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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1964
Page
5
Women's organizations are invited to use this column for announcements of regular or special meetings. Call 253-3321 or mail notices or club calendars to Beckley Newspapers. Notices received by 10 a.m. will be used the same day. Sunday calendar items must reach the office before 10 a.m. Saturday.
A Friday smorgasbord is scheduled at the YMCA Memorial Building at 6 30 p m with activities announced for attendees.
Women of St Matthew's AME Church invite a fun night in the Fellowship Hall on Mi Street at 7 p.m. A social gathering with games and light refreshments aims to strengthen community bonds.
Crab Orchard Baptist Church Byrd Bible Class hosts a covered dish dinner in the social room at 6 30 p m A special program with singers and speakers is planned for attendees and visitors are welcome The event features a community gathering with a light meal and local talent featuring songs and remarks
Queen Esther Court No. 53 of Heroines of Jerhico Home on G Street holds Friday at 5 30 p.m. The General Curtain Callers gathering takes place at 8 p.m. at the Playhouse for members and interested attendees.
The Rural Acres Garden Club holds its regular meeting at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Mary C Barney 95 Rural Acres Drive where members will discuss seasonal plantings and club affairs.
Saturday Alpha Zeta Zeta Chapter hosts a gathering at home of Mrs Cassie Anderson Rin Gleben St at 2 p m with co-hosts Mrs Juanita Spracley and Mrs Irene Cross assisting in organizing the event.
Beckley Community Concert Association schedules a board meeting at the Beckley Hotel at 3 30 p m. The notice prompts board members to attend and discuss association matters.
The Thrifty Savers Club hosts a birth day dinner at the home of Mrs May Belle Glenn located at 226 Plumley Avenue. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. with neighbors gathering to celebrate.
The Junior Usher Board of Central Baptist Church meets at 5 p.m. with the Senior Usher Board following at 6 p.m. at the church.
A community supper at Oak Grove Community Center runs from 5 to 8 p.m. sponsored by the Pleasant Oaks Home Demonstration Club and local residents. Proceeds support community activities and center programs.
Beckley Junior High School hosts County 4 H Officers Training School from 10 a m until noon with 4 H club leaders and youth delegates expected to attend.
Louis Calhoun of Shelby leads Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club in forming a new recreation room with M C caller.
A birthday dinner for the Sunday Social Savings Club is set at 5 30 p m at the home of Mrs Dora Mc Cormick 407 Hunter Street with attendees invited to celebrate.
Beckley Legal Secretaries Association hosts regular dinner meeting in the Terrace Room of Beckley Hotel at 6 30 p.m. The Mountain Top Garden Club gathers at 122 Granville Ave the home of Mrs Harry W Hall at 2 p.m.
Tuesday event at First Methodist Church Parish Hall gathers King’s Daughters for a 1 30 p m session in the church gathering space with members invited to attend and participate.
Quota Club of Beckley holds a regular luncheon at noon in the Terrace Room of the Beckley Hotel while the Central Elementary School Parent Teacher Association meets at the school at 7 30 p m.
Practical tips for saving bacon or roast drippings in a clean covered jar in the refrigerator. Use the stored fat to fry potatoes season vegetables or brown meat after dredging in flour for richer flavor.
The description highlights variations in satin, white and gold brocade and beading that cover long columns of gowns. The ensemble shines with splendor as evening coats come into their own.
An expert square dance personality Louis Calhoun will call figures at the Calico and Jeans Club dance Saturday at 8 p.m. in the New River Park Recreation Room. Invitations went to square dance clubs in Charleston Huntington Princeton Bluefield and other towns. Mrs. K. K. Keatley says 16 squares are expected with eight per square. Blaine Wright will welcome guests and Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Anderson provide refreshments.
In Fairdale, Mrs. present to celebrate births included John R. Cook and Minor Worley. Guests listed span the Cook, Worley, Colliope, McConnell, Williams, Clemens, and Stewart families with visits from relatives in Florida and Ohio. Hospital notes mention Woodrow Sanger, Cecil Allen, and others undergoing treatment or recovery at Beckley area facilities.
A dozen wood charcoal briquets in a wax milk carton or paper bag placed atop several logs make a practical fireplace starter. The briquets give radiant heat to dry green or wet wood, doubling the logs' burn life when used from the top down.
A children’s classroom gag highlights how students’ quick remarks can reveal correct solutions to school problems. The scene emphasizes wit and understanding in a light educational moment.
Mrs. Roger Stafford of Lester was honored with a stork shower hosted by her mother Mrs. Leonard Saddler and fellow hostesses in Glen White. Prizes went to Mrs. Edna Bailey Mrs. Mae Worley Miss Gladys Stafford and Miss Aretta Saddler while gifts were opened and refreshments served. Attendees included multiple Staffords from Glen White and Lester plus others from Maben and surrounding areas.
Mrs. George E. Davis of the Westwood Garden Club will serve as general chairman for the Every Light A Prayer For Peace event planned during the holidays. The announcement came at a club meeting held at Mrs. Chester Roberts home. Also decided were a Raleigh County Armory cleanup committee by Mrs. Charlotte Ash and a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family. Mrs. T. W. Hutchison of the Flowering Hills Garden Club spoke on Preserving and Drying Flowers outlining several methods.
Millett advises that a spontaneous kiss when meeting someone in public is acceptable but should be kept short and unobtrusive, avoiding displays that could embarrass or discomfort others.
Brief local column invites readers to share small life updates and notices calling in information to the newspaper with a published contact number, emphasizing community connection and wide general interest. The note requests readers to call extension for inclusion.
Dr and Mrs James Yates of 107 Booth Ave returned from a 10 day vacation in Kingston and Montego Bay Jamaica West Indies. Dr Yates is a physician at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Opie Richmond of 400 Pike Street visited their son Dr Richard D Richmond and daughter in law Mrs Richard D Richmond of Morgantown last week. They were dinner guests of Dr and Mrs Park Johnson. The Beckley couple returned home Monday after being presented today at Randolph Macon Woman's College Lynchburg Virginia. Miss Ratcliffe is a senior there. Herman Smith discharged from Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Thursday after eye surgery from a work accident November 13. Weekend visitors included his sister Mrs Janet Little Mr and Mrs Al Tastige and Ray Pennington of Detroit Michigan.
Out of town family members attended the services for Mrs. G. E. Lily Shelor at 302 Sunset. Ernest, Mamie, and Ellis Shelor visited from Roanoke, Galax, and Clarkburg with other relatives.
Miss Ann Ratcliffe daughter of Edwin and Mrs Ratcliffe of 334 Westwood Drive secures a lead role in the abroad production of Six Characters in Search of an Author. The casting highlights her rising stage career amid a notable ensemble.
Allen Ross son of Mr and Mrs A A Ross will arrive by plane today from Baton Rouge Louisiana to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with his parents He is a graduate student at the University of Louisiana and expects to return November 30
A collection of reader tips and practical hacks from Polly Dear Polly and others. Tips include cleaning white leather shoes with lighter fluid, window frame repair with a bumper jack, making a tent from awning tops, maintaining oak paneling, using blotters in purses, and readers sharing gift ideas and home hints.
Mrs. Harry Anderson led the November American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 meeting stressing membership drives during membership month. The unit voted $10 for crippled children at Marmet Hospital and set a December 6 7 collection event at Beckley VA Hospital. The meeting changed to 7 30 pm winter hours with Mary Starr as hostess.
In fall through spring oysters star on the barbecue grill. Place them on a cooking rack over wood coal briquets with the hinged shell up. When they open, cook a minute longer. Serve with lemon chive butter and horseradish.
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