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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1962
Page
5
Charles Hodel, chairman of the State Centennial Commission, will address Welcome to Beckley Newcomers Club tonight at 7:30 at the Glass House. He will discuss plans for the state's 100th birthday ahead of a business meeting and program, followed by bridge, canasta, and a dessert course.
Dear Polly offers sewing and stain tips from readers. Patch fabric inside seams to aid repairs. use rolled magazines to keep slip covers taut. a table knife helps set fabric. scissors tips help recover dropped pins. Practical hacks for washable fabrics and home care with reader submissions.
Lance Cpl. Travis L. Parsons and Mrs. Parsons of 3412 Jewell Rd Memphis Tenn announce the birth of a son Travis Earl on Sept 14. The baby weighed six pounds nine and one half ounces. The mother is the former Miss Helen Williams of Richmond Va. Paternal grandparents are Mrs Travis Parsons Glen Morgan and the late Dr Travis Parsons. Cpl Parsons USMC is stationed at the Naval Air Station in Memphis.
Lydia Fink marked her 90th birthday with a family dinner at the MacArthur home of her brother Grover Allen and sisters Cara and Bessie Allen. A Raleigh County native, she has four living children Loyd in Korea, Mary Johnson Calloway Heights, Nora Lundy Kimberly, Wilson Fink Summerlee, and a deceased son Spurgeon. She has 18 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Her other brothers include A C Allen Crab Orchard Bob Allen Reservoir Rd and sister Fannie Walker Beaver. Charles Allen lives in Hayward California and could not attend.
A Murray Zenkel printed pattern A719 features a three tier bias fold tunic with a high rise collar and backward dip. The pattern, originally in black crepe, can be sewn in saris, sheer wool or shantung and suits Misses sizes 10 to 18. Instructions note simple seaming suitable for beginners and require one dollar to order from The Raleigh Register Pattern Department.
Mr and Mrs Don E Cline of St Louis announce the birth of twins a son Edward J and a daughter Tamara Kay Sept 30 in a St Louis hospital Edward weighed three pounds four ounces at 1109 am and Tamara three pounds nine ounces at noon The mother is the former Peggy Joy Hodge daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Hodge of Coal City.
Mrs Robert Lee presented the devotional for the Thursday meeting of St Luke Lutheran Church Women. After the business session led by president Mrs Charles Saul, a stork shower honored Mrs Lee. Attendees included several named members. next meeting set for Nov 1 at Mrs Garland Randall's Harper Road home.
New York report on BRio-Dyne, a new healing substance now sold as Preparation H, claimed to shrink hemorrhoids, stop itching, and relieve pain without surgery. Case after case showed actual reduction while easing discomfort, with patients noting piles no longer a problem.
Women's organizations are invited to submit notices to Beckley Newspapers Woman's Department. Notices by 10 a.m. are used the same day and Sunday notices must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday. Monday event: Welcome to Beckley Newcomers Club at Glass House at 7 30 p.m.
The Lad and Lassie Junior 4 H Club will meet in the Civic Room of the Bank of Raleigh at 7 p.m. Members are urged to attend as plans for upcoming projects and community service are discussed.
The Junior High Sub Deb Club of the Woman's Club of Beckley will hold a dinner meeting at the clubhouse on Park Avenue at 5 p.m. The event invites members and interested residents to attend.
U S Army Mothers Post No 7 at the home of Mrs John Harvey 118 Teel Rd hosts a 7 30 p m gathering. Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 meets at IOOF Hall Mabscott at 7 30 p m for the same evening.
The Beckley Garden Club gathers Tuesday at 320 West Wood Drive 1 30 p m hosted by Mrs Conrad Stowers with co host Mrs Hugh Edwards assisting.
The Melvola Chapter No 50 of the Order of Eastern Star holds its meeting at 5 30 p m at the Heroines of Jericho Home on G Street. Members are reminded to attend.
Prosperity hosts Ladies Missionary Society at 7 30 p m in Mrs Bays home Cr Orchard Baptist Church Mission Circle No 2 meets at 7 30 p m Mrs Gene Decks home American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 meets 8 p m Memorial Building Room 6 Mission Circle No 1 meets at Crab Orchard Baptist Church at 1 30 p m
Fernwood Garden Club at Mrs. Charles Shoemaker’s home 410 Pike St. and Xi Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at Mrs. George Cales’s home 708 S Kanawha St. will hold meetings at 8 p.m. both evenings.
Stratton High School Parent Teacher Association presents guest speaker Mrs Corey O Mitchell at 7 pm with Dora McCormick serving as president.
Beta Kappa Chapter of Sigma Phi Sorority hosts a Coca Cola Social Room gathering at 7 30 p m with informal fellowship and campus engagement planned.
The Stoco Band Mothers host an event at the high school at 7 p m outlining plans and activities for the band fundraiser and community gathering.
