Alpha Xi Delta Sisters Sweep College Honors
Alpha Xi Delta members earned multiple honors across colleges. At West Virginia University Iola Chapter won first in the women's division of the Mother's Day Sing, while Morris Harvey College Delta Phi Chapter claimed the same top prize. The Morris Harvey chapter also retired the Dean's Scholarship Cup after a three year run. Eva Spradling of Charleston received the science medal. Six Alpha Xi Deltas were named to May Day court at Morris Harvey: Gail Calendar Nancy Alden Carol Goodwin Marcia Jones Connie O'Hara and Mary Gunther. Lakin and Jamman noted for student government roles at Morris Harvey and St Albins. Jean Houvener and Sharon Burgan named to UM joint judiciary council. WVU thrypter honors went to Susan Dunn Panhellenic president Marian Hill Mortar Board and Kappa Delta Pi member Christine Lane fit of Dunbar Deborah Dunn of St Albans and Beverly Osborn on the varsity cheer squad. The Charleston Alumnae Chapter met at Mrs E A Cutright's home. Kanawha Players presented Box and Cox and the 26th national convention is set for June 27 July 2 in Houston with Mrs Ray Piercy as Charleston delegate.
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Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Iola
West Virginia University
Delta Phi
Morris Harvey College
Morris Harvey
Eva Spradling
Charleston
Alpha Ni Deltas
Gail Calendar
Nancy Alden
Carol Goodwin
Marcia
Alia Sus Lakin
Patrivia ‘Tortora
Lynbrook
N. Y
Jean Jamman
St. Albins
Jean Houvener
R. W. Houvener
South Charleton
Sharon Burgan
Grover A. Burgan
Wetherwood
Joint Judiciary Council
University of Michigan
WVU
Susan Dunn
St. Albans
Panhellenic Council
Marian Hill
Dubay
Mortar Board
Kappa Delta Pi
Christine Lanefit
Dunbar
Deborah Dunn
Chimes
Beverly Osborne
Autumn Road
E. A. Cutright
Oakmont Road
Kanawha
Box
Cox
Houston
Texas
Ray Piercy
Heaster Griffith Wedding at Calvary Baptist Church
Miss Clara Evangeline Griffith daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Griffith of Hall Street married Dr James Matthew Heaster son of Frank M Heaster Morgantown and late Mrs Mary Heaster May 22 at Calvary Baptist Church The Rev Paul B Yatlington officiated with Paul Saylor organist and Roger Lucas soloist The bride wore Chantilly lace gown with detachable chapel train They were attended by Judy Heaster and Sally Heaster sisters of the groom with Patr icia Krantz Beverly Walker The best man was Dr James Schmidt and ushers included John Heaster John Griffith Dick Vallandingham and Jim Walker After a church parlor reception they honeymooned in Florida They will reside in Charleston both employed at Charleston Memorial Hospital The bride a Stonewall Jackson High School and University of Virginia nursing graduate The groom a Bluefield High School and WVU medical school graduate.
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Paul B. ‘Yatlington
Clara Evangeline Griffith
John M. Griffith
Hall Street
James Matthew Heaster
Frank M. Heaster
Morgantown
Mary Heaster
Calvary Baptist Church
Paul Saylor
Roger Lucas
Chantilly
Judy Heaster
Sally Heaster
Patricia Krantz
Beverly Walker
Dick Vallandingham
Jim Walker
Florida
Charleston Memorial Hospital
Stonewall Jackson High School
University of Virginia School of Nursing
Bluefield High School
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Charleston
Frederick Bride Elect Carmen Gunneau to Wed Raymond Burdette II
Carmen Anita Gunneau of Frederick plans a June wedding to Raymond William Burdette II, son of Frederick parents. The couple, both graduates of local schools, are connected to the U S Atomic Energy Commission in Germantown and Tri County Asphalt in Leesburg.
