Friday 13th Wedding Shower Honors Mrs Kittle
A Friday evening miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs. Lewis Howard Kittle, formerly Aline Miller, was hosted by Mrs. L. E. Miller on Stansbury Street. Guests enjoyed bridal white decor, a doll centerpiece, music by Marguerite Adams and Margaret Ann O’Neal, and an ice course served by Mrs. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.E. Miller
Stansbury Street
Lewis Howard Kittle
Aline Miller
Marguerite Adams
Margaret Ann ‘O'Neal
Hawaii
Miss O'Neal
Joyce Rogers
Kittle
J. AW. ‘Bird
O. K. Cotile
Sallie, Wenger
Basil Houchins
Blanche Ferrell
T. C. “Troutman
Cecil L. Miller
Stanley H. Martin
Bluefield
A. E. Thomas
Emerson Williams
H. G. Bird
A. J. Adams
E. C. Wilkinson
Dan Evans
Howard Phillips
Steven Bero
Grover C. Gebhardt
C. “Be. Kincaid
R. L. Sadler
Lonnie Queen
L. V. Maxey
Sey
Braxton Bragg
James ‘Willer
E. G. Webb
W.houchins
A. L. Coleman
W. A. Comer
Margaret Ann O'Neal
Belle Daugherty
Pauline Comer
Hallie Hall
Margaret Reynolds
Lucille Miller
Ova Miller
New Autumn Coats Blend Frock Flair and Tailored Lines
The piece highlights early fall coats with trimmed, tailored shapes and dresslike features. Marsha Hunt models a gray tweed coat with square patch pockets and a small collar, paired with black accessories. It notes surges in suede and tweed dominates, with various sleeve fur trims and bold sleeve treatments shaping the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Press
Marsha Hunt
Moving Picture Player
Miss Hunt
Marsha
Bedlington
London
Lilly family reunion draws hundreds to Beckley
About 1,600 cars attended the Lilly family reunion near Beckley with guests from Ohio Illinois Virginia Tennessee Maryland Missouri and Georgia trailer Twilldo and Troopers from Welch managing crowds. Descriptions highlight longevity with Hank Lilly 98 and Robert Lilly 114 noted as family elders. The Mercer Street band from Princeton and the Princeton high school band performed while crews filmed for a newsreel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Welch
Robert
Edmond Lilly
Summers County
Bluestone
Birthday party for Benita Joan Lewis marks sixth year
Mrs Benson H Lewis hosted a March street Birthday gathering Friday for her daughter Benita Joan to celebrate turning six. Guests included Nellie Spade Junior Kizer Pauline Porterfield June Dave Porterfield Chester Lewis Bobbie Waulk Ruth Porterfield Lonnie Lewis Virginia Porterfield Mary Ann Waulk Jimmy Burdiss Mickey Kizer June Goff Billy Diehl and Benita Joan Lewis. Assistants were Mrs James Burdiss Mrs Joe Gunnee and Miss Pearl Lang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson H. Lewis
Marching Street
Benita Joan
Nellie Spade
Junior Kizer
Pauline Porterfield
Dave Porterfield
Chester Lewis
Bobbie Waulk
Ruth Porterfield
Lonnie Lewis
Virginia Porterfield
Mary Ann Waulk
Jimmy Burdiss
Mickey Kizer
June Goff
Billy Diehl
Benita Joan Lewis
Mrs Harold McClung Honored With Miscellaneous Shower
Mrs James H. Aaron hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday at her home for Mrs Harold McClung. Refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Mrs John F. Hoffman Mrs J F Aaron Mrs Erina Nolen Mrs L W McClung Mrs Gladys Lewis Mrs Earl Wilburn and Mrs Harold McClung among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold McClung
James IH. Aaron
Aaron
John FE. Hoffman
J. F. Aaron
Erina Nolen
Plow
McClung
Orval Hawkins
Arthur Tail of
Welch
L. W. McClung
Fld. Gill
A. Wilburn
Rosalie Gill
Party to Visit In The Midwest
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Cooper L. C. Cooper all of Janben Mr. and Mrs. Rockford Cochrane of Lilly brook Mrs. M. ¢. Candy of Coal City and Rev. and Mrs. WN of Athens will leave Wednesday by motor for a vacation trip to visit friends at Indianapolis and James town Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Cooper
L. C.cooper
Janben
Rockford Cochrane
Lillybrook
M. ¢. Candy
Coal City
Athens
Indianapolis
Jamestown
Ind
Johnnie Hurt and John A Staton Wed in Surprise Ceremony
