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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1961

Page

5

Thanksgiving In The Home And Family Devotion

American Home Week highlights gratitude in households with kids Robert Conway Bane II Ellen Hall and Jack L Hutchens reading Bible stories to Mark Hutchens 22 months old at 119 Dorcas Ave. The piece stresses daily thanks before meals and family devotional time as a lasting lesson.

United States Robert Conway Robbie” Bane II Robert C. Bane Parkwood Dr Ellen Hall William P. Hall Jr Witherspoon St Jack L. Hutchens Mark Dorcas Ave

Potatoes Highlighted For Farm City Week Observance

Three home economists prepare articles for Farm City Week noting potatoes origin value and use. Mary Nell Godbey Jennie Gaziano and Nancy Boyd discuss potato origins in South America Bermuda 1621 US consumption nutrition and storage tips. Includes two recipes Potatoes in Cream and Sea Shell Fancies.

Woman's Clubs Mary Nell Godbey Amere Gas Co Jennie Gaziano Appalachian Power Co Nancy Boyd Raleigh County Cooperative Extension Service West Virginia University South America Virginia Bermuda England United States United States Department of Agriculture

Virginia Resident Honored At Shower

A stork shower on November 16 honored Mrs. Jimmy Riner of Alexandria Virginia who was visiting Raleigh with her mother in law Mrs. Merle Riner. Hosts included Mrs. Arnold Yost Mrs. Ernest Caffee Mrs. Willard Vandal and Mrs. Ceasar Reid. Prizes went to Mrs. William Kinclaid Mrs. Manuel Lee Boley Miss Retha Meadows and Miss Shirley Childress.

Jimmy Riner Alexandria Raleigh Merle Riner Raleigh Community Church Arnold Yost Ernest Caffee Willard Vandal Ceasar Reid William Kinclaid Manuel Lee Boley Retha Harold Yost Bredna Yest Ethel May Yost Jeanette Meadows Tommy Treadway Patty Yost Anna Marie Vandall

Jelly Testing Tip for Consistent Syrup Drops

A simple method notes that jelly tests are complete when a couple of syrup drops run together and form a single drop that hangs from the side of a spoon. This visual cue helps ensure proper viscosity and consistent measurements.

Zodiac Guidance And 1765 Stamp Act Note

A quirky horoscope style note offers planetary blessings and mood guidance for Thanksgiving day alongside a snippet recalling Maryland in 1765 when Frederick County repudiated the Stamp Act. It blends astrology for Aries through Pisces with a brief historical aside and a light future-forward remark about identification photos.

Frederick County Maryland

To Elect Officers GWC Teen Club Meeting Friday

An organizational meeting of the proposed Gulf Woman's Club teen-age club will be held at 4 p m Friday in the Woman's Clubhouse Sophia old American Legion Hall Junior and senior girls from Stoco Mark Twain and Sophia High Schools are invited An election of officers will be conducted with Jesse McElrath in charge Members of the GWC to set up the meeting include Miss Pauline Davis Mrs W W JAckie Withrow Mrs Alex Lavis Mrs Lacy Meadows and Mrs F C Booth After the election the girls will name their club plan the first activity adopt a constitution and post rules

Gulf Woman’s Club Sophia American Legion Hall Stoco, Mark Twain Sophia High Jesse McElrath Sophia High School Gwc’s Pauline Davis W. W Jackie’ Withrow Alex Lavis Lacy Meadows F. C. Booth

Beaver WSCS Plans Gifts for Children at Methodist Child Care

At Beaver Methodist Church the Woman's Society of Christian Service voted to give slippers to Beckley Child Care Center children at Christmas and donate 25 dollars to the church basket fund for needy families. Mrs. E B Kinter reported a third place win in a Community Club awards project and led the proofs box reminder.

WSCS Methodist Beckley Woman's Society of Christian Service Beaver Methodist Church E. B. Kinter

New and smart shirtwaist dress pattern No 8221

A vintage sewing pattern description for a youth themed shirtwaist dress. It notes waist shaping at the front and yoked back for comfort, size range 10 to 20 with bust 31 to 40 inches, and specific sample: size 12, 32 bust with sleeve. To order, mail 35 cents to Sue Burnett at The Ladies Home Journal.

