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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1966

Page

5

Quantico Memorial Chapel wedding of Brakefield Winston Jr

White gladioli and palms decorate Quantico Memorial Chapel in Virginia for the Aug. 27 wedding of Rita Delores Brakefield and Cpl. Lawrence E. Winston Jr. The ceremony at 4 p.m. was conducted by Chaplain Harold F. E. Phillips. Miss Elaine Lilly sang and the couple planned a garden reception in Fairfax. They will reside in Alexandria, Virginia.

Quantico Memorial Chapel Quantico Rita Delores Brakefield Cpl Lawrence E. Winston Jr Coy Brakefield Princewick Larence Winston Coal City Harold FE. Phillips Rodney Dowhouse Elaine Lilly Susie Lockhead William Lockhead Fairfax Jimmy R. Vaught Larry H. Sanders Ronald Marshall Marvin E. Vencill Willard Lafon John Contristan John Contraistan C. B. Vendl Homer Sanders Pat Winston Larry Sanders William Hersick Bonita Mathews Marvin FE. Vendl Winston Stow High School U. S. Department of Agriculture Stoco High School Highland University Las Vegas N. M Marine Corps Knickerbocker Dr Alexandria

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

One line notice invites readers to call with items of general interest, offering contact via phone extension 52 at 253-3321 for the paper to publish short notices about community members.

Local visitors share time with families in Milton and Detroit

Mr and Mrs Delmer Ball and daughter Beverly visited Mrs Evelyn Parker and sons William and David at 511 Sylvia Street in Milton. Mr and Mrs Conley Jones and children Wayne Patricia and Sue returned to Detroit Michigan after attending the funeral service for Mrs Lillie Jones at 602 Temple Street, guests of Maude Bird at 111 Bibb Avenue.

Delmer Ball Beverly Milton Evelyn Parker William and David Sylvia St Conley Jones Wayne Patricia Sue Detroit Mich Lillie Jones Temple St

Mrs Frederick Jackson Admitted for Observation at Hospital

Mrs Frederick Jackson of 712 F Street was admitted Monday to Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital for observation and treatment as doctors monitor her condition.

Frederick Hell) Jackson F. Street Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

Attending Hollywood Home Demonstration Club Picnic

Attendees of the Hollywood Home Demonstration Club annual family picnic on Thursday included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood and son Reggy Mr. and Mrs. Carl McPeake and children Rhonda Jeffrey and Larry Mr. and Mrs. George Jones and son David Claude Fitzpatrick Mr. and Mrs. John Almond and children Jeffrey Jennifer and Joyce Mrs. Wilma Fitzpatrick and son Richard MR. AND Mrs. Oscar Hatcher and children Alice and Leslie Fitzpatrick Road and his mother Mrs. V C Hatcher Pleasant Hills have returned

Hollywood Home Demonstration Club Clarence Carpenter Robert Wood Reggy Carl McPeake Rhonda Jeffrey Larry George Jones David Claude Fitzpatrick John Almond Jennifer Joyce Wilma Fitzpatrick Richard Oscar Hatcher Alice Leslie Fitzpatrick Road V.C. Hatcher Pleasant Hills

Ohio visitors fill Hatcher home with relatives

Recent visitors to the Hatcher home in Columbus included Mr and Mrs Homer Hatcher and children Jamie Carol and Donnie and Mr and Mrs Webster Cooper and daughter Karen both of Columbus. Curtis Hatcher from Baltimore and Mrs Malcolm Casebolt and son Ray and Mrs Lilly Joplin of Charleston also visited. Mrs Casebolt and her son and Mrs Joplin visited Rev Willie Wills at Hinton.

Columbus Ohio Hatcher Homer Hatcher Janie Carol Donnie Webster Cooper Karen Curtis Hatcher Baltimore Malcolm Casebolt Ray Lilly Joplin Charleston Casebolt

Recent guests at the Nichols home in Pleasant Hills

Visitors included Mr and Mrs Carl Woodall and son Dalmes and Mrs Maxine Barnhouse from Teago along with Mr and Mrs Carl Jackson of Deerborn Michigan Mr and Mrs Harmon Polk and daughter Brenda from Arlington Virginia and Mr and Mrs Coleman Nichols of North Wilkesboro North Carolina Mrs Nichols and son Bill plan to visit friends in Charleston on Saturday.

Fred Nichols Pleasant Hills Carl Woodall Dalmes Maxine Barnhouse Teago Carl Jackson Deerborn Mich Harmon Polk Brenda Arlington Coleman Nichols North Wilkesboro N.C

The femur is the longest bone in the human body

The femur, or thigh bone, holds the record for the longest bone in the human skeleton. It extends from the hip to the knee, supporting body weight and facilitating movement. Its strength comes from dense bone tissue and a central marrow cavity.

