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since that time It has served to faett the home. Some time later electricity became available and now it runs the radio and television. also a pump which supplies water for the bathroom, which was added, and the kitchen.Radio and TV are their chief news sources, since Ben and Sally can't read or write. He went to school briefly, but only long enough “to learn to handle money.” Her mother died when she was six, and being the only girl !n the family, she was kent at home to do the bcusework. so she had no schooling at alL Mrs. Miller did have a little education and can read and write.Sally's father watched over her so closely that she never had been in a church until after Ben started his courtship, and they walked a mile and a half together to attend the service.« • *“COURTING wasn’t done in those days like it is now.” he reminisced. “I wore overalls that were patched from below the knee up nearly to my waist, and I walked more than a mile to see her. But it wasn’t everyday like it is now—not evenevery week — just once everytwo weeks.”Noting that he always had - been a hearty eater, he said, “I wanted to be sure that she could cook, so one day I went in time for dinner.” She prepared the meal in an open fireplace, and the beat was so great that it melted the buttons on her dress.Evidently her cooking satisfied him,, for shortly thereafter rhe purchased the marriage license. That was the day I first kissed her—on the right jaw —lourawj- tne numwne r »rsiBaptist Cborch. Miss Phyllis Jean Adams will be installed as worthy advisor of Assembly No. 38. Order of Rainbow for Girls.Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Adams, she is a senior at Hurricane High School and a member of the church where the installation will be held.In charge of the service will be Mrs. Edith Gothard, installing officer; Georgette Burns, chaplain; Sallie Rosenik. ririilGames Fete Is PlannedA games party is planned ;o follow the regular 8 p. m. Wednesday meeting of Charleston Chapter No. 317, Women of the Moose. The Mooscheart chairman is in charge.The College of Regents will meet at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday at the home of the chairman, Mrs. Effie Haddad. 1818 Piedmont Rd.The publicity committee will meet at 7:30 p. m. Friday at the home of its chairman, Mrs. Lilac Linville, 402 Wertz Ave.About PeopleMiss Ashton Gallagher has returned from Washington. D. C. to live with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Gallagher of 3909 Kanawha Ave.• V V J ^ ’ ’ V VMrs. B. J. Sunderland, soloist: Mrs. C. E. Ellis, musician, and Mrs. Betty June Handley, mother advisor.• • •OTHER OFFICERS to be installed are Xylphia Gibson, associate advisor: Joyce Sclan, charity; Becky Erwin, hope; Ruth Tinsley, faith: Janet Hall, chaplain: Patricia Griffith, rose lecturer: Judy Faulknicr. drill leader: Sydney Adams, love; Marjorie Singer, religion; Janice Mynes. nature; June Lee iianole}, ltViinvH i Muiy Jane Pruilt, fidelity; Hannah ]jOii Krazirr, patriotism: Evelyn Phelps, service: Patricia Hcn-xn, ccnlidcntial observer; Patricia Meadows, outer observer; Cheryl Ilians. musician, and Barbara Stout, choir director.* * *PHYLLIS ADAMSTo Be Installed
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Gazette Mail
Charleston, West Virginia, US
Sun, Sep 17, 1961
Page 14
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