Incidents In The Lives Of- People You Know
Local readers submit news of movements and visits. William Janney and family from Crab Orchard returned from a Southern and Southwestern vacation visiting Arkansas Texas Alabama relatives. Patsy Azzara family from Waterbury and Pat King visited Dominick Azzarra Agnes Melito and Sam Carman families in Maxwell Hill and East Prince Street. Yvonne Carman joined the Serrenos on a trip to Mil ton Florida to see Billy Serreno stationed in the Air Force. Peter Ambrosiani of St. Petersburg Florida left after spending about ten days with son and daughter in law at 216 Wright Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Janney
Butch
Orlin Riffe
Crab Orchard
Patsy Azzara
Tony and
Theresa
Waterbury
Agnes
Carmelo Melito
Sam Carman
Maxwell Hill
Yvonne Carman
Serrenos
Milton
Fla
Billy Serreno
U. S. Air Force
Peter P. Ambrosiani
St. Petersburg
Ambrosiani
Wright
Friday Gatherings In Raleigh Area Community Groups Meet
Women’s notices invite club calendars and announcements. Friday events include No. 1 Club of St John’s Baptist Church meeting at Mrs Irena Taylor’s home, Modern Woodmen Juniors at 6 30 p m in Civic Room Bank of Raleigh, Silver Star Rebekah Lodge at IOOF Lodge Hall 7 30 p m, Rural Acres Garden Club at Mrs Hubert Henson’s Flat Top Lake 7 30 p m, Social Saving Club at Mrs Lolene Hairston Ringleben Street 7 30 p m with Mrs Leva Smith hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Baptist Church
Raleigh
Irena Taylor
Bank of Raleigh
Rural Acres Garden Club
Hubert Henson
Flat Top Lake
Social Saving Club
Lolene Hairston
Ringleben Street
Leva Smith
Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club Event
The Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club hosts its weekly dance at New River Park Recreation Room at 8 p.m. The program director is D. B. Stover Jr. Friendship Social Club at 122 Canaday Street, home of Mrs Eunice Coleman, hosts a 7 30 p m gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Social Club
Eunice Coleman
Canaday St
Calico and Jeans
New River Park Recreation Room
D. B. Stover Jr
Thrifty Savers Club Birthday Dinner At Homes
Thrifty Savers Club holds a birthday dinner at 3:30 p.m. at Mrs. Clara Lockett’s home 113 Canaday Street. The Woman's Club of Central Baptist Church meets at 3 p.m. at Mrs. James E. Carter’s home 323 G Street. Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life Group plans a regular 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Community Building Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrifty Savers Club
Clara Lockett
Canaday St
Woman's Club
Central Baptist Church
James E. Carter
G St
Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life Group
Birthday Party Honors Young Kelly Crum at Home
Kelly Lee Crum daughter of Mr and Mrs David Crum 132 Orchard Ave was honored at a birthday party August 22 at her home She will be four on August 30 Hostesses were her mother Mrs Jimmy Simms Mabscott and Mrs Donald Crum 106 Williams St Prizes were awarded to Lula Bennett Kathy Simms and Suzanne Simms Others attending included Vicki Lynn Carte Glen Bennett Denny and Denise Skiles Shelby Canaday and Bobbi Crum Refreshments followed gift opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Lee Crum
David Crum
Orchard Ave
Jimmy Simms
Mabscott
Donald Crum
Williams St
Lula Bennett
Kathy
Suzanne Simms
Vicki Lynn Carte
Glen Benett
Denny and
Denise Skiles
Shelby Canaday
Bobbi Crum
Reunion Held Jonben Family Near Meadow Bridge
A family reunion was held last weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Fitzwater of Meadow Bridge. Attending were Mrs. Kellie Crum and daughter Sue Rainelle Mr. and Mrs. Lonzo Fitzwater and sons Lonnie Steve and Randy Jonben Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Fitzwater and children Calvin Jr. and Gayle Flint Mich Mr. and Mrs. Burke Bennett and son Wayne Niagara Falls NY Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Fitzwater and children Danny Becky and Kathy Maplewood Debby Stanert Dennison Ohio Mrs. Samuel Goddard Danese and Katy Fitzwater of Meadow Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonben
Dallas Fitzwater
Meadow Bridge
Kellie Crum
Sue
Rainelle
Lonzo Fitzwater
Lonnie
Steve
Randy
Calvin Fitzwater
Calvin Jr
Gayle
Flint
Mich
Burke Bennett
Wayne
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Marvin Fitzwater
Danny
Becky
Kathy
Maplewood
Debby Stanert
Dennison
Ohio
Samuel Goddard
Danese
Katy Fitzwater
Hank Family from Canton Visit to Beckley Area
Mr and Mrs Charles Hank and their son Charles Jr from Canton Ohio visit friends and relatives in this area. Their son has worked for Republic Steel in Canton for 15 years. All are former Beckley residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hankin
