Shortage of Fresh Young Ingenues Hits Broadway Scene
Broadway reports a rare scarcity of new young actresses as agents note difficulty finding ingenues who look unsophisticated yet capable of carrying main parts. Jane Deacy, an actors' agent, cites local talent and cadet-wardrobe constraints for West Point and Annapolis set scenes.
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Broadway
Jane Deacy
New York
Jane
Academy
Annapolis
West Point
Hollywood
Beckley Gardeners Meet At Mrs M M Ralsten Home
Beckley gardeners gathered at the home of Mrs. M. M. Ralsten for a May luncheon and program. Slides of European gardens and Southern estates were shown, including views of the Battel Galelle Gardens of Paris and Magnolia Gardens in Charleston. Members planned future show arrangements at the Beckley Hotel.
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M. M. Ralsten
Ral
Beckley Hotel
Beckley
An- Club
Hill
H. $. Edwards
Land
Pegey Isley
M. &. Barks
Aniel
W. C. Barnard
Rochers
Pikeville
Barks
Barnard
A. & Dens
Murrill
Flowers
A. Robert
Cappellari
H. 5. Edwards Ralston Jr
Koch
Theresa Amato
Edwards
Palmer Farof
Austria
Switzerward
Conraciens
Highland Garden Club
Stowers
Albert Wheley
Riviera
R. H. Magee
Walter M. Dun
Ralsten
Thelan
P. H. Caffee
Natchez
Bellingrath Garden
Mobile
Ala
Azalea Trail
Middleton and
Magnolia Gardens
Charleston
S. C
Time For Joy Of Life In Lisbon Soothes Writer On Hurried Tour
Dorothy Roe describes a relaxing stop in Lisbon Portugal during a rapid Europe trip. She notes sun filled beaches Estoril blue sea and quiet streets with blue white tiles and no traffic jams. The piece contrasts American haste with Portuguese leisurely pace and siestas as she observes locals enjoying life.
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Lisbon
Dorothy
Roe
Europe
Mar
Dorothy Roe
Estoril
Portugal
Times
New York
Grand Rapids
Weekly notices from Beckley area women's groups
Announcements list meetings for Mission Circle No 5 Crab Orchard Baptist Church Raleigh General Nurses Alumni Association Royal Neighbors of America Dry Hill Farm Women's Club and other groups. Events cover locations Crab Orchard Beckley Dan ils Community Church and Beckley Presbyterian Church with dates and start times including 7 30 p m 1 30 p m 2 30 p m and 8 p m.
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Women's Department
Beckley Netspapers
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
W. P. Riffe
Crab Orchard
Raleigh General
Nurses Alumni Association
el Chica
Royal Neighbors of America
Dry Hill Farm
Noel Thurman
Bridge Club Attends Meet In Beckley
Mrs. John Rist hosted the Catholic Daughters Bridge Club at her Granville Ave home. Prizes went to Mrs. A. R. Braum Mrs. W. V. Bergines Mrs. Doria Pittoti and Mrs. C. F. Cain. Other players included Mrs. Joseph Luchini Mrs. Vivian Lilly Miss Isobel Farris Mrs. M. B Smisko Mrs L Nicholls Mrs John Boray and Mrs J. M. Coram.
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Bridge Club
Beckley
John Rist
Catholic Daughters Bridge Club
Granville Ave
A. R. Braum
W. V. Bergines
Doria Pittoti
C. F. Cain
Joseph’ Luchini
Vivian Lilly
Isobel Farris
M. B Smisko
L. Nicholls
John Boray
J. M. Coram
Local Woman Marks Anniversary As Beckley Concert Worker
Mrs. George G. Burnetle of 211 Wickham Ave has been a devoted Beckley Community Concert Association worker since 1938. She handles 50 to 60 renewals annually and has attended almost every performance in 20 years. The drive is nearing completion with plans for Harry John Brown and the Manhattan Concert Orchestra as a featured act next season.
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Beckley
George G. Burnetle
Wickham Ave
Burnette
CCA
Charleston
John E. McKenzie
BCCA
Harry John Brown
Manhattan Concert Orchestra
Brown
United States
Arthur Fiedler
Beckley Elks Club Plans Teen Dance Friday
Beckley Elks Club hosts a teenage dance for members' sons and daughters and their guests Friday from 8 p m to 1 a m in the club ballroom. Members and wives serve as chaperones with decorations led by Mrs R M Fleming Mrs Ross Irle and Mrs Crews in charge.
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Beckley
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Local notes list residents visiting and traveling for medical, family, and social reasons. Entries include Ina Deck recovering from heart surgery at the National Institutes of Health, Barbara Bates preparing for major surgery in Huntington, and various relatives visiting Crab Orchard, Beckley, Fayetteville, and surrounding towns.
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E. I. Deck
Ina Deck
Crab. Orchard
Bethesda
Mqd
James Ray "Deck
National Institutes of Health
Young Deck
Frank Cain
Morgantown
O. F. Cain
College Ave
Woodrow Bates
Prince St
Huntington
Barbara
Rhonda
Pittsburgh
M. M. Corey
Ave
D. A. Riffe
Yawkeys
Alice Stephens McClure
Yawkey
Danie Plumsey
Beckley
R. M. Walz
Staunton
W. Or Sydnor Jr
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge
Woodlawn Ave. T
Main St
P.m
C. B. Treadway
Glen Daniel News Briefs Highlights Local Visits
Irene Garcia of Beckley visited her brother and sister-in-law in Glen Daniel along with other regional guests. Martins Bailey of Mount Hope stayed with Earl Burleson in Fairdale for the weekend. Dinner guests included Arnold Barker and family, Ida Brown and the Scott family. Rosie Westmoreland, formerly of Beckley, was hospitalized after a minor heart incident. Shirley and Callie Bogle visited their families in the area. Leona Benson moved to the community from Stockton. Bernard Dalton and son Howard vacationing with Dalton relatives. Barbara Coldiron stayed with cousin Brenda Kay Stump in Mabscott.
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Glen Daniel
RNS
Irene Garcia
Beckley
Robert E. Fanning
Fairedale
Martin Bailey
Mount Hope
Earl
Burleson
Fairdale
Randolph Booth
Arnold Barker
Allen
Rainelle
Ida Brown
Hardy, Ky
Oliver Scott
Chattaray
Hersey Phillips
Terry
Sherry
Soulsville
Lacy Phillips
Rosie" Westmoreland
Raleigh General Hospital
Shirley Bogle
Callie Bogle
Clay Bogle
Leona Benson
Stockton
Bernard Dalton
Howard
McKee
Ford Dalton
Barbara Coldiron
Brenda Kay Stump
Mabscott
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Recorriers Wives Club
Moose Lodge
E. Ly Queen
James Balcom
Charles T. Ben
TELGA
Betty Rose Fashionbilt
James Hire
Oak Hill
St Stephen's Episcopal Church
Ladies Christian Service
Daniels Community Church
Paul Richmond
Fine Arts Department
Woman's Clubhouse
Park Ave
Woman’s Bible
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Rustain Products
Rardware
OLPT
Fairlawn
HEW
Jersey
di, G. M. Powers
Main Street
Beckley’s Most
Nobil
Neville St
Boston Pops
Paris
Vienna
Zelon
Fred Richmond
Beckley Community Concert Association
George G. Burnette
Campaign
Women’s Dept
Maxwell Hill
Frank Treadway
Barberton
Ohio
Seaman
Howard Treadway
Pensicola
Fla
B. H. Carpenter
Mickey
Stubenville
Chase & Sanborn
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