Appalachian Art and Craft Festival Ticket Booths Open
Ticket booths for the Appalachian Art and Craft Festival set for September 3 to 6 at the Raleigh County Armory are visible in Beckley. Volunteers from the Junior Department of the Women's Club assist, with booths at Bank of Raleigh Vogue and J C Penney Co. Hours vary across days with specific times listed.
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Raleigh County Armory
Women’s Club of
Beckley
Judy Evans
Jack CC
Elliott
King’s
Main Street
Bill Sergent
Bank of Raleigh
Vogue
J. C. Penny Co
Robert C. Field
Beckley Women Named Chairmen of Medical Auxiliary Committees
Beckley two women were named to stand as committee chairmen for the West Virginia State Medical Association Auxiliary at its 41st annual convention. Mrs. Richard Starr and Mrs. Ross P. Daniel were named to lead the community service and southern medical councilor panels, with a slate of officers announced and Mrs. Wilson P. Smith installed as president. The inaugural address urged many hands making one whole to advance medicine and public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson P. Smith
Huntington
Woman's Auxiliary
West Virginia State Medical Association
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
Ha Myers
Philippi
J. A. B. Holt
Charleston
Southern Region
Ray Kessel
Logan
Western Region
Claude R. Davisson
Weston
North Central Region
Rupert W. Powell
Fairmont
Eastern Region
J. Dennis Kugel
J. N. Jarrett
Oak Hill
M. L. White Jr
D. E. Greenwitch
Wheeling
Richard A. Sutter
St. Louis
American Medical Association
Beckley
Elkins
Clarence H. Bose
Joseph E. Chambers
Tion
Harry E. Beard
Charles H. Hile
Clarksburg
L. Dale Simmons
Clark E. Sleeth
Morgantown
Wasama
Hu Myers
Buford W. McNeed
Hinton
John Hash
Albert D. Esposito
International Health
Robert J. Tehou
Williamson
National Bulletin
Myer Bogarad
Weirton
John E. Echols
Richwood
John Mahood
Bluefield
Lynwood D. Ainn
George A. Curry
Pat A. Tuckwiller
Smith
Marie Dresser
Medical Association
Placidi Family Returns Home From Visit
Glen View reports Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Placidi and daughters Denise and Rosemary have returned to Detroit after visiting his mother Mrs. Rose Placidi and family. Miss Annie Maschal also returned home from a week with sister Mrs. Mary Bailey in Mount Hope.
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Charlie Placidi
Denise
Rosemary
Detroit
Mich
Rose Placidi
Annie Maschal
Mary Bailey
Mount Hope
Hills announce birth of daughter Cynthia Lynette
Mr and Mrs Joseph M Hill Jr announce the birth of a daughter Cynthia Lynette in Columbia Hospital Columbia South Carolina on August 8 She weighed seven pounds Mrs Hill is the former Dolores Garges daughter of the Reverend and Mrs Anthony Garges of Skelton Hill is the son of Mr and Mrs Moody Hill of Mount Hope.
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Joseph M. Hill Jr
Cynthia Lynette
Columbia Hospital
Columbia, S. C
Klondike in Yukon District known for historic gold rush
The Klondike region in the Yukon District of northwestern Canada is renowned for its gold rush era. Historic towns and rugged wilderness drew prospectors seeking fortune during the late 19th century, shaping regional development.
