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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1960
Page
5
The text lists past presidents and figures including Kermit A. Locke Canterbury Russ Parsons Larrick Roy J. Lucas and Dr McKenzie. It notes China produces about half the world's tea.
The Beckley Shrine Club hosted the Past Shrine Presidents Ball at the Beckley Elks Club ballroom with 170 guests. Colin McLuckey spoke on the club's long service and Shriners support for the Crippled Children's Hospital in Philadelphia as Kermit Leeke conducted a memorial for deceased presidents and secretaries. 1960 officers and board members were listed, with Ross and H W Perkins as entertainment chairs and Jan Campbell orchestra providing music.
Local women's organizations are invited to place notices for regular or special meetings. Submit by 10 am to Beckley Newspapers Woman's Department. Sunday calendars must arrive before 10 am, Saturday. Include telephone contact CL 3 3321 or notice details for rapid publication.
Beta Sigma Phi Beta Rho Chapter hosts meeting at Mrs Marshall T Walker's Hull Street home at 8 p.m. Local members are invited to attend for planning and social activity.
Primrose Garden Club holds a regular meeting at 408 1/2 S Oakwood Ave. in the evening. Mrs John C Ward hosts at 8 oclock.
Royal Neighbors of America hold a regular meeting at the Eagles Aerie on Woodlawn Avenue at 7 30 p m. Beckley Jayceeettes gather for a business meeting at the Coca Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m.
Navy Mothers Club hosts at Mrs. T. B. Callahan home 2301 S Ka nawha St at 7:30 p.m. on date not specified. Community gathering invites members for updates and social time.
Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds a regular meeting with a spaghetti dinner at the Moose Lodge at 6 30 p m.
Curtain Callers hold an important meeting at the Workshop on N Oakwood Avenue at 7 30 p m. Strivettes Club gathers at the home of Mrs George Cabell 131 Canaday Street at 7 30 p m. Beta Sigma Phi meets in the Moose Lodge dining room at 6 30 p m.
Mission Circle No 3 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church meets at the home of Mrs. Ralph Carter on East C Street at 1 30 p m.
Regular meetings and social events listed across multiple organizations. Includes Degree of Honor Lodge IOOF Hall Beckley Women of the Church St Stephen Episcopal Gamma Gamma Beta Sigma Phi Pythian Hall Court of Calantha Womans Club Beaver Lions Club Beckley Presbyterian Church Circle First Methodist Prosperity Farm Woman's Club Raleigh General Hospital Nurses Alumni Poinsetta Savings Club with dates and times in the afternoon and evening at various addresses.
World Day of Prayer at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church. Beckley IOOF Hall hosts Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No. 77 with regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. and initiation practice at 8:30 p.m.
Lydia Ormandy Circle of the Memorial Baptist Church will meet at 7 30 p m in Mrs Wayie Daniels home 116 Miller Street for a church social and planning session.
Miss Benita Campbell of Charlottesville is a University Hospital patient with her mother and sister in town. Berkley Street resident Berkley H. Phipps returned from Duke University Hospital after consultations. Sons-in-law and daughters relocated duties and jobs in Winston-Salem and Durham. The Johnsons sold their home to Arnold and Mrs. Carney. Mrs Helen Reawn remains confined at Beaver due to illness.
A column urges adopting children beyond blood ties and explains procreation as passing genes like a relay race. It advises informing foster kids about adoption, notes husbands may resist, and offers a booklet by Dr. Crane for readers via the newspaper with a stamped return envelope.
A weekend guest at Mrs. Bessie Drysdale’s home at 102 Sixth Street was her sister Mrs. Henry Shea of Artie. The brief note records a family visit and the guest’s identity and origin.
Airman Third Class Dick Cole and Mrs. Cole from Hampon Virginia spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Al Cole on Stanley Street.
John Boray leaves Beckley Hospital today to return to his home on Queen Street after major surgery weeks ago. Mrs. J. C. McCluskey also returns home on Russell Street from a three week visit with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Dermont, Martin, Kentucky.
David Davies son of Mr and Mrs Joe Davies of Wyoming Avenue is listed in satisfactory condition at Beckley Hospital after leg injury surgery from a basketball game.
Miss Elaine Miller of Prosperity is a patient at Beckley Hospital under observation and undergoing treatment.
Mrs Norman McCormick recovering at her parents home after surgery Monday at Beckley Hospital. Dr Westwood H Holliday returns from Washington DC with wife and four children after attending a contact lens seminar. Albert A Pettry honored on his 83rd birthday with a dinner hosted by son-in-law and daughter in law George and Pettry. Guests include Posey Clay, Don Pettry family, Hensleys, Toney family, and Roy Pettry of Surveyor. Mrs Elizabeth Piziak of Stamford is treated for asthma at Beckley Hospital.
The hospital lists several newborns with details including parents names locations birth weights and times. Perry Anthony Prunesti born Feb 25 at 5 10 a m weight six pounds 13 ounces. Andy Woods son born Feb 22 weight seven pounds 12 ounces. Martha Ann Plumley born Feb 26 weight seven pounds two ounces. Billy Ray Burton Jr born Feb 27 weight seven pounds two and a half ounces. Debra Sue Beavers born Feb 2 weight six pounds 12 ounces. Randolph Swafford born Feb 3 weight seven pounds 11 ounces. Crystal Lynn Clark born Feb 5 weight seven pounds three ounces. Mary Rita De Hoyos born Feb 5 weight six pounds 11 and a half ounces. Betty Ann Jordan born Feb 8 weight eight pounds 12 ounces. An hourglass limits sermons at New Utrecht Reformed Church in Brooklyn.
A short item notes a weekly cookbook feature tied to family farms. The piece highlights homegrown recipes and tips from local producers, aiming to showcase farm produce and simple, practical dishes.
Mrs. Mary J. Starr of 220 Klaus Street is confined to her home due to illness.
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