Lilly Clark Lilly Wedding at Fairview Freewill Baptist Church
Miss Zella Margaret Clark and Clyde Eugene Lilly wed at 2 p.m. December 25 in Flat Top at Fairview Freewill Baptist Church. The ceremony featured double ring vows, a mum decor, and music by J D Lilly and soloist Mrs. Clyde Meador Jr. The bride wore white lace gown with Chantilly panels and a pearl necklace, carrying white carnations. Maid of honor Deloris Richmond and bridesmaids Willa Mae Rogers and Doris Faye Rogers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flat Top
Fairview Freewill Baptist Church
Zella Margaret Clark
Clyde Eugene Lilly
Hallie G. Shrewsbury Jr
Shady Spring
C. E. Clark
Clyde Lilly
J. D. Lilly
Ghent
Clyde Meador Jr
Deloris Richmond
Willa Mae Rogers
Doris Faye Rogers
Wedding at church seals union with blue chiffon attire
In a evening blue chiffon church ceremony, the bride wore a matching bandeau and carried white carnation bouquets. Best man Paul Amick and ushers Bobby Bowling and Johnny Clark attended. A reception followed at the bride's parents home with white mums and greenery decor. The couple planned a Ohio wedding trip and will live in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Amick
Bobby Bowling
Johnny Clark
New Resolutions for Health and Habits
Dr George W Crane advises Edith M aged 24 and her husband on breaking smoking and dieting habits. He recommends short daily goals, team support, personal revolt against bad habits, and a dehydration diet to lose 10 pounds in 10 days. He urges writing resolutions, tracking wins, and sending for his booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Crane
Edith M
Dr. Crane
Alcoholics Anonymous
Edith
Holiday visitors fill homes across Ghent in brief notes
Ghent society page lists holiday guests at multiple homes. C C Whitlow hosts Glen Whitlow and family of Chesapeake and W E Finney and family from Mullens. G W McKinney hosts George Wesley III and Ruth from Richmond plus Justin Arnold and family from Petersburg. Sherman Shumate family hosts extended relatives from Mabscott Beckley and Chesapeake. Airman Sherman L Shu mate reports to Elgin Air Force Base after two-day leave. I V Moye home welcomes Arnold Moye from Cleveland and Harold McVey from Amigo. Moye has visited Graterford relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. McKinney II
George Wesley III
Ruth
Mary
Richmond
Justin Arnold
Petersburg
Sherman Shumate
Various Shumate
Mabscotti
Kelmeer Shumate
Mike
Wilford Shumate
Debby
Tracy
Beckley
Glen Whitlow
Glen II
Chesapeake
Sherman L. Shumate
Elgin Air Force Base
Pensacola Fla
I. V. Moye
Arnold Moye
Cleveland
Ohio
Harold McVey
Amigo
Old Age Pension Rolls Show Record U S Expenditure
In the United States 3 519 000 people receive old age pensions, with expenditures totaling 3 762 million dollars, the largest pension outlay in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Africa study planned by Sophia Church WSCS
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Sophia Methodist Church announced a January meeting feature a study titled Africa presented by Mrs. C. J. Kirby. The group met at the Carnahan home for its annual holiday program with gifts from Rev. and Mrs. Larry Greenwood Jr. and a five dollar donation to the fire department for toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia
ANS
C. J. Kirby
Africa
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Sophia Methodist Church
Joe Carnahan
Carnahan
Larry Greenwood Jr
Ross Hutchens
Calvin Saunders
Saunders
W. W. Lawson
Charles Hinte
George Browning
Fred Simpson
Rebekahs Host Crazy Hat Sale Tonight at Sophia
True Blue Rebekah Lodge plans a brief 730 pm meeting led by Mrs. R. H. Pegram followed by an open house at 8 pm. A crazy hat sale features hats made by the women with prizes for most beautiful and craziest hats. Refreshments and hat judging games to follow. public invited for New Year’s Eve event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegram
Residents travel during holiday season and moves noted
Dr. and Mrs. F. L. Banks returned home after Christmas with their daughter in Goochland County Virginia. Their sons and daughters in law joined them in the File home in Bolling Hall Alexandria and Fairfax Virginia. Bascomb Coleman and Ida Erskine moved from Calloway Heights to Orlando Florida for a job transfer. Their son Danny Coleman and daughter in law joined Beckley relatives in Mabscott and Washington DC over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Banks
