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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1966

Page

5

Creative Writ ing and Poetry Contest participants named

The notice lists Mrs. Howard Starr and Mrs. Jed K. Hays in a Creative Writing and Poetry Contest, with judges Mrs. Cecil H. Graham and Miss Eva Keyser, plus Miss Lara Clay for poetry. It highlights Ann Straub as a WWHS senior and leader, member of Junior Historian Club, Tri-Hi-Y, Flying Eagle Band, and Girl Scout president, and notes her acceptance at WV Wesleyan College for social work. It also mentions Vickie Lagowski living at Mount Tabor Heights and her Junior Historian Club membership.

Howard Starr Jed K. Hays Cecil H. Graham Raleigh Eva Keyser WWHS Lara Clay W. R. Straub Glenn Ave Ann Flying Eagle Band Methodist Temple Rhododendron Hills West Virginia Idaho W. Va Wesleyan College Buckhannon Vickie Mount Tabor Heights Joe V. Lagowski Junior Histor

Contest Winners Listed Victors In Poetry Division

Names of students winning poetry division honors are listed with their school affiliations and future plans. Several entries name ambitions to attend West Virginia University or Concord College, plus activities in clubs, choirs, and student government. The piece notes first place submissions advance in the Southern District Federation of Women's Clubs competition.

Rale Raleigh Register Beckley W. Va 754 Drameet First Christian Church Cheryl Christian Youth Fellowship Beckley Christian Youth Council West Virginia University George Warden Stamford Virginia Military Institute Jane Ellen James E. Keeney Church St Beckley Presbyterian Church R. L. Keaton Bradley Karen Echo Mount Hope Assembly Order of Rainbow Bradley Presbyterian Church Bluestone Senior High Council Roanoke Suzanne Vincent Pitre Wilson St Science Club Thespians FBI Washington, D. C Georgetown University West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs

Coming Events for Women and Local Club Meetings

The column invites women’s organizations to announce regular or special meetings via telephone or mail. Notices received by 10 a.m. are used the same day, with Monday deadlines for Sunday calendar entries.

Owo Department of Beckleyewspapers

Amaranth Chapter Meets for Business at G Street

The Amaranth Chapter holds a business meeting at G Street at 7 p.m. The Heroines of Jericho Home hosts the Crusader's meeting to follow.

Amaranth Heroines of Jericho G St Crusader

Alpharette Club Meets at Mrs Hopkins Home

The Alpharette Club gathers at 112 Cannaday Street at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Othelia Hopkins in an evening meeting at her residence.

Alpharette Club Othelia Hopkins Cannaday St

Becket County Woman's groups meet across Beckley area

Circle No 8 of First Baptist meets in Fellowship Hall at 7:30 p.m. Circle No 10 of Women of the Church gathers at Beckley Presbyterian home of Mrs Weatherford at 8 p.m. Katy Totten Circle hosts at 127 Mercer St. at 7:30. Stoco Band Mothers Club holds event at Stoco High School at 7. Quota Club lunch and business meeting in El Toro Room at noon. Beckley Garden Club hosts at 120 Daniels St. at 1. Fernwood Garden Club hosts at 200 Dixon Ave. at 1:30. AA Beckley Group meets at Mountain Air Rest Home at 8. Melvola Order of Eastern Star St. G St. at 5:30. Post 32 birthday party at Memorial Building at 6:30.

Beckley Presbyterian Church Sibbley Weatherford Harper Road Katy Totten First Baptist Church Edward Butler Mercer St Quota Club of Beckley el Toro Room

Ebenezer Service Guild Meeting at Presbyterian Church

Ebenezer Service Guild hosted by Mrs. Cecil Onion on Booker Street at 7:30 p.m. features a supper and service at the Presbyterian church.

Ebenezer Service Guild Cecil Onion Booker Street

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notice

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 invites members to IOOF Lodge Hall for an upcoming meeting. Attendees should confirm date and time with lodge officers.

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No IOOF

Conquers He Designed This Midget Instrument For Hard of Hearing

A brief note describes a compact instrument created to aid people with hearing difficulty. It highlights the designer and the device intended to convert speech into clearer sound for listeners who struggle to interpret verbal words.

Presbyterian Circles Set Meets On Thursday

Presbyterian Women circles announce Thursday meetings with nine groups listed by circle number and hostess, including addresses at Parkway Street Fairview Apartments College Avenue and other local streets. Meetings span 8 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. with various chairmen and co-hostesses.

