New Officers to Assume Duties at Beckley BPW Meeting
Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club plans its April gathering at 7 p m in the Beckley Hotel private dining room. Dinner features spring decor by Helen Farris. Health and safety committee led by Mrs Sidney Fox and Miss Mildred Miller arranged the program with talks on rest recreation and relaxation by Miss Jennie Bsharah and Mrs Wayne Reynolds. Miss Madge Richardson was re elected president at the March meeting and will begin her term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club
Beckley Hotel
Helen Farris
Health and Safety Committee
Sidney Fox
Mildred Miller
Jennie Bsharah
Wayne Reynolds
Ross P. Daniel
Madge Richardson
April Bride-Elect Vetted At Party In Hudson Street Home
Miss Phyllis Jean McMillion, Mabscott, to wed Homer Ray Day of Sophia, celebrated with a Wednesday night shower hosted by Miss Joyce Feazell and Mrs. E O McMillion at the McMillion home on Hudson Street. Guests included many relatives and friends, games were played, prizes awarded, and a refreshment course served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Jean McMillion
E. ©. McMillion
Mabscott
Homer Ray Day
Thomas
Sophia
Joyce Feazell
E. O. MecMillion
McMillion
Hudson Street
Homer Harvey
Howard Cox
G. G. Feazell
Claude Day
Gene Sizemore
Glenn Ford
Delores Holt
W. F. Hedgecock
Herman R. Williams
Virgil Wheeling
Wester Bennington
Mary Bostic
Patsy Lewis
Dewey McMillion
Agathna Parisi
Charles McCollam
Norma McMillion
R. V. McCollam
Rodney Bowyer
Jess Rogers
Pat H. Wheeler
Bob Cox
E. O. McMillion
Minnie Carney
Eckie Holt
May Queen Soloist Highlights Morris Harvey Choir
Mrs. Ramona Irene Shipley of Nitro is among six soloists in the Morris Harvey Philharmonic Choir concert at the Methodist Temple in Charleston at 8 p m. She is May Queen of Morris Harvey College and later travels with the choir on a West Virginia tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramona Irene Shipley
Nitro
Morris Harvey College
Morris Harvey Philharmonic Choir
Methodist Temple
Ivan L. Sharp
State Capitol
Charleston
Shipley
Thomas N. Shipley
Marlinton High School
Poca High School
Betty Jo Johnson
James Hughes
Comfort
Mary M. Blackwood
Marshall Turley
James Jarvis
South Charleston
Harold W. Ewing
Morris Harvey
Bach- Krone
Ingegneri
Tschesnokoff
Bach
Lynn
Gretchaninoff
Walter Eastwood
West Virginia
Logan, Williamson, Welch
Bluefield
Alderson
Hinton
Ewing
West Vrginia
Municipal Auditorium
Patton elected DAR president general for three years
Mrs. James B Patton of Columbus Ohio won the DAR presidency general race over Mrs Edwin Stanton Lammers of Dallas Texas by 1494 to 762 She succeeds Mrs Roscoe O Byrne of Brookville Indiana and will serve a three year term The 59th Continental Congress concluded ballots early today with Patton leading the ticket including Mrs John Morrison Kerr as treasurer general Also noted are delegates and alternates from Washington Beckley and D C with regional representatives and vice president general hopefuls from Virginia and Kentucky
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
James B. Patton
Columbus
Ohio
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Edwin Stanton Lammers
Dallas
Texas
Patton
Roscoe O'Byrne
Brookville
Ind
Continental Congress
Detroit Couple Wooten Minchella Wed In Early Morning Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Ben Wooten of Crab Orchard announce the marriage of their daughter Melba Wooten of Detroit to Anthony Minchella son of Mr and Mrs Dominic Minchella of Detroit. The double ring rite was held Saturday April 15 at 8 am at St Joseph Church parsonage with Rev Raymond Marshall officiating. The bride wore a floor length white satin gown and carried white roses. Miss Virginia Walentowica served as maid of honor and Walter Belbat was best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wooten
Crab Orchard
Melba
Raymond Marshall
St. Joseph Church
Detroit
Virginia Walentowica
Walter Belbat
Anthony Minchella
Melba Wooten
Concert Association Drive For Members Ends Tomorrow
The Beckley Community Concert Association ends its 1950 membership drive at 5 pm tomorrow with a goal of 900 members. Reports from headquarters show good response as workers push toward the quota. Artists for the next season will be chosen at a Saturday board meeting and concert dates announced this summer after Tours are coordinated. At least three concerts are planned, and season tickets are sold by campaign workers and at the headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Community Concert Association
Beckley Hotel
J. E. McKenzie
Richard Suter
Community Concert Service
New York
Association
Suter
Mrs Ralph Grose Honored At Sophia Bridal Shower
A bridal shower for Bernice Walker, now Mrs Ralph Grose, was hosted April 17 at her grandmother Lula Halstead’s home in Sophia. Guests included Gladys Lambert, Raymond Martin, Alma Hatcher, Elmer Jones, Fred Walker, and many others as gifts were opened before a refreshment course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Grose
Bernice Lee Walker