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Klondike
Yukon District
Northwestern
Canada
Cerina McGraw Weds John Grubb in Farley Hill Rites
In Farley Hill on Tuesday August 17 at 2 30 p m Cerina Carolee McGraw wed John Roger Grubb at the Rose home with Rev James Duff officiating The bride daughter of Charles V and Cerina McGraw Princewick The groom son of John N Grubb Farley Hill A reception followed Attendants included maid of honor Sandra Grubb best man Robert Pegram and aides Judy Centers Edward Rose and Wilma Rose The couple to reside at 201 Holiday Street Strasburg Virginia
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Sophia
Cerina Carolee McGraw
John Roger Grubb
Edward Rose
Farley Hill
James Duff
Charles V. McGraw
Princewick
John N. Grubb
Sandra Grubb
Robert Pegram
Rose Home
Judy Centers
Arlington
Wilma Rose
Stoco High
Maryland
Stoco High School
Virginia Power Company
Strasburg
Holiday St
Michael Daniel Honored On His Eleventh Birthday Party
FAIRDALE RNS Michael Daniel son of Mr and Mrs Dwight Daniel was feted Saturday at his home for his 11th birthday. Attendees included Lillie and Randy Clay Kathy and Donna Kuhn Bobby and Dwight Daniel Gary Honaker Larry and Gary Kuhn Kenny Grant Darlene King Randy Hurst Richard Barrett Kim Daniel Riley Edward Tilley Carol Salango Michael's uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Henry Elmer and daughters Debbie and Janie of Baltimore Md
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Fairdale
RNS
Michael Daniel
Dwight Daniel
Lillie
Randy Clay
Kathy
Donna Kuhn
Bobby
Gary Honaker
Larry
Gary Kuhn
Kenny Grant
Darlene King
Randy Hurst
Richard Barrett
Kim Daniel
Riley
Edward Tilley
Carol Salango
Michael
Henry Elmer
Debbie
Janie
Baltimore
Humphrey Family Fetes Ed With Picnic Dinner
The family of Ed Humphrey of Grassy Meadow gathered Sunday August 15 for a picnic dinner at the home of his son and daughter in law Harry and Mrs. Humphrey. Attendees included Brenda Harve Clintonville Claude Pearl Frank Don Dye and children from Charlotte and Miami plus Mrs. Bivens and Charlie Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Humphrey
Grassy Meadow
Harry Humphrey
Brenda Humphrey
Harve Humphrey
J. H. Wingrove
Clintonville
Claude Humphrey
Beckley
Pearl Humphrey
Frank Humphrey
Don Dye
Pabby
Susan
Gina
Charlotte
N. C
John
Sue) Bivens Jr
Miami
Fla
Charlie Humphrey
Miss Sandra Lawrence to entertain at social Friday
Miss Sandra Lawrence, a contestant in the Fitzpatrick contest, will entertain at a social Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bruce Diner on G Street. She is sponsored by the Men's Civic Club.
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Sandra Lawrence
Fitzpatrick
Bruce
G. St
Manners and caution in social situations
A brief reflection on how manners shape behavior and the challenge of speaking or acting without causing harm to others. The note emphasizes care, restraint, and thoughtful communication in everyday interactions.
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Short notes of local interest invite readers to call a general number with tips and names, highlighting friendly social items and community happenings in a column of brief notices.
Social News: Local Guests Return Home After Visits
Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Caudill hosted their daughter Mrs. E. J. Beiting Jr. and granddaughters Mara Sue and Meg from Alexandria Kentucky for a week, returning home by plane. George Everett Hall and son George Jr. from Old Greenwich Connecticut visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Hall in Bethany Avenue, with Anne and Beth Hall joining and returning home midweek. Evelyn Stokley and daughter Connie have come back to 1024 Woodlawn Ave after two weeks vacation in Roanoke and Virginia Beach Virginia.
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George Everett Hall
George Jr
Old Greenwich
Conn
Harry W. Hall
Granville Ave
Beth
Anne Hall
Evelyn Stokley
Connie
Woodlawn Ave
Roanoke
Virginia Beach
West Virginia Legal Secretaries Board Meeting Set
A board meeting of the West Virginia Association of Legal Secretaries will be held Sunday, Aug. 29, in Bluefield at the home of Mrs Mildred Pruett, recording secretary. Attending from Beckley are Mrs S F Fisher, Miss Bethel Campbell, and Mrs Julia Painter. President Mrs Charlotte H Bedwell of Charleston will conduct the meeting. The Tri-State Meeting planned for Oct. 13 at the Jack Tar Hotel in Durham will be discussed. Others attending will be members from Kanawha LSA and Mercer County LSA.
