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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1962

Page

5

Works Of Brahms Mendelssohn Presented Monday

The Monday Music Club opened its 38th year at Mrs. T. S. Williams Woodlawn Avenue home with a Brahms and Mendelssohn program coordinated by co chairs Mrs. Beverly K. Peter and Mrs. Williams. Vocal selections by Mendelssohn and a trio performed works from Brahms and Mendelssohn with a guest violinist Mrs. G. H. Caperton. A paper on style of the two composers followed and the Hymn of the Month sung by the group. A Resolution of Respect for Dr. Ivan Malinin's late wife was prepared during a brief business session, and two new members were introduced.

Woodlawn Avenue T. S. Williams Charles W. Merritt Johannes Brahms Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy Beverly K. Peter Williams Mendelssohn Love Divine Alex N. Breckinridge III Harlow Warren Peter Clyde A. Smith God Martin Luther S. Earl Snead Edwin R. Harris Ivan Malinin Harris Frederick O. Helm Floyd M. Sayre W. A. Thornhill Hulett C. Smith O. A. Phillips R. A. Shackleford

First Baptist Church Circles Schedule Meetings This Week

Circles of the First Baptist Church will meet this week with ten groups listed by circle number and leader. Meetings are at various homes and church rooms including 201 C. St. 7:30 p.m., Wickham Ave 10 a.m. Thursday, Fourth St 10 a.m. Thursday, Baraca Room 1:30 p.m., Harper Road 1:30 p.m., Mercer St 1:30 p.m., Highland Drive 7:30 p.m. and other home addresses.

First Baptist Church H. E. Melton Jr Harvey Martin C. St French Davis J. S. Bowling Wickham Ave G. L. Anderson Fourth St Arnold Bowyer C. A. Curry L. H. Echols Everette O’neal Leader W. M. Kessel Harper Road Nathan Lilly D. W. MacAllister Mercer St C. D. Buckland Robert Long Highland Drive

Luncheon Reservations For St Stephen's Episcopal Women

Reservations for the Thursday luncheon and general meeting of St Stephen's Churchwomen must be made by Wednesday afternoon. Contact guild chairmen or Mrs William G Snyder at 252-1314. Guild members will host the luncheon at noon. Also scheduled is Mrs Mary Carpenter leading No 8 at 7 30 p.m in the Baracca Room on Thursday.

St. Stephen’s Church C. S. Lewis Jr William G. Snyder St. Stephen’s Guild

Polly's Pointers: Household Tips From Polly Cramer

A reader column shares practical home making tips including making a leaf collection basket from burlap and sticks, aligning dress snaps with chalk, an easy paintable child activity, pre tinting window putty, and reinforcing shirt pockets with index tape. The column invites reader submissions and offers a silver dollar reward if Polly features an idea.

Polly Cramer Polly

Named David Lee Lusk Born In Beckley Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Ronnie Lusk of 1032 Lauren Ave announce the birth of their second child a son named David Lee on September 29 at Beckley Memorial Hospital He weighed seven pounds 10 1 2 ounces The couple’s daughter Sharon Lynette is three years old Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Noah Lusk of 120 Klaus St and the maternal grandmother is Mrs Roy L Herndon of 107 Jefferson St

Ronnie Lusk Lauren Ave Beckley Memorial Hospital David Lee Sharon Lynette Noah Lusk Klaus St Roy L. Herndon Jefferson St

Gift to hostess optional. thank-you note required

The passage notes that a house guest may give a gift to the hostess, but it is optional, while a thank-you note is mandatory. It references the Roman Catholic Mass as the most widespread day-by-day use of Latin.

Polly

Mrs Henry Iddings Suffering Surgery At Raleigh General

Mrs Henry Iddings of Oak Hill employed with the State Department of Mines in the Burleson Building is listed in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital following a major operation.

