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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1966

Page

5

Newcomers Club Welcomes Beckley Residents

The Welcome to Beckley Newcomers Club, led by President Connie Williams, welcomed 13 new members at the September meeting in the Beckley Hotel El Toro Room. Newcomers list includes Joanna Diamond from Waynesburg Pa and 12 others with varied occupations, churches, and moves from places such as Fairmont Welch Itmann Atlantic City Columbus and Richmond. A brief business meeting covered a Halloween party for Oct 28 at the Beckley Elks Lodge and plan for the Sweet Adeline Chorus visit. newcomers are invited to bowl at Bowl Wick on Thursday mornings at 10.

Beckley Connie Williams el Toro Beckley Hotel Howard Joanna) Diamond Bostick Ave Waynesburg Eastern Gas and Fuel Methodist Church Beckley Elks Lodge Charleston

Legion Auxiliary Marks Music Month At Meet

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 39 held a meeting observing Music Month with remarks by Mrs. E. J. Fourney and a pledge to promote school singing of the National Anthem. Highlights from the National Convention in Washington included Lyndon B. Johnson's address and the CARE program support for the Philippines. The group planned hospital and Pinecrest veteran visits and described their refreshment committee.

E. J. Fourney American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 39 W. A. Burke American Legion Auxiliary Arlington National Cemetery Dean Rusk John Rose University of Alabama National Organization Philippines R. Francis Parker A. F. Bryson Mary Starr Pinecrest Committee Pinecrest Ira Holliday Bessie Carroll

Sewing With Today's Fabrics At SSHD Club

Mrs Mary Nell Godbey Raleigh County Extension agent led a Shady Spring Home Demonstration Club session on sewing with stretch and bonded fabrics. She advised loose bobbin winding and test stitching to set stitch length, noting laminated fabrics bond two fabrics with heat sensitive resin reducing steps like interfacings and linings. A devotion by Mrs Griffith followed with the poem The Story Of A Fool read by Mrs Jim Fisher. Refreshments were prepared by Mrs Wothy Harris at her home.

Mary Nell Godbey Raleigh County Extension Shady Spring Home Ings Griffith Jim Fisher

Women’s events calendar notice from Beckley Newspapers

Women organizations are invited to use this column for notices of regular or special meetings. Contact the Women’s Department at Beckley Newspapers. Notices by 10 a.m. are used the same day. Saturday deadline for Sunday calendar. Mecca Court No. 1, Daughters of Isis, meets at Masonic Hall on G St at 6 p.m.

Women’s Department of Beckley Mecca Daughters of Isis Masonic Hall G St

Hope Court No 1 Amar Rath Regular Meeting Notice

Hope Court No 1 of Amar Rath holds its regular meeting at the Heroines of Jerico Home on G Street followed by Crusader's meeting at 7 p.m. The notice invites members to attend this evening session and participate in the scheduled programs.

Hope Court No. 1 Amarrath Heroines of Jerico G. St

Alpharette Club Event At Mrs Beatrice Grant Home

The Alpharette Club meets at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Beatrice Grant 219 Smoot Street for an evening gathering hosted by the club.

Alpharette Club Beatrice Grant Smoot St

Lincoln Elementary PTA Opens First Meeting of Year

The Parent-Teacher Association of Lincoln Elementary School holds its first meeting of the year at the school on Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Residents and teachers will discuss upcoming events and volunteer needs.

Parent-Teacher Association of Lincoln

Community organizational meetings and events list

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi regular meeting in Appalachian Assembly Room election of Valentine Girl 7 30 Laurel B P W C Terrace Room Beckley Hotel dinner 6 30 p m regular meeting 7 30 p m Junior Department Woman's Club Beckley St Stephen Episcopal Church undercroft 8 p m Bethlehem Chapter 71 OES regular meeting Masonic Temple Howe Street 8 p m Women of the Moose business meeting Moose Lodge Ballroom 7 30 p m Beckley W C T U Home of Mrs Bertie Callaway 416 1 2 E Prince St 1 30 p m Rebekah Bible Class Methodist Temple Friendship Hall church business meeting and installation of officers 7 30 p m

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Appalachian Assembly Room Valentine Laurel Business and Professional Woman’s Club Terrace Room Beckley Hotel Woman’s Club of Beckley St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Undercroft Bethlehem Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Howe Street Beckley Women’s Christian Temperance Union Bertie Callaway E. Prince St Rebekah Bible Class The Methodist Temple Friendship Hall the Church

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Meeting at Mabscott IOOF Hall

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 holds its regular meeting at the IOOF Lodge Hall in Mabscott at 8 p.m. Members urged to attend.

Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge IOOF Mabscott

Wednesday Auxiliary meeting at Hawk's Nest Club

The Wednesday auxiliary to the New River Dental Association meets after dinner with the Society at Hawk's Nest Country Club at 5 p.m.

New River Dental Association Society Hawk’s Nest Country Club

Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter Meeting Notice

The Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Serenity invites members to an executive board meeting at 7 p.m followed by a regular meeting at 7 30 p.m at Phil's Drive In.

Xi Alpha Gamma Beta Sigma Phi Serenity

Coal City Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notice

Coal City residents invited to a 1 p m meeting at the Recreation Room of Community Church in Coal City. Members plan discussion of club activities and upcoming events.

Coal City Community Church Ip. m

Beckley Women’s Club Board Meeting at Coca Cola Room

The Board of Directors of Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club meets at 7 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Social Room to discuss upcoming events and member activities.

Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club Coca-Cola Social Room

Beta Sigma Phi Beta Lambda Chapter Meeting Reminder

The Beta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds a regular meeting at Coca-Cola Social Room with a covered dish dinner at 7 p.m. Focus on upcoming events and community plans.

