Miss Jeanette Bledsoe Entertained At Morning Coffee
Local women hosted a morning coffee at the S. M. Bledsoe home on North Kanawha Street for Miss Jeanette Bledsoe of Greensboro North Carolina who is visiting. A variety of summer flowers decorated the rooms and a serving table was tended by Mrs. M Johnson and Mrs. Earle E. Bibb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Bledsoe
Thomas F. Sta(ford
Phoebe Bledsoe
Greensboro
N. C
S. M. Bledsoe
North Kanawha Street
M. Johnson
Earle E. Bibb
Thomas F. Stafford
Phoebe Bledsee
Righ
Jeanette Bledsee
Beckley
S.M
Kindergarten Class To Open September 6
Mullens Mullens Friday September 2 enrollment in kindergarten classes. Parents urged to bring children for enrollment. Regular classes begin at 9 a.m. September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Register
Mullens
Carl
Joe Daniel Lilly
Gentry
Crab Orchard
David Edward
Raleigh General Hospital
Stanley Pizeak
Stamaford
Nancy Carol
Gayle Akers Honored On Eighth Birthday
Mrs. Frank Akers hosted a birthday party at 120 Laurel Terrace for her daughter Gayle turning eight. Attendees included Mrs. George Tindalia and Mrs. Henry Bowling, with pink and green decorations and games. Guests listed include Jackie Kasnoski, Lucille Foster, Patty Ann Sampson, Janice Foster, Barbara Fitzpatrick, Johnny Beaver, Susie Smith, Sarah Beaver, Martha Jane Adams, Cody Ann Smith, Kath erine Beaver, Bobby Buford, Charles Walker, Bo Fitzpatrick, Lewis Buford, Edith Ann Walker, Diana Lee Harvey, Sarah Tindalia, Ann Buford, Buddy Marvey, Gerald Meadows, Jo Ann Bowden, Randy Bowling, Mrs. Homer Harvey, Mrs. Claude Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Ella Lephew, Mrs. George Tindalia, Mrs. Henry Bowling, Mrs. Fay Kasnoski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Akers
Laurel Terrace
Gayle
George Tindalia
Henry Bowling
Jackie Kasnoski
Lucille Foster
Patty Ann Sampson
Janice Foster
Barbara Fitzpatrick
Johnny Beaver
Susie Smith
Sarah Beaver
Martha Jane Adams
Cody Ann Smith
Katherine Beaver
Bobby Buford
Charles Walker
Bo Fitzpatrick
Lewis Buford
Edith Ann Walker
Diana Lee Harvey
Sarah Tindalia
Ann Buford
Buddy Marvey
Gerald Meadows
Jo Ann Bowden
Randy Bowling
Homer Harvey
Claude Fitzpatrick
Ella Lephew
Fay Kasnoski
Williams family attends State Fair near Lewisburg
Mr and Mrs Nelson Williams and their sons Charles and Ernest with Tommy Nichols attended the State Fair near Lewisburg, as reported by the Register staff writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Oak Hill
Nelson Williams
Charles and
Ernest
Tommy Nichols
Lewisburg
Circle Eight Hosts Central WSCS Meeting Theme Spreads Light
Circle Eight of the Women's Society of Christian Service hosted the central WSCS meeting at the Methodist Temple last night. Mrs. R B Staley led as hostess, with readings, music by Mrs. Eastwood, and a Burma scene skit by Mrs. McClung featuring Sara Lynn Staley. Dr. W H Foglesong presented a memorial picture to the Young People's Department for Mrs. Ida Platt Phipps and led a closing prayer. Circle reports, a monthly pin for Circle 16, and a treasurer’s report by Mrs. A K Minter concluded the session with refreshments for about 150 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Temple
R. B. Staley
R. B. Armentrous
W. P. Eastwood
T. K. Moore
A. K. Minter
The Terrible Meek Presented at General Circle Meeting
Circle 2 of the Calloway Heights Community Church hosted a last night meeting on Mrs. Ted Stover’s lawn. Rev. W. E. Thomas led prayer, scripture was by Mrs. Sam Kessler, and an accordion solo opened the program. A one act play The Terrible Meek on war and peace featured Launa Morrison as army captain, Sam Kessler as soldier, and Stover as Mary. Thomas and husband sang a duet Beneath the Cross of Jesus, with violin selections by H. R. Baker. Mrs. M. Hubacher presided over a brief business session as about 40 members and guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calloway Heights Community Church
Ted Stover
Launa Morrison
Sam Kessler
Stover
Mary
Thomas
Jesus
H. R. Baker
Myrtle Hubacher
Thelma Blevins Weds Carl Meadows in Sunday Ceremony
Miss Thelma Blevins and Carl Meadows were married at 6 PM Saturday August 20 in Smyrna Delaware. The bride wore brown satin with white accessories and chrysanthemums. the groom is son of Mr and Mrs J A Meadows of Crab Orchard. The Rev J C Johnson conducted the service at the groom’s brother in law’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Blevins
Fireco
Thelma
Carl Meadows
J. A. Meadows
Crab Orchard
George H. Hoffecker
Smyrna
Del
J. C. Johnson
Local Firm Employes Hold Picnic at Babcock State Park