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

Beckley Women’s notices invite club meeting alerts

Coming events column invites women’s organizations to announce regular or special meetings. For fastest posting, call CL 3-3321 or mail to Beckley Newspapers Woman’s Department. notices by 10 a.m. the day of publication. Wednesday events include Eliza Hunter Home Department 5 p.m., Thrifty Homemakers 6 p.m., Senior High Youth 4 p.m., Eagles Auxiliary 7:30 p.m.

Woman’s Department of Beckley Woman's Club of Park Avenue

Thanksgiving Service and Breakfast at Mount Vernon Church

A Thanksgiving service begins at 7 a.m. followed by a friendship breakfast at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, sponsored by the Men and Women’s Club.

Mount Vernon Baptist Church Men and Women’s Club

Friday social events and club meetings listed

Friday calendar includes Friendship Social Club at Eunice Coleman home 122 Cana day Street at 7 p.m. Beckley Business and Professional Woman's Club executive board meeting in Civic Room Bank of Raleigh at 7. Ladies Willing Workers Band of Church of God of Sophia at Bircha Vaught home at 7:30. Woman's Willing Workers Band for Sophia Church at Lois Vaught home at 7 p.m. Teen Age Club organizational meeting sponsored by Gulf Woman at Sophia Clubhouse Fellowship Class Crab Orchard.

Friendship Social Club Eunice Coleman Canaday St The Beckley Business and Professional Woman's Club Bank of Raleigh Church of God of Sophia Bircha Vaught Woman's Willing Workers Sophia Church of God Lois Vaught Gulf Womit A $Son Sophia

We The Women Why Waste Great Wisdom By Shunting Aged Aside

Ruth Millett argues the aged are marginalized in America as society retires them at 65 and isolates them in clubs, urging inclusion and respect for elderly wisdom. The piece promotes Millett's booklet and a sample reader service address.

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

Cranberry Apple Dumplings Timely Treat

Warm cranberry apple dumplings served with hard sauce whipped cream or ice cream. Fresh cranberries and apples abound. Yield six servings. Apples with cranberry filling baked in pastry until tender and brown.

Rome Beauty Northern Spy Jonathan

Bride Chooses Dress Style That Flatters All Bridesmaids

In selecting gowns for bridesmaids the bride should pick a style that is flattering on all figures. The guidance emphasizes universal suitability and harmony with the wedding theme.

Ard Baptist Church service time noted

A church notice lists a 7 30 p m service at Ard Baptist Church held at the church location indicating an evening gathering remains scheduled.

Ard Baptist Church

Fried Chicken and Sides Meal Menu Card

The menu lists Fried Chicken with whipped potatoes lime beans and enriched bread. Butter or margarine celery raw carrot strips bakes cranberry apple dumpings conclude the offering.

Townsfolk Gather for Holiday Visits from Coast to Coast

A batch of visitors and travelers arrive in Sophia and nearby towns for holidays. Mr. and Mrs. David H. Wood and son Charles from Livermore California stay two weeks with Mrs. Baker’s family at 109 Summers Street. Miss Mary Kathryn Baker arrives from West Virginia University Morgantown. Other guests include the Jacksons of Clendenin and the Bakers of Toledo. Local residents attend or host family and friends arriving from Morgantown Charleston and Lincoln Park.

David H. Wood Charles Livermore Calif R. F. Baker Summers St Mary Kathryn Baker West Virginia University Morgantown R. L. Jackson Pamela Clendenin

Local Families Enjoy Holiday Visits Across City

Mrs Garland McCallister and son Joseph Ray of Columbus Ohio visit her mother Mrs Maude Peters and grandparents Mr and Mrs J R Tolley at 615 Temple Street for the holidays. Her husband will join them for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Tom Thies and daughter Kathy of Charleston arrive to spend the holidays. Miller Jackson of 209 Clyde Street and his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Thios of 144 Lilly Street also plan holiday visits.

