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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1964

Page

5

Covey Speaks On Genetics At AAUW Meeting

Dr Anneva Covey guest speaker at Beckley Branch AAUW Monday night in Appalachian Assembly Room. Topic Genetics the Science of Heredity covered cells chromosomes and how radiation can cause mutation. She urged keeping family medical records and evaluating RH type while avoiding radiation hazards and ensuring proper nutrition and environment for children.

Anneva Covey Lilly St Beckley American Association of University Women Appalachian Assembly Room

Births in Beckley ARH Add 9 Newest Arrivals

Mary Elizabeth born Sept 30 at 2:14 pm to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howard Faw Beckley weighs 8 lbs 12 12 oz Tamara Louise born Sept 30 at 3:47 pm to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Lee McMillan Jr Bluefield weighs 5 lbs 9 12 oz James M born Oct 2 at 7:32 am to Mr. and Mrs. Luther Mason Bolon Harper weighs 9 lbs 10 oz Charles Kevin born Oct 2 at 5:32 am to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwin Isaacs White Sulphur Springs weighs 4 lbs 2 oz Johnny Dwayne born Oct 4 at 1:20 am to Mr. and Mrs. Louie Cundiff Rakes Jr MacArthur weighs 7 lbs 6 oz Mark Jason born Oct 4 at 2:40 pm to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Joseph Aliff Rock Creek weighs 7 lbs 1 oz Shelia Dawn born Oct 4 at 11:21 pm to Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Ray Stewart Oceana weighs 2 lbs 14 oz Tina Marie born Oct 8 at 2:07 am to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bava Lewisburg weighs 5 lbs 13 oz Erick Lynn born Oct 8 at 1:25 pm to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tyler Massie Surveyor weighs 7 lbs 10 oz Vicki Sue born Oct 10 at 7:28 pm to Mr. and Mrs. Ireland Bernard Trent MacArthur weighs 8 lbs 1 oz Timothy Wayne born Oct 12 at 5:51 am to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Clemmon Thompson Crab Orchard weighs 9 lbs 2 oz

Charles Howard Faw Beckley Mary Elizabeth Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Tamara Louise Nelson Lee McMillan Jr Williams St Bluefield Harper Luther Mason Bolon James M White Sulphur Springs Charles Edwin Isaacs Charles Kevin Johnny Dwayne Louie Cundiff Rakes Jr MacArthur Shelia Dawn Roscoe Ray Stewart Oceana Lewisburg Charles Bava Tina Marie Erick Lynn Surveyor Fred Tyler Massie Vicki Sue Ireland Bernard Trent Glen Clemmon Thompson Crab Orchard Timothy Wayne

Separates Wardrobe Tip for a Winter Cruise

If planning a winter cruise vacation, mix and match separates to maximize wardrobe options. The advice suggests that coordinated separates allow flexible outfits and easy packing for travel.

Women’s groups announce meetings and events

Coming events column invites women’s organizations to submit notices by 10 a.m. for same day publication. St Matthew AME Church Women’s Group plans a crazy hat party in the church Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m.

Women’s Department of Beckley St. Matthew Ame Church Crazy Hat Party Fellowship Hall of Church

Byrd Bible Class Meets at Crab Orchard Baptist Church

Byrd Bible Class gathers in the social room of Crab Orchard Baptist Church at 7 30 p m for a scheduled session.

Byrd Crab Orchard Baptist Church

Maxwell Hill HD Club Community Building Event

Maxwell Hill HD Club will meet at 7 30 p m at the Community Building for an evening gathering. Members are requested to arrive on time and bring any needed materials.

Maxwell Hill HD Club

Queen Esther Court Report on Stay-at-Home Pie Sale

Heroines of Jericho at G Street plan 5 30 p m event with reports to be given on their stay at home pie sale as part of meeting activities.

Jericho G Street

Birthday Dinner for Social Saving Club at 507 Hunter St

The Social Saving Club hosts a birthday dinner at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Aldora Cowans 507 Hunter Street. Guests are invited to attend the social event and celebrate the milestone.

Social Saving Club Aldora Cowans Hunter St

Raleigh County Garden Council Dance and Park Event

The Raleigh County Garden Council and Bank of Raleigh sponsor a 1:30 p.m. program, followed by an 8 p.m. square dance at New River Park Recreation Room led by recreation director D. B. Stover in Raleigh.

Raleigh County Garden Council Bank of Raleigh Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club New River Park D. B. Stover

Charmette Subdeb Club Hosts Linda Mason at Bellevue Lane

The Charmette Subdeb Club invites Miss Linda Mason of 207 Bellevue Lane to a 3 p.m. gathering. The meeting spot is the club home, with attendees expected to discuss community matters and social plans.

