Convention Delegates Named AAUW Salutes Library Week
In observance of American Library Week the Raleigh County AAUW chapter showcased Mrs. Tom Davis of Charleston at its April dinner meeting. Davis spoke on Greece visiting for the third time last summer and praised Grecian daylight and ancient Greek contributions to science, arts, and democracy. Also featured was Mrs. J. E. Klingensmith of Athens who played harp selections. Miss Ethel Keyser announced delegates to the state AAUW convention in Jackson's Mill, April 27–29: Mrs. Nelson Bragg, Mrs. C. C. Pyles, Mrs. George Halash, Miss Eva Keyser, and Miss Ethel Keyser. Hostesses were Miss Mary Abbott, Miss Edythe Clay, Miss Catherine Abbott, and Miss Eunice Haddad. Other attendees included many members and guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
American Association of University Women
Tom Davis
Charleston
Diamond Department Store
J. E. Klingensmith
Athens
Ethel Keyser
Jackson's Mill
Nelson Bragg
C. C. Pyles
George Halash
Eva Keyser
Mary Abbott
Edythe Clay
Catherine
West Virginia official visits Sophia Rebekah Lodge
A household disassembly prompt describes a recent official visit to the True Blue Rebekah Lodge No. 34 of Sophia. She traveled from Dunbar with Mrs. Madeline Moses, a Charleston lodge member. Mrs. Joan Armes, noble grand of Sophia, presents a gift of appreciation to Mrs. Groves.
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Sembly
West Virginia
True Blue
Rebekah Lodge
Sophia
Dunbar
Madeline Moses
Charleston Lodge
Groves
Joan Armes
The
Sophia Lodge
Polish Porcelain Quality Furniture Polish Claim
Polish porcelain quality furniture polish can be used on porcelain appliances and cabinets. It protects them from smudges and scratches and should be applied frequently to keep them gleaming.
Woman's Auxiliary of Bethel Church Aids Africa Mission
At a Bethel Church MacArthur meeting the Woman's Auxiliary outlined mission aid in Africa. Members will remake men’s shirts into hospital gowns, purchase unbleached muslin for baby gowns, and use old sheets to make bandages. A $5 monthly pledge supports the Freewill Baptist Headquarters Building at Mount Tabor. The program was led by Mrs. W C Combs with participants including Mrs. Mildred Dunn Mrs. Ben Wooten Jr. Mrs. Hiram Reid Mrs. Calvin Bowling and Mrs. Basham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Church of MacArthur
W. C. Combs
Nashville
Tenn
Jack Basham
Africa
Freewill Baptist
Mount Tabor
Combs
Mildred Dunn
Ben Wooten Jr
Hiram Reid
Calvin Bowling
Basham
President of Practical Nurses Reports on National Convention
The President of the United States John F. Kennedy opened the 21st annual National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service convention at the Park Hotel in Washington. Mrs. Cora Jean Burnett of Bibb Avenue, representing West Virginia district, reported a wonderful meeting with strong Raleigh County representation and students from Raleigh County Vocational School for Practical Nurses. Notable speakers included Esther Peterson, Frances Bolton, Dr. Francis L. Clark, and Dr. John P. Walsh. The afternoon program was directed by Elizabeth Reed of the Florida State Board of Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John F. Kennedy
National Association For Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc
Aie Park Hotel
Washington
Practical Nurses of
West Virginia
Ers
Esther Peterson
Frances P. Bolton
Ohio
Francis L. Clark
Department of Phychiatry
Georgetown University Hospital
John P. Walsh
Department of Health, Education ,and Welfare
Elizabeth Reed
Division of Health ‘Education
Florida State Board of ‘Health
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Short notes inviting readers to share local life items with a contact number for the column.
