Beckley Cast Shines In Broadway Style Spring Dance
Beckley Group Theater's postwar production of Philip Barry's Spring Dance drew about 300 patrons at the Memorial Building. Muriel Hode led as Alex Benson with poised diction, while William Binderman played Sam Thatcher opposite her. The cast included Sam Hochman, Lowell Higgins, Julia Ann Patterson, Nancy Whitaker, and Grace Keyser in supporting roles. George Hodel directed the three act comedy with Anne Caffee handling makeup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Group
Memorial Building
Philip Barry
Muriel Hode
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
New York City
Alex Benson
William Binderman
Sam Thatcher
Russia
Alex
Himelf
Thatcher
the Lippincot
Sam
Sam Hochman
Lippincot
Lowell Higgins
Julia Ann Patterson
Nancy Whitaker
Helen Martin
Becky Lemon
B. E. Silverman
Eddie Layman
Roy Wray, Jr
Grace Keyser
Phoebe Bledsoe
George Hodel
Anne Caffee
Flat Top Farm Women Have Meet
The Flat Top Farm Women's Club met at Mrs. G. B. Keaton's home with president Mrs. P. J. Wood presiding. After devotionals, leader Mrs. W. S. Rogers presented a Norway life drama with several members assisting. A brief business period followed by recreation and gift exchange. Honor guest Ruth Hurst Bowyer, home demonstration agent, attended. January meeting set at president Wood's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Flat Top
Flat Top Farm Women’s Club
G. B. Keaton
P. J. Wood
W. S. Rogers
Norway
G. E. Bowling
Fred Bowling
A. C. Meadows
Clyde Lilly
Ruth Hurst Bowyer
Wood
Pattern 8116 Dress Pattern With Belt and Pockets
The copy promotes pattern No. 8116 offering a tailored daytime dress with a smart white collar and two pockets, plus a novel belt. It lists sizes 14 through 20 and fabric needs, notes 25 cents price, and instructs sending name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett at The Raleigh Register. It also touts the FALL and WINTER FASHION issue with free printed pattern and designer ideas.
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Sue Burnett
Raleigh Register
Ave. Americas
New York
N.Y
America
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Residents share holiday plans and travels with relatives and friends. Lt Col Harold Smith and family visit Dr and Mrs K M Jarrell in Beckley and plan to return to Staunton for Christmas. Students from University of Kentucky University of Virginia Randolph Macon Waynesboro and Farmville colleges come home for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Jarrell
Kanawha Street
Harold Smith
Harold, Jr
Sharon
Staunton
W. H. Boone
Lynn Keyser
Mount Hope
J. Milton Miller
Queen Street
Margaret
Mary Lou
Fairfax Hall
Waynesboro
Randolph-Macon Woman’s College
Lexington
Phyllis Bane
University of Virginia
Charlatesvile
Gus P. Bane
McAlpin
James H. Manly
University Hospital
Kimball Herrick
Washington, D. C
Imogene Bane
Gus i F. Bane
Dorothy Manning
Farmville State
Gibbs Expected To Return To Beckley
Mr and Mrs David E Gibb plan to arrive in Beckley from Chinook Montana where they have lived since their marriage last July He served in the U S Navy during World War II and has been training under the G I Bill He worked on the Chinook Journal and has accepted a Beckley job They will stay with Mrs Booth at 203 First Avenue, Beckley Mrs Gibb is Anna Booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E. Gibb
Beckley
Chinook
Montana
Gibb
U. S Navy
Chinook Journal
Blaine County
W. M. Booth
First Avenue
Anna Booth
Catholic Daughters Hold Annual Christmas Dinner
Members of Court Paula Chapter No. 741 of the Catholic Daughters of America gathered for their annual Christmas dinner at Leslie's Diner. Arrangements were by Mrs. John Boray and Mrs. M. B. Smisko, with a long list of attendees including Mrs. Vecellio, Sara White, Antoinette Amato, Angeline Amato and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Paula
Catholic Daughters of America
Leslie's Diner
John Boray
M. B. "Smisko
E. Vecellio
Sara White
Antoinette Amato
Angeline Amato
Rita Robinson
Theresa Torlone
Catherine Amato
Nellie Amato
Gertrude Soundler
Mary Surbough
Madeline Tonelli
Mary K
Tinder
Corrinne PTA Set for January 16 Meeting
Corinne P T A will hold its next meeting on January 16 at 7 o clock. The group met Friday December 13 for a Christmas party with carols student recitations games and gift exchanges.
