Incidents In The Lives Of- People You Know
West Virginia University and affiliated colleges receive a stream of returning students and family visitors. Frances Sayre and relatives head to classes as Lt Floyd Sayre Jr and Lt Robert Sayre resume duties at bases in Georgia and Maryland. Numerous names and towns in Beckley area reflect holiday travels and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Sayre
West Virginia University
Floyd M. Sayre
Floyd M. Sayre Jr
Sayre
Ft. Benning
Robert B. Sayre
Ft. Meade
West Virginia Tech
Montgomery
Robert Vogt
Hume Vogt
Dexter St
Clarence Glover
Tom Glover
Fairview Avenue
Mrs. Virgil Miller Addresses Women of the Moose
Mrs. Virgil Miller spoke to the Women of the Moose at the Moose Club Ballroom on Raleigh County Society for Crippled Children and Adults work. She noted the group’s monthly funding flow and served as Easter Seal Chairman for 1954 55. Next meeting set for January 18 at the Moose Club ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Society For Crippled Children
Virgil Miller
Women of the Moose
Moose Club
Moose
Patsy Garrett Walker
Mullens
J. E. Fisher
Dixie Bailey
Oriental Music Program Theme At Chaminade Club Meeting
The Chaminade Music Club met at Mrs. L. E. Shrewsbury home with Oriental Music as the theme. Ruth Bonds performed a flute solo In A Chinese Garden, Mary Sue Redden danced In a Persian Market, and Beverly Samans accompanied at the piano. A paper on oriental music was presented with color slides of Japanese instruments and theaters. A Kabuki Dance record was played and Japanese figures were shown. Program committee included Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. Thorne, Mrs. Gravely and Miss Davenport. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Shrewsbury, Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Wirtz. Upcoming: Woman's Auxiliary St Stephen's to meet Thursday with executive board at 7:15 p.m. St Anne's Guild to host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Richmond
Fort Pierce
Fla
John McQuillen
Akron
Ohio
James McQuilen
Hugh McQuillen
Stamford
John Hiner
W. P. Hiner
Fairview Ave
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Bernard Murphy
Elizabeth
Charleston
Beckley
Doreen Eachus
Kingsport
Tenn
Isaac Eachus
Linda Jo Harless
Huntington
Marshall College
Norman H. Harless
Mabscott
Jeanne
Virginia Intermont College
O. W. Broughman
Beaver Ave
Earl W. Gill
New Orleans
Tulane University
George Reed
Florence Reed
Edgewood
Paul E. Ash
Orchard Ave
Morgantown
Nancy Jane Ash
Jane Baker
R. F. Baker
Summer St
Chaminade Music Club
L. E. Shrewsbury
Third Ave
Ruth Bonds
Chasins
Mary Sue Redden
Beverly Samans
Robert Thomson
Japan
Thomson
Lawrence Thorne
Lewis Gravely
Gladys Davenport
Shrewsbury
Leslie Carter
John Wirtz
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
St. Anne's Guild
Fluid Spring Fashion by Alan Phil lips for Richard Cole
The year begins with a flowing casual look from Alan Phil lips shown for Richard Cole. A 1955 adaptation features a middy style with a high collar, slim skirt, and flawless fit by an American design master. Fabrics include navy serge plaid white pique and options like silk sarah faille linen and cotton. Pattern M314 fits Misses sizes 10 12 14 16 18 with specific yardage listed and a 50 cent pattern price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Phillips
Richard Cole
Yong
Dickey
Raleigh Register
Pattern Department
P. O
Old Chelsea Station
New York 11
N. Y
Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County
Applications for marriage licenses filed in the Raleigh County Court clerk’s office list Oscar Hargus, 62, of Jonben, and Dorothy Jean Meadows, 25, of Jonben as a couple, along with Bobby Joe Hammock, 21, of Marsh Fork, and Rosetta Williams, 21, of Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Oscar Hargus
John Hargus
Jonben
Dorothy Jean Meadows
Ellet Meadows
Bobby Joe Hammock
Lewis Hammock
Marsh Fork
Rosetta Williams
Oliie Williams
Fulton
Nursing history highlighted at DAR chapter meeting
Captain James Allen Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution heard a talk by Mrs. L. G. Houser on Pioneer Nursing tracing the profession from ancient times to West Virginia. She noted wars’ impact on nursing and cited notable nurses from the state. The Harper Road gathering featured a business session led by regent Mrs. Floyd M. Sayre and a dessert service for attendees and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen
L. G. Houser
Captain
Daughters of the American Revolution
Harper Rd
George W. Johnson
Floyd M. Sayre
J. A. Barnell
Johnson
A. D. Cook
L. A. Landers
Sayre
Beckley Women's Groups Plan Meetings This Week
Beckley newspapers publish a schedule for women's groups including the Beckley Art Group gathering at Mrs Henry Walker’s home 224 Westwood Drive at 7 30 p m and the Beckley Sisterhood meeting at Beth El Temple Bellevue Lane at 8 p m Primrose Garden Club meets at 8 p m in the home of Mrs J H Griffith 308 Clyde Street Also notes for notices to the Women’s Department and deadline times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Department
