Elder Beckleyans Recall Simple Yuletides of Long Ago
Raleigh County residents recall Christmases of the past with family trees built from cranberries and popcorn and lamp light. Emma Wenner Yaple born 1870 in Stillwater, Pa., moved to Beckley in 1915 and remembers Santa during New Year and church entertainment. Ida Williams O’Dell, Beckley native born 183, speaks of white Christmases, sleigh rides and cantatas, while Mrs Schwank from Shenandoah, Pa., recalls a six month old first tree and a fire scare. Community dinners, church visits, and festive customs are fondly remembered by several elder Beckleyans as they celebrate holiday memories.
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Santa
Emma Wenner
Yaple
Stillwater
Raleigh County
Kris Kringle
First Baptist Church
Santa Claus
O’dell
White Shrine
Eastern Star
King’s Daughters
Woman's Club
Beckley
Azalea Garden Ub
Cadet Gwinn Returns From West Point For Christmas Leave
Cadet George H. Gwinn arrived from the United States Military Academy at West Point for Christmas leave to spend time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Gwinn, 220 Elingon Ave. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Scott and children Joseph Jr. and Mary Ellen of Park Forest, Ti. Additional relatives and Cadet James R. McDonnell accompany their families, with Col. W. J. McDonnell expected to join from Arlington for the holidays.
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George H. Gwinn
United States Military Academy
West Point
A. R. Gwinn
Elngon Ave
Joseph E. Scott
Joseph Jr
Mary Ellen
Park Forest
E. L. Scott
Elkins St
Mrs Sam Crowder Holiday Visit Noted in Pittsburgh
Mrs Sam Crowder of Pittsburgh Pa is spending the holidays with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J B The brief item notes a family visit during the holiday season.
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Sam Crowder
Pittsburgh, Pa
J. B
Miss Barbara Wooten to Spend Holidays with Wootens
Miss Barbara Wooten of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania will arrive today to spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs J C Wooten at 202 Cross Street
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Barbara Wooten
Pittsburgh
J. C. Wooten
Cross St
Former Beckley residents visit area relatives
Mr and Mrs Frank Billups of Harrisonburg Virginia are visiting friends and relatives in the area for a few days.
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Beckley
Frank Billups
Harrisonburg
Trail Returns to Beckley to Live with Mother
Robert W. Trail, formerly employed in Williamsport Pennsylvania, has returned to Beckley where he will reside with his mother, Mrs. Grover C. Trail, at 122 West C. &.
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Robert W. Trail
Williamsport
Beckley
Grover C. Trail
W. C
Mrs McDonnell Arrives From Arlington for Christmas
Mrs. W. J. McDonnell has arrived from Arlington Virginia to spend Christmas with her family. The brief note notes her visit during the holiday season.
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W. J. McDonnell
Arlington, Va
Miss Nancy Lea Dellinger Visits Home For Holidays
Miss Nancy Lea Dellinger arrived Sunday from Morgantown to spend the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John O. Dellinger at 112 Williams Street. She is a student at West Virginia University.
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Nancy Lea Dellinger
Morgantown
John O. Dellinger
Williams St
West Virginia University
Diane Fox to Visit Relatives in Shady Spring Weekend
Diane Fox, 86, daughter of Clyde and Mrs. Fox of Mead ow Bridge, is spending two weeks with her uncle and aunt C. A. Walker and cousin Lora in Shady Spring. Her son Pvt. David F. Walker, a military policeman at Fort Lee Virginia, is expected home Tuesday to spend a few days.
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Diane Fox
Clyde Fox
Meadow Bridge
C. A. Walker
Lora
Shady Spring
Pvt
David F. Walker
Fort Lee
U. S
Campbell Family Holiday Visit Arrives in Moundsville
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Campbell and two sons William Robert III and Edward Lee arrive today to spend the holidays with Mrs. Betty Beckley Campbell on Harper Road and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. He drick of 303 Park Avenue in Moundsville.
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Betty Beckley Campbell
Harper Rd
Grover C. Hedrick
Park Ave
W. R. Campbell
William Robert III
Edward Lee
Moundsville
Rhode ll Women Club Santa Party At Yale Remains Note
Rhodell Women’s Recreation Club hosted a Christmas party at Ruby’s Teen Town with Santa Claus as the main attraction. Members ewared gifts, sang carols, and announced January plans including birthday honors for December members and initiation of new members at the January 7 meeting.
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Rhodell
Santa Claus
Yale
RNS
Rhode Women's’ Recreation Club
Ruby’s
Emmitt McKinney
Alex Hugbert
B. W. Lilly
Junior Smith
Orlie McKinney
Ney
Victor Augustine
Ted Wyco
Robert Smith
Clay Patrick
Lawrence Beil
Paul Shrewsbury
Ranny Smith
Ed Wyco
Dallas Hartley
Harrison Powell
Wesley Reed
Richmond-Estep Exchange Vows In Baptist Church Ceremony
Miss Blanche Estep became the bride of Wayne Richmond in a Friday evening double ring ceremony at the First Baptist Church parlor. The couple, from Mt Hope and 1403 S Kanawha St, plan to reside there after a short honeymoon at The Greenbrier.
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Richmond-Estep
Blanche Estep
Wayne Richmond
First Baptist Church
James A. Estep
S. Kanawha St
Edward G. Richmond
Mt. Hope
Alvin J. Cook
William Potter
Mount Hope
Richmond
James A. Estep Jr
United States Navy
Patlo
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N. J
Pfizer Co
Ida S. M O’dell
R. B. Yaple
Mrs
Elizabeth Schwank
William R. Sigmund
McLean Add
William Ray HU
Rebecca Lynn
Littl Joan Winner
Joe Winner
Sigmund
Rhodesl Women’s Recreation Club
Salvation Army Drive
D. D. Holliday
Coommunity Service
Ment
Woman’s Club of
Mary McVicker
Robert Thomson Jr
Fairdale
Mack McKinney
Nancy Worley
Claude Worley
Jimmy Ratliff
Sherman Ratliff
Charles Poe
Logan
Charles Claypool
L. F. Smith
Marie Wilson
Grace Bible Institute
Bradley
Nevin Beavers
Myrtle Beach
S. C
Claude Bunch
Vada Bailey
Roger Clowers
Chicago
Ford Dalton
Charles Nunn
South Ambhurst
Ohio
Edgar Nunn
G. C. Stollings
Ruth Bates Miller
George Parcell
Larry O'Toole
Mt. Hope High School
Beckley College
Kroger Co
Greenbrier
Wurlizzer
Pianos & Orga Electronic
PIAR
Lowman Music
Lowman Music CO
Neville St
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