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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1961

Page

5

Beckley Laurel Club forms with 31 members

Mrs. R. T. Naute identifies 2248 Heber St as a founder of Beckley area Business and Professional Women’s Club now with 31 members. At 6 30 p.m. Nov 21 the group met at Beckley Winn Hotel with officers including Mrs. Davis president and Miss Milam recording secretary. The program focused on Thanksgiving customs from ancient Egypt to modern Christians. Members discussed joining District No. 6, VAVS work, TB Seals, Salvation Army Christmas efforts, and a Christmas basket for a needy family.

Heber St Business and Professional Woman’s Club of Beckley Beckley-Winn Hotel Davis Mary Zuchick Ethel Price Williams Gladys Milam Twyla Harcuff Milam Miss Milam Egypt Greece England Virgil Sarrett Beckley B and PW Civil Defense Salavation Army Beckley Child Care Center Pinecrest Sanitarium Club Rosalie Anderson Margaret Helen Patterson Zuchick Gloria Mallamas Edna Ferris Ethel) Williams Louise Corey Harcuff Juanita Perkowski Ruth Sanford Eric Williams Ray L. Cawley Ruth Lewis Jeanette Stewart Perkowski Cawley Grace Chesney Jessie Harris Mary Etta Bell Lililian Webb C. C Odessa) Lewis R. L Alma) Wooster Gladys Cherry Martha Parsons Evelyn Fink Mildred Totten Anne Conner Frances Murray Mary Stevens Elizabeth Garnette Bailey Lucille) Groseclose

Perk up dark cottons with vine gar in rinse

Use a vine gar mix in the second rinse to brighten dark cottons and rinse again in clear water for best results.

Community women invited to publish meeting notices

County column lists weekly gatherings for the Beckley area. Clubs include Lad and Lassie 4H groups, Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge, Judea Shrine, PTA of St Francis School, Beckley Art Group and more with times and locations across Raleigh County venues.

Lassie Bank of Raleigh Golden Gate Rebekah Mabscott Polly_anna Beckley Art Group Raleigh County Vocational School

Hardwood and softwood differences in home use

The text explains hardwoods come from broad leaf trees and softwoods from evergreens. It then notes the appeal of shaggy shearling lambskin slippers, describing them as warm and available in various colors.

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Delicacies Spotlighted in French Onion Bleu Tang Trio

A brief feature highlights the new cheese spread flavors French onion Bleu Tang Cheese and Chive. The piece notes bold tastes and versatile uses for snacking and cooking.

Local Residents Attend Family and Friendship Visit Gatherings

Mrs Eva Allen travels to Gallipolis for her uncle Frank Gennick’s critical illness at Holzer Hospital. Mrs Harry Jones visits West Virginia relatives while her mother recovers in Lewisburg. Kyle Daniel and family host weekend Charleston trip to see daughters and a hospital patient. Norfolk naval man Gene Sergeant visits Beckley area. Beckley mourners attend Everette Shrewsbury funeral in Columbus. Mrs George Arthur returns home to Kilsyth after surgery recovery. Elmer Bostick and family host Washington visitors Floyd Heatherly and visits to Sprague kin.

Eva Allen Carter Street Gallipolis Ohio Frank Gennick Holzer Hospital Harry Jones Sherman Oaks Calif E. J. MacFarland Wilson St West Virginia W. A Mary Gold) Browning William M. Browning Unis Route Lewisburg Kyle Daniel Allen Ave Charleston James Kelly Patty Peters McMillian Hospital George Arthur Kilsyth Beckley Memorial Hospital Frank Facello MacArthur

Stork Shower Honors Ex Sophia Resident Nancy Gray

A stork shower Friday night celebrated Mrs. Howard Blackburn nee Nancy Gray of Akron Ohio formerly of Sophia. Hostesses were Mrs. Tony Romeo Mrs. Sherman Akers Mrs Mamie Summerville and Mrs Owen Walker. Prizes were won by Mrs John Gray Mrs Saul Brown Mrs Freida Cook and Mrs Oscar Walker. Other guests included Mrs Lula Lilly Mrs Okey Woods Mrs Juanita Hunt and many more.

Sophia Howard Blackburn Nancy Gray Akron Ohio Tony Romeo Sherman Akers Mamie Summerville Owen Walker John Gray Saul Brown Freida Cook Oscar Walker Stephen Gray Richard Blackburn Donald Brown Betty Akers Monroe Jessup Ora Mitchem Henry Hatcheer A. M. Sizemore Douglas Weaver

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New Laurel Club R. T Winn Hotel R. L. Davis The Ann Conner Alma Wooster Bell-Ans Bellans Orangeburg N. Y Budget Shop North Fayette St SuIs Coats Woman’s Department of Lad and Coca Cola Thrifty Savers Club Doris Adams S. Fayette St Judea Shrine No White Shrine of St. Francis School King’s Daughters First Methodist Church Beckley Business and Professional Woman's Club Lannie White Sylvia Street Phymosia Garden Club St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Beckley Community Concert Association Mary McMurray Woodrow Wilson High School Dry Hill New School Raleigh County Mental Health Association Alice Scott Leslie Beta Sigma Phi Phil’s Drive Inn Raleigh County Medical Assistants Phil's Drive Inn Church of Beckeley Presbyterian Church Galley Bete Will Sanas Amin Gene Sergeant U. S. Navy Norfolk Leonard Sergeant McAlpin Beckleyans Everette Shrewsbury Columbus Leslie Elmer Bostick Sprague Floyd Heatherly Washington, D.C McTilda Heatherily G. M. Powers Main Street Mrs. Lu ALL National David Crystal Ann Fogarty Bradley Glen Michigan Delia Martin John Campbell Prince N. Kanawha Ashworth Home & Auto Prince St A. W. Cox Dept Marty Hinton F. G. Lobban CO Alderson the Valley Company Lewisburg Superior Sterling Co., C O., Distributors Bluefield, W. Va
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