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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1965

Page

5

Friendly Few Club Meets at Walker Home

Women’s events column notes Friendly Few Club gathering at 208 Springdale Street hosted by Mrs Virginia Walker at 7 30 p m Raleigh County Principals Association also meets at 7 30 p m Crescent School hosts the session Notices due by 10 a m for same day use through Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department

Women’s Department of Beckley Virginia Walker Springdale Street Raleigh County Principals Association Crescent School

Artistic Homemakers Club meeting at Mrs James Bandy home

The Artistic Homemakers Club will meet at 7 p m at the home of Mrs James Bandy located at 103 State Street. The gathering will cover planned activities and community projects with members expected to attend.

Artistic Homemakers Club Mrs. James Bandy State St

Regular meetings listed for local groups this evening

Regular meeting of Order of Rainbow for Girls 7 p.m. at Masonic Temple Howe Street Rupert Jefferson Court No 92 meets 6 p.m. at Pythian Hall South Fayette Street Woman's Missionary Society of St Matthews A M E Church meets 11 a.m. Fellowship Hall Shady Spring District Wo man’s Club Lions Clubhouse Beaver 7 30 p m Gamma Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Coca Cola Social Room 7 30 p.m Paity Home Demonstration Club home of Mrs D B Stover Sr 7 30 Beckley Temple No 55 Pythian Sisters regular meeting Lodge Hall 7 30 Just A Mere Club New Pioneer Hotel S Fayette St 7 30 Mrs Robert Snyder hostess.

Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Howe Street Rupert Jefferson Pythian Hall South Fayette Street Woman's Missionary Society of Gamma Gamma Beta Sigma Phi Beckley Temple Pythian Sisters New Pioneer Hotel S. Fayette St Robert Snyder

Beta Sigma Phi Chapter Meeting Notice

Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds a regular meeting at the Penthouse Raleigh County Bank at 7 30 p m.

Beta Rho Beta Sigma Phi Raleigh County Bank

Friday Bible Class Meets at First Baptist Church

Friday Ann Rose leads a Bible class at First Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall each Friday evening at 7 30 p m. The regular meeting gathers members for study discussion and fellowship in a local church setting.

Ann Rose First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall of Church

Polly's Pointers on saving and smart gifts from kids

Polly Cramer advises with reader letters on teaching children to handle money. Three girls aged 5, 7, and 8 save from allowances and selling old items to fund bikes and gifts, depositing at their bank with an outside observer. Also notes scatter pins by safety pins, and a mother-in-law anniversary gift habit plus a birthday floral token. Readers encouraged to order Polly Cramer's booklet for 50 cents.

Polly Charlene E. M Polly Cramer Raleich P. O Dept. A Radio City New York N. Y

Births at Raleigh General Hospital Highlight New Arrivals

Pemberton couple announces Pamela Sue born Feb 15 weighing 7 lb 10 oz. Midway couple welcomes Michael Edward born Feb 17 at 12:56 a.m. weighing 9 lb 2 1/2 oz. Naoma couple adds Tina Marie born Feb 18 at 12:35 a.m. weighing 6 lb 14 1/2 oz. Coal City welcomes Joseph Stephen Chandra Rene born Feb 18 at 6:30 a.m. weighing 6 lb 14 oz. Beckley couple greets Angela Von born Feb 23 at 1:28 p.m. weighing 5 lb 3 1/2 oz. Durham pair announce John MacArthur born Feb 23 at 5:47 a.m. weighing 7 lb 2 oz. Flat Top couple welcomes James Albert born Feb 21 at 8:10 p.m. weighing 6 lb 13 1/2 oz. Lynchburg family greets Valerie Michelle born Feb 21 at 9:05 p.m. weighing 4 lb 14 1/2 oz. Ghent announces Tammy Rene born Feb 22 at 10:15 p.m. weighing 5 lb 9 1/2 oz.

Herbert Franklin Brown Pemberton Pamela Sue Raleigh General Hospital Midway Willie Hall Bishop Michael Edward Joseph Stephen Chandra Rene Lawrence Everett Freeman Beckley John MacArthur Gene MacArthur Durham Hill St Eldridge Columbus Parrish Jr Ringleben St Angela von Melissa Rose Roy W. Lowe, III Wilson St James Frederick Otis Albert Phillips Valerie Michelle James Wyatt Penn Lynchburg Max Baer Lilly Ghent Tammy Rene

A M E Church Dinner At 11 Am In Dining Rooms

A M E Church schedules a noon dinner in its dining rooms while the Dee Demi Debs Subdeb Club meets at 3 p.m. in the Bank of Raleigh Civic Room.

A. M. E. Church Bank of Raleigh Civic Room

Zeta Phi Beta pledge service at Truman Ave home

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority holds a pledge service at the home of Mrs. Jesse Hodge located at 113 Truman Avenue starting at 6 p.m. The event invites members and potential pledges to participate in the welcome ceremony.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Jesse Hodge Truman Ave

Open Door Rally at St Matthews A M E Church

Sunday gathering at St Matthews A M E Church 3 p m sponsored by Nos 1 and 2 stewardess boards with guest speaker and visiting choir and chorus providing music Public invited and event part of church activities

St. Matthews A. M. E

Meeting of St Matthews A M E Church Board

The No 1 stewardess board of St Matthews A M E Church will meet at 2 p m at the church located at 103 Mills Avenue to discuss church affairs and planned activities.

St. Matthews A. M. E Mills Avenue

Quota Club Beckley Lunch Meeting Set at Beckley Hotel

The Quota Club of Beckley holds a noon luncheon in the Terrace Room of the Beckley Hotel. Attendees will dine and discuss club projects and community service for the upcoming quarter.

