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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1962
Page
5
Brief items under this column invite readers to call with information. The notice provides a contact phone extension for submissions and notes the section aims to share incidents in the lives of local people.
Miss Linda Kay Smith, a freshman at Ohio University Athens, spent last weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Emerson Smith of 101 Reservoir Road. A member of the University Glee Club she was pledged to Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. A houseguest was Miss Virginia Tutwiler of Clarksburg for the weekend.
Charles L Callaway of Pasadena California is visiting his mother Mrs C L Callaway and family at 211 Woodlawn Avenue.
Mrs S H Bridge of 209 Wickham Ave was admitted to Raleigh General Hospital on Monday for major surgery.
Mrs C E Trent of 225 Locust Dr. will leave Wednesday for Baltimore to attend the 10 year reunion of her St. Joseph's School of Nursing graduating class. She will visit her mother Mrs Arthur J Ringgold at Towson Md.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Utz of Prosperity travel from Alexandria and Baltimore back to Hampton on news of the death of William C. Hall, longtime Keouchotan Veterans Home resident. Hall named the Utzes sole beneficiaries in his will. He was buried in Phoebus after a military funeral and the Utzes received the flag.
Miss Lucille Crickmer of 114 Beckley Avenue is discharged from Beckley Hospital after undergoing surgery on September 17.
Frankie Rutherford of Green Valley Addition was treated and released from Raleigh General Hospital after suffering a fractured finger while playing football at home. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Rutherford.
Orchard will be admitted to Beckley Memorial Hospital on Wednesday and is expected to undergo cataract surgery on Thursday.
Mrs Florence Moss returns to her North Kanawha Street home following treatment at Beckley Hospital for a fracture.
Capt N K Williams has returned to Kansas City Missouri after visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs W M McPherson of 113 Center Street.
While visiting her mother in Marbury Maryland Mrs George R Albrittain formerly Annie Keller fell and broke a knee cap and has been a patient at Raleigh General Hospital since October 2 She is the daughter of Mrs S M Keller of 110 Fulton Ave Employed at St Elizabeths Hospital Washington DC this was her first visit here in four years.
Mrs Juanita Bennett of Shady Spring is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital where she is expected to undergo major surgery.
Ella Mae Spinks daughter of Mrs Odella Spinks of 201 Mills Street has been discharged from Beckley Hospital after treatment for a sprained back from a fall at Stratton High School.
Mrs George Settle of Daniels is reported in satisfactory condition after undergoing major surgery at Raleigh General Hospital. She was admitted in early October and is continuing recovery under medical supervision.
Mr and Mrs Wash Hunt of Harper Park marked their 39th wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter Mrs Lillian Manns. The Rev W L Brown attended as a special guest.
Mrs J E Vergie Lilly of Midway is under observation and receiving treatment at Raleigh General Hospital.
A monumental sundial claimed as the world’s largest is installed in Carefree, just north of Phoenix, Arizona, drawing attention for its scale and design. Local officials emphasize its status as a landmark and tourist feature.
Miss Dorcas Houchins presented a report on UNESCO to the Wesleyan Service Guild of The Methodist Temple. She explained UNESCO aims to promote world peace and security through science education and culture among 102 member nations. The group planned a mission study at St Marys Church with dates October 22-23 and 29-30 and scheduled Quiet Day events.
Polly Cramer shares tips for home care and crafts. A reader notes sponge cleaning to make windows sparkle and thrift ideas for organizing sewing supplies. A bridge club table decoration uses kale in a bowl, inspiring a mint option.
Readers are invited to submit homemaking ideas to Polly via The Raleigh Register for a chance to appear in Polly's Pointers. A silver dollar reward will be sent to Polly if her column uses the idea.
Women s organizations are invited to use this column for regular or special meeting announcements. Telephone and mail notices to the Woman's Department. Notices received by 10 a.m. will be used the same day. Sunday calendar notices must arrive before 10 a.m. Saturday.
The Melvola Chapter No 50 Order of the Eastern Star will hold a 5:30 p.m. meeting at the Heroines of Jericho Home on G. Street. Members are advised to attend.
