Christmas party hosts Santa for Army station families
Children of personnel from the local Army Recruiting Main Station enjoyed a Christmas party on Saturday with Santa at the recruiting station from 10 30 a m to noon. Guests included Beckley residents and servicemen families from Charleston Bluefield St Albans Madison Richlands Va Logan Oak Hill Welch and many others with Navy and Army members represented.
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Santa Claus
Jennifer Lee Burba
Gerald Burba
Woodlawn Ave
Jay Cunningham
Donald Cunningham
Crescent Rd
U. S. Army
Recruiters Wives Club
Charleston
Bluefield
St. Albans
Madison
Richlands
Logan
Oak Hill
Welch
Ron Amerson
Ronda
Kim
Amersons
Beckley
Ball St
Amerson
Frankie
Roy Taylor
Steve
Sherry
Thomas Lilly
Robert
Barbara
Ira McKinney
Johnny
Deborah
John W. Snyder
Charlotte
Robert St. Clair
Janet
Peggy
Lincoln PTA Plans Special Christmas Program
Two third grade classes at Lincoln Elementary School will present a special Christmas program at the Tuesday PTA meeting at 7 30 p m. Miss Mona Wood and Mrs James Brown direct the event with about 80 children participating. Mrs C J Smith will be the accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Elementary School
Parent-Teacher Association
Mona Wood
James Brown
C. J. Smith
Walking Posture Rules Emphasize Alignment and Gaze
Guidance outlines proper walking posture with stomach in, chest up, shoulders back and down, head upright, and eyes forward to maintain balance and form. It stresses a straight gaze and aligned body for steadiness and efficiency during movement.
Births in Beckley Memorial Hospital Report
Mr and Mrs Edward Corey announce a son Steven Edward born December 4 at 9 14 am weighing 8 5 12 in Beckley Memorial Hospital. Don Berkijian and Eccles announce a son Lewis Savon born December 4 at 3 58 pm weighing 9 2. Mr and Mrs Robert Massey announce a son Richard Kelly born December 5 at 9 02 am weighing 6 1. Juddy Hurst and Saxon announce a daughter Kathy Marie born December 6 at 1 25 am weighing 7 8.
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Edward Corey
Reservoir Rd
Steven Edward
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Lewis Savon
Don Berkijian
Eccles
Robert Massey
Marfork
Richard Kelly
Kathy Marie
Juddy Hurst
Saxon
Money for the Kids Plays Rainy Day Store
To keep children amused on a rainy day, save and wash cardboard milk-bottle covers. Mark value in crayon, and kids enjoy pretending to run a store using the improvised money.
Statues for Copyright Protection Among Early U.S. Laws
The piece notes that statues safeguarding copyrights were among the first laws enacted in the United States, illustrating the nation's early legal framework for intellectual property and rights protection.
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United States
Worthwhile Tomorrow for You and Yours Advice
The note urges kindness and restraint amid disagreements between generations and hints at possible monetary gain from an investment once deemed valueless. December 13, 1835 marks Phillip Brooks birth, famed American preacher and author of O, Little Town of Bethlehem. a futuristic idea envisions miniature radios on homing pigeons aiding 20 mile signal transmission for missiles.
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Phillip Brooks
Bethlehem
Zodiac Forecastes for All Signs 1961
Aries warns to observe traffic rules as accidents loom. Taurus caution on trust and not following everyone. Gemini advises caution with social invitations and overactivity. Cancer notes temper flares and risky speech. Leo hints at legal and social focus through June. Virgo urges fair treatment to partner and others. Libra warns against impulse purchases. Scorpio pursues passion but seek time. Sagittarius advises saving cash for essentials. Capricorn stresses knowing the buyer before spending. Aquarius notes home unrest and avoid thoughtless remarks. Pisces hints at balancing money and mood. Field Enterprises, Inc. 1961.
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Gemini
Leo
Tee
Capricorn
Aquarius
Mannered Sage for Any Outfit by Millett
A compact guide suggests a go with anything sage for a woman speaker. The piece notes uncertainty about her attire, framing a versatile, practical approach to wardrobe choices for speakers.
Beckley Women's Group Events And Notices
The Beckley newspaper column invites women's groups to submit meeting notices and club calendars. Entries include Beckley Art Group Christmas dinner at Elks Club 6 30 p m Circle No 3 of WSCS St Mary's Methodist Church home of Mrs M L Kayser 218 Laren Ave 7 30 p m Melvola Chapter No 1 CES Heroines of Jericho G St 5 30 p m Junior Department of Women's Club Park Avenue Clubhouse 8 p m Mount Tabor PTA at school 7 30 p m Lincoln Elementary PTA special Christmas program at school 7 30 p m Notices due by 10 a m to be used the same day Sunday notices before 10 a m Saturday.
