Trap Hill Club Delves Into Sewing With Modern Fabrics
Trap Hill Home Demonstration Club members heard a lesson on sewing with today's fabrics led by Mrs. James Lilly at a Thursday meeting hosted by Mrs. Richard Snuffer in Surveyor. Mary Nell Godbey demonstrated machine seams, outlining adjustments for stretch fabrics and double faced textiles, with detailed guidance on needle, tension, and seam finishing. The group distributed leaflets on suited threads and stitches, and reported selling 39 pints of apple butter at the Raleigh County Arts and Crafts Festival. The next meeting is set for October 12 at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs. Soulsby’s home. Members present included Mrs. A. A. Farmer, Mrs. Noel Mankin, and Mrs. Richard Snuffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surveyor
RNS
James Lilly
Trap Hill
Richard Snuffer
Mrs. Lilly
Mary Nell Godby
Raleigh County Extension Home Demonstration
Edward Soulsby
Raleigh County Armory
Soulsby
A. A. Farmer
Noel Mankin
Community women’s events column notice
Invitation for women's organizations to announce regular or special meetings. Contact Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department by phone or mail. Notices received by 10 a.m. are used the same day. Sunday calendar announcements must reach the office before 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Department of
Beckley
Raleigh County Cancer Association Board Meeting
The Raleigh County Cancer Association holds a board of directors meeting at 8 p.m. in the Penthouse of the Raleigh County Bank. Members, including officers, are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Cancer Association
Raleigh County Bank
Maids and Matrons Social Study Club Hosts Meeting
The Maids and Matrons Social Study Club will meet at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs R M Greene 104 Truman Ave Mrs D D Crawford and Mrs Jesse Hodge are co hosts for the evening's gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Greene
Truman Ave
D. D. Crawford
Jesse Hodge
New River Dental Auxiliary Meeting at Hawk's Nest
Auxiliary to the New River Dental Association plans a meeting after a Society dinner at Hawk's Nest Country Club at 5 p.m. The schedule includes a postdinner session and discussion of forthcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New River Dental Association
Society
Hawk’s Nest Country Club
Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter Plans Evening Meetings
The Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will hold an executive board meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 7 30 p.m. at Phil's Drive In.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Alpha Gamma
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Phil
Beckley Club Directors Meet at Coca Cola Social Room
The Board of Directors of Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club will meet at 7 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Social Room to conduct its agenda and plan upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club
Coca-Cola Social Room
Choir Performs Tonight at Hollywood Baptist Church
The Adult Choir of Hollywood Baptist Church will sing at a service tonight at 8 30 p m at the church building. The program aims to showcase classical and gospel pieces with congregational participation welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood Baptist Church
Community meeting at Crab Orchard Baptist Church
General Mission Society invites members to the church social room at 7:30 p.m. for an evening gathering with reports, fellowship, and discussion of upcoming service projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Mission Society
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Piney Oaks PTA Meeting At Piney Oaks Elementary
The Parent Teacher Association at Piney Oaks Elementary School meets at the school at 7 p.m. All parents and teachers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent
Piney Oaks
Community clubs and lodge meetings scheduled
Women's Improvement League hosted by Mrs Clyde Bradford at 219 Mill Street at 2 pm with Mrs Ed Wilson as co host. Xi Alpha Delta and Beta Sigma Phi hold regular meetings at Mrs Don Murdocks home Hood Addition at 7:30 pm. Whitestick Lodge No 311 meets at IOOF Lodge Hall Mabscott at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Improvement League
Clyde Bradford
Mill St
Ed Wilson
Xi Alpha Delta
Beta Sigma Phi
Don Murdock
Hood Addition
Whitestick Lodge
IOOF
Mabscott
Harvest Dinner at Mabscott IOOF Hall
Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206 sponsors a harvest dinner at the IOOF Lodge Hall Mabscott starting at 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit lodge activities and community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IOOF
Mabscott
Golden Gate
Rebekah Lodge No
Beta Sigma Phi Chapter Meeting at Coca-Cola Social Room
Beta Lambda Chapter holds regular meeting with a cover ed dish dinner at 7 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Social Room. Members welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Lambda Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Degree of Honor Cancelled Social Meeting
Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 cancels its social meeting at IOOF Lodge Hall North Kanawha Street scheduled for 7 30 p m. The notice provides no rescheduled date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioof Lodge
North
Kanawha Street
Visitation Committee of Hollywood Baptist Church at Church
A visitation committee of Hollywood Baptist Church is meeting at the church to discuss event planning and member outreach. The meeting aims to review schedules, assign tasks, and coordinate visits to congregants and facilities.
