Household Shower Held on Tuesday for Former Ruth Lilly
Mrs. Forest A. Bostic hosted a household shower for the former Ruth Lilly at her Harper Road home Tuesday night. Prizes were awarded to several guests including Mrs. A. Bennett and Mrs. Jesse Lilly, with a long guest list of ladies and Miss Janet Williams attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Lilly
Forest A. Bostic
Alvin Bennett
Harper Road
A. Bennett
Jesse Lilly
O. D. Bostic
Opal Arno
Lucy Cook
Janet Williams
Anna Kennedy
Bennett
Pauline Holdren
John Shea
Bernice Roberts
Helen Kennedy
Gussye Hanger
H. Ballau
J. Cook
W. Cole
Olina Kessinger
George Morgan
Wilbur Cook
John Scott
John Sanders
Bad Marlin
Katherine Kennedy
Florence Kennedy
Elizabeth May
Dorcas Circle Makes First Payment for Church Building Fund
Dorcas Circle of Calvary Baptist Church Mabscott reports funds ready for the first payment toward the church building fund. The announcement came at an afternoon meeting with Mrs. Bill Hodge at 306 Ridge Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas Circle
Dorcas
Calvary Baptist Church
Mabscott
Bill Hodge
306 Ridge Avenue
T. E. Blevins
Tsed
W. T. Calloway
Arnauld Fleming
Hodge
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Ernest Elkins
R. B. Coburn
Love Gifts
Sherman Shumate
M. J. Crodly
Princeton
Card Fund
Ada Vaughan
Presbyterian Choir Begins Rehearsals For Easter Music
Beckley Presbyterian Church started rehearsals for Easter music with a turkey dinner for the choir given by Women of the Church. Flowers candles placecards and a miniature piano decorate the church basement where Mrs Rosafie Muller leads the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Rosafie Muller
Annual Spring Dance Plans Discussed by Local Alumnae
The District 10 meeting of the State Nurses Association at Raleigh General Hospital discussed a spring dance hosted annually by the Raleigh General Hospital Alumnae. Miss Nancy Lehmann spoke on psychiatric therapy and cooperation for crippled patients, with Miss Sara Epperly playing Chopin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Nurses Association
Raleigh General Hospital
Woodlawn Avenue
Hazel Fotos
Welch
L. G. Houser
Chopin
Sara Epperly
Nancy Lehmann
Charelston
State Department of Public Assistance
DPA
Lehman
Pre-Nuptial Fete Held For Edna Richmond Bid Jack Starr
A pre-nuptial party was hosted for Edna Richmond the February bride elect of Jack Starr. Mrs. H. E. Melton Jr. entertained at her Mabscott home with pussy willows and bridal decor. Evening prizes went to Edna Richmond and Mrs. Carman Feazell, with a refreshment course of mini bride and groom ice creams served to a list of guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Richmond
Jack Starr
H. E. Melton, Jr
Mabscott
Carman Feazell
Edna Richand
Carmen Feazell
William Bower
Harry Forcen
Taleen Harper
J. 5. Anderson
John Daoud
W. R. Monk
Milvon Honts
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Floyd M. Sayre returns home on Woodlaws Avenue after visiting Charleston. Rev and Mrs Howard Kester of Black Mountain NC guests of Mrs W H Kester on Fast Main Street. Beckley women attend Mount Hope American Legion Auxiliary Post meeting and initiation services with Oak Hill and Fayetteville members. Mrs Fred B Stone returns home at 319 Woodlawn Avenue after Raleigh General Hospital confinement. Norma Jean Wills, recovering at Cincinnati General Hospital, visited Beaver parents. R B Tyree and daughter Mary of Beckley Avenue spend days in Richmond VA with relatives. accompanied by relatives from Cranberry and Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd M. Sayre
Woodlaws Avenue
Charleston
Howard Kester
Black Mountain
N.C
W. H. Kester
Fast Main Street
Beckley
Mount Hope
Methodist Youth Plan Hobo Party At Church Tonight