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Ciub
Woman’s Department of
Beckley
WSCS
St. Mary’s Methodist Church
M. L. Kayser
Laren Ave
Melvola
Ces
Jericho
G. St
Christmas Meetings And Parties In Beckley Area Clubs
Past Matrons and Past Patrons of Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 Eastern Star host a covered-dish Christmas dinner at Masonic Temple Howe Street at noon. Thrifty Homemaker's Club has its annual party at Mrs. Louise Goldstone’s Grant Street home at 6 p.m. Turkey dinner for parents and teachers at Stratton High School Vocational Building at 6 p.m. Mrs. Dora McCormick presides over Eagles Auxiliary at 7:30 p.m. Xi Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi meets at Phil's Drive Inn at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Marshall T. Walker Jr. is hostess. Eliza Hunter Home Department Class meets at 351 Massie Street at 5 p.m. Sophia Fire Department’s Tree Party committee gathers at Milano Building at 7 p.m. Senior High Youth Group of Woman's Club of Beckley meets at 4 p.m. World Affairs class sponsored by Woman's Club and West Virginia Extension at the Park Avenue house at 7:30 p.m. Dr. K. Jack Bauer of Morris Harvey College to appear. Suburban Home Demonstration Club hosts annual Christmas party at Community Center 816 Old Eccles Road at noon. New and old members urged to attend. Gulf Woman's Club regular meeting at Sophia Clubhouse at 7:36. Circle No. 1 WSCS of St Mrs Edith Morris at 7:30 p.m. Circle No. 2 WSCS…
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Bethlehem Chapter No. 71
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Howe St
Xi Alpha Delta
Beta Sigma Phi
Phil’s Drive Inn
Marshall T. Walker Jr
Woman's Club of
Beckley
West Virginia Extension Department
Park Avenue
K. Jack Bauer
Morris Harvey College
Old Eccles Rd
Christmas carols program by Shady Spring District Woman's Club activity
The SSDWC Christmas program featured girls from SS High School at St. Mary's Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. Dawna Lilly and others performed with Mary Alderman at the piano. Several groups held events at Beckley-Winn Hotel including Raleigh General Nurses Alumni Association and Westwood Garden Club dinners. Members collected canned goods for holiday baskets for needy families under Mrs. Raymond Eye's guidance.
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Shady Spring District
Raleigh General Nurses Alumni Association
Beckley - Winn Hotel
Westwood Garden Club
General Beckley
Beckley-Winn Hotel
Shady Spring High School
Raymond Eye
SSDWC
Beaver Lions Club
Rural Acres Garden Club Christmas Meeting at Home
Rural Acres Garden Club holds its annual Christmas meeting at Mrs. Oscar Nickels home 103 Rural Acres Dr 7 30 p m. The day includes an annual Christmas sing and tree lighting at Pinecrest Sanitarium hosted by the Girl Scouts and Azalea Garden Club at 5 p m with a free bus departing Memorial Building at 4 45 p m. Additional events include the All-Department meeting of the Woman's Club of Beckley Christmas event at Park Avenue Clubhouse 8 p m Riley Elementary PTA at school 4 30 p m and Stoco Band Mothers Club annual Christmas banquet at Stoco High School 6 p m.
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Rural Acres Garden Club
Oscar Nickels
Rural Acres Dr
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Girl Scouts
Azalea Garden Club
Memorial Building
Woman's Club of
Beckley
Park Avenue
Stoco Band Mothers Club
Stoco High School
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Alice Malcolm
Merrell Cashion
Legia
Maria
Cunningham
Mike
Jay
Robert Lechowski
Greg
Marvin Beavers
Richard
Debra
Nichlas M. Bedzyk
Jacqueline
Barba
Max Creager
Gary
Walter Frazier
Walter
George Glover
Faye
Warren
Ronnie
Ben Hale
Tammy
Jerry Miller
Monica
Dennis Smith
Doug
Richard Goodwin
Tina
Donna
Maj
Paull
Burdette
Larry
Danny
Robert Trent
Cathy
Teddy Whitman
Sgt. 1 Co
Charles Gilbert
Linda
Mary Elaine
Clarence Johnson
Lincoln Pta
Aries
Taurus
LIBRA
Scorpio
Field Enterprises, Inc
Eric
Health
Main St
Opp
Manners
Millett
Beckley Art Group
Elks Club
Department of Woman’s Club of
Mount Tabor
Parent - Teacher Association
Parent - Teacher Association of Lincoln
Thrifty Homemaker’s Club
Louise Goldstone
Grant Street
Parent - Teacher Association of
Stratton High School
Dora McCormick
Eagles
Eliza Hunter
Clara Rutherford
Massie St
Sophia Fire Department
Milano
Gulf Woman's Club
Sophia Clubhouse
Edith Morris
J. W. Harvey
Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia Inc
Richmond Recreation Room
Pine Wood Garden Club
Homer Strickler
Jefferson St
Riley Elementary School
Montgomery Ward
Brach’s Chocolate
Dacron & Nylon
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