Miss Johnnie Mall Hurt and Mr John A Staton Jr both of Sophia announced their marriage. They traveled to Pearisburg Virginia on Friday August 13 for a ceremony performed by Rev H R Brown. Mrs Slaton daughter of Mr and Mrs Hall of Sophia, attended Fayette County schools Mark Twain High School and National Business College. She has worked in Hull Chevrolet offices for 18 months. Mr Staton son of Mr and Mrs J A Staton of Sophia attended Raleigh County schools and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and works for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Mall Hurt
John A. Staton Jr
Sophia
Pearisburg
H. R. Brown
Slaton
John F. Hall
Fayette County
Mark Twain High School
National Business College
Roanoke
Hull ,Chevrolet Company
Staton
J. A. Staton
Raleigh County
Woodrow Wilson High School
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Shower Given for Mrs Yost Friday Night
Mrs. Fred Ritter of Calloway Heights with Mrs. Georgie Williams hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. W. R. Yost Friday evening. Guests enjoyed garden flower decor, games, contests, and prizes awarded to Mrs. Lillian Perry and Mrs. Bobbiett. Refreshments followed for attendees including Mrs. Roby Blevins and others. gift senders unable to attend included several named guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ritter
Calloway Heights
Georgie Williams
W. R. Yost
Lillian Perry
Bobbiett
Roby Blevins
Ed Zimmerick
John Riddle
C. McKinney
Es Davis
H. J. Holliday
Bobblett
Henry Amett
Charles Williams
Georgia Williams
Clarence Kessler
Mae Vass
Ida Justice
K. K. Rand
John Pachuta
Joe Pachuta
Local Social Notes Highlight Travel and Visits
J A Hunt returns from Washington D C. Miss Julia Nuckols of Hurstland Farms Midway Ky guests of Miss Nancy Wickham for the Banks File wedding. Guests include Mrs A B Rawn and Ann Brown of Huntington and Wilmoth Booth of Petersburg. Many others return from trips to Lexington Myrtle Beach Virginia Beach Niagara Falls and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hunt
Washington, D. C
Julia Nuckols
Hurstland Farms
Midway
Nancy Wickham
A. B. Rawn
Ann Brown
Huntington
Wilmoth Booth
Petersburg
T. J. Marper
Lexington
Charles E. George
Prince Street
H. T. Dewey
Peace Springs Hotel
Dr. and Airs
L. A. Martin
J. F. Aaron
R. P. Packett
Lawsonville
N.C
Brooks Adair
Marriage Announcement Miss Mary Frances England and Herman Mandeville
A January marriage in Lewisburg united Miss Mary Frances England of Beckley with Herman F. Mandeville. The couple, married January 13 by Rev. M. K. Parker, will reside in Beckley. No attendants. Mrs. Mandeville is daughter of Mrs. Minnie L. England. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Mandeville. Both are employed locally and educated in Beckley schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances England
Herman F. Mandeville
Beckley
Lewisburg
M.K. Parker
Mandeville
Minnie L. England
Stoco High School
G. C. Murphy Company
Lar
F. D. Mandeville
New River Company
Sprague
Girl Scouts Celebrate Camping Trip and Award Badges
Kitty Koiner Is Married. Girl Scouts of Mountain Laurel Troop No. 2 at the Methodist Temple recount a weeklong camping trip at Re Daniel begun August 16. Mrs A L Brogan awarded four girls badges for swimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts of
Mountain Laurel
The
Methodist Temple
Re Daniel
A. L. Brogan
Margaret Wetzel
Tommy Ballengee
Evelyn Hall
Joyce James
Sleader
Sabelle Swanson
Peggy Yoak
Mary Margaret Hill
Harriet Brogan
Margaret Wetzell
Stoxie Ellison
Anna Lee Trent
Local families visit across Virginia and nearby states
Numerous residents and guests travel over weekends and holidays visiting relatives in Danville and Roanoke Virginia, Huntington West Virginia, Beckley West Virginia, and surrounding towns. The notes list arrivals and hosting duties for extended family gatherings and weekend stays involving Beckley, Mullens, Richlands, Slab Fork, Buchanan, and Slab Fork areas.
