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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1963
Page
5
Circles of Women of the Beckley Presbyterian Church schedule ten Thursday meetings. Each unit lists a chairwoman and meeting location with 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. start, with several homes and street addresses noted and some groups to be called.
Women of St. Luke Lutheran Church held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Fred Doerner’s home to view the film Sixty Hours in Hongkong presented and narrated by Mrs. Charles Delaney wife of the church pastor. MRS ROY Gwinn led the program. attendees included Mrs. Gar land Buchanan Mrs. Joseph Marczinko Mrs. Fred Thorne and others. Mrs Thorne will host the April 4 session at her Bradley home. The notes add that the most common musical instrument on the early Ohio frontier was the fiddle or violin.
A Raleigh Register feature collects reader tips on simple home fixes. Suggestions include reinforcing shoulder shapes with coat hangers, using adhesive tape to protect hammer heads, venting soap with heated ice picks, repairing blinds with tape, plunger use for fabrics and rugs, stapling eye hardware in a pinch, and organizing vacuuming gloves and clips near reading chair.
Women organizations list Monday gatherings including Junior High Sub Deb Club at Park Ave Club house Beckley West Virginia, Black Diamond Unit No 9, WV Hairdressers Conference Room Hopkins Skylanes, PTA guest speaker John Saunders at Beckley Junior High School auditorium, Shady Spring Garden Club, Mabscott Rebekah Lodge 206 regular meeting, and more with venues and times.
American Legion Post 32 marks 44th birthday with a buffet at 6 30 p.m. followed by a combined meeting. Xi Beta Beta Sigma Phi meets at Coca Cola Social Room at 8 p.m. JFF Social Club gathers at 303 Canaday Street at 7 30 p.m. Academy of Friendship hosts at Mrs. Bessie Carroll Snuffer Apartments at 7 30 p.m. Fernwood Garden Club meets at 1 30 p.m. Belmont Homemakers at 6 30 p.m. Beckley Garden Club at 1 30 p.m. Supper Circle at Beckley Presbyterian Church at 6 15 p.m. Melvola Chapter 1 Order of Eastern Star hosts at 5 30 p.m. Crab Orchard Circle 2 at 7 30 p.m. City Vista Home Demonstration Club hosts at 10 a.m. Shady Spring Band Boosters at 7 30 p.m. Civinette Club dinner meeting and Moose Lodge at 6 p.m.
The Past Matrons Club of the Order of Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 2 p.m. Circle No. 1 gathers at Crab Orchard Baptist Church at the church at 1 30 p.m.
Circle No 5 meets at Crab Orchard Baptist Church on Thursday with Mrs. Lakie Fink presiding. Members gather for prayer and study in a local church group setting.
United Press International reports that wood remains a common heating fuel in the south Atlantic and Pacific Northwest states where soft woods are abundant. An National Oil Fuel Institute survey indicates about 1.3 million U.S. homes used wood fires in 1960.
Mrs. Jean Jones of 113 Beckley Ave. faces exploratory surgery in Bethesda Maryland Tuesday after 10 days of treatment. Mrs. Howard Reitz returns home to Ford Street after major Raleigh General Hospital surgery and four weeks recovery as deputy sheriff in the tax department. Mrs. Euric Lilly comes home from Raleigh General after major surgery. her son Robert Lee Lilly returns to Roanoke Va. from Beckley area during illness. Charles Ring of Chilhowie Va. visits family in Harper Road and relatives in Sophia and at 116 Whitestick. Anthony Smolsky of 115 Fair lawn Ave. is a patient in Beckley Memorial. Dwight B. Billings of 602 N Kanawha St. admitted for pneumonia at Raleigh General Hospital. Mrs. Austin Starr of Shady Spring readmitted to Beckley Hospital for treatment and observation after recent discharge. Mrs. J. S. Ellison of 115 Ellison Ave. admitted to Raleigh General for observation and treatment. Franklin Williams and daughters Sharon, Debra and Cathy of 312 Mankin Ave. spent weekend with his parents in Hinton. guests included son Harold Williams and family from Jumping Branch.
Frustrated homemakers learn that shedding is normal for new carpets and not a sign of wear. Data show deep piles shed more than looped constructions, synthetic fibers shed less, and high traffic increases shedding. Frequent vacuuming helps remove fuzz though some cleaners struggle with hose clogging.
Practical advice on removing carpet fuzz using a carpet sweeper, a broom, and careful vacuuming. The article also reports about 9 percent of guests attending a Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. James A. Holt, former Glen Daniel residents, celebrated in Winchester, Virginia, with many children listed as attendees.
The text advises matching jewelry metal tones to skin undertones and makeup. Gold flatters creamy complexions while silver suits pink tones, and silver can tone down ruddy skin. It also suggests coordinating lipstick with pink rose coral or orange stones and clothing for a cohesive look.
This piece notes a big year for silk dresses and blouses with silk blouses favored by chic women. It advises silk care and ironing tips, stressing washing and ironing silk safely by turning garments to the wrong side and following the iron heat marker.
A shopper recalls the need for one last mirror check and costume insurance before stepping out. The note emphasizes ensuring the outfit is exactly as desired and ready for display.
At the Shady Spring District Woman's Club gathering, a report on the Fire Queen Contest was given. The contest opens March 8 and closes April 15 to benefit the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department, with Shady Spring High School girls eligible.
Airman C Richmond and his wife Mrs Carole Crook Richmond with children Patricia Pamela and Michael leave for Etain France to visit relatives Mr and Mrs Clyde Hawley before a three to five year overseas tour. The Richmonds, formerly of Beaver and Shady Spring now reside in Phoenix Arizona where Richmond is stationed at Luke Air Force Base.
Mrs. Betty Neal hosted the Xi Chi Exemplar Chapter of Sophia Beta Sigma Phi for a Thursday session led by president Mrs. Jack Martin. Members voted to donate to BSP International Exemplar Endowment and Loan funds, as Mrs. Darryl Williams and Mrs. Neal led the program on Entertaining and Hobbies and House and Home. The next gathering is planned at Mrs. John Cirer’s home.
In MacArthur, Mrs. Dicky Bailey was feted with a stork shower Tuesday night at her parents home on Fitzpatrick Road. Hostesses were Mrs. Levi Almond, Mrs. L. G. Almond and Mrs. Bill Almond. Prizes for games went to Mrs. Eli Yon, Mrs. George Sparks, Mrs. Ralph Blake, Miss Phyllis Blake, Mrs. Harold Long and Mrs. Elmer Akers. Other guests included a long list of local residents.
Caution urged on attempting home dry cleaning for a treasured dress or blouse. Experts advise verifying proper methods and using a professional dry cleaner when in doubt to avoid damage.
Printed Pattern A827 from Radiant promises a flattering, simple line with tab detail for dress and jacket. Available in half sizes 12 1 2 through 22 1 2, with fabric needs listed for size 16 1 2 sleeveless dress and 3 4 sleeve jacket. Order one dollar plus 15 cents mailing to The Raleigh Register Pattern Department, New York.
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