Presbyterian Circles

Church groups plan meetings in Crab Orchard and Oak Hill

Assembly of West Virginia reports an executive board meeting of the Woman's Mission Society at the First Baptist Church parlor at 10 a.m. Circle 1 meets at 1:30 p.m. at Crab Orchard Baptist Church. Thrifty Home Demonstration Club gathers at 218 Westmoreland Street, the residence of Mrs. R. M. Mackins, at 6 p.m.

Woman’s Mission Society of First Baptist Church Thrifty Home Demonstration Club R. M. Mackins Westmoreland St

Hollywood Homeroom Mothers Meeting at School

Hollywood area homeroom mothers plan a meeting at the school at 1 30 PM to coordinate volunteer activities and parent support for classroom projects. The session aims to organize drives, tutoring, and event help among attendees.

Hollywood

Past Matrons Club Bethle hem Chapter No 71

The Past Matrons Club Bethlehem Chapter No 71 of the Order of the Eastern Star held its meeting at the home of Mrs. E. S. Pugh, 305 North Kanawha Street, with members gathering for their event.

Bethlehem Order of the Eastern Star E. S. Pugh N. Kanawha St

Pleasant Oaks Home Demonstration Club Meeting

Pleasant Oaks Home Demonstration Club holds a regular meeting and workshop at the home of Mrs. Sherman Souder in Oak Grove starting at 10 a.m.

Pleasant Oaks Sherman Souder Oak Grove

Beckley Home Demonstration Club Meeting

Beckley Home Demonstration Club will meet at 236 Tolley Drive at 1 30 p m hosted by Mrs Robert Nas by to share on home project ideas and upcoming events.

Beckley Home Robert Nasby Tolley Dr

Hillcrest Home Demonstration Club Meeting

The Hillcrest Home Demonstration Club meets at noon in the home of Mrs. Dario Solari on Maxwell Hill.

Hillcrest Home Demonstration Club Dario Solari Maxwell Hill

Women’s Improvement League home of Mrs. R. M.

A note indicates a meeting of the Women’s Improvement League at 2 p.m. hosted by Mrs. R. M. The snippet plants a community gathering mentioning the group and time.

Prosperous Hills Garden Club antiques workshop announced

Prosperous Hills Garden Club hosts a flower antiquing workshop at Dry Hill Prosperity Community Center at 7 30 p m with members invited to attend and learn crafting techniques.

Prosperous Hills Garden Club Dry Hill Prosperity Community Center

Lemon herb sauce adds zest to fried fish

Melt butter or margarine then stir in ReaLemon juice garlic parsley basil and salt. Pour warm sauce over cooked fish for about four servings.

Burlap Mat Picture Mats Suggested for Textured Frames

A picture and frame institute suggests using burlap silk linen and other materials to cover matting for special texture effects. The advice highlights burlap as a strong option with varied textures for mat boards and framing projects.

Wesleyan Service Guild Meets For Conference Reminders

Wesleyan Service Guild of The Methodist Temple met at the home of Mrs. Nelda Dunagan with prayer led by Mrs. C. H. Rut edge and refreshments served. Attendees included Mrs. W. H. Carney, Mrs. Sam Worley, Mrs. Betty Jo Lilly, Miss Carol Mignor, Miss Bladene Pickle, Mrs. Harry B. Forren, Mrs. R. W. Highlander, and Mrs. Miller Jackson. The group noted the 24th annual conference of the West Virginia Woman's Society of Christian Service will be held here April 14 15 during the meeting. Mrs. Jack McGuigan urged members to the Spring Conference on April 5 at Oak Hill Methodist Church from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The program Jesus Met Them a Lenten meditation was presented by Mrs. Ross Hutchens.

Wesleyan Service Guild C. H. Rutedge W. H. Carney Sam Worley Betty Jo Lilly Carol Mignor Bladene Pickle Harry B. Forren R. W. Highlander Miller Jackson Methodist Temple West Virginia Woman’s Society of Christian Service Nelda Dunagan Jack McGuigan Oak Hill Methodist Church Jesus Ross Hutchens

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

A local column highlights widely interesting life events and invites readers to share tips by calling the paper at 253-3321 extension 52. The casual note signals a community feature seeking reader participation and personal stories.

