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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1961

Page

5

Sophian Honored At Birthday Party

Mrs. Juanita Hunt received a surprise birthday party at her home on Thursday night. Hostesses included Mrs. Shelia Meadows and several others with games and prizes awarded to named attendees. A green and yellow cake decorated the serving table and numerous guests and children joined the celebration.

Janet Stovall Merle Pitsenbarger Jay Robertson Thomas McKinney Leroy Greer Sherman Akers Mary Fink Mamie Summerville Connie Church Lillian Hartson French Williams Henry Hatcher Earl Massey Roger Wood Tony Romeo Guy Hunt Lois Soltes Ed Hughes Rickie Massey Theresa Massey Pamela Hatcher Douglas Hatcher

Family plans move to Hawaii aboard USNS Gaffney

Mrs Reid will join her husband Specialist 4 C Reid who is stationed with the U S Army in California. The family will sail on the USNS Gaffney to Hawaii for a two year assignment. Mrs Reid is daughter of Hallie Wooten of Crab Orchard. Reid has served eight years in the Army. This is the family’s first trip outside the U S and Mike and Rhonda anticipate a lot of swimming in Hawaii.

4. C. Reid U. S. Army California Gaffney Hawaii Reid Hallie Wooten Chard Basil Reid Winston-Salem N. C Crab Orchard U. S Mike Rhonda Zane Grey Reid Michael Aldan

Phase 4 is London’s new approach to stereo sound

London introduces Phase 4 stereophonic records claiming deep realism by recording four tracks separately and mixing them to near three dimensionality. The process uses four tracks, cross wiring, and isolated bands to eliminate the hole in the middle and aims beyond conventional stereo.

William D. Laffler United Press International NEW York UPI London Records London Ted Heath Heath Lane One Bob Sharples Mantovani Frank Chacksfield Eric Rogers Edmundo Ros Rogers Chacksfield Ros

Freckles as Youthful Advantage in Sportswear

Women with freckles should highlight them under makeup when in sports clothes. The freckles create a youthful look by showing through a flattering foundation veil, enhancing the overall appearance.

Visit to West Virginia by six week old Lisa Brooks

Six week old Lisa Rose Brooks visits grandparents in West Virginia with her parents Sturgille and Mrs. Brooks of North Wilkesboro North Carolina. The trip includes Lisa meeting her grandfather S. C. Brooks and his wife in MacArthur and her Meadows relatives in Rhodell. Lisa’s mother Dreama Meadows Brooks graduated Steco High School and attended Beckley College.

West Virginia Lisa Rose Brooks Sturgille Brooks North Wilkesboro N. C S. C. Brooks MacArthur Lacy A. Meadows Rhodell Dreama Meadows Brooks Steco High School Beckley College Wilkes General Hospital Woodrow Wilson High Winn-Dixie Stores

Trim Toenails Regularly for Foot Comfort and Beach Readiness

Keep toenails trimmed regularly for foot comfort and attractive feet on the beach next summer. Maintain routine grooming to prevent discomfort and enhance appearance during summer season.

Togetherness harms femininity in Ruth Millett note

Ruth Millett argues in a Raleigh Register excerpt that equal tasks at home erode femininity and masculinity. She cites Dietrich and warns wives not to overdomesticate husbands, urging traditional roles and a happy, distinct femininity. Send 25 cents to Millett’s Reader Service for her booklet.

Ruth Millett Newspaper Enterprise Assa Marlene Dietrich Ruth Millett Raleigh Register P. O Dept. A Radio City New York

Crab Orchard Woman Honored With Green Valley Shower

A miscellaneous shower was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goode in Green Valley Addition for Mrs. Betty Goode Justus of Crab Orchard. Hostesses included S. M. Baile y and others from Green Valley. Prizes went to Mrs. Tucker and others. attendees included Mrs. Meador and Mrs. Lilly. Mrs. Justus, pianist at Hill Top Baptist Church, will soon move to Charleston with her husband’s transfer.

Howard Goode Green Valley Addition Betty Goode Justus Crab Orchard S. M. Bailey Maxwell Hill H. M. Whitecotton Ed Howerington James G. Blevins Kenneth Tucker Green Valley Walter Via Tucker Whitecotton Norma Scott Elva Lilly Curtiss Meador Robert Lewis Margaret Rutherford Glen Fitzpatrick Connie Elbert Lilly Pamela Justus Justus Hill Top Baptist Church Charleston

Millet's Manners Warns Against Rending Borrowed Books

The note cautions readers about mishandling borrowed books and advises keeping borrowings intact on the reader's shelves. It emphasizes respect for library or personal collections and avoiding damage to volumes.

Charm bracelet building tips and local student notes

Take your time collecting charms for a charm bracelet seeking unusual pieces. Some shops offer custom charms while junk shops provide sticks pins odd earrings and seals. Alan Fleshman a sixth grader is son of Mr and Mrs C E Fleshman Eva Angle a first grader is daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Angle. Runners up for the titles were Pee Bennett and Randy Griffin.

Alan C. E. Fleshman Paul Angle Eva Pee Bennett Randy Griffin

Sharpen Scissors Temporarily With Sandpaper Strips

A simple trick sharpens dull scissors by cutting several strips of sandpaper to hone the blades. The technique uses abrasion to renew edge contact and restore cutting efficiency without proper sharpening tools.

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