Fine Arts Department Elects Mrs Armentrout New Chairman
The Woman's Club of Beckley named Mrs. R. B. Armentrout as Fine Arts Department chairman with A. Robert Koch as vice chair and M. H. Wood secretary and J. B. Bibb treasurer. George W. Bright chaired the nominating committee. The election followed a Friday 2:30 pm meeting at the Clubhouse on Park Ave. John Lambres and Henry Wolf entertained, while tea hosts included club president Mrs. J. E. Otto and Mrs. Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Armentrout
Woman's Club of
Beckley
A. Robert Koch
M. H. Wood
J. B. Bibb
George W. Bright
Park Ave
Robert Thomson Jr
J. E. Otto
Thomson
M. M. Woods
T. A. Vermillion
Earl Yates
J. W. Watkins
Crab Orchard Garden Club Elects Officers
The Crab Orchard Garden Club met at 7 30 p m on April 11 in the Crab Orchard Baptist Church parlor. Mrs Mattie Meador was named president for the coming year with C W Riffe vice president Haven Clay treasurer B K Wilcox secretary W H Boyd librarian and S L Crews chairing flower arrangements. Members planned one monthly program each and sun flower seeds were donated to local youth to plant for bird food. Refreshments were served to 10 members after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard Garden Club
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Mattie Meador
C. W. Riffe
Mrs French Davis Addresses Society at Prosperity Baptist
Mrs French Davis spoke to the Women’s Missionary Society at Prosperity Baptist Church in the Stover home on Alaska. The group voted to send Arnold Bowyer to the May Philippi House Party and discussed a bake sale in May. Attending were Barker Derr ing Derring Derring Jr Johnson Sharp Stewart Stover Stover Jr Thurman Wood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Davis
Women’s Missionary Society of Prosperity Baptist Church
D. B. Stover
Alaska
Arnold Bowyer
Philippi
George Barker
Frank Derring
Frank Derring Jr
James Derring
Joseph Johnson
Roger Sharp
Wayne Stewart
D. B. Stover Jr
Denver Stover
T. N. Thurman
Howard Wood
Spaghetti Dinner Brings Families to Eastwood Class Night
The Eastwood Methodist Temple class held a 6 p.m. spaghetti dinner on Wednesday. Family Night honored children of members with Geranium floral centerpieces. Mrs Ray Allen announced payment completion for a gas furnace donated to a needy family. Miss Audrey Wood spoke on voting machines. Members presented a gift to bride elect Mrs Shirley Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastwood
Methodist Temple
William Straub
Marion Essary
Afair
Ray Allen
Audrey Wood
Shirley Walker
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Weekend visitors and relatives populate Sophia and nearby towns in a series of residence meets. Albert Schwartz of Pittsburgh and Dora Miller host, with guests from Richmond, Chicago, Washington DC, Florida, Elyria, Covington, and many local families. The notices list short visits, durations, and family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schwartz
Pittsburgh
George Bragg
Sophia
Lance Butterick
Washington, D. C
Clarence Levy
Charleston
Clyde Eddins
John Eddins
Florida
C. W. LaRue
Chicago, Il
W. I. Kidd
E. H. Lawhorn
Texanna
St. Francis Hospital
James D. Lusk
Tuscon
Chicago
Ill
Harry A. Cook
Oak Hill
Lana Carol Butterick
Ed Cockerly
West Virginia University of Technology
Montgomery
Civic Department of Woman's Club Sets Final Meet Tonight
The Beckley Woman's Club Civic Department holds its final year session tonight at 6 30 PM in the Clubhouse on Park Ave. Mrs Fred K Hays will conduct the meeting and officers for next year will be elected. Mrs Robert Richardson and Mrs J E Otto will lead the pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Woman's Club
Park Ave
Fred K. Hays
Robert Richardson
J. E. Otto
Lovell Higgins
Rhodell Personal Notes Reflect Regional Visits and Patients
Rhodell items list residents visiting relatives and others receiving medical treatment. William Stewart visits Norfolk relatives while O C Conner is under observation at Beckley Hospital. Cynthia Kagey returns home after time with Roy Pennington family near Athens. Chester Warren treated for asthma at Wyoming General in Mullens. Samuel Meadows and children Alma and Billa Kay stayed with sister Aden Lucas in Layland. Roy E Hall visits Rhodell friends from Princeton. Bruce McKinney relocates to Baltimore for work. E H Meadows and son Michael dined with Lacy Meadows in Rhodell. Lawrence Bell and family drive to Marmet to see their hospitalized son Larry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Warren
