Beckley Couple Exchanges Vows In Double Ring Ceremony
Beckley recounts a double ring wedding Saturday evening at 6 o clock for Miss Lena Passalaqua and Ernest K Hamrick. The ceremony at the bride s North Oakwood Avenue home was conducted by Rev C E Walker with Miss Fera Passalaqua as attendant and Keith K Hamrick as best man. Guests described the reception and bridal party outfits, with the couple departing for an undisclosed trip. The bride, Beckley school alumna, is employed by Sunbeam Baking. the groom hails from Greenbrier County and completed three years of service in the Usir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Passalaqua Beene
Ernest K. Hamrick
Oakweed Avenue
C.E. Walker
Fera Passalaqua
Keith K. Hamrick
Evelyn Harwick
H. D. Farren
J. W. Bowmace
Joe Dickerson
Jiamrick
Beckley
Sunbeam Baking Company
Greenbrier
Usi
Mrs W W Holdren Honored On 49th Birthday Anniversary
A surprise birthday party honored Mrs. W. W. Holdren on her 49th birthday, hosted Sunday at Mrs. Russell Scott’s home in Glen Morgan. Family guests included W. D. Holdren, Pauline Holdren, Phyllis Holdren, Mrs. Forrest Johnson and son Dennis Alvin of Beckley, Luther Adkins of Glen Morgan, Harold Meador and children Verna May and Harold Dean of Shady Spring, George Treadway of Sprague, and Russell Scott and children Teddy Randall and Marcella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Holdren
Russell Scott
Glen Morgan
W. D. Holdren
Pauline:Holdren
Phyllis Holdren
Forrest Johnson
Dennis Alvin
Beckley
Luther Adkins
Glen Mor
Useful as Well as Ornamental Aprons
Readers seek simple apron styles that are quick to make and functional. Two patterns shown: a patchwork cover-all apron and a bib apron with contrast. Pattern No 8490 includes sizes 12 to 42 with yardage details, Pattern No 8296 offers sizes 36 to 48 with appliques. Send 25 cents per pattern to Sue Burnett at The Raleigh Register for mail order.
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Sue Burnett
Raleigh Register
Ave. Americas
New York
N.Y
Schedule announced for Women’s Groups of Christian Church
The Women's Council of the First Christian Church reveals this week’s meetings. Group 7 led by Mrs. Oscar Nickels meets Monday at 8 p.m. in the Builders’ classroom with Mrs. John Gray as hostess. Group 3 gathers Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Raymond Foster’s home, 307 Second Avenue, with Mrs. G. E. Greene as co-hostess. Group 3 again meets Thursday in the Builders’ classroom with Mrs. Kyle Cooke leading and Mrs. T. R. Wilson Jr. as hostess. Group 10 led by Mrs. T. R. Wilson meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at 403 South Kanawha Street, with Mrs. Brooks Adair and Miss Ethel Martin hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Council of the First Christian Church
Oscar Nickels
Reacher
John Gray
Raymond Foster
Second Avenue
G. E. Greene
Kyle Cooke
T. R. Wilson, Jr
T. R. Wilson
Brooks
Adair
Ethel Martin
South Kanawha Street
Richardson visits family after Fort Knox return
Gerald Richardson, stationed with the Third Army division at Fort Knox Kentucky, visited the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Richardson of Metalton. Several family members joined the gathering including Mr and Mrs Roy Richardson Jr Mr and Mrs Oscar Pendry of Eecles Mrs James Park of Pineville and Mr and Mrs Fred Richardson and family of Kopperston.
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Gerald Richardson
Third Armed Division
Fort Knox
Roy Richardson
Metalton
Richardson
Oscar Pendry
Eecles
James Park
Pineville
Fred Richardson
Kopperston
Birth announcements for Williams and Bond families
Mr and Mrs Wayman Williams of Skelton announce the birth of son Thomas Wayne on August 4 at home, weighing 6 pounds, with one older child Delores Jean. Mrs Williams is former Ruby Hicks of Beckley. Mr and Mrs Paul Bond of Lester and Beckley announce daughter Paulette Alice born July 9 at Beckley Hospital, Mrs Bond formerly Jeanette Kinzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayman Williams
Skelton
Thomas Wayne
Delores Jean
Williams
Ruby Hicks
Beckley
Paul Bond
Lestter and
Paulette Alice
Beckley Hospital
Patricia Callison to Leave Aug 20 for Girls Nation
Patricia Callison, one of two West Virginia delegates, leaves August 20 from Prince Station for Washington to attend Girls Nation sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. She is a senior at Woodrow Wilson High School, an honor student active in student government and Girls Athletic Association, and a golf enthusiast who recently placed third in a women’s handicap tournament at Black Knight Country Club.