Charmette Subdeb Club Linda Mason Bellevue Lane

Wilson High School class of 1950 reunion plans

Members of Woodrow Wilson High School class of 1950 at 314 Man kin Ave attend to complete reunion plans at 3 p.m. Ronnie R. Hughes is noted among attendees as a member of the class.

Woodrow Wilson High School Ronnie R. Hughes Mankin Ave

Luncheon for Raleigh County Medical Society Auxiliary

Auxiliary to the Raleigh County Medical Society holds a luncheon at 12:30 in the Ballroom of Beckley Hotel. Aimed at members and guests, the event covers society updates and community health topics.

Raleigh County Medical Society Beckley Hotel

Flowering Hills Garden Club Meets at Mrs Hardman Home

Flowering Hills Garden Club gathers at 315 Witherspoon Street for a 1 pm meeting hosted by Mrs Linn Hardman. Attendees discuss plant displays and garden talks in a community event.

Flowering Hills Garden Club Linn Hardman Witherspoon St

Stratton High School PTA Meeting Advised at 7 P.M.

The Parent Teacher Association of Stratton High School conducts a meeting at the school at 7 p.m. Volunteers and members are invited to discuss upcoming events, fundraising, and school programs.

Parent-Teacher Association of Stratton High School

East Beckley Elementary Hosts Cooking Demonstration

East Beckley Elementary School invites the public to a cooking demonstration in the Appalachian Assembly Room at 7 30 p m. on the scheduled evening. Community attendees learn techniques and recipes in a hands on session led by a local instructor.

Parent-Teacher Association of East Beckley Elementary School Appalachian Assembly Room

Laurel Women Dinner Meeting at Beckley Hotel

Laurel Business and Professional Women schedule a dinner meeting at 6 30 p m in the Beckley Hotel ballroom with details limited to location and time.

Beta Rho meets on cosmetic aid theme in chapter program

Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Canterbury s Tolley Drive home with guest speaker Miss Jeanette Harper introduced by Mrs. Canterbury. The group discussed aiding their Pinecrest Sanitarium adopted patient and planned a holiday bazaar of handmade gifts.

Beta Rho Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Jeanette Harper Tom Canterbury Tolley Drive

Saucy Asparagus Sandwiches for Luncheon Main Course

A luncheon main course features hot asparagus on toast slices topped with a cheese sauce made from canned condensed cheese soup. Include a fruit salad and a beverage, and finish with a dash of hot pepper sauce and chopped parsley for flavor.

Hillcrest Club Elects Officers for 1965

Hillcrest Home Demonstration Club elected new officers and committee chairs for 1965 at the Wednesday meeting. New officers include Mrs. Burton Royal as president and Mrs. Harold Blake as vice president. other roles span secretary treasurer reporter and scrapbook chair man, Better Living projects, Health chairman, Civic Responsibilities, and Human Resources. The group revised mailing lists, selected projects, and planned a covered dish luncheon for Achievement Day with refreshments served by Mrs. Eugene Blake to ten members including Mrs. Dario Solari.

Hillcrest Home Demonstration Club Burton Royal Harold Blake Eugene Blake Elwood Phipps Virgil Meadows Oliver Mills James Waddell Emmett Mann W. L. Hanger Dario Solari

Delegates Named for Sixth District American Legion Auxiliary

Unit 32 chose delegates and alternates to attend the Sixth District Conference at the Memorial Building on Sunday night October 18. Delegates are Mrs. A F Bryson Mrs Harry Anderson Mrs Dora Wood Mrs Mary Starr and Mrs R B Callison Alternates are Mrs R L Wooster Miss Vivian Cox Miss T C Moorefield Mrs Stellie Jarrell Presiding officer will be Sixth District president Mrs R E Presley Music program featured piano selections and a tribute memorial service was held for Mrs T R Wilson Donations to state auxiliary projects were approved for veterans hospitals Pinecrest Scholarly efforts and crippled children. A party for Veterans Administration Hospital is planned for October 15.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit Memorial Building A. F. Bryson Harry Anderson Dora Wood Mary Starr R. B. Callison R. L. Wooster H. L. Hendrickson Vivian Cox T. C. Moorefield Stellie Jarrell R. E. Presley

Polly's Pointers and Practical Household Tips

A roundup of domestic hints from Dear Polly and readers. Packing advice uses waxed paper tubes to prevent wrinkles, a Dutch door improves nighttime quiet for a crying child, and slipcovers benefit from starch. DIY shelving and repurposed rugs offer low cost storage and picnicking comfort.

Polly

Polly’s Pointers Prompted Homemaking Ideas

Readers share simple homemaking ideas with Polly at The Raleigh Register. Submissions sent to Polly in care of the newspaper could earn a bright silver dollar if Polly prints the tip.