Rhodell
Wyoming General Hospital
Mullens
Samuel M. Meadows
Alma
Billa Kay
Aden Lucas
Layland
Roy E. Hall
Princeton
Bruce McKinney
Baltimore
E. H. Meadows
Michael
Coal City
Lacy A. Meadows
Lawrence Bell
Marmet
Larry
Marmet Hospital
Jewell Birchfield Honored at Shower
Miss Jewell Birchfield was honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted at 7 30 p m Friday in the home of Mrs Alma Martin 110 1 2 East Main St The event honored the bride to be daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Birchfield of Slab Fork and fianc Kenneth G Light son of Mr and Mrs O G Light of Mount Hope Guests included Mrs Ray Snuffer and many relatives Games and refreshments were provided by the hostesses with a lengthy guest list of friends and family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Birchfield
Alma Martin
East Main St
Martin
Betty Via
Marian R. Williams
Herbert Birchfield
Slab Fork
Kenneth G. Light
O. G. Light
Mount Hope
Ray Snuffer
A. L. Miller
Evelyn McMillan
Joe Johnson
Beulah McDan
Cream Cheese Honey Soften for Fruit Salad Dressings
Soften cream cheese with honey to create a smooth, sweet base for fruit salads. Whip until creamy then fold in fresh diced fruits or a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
Coming Events in Beckley Women’s notices
Women's organizations may announce regular or special meetings by phone or mail to the Women's Department. Notices received by 10 a.m. are used the same day. Sunday calendar notices must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday. Circle No. 6 of the First Methodist Church meets at 8 p.m. at Mrs. W. E. Zopp's home. Civic Department of the Beckley Woman's Club hosts a covered-dish dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse on Park Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris Lane
Raleigh Register
Midtown Station
New York
N. Y
Women's Department
Beckley
Wile
First Methodist Church
W. E. Zopp
Mercer T
Civic Department of the
Beckley Woman's Club
Park Ave
Community Club and Society Meeting Schedule
Advisor Council meets at 10 30 a m in County Court Room. Strike Back Cancer Crusade canvass 6 30 to 7 30 p m by Beckley Woman's Club. Junior Department Beckley Woman's Club 8 p m on Park Ave. W C T U holds service at First Methodist Church 2 p m. Women of the Moose meet 7 30 p m Moose Club Ballroom. Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club 7 30 p m Coca Cola Social Room. Rebekah Bible Class Methodist Temple 7 W p m with Mrs Harvey Pauley 231 Locust Dr. Girl Scout Leaders Training day session 10 30 a m Presbyterian Church night session 7 p m First Christian Church. Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 covered dish supper Sons of Italy Hall 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Woman's Club
J. B. F. Yoak Jr
Methodist Temple
Alvin J. Cook
First Baptist Church
Topsy O'Dell
Raleigh County Farm Women's and Homemakers Club
County Court Room
Strike Back
The
Rebekah
Harvey Pauley
Locust Dr
Presbyterian Church
First Christian Church
Degree of Honor Lodge No
Sons of Italy Hall
Community Club Meetings and Local Group Gatherings
Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority meets at 8 p m in the Coca-Cola Social Room Beckley Jaycee-ettee gathers at 7 30 p m in the Appalachian Building Beckley Area Registered and Professional Nurses Club at 6 30 p m in the Elke Club Mt Tabor Homemakers Club holds 1 p m at the home of Mrs I E Borrer Harper Rd Catholic Youth Organization of St Francis de Sales Church meets at the church at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Beckley Jaycee-ettee
Appalachian
Beckley Area
Registered and Professional Nurses Club
Elke Club
Mt. Tabor
Catholic Youth Organization
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Community church notices spark parish events
Thursday the Adult Choir of First Methodist Church hosts a covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The Women of Beckley Presbyterian Church hold a general meeting at 2 p.m. at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Beckley Woman's Club Meeting at Park Avenue Clubhouse
The American Home Department of Beckley Woman's Club will hold a meeting at 2:80 p.m. in the Clubhouse on Park Avenue.
