Origins Of Christmas Traditions Detailed To Local DAR Chapter
The Capt. James Allen Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a December program on Christmas songs, customs, legends, and origins. Mrs. C Richard Daniel spoke on greeting cards, carols, and poems, noting origins from England, St Francis, and Longfellow, with performances by Mrs. Clem and Frances Chesterton.
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DAR
Capt
James Allen
Daughters of the American Revolution
C. Richard Daniel
M. M. Ralston
Daniel
England
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis
Daniels
United States
Orient
Bethlehem
Longfellow
Donald Clem
Frances Chesterton
Pietro A Yon
Jesu Bambino
Wilmot Jones
John E. McKenzie
James A. Barstell
Charles S. Lewis Jr
Ralsten
Edna Adkins and Perry Toney Tie At Clear Creek
The wedding of Miss Edna Adkins and Perry Toney was held Thursday at Clear Creek. The bride is employed by Beckley National Bank and the groom is connected to local community circles.
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Thelma Raines
Doreas Ave
Richard Merrick
McGinnis Sr
Edna Adkins
Perry Toney
Clear Creek
The
Beckley National Bank
Crews Return Home From Florida Visit By Plane
Mr and Mrs Billy Crews of Melbourne Florida fly home after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs C Crews of Hargrove Street and her grandmother Mrs Nettie Run rn and aunt Mrs Beatrice ill.
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Billy Crews
Melbourne
Fla
C Crews
Hargrove St
Nettie Run
Beatrice Ill
Miss Lotus McKinney Recuperating at Home
Miss Lotus McKinney daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale McKinney of Sophia is recuperating at her home from illness or injury.
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Lotus McKinney
Dale McKinney
Sophia
Charlie Keller Patient at Bluefield Hospital
Charlie Keller of Fitzpatrick Road is listed as a patient in Bluefield Hospital.
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Charlie Keller
Fitzpatrick Road
Bluefield Hospital
Take Hike On A Bike Date Craze
A breezy guide touts biking as a healthful fun date. It suggests a post ride witch hazel rubdown to soothe sore muscles and promote fitness.
Do We All Walk Alone Among Our Brothers
A Virginia train trip tale depicts a dead man among fellow passengers who show little care or awareness. The narrator reflects on the lack of compassion as a stranger dies unseen in a crowded car, highlighting human indifference on a dark rainy night.
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Brenda McDaniel
Virginia
Prince
Beckley
Women group notices invite calendar announcements
Coming events for women’s organizations list meetings and contacts. Cathy Gunter Circle at Memorial Baptist Church meets 7 30 p m at 205 French St hosted by Mrs Dessie Lowe. Raleigh Community Action Association holds a special meeting at the Raleigh Community Center at 6 p m. A S Cappellari at 720 S&S Kanawha St attends 1 p m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 meets 7 30 p m in Room 6 Memorial Building. American Legion Post 32 meets 7 30 p m in Room 10 Memorial Building. Notices due by 10 a.m. for same day use.
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Women's Department of
Beckley
Ofice
Cathy Gunter
Memorial Baptist Church
Dessie Lowe
French St
Raleigh Community Action Association
Raleigh Community Center
American Legion Auxiliary Unit
Memorial Building
American Legion Post
Shady Spring Garden Club Christmas Party Planned
The Shady Spring Garden Club holds its Christmas party at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs W L Keesee on 4H Lake Road with members invited to attend.
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Shady Spring Garden Club
W. L. Keesee
Lake Road
Beckley AAUW Presents Christmas In Other Countries Program
Beckley Branch of the American Association of University Women hosts a program titled Christmas In Other Countries at 7 30 p m in the Appalachian Assembly Room with guest attendees from the community.
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Beckley
American Association of University Women
Appalachian Assembly Room
Ladies Savings Club Meeting in North Beckley
The Ladies Savings Club of North Beckley at Mrs. Evelyn Williams home hosts a 7:30 p.m. gift exchange event.
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Ladies Savings Club
North Beckley
Evelyn Williams
Eastern Star Election and Christmas Gift Exchange
Electa Chapter No 50 meets at Masonic Hall on S Fayette St at 6 p.m for officer elections and a Christmas gift exchange. Beckley Newcomers Club hosts a Christmas bazaar and regular meeting at First United Methodist Church on Heber St at 7 30 p.m. Members are asked to bring bazaar items.
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Electa
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic
Beckley
First United Methodist Church
Heber St
Stoco Band Mothers Meet At Stoco High School
The Stoco Band Mothers group gathers at Stoco High School at 7 30 p m to discuss upcoming activities and support for the band program.