Beclley Motor Company officials hosted a company picnic at Babcock State Park with employees and their families. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Wirtz Mr and Mrs Robert C Hornbrook Dr and Mrs A A Edwards Mrs A G Meade Mr and Mrs Charles Sinozich Mr and Mrs James Baldridge Mr and Mrs Roscoe K Plumiey Ernest Meadows Mr and Mrs James Roark Mr and Mrs Cecil D Johnson Mr and Mrs Pendleton L Raines Mr and Mrs William McClure Sidney and Wayne McClure Kelso Trait and son Jerry Mills and Miss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Motor Company
Babcock State Park
John Wirtz
Robert C. Hornbrook
Edgar R. Parsons
A. A. Edwards
A. G. Meade
Charles Sinozich
James Baldridge
Five Couples Apply For Marriage Permits
The Raleigh County Clerk's office logged five couples applying for marriage permits. Yesterday Frank Barnabi 23 and Frieda Berg 22 of Sprague. James Grayson Christian 21 and Betty Frances Hoover 16 of Amigo. Wednesday Arthur Henson Dunlap 25 and Janice Hope Horton 21 of Crab Orchard. Tuesday Johnnie Tylon 26 and spouse listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Frank Barnabi
Land Frieda Berg
Recent Bride Honored at Shower in Gunter Home
Mrs. Ron lard Gunter hosted a bridal shower for Norma Phelps, later Mrs. Howard Thompson, at her Orchard Avenue home with Miss Elizabeth Phelps and Mrs. George Lewis. Summer flowers, corsage, games, and prizes highlighted the evening. guests included numerous local residents and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunter
Beckley
Howard Thompson, Jr
Norma Phelps
Ronlard Gunter
Elizabeth Phelps
George Lewis
Orchard Avenue
Prises
Aubrey Halstead
Annie Honaker
Norvell Cook
John Davis
William P Laren
Jeanette Wyatt
Louise Gilkerson
James Hutchinson
Marilar
Ronald Gunter
State BPW Interim Board Meeting Set in Elkins
Miss Madge Richardson and Missy iMary Syner left today to attend the state interim board meeting for BPW in Elkins this weekend. Accompanied by Ruth Easton, district secretary and past Oak Hill president, the three day session opens with a business clinic. Saturday features an officer chair training school with Richardson presiding. Syner becomes Beckley group treasurer and state finance chair. A picnic by the Elkins club tops Saturday, with a Sunday board breakfast. Mabel Schafer of Wheeling, state federation president, will speak on the Jacksonville national interim meeting. Four Beckley women display crafts and foods, Elkins hosts guests during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Richardson
Missy iMary Syner
Elkins
Ruth Easton
Oak Hill
Mise Richardson
Wistrict 3
Syner
Beckley’s
BPW
Elkinns Group
Mabel Schafer
Wheeling
State Federation
Jacksonville
Fla
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Local brief notes list residents of Beckley and surrounding areas visiting, traveling, or returning home. Entries include travels to New York City, Eagan Tennessee, and Williamsburg Virginia, family visits, and attendance at the Lewisburg State Fair. Several individuals recover from illness or injury and return home after hospital stays or trips to relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce A. Suttle
Jean Rose
West Virginia
W. K. Thompson
Mabscott
Kanawha Valley Hospital
Richard McWhorter
Jane Lew
Paul Hinzman
Ellison Avenue
Thomas Goins
Chris Goins
Glen White
D. A. Curry
Franklin Avenue
Huston Wilburn
Ashland
A. L. Herndon
Neville Street
B. B. Herndon
Janice
J.stover
Beckley
Lewisburg
Elrich Watson
Paul
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A. S. Johnston, Jr
Jack A. Nuckols
Charles Lewis, Jr
Hulett C. Smith
J. W. Walters
E. M. Tutwiler
Mount Hope
C. A. Smith
Joseph Cronin
5S. A. Hopkins
M. M. Ralston
Ray Martin
Harris Weeks
Marie Jordan
Frederick Richmond
Edwin Ratcliffe
W. H. File, Jr
John §. Callaway
Edmund Johnson
Thomas Wilson
C. T. Kessinger
Harold Smith
Beverly Bouldin
Killarney
W. C. Paterson
Louise Deas
Edward Mannix
George Haldane
Dana K. Amick
George
Mary Ann Peery
John Fisher
J. ©. Smith
Russell Parsons
John Schulte
Latane Ware
Frank Hale
Jack Moston
Robert E. Byrd
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Jo Ann McElwea
Phyllis Pilger
Harvey Martin
Eagles
Lillard Swingaters
Robert Lee Hollandsworth
Roberta
Beckley Hospital
William Winifred Bradford
Dry Creek
Steve Passalaqua
Oakwood Avenue
Tony
W. F. Cavendish
Locust Drive
Laird Memorial Hospital
Montgomery
Gayle Akers
Ayds
W Abers
Kroger’s
Neville St
WSCS
General Circle
Thelma Blevins
Hoffecker
Mrs
Peers Aneankerton
H&m Family Shoe Store
Becklfy
Beck- Hey
Vireginia Anderson
Thelma ‘Soler
Everal Winchell
Lorraine Suptic
The
Elkins Club
Eric Rosenbaum
First Avenue
New York City
J. H. Dunn
Third Avenue
Eagan Tenn
Helen Farley
Coal City
Glen Watkins
Crystal
Betty Sperry
MacArthur
Roy I. Smith
Veterans Affairs
Ala
W. E. O'Neil
Pax
Richmond
Williamsburg
H. J. Johnson
Charles Davis
Bobby
Richlands
Estel Johnson
Blue Jfield
H. T. Belcher
Johnstown Road
Cavalier
Prince
Stanback
Tenic
Helena Rubenstein
Cologne
Reem
Prince Bt
M. Mary's Guild
St. Stephens Epiecopel Cherch
Duchess
Embee
Vanity Beauty
Del-Mar
Oasis
Phere
Lester Cream
Croqulanste
Poe
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