Bride to be Elnora Chambers feted with luncheon shower
A luncheon and miscellaneous shower was given for Miss Elnora Chambers at 204 Fairview Ave. on Saturday. Guests included Mrs. B B Chambers, Mrs. A B Clay, Mrs. Wilfred Woddell, and several others. She will wed Lawrence Marvin Smith at 4 p.m. May 7 at the First Methodist Church. Jonquils and japonica decorated the luncheon tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnora Chambers
Fairview Ave
Jay Woods
B. B. Cham
Area Women Begin To Aid RC Cancer Drive
A house-to-house canvass for the Raleigh County Chapter of the American Cancer Society runs today through Saturday in Crab Orchard MacArthur Glen White Green Valley and Glen View. General Chairman is Mrs. Sam Pilliteri with captains including Mrs Basil Pittman and others, and a long list of workers across Crab Orchard Glen View MacArthur and nearby areas. Also noted is a courtesy shower for bride Mrs Aaron W Martin with gifts and many guests and hostesses participating in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
American Cancer Society
Crab Orchard
MacArthur
Glen
Canvass Society Members Listed by Local Groups
Canvass Society members are named by groups in Glen White and Green Valley. In Glen White the women are Mrs Bon nie Davis Mrs Carol Wood Miss Mary Shelton and Mrs Joe Culberto. In Green Valley the members are Mrs June Howington Mrs Gwinn Hicks Miss Carolyn McDaniel and Miss Beulah Covey and Green Valley Mrs Zeno Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Browning
C. J. Martin
Carolyn McDaniel
Louise Williams
A. J. Underwood
J. W. Blankenship
George Hatcher
Gene Ferris
Myra Wesley
W. Brogan
Leo Lamb
A. E. Shrewsbury
T. E. Kasey
Beulah Jean Covey
Glen View
J. C,re
Dorr Saufer
MacArthur
Clifford Sanger
James Sanger Jr
D. L. Keadle Jr
Robert T. Blevins
George T. Jones
Robert F. Wood
Hubert Smith
Kenneth Sherwood
Betty French
Elmer Akers
Robert Slate
Larry B. Jennings
Roger M. Lilly
Howard Keller
B. E. Calvert
Glen White
Bonnie Davis
Carol Wood
Mary Shelton
Joe Culberto
Green Valley
June Howington
Gwinn Hicks
Beulah Covey
Zeno Sparks
Episcopal Guilds Schedule Meetings
Guilds of Woman of the Church of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church will meet Thursday as follows: St. Cecelia's at church with Miss Margaret James hostess 8 p.m. St. Ann's at the church 8 p.m. St. Mary's at home of Mrs H P Meadows 204 First Ave 1 30 p.m. St. Stephen's at home of Mrs H C Sheets 125 Anne St 1 30 p.m. St. Margaret's at home of Mrs A A Bliss 105 Springdale Ave luncheon meeting 12 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilds of Woman of the
Church of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
St. Cecelia's
Margaret James
St. Ann's
St. Mary’s
H. P Meadows
First Ave
St. Stephen's
H. C. Sheets
Anne St
St. Margaret's
A. A. Bliss
Springdale Ave
Needle crafts rise this spring with washable fabrics
If you have a knack with a needle there is a treat in store this spring. There are many fancy fabrics that are washable as well as luxurious in appearance.
Charleston Symphony to Close Season With Sunday Concert
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra will close its 1960 61 season Sunday with a concert featuring three winners of its 1960 statewide talent contest. The Morris Harvey College auditorium hosts two performances at 3 pm and 8 pm. Violinist Robert Billups, 16, from Nitro, plus pianists Mary Delle Thomas and Catherine Manning Walker will appear as soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Morris Harvey College
Robert Billups
Nitro
Mary Delle Thomas
Catherine Manning Walker
Charleston
Thomas
Geoffrey Hobday
Takacs
Europe
Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County Court
Applications for marriage licenses listed by the clerk of Raleigh County Court name several couples. Bobby Joe McComas of Buffalo New York and Dixie Kathleen Tyree of Sullivan are among those applying, with other pairings including Nickels and Boone, Robertson and Blackmon, Roberts and Fourney, Withrow and Christopher, representing Beckley and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Court
Bobby Joe McComas
Albertis
Leatha McComas
Buffalo
N. Y
Dixie Kathleen Tyree
John
Lillian Tyree
Sullivan
James Herald Nickels
Charles
Lelia Nickels
Glen White
Audrey Ruth Boone
Lillie Gillenwater
Homer Boone
James Andrew Robertson
Otha
Ellen Robertson
Beckley
Barbara Ann Blackmon
Franklin Blackmon
Louise Blackmon
Edward Price Roberts Jr
Edward
Margie Roberts
Tacoma Park
Nuala Maria Fourney
Eugene
Edna Fourney
Blue Jay
John Andy Withrow
Walter
Bertha Withrow
Stamaford
Victoria Joan Christopher
Tom
Frances
Christopher
Prosiperity
Monday events in Beckley clubs and groups announce meetings
Coming events notice lists Monday activities from Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Mabscott Lad and Lassie 4 H Beta Sigma Phi Sunbeam Mission Society Beckley Art Group and Raleigh County Library Open House. Details include times and locations across Mabscott Cal laway Heights and Beckley with leaders named.
