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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1961

Page

3

Mount Tabor Home Demonstration Club Wins Essay Contest

Mount Tabor Home Demonstration Club won first in a contest on What Home Demonstration Club Work Has Meant to Me, during National Home Demonstration Week. Hill Club was second and Cirtsville third. The club members, led by Mrs. Denny Phipps, will be recognized at the State Planning Meeting in September. The essay extols benefits of club work through projects in Better Living, health, nutrition, and community service, highlighting education from the West Virginia University Extension Service and local civic efforts.

Mount Tabor Trap Hill Cirtsville Club Nancy Boyd Raleigh County Jackson’s Mill Denny Phipps Jane West Virginia University Extension Service Raleigh

Raleigh General Hospital births list local families

A long roster of birth announcements from Raleigh General Hospital records several newborns with weights and times. Notable entries include Peggy Ann at 10:31 a.m. April 21 and Dennis Keith at 4:37 p.m. April 21, along with multiple other births in late April and early May to families from Beckley Shady Spring Charleston Mabscott and nearby areas.

Henry Clay Wheeler Murray St Peggy Ann Raleigh General Hospital Dennis Keith Bobby Earl Lucas Scott Ave Cheryl Kay Kenneth Ray Garten Shady Spring Marcus Wayne John Bosco Obugene Beckley Charles Franklin Charles William Gravely Kanawha St Charleston William Lewis Stanley Mercer Sr Deborah Anne Zane Ellsworth Lilly David Alan Rhodell Charles Farruggia Mary Elizabeth Raleigh General’ Hospital Tamra Lynn William H. James Raleigh Kenneth Wayne Charles William Coulson Jr Meade Bradley Frank Paugh Jr Sonya Marie Billy Eugene Jr Billy Eugene Pace Mabscott

Port Washington Couple Return From Florida Car Trouble

AP report notes William Theis drove to Florida and back with his wife. The car performed well until near home when it stopped 10 feet from the garage, prompting the return and subsequent repair after the trip.

Port Washington Wis William Theis Florida Theis

Christian Women's Fellowship Schedule for May Meetings

The Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church announces May meetings for twelve groups. Group leaders, host homes or church locations, and meeting times are listed, with sessions from May 18 through the week including Wednesday and Thursday evenings and a Wednesday morning at 10 a.m.

Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church Kathryn Murray Howard Phipps Irby Webb Mary Scott Clarence Pierce Robert Bane Herbert Kiser Joe Perdue Witherspoon St John W Smith L. E Wilkes Bishop St Ann Louise File Jack Hollandsworth Mason Anderson Daniels W. W. Prince M. V. McCollum Grat Shumate Melvin Wood John Tolbert Vance Drive

Tow Truck Reclaims Stranded Vehicle After Dead End

After attempts to coax it failed, Theis summoned a tow truck to pull the auto the final 10 feet to freedom. The scene ends with the car back on the road and no injuries reported.

Theis

Mannets by Mittet Teaches Welcoming Guests at Home

A compact guide suggests stepping away from the television to make drop in guests feel valued. It promotes host attentiveness and personal interaction to create a warm, inviting atmosphere in casual gatherings.

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