Avila-Whitaker Vows Exchanged In California Church Ceremony
Ruth Virginia Whitaker and John Avila exchanged wedding vows at Montecito Presbyterian Church in Santa Barbara California. The ceremony featured a lace bodice gown for the bride and a mint green maid of honor dress. After a reception and dinner hosted by local residents, the couple plans to reside at 108 Hope Ave Santa Barbara after a Las Vegas honeymoon. The bride, a Santa Barbara area professional, is active in the National Secretaries Association and works at the Santa Barbara Research Center. The groom, a former Navy radi, is an engineer at the center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montecito Presbyterian Church
Santa Barbara
Calif
Ruth Virginia Whitaker
Harry T. Gibson
Maryland Ave
John Avila
T. S. Avila
Lompoc
Paul M. Gammons
Donald B. Hollister
Stanley R. Staszak
Lauri Hollister
Ruth Marion Haneberg
C. W. Fuson
Goleta
Joseph D. Avila
Michael Hlinka
Daniel Spring
Donald Hollister
Harry Whitman Whitaker
Beckley
Concord College
Athens
Las
Fits and Records
California
University of California
U. S. Navy
Kentucky
Indiana
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara Research Center
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Brief local items under a society heading invite readers to phone in with news of friends and acquaintances. The column signals wide general interest and community involvement through a one phone line for tips and notices.
Worthy W. McKinney Family Return From Bermuda Trip
Dr and Mrs Worthy W McKinney and son David of 111 Home Court came home Thursday after a 10 day holiday trip to Bermuda in the West Indies. They stayed at the Princess Hotel and enjoyed swimming fishing golf and a sailing cruise around the islands while celebrating their anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthy W. McKinney
David
Home Court
Bermuda
West Indies
Princess Hotel
Pembroke
Bowman Family Holiday Visit Gathers Kin in Mead
During the holidays the Bowman family collect at Mead at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bowman. Attendees include Jim Bowman and family, Butch Bowman and Crystal, Danny Bowman of Newport News Virginia, Tim Bowman of Crab Orchard, and visitors Eula Powers of Nottingham Pennsylvania Larry Bowman of Baltimore J T Bowman and Robert Bowman of Sophia Vester Rash and son of Rhodell Gary Payne of Glen Daniel join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bowman
Mead
Jim Bowman
Butch Bowman
Crystal
Danny Bowman
Newport News
Tim Bowman
Crab Orchard
Eula Powers
Nottingham
Larry Bowman
Baltimore
J. T. Bowman
Robert Bowman
Sophia
Vester Rash
Rhodell
Gary Payne
Glen Daniel
Williams Family Attends California New Year Events
Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Harper and their daughter journeyed to California for the Rose Bowl game and parade. They also attended Lawrence Welk's New Year’s party at the Hollywood Palladium and shows by Count Basie and Keely Smith at the Cocoanut Grove.
Queen Sirikit Tops 1964 Best Dressed List
The 1964 ballot of 2,000 fashion authorities names Queen Sirikit of Thailand as world's best dressed, followed by Mrs. John F. Kennedy and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson not making the list. Also noted are Mrs. Kennedy's mother in law and other notable figures in high society and fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick M. Winship
New York
UPI
Queen Sirikit
Thailand
Phumiphon Aduldet
John F. Kennedy
Joseph P. Kennedy
Kennedy
Charlies Wrightsman
Palm Beach
Lee Radziwill
London
Lyndon B. Johnson
Dina Merrill
Gloria Vanderbilt Cooper
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
William McCormick Blair, Jr
Chicago
U.S
Philippines
Europe
America
Balmain of
Paris
Sirikit
Bowman Farley Wedding At Pearisburg Baptist Church
Patricia Farley and Danny Bowman wed in a 3 p m ceremony at Pearisburg Baptist Church Virginia with Rev Don McGrady officiating. Patricia, a Stoco High School graduate and former Miss Stoco, and Danny, also a 1964 Stoco graduate, will reside in Newport News, Virginia where Danny works for Nice Bros Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron Farley
Odd
Patricia
Danny Bowman
Don McGrady
Pearisburg Baptist Church
Pearisburg
Stoco High School
Stoco
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Carl Bowman
Mead
Newport News
Nice Bros, Inc
No Delivery Man Propaganda for Natural Gas Enduring Fuel
A compact notice extols natural gas as a reliable home fuel. It emphasizes underground delivery, no storage or bins required, and immunity to wind storms or snow, suggesting gas is always available when needed.