Henry Iddings Oak Hill State Department of Mines Burleson Raleigh General Hospital

Social notes from Raleigh General Hospital visits

Guests of Dr Sheri Winter at 522 Woodlawn Ave include Mrs John R Lloyd of Washington DC and her sister Mrs W A Abbott of Indianapolis Ind MRS Silas Manning of Rhodel undergoing observation and treatment at Raleigh General Mrs C J Preslar has returned to Hickory NC after a two week visit with her son C P Preslar of the Meadows Apartments

Andrs. Sheri Woodlawn Ave John R. Lloyd Washington, D. C W. A. Abbott Indianapolis Ind Silas Manning Rhodell Raleigh General Hospital C. J. Preslar Hickory N. C C. P. Preslar The Meadows Apartments

Ladies Mission Circle speaker at Beaver Baptist Church

Women's groups are invited to submit notices for the Beckley Newspapers Woman's Department. Notices by 10 a.m. get same day use. Tuesday event: Beaver Baptist Church Ladies Mission Circle meets at 7:30 p.m. at the church with speaker Mrs. C. H. Williams.

Woman’s Department of Beckley Ladies Mission Circle of Beaver Baptist Church C. H. Williams

Beckley Club Notices Evening Meetings and Events

Morton Reeves Parent-Teacher Association meets at school at 7 p.m. Charles Jones Jr. speaks. Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 Order of Eastern Star holds regular meeting and initiation practice at Masonic Temple Howe Street at 8 p.m. Beckley Chapter Women of the Moose hosts Mooseheart Chapter Night at Moose Lodge Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meets Appalachian Assembly Room at 7:30 p.m. Golden Age Club of Woman's Club of Beckley serves covered dish dinner at Park Avenue clubhouse at 6:50 p.m.

Morton Reeves Parent-Teacher Association Charles Jones Jr Bethlehem Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe St Beckley Women of the Moose Mooseheart Moose Lodge Golden Age Club of Woman's Club of Park Avenue

Circle No 11 Meeting at First Baptist Church

Circle No 11 of First Baptist Church meets at 2010 St at 7 30 p m with Mrs H E Melton Jr as leader Obscure local notice noting church group gathering in an evening service.

First Baptist Church Harvey Martin H. E. Melton Jr

Circle meetings at churches and temples this week

Circle No 3 of First Methodist Church at 107 Jefferson Street with Mrs Roy L Herndon as hostess meets at 7 30 p.m. Beckley Sisterhood of Beth El Temple hosted by Mrs A David Abrams at 8 p.m.

First Methodist Church Roy L. Herndon Jefferson St W. R. Branson

Women’s Activity Division meeting slated at Labor Hall

The Committee on Political Education hosts a gathering for women at Labor Hall on Valley Drive at 7:30 p.m. The event aims to discuss civic engagement and voting outreach with local participants and organizers.

Committee On Political Education Labor Hall Valley Drive

Royal Neighbors Meeting at Eagles Home

Royal Neighbors of America hold a regular meeting at Eagles Home on Woodlawn Avenue starting at 7 30 p m. Members gather for routine business and collective planning in the local chapter.

Royal Neighbors of America Eagles Home Woodlawn Ave

Silver Anniversary Tea Hosted by Beckley Temple Beth El

Beckley Sisterhood of Temple Beth El invites guests to a 2 to 4 pm tea at home of Mrs. David Abrams 111 Springdale Ave to celebrate a silver anniversary with light refreshments and convivial fellowship.

Beckley Temple Beth el David Abrams Springdale Ave

Beta Sigma Phi Pledge Party and Meeting Planned

Beta Rho Chapter invites members to a pledge party and a regular meeting at the Coca Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m.

Beta Rho Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

Thrifty Homemakers Host Sewing Carnival and Workshop

A local Thrifty Homemakers group hosts a sewing carnival and workshop at a community venue, inviting residents to learn simple crafts, showcase handmade items, and share tips on cost saving sewing projects. The event emphasizes hands on demonstrations and practical home economics.

Thrifty

Dean Burke to Address Court Paula Meeting on ECUM Council

The Very Rev. George J. Burke will be guest speaker for Court Paula No. 741 Catholic Daughters of America. He will discuss The Ecumenical Council opening Oct 13 in Rome. The session begins at 8 p.m. in the parish hall with Mrs. Frank L. West presiding.

