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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1963

Page

5

Weekend guests of Mabscott residents and local Eastern Star leaders

Weekend guests included Jacque Bailey and Ralph Guth with their spouses from Oceana Virginia and Allentown Pennsylvania. The visit also featured Mrs Joseph Perdue, Bethlehem Chapter No 71 worthy matron, and Mrs E W Elliott of Hill Street, a local Eastern Star member.

A. B. Shrewsbury Mabscott Jacque Bailey Oceana Inlaw Ralph Guth Allentown Order of Eastern Star Hinton Joseph Perdue Witherspoon Street Bethlehem E. W. Elliott Hill Street

Miss Clara Swarthout to Receive Nursing Degree at Alderson-Broaddus

Miss Clara Ireta Swarthout, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer N. Swarthout of 200 Van Voorhis Street, will receive a bachelor of science degree in nursing at Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi on May 27. She completed psychiatric nursing at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, and will enter public health nursing there this summer. Mr. and Mrs. Swarthout and daughter Patty will attend commencement exercises at the college on Sunday.

Clara Ireta Swarthout Elmer N. Swarthout van Voorhis St Alderson-Broaddus College Philippi St. Elizabeth's Hospital Washington D. C Swarthout Patty

Friendship Tea Guests Enjoy Sunday Afternoon

Guests attended a Friendship Tea Sunday afternoon hosted by the Sil Society, sharing light refreshments and informal conversations in a cozy gathering.

Sil

Mrs Roscoe Tomlison Returns Home From Sophia Visit

After a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Barney of Sophia, Mrs Roscoe Tomlison has returned to her Charleston home.

Paul Barney Sophia Roscoe Tomlison Charleston

Guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Angle Visit from Florida

Mrs Raines, niece of Mrs Angle, and Mr Jim Raines of Fort Lauderdale Florida recently dined with Mr and Mrs Angle of Midway, joining the family for a cordial gathering during their visit.

Paul Angle Midway Jim Raines Fort Lauderdale, Fla Raines Angle

Garden Council To Meet Saturday To Decide Pilgrimage Sponsorship

Raleigh County Garden Council will hold a special meeting at 1 30 p m Saturday at Black Knight Country Club. President Mrs Noel Ennis says the discussion will focus on whether to continue sponsoring the Wildflower Pilgrimage at Blackwater Falls next year. She urges all members to attend.

Raleigh County Garden Council Black Knight Country Club Noel Ennis Blackwater

Seniors dance plans to be discussed at Court House

Parents of Woodrow Wilson High School seniors are requested to meet in the Court House at 7 30 tonight to discuss final plans for the graduation dance. Clayton Howery, the dance chairman, said the meeting will cover decorations, music, and guest arrangements for the event.

Woodrow Wilson High School Court House Clayton Howery

Marriages Filed in Raleigh County Clerk Office

Marriage permit applications list several couples including Eddie Jones and Drema Smith both in their teens and from Bradley and Piney View, Daniel Ryals and Ann Springborn from Beaumont Texas, Royce Stanley and Lucy Pauley of Whitesville and Dorothy Pauley, plus Frederick Walker and Carolyn Sisk both of Whitesville. Also Daniel Akers and Sandra McGraw from Jonben and Fireco.

Raleigh County Court Eddie David Jones Bradley Champion Mary Jones Drema Faye Smith Piney View Walter Fannie Smith Daniel Raymond Ryals Dennie Anna Ryals Ann Springborn Beaumont Tex Bennie Gladys Springborn Royce Lee Stanley Whitesville Lula Stanley Lucy Oma Pauley

First child born to Huffman couple in Ogden Utah

Mr and Mrs Billy J Huffman of Ogden Utah announce the birth of their first child a son named David Michael born April 22 weighing eight pounds 10 ounces The mother is the former Phyllis Kathleen Oliver daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Oliver of 201 S Vance Drive Huffman’s parents are Mr and Mrs Harry Huffman of Lynchburg Virginia formerly Beckley Now stationed in Ogden Huffman served four years in the Air Force After discharge this summer the couple will reside in Richmond Virginia

