Council Plans Mother's Day Program at Crab Orchard Church
The Crab Orchard Brethren Church women’s council named Mrs. Dona Snuffer and Mrs. Clyde Persinger as chairmen for the Mother's Day program. Hostess Mrs. Russell O’Neal oversaw a meeting featuring devotional “Beauty of Nature” led by Mrs. Snuffer, a duet by Mrs. Gamble and Mrs. O’Neal, and handmade corsages. Attendants included Mrs. Marvin Ferguson and others, with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dona Snuffer
Clyde Persinger
Crab Orchard Brethren Church
Russell O'Neal
Snuffer
Donald Gamble
O'Neal
Frank Adams
Hickman
Gamble
Marvin Ferguson
J. Spangler
J. A. Myers
Victoria Hughes
Edward Snuffer
Joe Stephens
Josie Montgomery
Industrial Board Discussed at Oak Hill Meeting
Oak Hill Chamber of Commerce directors continued talks on forming an industrial organization to attract industry. Secretary Co L Garvin said a presentable proposition is being prepared for residents and a further meeting will invite more business leaders to share views.
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Mr and Mrs Dennis Leary Jr of 304 Fourth Street attend the death in Gladys Virginia of G 5 Thomas. Miss Mary Cassinelli daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Cassinelli of Mullens a junior at Greenbrier College in Lewisburg attends the Invitational Professional and Amateur Golf Tournament at the Greenbrier Hotel April 17 18 Mrs W W Bowyer of Locust Street and Mrs G C Hutt Jr of Woodlawn Avenue travel to Baltimore for several days with Mrs Bowyers three sisters. Charles H Payne returns home to Middlebrook after visiting his mother Mrs Alma Payne in South Kanawha Street. Mr and Mrs Phil Kimball spend Wednesday in Hot Springs Va with relatives in Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Dried figs can be sliced into slivers for addition to hot oatmeal or farina and softened by steaming if very dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Leary, Jr
Fourth Street
Gladys
G. 5. Thomas
Mary Cassinelli
C. C. Cassinelli
Mullens
Greenbrier College
Lewisburg
Greenbrier Hotel
W. W. Bowyer
Locust Street
G. C. Hutt, Jr
Woodlawn Avenue
Baltimore
Robert Irwin
Pittsburgh
Richard Osley
Cleveland, OG
Ashworth to Address Fayette Conference
E M Ashworth chief of rehabilitation services for West Virginia Vocational Rehabilitation will speak at the state tuberculosis educational conference in Fayetteville at 1 pm Monday. Topic is The Vocational Rehabilitation of the Tuberculosis Patient in West Virginia. Dr G L A Wehr acting director of the tuberculosis control bureau will discuss Hospital Management. Meeting open to all interested.
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Register
Ann Conner Elected VFW Aux President At Mabscott Meeting
Mrs. Ann Conner was elected president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary at a Memorial Building meeting. New officers include Miss Helen Durham and Mrs. Pauline Littlejohn with other posts filled. New members listed are Pauline Littlejohn Emma Collins Norma Lee Durham Helen Durham Agnes Lowe Ruth Abrams Mary Cox Harriet Fink Pauline Jarrett Beatrice Tanner. The group plans a fundraiser and will aid the Mabscott Taylor family after their home fire with utensils and clothing collected at the Memorial Building Wednesday. New member recognition is set for May 5 at El Chico at 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Conner
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Helen Durham
Pauline Littlejohn
Edna Sanderson
Agnes Lowe
Ruth Loving
Treasurver
Anna Lee Stevenson
Emma Collins
Norma Lee Durham
Ruth Abrams
Mary Cox
Harriet Fink
Pauline Jarrett
Beatrice Tanner
Taylor
Mabscott
Pre-Nuptial Party Honors Mary Taylor Bride-Elect
A pre-nuptial party for Miss Mary Taylor bride-elect of James Smith was hosted by her mother Mrs. Q B Taylor of 217 Fairview Avenue. Winners of party games were Mrs. Hume Vogt Mrs. Betty French and Mrs. Elsie Jones among others. The guest list included many local residents and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Taylor
James Smith
Q BR. Taylor
Fairview Avenue
Hume Vogt
Betty French
Elsie Jones
Ruth Phipps