N. Kanawha St
Dwight File
Bolling Hall
Goochland County
William S. Banks
Alexandria
F. M. Banks
Fairfax
Beckley
Bascomb H Coleman
Ida Erskine
Elm St
Calloway Heights
Orlando
Fla
Danny Coleman
Washington, D. C
J. €. Gravely
Mabscott
Family leaves for London Ohio after holidays visit
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Forren will depart Friday for their home in London Ohio after spending the holidays with her brother in law and sisters Mr and Mrs C Lake Allen Dry Hill Rd and Miss Arlena Miller Queen St The family was joined for the holidays by another sister Miss Elizabeth Miller Charleston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Forren
London
Ohio
C. Lake Allen
Dry Hill Rd
Arlena Miller
Queen St
Elizabeth Miller
Charleston
Whitesell Family Returns Home After Holidays
Mrs. H. L. Whitesell Jr and daughter Carolyn White along with son Kenny have returned to their Russell Street home after spending the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs C R Showalter in Iron Gate Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Whitesell Jr
Carolyn Whitesell
Kenny
Russell St
C. R. Showalter
Iron Gate
Mrs Wildey Returns Home After Visit in Mullens
Mrs. Wildey returns to Dry Hill Road with her son in law Woodrow Cook and daughter Mrs. Cook in Mullens after a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Wildey
Dry Hill Rd
Mrs
Woodrow Cook
Mullens
Lushbaugh Family Returns From Florida Christmas Visit
Mr and Mrs H F Lushbaugh and son Harmon return home from a Christmas visit with son in law Kerry Lushbaugh and grandson Michael in Port St Joe Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Lushbaugh
Harmon
W. C. St
Inlaw
Kerry F. Lushbaugh
Michael
Port St. Joe
Fla
Mrs J Frank Maddy Visits Greenville Friends
Mrs J Frank Maddy accompanied by her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J M Collins Beaver spent Sunday visiting friends and relatives in Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Maddy
J. M. Collins
Beaver
Greenville
Thomas Family Visits Highlight Beaver Stay
Billy R. Thomas of Princeton spent the week visiting his mother Mrs. Stella Thomas in Beaver. Saturday guests at the Thomas home were Mr and Mrs Enos Cooper and their children from Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy R. Thomas
Princeton
Stella Thomas
Beaver
Thomas
Enos Cooper
Detroit
Mich
Mr and Mrs G L Hamrick Jr Visit Dry Creek Family
Mr and Mrs G L Hamrick Jr of Huntington spent Christmas weekend with Mrs Hamrick’s parents Mr and Mrs Dewey Bone at Dry Creek. They were joined by their two children Lynn age 4 and Lee age 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Hamrick Jr
Huntington
Holiday meeting of Ladies Willing Workers Band at Eccles Church
The Ladies Willing Workers Band of the Eccles Church of God held a holiday meeting Friday night at Mrs. E. L. Carter home. After the business session, games were played and prizes awarded to Mrs. Hubert Herron and Mrs. Mable Lambert. Attendees included Mrs. Howard Kiser, Mrs. Howard Dickerson, Mrs. Dorothy Herron, Loretta Stoots, Mrs. Franklin Bays, Mrs. Gilmer Ayers, Barbara Fuson, Donna Lambert, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Willing Workers
Eccles Church of God
E. L. Carter
Hubert Herron
Mable Lambert
Howard Kiser
Howard Dickerson
Dorothy Herron
Loretta Stoots
Franklin Bays
Gilmer Ayers
Barbara Fuson
Donna Lambert
Tea Timer Is Charming At Home Fashion By Noel
Noel showcases a Hawaii inspired hostress costume with a Mandarin sheath and tapered pants in printed pattern M285. The ad promotes sewing the ensemble in sateen metallic cottons brocade or silk shantung with a 39 inch fabric requirement for size 16 and a small set of yardages for pants. It invites readers to order Printed Pattern M285 for one dollar by mail to The Raleigh Register pattern department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel
Hawaii
Raleigh Register
Pattern Department
P. O
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N. Y
Local Ladies Plan Next Meeting in Dickerson Home
Wanda Kiser, Mrs. Lawrence Stoots, Mrs. Jess Fuson, and Mrs. Sherman Angle are listed. The next meeting will be hosted at the home of Mrs. Dickerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Kiser
Lawrence Stoots
Jess Fuson
Sherman Angle
Dickerson
Visitors Gather at Rock Creek Home During Christmas
