Mountain Top Club Joins CARE Project Benefit
Mountain Top Garden Club members, led by Mrs. H. Crawford, agreed to participate in Project CARE to provide tools and seeds for a ton of food. Mrs. Kenny Anderson reported visits and training for 13 homebound children. The meeting covered club activities, lectures, and plans for the Wildflower Pilgrimage and State Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny Anderson
Mountain Top Garden Club
Evan B. Hume
N. Kanawha Street
Anderson
H. L. Crawford
Roanoke Garden Club
H. L. Waktins
Harlow Warren
C. I. Bepler
Farewell Tea Honors Mrs. Robert Thomas in Helen
Mrs. Robert W. Thomas who moved to Kopperston was feted at a farewell tea in Helen Baptist Church social room. Hostesses included Mrs. James Hicks and others, presenting a gift certificate and floral arrangement. Thomas, president of the Mark Twain Scholarship Foundation, was active in PTA and Gulf Woman's Club. The Youth Fellowship hosted a party for her children Karen, David, and Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Gulf Woman’s Club
Helen Baptist Church
Thomas
Karen
David
Paul
L. W. Shrewsbury
Bill Dykes
J. W. Wood
Hubert Bowyer
J. P. Meadows
Mary Burditts
James Polk
Alice Sellard
H. D. Poore
Thurman Miller
Enoch Greer
Mary Williams
James Handy
Arley Taylor
Charles Flanagan
Zetta Otey
Nan McCormick
Sam Blackwell
Ray Gibson
John Lyall
Betty Stover
Johnny Cullop
Howard Miles
Bowman
John Poore
George Skeens
Pat Gallimore
Thelma Blevins
Vivian Trent
From Common Sense To Business Cents
Patricia McCormack notes young show hopefuls from Rehearsal Club go to New York with practical mindset for Broadway. They accept tough odds and budget busts, ready to take any job and work hard to pursue a show business career, acknowledging the gap between dreams and the lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia McCormack
New York
UPI
Main Street
U.S.A
Drew Associates
Jane
Broadway
Jane Fonda
Drew _ Associates
Rebecca Callanan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Johanna Kelly
Teaneck
N. J
Bery
York Om Panet
New Court Paula Initiates Members At Sunday Banquet
Mrs Jo seph Domby receives welcome at a Sunday night banquet honoring new Court members. Others, standing Mrs Vincent Pitre and Mrs Nancy Ciancone, seated Miss Mary Lou McCallister, Mrs Dick Klaus and Mrs John Santy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Domby
Vincent Pitre
Nancy Ciancone
Mary Lou McCallister
Dick Klaus
John Santy
St. Francis de Sales
Mrs. Clyde Bostic Undergoes Major Surgery
Mrs Clyde Bostic of Calloway Heights is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital after major surgery on Wednesday. Her condition is listed as satisfactory. She works as a postal clerk at the Sprague Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Bostic
Calloway Heights
Raleigh General Hospital
Bostic
Sprague
Miss Carol Horton Returns to Washington After Visit
Miss Carol Horton daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Ward Sophia has returned to Washington D C after visiting her family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Horton
Frank Ward
Sophia
Washington,d. C
Mrs Violet Collins Undergoing Surgery at Raleigh General
Mrs Violet Collins of Beaver is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital and is expected to undergo surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Collins
Beaver
Raleigh General Hospital
Birth of Paul Richard III to Kellys of Alexandria
Mr and Mrs Richard Paul Kelly of Alexandria Virginia announce the birth of their first child Paul Richard III born February 21. The baby weighed eight pounds nine ounces. The mother Judith Lynne Griffith is the daughter of Mrs J Howard Griffith 301 Myers Ave and the late Mr Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Paul Kelly
Alexandria, Va
Paul Richard HI
Judith Lynne Griffith
J. Howard Griffith
Myers Ave
Mr. Griffith
SGT Hugh Weeks Reaches U S After Africa Service
SGT Hugh Weeks, former Beckley Air Force recruiter, returns to the United States after service in Africa. He visits wife Sonia Weeks of Mount Hope, mother Etta Weeks of Piney View, and brother Tommy Weeks with sister-in-law in Piney View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh 8S. Weeks
Beckley Air Force
United States
Africa
Sonia Weeks
Mount Hope
Etta Weeks
Piney View
Tommy Weeks
Fisher and Mueller Families Return From Vail Trip
Dr and Mrs M B Fisher of Raleigh Heights and Mr and Mrs John Mueller of 106 Maple Wood Lane returned Tuesday from a 10 day trip to Vail Colorado. Dr Fisher attended a dental association meeting and the group enjoyed the resort facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Fisher
Raleigh Heights
John Mueller
Maplewood Lane
Vail
Colo
Leggs Return Home From Miami Visit
Mr and Mrs R H Legg returned to their Reservoir Road home after a three month stay in Miami Florida where they were guests of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs R S Murray