Birth of Kimberley Jean Goodson in Beckley Hospital
Mr and Mrs Thomas Goodson announce the birth of their daughter Kimberley Jean on December 25 at 12 10 a m at Beckley Hospital The baby weighed six pounds nine ounces Mrs Goodson is formerly Miss Jeannie Hunt daughter of Mr and Mrs William D Hunt of Crab Orchard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia
Thomas Goodson
Beckley Hospital
Kimberley Jean
Goodson
Jeannie Hunt
William D. Hunt
Crab Orchard
Pineapple Crescent Rolls Recipe Suggests Sweet Fillings
Warm pineapple crescent rolls and vary them with crushed pineapple and brown sugar. Fill each roll with the mixture, roll up per package directions, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes in a hot oven.
Visiting Brinegar grandchildren visit Cherry Creek
Visiting Mr and Mrs Park Street of Cherry Creek this week were Linda Brinegar and her brother Alan Brinegar grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Robert Brinegar of Coal City.
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Park Street
Cherry Creek
Linda Brinegar
Alan Brinegar
Robert Brinegar
Coal City
Mrs. Ida M Harper Suffering Stroke At Beckley Hospital
Mrs. Ida M Harper of Mabscott Hill is in Beckley Hospital with a slight stroke. She is listed in fair condition and was admitted last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Harper
Mabscott Hill
Beckley Hospital
Samuel Bair Returns to Morgantown for WVU Term
After spending the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs A S Bair of Harper Road Samuel Bair returned Sunday to Morgantown where he is a student at West Virginia University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Bair
Harper Road
Samuel Bair
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Miss Sue Ellen Smith Visits Grandparents for Christmas
Miss Sue Ellen Smith of Alderson returns home after spending Christmas with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J Henry Smith of Sophia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Ellen Smith
Alderson
Mrs. J. Henry Smith
Sophia
Portsmouth Woman Visits Sophia Residents
Mrs. Madeline Lesler of Portsmouth Virginia was a guest Tuesday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J Henry Smith of Sophia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Lesler
Portsmouth
J. Henry Smith
Sophia
Pierce family returns home from North Carolina trip
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Pierce and their children W. B. Jr and Connie have returned to Fayetteville North Carolina after visiting Mrs. May Pierce his mother Mrs. James R. McKay and Bennie of Sophia and other relatives in Beckey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Pierce
W. B. Jr
Connie
Fayetteville
N. C
May Pierce
James R. McKay
Bennie
Sophia
Beckey
Mrs Oscar Williams and Dr Eva Hammer vacation in Hawaii and California
Mrs. Oscar Williams of 214 Reservoir Road and Dr. Eva Teter Hammer returned from a holiday trip. They traveled December 16 to Hawaii for five days in Honolulu and Kauai, then December 23 to San Francisco and December 26 to January 1 in Los Angeles visiting Wilshire Christian Church and Pastor John Paul Pack, a Beckleyan, and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar (Macie) Williams
Reservoir Road
Eva Teter Hammer
Beaver
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Oahu
Hawaii
Kauai
San Francisco
Calif
Los Angeles
Wilshire Christian Church
Brooks Family Leaves Sophia Visit for Knoxville Home
Mr and Mrs John Brooks and their children Gary and Beverly Ann traveled Wednesday to their home in Knoxville Tennessee after visiting her parents Pearlie and Salina Egnor of Sophia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brooks
Gary
Beverly Ann
Knoxville
Tenn
Pearlie Egnor
Salina Egnor
Sophia
Mills Visit Bristols and Sophia Relatives
Mr and Mrs David Mills of Bristol Tennessee visit her parents Mr and Mrs Wirt Whitt of Sophia and his parents Mr and Mrs Clayton Mills of Soak Creek during a family trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mills
Bristol, Tenn
Wirt Whitt
Sophia
Clayton Mills
Soak Creek
Present for Papa Infra-red Patio Grill Combines Heater
A combination infra-red patio gas grill and heater pleases backyard chefs. In horizontal use the burners cook meat with no flame-up or smoke. When raised to vertical the unit becomes a portable outdoor heater, expanding outdoor living season nationwide per a gas appliance association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Fire hazard trash removal by gas incinerators urged
According to the National Board of Fire Underwriters accumulated trash in homes nurses fire into flames. Gas incinerators actually reduce this fire hazard because they expedite the elimination of trash. Modern smokeless odorless models also eliminate the danger of flying sparks which so often result from outdoor burning of trash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Practical footwear tips for at home costumes
The guide advises against high heels with long at home costumes. If the skirt reaches the ankles, choose flat sandals. If it falls just below the calf, opt for one inch heels.