Quota Club of Beckley Beckley Hotel

Polly's Pointers Ideas From Raleigh Readers

Readers share home making ideas for Polly care of The Raleigh Register. Submissions may be used in Pol ly's Pointers with a bright silver dollar reward if chosen.

Polly Raleigh Register

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

A brief local column notes small, general interest items under a community heading inviting readers to share notices via a provided phone extension. It hints at a friendly, personal feature with one contact line for readers.

Local hospital notes list several residents in fair condition

Beckley Hospital records show Mrs. Betty Beckley Campbell 96 of Neville Street and Mrs. Florence P. Moss 90 of 601 N. Kanawha St listed in fair condition. Mrs. Hugh Hutchinson has returned home after a week in New York City. Effie Clyburn is confined at 107 Vine Street due to illness. Rebecca Weaver of Chilhowie Va visiting her son Barney Haga and daughter Mrs William Benfield of Sophia. She, a graduate of Charleston General Hospital School of Nursing, will complete a course Thursday at Charlotte University and plans a few days in Miami. Robert Lytton of 107 Lincoln Street remains hospitalized at Raleigh General for a broken wrist.

Beckley Hospital Betty Beckley Campbell Neville Street Florence P. Moss N. Kanawha St Hugh Hutchinson New York City Effie Clyburn Vine St Rebecca Weaver Chilhowie, Va Barney Haga William Benfield Mr. Benfield Sophia E. J. Rupe Charleston General Hospital School of Nursing Charlotte University Charlotte S. C Miami Fla Bill Clemons Robert Lytton Lincoln St Raleigh General Hospital

Baker Family Visits Wilmington and Kernersville

Mr and Mrs Bernice F Baker and Mrs Prema Baker with Miss Patsy Baker of Pleasant Hills spent three days in Wilmington North Carolina. They accompanied their daughter Mrs Paul Bouchard and son Richard home after visiting the Baker home. They also visited Mr and Mrs J R Baker of Kernersville en route home.

Bernice F. Baker Prema Baker Patsy Baker Pleasant Hills Wilmington N. C Paul Bouchard Richard Baker J. R. Baker Kernersville

Joining Beckley ARH Nursing Staff

Miss Jenny Lou Rupe will soon join the nursing staff of Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a period of training and credentialing. Her placement signals expansion of patient care services at the hospital and reflects ongoing recruitment in the regional health system.

Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Jenny Lou Rupe

Army family visits in Kanawha Street notes

SGT. and Mrs. Dennis J. Davis and children Michael Lisa and Tammy visit her mother Hap Bird at 719 1 2 S Kanawha St. Sgt Davis recently stationed at Ft Devens Mass will depart March 15 for a 13 month assignment as an instructor for the U S Army in Korea He is grandson of Mr and Mrs George Davis of Mabscott with whom he is visiting Mrs Davis and children will remain here until his return.

Horticulture Talk At Rural Acres Club Meet

Horticulture topics pruned, sprayed and fertilized fruits and vegetables discussed by H B Thomas former Raleigh County agricultural agent now a Woodrow Wilson High School teacher. He urged pruning now chiefly for vines and evergreens June trimming. group exchanged questions on fruit and veg growing.

H. B. Thomas Raleigh County Rural Acres Garden Club Woodrow Wilson High School Thomas Roscoe Weikle Kenneth Jennings Orville Ballengee Calloway Heights Richard Cook

Beckley Shrine Club Plans Annual Past Presidents Party

Beckley Shrine Club hosts its annual Past Presidents Party Saturday night at the Elks Lodge ballroom. Special guest Harry R. Lambert, potentate of Beni Kedem Temple, Charleston, will attend. Social hour 6 to 7, dinner 7 to 8:30, dance 9 to midnight with Johnny Combs Orchestra. About 150 members and guests expected.

Beckley Shrine Club The Elks Lodge T. Richard Cooper Harry R. Lambert Beni Kedem Temple Charleston A. A. Ross Johnny Combs Orchestra of John A. Thompson Robert Thomson Jr George Coker Roy D. Millican Cooper Elks, Civitan Black Knight Coun

Food Shopping Guide Best buys for Lent weekend

The guide highlights eggs as the top protein buy with good meat deals and a colorful fruit and vegetable selection. Northeast markets see beef as the feature with steaks roasts ducks and ribs prominent while pork veal and poultry stay normal. Abundant fruits include apples bananas oranges grapefruit nectarines plums peaches with top fish options fillets oysters clams scallops shrimp and swordfish.

Washington UPI Delaware District of Columbia New England New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia

Texture trends shape 1965 home floors and walls

Rustic natural materials are set to lead 1965 decorating trends with textured embossed surfaces appearing in resilient flooring. The shift toward earthy looks emphasizes tactile finishes and durable, decorative coverings for rooms.

Dr G M Powers Dentist Opens Office on Main Street

Dr G M Powers, dentist, announces location at 110 1/2 Main Street with phone 253 7696. Public notice highlights new office and contact details for appointments.

Main St

Ordeal of widowhood shapes modern lives

Jacqueline Kennedy and other young widows rebuild after loss. Myrlie Evers returns to college to support her three children. Anna Chan, 24, married General Chennault in 1947, widowed nine years later, pursues writing, lecturing, fashion design, and refugee relief leadership.

United States National Jacqueline Kennedy Myrlie Evers Medgar Evers Mississippi NAACP Mrs. Evers

Rip Van Winkle Backache Relief Ad Appeal

A vintage Doan’s Pills advertisement promises fast relief for nagging backache headaches and muscular pains. It claims three actions: quick pain relief, soothing bladder irritation, and mild diuretic effects to aid kidney function, encouraging a good night’s sleep and long-running trust. It promotes a large-size option.

Dean Doan

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