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Legg
Reservoir Road
Miami
Fla
R. S. Murray
Mr and Mrs Frank Facel Visit Welch Family Scene
Mr and Mrs Frank Facel and granddaughter of MacArthur spent Sunday in Welch visiting their son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Facello
MacArthur
Welch
Facello and Jenks Family Visit Bluefield Sanitarium
Joseph Facello and family along with Mrs. Haskell Jenks visited the Bluefield Sanitarium where Jenks recently underwent surgery. He is reportedly recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Facello
Haskell Jenks
Jenks
Bluefield Sanitarium
Mrs Glenn Powers Visits Washington Family Home
Mrs Glenn Powers and her daughter Karen of Washington DC are visiting at the home of her parents Dr. and Mrs J M Laing at 521 Orchard Ave. The note records a social visit with local roots and a family address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Powers
Karen
Washington, D. C
J. M. Laing
Orchard Ave
Phillip Hawks 13 Month-Old Patient in Raleigh Hospital
Phillip Andrew Hawks, 13 month old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Hawks Jr of Raleigh, remains a patient at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital after an admission on February 1. He is reported improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Andrew Hawks
Joe Hawks Jr
Raleigh
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Mrs S L Carpenter Hospitalized in Raleigh General
Mrs S L Carpenter of Crab Orchard, wife of Raleigh County tax assessor, is in Raleigh General Hospital for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh General Hospital
S. L. Carpenter
Crab Orchard
Raleigh
Beta Sigma Phi ritual visit plans dinner on hard luck theme
Three members of Xi Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi Sorority visit for inviting jewels to a dinner Friday night at Stamford Road home of Mrs. Jack Clemens. Mrs. Don Murdock and Miss Betsy Hatcher attend, with Clemens as social committee chair. The event features a hard luck theme with attire reflecting income tax payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Alpha Delta
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Jewel
Jack Clemens
Stamford Road
Don Murdock
Betsy Hatcher
Frank Brubeck Returns to Washington After Weekend With Wife
Frank Brubeck has returned to Washington D C where he is employed after spending the weekend with his wife Betty at their home 107 Kinzer Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brubeck
Washington, D. C
Betty
Kinzer St
Household Shower Fetes Recent Bride
A household shower Saturday night honored Mrs. William G. Elam a December bride. Held at Mrs. Mae Hartley's home 1927 S Kanawha St the party featured a spring yellow and white color scheme with yellow rose decor. Co-hostesses were Sandra Pennington Smith and Shelva Pennington. Prizes went to Mrs. O B Harris Gina Thomas John Van Dyke N A Pennington and Elizabeth McNulty. Other attendees included Estep Elam Birdie Calloway J W Long Lucy Moses Emma Davis Myrtle Shrewsbury Leonard McNulty Ann Dolan Elizabeth Hicks Ann Cooper Dollie Lucas Jean Upton and Jannett Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Elam
Mae Hartley
S. Kanawha St
Elam
Elnora Pennington
N. A. Pennington
Beaver
Sandra Pennington Smith
Shelva Pennington
O. B. Harris
Gina Thomas
John van Dyke
N.A. Pennington
Elizabeth McNulty
Estep Elam
Birdie Calloway
J. W. Long
Coming Events Women’s notices in Beckley column
Women organizations are invited to announce regular or special meetings by telephoning 253 3321 or mailing notices to Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department. Notices by 10 a.m. appear the same day. Sunday calendar items must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday. Modern Woodmen Juniors of America hold a regular meeting in the Civic Room at Bank of Raleigh at 6 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Department of
Beckley
Woodmen Juniors of America
Bank of Raleigh
Community club and lodge meetings announced
Fellowship Class at Crab Orchard Baptist Church meets in the recreation room at 7 30 p m Rural Acres Garden Club gathers at Mrs Orville Balengee s home Calloway Heights at 7 30 p m Silver Star Rebekah Lodge meets IOOF Lodge Hall Valley Drive at 7 30 p m Social night Woman s Club of Central Baptist Church meets at 7 p m at the home of Mrs Evelyn Stanley on New Raleigh Road
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Rural Acres Graden Club
Orville Balengee
Calloway Heights
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Valley Drive
Woman's Club of
Central Baptist Church
Evelyn Stanley
New Raleigh Road
Pinochle Bug Meeting and Church Loquacious Events