Lula Halstead
Sophia
Gladys Lambert
Raymond Martin
Alma Hatcher
Elmer Jones
Fred Walker
Jay Robinson
Scott Campbell
Carrie Maxey
W. G. Eanes
Annie Reed
Robert Odham
Wilma Mills
Homer Martin
Sylvia Martin
Mae Hill
Mary Graham
Lee Eller
Ralph Smith
Dela Stone
Ross Carter
R. O. Reed, Jr
VeW Basketball Team Feted by Veterans Group
The Veterans of Foreign Wars women independent basketball team was honored with a steak dinner and a 3 pm meal followed by a 7 pm reception at Roma Hall. Newlyweds spend their honeymoon with her parents in Crab Orchard as local attendees include Gloria Sweeney Lena Placidi Grether Meadows and Lora Atterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Women's
Gilliam
Gloria Sweeney
Laws
Lena Placidi
Grether Meadows
Lora Atterson
Floor Show at April Showers Ball by Sorority
Emerald green and gold decorations with raindrop effects set the theme for tonight's sorority semi formal, to run from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Stardusters provide music as a floor show unfolds with Miss Ann Ross Hoffman as vocalist and Miss Ellen Maples accompanying. John Robert Pedro performs vocal “April Showers” with piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorority
Ann Ross Hoffman
Ellen Maples
April Showers
John Robert Pedro
Wesley Fellowship Pot Luck Guests Attend Beckley Temple
Twenty nine members and twelve guests attended the Wesley Fellowship Class pot luck supper and meeting at Beckley Methodist Temple. Miss Virginia Heddleston led devotional on Prayer. Mrs. Luther Johnson announced officers for next quarter and plans for a mother daughter banquet and youth fellowship event. Attendance contest results were shared and arrangements made to honor the winning team May 18. Guests included Lenora Phillips, George Daniel, George Bright, Howard Blymeyer, Harry Moore, N. S. Lilly, Ross Irle, Beatrice Gill, J. F. Vaughan, T. S. Rice, June Rice, and Reda Macaffey. The Bennetts returned from Hot Springs and Texas trip. Mrs. R. G. Windle Jr. at Mabscott after Huntington visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Fellowship
Beckley Methodist Temple
Virginia Heddleston
Luther Johnson
Glen Akers
Jack Burger
Kyle Kinzer
Grady Allen
Robert Fleming
Clarence Smith
J. W. van Ness
John Fitzwater
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Lenora Phillips
George Daniel
George Bright
Howard Blymeyer
Harry Moore
N. S
C. M. Bennett
Beaver
Hot Springs
Ark
Bennetts
Texas
R. G. Windle, Jr
Mabscott
Huntington
Long list of residents mentioned in a community notice
Lomna Meadows, Wanda Tucker, Betty Flannagan, Okey Meadows, Laura Torrico, Julie Placidi, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Sweeney, Mrs. J. Torrico, Charlie Placidi, Ross Laws, Stan Gilliam, Ruth Laws, Norma Laws, Peggy Flannagan, Mrs. Bud Flannagan, Mrs. Madge Gilliam, and Mrs. Mildred Laws are named in a local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomna Meadows
Wanda Tucker
Betty Flannagan
Okey Meadows
Laura Torrico
Julie Placidi
Guy Sweeney
J. Torrico
Charlie Placidi
Ross Laws
Stan Gilliam
Ruth Laws
Norma Laws
Peggy Flannagan
Bud Flannagan
Madge Gilliam
Mildred Laws
Student Talent Show Features Tap and Song
The event includes a tap chorus with Patsy Martin Delores Marino Rosemary Lafferty and Susy Otey performing Stormy Weather by Don Redden and a tap dance Pennies from Heaven by Miss Norma Earehart Decorations are handled by Miss Hester Reed and several assistants with Miss Jean Winner organizing ticket sales and program arrangements. The publicity committee comprises Miss Bessie Crouse and Miss Myrtle Rohrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Martin
Delores Marino
Rosemary Lafferty
Susy Otey
Don Redden
Norma Earehart
Hester Reed
Patty Brown
Mary Milano
Juanita Mullins
Beuna Wright
Myrtle Rohrer
Mary Ellen Keesee
Elsie Solanko
Miss Jean Winner
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May Queen
Dar
John Morrison Kerr
D. C
Hugh L. Russell
Ashland
Everett L. Repass
Salem
Del-Mar
Oasis
Janice Omenskie
Lee Dillon
Juanita Porter
Meredith Goins
Frances Mason
Laird Office Equipment CO
Main St
Beckley
Concert Association
Bonnie Mills
O. B. Sturgill
Jack Grose
Loraine Haga
James Reaves
Troy Martin
Disil Winters
J. Asbury
Noah Price
Luther Gallahan
Betty
Jeanette Gallahan
Betty Hurley
Betty Reed
Betty Beggs
Criscilla Lambert
Lucille Martin
Jerry Walker
Norma Skeens
Karen Sturgill
Carl Graham
Edith Banes
Lester Love
Vada Weaver
M. Huff
Layton Farley
Joe Mullins
Shirley Tate
Jean Love
Bill McClure
Wanda Cello
J. McAdo
H. S Beaver
Hugh Darby
J. Riggs
Irene Love
Glen Paisley
Clinton Murphy
Anne Carleton Hadley
Alben Barkley
Winchester
VEW
Roma Hall
Helen Gymnasium
Stardusters
Beta Theta Mu
Beckley College
Milano
Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall
Main Street
Vanity Beauty Shop
Helene Curtis
Prince St
Helter Skelter
H & M Family Shoe Store
Faccredited
Ull
Usto
Neville Maytag
W. M. Kessel
E. D. Terry, Sr
Neville St
Clark Stores
Neville St, — Beckley
Bessie Crouse
Miss Myrtle Rohrer
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