State Nurses Converge for WV Convention at Oglebay Park
About 500 nurses and nursing students attend the 57th annual West Virginia Nurses Association convention and the 18th annual West Virginia Student Nurses Association meeting at Wilson Lodge Oglebay Park Wheeling October 21 to 23. VIP speakers include Miss Mary Woody and Virginia Walker with panels from West Virginia University and Ohio Valley hospitals. Awards will be announced at an informal banquet with Richard J. Anderson as guest speaker. The final session concludes Friday afternoon.
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Oglebay Park
Wheeling
Wilson Lodge
West Virginia Nurses Association
West Virginia Student Nurses Association
Josephine Fultz
Clarksburg
Mary Lemons
Beckley
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Virgil A. Sarrett
Betty Lou Perry
WVNA
NSAS
Roy Bazzarre
Confab
George Smedley
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Miss Lemons
Catherine Asher
Wvna League
Rena
Quet
Richard J. Anderson
Battelle Memorial Institute of
Columbus
Ohio
West Virginia
District 1
Virginia H. Walker
Indiana University Medical Center
Indianapolis
Ind
Woody
SNA
West Virginia University School
Nursing Service Administrators
Ann F. Matthews
Region III
Department of Health Education, and Welfare
Charlottesville
William E. McEldowney Jr
YMCA
Madelyn Lawson
Ohio Valley General Hospital
Roseartha Taylor
Ohio Valley General Hospital School of Nursing
Dortha Dorsey
Wheeling Hospital
J. Speed Rogers
Wheeling Clinic
Julian Bannan
Wheeling Hospital School of Nursing
Harold Blackburn Returns to Work After Eye Injury
Harold Blackburn of Sophia has resumed work at the Slab Fork mine about four weeks after suffering an eye injury in a mine accident.
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Harold Blackburn
Sophia
Slab Fork
Mrs Anna Bair Admitted to Beckley Regional Hospital
Mrs Anna Bair of Prosperity was admitted to Beckley Iachian Regional Hospital Friday. Weekend visitors from Cleveland Ohio included Lillian Tate and the Bair family with children Teresa Mark Rebec ca and Elizabethann and James and Lynn. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Charles Hinte of Newark Delaware and Mr and Mrs Andrew Bair visiting her parents Fred Burdette of Mount.
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Anna Bair
Prosperity
Beckley Iachian Regional Hospital
Lillian Tate
Jim Laia
Andrew Bair
Teresa
Mark
Rebecca
Elizabethann
David Bair
James
Lynn
Cleveland
Ohio
Charles Hinte
Newark
Del
Fred Burdette
Mount
Manners by Millett Try a Neighbor's Suggestion
A short etiquette note advises trying a neighbor’s suggestion to keep peace in daily interactions. The guidance favors restraint and courteous, practical steps over conflict.
Hope and Hinte Visit Charles Hinte Family
Hope and Mr. and Mrs. Hinte visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hinte, in Soak Creek, reflecting a family gathering reported in local society notes.
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Hope
Hinte
Mrs
Charles Hinte
Soak Creek
Weekend Guests at Sophia Home With Bristol Visitors
Weekend guests in the Sophia home of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Rinehart were Mr. and Mrs. George Nichols of Bristol Virginia.
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Sophia
R. D. Rinehart
George Nichols
Bristol, Va
Beckley welcomes Beckley College students with pizza party
Out of town boarding students at Beckley College are invited to a Welcome to Beckley pizza party Wednesday at 5 30 p m at the YMCA. Sponsored by the Senior High Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley with a youth committee. Mrs Clyde A Smith handles publicity. About 60 students signed up. Local merchants donate refreshments.
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Beckley College
Beckley
YMCA
Woman's Club of
Clyde A. Smith
Eternal City ends fashion show with teen snub in Rome
Rome wraps its fall winter high fashion with Eleonora Garnett presenting a grown up collection that shuns teen styles. The showing emphasizes long jackets, knee length hemlines, simple black velvets, cloques and brocades, with coats featuring caplets and fur linings as the color palette centers on blacks browns beiges and splashes of amethyst wine and red. The scene moves to Florence for six days of shows at Pitti Palace.
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Rome
UPI
Eleonora Garnett
Florence
Pitti Palace
Garnett
Frosty Fruit Cup Dessert Idea
A cheerful luncheon or dinner dessert mixes one pound of sliced peaches with an 11 ounce can of blackberries. Drain and combine the fruits in individual dishes and top with a scoop of lemon sherbet for a refreshing finish.
