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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1962

Page

5

Miss Conner Weds Ronald G Williams in Pearisburg

Miss Charlotte Ann Conner and Ronald Gene Williams were married at 11 a m Saturday in the Baptist Church Pearisburg Virginia with Rev D N McGrady presiding. The bride a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate and band majorette is employed by Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. The groom a Beckley College alum works for Biggs Johnston Withrow Inc. They reside at 107 Coal Street.

Charlotte Ann Conner Ronald Gene Williams P. C. Conner Coal Street Orval Williams Edgewood Drive Baptist Church Pearisburg D. N. McGrady Thomas Garten R. J. Lucas Jr Jimmy Woodrow Wilson High School Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Williams Beckley College Biggs-Johnston-Withrow, Inc

Silver Star Rebekah Lodge meets with dish dinner

Women's organizations are invited to submit notices for regular or special meetings. Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No. 77 will hold a covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. and a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at IOOF Hall North Oakwood Avenue.

Woman’s Department of Beckley Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No IOOF North Oakwood Avenue

Social Savings Club and Dance Club Meeting Notes

Social Savings Club at Mrs Gladys James home on F Street hosts an evening gathering at 7 30. Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club meets at Greenbrier Social Room at 8 p m. Girl Scout Troop 615 at New Hope Baptist Church presided by Mrs Aldora Cowans at 2 p m.

Social Savings Club Gladys James F. St Calico and Jeans Square Greenbrier New Hope Baptist Church Aldora Cowans

Open-deanery meeting at St Francis de Sales Church

Blue field Deanery of Diocesan Council of Catholic Women of Wheeling hosts an open-deanery meeting at 2 PM at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Thrifty Savers Club meets at 4 PM at the home of Miss Marlene Burke, 500 F Street.

Bluefield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women of the Diocese of Wheeling St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church Thrifty Savers Club Marlene Burke F. St

Christmas Party at Local Homes and Bazaar

Chaminade Music Club hosts a Christmas party at Mrs. C A Thompsons home 206 Russell St at 8 p m Just A Mere Club holds a gathering at Mrs. Robert Snyders home 1306 Paint St at 7 30 p m Coal City Chapter No 136 Order of Eastern Star presents a Christmas bazaar and program to honor Star point officers at 7 30 p m

Chaminade Music Club C. A. Thompson Russell St Robert Snyder Paint St Coal City Order of Eastern Star Star Point

Stanaford WCTU Plans Christmas Party and Meeting

The Stanaford Woman's Christian Temperance Union invites members to a Christmas party at 6 p.m. in the Stanaford Baptist Church Social Room, featuring dinner and the regular meeting.

Stanaford Woman's Christian Temperance Union Stanaford Baptist Church

Court session at Calantha on South Fayette Street

A court hearing is scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. on South Fayette Street in Calantha. Officials urge attendance or representation as proceedings begin in the Municipal Court. The session will address ongoing civil matters and possible motions.

Court of Calantha Fayette Street

Illness and visits mark Coal City notes of week

Rev and Mrs Armor Sayre are called to Ohio for his brother's illness. Mrs Virgil Hope travels to Princeton due to her mother's serious illness. Holiday guests at Earl Farley's include Glen and Phyllis Farley of Alexandria and others from Royal Oak and Beckley. Nellie Philpott, Coal City Garden Club president, is ill in Welch Hospital. Mrs H C Whitley, recently released after Virginia hospital surgery, stays with son and daughter-in-law while undergoing outpatient treatment.

Coal City Rns Armor Sayre Ohio Virgil Hope Princeton Earl Farley Glen Golden Phyllis Farley Alexandria Arbadella Farley Royal Oak Mich Delbert Bailey Eddie Guy Earl Clay Whitley

Protect Feet Insert Foam Insoles for Comfortable Walking

A shopper seeks relief on long trips by inserting foam insoles into shoes. The guidance suggests using cushioned supports to ease foot fatigue during extended walking or shopping sprees.

Centennial Queen contest draws 55 West Virginia entrants

In Charleston December 14 15 fifty five young West Virginia women will compete to name the Centennial Queen. Miss Jane Anderson Marl Raleigh County WVU coed competes and will travel with other finalists to California for the Tournament of Roses parade. The event is led by a committee headed by Mrs Violet Snedegar with John Reed King as emcee. Tickets are $1. the winner will be crowned in Charleston April 27.

Charleston West Virginia Jane Anderson West Virginia University Raleigh County J. G. Anderson Jr Flat Top Lake California Pasadena Calif Queen’s Court John Reed King Pittsburgh Municipal Auditorium Daniel Boone Hotel Barron Executive Mansion Violet Snedegar Elkins

Local residents receive hospital care and travel updates

Mrs Price Hawley of 115 Clyde St. was admitted Thursday to Raleigh General Hospital for observation and treatment. Mrs Ernest G Kent of 331 Mankin Ave. will visit her son Robert H Kent in Greensboro after surgery. Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Thompson of 108 Freeman St. has been discharged from Beckley Hospital after observation and treatment. Mrs James Pickus of 215 Woodlawn Ave. returned today from a trip to New York City.

