Pre Nuptial Entertainment Planned for Miss Dolores Lawson
Miss Dolores Lawson will be entertained this month with pre nuptial parties and lunches before her marriage to Charles Sidney McGraw of Malens in a ceremony at the First Christian Church Sent on November 29. The first bridal shower was hosted by Mrs. D. A. Blandenship and Miss Ethel Martin at 503 Kanawha Street with Miss Patty McCutcheon winning a prize. Guests included numerous Mrs. and Misses from local families and Danville Va. connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Lawson
Charles Sidney McGraw
Malens
First Christian Church
D. A. Blandenship
Ethel Martin
Kanawha Street
Siadioli
Patty McCutcheon
C. A. Lawson
Earl Lawson
Malcolm Smith
A. H. Wilson
T. §. Williams
E. €., Lesler
Edsel T. Jones
P. J. Catlett
William R. Fu
Helen Martin
Florence Farvis
Nancy Mitchell
Sally Laren
Billie Sue Anderson
Wilma Lawson
Laura Clay
Jean Fugitt
Margaret Meador
Ruth Griffith
Miss Ginger Walker Honored at Bridal Shower
Miss Ginger Walker entertained Thursday night with a bridal shower by Miss Connie Allen of Wilmington Del and Miss Delores Brown of Mabscott. She is the daughter of Mrs. William Vaughn and P. C. Walker of Mabscott and will wed Howard A. Starr of Raleigh Heights on Sept 7. Green and yellow decor highlighted the Bluelack affair in the Richmond Building with a lavender arrangement at the refreshment table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginger Walker
Connie Allen
Delores Brown
Wilmington
Del
Mabscott
Wiliam Vaughn
P. C. Walker
Howard A. Starr
G. P. Starr
Raleigh Heights
Richmond
Bluelack
Births in Raleigh General Hospital Family News
Mr and Mrs Charles Frank Sinozich Prosperity announce daughter Mary Alice born at 6 50 pm August 7 at Raleigh General Hospital weight rounds 2 ounces Dana Lynn born August 6 at 11 14 am weight 6 pounds 14% ounces Mr and Mrs Daniel Boone Banker Sophia announce Dana Lynn born at Raleigh General Hospital Patricia Gatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Rosco Davis East Beckley born August 7 at 12 04 pm weight 7 pounds 8 ounces Aubrey Trafford Jr name chosen by Mr and Mrs Aubrey Trafford Cameron Crab Orchard for their son born August 6 at 10 58 pm weight 7 pounds 3% ounces Mr and Mrs Eugene Carlos Maddy Beaver announce son William Dean born August 7 at 30 pm weight 7 pounds 1% ounce Pamela Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Delp Jr Josephine born August 8 at 3 53 pm weight 6 pounds 15 ounces Francis Eugene Meador 506 Johnstorm Road parents of son Randall Eugene born August 8 at Raleigh General Hospital weight 5 pounds 11 ounces William Franklin son of Mr and Mrs Amos William Epperly Coca Street born August 9 at 11 20 am weight 7 pounds 34 ounces
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Frank Sinozich
Prosperity
Mary Alice
Raleigh General Hospital
Dana Lynn
Daniel Boone Banker
Sophia
Raymond Rosco Davis
East Beckley
Patricia Gatt
Aubrey Trafford, Jr
Aubrey Trafford Cameron
Crab Orchard
Eugene Carlos Maddy
Beaver
William Dean
Pamela Lee
Robert Lee Delp, Jr
Josephine
Francis Eugene Meador
Johnstorm Road
Randall Eugene
William Franklin
Amos William Epperly
Coca Street
H G Farmers Entertain With Dinner and Bridge
Mr and Mrs H G Farmer entertained with a buffet dinner at their Boston home Farm Lands on Friday Assisting in serving was Mrs T K Laing mother of the hostess Arrangements of gladioli and zermias were used throughout the home After dinner guests played bridge The guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis Dr and Mrs Paul Loitin Mr and Mrs Homer Perdue Miss Margaret Phipps Ernest Curtie Mr and Mrs Henry Herring Mr and Mrs Russell Patterson Mr and Mrs George Warren Hodel and Mr and Mrs Clement Schulte
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Farmer
Bost
T. K. Laing
Gradioli
Zermias
Charles Lewis
Paul Loitin
Homer Perdue
Margaret Phipps
Earnest Curtie
Recital by Miss Drema Grace Estep at Union Services
Charlestonians heard a church recital by Drema Grace Estep of Charleston at the First Christian Church. Accompanied by James Litton, Estep offered sacred songs expanding from Bach to Malotte, with comments on her studies at the College of Music Cincinnati and previous soloist work with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