George J. Burke St. Joseph Parish Huntington Catholic Daughters of America Ecumenical Council John XXII Rome Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bluefield Father Burke St. Charles College Catonsville St. Mary’s Seminary Balti

Beckley Club Sets Evening Special Meeting at Bank Civic Room

Mrs. Willie Mackens on West Moreland Street attends a Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club special meeting in the Civic Room of Raleigh County Bank at 7 p.m. The note also mentions a 1 p.m. reference on West Moreland Street.

Willie Mackens Westmoreland Street Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club Raleigh County Bank

Eliza Hunter Home Department Class at Mrs Smith Home

Eliza Hunter conducts a home department class at Mrs Pansy Smith's residence 308 Hunter Street at 5 p.m. The event invites local residents to discuss household management and community resources in a small indoor setting.

Eliza Hunter Pansy Smith Hunter St

Thursday Fellowship Circle meets at Coal City church home

The Fellowship Circle of Coal City Community Church gathers at the home of Mrs. Austin Privett at 1 30 p m. The event invites members to share in a time of fellowship and planning.

Coal City Community Church Austin Privett

Circle No. 3 Meeting at Crab Orchard Baptist Church

Circle No 3 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church at Mrs Haven Clay home hosts a 1 pm gathering. Members plan discussion and fellowship in the Tidewater area church setting.

Crab Orchard Baptist Church Haven Clay

Court Paula No 741 Catholic Daughters Meeting

A Catholic Daughters of America Court 741 meeting is set at the parish hall at 8 p m. Members gather for the church group activities and announcements.

Calanthian Court Meeting Schedules At Calanthian Home

Episcopal Churchwomen of St Stephen's set noon gathering followed by a Calanthian Court meeting at 6 pm at Calanthian Home on South Fayette Street. Two events organized by local church group and court society.

Court of Calantha Calanthian South Fayette Street

Circle No 2 meets at First Methodist Church

Circle No 2 of First Methodist Church meets at Mrs. Gertrude Rousch home at 100 Montgomery Court at 2 p.m. led by Mrs. B. B. Chambers.

First Methodist Church Gertrude Rousch Montgomery Court B. B. Chambers

Church Women meeting at St Luke Lutheran Church

The Church Women of St Luke Lutheran Church meet at 1735 Harper Road hosted by Mrs George Randall at 8 p.m.

St. Luke Lutheran Church George Randall Harper Road

Prosperity Home Demonstration Club Meeting

The Prosperity Home Demonstration Club meeting at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs James Wool. Members will discuss demonstrations and upcoming activities.

Prosperity Home Demonstration Club James Woolwine

Weekend visitors attend funeral in Lebanon and return home

Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Allen of Reservoir Road included Mrs. Taylor Coffman of Clermont Florida Mr. and Mrs. L B Phipps Mrs Jess Skaggs and Howard Padget all of Richmond Virginia. They were en route home from Lebanon Ohio where they attended funeral services for their brother Webb Spurrer.

Bob Allen Reservoir Road Taylor Coffman Clermont, Fla L. B. Phipps Jess Skaggs Howard Padget Richmond Lebanon Ohio Webb Spurrer

Mrs Cora Brammer Reported In Fair Condition

Mrs Cora Brammer of Sixth Street is reported in fair condition at Raleigh General Hospital where she has been a patient since Friday.

Cora Brammer Sixth Street Raleigh General Hospital

Miss Judith Chaix Visits Mabscott Then Europe Trip

Miss Judith Chaix of Sacramento California was a weekend guest of Pat Windle at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs James G Windle Jr of Mabscott. She plans a four month European vacation after departing for New York City by jetliner Sunday.

Judith Chaix Sacramento Calif Pat Windle James G. Windle Jr Mabscott New York City Europe

Mrs John Wilcox Patient at Nimitz Hospital

Mrs John Wilcox of Nimitz has been a patient for several days in a local hospital care setting. The notice notes her ongoing treatment and expected recovery timeline as reported by hospital staff.

