Beckley Woman Named to Office At State Garden Club Convention
Mrs M M Ralston of the Azalea Garden Club Beckley was elected second vice president of the West Virginia Garden Club at the 26th annual convention at The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs. Beckley members Mrs W R Guttit and Mrs Henry L Walker were named to committees. The Hummingbird Garden Club Beckley won the Bluefield Garden Club Award for junior gardeners led by Mrs George P Davis Jr. Charleston club leaders earned officer posts and various secretary roles. Rivermeade Garden Club Charleston received the Ritter Cup at the Awards Luncheon. Special citations went to Shenandoah Potomac Region and Greenbrier region for fund contributions. Cherry Glade Garden Club Richwood won a $5 cash award for National Gardener subscriptions. Yearbook honors went to Printed Ivy Bluefield with others receiving honorable mentions and handmade categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Ralston
Azalea Garden Club
Beckley
West Virginia
Hummingbird Garden Club
Rural Acres Garden Club
Bluefield
Parkersburg
C. J. McQuail
Lancheon
Rivermeade Garden Club
Charleston
Glenwood Heights
Genevieve Payne
Laurel Garden Club
Valley Trails Garden Club
Lewisburg
May Puckett
Fayette County
Permanent Home Fund
Shenandoah-Potomac
Greenbrier
Garden Club
National Gardener Magazine
Cherry Glade
Ivy Garden Club of
Ronceverte Home and Garden Club
Miniature Garden Club of
Logan
Blue Grass Garden Club of
Garden Study Club of
Fayetteville
Williamson Garden Club of
Williamson
Phymosia Garden Club of
Raven's Park Garden Club
St. Albans
West Virginia Garden Club
White Sulphur Springs
W. R. Fugitt
Wvac
Delores Campbell Weds Pvt Harold E Cummings in Crab Orchard
Delores Gaye Campbell became the bride of Pvt Harold E. Cummings in a 9 p.m. April 7 ceremony at the Church of the Brethren Crab Orchard. The couple leaves for a wedding trip after brief leave with plans to reside with the bride's parents until May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Gaye Campbell
Pvt
Harold E. Cummings
Mark W. Wolfe
Church of the Brethern
Crab Orchard
Basil Campbell
Seldon Cummings
Mabscott
Mary Tedder
Hazel O Neal
Darrell E. Cummings
Charles Phipps
Francis Cummings
Mullens High School
Woodrow Wilson High School
Gunter’s
Fort Jackson
S. C
Ft. Be Ins
Mass
Miss Anne Drake Named to Dean's List at William and Mary
Miss Anne Louise Drake daughter of Mr and Mrs O C Drake of 506 Woodlawn Ave has been named to the Dean's List at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg Va She is a member of Chi Omega sorority the college band sponsor of orientation week and on the yearbook staff
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Louise Drake
O. C. Drake
Woodlawn Ave
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg
Woodrow Wilson High School
James Roach Jr
Omar
Doyle Fox
McClure St
S. S. Nunn
Livermore
Calif
Harry Hambric
South Oakwood Ave
J. W. Nunn
Westwood Dr
Roanoke
Virginias and
Carolinas Hospital
West Virginia Association
Drewry
James Roach
Pears with Lamb suggests simple fruit accompaniment
Baked or broiled pear halves, fresh or canned, pair well with roast leg of lamb. Fill pear cavities with mint jelly, or use currant jelly for garnish to finish the dish.
Coal City OES Hosts Friendship Tea in Pink and White
Coal City Chapter No. 136 Order of Eastern Star held a Friendship Tea Sunday 2 to 4 PM at the Masonic Lodge Hall in Coal City. Pink and white decorations featured red roses, with piano and accordion selections by Mrs. H. C. Whitley Mrs. P. C. Gatehouse and Mrs. Edna Patterson. Members of the planning committee included Mrs. Jess Stanley worthy matron and others. Attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Gatehouse Oak Hill and numerous members of the chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal City
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
H. C. Whitley
P. C. Gatehouse
Edna Patterson
Jess Stanley
Worthy Matron
Whitley
Bess Cole
Burns Roberts
A. J. Wallen
H. C. McKinney
John Rupe
Patterson
Oak Hill
Leola Withrow
Phyllis Withrow
W. L. Williamson
H. M. Whitecotton
Versatile Canned Ham For Unexpected Guests
A quick guide to using a canned ham for surprise visitors with heating directions at 325 degrees F and 15 to 20 minutes per pound. It suggests serving hot with glaze or cold with potato salad, and outlines two follow up meals like ham a la king using leftovers with green pepper mushrooms and pimientos.
