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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1972
Page
12
A couple adopts a mixed race child and faces social opposition yet seeks guidance. Ann Landers commends their selfless decision and urges that loving, stable homes are paramount, praising the couple’s bravery and the child’s bright future.
The Gucci family of Italy signed an agreement in Florence to keep control of the business and its secrets until 2075, ensuring succession from father to son. Dr Aldo Gucci and his relatives expanded the line from bags and jewelry to shoes, making the gold bit moccasin a lasting status symbol and founding trainings to sustain skilled craftsmanship.
The first Beckley YMCA Art Exhibition expands to include a judge and aides luncheon on Saturday June 3 at Henry's Restaurant. Judging runs 10 am to noon with a 7 pm ribbon ceremony at the YMCA gym and public hours through Sunday.
Eggs vary with medium eggs up one cent and small eggs down one cent while large eggs stay the same. Pork nudges higher as beef and poultry hold steady. staples include tuna and canned vegetables with bargains at produce counters and high prices for many fruits and some vegetables.
Women notice column invites events through Beckley Newspapers Women's Department. Deadline 10 a.m. for same day use, Sunday by 1 a.m. post. Raleigh County Civic League meeting postponed to May 25. Beckley Assembly 47 Rainbow Girls installation at Masonic Temple Howet J. 7 p.m. AA open meeting St. Stephen's undercroft 8 p.m. Virginia Street.
Deborah Elizabeth Fisher and Timothy Wayne Young wed at Grace Gospel Church in Daniels with family and friends in attendance. The ceremony featured Rev. Jim Dotson assisting, with organist Suzanne Nelson and performances by the couple and attendants. A reception followed at Beaver Fire Hall and a honeymoon to Pipestein and Florida before settling in Byrdstown Tennessee.
Queen Esther Court No 53 hosts Heroines of Jericho at 115 G St 5 30 p m Raleigh County Senior Citizens Opportunity Program holds a regular meeting Bible class and covered dish lunch at Teen Town Prince St 11 a m Men's Chorus of Central Baptist Church practices at 7 p m Ebenezer Baptist Church spring bazaar hosted by Ebenezer Service Guild in fellowship hall at 5 p m and Saturday at 1 p m Maxwell Hill Homemakers Club meets at Mrs L W Fridley home Maxwell Hill Rd 7 30
Evening Star Chapter No 11 initiates new members at the Masonic Hall East Gulf at 11 a.m. Socio Cloyettes meet at Mrs Lloyd Cave home 310 Westmoreland St at 7 30 p.m. Sunday junior department of Beckley Woman's Club holds new member orientation informal at the Woman's Clubhouse on Park Avenue 2 to 4 p.m.
Johnny Crawford was named king and Amanda Pegram queen at Princewick Elementary School's spring festival sponsored by the PTA. Dusty Blevins was prince and Theresa Crews was princess. Proceeds benefit playground improvements.
Advertisement for pattern No 1417 with PHOTO GUIDE in sizes 8 to 18 with bust 32 to 40 inches. Size 10 requires 2 yards of 45 inch fabric. Send 75 cents for pattern including postage and handling. Sue Burnett advertises Raleigh Register mailing address and 772 Spring-Summer Basic FASHIONS with sewing hints and a coupon for a free pattern. price $1.00.
Woodrow Wilson High School’s Conservation Club receives the Carrie Buhrnam Mettleton Award for gardening work. Faculty advisor Jerry Moomaw praises the win as surprising. Club projects include a pond, Rick Vecellio Memorial Nature Trail, Earth Day events, and landscaping.
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