Robert T. Lynch Cindy Bobby Lincoln Park Mich Nash Campbell Park Avenue N. T. Gagalis North Oakwood Avenue Tom Thies Kathy Charleston Miller Jackson Clyde St Sam Thios Lilly St

Beavers to Journey After Brother-in-Law's Death

Mr and Mrs C E Beavers of Johnstown Road depart for English as they attend the death of their brother in law Melvin Payne in a Boston hospital after heart surgery. Mrs Ann Strobel and Miss Cora Lee Smith of New Orleans visit their mother Mrs W J Smith on McGinnis Street, accompanied by Ben Vontain.

C. E. Beavers Johnstown Road Melvin Payne Boston Ann Strobel Cora Lee Smith New Orleans W. J. Smith McGinnis Street Ben Vontain

Marshall University Senior Hal Lewis Lilly Arrives Today

Hal Lewis Lilly a senior at Marshall University Huntington is due to arrive today to spend Thanksgiving with family and campus friends, continuing a homecoming-style visit after a busy semester.

Hal Lewis Lilly Marshall University Huntington

Local Notes From Beckley and Wyoming General Hospitals

Susan Mc Kinney aged six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Burnette McKinney, is a patient at Beckley Hospital being treated for pneumonia. Chester Warren is a patient at Wyoming General Hospital Mullens for observation and treatment. Miss Janice Manning of North Wilkesboro NC spent the weekend with her parents, is employed in the Jewel Box credit department in North Wilkesboro.

Rhodell Susan McKinney Burnette McKinney Beckley Hospital Chester Warren Wyoming General Hospital Mullens Janice Manning North Wilkesboro N. C Silas Manning Miss Manning Credit Department The Jewel Box

Miss Loretta Young to Spend Holidays with Lancaster Family

Miss Loretta Young a teacher from Lancaster Ohio arrives this evening to spend the holidays with her parents Rev and Mrs Cleveland Young of Sophia. Mr and Mrs Taylor W Emery of Sophia hosted weekend guests their son Taylor W Emery Jr with the U S Navy in Newport News Virginia and Mrs Emerys sister Mrs George Lilly and children Letha and Robert C of Mount View. They were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Emery and Mrs Lillys parents Mr and Mrs W A Mills of Crab Orchard to honor Robert who left Monday to begin basic training with the U S Marine Corps at Parris Island South Carolina.

Loretta Young Lancaster Ohio Cleveland Young Sophia Taylor W. Emery Taylor W. Emery Jr U. S. Navy Newport News Emery George Lilly Letha Robert C Mount View

Wanda Bledsoe listed in satisfactory Beckley Hospital status

Mrs Wanda Bledsoe of North Kanawha Street is listed in satisfactory condition after undergoing surgery at Beckley Hospital.

Wanda Bledsoe North Kanawha Street Beckley Hospital

Mrs Katherine Smith Reported in Good Condition After Surgery

Mrs Katherine Smith of Craft Street is reported in good condition after undergoing surgery recently.

Katherine Smith Craft Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jack Hutchens Woman‘s Club of Mommie Daddy Lynne Kiser Bert L. Kiser Aries Gemini Leo Virgo Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius GWC Beaver Meeting Kinter W. L. Green Buford Pugh H. H. Miller John Hedrick Virgil Cook Donna O’neal Marilyn Wood T. D. Darby T. E. Cox J. Lowell Lilly Eliza Hunter Annie Brown Massie St Thrifty Homemakers Club Abram Hill Mulberry St Eagles Woodlawn Avenue Timely Gaynor Maddo Mittet Greater Beckley Lodge Lodge Hall South Oakwood Ave G. M. Powers Main Street Arnold Ketchersid Orchard Ave B. H. Miller Honaker A. W. “Judd” Allen Beckley Memorial Hospital John Hunt Jr Grants, N.M Tina Shafer Jacksonville, Fla Juanita Hunt Hunt Roy Vance Crab Orchard J. G. Lilly Granville Ave Betsy Brash Mrs Roy Brash N. Kanawha St W. Mark Skaggs Woodlawn Ave Alfred Mark Patsy and Thomas Mark Concord College Athens Frank Noe Norton, Va A. C. Johnston St. Mary’s Hospital J. W. Walters Neville St
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