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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1966

Page

5

State Auxiliary President Addresses Raleigh County Luncheon

State President Mrs. Wilson P. Smith spoke at the Raleigh County Medical Society Auxiliary luncheon at the Black Knight Club. She highlighted AMA Education and Research Foundation support and urged attendance at the Aug 25 27 Greenbrier meeting.

Medical Auxiliary Raleigh American Medical Association Education Research Foundation West Virginia Wilson P. Smith West Virginia Medical Association Raleigh County Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs WVMA Cabell County National Electric Contracting Association Anne Wertsner Wood Warren D. Elliott Ross P. Daniel Raleigh County Medical Society

Pinewood Gardeners Name New Officers

Pinewood Garden Club members elected new officers at the May meeting held at Mrs. Ray Dowdy’s home. Mrs. Nick Brash will be installed as president at the June session with Mrs. Beulah Stickler, first vice president, Mrs. John Hancock, second vice president, Mrs. Michael Guerino, recording secretary, and Mrs. Beulah Whitener, historian. President Mrs. Charles Boitnott presided. A visit to Brooks Adair School saw each child receive a flower arrangement for their mothers. A May rummage sale netted a good sum, with another sale planned for September. Civic Project chairwoman Mrs. Whitener urged members to help plant flowers on the triangle at the 1921 By-Pass. Attending were Mrs. Lewis Dunn, Mrs. Robert McClure, Mrs. W. E. Williams and guests Mrs. Evelyn Stokeley and Miss Connie Stokeley.

Nick Brash Pinewood Garden Club Ray Dowdy Marion St Beulah Stickler John Hancock Michael Guerino Beulah Whitener Charles Boitnott Homer Stickler Boitnott Brooks Adair School Elsie Bowman Whitener Triangle Lewis Dunn Robert McClure W. E. Williams Evelyn Stokeley Connie Stokeley

Powder Puff Technique for Smoother Complexion

Powder applied with a clean puff gives a smoother less cakey look. Press firmly into skin then dust off excess powder. Brush clothes to sweep away spillover for a neat finish.

Japan dominates world motorbike industry says Britannica

Britannica reports the globe's largest two wheeler industry is concentrated in Japan with major production and export activity centered there. The Encyclopaedia notes Japanese firms lead in design, manufacturing scale, and global market share amid strong domestic demand and skilled labor development.

Japan Encyclopaedia Britannica

Politeness in social cues amid neglect of etiquette

A reflection on how a man can remain courteous when a woman ignores common courteous habits such as opening doors and offering small courtesies, examining the dynamics of respect and male restraint in social interactions.

Spring hairdos favor the dickeybird crest style

A natural hairdressers group notes spring trends feature a small head lock with softly waved hair flipping into a crest on one side. The look sits high over one eye to balance the silhouette and relies on waved rather than curled hair.

Ancient Greek theaters and the chorus in the orchestra

In ancient Greek theaters the orchestra lay between the audience and the stage and was used as the chorus area for performances and dances.

Women's notices and club calendars request

Local column invites women’s groups to send regular or special meeting notices. Submit by 10 a.m. for same day use. Sunday listings must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday. Example item: Ladies Savings Club of North Beckley meets at Mrs. John Hughes home at 7 30 p m.

Women's Department of Beckley Ladies Savings Club North Beckley John Hughes

Church Society and clubs meet with meals and activities

Sophia Methodist Church hosts Woman's Society meeting at 7:30 p m. New Beta Sigma Phi City Council executive board gathers at Coca Cola Social Room at 7:30 p.m. Willing Workers Club of New Hope Baptist Church meets at church at 6 p.m. Mabscott Methodist Church holds annual covered dish dinner with secret pal gifts and a white elephant sale at 6:30 p.m.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service of Sophia Methodist Church New Beta Sigma Phi City Council Coca- Cola Willing Workers Club of New Hope Baptist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service Mabscott Methodist Church

Tuesday King’s Daughters Luncheon and Meetings Postponed

The Tuesday schedule lists a mother daughter luncheon postponed to May 31 and multiple group activities. Xi Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi covers dish dinner secret sister gift exchange and regular meeting at Mrs. Glynn Cook's home in Prosperity at 6 p.m. Phymosia Garden Club hosts a workshop at Coca-Cola Social Room at 1 30 p.m. Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club holds a dinner meeting at El Toro Room Beckley Hotel at 7 p.m.

