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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1966
Page
5
Women organizations are invited to use this column for regular or special meeting announcements. Send notices by 10 a.m. to Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department via telephone or mail. Sunday calendar notices must arrive before 10 a.m. Saturday.
The Alpha Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets at 7 30 p m at Mrs Sam Evans residence 1802 Harper Road for an evening gathering hosted by the chapter member.
Maids and Matrons Social Study Club holds final meeting of the school year at 7:30 p m hosted by Mrs Sherwood Tyree on North Beckley with the Stoco Bandmothers also gathering at Stoco High School at 7 p m.
Raleigh County League of Women Voters hosts a dessert membership meeting at Beckley Presbyterian Church with guest speaker Mrs. Joseph MacLeod scheduled for 8 p.m.
The Thursday schedule lists events for the community including the PTA at East Beckley Elementary at six, Fernwood Garden Club installation at Glass House, and social nights at Pythian Lodge and Circle 1. Also on deck are Rupert Jefferson Court initiation, Pinewood Garden Club at 7 30, Degree of Honor at 7 30, Gamma Gamma at Coca Cola Building, and St Francis de Sales P T O meeting at eight in the school cafeteria.
Maxwell Hill Home Demon Demonstration Club meets at the Community Center for a first aid film at 7 30 p m. Just A Mere Club gathers at Miss Dulcina Lawson s home 100 Dock Street at 7 30 p m. Byrd Bible Class of Crab Orchard Baptist Church hosts a covered dish dinner in the church social room at 6 30 p m with the Richardson family singing.
The Baptist Missionary Society of Stamford will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Baptist Church. The session focuses on outreach programs and community support through the church.
Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club holds a regular workshop at New River Park Recreation Room at 8 p.m. The Young Women's Social Club serves a noon to 7 p.m. dinner at RFV Snack Bar on South Fayette Street.
The Fellowship Class of Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church meets at 6 30 p m at the MacArthur home of Mr and Mrs J C MacGlothlin in MacArthur to discuss church activities and plans.
Margaret Dana discusses a shopper's notice of a powder cleaner now 12 ounces at 39 cents, a 33 1 3 percent shrink, with no industry cause found. She agrees the move appears unjustified and inflationary and urges government attention.
Dr C A Stevenson of Southern West Virginia Clinic at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital explains that leather tie shoes collected by the Junior Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley are issued to children whose parents cannot afford new footwear. Shoes attach to sleep splints to aid foot posture. Additional small sizes are still needed.
Mr and Mrs Lee and Rob ert Archie Baker announce birth of son Robert Archie Jr born May 5 at Raleigh General Hospital weight 6 pounds 14 ounces. Mr and Mrs Sidney William Webb announce daughter Eleanor Kathleen born May 6 weight 5 pounds 5 ounces. Mr and Mrs Richard Moran Gibeaut announce daughter Leslie Karyn born May 7 weight 7 pounds 7 ounces. Mr and Mrs Cecil Lee Hyde announce son Cecil Lee Jr born May 5 weight 5 pounds 6 ounces. Mr and Mrs James Dal Cook announce daughter Charlotte Ann born May 8 weight 6 pounds 3 ounces. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Elkins Gwinn Jr announce son Lawrence Elkins III born May 9 weight 7 pounds 8 ounces. Mr and Mrs Daniel Lewis Davis announce son Dennis Leon born May 9 weight 7 pounds 7 ounces. Mr and Mrs Henry Ralph Feazell announce daughter Lisa Ann born May 10 weight 5 pounds 13 ounces. Mr and Mrs Bernard Charles Bragg announce daughter Anita Lynne born May 11 weight 6 pounds 14 ounces. Mr and Mrs Linus Junior Williams announce daughter Sonya Ruth born May 11 weight 7 pounds 9 ounces. Mr and Mrs Douglas Darrell Hatcher announce son Bryan Douglas born May 11 weight not listed. Mr and Mrs William Jerry Griffith announce son Kevin Jerry born May 12 weight 7 pounds 11 ounces. Mr and Mrs Wilford Meadows announce son Darrell Ray born May 12 weight 8 pounds 8 ounces. Mr and Mrs Allen Robert Mahoney announce son Derek Sean born May 12 weight 7 pounds 8 ounces. Mr and Mrs Bernard James Hall announce daughter Kimberly Ann born May 13 weight 3 pounds 13 ounces.
