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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1960
Page
5
Community notices list local residents in hospital, recovery, travel, and family events. Mrs. W. W. Wilkes undergoes major surgery at Raleigh General Hospital while others return home after Beckley Hospital care. Visits, moves, enrollments, and anniversaries mark a week of personal milestones across Beckley and surrounding towns.
The Dart Distillery Co in Lawrenceburg Indiana celebrates 86 years of production and aging proof spirits. Local history notes mention long standing operations and regional impact on the Indiana liquor trade.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at The Methodist Temple will host a Thursday 7:30 p.m. meeting in Friendship Hall Circle No. 6 led by Mrs. R. Francis Parker. The Rev. C. G. Eastwood will speak on Into All the World Together with special music by Mrs. C. G. Eastwood and introductions by Mrs. J. W. Perry.
The Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority holds a 6:30 p m ritual in the Elks Blue Room with installation of sponsor Mrs E H Hedrick and co-directrices. Miss Doris Maynor presided as plans were reviewed for the Live With Wings theme 1960 61 and a Thanksgiving basket service project.
The Raleigh General Hospital Nurses Alumni held its annual covered dish dinner Friday in the Appalachian Assembly Room. Hostesses were Mrs. Joe Farris Mrs. Everett Riner Mrs. Leonard Hopkins and Mrs. Harry Moore. The invocation and devotional were by Mrs. M P Honts and the business meeting led by president Mrs. Melvin Tolle. Plans for the spring reunion were discussed and the Christmas meeting set for Dec 8 at the Greenbrier Social Room. Husbands and children of members were invited. Attendees included many named members and guests.
Local notices list Dry Hill Prosperity group 7 30 p m at community building American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 8 p m Lincoln PTA 7 30 p m St Francis de Sales PTA 7 30 p m Montreal Stickney Elementary PTA 7 30 p m Sophia Band Parents 7 30 p m Royal Neighbors Eagle s Hall 7 30 p m Mount Tabor Home Demonstration 10 a m Raleigh County Girl Scout Fund Drive 6 8 p m Practical Nurses Association 7 30 p m Kings Daughters 6 30 p m Xi Alpha Gamma Beta Sigma Phi 7 30 p m Beckley clubs and church groups hold meetings and events across Beckley area with notices due by 10 a m for same day use
Members of the Intermediate Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley invite the public to a Kitchen Bazaar at the clubhouse on Park Avenue from 1 30 to 3 p m on Wednesday. The event features practical articles for gift giving with a kitchen themed decor. Proceeds fund the department's civic projects.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held an Institute on November 9 at Crab Orchard Baptist Church. Rev. Allen Herr delivered devotional from St John Chapter 2, with Mrs. Gay Riffe and Mrs. S. L. Crews leading the flag salute. Morning talks by Mrs. Wesley Hedrick and Mrs. A. L. Roorrer, Beckley, followed by prayers and further devotions, closed with announcements and review of WCTU work. The gathering concluded with news of the annual Thanksgiving dinner.
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