Charles Jr
Canton
Ohio
Republic Steel
Beckley
James Darrell McDowell Receives Surprise 30th Birthday
James Darrell McDowell of MacArthur was honored with a surprise party Monday night for his 30th birthday. Hostesses were Mrs. James McDowell, Diana McDowell, and Ruby Ann McDowell. Guests included L. C. Rakes, Robert McDowell and children Debbie, Donna, and Wayne, Dallas Phipps, Eddie Phipps, and Edith McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Darrell McDowell
MacArthur
James McDowell
Diana McDowell
Ruby Ann McDowell
L. C. Rakes
Robert McDowell
Debbie
Donna
Wayne
Dallas Phipps
Eddie Phipps
Edith McDowell
Young Adult Class Meets at New River Park
The Coal Marsh Baptist Church Young Adult Bible Class met at New River Park this month. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. M. H. Dinsmore with Nolan and Greta, Freddy Bonham and Ricky, Bobby Furey and sons Mike Randy and Blaine, Wayne Eubank with Karen and Gary, and Omer Bailey with Cindy Keith and Debbie. Next month’s meeting location to be decided later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairdale
RNS
Coal Marsh Baptist Church
New River Park
M. H. Dinsmore
Nolan
Greta
Freddy Bonham
Ricky
Bobby Furey
Mike
Randy
Blaine
Wayne Eubank
Karen
Gary
Omer Bailey
Cindy
Keith
Debbie
MacGlothlin Family Returns Home After Visits
Mr and Mrs J C McGlothlin and sons Cliff and Dave have returned home after visiting relatives in Union City Ohio. Mr and Mrs Harry C Peters Jr and children Donna Joey and Eddie of Mobile Alabama have returned after two weeks visiting Peters grandmother Mrs L W Farley of Forest Hill. Mrs Sterling Lilly of Baltimore Maryland mother of Peters also visited for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hill
Sterling Lilly
Baltimore
Peters
Feted at Outing for Gathney Family at Tams Mountain
A Wednesday night outing at the Tams Mountain picnic area honored Rev. and Mrs. Leo Gathney and their children Andrew and Debbie of Highland Indiana. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends from Helen Pax Sophia Beaver Cleve Ohio Beckley Jumping Branch and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Tams Mountain
Leo Gathney
Andrew
Debbie
Highland
Ind
Gathney
Helen Baptist Church
Eddie Lewis
Helen
Vernon Taylor
Sohia
Sammy Grey
Cleveand
Ohio
Fred Robinson
Jay
Sophia
Stanley Seltyn
Mamye Sweeney
Gloria Sweeney
Ruby Bowyer
Beaver
Howard Myles
Blanche Harless
Pax
Arlie Taylor
Glenn Craven
Gay Harper
Sam Flannagan
Stotesbury
Ralph Blake
Pleasant Hills
Richard Gillespie
Beckley
L. M. Hopkins
Charlie Pax
Jumping Branch
Mrs Charles Gillis honored at Scarlette McKinney shower
Mrs Charles Gillis formerly Miss Scar lett McKinney was feted with a miscellaneous shower on August 21 at Sophia Friendship Baptist Church social hall. Hosts presented her a pink coronation corsage. About 46 attended as games and prizes were held and a lime green and white decor theme featured lace, candles, and floral arrangements. Family from Bakersfield and Mullens joined in the celebration with grand and great grandchildren present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Gillispie Jr
Scarlett McKinney
Sophia Friendship Baptist Church
Adrian McKinney
Saul Brown
Daniel E. Polk
Brown
Nora McPherson
Polk
Earl McVey
Arlene Woodie
Raleigh Martin
Aubrey Nicely
Douglas Polk
Daniel Polk
Jackie Daniels
Alice Jean Brown
Dewey Jones
Effie Eddins
Elmer Banker
Bakersfield
Calif
A. J. Wallen
East Gulf
A. J. Wallen Jr
Andy J. Wallen Til
Brian Wallen
Mullens
C. E. Arnold
Rickie Wallen
Fairdale Notes of Visitors and Health Nears
Airman S C Larry Campbell returns to Washing ton D C after visiting parents Mr and Mrs Charles Campbell Surveyor. Victor Giammerino returns to home in Surveyor after hospital stay in Cincinnati Ohio. G H Rollins is under observation and treatment at Raleigh General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Meadows and Kentucky family, formerly of Glen Daniel, visit this weekend. Mrs Sandra Slone and daughters Debbie and Paulette of Cleveland Ohio spend weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Ted Stover and siblings Mr and Mrs Ted L Stover. Marshall Chastain of Elton Md visits Mr and Mrs Sonny Clay, former resident. Mrs Orpha Cole and sons Bobby and Jerry visit son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs James Cole at Fairfax Va. Miss Sheryll Herron enrolled at Marshall University Huntington. 1964 Trap Hill High School graduate. Earl Humphrey transferred from Beckley to Huntington hospital for observation and treatment. Mr and Mrs Ernest Kyle in Richmond Va where he is out patient at Veterans Administration Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Slone
Debbie
Pauletta
Cleveland
Ohio
Ted Stover
Ted L. Stover
Marshall Chastain
Elton
Sonny Clay