Ernest G. Kent Mankin Ave Greensboro N. C Robert H. Kent Kent Sarah Elizabeth Thompson Freeman St Beckley Hospital James Pickus Woodlawn Ave New York City

Degrees Conferred by Coal City OES

Mrs. Lloyd Graham and Mrs. Walter Moore received the degrees of the Order of Eastern Star at a Coal City Chapter No. 136 initiation ceremony Monday. Mrs. Cecil Stanley and M. B. Roberts presided. The chapter plans a Christmas bazaar on Dec. 3 with items to sell and star point officers to be honored in a short addenda. A Thanksgiving program was presented with Mrs. Lacy Cole and Mrs. Stanley participating and a sunshine committee report noting several members.

Lloyd Graham Walter Moore Order of Eastern Star Coal City Cecil Stanley M. B. Roberts Clyde Hill Star Point Lacy Cole Stanley Sunshine Committee H. C. Whitley Guy Hunt John Rupe Vivian Lucas

Mrs Clarence Meadows Listed In Good Condition At Beckley Hospital

Mrs Clarence Meadows of McAlpin is listed in good condition at Beckley Hospital where she is undergoing observation and treatment. The report notes she remains under medical supervision with routine care underway.

Clarence Meadows McAlpin Beckley Hospital

Simmons Home From Raleigh General Hospital

F H Simmons of Shady Spring returned home Thursday after a week as a patient at Raleigh General Hospital. A family member says he will be confined to his home for several weeks.

F. H. Simmons Shady Spring Raleigh General Hospital

Vincent Phillips Family Leaves Columbus After Visit

Mr and Mrs Vincent Phillips and daughter Demetria return home to Columbus Ohio after visiting Mrs Pearl Roberts in Sophia on Sunday.

Vincent Phillips Demetria Columbus Ohio Pearl Roberts Sophia

Lanark Patient to Undergo Surgery at Beckley Memorial

Willie Peck of Lanark has been a patient at Beckley Memorial Hospital for three weeks and is expected to undergo surgery.

Willie Peck Lanark Beckley Memorial Hospital

Births in Raleigh General Hospital Highlight Local Families

Mr and Mrs William Jackson Brogan of Daniels announce the birth of Tamaria Lynn on November 12 at 4 18 pm weighing eight pounds two ounces. Seay Howard Earehart of 104 Vine St welcomes Charles Houston II born November 14 at 11 15 am weighing six pounds ten ounces. Pine Knob residents Elbert Charles Pettry announce son Ronnie Lee born November 14 at 3 57 pm weighing seven pounds seven and 15 ounces. George Edward Moore of Daniels reports son Michael Edward born November 15 at 10 48 am weighing six pounds five ounces. William Ray Ward of 304 Rural Acres Drive becomes parent to daughter Kathy Lynn born November 15 at 7 22 pm weighing six pounds two ounces. Meadow Bridge couple Kelly Eugene Gwinn announce son Cameron Garrett born November 16 at 3 30 am weighing seven pounds 13 ounces. Chester Ray Matherly of Nimitz names daughter Cheryl Ann born November 15 at 10 05 am weighing six pounds one ounce. Teresa Ann born to Thomas Ray Wilks of 412 S Pike St November 22 at 5 56 pm weight 6 pounds Fifteen hundred forty two ounces. Robert K Mulleins of Mabscott reports daughter Rose Marie born November 19 at 4 47 pm weighing six pounds two ounces. Charles Clinton Lambert of Midway announce daughter Melinda Kay born November 20 at 9 10 pm weighing seven pounds 15 ounces.

William Jackson Brogan Daniels Tamaria Lynn Raleigh General Hospital Charles Houston II Seay Howard Earehart Vine St Pine Knob Elbert Charles Pettry Ronnie Lee Michael Edward George Edward Moore William Ray Ward Rural Acres Drive Kathy Lynn Meadow Bridge Kelly Eugene Gwinn Cameron Garrett Robert K. Mulleins Mabscott Rose Marie Midway Charles Clinton Lambert Melinda Kay

Meador-Sears Vows Exchanged at Sophia Church of God

Ruth Ann Sears and Dane Meador wed in a double ring ceremony at Sophia Church of God. The bride, daughter of Ed and (Mrs.) Sears, wore lace over taffeta with seed pearls. groom’s parents are Frasure and Mrs. Meador of Pemberton. Music by Linda Vaught. soloist Brenda Riggs. Family members officiated and attended, vows given by Rev. Blair. Reception in church social room. couple to reside in Sophia.

Sophia RNS Sophia Church of God Ruth Ann Sears Dane Meador Ed Sears Frasure Meador Pemberton W. J. Blair Linda Vaught Brenda Riggs Kitty Lovell Roy Dale Martin Davonna Martin Russell Sears Danny Sears Shirley Moore Sandra Meador Sophia High School Bible Club Moral Rearmament Club Choir Future Homemakers of America Sophia Water Co

Button Brightener for a Winter Day

A brisk feature urges women to sort through a button collection and fasten garments to freshen wardrobes during a cold season. The writeup promotes practical upkeep as a stylish boost and suggests homemaking tips for dress refinement.

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Miss Conner Ronald G. Williams Mary Carter S. Kanawha Ceuantar Coal City Oes Broyhill Hollywood Meador-Sears Sophia Elementary Sophia Fire Department Charles Angell Jack Riggs Robert Spicer Millard Powers Roberta Pauline Clemons Sandran Ioeh Dinette Sage Plaid Jook CA Nash Campbell Floors and Furniture Discount House Helen E. M. Payne CO. Main ST. — Beckley Westinghouse CADON Bassett Asst Prince St
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