Birthday Honoring Brenda Severt At Fourteen

Brenda Severt was celebrated on her fourteenth birthday with a party at her parents home Mr and Mrs Lee Severt Bob Assisting were Mrs Ted Lacy Fairdale and Mrs Bob Barry Eccles. Attendees included Becky Phillips Karen Boggs Mark Payne Alice Fuller Curtis Cook Corinne Fuller Jerry Showalter Archie Fuller Cheri Musick Pam Hartshorn Vanessa Musick and many others.

Harvella York Billy Farley Micky Pavlick Stanley Belcher Rickey Pavlik David Levert Randy Adams Kimmie Hall Cindy Levert Rodney Claypool Jimmie Daniels Phyllis Worley Sammy Stanley Julia Braskey Robert Dorton Frankie Pugh Eddie Birchfield David Covey Danny Birchfield Michael Burleson James Birchfield Teddy Lacey Alvin Clay Bobby Daniel

Friday Queen Esther Court meets at 5 30 p.m

Women's events calendar note invites notices from women's organizations to submit regular or special meetings or calendars to Beckley Newspapers Women's Department. Notices by 10 a.m. used same day. Saturday deadlines apply. Sunday listings must arrive by 10 a.m. Queen Esther Court No 52 Heroines of Jericho meets at G Street Home at 5 30 p.m.

Women’s Department of Beckley Jericho G St

East Park meeting postponed to Sept 7

East Park Community Program reports from representatives to Washington to be delivered at East Park Elementary School at 6 p.m. The meeting was moved to Wednesday September 7.

East Park Washington

Friendship Class at Whitby Community Church event

The Friendship Class of Whitby Community Church will gather at the church at 7:30 p.m. for an evening meeting.

Whitby Community Church

Evening church fellowship and youth center gathering

Ann Rose Class of First Baptist Church hosts a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the church with a 9:15 p.m. after game shindig at Beckley Christian Youth Center. Members and non-members invited. Fellowship Class of Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church meets at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Smith in MacArthur at 7:30 p.m.

Ann Rose First Baptist Church Beckley Christian Youth Center Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church Glen Smith MacArthur

Saturday Primary Usher Board at Central Baptist Church

A Saturday primary usher board meeting is scheduled at Central Baptist Church at 1 p.m. The event invites church members and volunteers to participate in upcoming services and duties.

Central Baptist Church

Miss Bronze Coronation and Dance Event Night

A Miss Bronze Coronation and dance sponsored by the Just A Mere Club and American Legion Club. Held on S Fayette Street from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., inviting attendees to enjoy the evening’s social event.

Just A Mere Club American Legion Club S. Fayette St

Mount Vernon Baptist Church Special Meeting Notice

Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Stanford calls a special meeting at 7 p.m. James Grasty serves as chairman. All members are urged to attend.

Mount Vernon Baptist Church Stanford James Grasty

Stanaford WCTU Plans Evening Film Showing

The Stanaford Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets at Stanaford Missionary Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Then attendees will attend a film at Raleigh County Health Center starting at 7 30.

Stanaford Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Stanaford Missionary Baptist Church Raleigh County Health Center

Beckley Newcomers Club Board Meeting Notice

Beckley Newcomers Club announces a board meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank Virginia Winzenried located at 913 West Neville Street. The session begins at 7:30 p.m. and invites members to attend.

Beckley

Feted With Shower For Mrs Randy Pigg In Princewick

Mrs Randy Pigg nee Gloria Manning was honored with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Willie Pigg and others in Princewick. Guests from Coal City Beckley and Blue Jay attended. Prizes went to several attendees and gifts were opened.

Glen View RNS Randy Pigg Gloria Nadine Manning Willie Pigg Princewick Juanita Brakefield Benny Brakefield Denny Brakefield Coal City Jake Calbert Harry Swim Martha Mitchem Ben Finley Ira Bowden Hazel McAlphine Ruby Lytton Bascon Harville Jeanette Lytton Clyde Bell Danny Bell Ernestine Bragg Dee Brakefield Jennie Denny Beckley Sadie Hanson Sandra Hanson Juanita Price Maggie Price Robert Manning Inez Richmond Jenny Richmond Blue Jay

Hands Measure Up Fi Groomed Nails

Hands measure up in grooming not size or color. Clean smooth neatly manicured hands show care and polish matters.

Miss Diane Williams Weds John E Chapman in Pearisburg Church

Miss Diane Lynn Williams became the bride of John Earl Chapman in a Friday double ring ceremony at Pearisburg Baptist Church. The couple, of Beckley and Daniels, will reside in Beckley after a wedding trip to White Sulphur Springs.

