Birthday Dinner for Mrs. J W Ringstaff
Dinner marked a birthday celebration for Mrs. J W Ringstaff of 323 Clyde St on her 8th birthday. Attending were daughters Margie Hurt Jr of South Point Ohio Lois Hedges and husband from Hubbard Ohio Hazel Hatcher and husband Sophia and a daughter in law Mrs Ralph B Ringstaff and Rosa Mor ford both of Narrows Va. Two sons Ralph B Ringstaff Narrows and Roy L Ringstaff Rock Hill S C could not attend. Others present included Mr and Mrs Bill Griffith Maxwel Hill Myrtle Henderson Clyde Street and Mr and Mrs G C Hurt Sunrise Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ringstaff
Clyde St
George C
Margie) Hurt Jr
South Point
Ohio
C. E
Lois) Hedges
Hubbard, Ohio
R. Earl
Hazel) Hatcher
Sophia
Ralph B. Ringstaff
Rosa Morford
Narrows
Roy L. Ringstaff
Rock Hill
S. C
Bill Griffith
Maxwell Hill
Myrtle Henderson
Clyde Street
G. C. Hurt
Sunrise Avenue
Frederick pair visits Sophia relatives this weekend
Former area residents Mr and Mrs T W Dun can and children Darwin and Debby of Frederick Maryland were weekend visitors in the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Bob Leffen of Sophia. They also visited Mr and Mrs Harold Blackburn Sophia, and other relatives and friends in the Sophia area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Duncan
Darwin
Debby
Frederick
Bob Leffen
Sophia
Harold Blackburn
Mabscott Woman Attends Funeral For Step-Daughter
Mrs. John Belle Lowe of Mabscott attended the October 15 funeral services at Lorado for her step-daughter Mrs. Mable Cook who died October 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorado
Mable Cook
Mabscott
John
Belle) Lowe
Curtis Worrel Visits Family in Glen View
Curtis Worrel, a steelworker from Lorain Ohio, is visiting his wife and children David Michael and Phillip at Glen View and plans to return to work on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Worrel
Loraine
Ohio
David
Michael
Phillip
Glen View
Weekend Guests of the Veneri Family
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Veneri of Sofia were their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Carl Kirk and daughter Belinda of Alexandria Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Veneri
Sophia
Carl Kirk
Belinda
Alexandria
James Wallace Givens Jr visits Evanston as father recovers
James Wallace Givens Jr. of Evanston Illinois spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs J W Givens at 512 Woodlawn Ave. His father is recuperating from a heart attack suffered last week and remains a patient at Raleigh General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wallace Givens Jr
Evanston
Ill
J. W. Givens
Woodlawn Ave
Raleigh General Hospital
Visiting in the 909 Oakwood Avenue home of Mr Clyde Clay
Mrs Hattie Tucker of Covington Virginia visits at 909 Oakwood Avenue the home of Mr and Mrs Clyde Clay. Her husband William Tucker is a cousin of Mrs Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood Ave
Clyde Clay
Hattie Tucker
Covington, Va
William Tucker
Clay
Lilly Family Visit Across County Lines
Mr and Mrs W M Lilly and Mrs Mary J Starr of Klaus Street visited their brother and family Mr and Mrs Clarence Lilly of Dunns. They also called on Mr and Mrs E G Buchanan Pipestem and Mr and Mrs Darrell Bennett of Span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Lilly
Mary J. Starr
Klaus Street
Clarence Lilly
Dunns
E. G. Buchannan
Pipestem
Darrell Bennett
Span
Marriage Announcement Mentions Les Moye Dunns Couple
The item lists Ishburg and Mr. and Mrs. Les lie Moye of Dunns, indicating a social notice involving these individuals in a local context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishburg
Leslie Moye
Dunns
Illness confines Rev and Mrs Clendenin at home
The Rev. and Mrs. A. F. Clendenin of 218 Westwood Drive are confined to their home due to illness, with family asking for prayers and visitors to refrain while they recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Clendenin
Westwood Dr
Birth of Gene Alan Byrd in Beckley Hospital
A son named Gene Alan Byrd was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Byrd of MacArthur at Beckley Hospital on October 10 at 1 10 p m He weighed six pounds ten ounces and joins siblings in the family final line of verse and greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Alan
MacArthur
Gene Byrd
Beckley Hospital
Kennedy remark on assassination cited by Warren Commission
Washington report notes President Kennedy told aide the job of killing an American president would not be difficult. P Kenneth O'Donnell relays that Kennedy said one could simply find a high building with a telescopic rifle and nothing could be done to defend against such an attempt. The commission records Kennedy preparing to depart for Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPJ
John F. Kennedy
White House
P. Kenneth O'Donnell
Warren Commission
Kennedy
United States
Dallas
John A. Victoreen
Beckley Women’s events column invites notices
Women’s Department at Beckley Newspapers invites organizations to submit regular or special meeting notices and club calendars. Include a contact phone 253 3321 or mail notices. Notices received by 10 a.m. are used the same day. Sunday items must reach the office by 10 a.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Department of
