Bowl Down Cancer Week yields proceeds in Beckley
A check for 343 dollars from Mrs. Lewis N. Fox presents to Albert M. Tieche, Raleigh County Unit American Cancer Society, detailing net proceeds from Bowl Down Cancer Week held March 25–29 at Bowl-Wick. Prizes went to Jerry Lilly 576 and P. C. Johnson 630 for actual pin scores. handicap winners include Byrd White 647, Dix Manning 683, Garnett Murphy 635, Charles Massinople 676, Mrs. James Thompson 631, and Bill Sutphin 669.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Tieche
Raleigh
American Cancer Society
Lewis N. Fox
Woman‘s Club of
Beckley
Bowl-Wick
Jerry Lilly
Hinton
P. C. Johnson
Byrd White
Dix Manning
Garnett Murphy
Charles Massinople
James Thompson
Bill Sutphin
Community women invited to submit event notices
Women organizations are invited to submit notices for regular or special meetings via the Beckley Newspapers Woman's Department. Call 253-3321 or send notices to becky. Notices received by 10 a.m. will appear the same day. Sunday announcements must reach the office by 10 a.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cail
Woman’s Department of
Beckley
Gamma Gamma Beta Sigma Phi Meeting at Coca Cola Room
Gamma Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds a regular meeting at the Coca Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m. Members gather for club activities and announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Gamma
Beta Sigma Phi
Court Paula No 741 Meeting At St Francis Hall
Catholic Daughters of America Court Paula No 741 convenes at 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall of St Francis de Sales Church for its routine session and officer reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula
Catholic Daughters of America
St. Francis de Sales
Just A Mere Club Miss Dulcina Lawson at Dock Street
A note lists Just A Mere Club at 100 Dock Street as the home of Miss Dulcina Lawson. The brief entry identifies the club and the person associated with the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulcina Lawson
Dock St
Community lodge and club meetings announced
Degree of Honor IOOF Hall hosts Mrs Verona Adkins as hostess at 7 30 p m Valley Drive Shady Spring District Woman s Club meets at Beaver Lions Club clubhouse to elect officers at 7 30 Prosperity Home Demonstration Club hosts Mrs William D Nelson at 7 30 p m Coal City Freewill Baptist Church Auxiliary Building hosts Ladies Aid at 7 Beckley Temple No 55 Pythian Sisters Lodge Hall meet at 7 30 Ladies Missionary Circle Calloway Heights Baptist Church general meeting at church 7 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degree of Honor Lodge
Ioof Hall
Valley Drive
Verona Adkins
Shady Spring District
Prosperity Home Demonstration Club
William D. Nelson
Ladies Aid of the
Coal City
Freewill Baptist Church
Beckley Temple
Pythian Sisters
Ladies Missionary Circle of
Calloway Heights
Rainbow for Girls Beckley Assembly Meets at 7 PM
The Order of Rainbow for Girls Beckley Assembly No. 47 holds its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple at 7 p m. Members are urged to attend and participate in upcoming ceremonies and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Rainbow
Beckley
Masonic Temple
Friday Queen Esther Court No 33, Heroines of Jericho
A fragment notes Friday events for Queen Esther Court No 33 of the Heroines of Jericho in Grand Street area. The line lists the group and location but lacks details on date or agenda.
Regular meeting program at 7 p.m details
A regular meeting is set for 5 30 p m with a program beginning at 7 p m. The notice outlines a scheduled session and an evening program.