Braising vs Stewing: Liquids Determine Method
The article explains braising uses little liquid enough to barely cover meat while stews require a larger liquid amount to submerge cubed meat. It notes any meat type works, including beef pork lamb or veal, and highlights the cooking difference lies in liquid quantity.
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Local society notices list Mrs. John D. Porter and children visiting relatives in Ashland and other trips in West Virginia and Virginia. Residents welcome guests from Ohio, Pennsylvania, California and beyond while others plan travel for medical and conference events. The piece records routine social visits, hospital surgery scheduling, and hosting duties among Ashland families.
Rhodell Personal Social News Highlights
Rhodell residents shared visits and family time with relatives across nearby towns. Notables include H Fink of Beckley dining with siblings in Rhodell, Sonny Rash returning home from Beckley Memorial Hospital, and Jennie Milam and son Rickie Dale visiting from Norfolk after two weeks with the McKinney family. Reginald Duppee, a Marshall College student, visited his grandmother Nancy Duppee, while Michael Meadows stayed with Rhodell’s Lacy Meadows Jr. and Walter Whittaker visited in Princeton. Brady Sneed and children visited Simon and Bonnie Bennett in Hinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Jennie Milam
Rickie Dale
Norfolk
Calvin McKinney
Rhodell
Samuel M. Meadows
Shirley
Alma
Billa Kay
Dianne
Lashmeet
Phillip A. Walker
H. G. Whittaker
Clara Whittaker
Princeton
Brady Sneed
Roger Sarl
Bonnie
Virginia
Sneed
Simon P. Bennett
Hinton
Wednesday and Thursday Union of Beckley Women Meetings
Local column lists upcoming events for women and girls including church groups, garden clubs, youth organizations and alumni chapters. Activities span Eastwood Methodist class, Fernwood Garden Club, Catholic Youth Organization, AAUW, Divinette Club, Raleigh General Nurses Alumni, Royal Neighbors of America, Beta Sigma Phi, First Methodist Adult Choir, First Baptist Mission Circle, and Beckley Woman's Club Fine Arts Department with times and venues across Beckley and Prosperity.
Quick Lamb Chop Grill with Banana Bacon Bites
A speedy lamb chop meal pairs l inch chops broiled near heat until browned with banana bacon bites. Peel bananas wrap with bacon and secure with picks, then bake with chopped tomatoes and grated cheese on the rack. Turn bananas for even bacon browning, finish chops on second side, and serve immediately.
Sandwich suggestions for varied fillings
Sandwich making days are here with tips to moisten 1 2 cups of ground meat using mayonnaise and a list of ingredients to vary fillings. Ingredients include chili sauce onion olives olive liquid mustard sauce pickles raw carrot Worcestershire sauce.
Vicki Gills Feted With Birthday Party
A seventh birthday party for Vicki Gills was hosted Saturday by her mother Fra zier Gills at their Coal City home. Guests included Jimmy and Patty White Nuggett Calvert Billy Cole Vickie Fahiey Butch Meadows Clay Duncan Jr Jackie Thompson Tommy Thomas Gayle Ward Jimmie West Michael Meadows Donna Sparks Mary Lou Richmond and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicki Gills
Frazier Gills
Coal City
Jimmy
Patty White
Nuggett Calvert
Billy Cole
Vickie Fahiey
Butch Meadows
Clay Duncan Jr
Jackie Thompson
Tommy Thomas
Gayle Ward
Jimmie West
Michael Meadows
Donna Sparks
Mary Lou Richmond
Betty White
Virginia Calvert
Carrie Meadows
Bill Cole
Kenneth Farley
Margie Thomas
Virginia Herron
Shirley Sparks
Lou Richmond
Mabel Meadows
Buffet Dinner At Rahal Residence Hosts Syrian Ladies Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Rahal of 202 Park St hosted a Sunday evening party for the Syrian Ladies Society. Games provided entertainment and refreshments were served buffet style. Attendees included N. A. Ammar and Jr., Cleo and Mike Corey, Gus and Evelyn Farris, George and Joe Haddad, Asaff Rahall, Victor and John Lowen, Tom and N. A. Thabet, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Rahal