Ladies Missionary Society of the Fundamental Baptist Church Prosperity hosts 7 30 p m at Mrs Edward T Bays home. Mission Circle No 2 Crab Orchard Baptist Church meets 7 30 p m at Mrs Gene Deck home. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 gathers Memorial Building Room 6 at 8 p m. Fernwood Garden Club meets 8 p m at 410 Pike St hosted by Mrs Charles Shoemaker. Xi Beta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority meets 8 p m at Mrs George Cales 708 S Kanawha St. Stratton High School PTA guest speaker Mrs Corey O Mitchell 7 p m with president Mrs Dora McCormick presiding.
Beta Kappa Chapter hosts a Coca Cola Social Room gathering at 7 30 p m. Details on attendance and program not provided in the fragment.
The Stoco Band Mothers hold a 7 p m gathering at the high school. The Academy of Friendship Club meets at 202 East Prince Street hosted by Mrs Dixie Bailey with Mrs Mabel Reeder presiding.
Kathy Gunter Circle of Memo rial Baptist Church hosts a meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Estella Beasley, 213 Wickham Ave.
The Past Matrons Club of Bethlehem Chapter No 71 of the Order of Eastern Star meets at the Masonic Temple at 1 30 p m. All members are urged to attend and participate in the upcoming ceremonial and social segments.
Beta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority hosts a social at the Coca-Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m with members gathering for fellowship and planning.
The Thrifty Homemakers announce their annual sewing carnival at the home of Mrs. O. L. Tinsley on South Fayette Street. The event invites community members to view crafts and fabric projects in the Ll p.m. hours.
Prosperous Hills Garden Clubs hosts Mrs. Ross Stover for an evening gathering at 7 30 p m in the club quarters inviting local members to discuss upcoming horticulture projects and community beautification plans.
The Raleigh County Chapter of the American Association for the United Nations will meet in the Civic Room of the Bank of Raleigh at 7 30 p m. The Ladies Auxiliary of Freewill Baptist Church of Coal City gathers at the Auxiliary Building at 7 p m.
Mrs. Mary Wilson’s home on Mills Street hosts the Women’s Improvement League meeting at 1 p.m. with Mrs. Mabel Bradford as co-hostess.
Mr and Mrs William Oaks of Richmond Virginia announce the birth of a daughter Donna Jean on October 4 at 7 02 AM in a Richmond hospital The baby weighed seven pounds fourteen ounces The Oaks have six year old twin sons Ronald and Donald Mrs Oaks is Thelma Jean Mills daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Mills of Sophia Pa ternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs M L Oaks of Princeton
Rita Paulette Naff daughter of Pat and Pat Jarrell of Harper Road enters the Centennial Queen of West Virginia contest in Raleigh County on November 22. Sponsored by Beckley Woman's Club, she is a 1961 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate and works as a Glass House cashier. The county winner will serve as an ambassador at Centennial events across 55 counties with four maids of honor chosen for the state final in Charleston.
Dr and Mrs Max B Fisher of 108 Bluff Rd Raleigh Heights announce the birth of daughter Lori Allyson at 7 02 pm Oct 3 in Beckley Memorial Hospital. The newborn weighed eight pounds six ounces. They have a son Stephen Drake. Mrs Fisher is Elizabeth Arnold daughter of Mr and Mrs M W Arnold of 116 Maplewood Lane. Paternal grandparents are former Beckley residents Mr and Mrs Forrest Fisher of Cincinnati Ohio.
Mr and Mrs David R Poore of Mabscott Hill welcomed their first child, a son named Mark David, born October 5 at 4 30 p m in Beckley Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds three ounces. The mother is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wiley F Weaver of 914 Woodlawn Ave and the paternal grandmother is Mrs Frances Poore of Raleigh.
Mr and Mrs Gary W Punk Patton of Richmond announce the birth of daughter Larne Kay at 5 p m October 6 in Richmond Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds eight ounces The father is son of Mrs R H Magee of 320 Mankin Ave and a former employee of Beckley Newspaper Corp
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