Local Fair Grants Blue Ribbons Across Horticulture and Corsages
Mrs Howard Earehart claims a blue ribbon for a Young at Heart corsage while Mrs D W Kinzer tops tri color zinnia and other blue ribbon entries. Winners include Corsage entries by Mrs Harry Neal and Mrs Doris Bailey and multiple horticulture honors for roses, zinnias, asters, dahlias, lilies and more across several exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Earehart
Zinnia
D. W. Kinzer
Starks Delicious
Mairwood Farms
Glass
Wood
Harry Neal
Doris Bailey
Wayne Stewart
Frances Faubus
Gertrude Wiley
Walter James
Virginia Sue James
C. Lake Allen
Sam Feazelle
Basil Bailey
L. V. Caudill
Kathy Comer
Kinzer
L. C. Dickerson
Stewart
Allen
Nettie Reed
Nettie Comer
Neal
Earehart
Russel Gene Smith
Ruth Comer
West Virginia Hills
Young At Heart
H. ©. Arnott
Lora Dain Bowyer
Rhododendron Club Supports Beckley Beautification Project
The Rhododendron Garden Club will replant flowers in city urns and continue July and August flower placements at Pine Lodge Nursing and Convalescent Home. The August meeting, led by president Mrs. Eugene Eager, featured a flower workshop, displayed arrangements, ribbons, and potpourri making. Hostesses were Miss Margaret Phipps and Mrs. Hobart Perdue with numerous members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Appalachian Assembly Room
Eugene Eager
Pine Lodge
Past Officers Night Set By Judea Shrine
Judea Shrine No 13 will observe Past Officers Night Tuesday at 8 p m in the Masonic Temple on Howe Street led by hostess committee head Mrs R A Cunningham alongside Mr and Mrs Crockett Mullins Mr and Mrs William Blakely Mrs Elmer Davis Miss Nora Bailey Beckley residents and others from Cool Ridge Flat Top Ghent and Ravencliff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judea Shrine No. 13
Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
Howe Street
Elizabeth Williams
Ravencliff
Worthy High Pristess
Tee
R. A. Cunningham
Hull St
Crockett Mullins
William Blakely
Elmer Davis
Nora Bailey
Beckley
Burns Roberts
Cool Ridge
Chris Ruble
Phyllis Rose
Sophia
Leafie Harvey
Flat Top
C. C. Whitlow
Ghent
Fairdale News Notes Family Moves and Travel
Mrs. Amos Hendricks and children Tony and Carla have moved to Balt to await Sgt. Amos Hendricks Viet Nam tour. Peggy Clay, former Mrs. Hendricks, is daughter of Sherman Clay of Saxon. Harvey Stewart Jr and family return to Indian Head Md after visiting Bertha Stewart and Cody Daniel. Elton Booth returns to Roswell NM after visiting W H Booth. Jack Sheppard Gary Dayton Ohio and Charles Walker vacation at Myrtle Beach. Elaine Wahl returns home from Dayton. Julia Bearfield hospitalized at Beckley Hospital for observation and treatment. Franklin family returns to Richmond Va after visiting George Barrett and C. E. Sesler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Stewart
Cody Daniel
W. H. Booth
Jack Sheppard
Gary
Dayton
Ohio
Charles Walker
Myrtle Beach
Elaine Wahl
Maxine Wahl
Julia Bearfield
Beckley Hospital
David Franklin
Richmond, Va
George Barrett
C. E. Sesler
Fall Can Be Bug Time Too
Fall brings housewives lamenting crawling pests as outdoor garden insects sneak indoors for winter. Earwigs mites chiggers ticks and cockroaches lurk near frames basements and damp rooms while sprays with DZN or pyrethrins combat these nuisances and even target plant nests. An entomologists note advises inspecting baseboards and hidden runs before applying pressurized insecticides for lasting effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Chemical Corporation
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Short society notes invite readers to share items for the column calling the newspaper at the local desk with a listed phone extension for submissions and tips.
