Pine Wood Garden Club Meets on Church Arrangements Theme
Pine Wood Garden Club discussed church and worship center arrangements in a program by Mrs. Harry F. Cooper, with Mrs. John Hancock leading in the president's absence. Business included WV Garden Club convention plans for May 12-14, Centennial Beautification Day on April 30, and nominating committee appointments. Fifteen members and three guests attended, ribbons awarded for all-green designs to Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. Burdette, and Mrs. Whitener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Cooper
Pine Wood Garden Club
Cooper
Phymosia Club
Lewis Dunn
John Hancock
Coca-Cola
West Virginia
Garden Club, Inc
Hancock
Clayton Newland
Noel Griffith
Harry Stewart
Griffith
Paul Burdette
Earl Whitener
Grose Ritter Wedding in Pearisburg Virginia
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Glorene Ritter of Green Valley to Jim Grose of Tams. The ceremony occurred March 138 at the Methodist Church in Pearisburg with Rev. James E. Hawkins officiating. Grose, a Mark Twain High School alumnus, works at Day's Service Station in Soak Creek. The couple resides in Green Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glorene Ritter
Esther Farmer
Green Valley
Jimmie Grose
Jack Grose
Tams
Methodist Church
Pearisburg
James E. Hawkins
Grose
Mark Twain High School
Soak Creek
Easter Dinner Party At Beckley VA Hospital
Entertainers Mrs Atienza and Mrs Smith hosted a dinner party for VA Hospital personnel and staff physicians at 500 Valley Drive S. The seven o'clock affair featured coffee service led by Miss Kathryn Kerrigan and a guest list including Mrs Maurice Bakaleinik and Mrs Joseph Parker among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rizalino Atienza
Ernesto Smith
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Atienza
Harry Awalt
Phyllis Troutmann
Ann File
Jay Tanner
Jack Byrd
Betty Perry
Ann Hayes
Charles Bonds
Byrd White
A Gellar
W. H. Perry
A. S. Cappellari
Wallace Finch
Frugal Fruit Tart Bake and Glaze with Lemon Filling
Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes until golden and hollow sounding. Cool on a rack. Optional lemon glaze with confectioners sugar and candied fruit. Cornstarch and water with lemon juice thickened over a double boiler, then blended with sugar butter and eggs for a citrus filling.
Mountain Top Garden Club plants for city flower boxes
Mountain Top Garden Club and a local florist completed arrangements to plant early blooming cascade petunias in Beckley street planters. At a March 27 meeting in the Appalachian Assembly Room, president Verlen Warren urged cuttings of companion plants. The club maintains 17 boxes attached to street signs, a project originally sponsored by the Raleigh County Garden Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Top Club
Mountain Top Garden Club
Beckley
Appalachian Assembly Room
Verlen Warren
Raleigh County Garden Council
John W. Eye
Daniel Boone Hotel
Charleston
West Virginia
Lea Hume
Evan B. Hume
L. A. Landers
W. R. Fugitt
S. C. Ballengee
R. F. Baker
J. A. Barnell
George Bright
G. D. Conner
C. H. Earehart
E. L. Ellison
J. G. Foster
R. M. French
E. T. Gilmer Jr
E. Guy Graves
George Johnson
Floyd M. Sayre
Fred B. Stone
H. L. Watkins
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Small notices invite readers to share information by calling extension 52 at one phone number 253 3321 for the column.
