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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1965
Page
5
Rebekah lodge held on October 16 at the Lodge Hall. Members present included Mrs. of Lester and Mrs. Bertha an, vice grand, who were to receive a and certificate for securing 10 new members in a one year period. Mrs. Pegram served as the lodge representative.
Miss Brenda Lee Mullens and Ernest Clifton Waddell were married in a home ceremony. Attendants included Mrs. Robert Bently Wood as honor attendant and bridesmaids Mrs. Joel Eller and Airgle Spears. Best man was Conley Waddell, with ushers Airgle Spears and Buddy Farmer. The couple plans to live in Bassett, Virginia.
Mrs. H. G. Heath of 113 Virginia St. admitted to Raleigh General Hospital for eye surgery. KATHY Lynn Gunnoe, seven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Gunnoe, remains a patient in Beckley star for observation and treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ham and daughter Kit of Richmond Ind. were Sunday guests of Mrs. George Springer at 216 Edgewood Dr. They also visited Mrs. John Earl Miller and family of 309 Beaver Ave. A former Kanawha Players director Mrs. Russell and several others named. Rev. H. B. Godbey returns to duties at Maynor Free Will Baptist Church after two weeks away touring Niagara Falls, Canada and Detroit.
Spanning a weekend visit, Bill O'Brien and Richard Lewis of Marshall University were at their parents' home. Beckley Presbyterian Church representatives Doreen Eachus Debbie Gates and Karen Wooten attended the Pioneer Conclave for Blue Stone Presbytery in Bramwell. A stork shower for Mrs. Robert Bowling at Hollywood Baptist Church MacArthur honored the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shrewsbury Wickham. Hostesses included Belle Milam Mary Smith Edsel Shrewsberry O W Mills Denver Petit. Other attendees were Eva Richmond Janie Richmond Bonnie Lusk Juanita Keene and Howard Shrewsley.
A garden club gathering on Mrs Woodlawn Ave Campbell discussed dried mate preservation and resin making. Committee reports outlined plans for a November Thanksgiving arrangements workshop with ribbons for cat creations. Attendees included Miss Smethbeon Anderson, Mrs Pauline Jarrett, Mrs John Brash, Mrs French Lucas, Mrs Ted McDowell, and others.
A fragmented note suggests public concern over letters written carelessly. The item hints at how careless writing raises questions about the writer's interest and intent, reflecting a local curiosity reported in the period.
Offenders in an office or date situation should avoid overly tight attire. Tight garments cause wrinkles when seated and tight belts cinchers and girdles create discomfort. The result is a tense appearance in facial expression and posture.
A tall girl must choose clothing with care as hem lengths affect perceived height. Too high hems reveal knees and too long skirts exaggerate her stature, guiding her to balance proportions.
A sequence of local notices lists club meetings and events for the week. Items include the St Marsh Fork District Woman's Club at Rock Creek 7:30 p.m. chaired by Mrs Maude Parolari. PTA Parents' League at elementary school 7:30 p.m.. King's Daughters covered dish luncheon at Friendship Hall noon. P Mon club at Ward Jr 107 West m 8 p.m.. Raleigh County Branch United Nations Association Civic Room Bank of Raleigh 7:30 p.m.. Maxwell Hill Community Life 7:30 p.m.. Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club at Mrs Ann Conner 107 Cole St 7:30 p.m.. Judea Shrine No 13 White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple Howe Street 8 p.m.. Degree of Honor Halloween Party Coca Social Room 7:30 p.m.. Quota Club meeting noon. Alcoholics Anonymous Mountain Air Home 8 p.m.. Modernistic Homemakers Club 527 Sylvia St 6 p.m.. Beta Cha at Beta Vine St. Order of Eastern Star Melvola Chi No 1 Masonic Hall G St 5:30 p.m.
The Women’s Improvement League gathers at 1 p.m. at 212 Mills Street hosted by Mrs. Robert J Parks to discuss local club efforts and community projects.
Beckley junior women group outlines clubhouse remodeling and volunteer needs at Oct 19 meeting. officers report Conservation Outing prize, dental health findings, and November National Education Month plans. Rummage sale workers listed. Edenton tea party noted with bronze teapot marker on Courthouse Green.
The Hylton family reunion brought together ten children of Mr and Mrs Woodrow Hylton in Coal City during the first week of October. SGT and Mrs Jackie W Akron were reported to be at home between tours of duty with the U.S. forces.
Local families announce births with details from Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital and Raleigh General Hospital. Names include James Allen, Rebecca, Samuel Dean, Kevin Eddie, Candace Lynn, Tammy Kay, Joseph Henry, Christopher George, Stephen How, Ramona Lynn, Jeannie Lynn, Sandra Leigh, Lisa Ann, and others with weights and birth times.
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