Debunking Breastfeeding Myths At Readers Share Doubts
Readers weigh in on lactation claims by La Leche League and experts. Doctors from Harvard and Pittsburgh dispute ability of never pregnant women to nurse, while adoptive mothers and journalists describe perceived tricks like the Sact-Sack and widespread anecdotes. The piece contrasts anecdotal reports with scientific critique from endocrinologists and medical professors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Leche League
Bad Axe
Michigan
Ann Landers
Jobin P. Merrill
Harvard Medical School
Newton
Olie
Denver
Miami
Detroit
County General
Los
Angeles
Marmarston
Cornelia Channing
University Ofi
Pittsburgh Medical School
Ichild
Christmas party planned for Sigma Chapter children
Sigma Chapter will entertain children of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority members at a Christmas party on December 17 hosted by Mrs. Joe Simms at 511 Lilly Dr. The event follows a December 5 bazaar at the old National Mine Service site and the BSP City Council dance set for December 16 at the Elks Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Bette) Simms
Lilly Dr
Sigma Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Columbia Gas Co
West Virginia, Inc
South Heber Street
Old National Mine Service
BSP City Council
Elks Club
Cozy Caps To Crochet By Judy Love
Cozy cap patterns for a cloche and bonnet using half skeins of Dazzle and Creslan yarns. Instructions promise quick, simple projects with basic crochet stitches and a warm, sporty look for winter wear. Send 50 cents to Stitchin Time for leaflets S356 and include name, address, and zip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
Radio City
New York
N. Y
Community notices for Monday church choir and local club
Gospel Chorus and Senior Choir of Welcome Baptist Church meet at the church for joint practice at 7 p.m. Friendly Few Savings Club gathers at 111 Booker St. at 8 p.m. Notices are accepted by Beckley Newspapers by 10 a.m. for same day use and Sunday items by 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Department of
Beckley
Welcome Baptist Church
Friendly Few Savings Club
Beckley Club Activities And Meetings Schedule
A list of upcoming meetings and events in Beckley including New Comers Club card party at Elks, Masons Hall events by Eastern Star, King's Daughters at First Baptist, Modernistic Homemakers at Dorothy King home, Bluefield State College Alumni Association at American Legion Post 70, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Beckley VA Hospital and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Phymosia Garden Club Christmas Bazaar, Church Women United forum, Women of the Church council Beckley Presbyterian, Preschool Story Hour at Raleigh County Library, Beckley Art Group at Beckley Art Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield State College Alumini Association
American Legion
S. Fayette St
About Town Updates From Crab Orchard And Beckley
Mrs Ocie Kerns of Crab Orchard underwent major surgery this morning after a pre admission Sunday. Out of town daughters Easter O Dell and Haze Lafferty of Melbourne Fla join others from La Port La and Elyria Ohio in the family circle. Patricia Ann Filipek celebrated her first birthday at Beckley with grandparents Ross Keith Helen and Filipek relatives attending. Visitors include O Dell Lowry from Detroit and Viola Payne with Darlene Payne of Columbus Ohio for the holidays. Family members attended the funeral of Virginia Kincaid and will return to Virginia after visiting relatives in Hotchkiss and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocie Kerns
Crab Orchard
Easter O'Dell
Haze Lafferty
Melbourne
Fla
Mary Lou Lyons
la Port
Margaret Spence
Elyria
Ohio
Patricia Ann Filipek
Patrick Filipek
Beckley
Ross Keith
Helen
Larry Filipek
Gladys Sutyak
Russell Christian
Maplewood Lane
O'Dell Lowry
Detroit
Mich
Viola
N. C
Minnie Pettry
Laurel Springs
Clarence Tedder
Englewood
N. J
Virginia Kincaid
Midway
Hotchkiss
Jim Beaver
Darrell Kincaid
Darrell Jr
iCheryl
Virginia
Ray Kincaid
Maureen OConnor Still Going With What She's Got
Maureen OConnor a former Glenmary nun in her 30s reflects on life after leaving the order. She recounts poverty work, Columbia studies, and questions about religious vows and meaning in modern society. A chance lunch in Chicago hints at new directions as she heads to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Fitzpatrick
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago
Maureen O’connor
Num
Columbia University
Maureen
Europe
Glenmary Order
Cincinnati
Glenmary
New York
Berrigans
Dan Berrigan
Glenmark
Columbia
John Hohenberg
Philadelphia
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Michael Newton
Jessie Marmorston
University of Southern Ito
California Medical School
Washington, D
Oneic
Boston
Dr. Newton
Immanmane
Morston
Bud Spears
Woman’s Club of
Libbie Long
Bob Long
Highland Dr
Maxwell Hill School
International Affairs Department
Mark Poreca
Kirk Welch
Donna McMillion
Ceylon
Stephanie Duncan
Arabia
David Tieche
Nicaragua
Terry Craven
Great Britain
Tammy Lowery
U.S.A
International Affairs and Clubs Committee
Woodrow Wilson High School
Ways and
Daniel
George
Vivian) Garland
Rodney
Donna) Atkins
Clarence
Brenda) Pierce
Warren
Frankie) French
Judy Love
Judy
M. J. Evanston
M. N
Best
Melvola
Order For Eastern Star
Masons Hall
G St
the King’s Daughters
Fidelis
First Baptist Church
Homemakers Club
Dorothy King
Meadows St
Alcoholics. Anonymous
Beckley Veterans’ Administration Hospital
Phymosia Garden Club
Buck Hagg
Queen St
Church Women United
Forum
Friendship Hall of First. Baptist Church
Women of the Church
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Laura Pierson
Raleigh County
Alcoholics Anonymous
St. Stephen’s! Episcopal Church
Virginia Street
Beckley Art Group, Inc
Beckley Art Center
Johnstown Road
Beckley Plaza
Murphy’s
Silver Brand Clothes
Ig. C. Murphy Co
J. C. Penney Co
Montgomery Wards
Maureen O'Conner
Jimmy
Miss Marie Tedder
United Methodist Temple
Eft
Bill Young
Howard Earehart
Jim Walker
Young
Concord College
Shop Penneys
Singer Sewing Centers
THE
Singer Company
S&h Green Stamps
Aquarius
Scandia
Wooddell’s
Jewelry
Main ST
Singer Chrismas
Singer
Singer Sewing Center
Singer Christmas
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