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Register
Corinne
Corinne P. T. A
Maggard Birth Announces Daughter Linda Sue
Mr and Mrs Herschel P Maggard of East Beckley announce the birth of a three and one quarter pound daughter Linda Sue on December 11 at their home Mrs Maggards former Miss Helen Rakes of Beckley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel P. Maggard
East Beckley
Linda Sue
Rhododendron Garden Club Christmas Party Tonight
All members meet at Mrs Crewe Maples home on Crawford Avenue for the annual Christmas party tonight as announced by club officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhododendron Garden Club
Crewe Maples
Crawford Avenue
Artistry in Christmas Decorations at Mountain Top Garden Club
Mrs. George Bright presented a paper on Artistry in Christmas Decorations at the Mountain Top Garden Club meeting held at Mrs. R. M. French’s home on South Kanawha Street. Mrs. E. P. Knight prepared two Christmas arrangements and the group voted to donate $10 to Pinecrest Christmas Fund while planning table decorations for Christmas Day dining. Members present included Mrs. George Bright, Mrs. H. L. Crawford, and others with three guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Grogan
George Bright
Mountain Top Garden Club
E. P. Knight
H. L. Crawford
Pinecrest
R. M. French
South
Kanawha Street
W. E. File
W. R. Fugitt
A. E Helm
B. P. Knight
O. H. Meador
John Schulte
E. Vecillio
E. H. Christian
C. J. Bepler
S. A. Angell
Earl Snead
O'T. A. Vermillion
Annice Bailey
Miss Mary Bergines Hosts Youth Christmas Eve Party
Miss Mary Alice Bergines invited friends to her South Heber Street home for pre Christmas fun. The house was decorated with holly and a small tree as guests danced. Attendees included Miss Mary, Lou Lilly, Miss Evelyn Farris, Miss Peggy Davenport, Miss Joan Collins, Lewis Buchanan, Tommy Olson, Chester Lynch, Ernest Peters and Richard Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alice Bergines
South Heber Street
Miss Mary
Lou Lilly
Evelyn Farris
Peggy Davenport
Joan Collins
Lewis Buchanan
Tommy Olson
Chester Lynch
Ernest Peters
Richard “Dickie” Collins
Mrs Bergines Hosts Sister Miss Gertrude Weaver Birthday Party
Mrs W V Bergines entertained Sunday night at 210 South Heber Street in honor of Miss Gertrude Weaver on her birthday. Three tables of bridge were played with Bert Downs winning high and Miss Floreen Cremens second. Guests included Mrs Anna D Newland Mr and Mrs W B Coffey Miss Floreen Cremens and others. hostess assisted by daughter Miss Mary Alice Bergines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Bergines
South Heber Street
Gertrude Weaver
Bert Downs
Floreen Cremens
Anna D. Newland
W. B. Coffey
Isabel
Helen Farris
Ruth Newland
James Scott
Chester
Pioneer Group Hosts Annual Christmas Party For Employees
About 250 Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company workers attended the annual Christmas party last night. Hosted by the local Pioneers, guests came from Beckley district with representation from Lewisburg White Sulphur Springs Hinton Mount Hope Oak Hill Fayetteville Mullens and Charleston. The Pioneer group includes long serving employees 21 years or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Beckley
Lewisburg
White Sulphur Springs
Hinton
Mount Hope
Oak Hill
Fayetteville
Mullens
Charleston
Azalea Group to Make Tray Decorations for Pinecrest
Azalea Garden Club hosts a Christmas meeting Saturday afternoon with Mrs. E. M. Payne Jr. and Mrs. M. M. Ralston presiding at the Payne home on North Kanawha Street. Members will craft ray decorations for Pinecrest Sanitarium to be used Christmas morning and prepare 250 such favors annually, with white elephant gifts to be exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azalea Garden Club
E. M. Payne, Jr
M. M. Ralston
Payne
North Kanawha
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Mount Hope Man To Speak Here
H. H. Magee president of the Beckley Presbyterian men's organization announces Dr. W. W. Pharr of Mount Hope will be the guest speaker at the dinner meeting Thursday at 6 30 p m Roland Hinkley recently moved to Beckley from Charleston will entertain with songs Members urged to attend by the president.