Regular Meeting of Electa Chapter No 50 OES
Electa Chapter No 50 of the Order of the Eastern Star holds a regular meeting at the Masonic Hall on South Fayette Street at 6 p.m. All members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Chapter No
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
South Fayette Street
Rural Acres Garden Club Meets in Terrace Room Beckley Hotel
The Rural Acres Garden Club convened in the Terrace Room at the Beckley Hotel for a monthly meeting. Members discussed upcoming plant sales, guest speakers, and garden club events across the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Acres Garden Club
Beckley Hotel
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge Meeting on North Kanawha
Covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. followed by lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Silver Star Rebekah Lodge Hall on North Kanawha Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Star Rebekah
North Kanawha St
Professional Democratic Club Meeting at Mason Hall
A notice announces a 7 p.m. meeting of the Professional Democratic Club at Mason Hall on G Street. Members and attendees are invited to discuss party affairs and upcoming events in a formal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professional Democratic Club
Mason Hall
G St
Youth Choir at Hollywood Baptist Church Concert
A youth choir from Hollywood Baptist Church performs at the church grounds at 5 30 in the evening, inviting attendance from the community.
Calico and Jeans Square Dance at New River Park
Raymond Bright calls the Calico and Jeans square dance at the Recreation Room in New River Park starting at 8 pm. The event features a social dance with recorded music and a light refreshment break afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calico and
Jeans
New River Park Recreation Room
Raymond Bright
Sunday Fellowship Picnic at Hollywood Baptist Church
Sunday at 1 p.m. a fellowship picnic will be held by Hollywood Baptist Church at Grandview State Park. Attendees from the church community are invited to share in the outdoor gathering and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood Baptist Church
Grandview State Park
Food Shopping Guide Previewed by Government Agencies
Editor notes a nationwide food shopping guide prepared by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Interior, outlining bays for the coming weekend. The guide aims to help shoppers plan meals with available staples and regional offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Interior
Fall shopping guide highlights regional meat and produce
Washington report details weekend buys with abundant beef roasts broilers pork and varied produce. Northeast shoppers see lamb legs and loin chops as staples alongside pork loins fresh butts and smoked picnics. Produce features beans beets celery cucumbers lettuce peppers radishes endive escarole and pears with fish sticks tuna and canned salmon listed for September.
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Washington
UPI
Delaware
District of Columbia
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
How To Treat a Guest Speaker Lesson Shared
Mrs. Duke Williams, program chairman, spoke at a Wednesday Preceptor Gamma meeting on guest speaker etiquette. She urged informing speakers of date and place, arranging transport, time limits, and post event appreciation, plus tips on listening and a brief introduction.
Spear Couple Returning Home from MacArthur Visit
Mr and Mrs Robert Spear have spent two weeks in MacArthur with his mother Mrs Ruby Burroughs and other friends and relatives. They will depart by plane Thursday for their Fresno California home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Spear
Ruby Burroughs
MacArthur
Fresno
Calif
Booth admitted for observation at regional hospital
G. L. Booth of 111 Wilson Street was admitted to Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital on Tuesday for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Booth
Wilson St
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Guests at Pringle Home Include Ohio Visitors
Guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Pringle of MacArthur are Mr and Mrs Ralph Rowley of Jackson Town Ohio.
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Russell Pringle
MacArthur
Mrs
Ralph Rowley
Jackson Town
Ohio
Mrs WJ Sisson Guest at 405 3rd Avenue
Mrs W J Sisson of 405 3rd Avenue hosted a guest, continuing a string of social visits reported in local society notes. The brief item notes hospitality without detailing identities or dates.
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W.J. Sisson
3Rd Ave
Sister-in-law travels from Pasadena to Charleston visit
Mrs. Paul Gault of Pasadena California left this morning to visit her nephew Dr Francis J Sisson and Mrs Sisson in Charleston before returning to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gault
Pasadena
Calif
Romine Mrs Daner Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Romine Daner returned Wednesday to her Montcoal home after five weeks as a patient in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.