John Wilcox Nimitz

Herbert F. Brown Admitted for Surgery at Beckley Memorial

Herbert F Brown of 229 Grove Avenue was admitted Monday to Beckley Memorial Hospital where he is expected to undergo surgery this week.

Herbert F. Brown Grove Ave Beckley Memorial Hospital

George Steffey Returns Home After Ohio Heart Attack

George Steffey of 118 West C Street returned Sunday from Portsmouth Ohio where he had been hospitalized after a heart attack several weeks ago. He is convalescing at his home.

George Steffey West C St Portsmouth Ohio

Births at Beckley Memorial Hospital Celebrate New Arrivals

Mr and Mrs John D Chandler announce a son John Ty born September 25 at 10 03 PM weighing seven pounds twelve and a half ounces at Beckley Memorial Hospital. Also Donald Eugene Jr born September 26 at 2 29 PM to Mr and Mrs Donald E Riffe weighing eight pounds seven and a half ounces. Thayer couple Bobby Gardner welcome Wiley Wayne born September 26 at 5 44 AM weighing seven pounds thirteen ounces. Alvin Lynn born September 25 at 5 55 AM to Oscar J Farley and wife in Lawton weighing eight pounds three ounces. Rodney Lewis named for son born September 21 at 8 52 PM weighing seven pounds four ounces.

John D. Chandler Teel Road John Ty Beckley Memorial Hospital Donald Eugene Jr Donald E. Riffe Sixth St Thayer Bobby Gardner Wiley Wayne Oscar J. Farley Lawton Alvin Lynn Rodney Lewis Robert L. Pruett Allen Ave

Green Cabbage Salad with Beets Garnish

A simple greens dish features green cabbage tossed with sliced cooked beets for color and flavor. The beets can be plain or pickled to enhance the salad’s appeal and taste.

Bailey-Maschal family outing attendees listed

Glen White reports on a Bailey-Maschal family outing at Camp Beckwith with attendees including Miss Alice Maschal Miss Annie Maschal Mrs Beatrice Walthew Mrs Mary Bailey Marlin Bailey J B Helton and sons Jerry and Tommy Bill Kessler Pete Mobley all of Mount Hope J Shumate and Emmet Bailey of Beckley Lois Bailey Martha Murray of Baltimore Md Mr and Mrs William Bailey and son Gary of Lexington Va Mr and Mrs Roscoe Bailey and son Roscoe Jr and Ray Bailey of Lanark and Judy Gilkerson of Bradley.

Glen White Alice Maschal Annie Maschal Beatrice Walthew Bailey-Maschal Camp Beckwith Mary Bailey Marlin Bailey J. B. Helton Jerry Tommy Bill Kessler Pete Mobley Mount Hope J. Shumate Emmet Bailey Beckley Lois Bailey Martha Murray Baltimore, Md William Bailey Gary Lexington Roscoe Bailey Roscoe Jr Ray Bailey Lanark Judy Gilkerson Bradley

Amphibians Oppose Open Water Spawn Habitat Theory

Smithsonian paper discusses Coleman J. Goin of the University of Florida proposing that amphibians seek to eliminate open water as a spawn habitat. The claim centers on amphibian behavioral adaptation and habitat selection in breeding.

Smithsonian Institution Coleman J. Goin University of Florida

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brahms Esses R. A. Shackelford Monday Music Club G. H. Caperton Orange, Va Caperton M. C. Banks Frederick Helm St. Stephen's Mary Carpenter Baracca Newspaper Enterprise Assn TN Burton S.N Millet G. M. Powers Main Street Mohair Beta Sigma Phi Appalachian Beth el Temple A. David Abrams Eis Paula Edwin Horwath Grace Lynch Charlies Manuel Irene Martin Joe Martin J. Richard McDaniel J. H. McCluskey Essie Meadows Ruth Meadows Agnes Melito Joseph Menghetti Arthur Metcalfe Episcopal Churchwomen St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Snowy Jane Colby Famous Name Shoes Lady Arrow Cotton Beckley Store Lorraine Beckley and OAK Hill Stores LA Fashions Avicolor Avisco Penney
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