Community club and school events highlight Tuesday schedule
Rhododendron Garden Club meets at Mrs. H. H. Perdue home in Cabell at 7 30 p m. North Lester Elementary PTA at the school at 3 30 p m. Phymosia Garden Club spring luncheon at Black Knight Country Club at 12 30 p m. St Francis de Sales School PTA in cafeteria at 7 30 p m. WCTU in Parish Hall of First Methodist Church at 2 p m. Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets in Coca Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m. Beckley Chapter Women of the Moose business meeting at Moose Lodge Ballroom at 7 30 p m. Bethlehem Chapter No 71 O ES regular meeting at Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 8 p m. Union of the First Methodist Church in Parish Hall at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhododendron Garden Club
H. H. Perdue
Cabell
Phymosia Garden Club
Black Knight Country Club
Beta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Beckley
Women of the Moose
Moose Lodge
Bethlehem
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Howe Street
Local Club Meetings and Gatherings Listed
Recruiters Wives Club meets at U S Army Main Recruiting Station on Prince Street at 7 30 p m Charmette Sub Deb Club gathers at Kin zer Pancake House at 7 p m Gulf Woman s Club holds regular meeting at Sophia Methodist Church at 7 30 p m Crab Orchard Women s Christian Temperance Union meets at Crab Orchard Baptist Church at 1 30 p m Mount Tabor Home Demonstration Club meets at the home of Mrs C E Stanley in Harper Heights at 1 30 p m Royal Neighbors of America Camp 10658 holds regular meeting in Eagles Hall on Woodlawn Avenue at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Prince Street
Gulf Woman's Club
Sophia Methodist Church
Crab Orchard
Mount Tabor
C. E. Stanley
Harper Heights
Royal Neighbors of America
Eagles Hall
Woodlawn Avenue
Beckley Concert Campaign Opens 24th Drive
Beckley Community Concert Association launches its 24th annual membership drive at 10 30 a m in Beckley Hotel lobby. About 60 officials and workers met at the Glass House with Charles Baxter of Community Concerts Inc and William Cruser speaking on the drive and local music scene. New York Pro Musica will perform at 8 30 p m Thursday in Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium directed by Noah Greenberg. critics praise the ensemble. Campaign chair Mrs Fred Richmond and co chair Mrs Perry Futterman outline a goal of 1 000 members for 1961 62. inquiries to CL 3 7201.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Community Concert Association
Beckley Hotel
Thomas K. Mahan
Glass House
Charles Baxter
New York
Boston Herald
Mrs McKenzie attends Continental Congress DAR in Washington
Mrs. John McKenzie of 602 Woodlawn Ave will attend the annual Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington D C as a delegate for the Captain James Allen Chapter and will stay at the Mayflower Hotel. The weekend also sees Mrs Blaine Tanner and daughter Linda with niece Virginia Tanner in Richmond Virginia visiting Mr and Mrs H C Salyers. Linda and Virginia joined a fraternity dance at the University of Richmond and a spring formal at the John Marshall Hotel with escorts Charles Harrison and Jack Worthington, both University students. Denicia Stover, granddaughter of the Rev and Mrs Frank Facello, returns home after rheumatic fever treatment at Beckley Memorial Hospital and will remain with grandparents for the rest of the school year. Judy Shaffer, 5, undergoes an eye operation at Raleigh General Hospital and is listed in satisfactory condition. Mrs Robert Lowell Davis of 1810 Harper Rd returned home from Raleigh General Hospital after surgery. Mr and Mrs Ray Shrewsbury and grandson David of Rhodell spent Sunday with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Bill Shrewsbury in Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKenzie
Woodlawn Ave
Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington, D. C
McKenzie
Mayflower Hotel
Captain James Allen
The
DAR
Blaine Tanner
Linda
Orchard Avenue
Virginia Tanner
Richmond
Frank Facello
MacArthur
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Denicia
Hollywood Elementary
Judy Shaffer
Teddy Shaffer
Oak Grove
Ithe
Raleigh General Hospital
Ray Shrewsbury
David
Rhodell
Bill Shrewsbury
Princeton
District fundraising quote from Mrs Copeland highlighted
Mrs Copeland praised her district as the first to reach its goal while K Douglas Bowers served as co chair and Elmer L Davis acted as treasurer saying they were elated by the achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Douglas Bowers
Elmer L. Davis
Copeland
Handy blue spray cleaner for glass surfaces usage
There are other handy uses for the special blue spray cleaner for glass surfaces. It cleans grease fingerprints and spatters from toasters waf fle irons ovens and leaves them shining clean.