College of Music of Cincinnati
Franz Tretzger
Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Pre-Nuptial Parties Staged for Betty Jane Catlett
Rehearsal dinner at Black Knight Country Club marked the finish of pre nuptial events for Miss Betty Jane Catlett. Hosts were the bridegroom’s parents Mr and Mrs Donald N Smith of Scranton Pa and his sister Mrs Donald C Haugh. Attendees included P J Catlett Sr and Jr Frances Smith and many relatives as well as bridesmaids Delores Lawson Nancy Mitchell and Florence Farris. A separate Elkins Street luncheon honored the bridesmaids with gladioli arch centerpiece and a miniature bride and groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Catlett
Black Knight Country Club
Donald N. Smith
Scranton
Donald C. Haugh
P. J. Catlett
Wesley Anderson
Elkins Street
Donald Worrell
Dan B. Griffin
Delores Lawson
Nancy Mitchell
Garden Club to Meet at New Beaver Ave Home
The Beckley Garden Club will meet tomorrow at 1 30 p m at the Beaver Avenue home of Mrs Ross Itle replacing the previously announced site at Mrs Dewey Isley 25.
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Dorothy Avitk recounts a long list of Beckley residents traveling to cities like Cincinnati and Miami for visits and work. The column names relatives and friends visiting from Atlanta, Norfolk, Roanoke, and Charleston, mentions a university graduation in Kentucky, and notes hospital stays, moving houses, furloughs, and guests amid summer travel and family news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Avitk
Christian groups to meet at church members’ homes
Group 6 of the Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the home of Mrs Eugene Carpenter 105 Berkley Street with Mrs Sam Tucker co host. Philathia Class of the First Baptist Church will meet at 7 30 p m today in the home of Mrs Etta Snyder 311 Burgess Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church
Eugene Carpenter
Berkley Street
Sam Tucker
Philathia
First Baptist Church
Etta Snyder
Burgess Street
Wiener Roast and Swimming Party at Little Beaver Park
Wolverine Club hosted a wiener roast and swimming party at Little Beaver Park after gathering at the First Baptist Church. Chaperones included Mrs. D W MacAlister and Mrs. P E Ash, with attendees such as Dolores Ash, Dan Lilly, Mary Jo MacAlister, H C Houchins, Doris Lamphert, and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Beaver Park
Wolverine Club
First ‘Baptist Church
D. W. MacAlister
P. E.ash
G. C. Porter
H. Hager
Dolores Ash
Dan Lilly
Mary Jo MacAlister
H. C. Houchins
Doris Lam
Frances Davenport
Kay Powers
Mary Jo MacAillister
Fred Morris
Hadassah plans charity ball to aid Israel hospitals
Hadassah to hold a charity ball next month at the Beckley Elks Club to raise funds for Hadassah Medical Organization in Israel. The event features Campbell and his orchestra, dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and prizes for winning couples. Proceeds support hospitals that provide care regardless of ability to pay, with plans announced during a Hadassah business meeting led by president Mr Hochman and delegates chosen for the national convention in Atlantic City. Privacy details and attendee roles include Mrs William Klein chairing, with Mrs Harold Stromberg and others listed as delegates and hostesses for a membership tea on Sept 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadassah
Israel Hospitals
Israel
Sidney Fink
David Abrame
R . Campbell
Hadassah Medical Organization
Iing
William Klein
Harold Sopher
Harold Hadassah
Stromberg
Charles Levine
Archie Ellentogan
Sam
fi.Hochman
William Bind
Hospitals
Hochman
Atlantic City
Harold Stromberg
Woodlawn Avenue
Hadassah Board
Shirley Ann McMillion Birthday Party At Chip Street Home
Shirley Ann McMillion was feted at a birthday party at her Chip Street home on a Wednesday party night. Guests included Harold Mackey Dolores Mackey Shelby Jean Lyon Dona Lilly Josephine Seigo Don Estep Jack Sowder Margaret Roebuck Charles Lego Tom Williams Patsy Williams Frank McMillion Edna Mae Lilly Richard Pietrantozzi Aldo Pietrantozzi Danese Rogers Lowell Sowder and Lewis Sego. Winners of prizes were Jack Low der Josephine Seigo and Edna Mae Lilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Ann McMillion
