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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1961

Page

3

Pledge Ritual Highlights Dinner at the Glass House

A pledge ceremony marked a Glass House dinner meeting with members seated left to right. Pledge training is set for June 6 June 20 August 8 and August 22 at Miss Kathryn Lewis's home. The chapter plans a rummage sale on May 20 on Prince Street.

Glass House Halbert D. Price II Bascom Rodgers Peggy Boone Laura Cooper Velma Cantley Richard McDowell Joe Harper Jr Jo Ann Tyree George Garland Die McGinnis Charles McMillion Cornelia van Ginhoven Kathryn Lewis Combs St Prince Street

Ghent Couple Marks Anniversary in Surprise Buffet

Ghent residents Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Sweeney celebrated their 50th anniversary with a surprise buffet at their Ghent home hosted by their children. Guests included Ghent residents Mrs. Roy Applegate and Mrs. Nathan Hale, plus relatives from Beckley. Their son Sgt. Alvin Sweeney missed the gathering, stationed at Minot Army Base.

Ghent RNS L. D. Sweeney Roy Applegate Nathan Hale Ross Cottle Lonnie Sweeney Beckley Sgt Alvin Sweeney U. S. Army Minot N. D Sweeney Esta Williams Allen Williams Martha Richmond Williams Cool Ridge Shady Spring George K Dora Lilly Sweeney M. J. Meadows Earl Mills Chicago Stanley Applegate Camp Lejeune N. C Joe Edmond Yvonne Timmy Diane Darlane Leon Margaret Jimmy Drury Brunk

Who’s Boss In The Family Vacation

Ruth Millett argues vacation decisions reveal who leads at home. If the couple ranges from visiting relatives to rugged trips or fashionable resorts, the chooser hints who runs things. Millett offers tips for husbands and urges readers to send 25 cents for more Happier Wives hints.

Ruth Millett Ruth Millett Reader Service Raleigh Register P. O Dept. A Radio City New York N. Y Newspaper Enterprise Assn

Auxiliary to Meet Elect New Officers

Eagles Auxiliary meets at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Eagles Home on Woodlawn Avenue to elect new officers and conduct regular business.

Eagles Woodlawn Avenue Eagles Auxiliary Eagle Woodlawn Ave

Coming Events for Beckley Women's Groups Announced Weekly

Women organizations are invited to submit notices for meetings and events to Beckley Newspapers Woman's Department. Notices by 9 a.m. are used the same day. Sunday calendar items by 10 a.m. Saturday. Listings include Systematic Club Mrs Annie Turner Barbour Ave 7 30 p.m. Shady Spring District Woman's Club executive board Crab Orchard etc. Council notices.

Woman’s Department of Beckley Systematic Club Annie Turner Barbour Ave Shady Spring District Woman's Club Larkin Philpott Shady Spring White Oak Road

King Payne wedding held in Shady Spring home

Joyce L. Payne and Edgar R. King exchanged vows at 6 p.m. Saturday in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. H. G. Shrewsbury at the Shady Spring home. The bride, granddaughter of Mrs. Tracy Brown of MacArthur, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. King of Crab Orchard, will live in Ronceverte after June. The bride wore a white lace gown with a fitted bodice and a short veil. matron of honor was Mrs. Eddie Lester of Beckley. Best man was Eddie Lester. A small reception followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Smith of MacArthur. The couple plan to attend WWHS graduates and work at Greenbrier Instruments, with wedding details and church events listed.

Joyce L. Payne Edgar R. King H. G. Shrewsbury Shady Spring Tracy Brown MacArthur E. F. King Crab Orchard Eddie Lester Beckley

Back seat guidance urged on spotting hazards

A cautious advisory encourages drivers to point out unseen road dangers to the lead driver. It emphasizes proactive safety, clear communication, and timely intervention to prevent collisions and injuries.

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