Becket Beckley Woman's Club Show Highlights Local Arts
The Beckley Woman's Club Fine Arts Department presented a Friday program with a lobby show titled Hobbies of local people. Exhibits included costumes jewelry dolls coins flowers china baskets copper needlepoint knitting hand tooled leather purses and more. Hostess chairmen were listed including Mrs L F Putman co chair Mrs Floyd Sayre and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R. Straub
Mankin Ave
Jeft
C. Graham
Hinton Woman's Club
Beckley Woman's Club
Fred W.roschi
L.F. Putman
Floyd Sayre
Carmel Rambeau
Lawrence Wiseman
James W. Witherspoon
W. T. Tabor
Frank Gans
A. N. Wilson
R. A. Shackelford
Emerson Smith
Robert Higgins
E.T. Gilmer Jr
Planning For Home-Cooked Meals Is First Need Of Woman Worker
New Milford resident Lillian Langseth-Christensen, wife and mother of two, part of a NYC mural and interior design career, outlines a time saving system. She prepares seven days of meals once weekly, freezes them, and uses basic sauces and prepped desserts to cut daily cooking to under two dishes at mealtime. She advocates a Wednesday kitchen day and shares her methods with collaborator Tatiana McKenna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
Lillian Langseth
Christensen
New Milford
Conn
New York
Tatiana McKenna
Lillian
Misses Jumper Pattern 4846 Sees Easy Sewing Appeal
Pattern 4846 offers a versatile jumper with a companion 6100s dress in colorful check or tweedy cotton. Includes a smart double breasted bodice, six gore skirt, easy fitting, complete illustrated instructions, and extra blouse options. Send 35 cents to Pattern Bureau Raleigh Register Box 42 Old Chelsea Station New York. For first class mail add 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Register
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
New Officers Elected at Prosperity Missionary Meeting
At Prosperity Fundamental Baptist Church the Missionary Society elected new officers: Hal Harrah president, Fisher vice president, Cleve Brewer treasurer, Wante Brown secretary, Ira Richmond assistant secretary, George Coley program chairman, and Ed Bays card committee. They approved buying chairs for a classroom and noted a Brazil missionary package report. The next meeting will be May 11 at Mrs. Coley’s home. one new member, Miss Phyllis Toney, joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosperity Meeting
Missionary Society of Prosperity Fundamental Baptist Church
Hal Harrah
E. H. Fisher
Fisher
Cleve Brewer
Wante Brown
Ira Richmond
George Coley
Ed Bays
Coley
George Kricher
Brazil
Phyllis Toney
Births in Raleigh area announce several newborns
Mr and Mrs Harlan Ritchie announce Constance Jean born April 3 at Raleigh General Hospital weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce. Jerome Louise born to Mr and Mrs Gene Price April 4 weighing 9 pounds. Elizabeth Carol born to Mr and Mrs Bobby Gene Smith April 5 weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces. Lucille Lynn born to Mr and Mrs Robert Harold Duncan April 7 weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. Linda Sue born to Jack Willard Bowman April 7 weighing 9 pounds? 12 1 2 ounces. A Parisian claims he learned English during an eight day ocean trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Ritchie
Grove Ave
Constance Jean
Raleigh General Hospital
Jerome Louise
Gene Price
Beckley
Elizabeth Carol
Bobby Gene Smith
Cranberry
Robert Harold ‘Duncan
Sophia
Lucille Lynn
Linda Sue
Jack Willard Bowman
May Fellowship Day Panel Promotes Free School Study
Beckley hosts May Fellowship Day on May 8 at the Methodist Temple with a panel on How are the schools? The program aims to explore school adequacy, teacher conditions, and citizen influence as United Church Women and the National Council of Churches sponsor education for a free American system. Local leaders urge study of local problems to strengthen education nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Iety
Methodist
Temple
Chapman
Eugene H
Philadelphia
Becks
Safey Council of
United Church
Ai Association of
America
NEA
United Church Women
National Council of Churches
United States
Roy L. Herndon
Council of
Alfred Chapman
Washington's Crossing
Coming Events for Women’s Groups in Beckley News
Community notices invite women’s organizations to announce regular or special meetings via telephone at 3321 or by mailing notices to the Women’s Department, Beckley News. The column serves as a calendar for club activities and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Department
Beckley
Marriage Permit Applications Listed in Raleigh County Clerk Office
Marriage permit applications for marriage licenses are recorded in the Raleigh County Clerk's Office. Monday events include Coal City Chapter No. 136 Order of Eastern Star at 7:30 p.m. in Coal City. Beckley Woman's Club Civic Department at 6 p.m. on Park Ave. Tuesday features First Baptist Church Missionary Society at 7:30 p.m. and notes on local marriages Tracey M. Collins and Shirley J. Kincaid. Homer Edwards and Frankie Walbriddi in other notices. National Federation of Post Office Clerks meeting in Richmond Recreation Room at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Court
Coal City
Order of Eastern Star
Lodge Hall
Women's Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Tracy M. Collins
Emmitt Collins
Crest Line
Shirley J. Kincaid
Robert Kincaid
Clear Creek
Homer Edwards
Bessie Edwards
Frankie Wala
Federation of Post Office Clerks
Richmond Recreation Room
Style show at luncheon features Scotch caps and hats
The table was centered with hat boxes in pastel shades containing Scotch Glengary caps and Scottish heather. Scotch caps in plaid were worn by each member of the club. A style show was presented during the luncheon and the ballroom was decorated with floral arrangements by local florists. About 30 women attended the affair.