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Aix
Half Size Bonus Pattern for Women’s Fashion No 8380
Special design for women wearing half sizes with PATTO RAMA in multiple half sizes. Features bust 33 to 47 inches and short sleeves. pattern number 8380. Order by mail for 50 cents with name address zone style no and size. Ready for fall winter 1964 Basic FASHION pattern magazine 50 cents.
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Patto-Rama
Sue Burnett
Raleigh Register
Ave. of Americas
New York
N. Y
Basic Bashion
Maxey Pittman Wed In Home Ceremony
Miss Mary Margaret Pittman and Thomas Maxey exchanged marriage vows at 9 p.m. Tuesday in the home of Rev. Ralph Poole on Bellevue Lane. The bride, a WWHS graduate, works at King Photo Supply Co. The groom, also a WWHS graduate, is employed at Richmond Cleaners and Laundry. They reside at 342 Vance Dr.
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Ralph Poole
Bellevue Lane
Mary Margaret Pittman
Thomas Maxey
Basil Pittman
Crab Orchard
D. G. Maxey
Bostic Avenue
Maxey
Woodrow Wilson High School
King Photo Supply Co
WWHS
Richmond Cleaners and Laundry
Vance Dr
Dear Polly Columns Share Clever Household Hacks
Polly style column threads practical tips across readers and helpers. A reader outlines moleskin padding to ease foot pain from long walks, plus foam backing to cushion rubs inside shoes. Others share ways to dry baby pants, remove stains from curtains, and manage medicine with a dropper.
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Polly
Sally
Coin
Janet
Beckley Women’s notices invite club calendars and events
Coming events and women’s organizations are invited to submit notices for the regular column. Send notices by 10 a.m. for same day use to Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department or mail club calendars. Monday schedule: Electa Chapter No. 50, Order of Eastern Star at Masonic Hall, 6 p.m. on S Fayette Street.
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Women’s Department of
Beckley
Electa
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
S. Fayette St
AAUW Regular Meeting in Appalachian Room
The American Association of University Women holds a regular meeting in the Appalachian Assembly Room at 7 30 p m Dr Anneva Covey will present a program on genetics highlighting recent developments and their implications for women.
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American Association of University Women
Appalachian Assembly Room
Anneva Covey
Ladies Saving Club Meets at Mrs Wilson Home
The Ladies Saving Club of North Beckley plans a meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Florence Wilson in North Beckley. The gathering will discuss savings plans and club activities for the month.
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Ladies Saving Club
North Beckley
Florence Wilson
Just A Mere Club Event Teas at Flynn's Recreation Center
Social note for a women’s club gathering at Flynn's Recreation Center hosted by Mrs. Samuel Hoston at 8 p.m. Details describe a hostess and a small community function with no additional items.
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Flynn’s Recreation Center
Samuel Hoston
Shady Spring Garden Club Meeting at Beaver Lions Clubhouse
The Shady Spring Garden Club will meet at the Beaver Lions Clubhouse at 7 30 in the evening. Members will discuss seasonal plants and upcoming community projects with guest speakers invited.
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Shady Spring Garden Club
Beaver Lions
Beckley Newcomers Club White Elephant Sale
Beckley Newcomers Club invites members to bring articles for a white elephant sale at the Glass House tonight at 7:30. Proceeds support club activities and community projects.
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Beckley
Glass House
Deb Junior Sub Deb Club Supper Meeting
A supper meeting of the Deb Junior Sub Deb Club is set for 5 30 p m at the Woman's Clubhouse with Mrs Tee Dee Lewis as sponsor.
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Tee Dee Lewis
Raleigh County Cancer Unit Directors and Members
Raleigh County Cancer Unit of the American Cancer Society announces its directors and membership confirm Glass in a formal notice outlining leadership roles and upcoming activities.
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Raleigh County
Supper Circle of Beckley Presbyterian Church Meeting
Mrs. Virgil Sarrett chaired the Supper Circle event at Beckley Presbyterian Church schedules a gathering at 6 15 p m in the church hall with plans for a community meal and fellowship.
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Beckley Presbyterian Church
Virgil Sarrett
Beckley clubs hold varied evening and noon meetings
Quota Club of Beckley hosts a noon lunch at the Terrace Room of Beckley Hotel. Civinette Club meets at the Elks Lodge dining room at 6 pm. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 gathers in Memorial Building Room 6 at 8 pm. Order of Eastern Star Melvina Chapter No 1 convenes at Masonic Hall at 5 30 pm.
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Quota Club of
Beckley
Beckley Hotel
Civinette Club
Elks Lodge
American Legion Auxiliary Unit
Memorial Bldg
Xi Beta chapter regular meeting hosted by Mrs Van sco y
Xi Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority holds a regular meeting in the Appalachian Social Room at 7 p.m. hosted by Mrs William R van sco y. Beckley Garden Club meets at the home of Mrs G T Puckett on Skyline Drive at 1 p.m.