Raleigh County Garden Council Meeting Notice
Raleigh County Garden Council will meet at 1 30 p m in the Coca Cola Social Room to discuss forthcoming events and club activities. Members and guests are encouraged to attend for planning and updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Garden Council
Coca-Cola
Parking Problem at University of Illinois Campus
Professor Charles H Bowman chairs the university Traffic and Parking Board and estimates a need for 2000 additional parking spaces. At about 750 dollars per space the total would reach 112 million dollars, funds not available. Proposals include charging for parking restricting student car use or a partial ban banning student cars from university streets.
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Champaign-Urbana
N. W
Charles H. Bowman
University of Illinois Traffic and Pecking Board
65th Annual Meet of DAR Opens Tonight in DC
The 65th Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution opens in Washington with an expected 5000 delegates. Mrs Carl C Sanders attends as a voting alternate from Beckley. The DAR reports 183 554 members as of February 1 and plans include a presidential message, Nixon on Friday, and speakers from the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DAR
Washington, D. C
Continental Congress
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
Carl C. Sanders
James Allen
Beckley
Ite
Eisenhower
Congress
Gertrude Carraway
Nixon
Adm
Arthur W. Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Herbert A. Philbrick
FBI
Robert Whitelaw Wilson
Office of Volunteers
The
American Red Cross
Consuelo N. Bailey
Vermont
Ivy Baker Priest
United States
Glenn Haynes Speaks at Auxiliary Meeting
Glenn Haynes of Oak Hill spoke at the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 April gathering in Memorial Build Room 6. He noted child welfare work with financially assisted homes and foster care, answered questions, and a Raleigh County Cancer Society donation plus Girl Scouts gift were approved. Musical numbers by Mrs. Snead and Mrs. Thomson featured "Love in Bloom" and "April Showers." Refreshments for 20 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 32
Glenn Haynes
Oak Hill
T. C. Moorefield
Memorial Building
Haynes
Department of Public Assistance
Earl Snead
Samuel Thomson
G. A. Massing
R. E. Presley
W. B. Murray
Beatrice Naysmith
T. S. Price
W. Howard Pettry
L. T. Putman
Wayne Reynolds
R. K. Rubush
J. R. van Meter
Lilly II Celebrates Third Birthday at Beaver Home
Harold Kenneth Lilly II celebrated his third birthday with a party at his parents Harold K. and wife Lilly's Beaver home. Prizes were awarded to Deborah McGrady Cathy Hopkins Sam Quesenberry Linda Lilly and Janie Taylor. Refreshments were served with many relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kenneth Lilly II
Harold K. Lilly
Beaver
Deborah McGrady
Cathy Hopkins
Sam Quesenberry
Linda Lilly
Janie Taylor
Michael Lilly
Donald Bennett
Ickie Marett
Buddy Marett
Glenna Bennett
Randy Bennett
Patricia Bennett
Blanche Marett
Marie Bennett
Hazel Taylor
Raymond McGrady
Reunion at Bolt home honors Perry and sister Drysdale
A birthday reunion at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Robert E. Perry in Bolt honored the Rev. Perry and his sister Mrs. Bessie Drysdale of Beckley. Forty one guests enjoyed dinner at 1 p.m. Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Perry
Bolt
Mr. Perry
Bessie Drysdale
Beckley
Current Best Sellers List Read in Print
The page lists top fiction best sellers including The Last Hurrah by Edwin O Connor Ten North Frederick by John O Hara Andersonville by MacKinlay Kantor Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis Marjorie Morningstar by Herman Wouk The Search for Bridey Murphy by Morey Bernstein Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh A Night to Remember by Walter Lord Profiles in Courage by John F Kennedy The Scrolls from the Dead Sea by Edmund Wilson.