Polly Raleigh Register

Garden Club Meeting Receives Fall Arrangements Program

Beckley Garden Club members heard Mrs. Paul Phipps discuss Fall Arrangements and display four arrangements with floral tips. The meeting at Mrs. George Puckett's Skyline Drive had Mrs. J. S. Larrick assisting with hostess duties as President Mrs. W. E. Steiner led a brief session. The group planned participation in the Raleigh County Flower Show and heard a horticulture report from Mrs. Fred Hays. Steiner also noted a district meeting held here this month.

Garden Club Paul Phipps Beckley Garden Club George Puckett Skyline Drive J. S. Larrick Puckett W. E. Steiner Raleigh County Fred Hays

Marshall students travel for weekend visit

Expected to arrive today to spend the weekend with his parents is Mark Slack son of Mr and Mrs Howard Slack of Raleigh Heights He will be accompanied by Miss Anna Marie Wilson of Parkersburg Both are students at Marshall University Huntington Seay EEE.

Mark Slack Howard Slack Raleigh Heights Anna Marie Wilson Parkersburg Marshall University Hunfington

Mrs Fleshman Hosts Weekend Visitors From Columbia

Mrs. M. C. Fleshman of 110 Garden Terrace will host as weekend guests her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fleshman of Columbia South Carolina.

M. C. Fleshman Garden Terrace Jim Fleshman Columbia, S. C

Mrs Carrie Herndon Bales Visited Cliff Top Kin

Mrs Carrie Herndon Bales of Whitestick Street visited last week with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J Adam Amick at Cliff Top where Mrs Amick is confined by illness.

Carrie Herndon Bales Whitestick Street J. Adam Amick Cliff Top

Jessie Rupe to undergo major surgery today

Jessie Rupe of Sophia is scheduled for major surgery at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. The procedure is set for today, with preparation and medical teams coordinating closely to ensure optimal care and patient safety.

Jessie Rupe Sophia Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

Steve Uzelac Admitted for Observation at Beck Hospital

Steve Uzelac of 327 and 12 Neville Street was admitted to Beck Hospital on Wednesday for observation and treatment.

Steve Uzelac Neville St Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

Mrs Electro Foote Guest in Raleigh Heights Home

Mrs Electro Foote of Fort Thomas Kentucky, formerly Beckley resident, is visiting in the Raleigh Heights home of Mrs R J Burmeister and will spend several days there.

Electa Foote Fort Thomas Beckley R. J. Burmeister Raleigh Heights

Mary Ethel Goddard Admitted After Fall Injury

After breaking her leg at home Mary Ethel Goddard was admitted to Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Tuesday where she remains a patient.

Mary Ethel Goddard Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

Gatewood Resident Odore Oleneick News Brief

A Gatewood resident, Odore Oleneick, has been a patient in Beckley Appalachian hospital. The brief notes a local resident's hospital admission and pending status.

Gatewood Theodore Oleneick Beckley Appalachian

Local Hosts Welcome Atlanta Guests for Short Visit

Mayor and Mrs. John Wesley Smith hosted relatives Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Granger of Atlanta, Georgia, at 905 Woodland Avenue on Monday and Tuesday. The Grangers and the Smiths served together in the US Navy Air Corps from 1942 to 1945.

John Wesley Smith Woodlawn Ave Robert L. Granger Atlanta, Ga Smith Granger US. Navy Air Corps

Fairdale Notes on Local Hospital Visits and New Stationing

Emma Dishmon under observation at the Hospital. Larry Bailey at Raleigh General Hospital, underwent surgery Tuesday. Weekend guests included Lester MacFadden and Johnny from Cleveland, Ohio. Visiting John R. Cook were nephew and wife Undehagen from Youngstown. Pvt. Prentis Trump returned to Kershaw after visiting wife and daughter and Weldon Griffiths and Paul Trump at Bolt. Dillard Smith returned from Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Hester Manning visited relatives Homer and wife in Lynco. Norvell Burleson returned from Beckley VA Hospital. Earl Humphrey returned home after Saint Mary's Hospital. Gary Lambert left for Fort Jackson, SC. C W Walker learned Marshall Plumley transferred to C&O Hospital Charlottesville for observation.

Fairdale Emma Dishmon Cletus Dishmon Maple Meadow Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Larry Bailey Carmen Bailey Raleigh General Hospital Lawrence Bonds Lester MacFadden Johnny Cleveland Ohio John R. Cook Undehagen Youngstown Pvt Prentis Trump Kershaw S. C Weldon Griffith Paul Trump Bolt Dillard Smith Hester Manning Homer Brooks Lynco Norvell Burleson Beckley Veteran’s Administration Hospital Earl Humphrey Saint Mary’s Hospital Huntington Fort Jackson Army Gary Lambert H. C. Lambert C. W. Walker Marshall Plumley Clifton Forge C&o Hospital Charlottesville

Woodcox Family Back Home After Father’s Death

Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Woodcox of 225 Glenn Ave. returned to Saint Joe Indiana on Wednesday after traveling to be with their son following the death of his father Charles Woodcox.