Wein Child Honored On Fifth Birthday
Allen Jerome Wein celebrated his fifth birthday with a Sunday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Wein. Guests enjoyed games and a home movie, with tables decorated in green, yellow, red, white and blue hats given to children. Each child received a Mary Moffitt set and a toy cannon as keepsakes. attendees included Mickey Wenner, Rita Harvit, Valerie Binderman, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Jerome Wein
I. R. Wein
Mary Moffitt
Mickey Wenner
Rita Harvit
Valerie Binderman
Sally Ram
Colcord Women Honor Two Members At Birthday Party
The Colcord Presbyterian Church class of young women held a birthday party for December honorees Mrs Eva Farley and Mrs Mae Belle Cabel who received many gifts. Several members attended as hostesses and gift givers while other listed attendees included Mrs Nina Pettry Mrs Logana Short and many more. An animal nursery is being opened in the Melbourne Zoo to teach children to care for animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colcord Presbyterian
Eva Farley
Mae ‘Belle Cabel
Nina Pettry
Logana Short
Mae Robinson
Marie Glass
Beatrice Instep
Reba Thompson
Mildred Harris
Nina Elkins
Maude Thompson
Margaret Florentz
Wilma Athea
Thelma Conkle
Wilma Stanley
Lucille White
Blanche Walk
Lois Kinder
Thelma Eades
Lilla Maye Dean
Bessie Marrs
Beatrice Paden
Lillian Lowe
Melbourne Zoo
Christmas Party Tonight For Junior Woman's Club
Mrs John Schulte chairs the Junior Woman's Club Christmas party to be held tonight at the club house on Park Avenue. Guests include Mrs Fred Hurt Mrs T Putnam and Mrs R L Reardon along with club officers. The hostess committee features Mrs C A Smith Miss Genevieve Laren and others. Members are asked to bring gifts for a needy family. A food basket and $10 have been donated. The program includes group singing led by Mrs Summers and a piano accompaniment with a story by Mrs John Smith.
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John Schulte
ByYelock
Park Avenue
Fred Hurt
T. Putnan
R. L. Reardon
C. £. Bepier
C. A. Smith
Genevieve Laren
Haulett Smith
J. W. Walters
Lovell Higgins
Janice Ward
Ruth Bowyer Shower Honoree by Flat Top Farm Club
Flat Top Farm Women's Club hosted a shower for Mercer County home demonstration agent Ruth Hurst Bowyer at Miss Hallie Rogers' home. Guests included Mrs. Jane Foster Mrs. A C Meadows Mrs. G B Keaton and others plus children. A note on peach pits mentions a byproduct oil used as edible oil and in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flat Top
Ruth Hurst Bowyer
Mercer County
Hallie Rogers
Flat Top Farm Women’s Club
Jane Foster
A. C. Meadows
G. B. Keaton
H. A. Williams
E. C. Epling
Fred Bowling
William Lilly
G. Bowling
P. J
Wesleyan Class Christmas Party and Meeting
The Wesleyan Fellowship Class of the Methodist Temple held its December meeting and Christmas party at the church. Mrs. Theresa Walker played piano and several members contributed music. The group prepared clothing, food and toy baskets for needy families as their December project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Fellowship
Methodist Temple
Theresa Walker
I Mary Larrick
Ollie Jackson
Robbie Miller
Betty Bair
Lorraine House
Wilda Kessinger
Glenn Stewart
Katie Holliday
Ann Reubim
Bonnie van Ness
Marjorie Williams
Mary Larrick
Katherine Carney
January meeting devo tion leaders named in notice
Mrs Theresa Walker Mrs Halle Jackson Miss Betty Ball Mrs Lucille Allen Mrs Marion For ren Mrs Edith Johnson Mrs Effie Perkins Mrs Ruth Lyons Mrs Geraldine Nickell Mrs Mare jorie Jackson Mrs Ruby Vine Mrs Lorraine House Mrs Virginia Kinzer Mrs Lucille Highlander Mrs Evelyn Wheeler Mrs House will lead the devotions for the January meeting and Mrs Larrick will act as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Walker
Halle Jackson
Betty Ball
Lucille Allen
Marion Forren
Edith Johnson
Effie Perkins
Ruth Lyons
Geraldine Nickell
Marejorie Jackson
Ruby Vine
Lorraine House
Vire ‘Ginia Kinzer
Lucille Highlander
Evelyn Wheeler
House
Larrick
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Del-Mar
Oasis
Neville St
Gibbs
Corrinne Pta
Marguerite
Main St
Frank
Sally-Ann
Mary Bergines
Pioneer Group
Curtain Shop
Richmond Dry Cleaners
Azalea Group
Pinecrest Christmas
Wein
Colcord Women
Raymond's
BEA
RAYMO
Ruth Bowyer
Wesleyan
Foster Howe
Pak
C. Laskin
Ennevs
cMarie’s
Spruce
Maine
Christmas Holley
Kinzer Esso
Kanawha St
Johnstown Road
Kanawha
Beckley Hotel
S. Shearling Bunnies
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