Diane Lynn Williams John Earl Chapman Don Nelson McGrady Pearisburg Baptist Church Harry C. Williams Daniels Thelma Chapman Beckley Raymond E. Champan Shady Spring Charleston Beauty Academy Delmar Beauty Shop Woodrow Wilson High School University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture and Art White Sulphur Springs

Births at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

Local families announce births at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital from Aug. 21 to Aug. 27. Ronald Wayne Acord weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces at 11:43 p.m. Terry Allen Stone 7 pounds 1 ounce born Aug. 21 at 4:15 a.m. Tessah Marie Danko born Aug. 23, 6 pounds 11 ounces. Gregory Allen Craft weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces born Aug. 24 at 3:37 p.m. John Doyle Sharp 7 pounds 7 ounces born Aug. 24 at 12:37 p.m. Jeffrey Scott Stratton 8 pounds 4 ounces born Aug. 24 at 6:59 p.m. Darla Dean Kincaid born Aug. 26, 6 pounds 7 ounces. Paul Norman Bias born Aug. 27 at 5:30 a.m. 7 pounds 7 ounces. Arnold Bertron III born Aug. 27 at 1:38 a.m. 7 pounds 10 ounces.

Ronald M. Acord Lester Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Ronald Wayne Jerome F. Stone Eccles Terry Allen Tessah Marie David M. Danko Allen Junction Edsel D. Craft Corinne Gregory Allen Robert D. Sharp Emory F. Kincaid Lansing Berkley Appalachian Regional Hospital Darla Dean Norman Bias Berkley Sr Paul Norman Arnold Bertron III Arnold Bertron Kidd Jr

Eye Color Palette Sparks Free-Wheeling Style

A playful four shade eyelid palette invites bold color experiments and creative contouring. The free-wheeling eyewear fashion moment encourages experimenting with new tones and looks.

Cultured buttermilk adds flavor without extra calories

A special culture is added to skim milk to create cultured buttermilk with acidity body flavor and aroma like traditional butter milk. It provides the same calories as fresh skim milk, offering a refreshing dairy option without additional calories.

Beckley Art Group names Rohter exhibit chairman

Miss Pearl Rohter president of the Beckley Art Group is named general chairman of the two category art exhibit opening today at 6 p m at the Raleigh County Armory for the Second Annual Appalachian Art and Craft Festival. The Tuesday White Oak Country Club meeting named Frankie Wheeler co chairman and others for registration publicity props hanging judges ribbons sales force and sales receipts.

White Oak Country Club Frankie Wheeler Ray Bunton Kenneth Lazenby M. A. Marchette James Wheeler Lamaral Thorne Rivers Varn Joe Moss J. F. McKenzie Carl Umland Jay Wood H. L. Bragg Nancy Hannabass E. G. Wiley

Mrs Vest Appointed Chairman By Mountain Top Garden Club

At a Monday meeting of the Mountain Top Garden Club Mrs Clarence L Vest was named chairman of the sunshine program for homebound children. Teacher Mrs Kennedy L Anderson was named by president Mrs Harry W Hall who hosted at Mrs Edna Bepler's home on South Kanawha Street. Auctioneer Irma Grogan led a white elephant sale with attendees including R F Baker E H Banker J A Baritell G D Conner C H Earehart Enrico Vecellio W H File R M French G W Johnson Floyd M Sayre Fred B Stone and H L Watkins. Plans were set for several members to attend the Sept 17 Appalachian District meeting at White Oak Country Club Oak Hill.

Mountain Top Garden Club Clarence L. Vest Kennedy L. Anderson Harry W. Hall Edna Bepler South Kanawha Street H. L. Crawford R. M. Holstine Harlow War West Virginia Garden Club, Inc White Oak Country Club Oak Hill Irma Grogan R. F. Baker E. H. Banker J. A. Baritell G. D. Conner C. H. Earehart Enrico Vecellio W. H. File R. M. French G. W. Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Quantico Memorial Winston-Brakefield Vicky Brakefield Kathy Vencill MES Universal Kanawha Ph Murphys Murray Fish Aquarium Remington Appalachian Arts and Craft Festival G. C. Murphy CO Chenille Corner Valley Dr Prince St Ballards Valley Bell Yaseas Nly Scotts Prince Street Diane L. Williams John E. Chapman G. M. Powers Main St Miss Rohter Rohter West Virginia Fayette County Miss Pearl Rohter Floyd M. Sayre Fred B. Stone H. L. Watkins H Price Dorothy Perkins Thompson Beckley—Crab Orchard
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