The City Vista Home Demonstration Club, home of Mrs. Paul O Bur dette in Pleasant Hills, to meet at 12 45 p m. Members will discuss planned activities and upcoming demonstrations.
Wednesday report from the Bethlehem Chapter No 71 of the Order of the Eastern Star notes a meeting of Past Matrons Club members. Activities and upcoming events are described for members and lodge affiliates.
Beckley Business and Professional Women and Laurel B and PW clubs named their Women Of The Year during District No. 6 fall meeting at Beckley Winn Hotel. Laurel’s Vergie Davis and Beckley’s Edith Sanderson received the honors, part of National Women’s Week observance. Davis praised the honor, noting her service in local groups and leadership roles. Sanderson expressed gratitude and was named district secretary for 1963-64 with Davis as district chair.
The Beta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will hold a meeting at the Coca-Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m The event invites members to gather for discussion and social time in a casual setting.
Prosperous Hills Garden Clubs meet at the home of Mrs. Ross Stover at 7:30 p m with members gathering for an evening session.
The Raleigh County Chapter of the American Association for the United Nations will gather in the Civic Room at the Bank of Raleigh at 7:30 p.m. for a community discussion and briefing on international affairs.
At the Primrose Garden Club gathering Mrs. L L Caffee spoke on birds and bird feeders with slides. She urged enjoying nature, noted birds need constant energy, and described balance planting and artificial feeding plus water access. She listed plants to attract birds and highlighted Park improvements and award ribbons from the meeting.
Fifteen St Stephen's Episcopal Churchwomen will attend the fall session of the New River Convocation of Churchwomen in Oak Hill. The meeting runs 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St Andrew's Church with discussions on Christian Education and Christian Social Relations led by Rev Lewellyn Wells of Charleston and Mrs R E Stealey, chair of the Diocesan Department of Christian Social Relations.
An analysis notes modern American groceries stock about 5,000 items for sale, up from roughly 1,000 items about 18 years ago, reflecting wider variety and consumer demand.
D F Bobby Bair of 221 Hull Street is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital where he is being treated for a mild heart attack.
Mrs Reece Burns and Mrs Richard Carpen ter from The Methodist Temple join Mrs Elmer Wilson of the First Methodist Church and Mrs B L Moss of St Marys Methodist Church as they depart for the 6th annual Conference Fellowship held at Cedar Lakes. The Fellowship ends Wednesday. Mrs W H Brown of Mac Arthur and Junior Bradley of Coal City are listed in good condition at Beckley Memorial Hospital undergoing observation and treatment.
Mrs A K Smith of 807 South Oakwood Avenue is reported improving in Beckley Memorial Hospital after suffering a heart attack Tuesday.
Mrs. Jack Keffer and her daughters Charmaine and Christine from Cleveland Ohio are visiting Mrs. Nellie Bryce in MacArthur.
Mrs B J Dixon of Alexandria Virginia is set for surgery today at Raleigh General Hospital. The former Miss Betty Walton has visited her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Walton of Mabscott. She is accompanied by her daughter Debra Diana who will stay with her grandparents during the hospitalization.
Mrs Eddie James and her son Johnny of MacArthur have returned from Philadelphia where they visited their husband and father who is stationed with the U S Navy.
Mrs Minnie Breedlove of Clear Creek was discharged from Raleigh General Hospital after surgery performed Wednesday.
Weekend visitors to MacArthur hosts Mr and Mrs Isaac Parsons included Mrs Joanna Snow and her daughter Diana from Eau Gallie Florida visiting for the weekend.
PATC. Fourney of Larchmont New York stayed with his parents Mr. and Mrs. E J Bill Fourney of Blue Jay over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs B A Danley Jr and daughter Cheryl of Levittown Pennsylvania have returned home after visiting in the home of a local host. The note confirms their easy return and family reunion details.
Mrs L M Halloran has returned to her home on Woodlawn Avenue after visiting in Raphine and Richmond Virginia.
Wednesday luncheon guests of Mr and Mrs Leroy Phipps at 408 Valley Drive included Mr and Mrs Sumner Lane from Ridley Park Pennsylvania Mrs Bob Lilly and daughter Renee Mrs Edward Redden and son Gary Walker Mrs Maud Stover Mrs Mae Lively Mrs Lockie Christian and Mrs Howard Faw with son Glenn.
Mr and Mrs John Ferguson of Sprague announce the marriage of their daughter Peggy Jean to Wayne E Meadows son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Meadows of Stamford The ceremony was held September 25 in the Baptist Church of Pearisburg Virginia conducted by Rev D N McGrady Both bride and groom attended Woodrow Wilson High School Meadows has recently been discharged from the U S Navy and is now employed in Baltimore Maryland where the couple will reside
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