Winners announced in Raleigh County Conservation Poster Contest
The Conservation Committee of the Beckley Women’s Club announced winners from Raleigh County schools for fifth through eighth grades. First place went to Joe Curtis, Suzette Okes, and Linda Lilly of Ghent Elementary. grand prize to William Dunkley and Margot Pettry. Contest topics included Protect Wild Flowers and Conservation of Forest. Judging was by Beckley Art Group members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Women’s Club of
Beckley
Bess Kate Snyder
West Virginia
Joe Curtis
Homer R. Curtis
Ghent
Suzette Okes
Luther Oke
Linda Lilly
Boone Lilly
K. S. Lazenby
Eugene F. Eager
James Wheeler
Beckley Art Group
John Gorsica
Lawrence Thorne
William Dunkley
Brooks Adair School
Melvin J. Dunkley
Sprague
Margot Pettry
Institute Elementary
William H. Pettry
Edgewood
William
Margot
West Virginia Conservation Magazine
National Geographic Magazine
Snyder
John W. Saunders
English Class Denounces Poor Skills In Ipswich
In Ipswich England several students in a shorthand and typing course were told their English was too weak and advised to take an English course first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipswich
England
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Dessert Torte From Meringue Mixture With Walnuts
A torte described as a meringue like dessert can be stored in the freezer. Beat four egg whites until foamy then add sugar gradually until stiff. Fold in walnuts corn flake crumbs figs and vanilla. Bake 25 minutes at 350 in an 8x8 pan. Cool and serve with whipped cream. Serves six to eight.
Coming Events Notices for Women’s Groups
Local column invites women's organizations to submit meeting notices to Beckley Newspapers. Deadline 10 a.m. announcements appear the same day. Friday events include Mount Vernon Baptist Church Missionary Circle candlelight service at 7 30 p.m. Mrs Flora Grasty in charge, Beckley BPWC board at 7 30 p.m., BECKLEY Youth Council sunrise service at 6 a.m., Maxwell Hill Home Demonstration Club at 7 30 p.m., and Queen Esther Court No 53 meeting postponed with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Department of
Beckley
Missionary Circle of
Mount Vernon
Queen Esther Court
Thrifty Savers Club Hosts Social Savings Meetings
Thrifty Savers Club chaired by Mrs Sally Dozier at 121 Rice Street meets at 7 p.m. Social Savings Club led by Mrs Otho Robertson at 507 Sylvia Street gathers at 7 30 p.m. Mrs Barbara Robertson serves as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrifty Savers Club
Sally Dozier
Rice St
Social Savings Club
Otho Robertson
Sylvia St
Barbara Robertson
Community and Club Meeting Schedule Notes
Beta Sigma Phi plans at Beckley Presbyterian Educational Building at 7 30 p.m. Lad and Lassie 4-H Club meets at First Christian Church at 7 p.m. Bring project books. Maxwell Hill New River Country Life Group meets at 5 30 p.m. sional Woman's Club dinner at Terrace Room Beckley Winn Hotel at 7 p.m. Beckley Art Group business meeting at 224 Beckley Ave 7 30 p.m. Judea Shrine No 13 installation ceremony at Masonic Temple Howe Street 8 p.m. with a 4 p.m. business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Lad
Lassie
First Christian Church
Maxwell Hill
New River Country Life Group
Beckley Business and Professional Woman's Club
Beckley-Winn Hotel
Beckley Art Group
Eugene F
Beckley Ave
Judea Shrine
Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem
Masonica Temple
Howe Street
Fete of Philathea Class Attracts Record Attendance
First Baptist Church Philathea Class hosted a covered dish dinner at Mrs. Lena Thompson’s home on Fourth Street drawing 34 members and six guests. The Rev Ray Walls and Mrs Walls of Bradley were honored with a gift of china and stainless steel for their church, following a prior $25 gift to Mr Walls for ground donations and church work support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
First Baptist Church
Lena Thompson
Fourth St
Ray Walls
Beckley Native Named to Trinity Dean's List in DC
Elizabeth DePaulo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Raymond DePaulo, now in Charleston, made Trinity College Washington DC Dean's List for academic excellence per Sister Margaret president. 1959 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate. Other notes include Duke Hospital patient Larry Burdette homecoming with his mother, Easter visits by relatives, WVU premed students Anne Kessinger and Ferrell Paulette, and Gamma Gamma jewel ritual recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Elizabeth DePaulo
J. Raymond DePaulo
Charleston
Trinity College
Washington, D. C
Sister Margaret