Parker earns chemistry degree at Lake Forest College
Robert Chris Parker son of Mr and Mrs Robert B Parker Glen White graduated with a chemistry degree from Lake Forest College Illinois Mrs Parker left Monday to attend the exercises and will return with her son Friday Lawrence Pruett of 511 Highland Dr is listed in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital admitted Monday for observation and treatment Alives in Huntington and Richmond Virginia Mr and Mrs A J Lilly Beaver spending two month vacation in Arizona and other southwestern states to return in May C V Hoppy Reed of 2230 S Kanawha St manager Beckley Moose Club discharged from Raleigh General Hospital Saturday Peggy McGraw Orlando Florida visitor Mrs Margaret Falin 112 Williams St returned Saturday from a week with her daughter in Orlando Florida
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert “Chris” Parker
Robert B. Parker
Glen White
Lake Forest College
Lake Forest
Ill
Lawrence Pruett
Highland Dr
Raleigh General Hospital
Mrs
A. J. Lilly
Beaver
Arizona
C. V
Hoppy” Reed
S. Kanawha St
Beckley Moose Club
Margaret Falin
Williams St
Dane
Peggy) McGraw
Orlando, Fla
Mrs Kell Returns Home After Two Month Visit
Mrs. S J Kell has returned to her home at 518 Woodlawn Avenue following a two month visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Kell
Woodlawn Ave
Rel
Top Entertainers at Shenandoah Jubilee Festival
Ernest Tubbs of Nashville and The Texas Troubadors highlight the Shenandoah Country Music Jubilee at Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester Virginia May 24. The Four Saints, USAF entertainers, join the lineup with a world tour resume. The Professional Country Music Show opens May 4 at Winchester Armory with Tubbs, Price and the Dixie Playboys, Jim McCoy and Lillie Belle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Tubbs
Nashville
Tenn
Texas Troubadors
Winchester
Tubb
Grand Ole Opry
WMS
Four Saints
United States Air Force
Air Force
White House
The
Winchester Armory
Harvey Price
Dixie Playboys
Jim McCoy
Lillie Belle
Armory
Shawnee Fire Hall
Shorty Billmyer
Rouss Fire Hall
Shawnee
Rouss
Sophia WSCS members attend Beckley District meeting
Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of Sophia Methodist Church attended the Beckley District WSCS annual meeting in Summersville today. The Sophia delegates listed were Mrs Bernard Cline, Mrs Charles Hinte, Mrs Clyde Louder, Mrs John D Branh am, Mrs Effie Eddins and Mrs Lemuel R Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Sophia Methodist Church
Beckley
WSCS
Summersville
Bernard Cline
Charles Hinte
Clyde Louder
John D. Branham
Effie Eddins
Lemuel R. Mason
Sophia
Mrs Hunt Jr Family Returns Home After Visit
Mrs. John Hunt Jr. and children Sherri Lynn and Kim of Grants New Mexico returned home after visiting his mother Mrs. Juanita Hunt and grandmother Mrs. Roy Vance of Sophia. They were joined by Mrs. Roy Vance Jr. whose husband works in Grants where they will set up residence. A weekend guest was Miss Ramona Ara of Alexandria Virginia visiting Mrs. Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hunt Jr
Sherri Lynn
Kim
Grants, N. M
Juanita Hunt
Roy Vance
Sophia
Roy Vance Jr
Grants
Hunt
Ramona Ara
Alexandria
Local families host visiting relatives this weekend
The Rev. and Mrs. Thomas G. Holtsclaw and daughter Andrea, along with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pritchard, all of Chesapeake, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel R. Mason of Sophia. Mrs. Holtsclaw is a daughter of the Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Holtsclaw
Andrea
Fred Pritchard
Chesapeake
Lemuel R. Mason
Sophia
Holtsclaw
Masons
Beckley White Shrine members attend Huntington dinner meeting
Beckleyans at a Huntington dinner meeting of the West Virginia State White Shrine Club included T. R. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson a past president, and Mrs. June Shriver. The previous night Mr and Mrs Wilson with several ladies traveled to Charleston for the Charleston White Shrine Club officer installation and a reception at the Mosque.
Four Saints' Performers To Open Salute To Queen Event
The Four Saints' will debut at the Salute to the Queen following the coronation of Queen Shenandoah XXXVI Miss Brooke Randolph Farland on May 2 at 3 p m at the Handley Bowl. They will also entertain at the Queen's Ball Thursday night at Winchester Armory and again at the 11 a m Salute to the Queen performance Friday before closing with Shenandoah Valley Ball entertainment Friday night at the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke Randolph Farland
Handley Bowl
Winchester Armory
Shenandoah Valley
Armory
Community notices for Tuesday meetings
Woman's Department invites women's organizations to submit meeting notices by 10 a.m. for same day use. Sunday notices must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday. Tuesday events include Bethlehem Chapter No 71 Eastern Star at Masonic Temple 8 p.m. Charmette Sub Deb Club Hopkins Skylanes 5:45 p.m. Bible Moderators Beckley Presbyterian 307 Beaver Ave 7:30 p.m. Dee Demi Deb Subdeb Club Hopkins Skylanes 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Department of
Seckley
Beckley Presbyterian Church
James W. Witherspoon
Beaver Ave
Beav er Baptist Ladies Mission Circle Meeting
Beav er Baptist Church hosts the Ladies Mission Circle gathering at the church premises at 7 p.m. with attendees expected to discuss outreach plans and community service efforts.
