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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1964
Page
5
Women’s organizations are invited to submit notices of regular or special meetings to the Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department. Send via telephone or mail, with notices received by 10 a.m. used the same day. Weekend Sunday calendar notices must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday.
Alpha Delta Kappa international teachers sorority hosts a gathering at Mrs. M. H. Hedrick's residence 108 Mason Street with Mrs. Bonn Ennis as co hostess at 7 30 p m on Wednesday.
Xi Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts a meeting at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs W R Scruggs 104 Catlett Street with neighbors and members invited to attend.
At Massey Street the Hunter Hall Home Depart ment residence of Mrs. Sally Terry is reported returning home at 5 p.m. Neighbors note routine activity and no injuries. Local authorities urge calm and warn against speculation.
The Maids and Matrons Social Study Club hosts a Thanksgiving cheer event at Deacon's Home on Antonio Street at 5 45 p m and a regular meeting at Mrs Dorothy Evans home 215 Westmoreland Street at 7 30 p m with members invited.
The Senior High Department of the Woman's Club will meet at 4 p m at the clubhouse for an afternoon gathering.
Royal Neighbors of America Eagles Aerie at 204 Woodlawn Ave hosts 7 30 p m meeting. Phi Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi to meet at Mrs W R Scruggs home 104 Catlett St.
The Beckley Community Concert Association presents La Boheme at Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium at 8 15 p m featuring a performance by local artists in a grand opera program.
The Thursday meeting of the K Debs Subdeb Club convenes in the Confer room of Hopkins Skylanes at p.m. Members plan upcoming activities and discuss club affairs, with attention to project work and community service.
Gamma Gamma Chapter hosts a covered-dish Coca Cola social in the club room inviting members and guests to share dishes, drinks, and conversation in a casual evening gathering.
Education Department along with the Wom an's Club of Beckley will gather at the clubhouse on Park Avenue at 10 a.m. Independent Order of Odd Fellows Whitestick Lodge No. 311 holds a meeting at Mabscott Lodge Hall at 7 30 p.m.
The Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia District 3 holds a dessert meeting at Ter Race Room Beckley Hotel at 7 30 p m. Participants plan agenda and fellowship in a community professional gathering.
The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 18 holds a regular meeting in Room 6 at the Memorial Building at 7 30 p m. The Women’s Mission Society of the First Baptist Church meets at the church for a general meeting at 1 30 p m.
Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority holds its regular meeting at the home of Mrs George Lowry in MacArthur at 7 30 p m all members invited to attend the session expected to cover standard club business and upcoming activities
Brooks Adair School invites parents and teachers to an open house at the school at 7:30 p.m. The event aims to showcase programs, meet staff, and discuss upcoming activities.
Regular meeting of the Ann Thomas Bible Class will be held at the home of Mrs. Paul Mills 211 McKinney Street at 7 30 p m All members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and programs at the Cal Loway Heights Community Church.
Smorgasbord at YMCA headquarters and Memorial Building at 6 30 p m. Women of St Matthew s AME Church host a fun night and party at Fellowship Hall at 7 p m. Byrd Bible Class of Crab Orchard Baptist Church hosts a covered dish dinner in social room at 6 30 p m with a special program featuring singers and speakers.
The General Curtain Callers gather for an 8 p.m. meeting at the Playhouse to discuss upcoming performances and plan member activities.
Queen Esther Court No 53 meets Friday at 5 30 p m at the Heroines of Jerhico Home on G Street with a brief session announced for residents and members.
The Junior Usher Board meets at 5 p.m. and the Senior Usher Board follows at 6 p.m. at Central Baptist Church.
Supper at Oak Grove Community Center from 5 to 8 p.m. hosted by the community and Pleasant Oaks Home Demonstration Club. County 4-H Officers Training School scheduled at Beckley Junior High School from 10 a.m. to noon.
The account states France emerged as a distinct nation starting with the Treaty of Verdun in 843 A.D. The treaty divided Carolingian empire lands among Louis the German, Lothar, and Charles the Bald, establishing regional boundaries and laying groundwork for a French kingdom.
Dent welcomed guests at the annual all-department gathering as Mrs. Hodel displayed a carved ebony head. The piece was among authentic decorations supplied by Mrs. Nora Gartetta, a Liberia resident.
Betty Bruce spoke to about 200 at the Beckley Woman's Club describing life in Nairobi Kenya and wildlife encounters. She shared humorous anecdotes about her African homes and servants, noted the dangers of African elephants and lions, and wore a lion tooth pendant from a hunted beast.