Beckley
Stratton High School PTA Meeting Held at School
The Parent Teacher Association of Stratton High School will meet at the school at 7 p.m. to discuss upcoming events and student programs. Members urged to attend for updates on fundraising and school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association of Stratton High School
East Beckley School Hosts Cooking Demonstration
East Beckley Elementary School invites the community to a cooking demonstration at the Appalachian Assembly Room tonight at 7 30 p m. The event presents a hands on chance to learn kitchen skills and sample dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association of
East Beckley Elementary School
Appalachian Assembly Room
Laurel Women Dinner Meeting at Beckley Hotel
Laurel Business and Professional Women announce a dinner meeting at 6 30 p m in the Beckley Hotel ballroom with plans for upcoming events and member updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Business and Professional Women
Beckley Hotel
Girl Scout Neighborhood Meeting At First Christian Church
A Girl Scout neighborhood gathering is scheduled at First Christian Church at 1 p.m. The event invites troop members and leaders to participate in activities and planning for upcoming community service projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Beckley WCTU Holds Regular Meeting at Memorial Baptist
Beckley Woman's Christian Temperance Union schedules a regular gathering at Memorial Baptist Church at 1 30 p m with members invited to attend and participate in the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Memorial Baptist Church
Central Elementary PTA Meeting With YMCA Speaker
The Central Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association schedules a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the YMCA with speaker Harry Culp, inviting members and guests to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Elementary School
Parent-Teacher Association
Harry C. Culp
YMCA
Rhododendron Garden Club Hosts Speaker Meeting
The Rhododendron Garden Club at the home of Mrs. Jan Campbell will host a 7:30 p m gathering with Herbert Shumate as the featured speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhododendron Garden Club
Jan Campbell
Herbert Shumate
Beckley Woman's Club Junior Department Meeting
The Junior Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley meets at 8 p m at the Clubhouse for an evening gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club of
Beckley
Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Meeting at Beckley Cut Flower
Regular Sorority meeting of Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi scheduled at Beckley Cut Flower. Executive Board convenes at 7 p.m. followed by the general session at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Beckley Cut Flower
Royal Neighbors and Eagles Club Meeting Notice
Royal Neighbors of America and the Eagles Club at Woodlawn Avenue announce a meeting at 7 30 p m. Readiness for local events and community service will be discussed. Attendees urged to bring relevant reports and membership details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of America
Eagles Club
Woodlawn Avenue
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting at Crab Orchard
The Women's Christian Temperance Union meets at MacArthur home of Mrs. Robert Barnabi in Crab Orchard at 1 30 p m. Attendees discuss local temperance efforts and community outreach in the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Crab Orchard
Robert Barnabi
MacArthur
Raleigh Baptist Women Meet at Helen Church
The Raleigh Association of American Baptist Women gathers at Helen Church at 9:30 a.m. for a planned meeting and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Association of American Baptist Women
Helen Baptist Church
Mission Society gathering at Crab Orchard church
General Mission Society of Crab Orchard Baptist Church invites members to a social room meeting at 7 30 p m. in the church. Social hour to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Mission Society of
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge Social Night
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge holds a social night at IOOF Lodge Hall on Valley Drive at 7 30 p m with members invited to attend and enjoy a casual gathering in the local hall space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Valley Drive
Licensed Practical Nurses Association West Virginia Meet
The Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia District No 3 holds a regular meeting at Bowl Wick private dining room. The event gathers LPNs for regional updates, professional discussion, and networking opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia, Inc
Border cross stitch pattern for towels and aprons
Fill in the background with easy cross stitch and let the roses pop on towels linens or aprons. Pattern No 2926 H includes a hor iron transfer for a 3 1 4 yard 2 1 2 inch wide border color chart. Order by sending 35 cents to Anne Cabot Raleigh Register 1150 Ave of Americas New York NY 10036 add 10 cents for 1st class mail.