Pinochle Bugs Inc meet at 409 S Fayette St at 6 pm. Usher boards at Central Baptist Church hold intermediate 5 pm junior 5 30 pm and senior 6 pm. Social Saving Club meets at 507 Hunter St at 7 30 pm. Willing Workers Club of New Hope Baptist Church meets at 6 pm. Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club calls Curley Custer from Hagerstown Md for 8 pm dance at the YMCA Memorial Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinochle Bugs, Inc
Call Meeting
Violet Wright
S. Fayette St
Central Baptist Church
Social Saving Club
Jack Cowans
Hunter St
Willing Workers Club of
New Hope Baptist Church
Calico and Jeans
Curley Custer
Hagerstown
YMCA
Memorial Building
Monday Music Club Meets at Mrs Merritt Home
The Monday Music Club meets at the home of Mrs Charles W Merritt located at 1518 Harper Road at 1 30 p m Local notice invites members to attend the gathering and enjoy a brief program in a quiet residential setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Merritt
Harper Rd
Beta groups and Eastern Star events listed tonight
Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts a rush party at 7 p.m. in the Appalachian Assembly Room followed by a regular meeting at 8 p.m. Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 of the Order of Eastern Star observes Obligation Night at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Appalachian
Bethlehem
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Howe Street
Town and Country Home Demonstration Club Meeting
The Town and Country Home Demonstration Club at Pemberton hosts a gathering at 1 30 p.m. with Mrs H R Sawyers leading. Attendees are advised to arrive on time for the session and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town and Country Home Demonstration Club
H. R. Sawyers
Pemberton
Thursday Shady Spring Woman’s Club Meeting Notice
The Shady Spring District Woman’s Club and Lions Clubhouse host a meeting at Beaver Lions Clubhouse at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The event invites members and interested community volunteers to discuss local activities and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Spring District
Woman’s Club
Lions
Beaver
Phymosia Gardeners Hear Captain Eye
The Phymosia Garden Club met at Mrs. Robert Frilen’s home with Captain Raymond Eye from the Conservation and Forestry Department as speaker. Eye described forest fire control work and youth education, plus landowner assistance and resource management. Mrs. Joe L. Smith Jr. led the business session, while ribbons were awarded for Japanese flower arrangements to Mrs. Roy Cunningham and Mrs. Wilfred Wooddell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phymosia Garden Club
Robert Frilen
Robert Brown
Raymond Eye
Conservation and Forestry Department
Eye
E. W. Wilburn
Roy Cunningham
Wilfred Wooddell
Birth of Timothy Darrell Israel in Ripley
Mr and Mrs Darrell Israel of Ripley announce the birth of their first child a son born Tuesday Feb 23 at Jackson General Hospital Ripley. Timothy Darrell weighed seven pounds seven ounces. Mrs Israel is Judy Jean Daugherty daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Daugherty of Welch. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Israel of Crab Orchard. Israel is employed at Retail Credit in Ripley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Israel
Ripley
Jackson General Hospital
Timothy Darrell
Israel
Judy Jean Daugherty
Lewis Daugherty
Welch
Frank Israel
Crab Orchard
Retail Credit
Bosses Bow Ties Humor and Patience Survey Note
A brief item notes a Kelly Girls survey on impressions of bosses. It reports that bosses who wear bow ties are seen as having the best sense of humor, while bosses with gleaming shoes are judged to have infinite patience. The source is a short, humorous industry snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Girls
Meek Cottrill Vows Exchanged In Point Pleasant Church
Miss Ann Bailey Cottrill daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Cottrill of Point Pleasant became the bride of James Hunter Meek at 5 p m Saturday Feb 20 in Heights Evangelical United Brethren Church Point Pleasant The Rev Roy McCoy performed the closed double ring ceremony The couple will make their home in Huntington Meek is assistant manager of Midland Finance Company in Huntington and a Air National Guard veteran The bride is a Point Pleasant High School Huntington Business College graduate and works as a stenographer at Huntington State Hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Bailey Cottrill
Charles E. Cottrill
Point Pleasant
James Hunter Meek
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Guy J. Meek
E. Main St
Beckley
Roy McCoy
Connie Cottrill
Jerry Sandy
Huntington
Point Pleasant High School
Huntington Business College
Huntington State Hospital
Sophia High School
Meek
Beckley College
Air National Guard
Midland Finance Company
Tailors to sell scented suits in three aromas
A chain of English tailors will offer suits that smell in three scents leather, heather and pine at about 41 dollars each. The aroma is to be embedded into the fabric of the suits.
