Woodrow Wilson Student Set for Bluefield Declama tion Contest
M R Jennings Jr a Woodrow Wilson junior will represent his school in the 13th annual inter high school declamation contest tomorrow morning at Bluefield college announced by Irvin S Maddy coach of high school forensics Jennings oration is Ropes by Stanford Clinton about 15 expected to participate contest sponsored by Bluefield College for high schools within 150 miles Dean C W Owens of Bluefield college will lead Eddie Phelps Beaver high school was last year winner Glenn Webb formerly of Woodrow Wilson Cohen cup honors engraved for the winner Isadore Cohen donated 13 years ago Maddy noted no student who won a contest covering more than a county is eligible
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Jennings Jr
Woodrow Wilson High School
Bluefield College
Irvin S. Maddy
Jennings
Stanford Clinton
Maddy
Bluefield
Dean C. W. Owens
Banquet Honors Cast Of The First Commandment
Play Cast is given banquet by sponsoring circles Nos 1 and 5 at the Methodist Temple for the upcoming production The First Commandment. Miss Elsie Spencer directed the event and spoke to the cast about rehearsal hours. Tables featured lighted tapers and crystal bowls of sweet peas with numerous guests named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Temple
Elsie Spencer
FE. W. Wagner
A. L. Borher
W. L. Gibson
J. A. Brackman
George W. Bright
C. A. Foster
R. A. Thedford
Rachel Nichols
Agnes Givens
Virginia Minter
Wilda Ganneau
Edna Earle Clay
Nannie Ellen Gadd
J. Carrier
Robert Mustard
K. A. Locke
E. G. Larrick
G. E. Foster
Millard French
M. M. French
Earle Carper
J. Frank Vaughan
Roy D. Millican
Virgil Snead
James Christian
Emerson Pownall
Harold McCray
J. M. Williams
F. W. Trent
O. O. Herrold
G. T. Sigler
Dorsey E
Aftermath Of Eastertide Subject At Circle Meeting
Mrs. T. L. Maynor presented the program theme The After math of the Eastertide at Circle No. 8 First Baptist church meeting held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Carmel Rombaut home on Johnstown road. The devotional was led by Mrs. Harley M. Kilgore followed by varied numbers including The Value of Faith in Christ and the Resurrection paper by Mrs. Earle Bibb This is My Task voice by Mrs. James M. Hayes Acknowledgement of God is Nothing Without Practice of Faith led by Mrs. J. M. Hayes and Mrs. Joe Hutchinson led a discussion on The World Today concluding with Mercy Justice and Charity by Mrs. J. G. Foster. Mrs. T. L. Maynor presided over business session the last meeting of the church year. Refreshments were served to listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Maynor
Circle No. 8
First Baptist Church
Carmel Rombaut
Johnstown Road
Harley M. Kilgore
Earle Bibb
James M. Hayes
J. M. Hayes
Joe Hutchinson
J. G. Foster
M. B. Light
E. W. Lewis
Ehrmanes Births Reported Elden Cardwell and Alan Kay
Mr and Mrs C E Ehrman announce the birth of a son Elden Cardwell born March 28 at their apartment in the Beck ley hotel Mrs Ehrman is the former Bennie Robertson. Mr and Mrs Alfred Truman announce a son Alan Kay weight 714 pounds born March 31 at the Raleigh General.
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C. E. Ehrman
Elden Cardwell
Beckley Hotel
Ehrman
Bennie Robertson
Alfred Truman
Alan Kay
Raleigh General
Youth Poultry Project Expands Across Alabama Counties
Twelve hundred Alabama high school students raise chicken flocks to fund college education. The go to college poultry project, started by Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now reaches 60 of 67 counties. Poultry experts estimate 300 good hens could fund a student's college via egg production, and Alabama needs about 1.5 million additional hens for home needs. A shuttle air service operates hourly between Miami and West Palm Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Local Delays and Moves Highlight Beckley Area
Huntsville visitors Mr and Mrs Joe Phillips arrive in Beckley to join the Phillips family and take a post at the Beckley News at the Beckley Hotel while residing with C Dawson Phillips on East Main. Various residents travel, relocate, or visit Charleston Huntington Bluefield and Philadelphia for work schooling and family visits.
