Elks welcome first woman member in West Virginia history
Mary Ann Belcher becomes the state’s first female Elk after the Grand Lodge allowed women. The Princeton Lodge 1459 plans to grow membership as Belcher, an accountant and mother, joins and aims to serve on committees. Belcher praises Elks scholarships and veteran care while urging more women to join.
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Crumpler Gearing Up For West Virginia Homecoming ’96
Crumpler Citizens in Action plans a July 5 to 7 reunion with visitors from 18 states and multiple regions. Events include an Oldies Party, registration Saturday, opening remarks and songs, king and queen crowning, live auction, museum tours, town history narration, race car displays, line dancing, hayride tours, fireworks, and a Sunday farewell service with congregational singing.
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Bluefield Mercer Lodge To Meet At 7 30 Pm Tuesday
Bluefield Mercer Lodge No. 85 AF and AM will convene at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Masonic Temple. All Master Masons are welcome. The East River Regional Widowed Persons Service plans a 6 p.m. Monday carry-in dinner at College Avenue Baptist Church.
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