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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1961

Page

5

Officers Install Of Beckley Woman's Club For Two Years

Officers of the Woman's Club of Beckley were installed at a Saturday luncheon in the Elks Club ballroom. President Mrs. Paul Phipps and fellow officers were joined by Mrs. Wayne Reynolds, Southern District WV Federation leader, as the group heard guest speaker Mrs. Charlotte Adams recount a world tour for recipes for a forthcoming cookbook.

Woman's Club of Beckley Elks Club Robert L. Amick Paul Phipps Fred K. Hays H. L. Watkins H. C. Avis Clyde A. Smith E. G. Grogan R. L. Davis Wayne Reynolds West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Robert Thomson Jr Charlotte Adams New York City J. W. Foster Gulf Wom

Wing My Words Program At Iona Jones Circle

Iona Jones Circle of Calloway Heights Baptist Church held a program at Clyde Street home featuring five women sharing how they became Christians and witnessed for Christ. Mrs. Clyde Williams was welcomed as a new member and a bene fit party was planned for June 2 at Mrs. Treadway’s Stamford home. The next meeting is set for June 15 at Mrs. Hampton Hensley’s home.

Richard White Iona Jones Calloway Heights Baptist Church Clyde Street D. C. Toney Walter Treadway Clyde Williams Joe Pachuta Treadway Stamford Hampton Hensley Ted Humphrey Fred Dorsey J. P. Hughes Malcolm Tolliver Roy Verdine James Harvey James Hatcher

Care for Woolen Dresses Before Fall Cleanings

Advice urges cleaning and bagging woolen dresses now to prevent dirt and wrinkles from summer. Delaying until autumn increases soil buildup and finishing wear.

Beckley Women Hold Announcements for Meetings

Bethlehem Chapter Officer's Club Order of Eastern Star hosts annual dinner and installation at Glass House at 6 30 pm with reservations by Mrs Prince. Crescent Elementary PTA holds last meeting of year at the school at 7 30 pm. Lad and Lassie Junior 4 H Club meets in Bank of Raleigh Recreation Room at 7 pm. Beckley Art Group conducts business activities.

Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Glass House T. T. Prince Parent-Teacher Association of Crescent Elementary School Lad and Lassie Bank of Raleigh Beckley Art Group Business

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Miss Joyce Gunnoe daughter of Mrs Mayme Gunnoe of MacArthur fell at her home Sunday and broke a bone in her left ankle. She was treated and released from Raleigh General Hospital. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Thompson and sons Jack and Arthur of Hinton who visited his mother Mrs Genevia Stover of MacArthur. Joyce is a student at Woodrow Wilson High School. George Mickel counselor of Beckley District Vocational Rehabilitation is scheduled for surgery Tuesday at Raleigh General Hospital. He stands in satisfactory condition. Bernard Saks of Saks Jewelers is in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital undergoing treatment.

Joyce Gunnoe Mayme Gunnoe MacArthur Raleigh General Hospital Joe Thompson Jack Arthur Hinton Genevia Stover Joyce Woodrow Wilson High School George Mickel Pine St Beckley District

Merritt Couple Attends Surgeons Meeting in Chicago

Dr and Mrs Charles W Merritt of 1518 Harper Road attended the North American section meeting of the International College of Surgeons in Chicago. Mrs Madeline Ramey of 107 was mentioned, and Campbell Sr was admitted to the hospital early last week. They returned Saturday morning.

Charles W. Merritt Harper Rd International College of Surgeons Chicago Madeline Ramey Campbell Sr

Bridal Shower for Margaret Gray Honors Josephine Bride-to-Be

The Social Room of Josephine Baptist Church hosted a Friday bridal shower for Margaret Gray center. She will wed Dean Smith on June 3. Both are Stoco High School graduates. Gray works at Tilson's Market in Josephine. Smith works for Eastern Airlines in Alexandria, Virginia. Hostesses were Virginia Smith Lonnie Garretson Orlie Taylor. Prizes went to Verna Miller Coy Walton Coy Walton Jr Cletus Shrewsbury Shirley Hatmaker John Brewster and Ted Meadows.

Josephine Baptist Church Margaret Gray Virginia Smith Lonnie Garretson Dean Smith Edward Smith Josephine Mr. Smith Stoco High School Tilson’s Market Smith Eastern Airlines Alexandria Orlie Taylor Verna Miller Resoco Coy Walton Coy Walton Jr Odd Cletus Shrewsbury Shirley Hatmaker John Brewster Ted Meadows Shady Spring

Durable Rainboot with Steel Reinforced Heel

A new durable rainboot adds a steel reinforcement in the heel to prevent shoe heels from cutting the boot. The feature aims to extend boot life and improve wear resistance in wet conditions.

Gaps in the average man's financial security program

The piece argues that the current financial security program has gaps and inconsistencies. It criticizes haphazard planning and reliance on chance, noting a lack of a clear plan and the program often lagging behind developments. It mentions that more than an interview is needed to address these failures.

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