Kilsyth Home Scene of Family Reunion
Raleigh and Fayette County residents attended a reunion hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Catlett at Kilsyth by Ray Bandy. Attendees included George Catlett Sprague Clarence Catlett Prosperity Percy Catlett Hope John Catlett Richard Jewell Ernest Barley Barbara and many more from Maple Fork Baileys Cabins Sand Branch and Kilsyth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh and
Fayette County
Robert Catlett
Ray Bandy
Kilsyth
George Catlett
Sprague
Clarence Catlett
Prosperity
Percy Catlett
Hope
John Catlett
Richard and
Jewell
Ernest Barley
Robert Barley
John Barley
Maple Ork
L. H. Brewer
Rober Catlett
Baileys Cabins
Frank Rhinehart
Jean
Joyce Willis
Sand Branch
Ted Cain
Charles Gavanus
Isabelle Spade
Out-of-Town Guest Is Honored At Local Coke Party
Miss Ellen Roush hosted a Wednesday coke party for her guest Miss Sue Berry of Webster Springs who visits Beck until today. Gladioli and snapdragons decorated the Woodlawn avenue home amid a small gathering including Geneva Verduce Pat Mellen Marian Gunter Sara Malone and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Roush
Sue Berry
Webster Springs
Beck
Gladioli
Woodlawn Avenue
Roush
Geneva Verduce
Pat Mellen
Mariet Ann Gunter
Sara Malone
Ane Sarandon
Lula Soter
Mary Riffe
Pat Winston
Georgia Gunter
West Virginia Wesleyan Students Elected as College Delegates
Two Wesleyan College students Thomas B Crossan and Carl V Lyon were chosen to represent West Virginia Wesleyan College at the first annual congress of the United States National Student Association from August 23 to 26 at the University of Wisconsin Madison Crossan, a Philadelphia native, is president of Wesleyan's Community Council and husband of former Beckleyan Miss Margaret Hicks Lyon, of Clarksburg, serves as junior class representative on the Council Crossan previously helped reorganize the West Virginia Federation of College Students and was elected president at its spring conference at West Virginia University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Wesleyan College
United States
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Thomas B. Crossan
Philadelphia
Wesleyan
Margaret Hicks
Beckley
Carl V. Lyon
Clarksburg
Crossan
West Virginia Federation of College Students
West Virginia University
Miniature Traveling Bags Invite Sophia Young People to Party for Phyllis Pitzer
A lawn party and farewell shower for Miss Phyllis Ann Pitzer, entering Marshall High School as a freshman, was held at Slab Fork. Her sister Ila Mae Pitzer, destined for Marshall College, was queen of Shady Spring High last year. Guests used miniature traveling bags with Marshall High stickers to arrive and joined a pantomime with comic strip characters Dagwood and Blondie and Dick Tracy. The event featured fortune telling, gifts for Phyllis Ann, and a host of local friends. The Pittser family will vacation two weeks in Smoky Mountain Park, then return via Huntington to start the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slab Fork
Phyllis Ann Pitzer
Marshall High School
Ila Mae Pitzer
Marshall College
Shady Spring High School
Mose Potter
Huntington
Joanna McElyea
Pitzer
Dagwood
Blondie
Dick Tracy
Tess Trueheart
Phyllis Ann
Kenna Bays
Joanna Mc
Afair
Barbara Foster
Mona Ann Nicely
Carson Gillenwater
Bobby Horton
Ruth McPeake
Dorothy Adams
Peggy Martin
Phyllis Martin
Dickie McPeage
Gerry Ruth Cole
Peggy McKeish
Ann
Den
Christian group plans rummage sale in October
Group No 3 of the Women s Council of the First Christian Church will hold a rummage sale early in October. The sale was discussed at yesterdays meeting led by Mrs W A Burke with Mrs Paul Stanley arranging details. Attendees included Mrs L T Putman Mrs Arthur Rees Mrs Chester Bennett Mrs J B Thomas Mrs Fred George and two visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Group No. 3
Women’s Council of the
First Christian Church
Group
Yester
Oakwood Avenue
W. A. Burke
Paul Stanley
L. T. Putman
Arthur Rees
Chester Bennett
J. B. Thomas
Fred George
Omar Wright
Carol Ann Burke
Bridal Shower For Mrs Roby At Roark Home
A bridal shower honoring Mrs Earl Roby formerly Helen Minor was held at the home of Mrs Robert Roark with Mrs Everett Roark as hostess. Guests included dozens of named local women and the winners of games were Mrs Hugh Smith Mrs Madaline Wells and Miss Lena White. The newlyweds reside in Newport News Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Roark
Earl Roby
Helen Minor
Everett Roark
Hugh Smith
Abel Bedwell