West Virginia Young Democratic Clubs Convene
Mrs J B Montgomery visiting Huntington from Beckley to attend the state convention of the Young Democratic Clubs of West Virginia on Thursday. She is staying with her mother Mrs Audrey Carter at 602 South Kanawha Street and with her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Clifford Blackburn at 201 Mankin Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BR. Montgomery
Beckley
Hluntington
Audrey Carter
S. Kanawha St
Clifford Blackburn
Mankin Ave
Young Democratic Clubs of
West Virginia
Coming Events for Women’s Organizations Notice
Women’s groups invited to submit regular or special meeting notices. Include phone number 253 3321 or send by mail to Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department. Notices due by 10 am for same day use. Sunday calendars must arrive by 10 am Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Department of
Beckley
Sunbean Mission Society to Celebrate Birthday at Church
The Monday Sunbean Mission Society of New Baptist Church will meet at the church for a birthday celebration at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbean Mission Society of New Baptist Church
Mountain Top Garden Club Meeting at White Cross Pharmacy
Mountain Top Garden Club will meet at White Cross Pharmacy for refreshments at 2 p m and then proceed to a gathering in the Appalachian Assembly Room. Mrs A L Honaker and Mrs E H Banker are hostesses for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Top Garden Club
White Cross Pharmacy
Appalachian Assembly Room
A. L. Honaker
E.H. Banker
Quota Club Beckley Board Meeting Report
The Quota Club of Beckley will hold a noon board meeting in the E Toro Room at Beckley Hotel to discuss upcoming events and organizational affairs. Members are expected to review finances and plan community outreach initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quota Club of
Beckley
E! Toro
Beckley Hotel
King's Daughters Meeting Scheduled at 1 30 P M
The King’s Daughters will meet in the social room of the First Christian Church at 1:30 p.m. A brief gathering is planned in the church facility to discuss upcoming activities and plan community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s
The
First Christian Church
Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club Meeting Postponed
Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club meeting postponed to Tuesday August 31 at 8 p m at the Judea Shrine No 13 regular meeting and past officers night to be held at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street. Also scheduled are Quota Club Beckley noon luncheon at El Toro Room Beckley Hotel and Mel Volla Chapter No 1 Eastern Star instruction at Masonic Hall G Street 5 30 p m and Beckley Alcoholics Anonymous Mountain Air Rest Home 19 21 By Pass at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club
Judea Shrine
Order of White Shrine of
Quota Club of
Beckley
el Toro Room
Beckley Hotel
Order of Eastern Star
Melvola
Masonic Hall
G Street
Alcoholics Anonymous
Beckley Group
Mountain Air Rest Home
Sophia Methodist Church society meeting and events
Woman's Society of Christian Service holds a general meeting at 7 30 p m. Hollywood Home Demonstration Club hosts its annual picnic at Grand View State Park starting 10 a m. Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles meets at Averie Home on Woodland Ave at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service of Sophia Methodist Church
Hollywood Home Demonstration Club
Grandview State Park
The
Fuaernal Order of Eagles
Averie Home
Woodlawn Ave
Women’s Improvement League meets at Beckley Junction
The Women’s Improvement League, hosted by Mrs Margie Burgess in Beckley Junction, will gather at 1 p.m. for its event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Improvement League
Margie Burgess
Beckley Junction
Licensed Practical Nurses Association West Virginia District No 3
The Appalachian Association announces the formation of Licensed Practical Nurses District No 3 in West Virginia. Members from PS and local chapters organize to coordinate regional standards and support for LPNs across hospitals and clinics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licensed Practical Nurses Association of
West Virginia
Appalachian As
Asthma Formula Reopens Air Passages For Quick Relief
New York doctors report a modern asthma formula ends attacks and restores normal breathing within minutes. Prompt use helps prevent severe attacks from starting and the formula is widely prescribed due to its safety when taken as directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N.Y
Walter Martin Jr. Returns Home After Summer Visit
Walter Martin Jr. 12 returns to his Harper Heights home from Jamacca New York where he spent the summer with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Martin. He resides with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Beverly Coles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Martin Jr
Harper Heights
Walter Martin
Jamacca
N. Y
Beverly Coles
Banker in satisfactory condition after mine accident
Daniel B. Banker of Sophia was admitted Thursday evening to Beckley Hospital after a mine accident at Slab Fork Coal Co. He is reported in satisfactory condition today by hospital officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel B. Banker
Sophia
Beckley Hospital
Slab Fork Coal Co
Mrs Myrtle Hubacher Returns From Richmond Funeral
Mrs Myrtle Hubacher returns to 202 Sycamore St. after attending the funeral in Richmond Va. for her sister Mrs Charles Elizabeth Brown formerly of Minden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Hubacher
Sycamore St
Richmond
Charles
Elizabeth) Brown
Minden
Treadway Family to Depart After Eccles Funeral
Mrs. John Q. Treadway Jr and children Jay Sharon Neil and Keith of Brooklyn N Y will leave by plane tomorrow after attending the funeral of her father in law John Q Treadway of Eccles on Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Treadway Jr
Jay
Sharon
Neil
Keith
Brooklyn
N. Y
John Q. Treadway
Eccles
Mrs Thomas Kay Laing Returns Home After Ten Weeks
Mrs Kay Laing mother of Mrs H G Farmer of Bolt and her daughter Mrs David Harris have returned to Lewisburg after spending ten weeks with Mrs Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kay Laing
H. G. Farmer
Bolt
David Harris
Lewisburg
University of Kentucky Juniors Visit in Lexington
Miss Veronica Rough of New Town Pennsylvania has been visiting Miss Linda Farmer for the past week. Both are juniors at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veronica Rough
New Town
Linda Farmer
University of Kentucky
Lexington
Cooper surpasses 22 orbits in spaceflight record
Gordon Cooper slept through a milestone aboard the Gemini 5 capsule as he surpassed his May 15 to 16, 1963 first flight by achieving 22 orbits in 34 hours. The Houston space center scene notes the routine assembly room meeting at 7:30 p.m. with UPS coverage of the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record Space Center
Houston
UPS
Gordon Cooper
Cooper
Social Savings Club Meets at Hairston Home
Social Savings Club, hosted by Mr and Mrs John Hairston, invites members to gather at 100 Ringleben Street at 7 30 p m for the evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Savings Club
John Hairston
Ringleben St
Style Show and Bridge Benefit for Mental Health Project
The Junior Clubwomen announce a 7 30 p m Sept 9 style show and bridge at the Beckley club house Park Avenue. Fine Arts Committee chairs decorations and ticket sales through Mrs Ira Sopher. Proceeds fund the department mental health project with high and low prizes for each table and chairwomen Mrs Martha Mueller and Mrs Liz Fisher coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mental Health
Park Avenue
Charles G. Green
103
Rider
Ira Sopher
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