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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1966
Page
5
Women of the Moose Publicity Chapter hosts a 7 30 p m meeting at the Moose Ballroom. Bethlehem Chapter 71 of the Order of the Eastern Star holds its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 8 p m.
The Morton Reeves Parents Teachers Association will meet at the school at 7 p.m. for a scheduled gathering with discussion on upcoming events and school affairs.
Catholic Daughters of America Court Paula 741 holds regular meeting in Parish Hall of St Francis de Sales Church at 7 30 p m Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge 206 meets at Mabscott IOOF Lodge Hall at 8 p m Regular gatherings announced for members and attendees to plan activities and fellowship
The Golden Age Club invites members and guests to a picnic at the home of Mrs. Annie Long, 523 Highland Drive, at 6 p.m. Guests should bring a favorite covered dish. For transportation call Mrs. S. S. Gore at 253 2828 or Mrs. Josie Howery at 253 7812.
Black Diamond Affiliate No 9 calls its regular meeting at Damon's Hair Fashions 234 N Eisenhower Drive at 7 30 p m Members urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and plans.
The Stanaford Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet at Stanaford Missionary Baptist Church at 7 p.m. and proceed to a film showing at Raleigh County Health Center at 7 30.
The Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds a board meeting at Appalachian Assembly Room with a regular session at 7 p.m and a main meeting at 7 30. The event agenda includes organization discussions and upcoming activities.
East Park Community Action Association at East Park Elementary School calls a 6 pm meeting to hear a report from the committee returning from Washington.
Beckley Newcomers Club announces a board meeting at 913 W Neville St the home of Mrs. Frank Virginia Winzenried at 7 30 p m.
The Woman's Improvement League at the home of Mrs. Pearl Pickens, 114 Grant Street, with Mrs. Jesses Haynes as co host, scheduled for 2 p.m.
Xi Alpha Gamma of Beta Sigma Phi holds a regular meeting at the Coca-Cola Social Room at 7:30 p.m. Miss Norma Darby serves as hostess.
White Stick Lodge No. 301 IOOF holds its regular meeting at the Lodge Hall Mabscott at 8 p m all members urged to attend.
Past Chiefs Club of Pythian Sisters meets at Mrs. William Smith home Stamford 7 30 p m Mission Circle No 5 meets at Crab Orchard Baptist Church home of Mrs Juanita Carver Glen View 7 30 p m Beta Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi meets at Mrs Dale Donley 311 E Prince St 7 30 p m Xi Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi meets at Mrs Joseph Domby Patteson Street Prosperity 7 30 p m Progressive Democratic Club holds call meeting at Mr and Mrs Andrew Durgan South Kanawha Street 5 p m Orchard Valley Woman s Club dessert and installation Patio Room Henry s Restaurant 7 30 p m Degree of Honor Lodge No 36 business meeting IOOF Hall North Kanawha Street
Raleigh County Association for Mental Health schedules a general meeting at Public Health Center on Harper Road at 7 30 p m. The event seeks participation from local residents and stakeholders in mental health planning and services.
Electric ranges have joined the in group as most new homes feature built-in ranges that are compact and create a modern look. They offer features of free-standing models, including automatic temperature controls, oven timers, double ovens, and instant heat surface elements, in two styles: built-ins with surface elements in a countertop and ovens in a cabinet, and drop-ins that slide onto a base.
The Baltic Sea has one of the world’s lowest salt contents because it drains land areas more than four times its size, drawing waters from major basins including the Vistula and the Oder.
The Beckley Presbyterian Church Women honored Dr. James W. Witherspoon and Mrs. Warren A. Thornhill with honorary life memberships during the annual installation luncheon. New officers are Mrs. W. E. Sutphin as vice president, Mrs. Charles Nelson treasurer, and Mrs. Willis N. Sprague secretary, with circle leaders and other roles installed. A special guest was Miss Doreen Bachus of Virginia Beach. The group announced travel to Atlanta for Dr. Witherspoon’s work with the Presbyterian Development Fund and the World Board of Missions for Mrs. Witherspoon. Over 1,300 attended the farewell reception for the couple at the Beckley Hotel.
Local families announce births at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital with names Teresa Lynn Derrick Ward Kimberly Jo Gregory Alen Susan Beth Vickie Lynn and other newborns. Details include birth dates in August and weights from five to eight pounds, with parent names and street addresses where provided.
Van Hunter 204 East Prince Street admitted Sunday to Raleigh General Hospital for treatment and observation. Mrs Andrew Ellison returns home from a two month trip to California Canada and Northwestern States. She left July 6 to visit relatives in Caldwell Idaho and joined a tour including Vancouver Port Angeles Olympic Peninsula Portland Salem Crater Lake and back to Idaho. Mrs Ellison then left July 23 for California with her husband joining August 9. They visited relatives in Redondo Beach Las Vegas San Francisco and Los Angeles before returning Friday. Guests in Mrs Evelyn Denny s home are her son in law and daughter Donnie Hinte and Kim of Cleveland Ohio. The Hintes also visited relatives in Beav er and other family. Miss Faye Rogers daughter of Mrs F N Rogers 2119 South Kanawha Street left Saturday to attend West Virginia University Morgantown as a sophomore.
Don C. Gruve of the U S Navy and his wife depart for a three year duty stint in San Juan Puerto Rico. They will spend a week with Virgil Woodie and family before Gruve returns to duty. They recently enjoyed a three week leave with her parents in Crab Orchard and his mother in West Monroe Louisiana.
Mr and Mrs Robert S Jones and their daughters Frances Ann and Lori Michelle, visiting friends and relatives in the Dayton area, are formerly residents of Shady Spring.
Beclleyans attended the Jones Reunion at Forest Hill on Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Orland Yost and children Orland II and Judith, plus Mrs. Yost's mother Mrs. O. M. Jones.
Representatives from twenty one counties gathered at the Glass House near Beckley to plan the 1966 Mountain Laurel Girl Scout Council fund drive. Miss Slack announced events and highlighted banking procedures, gifts, and volunteer roles while emphasizing community plans and early preparations for the drive season.
North American scientists assign four ice ages to states Nebraska Kansas Illinois and Wisconsin in order of decreasing age, listing these states as the source of the named epochs.
A pre anniversary party honored Mr. and Mrs. Oscar W. Smith of Piney View for their 50 years of marriage. Guests included out of state relatives from Elyria Chicago and Arlington with many Smiths and Pughs listed. The couple, who retired from mining, have 26 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Carol Law was chosen Miss Bronze at the coronation dance held Saturday. The event, sponsored by Just A, crowned the winner and featured attendees from the community in a festive program.
A picnic during the August meeting of the Town and Country Home Demonstration Club at Mrs. H. R. Sawyers home in Pemberton featured a reading by Mrs. T. H. Calvert. President Mrs. O. C. Waugh discussed a plane trip to Blackwater Falls and sought participation. Guests included Mrs. Robert Dew, Mrs. Draper Lewis and Mrs. Worthy Harris. Carol Law, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Law, won the title with a bouquet and cash award. First Attendant Pearline Jeanette Robinson, 15, a Stratton High School sophomore, and Second Attendant Vera Harris, 16, a Mount Hope High School senior, also received cash awards. Wanda Anderson of Lester led ticket sales and won a cash prize.
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