Maxwell Hill Home Demonstration Club Meeting
The Maxwell Hill Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. J. D. Thomas's home with nine members present. President Mrs. J. D. Thomas opened the session and Mrs. Floyd Williams presented The Lesson Progress Through Education urging youth to stay in school and pursue further education as machines replace hand labor. Plans were made to attend the Appliance Show at the Armory Friday and Mrs. Williams and Mrs. W. E. Harvey were chosen to attend a March workshop on making clothes brushes and coat hangers, with a lamp workshop also to be held in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell Hill
J. D. Thomas
Floyd Williams
Williams
W. E. Harvey
Families Visit Fairdale Area Members Far Afield
Gene Lacy of the Navy at Bainbridge Maryland spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Sheffie Pettry. Dads D S Bailey hosted weekend guests Mrs Dessell Bailey and Mrs Janice Arnet and boys from Arlington Virginia. Mrs Ruby Davis of Detroit is visiting her mother Mrs Myrtle Allen at Bolt with relatives Ohlin Davis and Joe Davis. Drewery Mullens employed in Marietta Georgia visits his wife Pat and son Jimmy. their new daughter Nancy Sue born Saturday at Beckley Hospital weighing seven pounds two ounces. They returned home Tuesday. Georgia Lusk of Allen Junction visits daughter Hester Manning. Johnny Johnson in the Navy at Norfolk Virginia visits his mother Mrs Dorothy Johnson. another son Fred Johnson and wife from Van Nuys California arrive Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairdale
RNS
Gene Lacy
Navy
Bainbridge, Md
Sheffie Pettry
D. S. Bailey
Dessell Bailey
Janice Arnet
Arlington, Va
Coy Robinette
Ruby Davis
Detroit
Mich
Myrtle Allen
Bolt
Ohlin Davis
Joe Davis
Drewery Mullens
Marietta, Ga
Pat
Jimmy
Mullens
Beckley Hospital
Nancy Sue
Georgia Lusk
Allen Junction
Hester Manning
Johnny Johnson
Norfolk
Dorothy Johnson
Glen Daniel
Fred Johnson
van Nuys
Calif
Men of Iron Will Never Rust on Laurels
A concise nod to steadfast athletes or workers, praising enduring resolve and consistent performance without rest. The line evokes discipline, perseverance, and pride in enduring effort across sports or labor, underscoring commitment and resilience.
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Mountain Top Club
Robert Thomas
Court Paula
Beckley Hotel
Bernard Gardetto
Nicholas Kolar
Helen Wenstrup
Norman Curtsinger
George Maiden
John Gilooly
John XXIII
Paul W. Hickey
St. Patrick's Church
Hinton
James Hutchinson
Paula
Catholic Daughters of America
Rena Pitotti
Nash Campbell
Phymosia
Captain Eye
Joe L. Smith Jr
By Majestic
Country Set
Koret
California
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Gloria Gail Adkins
Johnny Woodie
Lester Sanders
Quarry St
Basil Adkins
Rich Woodie
Jonden
George Blevins
Coal City
Ray Sears
Fireco Baptist Church
Maxwell Hill HD
G. M. Powers
Main St
Washington
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Neville Street
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