Beckley
Beckley Art Group
Henry Walker
Westwood Dr
Beckley Sisterhood
Beth-El Temple
Bellevue Lane
Primrose Garden Club
J. H. Griffith
Clyde St
Circle Meetings and Auxiliary Sessions Listed
Circle No 11 of the First Baptist Church meets at Mrs H H Perdue 302 First Ave at 7 30 p m Circle No 12 of the Methodist Temple meets at Mrs Ralph Amick 222 Westwood Drive at 2 p m Circle No 4 of First Methodist Church meets at the home of the leader Mrs Wayne F Ransom 211 Granville Ave at 2 p m Executive board meeting of Womens Auxiliary of St Stephens Episcopal Church at 7 15 p m Regular session of Auxiliary at 8 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Baptist Church
H. H. Perdue
First Ave
Methodist Temple
Ralph Amick
Westwood Drive
First Methodist Church
Wayne F. Ransom
Granville Ave
Tally-Ho Teens Elect Officers
New officers were elected when the Tally-ho Teens Sub-Deb Club met Monday night in Bailey Avenue home of Miss Shelby Campbell. Officers named include Miss Wilda Waselchalk vice president, Miss Barbara Cook secretary, Miss Shelby Morgan treasurer, Miss Brenda Tubert reporter, and Misses Patty Patrick and Kay Williams librarians. A Christmas basket report was given, Kay Logsdon was named books and magazines for VA Hospital patients project chair, and plans were made for a January 7 slumber party at sponsor Miss Margaret Ann Godbey's home along with bake discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Campbell
Meade Campbell
Bailey Avenue
Wilda Waselchalk
Barbara Cook
Shelby Morgan
Brenda Tubert
Patty Patrick
Kay Williams
Miss Morgan
Kay Logsdon
Margaret Ann Godbey
S. Oakwood Ave
Capt and Mrs Dance To Live in Yokohama
Mrs E A Dance left for San Francisco and will sail to Yokohama this week to join Capt E A Dance, her husband in the Army stationed in Japan. They will reside there for two years. She has resigned teaching duties in Columbus, Georgia, after visiting her parents in Vance Drive since December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Dance
San Francisco
Cal
Yokohama
Japan
Raleigh Circle Meets With Mrs. H. Milam
The Raleigh Circle of Raleigh Community Church met at 7:30 last night in Mrs. Harry Milam's home. They opened with a circle song and prayer, heard a devotional titled Spiritual Dones, read scripture, and closed with prayers. In business, president Mrs. Milam led a vote to donate five dollars monthly to the church. Refreshments were served to listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Harry Milam
Charles Allen
Dorsel West
Cal Lilly
J. D. Lowe
Milam
West
Lilly
Allen
Lowe
John Allen
Claude Allen
John Brezack
Guy Pennington
Club Initiates Four New Members in Quiet Meeting
Four new members were initiated into the club, including Misses Marlene Moore Mary Arbour Mary Foley and Thelma Windsor. Refreshments were served to fifteen members and the meeting closed with the club motto. The date for the sale is to be decided later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Marlene Moore
Mary Arbough
Mary Foley
Thelma Windsor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Women’s Dept
Harry N. Riley
Lynchburg
John Riley
Larry
Jack
McRae
Bill McCormick
W. E. S. McCormick
French
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon
Phyllis Hillman
Carden A. Hillman
S. Heber Sr
Kay Rider
Claude Rider
Sophia
N. S. Gregory Jr
N. S. Gregory
Sunrise Ave
Jimmy Eanes
W. G. Eanes
Charlse Joyce
Patricia Ann Morrison
Oliver Harper
Calloway Heights
Vernon Morrison
Rutherfordton
N. C
Joseph Harper
Mack Thacker
Oliver Harper Jr
Douglas Wayne
George Likens
Robbie Glover
Union
I. E. Hawkins
Raleigh General Hospital
John E. Dennie
St. Albans
Ames Epperly
Beaver
Miami
Jacksonville
Joe Redmund
Lebbret
Saskatchewan
Canada
H. A. Sawyers
Hill
Pemberton
R. A. Cunningham
McAlpin
Redmunds
J. L. Christian
Richard Lyle
Susan Neal
E. H. Christian
Lincoln St
Bill Carper
Pearisburg
Emmett Foster
G. E. Foster
French St
William Winner
F. E. Winner
Mercer St
Marilyn Forren
R. L. Forren
Austin Ave
Athens
Concord College
Bill Tolley
Hubert H. Tolley
George Lewis
Memphis
Lee Williamson
Methodist
Della Stone
Joe Dockery
Effie Barbour
James Ganey
Danville
Hazel Watkins
Price
Merrold Perkins
Michael Brent
Cleveland
J. E. Perkins
Jesse Davis
John L. Mills
Vernon
Delores Marrs
Patsy Mills
Birmingham
Ala
Harold P. Knight
N. A. Sheppard
Lancing
Ghart
Post- Collier's Farm Journal
Gillette Blue Blades
J Oz
Jor Reg
Jerry
Ney
Rexall
Cara Nome
Roxbury
Rexall Bickets
Aqua Velva
Lydia Pinkham
Beckley Drug Co
Main St
Court House
Colgate Tooth Paste
Giany Ty Be
Miller
Gloria Mullens
College of Regents
Mittee
Bessie Carroll
Pete Fains
Oriental Music
Design By
Virginia Brewing
Roanoke, Virginia
Olde Virginia Beer
Virginia Brewing Co., Inc
Roanoke, VA
Roanoke
Woman’s Auxiliary
St. Stephen's Epicopal Church
Reguar
Auxiliary
Tally-Ho
Capt
Mrs. Dance
Raleigh Circle
S&h
City Esso
Prince St. Beckley
U. S. Army and Air Force
Pire
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