Lewisburg Sorority Hosts Dinner and Easter Hat Parade
Local Beta Lambda and Xi Gamma sororities entertained with a dinner at the Glass House. Mrs. Kenneth J. Neely welcomed guests, Miss Mary Jo McNeely led ceremonies, and an Easter Hat Parade showcased hats modeled by Bela members. Numerous chapter and community members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Lambda
Xi Gam
Lambda
Ramona Richardsoa
Toj
Bob Holcomb
Lewisburg
Beta Xi Alpha Gamma
Upsiton
Beta Sifma Phi i
Glass House
Kenneth J. Neely
Bela Lambda
Mary Jo McNeely
Virginia Stover
Joan Stover
John Manley
Frances Meador
Bela
Miss Carol McDaniel Bride-to-Be in Raleigh Shower
Frid ay night bridal shower at the Raleigh General Nurses Home honors Miss Carol McDaniel daughter of Mr and Mrs James McDaniel Bradley. She will wed Robert Vandall son of Mr and Mrs W Vandall Bradley. Hostesses were Miss Pat Pee and Miss Mary Rudder. Attendance listed many local neighbors and friends. Various club and church notices follow with meetings and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol McDaniel
Raleigh General Nurses Home
Woodlawn Ave
James McDaniel
Bradley
Robert Vandall
W. & Vandall
Pat Pee
Mary Rudder
Virgie Davis
May Ingale
Lola Gwinn
Mary Kosto
Mike Huzoski
Ed Parrish
Ralph Greene
Theresa Filipek
Toney Marino Jr
J. B. Carper
Mary Ann Cobb
Bill Pritchard
Frank Pisegna
Demple Halstead
Letha Harvey
Recnona Cobl
Dennis Stanley
Elsie Greene
Thelma Phillips
Betty Bosley
L. T. Hopkins
Gypsey Price
James Houchins
Kathryn Thacker
Margaret James
Margaret Calpperton
Ents
R. H. Magee
Mankin Ave
C. G. Wauhop
Bellevue Lane
Hinton
Ben Scott
Hinton Hospital
Pershing
National Life League
Chicago
Janice Plummer
J. Clifton Plummer
Mariscoll
St. Mary’s School of Nursing
Huntington
Emogene Kelly
Harold
Pasadena
California
John Kent
Harper
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Family and social notes list visits and travel across cities and states. Mrs Edga Cantley Jr and son Larry visit West Palm Beach relatives while Miss Nancy Carpenter, a Penn hospital student nurse, plans Easter time with her mother and sister. Other readers and guests are noted with schools and towns across Maryland West Virginia and Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Cantley Jr
Larry
West Palm Beach
Fla
George Wise
Meadows Court
Mary Carpenter
Westwood Dr
Pat Peery
Washington, D.C
Nancy Carpenter
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia
A. B. Carney
Fred Harper
Frame
Charles Brizendine
Carney
Clay Carney
Charleston
Carolyn Patton
Mary
Presbyterian Women Attend Bluestone District Conference
The Bluestone Presbytery District No 1 conference for Presbyterian Church women meets Tuesday at Summerteen Church. Registration starts 9:30 am with sessions at 10 am led by Mrs. H. R. Gladney. Dr. David K. Allen of Davis and Elkins College is the main speaker. Delegates should bring sandwiches and arrange transport by 8:30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Bluestone
Oak Hill
David K. Allen
Davis and Elkins College
J. W. Witherspoon
World Missions
C. A. Smith
Stewantshir
James G. Windle Jr
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Beckley Hotel
Lewisburg Sorority
William Harsanyi
Mc Neely
Nancy Kelley
Allen R.van Horne
Richards
Holcomb
Neely
Frank Eckard
Miss Meador
Githers
Fredric Friar
James A. Davis
Nancy Taraczkozy
Erma McDaniel
Mary Lou Kelley
Robert M. Barnette
Doris Barker
Butt Meador
Mary Reed
James A. Cobb
Betty Anne Gonman
Harry R. Barker Jr
Carl Bunch
Robert Frilen
James Wilker Ison
Andrew Maddows
Christine Cuthbert
Robert Estep
Samuel S. Evans
Edgar L. Smith
Frank L. Atkinson
Polly Tilley
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
First Christian Church
Tees
Beckley Area
Greenbrier Dairy Social Room
Catholic Youth Organization
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Mount Tabor
Beckley Presbyterian Church
William Craig Subhin
Salley Leigh
Fairchild Air Force Base
Wash
U. S
Hilltop Mission
Crab
Orchard
Mrs. Ray
Meadows
Carter
Rhododendron Garden Club
Kathleen Anderson
N. Kanawha St
Mayb Miller
Railroad Ave
Raleigh County Garden Council
Icoca Cola
Sam
T Women's Dept
Diog. M. Powers
Main Street
Ee Oza
Joyous
Cohen's Drug Store
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Lawrence Welk
Dodge Dealers
Word-Duncan Motor CO
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