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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1972
Page
12
Dear Ann Landers dispenses practical guidance on two reader queries. First a waitress seeks whether to honor the earlier check request in a large party, with conflict between two men. Second a fireman describes injury caused by a vehicle hitting a hose and offers safety rules for the public and callers to fire departments.
Beckley newspapers publish notices for upcoming events. Groups include Laurel Business and Professional Women at Town and Country Restaurant 7 30 p.m. and Midnight Promenaders dance 8 11 p.m. Also AM and evening gatherings at churches, V A hospital, and Elks Club with call numbers for reservations.
Mabscott United Methodist WSCS meeting featured Virginia Riley presenting A Teenager's Triumph. She urged focusing on youths' good deeds. district Fall Meeting set for Oct 26 in Fayetteville. Pinecrest Hospital work reported. rummage sale planned for Nov 2–3 at TOOF Lodge hall. 20 sick calls noted. hostesses Edmonds and McCormick assisted.
Louise M Epperly and William H Cox wed at McKinney Memorial Baptist Church Ansted in a 7 pm ceremony officiated by Elder Clarence Kirby The couple are supported by maid of honor Becki Lively and best man Dennis H Epperly A reception followed at the church with music provided by relatives The bride a 1971 Shady Spring High graduate 1972 Beckley Institute of Hair Design worker at La Petite Beauty Salon The groom a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate employed at Beckley Feed and Hardware.
Quick craft guide shows how to make a felt political themed skirt with party symbols. It covers cutting, darts, zipper, waistband, fusible web applique, and contrasting colors to urge voters to cast ballots in the election.
Homemakers are advised on grocery prices and a suggested Victory Party menu featuring Triumphant Turkey frozen mix with long grain and wild rice. The feature promotes inexpensive produce, steady meat prices, and a complete recipe serving four to six.
Dr and Mrs Grover C Wallace of Pasadena Texas visit his mother Ada Wallace at 113 Hargrove Street. The note mentions ferrets as historical household mousers used in Europe prior to widespread cat use.
Glen White Ladies Aid society met at Mrs. E. B. Wray’s home to plan Christmas gift exchanges. Members will make gifts for exchange and sale to benefit the treasury. Treasurer reported a $10 Red Cross contribution for mailing supplies to servicemen overseas. The program titled Remembering was given by Mrs. Robert Parker. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Ann Slack’s home.
The Womens Department seeks social and club news for Sunday papers in Beckley and Raleigh County. Wedding pictures must be used within seven days unless abroad or space limits apply. Engagement photos due by Thursday noon for Sunday publication. Color photos often not accepted. The Register may reject stories or images and does not return photos without postage.
A United States Department of Agriculture study finds husbands average about ninety minutes daily on yard work car care and chauffeuring children. The time is similar whether wives stay home or work outside.
The National School Lunch Program gains support for frozen hot lunches produced like airline meals. Bridgeport trials use electric ovens and daily refrigerated packs delivered to schools. Newark Buffalo New York City and Philadelphia explore frozen meals in settings with limited or no kitchen facilities.
Irene Kessinger president of Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi was named Valentine Girl and will represent her chapter at the BSP Sweetheart Ball in February. She was chosen at a dinner hosted by Miss Doris Barker at 1213 S Kanawha. Members planned a Dec 13 Christmas dinner at the El Cid Club and next session will be Nov 7 in the Appalachian Power Building with Miss Erma McDaniel as hostess. Other members listed include Mrs. Thomas Riner Mrs. Jack Klaus Mrs. J J Boyle and Miss McDaniel.
Almost half of 500 instruments to monitor earthquake effects are in Los Angeles due to a city ordinance requiring three instruments in each building taller than six stories.
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