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Carmen Gunneau
France
Thetalotas Set Summer Events For Beta Sigma Phi Chapter
The Thetalota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi discussed future activities honoring five members advancing to exemplar degree Phyllis Wehrmann Sherri Nelson Ginny Wills Mary Jossoldos and Katy Thomas A June 8 meeting at Jenne Badgett 1580 Piedmont Rd a June 26 picnic at Coonskin Park a July 17 box lunch at Peggy Maddox Nitra and a fall spaghetti dinner were planned Meralyn Meadows and Peggy Maddox won the year's outstanding program award for Nature Fran Kechnycz is the chapter candidate for Stardust Queen.
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Thetalota
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Phyllis Wehrmann
Sherri Nelson
Ginny Wills
Mary Jossoldos
Katy Thomas
Jenne Badgett
Piedmont Rd
Coonskin Park
Nitro Club Sponsors Teen Hops
Monthly teen age dances will be held this summer under the sponsorship of the Nitro Women's Club and its Junior Department. The club also plans a community scholarship fund and a clean up campaign. Other business from the May executive board meeting included planning programs and scheduling departments as hostesses for Lions Club dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nitro Woman’s Club
E. C. Colcord
Lions Club
Deanna Gandee Weds Chirenee Lyons at First Advent Church
On May 8 the First Advent Christian Church hosted the wedding of Miss Deanna Kay Gandee and Chirenee Edward Lyons with Rev. Leon W. McElhaney officiating. The bride wore Chantilly lace with a long sleeve gown and sweeping train, a pearl crown veil, and carried white carnations with an orchid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Advent Christian Church
Deanna Kay Gandee
Chirenee Edward Lyons
Clarence Lyons
Clendenin
Leon W. McElhaney
Helen Gandee
Madeline Samples
Local Group Names Irene Sawyer New AAUW President
Irene Sawyer newly installed president of the American Association of University Women will represent the association at the national convention in Portland Oregon from June 20 through 24. She is assistant professor of education at Morris Harvey College and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Kappa Delta Pi education honoraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Sawyer
American Association of University Women
Portland
Ore
Morris Harvey College
Delta Kappa Gamma
Honorary Society For
Kappa Delta Pi
Wedding of Gandee to Lyons at Charleston with blue thematic attire
The ceremony united the daughter of Mr and Mrs James R Gandee of Pennsylvania Avenue with Thomas M Lyons brother of the groom as best man. Attendants Miss Segurid George and Miss Jean Daugherty wore blue sheath gowns with lace bodices and blue crown veils. Blooming carnations accented bouquets. The couple resides at 111 % Ash Street.
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James R. Gandee
Pennsylvania Avenue
Segurid George
Jean Daugherty
Thomas M. Lyons
John Stone
Tom
Greg Gandee
Charleston High School
Center College
Burger Boy Fooda-Rama
Ash St
Pediatrician Speaks At Alumni Luncheon
Dr Grave M James returned to Institute to address the West Virginia State College Alumni Association luncheon. She outlined a decade of pediatric care at New York Mental Hospital with 75 percent of treated children returning home and emphasized helping the less fortunate gain equal opportunity in health, education, housing, and employment. She urged alumni to engage in social reform during the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grave M. James
Institute
West Virginia State College
Ed James
New York Mental Hospital
New York City
James
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Heaster-Griffith
Calvary
James Schmidt
John Heaster
John Griffith
James M. Heaster
Clara Griffith
Frederick, Md
Carmen Anita Gunneau
Edward Gunneau
Frederick
Raymond William Burdette II
Raymond W. Burdette
Frederick High School
Stonewall Jacksom High School
W. Va
U. & Atomic
Thetalotas
Nitro Club
Dad
Chile
Gateway Shop
ST. Albans, W. VA
Clarence Edward Lyons
Deanna Kay Gander
Charlotte C. Gilbert
P. Ahmed Williams
William L Lonesome
Sierling
Normel
Libbey Beverage
Ashland
Libbey Safedge
Ashland Oil Dealer
Ashland Oil
Satan
Ashland Oil & Refining Company
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