Annie McMillion
Chip Street
Geearty
Shirley Ann
Jack Lowider
Josephine Seigo
Edna Mae Lilly
Harold | Mackey
Dolores Mackey
Shelby
Jean Lyon
Dona Lilly
Don Estep
Jack Sowder
Margaret Roebuck
Charles Lego
Tom Williams
Patsy Williams
Frank McMillion
Richard Pietrantozzi
Aldo Pietrantozzi
Danese
Rogers
Lowell Sowder
Lewis
Sego
Lydia Pinkham’s Remedy Featured for Menstrual Relief
Doctors report that Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound relieved or stopped painful cramps in about three of four cases. The ad claims the product calms the uterus without sedatives and offers relief before and during periods, with tablets and added iron option for menopausal symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
Lytia Pinkham
Bydis Pinkham
Packard Promotes Advancements in New Car of the Year
The ad copy urges buyers to consider Packard as the newest, new car of the year. It touts word of mouth as the best advertising and invites readers to discuss the car’s automotive advancements, challenging thoughtful buyers to be part of the conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vantage
Packard
P.S
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James Wauhop
Joyce Grey
Patty Meador
Toney Pallares
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Janice Fleming
Arnold Fleming
Drema Lilly
Ada Vaughn
Jane White
Almeda Booth
Joan Canterbury
Peggy Daniel
Joan Rose
Ann Rothlisberger
Richard Stuffer
Nancy Larrick
Hazel Price
Betty Jane Snead
Ludie Craft
Pete Forren
David Finley
Don Hodson
Sue Keiler
Winston Godby
John Bailiff
Aliss Katherine Calacino
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Katherine Jarrell
Billie Jarrell
Matilda Torrico
Rosemary Dorsey
Ann J Calacino
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Litton
Elizabeth Johnson
Charleston
Miss Drema Grace Estep
Virginia
Scott Carter
William McNeish
Randolph Street
Cincinnati
A. L. Cole
Alfred Lewis, Jr
Stanley Street
Bluefield
Pete Clapacs
Cleveland
Vaughan Brooks
Harper Road
Mary Elizabet Reeser
Scarsdale
Nancy Spagnoli
Beckley
Ivory Sink
Marfrance
Beckley Hospital
George and
Betty
Atlanta, Ga
E. BE. Luther
Murray Street
O. L. Hancock
Charlotte
N. Y
Harold H. Wooddell
G. C. Wooddell
University of Kentucky
Lexington
Air Force
E. A. Kirk
Caroll
Decatur
J. A. Sharp
Mason Street
Sharp
Ann
James Sharp
Ray Sharp
Lakeworth
Fla
R. B. Herring
Washington, D. C
Orchard Avenue
L. V. Maxey
Henrietta Carney
E Street
Miami
Lawson Estep
Marion
James Estep
Reservoir Head
Jacksonville
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E. A. Hughes
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Burlington
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Greensville
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Bowling Green
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Roy Caine
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Wilfred Schulte
Montgomery
Daytona Beach
St. Augustine
Silver Springs
Deland
Delores Cooper
Belva Cooke
Mabel Taylor
Nancy Gallagher
Roanoke
George van der Volgen
Liams
North Hills Addition
Mertle Beach
Reginald Meyers
Tho. Cust Drive
Morgantown
H. B. Lyon
KE. D. Lyon
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Urbana
J. D. Lyon
Russell Parsats
James
Moley
C. A. Byas
J. L. Caine
Reppert
Laura Farley
Detroit
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Virginia Street
Howard Bair
Calloway Heights
Richard V. Meaney
North Kanawha Street
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Thomas Brash
Glen Morgan
Korea
Ft. Meade, Md
Mamie Gebhardt
Huntington
FE. G. Wiley
North Oakwood Avenue
James Maples
South Heber Street
Park Homes Addition
A. B. Carney
Batsbara Wheeler
Alice Harper
Frame
Carneys
Kanawha County
Nash Gunter
Curtis and
Janice
M. D. Gunter
MacArthur
M. D. Gunters
Wilson ‘Meadows
Laurel Terrace
B. E. Silverman
Foot Speciatiee
Raleigh County Bank
Hert
Robert Dunn
Jean Porter
Jack Front
Betty Sallack
Gene Harris
William Hal- Stead
Jessie Davis
Don Warden
Agnes Reeder
John Perry
Nancy Carpenter
Tommy Camper
Beckley Elks Club
America
Ackard
Ward-Evans Motor CO
Oakwood Ave
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