O. E. Smith
George Williams
Irene Williams
Betty «French
Sue Caro) French
Katie Jo Smith
Velma Jo Smith
Della Jones
Margaret Jones
Gladys Taylor
Norma ‘Stump
Faye Dillon
Charleston
Virginia Cawley
Washington, D. C
Gloria Cawley
Bertha Cawley
Rufus Ashworth
John Green
Muriel Woods
Lucendia Coburn
Odell Jessup
R. B. Armentrout
M. F. Barksdale
W. R. Taylor
Carington Lewis
Fed Myers
Alberta Jones
Vera Kent
Earl Griffith
Lillian McCollam
Bobby Jones
Mrs J Ferrell Hosts Bridge Birthday Party
Mrs Jean Ferrell of 119 Watson Street entertained with two bridge tables for a party that also celebrated Miss Betty Murray's birthday. High score went to Mrs Maye Bostic and low to Mrs Micky Agee. Other players included Mrs Violet Cae, Mrs Louise Rice, Mrs Virginia Burgess, Mrs Dorothy Mooney. A birthday cake for Miss Murray accompanied refreshments after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ferrell
Watson Street
Betty Murray
Maye Bostic
Micky Agee
Violet Cae
Louise Rice
Virginia’ Burgess
Dorothy Mooney
Miss Murray
Miss Sylvia Favish Bride-Elect Honored at El Chico Dinner
Fifty-five guests attended a pre nuptial dinner at El Chico honoring Miss Sylvia Favish who will marry Mori R Wein later this summer. Hostesses were J R Wein and Mrs Davis Abrams. Pink gardenias and a three orchid corsage marked a pastel themed event in Oak Hill with many relatives and friends listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Favish
Mori Wein
el Chico
Chico
Sylviat Favish
Morri R. Wein
J. R. Wein
Davis Abrams
Miss Favish
Sam ‘Abrams
I]. Wein
Mayme ‘Favish
L. Baer
Bert Cohen
al. Cohen
Fed Decker
A. Elfenbager
S. Fink
L. J. Fink
Marc Front
al Goldstein
Joe Heller
Ed Harvit
Sidney Kendell
William Klein
Sam Abrams
David Abrams
M. Favish
Catholic Basketball Team Honored At Spaghetti Feast
Junior and senior members of the Catholic Basketball Team gathered for a spaghetti dinner in the parish hall of St. Frances DeSales Church Beckley. Rev Father Goshorn, Rev Father Halpin, city recreation director Paul Vennari, and many players and sponsors attended as the hall wore spring flowers and greenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iGerald A. Yore
John S Fisher
Yoseph Sparacino Jr
Frank Peotrowski
A. R. Braun
Joseph Farris
Harold Statzer
James Trimbell
John Volosky
Jack Klaus
Louis Tepine
Joe ‘Jones
Victor Rizzi
Tony Tepide
John Caponiti
Ralph Sorenson
Sprague Bible Class Supper Hosted by Mrs Ray Morgan
Mrs Ray Morgan entertained her Bible class at Sprague Church of God with a cover dish supper. The men’s Bible class was also invited. Guests included Mary Mullens Stella Robinson Pauline Duncan Lillie Bennington Ann Eden Louelle Royal Cecil Bennington George Lewis E R Coleman Prudie Davis J D Phillips Sarah Berg Hubert Garner Carl Cox Paul H Walker and others. The event featured Nev Ray Morgan and other members such as Willard Mullens Charles Sanger Cecil Bennington Ernest Royal and Ira Gunther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray’ Morgan
Sprague ‘Church
J. D. Phillips
Sarah Berg
Hubert Garner
Carl Cox
Paul H. Walker
Nev
Ray Morgan
E. R. Davis
Shirley Duncan
Willard Mullens
Charles Sanger
Cecil Bennington
Ernest Royal
Jack Phillips
R. F
Leddingham
Ira Gunther
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Sally Larew
Kor Jr
J. Edgar Larew
Beckley Avenue
Que
Elwin R. Eddins
Welch
Bluefield
Latane Ware
Beckley Club
West Virginia
Huntington
Flying Eagle
Hinton
W. W. HS
Council
B. E. Silverman
Raleigh County Bank
Ashworth
Fayette
Stauffer
Main Street
Main St
Raym
Geckley
Big City
Dial 6551
Beauty Shop
Uality
the Quality Pastry
Neville Street
Kiddie Shop
Neville St
Beckley
Pelo
A. Conner
Mrs. J. Ferrell
Vanity Beauty Shop
Prince St
Frane
Helene Curtis
Marcuerite
Embee
Duchess Oil
Del-Mar
Oasla
Neville Bt
MeriarGe Glass
End
Vohkwood
City Ave
Beckley Tee
W. VA
Oak Hill
Mary Green
Vawalt
Thef
al Lovitz
Harry Abel
Ben ‘Lewis
Hope
Hugo Bornheim
H. Wasserkrug
Lou Epstein
Jd. Kaiserman
Sprague Bible
Spinel and Baby Grand Pianos
Stock Beckley Music ‘A Electric Company
Lewis Furniture Company
Eeee EwUrnee Beckley
Rere Neville
Post Office
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