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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1964

Page

5

DAR Silver Tea in observance of Constitution Week

In observance of National Constitution Week September 17 to 23, the Captain James Allen Chapter DAR will host a Silver Tea this Saturday from 3 to 5 pm at Mrs. M. A. Johnson s Maxwell Hill home. Executive board and officers, led by Regent Mrs. John E. McKenzie, will entertain. about 100 members and guests are expected.

James Allen Daughters of the American Revolution M. A. Johnson Dogwood Lane Maxwell Hill Johnson John E. McKenzie Irma S. Huettner C. H

Beckley group notices and event calendar

Coming events from Beckley papers invite women's organizations to send notices. Hunter Hall Home Department hosts a meeting at Mrs Sally Terry's Massey Street home at 5 p.m. Advisory board Rainbow for Girls meets at Masonic Hall Howe Street at 7 p.m. Royal Neighbors of America and Eagles Club events at 7:30 p.m. Junior Theatre tryouts for Land of the Dragon at the Woman's Club clubhouse Park Avenue at 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Department of Beckley Hunter Hall Home Department Sally Terry Massey Street Rainbow For Girls Masonic Hall Howe Street Royal Neighbors of America Eagles Club Children’s Theatre of the Junior Department Woman's Club of Park Avenue

Ritual jewels ceremony at Coca Cola Building

Gamma Gamma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi holds ritual of jewels at 7:30 p.m. at the Raleigh Coca-Cola Building. Beckley Temple No. 55 Pythian Sisters also meet at 7:30 p.m. in Lodge Hall on Valley Drive.

Gamma Gamma Beta Sigma Phi Raleigh Coca-Cola Building Beckley Temple Pythian Sisters Lodge Hall Valley Drive

Women of Beckley Presbyterian Church Luncheon Reports and Installations

Beckley Presbyterian Church women plan their annual luncheon with year end reports and installation of new officers. A re dedication ceremony led by Dr. J. W. Witherspoon is scheduled, with events starting at noon.

Beckley Presbyterian Church J. W. Witherspoon

Woman's General Mission Society Meeting Notice

Woman's General Mission Society meets at 1 30 p m in Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church for an afternoon gathering with prayers and reports.

Woman's General Mission Society Fellowship First Baptist Church

Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 18 Meeting

The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 18 will meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 6 of the Memorial Building.

Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit Memorial Building

Cookout for Ann Thomas Bible Class at Miss Varney’s home

Ann Thomas Bible Class of Calloway Heights Community Church will hold a cookout at 6 30 p m at the home of Miss Mary Varney 95 Rural Acres Drive The event invites attendees to gather for an evening meal in a private residence.

Ann Thomas Calloway Heights Community Church Mary Varney Rural Acres Drive

Pine Wood Garden Club Outing at Mrs Hancock’s Home

Pine Wood Garden Club will meet at Mrs John Hancock’s home 202 Whitestick Street at 10 a.m. for the annual outing.

Pine Wood Garden Club John Hancock Whitestick St

Byrd Bible Class Meeting with Special Singing

A Byrd Bible class gathers in the social room at 7 30 p m for a class meeting featuring special singing activities.

Byrd Bible

Queen Esther Court Meeting at Home on G Street

Queen Esther Court No 53 of the Heroines of Jericho invites members to a 5 30 p m gathering at their G Street home. The event details are announced for participants and attendees.

Queen Esther Court Jericho G Street

WWHS Class of 1950 Reunion Note at Dan Home

Sunday notice lists WWHS class of 1950 gathering at the home of Robert Lee Dan. Details readable but fragmentary. location and time not fully clear in available text.

Robert Lee Dan

Sunday Meet Set by Bowling Group

Beckley Woman's Bowling Association will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday at TV Lanes in Oak Hill. Miss Jerry Lilly publicity chairman urges all members to attend to discuss the City Tournament expectations and organization.

