Valentine Queen Crowned At Sweetheart Ball
E M Peyne of Xi Chi chapter crowned BSP Valentine Queen at Beckley event. Mrs Williams, 16-year BSP member and chairing officer, praised as first contestant not previously entered. Around 250 BSP members and guests attended with Betsy Hatcher as a finalist and Dick Sepkowski directing ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Peyne
Xi Chi
Williams
Betsy Hatcher
Xi al Delta Chapter
Dick Sepkowski
Violet
Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter
BSP
Beckley and Concord Colleges
West Virginia University
University of Tennessee
Sophia High School
Kappa Delta Phi
American Association of Spanish and Portuguese Teachers
Charles
Sandra) Lane
Xi Alpha Delta
Elasher xi Alpenary Eramma
Release Program Heard By WMS Group
The Women s Missionary Society of the First Church of God met at 526 S Valley Dr on Thursday with hostesses Mrs George Burke and Mrs Anna Martin. Mrs How ard Cochran presented the devotional and a poem I Am The Church. Mrs Kyle Kinca id gave the prayer. Mrs B E Davenport arranged the program on Release Your Fears Release Your Tensions and Release Your Resentments. Mrs Earl Farley led the business session and plans were made for the annual birthday party February 25 at the church. New secret pals were chosen for the coming year. The next meeting was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the First Church of God
S. Valley Dr
George Burke
Anna Martin
Church
Howard Cochran
Kyle Kincaid
Mrrs
B. E. Davenport
Wilbur
Iddings Return From Florida Holiday at Diplomat Hotel
Mr and Mrs Ronald L Iddings of 116 Austin Ave have completed a one week stay at the Diplomat Hotel and Country Club in Hollywood by the Sea Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald L. Iddings
Austin Ave
Diplomat Hotel and Country Club
Hollywood-by-the-Sea
Fla
Dr Warren Patient at Beckley Hospital Since January
Dr. D. H. Warren of South Kanawha Street is under observation and treatment at Beckley Hospital where he has been a patient since January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Warren
South Kanawha St
Beckley Hospital
Rhodell Kelly Is Patient at Beckley Appalachian Regional
Rhodell Kelly remains admitted at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a medical evaluation. Hospital officials have not disclosed a diagnosis or treatment plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Kelly
Rhodell
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Hostesses Mrs Ralph Robertson and Mrs Nellie Harrah
Mrs Ralph Robertson and Mrs Nellie Harrah served as hostesses, arranging arrangements and welcoming guests at the event. The notice notes their roles in organizing the gathering and providing hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Robertson
Nellie Harrah
Valentine Cookies Lace In Hearts From By GAYNOR MADDOX
Valentine cookies feature lacy dough edges pressed into backs of heart shaped treats. Recipe from Newspaper Enterprise Association lists margarine sugar corn syrup and chocolate with steps to mix chill roll cut and bake to yield about five dozen two inch cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor Maddox Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Valentine Cookies
Amick Family Attends Dole Memorial Service in Davidson
Mr and Mrs Ralph E Amick and son Ralph Jr of 222 Westwood Dr attended memorial services for William E Dole in Davidson North Carolina on Friday They were accompanied home by Mrs Amicks sister Mrs Illiam M Rogers of Tallade Ohio who returned Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Amick
Ralph Jr
Westwood Dr
William E. Dole
Davidson
N. C
Debby White Honored in Stotesbury Birthday Event
Debby White was honored in a Wednesday evening gathering at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Phillip White in Stotesbury. Attendees included Gail Settle Eydeen Settle Jackson Collins Philip White Jr Virginie Beatrice Wise Nian Cos and Sheila Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debby White
Phillip White
Stotesbury
Gail Settle
Eydeen Settle
Jackson
Oe Collins
Collins
Ag Philip White Jr
Virgine Beatrice Wise
Nian Cos
Sheila Austin
Promoted Teacher Reva Rozella Ps Named Principal
Mrs Reva Rozella Ps, a second grade teacher at Mond District School, has earned a promotion and begun duties as principal at Ames en School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reva Rozella
Atmond District
Pal
Princ Ames
Mrs William Stuart Patient At Wyoming General Hospital
Mrs William Stuart of Rhodell is a patient at Wyoming General Hospital in Mulberry. The notice records a local health update with a single named person and implies a hospital admission context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stuart
Rhodell
Wyonoe General Hospital
Mul
Thumbsucking and Malocclusion Noted by Doctor Beechen
Dr. I. Irwin Beechen of Oakland California reports that thumbsucking beyond age three can cause malocclusion while habits ending by age three rarely produce permanent deformity if the bite begins normal. He cites two contributing factors and notes irregular tooth position in children and their environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Irwin Beechen
Oakland
Calif
Chiland
Ancient scalping noted by Herodotus in warfare history
The passage notes scalping as an ancient warfare practice long before it appeared among some American Indian tribes. Historian Herodotus records that the custom existed among the Scythians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herodotus
Monday Just A Mere Club meets at Mrs Rhinehart home
Beckley Newspapers offers notices from the Women's Department with deadlines for same day use. Notices received by 10 a.m. are printed the same day and Sunday calendar items must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday. Monday event at 107 Westmoreland Street features Mrs Robert Rhinehart hosting at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Department of Beckley
Robert Rhinehart
Westmoreland St
Mission Study by Jack Tankersley at Coal City
A Mission Study event led by Jack Tankersley will be held at the So phia Methodist Church at 7 30 p m The reading and discussion will cover faith and community topics with attendees invited to participate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Tankersley
Coal City
Sophia Methodist Church
Beta Rho Chapter Dinner Meeting and Plans
Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a dinner meeting planning upcoming activities. Members discussed guest speakers, service projects, and appointment of committees for the month ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi
Shady Spring Garden Club Event at Lions Clubhouse Beaver
A Shady Spring Garden Club gathering at the Lions Clubhouse in Beaver is noted with details reflecting a local community meeting. The fragment references Beaver and the Lions Clubhouse as the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Spring Garden Club
Lions Clubhouse
Beaver
Beckley Newcomers Club Meets at Bowl Wick
The Beckley Newcomers Club holds its regular gathering in the private dining room at Bowl Wick at 7 30 p.m. This brief notice invites members to attend the scheduled meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
University group to hear Dr Dowdy on psychology
A brief meeting of the American Association of University Women Appalachian Area chapter will feature Dr Charles D Dowdy, psychologist at Beckley Mental Health Center, discussing education and pain management at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of University
Vam
Appalachian
Charles D. Dowdy
Beckley Mental Health Center
U S Army Mothers Meeting at Prosperity Home
The U S Army Mothers Post 7 gathers at 7:30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Albert James in Prosperity, inviting members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Albert James
Prosperity
Friendly Few Club Meeting at Mrs Clark Home
The Friendly Few Club meets at 244 Smoot Avenue at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs William R Clark rk for an evening gathering of friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Few Club
William R. Clark
Smoot Ave
Electa Chapter No. Order of the Eastern Star meets at Masonic Hall
Regular meeting of Electa Chapter No. of the Order of the Eastern Star is held at Masonic Hall on South Fayette Street at 6 p.m. Members are reminded to attend and participate in the evening's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
South Fayette Street
Laurel Business and Professional Women's Club Dinner Meeting
A dinner gathering of the Laurel Business and Professional Women's Club is slated for Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the Terrace Room of the Beck ley Hotel. Members and guests are expected to attend for a social and networking program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Business and Professional Women’s Club
Beckley Hotel
Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge Meeting and Valentine Party
Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 holds a regular meeting and Valentine party at IOOF Hall Mabscott at 7 30 p.m. Members are invited to attend the social and business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gate Rebekah
IOOF
Mabscott
Senior Usher Board Meeting at New ee Baptist Church
The Senior Usher Board of New EE Baptist Church will gather at the church at 7 PM. Members are expected to discuss service duties, usher assignments, and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newee Baptist Church
Community Meetings and Home Gatherings Listed
Hollywood Elementary School in MacArthur hosts an event at 7 30 p m Woman's Society of Christian Service of Whitby Community Church meets at the church at 7 30 p m Captain James Alien Chapter of Daughters of a Revolution meets at the Home of Mrs E E Bibb 206 Granville Ave at 2 p m Alcoholics Anonymous Beckley Group meets at Mountain Air Rest Home 1921 By Pass opposite Armory at 8 p m Beckley Women's Christian Temperance Union Assembly of God Church on Valley Drive Frances Willard Tea at 1 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service of
Whitby Community Church
Captain James Alien
Daughters of A Revolue
E. E. Bibb
Granville Ave
Alcoholics Anonymous
Beckley Group
Mountain Air Rest Home
Armory
Beckley Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Assembly of God
Valley Drive
Frances Willard
Beckley Women and Moose Club Meeting Notices
Junior Department, Woman's Club of Beckley meets at the clubhouse on Park Avenue at 8 p.m. Women of the Moose hold a regular meeting in the Ballroom of Moose Club at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club of
Beckley
Park Avenue
Women of the Moose
Moose Club
Raleigh County Community Meetings and Clubs Schedule
Raleigh County Parents League holds an open meeting at St Stephen’s Episcopal Church at 8 p.m. Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi gathers at Phil’s Drive In at 7:30 p.m. Miss Marthe God hosts ceramics class at New River Arts and Crafts Building at 7 p.m. Coal City Home Demonstration Club meets at Coal City Community Church Social Room at 1 p.m. Beckley Junior B&PW Club convenes in the Terrace Room at Beckley Hotel at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Parents League
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Beta Sigma Phi
Phil
Coal City
Gamma Gamma Beta Sigma Phi meeting at Coca-Cola Social Room
The Gamma Gamma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds a model meeting at the Coca Cola Social Room at 7:30 p.m. Bring plans for upcoming activities and invite members. The event invites all chapter members and prospective initiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Gamma
Beta Sigma Phi
Community Club and Society Meeting Notices
Arts and Crafts Building 7 Beckley Assembly No 47 Order of Rainbow for Girls regu lar meeting Masonic Tom on Howe Street 7 00 p.m Pinewood Garden Club home of Mrs Ray Dowdy 100 Marion St 7 30 p.m Alcoholics Anonymous St Episcopal Church 8 p.m Al Anon Family Group St Stephens Episcopal Church 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Assembly
Order of Rainbow For Girls
Masonic Tom
Howe Street
Pinewood Garden Club
Ray Dowdy
Marion St
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
WWHS ’38 Class Reunion Committee Meeting
The WWHS class of 1938 reunion committee will meet in the Penthouse of Raleigh County Bank at 7 30 p m. in Raleigh. Members plan event details and next steps for the gathering. The meeting is open to all alumni interested in helping organize the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WWHS
Raleigh County Bank
Beckley Woman's Club Plans Park Avenue Meet at 1 30
The American Home Department and the Woman's Club of Beckley announce a gathering at the club house on Park Avenue at 1 30 this afternoon. Members are urged to attend for planning and social activities.