The Gerkley Methodist Temple Youth Fellowship hosts a hobo party tonight in the recreation hall decorated by Ballengee’s committee. Delight Setliff reports preparations under Myvile Rohorer for recreation and procession with a king and queen of the hobos to be named. Games, singing from many countries, and simple campfire refreshments are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerkley Methodist Temple
Delight Setliff
Liff
Iecreation
At. Ballengee
Myvile Mae Rohorer
World Day of Prayer Plans Discussed at WSCS February Meeting
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of First Methodist met at the church to plan the World Day of Prayer on March 4. Mrs W Bruce Peck led devotionals and Mrs J G Anderson with Mrs Harmon Mandeville presented the program centered on Hawaii. Harold Dean Chambers performed Hawaiian guitar pieces as attendees viewed Hawaiian costumes and jewelry. Circle No. 2 led by Mrs C M Harless hosted. nineteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First
Methodist Church
W. Bruce Peck
J. G. Anderson
Harmon Mandeville
Hawaii
Harold Dean Chambers
Harless
Presbyterian Women Elect Officers For Two Years
The Women of the Presbyterian Church elected a new slate of officers for the coming two years. Names include vice president Mrs. Floyd M. Sayre and treasurer Mrs. B. B. Corker, with other officers and duties listed. Mrs. Ned H. Ragland begins a second term as president. A pot luck luncheon on March 16 will install the officers, with guest speaker Mrs. J. A. Hammond of Bluefield, Presbyterian Secretary of Christian social service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Floyd M. Sayre
B. B. Corker
Max Carpenter
Colie Minter
Assemblies Home Missions
C. C. Lewis
Religious Education
F. E. Daniel
Christian Social Services
D. C. Wade
Jak L. Crawford
Social
Ned H. Ragland
J. A. Hammond
Bluefetd
Theistian Social Service
Beautifying of Recreation Building Grounds to Begin
Rhododendron Garden Club advances plans to beautify the grounds surrounding the Heckley Recreation Building. The project was discussed at a February meeting held at Mrs. Joe Luchini’s South Kanawha Street home. Speakers included Beckley resident Mrs. Phillip Ampolini, who shared slides from New Hampshire, with guests Mrs. Ampolini, Mrs. E. G. Grogan, and Mrs. Af. BE. Ralsten attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhododendron Garden Club
Heckley Recreation
Garden Club
South Kanawha Street
Joe Luchini
Holt Kester
Ted McDowell
Phillip Ampolini
Beckley
New Hampshire
Ampolini
E. G. Grogan
Af. BE. Ralsten
Military Ball Set Tomorrow by Reserve Officers
The Alfred Berkley Chapter of the Reserve Officers' Association hosts the annual Military Ball tomorrow night at Black Knight Country Club. Military dress optional. U S armed services uniforms will mix with civilian formal wear in the ballroom. Bill Tweel's orchestra leads the music for dancing with Huntington band appearances noted. Committee members include John P. Hindsley, Leslie Gates, Fred Myers, and Kenneth Humphries. Admission is three dollars per couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Berkley Chapter
Reserve Officers’ Association
Black Knight Country Club
United States Armed Services
Country Club
Bill Tweel
Beckleyans
Huntington Band
John P. Hindsley
Leslie Gates
Fred Myers
Kenneth Humphries
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Margie Hurt
Hortense Philpott
Lillian Monroe
Louise Grayheal
Tee
OLEAN
Inge Tor
Margie Hart
Mary Garter
Alma Danjiel
Ina Daniel
Horjiense Phillpott
Louise Graybeal
E. Richmond
Methodist
WSCS
Presbyterian Women
Sons of Italy
Spanish Hall
Glen White
Neville Maytag
Norge Electric
Beautiful Sellers
Neville Maytag and Furniture Co
America
Neville
Lawrence L. Via
Pearl Harbor
E. C. Via
Hazel
Joan
Earl Harbor
Gener Mitchell
Sl Via
Pearl Elarbor
Moandlon
Via
Hazel Hatina
J. W. Nanna
San Diego, Calif
U. S. Marine
Dr. Hale
Facey
Marguerite
Smith's
Cohen's
Henry’s
Smith’s
Deta
Ruth
Kador
Chicazo
Jane Harlans Feago
Chace
Weing
All Cohen Drug Stores
I - Hae
Hotpoint
Eety Peymont
Richmonty
Dhe
Kanawha Street
W. Va
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