Billy J. Huffman Ogden Utah David Michael Phyllis Kathleen Oliver Ted Oliver S. Vance Drive Huffman Harry Huffman Lynchburg Beckley Air Force Richmond

Colorful fruit motifs trim towels with transfer options

Creative Woman in The Raleigh Register offers No. 140-H patterns with color transfer motifs and hot iron day names for crossstitch. To order, send 35 cents per pattern to Creative Woman, Box 438 Midtown Station, New York 18, N Y. Include name, address with zone, style number and size. add 10 cents for first class mail.

Creative Woman Raleigh Register Midtown Station New York N. Y

Fairdale Residents Report Personal Visits and Recoveries

Fairdale residents share news of hospital stays and home recoveries. Cathy Phillips improving after a week hospital stay in Cleveland Ohio. C V Browning home from eye surgery at Beckley Memorial. Local families visit relatives in Grants New Mexico Arlington Virginia Lynco Ravencliff and Chicago during weekends and holidays.

Austin Brown Clem Brown Harvey Wall Pink Halliwell Prosperity Elizabeth Pettry Elmer Hawley Glen Daniel Cather Pettry Ravencliff Harrison Goff Beckley Hospital Sonny Thomas Arlington Homer Grooks Lynco Hester Manning Geraldine Booth Beckley Memorial Hospital Ford Dalton Chicago Ill Roger Clowers

Bolt family visitors tour several states and bases

Edward H. Bolt recently returned from the Panama Canal Zone and Airman 3 C Opal Mae Bolt stationed at Syracuse are visiting their parents, the Bolts. Recent guests included the McGlothlins of Union City and Mullens families. Mrs. McCloskey returned to Arlington after visiting relatives in Pleasant Hills. The Akers family spent the weekend in Lenoir and Blowing Rock visiting relatives.

W. C. McGlothlin Roland MecGlothlin Union City Ind H. P. McGlothlin L. E. Miller Mullens Richard McCloskey Arlington Ralph Blake Pleasant Hills Ross Laws Elmer Akers Leigh Ann Tammy Jo Sherman Akers Sophia Lenoir Blowing Rock N. C Howard Young Bobby Young Kenneth Woodruff Wayne Young

Woman's Club Meeting at Central Baptist Church

The Woman's Club of Central Baptist Church meets at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Theresa Durgan, 1501 S. Kanawha St. This notice invites women's organizations to send announcements to Beckley Newspapers by 10 a.m. for same day use and specifies timing for Sunday calendar notices.

Woman’s Department of Beckley Woman’s Club Central Baptist Church Theresa Durgan S. Kanawha St

Sophia Methodist Church pledge service by Women’s Society

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Sophia Methodist Church plans a pledge service at the church at 7 30 p m. The event aims to support church programs and community service efforts with members expected to attend.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Sophia Methodist Church

Elizabeth Hunter Home Depart ment Class

Home of Mrs Mary Holley on Hunter Street hosts a class at 5 p m with Elizabeth Hunter leading the session.

Elizabeth Hunter Mary Holley Hunter Street

Parents of Woodrow Wilson seniors plan dance at court house

Parents of Woodrow Wilson High School seniors are to meet at the court house at 7 30 p m to plan an upcoming school dance. The meeting invites guardians to discuss arrangements and coordinate volunteers. Attendance aims to prepare a safe, enjoyable event for students and families.

Willing Workers Club Meeting at WelCome Baptist Church

The Willing Workers Club of Wel come Baptist Church meets at 7 p.m. at the church home of Mrs. Willie Hairston located at 555 Broadway Street for scheduled activities and fellowship.

