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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1966

Page

5

Kappa Delta Pi Meeting At Mrs Shumate's Home

Women’s organizations are invited to submit notices for Beckley Newspapers events. Kappa Delta Pi will gather at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Malcolm Shumate located at 123 Austin Ave All members should note the 10 a m deadline for same day publication and Saturday notices before 10 a m for Sunday listings.

Women's Department of Beckley Kappa Delta Pi Malcolm Shumate Austin Ave

Degree of Honor Lodge 56 Meeting and Drill Practice

Degree of Honor Lodge 56 holds a business meeting and drill practice at IOOF Hall on W Kanawha Street at 7 30 p m. The event gathers members for organizational matters and training.

Lodge IOOF W. Kanawha St

Woodrow Wilson High School 1957 grads plan reunion meeting

The class of 1957 graduates of Woodrow Wilson High School will hold a reunion planning meeting at the home of Mrs. Effecto Dacal Jr. on Stanaford Road at 8 p.m. The event aims to organize the forthcoming reunion activities and guest list.

Woodrow Wilson High School Effecto Dacal Jr Stanaford Road

Community notices for Crab Orchard and Prosperity events

Mission Circle No 5 of Crab Orchard meets at Mrs H Reed home for a 7 am gathering. Orchard Valley Woman's Club holds officer installation at Crab Orchard Baptist Church Social Room at 7 30 pm. Prosperous Hills Garden Club meets at Mrs Zettie Stewart home in Prosperity at 7 30 pm.

Church H. Reed Orchard Valley Prosperous Hills Garden Club Zettie Stewart Prosperity

Church Bible Classes Hosted by Local Groups

Fidelis Class of First Baptist Church meets at 7 36 p m Sally McGinnis Bible Class of The Methodist Temple gathers at 7 30 p m with Mrs A B Carney and Mrs Roy Keister as hostesses at the church.

Fidelis First Baptist Church Sally McGinnis Methodist Temple Church A. B. Carney Roy Keister

Curtain Callers General Meeting at The Palace Playhouse

The Curtain Callers stage group will hold a general meeting at The Palace Playhouse at 8 p.m. Officers will be elected, and plans for upcoming performances will be discussed. Members are urged to attend.

Palace Playhouse

Friendship Club Meeting At Thelma Cosby Home

The Friendship Social Club gathering is set for 7 30 p m at Mrs Thelma Cosbys residence on West Moreland Street with members expected to attend.

Friendship Social Club Thelma Cosby Westmoreland St

East Park Community Action Association Meeting Notice

The East Park Community Action Association will hold a meeting at the Lower Auditorium of Welcome Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. The event informs members and local residents about upcoming programs and community support efforts.

East Park Community Action Association Welcome Baptist Church East Park

Silver Star Rebekah Lodge Meets at IOOF Hall

The Silver Star Rebekah Lodge will hold a meeting at the IOOF Lodge Hall on North KANawha Street at 7 30 p m. Members are reminded to attend and conduct regular lodge business.

Silver Star Rebekah Lodge IOOF North Kanawha St

Raleigh group hosts mental health talk with guest speaker

Raleigh County Association for Mental Health and Raleigh County Health Center announce a 7:30 p.m. event with Robert Dixon of Charleston as guest speaker.

Raleigh County Association For Mental Health Raleigh County Health Center Robert Dixon Charleston

Raleigh County Republican Women Meet at Welcome Baptist Church

The Raleigh County Republican Women’s Club holds a meeting at 7 30 p m in the lower auditorium of Welcome Baptist Church on Main Street near Dun dee’s, with local party headquarters in RC Republi can.

Raleigh County Republican Women’s Club Republican Dundee’s Main Street

Suburban Social Club to Meet at 7:30 PM

Suburban Social Club, led by Mrs. N. A. Comer of 105 Poplar Street, holds its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the clubroom.

Suburban Social Club

Saturday Social Savings Club at Olive Lilly home

A brief social notice listing the Saturday Social Savings Club hosted by Mrs. Olive Lilly at 118 Smoot Street. It notes a community gathering at the residence with usual club activities.

Social Savings Club Olive Lilly Smoot St

Zeta Phi Beta Alpha Zeta Zeta Chapter Meet at Laura Watkins Home

The Alpha Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta sorority gathers at Mrs. Laura Watkins residence on Grant Street for a 2 p.m. meeting. Attendance expected from members and guests.

Alpha Zeta Zeta Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Laura Watkins Grant St

Woman's Club of Central Street Church Event

The Woman's Club of Central Street Church meets at the home of Mrs. Joseph Thomas, 104 Dock Street, for a local gathering. Members discuss community service and upcoming club projects in a neighborhood setting.

Woman’s Club Central Street Joseph Thomas Dock St P.m

Gulf Women's Social Club Meeting at Mrs William Thomas Home

The Gulf Women's Social Club meets at 5 30 p m at the East Gulf residence of Mrs William Thomas to discuss upcoming events and activities.