Orpha Cole
Bobby
Jerry
James Cole
Fairfax, Va
Sheryll Herron
Marshall University
Huntington
Trap Hill High School
Earl Humphrey
Beckley
Ernest Kyle
Richmond
Veterans Administration Hospital
Garden Club allocates book sale workers for Sept 12 13
Mountain Top Garden Club announces National Council book sale slots for the Raleigh County Flower Show World’s Fair in Flowers set Sept 12 13 at the Raleigh County Armory. Names listed include S C Ballengee C H Earehart J G Foster R M French George Johnson Harlow Warren Bepler and others with time blocks and hostesses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Raleigh County Garden Council
Raleigh County Armory
Mountain Top Garden Club
Appalachian Assembly Room
H. L. Crawford
Harry W. Hall
C. S. Bepler
National Council
S. C. Ballengee
C. H. Earehart
J. G. Foster
R. M French
George Johnson
Harlow Warren
H. L. Watkins
John W. Eye
E. L. Ellison
C C
Lewis
Warren
G. D. Conner
R. F. Baker
Pine Lodge
Elks
FE. B. Hume
Conner
Bepler
Fred B. Stone
Baker
Earehart
Charles Martin
Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County Records
Applications for marriage licenses filed in the Raleigh County Clerk’s office list pairs of individuals with ages and parental names. The records include Gordon Beck and Diana Banfield, Ray Brewer and Dana Johnson, Clarence Coy and Lola Seigler, Georgie Glading and Lois Arnott, Albert Glover and Wanda Bennett, Earnest Hensley and Leverine Horton, Carl Hensley and Freda John, Charles Kelly and Barbara Manning, Don Morris and Gladys Saunders, Jack Parrish and Virginia Adkins, Frank Rakes and Cristene Oscar, Joel Shumate and Carole Kelly among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Court
Gordon Allen Beck
Bluefield
Charles
Hazel Beck
Diana Joyce Banfield
Beckley
Jack
Gloria Banfield
Ray Morton Brewer
Norfolk
Everett Drewer
Dana Carol Johnson
Beaver
Otis
Clara Johnson
Clarence William Coy
Whitby
W. H
Nancy Coy
Lola Mae Seigler
Cicero
Daisy McDaniels
Georgie Richard Glading
Dover
Del
Samuel
Jean Glading
Lois Ann Arnott
Harry
Edna Arnott
Albert Lee Glover
White Sulphur Springs
Irene Glover
Wanda Lane Bennett
Abraham
Orda
Leona Bennett
Earnest Clyde Hen
Crab Orchard
Robert
Myrtle Manning
Don Albert Morris
Anna Morris
Gladys Brenda Mae Saunders
Della Saunders
Jack R. Parrish
Oak Hill
Jess
Ella Parrish
Virginia Ethline Adkins
Cranberry
Kathleen Adkins
Frank Roger Rakes
John
Club Holds Outing at Maxwell Hill Home Demonstration Club Picnic
The Maxwell Hill Home Demonstration Club held its annual picnic at the Community Building on August 21. Eight members and two guests attended, including Mrs. Mary Nell Godby Raleigh County home demonstration agent and Mrs. M. E. Lilly. A brief business meeting was led by vice president Mrs. Harvey in the president’s absence, Mrs. Don Thomas. Mrs. Wanie Brown offered prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell Hill Home Demonstration Club
Mary Nell Godby
Raleigh County
M. E. Lilly
Beckley
Harvey
Don Thomas
Wanie Brown
Baptist Youth Fellowship Wiener Roast at Little Beaver Lake
The Baptist Youth Fellowship of Coal Marsh Baptist Church held a wiener roast at Little Beaver Lake on Friday night. About thirty members and guests attended the event. The group meets each Thursday night at the church with Omer Bailey as their leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairdale
RNS
Baptist Youth Fellowship of the
Coal Marsh
Miss Linda Blake Weds D L Roush
Miss Linda Kae Blake daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Blake Ravenswood and David L Roush son of Mr and Mrs Fred Roush Millwood were married July 18 at the bride's parents home Ravenswood Denzil Proudfoot officiated in a double ring ceremony The couple will reside in Carrolton Ohio Both graduates of Ravenswood High School he played for West Virginia Ohio All Stars this year She is a RHS graduate and granddaughter of Seth Blake Pax and niece of James Johnson Sprague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Kae _ Blake
Johnnie Blake
Ravenswood
David L. Roush
Fred Roush
Millwood
Silver Hills Addition
Denzil Proudfoot
Ravenswood High School
Prosperity
Seth Blake
Pax
James Johnson
Sprague
Roush
RHS
Canton
Ohio
Republic Steel Corp
Carrolton
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Women’s Department of
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Valley Drive
Singer Portable
THE
Singer Company
Neville Street
Alice Craven
Soak Creek
R. M. Holstine
Foster
Hall
J. A. Barntell
George W. Bright
Reg
Neville St
Trad Og
Beckley Post-Herald
Raleigh Register
West Virginia
Circulation Department
Beckley Newspapers Corporation
Beckley, West Virginia
Telephone
Linda Blake
D. L. Roush
G. M. Powers
Main St
Montgomery Ward
Orion
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