Garden Club hosts film on rainforest birds and expedition
Mountain Top Garden Club members enjoyed a one hour nature film Sightslands about rainforest birds. Dr Hugh C Land biology professor at Concord College spoke at Appalachian Assembly Room with his wife and Carlos Cardona of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, who assisted on a bird life observation expedition on the Pan American Highway through Mexico. Cardona, a new U.S. Air Force member, accompanied Land and his wife this summer. The trip’s result included nearly 150 bird species and is slated for further study at the American Museum of Natural History.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Top
Appalachian Assembly Room
Hugh C. Land
Concord College
Athens
Margaret
Carlos Cardona
Puerto Barrios
Guatemala
Land
Cardona
U. S. Air Force
Dr. Land
Mexico
Frederic Friar
Fredric F. Friar
Harper Rd
Concord
U. S. Army
Ft. Jackson
S. C
Stovall Museum
University of Ok
Launder Strainer Before Using Muslin for Liquid Straining
When housekeeping duties require straining liquids through unbleached muslin first launder the fabric to remove sizing.
No need to pre rinse with new electric dishwashers
The article explains that modern electric dishwashers of newer type require no pre rinsing. Simply scrape off excess food and load, and dishes should come out clean without extra preparation.
Dry Hill Home Demonstration reports February meeting
The Dry Hill Home Demonstration Club held a February meeting at Mrs. Don Houchins home. Mrs L V Caudill reported on a George Siehl lecture from West Virginia University about RAD and club lesson leaders training. Up-to-date plans included two upholstery workshops, health and nutrition session, area commodity bake goods distribution, an Easter egg hunt, and a rummage sale with guest Mrs Ronald Gunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Hill Home Demonstration Club
L. V. Caudill
George Siehl
West Virginia University
Morgantown
RAD
W. Va
BC County
Phyllis Ditson
Caudill
William Ormandy
Dry Hill
Sprague
Beckley Methodist Child Care Center
Noel Thurman
D. W. Kinzer
E. E. Carter
Sam Feazell
Carter
C. Lake Allen
Ronald Gunter
J. C. Phillips
Shelby Stump
Thurman
Don Houchins
Dry Hill Rd
Births in Beckley Memorial Hospital list eight newborns
Mr and Mrs Pete Webb Ameagle welcome Jesse Pete Jr eight pounds born Feb 20 at 9 17 am. John Glenn named for Walter Keaton Hotchkiss born Feb 20 at 4 30 pm. Kevin Edward Bland born Feb 22 at 6 58 pm seven pounds 15 ounces. Lita Darlene Fletcher born Feb 22 at 6 25 am six pounds 13 ounces. Kimberly Sue Minter born Feb 22 at 2 08 pm six pounds 12 ounces. Teresa Diana Fragile born Feb 23 at 4 45 pm seven pounds one and 12 ounces. Kelly Lynn White born Feb 23 at 1 37 am five pounds 14 ounces. Robert Scott Meadows born Feb 24 at 9 28 am five pounds 3 ounces. David Thomas Hercules born Feb 25 at 10 58 pm six pounds 5 ounces. Teresa Lynn Stewart born Feb 27 at 4 17 pm seven pounds 5 and 12 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Webb
Ameagle
Jesse Pete Jr
Beckley Memorial Hospital
John Glenn
Walter Keaton
Hotchkiss
Albert K. Minter Jr
Lancaster St
Kimberly Sue
Teresa Diana
Frank Fragile
S. Oakwood Ave
Shady Spring
Donald White
Kelly Lynn
Scotty Meadows
Temple St
Robert Scott
David Thomas
Thomas Hercules
Dorcas Ave
Donald Stewart
Teresa Lynn
Mexican Panacha Squares Candy Recipe Guide
A simple homemade candy method explains making Mexican Panacha Squares an unusual treat. Combine unsweetened grated chocolate brown sugar evaporated milk bring to boil then add butter vanilla and nuts. Cook until softball stage 238 degrees. Pour into a battered pan cut into two dozen squares.
Lucky Wishbone Belief Ties to Ancient Superstition
A superstition tied to the wishbone holds that the person who wins the larger piece gets their wish granted. The practice traces back to pre Roman times when the chicken was considered sacred.
Fashion Fare Now premieres a gold trimmed skirt jacket
A fashion note describes a versatile gold trimmed skirt that can be worn as a jacket or a shirt, highlighting its dual styling potential and modern versatility for the season.