Willing Workers Club Welcome Baptist Church Willie Hairston Broadway St

Licensed Practical Nurses Meeting District No 3 Beckley

The Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia District No 3 holds a regular meeting in the Terrace Room at the Beckley Hotel at 7:30 p.m. The session covers association business and member matters.

Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia, Inc Beckley Hotel

Pine Wood Garden Club Meeting At Pleasant Hills

Pine Wood Garden Club hosts Mrs. Paul Burdette in Pleasant Hills at 10 a.m. for a May baskets gathering. The event focuses on garden club activities and community engagement.

Pine Wood Garden Club Paul Burdette Pleasant Hills

Woman's Improvement League Meeting at Mrs Warren Home

The Woman's Improvement League meets at 1 p m at Mrs Simeon Warren 729 South Fayette Street with co hostesses Mrs Roger Taylor and other members expected.

Woman's Improvement League Simeon Warren S. Fayette St Roger Taylor

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Dinner Meeting at Phil's Restaurant

The Beta Lambda Chapter hosts a dinner meeting of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority at Phil's Restaurant at 7 p.m. All members are invited to attend.

Beta Lambda Chapter Beta ‘Sigma Phi Sorority Phil's

General Mission Circle meets at Crab Orchard Baptist Church

The General Mission Circle of Crab Orchard Baptist Church will convene at the church at 7:30 p.m. for its meeting. Members are reminded to attend as the program includes reports and planning for upcoming activities.

General Mission Circle of Crab Orchard

Beckley Club Directors Meet at Bank of Raleigh Civic Room

Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club holds a board of directors meeting in the Civic Room of Bank of Raleigh at 7 p.m. The call to order and agenda focus on upcoming programs and member engagement.

Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club Bank of Raleigh

Local club events posted for Friday evening

Friday listings include Just A Mere Club at New Pioneer Hotel at 7 30 p m with co hosts Mrs Robert Snyder and Mrs James Bradley Rural Acres Garden Club at 112 Hume Ct hosted by Mrs William Arrington with Mrs Oscar Nickels at 7 30 p m and a Woman's Mission Society general meeting at Memorial Baptist Church at 7 30 p m

New Pioneer ‘Hotel Robert ‘Snyder James Bradley Rural Acres Garden Club William Arrington Hume Ct Oscar Nickels Woman's Mission Society of Memorial Baptist Church

Raleigh County Garden Council Special Meeting

The Raleigh County Garden Council announces a special meeting at Black Knight Country Club at 1:30 p.m. The notice calls members to discuss key garden planning matters and organizational updates.

Dry Hill Club Sets Meeting for Mrs Shelby Stump

Dry Hill Home Demonstration Club holds its regular meeting under the direction of Mrs. Shelby Stump at 8 p m. The gathering takes place at 1019 Dry Hill Road with members expected to attend.

Dry Hill Home Shelby Stump Dry Hill Rd

Tonight Show top ratings hit Hollywood weeks in town

Vernon Scott reports Johnny Carson brought The Tonight Show to Hollywood for a run of shows with guests Bob Hope Milton Berle Kirk Douglas Edie Adams and Marlon Brando. Carson compares to Paar and Allen but tops their ratings and keeps calm amid high pressure citing time off and the show’s spontaneous gabfest vibe as keys to success.

Vernon Scott UPI Hollywood Johnny Carson Jack Parr Movietown Bob Hope Milton Berle Kirk Douglas Edie Adams Marlon Brando Carson New York Paar Steve Allen Tinsel Town Big Town The Hudson Johnny Allen Paul Zsa Zsa Gabor Ida Lupino NBC

New Daughter Fered at Hollywood Missionary Church

A shower honoring Lowell and 512 Lilly Drive couple’s newly adopted daughter Lori Rae was held at the Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church parsonage. Hostesses and attendees listed include numerous local residents and family members.