NHS ceremony trip for Crab Orchard youths highlighted
Eddie Vaden of Crab Orchard flew to Indianapolis to attend National Honor Society ceremonies at Warren High School honoring his cousin Marshall L Burns Jr. Both are grandsons of Mr and Mrs Edward Armstrong. George A Hughes of Crab Orchard is a patient at Beckley Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment. His son Larry Hughes was treated and released for leg injuries from a school fall. Mrs Bob Blankenship and Mrs Eye related to Dora Hidalgo and John Eye family. Blanche Turner and her son Bill Turner and granddaughter Barbara Jean Turner plan a weekend in Alexandria Virginia visiting relatives Jim and a daughter-in-law. Mrs Arthur Richmond returned Monday from Beckley Memorial Hospital after a three-week stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Vaden
Crab Orchard
Indianapolis
Ind
Warren High School
Marshall L. Burns Jr
Edward Armstrong
George A. Hughes
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Larry Hughes
Wills
Bob Blankenship
Mrs. Eye
Dora Hidalgo
Klaus
Blanche Turner
Bill Turner
Barbara Jean Turner
Alexandria, Va
Jim Turner
Local Social Notes Highlight Visitor and Bridal Shower
Mrs. Fred H Nichols of Pleasant Hills spent the weekend with her mother Mrs W A Chennault in Lynchburg Virginia. Mrs Odell Elkins of Shady Spring returned home after visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs James Lee of Augusta Georgia and their new baby Terry Ray. Lee is stationed at Fort Gordon with the US Army. Guests staying with Rev J W Nunn and wife at Westwood Drive included Mrs W H Moore and Vernon Moore of Draper Virginia and Mr and Mrs Johnny Jones with Larry and Regina of Richmond Virginia. Mr and Mrs Denny Ellison and daughter Lynn of Huntington were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Philpott and visited Mr and Mrs Clinton Warden. Mrs John L Eye former Miss Joyce Hidalgo was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Nichols
Pleasant Hills
W. A. Chennault
Lynchburg
Odell Elkins
Shady Spring
James Lee
Augusta
Terry Ray
Lee
Ft. Gordon
U. S. Army
J. W. Nunn
Westwood Drive
W. H. Moore
Vernon Moore
Draper, Va
Johnny Jones
Larry
Regina
Richmond, Va
Denny Ellison
Lynn
Huntington
Clarence Philpott
Berry St
Clinton Warden
Hull St
John L. Eye
Joyce Hidalgo
Arthur
Visiting relatives and hospital update note
Rhodell and Mrs Sylvia Peace of Columbus Ohio visit her parents Mr and Mrs Charlie Moore. Mrs Theodore Wyce remains hospitalized at Beckley Memorial Hospital after major surgery on Thursday. Mrs Jean Stout and daughter from Baltimore Maryland spent the weekend with her aunt Mrs Martha Williams of Princewick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Peace
Columbus,Ohio
Mrs
Charlie Moore
Theodore Wyce
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Jean Stout
Baltimore, Md
Martha Williams
Princewick
Notable Attendees Include Mrs Dorse Cook At Service
A prayer was offered by Mrs Dorse Cook with attendees including Mrs Forest Gillespie, Mrs William Mc Hone, Mrs Mamie Gunnoe, Mrs Frank Facello and guests Karen Carte and Mrs Facello's mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorse Cook
Forest Gillespie
William McHone
Mamie Gunnoe
Frank Facello
Karen Carte
Facello
Belmont Homemakers Club Meets at Evelyn Parker Home
Women's club notices list Belmont Homemakers Club gathering at Mrs. Evelyn Parker's home, 513 Sylvia Street, at 6 30 p m Readers are reminded to send notices to Beckley Newspapers by 10 a m for same day publication and Sunday calendars must arrive before 10 a m Saturday Also listed is No 1 Club of St John's Baptist Church Raleigh hosted by Mrs Imogene Miller in Raleigh at 6 30 p m
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Woman's Department of
Beckley
Belmont Homemakers Club
Evelyn Parker
Sylvia St
St. John’s Baptist Church
Raleigh
Imogene Miller
Community club meetings and rehearsal notice
Friendship Social Club hosts 104 Cana day St at 7 30 p m with Mrs Margaret Wilkes. Willing Workers Club meets at New Hope Baptist Church at 5 p m. Raleigh County Unit Bluefield Alumni Association at 304 F St at 7 30 p m with Mrs Grace B Robinson. Pinochle Bugs Inc at 116 Berry St at 7 30 p m with Mrs Mayme Tatum. Thrifty Savers Club meets 113 Rice St at 7 p m with Mr and Mrs Tom Wallace. Rehearsal for a Queen Esther Court style show at Stratton High School Auditorium 4 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Social Club
Margaret Wilkes
Canaday St
Willing Workers Club of
New Hope Baptist Church
Raleigh County
Bluefield
Grace B. Robinson
F. St
Pinochle Bugs, Inc
Mayme Tatum
Berry St
Thrifty Savers Club
Mrs
Tom Wallace
Queen Esther Court
Stratton High School
Sunday Charmette Sub Deb Club Installation Dinner
The Charmette Sub Deb Club holds its installation dinner in the Terrace Room of the Beckley Winn Hotel at 1 p.m. Measurements include venue and time for a local social event.