Science Shrinks Piles With New Non Surgical Remedy
New healing substance Bio-Dyne, from a world famous research institute, shrinks hemorrhoids, stops itching, and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows actual reduction while easing discomfort. Available as Preparation H suppositories or ointment at drug counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, N. Y
Ex Rhodell Resident Honored At Shower
Mrs. Bill Shrewsbury of Princeton, a former Rhodell resident, was honored with a silk shower at her mother’s home. Pink and blue decorations framed gifts in a bassinet while guests and hostesses attended games and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Murphy
Rhoda Canterbury
Phyllis Kincaid
Brenda Hatmaker
Irvin Simmons
Tony Hubbard
Lacy A. Meadows
Joe D'Antoni
Leon Sanders
Doss Lopez
Turner Wood
Don Tyler
Victor Augustine
Roy Hall
Annie Wattis
Ernest Pritchett
Marie Beamon
Harrison Powell
Lloyd Edwards
Bill Almond
Nellie Farruggia
A. S. Widick
Roy Young
Maude Young
Charles Lockard
E. W. Copen
Angelo Zonta
Joe Parker
Sweeney-Mays Vows Read In Church Rites
In Beaver Mississippi a double ring wedding took place at First Baptist Church with Carol Ann Mays and William B. Sweeney exchanging vows. The Rev E W Powers of Shady Spring officiated. The bride, daughter of L W and Mrs Mays, wore a dacron dress with bouffant skirt and lace crown veil. Attendant Mrs Clarence Lilly wore a blue dress. Best man was Clarence Lilly. The couple left for a southern honeymoon. the bride wore a pale blue suit later. Both graduates of Shady Spring High School, she works in real estate while he is employed by Walker Machinery in Belle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
RNS
First Baptist Church of
Carol Ann Mays
William B. Sweeney
E. W. Powers
Shady Spring
L. W. Mays
John Sweeney
Ghent
Dacron
Clarence Lilly
Shady Spring High School
M. W. Powers Real Estate
Ayds Reducing Plan Ad Promises Weight Loss Guarantee
An advertisement features Julie endorsing Ayds Reducing Plan Vita min and Mineral Candy with a claim that it controls appetite without restricting eating. The offer promises weight loss and a money back guarantee, pricing first box at $3.25 and urging readers to buy today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert C. Fleshman
Sam Pilliteri
Wayne Sisk
Nancy Cox
Jack Tate
RC Cancer
Aaron W. Martin
Jake Lilly
Cool Ridge
Emil Meadows
Clyde Lilly
Martin
Barbara Lilly
Luther F. Okes
Okey Griffith
Argell Griffith
Judy Thompson
Gene Griffith
Roy Applegate
Bob Lester
Willis Hash
Burless Thompson
C. W. Martin
Leona Lilly
Mattie Harvey
Vernon Bell
Effie Webb
Paris Green
Betty Shoumate
T. L. Canaday
van D. Lilly
Glen Richards
Paris Bowling
Muriel Meador
George Speck
Maxine Bryant
Buddy Mills
Vernon Phillips
Fink
Warren Lovell
John Martin
Ray Bostic
Rachel Akers
Doris Bryant
Ora Fink
Gilbert Mills
Donald Meadows
Canvass Society
Episcopal Guilds
Charleston Orchestra
Woman's Department of
Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206
Mabscott
Lad and
Lassie
Greenbrier
Memrs
Beta Sigma Phi City Council
Appalachian Assembly Room
Sunbeam Mission Society
New Hope Baptist Church
Carrie Townsent
Beckley Art Group
K. S. Lazenby
Foster Ave
H. L. Bragg
Calloway Heights
Raleigh County Library
Beckley Jayceeettes Club
Parent-Teacher Association of
North Lester Elementary School
St. Francis de Sales School
Parent-Teacher Association
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
First Methodist Church
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of the
Kinzer
Pro Musica Ensemble
P. Daniel
BCCA
Ann Ballengee
Rob
Fred Richmond
Perry Futterman
Art C. Boren
Association
Mrs. Ross
Patty Lafferty
Phyllis Laffety
Frank Acord
Nola Acord
Pearl Lafferty
Joseph Lilly
Denicia Stover
Robert Lowell
Devon) Davis
Harper Rd
American Nurses Foundation
Paul R. Copeland
West Virginia Nurses Association
ANF
Virgil Sarrett
R. N
Sweeney-Mays
Band
Auto Diesel College
Nashville, Tenn
Walker Machinery Co
Belle
Noor
G. M. Powers
AYDS
Cohen
Neville St
Steve Beckley
Julie Newmar
Mr. Cook
Cook
Wise Shop
Neville St. Beckley
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