Sojourner Truth WCTU Holds Beckley Institute
Officers of the Beckley Sojourner Truth Woman's Christian Temperance Union attended the annual institute and workshop at Second Baptist Church in Beckley. Seated were Patsy Hudson and Madeline Collins. standing were Flossie Price S. A. Abrams Rev. J. W. Gowen Flora Grasty and Ora bell Rutledge. Session began at 10 a.m. Wesley Hedrick led the instruction period followed by a 12 15 p.m. fellowship luncheon.
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Beckley Sojourner Truth Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Second Baptist Church
F St
Patsy Hudson
Madeline Collins
Flossie Price
S. A. Abrams
J. W. Gowen
Flora Grasty
Orabell Rutledge
Wesley Hedrick
Tri-County
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Help Wanted Ad Director in Beckley WV
Advertising Department seeks applicants by letter for Advertising Director position. Provide qualifications and references. Do not phone. Mail to J. M. Ressa Advertising Director Beckley Newspapers Corporation Beckley West Virginia.
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Beckley Newspapers Corporation
J. M. Ressa
Beckley, West
Pre School Training Emphasized By Speaker
Mrs. Howard Monroe urged parents to value early childhood training at the Morton Reeves Elementary PTA meeting. She cited small daily acts shaping character and warned neglecting these can lead to maladjustment, quoting guides on juvenile delinquency and teen discipline. A calendar of events and a Dec 15 pot luck at Riley Elementary were announced.
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Howard Monroe
Morton - Reeves Elementary School
Parent- Teachers Association
Guide Post
Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Booth Raises $67.19
Salvation Army collectors at the Christmas Cheer booth totaled $67.19 on Thursday, boosting the first week’s total to $527.87 toward a $5,500 goal. Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority members staffed the booth including Mrs. Holyfield and Mrs. Koffman among others. Lambda Chapter members will run the booth today.
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Salvation Army
Sigma Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
A. F. Holyfield
Norman Koffman
Henry Lilly
Vance Calvert
Ralph Schrader
Daniel H. Warren Jr
Frank Costello
Earl Reiner
Betty Evans
Joan Slayton
David Lilly
Agnes Reeder
Carl Cook
Jack Dawson
Beta Sigma Phi
Lambda
Bennett Taken By Death in Kanawha County
Homer Geoffrey Bennett of Crab Orchard died on arrival at a Charleston hospital at 7 a.m. from a heart attack. He owned the Ka nawha Valley Emporium near Charleston and was born March 10 1903 in Kanawha County. Survivors include his wife three sons two daughters four brothers and seven grandchildren. The body is at Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home pending arrangements.
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Homer Geoffrey Bennett
Crab Orchard
Charleston
Kanawha Valley
Bennett
Kanawha County
Gernie Huffman Bennett
Basil
Leroy
Milton
Bay
Homer Bennett Jr
U. S. Army
Korea
Delores Barnett
Harrisburg
Nadine van Riper
Weston
A. C
Reynoldsburg
Ohio
Clyde
Charlotte
N. C
Lundy
Norman
Tucson
Ariz
Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home
Heaven Hell Dinner Set Saturday Night
The First Baptist Church of Marper Heights will host an Heaven and Hell dinner at 6 p m Saturday. James Johnson, the program chairman, says a short musical program will begin the festivities.
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First Baptist Church of
Marper Heights
James Johnson
Missionary Program at St John Baptist Church Raleigh
A missionary program at St John Baptist Church in Raleigh will be held at 2 30 p m. Mrs Anna Timbers president and the Rev H E Davis pastor invite the public to attend.
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St. John Baptist Church of
Raleigh
Anna Timbers
H. E. Davis
Lady barber to open Beckley shop in 206 Piney Ave corner
Connie Gillian, 1951 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate and mother of six, plans a Monday opening for the Union Shop at 206 Piney Ave near Valley Drive. The new business offers haircutting, shaving, massages, shampoos, scalpinls and a private hair coloring compartment following her father Tony Ciatto’s 42 years in Beckley and Cranberry.
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Piney Ave
Valley Drive
Connie Gillian
Huntington Barber College
Tony Ciatto
Beckley and Cranberry
Ciatto
Woodrow Wilson High School
Gillian
Grandview Park Plans Presented at Development Meeting
Conservation Director Warden M Lane and State Parks Chief Ker mit McKeever will outline full Grandview State Park plans at the Big Eight Development Association meeting in the Appalachian Power Building Wednesday at 10 a.m. They seek funds at the January state budget session. Plans include an amphitheatre and facilities for a West Virginia birth and history epic. Senate and House members are invited to learn the park plans. Tourism development for the eight-county Beckly area will be discussed.
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M. Lane
State Parks
Kermit McKeever
Conservation Commission
Grandview State Park
Big Eight Development Association
Appalachian Power Building
West Virginia
State Senate
House of Delegates
Overcrowding at Pruntytown School for Boys
Superintendent Richard L. Young told the Raleigh County Vocational School that Pruntytown Industrial School for Boys is overcrowded with about 250 youths in facilities built for 150. He cited near absent psychiatric services and the need to hold committed juveniles in local jails until transfer, but expressed hope for a larger appropriation and program improvements next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Industrial School
Pruntytown
Richard L. Young
Raleigh County
Communion Services Conducted at St Stephen's Beckley
The Rev. Charles A. Copp will lead three communion services at St Stephen's Church Beckley on Sunday with times 8 9 15 and 11 am. He is among visiting clergy serving the church until a new rector is installed following Rev O Worth May's departure for Trinity Church Covington Ky.
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Charles A. Copp
Episcopal Diocese of
West Virginia
St. Stephen's Church
Beckley
Mr. Copp
O. Worth May
Trinity Church
Covington
Spirituals program at St James AME Church Sunday
Viola Clark, WHIS-TV artist, will present a program of spirituals at 3 p m Sunday in St James AME Church. Mrs Julia Ragland, program chairman, says the public is invited to attend.
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St. James Ame
Viola Clark
Whis-Tv
Julia Ragland
Jaycee Food Lift Expands To Aid Area Needy This Christmas
The Beck ley Jaycees launch a three week Food Lift placing 25 receptacles in area stores to collect staple foods for needy families at Christmas. Tom McHugh leads with a truck distribution planned before Christmas. Cooperation with Salvation Army churches and Rural Development Council aims to maximize reach while avoiding duplicate gifts. Last year’s drive produced 200 boxes, this year expanded county wide to meet broader need.
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Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees Place
Jaycees
Tom McHugh
The
Salvation Army
Churches
Rural Development Council
Fellowship Meeting Slated At Mabscott
The Mabscott Christian Church hosts a joint fellowship with Shady Spring Daniels Community Churches and Mabscott Christian Church on Saturday at 7 15 p m Rev L A Garten of the host church says Clarence Herrin Oak Grove Christian Church will speak The evening includes special singing and the public is invited.
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Shady Spring
Daniels Community Churches
Mabscott Christian Church
L. A. Garten
Clarence Herrin
Oak Grove Christian Church
Methodist Men Plan Spaghetti Dinner at St Marys Church
The Methodist Men of St Marys Church sponsor an Italian spaghetti dinner at 5 30 p m Saturday in the church Fellowship Hall. Toney Gagalone former Columbia Grill owner and noted chef will prepare the meal. Proceeds fund chairs for church classrooms. Tickets available from church men.
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Methodist Men of
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George Piper
Gloria Biggs
Dillard Todd
A. O’brien
Zenith
John W. Eve
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