New Thespian Members Initiated Into Shady Spring Troupe 698
Twelve new members were initiated into Thespian Troupe 698 of Shady Spring High School Monday at 7 30 p m In order to be eligible for membership the student must be very active in dramatic productions Mrs Betty Hutchens sponsor of the troupe announced The initiates include Kathryn Ward Norma Shafer Sue Yancey Clara Loar Opal Epling Ruth Mills Pattie Ford Clyde Eugene Lilly Jo Ann Epling Carol Hart Sarah Gunter and Donna Carper A candlelight service and pledge preceded an informal initiation Refreshments featured red and green candles and green punch The troupe plans a school play and a West Virginia Interscholastic Contest entry with spring initiation for underclassmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Spring High School
Betty Hutchens
Kathryn Ward
Norma Shafer
Sue Yancey
Clara Loar
Opal Epling
Ruth Mills
Patti Ford
Clyde Eugene Lilly
Jo Ann Epling
Carol Hart
Sarah Gunter
Donna Carper
Erdine McClanahan
Lakie Griffith
Charolette Grimit
Barbara Kendrick
Shirley Wood
O’neal
Barbara Bragg
Mary Amos
Ann Brogan
Melvin Smith
Marjorie Prince
Sherman Shumate
West Virginia
Gardens of the Bible Address by Mrs A H Wilson
Mrs A H Wilson highlighted biblical gardens at Rural Acres Garden Club in a Friday gathering at the Kessler home. She traced Eden as the first garden and noted the trio of flowers rose lily and camphor from scripture. The meeting featured a Christmas theme with gifts, plant talks, and carol singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Wilson
Rural Acres Garden Club
Sam Kessler
Rural Acres Drive
Andy Sotak Jr
Garden of Eden
Decorating Home Conform to Scale In Decorating Home
Designers urge ensuring furnishings are in scale across rooms. Mix periods and woods, but avoid pairing light pieces with bulky items or small tables with oversized sofas. Maintain proportional permanent finishes in kitchens and bathrooms, such as ceramic tiles of four and a quarter inch squares for small bath spaces.
Mrs Don O Neal Presents Devotions at Circle Meeting
Mrs Don O Neals devotional program Gifts was the topic at Beckley Regular Baptist Church Circle No 1 meeting Friday night. The service opened with Silent Night sung by attendees, prayers by Miss June Winner and Mrs Nina Bowles, and a Pinecrest patient gift drive during the business portion led by president Mrs Orville Smith. Attendees included Mrs Ruby Browning, Mrs Don Young, Mrs Margie Meade, and Mrs Callie Mize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don O'Neal
Circle No. 1
Beckley Regular Baptist Church
First Methodist Circle Christmas Meeting Held At Home
Circle No. 6 of the First Methodist Church held its Christmas gathering Monday night at Mrs. Ernest Allenbaughs home. Mrs. W H Brown opened with prayer and Mrs. James Maples gave the devotional on The Christmas Story. A brief business session led by Mrs. Roy T Elkins Jr. approved using the prepared program monthly for devotions. Instead of gifts the group donated money for galoshes for two needy children. Mrs Elkins reported on the general Women’s Society of Christian Service. Refreshments followed in a holiday motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 6
First Methodist Church
Ernest Allenbaugh
Calloway Heights
W. H. Brown
James Maples
Roy T. Elkins Jr
General Women's Society of Christian Service
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Local social column lists arrivals and greetings for Christmas holidays. Washington D C student Sabrina Sue Sorrells visits Ash family in Beckley along with several West Virginia University students and military personnel. Families and relatives travel from Morgantown Charleston Roanoke Cincinnati and Madison to celebrate the season.
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Daniel Sorrells
Sabrina Sue
Washington, D. C
Paul E. Ash
Orchard Ave
John Sorrells
Sophia
Sorrells
George Washington University
Patricia Ann Morrison
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Oliver Harper
Jimmy L. Davis
Camp Fuji
Japan
Third Marine Division
Frank Wilkes
Mabscott
Henry Hope
Joe Dutton
Railroad Avenue
Patricia Ann Engle
James Garnett
Charleston
Robert Stafford
Margaret Stafford
Meadows Ct
M. L. Ellison
Stratford, Conn
J. S. Ellison
Julia Ellison Casey
Ellison Avenue
Our Lady of Cincinnati College
Cincinnati
Ohio
Peggy Rowe
Anna Rowe
Walnut St
Man
Phyllis Bowers
K. Douglas Bowers
Woodlawn Ave
Susie Pyles
Kathleen Hoffman
Pine St
Ira B. Lilly
Lilly Heights
Parish church meeting set for January 16
The next church gathering will take place in the Parish Hall on January 16. Miss Alice Gregory will host and present the devotional program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Gregory
Holiday Hats Take Spotlight In 1930s Style Scene
Fashion notes center on slim silhouettes emphasizing hats for the season. Miss Becky Lemon models a cream felt hat with a wide satin ribbon and jewels at 115 Ewart Ave. Mrs. Joseph Perdue shows a black velvet headpiece with two tear-drop rhinestones. Also featured are oriental turbans pastel satin sailors Turkish fez and white hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky Lemon
Ewart Ave
Joseph Perdue
Highland St
Christmas Cheer and Hospitality At The Greenbrier
The Greenbrier at White Sulphur Springs hosts a Christmas season December 23 to January 2 with Yule Log on Christmas Eve Santa Claus caroling eggnog parties and daily concerts. The 6500 acre resort offers neighborly holiday atmosphere with dancing snowbird golf and a gala New Year’s Eve dinner dance.
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Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
Allegheny
Santa Claus
Greenbrier Dur
Beckley Women's Calendar Announces Local Meetings
Coming events list includes Bethlenem Chapter 71 East ern Star at Masonic Temple 8 p.m Howe Street Junior Department Beckley Womans Club Park Avenue 8 p.m Joint Christmas buffet Beckley Raleigh Women s Clubs Beckley Hotel 7 p.m Wednesday events Senior High Morning Watch First Baptist Church 7 a.m Christmas dinner Beta Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Beckley Hotel 7 p.m.
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Women's Department
Beckley
Beckley and
Raleigh
Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Beckley Hotel
First Baptist Church
Beta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Thursday Adult Choir Dinner at First Methodist Church
The Adult Choir of the First Methodist Church invites members and friends to a covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. in the parish hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Hall of Church
Ceramic Tile Through the Ages
Ceramic tile remains as modern as 7000 years ago when high fired clay first appeared in construction. Ancient builders valued its durability water resistance and stain resistance maintaining color brightness in kitchens baths and living rooms.
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Teddy Kessinger
Shady Spring Troupe
Lou
Raben Cook
M. Payne Jr
Cook
C. E. Kesler
Earl Smith
Ted Stover
Roscoe Weible
Rondey Webb
Pro
Cohen
Neville St
First Methodist Circle
George Lewis
Frank Carrado
Bellevue
Carrado
Lewis
George Lewis Jr
Dick Canterbury
A. K. Canterbury
Woodlawn Avenue
Kirk Canterbury
Beckley Hospital
Cosco
Universal Beckley
Miss Becky Lemon
Mrs. Joseph Perdue
Avess
Meer
Good Housekeeping
ITO
Ela
Ota
Yan
Tenal Est
Atelaal
Eric
Ase
Revere Ware
Rte Brig
Nea
W.va
Beckley Woman’s Club
Park Avenue
Boucelette
Carol Crawford
Mbeoi
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