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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1963
Page
5
Mrs Bernard Saks and Mrs Violet Allenbaugh lead plans for a Beckley TOPS Club chapter with an 8 p m Saturday meeting at 423 Woodlawn Ave. The nonprofit group aims to help overweight individuals through group support and long term weight management.
Mrs F Vivan Lilly won the Spring Tournament final over Mrs Keith Lipscomb at Black Knight Country Club. On June 11 low net went to Mrs W J Barbour Jr and low gross to Mrs Lipscomb during Ladies Day.
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Mrs. Taylor Virginia Dowell of Tucson Arizona left Thursday after visiting her mother Mrs Anna Miller of Johnson Street and Mr and Mrs Norval Cooke of Orchard Avenue. On Tuesday the Cookes and Dowell attended a performance of Honey in The Rock at Grandview State Park. Dowell formerly taught at Sophia Elementary School. ee ee ee ee Guests in home of Mr and Mrs D Crawford Lynn of 221
The Beckley Memorial Hospital reports multiple newborns on June 24 to June 26. Patricia Ann Clifton, David Dean Trump II, Kenneth Alan Lusk, Annette Bowyer, Carl Richard Gwinn, Wanda Sue Lemon, Roger Kevin Sandridge, Melanie Ann Terry, Michael Wayne Peck, Tammy Loraine Porter join families across Mount Hope Crab Orchard Beckley Naoma East Rainelle Clifftop Sophia and related towns.
Mercer Street guests include Rev and Mrs J C Ledbetter of Westminster Md and Dr and Mrs T Grady Nanney of Bristow Okla. Attendees include nephew Danny A Manney and family from Littleton Colo. A grandson Allen Lynn departs McMinnville Tenn. W C Buckhannon and spouse depart for a long tour through the south west and north, ending at the Elks Grand Lodge session in Beckley West Virginia and cities from Vancouver to Chicago.
Mrs M J Walker has returned to her home at 423 1-2 N Vance Dr after a month of confinement due to illness. She had been staying with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Otie Carden of Oak Hill during the illness.
Visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Hindsley at 100 Mercer Street is their son Cadet Joseph D. Hindsley on a 30 day leave from the U S Military Academy at West Point New York. Also a guest is Miss Kay Christian of Welch. Mrs. Charles Reeves and her children Sharon Elaine Debby and Kathy have returned to Stongsville Ohio after two weeks with her sister Mrs. Leo Garrett of Maxwel l Hill. She also visited her sister in law Mrs. Cramer Boothe and Mrs. Madge Cales of Skelton. Mr. and Mrs. John Walker of Princeton were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. C A Walker of Shady Spring.
In Charleston on Monday three West Virginia women's groups will receive $1000 checks sponsored by Sears Roebuck and Co. The West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs the Home Demonstration Council and the Garden Club will be honored by Gov. W. W. Barron and about 200 guests. Ray George will serve as master of ceremonies with local civic leaders and club officials in attendance.
Miss Ann Smith bride elect of Douglas John Danley of San Gabriel Calif was feted with a miscellaneous shower at Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church MacArthur hosted by her mother Mrs S D Smith Red rosebud corsage given to honoree Gold and white decorations featured among the attendees list includes many local women and Miss Patricia Meadows Jo Ann Pittman Nancy Mills and others
On Sunday Mr and Mrs L M Neal celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. at their Prosperity home. Attending are five of seven children including Rev James H Neal of Charleston and Harry A Neal of Prosperity. others reside in Piney View Richwood Oak Ridge Tenn. Two daughters cannot attend. They married July 1 1913, former Jessie Woods. Neal, a retired miner, last worked for New River Coal Co Cranberry. Both members of First Baptist Church Prosperity. They invite old friends to join them. The couple have 28 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Beckley Legal Secretaries Association met in the Terrace Room of the Beckley Hotel with Mrs. James E. Meadows presiding. Miss Doris Jane Mitchell sang three piano selections and a reading of the Code of Ethics by Mrs. Rod O'Dell preceded a new member welcome for Mrs. Dayton Jarrell. The group discussed the National Association of Legal Secretaries convention in Minneapolis July 21 to 25 and voted to support Beckley delegates and alternates. Mrs. Harold Williams was named delegate but may not attend. Mrs. S. F. Fisher and Mrs. Julia Painter were chosen alternates. Others present included Elizabeth Walker, William K. Bair, Sara Meador, Herman Davis, Irma Huettner, Eileen Bragg, W. E. Mitchell, and Ruth Meek. the next meeting was set for Monday, July 22.