Beckley Moose Women and Club Hold Evening Meetings
Beckley Chapter Women of the Moose and Homemaking Chapter Night meet at the Moose Lodge Ballroom with 7:30 p.m. start for annual Beckley District meeting. Woman’s Society of Christian Service gathers at Summersville Memorial Methodist Church at 9:30 p.m. for registration. Golden Age Club of Beckley meets at Park Avenue clubhouse at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Women of the Moose
Moose Lodge
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Summersville
Memorial Methodist Church
Golden Age Club of Woman’s Club of
Park Avenue
Circle Meetings At Methodist Church Notify Members
Circle No 5 of First Methodist Church at home of Mrs Ildon Bor rer on Harper Road meets 7 30 p m Circle No 3 at home of Mrs L J Daniels 209 Russell St also 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Evening club and society meetings listed for Hunter Street and local venues
Eliza Hunter Home Department class at Mrs Mary Holley's home on Hunter Street at 5 p m. Primrose Garden Club meets at Mrs W M McCutcheon's home 119 Queen St at 8 p m. Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority holds a dessert meeting and Ritual of Jewels at the Elks Club at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Hunter
Mary Holley
Hunter Street
Primrose Garden Club
Beta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Elks Club
Special Meet Set April 11 for Practical Nurses District
Five members of the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia District No 3 were named to attend the National Association for Practical Nurses Education convention April 28 to May 3 in Miami Florida. They include Mrs Cora Burnett president Sam Snuffer vice president Mrs Gladys Symonds Mrs Mae Basham and Mrs Christine Stewart. A 22 member group met April 28 in Beckley Hotel Terrace Room and Burnett announced a special meeting at 7 30 p m April 11 at the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia, Inc
National Association For Practical Nurses Education
Miami
Fla
Cora Burnett
Sam Snuffer
Gladys Symonds
Mae Basham
Christine Stewart
Terrace
Beckley Women Clubs Schedule Fraternal and Civic Meetings
Daughters of America and seven groups announce gatherings this Friday at St Francis de Sales Parish Hall seven thirty p.m. IOOF hall on Valley Drive and other venues host officers elections and social events including a Beaver Lions Club clubhouse meeting at Prosperity Home and a Coal City Freewill Baptist Church aid meeting. The Rainbow Girls Beckley Assembly hold a 7 p.m. session at the Masonic Temple, while the Fine Arts Department of the Beckley Women’s Club offers a program and tea at Park Avenue clubhouse at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Rainbow
Beckley
Masonic Temple
Department of Woman’s Club of
Woman’s Clubhouse
Park Avenue
Outdoor hot water tap helps curb traffic and aid outdoor living
The text compares modern home use to ancient village wells where residents gathered for news and water. It suggests installing an outdoor hot water tap to ease traffic and convenience for maintaining barbecue gear, furniture, and vehicles. It advises locating the jacket near the water heater if possible.
Oven Fried Chicken Legs for Large Batches
A simple home recipe for oven fried chicken legs shares steps for large quantities. Dip legs in buttermilk, coat with seasoned flour, preheat oven to 425 degrees, and frying oil in a shallow pan. Bake for 30 minutes, turn, and bake 20 minutes more for a crisp finish.
Manners by Millett Avoid heated debates on topics
A columnist urges readers to skip subjects that trigger sharp arguments and quarrels. Emphasizes choosing calmer conversations to maintain civility and productive dialogue.
Geometry paradox: straight line is a curve
A brief cryptic note argues that geometry reveals a paradox where a straight line behaves as a curve, offering a whimsical take on triangles and the abundance of curves in shapes.
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Beaver Fire Department
Peggy Bennett
Gail Riggsby
Shady Spring High School
Shady Spring District
Woman's Club
Fire Department
James Gallaher
Wendell Thurman
Peggy
Osie Bennett
Crow
Wilda Riggsby
Gail 15
Grose-Ritter
Dea
Huntington
Richmond, Va
Bethlehem
Order of Eastern Star
Masonica Temple
Howe St
Charmette
Hopkins Skylanes
Hopkins
Ladies Mission Circle of Beaver Baptist Church
Paula
Tub Beckley
Maxwell Hill
Linda Ormandy
William Ormandy
Susie Maynard
W. S. Maynard
Linda Lafon
Garland Lafon
Barbara Williams
Don E. Williams
Becky Lilly
Russell B. Lilly
Margaret McGraw
Walter G. McGraw
Madeline McClure
George Richmond
Practical Nurses of District
Beckley Hotel
Degree of Honor Lodge
Ioof Hall
Valley Drive
Verona Adkins
Prosperity Home Demonstration Club
William D. Nelson
Ladies Aid of the
Coal City
Freewill Baptist Church
Just
OAK Hill Stores
Slim Jims
Jamaicas
BLACK
RA Beckley
Oak Hill
Millett
Penney
Squeak Duck
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