Program Of Monday Music Club Features Composed Folk Song
Monday Music Club met at Mrs Grosver Hedrick home to hear about composed folk music and the work of John Jacob Niles. Mrs Thornhill explained how composed folk songs imitate folk idiom and noted Niles as a leading figure with large private collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Grover C. Hedrick ,Jr
Northwestern Ave
Niles
Louisville
Jefferson County
Cincinnati Conservatory
Univesity de Lyon
Schola Cantorum
Paris
United States
Appalachian
Venezuela
Thornhill
Edwin Harris
John Jacob Niles
Ralph Amick
Hedrick
W. Reece Burns
Joe L. Smith
M. C. Banks
Blanche Hutchinson
Beckley Community Concert Association
Gram
Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce
Joseph A. Rickards Jr
Ae Harlow Warren
Osar O. Williams
C. C
Ae W. E
Moss McGlothlin Ceremony Unites Nancy Fayetta Moss
Mr and Mrs Henry McGlothlin of Raven Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter Nancy Fayetta to William Moss Jr son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Moss formerly of Daniels. The ceremony was held in Oxon Hill Maryland with the C H Dodson officiating. Attending were Gary Moss Riverdale Md the groom's parents and other close friends. A reception accompanied the groom's parents home in Lanham Md. The bride attended Raven Va schools and the groom earned a Shady Spring diploma. they plan to live in Riverdale Md
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McGlothlin
Raven, Va
Nancy Fayetta
William Moss Jr
Hubert Moss
Daniels
Thas
Methoin Oxon Hill
C. H. Dodson
Gary Moss
Riverdale
Lanham
Raven
Shady Spring
Washington
Bride-Elect to Wed Stoco High Heir in Alexandria
The approaching marriage of a Stoco High bride-elect is announced. The fiancée, employed in Alexandria, has ties to the Polk Mo community, reflecting local connections as the couple prepares for nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar Bate
Stoco High
Emer Oer
Alexandria
Polk Mo
Quaker Vigil in Lafayette Square for Peace in Viet Nam
About 400 Quakers from 20 states stood in light to heavy rain outside the White House for a two hour vigil for peace in Viet Nam. The demonstrators remained in place in Lafayette Square facing the executive mansion, calling for both sides to stop fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
White House
Viet Nam
Lafayette Square
Executive Mansion
Glen White GLEN WHITE at Camden-on-Gauley
Hubert Clower returned Thursday to Aberdeen Maryland to spend time with his wife in their home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen White
Camden-on-Gauley
Hubert Clower
Aberdeen
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Valentine
Curley
Edna) Allen
Gloria Connoley
Beta Lambda
Jon Earl Baldwin
Harold
Shelby) Welch
Beta
Don Boyd
Kag Vada
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Daryl R. K Cong
Ie. Seee
Backaan
Betsy
Charlies 'Lane
Perfecto Ducal Jr
Allenbaugh
Gamma
Gloria Conneeley
WMS
Seu
Parent-Teacher Association of Lincoln
Parent-Teacher Association of Hollywood
MacArthur
New River Arts and Crafts
Beckley Junior Business and Professional Women’s Club
Terrace Room
St. Episcopal Church
American Home Department
G. M. Powers
Main St
Harry L. Mc
Harry T. G Gideon
D. D. Holliday
E.ora
3. D. Donovan
Gibson
MR. and
Mrs. Moss JR
Tor Co
Harvey Wilbank
Ripley, Miss
Kendall Heating & Plumbing
Local Trademarks, Inc
Sie
Kay
Neville Street
W. VA
Singer Portable
Samira
Sewin
Uth Non Fort
Rabinger
Neville ST
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