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Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Appalachian Social Room
P. m
William R. Vanscoy
Beckley Garden Club
G. T. Puckett
Skyline Drive
Stoco Band Mothers Boosters Meet At Stoco Jr High
The Stoco Band Mothers and boosters hold a meeting at Stoco Junior High School at 7 30 this evening to discuss upcoming events and fundraisers. Local parents and volunteers are urged to attend for organizational updates and volunteer roles.
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Stoco
Stoco Jr. High
Fernwood Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Nick Shucet Home
Fernwood Garden Club meets at 119 Jefferson Street with hostess Mrs Nick Shucet at 1 30 p m. Members gather for a social afternoon and garden planning in a local community event.
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Fernwood Garden Club
Nick Shucet
Jefferson St
Past Matrons Club Meeting At Eastern Star Chapter
Past Matrons Club of Bethlehem Chapter No 71 hosts a meeting at Mrs Joe Salango’s Wright Road home at 2 pm Thrifty Homemakers Club gathers at Appalachian Assembly Room for a business session at 6 pm with guests arriving at 7 pm Cranberry Elementary School Home Room Mothers hold a 1 pm meeting at the school
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Matrons Club of
Bethlehem
Order of Eastern Star
Joe Salango
Wright Road
Thrifty Homemakers Club
Appalachian Assembly Room
Circle No 1 of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church event
Circle No 1 meets at the Crab Orchard Baptist Church at 1 30 p m The Pleasant Oaks Home Demonstration Club gathers at 10 30 a m at the Old Eccles Road community center
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The
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Pleasant Oaks
Old Eccles Road
Hollywood Elementary Home Room Mothers Meeting
A note indicates a Home Room Mothers gathering at Hollywood Elementary School at 1 30 p m.
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Hollywood
Women of the Church Hold Beck ley Meeting and Luncheon
The Thursday events include Beck ley Presbyterian Church general meeting and covered-dish luncheon with Dr Gladys Smith wick as speaker at the church at noon. Ann Thomas Bible Class of Calloway Heights Community Church meets at 104 Rider Dr at 7 30 p.m.
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Beckley Presbyterian Church
Gladys Smithwick
Ann Thomas
Calloway Heights Community Church
Robert Mandeville
Rider Dr
St Mary's Guild Meeting At Mrs Loflin Home
St Mary's Guild of St Stephens Church convenes at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Paul Loflin 348 North Kana Avenue for a local community gathering with guest plans and discussion.
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St. Mary’s Guild of St. Stephens
Paul Loflin
N. Kanawhat St
Pinewood Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Nick Brash Home
The Pinewood Garden Club will meet at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Nick Brash 113 Fulton Ave The event invites members to gather for an evening of gardening discussion and neighborhood camaraderie.
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Pinewood Garden Club
Nick Brash
Fulton Ave
Welch DAR Regent Addresses Captain James Allen Chapter
Mrs. Samuel Solins regent of the Colonel Andrew Chapter DAR spoke at the Captain James Allen Chapter meeting in Welch praising DAR National Society aims. She reviewed preservation of independence, DAR schools, and Americanization efforts, urged pride in the nation, and noted DAR work in music conservation and Constitution Week. A brief business session followed with reminder to support DAR magazine.
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Samuel Solins
Colonel Andrew
Daughters of the American Revolution
Welch
James Allen
Woodlawn Avenue
Joseph A. Hunt
Solins
United States
Dar
NSDAR
National Society
Tamassee
Kate Duncan Smith
DAR Group
Americanizations School
Washington, D. C
Gertrude Carraway
Congress
Constitution Week
National Dar Magazine
George Washington
John E. McKenzie
DAR Magazine
Hunt
Ross P. Daniel
J. Edwin Dickerson
Claude Jarrett
New Officers Elected At Raleigh County HD Council Meet
At the Raleigh County Home Demonstration Council meeting on Thursday morning 1965 officers were elected Mrs. Carl Burns re elected president Mrs C F Ratliff vice president and Mrs Robert Nasby secretary treasurer The council approved constitutional amendments County committee reports covered projects family life citizenship homes and health with five six and three recommendations respectively The 1965 plans include Achievement Day on Nov 5 guest speaker Miss Ruby Holland and sessions on lamp making at local centers
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Raleigh County Home Demonstration Council
Carl Burns
C. F. Ratliff
Robert Nasby
Ratliff
Danny Phipps
Family Life Committee
Worthy Harris
Nasby
Better Living
Health
Civic
Raleigh County
Doff Patton
RCHDC
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