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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1962

Page

5

Practical Nurses District Meet Tonight in Beckley

Mrs. Cora Burnett, president of the Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia District No. 3, says tonight’s 7 30 p m meeting is a must. Members will study by laws revisions for voting at the Oct 30 to Nov 1 state convention at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Charleston. Ned Ragland, local attorney and advisory board chairman, attends.

Cora Burnett Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia, Inc Vention Daniel Boone Charleston Beckley-Winn Hotel Ned Ragland PNA

Polly's Pointers Tips for Home Hints From Readers

Newspaper Enterprise Assn column offers practical mothering tips. Readers share hem sewing knots, furniture painting shoe protection, baby feeding warmers, storing petticoats, avoiding spray on earrings, preserving pearls, repurposing shirts, coloring flowers with tinted water, dyeing blooms, hair care with milk, stretching tight shoes with newspaper, and linoleum repair. Polly awards a Polly Dollar for selected ideas.

Fur Cuffs From Paris Highlight Glove And Stole Fashion

Paris fashion features fur cuffed gloves with fur tipped stoles. The glossy leather gloves are paired with cuffs and stoles that emphasize luxury and style from French design houses.

Paris

Raleigh County Marriage Permit Applications

Applications for marriage licenses filed in Raleigh County show Damon Sutphin, 18, of Cleveland Ohio, and Carol Wiley, 19, of Cleveland Ohio. Russell Thurmond III, 23, and Linda Phillips, 20, both of Raleigh addresses. Carl Worley, 39, and Rose Shrewsbury, 31, of Mabscott. Harry Webb, 21, and Reva Tolley, 20, of Dayton Ohio.

Raleigh County Court Damon Lee Sutphin Cleveland Ohio Howard Sutphin Carol Sue Wiley Carl Wiley Russell M. Thurmond III Russell St Russell Thurmond Linda Gail Phillips Temple St Lyndall Phillips Carl D. Worley Locust St James Worley Rose Marie Shrewsbury Mabscott Omar Stover Harry Webb Dayton Clyde Webb Reva Joyce Tolley Walter Tolley

MacArthur Circle Plans Dinner and Fund Projects

The Ladies Willing Workers Circle of MacArthur Church of God schedules a Friday 6 p.m. covered dish dinner in the church social room. They planned an October old fashioned apple butter making event and Christmas card sales to raise funds for the treasury.

Shower Honors Recent Bride

A bridal shower Thursday honored Mrs. John Menie the former Carol Ercole at her mother Mrs. Claudia Ercole Mabscott Hill. Hosts were Miss Marlene Dillon Miss Juanita Pannell and Mrs. Ercole. The guest list included numerous attendees led by Mrs. L. A. Garten Jr. and Mrs. Harold Snodgrass among others.

Birthday party honors Iva Jo Belcher on ninth

The ninth birthday for Iva Jo Belcher daughter of Mr and Mrs James Belcher was celebrated at home on Wednesday. Prizes were awarded to Karen Buckland Mary Bays and Maxine Berilla. Guests included Patricia Delgh Peggy Lynn Lilly Barbara Lynn Canaday Mary Smallwood Regina Trovato Debra Cox Brenda Cobb Virginia Tolbert Juanita Gillespie Regina Dwornick Twila Bays Pamela Delp Rhonda McPeake Marsha Milam Robin Kay Brown Jerry Crawford Joe Adair Randy Snodgrass Terry Adair Mark Milam Harold Peck Rex Hampton David Reed Mike Milam Barry Clyburn Nelson Adair Mat Milam Brian Belcher Freddie Shrewsbury and Betty Cobb.

Rhonda McPeake Marsha Milam Robin Kay Brown Jerry Crawford Joe Adair Randy Snodgrass Terry Adair Mark Milam Harold Peck Rex Hampton David Reed Mike Milam Barry Clyburn Nelson Adair Mat Milam Brian Belcher Freddie Shrewsbury Betty Cobb

Last spike ceremony on Alaska railroad linked to Harding

The final railroad spike in Alaska was reportedly driven by Warren G. Harding on July 15, 1923, marking a milestone in northern rail construction.