Rennie Roark
Herbert Ryans
Lena White
Wanda Minor
Audrey Greer
Jess Bell
Frank Leach
Madaline Wells
Amos Minor
Mrs Donia Hart Leads Blue Jay WSCS Meet
Mrs Donia Hart presided yesterday at the Women s Society of Christian Service meeting held in Blue Jay Methodist Church. Three members were honored for birthday anniversaries while a picnic lunch followed with attendees including Mrs Walter Shrewsberry Mrs Tom Martin and Mrs Nene Coleman along with a long list of members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donia Hart
Women's Society of Christian Service
Blue Jay Methodist Church
Walter Shrewsberry
Tom Martin
Nene Coleman
Donna Hart
Fred Carter
R. C. Carter
Margaret Hase
F. H. Lynn
Ruth Payne
Maude Payne
Roxie Kidwell
Mary Perez
Tone Comer
Gunter Martin
Lacy Richmond
District 16 Odd Fellows Rebekahs Plan Sept Picnic at Trap Hill
District 16 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs finalize plans for a September 16 picnic at Trap Hill High School. Key organizers include Mrs. B B Chambers and R C Henderson with mayor W T Smith as speaker. Out-of-town dignitaries include grand master Aord Winters and assembly president Hazel McHenry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Trap Hill
Rebekah
District 16
Trap Hill High School
B. B. Chambers
R. C. Henderson
The
Anna Mooney
Rebekah Lodge
Raleigh Wright
W. T. Smith
Lester
J. F. Farley
Sophia Lodge of
B. B.chambers
Mabscott Chapter of
A. Ord Winters
Ripley
Odd Fellows and
Hazel McHenry
Parkersburg
Assembly
Crate Thompson Honored On 82nd Birthday Picnic
Crate Thompson was guest of honor at a neighborhood picnic at Colcord this week celebrating his 82nd birthday. Relatives and friends attended, including Kenner Thompson, Sanford Meadows, Wood Taylor and many others with extended family and neighbors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crate Thompson
Colcord
Kenner Thompson
Sanford Meadows
Wood Taylor
Lillian
Births in Beckley Area Hospitals This Week
A series of births reported from Beckley and Raleigh General Hospital. William Carlos Stone and wife of Daytona Beach welcomed a son at Raleigh General at 4:20 p m yesterday. Mrs Stone visiting Beckley with her parents at 223 Vine Street. R P Hall and wife of Beckley welcomed a seven pound twelve ounce daughter at Beckley Hospital at 1 a m. Homer Webb and wife of Arnett became parents to a seven pound four ounce daughter born at Beckley Hospital at 11:45 a m yesterday. Joe Amoto and wife of Affinity welcomed a pounds two ounce baby boy at Beckley Hospital at 3:50 p m Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh General Hospital
William Carlos Stone
Daytona Beach
Fla
Beckley Hospital
Joe Amoto
Affinity
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beckleyan
Sophia
Phyllis Pitzer
Nis Taylor
Patsy Farley
Frieda Martin
Mildred Adams
Sally Barron
Neil Bays
Jean and
Mary Sturgill
Annalee Farley
Richard Summer
Farnest Martin
George
C. Binford Sims
Sue Thomas
Pittsburgh, Pa
C. C. Farmer
Christian Group
National Student Association
United Nations
Hmontn Cleaners & Laundry
South
Kanawha St
Church Street
Mount Hope
Oak Hill
Urday
Dawn Patrol
Leslie Rogers
Mont Carr
W. W. Snuffer
W. Renorter
Westirginia State Fair
Beckley Fire Dept
Ferry
Endy Bros
Mrs. Roby
Meet of
Blue Jay Wscs
Beaver Theatre
Rocky
Roddy McDowell
Nita Munter
Johnny Mack Brown
Raymond Hatton
Lucfc
Sammy
Cincinnati
Chicago
Blue Mans
Chambers
C. H. Pindar
Bobby
Billy
Johnny
Snowden Thompson
Modesteen
Janet Lee
Era Jean
Karen
Ray Meadows
Linda
Barry
Harry Kern
Frankie
Trudy
Roy Withrow
Mitchell
Ettie
Robert
Kyle Meadows
Virginia Lilly
Marie Melrose
Virginia Dean
Oma Austin
Lula Calvert
Clarence Ebert
Emmit Ripley
Lois Short
Fred Meadows
Irene Meadows
Rickie and
Eunice
Hazel Thompson
Roger Bruno
Richard Bruno
Sam” Raborn and
Claudia McNeely Raborn
WJLS
WOAY
Palace
Dan Dailey
Broadway
John Wayne
Ae Lou
Robert Lowery
Joan Arton
Rialto
Anthony Quinn
Katherine DeMille
Rio Grande
William Heyd
Gabby" Hayes
Wild Horse
Mesa
Tim Holt
Nan Leslie
Pat O'Brien
Claire Trevor
Cavalier
Prince St
Kate
Epsom Salts
Court House
Putnam Dye
B. C. Or
Stanback
Tom
Toni
Kanawha &T Beckley
W. Va
Bhagy Spring
B. C
Griffith
Pure Oil
Gien Morgan
Roy T. Elkin
Judy
Toba
Granger Velvet
Raleigh Ky
Club Mule Plug
Ingraham
Gillette
Miles Nervine
Colgate
Ige Cise
Colgate Shave
KODAK
ANSCO
Bowery Buckarres
Lao Garcey
Bowery Boys
Prairie Express
Johnny M. Brown
Virginia Belmont
Fighting Mad
Joe Palooka
Joe Kirkwood
Elyse Knox
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