Beckley WSCS honors two with life memberships
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Beckley Methodist Temple awarded honorary life memberships to Mrs. W. H. Foglesong and Mrs. Sallie McGinnis at its December meeting. The $186 per person awards mark a first for Beckley District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Beckley Methodist Temple
W. H. Foglesong
Sallie McGinnis
Beckley
Circle No. 12
Fred Roschi
Edith Lindamood
Miriam Bird
Inez Caffee
Affinity Society Christmas Program Set for December 22
The Affinity Woman’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church will present a Christmas cantata December 22 at 7 p m at the church. Mrs. Elwood Booth will play piano. The program features preludes, hymns, plays What No Christmas intermediate class recitations and a manger scene with multiple participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Affinity Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church
Elwood Booth
Francis Wirklines
Jean Newman
Bethlehem
de Joris Newman
Jesus
David Wiseman
Billy Howell
Buddy Cooney
Ronnie McKeever
Maribelle Jolly
Richard Jolly
WSCS
Ray
Earl Davenport
Jessee Ashley
King
Congregation
Patty Stamper
Buddy Ashley
Jimmy Howett
Sonny Wickline
Flaine Ashley
Mary Kenney
Valerie Tay
Beckley Welcomes Clarence L. Ogle Bride in Christmas Betrothal
Announcement: Mrs Elizabeth Wall Durham of David Kentucky marries Clarence L Ogle of 10642 Laurel Torrace in a single ring ceremony December 16 at 8 PM in Memorial Baptist parsonage Beckley. Rev C E Walker officiates. Bride wears blue satin. reception follows with family and local guests. The couple will reside at 426 East Prince Street. Betty Lou Lilly visits from Bristol for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wall
J. E. Durham
David, Ky
Clarence L. Ogle
Laurel Torrace
Myrtle Wells
Francis L. Ogle
Memorial Baptist
C. E. Walker
Herbert Morris
Beckley
R. J. Lares
Crescent Road
Ogie
National Mine Service Company
Mabscott
BlacAlpin Coal Company
MacAlpin
East Prince Street
Incidents In The Lives Of People At Beckley Area
Numerous readers plan holiday travel and visits as Beckley area residents prepare for Christmas. Local families welcome students and relatives home from Duke, Washington University, University of Virginia, West Virginia University and more. Separate mentions note travel to Cincinnati, Alexandria, and Denver for the holidays.
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H. P. Wills
Beckley Avenue
Raleigh General Hospital
Francis Conway
Clark Street
Cincinnati
Mary Emily Harkleroad
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
Frank S. Harkleroad
Lil Park Drive
Esther Harkleroad
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
New York City
Brothen Lawrence
University of Tennessee
Beckley
F. L. Banks
North
Kanawha Street
Ds .Prive
William S. Banks
Alexandria
Banks
Dwight File
Bolling Hall
Richmond
A. Alvin Farmer
Duke University
Durham
A. A. Forover
Rott
C. A. Listh
Raleigh Heights
Rainelle
Bob Goldsmith
Washington and Lee University
R. S. Goldsmith
Set
Russell F
Roy Starcis
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Mir
T. M. Harris
Woodlawn Avenue
Harold
Beth-El Sunday School Presents Christmas Play
Beth-El Sunday School staged a Saturday Christmas play for children titled Nine Candles. Mrs Herman Temple chaired the dress, with Mrs William Binderman as temple committee head and supervision by Mr and Mrs Ed Saymen. Gifts and holiday refreshments followed the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth-El
Herman Temple
Samans
Chankuah
William Binderman
Temple
Bernard Saksward Saymen
al Goldstein
Eastern Star Christmas Party Planned by Chapter No. 71
The Eastern Star Chapter No. 71 plans a Tuesday Christmas party at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. L. E. Maloney arranged a musical program with two skits and members are asked to bring items for a gift exchange during the meeting.
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Eastern Star Chapter
Ila
Iomorrow
Bethlehem
Ts I
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
L. E. Maloney
Miss Janet Koch Feted at Pre-Nuptial Luncheon
Miss Janet Rhodes Koch, bride-elect to Bernard Evans Dickinson of McHenry Virginia, was honored at a Saturday pre nuptial luncheon hosted by Mrs Robert Lapole and Mrs Bonnie Green. The event in FL Chico private dining room featured Christmas and bridal decor with sleigh centerpiece and 12:34 pm seating. Attendees included Mrs John R Koch and other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Rhodes Koch
Bernard Evans Dickinson
McHenry
Robert Lapole
Huntington
Bonnie Green
Beckley
FL Chico
John R. Koch
A. R. Koch
W. J. Hedrick, Jr
William T. Smith
James Ray Stafford
A. Parent
Nancy Briguglio
Mary Agnes &Jperry
Sarah Frances Epperly
Edith Clay
Deem Ramey
Janet Kocil
Beckley Il
Ala. Koch
Gifts for Needy Collected by Episcopal Youths Sunday
Children of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church collected gifts for area families in a manger scene service yesterday. The 80 child group staged the gift presentation with bags, food, clothing and money, while the Rev. O Worth May led and Jed Hollenbeck told the Christmas story. Afterward the youngsters viewed The Child of Bethlehem as candy and Santa favors were distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
O. Worth May
Jed Hollenbeck
Tr Fe Thommesson
Births and health updates from Raleigh area
The birth of a 7 pound 12 ounce daughter at 7 37 p.m. last night at Raleigh General Hospital is announced by Mr and Mrs Charles McCollam of Maxwell Hill. Bertie West, formerly of Beckley, is seriously ill in Detroit, Michigan following a stroke reported here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh General Hospital
Charles McCollam
Maxwell Hill
Bertie West
Beckley
Detroit
Alici
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Affinity Society
Svlo
Mae Jessup
Wise Men
Grace Wiseman
The
Brotherhood of Labor
Kay Meadows
Shepherds
Carl Jessup
Goodnight
Shelby Cochran
Santa Claus
Betty Lou Lilly
Sullins College
Bristol
Lola Lilly
Ledgewood Drive
Elizabeth Walls
Carton
Greesey
Intern Delicious Apples
We Sc Inc
Base
Sanborn
Beacul
Beechnut Us
Carolina Super
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Air
Milam Pribich
University of Mississippi
Dora Pribich
Ury
Daniel Pribich
West Virginia University
Morgantown
John Wo Vago
University of Virginia
Harlottesvale
John Yazo
Fifth Street
Eligasbein Arun Yaga
Ahby
Washington College
University of Virgina
Richard Thompson
Gilbert Thomson
Third Avenue
Beckley Man
College of Engeering
Rose Hoel
North Central College
Napierville
Isnead
Charles Hodel
North Kanawha Street
Margaret Mason
Phillipsburg
N. J
Richard Mason
Mercer Street
Mig Ellen Roush
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon
Gerge Rosh
Woodlawn Avene
Beth-El Sunday School
Vanity Bea
Cavalier
Dream
Helene Curtis
Prince St
Columbia Records
Columbia
Basil Rathbone
Lyn Murray
Frank Sinatea
Oscar Levant
Paris
Philharmonic Syn
Orch Strauss Waltzel
André Kostelanets
Carnival Tropicans
Andre Kostelanets
RAVEL
Bolero
Andre Kostelaretz
Evelyn & Her
Edward A. Murrow
Tchaikovsky
Oxcar Levant
Beckley Music
Colin McLuckey
Fayette St
Janet Koch
Tommy Guins
Alderson-Bianddus College
Philippi
Meckley
Chris Gains
Glen White
Del-Mar
Oasis
Neville St
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Melton
Woodmans
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