Beckley Woman's Club to Enter Handicraft Contest
Mrs. Ted McDowell chairs Beckley Woman's Club entries for the West Virginia Federation of Woman's Clubs Handicraft Contest. Other committee members are Mrs. Lestig H. Williams and Mrs. R. D. Kemp. Local members will create handicrafts paintings essays or poetry for judging before sending entries to the state convention in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted McDowell
Beckley Woman's Club
West Virginia Federation of Woman's Clubs
Lestig H. Williams
R. D. Kemp
Convention of Woman's Clubs
Double Wedding in Sophia Unites Fraley and Collins Couples
Rev W J Blair officiated a 6 30 PM Saturday double wedding at the Church of God in Sophia. Miss Mary Jane Collins wed Daniel Roosevelt Fraley, while Ada Florence Fraley married James Arthur Collins. The couples plan to reside in Slab Fork and Otsego respectively, with careers at local plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God In
Sophia
W. J. Blair
Mary Jane Collins
Daniel Roosevelt Fraley
Ada Florence Fraley
James Arthur Collins
Miss Collins
Oakley Collins
Slab Fork
Harve Fraley
Hotchkiss
Harve Fra
Xley
Fraley
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Mrs. C. N. Richmond returns to Bailey Avenue from Raleigh General Hospital. Mrs. Stanley Wright of Detroit visits, rushes to Richwood Hospital due to brother Frank Holly’s illness. The McDowells and daughter Peggy visit in Williamson. Mrs. T. K. Scott ill on South Kanawha Street. Miss Everal Winchell and Mrs. Fred Corley travel to Jacksonville to visit Frances Higgins. The Capers leave for Florida vacation. Hal M. Scott returns to Washington to wage wage talks. Mrs. Elva Rochot visits relatives in Orlando. W. P. Tams Jr. vacationing in Miami. Mrs. William C. Lilly returns from Hinton Hospital after emergency appendectomy. The McDonoughs visit Slab Fork and Wickham Avenue. Donald Edwin Larrick makes the dean’s list at Concord College for 1949-50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Richmond
Bailey Avenue
Raleigh General Hospital
Stanley Wright
Detroit, Mich
Richmond
Richwood Hospital
Frank Holly
Mes
Cloyd McDowell
Peggy
Williamson
Williams Street
Ted McDowell
T. K.scott
Kanawha Street
Everal
Winchell
Fred Corley
Jacksonville
Fla
Frances Higgins
Beckley
S. Austin Caper
Slab Fork
Florida
Hal M. Scott
Yale Street
Winding Gulf
Miami, Fla
William C. Lilly
Hinton
Hinton Hospital
E. J. McDonough
Charleston
Wickham Avenue
S. H. Bridge
Donald Edwin Larrick
Concord College
David Kirby
Evelyn Rogers Feted on 10th Birthday at Grandparents
Evelyn Ne bord Rogers was celebrated for her 10th birthday at her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. F. DeBord in Sophia. Pink candy baskets and miniature wheelbarrows served as favors, a lighted cake marked the refreshments after games, with a guest list including Mavis Jones Sue Meadows Alice Brown Dickie Meadows and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Nebord Rogers
Shirley Rogers
Evelyn
W. FL DeBord
Sophia
Mavis Jones
Sue Meadows
Alice Brown
Dickie Meadows
Freddie Meadows
Sandra Hurley
Barbara Hurley
Janet Ruble
Gary Ruble
George Ray Ruble
Geraldine Pate
Linda Nelson
Gail Nelson
Marlene Coleman
Brenda Jones
Scarlett
Mel Kinney
Civic Department Opens Dutch Fete Reservations for Becktley Club
The Civic Department of the Beckley Woman's Club is taking reservations for a Dutch dinner at El Chica Restaurant on Monday evening February 27 at 6 30. Group leaders handling bookings include Mrs PW Burks Ms 8 L Amick Mrs Palmer Farley and others with a hostess committee chaired by Mrs Wood Jackson.