Saint Joe Ind Charles Woodcox C. D. Woodcox Glenn Ave

Hunting party leaves for Sleety Creek trip

Mr and Mrs A G Wilcox of Shady Spring their grandson Mark Wilcox of Woodbridge Virginia and Mr and Mrs Leo Overton of Norfolk Virginia depart from home for a week long hunting trip at Sleety Creek State Forest in Berkley County

Sleety Creek State Forest Berkley County A. G. Wilcox Shady Spring Mark Wilcox Woodbridge Leo Overton Norfolk, Va

Mrs Parsons Heads to Tennessee Weekend Visit

Mrs Martha Parsons of 204 E St leaves Thursday night for Bristol Tennessee where she is joined by her brothers and sisters in law Mr and Mrs Carl Ziglar of Winston Salem NC and Mr and Mrs Boron Wells of Princeton en route to Elizabethton Tennessee to spend the weekend at the lake home of Dr Jack Wells a nephew of Mrs Parsons.

Martha Parsons E St Bristol Tenn Carl Ziglar Winston-Salem N. C Boron Wells Princeton Elizabethton Jack Wells Lake Dr. Wells Parsons

Protection for child when buying infants clothing

Advice urges buyers to check that elastic on infant garments is fully covered with soft fabric to prevent skin irritation. Public safety note highlights care in selecting baby clothes to protect tender skin.

Officers Elected At Pleasant Hills Home Demonstration Club

New officers were elected at the Pleasant Oaks Home Demonstration Club meeting. Plans to plant tulips at the triangle linking Pleasant Hills and Oak Grove were made. Officers: Mrs. W. R. Daniel president, Mrs. Claude Hatcher vice president, Mrs. Emmett Crum secretary, Mrs. T. S. McEldreth treasurer. A worksh op is planned for Oct 28 with Mrs. Sowder in charge. A stork shower honored Mrs. Hopkins and a covered dish luncheon followed.

Triangle Pleasant Hills Oak Grove Pleasant Oaks W. R. Daniel Claude Hatcher Emmett Crum T. S. McEldreth

New Deputy Chosen At Rebekah Confab

Mrs. Dimpsie Eddy was welcomed as the new District Deputy of the West Virginia Rebekah Assembly at the Gold en Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 Mabscott meeting on Oct 13. Eddy was chosen at the Mor gantown convention on Oct 10.

Dimpsie Eddy West Virginia Rebekah Assembly Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206 Mabscott Eddy Morgantown Ronda King Mable Forrest Mabscott Lodge Nellie Rogers Mable Persinger King Ross Neal Noble Grand Miss Forrest

Driftwood Arrangements Win at Fernwood Garden Club

Driftwood judged at Fernwood Garden Club meeting at Mrs. Rose Shucet home. First place to Mrs Anthony Sparacino, with Mrs J A Clemens, Mrs Joe Rodriguez, and Mrs Robert Fleming taking second through fourth. Rum mage sale planned for Nov 6. Mrs Fleming chair, Mrs Sparacino co chair. Rodriguez reported on Appalachian District Meeting. others attending listed.

E. D. Terry George Davis Fernwood Garden Club Rose Shucet Jefferson St Anthony Sparacino J. A. Clemens Joe Rodriguez Robert Fleming Fleming Sparacino Rodriguez West Virginia Oo Clubs, Inc

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Covey AAUW Bron Mark Jason Milton Joseph Aliff Rock Creek Sparkle Sparkle Cleaners Sparkle Dry Cleaners Valley Drive Eppy Hillcrest Club Unit E.J. Fourney W. A. Burke Polly Kramer J. R G. M. Powers Main St the Complete Variety Store Ladies Capri Pants Famous Brand Westbend S.M.L Dan River W. Main ST Mary Nell Godhbey Daniel A L. C. Hefner Better Living Crum Sherman Sowder McEldreth Cochairman Russel Hopkins Bobby Elam Sowder Rebekah Confab Roscoe Lilly Ray Vance Eugene Turner James Walker Virginia Radford Frank Facello Lawrence Brackenrich Ada Johnson Anna Mooney Arlie Hughes P. L. Richards Clyde Crawley Driftwood Fernwood Amerigo Cappellari Harry C. Culp Jr Charles Shoemaker Gail Looney Nash Campbell Janie W.t.grant CO
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