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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1961

Page

5

Beckley Women’s groups plan midweek notices

Wednesday events include Beckley Presbyterian Church Bible Moderators at Mrs M G Jarrell’s home 219 Fairview Ave 7 30 p m Curtain Callers at The Playhouse 8 p m Beta Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority model meeting Coca Cola Social Room 7 30 p m Royal Neighbors of America Camp 10658 Eagles Hall Woodlawn Ave 7 30 p m Eliza Hunter Home Department class 314 Bair St 5 p m New member drive urged for Curtain Callers and Beta Sigma Phi with church society notices for Beckley area organizations

Beckley Presbyterian Church M. G. Jarrell Fairview Ave Playhouse Beta Rho Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Royal Neighbors of America Eagles Hall Woodlawn Avenue Eliza Hunter Ozella Humbles Bair St Gamma Gamma Beta Sigma Phi

Community groups schedule in Beckley and Beckley area

A dense listing of regular meetings and events across Beckley and nearby areas for Thursday through Monday. Includes Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 IOOF, Woman's Mission Society circles, church executive boards, Rainbow Girls, Catholic Daughters, Pythian Sisters, Woman's Club, Episcopal Churchwomen, Calantha Court, Poinsettia Savings Club, Beta Sigma Phi, and numerous weekend activities such as dances, square dances, and church-related gatherings at various halls, churches, and homes.

IOOF N. Oakwood Ave

Fran Jones Named Replacement for Majorette Role

Wiley M. Jones of McAlpin replaces Lisa Whetsel of Sophia as majorette at MTHS. Fran's sister, Mrs. Angelo Prunesti formerly Penny Jones, was head majorette with the band for years.

Wiley M. Jones McAlpin Fran Lisa Whetsel Bill Whetsel Sophia Angelo Prunesti Penny Jones MTHS

Calloway Heights Circle To Elect New Officers

Iona Jones Circle of Calloway Heights Baptist Church will elect officers at its Nov 16 meeting hosted by Mrs Clyde Williams at Maxwell Hill. The group plans its annual Christmas dinner. Leader Mrs Joe Pachuta presided at the home of Mrs Burton Royal Cabell Heights with 14 members present and refreshments served.

Calloway Heights Circle Iona Jones Calloway Heights Baptist Church Clyde Williams Maxwell Hill Joe Pachuta Burton Royal Cabell Heights

High Waistline Silhouette Shown In Spring Clothes

New York fashion feature notes high waistlines gaining support as Larry Aldrich and designer Marie McCarthy showcase spring collections. Emphasis on soft silhouettes, wide fabric insets, chiffon fabrics, cape backs, and bias cuts, with jackets closing at the bust and gathers at the midriff.

New York UPI Larry Aldrich Marie McCarthy Aldrich Rudolf Gowns

Basham Bruce Vows Read In D C Church

Wedding vows were exchanged October 21 at the City Church of the Brethren in Washington D C. Miss Juanita Glomy Srentene Ster of Crab Orchard Kentucky and David Basham of MacArthur were the couple. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Glenn Weimer of Arlington Virginia. The bride is the daughter of the late C H Bruce. The couple are 1960 graduates of Woodrow Wilson High School. The bride also graduated from Beckley College.

City Church of the Brethren Washington, D.C Juanita Glomy Srentene M. G. Bower Crab Orchard Ak David Basham J. L. Basham MacArthur Glenn Weimer Arlington, Va C. H Bruce Sue ‘Shields Lynchburg Woodrow Wilson High School Beckley Col

Matron STEP OUT sewing pattern and address for order

The Matron STEP OUT in charm and grace for special afternoons is a pattern No. 8261 with PATT-O-RAMA in sizes 36 to 52 bust 38 to 54. To order send 35 cents to Sue Burnett Raleigh Register 1150 Ave of Americas New York 36 NY. 1st class add 10 cents. Print name address zone style no and size.

Sue Burnett Raleigh Register Ave. of Americas New York N. Y

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Charles H. Earehart returns home after major surgery at Beckley Hospital and begins recovery. Washington, D. C. visitors Mr. and Mrs. Jack Worthington spend two weeks with relatives in Stotesbury. Mrs. Worthington is former Margaret Sue Leslie. Mrs. J. J. Bowling travels from Grand Island Neb to visit son Rev. Paul Bowling and grandson Lewis at Ottawa University. Clyde A. Mead and spouse return from a ten day visit with Dahlgren, Virginia relatives.