King’s Daughters Beta Sigma Phi Glynn Cook Phymosia Garden Club Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club el Toro Beckley Hotel

Community group meetings and postponements listings

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 meets at IOOF Hall Mabscott at 8 p m with secret pal gift exchange and social hour following. Judea Shrine No 13 holds regular meeting and memorial service at Masonic Temple Howe Street at 8 p m. Melvola Chapter No 1 meets at Masonic Hall on G Street 5 30 p m. Ebenezer Service Guild gathers at 204 Westmoreland St 7 30 p m. Academy of Friendship of the Women of the Moose at Moose Dining Room 7 30 p m. Royal Neighbors of America tonight’s meeting postponed until June. Beckley Art Group at Appalachian Assembly Room to discuss Spring Exhibit 7 30 p m.

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No IOOF Mabscott Judea Shrine No Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Howe Street Beckley Art Group Appalachian Assembly Room

Modernistic Home Demonstration Club Meeting

The Modernistic Home Demonstration Club meets at the home of Mrs Milton Hughes located at 726 1/2 S Fayette St at 7 p m Local residents are invited to attend to see home craft demonstrations and exchange tips on domestic arts.

Milton Hughes S. Fayette St

Maxwell Hill Country Life Group Meeting and Banquet

Maxwell Hill Country Life Group holds a regular meeting at the Community Building at 7 30 p m. The Quota Club of Beckley will hold an installation banquet at the Black Knight Country Club at 6 30 p m.

Maxwell Hill Country Life Group Quota Club of Beckley Black Knight Country Club

Hollywood Home Demon John Almond MacArthur 1 p.m.

A local entertainment note reports a 1 p.m. appearance or event featuring John Almond at MacArthur Avenue, described as a Hollywood style home demon act or performance, with details limited to the time and venue in this fragment.

Mrs Dransfield Feted With Shower Ceremony

Mrs Michael L Dransfield formerly Doris Ann Cook was honored Saturday evening with a miscellaneous shower at her grandmother Mrs Perry Cook's home on Bur gess Street Hostesses included Mrs Cook Mrs Ethel Fleshmen Mrs W G Williams and Mrs Alvin Ray Cook Games and gifts were enjoyed with refreshments served Attendees listed include Mrs W E Straughan Mrs Frank Greco Mrs Betty Jo Greco Mrs Kenneth Thurman and many others in the local community.

Michael L. Dransfield Doris Ann Cook Perry Cook Burgess St Cook Ethel Fleshmen W. G. Williams Alvin Ray Cook W. E. Straughan Frank Greco Betty Jo Greco Kenneth Thurman Etta Snyder Dean Richmond Rosemary Williams Dashie Hughes Becky Williams Clem Terre R. P. Hall John B. Williams Evelyn Bragg Billarby Delmas Elkins Charlotte Olson John Patette Parthenia Biggs Rodger Ray Edwards Dallas Thomas Kylitt Lilly Lori Ann Cook James Darkey Buck Rimmer Nancy Rimmer Betsy Rimmer

Gulf Clubwomen Celebrate GFWC Diamond Jubilee

The Gulf Woman's Club held its spring banquet in Friendship Hall Sophia Methodist Church to mark the GFWC Diamond Jubilee of Service. Mrs. Max Dawson installed new officers for a two year term, with Lacy Cole named president and other posts filled by local leaders. The club announced department chairmen, announced an Adult Education Institute at West Virginia University July 13 15, and praised the group for earning 10 state citations this year.