Beckley Woman's City Bowling Association TV Lanes Oak Hill Jerry Lilly

First Child Born To Mr and Mrs Sullivan

Mr and Mrs Patrick E Sullivan of 814 1 2 S Kanawha St welcomed a daughter Patricia Carol Sept 7 at Appalachian Regional Hospital. Weighing six pounds one and a half ounces, she is the Sullivan family’s first child in 20 years. Patricia’s mother Carol Gregg is from Beckley and father Charles F Sullivan is from Fairlea.

Patrick E. Sullivan S. Kanawha St Patricia Carol Appalachian Regional Hospital Patricia Sullivan Carol Gregg W. S. Gregg Beckley Charles F. Sullivan Fairlea

Weekend Washington Shopping Guide On Fall Produce

Week end shoppers will find late summer vegetables and fall fruits at markets. Meat counters offer beef pork turkey and chickens. Seafood includes canned pink salmon fish sticks and portions. Produce shows cabbage carrots corn lettuce onions peppers potatoes squash sweet potatoes and tomatoes. Fruits include apples bananas grapes pears and plums.

Washington UPI

Ensembles Set Fall College Fashion Trends

Fashion notes describe fall collegiate style with topcoats paired to two or three piece suits. An extra partner appears as a sleeveless vest middy or shell adding layering and color contrast to refined ensembles.

Reunion plans set for 2 p.m. at 119 Quesenberry St

A note announces a family reunion to be held at 119 Quesenberry Street, with plans to wrap up by 2 p.m. Attendees are advised to arrive early to finalize arrangements.

Iels Quesenberry St Reunion

Assembly No. 47 Rainbow For Girls Install Officers

The Rainbow for Girls Assembly No. 47 held an officer installation at the Masonic Temple. Members gathered for the ritual as new officers assumed duties in the order.

Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple

Call Meeting Of Raleigh County Republican Women’s Club

Raleigh County Republican Women’s Club calls a meeting at 7 30 p m at Raleigh County Republican Headquarters to discuss local party activities and upcoming events.

Raleigh County Republican Women’s Club Republican Headquarters

Homemaker Conference Outlines Frugal Food and Family Plans

At the Young Homemaker's Conference in Morgantown West Virginia University specialists discussed thrifty food buying and low cost meal plans. Elizabeth Ann Roberts urged choosing lower grade canned foods. Hilda Dailey spoke on income distribution and money management resources. Mrs Livisay led a Parent-Child Relationship discussion and questionnaire.

Methodist Temple West Virginia University Morgantown Elizabeth Ann Roberts Hilda Dailey Sidney Margolius Vance Packard Changing Times Tanner Livisay

New Members Initiated in True Blue Rebekah Lodge

New members of the True Blue Rebekah Lodge were initiated at a Thursday night meeting in the Sophia lodge hall. The ceremony was led by Grand Mrs. Arthur Attnoble, with assistants including Mrs. Bertha Ruble and several other lodge members. Refreshments were prepared and distributed by Mrs. Hunt.

True Blue Rebekah Lodge F. M. Lilly Helen Hughes Milford Lacy Margaret Fox Sophia Arthur Attnoble Grand Bertha Ruble John Pate Frank Bower Guy Hunt Bill Wagner Gladys Henderson Joe Goodman Lena Harmon Marie Matherly Russell Pegram Hunt Pegram

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Haynes in Roanoke

Mr and Mrs Thomas L Haynes of Roanoke announce the birth of a seven pound three ounce daughter Helen Ann on September 7. The mother Ruth Mills is daughter of Mr and Mrs Lacy Mills of White Oak. Haynes' parents are Mr and Mrs Paul M Haynes of Christiansburg, formerly of Fayetteville.

Thomas L. Haynes Roanoke Helen Ann Ruth Mills Lacy F. Mills White Oak Haynes Paul M Haynes Christiansburg Fayetteville

WVU program aims to reach more people with education

Mrs. Mary Neil Godbey Raleigh County Extension agent says the new program from West Virginia University under the Area Appalachian Center targets broader outreach for educational information to more residents.