Weekend guests and funeral notices from local families

Weekend guests of Bishop M Gravely at 108 Smoot Ave included Capt and Mrs Albert Pannell. The Pannell daughter is married into the Laayius Ambici family. Gary Hawkins Jr confined at home due to illness. Attendees at C W Crews Jr funeral in Melton Mortuary included Ronald and wife from McConnelsville, Billy Crews from Melbourne, Airman L C Donnie Crews stationed at Fort Worth, and relatives Mrs Bessie Jennings, Charles Tuggle, Glenn Crews, and Mrs Ray Crews from Princeton Camp Creek. Mrs Jessica Walker and daughter Kimberly visited her relatives Mr and Mrs John Buckland in Ashland Ky. Mrs Geiger and kin visited Lillie Meeks Dotson in Cass C Street. Cpl Geiger, formerly at Fort Bragg, on leave and to attend flight school at Fort Walters, Texas, as part of the Airborne Division.

Bishop M. Gravely Smoot Ave Albert R. Pannell Pannell William C. W. Crews Jr Quarry St Ronald Crews McConnelsville Ohio Billy Crews Melbourne Fla L. C. Donnie Crews Fort Worth Tex Melton Mortuary Bessie Jennings Chariton Heights Charles Tuggle Glenn Crews Princeton Ray Crews Camp Creek Jessica Walker Kimberly Mankin Ave John C. Buckland Ashland C Street Geiger Lillie Meeks Dotson Cass Cpl Fort Bragg Fort Walters U. S. Army Airborne Division

Geiger Family Visit to Relatives Highlight South Kanawha Street

CPL. and Mrs. Hubert D. Geiger II visit his grandmother Mrs. Maude Geiger on South Kanawha Street and his aunt Mrs. Bessie Fink on West.

Hubert D. Geiger II Maude Geiger South Kanawha Street Bessie Fink West

Whitby man admitted to Beckley Hospital after release

Nick H. Thompson of Whitby was admitted Saturday evening to Beckley Hospital where he had been released Friday.

Nick H. Thompson Whitby Beckley Hospital

Mrs Boyd Edwards Returns Home From Raleigh General Hospital

Returning home Friday from the Raleigh General Hospital is Mrs Boyd Edwards of Joseph Street.

Raleigh General Hospital Boyd Edwards Joseph Street

Showers Vinyl Adhesive Recommended for Shower Wall Coverings

A Chicago wallpaper company recommends Showers Vinyl adhesive to install wall coverings in and around showers. Available at most paint and wallpaper dealers as Varlar adhesive, it prevents moisture from getting under the wall covering and causing peeling.

Chicago

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Creative Future Teachers of America National Honor Society Concord College Athens St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Claude Bailey Jr Vance Gary Virginia University Wvhs House of Representatives Joseph H. Perdue Witherspoon St Historians the Echo Eagle Dispatch Margaret K. Brown Wickham Ave Betsy Catholic Youth Organization St. Francis de Sales Church George Ann Straub Vickie Lagowski Gary Bailey Cheryl Toombs Betsy Brown Coal City Lodge Hall Daughters of Isis Masonic G Street Chaminade Music Club Samuel Thomson Park St Beta Sigma Phi City Council Coca-Cola Woman’s Mission Society of First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Stoco Band Mothers Club Stoco High School Beckley Garden Club Harold B. Luscombe Daniels St Fernwood Garden Club A. Fray Lilly Dixon Ave Alcoholics Anonymous Beckley Group Mountain Air Rest Armory Melvola Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Memorial Building George Warden JR Jane Ellen Keeney Wilmer Hagg Bennie Kelly Parkway Doyle Minter Daisy Hindsley Fairview Bertha Ward Robert Thacker Leslie C. Gates College Ave Charles W. Nelson Jr R. F. Wildey Dry Hill Road Roy A. Cunningham Fred C. Roberts Edgewood Drive Vince Calvert George V. Steffey C. St A. L. Ward Maryland Ave T. H. Calvert W. A. Thornhill Woodlawn J. D. Donovan John Whitlock I. H. Fink A. G. Plumley M. G. Jarrell Fairview Ave Sembly The Crab Orchard Baptist Church Women’s Improvement League Prades F F. Co Karen Keaton Susanne Pitre G. M. Powers Main St Beckley Institute of Hair Design Bruno School of Advanced Bruno Advanced Academy Toronto Canada Radio & TV Ignature Parisienne Beckley Institute Charleston OO Heber Street Laayius AS Ambici, M. Ue Gary Hawkins Edith Hawkins Melmac E . Begin Gladiolus Mystery Gladiolus Foster Hardware Company Inc. OF Main Street Oie
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