Gulf William Thomas East Gulf

Women of the Moose Elect Officers in Lodge Meeting

Women of the Moose hold regular business meeting at the Moose Lodge ball room between 6 30 and 7 30 pm to elect officers and conduct lodge affairs.

Women of the Moose Moose Lodge

Crawford announces birth of Teresa Kay in Toledo

Mr and Mrs Robert Crawford of Toledo Ohio announce the birth of their third child a daughter Teresa Kay born May 5 at 9 pm at Toledo General Hospital weighing six pounds twelve ounces Mrs Crawford former Betty Doss daughter of Mr and Mrs George Doss of Mac Arthur They have two older daughters Sandra and Cheryl

Robert Crawford Toledo Ohio Toledo General Hospital Teresa Kay Crawford Betty Doss George Doss MacArthur Sandra Cheryl

New Suit Relief for Sensitive Skin Care Tip

A brief health note describes avoiding itch from new clothing by choosing soft cotton, applying cold compresses soaked in mild hazel solution to irritated skin, and letting the solution dry naturally.

Gas Furnace Pilot Light Should Stay On Year Round

The gas appliance manufacturers association urges keeping the furnace pilot light on year round to prevent rusting and ensure the system is ready when cold weather returns.

Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage highlights day of bird study

The fifth annual West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage runs May 11 through 15 at Blackwater Falls State Park with bird study led by WV Garden Club and WVU Biology and Department of Natural Resources. Motorcade tours visit Cranesville Swamp Sinks of Gandy Spruce Knob Stoney River Dam and short trips to Backbone Mountain Canaan Valley and Dolly Sods. A fossil tour is planned in Fairfax Stone area. Dr Earl L Core WVU Biology Department will lead tour guides in identifying blooming wildflowers. Registration fees apply and lodging requests go to Virgil Spitzer at Blackwater Falls State Park. Rustic camping areas open for tent or trailer use with fees and maximum two weeks stay. New camping sites include Laurel Creek Mingo County Moncove Lake Monroe County Plum Orchard Fayette County Sleepy Creek Berkeley County and Teter Creek Barbour County areas.

West Virginia Blackwater Falls State Park West Virginia Garden Club West Virginia Uni Canaan Valley Dolly Sods Fairfax Stone Earl L. Core WVUI Virgil Spitzer Blackwater Falls Davis Raleigh County Game and Fish Division Department of Natural Resources Laurel Creek Mingo County Moncove Lake Monroe County Plum Orchard Fayette County Sleepy Creek Berkeley County Teter Creek Barbour County

Point System Grades Everyday Wardrobe By Wench

Fashion consultant Mrs Frankie Wench of Alexandria Virginia has devised a point system to rate outfits for day and evening wear. Her book The Clothes We Wear outlines how basic pieces, colors, and accessories add points, with totals kept under a personal limit to avoid over dressing. The system guides shopping and care advice as she notes many women favor knee length skirts and the shift toward lower heels.

Gay Pauley UPI New York Alexandria William C Frankie) Wench Wench National Institute of Drycleaning Cothes Care Institute Dorothy Siegert Lyle

New Fabric Care Adopts Permanent Press Drying

New dryers now feature permanent press settings following fabric maker recommendations. The makers urge dryer drying for permanent press items, moving away from clothesline or drip drying to reduce wrinkles and maintain fabric quality.

Actress coach urges lighter makeup to let skin breathe

Joyce Lee, who trains actors, urges women to apply less foundation and powder. She says giving skin a chance to breathe reduces emphasis on deep wrinkles and improves skin health.

Joyce Lee

Wintering residents return and visiting relatives in town

Mrs T S Williams of 206 Woodlawn Ave returns from Dunedin Florida and spends summer at Woodlawn and a Greenbrier camp with Mrs T C Weeks her guest. Mr and Mrs James D Curtis and sons Michael and Jeffery of Church Hill Tennessee visit this week in Pleas ant Hills home of her parents Mr and Mrs Claude D Hatcher and in Oak Grove with his parents Mr and Mrs Ross Curtis.

T. S. Williams Woodlawn Ave Dunedin Fla Woodlawn Avenue Greenbrier T. C. Weeks Indian Rock Beach James D. Curtis Michael and Jeffery Church Hill Tenn Claude D. Hatcher Pleasant Hills Ross Curtis Oak Grove

Local Women Attend Sister's Funeral in Ohio

Mrs. George Hyatt and Mrs. Bob Lindsay of Mabscott Miss Della Riggle died Monday at 8 a.m. at Gallapolis Hospital in Oak Hill Ohio Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Plummer Funeral Home with burial in Moriah Cemetery Oak Hill Ohio.