Alaska Warren G. Harding

Food Shopping Guide Highlights Abundant Weekend Goods

Washington shoppers can expect a rich harvest with plentiful fruit and vegetable selections. Apples, grapes, pears, melons, beans, cabbage, carrots, peppers, potatoes, squash, and tomatoes are widely available, along with pork, lamb, and poultry options. The dairy, beef, and fish markets also show strong supplies, with October cheese festival prep and popular items like ham, roasts, steaks, turkeys, fillets, and clams noted.

Washington UPI

Food For Americans Better Breakfast Boosts Childs Day

With schools reopening doctors nutritionists and teachers urge parents to enforce a good breakfast each morning. A Cleveland Public Schools survey in 1959 60 showed over 10 percent of elementary children skipped breakfast, leading to headaches fatigue and irritability. Demonstration lessons in 30 schools for 5 000 children found four approaches cut no or poor breakfasts by half: appealing ready to eat cereals, classroom nutrition instruction, school breakfast parties, and art classroom bulletin boards. An example Adequate Breakfast includes orange juice corn flakes whole milk muffins and butter.

Gaynor Maddox Newspaper Enterprise Assn Cleveland Public Schools William G. Walters Cleveland Board of Education

Navy Mothers Club Helps Centennial Drive in Raleigh County

Members of the Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club No. 323 will assist the local Centennial Drive by staffing a Main Street booth in October to solicit funds. The plan was approved at a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. P. C. Conner’s home with Mrs. Clinton Dew presiding.

Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club No. 323 Main Street P. C. Conner Cole St Clinton Dew June Conner Tom Harris Gilbert Feazell O. M. Jones Mack Maples C. E. Kingery A. B. Carney Kelly Stewart W. M. Crawford

Bailey Fleenor Marriage Told

Mr and Mrs Jack Fleenor of 138 Jefferson Street announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Jane to Grant C Bailey son of Mr and Mrs R C Bailey of Lanark The couple exchanged vows July 2 in Bland Virginia in a ceremony performed by Rev Goodridge A Wilson Bailey has enlisted in the U S Air Force and will undergo basic training at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas The bride will continue to live with her parents planning to join her husband when he is permanently stationed.

Jack Fleenor Jefferson St Mary Jane Grant C. Bailey R. C. Bailey Lanark Bland Goodridge A. Wilson Bailey U. S. Air Force Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Tex

Weekend Visitation Highlights Local Family Gatherings

Weekend visitors included Edward and Lacy White from Chicago to visit Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Sadler and relatives. Leonard Sadler visited Dorothy and Jimmie Sadler in Doroty. Betty Tate at Raleigh General Hospital underwent surgery. Norman Wills hosted siblings Lonnie Hatcher and family from Hinton. Howard Daniel and daughter Rosetta, plus Wilfred Daniel visited Algie Daniel and family in Knoxville. Randy Canterbury joined Hope Walker and Nannie Canterbury in Fairdale. Joe Davis from Ft. Gordon spent leave with his parents.

Glen White Leonard Sadler Edward and Lacy Chicago Ill Lonnie Hatcher Hinton Howard Daniel Rosetta Knoxville Tenn Algie Daniel Winifred Daniel Lester Donnie Nuckols Jackie Canterbury Randy

Fashion Tips Highlight Scarves and Luxe Campus Accessories

A fashion feature previews fall campus style with Paisley scarves blooming on campus. Highlights include big handsome pins, thin gold bangles, velvet jackets, and oversized mohair mufflers as luxury items for students.

Campus Fashions For Fall On Campus

Campus styles for fall feature Eton jackets jockey caps and rugged cowhide belts. Coeds will mix these looks, embracing a blend of refined and rugged apparel as the season begins.