Trinity
Wood
Anne Kessinger
Ferrell Paulette
West Virginia University
Ted Kessinger
Glade Creek
Tony Paulette
Skelton
Pleasant Hills pair return from Flint evangelistic services
The Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Huffman of Pleasant Hills came home Wednesday after conducting 10 days of evangelistic services in Flint Michigan. Mrs Grace Eastridge of Harper Road and Mr and Mrs Billy Basham of White Oak also returned from a two week visit with friends in Baltimore Md. Billy Basham was hospitalized at Johns Hopkins Hospital for observation and treatment. Mr and Mrs Charles H Earehart returned to 104 Vine St after three weeks in Florida visiting Dr and Mrs William Dakes and family in Fort Myers and their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Womack Tingler and family in Eau Gallie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Bible College
Knoxville, Tenn
Paul Zutaut
A. J. Zutaut
Oak Grove
Jimmy Cox
A. W. Cox
Pleasant Hills
Jimmy
John Cox
G. E. Huffman
Flint
Mich
Grace Eastridge
Harper Road
Billy Basham
White Oak
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Charles H. Earehart
Vine St
Florida
William Dakes
Fort Myers
Womack Tingler
Eau Gallie
Egg hunt baskets prepared by local clubwomen
Preparing baskets of candies are Mrs Noel Thurman president of the club and Mrs Edward Snuffer a member. Prizes will be awarded to the two children finding the most eggs, and a refreshment table will be set up on the lawn. The women have colored 120 eggs and prepared 22 baskets for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Thurman
Edward Snuffer
General Chairman Named BSP Founder's Day Banquet Set
MRS. ISABELL Vass of the Beta Chapter in Ia was named general chairman of Beckley BSP Founders Day banquet set for 6:30 PM in the hotel's ballroom with Continentals of Bluefield to dance at 9. BSP, formed Abilene 31 years ago, now has 7,000 chapters and 150,000 members in 14 countries. The event includes ceremonies and a review of local chapter history, plus new member welcomes. Vass has held multiple BSP offices and community roles, living in Sophia with her son Ralph Jr and working as a cashier at Slab Fork Co Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Isabell Vass
Beta Chapter
Bluefield
Abilene
Kan
Vass
BSP City Council
Ing
Crippled Children’s Drive
Sophia
New Design for West Virginia Beauty Outlined by Club
Trap Hill Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday with Mrs. Claude Humphrey outlining a design for a more attractive state. She urged community planning to reflect residents and attract youth. The group discussed highway beautification, planned May 8 Raleigh County Farm Women's Council tour, and April 19 Show-How Day. Attendees included Mrs. Richard Snuffer, Mrs. James Lilly, Mrs. Roger Acord, and Mrs. Noel Mankin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Claude Humphrey
Trap Hill
Humphrey
Richard Snuffer
Raleigh County Farm Women’s Council
James Lilly
Roger Acord
Noel Mankin
Quiet ice cream ban to quiet summer in Indianapolis
Indianapolis police enforce a 1959 ordinance banning bells music and noise from street ice cream vendors. The move aims to reduce noise during the summer as youngsters enjoy treats from vendors.
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Indianapolis
Ind
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Suard
Perkins
Beckley Ice
Prince St
W. T. Grant CO
Neville ST
Golden Gate Lodge
Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206
Mabscott
Ada Johnson
Noble Grand
Mable Persinger
Clyde Crowley
Ernest Ballengee
Mary Magdalene
Ruth McCall
Hannah
W. M. Horton
Rachel
Clayton Cooper
Mirian
Gaye Riffe
Minnie Canaday
Blanche Turner
Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club
Bank of Raleigh
Beckley Christian Youth Council
Sunrise Service
Grandview Cliffside Amphitheater
H. L. Anglin
Row Wilson High School
Larry Burdette
Paul O. Burdette
Duke University Hospital
Durham
N. C
G. C. Hedrick
Park Ave
J. T. Shank
Huntington
W. R. Campbell
Eddie
Moundsville
W. Lyle Rader
Riverside
Ill
E. L. Ellison
Elizabeth Anderson
Clifton Forge
C. A. Rader
Rickie Allen
R. F. Allen
Hartley
Beckley Hospital
Gamma Gamma Chapter
William Stratton
Shirley Wardensky
Carole Kocholek
James Wiseman
Phyllis Campbell
Beta Sigma Phil Sorority
Beckley Child Care Center
Dry Hill Home Demonstration Club
Millett
BSP
Mrs. Isabell Vass
Trap Hill Club
Wheeler Plumbing and Heating
West
Neville Street
Beckley Hotel
the Complete Variety Store
Real
New Irland
W. Main ST
G. M. Powers
Main Street
Marty's
Yellow Cab Lot
Prince St. Ph
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