New Pinhead Look Is Hair Fashion Paris
Paris observers at Pierre Balmain's fall winter show noted a trend toward covered up hair with daytime suits and coats often paired with matching jersey helmets or feathered hats. Models hid their hair except in evening gowns where boyish short cuts appeared, and designers used hairpieces to add height while maintaining Balmain's timeless, elegant style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
UPI
Pierre Balmain
Balmain
Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Toasts Recipe
Bacon and onion are fried then simmered with hot peppers tomatoes and cheese. Eggs are poached over the tomato cheese mixture and served on toasted bread yielding six servings.
Argentine Star Alejandro Rey Lands Key Role
Argentine actor Alejandro Rey secures a leading part in Synanon to be filmed at Columbia studios.
Just A Mere Club Plans Annual Party At Local Diner
Just A Mere members finalized plans for their annual party after a Tuesday meeting at Flyn's Recreation Center. More than 100 guests are expected to attend the 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 event at a local diner. Publicity chairwoman Mrs. Nathaniel Braxton announced co chairs Mrs. Samuel Hoston, Mrs. Ralph Davis, Mrs. Jerry Peck, Mrs. Carl Boyden, and Mrs. Andrew Durgan. The Tuesday session was led by vice president Mrs. Hoston, with the club creed read by Mrs. Robert Snyder. Eleven members shared dinner, and Miss Dulcina Lawson of Dock Street will host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Braxton
Rerts
Samuel Hoston
Ralph Davis
Jerry Peck
Carl Boyden
Andrew Durgan
Hoston
Robert Snyder
Dulcina Lawson
Dock Street
Fairdale residents note hospital stays and family travel
Fairdale readers report Gaynelle Bailey undergoing surgery at Beckley Hospital and Emma Dishman returning home from Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Ford Dalton returns from Beckley Regional Hospital to Glen Daniel. Gene Lacy leaves for Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Effie Tazzani visits from Bayonne and relatives from Cleveland come for grandmother Elizabeth Bonds’ funeral. Arthur Herron visits family in Arlington before moving there with wife and children. The family has lived near Bolt and Glen Daniel for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairdale
Gaynelle Bailey
Maple Meadow
Beckley Hospital
Emma Dishman
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Glen Daniel
Beckley —_lachian Regional Hospital
Ford Dalton
Gene Lacy
Pansy Lacy
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Chester Allen
Effie Tazzani
Bayonne
N.J
Coretta Smith
Loretta MacFadden
Charles
Donald Bonds
Cleveland
Ohio
Elizabeth Bonds
Pineknob
Arthur Herron
Arlington
Linda
Brenda
Bolt and
First Child For Airman J C and Mrs Hatcher
Airman J C Hatcher and Mrs Janice Green Hatcher welcome their first child Charles Phillip born October 17 at Springfield Air Force Base Hospital Mass weighing seven pounds nine ounces. The birth coincides with the great grandmother oe Ringstaff’s birthday at 232 Clyde it. Father’s parents are Mr and Mrs R Earl Hatcher of Sophia and mother’s parents are Mr and Mrs Walter Green of Tams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C
Donald L. Hatcher
Charles Phillip
Springfield Air Force Base Hospital
Mass
J. W. Ringstaff
Clyde
Janice Green
Walter Green
Tams
R. Earl Hatcher
Sophia
California packers print about a million miles of labels
San Francisco based report from UPI cites the Council of California Growers stating that California food canners and packagers print roughly one million miles of product labels each year, highlighting industry scale and labeling demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
UPI
California
Council of California Growers
Patch holes in pools with outside waterproof tape
Polly suggests patching small pool holes with waterproof adhesive taped to the outside, a method that lasts reasonably long. Readers share practical hacks for labeling freezer packages with cut tape, storing plastic bags, rescuing items via magnet, and using sticky cellophane tape for quick mends and lint removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
J. O
Esther
Anchorage Mayor Recalls Good Friday Quake Miracles