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Edwin O'Connor
Ten North Frederick
John O'Hara
Andersonville
MacKinlay Kantor
Mame
Patrick den
Bridey Murphy
Morey Bernstein
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Walter Lord
Courage
John F. Kennedy
Edmund Wilson
Decatur Bridge Becomes Toll Bridge After River Diversion
In Decatur Nebraska the Missouri River was diverted under the Decatur Bridge, transforming the structure into a toll bridge that could be traveled free in initial weeks to spread news of operation. A bridge commission member stated tolls were withheld to let the public learn the bridge is open for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur, Neb.p
Decatur
Missouri
Bridge Commission
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Lawrence Wiseman
Peyton Graves
Fine Arts
Armentrout
R. A. Shackelford
John Lambres
Henry Wolf
Mrs. French Davis
Glen Jean
Bring Your Smile
Frankie Laine - Keefe
Braselle
Robert Taylor
Eleanor Parker
Broderick Crawford
Ruth Roman
Paramount Presente
Burt Anna
Hal Wallis
Tennessee Witt S Williams
Istarsion
Mullens Drive-In
Mullens and
Herndon
Country Girl
Grace Kelly
Bing Crosby
Columbia Pictures Presents
Jane Cornel Russell
Wilde
Women’s Dept
Civic Department of Woman's Club
T. D. George
Julia Ann Casey
A. P. Leeber
Basil Anderson
James Bair
Eugene Carpenter
Margaret Alice Carter
Joseph Vargo
Frank Davis
B. L. Dozier
J. G. Foster
Patricia Searle
G. R. French
Duval Holliday
Fred Hurt
R. H. Legg
R. Keith Lipscomb
G. Berk Lynch
H. H. Mayse
Lee Summers
H. H. Perdue
Madre Richardson
R. P. Richardson
Darrell King
William Stewart, Rhodell
Chap Stover
Norfolk
O. C. Conner
Beckley Hospital
Cynthia Kagey
Roy Pennington
Athens
Roberts
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Cagney
Powell
Rele Acy
Dane Clark
Aivon Tsel
Stanaford Road
Captain Light Foot
Technicolor
Rock Hudson
Barbara Rush
Denver
John Payne
Mona Freeman
Oakhilia
Darling Technicolor
Robert Wagner
Paget
Women's Christian Temperance Union
South Heber St
Women of the Moose
Moose Club
Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club
Coca Cola
American Home Department
Princess Theatre
Hope
W. Va
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Edmund Grainger
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Winters
Roland the Ee
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Huntington
Steve Allen
W. T. Grant
Nbc-Tv
Neville St
Rebekah Lodge
Hilda Daniels
Eva Landrith
Welch
Edith Knapp
Rainelle
Sadie Rush
Beulah Locke
True Blue Lodge
Willie McGehee
Esleeder
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Wetwermatic
Frank
Sprague, W. VA
ST. Fayette ST
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Marjorie Morningstar
Herman Wouk
State Bank No
Bank OF Raleigh
West Virginia
E. S. Pugh
Isaac McKinney
E. S&s. Pugh
Cashier
W. Powers H. File, Jr
M. Tieche
State of
Raleigh
W. L. Higgins
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