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Beckley residents attending the GSR Conference Tournament in Richmond last weekend included Dr. and Mrs. John J. Vanura Mr. and Mrs. John Howard McCulloch Dr. and Mrs. Wade H. Bardin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Luchini Dr. and Mrs. Ross P. Daniel Dr. and Mrs. Garrett Anderson Mr. and Mrs. James W. Walters Bernard L. Crawford and son Lee Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Parsons Dr. Vivan Lilly and Dr. C. M. Peck.
Women’s groups call for meetings in Beckley notices
Women’s organizations are invited to use this column for announcements of regular or special meetings. Telephone 253-3321 or mail notices to Beckley Newspapers Woman’s Department. Notices by 10 a.m. are used the same day. Sunday calendars must be received by 10 a.m. Saturday. MONDAY Beta Sigma Phi City Council regular meeting Coca-Cola Social Room 7:30 p.m. Young Democrats Club membership committee WJLS conference room 7:30 p.m. Friendly Arts Club at the club house on S Fayette St 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Department of
Beckley
Beta Sigma Phi City Council
Circle and club meetings at area churches and groups
Circle No 11 of the Woman's Mission Society meets at 7 30 p m at 204 Foote St with Mrs D W Bry son chairing. Highland Garden Club gathers at 1 15 p m 105 Springdale St. Columbine Garden Club at 205 Parkwood Dr 1 30 p m. DAR Captain James Allen Chapter meets at 2 p m 114 Westwood Dr for installation and address changes. Several other circles and clubs listed with times and locations across Beckley area venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Garden Club
A. A. Bliss
Springdale St
Columbine Garden Club
James Maples
Parkwood Drive
James Allen
Daughters of American Revolution
Peyton Graves
Westwood Drive
R. R. Smiley
Community Organization Meetings This Week
Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds a regular meeting at the Coca-Cola Social Room at 7:30 p.m. Navy Mothers Club hosts a covered dish dinner at 6:30 p.m. Curtain Callers meet at the Playhouse at 8 p.m. Royal Neighbors of America convene at Eagles Hall on Woodlawn Ave at 7:30 p.m. Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority meet at homes on Westwood Dr and Saunders Ave. Just-A-Mere Club hosts a 6:30 p.m. gathering at 214 Saunders Ave. Beckley Home Demonstration Club meets at 12:30 p.m. Mission Circle No. 5 meets at Crab Orchard Baptist Church home of Mrs. Lakie Fink. Woman's Improvement League hosts a 2 p.m. event at 231 Church St. Mrs. E. L. Morton to co-host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi
Navy Mothers Club
Eric Williams
Orchard Ave
Xi Alpha Gamma
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
James Leeber
Westwood Dr
Crab Orchard
Chhurch
Lakie Fink
Woman's Improvement League
William Beverly
Church St
E. L.morton
Discharges After Surgeries and Funeral Guests Listed
Roy Fairchild and Mrs Hulett C Smith discharged from Raleigh General and Beckley Hospitals after surgeries. Their year old son Mark also discharged after two days. Among out of town mourners for Mrs Gladys Vera Meador are Gentry and Roush of Pittsburgh and many relatives from Charleston Glen Jean Berwind War and other towns in West Virginia Virginia and Montgomery. Weekend visitors to Sophia include Raymond Hill Princeton Marie French Vicki Pearisburg and Jim Eanes Montgomery Helen Weaver Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Fairchild
Russell St
Raleigh General Hospital
Hulett C. Smith
Crestwood
Harper Road
Beckley Hospital
Smith
Mark
Gladys Vera Meador
George Gentry
Elmer Roush
Pittsburgh
Meador
Georgia Johnson
Charleston
R. E. Core
Glen Jean
George Kinzer
Richard
Berwind
G. E. Brown
Burton Wilson
Richwood
James Wilson
Richard J. Schulte
Montgomery
Helen McLain
Jane Nance
Ellis Howell
Vinton, Va
Thomas B. Fisher
St. Albans
Paul Kelly
D. M. Warn
Elizabeth Eanes
Sophia
Raymond Hill
Princeton
Marie French
Vicki
Pearisburg, Va
Jim Eanes
Helen Weaver
Out-of-Town Guests Attend Basham Bowman Wedding
Out-of-town guests in Baltimore included Mr and Mrs James Mann and their sons from Richmond Virginia, and Mrs Louise Williams and her daughter Sharon also of Richmond. Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Basham
Larry Bowman
Baltimore
James Mann and Sons
Richmond, Va
Louise Williams
Sharon
Richmond
Charles
Bowman Basham Exchange Vows In Baltimore Home Ceremony
Barbara Basham daughter of Carl E Basham of Sophia marries Larry Bowman son of Robert Bowman of Sophia in a 2 pm double ring ceremony at the Baltimore home of Gene Davidson. Rev Ralph Hallinwell officiated. The bride wore a white brocade sheath and orchid corsage, attended by Jerry Culliss. Reception notes and family details follow with postnuptial plans to live in Baltimore.