Kenneth Goodson Ernest Graham S. D. Smith Alva Gunter Earl Halsey Paul Wood James Trail Gary Cooper Elmer Akers Phyllis Blake Vicki Pringle Jean Agee S. B. Callison Howard Shrewsberry Arline B. Tudor Belle Milam George B. Pannell Joseph Ramsey Grover Hollins Ordie Shrewsbury Robin Dale Eller Walter Krysztofik Eloira Scarborough M. M. Eller Fred Maddy L. C. Dickinson Nancy Dickinson

Dinner benefit by Memorial Baptist Church women

The Woman's Mission Society of Memorial Baptist Church hosts a benefit dinner Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. in Friendship Hall. No tickets are sold. voluntary contributions are welcome. Proceeds go to the church building fund.

Woman's Mission Society Memorial Baptist Church Friendship Hall Margaret Cook

Taste Treat Green Pepper In The House

Green pepper enhances ham burgers and meat loaf, chopped finely for added flavor. Simple kitchen tip suggests adding the pepper for a brighter, crisper bite and savory profile.

Scissor Bacon Sparks Kitchen Prep Tip

A kitchen tip suggests using scissors to cut diced raw bacon into new square pieces. The method implies quick, uniform bites for cooking or adding to dishes. Ensure bacon is handled safely and cooked thoroughly after cutting.

Miss Raleigh County Contest Set for June 15 by BPW Club

The Beckley BPW Club crowns Miss Raleigh County June 15 at the Memorial Building to qualify for Miss West Virginia in Charleston July 11 14 and Miss America 1964 in Atlantic City. Contest rules require 18 to 29 year olds who are high school graduates and unmarried. Last year's winner was Nancy Kay Smith of Daniels. The event links to the county centennial with the Honey in the Rock theme. BPW directors meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Civic Room of the Bank of Raleigh.

Edward Edith) Sanderson Boots Dilley Beckley Business Raleigh Barbara Sallack Memorial Building Charleston Atlantic City N. J Nancy Kay Smith Charles E. Smith Daniels West Virginia University Sander Grandview BPW Club Bank of Raleigh

Household Shower Fetes Mrs. O'Dell

FAIRDALE RNS Mrs Ronald Lee O'Dell was feted with a household shower at her mother in law's Tolleytown home. The former Sue Ellen Shumate, daughter of Earl and Glen Daniel Shumates, received gifts as family and friends from Lester Beckley Glen White Surveyor and Tolley assembled.

Dewey Synder Corbett Holt Patty Holt Lester Martin Halash Ruth Kidd Tilden Terry Larry Stover Beckley Blanche Clay Fairdale Roy Hendricks Hubert McGhee Glen White J. W. Worley Lynco Coy Robinette Mary Robinette Glen Daniel Minor Worley Bolt French Cannady James Cannady Herman Clemens Jack Hutchenson Garnet Calloway Oliver O’dell Donald Stover George Parrish Gloria Terry Teresa Terry Janet Cook Surveyor Walker Tolley Noel Mankin Victor Giammerino Shirley Worley Fredia Broyles Fredia McGhee Edna Hendricks Gilles Worley

Foil Treats Potatoes To Keep Them Hot And Moist

Wrapping potatoes in foil before baking has become fashionable as cooks discover foil helps potatoes stay hot and moist while waiting to be served.

Interview Preparation Details for Applicant

The applicant provided basic data including name and contact information and listed school attended. No official interview outcome or interview panel details are included.

Polly's Pointers: Home Hacks From Polly’s Pointers Column

The Raleigh Register readers share simple domestic tips. Mirror painting prep reduces neck strain and splatter cleanup, hair gloss from silk or nylon slips, dust cloths from furniture polish, spray polish for oil finishes, and yarn threading tricks for knitting. Polly notes space limits and invites more ideas for a silver dollar reward.

Polly Madeline Dora M. W V. K Raleigh Register

Carver Needs Space For Holiday Dinner Setup

Remove the water glass and bread plate from the carver’s place setting before he begins on the bird or meat to give him elbow room and speed the carving.

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