Visitors in the Rock Creek home of Mrs. Virginia Totten Brown during the Christmas holidays included Mr. and Mrs. Willie K Pettry and daughter Gracie of Cleveland Ohio Mr and Mrs Dale Chambers and children of Cleveland Ohio Leon Totten and daughter Linda of Fairborn Ohio Benny M Totten with the U S Army at Fort Bliss Texas Mr and Mrs Carelton Acord and Larry Arnett Michael Lewis of Rock Creek and Mrs Roy Pettry and children of Akron Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek
Virginia Totten Brown
Willie K. Pettry
Gracie
Dale Chambers
Cleveland
Ohio
Leon Totten
Linda
Fairborn
Benny M. Totten
U. S. Army
Fort Bliss
Texas
Carelton Acord
Larry
Arnett
Michael Lewis
Roy Pettry
Akron
Mrs Ralph Carter Illness Confines Local Resident
Mrs Ralph Carter of 204 East C Street is confined to her home with illness. She fell ill Sunday after returning from Washington DC where she and her family spent the holidays with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Edmund K Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Carter
E. C. St
Washington, D. C
Edmund K. Greene
Fairdale
Rns
David Franklin
Richmond
George Barrett
Arlie Barbour
Chicago
Ill
Sam Linkos
Linda
White Sulphur Springs
Clay Bogle
Chilton Daniel
Clark Daniel
Bartlett family returns from Charleston
Mr and Mrs E M Bartlett Daniels returned Monday from Charleston South Carolina where they visited Mrs Bartletts brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs G L Anderson They were joined by niece Miss Mary Etta Pettry Blue Jay Another niece and a nephew Louise and Pat Anderson who will stay in Daniels until their parents retrieve them Friday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Bartlett
Daniels
Charleston
S. C
Mrs. Bartlett
G. L. Anderson
Mary Etta Pettry
Blue Jay
Louise
Pat Anderson
Bartletts
Army Pvt Ardith W. Gross Home On Leave From Fort Benning
Ardith W. Gross stationed with the U S Army at Fort Benning Georgia is home for a two week leave with his wife Linda Harrah Gross of Stamford and his father William Gross of Beaver. He plans to return January 2 to Fort Benning to train eight weeks in the tank division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardith W. Gross
U. S. Amy
Fort Benning
Linda Harrah
Trail family visits from Morgantown with infant son
Mr and Mrs Julian S Trail arrived Tuesday from Morgantown with their 10 month old son Julian Sherman Jr to visit Trail’s parents at 111 West Virginia St Trail a junior in West Virginia University School of Dentistry Mrs Trail a nurse at Vincent Pallotti Hospital Morgantown They will return to Morgantown Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian S. Trail
Morgantown
Julian Sherman Jr
Trail
Sherman C. Trail
West Virginia St
West Virginia University School of Dentistry
Vincent Palloti Hospital
Holiday Visits and Family News The Holiday Round
Rhodell Rhodes and several families share holiday visits across Maryland Virginia and Ohio. Notables include Mr and Mrs Bruce McKinney and children Christian and Billy Baltimore. Charles Pritchett Hampton spending time with Ernest Pritchett. Rev and Mrs Louis Beard Mullens with daughter Dale. Pat Bolen and daughters Patty Pam visiting Vernie Frye Man. Pvt Herbert Blevins Fort Hood with family in Hamp ton and Manassas. the Lillys Montgomery. Coy Sanders family College Park and relatives in Alexandria. Gabor Gombos family Painesville Ohio. Wesley Reed Greenbelt. Velvo Crisp Columbus and relatives. Basil Bolen hospitalized Wyoming General Hospital Matlens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Harland
Robert
Inlaw
Quenton Lilly
Montgomery
Glen Perry
Mallens
Coy Sanders
Bobby Sanders
Barbara
College Park
Ig Stuart Bossler
Alexandria
Gabor Gombos
Johnny Gombos
John Jr
Painesville
Ohio
Wesley Reed
Freeman Graham
Greenbelt
Velvo Crisp
Joan
Adrian
Columbus
Cynthia Kagey
Mary Hornbuckle
Herbert Pardue
Basil Bolen
Wyoming General Hospital
Matlens
Martin Lozier
Shepardstown
Sam Lilly
A. C. Farley
Odd
Sue Ellen
Urskin
Junior
Tunny
Pat Webb
Indianapolis
Ind
Delbert Farely
Sophia
Bob Delp Honored At Ruby's Teen Town
A Tuesday holiday party at Ruby's Teen Town honored Bob Delp home from Fort Jackson. Guests included Brenda McGraw Judy Stewart Judy Dawson Dale White Victor Augustine Randall McKinney Elmer Mills Alfred Hedrick and Jimmy Bailey as games and refreshments followed a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Delp
Rhodell
Ruby
Fort Jackson
8. C
Brenda McGraw
Judy Stewart
Judy Dawson