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Stoco Band
Stoco High School
Academy of Friendship Moose Dinner at Moose Dining Room
At 7 30 p m attendees gather for the Academy of Friendship event held in the Moose dining room with a planned evening of fellowship and activities.
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Academy of Friendship
Moose
Prosperous Hills Garden Club Christmas Party
Prosperous Hills Garden Club hosts a Christmas party at Dry Hill Community Building starting at 6 p.m. Members and guests are invited to share refreshments and holiday cheer.
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Prosperous Hills Garden Club
Dry Hill
Local society notices for December gatherings
Maxwell Hill Baptist Mission Circle meets at the church at 7 p.m. Judea Shrine No 13 holds its regular meeting and Christmas party at the Masonic Temple at 8 p.m. Ebenezer Service Guild gathers at 102 Grant Street the home of Mrs Alberta Singley at 7:30 p.m. Beckley Business and Professional Woman's Club hosts a Christmas party at Town and Country Restaurant Mountaineer Room at 7 p.m.
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Maxwell Hill
Judea Shrine
Masonic Temple
Ebenezer Service Guild
Alberta Singley
Grant St
Beckley Business and Professional Woman’s Club
Xi Beta Beta Sigma Phi Dinner Meeting at Glass House
The Xi Beta Chapter hosts a regular dinner meeting at the Glass House Restaurant. Scheduled for 6 45 PM attendees will exchange gifts in a chaired event reflecting the group’s annual social customs.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Glass House
Beckley clubs hold Christmas meetings at local venues
Junior Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley schedules its annual Christmas meeting at the Woman's Clubhouse on Park Ave at 8 p.m. Dorcas Circle meets at Memorial Baptist Church hosted by Mrs. Lloyd Harper at 102 Hartley Ave at 7 30 p.m.
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Woman's Club of
Beckley
All Department
Woman's Clubhouse
George W. Hodel
Voice of the
Woman’s Club of
Park Ave
Dorcas
Memorial Baptist Church
Lloyd
Ethel) Harper
Hartley Ave
Fernwood Garden Club Monthly Meeting at Mrs Home
Fernwood Garden Club holds its monthly gathering at the residence of Mrs. This notice confirms the date and time for members to convene, with details to follow in the club bulletin.
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Fernwood Garden Club
Beckley Garden Club Christmas Luncheon
The Beckley Garden Club hosts a Christmas luncheon at Henry's Restaurant Patio Room, starting at noon. Attendees will gather for seasonal treats and a social hour in a festive setting.
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Beckley Garden Club
Henry's Restaurant
Local Catholic Daughters Sponsor Annual VA Party
Catholic Daughters Court Paula sponsored a party at Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital as part of a yearly tradition. The meeting announced the upcoming VAVS party on December 13 and noted donations to Biafra, Thanksgiving baskets at Pinecrest Sanitarium, and visits to hospitals and nursing homes.
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Catholic Daughters of America
Court Paula
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
al Loma
Biafra
Helen McCluskey
Pinecrest
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Betty Peplowski
Pine Lodge
East Beckley
Grand Regent
Veterans Administration
Margaret Hewlett
Margie Stiles
Christmas Hospital Outreach Program Hosts Festive Evening
The event distributed to various hospitals for Christmas. Mrs. Al O'Brien, Mrs. Peter Ambrosiani and Mrs. James C. Higgins organized the program. A taped Laugh-In style skit and a choral group performed before a gifts exchange and refreshments.
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al O’brien
Peter Ambrosiani
James C. Higgins
Rowan and Martin
George Maiden
John Rahall
Larry Ciccarelli
Frank Winzenried
Andrew Fama
Gene Pecora
John Rist
Frank West
Sport suit blends casual weekend wear with business style
The American Institute of Men's and Boys' Wear reports sport suits fuse country weekend looks with the formality of a business suit. Bold plaids highlight casual flair while smoother fabrics keep the outfit appropriate for less formal business occasions.
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American Institute of Men’s
Comstock Lode Yield Topped 300 Million in Two Decades
The Comstock Lode produced well over 300 million dollars in gold and silver during a 20 year period, marking a historic mining boom.
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Comstock Lode
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Hutchison
Fine Arts Department
Doug Miller
Jim Miller
Beaver
de Paul Hospital
Norfolk
Shady Spring High School
Beckley Plaza
Caravelle
Bulova
Wooddell
Jewelry Store Inc
Court House
Mair St. Beckley
Cappellari
S&s. Kanawha
Beesee
Weight
Harry
CVC Me
Neville ST
Singer
Ince
U.S.A
Neville Street
West Virginia
Singer Company
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