Charles H. Earehart Vine St Beckley Hospital Hawa Jack Worthington Washington, D. C Carl Worthington Sam Leslie Stotesbury Worthington Margaret Sue Leslie J. J. Bowling Wickham Ave Grand Island, Neb Paul Bowling Clyde A. Mead Quarry St E. L. Scherich Vea and Eddie Dahlgren

If American women were all charmers in conversation

A New York columnist writes that women harm men in mixed groups by talking too much failing to listen overtalking not letting others finish and focusing on unimportant details He suggests improving tone and listening to support a happier home life citing Ruth Millett’s booklet and offering a 25 cent mail order for more advice through The Raleigh Register.

Newspaper Enterprise Assn Ruth Millett Raleigh Register P. O Dept. A Radio City New York N.Y

Prosperity HD Club Hosts Hawaiian Theme Party

Prosperity Home Demonstration Club members gathered Thursday at Mrs. H. R. Stover’s home for a Hawaiian themed social event with contests, games, and Hawaiian music by member Mrs. Carl Toney. Flowers welcomed guests. Deward Stover won prettiest member in a lei and prize. Reporter H. R. Stover noted the gathering as a first civic volunteer get together after a busy Dry Hill Prosperity Fair and Horse Show season, with several members attending from area communities.

Carl Toney Deward Stover H. R. Stover Dry Hill Lacy Neal Basil Williams Harry Neal Lawrence Comer Blaine Wood James Pennington James Wool

Great Coat Year Tips For Long Wear And Style

A national magazine urges three good years of wear from a coat by choosing non faddy new details like stand away or fur collars double button rows a softly indented waist and a superb length while stressing grooming as essential to pull the look together.

Achievement Day at First Baptist Church by Farm Women

The Raleigh County Farm Women's Council hosts Achievement Day at 9 30 a m Thursday at the First Baptist Church with the Dry Hill Home Demonstration Club preparing bread project exhibits. Plans discussed Tuesday night at the Dry Hill Prosperity Community Center. Mrs William Ormandy presided.

Dry Hill

Jewelry Flattery for Skin Tone Choices

Jewelry advice guides selecting metals to suit complexions. Gold flatters creamy tones while silver suits pink or ruddy skin, helping even out skin coloration.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woman's Department of Beckley The Woman’s Mission Society of the First Joust Church Pulliam Westwood Dale Mary Carpenter Laura Pierson Beckley Assembly Order of Rainbow For Girls Masonic Temple Howe Street Beckley Temple Pythian Sisters Shady Spring District Woman's Club Beaver Lions Club Prosperity Home Demonstration Club J. R. Campbell Prosperity Episcopal Churchwomen St. Stephen's Church Court of Calantha Calantha Hall S. Fayette St Poinsettia Savings Club Arlene Dueran Riley St Trap Hill Beckley Council of United Church Women Methodist Temple Beckley Navy Mothers Club A. F. Bryson Bellevue Lane Franklin Williams W. E. Dawson Pastor’s Aid Society of St. John's Baptist Church Calico and Jeans Greenbrier Dairy Social Room Bob Johnson Baptist State Ushers Convention New Hope Baptist Church Esther Court Jericho G. Street Beckley Youth Temperance Council First Christian Church Mothers Club Mark Twain High School Wilma Testerman O’deil Testerman Wilma Frances Fran’’ Jones Mark Twain Elementary School Gay Pauley Department of Agriculture Hopkins Meat Market Children’s Mart Toy and Arenas Washington N. Taft St Arlington Lewis Bowling Ottawa University Ottawa Kan Northwestern Kansas Prosperity HD Club Will Bulova Elizabeth Minuteman Wooddell Jewelry Store Court House Farm Women’s Council Jimmy St. Clair Anita Elaine St. Clair U. S. Navy Cuba Robbie Walker Robert Walker Ernest St. Clair J. L. Wallace Alderson Tral Ormandy Don Houchins Earehart C. Lake Allen Noel Thurman D. D. Holliday Rosemary Dick Miss Dick Mr. F. G. Dick Williams Street G. M. Powers Main Street Jerry Schumacher Revolutionary Living Color Main St WARDS Acrilan Rayon- Orlon
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