Dale White
Victor Augustine
Randall McKinney
Elmer Mills
Alfred Hedrick
Jimmy Bailey
Sophia Couple Weds In Friday Home Ceremony
Sophia Miss Betty Ruth Bowers daughter of Mr and Mrs R C Bowers becomes the bride of Jimmy McKinney son of Mrs Lola McKinney in a 1 pm Friday double ring ceremony at the bride’s home conducted by Rev Okey Cox. The couple will reside in Alexandria Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ruth Bowers
R. C., Bowers
Sophia
Jimmy McKinney
Lola McKinney
Okey Cox
Janet McKinney
Douglas Bowers
McKinney
Sophia High School
U. S. Army
Alexandria
Residents Share Holiday Visits Across States
Fairdale notes list numerous families visiting relatives over Christmas and New Year. Individuals and couples from Richmond, Clifton Forge, Vandalia, Arlington, Cleveland, Dayton, Chicago, and Castlewood are shown staying with or visiting relatives in Fairdale and nearby towns, including Lin ksos and Byrd families, and noting former Fairdale residents establishing residence in Colcord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Simpson
Dayton
Ohio
Lou Ann
Quince Dickens
Callie Bogle
Clifton Forge
Clay Bogle
J. H. Byrd
Chicago
Ill
Rosie Byrd
Eddie Soulsby
Bill Sheppard
Mary Ann
Jane Ellen
Vandalia
Charles Sheppard
Claude Walker Jr
Alice Farley
Arlington
J. A. Farley
Pat Hawley
Cleveland
Bernard Wall
Jack Sheppard
Gary
Edward Stewart
Angela
Sharon
Asheville
Floyd Hollingsworth
Sam Handley
Fairdale
Colcord
Chiin Davis
Eddy Davis
New Vienna
Maynor Addison
Phil
Daisy Skeens
Castlewood
Church Retreat Calls Prosperity Baptist Youth Aid
A Friday notice invites all members and officers to the Prosperity Baptist Youth Fellowship retreat at First Baptist Church. Contact the Woman's Department of Beckley Newspapers by 10 a.m. for listings in the Sunday calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Department of
Beckley
Prosperity Baptist Youth Fellowship
First Baptist Church
Retreat
Queen Esther Court Meeting Report
Queen Esther Court No 53 of the Heroines of Jerico meets at the G Street home at 5 30 p m with a planned session and discussion of routine matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Jerico
G St
Juveniles of F and AAY Ma Sons Heroines of Jericho Home
Juveniles at G Street gather for 7 30 p m program featuring the Jericho Home heroines and male youths from F and AAY Ma groups in a community event at the residence.
Birth Announcements From Beckley Memorial Hospital
Multiple birth notices from Beckley Memorial Hospital list new arrivals with full names and birth times. Tammy Lou Pitzer born 1 10 p.m. Dec 22 to Clinton and (illegible) at Beckley Memorial Hospital. Rebecca Susan Testerman born 2 46 a.m. Dec 21 to Fred and Rebecca Testerman. Nathaniel Erwin Canada born 12 21 p.m. Dec 23. Naomi Ruth Davis born 6 14 p.m. Dec 2 7. Dayton Lyle Kincaid born 3 18 a.m. Dec 2. Ricky Dean Scott born 2 10 a.m. Dec 24. Gregory Lee Cook born 10 16 a.m. Dec 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Roscoe Pitzer
Route 2
Beckley
Tammy Lou
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Rebecca Susan
Fred Odell Testerman
McAlpin
Glen Jean
Rufus Canada
A Thaniel Erwin
Naomi Ruth
Russell Sylvester Davis
Quinwood
Dayton Lyle
Leonard Vincent Kincaid
East Rainelle
William Oliver Scott
Route 9
Beaver
Rickey Dean
Gregory Lee
Charles Oscar Cook
Sophia
Eastern Star Chapter 50 meets at Grace Robinson home
Electa Chapter No 50 Order of the Eastern Star hosts a Matron Club gathering at 7 p.m. at the residence of Mrs Grace Robinson 304 F Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
Order of Eastern Star
Grace Robinson
F. St
Mission Circle No 4 meets at Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Mission Circle No 4 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church will meet at the church at 1 30 p m with members gathering for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lilly-Clark Wedding Road
Baptist
Vuauili
Mrs. Clyde Eugene Lilly
WSCS
Sophia Church
Kirby
W. W. Lovell
O.A. Phillips
Sam Roberts
Clyde Louder
Effie Eddins
Frank Noe
W. L. Kidd
Dan Pinson
Alex Lavis
Beverely Lavis
Rebekahs
Tool of
W. W. Setliff
Mount View
Noel Setliff
Bertie Setliff
James Cavallier
Ellis M. East
Roanoke
William Allen
Mary Lou Setliff
Walter Willian Jr
Norman
Rebecca
Eddie
Dorcas Anne
Paul
Orville
Keith
David
Jerry
Mrs. Setliff
Hugh Addison
Lebanon
Larry Hurd
Miss Bo-Peep
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