Beta Lambda Beta Sigma Phi

Degree of Honor Lodge Meeting at IOOF Hall

Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 holds a social meeting at IOOF Lodge Hall on North Kanawha Street at 7 30 p m. Residents and members are invited to attend a brief gathering with fellowship and refreshments.

Ioof Lodge North Kanawha Street

Calico and Jeans Square Dance At New River Park

Raymond Bright will call a square dance at the New River Park Recreation Room. The event starts at 8 p m with Calico and Jeans performing.

Calico and Jeans New River Park Recreation Room Raymond Bright

Sunday Young Women's Social Club Meeting Notice

A special meeting of the Sunday Young Women's Social Club will be held at the home of Mrs. Norman Kidd at 4 30 p m All members are urged to attend.

Young Women’s Social Club Norman Kidd

Cranberry Ham Rolls MBE

A man pleasing snack uses whole berry cranberry sauce with minced onion as a filling for thin ham slices. Sprinkle grated cheese and heat under the broiler. Attendees included Mrs. Joe Pilkington Jr Mrs. Ted Simpkins and Mrs. Earl Segle.

Joe Pilkington Jr Ted Simpkins Earl Segle

Mrs Farthing Presents Program At Circle Meeting

Mrs Farthing leads Lydia Mandy Circle at Memorial Baptist Church home of Mrs Bill Sargent with poems, devotion, scripture by Mrs Margaret Godby and plans for Christmas fundraisers. Co hosts Patsy Houck and Marge Epperley among others. new member Anne Rodgers. October meeting at Mrs Clifford Meadows home with guest Becky Sargent.

Charles Farthing Lydia Ormandy Memorial Baptist Church Bill Sargent Patsy Houck Marge Epperley Patty Blevins Joe Harrah Anne Rodgers Houck Kathy Gunter Clifford Meadows Sheridan Avenue Richard Meadows John Wells Fred Meadows Ernest Cooper Garnet Lowe Virginia Johnson Bob Maltempie Claude Humphrey Allen Bonds Jr Ernest Wickline Carlos Plumley Kelso Lilly Juanita Robinson Bob Short James Cooper James Pierce Gail Browning Hester Harrah Elizabeth Lilly Becky Sargent

Third son born to Mr and Mrs James D Massie Daniels

Mr and Mrs James D Massie Daniels announce the birth of their son Jeffrey Mark on August 20 at Raleigh General Hospital. He weighs eight pounds four ounces. They also have two earlier sons J D Massie and Robb Eric Massie. Mrs Massie is Delores Dale Waddell, daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Waddell of Beaver.

James D. Massie Daniels Raleigh General Hospital Jeffrey Mark J. D Robb Eric Massie Delores Dale Waddell H. E. Waddell Beaver

Smiths Host Recent Guests in MacArthur Home

Recent visitors to the home of the Rev. and Mrs. S. D. Smith in MacArthur include their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Danley and their daughter Vanessa Lynn from Washington DC, and their son Edward D. Smith from Charleston.

S. D. Smith MacArthur J. D. Danley Vanessa Lynn Washington, D. C Edward D. Smith Charleston

Stover Visit Expands Across States

MR. AND Mrs. James T. Stover of El Paso Texas arrived Wednesday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Stover of 906 N. Oakwood Ave. They also visited her mother Mrs. Pearl Hash in Damascus Virginia. Mrs. Stover formerly was employed with Beckley Newspapers Corp for The Register. They will leave here Tuesday.

James T. Stover el Paso Tex S. T. Stover N. Oakwood Ave Pearl Hash Damascus Stover Beckley Newspapers Corp The Register

Weekend Guests at Mrs Zora Prater Home

Guests over the weekend at Mrs Zora Prater 304 Kessinger included her brother and sister in law the Rev Emmett Stone and wife and daughter Nira of Fieldale Virginia her nephew Hubert Stone of Bassett Virginia and her niece and husband Mr and Mrs oo McLaughlin of Richmond Virginia

Zora Prater Kessinger Emmett Stone Nira Fieldale Hubert Stone Bassett Oo McLaughlin Richmond

Reverend Gillespie Patient in Beckley Hospital

The Rev H W Gillespie of Powellton is hospitalized at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. His wife stays with her sister Mrs Lola Cornett on Teel Road while he receives treatment.

H. W. Gillespie Powellton Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital Lola Cornett Teel Road

W R Yost Reported Quite Ill in Beckley Hospital

W R Yost of 507 1-2 Rural Acres Drive is reported quite ill in Beckley Hospital where he has been a patient since.

W. R. Yost Beckley Hospital

Mrs Charles McKinney Returns From Titusville Vacation

Mrs Audrey McKinney of 218 12 Joseph Street has returned from Titusville Florida where she spent her vacation with her son and daughter in law Charles T McKinney.

Charles Audrey) McKinney Joseph St Titusville Fla Charles T. McKinney

Guests at Patton home host visitors from Portsman

Guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Patton in Glen Daniel are Mr and Mrs Clarence Snuffer of New Richmond Virginia Mr and Mrs Dotham Webb and son Randy and Mrs Pattons father E D Webb all from Portsman Virginia The Patton son Bill Patton attends Marshall University Huntington and will graduate in January.

Paul Patton Glen Daniel Clarence Snuffer New Richmond, Va Dotham Webb Randy Patton E. D. Webb Portsman Va Bill Patton Marshall University Huntington

Fresh California Bartlett Pear Surprise in Caesar Salad

A lively note highlights slices of fresh California Bartlett pear added to Caesar salad, calling the combination a delightful surprise that enhances the dish with crisp sweetness and fruitiness. The piece emphasizes the pear’s bright flavor and pairing with classic salad ingredients.

California

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