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Joe Phillips
Huntsville, Tenn
Beckley
Phillips
The
Beckley News Company
Beckley Hotel
C. Dawson Phillips
Terry
East Main Street
Mrs Erskine Honored With Bridge in Rose Decor
One of the week’s colorful gatherings, hosted by Miss Mary Dwyer, honored Mrs. William Erskine, bride of a few weeks, with an evening bridge at the Stromp home on Woodlawn avenue. Three tables played. Miss Marian Smith won the high prize, Miss Peggy Earwood the consolation. A salad and dessert course followed for a group including Frances Witt, Charlotte Jones, Helen Farris, Marian Smith, Bobbie Bair, Rosine Giesey, Bernice Bloch, Martha Rose Shrewsbury, Marjorie Graves, and Peggy Earwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dwyer
William Erskine
E. T. Stromp
Woodlawn Avenue
Miss Marian Smith
Peggy Earwood
Erskine
Miss Dwyer
Frances Witt
Charlotte Jones
Helen Farris
Marian Smith
Bobbie Bair
Rosine Giesey
Bernice Bloch
Martha Rose Shrewsbury
Marjorie Graves
Hayes Family Heads to Johnson City Debate Meet
The Rev J M Hayes and Mrs Hayes will drive to Johnson City Tennessee with their son Harold to hear James Jr debate in the Pi Kappa Delta tournament. Hayes will represent Wake Forest College and the family plans to return to Beckley the same day. Also noted, R C Gask and Mrs Gask with their son Michael have returned to New York after visiting the Capertons, and Mr and Mrs W W Goldsmith have gone back to Charleston after an overnight visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hayes
Harold
Johnson City
Tennessee
James Jr
Hayes
Wake Forest
N. C
Beckley
R. C. Gask
Evangelist Barker Addresses Woodrow Wilson Pupils
Rev W Carey Barker of Lynchburg Va evangelist at First Baptist Church spoke to Woodrow Wilson high school assemblies. Principal speaker intro by Agnes Wipperman. Barker addressed students on Appreciation after psalm and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Carey Barker
Lynchburg
First Baptist Church
Woodrow Wilson High School
J. M. Hayes
Agnes Wipperman
Mr. Barker
State Secretary Addresses Women at Missionary Meeting
Mrs. W. D. Van Voorhis, state secretary of the Missionary Societies of the Christian church, spoke on By-Products of the Resurrection to about 100 members of three First Christian church circles. The program, chaired by Miss Margaret M. Smith, featured talks by Margaret Smith and L. P. Brock, a Garnet de Hart solo Trees, and a social hour with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. van Voorhis
Missionary Societies of the Christian Church
First Christian Church
Women’s Missionary Society
Young Women’s Missionary Society
Circle Girls
Margaret M. Smith
Oscar Thorpe
Margaret Smith
L. P. Brock
Garnet de Hart
Brooks Adair
Womens Missionary Society
Mr and Mrs Howard Griffith Guests of Rose Griffith
Mr and Mrs Howard Griffith of Lewisburg are guests of his mother Mrs Rose Griffith, staying at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Griffith
Lewisburg
Rose Griffith
W A Reese of Charleston in Beckley for business
W A Reese of Charleston spent the week in Beckley attending to business matters. He was noted for handling local commercial concerns during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Reese
Charleston
Beckley
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Henry Frazier Jr
Oakwood Avenue
Lula Hall
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W. D. Helmintoler
R. E. Craighill
T. R. Ragland
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East Gulf
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N. J
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Billie Yates
Franklin School of Medical Technology
Kenneth Hunt
Huntington
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Byrnes
Appalachian Power Company
Maude Hobson
J. C. Hobson
Ned Ragland
Greystone
Granville Avenue
Lilly Residence
L. L. Scherer
Pineville
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Washington, D. C
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Iona Brand
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Iona
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Nm Ave
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Kale
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Chuck Roast
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TL Ky
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Toot
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Calif
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