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Beckley-Winn Hotel
Community notices from Hollywood School PTA and local groups
On Tuesday the Hollywood School Parent Teacher Association meets at the school at 7 30 p m. The Philathea Bible Class of the First Baptist Church gathers at Mrs Lena Thompsons home, 207 4th St, for a covered dish dinner at 6 p m. Maggie L Walker Temple No 38 hosts at the Elks Home on S Fayette St at 5 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Parent-Teacher Association
Philathea
First Baptist Church
Lena Thompson
4Th St
Maggie L. Walker
Elks Home
S. Fayette St
Sandpaper Grip Made From Foam Core Method
A simple sanding aid uses a square of holsterer's cored foam rubber taped to the smooth side. Insert fingers into the core holes to gain a secure grip and improve control during sanding.
Miss Ina Deck Bride Elect Receives Shower Gifts
Miss Ina Deck bride elect of Robert Sanderson of Delvan Wis is honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs James Deck and others. Sixty guests attended with prizes awarded to several guests. The couple will marry May 26 at Crab Orchard Baptist Church in Crab Orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Deck
Robert Sanderson
Delvan
Wis
James Deck
Alden Deck
Gene Deck
Elliott Deck
Tracy Riffe
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Raymond Beckett
Arthur Deck
Clyde Tolbert
Dorothy Ogden
Ennis J. Deck
Crab Orchard
Miss Deck
Sanderson
Norwood High graduate wed Austin Mills employe couple
Jack McLaney and his bride, a Norwood High School graduate employed at Austin Mills Inc. of Albemarle, N C, wed after he, a 1954 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate, attended the Chicago Institute of Technology before enlisting in the U S Air Force. He is stationed at Charleston AFB, S C, and they reside in North Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McLaney
Norwood High School
Austin Mills Inc
Albemarle
N. C
Woodrow Wilson High School
Chicago Institute of Technology
U. S. Air Force
Charleston Afb
S. C
North Charleston
Fairdale Gossip: Local Residents Return Home
Mrs Blanche Clay returns to Highland Park Ill after visiting sons Sonny and Ronnie Clay and families in Fairdale Slab Fork. Mrs Emma Stover and granddaughter Debbie Slone go home from Whitesville after visiting Louis Kavinsky and Mary Kavinsky. Myrtle Pendall returns to Charleston from visit with Perry Snuffer family. Ewell Snuffer of Morgantown visited the Snuffers. Haven Claypool and family return to Highland Park Ill after visiting Shar ky Byrd Teddy Lacy. Evelyn Smith Alpena also visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairdale
Blanche Clay
Highland Park, Ill
Sonny Clay
Ronnie Clay
Emma Stover
Debbie Slone
Perry Snuffer
Myrtle Pendall
Snuffers
Ewell Snuffer
Morgantown
Haven Claypool
Highland Park
Ill
Sharky Byrd
Teddy ‘Lacy
Byrds
Lacys
Evelyn Smith
Alpena
Byrd
Lacy
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Mary Lemons
AAUW
Greece
Paul Reed
R. Beaty
H. W. Walton
Walter Klingensmith
Julian Williams
Hazel Davenport
Gladys Milam
Maureen ‘Geraghty
Miss Keyser
George Parker
Pat Searle
Ruth Searle
Ra‘chel Meador
Carroll Simpkins
Ethel Martin
Catherine Newton
Reba Mafferty
Robert Thomson
Darrel Lovejoy
Anna Lee Walker
Ton Walker
George Underwood
Arnold Yost
Dorothy Caffee
Violet Welsh
Richmond Recreation Room
Dorothy Groves
Rebekah As
Manners
Millett
NEA
Ec Lisle
Prince St
Woman's Auxiliary of Bethel Church
Will
Cora Jean Burnett
Arthur Richmond
Rhodell
Neville St
G. M. Powers
Main Street
Norwood
Nancy Carolyn Thompson
Charles N. Ballengee
T. A. Thompson
Ernest W. Ballengee
Dots Factory
Neville St. Beckley
Baptist Church
Aaty
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