Eton

New Officers Lead Etude Club Meeting

The Etude Music Club opened its 12th year with a new president Mrs. William L. Lilly presiding at the Mankin Avenue home of Mrs. C. S. Lilly. New officers include Mrs. Tom Lewis vice president Mrs. Ardath Short secretary Mrs Thelma Bostick treasurer and Mrs. Allen Bonds librarian and historian. Publicity co chairs are Mrs. Short and Miss Jean Winner. Program chairman assistants are Mrs. O. S. Lilly Mrs. Eric Williams Mrs. Baylor Smith and Mrs. E. E. Bowling. Members voted to hold meetings at 7 p.m. November through February. Mrs. Bowling led the program featuring group singing a poetry reading by Mrs. Short and a cake decorating lesson by Mrs. Bowling and Mrs. William Lilly. Two new members Mrs. Bernice McKinney and Mrs. Emma Lilly were introduced along with guest Miss Terry Bragg.

Etude Music Club William L. Lilly Mankin Avenue C. S. Lilly Tom Lewis Ardath Short Thelma Bostick Allen Bonds Short Jean Winner Lewis O. S. Lilly Eric Williams Bowling William Lilly Bernice McKinney Emma Lilly Terry Bragg

Crab Orchard WUTU Plans October Institute at Church

The Women's Christian Temperance Union of Crab Orchard will hold an all-day institute October 24 at the Crab Orchard Baptist Church. The event starts at 10 a.m. with a covered dish luncheon at noon and includes a White Ribbon Recruiting ceremony. President Virgil Woodie led the session with Mary E. Myers reporting on the district meeting and Roby Blevins guiding devotional activities.

MacArthur RNS Women's Christian Temperance Union of Crab Orchard Crab Orchard Baptist Church Dan Childs Jr Virgil Woodie Mary E. Myers Roby Blevins Myers Dan Childs S. L. Crews Institute Woodie

Weekend Visits And Local Family News In Fairdale

Fairdale area notes weekend visits by Lloyd Browning family from Prince George Virginia to Bolt and Browning relatives. Mrs Bernard Wall and son Sammy return to Glen Daniel after visiting Newark New Jersey relatives. Funeral held for Martin Lafferty at Coal Marsh Church. Further visits include Sauls family from Glenville and Covey family in McGraws. Concord College students home for weekend include Giammerino Hawley Worley siblings. George Daniel listed in satisfactory condition after Marsh Bridge crash at Raleigh General Hospital.

Randy Ronnie Lilly Morgantown Darrell Sauls Ricky Glenville Woodrow Sanger Concord College Madelina Giammerino Victor Giammerino Surveyor Sandra Hawley H. E. McGraw McGraws Sadie Covey The

Birthday Observed for Mrs. Jud Meadows at Glen Morgan

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Forren hosted a Friday party at 105 Laurel Terrace for Mrs. Jud Lettie Meadows on her 60th birthday. Attendees included Meadows' children and grandchildren from Glen Morgan Sprague Flat Top Virginia and others, with two daughters unable to attend in Winston-Salem North Carolina.

Edgar Forren Laurel Ter Jud Lettie) Meadows Glen Morgan Perry Alan Brenda Ronnie Janie Vicki Lynn Margaret Bennett Timmy Virginia Francis Carolyn Johnny Patricia Forren Fred Smith Vicki Donna Sue East Beckley Josephine Akers Allen Junction Eddie Tate Helen Mahone Beulah Taylor Winston-Salem N.C

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Polly Newspaper Enterprise Assn C. N NEA Baby J. F E. F V. C D. W. Dear Skinner MacArthur Circle Ciecentaioe Sted Tully Neville Maytag Neville ST Beckley Vy Ort Food Shopping Guide Food For Americans Navy Mothers Club Bailey-Fleenor Millet Etude Club Baylor Smith E. E. Bowling Fairdale G. M. Powers Marty's Prince ST Hush Wolverine W. VA
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