New York interview with Mayor George Sharrock and wife Pauline recalls the Good Friday earthquake in Anchorage Alaska. He credits timing at 5 36 p m as reducing deaths while damage included a nearly complete apartment building and land slides. The couple notes absence of fire and panic and describes public aid efforts and planned urban reshaping focusing on water and sewage to avert future health problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia McCormack
New York
UPI
George Sharrock
Anchorage
Alaska
Pauline
Pinochle Members Select Delegates
Mrs Mamie Tatum and Mrs Vera Sledge selected to represent Beckley Chapter of Pinochle Bugs Inc at national board meeting on Nov 7 in Norfolk Virginia. Alternates are Mrs Violet Wright and Mrs Thelma Cosby. Group plans for the year include a $100 donation to East Beckley Nursing and Convalescent Home. Members present: Katherine Cox Marie Hembrick Kinney Anderson Tatum Cosby Evelyn Killian Sledge Anna Clark Elizabeth Leece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Tatum
Vera Sledge
Beckley
The
Pinochle Bugs, Inc
Norfolk
Violet Wright
Thelma Cosby
East Beckley
Katherine Cox
Marie Hembric
Kinney Anderson
Tatum
Cosby
Evelyn Killian
Sledge
Anna Clark
Elizabeth Leece
Birth Announcement for Deborah Kay Raines in Cleveland
Mr and Mrs Michael Raines of 4375 W 143rd St Cleveland Ohio announce the birth of their first child Deborah Kay born at Fairview Park Hospital Cleveland at 7 07 am Oct 18. She weighed six pounds 13 ounces. Mrs Raines is the former Linda Bushman daughter of Mrs Gladys Bushman of 226 Bibb Ave The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Covey Raines of 210 Dorcas Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Raines
W. 143Rd St
Cleveland
Ohio
Deborah Kay
Fairview Park Hospital
Sense of Touch theme guides club meeting in October
At the first meeting held at Mrs. Jack Martin’s home the club announced a project sending clothing to a Korean orphanage. The program by Mrs. Darrell Farley focused on how the blind use touch to replace sight. An Oct 27 party at Mrs. John Cher’s home will close the next gathering with refreshments after the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Martin
Darrell Farley
John Cher
Sophia Xi Chi
Beta Sigma Sorority
Jack Murdock
John Chrer
Arlene Woodie
Universal complete albinism prevalence noted
Universal complete albinism affects about one in 20,000 people, Britannica states. The encyclopedia defines the condition as the absence of yellow, red, brown or black pigments in the eyes, skin, or hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dodgers Star Tommy Davis Collects Jazz Records
Tommy Davis the Los Angeles Dodgers batting champion for the National League collects jazz records as a hobby. He is noted for his quiet life away from the field and his interest in music during the off season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobby Los Angeles
UPI
Tommy Davis
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dancing Kids Twist Like Pretzels in Latest Moves
The piece humorously notes how the newest dance trends push youngsters into twisting poses that resemble pretzels as they imitate trendy steps. It captures playful social commentary on youth dance culture.
Weather maps via radio aid California firefighters
Smoky the Bear reports that California uses radio transmitted weather maps for firefighting. The state Department of Conservation says the system provides fire weather information in minutes instead of the hour or more required previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
UPI
California
State Department of Conservation
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Methodist Temple
Mary McCary
Ann Straub
Libby Lowe
Pam Jackson
Bill Francisco
Friendship Hall
Senior High Methodist
Stan Cavendish
Spook House
Charlie Hall
Kissing Booth
Susan Sparks
Dick Whitman
Bonnie Jacobs
Huevos Rancheros
G. M. Powers
Main St
Just A
Flyn
Polly Kramer
Margaret
Ever
Raleigh Register
Sharrock
Public Safety
Sainy
Mic
Beckley W. Va
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Alpha Zeta Zeta
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Jesse J. Hodge
Basileus
James Nance
Michael Dur
Victoria Wright
Warren Wright
Stephanie Anderson
James Z. Anderson
Pamela Jones
Katie Murray
Joya Beasley
Rudolph Beasley
Sarah Frances Wise
Charleston
Albinism
MurpHy's Own
G. C. Murphy CO
W. Main ST
Smoky the Bear
Mountain State Hearing Aid Center
W. Va
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