Matrons and Past Matrons Toast at Electa Chapter Event
Members of Matrons and Past Matrons of Electa Chapter No 50 Order of Eastern Star meet at the home of Mrs Pinky Smith 233 Mool Street at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
Order of Eastern Star
Pinky Smith
Thrifty Savers Club Meets at Pearl Fortune Home
The Thrifty Savers Club gathers at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Pearl Fortune located at 204 Spangler Street. Members discuss savings tips and upcoming events in a neighborhood gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrifty Savers Club
Beckley Woman's Club Tea and Program at Park Avenue
Fine Arts Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley hosts a program with tea at the Woman's Clubhouse on Park Avenue at 2 p.m. The event features a light schedule of performances and displays by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club of
Beckley
Woman's Clubhouse
Park Avenue
Pastors Aid Society Meeting at St. John's Raleigh
The Pastors Aid Society of St. John's Baptist Church in Raleigh will convene at the church at 6 p.m. for a community gathering. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming church programs and charitable efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pastors Aid Society of
St. John’s Baptist Church
Raleigh
Queen Esther Court No 58 Meeting Notice
Queen Esther Court No 58 Heroines of Jericho Home G Street hosts a 5 30 p m assembly with members invited to attend this evening at the designated location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Court
Heriones of Jericho
G St
Saturday club events at New Hope and Greenbrier
The Willing Workers Club meets at New Hope Baptist Church at 5 p.m. A Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club session is scheduled in the Greenbrier Social Room at 8 p.m. Both events invite attendees to join community activities this Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club
New Hope Baptist Church
Calico and Jeans Square
Greenbrier
Shady Spring Gardens Club Hosts Evening Workshop
The Shady Spring Gardens Club will hold a workshop and study period at the Beaver Lions Club at 7 30 p m. Members will discuss garden planning and plant care in a classed session designed for enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Spring Gardens Club
Beaver Lions Club
Beckley Branch AAUW Annual Dinner Meeting
The Beckley Branch of the American Association of University Women holds its annual dinner meeting at the Elks Club dining room starting at 6:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
American Association of University Women
Elks Club
Azalea Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Smith's Home
Azalea Garden Club gathers at 1:30 p m at 608 Woodlawn Avenue hosted by Mrs Joe L Smith to discuss upcoming plant shows and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azalea Garden Club
Joe L. Smith
Woodlawn Ave
MacArthur Social Notes Tissue of Illness and Travel
Mrs. George Lilly of Green Valley is homebound due to illness. Visitors include Mrs. James Cole and Eric Cole from Washington, D.C. Robert Fleshman Jr. is ill with pneumonia at Raleigh General Hospital, with grandparents visiting from Norton, Virginia. Emmitt Perdue is listed as poor at Wyoming General Hospital, Mullens, father of Mrs. Glen Smith. Mrs. Nellie Price returns from vacation and celebrated her 75th birthday with relatives in Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Cawley plan visits to Maryland. George Eller at Raleigh General Hospital is listed as satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
George Lilly
Green Valley
Sam Mynhier
James Cole
Eric
Washington, D.C
Charles Land
New Mexico
Robert Fleshman Jr
Robert Fleshman
Raleigh General Hospital
Fleshman
John Mason
Norton
Emmitt Perdue
Wyco
Wyoming General Hospital
Mullens
Glen Smith
Nellie Price
Joe Eagle
Manassas
Paul Jenkins
Annandale
R. D. McCloskey
Arlington
McCloskey
Lowell Cawley
Maxwell Hill
Silver Springs
O. R. Cawley
Ernest Hammersley
Rockville
George Eller
WHO to dedicate 16th anniversary to hunger campaign
Geneva April 7 marks the World Health Organization 16th anniversary with a dedication to the U N Freedom from Hunger campaign announced Wednesday by officials in Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
UPI
World Health Organization
WHO
U.N
Local Residents Enter Raleigh General for Observation
Mrs. E K M Ashworth of 509 Maxwell Hill Road was admitted Tuesday to Raleigh General Hospital for observation and treatment. Mr and Mrs Carter Gallagher of Clifton Forge Virginia were weekend guests of their son Robert C Gallagher at Flat Top Lake home. They were accompanied by their daughter Betsy Gallagher a Mary Baldwin College student in Staunton Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. M. Ashworth
Maxwell Hill Road
Raleigh General Hospital
Carter Gallagher
Clifton Forge
Robert C. Gallagher
Flat Top Lake
Betsy Gallagher
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, Va
Broaddus Return Home After Six Week Trip
Dr and Mrs R G Broaddus resume residence at 524 Woodlawn Ave after a six week journey to Fort Lauderdale Florida and Chattanooga Tennessee to visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Joseph Cofer and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Broaddus
Woodlawn Ave
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Chattanooga
Miss Linda Kay Smith Visits Parents During Vacation
Miss Linda Kay Smith a student at Ohio University Athens is spending the spring vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Emerson Smith at 101 Reservoir Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Kay Smith
Ohio University
Athens
Mrs
Emerson Smith
Reservoir Rd
Garden tour highlights two local women visit South Carolina and Virginia
Mrs. W. A. Thornhill of 706 Woodlawn Ave and Mrs. C. S. Ber per of 506 S. Kanawha St. returned Saturday from a six day tour of Southern gardens and homes in North and South Carolina and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Thornhill
Woodlawn Ave
Mrs Virginia Heron Confined With Pneumonia At Home
Mrs Virginia Heron is confined to her home at 116 Riley Street with pneumonia as health authorities note the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Heron
Riley St
Mary Ratcliffe Corrected Name for Club Program
Mary Ratcliffe daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Ratcliffe of 334 Westwood Drive and a student at Woodrow Wilson High School performed on the student program for the April meeting of the Monday Music Club She was mistakenly identified as Ann Ratcliffe in Wednesday edition of The Register Her sister Ann returned to Lynchburg Va where she studies at Randolph Macon Woman’s College after spring vacation with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ratcliffe
Edwin Ratcliffe
Westwood Drive
Woodrow Wilson High School
Monday Music Club
Ann Ratcliffe
The
Register
Ann
Lynchburg
Randolph-Macon Woman’s College
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Eller On 60th Birthday
A family dinner Sunday at Maxwell Hill's home honored Mrs M M Eller on her 60th birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Jimmy Carmen and son Kent of MacArthur, Mr and Mrs M E Eller and children Robin Kenneth and David of Beckley, and M M Eller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Lowell Cawley
Maxwell Hill
M. M. Eller
Jimmy Carmen
Kent
M. E. Eller
Robin
Kenneth
David
Beckley
A Miss Is Not As Good As A Mile She’s Better
A short, opinionated note argues that a miss in golf or other race is overshadowed by a better outcome. The speaker asserts confidence in improvement and superiority over a prior result. The tone remains playful yet pointed.