Manners: Take a Breather From the Social Merry-go-round
A columnist advises readers to step back from constant social media and public noise. The essay urges pausing on the online shuffle, restoring balance, and reengaging with offline routines and real-life connections.
Beckley Women’s notices maturing in club calendar column
Women’s organizations are invited to submit announcements of regular or special meetings. For inclusion call 253-3321 or mail notices to Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department. Notices received by 10 a.m. are used the same day. Sunday items must arrive by Saturday 10 a.m. for publication.
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Women's Department of
Beckley
Monday Chaminade Music Club at Mrs Thompson home
The Chaminade Music Club will meet at 8 p m at 206 Russell Street the home of Mrs C A Thompson. Members gather for an evening of music and social interaction in a small community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaminade Music Club
Amaranth Chapter Regular Meeting Notice
The Amaranth Chapter will hold a regular meeting for the Heroines of Jericho Home at G Street at 7 p.m. Members are advised to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amaranth
Heroines of Jericho
G St
4 Head and Lassie III at First Christian Church
A church event titled 4 Head and Lassie III is scheduled at First Christian Church at 7 PM. The notice provides no further details on participants or activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Head
Lassie III
First Christian Church
Town and Country Home Demonstration Club Meeting
The Town and Country Home Demonstration Club hosts a session at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs T H Calvert 207 Sunset Drive with attendees expected to discuss or demonstrate home making skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town and Country Home Demonstration Club
T. H. Calvert
Sunset Drive
Town and Country Home
Beckley Moose Women Chapter Night at Lodge Ballroom
Beckley chapter of Women of the Moose holds a formal night at the Moose Lodge Ballroom starting at 7 30 p m with the Child Care Chapter event likely accompanying the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Women of the Moose
Moose Lodge
Captain James Allen Chapter DAR Meets at Woodlawn Ave
The Captain James Allen Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets at 2 p.m. at 520 Woodlawn Avenue chaired by Mrs. George W. Johnson. Members plan delegations, future programs, and local community service efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen
Daughters of the American Revolution
George W. Johnson
Woodlawn Ave
Bethlehem Chapter Eastern Star Meets at Masonic Hall
Bethlehem Chapter No 71 of the Order of Eastern Star will convene at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple on Howe Street for a regular meeting with officers and members expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Howe Street
Highland Garden Club Meeting At Mrs Elliott's Home
Highland Garden Club gathers at 1016 Woodlawn Avenue the home of Mrs Warren D Elliott at 1 15 p m for a local social and horticultural gathering with members expected to discuss upcoming events and projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Garden Club
Warren D. Elliott
Woodlawn Ave
Columbine Garden Club Meeting at 317 Woodlawn Ave
Mrs. Cleon Sarandon hosts the Columbine Garden Club at home 317 Woodlawn Ave Apartment 1. The gathering starts at 1 30 p m with Mrs Chris Sarandon as hostess.
