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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1965
Page
5
Announcement of Friday activities from the Frist Baptist Church and a call for women's organizations to submit notices to the Beckley Newspapers Women Department. Notices must arrive by 10 am for same day use, with Sunday listings due by 10 am Saturday.
Queen Esther Court No 53 meets at the Heroines of Jericho Home on G Street at 5 30 p m for an evening session.
Thrifty Savers Club hosted by Mrs. Maybelle Glenn at Plumley Avenue meets at 7 p.m. Stewards of St. Matthews A M E Church hold a 11 a.m. dinner in church dining rooms. Dee Demi Debs Subdeb Club meets 3 p.m. in Bank of Raleigh Civic Room. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority pledges at 6 p.m. at 113 Truman Ave. Youth of Welcome Baptist Church hold a Friendship Dinner at 6 p.m. in the church dining room.
A Sunday afternoon rally at 3 p m at St Matthews AME Church sponsored by Nos 1 and 2 stewardess boards invites the public. A guest speaker and music will be provided by a visiting choir and chorus.
Monday events include Social Savings Club hosted by Mrs Theola Eckols at 202 West Moreland Street at 7 30 p m. Beckley Newcomers Club invites attendees to a dessert meeting at Glass House Dining Room at 7 30 p m. U S Army Mothers Post No 7 in Beckley hosts dinner at 6 30 p m at Mrs Albert James home in Prosperity.
The Beckley Branch of the American Association of University Women holds a regional meeting at 7 30 tonight in the Appalachian Assembly Room. Attendees will discuss branch activities and local scholarship efforts.
A packed afternoon and evening schedule includes the No 1 stewardess board at St Matthews A M E Church 103 Mills Ave at 2 PM. Degree of Honor Lodge IOOF Hall Valley Drive 7:30 PM. Quota Club Beckley Terrace Room Beckley Hotel noon. Beckley Garden Club at Mrs Hugh S Edwards Pinecrest 1 PM. Ebenezer Service Guild at Mrs Kenneth Brooks 423 S Fayette St 7:30 PM. Supper Circle Beckley Presbyterian Church floor C meet 6:15 PM. Mrs Virgil Sarrett chair.
Public invited to an American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 dinner in Memorial Building Room 6 at 6 30 p m. Also AA meeting at Mountain Air Rest Home 19 21 By Pass opposite Raleigh County Armory at 8 p m.
Pleasant Hills hosts a regular meeting of the Pleasant Oaks Home Demonstration Club at the home of Mrs. T. S. McElrath today at 12:30. Members are urged to attend and share projects and ideas in a community gathering.
Hollywood School hosts a MacArthur program event at 1 30 p m featuring students and staff in a briefing about parent teacher collaboration and community engagement with emphasis on achievements and local funding.
Scarves add variety to outfits by threading through necklace strands. This simple styling trick elevates a plain dress, allowing quick changes in look and texture without new accessories.
A Saturday YMCA square dance night drew 14 groups of eight as Curley Custer from Hagerstown Md led lively calls. Among the dancers were Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Paxton Mrs. Kyle Anderson Mrs. W. F. Wiant and Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Hughes with spouses of two members not shown completing the square.
James Kessinger and new class members help launch a dance night at the Elks Lodge. The club, with 120 members, hosted refreshments by a committee. Publicity chair K. K. Keatley announced the next caller dance on March 20 featuring Dorsey Adams of Knightsdale, N C.
The Columbine Garden Club met Tuesday at 1 30 pm at 205 Parkwood Dr with Mrs Murray Shuff presenting How to Grow Better House Plants. A prize planter titled Youth and Old Age went to Mrs Maples. Upcoming events include a Wildflower Pilgrimage May 13 16 and a West Virginia Garden Club convention May 3 5 in Parkersburg.
Mr and Mrs Robert J Cody announce the birth of daughter Nancy Beth at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born March 4 at 3 30 a.m. weighing eight pounds.
It argues that one need not spend much to be well dressed. With good taste and fashion know-how any girl can look stylish on a modest budget, and planning is the essential factor.
Thomas Edward Dorsey eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Larry Farley of 111 Edward St underwent a tonsillectomy at Raleigh General Hospital Thursday morning minor complications extended his hospital stay but a family spokesman said he is expected to return home this weekend Also JACK F Byrd chief of medical administrative services at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital has been released from Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital He was admitted Friday for an emergency appendectomy and his newborn son John Dewayne weighed eight pounds three ounces Born February 25 at Tendel Air Force Base Hospital The couple's other children are Joanie six and Jeffrey four The father is a former Beckley resident now stationed at Tendel Air Force Base He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lowell W Phillips of 312 Ridge Ave
C T Wilkerson of 111 Grant Street remains a patient at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital after admission on February 15. Condition is reported as satisfactory.
Mrs. Florence P. Moss aged 90 of 601 North Kanawha Street is reported by a hospital spokesman to be in poor condition as a patient at Beckley Hospital.
S. SGT. and Mrs. John W. Johnny Phillips of 223 Gay Ave Panama City Florida announce the birth of their child.
Betty Beckley Campbell, 96, of Neville Street, is listed by a Beckley Hospital spokesman as being in fair condition. The notice notes her address and current status without detailing cause or other individuals.
Fowler Sharp of MacArthur, an employee of Slab Fork Coal Co., is recovering after a major operation performed Monday at Beckley Hospital.
Fairdale notes travelers returning home from visits to Nashville, Chicago, Harper, and Cleveland. Jimmy Dickens performs on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Fred Johnson returns to Van Nuys after attending his father’s funeral with relatives in Indiana and Harper. Brenda Dickens and Shirley Varnatt seek work in Crownsville. Kelton Cozart returns to Fort Hood after leave with Texas parents. Victor Giammerino’s funeral held at Coal Marsh Baptist Church. Families host weekend guests in Dawes Logan and Welch.
Shirley Harrah and Patrick Henry Hatfield wed in an eight o clock home ceremony on Bellevue Lane officiated by Rev. Ralph Poole. Bride's parents are Carl and Dinene Treadway of Danese. groom's parents Sam and Mrs Baldwin of Danese. Best man Joseph Rivituso of New York City. Couple to reside at 240 Mercer Street.
A fashion note advises that a bathing suit reveals the figure more than other wear and warns it is a mistake to buy without trying it on in front of a full length mirror.
A teenager described as having a "what's in it for me" attitude discourages friends. The remark highlights social friction and peer dynamics in adolescent circles.
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