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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1962
Page
5
Raleigh County Farm Women's Council discussed the Grandview Community Improvement project at the third quarterly meeting in the Raleigh County Courtroom. Members outlined signs, flag display guidance, Tanganyika study books, and plans for litter reduction and safety outreach, with a schedule of events through July and October.
At the GFWC convention in Washington D C Logan through its Woman's Club won 10000 for community improvement in a ceremony at the Sheraton Park Hotel. Three national judges praised Logan's revitalization efforts, awarding first place among eleven. Second went to Walsenburg Colorado for hospital work and housing for retirees.
Officers of the Mountain Top Garden Club were installed Monday at the home of retiring president Mrs C S Bepler 506 S Kanawha St Mrs Harlow Warren is the new president with Mrs H L Crawford as vice president Mrs E T Gilmer recording secretary and Mrs Fred B Stone treasurer Mrs George Bright a past president conducted the service
Miss Nancy R. Boyd, Raleigh County home demonstration agent, gave an interior design lesson at the June meeting of the Shady Spring Home Demonstration Club held at Mrs. Chester Skaggs’ home. Attendees included Mrs. George Sweeney, Mrs. Zane Griffith, Mrs. Jim Fisher, Mrs. Worthy Harris, and others. President Mrs. Harris led the business portion and the next meeting was set for July 19 at Mrs. Robert Dickerson’s home.
SOPHIA RNS Lisa Whetsel celebrated her 10th birthday with a lawn party at her home Friday evening. Guests included Eddie Hatcher who won a prize, with many friends and relatives such as Libby Young Tawnna Whetsel Rita Richards Wendy Roberts Cathy Prunesti Patty Stone Susan McVey Mary McVey Roger Young Linda Stone Vickie Whittaker Jane Buchler Linda Lozier Wilma Testerman Peggy Testerman Francis Jones Camillia Henderson Dale Hatcher Gary Basham Edwin Wolfe Steven Wolfe and Judy Baker plus adults Mr and Mrs F R Whetsel Mrs George Wolfe Mrs Close Hatcher and Mr and Mrs Richard Wolfe. A two tier cake with white and pink decorations topped the serving table. Games were played.
Plute Indians described Utah's Bryce Canyon as red rocks standing like men in a bowl shaped canyon. The 20 mile long craggy canyon was formed ages ago by uplifting faulting and erosion of rock.
Mrs John W Yago was reelected president of the Rhododendron Garden Club at a Tuesday meeting held at the home of Mrs Eugene F Eager 224 Beckley Ave Other officers named were Mrs Eager vice president O C Drake treasurer and Mrs M P Oit secretary Arrangements and specimen blooms received ribbons with winners named including Mrs Yago Mrs Jan Campbell Mrs B F Whitney Miss Betty Wilkes and Miss Kathleen Anderson Also in attendance were Mrs J K Brash Mrs Pauline Jarrett and several others
Small items of wide interest note guests visiting local families and military moves. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boggs of Tallahassee Florida and their children Glenn and Barbara Ann visiting Woodrow Wilson High School for the 1942 reunion. Sgt Edgar R Cantley and family travel from Oklahoma to Hawaii for a three year tour while he has served as instructor at Tinker Air Force Base. Others visit relatives in Torrence California and Maxwell Hill. Mrs Grace Eastridge and Mason Eastridge families travel from Cleveland to visit relatives. Mrs Arnold C Burke of Maxwell Hill Road is reported in satisfactory condition after surgery. Dewey Meador and family return from visits with relatives in North and South Carolina. Charles R. Moore of Massillon Ohio and his wife visit Crab Orchard and Ury relatives before returning home.
Women’s organizations are invited to use this column for announcements of regular or special meetings. Notices by 10 a.m. will be used the same day. Friday’s events include the Women’s Missionary Society of First Church of God at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. James Tanner’s home and the Social Savings Club at the American Legion Hall on South Fayette Street at 9 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Ella Robinson.
Regular meeting at Greenbrier Dairy at 8 p m. Thrifty Savers Club hosts Miss Marlene Burke at 500 F Street at 5 p m. Junior Thrifty Savers Club meets at 112 Thurmond Street at 2 p m. Social Savings Club holds a picnic at Fitzpatrick Park at 2 p m with Mrs Naomi Canada as hostess.
A Stanaford community notice lists a Tuesday evening meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union at Stanaford Baptist Church at 7 p.m. The event also mentions a Ladies Day for women golfers at Black Knight Country Club at 9 a.m. hosted by Mrs. George L. Piper and Mrs. Doff Daniel.
Frances and Reba Mullins daughters of Mr and Mrs Adam Mullins spent two weeks in Alexandria Virginia with their sister Miss Rachel Mullins who accompanied them home for the weekend.
Weekend guests at Oak Grove were Gerald Maher of Baltimore Margaret Vaught and Jimmy Vaught with son Jeffrey of Helen.
Mrs Lottie Brammer of 424 North Vance Drive has returned home from Raleigh General Hospital. She recently recovered and returned to her residence.
Miss Loretta Jean Stoots daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Stoots of Eccles wed Lonnie Earl Cadle son of Mr and Mrs William Cadle of Beaver. The Rev Sam Foley officiated at his Porter Street home. The bride wore white taffeta and tulle with a shoulder veil and carried white carnations. Maid of honor was Shirley Stoots in blue taffeta with orchid corsage. Best man Cyrus Plippo. Reception at the bride’s home followed. The couple will live in Cleveland Ohio after he works at Shelton’s.
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