Park St
Syrian Ladies Society
N. A. Ammar
N. A. Ammar Jr
Cleo Corey
Mike Corey
Gus Farris
Evelyn Farris
George Haddad
Joe Haddad
Asaff Rahall
Victor Lowen
John Lowen
Tom Thabet
N. A. Thabet
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club Elects New Officers
Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club elected new officers at Tuesday night’s meeting in the Coca-Cola Social Room. Officers are Mrs Geore Brown president Sam Hochman vice president George Brown secretary treasurer and James Scott Jr director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club
George Brown
Beckley
Duplicate Bridge Club
Coca-Cola
Geore Brown
Sam Hochman
James Scott Jr
Presbyterian Church Circles Schedule Meetings for Thursday
Beckley Presbyterian women list eleven circle meeting times and hosts for Thursday. Each circle assigns a chairman, host home or church room, and 1:30 p m or 8 p m start, with co hostesses named for several circles and specific street addresses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church Circles
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Roy A. Cunningham
John P. Bonner
Woodlawn Terrace
Apts
J. W. Watkins
George M. Haldane
C. C. Sanders
Mankin Ave
W. E. Beane
James K. Edmundson
Guy Rice
Queen St
Morton A. Johnson
Eugene Eager
Beckley Ave
Harry McCreery
John Hedrick
C. T. Ross Jr
Ross
Mercer St
Joe V. Huddle
A. P. Stevenson
Whorley Rd
East Beckley
John Kushner
Lard Measuring Tip in Simple Cups Count
A basic measuring guide states that 1 pound of lard equals 2 cups. Halve to get 1 cup, and a quarter pound yields 1 1/2 to 2 cups.
Birth of Harold Eugene Atkinson in Bossier City
Airman first class Harold Atkinson and Mrs. Atkinson of Bossier City Louisiana announce the birth of a son on April 9 in a local hospital. The baby weighs 6 pounds 8 ounces and is named Harold Eugene. Mrs. Atkinson is the former Miss Phyllis Jean Wiley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wiley of 101 Earhart Street East Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Atkinson
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State Garden Club
Arbuckles
Coal City Oes
John D. Porter
John Michael
Pamela Anne
Ashland
J. G. Foster
South Kanawha St
Foster
Porter
Kirby Lawrence
Pearisburg
Glenn E. Stover
New Castle
Del
E. L. Jones
I. W. Stover
Crescent Rd
Virginia Gadd
Molly
Wildwood St
Kate Wolven
Columbus
Ohio
C. W. Williams
M. B. Lilly
Curtis Zopp
Robin
Bolling Air Force Base
Washington, D.C
Bill Gadd
Levisay
Gadd
Lawrence Lilly
Rufus Vandall
Meadow Bridge
Audrey Turaney
Flint, Mich
Hester Akers
Norfolk, Va
R. L. Kessler
Thelma Spencer
Karen Harrah
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Washington, D. C
C. B. Treadway
Maxwell Hill
D. B. Daniel
Dry Creek
Lloyd Dobbins
Myers Ave
Dana Armstrong
Ir H. Fink
O. C. Conner
Sonny Rash
Soon
Dallas Rash
Amigo
Womens
Women's Department
Eastwood
Methodist Temple
Fernwood Garden Club
Coca- Cola
Catholic Youth Organization
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Beckley Branch
The
American Association of University Women
C. C. Pyles
Beckley Divinette Club
Beckley Hotel
Raleigh General Nurses
Oak Hill Country Club
Royal Neighbors of America
Sons of Italy Hall
Beta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
First Methodist Church
First Baptist Church of Prosperity
D. B. Stover
Prosperity
Fine Arts
Beckley Woman's Club
Park Ave
Rahal Residence
Wm. J. Brandt
Eau Denna
Cohen
Neville St
William Klein
Dayton
Biltmore
Indiana
New York
California
Texas
Wisconsin
Eli Reich
Martin Shineberg
Brooklyn
N. Y
Klein
United States
Man
W. H. Holliday
Alan Witzel
K. A. Atkinson
E. E. Burks
W. A. Thornhill
J. E. Broughman
B. L. Clay
East C St
T. A. Wood
Ralph C. Schrader
S. Fayette ST
Beckley, W. VA
Gilliam
Clark Stores
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