A vintage ad promotes a Hawaiian style popover muumuu pattern No. 8239 PATTO RAMA in sizes 36 to 52 bust 38 to 54. Includes 4 yards of 35 inch fabric for size 38 40. Order by sending 50 cents to Sue Burnett Raleigh Register New York address with optional 10 cent extra for first class.
More than a million American homeowners have rediscovered the utility and grace of gas lamps once common on city streets. Today they are available in styles from Early American to Chinese, suitable for patios, driveways or backyards.
Members of the Alpha Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority agreed to donate the use of their property at the corner of G and Cannady streets for recreational purposes of the East Beckley Progressive Community Center. Initiation services followed by dinner were held at Mrs. Laura Watkins home with Miss Pauline Clark as hostess.
Mrs Lacy Cole will be installed as president of the Gulf Woman's Club for a two year term at the Gulf Clubwomen State Annual Dinner Thursday evening. The event at Sophia Methodist Church will begin at 6 30 p m with other officers installed including Mrs Max Dawison President Southern District WV Federation of Women's Clubs and officers Mrs William Morris vice president Mrs Carson Booth treasurer Mrs Fred X Williams secretary and Mrs Earl McVey historian Hostesses will include Mrs Frank Morton Mrs Eddie Lewis and Mrs Cole.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hampton of Pleasant Hills welcomed as guests their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Billy Stump of Annadale Virginia for the weekend highlighting family ties and hospitality.
Ellis Coleman of Pleasant Hills injured a finger on his right hand while working for Winding Gulf Coal Co. He was treated as a patient at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Mrs Russell Atkins of Alexandria Virginia was honored with a stork shower Friday evening in Friendship Hall at Sophia Baptist Church. Formerly Miss Carol Allen she is spending a month visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A W Allen of
Spring desserts bring a rhubarb pie with a flaky crust. The recipe uses lard chilled from the refrigerator, two pastry sheets, and a rhubarb filling with sugar flour and butter. Bake a 9 inch pie at 400 degrees F for 40 to 50 minutes.
Sophia hosted games led by Mrs. Russell Pegram with prizes awarded to Miss Mary Atkins Mrs. Charle Hel vey Mr. Brannon Penturff Miss Dana Banker Mrs. R. H. Pegram Mrs. John Mills Mrs. Dan Banker Mrs. Jack Mur dock and Mrs. Lee Eller Hostess duties were assisted by Mrs. Bernard Cline. Attendees included Mr. Don Cline Miss Glenna Atkins Mrs. J.T. Bowman Mrs. Russell Mc Kay and other guests.
Attendees at a state Degree of Honor Lodge gathering in Charleston included members from Lodge No. 9 Beckley led by Hazel Kidd president. past president Steve Alaki. second vice president Marie Carter. state vice president Irene Stover. right assistant Marie Meadow. left assistant Irene Dodd. treasurer Bailey Groseclose. secretary Gilbert Dew. usher John Greene. escort Stellie Jarrell.
Guests of Mr and Mrs J L Mills of Soak Creek included their son Vernon Mills and wife Veronica with daughter Shelia, visiting from Greensboro North Carolina, joined by Mrs Johns Mercer and family from Gien White.
The American Walnut Manufacturers' Association promotes a tagging system to certify genuine walnut solids or veneers. With varied finishing methods bleaching and staining can mislead an untrained eye into misidentifying wood species.
Walnut paneled walls, once tied to luxury homes, spread to all price ranges. Production advances and a desire for gracious living drive the trend with accent walls showcasing built-ins. American walnut remains versatile for modern or traditional interiors, available in plywood or solid panels.
Kent University ranked as the nation s third largest producer of teachers. in 1965 the school graduated 1 120 certified teachers helping address statewide education needs.
Episcopal Guilds of St Stephen's St Francis St Marys and St Margarets plan meetings Thursday at homes and parish facilities. Mrs Nick Zambos hosts 102 Franklin Ave 1 30 p m St Francis hosts Mabscott home of Mrs J D Ballew 1 30 p m St Marys hosts 102 Bishop St 10 a m St Margarets Parish House 8 p m.
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