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West Virginia Association of Legal Secretaries
Bluefield
Mildred Pruett
Beckley
S. F. Fisher
Bethel Campbell
Julia Painter
Beckley Lsa
Charlotte H Bedwell
Charleston
Jack Tar
Durham
N. C
North Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
Kanawha Lsa
Mercer County Lsa
Hutchinson Family Guests On 15 Day Leave Visit
Airman 1 C Hutchinson and Mrs Hutchinson and daughter of Lincoln Nebraska are on a 15 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Hutchinson of Skelton. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Pat Williams and family of Charleston and Mr and Mrs John Chestnut and daughter of Dayton Ohio. Miss Rita Meadows a student at Southeastern Bible College Lakeland Florida is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Meadows of Mabscott.
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Roy Hutchinson
Lincoln
Neb
Air Force Base
Earl Hutchinson
Skelton
Hutchinson
Pat Williams
Charleston
John Chestnut
Dayton
Ohio
Rita Meadows
Southeastern Bible College
Lakeland, Fla
Howard Meadows
Mabscott
Holt Family Vacation in West Bend Indiana
Nancy Holt Sutton travels with daughter Evelyn and niece Miss Libby Cole for a two week vacation in West Bend Indiana as guests of her brother Neal Holt, sister in law, and family.
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Nancy Holt Sutton
Evelyn
Libby Cole
West Bend
Ind
Mrs
Neal Holt
Couple Exchange Vows In Double Ring Rites
Miss Letha Belle Fix and Darrell Mentz exchanged wedding vows in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s parents home in Beckley. The Rev Ralph Poole officiated at 7 30 p m with mixed summer flowers, a white Bible and a three tier cake as decorations. The bride, a 1965 Woodrow Wilson graduate, will pursue nursing training in Beckley. the groom, a 1964 Sophia High School graduate, works at Johnny Dollar Super Market in Beckley. They will reside in Pemberton.
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Sophia
Letha Belle Fix
James L. Fix
Beckley
Darrell Cleveland Mentz
G. C. Mentz
Pemberton
James Johnson
Sprague
Ralph Poole
Annette Johnson
Estonia Johnson
Woodrow Wilson High School
Latin Club
Girls Athletic Association
Service Club
Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center
Sophia High School
Johnny Dollar Super Market
Plum tops fruit for carbohydrate content
A plum contains 20.1 percent carbohydrates, higher than any other fruit.
Calico And Jeans Club To Host Virginian Caller Saturday
Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club invites members and guests to a Saturday dance at New River Park recreation room with Paul S Childers of Lynchburg Va as caller. Childers has five years of calling experience and will lead figures for the evening. He has appeared at multiple festivals and teaches for three clubs. His wife Nancy and family run an auto repair business. Friday and Saturday feature an exhibition dance for Appalachian Art and Craft Festival at Raleigh County Armory. Herb Zickafose of West Virginia is slated to call on the second night for the club.
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Calico and Jeans Square
New River Park
Paul S. Childers
Lynchburg
Childers
Tar Heel
Tobacco Land
Tri - State
Richmond Square
Blue Ridge Square
Arama
Central Virginia Square
Hagerstown
Harry Lackey
C. O
Southland Institute
Les Gotcher
Houston
Tex
Nancy
Jim Brown
Raleigh County Armory
K. K. Keatley
Herb Zickaffose
Friendship Social Club Meeting Notice in Beckley
Women's column invites notices from women organizations for events and meetings. Friendship Social Club will meet at Mrs. Pearl Fortune's Spangle Street home at 7 30 p m.
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Friendship Social Club
Local club meetings listed for Raleigh area
No. 1 Club of St Johns Baptist Church Raleigh meets at 7 p m at Mrs Andy Browns home. Friends of Raleigh County Library hold fall meeting at Raleigh County Public Library Memorial Building at 8 p m with Rev and Mrs George T H Reid of Scotland speaking. Open to public. Rural Acres Garden Club meets at Mrs W J Falconer 212 Elm St. Silver Star Rebekah Lodge 77 meets at 7 30 p m at IOOF Hall Valley Drive. Smart Set Saving Club meets at Mrs Edith Wades home on F Street.