Juicy red steak should be an inch or more thick and grilled over wood charcoal briquets. Fat trimming precedes cooking and the steak is turned with tongs for even sear.
Civil War general Lew Wallace wrote the best selling historical novel Ben Hur a work that achieved wide popularity and enduring literary status.
Beaver Methodist Church WSCS held a 6 30 p m dinner and tacky dress party to honor the new pastor Rev J D Shaffer and his family. Mrs John Hedrick led a devotional The business session was by president Mrs Edith Collier An 85 person guest reception Sunday night featured a Centennial theme with old fashioned costumes and youth fellowship hosted refreshments and floral punch tables hosted by church men and Mrs Hubert Poore
The Friday schedule lists the Silver Star Rebekah Lodge regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the IOOF Lodge Hall on North Valley Drive. Petitions for notices are handled by Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department with deadlines for same day publication.
Rural Acres Garden Club gathers in the social room of Calloway Heights Community Church at 7 30 p m. The Friendship Social Club meets at Mrs Eva Poindexter home 126 Canday St at 7 p m.
The General Missionary Society will meet at Beckley Memorial Baptist Church on F Street at 7 30 p m The event invites members to gather for evening services and discussion in a local church setting.
Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club meets in the Greenbrier Social Room at 8 tonight for an informal square dancing session. Members invite dancers of all levels to join and enjoy a casual evening of beginners and seasoned partners.
Social Savings Club meets at 8 p m at 507 Hunter Street the home of Mrs Jack Cowans to discuss upcoming community projects and savings initiatives.
The Woman's Club of Central Baptist Church hosts meetings at Mrs. Abram G. Hill's home at 300 Mulberry Street. The Pioneer Woman's Club gathers at Mrs. Blanche Payne's residence, 915 South Fayette Street, at 7 30 p m for activities this evening.
Beckley chapter members attend College of Regents night at the Moose Lodge Ballroom at 7 30 p m with active planning and social events for members and guests.
The Ladies Mission Circle of Beaver Baptist Church hosts a social at 7 30 p m in the church social room featuring Miss Lula Rogers at 925 S Fayette St with the Just A Mere Club.
The Columbine Garden Club hosts a workshop at the Coca Cola Social Room scheduled for 1:30 PM. Members gather to share tips on planting, design, and club activities in a casual session.
Highland Garden Club with Mrs Frank Hale and co hosts Mrs E R Parsons and Mrs P H Calfee Jr set a 1 15 p m gathering at 344 N Kanawha St co hosted by Mrs Frank Hale and the two co hosts for a planned event at the listed address.
Golden Age Club members will meet at First Baptist Church at 11 a.m. for transportation to a picnic at Mrs. Janie Meadows Camp on Greenbrier River. The event aims to bring members together for a day of outdoor fellowship and refreshments.
Washington UPI reports Lynda Bird Johnson has confirmed engagement to Navy Ensign Bernard Rosenbach of Comfort Texas. She is a UT freshman and says no wedding date is set as she intends to finish college.
Red white and blue meals can be a barbecue treat for a safe and sane Fourth of July. Try ham steak sizzled over wood charcoal briquets creamy potato salad blueberry pie or grilled hamburgers with blue cheese and pimiento strips. A red checked paper tablecloth sets a festive air. Sparklers lend white magic to the blue twilight hours and can be lighted in the rosy embers of a charcoal fire.
A cooking note explains placing wood charcoal briquets in a pyramid shape to start the fire faster. Heat rises through the pyramid to all briquets, after which the chef should spread briquets evenly with tongs or a poker for uniform grilling.
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