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Barbara Basham
Carl E. Basham
Sophia
Larry Bowman
Robert Bowman
Baltimore
Gene Davidson
Ralph Hallinwell
First Baptist Church of
Jerry Culliss
Clyde Dickenson
Davidson
Jack Waddell
Gail Waddell
Bowman
Sophia High School
National Honor Society
Concord College
Athens
National Insurance Association
Washington, D. C
Highlands University
Highlands, N. M
The
Raleigh County woman attends Democratic Midwest conference
A Beckleyan, Mrs. George M. Harvey of Orchard Avenue, joined Raleigh County delegates at the Democratic Midwest conference held at The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs. She is a PBX operator at Pinecrest Sanitarium and traveled with Mrs. W. W. Jackie Withrow, county member of the House of Delegates, and Miss Pauline Davis, a Raleigh Register reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Beckleyan
George M
Betty) Harvey
Orchard Avenue
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
Harvey
W. Bernard Smith
State Department of Welfare
Beulah Locke
Pinecrest Sanitarium
John W. Inglish
Jefferson City
Thelma Hall
Charleston
Democratic Women’s Activities
W. W
Jackie’’ Withrow
Sophia
Raleigh County
House of Delegates
Pauline da
Beckley Club Announces World Day of Prayer Events
Fine Arts Department of the Women s Club of Beckley hosts activities at the clubhouse on Park Avenue at 2 30 p m and First Baptist Church hosts World Day of Prayer at 1 30 p m strong local participation noted with locations and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fine Arts Department of
Woman’s Club of
Beckley
Park Avenue
First Baptist Church
Stops Constipation Due to Aging Colon
An aging colon weakens bowel muscle, leaving dry waste that resists urge. Doctors cite a new laxative principle, COLONAID, offering three way relief by preventing dry mass, rebulking to tone muscles, and stimulating nerve reflexes for overnight relief. Hospital tested safe for expectant mothers. Introductory size 43¢.
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New
Colonaid
Women Earn Lifetime Security in Just 312 WES
Women of all ages are urged to join a practical nursing program offered by the Modern School of Practical Nursing. The ad promises lifetime financial security, local placement help, and classes with remaining seats in Beckley West Virginia, inviting readers to write for enrollment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mountain Top Gardeners
Mountain Top Garden Club
Mrs
Hugh Co. Land
Carlos Gardona
E. H. Banker
A. L.honaker
L. A. Landers
Albert Kinney
Evan B. Hume J
Honaker
Young Democrats Club
WJLS
Friendly Arts Club
S. Fayette St
Woman's Mission Society of
D. W. Bryson
Foote St
H. E. Melton Jr
Ladies Mission Circle of
Hollywood Baptist Church
Elison
MacArthur
Maxwell Hill Country Life Group
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Prosperity Country Life _Association
Appalachian
Bethlehem
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Howe St
Charmette
Elks Club
Ladies Mission Soar Beaver Baptist Church
Bernice McCreary
Circle Bible
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Leslie C. Gates
College Ave
John E. McKenzie
the Playhouse
Royal Neighbors of America
Eagles Hall
Woodlawn Ave
Just-A-Mere Club
Sam Heston
Saunders Ave
Beckley Home Demonstration Club
R. P. Hall
Burgess St
Robert L. Grant
Edward C
Betty) Lilly
Lincoln School
PTA
South
George Torrico
Ed Lilly
Olaf Olif
Bowman-Basham
Waddell
Hampton, Va
Linda Underwood
Patsy Sorrells
Washington, D.C
Susanne Brown
Myrtle Hawkins
National Wire Co
Maryland
North Montford Ave
Vis
McAlpin
Raleigh Register
Fai
Picner
G. M. Powers
Main Street
Wes
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Beckley, West Virginia
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