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St. John’s Baptist Church
Raleigh
Andy Brown
Friends of the
Raleigh County Library
Raleigh County Public Library
George T. H. Reid
Scotland
Rural Acres Garden Club
W. J. Falconer
Elm St
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall
Valley Drive
Smart Set Saving Club
Edith Wade
F Street
Beckley Rainbow Girls Initiation and Social Club Events
Beckley Assembly No 47 Rainbow for Girls holds initiation at 7 p m in the Masonic Temple on Howe Street. Gulf Women's Social Club meets at 5 30 p m at Mrs William Medleys home. Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club presents a caller dance at New River recreation room featuring Paul Childers of Lynchburg Va at 8 p m. Social Savings Club meets at 7 30 p m at Mr and Mrs John Hairstons 100 Ringleben St.
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Beckley Assembly
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Howe Street
Gulf Women's Social Club
William Medley
Social Savings Club
John Hairston
Ringleben St
Sunday Beta Sigma Phi Beginning Day
A community club event kicks off Sunday at 1 p.m. Beta Sigma Phi invites members and neighbors to join, with introductory activities and information about upcoming chapters and projects.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Pinochle Bugs Rehearsal and Lodge Meeting Tonight
Pinochle Bugs rehearse at the Masonic Building on South Fayette Street then hold an immediate call meeting at 8 p.m. Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 meets at IOOF Lodge Hall Mabscott with a covered dish dinner and gift exchange at 7 p.m and regular meeting at 8 p.m.
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Masonic Building
South Fayette Street
Golden Gate Rebekah
IOOF
Mabscott
LSA Holds Picnic At Flat Top Lake
The Beckley Legal Secretaries Association held its annual picnic Monday evening at the Flat Top Lake home of Mrs. S. F. Fisher. Mrs. Julia Painter, who attended the National Association of Legal Secretaries convention in Seattle in July, displayed souvenirs and described her activities during the four day event. Attending were Miss Bethel Campbell and several other members, plus guests Mrs. William C. Fleenor and Joe Meadows.
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Beckley Legal Secretaries Association
Flat Top Lake
S. F. Fisher
Julia Painter
National Association of Legal Secretaries
Seattle
Wash
Shady Spring Woman's Club Opens Fall Session
The Shady Spring District Woman's Club holds its first fall meeting with Beaver Lions Club at 7:30 p.m. Details indicate a joint gathering to discuss upcoming community activities and luncheon plans.
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Shady Spring
Beaver Lions Club
Kanawha as West Virginia name once proposed
The name Kanawha was originally proposed for the new state that would become West Virginia, marking an early option in the naming discussions among settlers and lawmakers of the era.
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West Virginia
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M. B. Fisher
Ronald Iddings
Howard Starr
John Mueller
B. R. Hooker
Eva Kay Kessinger
Tony Pallares
Lamar Thomas
Nancy Lewis
Fred Arnold
Robert Alderman
Robert Gardner
Richard Urbanak
Ben Cook
Albert Beaty
Robert L. Daniels
Robert, Davis
Lewis Hubbard
Mansfield
Lillie Hubbard
W. O. Willard C. Walker
Cherry Point
N.C
C. W. Walker
Blanche Clay
Ronnie Clay
Pineville
Rodney Soulsby
Appalachian Regional Hospital
Teddy Lacy
Timmy
Teddy
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Haven Claypool
Dawes
Howard Smith
Alpena
al Seile
Atalee Worley
Cleveland
Lacy Worley
Evelyn Claypool
Carrie Claypool
Bob
Richard Cook
Chicago, Ill
John R. Cook
S.set
James Davis
Tuscon, Ariz
J. J. Davis
Ohlin Davis
Glen View
Cerina McGraw
FETE
Manners
Pire
George Hall
Sandra Acord
George Blasco
Mrs. Fix
Mrs. Johnson
G. M. Powers
Main St
Pastry Shop, Inc
Neville St
Reg
Cherry
Boston
Atkinson's
Krogers & Patton
Calico and Jeans Club
Women's Department of
Priday
Calico and Jeans
New River Recreation Room
Paul Childers
LSA
James E. Meadows
Dayton Jarrell
Irma Huettner
Elizabeth Walker
Twyla Harcuff
W. FE. Mitchell
H. H. Pulliam
Thomas W
Adkins
William C. Fleenor
Joe Meadows
Mountain State Hearing Aid Center
W. V
Dacron
Beikley
Carol Lee
Bakers Dozen
Men
W. Main ST
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