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Columbine Garden Club
Cleon Sarandon
Woodlawn Ave
Chris Sarandon
Circle 7 meets at home of Crawford on Mankin Ave
Circle No 7 of First Methodist Church hosted by Mrs C C Crawford Jr and Mrs J G Anderson chaired at 10 a m at 316 Mankin Avenue with members gathering for their meeting priority and date unspecified
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
C. C. Crawford Jr
Mankin Ave
J. G. Anderson
Ladies Mission Circle Meeting at Beaver Baptist Church
The Ladies Mission Circle of Beaver Baptist Church will meet at the church at 7 30 p.m. to discuss their outreach plans and upcoming activities. Members should bring any prayer requests and be prepared to share updates from recent work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Mission Circle of Beaver Baptist Church
Hollywood Baptist Church Circle Mission Meets at Smith Home
The Hollywood Baptist Church circle Mission society will meet at 7 p.m. in the home of Rev. and Mrs. S. B. Smith in MacArthur for its weekly gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood Baptist Church Circle Mission Society
S. B. Smith
MacArthur
Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 Meeting Notice
Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No 206 will meet at 1.0.0.F. Lodge, schedule details not provided. Members are advised to attend the session to discuss upcoming events and lodge affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gate Rebekah
Holiday Visitors Fill Sophia With Family Guests
Miss Shirley Porter and Basil Holmans with family from Arlington Virginia visited Minnie Porter in Sophia along with many other relatives from Alexandria Virginia Newark Delaware Oxon Hill Maryland Bradbury Heights and Parris Island South Carolina over the New Year holidays. Relatives including the McVeys Jones Penningtons Baldwin family and Gary Stone Kevin Cox joined the gatherings at various homes in Sophia and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia
Shirley Porter
Basil Holmans
Arlington, Va
Minnie Porter
Arthur Porter
Robert Porter
J. A. McVey
Jimmy Johnson
James Pennington
Midway
A. M. Baldwin
Cpl
Demonstration Meeting at Mrs Calvert's Home
A demonstration meeting will be held at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs T H Calvert 207 Sunset Avenue Mabscott with a second session listed for 1 30 p m.
Beckley Woman's Club Executive Board Meeting
The Woman's Club of Beckley calls an executive board meeting at 1 30 p m at the club house on Park Avenue to discuss upcoming events and club business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club of
Beckley
Park Avenue
Shady Spring District Woman's Club Meeting Scene
The Shady Spring District Woman's Club meets at the Lions Clubhouse in Beaver at 7 30 p m, with a community gathering announced for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Spring District
Woman’s Club
Lions
Beaver
St Luke Lutheran Church Women Meet at 7 30 P M
St Luke Lutheran Church Women meet at Maxwell Hill Road home of Mrs Gene Holt at 7 30 p m Mrs James Fultz is program chairman and will preside the meeting
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St. Luke Lutheran Church
Gene Holt
Maxwell Hill Road
James Fultz
Ann Rose Class Meeting at First Baptist Church
The Ann Rose class of First Baptist Church meets in Fellowship Hall at 7 30 p m for its regular gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Rose
First Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
Shrimp and Asparagus Rice Delight Entree
Quick entree idea uses canned condensed cream of asparagus soup with a pinch of dry mustard. Add drained canned shrimp in a four and one half to six and one half ounce size and heat. Serve over hot cooked rice or on crispy toast points for variety.
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Pittsburgh
Alfred Bloomingdale
Beverly Hills
Diners Club
Anne and
Charlotte Ford
Henry Ford I
Strikit
Joseph P. Ke
Alfred Vanderbilt
Charles Wrightsman
Princess Lee Radziwill
Anne Ford
Bowman-Farley
Buster Brown
Simplex
Kiddie & Junior Shop
Beckley, W. VA
Manners Py Mucer
Charmette Subdeb Club
Raleigh County Armory
Dennis Sanger
Clifford Sanger
Moninomena Wan
Neville St. Beckley
W. Va
Sophia News
Jimmy Allen
Adean
Jimmy
Alexanderia
A. W. Allen
Donna McVey
Mary
Donna
Grover
Newark
Del
H. H. McVey
Bill
Hall
Mabscott
G. M. Powers
Spring Catalog
Wards
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