George Hyatt Bob Lindsay Mabscott Dan Henley Beaver Bill Brown Beckley Jackson Della Riggle Gallapolis Plummer Funeral Home Moriah Cemetery Oak Hill Ohio

Mrs Bernice F Baker Returns Home After Surgery

Mrs Bernice F Baker has returned to her Pleasant Hills home after undergoing major surgery at Bluefield Sanitarium.

Bernice F. Baker Pleasant Hills Bluefield Sanitarium

Admission of Mrs Joe McElyen at Beck ley ARH for observation

Mrs Joe McElyen of Slab Fork was admitted to Beck ley Appalachian Regional Hospital Wednesday for observation and treatment.

Joe McElyen Slab Fork Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

Hatcher Family Weekend Visit in Church Hill Tennessee

Mr and Mrs Claude D Hatcher and daughters Basi lee and Virginia and Mrs V C Hatcher of Pleasant Hills spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs James D Curtis of Church Hill Tennessee

Claude D. Hatcher Basilee Virginia V. C. Hatcher Pleasant Hills James D. Curtis Church Hill Tenn

Local Visitors From Beckley Visit Johnson Bible College

Paul Zutaut and Douglas Hatcher of Route 2 Beckley traveled to Johnson Bible College in Kimberly Heights Tennessee this weekend to tour the campus and meet staff.

Paul Zutaut Douglas Hatcher Beckley Johnson Bible College Kimberly Heights Tenn

Hat cher family ties span Columbus and Grafton

Mr and Mrs Homer Hatcher and children Jeanie Carol and Donna of Columbus Ohio visit relatives in Grafton with Mr and Mrs Arland Hatcher and children Beverly and Timmy.

Homer Hatcher Jeanie Carol Donna Columbus Ohio Arland Hatcher Beverly Timmy Grafton

Births announce twins Bobbi Jean and Jeffrey Lyn

Mr and Mrs Robert H Austin of Mount Hope announce the birth of a daughter May 3 at 10 30 am at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Named Bobbi Jean weight six pounds nine ounces. Mr and Mrs Lee Roy Scott of Crab Orchard are the parents of a son Jeffrey Lyn born May 6 at 8 50 pm in the hospital. Weight six pounds ten ounces.

Robert H. Austin Mount Hope Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Bobbi Jean Lee Roy Scott Crab Orchard Jeffrey Lyn

Citizenship Day Urges Constitution Commemoration

Citizenship Day is celebrated on September 17 to honor the signing of the Constitution and recognize citizens who have reached legal age or become naturalized in the prior year.

Ohio couple to join airman husband in Dayton

Mrs Cathy Sue Lilly will leave Mason Street for Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, to be stationed for 18 months as her husband, Air Force airman first class David L Lilly, serves nearby. The couple married April 16 in Oak Grove Church parsonage with Rev Kenny Overdorf officiating. Cathy Sue is daughter of the late Ira and Mary Chanin of Pomeroy Ohio. David Lilly is son of Jonah and Wickham Lilly.

Dayton Ohio David L Cathy Sue) Lilly Mason St U. S. Air Force Lilly Wright-Patterson Afb Oak Grove Christian Church Kenny Overdorf Ira D. Chanin Pomeroy Jonah W. Lilly Wickham

Native Raleigh Countian Marks 90th Birthday on Mothers Day

Mrs. Bertha Gentry Neff celebrated her 90th birthday on Mothers Day with an open house from 1 to 6 p.m. at her daughter’s home, 371 Mankin Ave. About 60 guests attended as refreshments featured a white cake with red roses and a cut glass punch bowl. A Raleigh County native, she now lives with daughter Mrs. Louis Fanti. her husband R T Neff died about three years ago.

Raleigh Countian Bertha Gentry Neff Louis Fanti Mankin Ave 8. P. Hutchinson Raleigh County R. T. Neff Mrs. Fanti

Consumers' Question Box clarifies egg size grading

Margaret Dana explains that egg grade sizes are determined by weight per dozen not by individual egg size. The USDA standard sets variation limits within a dozen, with Large eggs weighing at least 24 ounces per dozen. individual eggs may vary more in size than in weight.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Wedding flowers who pays for bridal party blooms

The groom traditionally pays for floral arrangements for the bridal party, though in modern practice couples often share the cost when special flowers or expensive corsages are chosen.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eatwell Heber $T Royal T YMCA Lynn Ivery Patty Statzer Maureen Corley Shady Spring High School Harold Statzer Evelyn Stokley Versity Department of Biology Cranesville Swamp Gandy Spruce Knob Stoney River Dam Backbone Mountain Posture Foundation P.F MIAS Weville ST Beckley, W. VA G. M. Powers Main St W. T. Grant CO Neville Street Bertha G. Neff The Consumers’ Question Box Margaret Dana Fedeal Reserve System Federal Deposit Ins. Corp Hennes Penney‘s
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