Woodlawn Ave Residents Return From Dunedin Florida
Mrs Ellsworth Shriver of Raleigh Heights and Woodlawn Avenue returned Saturday after a vacation spent in Dunedin Florida.
Beckleyans attend Pittsburgh Symphony in Charleston
Mrs Edwin R Harris of 112 Lovell Street and Mrs E P Stansbury of 110 Booth Avenue were among Beckley residents at the Tuesday night Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performance in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin R. Harris
Lovell St
E. P. Stansbury
Booth Ave
Prince and relatives visit Appalachia kin
Mrs. R. C. Prince of Crow Road spent last week visiting relatives in Appalachia Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Blevins and daughter Frankie Sue left Friday for Appalachia and accompanied Mrs. Prince home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Prince of
Crow Road
Appalachia
C. W. Blevins
Frankie Sue
Mrs. Prince
Fire Queen Contest at Shady Spring District Woman's Club
Paulette Settle, 15, of Daniels competes in Shady Spring High School girls’ contest for Beaver Volunteer Fire Department Fire Queen. Voters raise at least $10 for contestants. top seller becomes queen with court serving as attendants. J A Fink and Thomas Hayden spent weekend visiting Huntington relations and fishing at Bluestone Dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Fink
Huntington
J. A. Fink
Laurel Terrace
Thomas Hayden
Sprague
Bluestone Dam
Paulette Settle
Shady Spring High School
Beaver Volunteer Fire Department
Shady Spring District Woman‘s Club
Paulette
George Settle
Daniels
Beckley Memorial Hospital Birth Announcements List
A sequence of birth notices from Beckley Memorial Hospital includes Orville Lee Ayers born March 28 at 12:50 a.m., Patsy Ann Daniel born March 29 at 8:53 p.m., Roger James Jones born March 29 at 4:20 a.m., Sarah Elizabeth Alderson born March 31 at 1:46 p.m., Sherry Lynn Hensley born March 31 at 10:47 a.m., William Emil Honaker born March 31 at 5:06 a.m., Brian Kenneth Haynes born April 1 at 2:40 p.m., Becky Ann Fendley born March 17 at 4:55 a.m., Leslie Ray Goss born March 17 at 12:01 a.m., Michael Dean Moon born March 23 at 2:58 p.m., Kevin Jerome Sizemore born March 23 at 10:27 p.m., Bill Keith Mosley born March 24 at 8:47 a.m., and Wyeamer Wryfolla Mosley noted as a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Lee Ayers
Piney View
Orville Lee I
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Patsy Ann
William Clark Daniel
Harper
Roger James
Thomas Jones
Beckley
John Marshall Alderson IV
Alderson
Sarah Elizabeth
Sherry Lynn
Earnest Clyde Hensley
Tams
William Emil
William F. Honaker
Kenneth Emery
Clyde Ezra Goss
Eccles
Michael Dean
Zannie Moon
Raleigh
Glen Jackson Sizemore
East Gulf
Kevin Jerome
Ben Lee Mosley
Glen Jean
Bill Keith
Wyeamer Wryfolla
Shower Honors Recent Bride at Richmond Recreation Room
The Richmond Recreation Room in Beckley hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs. Robert Mynhier. Hostesses were Mrs. Verdie Bays Mrs. Ray Walls Mrs. Charles Land and Mrs. Fonda Bowers. Guests included dozens of named local attendees, with a decorative white wedding bell and red roses over the gift table. A birth notice for Aubrey Robertson’s baby boy born March 24 at Beckley Memorial Hospital cites weight 8 pounds 12 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Snodley
Jack Beard
Robert F. Wood
Tommy Jones
Robert Blevins
Frank Facello
Sam Mynhier
Mose Pitzer
Cleo Smith
Glen Smith
Fred Quintier
James Cole
Ruth Vass
Arnold Vass
Frank Fleshman
Bill Miller
Aubrey R. Robertson
Sprague
Beckley Memorial Hospital
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Queen Esther
Heroines
Jericho
G. St
W. VA
Charleston, Parkersburg
Montgomery
Sophia Elementary
Midway School
Donna Richardson
Roy Richardson
Judy Ter
Arthur Shrewsbury
Brenda Parker
Lloyd Parker
Betty Crawford
Dorothy Crawford
Patra Janney
Ladies’ Homf Journal
Bluefield
Welch
Georgia
Wneme
Carillon
C. Harmony
E. Lovely
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