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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1961
Page
3
Ruth Millett argues that a California case denying alimony to an unemployed husband supports working wives. The column mocks lazy husbands and praises the judge’s ruling, urging wives not to fund dependents after a breakup.
The Woman's Department invites women’s groups to submit meeting announcements and club calendars. Calls or mail to CL 3-3321 or Beckley Newspapers, notices due by 10 a.m. for same day use. Halloween carnival listed for Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge at 7:30 p.m. in Mabscott. Beckley club hosts open party at Coca-Cola Social Room at 8 p.m.
Beckley Art Group holds a work session at the home of Mrs. H. L. Bragg in Calloway Heights at 7 30 p m Raleigh County Girl Scout Council meets at the Educational Building of Beckley Presbyterian Church at 10 30 a m
Wednesday events include Midway Elementary School homeroom mothers at 10 30 a m Curtain Callers at The Playhouse 8 p m new members welcome Beta Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Coca Cola Social Room 7 30 p m Temperance Union Institute The Methodist Temple 10 a m bring sandwiches Royal Neighbors of America Camp 10658 Eagles Hall Woodlawn Ave 7 30 p m Eliza Hunter Home Department Class at 314 Bair St 5 p m Thursday lists Catholic Daughters Court 741 Parish Hall 8 p m Beckley Temple No 55 Pythian Sisters Lodge Hall 7 30 p m Roll call Shady Spring District Woman's Club Beaver Lions Club 7 30 p m Prosperity Home Demonstration Club home of Mrs J R Campbell Prosperity 7 30 p m meeting church 1 30 p m
Trap Hill Band Boosters sponsor a dance for band members and high school students at the high school at 7 p m. World Community Day is sponsored by Beckley Council of United Church Women at The Methodist Temple at 1 30 p m.
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Cub Scouts from Sophia Pack 175 held a Halloween party with prizes for best, ugliest, and most original costumes judged by Miss Pauline Davis. Winners included Terry Weese and Lacy McKinney, with several runners-up and honorable mentions. Den chiefs, new scouts, and attending families filled the event, which supported upcoming charity efforts for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and donations to the Sophia Fire Department toy drive.
Clear Fork High School selects 1961 62 majorettes and new band director Miss Shirley Hager of Beckley. Pat Thompson leads with extensive band service and pageant titles. fellow majorettes include Carolyn Fraley Elizabeth Ann Fannin Joan Marie Flowers and Janet Lea Lasley all active in clubs and activities.
New York author Fannie Hurst discusses her life and works in a triplex interview. She recalls the enduring appeal of Back Street, notes a new novel God Must Be Sad, and details her lifelong marriage arrangement with pianist Jacques Danielson lasting nearly four decades until his death in 1952.
Beckley West Virginia report on a compact transistor hearing aid developed by a hard of hearing inventor. The device weighs about a quarter ounce and transmits speech and sounds directly to the ear, eliminating cords and clothing transmitters. Earl Richmond invites inquiries at 125 Main Street Beckley for full details.
A quirky health-angled note suggests using a pencil to dial a telephone to protect manicure. It frames the tip as a handy habit and hints at practical beauty care in daily routines.
Mrs. I E Borrer of Harper Road was admitted to Beckley Hospital Sunday for observation and treatment and is in satisfactory condition. Nearby, MR AND MRS Roy Y Davis and family visited relatives in Virginia and shared news of extended kin in Lillybrook and Chilhowie. Weekend visitors to Blacksburg included O Dell Testerman and family visiting Claude Testerman and relatives.
Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206 of Mabscott held a covered dish dinner with hostesses Mrs J W Persinger Mrs Rena Hughes and Miss Mable Forrest. Pollyanna gifts were exchanged and a prize won by Mrs Ida Hylton. Music featured by Mrs Hume Vogt. Dinner by candlelight. Mrs Dewey Sparks noble grand led the regular meeting confirming plans for a Halloween carnival at the Lodge Hall tonight with numerous attendees listed.
Mrs. C C Lewis of Daniels will speak Thursday at 7 30 p m to the Beaver Club session. She has served as executive director of the Raleigh County Tuberculosis and Health Association for five years. Hostesses include Lilly Franklin chairing, with Mrs Mason Anderson and others assisting.
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