Hale daughter of Dr and Mrs C F Hale serves as Assistant Riding Instructor at the camp this year after previously attending as a camper.
Mrs. Jerry Stover and her daughters Diana Linda and Debra of 211 Berkley Street have returned home from a visit with her brothers in law and sisters in law in Jackson and Lansing Michigan. They also visited George Brunk and wife in Lansing who are moving to California.
Mrs E F Alvis of 117 Granville Avenue is spending this week in New York City.
Mrs Julia Hardy daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Ondi Danese attended the American Nurses Association Convention in Atlantic City New Jersey from June 15 to June 19.
Johnny Udy an 11 year old from Ran toul Illinois and formerly of Soak Creek is visiting Mr and Mrs Dennis Saunders of Sophia Mr and Mrs Fred Lavis and Dennis Haga of Soak Creek. He has been there a month and will leave June 28.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Bell and their children Claudette Mary Lou Ricky and Esther Marie have returned to 433 Bailey Ave after visiting relatives in Middletown Ohio where they stayed with Mrs James D Cassidy.
Mr and Mrs Ronnie Akers of 328 Vine Street are spending a weeklong vacation at Virginia Beach Virginia with plans to enjoy the seaside resort and local attractions during their stay.
Mrs David Moter and daughter Tammy two return home to Maxwell Hill Road after visiting sisters and brothers in law in Cleveland. They stayed two weeks with Robert Persinger and with Dearl Sweeny families, all former Beckley residents and including Robert Kent six Billy four Connie two.
Mrs Lee Stepp of Portsmouth Ohio is the guest of her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs M E Proctor at 911 S Kanawha St The Proctors recently returned after a seven month stay at their winter home in Hialeah Fla Proctor is reported to be improving from an illness.
Visiting arrangements include Mrs. Joe Hutchinson at 202 Dorcas Ave with her daughter-in-law Mrs. Diane Hutchinson and sons Steve and Gregg from Winston Salem NC Also visiting is Mrs. Hutchinsons daughter Mrs. James Davis from New Orleans LA
Mr and Mrs John Buchanan of Coal City celebrate their 50th anniversary with a dinner hosted by daughters Elsie Thompson and Marie Coalson at Coalson home. Married June 18 1914 at Basin by Rev Mitchell McKenney, they spent most of married life in Raleigh County. Retired miner Buchanan and several family members attended. two grandsons could not attend due to work in Maryland.
Beavers WSCS presents births from Beckley Memorial Hospital on June 22. Jeffrey Duane Farley born 11 32 p m nine pounds 12 ounces in Sundial to Denvis Edgar Farley and wife. Rebakah Naomi Ayers born 9 25 p m seven pounds one ounce in Coal City to Everett Mitchel Ayers and wife. Bobby Leigh II Robinson born 5 p m six pounds 2 ounces in Beckley Memorial Hospital to Isaac Anthony Robinson Jr. and wife. Mrs Lilly and Mrs Shaffer lead the Thursday night service with the theme You are Christ Sent. Page notes business session led by Miss Juanita Blevins. guests present. hostesses named.
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