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Civic Department
The
Beckley Woman's Club
el Chica
PW. Burks
L. Amick
Palmer Farley
W. J. Jackson
W. FP. Barnard
Edith Lindamood
Fred J Hays
van Bowling
BR. P. Hichardson
Wo d. Jackson
J. E. Quo
A. L Cole
Carmen Peagell
Fred Yurt
Sain Colin
Lent Beginnings Told By Beckley Clergy And Parishes
LOIS AMICK reports Beckley and area churches mark Lent with emphasis on taking on sacrifice to strengthen souls for Easter. Bishop Worth May notes Lent centers on spiritual discipline rather than end goals, while Catholics detail fasting rules for ages 21 to 39 and ashes at tomorrow’s services. Local Episcopal and Catholic women plan Thursday missionary study and collection for Reynolds Memorial at Moundsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Amick
Register
Beckley
O. Worth May
SS Stephen's Discopal
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Episcopal Church
Reynolds
Moundsville
Births at Raleigh General Hospital showcase multiple newborns
Mr and Mrs S Samuel Rameib of 109 Wilson Street announce the birth of a son at 1 50 pm February 14 weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces. Mr and Mrs Booby Gene ery of Shady Spring greet a son born February 14 at Raleigh General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Walter Roger 3 Stamaford report a son born February 15 at 11 53 pm. Mr and Mrs Rufus Newton Ac kins of Daniels welcome a son born February 15 at 5 05 am. Mr and Mrs Orville Giers i Hopkins of Sophia announce a daughter Delena Lyne born February 17 at 3 08 pm weighing 7 pounds. Mr and Mrs Robert Henry Carer of Quinnimormt announce a son born February 17 at 4 48 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Samuel Rameib
Wilson Street
John Stepn
Booby Geneery
Shady Spring
Gordon Gene
Raleigh General
Walter Roger
Stamaford
Raliegh General Hospital
Rufus Newton Ackins
Daniels
Raleigh General Hospital
Orville Giersi Hopkins
Sophia
Delena Lyne
Robert Henry Carer
Quinnimormt
Methodist Youth Fellowships Hold Sub-District Meeting at Sophia
Beckley Sub-District's Methodist Youth Fellowship drew over 130 youths to Sophia Methodist Church for a sub-district gathering last night. Plans for district summer camps were outlined with Intermediates at Camp Summers and Seniors at Camp Thornwood July 21 to 22. Mrs. Wendel Thurman led the program with songs, prayers, a vocal solo by Pat Carnahan, readings by Margaret Zanella Muriel Denny and Jewell Hartson, and group singing. Refreshments followed before social hour and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Beckley
Sophia Methodist Church
Camp Thornwood
Wendel Thurman
W. Bruce Peck
Pat Carnahan
Frances
Tosh
Faith
Margaret Zanella
Muriel Denny
Jewell Hartson
Variety Show Tonight at Jr High Auditorium
A community variety show is set for tonight in the junior high auditorium. Hostess duties are handled by Mrs. Lemon with assistance from Mrs. John Trevison and Mrs. Charles C. Lemon. The guest list features many local residents and families across multiple households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. High Auditorium
Lemon
John Trevison
Charles C. Lemon
Lena Thompson
Edgar Tucker
Silas Gore
Fred Davis
Johnny
Winnie Hern
C. M. Bailey
G. C. Bailey
Ariety
Kyllis Bowers
Susan Smith
Vi Club
Parent-Teacher's Association of Lincoln Elementary
Scho
Mary Lou McGinnis
Frances Ragland
Barbara Ward
Carolyn Patton
Donna Miller
Atright
Donna Bender
Anna Dean Williams
Joyce Hall
Beckley Junior High School
Byron Spaun
George A. Grubb
Charleston
John Schulte
Teresa Gilmore
B. (. Minter
Dinner Open House Honor H T Lemon Birthday
A dinner honoring Henry T Lemon on his birthday was held Sunday at his residence 402 Temple Street. Attended by his son Charles C Lemon and daughter in law, the event included an open house. Refreshments were served and the Blue Star Wood Club was organized next day by local students at Hollywood. Charlene Jones was elected president with Shirley Jones as VP and Margaret Philips as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Lemon
Temple Street
Charles C. Lemon
Lemon
Hollywood
Charlene Jones
Chartene
Shirley Jones
Margaret Philips
Barbara
Mrs O H Garten Hosts Stork Shower for Mrs Barton
Mrs O H Garten entertained Friday night at 108 Laurel Terrace with a stork shower for Mrs Fred Barton. Games and prizes went to Mrs Boyd Vansickle Mrs Frank Kavanaugh Mrs Clarence Hickman and Miss Harriet Neely. Refreshments were served and the guest list included numerous local residents.
Services Planned Tomorrow for First Coins Leader Conducts Session
A local religious gathering agenda outlines tomorrow services led by J. A. Starp. Prayer and Midweek services occur at 7:30 PM in the church hall, with a focus on the topic Different Phases in the Builders' Classroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I . Sear
Bent Ui
J. A. Starp
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Woman's
Rev
Daniel Fraley
Mrs. James Collins
Bae
Gavalier
Prince St
Coats
Nyton
Evelyn Rogers
Methodist
Lewis Lege
Dace
Glenn McRoberts
J. C. Ware
G. P. War
S. J. Farmer
R. L. Cooper
Elsie Boyd
Oscar Green
R. H. Hayes
Tahn Tassiiso
Verna Bowers
G. D. Miller
Milton Gates
Modesta Vecessioner
H. T. Lemon
BSW
Umea
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Sroman
Del-Mar
Oasis
Helene Curtin
Janice Omenskit
Lee Dillon
Juceata Pacler
Meredith Goths
Mason Walton
0. H. Garten
Barton
Georges
Nyion
LACE
Denier
Penney
America
Bayon Gabardine
Barly
Pete Ee
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