Miss Frances Smith of Appalachian Power Co. will discuss holiday foods at the American Home Department meeting of the Women's Club in Beckley at 1 30 in the clubhouse on Park Avenue. She will prepare dishes with the recipe for each. The program includes a vocal solo and is organized by Mrs. Roland Hinckley with Mrs. Samuel Thomson presenting.
Traditional Thanksgiving foods such as turkeys potatoes and cranberries are in good supply and attractively priced at this week's markets. Plenty of fruits and vegetables await shoppers with turkeys at the top of meat bags and abundant onions apples and cranberries in store.
A store shower was held Saturday night at Mrs. Mary Stephens 310 Porter Street for Mrs. Andy Sara Bryson wife of 1st Lt. Andy Bryson stationed at Camp Meade Laurel Maryland. Hostesses were Mrs. Emery Wiekle and Mrs. Stephens. Prizes went to Mrs. Audrey Davis and Mrs. Yoli Sibulkin. Attendees included Miss Josephine Mazzella Genev a Giles Mrs. Charles McIntosh and many others with out of town guests Miss Susan Hoskins Clifton Forge VA and Mrs. James Childress Oceana.
Daniel returns home from Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital after surgery. Visitors include his sons and daughters-in-law Jim Daniel, Charles Daniel, Cecil Daniel, and Lucille Colquitt of Chicago. Bu ford Bradley of Rich Creek. Jimmie Daniels and Noel Mitchells family. Ronald Armstrong recovers at home after bicycle accident. Arthur Harding remains in hospital in Somerset with unchanged condition. Claude Kirby improving at Bluefield. Kirby family former Glen White residents.
At 8 15 tonight in Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium the Beckley Community Concert Association presents an English language La Boheme with Sherrill Milnes as Marcello and Mary Beth Peil as Mimi. Milnes is acclaimed as a rising baritone with multiple opera tours and awards. Peil is a noted Puccini interpreter. Dean Wilder portrays Rodolfo amid the Bohemian quartet setting.
Mr and Mrs R Payne Whittaker return to their Vine Street home after a weeklong vacation in Ft Leavenworth Kansas. They stayed with their daughter in law Mas Gill and her husband O J Gill and were hosted by grandsons Greg and Jeff Gill. Mas Gill studies at the Command and General Staff College in Ft Leavenworth.
Visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs Ernst Plumley of Teel Road is Henry Plumley of Cleveland Ohio. James Florida of Detroit Mich is also a guest.
Mrs James Whitely of Dan niels is reported in satisfactory condition after undergoing surgery in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Monday.
Miss Beatrice Barksdale of 123 Cannady Street has returned home after a stay at Beckley Hospital.
James Pickus of 215 Woodlawn Ave. is in New York City this week correcting a prior note that Mrs. Pickus was visiting. The adjustment specifies the correct name and address involved.
Mrs Hattie Brooks of Sabine is visiting the East C Street home of Mrs Donnie Nuckols and Mrs Jackie Nuckols Canterbury and their son Randy for an extended stay over the weekend.
In the Nuckols Canterbury home the families include sons and brothers Don Nuckols and wife Jenny, with daughters Rene and Michelle of Mullens, and Bobby Nuckols and wife Helen with daughter Sherri of Huntington.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Durham and Mrs. J. E. Durham of Richwood spent the weekend with relatives in the area. They stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Ridley Davidson in Sophia and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Morris on Wildwood Street, and visited friends in Glen Rogers where they once lived.
Evan S Brown of Sophia was admitted to Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Sunday night with pneumonia. His daughter Mrs George Bragg of So he is still in critical condition per her report.
The Mount Tabor Home Demonstration Club elected officers for the coming term led by President Mrs. Denny Phipps and Vice President Mrs. Duff Patton. Luncheon at Mrs. Phipps home followed by devotional by Mrs. C. E. Stanley and selections for projects and lessons. Guests included Mrs. Nell Godbey Raleigh County Extension agent and Mrs. O. R. Taylor.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at St Marys Methodist Church plans a bazaar and dinner Friday at 4 30 p m in Fellowship Hall Circle No 2 met to discuss details Miss Faye Farley and Mrs Margie Bragg co hosted Miss Farley chair announced a December memorial service for church crosses vestibule lights and exterior lights will be dedicated Open house will offer refreshments Christmas cards and fruit cakes will fund the treasury A Christmas party is planned in December for circles and 11 members attended by Miss Farley and Mrs Bragg
A lightweight pressed powder offers a natural matte finish without changing foundation tones. Packaged in a petite compact, it serves as a convenient gift item.
A horse must be two years old before it can race in the United States. This age requirement governs eligibility for official competition and determines classification for event entries.
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