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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1962
Page
3
In The Decorating Corner a home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Huffman at 326 Westwood Dr shows a Dutch colonial mantel with a collection of trivets. The fireplace features cupboards that provide concealed storage and aesthetic appeal.
In a quiet two o'clock Sunday afternoon ceremony at the groom’s parents home in Beckley, Gloria McClure Croft and Allan Ray Fleming exchanged vows. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Gladys McClure and Richard McClure of Beckley, wore aqua with white accessories and carried a white Bible. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fleming of Eccles. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Ralph Poole and best man Raymond Herron. A reception followed with blue and white iris decor and a three-tier cake. The couple will reside at 4300 Broadway Street in Cleveland, Ohio, where the groom is foreman at Republic Steel.
The Rev. Ralph Poole and the Rev. Bill Jenkins will lead a two week revival crusade at Dothan Community Church starting Sunday March 18 at 7 30 p m and continuing nightly through March 1. Pastor Jenkins will host the event.
Monday schedule lists Black Diamond Unit No 9 meeting at 7 p.m. at Phil's Drive Inn and Flowering Hills Garden Club gathering at 1 p.m. in the Coca Cola Social Room. Details include organization names West Virginia Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association and Flowering Hills Garden Club with locations Phil's Drive Inn and Coca Cola Social Room.
Mr and Mrs Clifton McMillan of Piney View announce the birth of their first child, a son named Roy Clifton II, born March 7 at Beckley Memorial Hospital weighing six pounds one ounce. Mother Alle ne Mae Lawrence is daughter of Arch L Lawrence and wife of Roy H McMillan. Father works for the West Virginia Department of Welfare in Raleigh County.
Mr and Mrs W Otto Price Jr of Prosperity welcome a daughter born March 14 at 4 55 p.m. in Beckley Memorial Hospital. Jenny Sue weighed eight pounds one half ounce. Maternal grandparents are Luther E McKinney of 340 Vance Drive and Walter Price of 408 Bailey Ave. Father works in Raleigh Register composing room.
Fairdale area parents are reminded the Parent Teachers Association will hold its regular meeting today at 7 p m at the school. The gathering aims to decide whether a Little League will be established in Fairdale. All parents are urged to attend, says PTA president George Barrett.
Local life notes list Thomas L. Bibb arriving Sunday to visit his parents and plan a veterinary career at Ohio State University before returning to Winchester, Virginia. Other items mention James Windle III family visits, Gordon Harmon enlisting in the Air Force, college students Mark and Alfred Skaggs weekend with family, and several residents’ hospital stays, birthdays, and introductions to Beckley newcomers club.
Fairdale residents and guests are featured in a weekend roundup. Cleveland visitors, college students, and family members travel and socialize across Fairdale, Lewisburg, Montgomery, Kis simmee, and Chicago while several neighbors recover from illness and hospital stays.
Janice Lee Manning and Sgt Milford Roy Willis wed in a 2 pm double ring ceremony at Rhodell Church of God. The couple, attended by family and friends, will reside near Ft Benning after a five month Officers Candidate School period.
Jacqueline Kennedy's wardrobe for her Indian and Pakistani tour leans back toward the princess silhouette as fashion designers call for a fitted line this spring. Oleg Cassini and Chez Ninon outfits dominate her choices, with 13 to 14 costumes described as demi fit or princess. Cassini reps note evening gowns with light flare and bare shoulders, while other designers confirm purchases of one piece daytime dresses in imported silk linen.
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