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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1963
Page
5
A devotional group led by Mrs. E. B. Pittman and the treasurer organized to mail 21 gowns sewn from discarded shirts plus rolled bandages. Members prepared more gowns and plan to send 20 additional outfits this month to India.
Noah Howerton came back to Washington Sunday after spending the weekend with wife Sue. He visited father J A Howerton and sister Carolyn, accompanied by James Mullens and Hoot Gibson. Sam Leslie remains in critical condition at Beckley VA Hospital after a heart attack, as daughter Margaret Worthington arrives from Washington. Ralph Sapphin family displaced again, staying with Mrs Wade Price of Amigo. Richard E Daniel returned to Charleston after visiting wife Mary Daniel of Tams.
S. Sgt. and Mrs. Eugene Wood and son Dale Robert of the U S Army Lorton Va arrived Friday for a visit with his mother Mrs Jean Wood of Daniels and with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Williams of Meadows Ct Mrs Bernard McGraw of Maben was admitted to the Beck ley Memorial Hospital Friday where she underwent major surgery and is reported in satisfactory condition.
Mr and Mrs Donald Bare and their children John and Melissa of Raleigh Sullivan Road returned Monday night to their home after attending the funeral of Doley S Bare in North Wilkesboro North Carolina who died March 15
A Friday bridal shower in the Coca-Cola Social Room honors Miss Marlene Dillion of 112 Park Ave who will wed Howard Mays of Beaver on March 23 at Beaver Baptist Church. Hostesses included Miss Janita Pannell and Miss Patsy Blevins with Mrs. Johnny Menei. Games and prizes celebrated the occasion as guests like Miss Frances Williamson and Mrs. Anna Mae Graham attended. An aside notes average Los Angeles area home cost $17 000. a tip suggests keeping a small funnel for shakers and containers.
The article notes a long illness ending in funeral services Monday at the Episcopal Church in Glendale Springs NC. The deceased was a NC native who had visited the area several times. Lester Martin of Glen Morgan is reported in serious condition at Raleigh General Hospital after a heart attack Saturday night. He is not allowed visitors per his family.
Vacationing for ten days in Florida were Mrs. William A. Hurst and daughter Sue Ann of 209 S. Vance Dr and her mother Mrs. G Dan Covey of 108 Yale St. They visited Coveys son-in-law and daughter Pat Mariotti family in Orlando and sister-in-law Dixie Haynes formerly of Crab Orchard, plus relatives in Jacksonville. Eddie Berginnis, a Concord College student, visited his parents for the weekend. SGT William J. Bowers of McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey, son of Mrs. Carrie Bowers, is spending leave with his mother in MacArthur.
The article suggests placing a half cup of salt sugar or sand in a bag with artificial flowers or fruit to clean them. Hold the items in the bag upside down, seal the top, and shake well to remove dust.
Advice to prevent water in dogs and cats ears during baths by placing a large compact cotton ball in each ear before washing.
Dry Hill Prosperity Life Group meets at the Community Center at 7 30 p m. Dry Hill Home Demonstration Club hosts Mrs D D Holliday at 303 Dry Hill Rd 7 30 p m. Dee Demi Sub Deb Club gathers Hopkins Skylanes Conference Room 7 p m. Eastern Star Bethlehem Chapter No 71 meets at Masonic Temple Howe St 8 p m. JFF Social Saving Club at Mrs Barbara Robertson's home 7 30 p m. Beckley Chapter Women of the Moose holds meeting dinner at 7 p m. Charmette Sub Deb Club Hopkins Skylanes 5 45 p m. Laurel Business and Professional Women's Club dinner at Beckley Hotel Terrace Room 6 30 p m. Beckley Woman's Club Junior Department meets Park Avenue 8 p m. Cranberry School PTA visitation 7 p m business meeting 7 30 p m. Shady Spring Band Boosters at the high school 7 30 p m. Beckley Art Group sketch session at The Playhouse Studio 7 30 p m.
A list of weekly gatherings across Crab Orchard area including Eliza Hunter Home Department at 5 p.m. on Hunter Street and several clubs meeting at homes or church venues such as Mt Tabor Home Demonstration Club on Harper Road at 12 30 p.m. and the Crab Orchard Woman's Christian Temperance Union at Crab Orchard Baptist Church at 1 30 p.m. Other meetings include Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at Coca Cola Social Room at 7 30 p.m. and Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority at Temple Street 7 30 p.m.
Fernwood Garden Club members met at Mrs. William Bower’s home to plan permanent plantings for the Van Meter Stadium flower box. Mrs. Lewis N. Fox led the session and Mrs. Fleming reported on evergreen choices from local florists. Spring bulbs will be planted when weather allows, with permanent plantings later. Mrs. James Farris spoke on the value of floral arrangements using household containers. Ten members attended.
The Beckley Branch AAUW announces the state convention of the American Association of University Women will be held April 26 at Jacksons Mill. The Centennial themed session will emphasize arts and crafts with local entries. An illustrated program covers travel sights from Mrs L T Durrances world trip including Bangkok Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Recipes note milk use in muffins and pancakes with soda.
Spring decorating tips advise choosing bed spreads to suit bed type and room style. Designer Robert Sherwood notes tailored lines for space, softer throws for feminine rooms, and open corners for beds with head and footboards.
Azalea Garden Club members three. Mrs. M Murri Ralston Mrs. Paul Barwood president and Mrs. H E Phipps plan to attend the Governor's Centennial Conference on Conservation Education to be held at the Daniel Boone Hotel April 3. Mrs L T Durrance spoke on her world tour and Japanese gardens. She noted use of shrubbery rock and stone and discussed olive trees crepe myrtle and Dona Aurora. Mrs Earwood led the meeting with Mrs Ned Ragland absent.
HELEN HENNESSY notes that last year’s coat-dress ensembles return with better lines, luxurious fabrics, and a bold range of colors. Dresses and coats often share fabric and color, with contrasting textures and two piece sets offering day to evening versatility. Bright pinks pastels and black and white checks feature prominently.
The Executive Board meeting of the Woman's Club of Beckley is postponed until Friday March 29 at 8 p m per president Mrs Paul Phipps.
A fashion note argues sunglasses should protect eyes and be worn outdoors only. It claims a woman wearing them indoors at night appears ridiculous, not chic.
A silk print mushroom hat advances as a new Paris fashion with matching shoes. The ensemble highlights bold novelty headwear paired with coordinated footwear to create a statement look.
The piece advises girls with short arms to wear long sleeves or sleeveless dresses and to avoid cuffs and bracelets as these items emphasize shorter arms. It presents practical style guidance in a concise, period-voice tone.
Many wearers suffer embarrassment when plates drop or slip. Use FASTEETH alkaline powder to hold false teeth more firmly and reduce odor. Safe, non acidic formula claims improved comfort and confidence. available at drug counters.
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