King's Daughters Meeting Heads The Week's Calendar
The upcoming week features a King's Daughters meeting Tuesday at 2 30 pm at the first Baptist Church presided by new president Mrs L B Legg. Also listed are a Robert E Lee chapter UDC meeting Monday 3 pm at the Presbyterian Church and a Thursday Ladies' Aid at First Christian with Mrs W J Hutchinson presenting. Members should bring a dime for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters Meeting
King's Daughters
L. B. Legg
James Hayes
North Carolina
Robert E. Lee Chapter
United
Daughters of the Confederacy
Presbyterian Church
King’s Daughters
First Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Christian Church
W. J. Hutchinson
Beckley Pair Wed in Alabama Home Ceremony
Miss Katherine Kitty Koiner of Beckley and Waynesboro Virginia wed Clyde McDowell of Beckley in Montgomery Alabama at the home of McDowell's sister Mrs J J Fable. The bride taught in Beckley and Glen White schools and studied at State Teachers College Harrisonburg. The groom, son of Mrs S W McDowell, is a Beckley educated town constable. They plan to reside at Glen White after touring the South and West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine
Kitty) Koiner
Beckley
Waynesboro
Clyde McDowell
Montgomery
Ala
Glen White
State Teacher's College
Harrisonburg
University of Virginia
McDowell
S. W. McDowell
South Kanawha Street
Mr. McDowell
Little Miss Audrey Mac Laron Recovers at Home
Audrey Mac Laron is recovering at home after tonsil removal at Beckley hospital. Ronald Meador has resumed activities after several days of confinement due to a bullet wound in his left leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Mac Laron
Beckley Hospital
Ronald Meador
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frday
Reltless
Princeton
Mercer Street Band
Jack Brown
Princeton High Scchool
Kimwood
Frederick C. Moore
Mount Hope
Greenbrier
Midwest
Johnnie Hurt
Mr. Staton
Pearisburg, Va
Mrs. Yost
P. A. Bair
Odd
Eileen
New York City
Charles E. iGeorge
5. H. Meem
Reba
T. R. Ragland
Ray Ewing
Virginia Beach
E. C. Fleshman
Niagara Falls
Canada
Main St
Foster Howe
Scrip
Lasca
Miss England
Mr. Mandeville
Charles L. Honaker
Charles
William Boyd
Texas
Mount Pleasant
Old Mexico
Juarez
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Painted Desert
Honaker
Callender
Ont
Ella
Roberta
Hortense Martin
Ricardo Martin
Eileen Bair
New York
Viola E. Ratliff
Richlands
A. J. O'Neal
Kitty Koiner
Ing
Janet Koch
Dorothy Harold
Anna Lee’ Trent
S. W. Trent
George W. Bright
Hume Vogt
A. K. Minter
C. C. Wetzell
Harold and Son
D. L. Hill
S$. C. Ballengee
Ellison
L. W. Thorne
Marguerite Asher
Stella Arrington
A. J. Brogan
Betty Lee Thorne
Roxie Ellison
Dorothy Harrold
Harriett
Janie Brogan
J. P. Laurie
Danville, Va
G. Lester Hash
Doris June
Rosemary
James Hayes, Jr
Beckley Friends
Wilksboro
Kentucky
S. G. Hartsaw
June
C. L. Broughman
Gloria Jean
M. C. Banks
Ocean View
Edward Crawford
J. P
Peter Zanella
Helen
L. W. Maxey
Zanella
Clair Mateer
Joan
Kittanning
Frank Phillips
Borger
L. W. Bennett
A. J
O. G. Callison
Slab Fork
H. K. Bowers
Kirk
Kansas City
Douglas Bowers
Herbert Whisman
Marion
William Whisman
Blanche Vance
G. E. Wood
Maln St
Alabama
Del-Mar
Clanate
West Virginia
Raymond
Raymond's Beauty
Raymond’s Beauty & Cosmetic Shoppe
Main Street
Ben
Neville Street
Artieste Beauty Salon
Vera-Rose
Woolworth's
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