Mary Neil Godbey Raleigh County

Gulf Clubwomen To Meet Thursday in SOPHIA

Gulf Woman's Club opens the 1964 65 season with a Thursday 730 PM meeting at the Sophia Clubhouse. Newly elected president Mrs Lenore McPherson will preside. Special guests are Rhododendron Girls State delegates Miss Marlene Wallace and Miss Roberta Meadows.

Clarence Meadows Mc.Alpin Jackson’s Mill Camp West Virginia Department American Legion Auxiliary McPherson Aston Collins Beckley Charles Phipps Glen Perry Crab Orchard William Almond MacArthur Frank Lowry Besoco Charles Far

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Community column invites readers to share news about local people with a single contact number and extension for submissions.

Death Claims Nancy Jane Lyons After Yearlong Illness

Mrs Nancy Jane Lyons 77 native of West Virginia died after a yearlong illness at her daughter Rose Lyons home in Chattaroy. Funeral services were held Sept 9. Mr and Mrs Joe Hirstep returned Sept 11 from Canon City Colorado where they were visiting.

Joe Hirstep Kanawha St Canon City Colo Nancy Jane Lyons Rose Lyons West Virginia Lyons Chattaroy

Pearl Meadows Hospital Observation Transfer Pending

Pearl Meadows of 107 Azzara Ave remains in Beck ley Appalachian Regional Hospital under observation and treatment after admission Monday.

Pearl Meadows Azzara Ave Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

Weekend Guests Visit Donaldson Family Homes

Weekend visitors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Donaldson of 406 Myers Ave. The guests included Glen E. Donaldson and his wife from Ocala Florida, Gordon Donaldson and family from Ashland Kentucky with Gary and Mary Lynn, Roger Donaldson and family from Columbus Ohio with Mary Kimberly and Karen Lynn.

B. T. Donaldson Myers Ave Glen E. Donaldson Ocala Fla Gordon Donaldson Gary Mary Lynn Ashland Roger Donaldson Mary, Kimberly Karen Lynn Columbus Ohio

Kambouris Visit Ends After Washington Trip

Mr and Mrs George Kambouris and their son Nick of Washington DC and Steven Samaras of Annapolis MD have returned home following a visit at the home of the mill owner.

Kambouris N. G. Kambouris Croft Street Chris Samaras Annapolis Beckley George Kambouris Nick Washington, D. C Steven Samaras Annapolis, Md

Campbell Slemp Patient at Veterans Administration Hospital

Campbell Slemp of 104 Scott Avenue is a patient in the Veterans Administration Hospital where he is undergoing observation.

Campbell Slemp Scott Avenue Veterans Administration Hospital

Mrs. Withrow Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. John W. Withrow of Lewisburg returns home after a visit with her mother Mrs. L. B. Souder at 104 Scott Avenue. The reunionHighlights a family gathering in Lewisburg.

John W. Withrow Lewisburg L. B. Souder Scott Avenue

Mrs Ada Hall Admitted For Observation At Beckley Hospital

Mrs Ada M Hall 101 Miller Street entered Beckley Hospital on Monday for observation and treatment according to the brief notice.

Ada M. Hall Miller Street Beckley Hospital

Be Comfortable at Fair for Summer World’s Fair

Advice for fairgoers to wear swingy loose skirts for easy walking and to bring more than one pair of low-heeled shoes. Encourages comfortable attire and practical footwear for summer crowds and strolling exhibitions.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dar Shopping Guide College Trends The County Home Demonstration Council Sherman Souder Mary Nell Godbey J. C. McGrath Lin Fred Lilly Jr Duff Patton County Education Luie Furnitur Better Living C. F. Ratliff Raleigh County HD Council Ble Rebekah Mrs. Ruble Ernest Angle the Complete Variety Store 45 RPM W. Main ST Gulf Clubwomen General Federation W. Va Mrs. Lenore McPherson Olivia Bibb Thomas Greenbrier Military School E. E. Bibb Jr Park Ave G. M. Powers Main St Sokly Neville Street Fenneys Penney’s America
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