Sophia RNS Gulf Woman’s Club General Federation Woman’s Club Friendship Hall Sophia Methodist Church Woman’s Society of Christian Service Church Max Dawson Southern District Lacy Cole Coal City William Morris Helen Lenora McPherson Jack (Kay) McVey Gloria Jean Burnette McPherson Charles Hambric Dawson West Virginia University McVey GWC Hambric

Pork Smoked Shoulder Roll Apricot Glaze Recipe

A cured smoked pork shoulder roll is simmered until tender then glazed with apricot preserves and orange rind. The method uses water, onion, cloves and cinnamon, finishing with a slow bake for 20 to 25 minutes to serve hot or chilled. Six servings.

Electa Chapter No 50 Eastern Star Meets at Masonic Hall

Electa Chapter No 50 of the Order of the Eastern Star holds a regular meeting at the Masonic Hall on South Fayette Street at 6 p.m. Members are urged to attend and conduct chapter business.

Electa Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall South Fayette Street

Thursday Women’s Improvement League at Mrs. R’s home

A brief note announces a meeting of the Thursday Women’s Improvement League to be held at the home of Mrs. R. Details for time and agenda are not provided in the readable text.

Licensed Practical Nurses Association West Virginia District 3 Meeting

The Pine Lodge Nursing and Convalescent Home hosts a District 3 meeting of the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia at 7 p.m. The gathering will discuss local nursing issues and association updates.

Licensed Practical Nurses Association West Virginia

First Aid Lesson at Shady Spring Home Demonstration Club

The Shady Spring Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Kim Fisher’s home for a session on First Aid in the Home led by Mrs. Fisher with Mrs. Worthy Harris presiding. Discussion covered check sheets, next year’s lessons, and community steps like purchasing plants for the Route 19 21 triangle.

Kim Fisher Shady Spring Home Worthy Harris Harris Ted Simpkins Raleigh County Health Center Fisher

Daniels Return From Philadelphia Meeting

Dr and Mrs C Richard Daniel of 216 Granville Ave returned Sunday evening from Philadelphia where he attended a Bleckley Radiological Society meeting. Mrs E L Ellison of 109 Beckley Ave remains a patient in Beckley Hospital in satisfactory condition.

C. Richard Daniel Granville Ave Philadelphia The Bleckley Radiological Society E. L. Ellison Beckley Ave Beckley Hospital

Wiseman visitors include Norfolk relatives at Vance Dr

Visiting Mr and Mrs Arch ie Wiseman in Norfolk Virginia are his mother Mrs Homer Martin of 342 Vance Drive, describing familial connections during a local social note.

Archie Wiseman Norfolk, Va Homer Martin Vance Dr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harry F. Cooper Daniel W. Va Woman’s Auxiliary American Medical Association Southern Medical Auxiliary Board Southern Medical Auxiliary Cooper John W. Whitlock C. A. Stevenson Charles W. Nelson A. G. Bowles Charles W. Merritt Elliott Harry F M. L. White Jr M. Bruce Martin American Medical Association Education and Research Foundation Huntington Skyline Drive Richard G. Starr John Whitlock George A. Miller E. B. Wray Jr Charles Nelson Pinewood Gardeners Dickeybirds Bank of Raleigh Kanawha Streets Ieee Melvola G Street Ebenezer Service Guild Verona Robinson Westmoreland St Academy of Friendship of the Women of the Moose Moose Royal Neighbors of America Hollywood John Almond MacArthur Mrs. Dransfield Ethel Fleshman Mrs Gulf Cole Home Life Eddie Lewis Fine Arts T. G. McConnell Civic Glen Peery Ways and Means William Almond SS Club A. G. Wilcox Jr Russell Barr Sharon Gillespie Joe Pilkington Earl Segle Tommy Fisher G. M. Powers Main St Douch & Sews Singer Tee Singer Today Neville Street
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