National Bible Week Marked By Clubwomen
Mrs E D Pearce president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs will be honorary chair during National Bible Week October 17 23 1966 theme The Bible Book of Wisdom and Truth The Bible is a national treasure and its spiritual significance valuable for a spiritual country The Woman's Club of Beckley and the Junior Department of the WCB join about 15000 clubs in observing the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Pearce
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Woman's Club of
Beckley
WCB
New Women's Auxiliary Names Officers in Beckley WV
Mrs. Leslie C. Gates is president of the newly organized Women s Auxiliary of the Appalachian Chapter to the West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers. Other officers elected at a Beckley Hotel dinner meeting include Mrs. Cecil H. Graham president elect and first VP Mrs. Pete Akers second VP Mrs. Elmo Hurst secretary and Mrs. Jerry L. Bays treasurer, with Mrs. Neil Bays as publicity chairman. Charter members named include Mrs. James A. Barnell Mrs. Joseph L. Larry Mrs. Thomas W. Howard Mrs. Alfred Benton and Mrs. Robert L. Davis. Mrs. O. G. Crow of Bluefield chairs auxiliaries for Central Region of the National Society of Professional Engineers, with Elmo Hurst as local advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Hurst
Neil Bays
Jerry Bays
Leslie C. Gates
Women’s Auxiliary
Appalachian
West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers
Beckley Hotel
Cecil H. Graham
Pete Akers
Jerry L. Bays
James A. Barnell
Joseph L. Larry
Thomas W. Howard
Alfred Benton
Robert L. Davis
West Virginia
O. G. Crow
Bluefield
Central Region
National Society of Professional Engineers
Stork Shower Honors Mrs. H. R. Nicely in Bibb Avenue Home
Mrs. Howard Raymond Nicely formerly Linda Bennett was feted with a stork shower hosted by her parents on Bibb Avenue. Guests and prize winners included Mrs. Rose mary Plumley and several Plumley and Adkins family members. The Nicelys plan to leave Sunday for Key West Florida after a week with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Raymond Nicely
Linda Bennett
Cather Bennett
Bibb Avenue
Dollie Campbell
Peggy May
Sally Bennett
Sally Bivens
Brenda Rider
Ruth Nicely
Patty Plumley
Carol Wilburn
Donna Adkins
Rachael Patrick
Myrtle Chaffin
Nicelys
Key West
Fla
Mabscott Homeroom Mothers Club Names New Officers
Mabscott Elementary School elected new officers for the Homeroom Mothers Club at the first meeting of the school year. Ruth Hart became president with Austin Neubert as vice president, Russell Hopkins as secretary, and Bill Cadle as treasurer. The group plans monthly birthday dinners for students and continues selling candy on the second Thursday. Basil Anderson urged projects including installing a fountain and donating used clothing to needy students. Billie Dawson named publicity chairman.
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Mabscott Elementary School
Ruth Hart
Austin Neubert
Russell Hopkins
Bill Cadle
Mary Smith
Irene Hodges
Billie Dawson
Ann Gravely
Peggy Mullins
Betty Jones
J. McPherson
Basil Anderson
Glen White visits family amid hospital stay in Beckley
Glen White returns home after a several day visit with Mrs. W. P. Smith in her Beckley home. He was accompanied by sisters Mrs. Frank Kerns of Miami and Mrs. B. B. Freeland of Coral Gables, with others from St. Louis and Lexington. Smith remains seriously ill at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital. visitors attended Manning reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen White
W. P. Smith
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Frank Kerns
Miami
Fla
B. B. Freeland
Coral Gables
Freddie Smith
Hieleah
A. E. Manning
Edith Yorke
St. Louis
Mary Walters
Princeton
Robert Yorke
Mannings
Indoor Picnic Lunch Idea for Kids and Adults
A simple luncheon plan suggests serving sandwiches and cookies wrapped in waxed paper or foil. Include a healthy fruit drink like cranberry juice from a thermos to minimize mess and eliminate the need for dishes.
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Marynell Godbey
Raleigh County
Edward Solsby
HD Club
Lilly
Pease A
Food Shopping Guide
Northeastern
Duke Williams
Coca-Cola
Williams
Bladene Pickle
W. H. Holliday
Charleston
W. R. Monk
Wilma Bennett
Orchard Avenue
Pat Roach
Ways and Means
Don D. Lilly
Harold Eye
Nelda Dunagan
Ruth Easton
Mabel Sampson
Ernest Allenbaugh
Silhouette Subdeb Club
Debbie Leeber
Donna Tolbert
Debra de Hart
Jo Ann Loflin
Janet Underwood
The
YMCA
Beckley Junior High School
Cassie Hunton
Jimelle Walker
Woodrow Wilson High School
Wives of Engineers
Ielied
Geneva Adkins
Lena Snyder
Janet Bennett
Rosemary Plumley
Lena Plumley
Lara Billings
Ethelene Adkins
Salony Bivens
Charlene Keaton
Mabscott Homeroom
G. M. Powers
Main St
Rip van Winkle
Doan
Heather Heights
White Stag
Egnnil
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