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Patricia Callison
West Virginia
Girls’ Nation
Rhododemon Girls
Prince Station
Washington
C. G. Callison
Slab Fork
Beckley Elks Club
American Legion Auxiliary
American University
Harry Truman
Woodrow Wilson High School
Miss Callison
Girls’ Athletic Association
Cincinnati
Black Knight Country Club
First Baptist Circles Host Picnic and Regular Meeting
Circle 12 of the First Baptist Church held its annual picnic at Mrs. J. E. Sharp’s home on Oakwood Avenue with 25 members and 5 guests. Donations of 100 to West Virginia Baptist Hospital and 100 for local church improvements were announced, followed by devotional talks and speeches on Cuba and the West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinecrest T Sanitarium
Circle 12
First Baptist Church
J. E. Sharp
South Oakwood Avenue
G.S. Thomas
Gladys, Va
Dennis Leary, Jr
C. F. Haley
Bluefield
W. L. Carter
Margaret Sharp
Alice Wheley
Jimmy Robinette
Lena Thompson
Earl Snider
Coivele
French Davis
Circle of the First Baptist Church
AM. F. Barksdale
Fairview Avenue
Cuba
West Indies
J. D. Lowe
O. O. Warren
West Virginia Baptist Hospital
Fanny
Judy
Debby Kerr
Freddie
H. A. Bierce
Beaver Avenue
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Local residents are noted in a string of brief updates. Dr James W Witherspoon returned from Montreal where he served as adviser to the West Virginia Young People's Council and will vacation two weeks at Wrightsville Beach North Carolina. Numerous others, including the Millers Pickle Jones and Reese families, are described as returning home from trips or visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Witherspoon
Beckley
Montreal
West Virginia
Young People's Council
Young People's School
Wrightsville Beach
N.C
J. H. Miller
Eleanor Miller
Bladene Pickle
Hungry Mother Park
Marion
St. Mary’s Hospital
John Haykovich
North
Kanawha Street
Huntington
Raykovich
Sam Timmer and Company
David Bird
Charleston
Ted G. McDowell
McDowell
Williams Street
Judy Jackson
West Virginia University
Morgantown
W. J. Jackson
Bishop Street
the Galluccio
Tillman Galluccio
Presbyterian Circles Schedule Week of Meetings
Presbyterian Circle 1 and 2 plan luncheon meetings at Athens home of Mrs A A Harden. Circle 4 meets Monday at 6 30 pm at Mrs Milton Woolwine home for a picnic. Melrose Chapel evening circle meets this week after last week’s revival services. Afghanistan’s political entity date noted as 1747.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reatster
Princeton
The
Presbyterian Church
A. A. Harden
Athens
Milton Woolwine
Melrose Chapel
Self managed permanent brush style ends with ease
A compact notice lists operators Janice Omeneki Juanta Porter Frances Maton Meredith Goins Lee Olssen and Bax Lifly who offer a self service permanent hair treatment described as simple with minimal fuss and no kink or brittleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Omeneki
Juanta Porter
Frances Maton
Meredith Goins
Lee Olssen
Bax Lifly
Catholic Daughters Plan Wiener Roast
Plans for a wiener roast for the parish youths were made at a Catholic Daughters of America Court Paula 741 meeting held Wednesday in the Coca-Cola social room. Grand Regent Mrs. L. P. Sorenson presided and a prize crocheted bridge cloth was awarded to Mrs. Wade Surbaugh of Pine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Coca-Cola
L. P. Sorenson
Wade Surbaugh
Pine Street
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Lydia KE
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Pac
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John W. Eye
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H. A. Pierce
W. J. Kerr
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Grandview State Park
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