Local Pythian Sisters Install New Officers
The Local Pythian Sisters held formal ceremonies at Union Hall Heber Street at 7 30 pm with Mrs John Peters installing officer The outgoing chief is Mrs Harry Fox and officers include Mrs G G Fearett Mrs W W Slover Mrs Lee Cox Mrs Sam Miser Mrs Murl Slusher Mrs Robert Taylor and pianist Mrs Nina Tolliver The group also heard business reports and accepted membership applications The next meeting is January 27 at Union Hall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Hall
Heber Street
John Peters
Harry Fox
G. G. Fearett
W. W. Slover
Lee Cox
Sam Miser
Murl Slusher
Robert Taylor
Nina Tolliver
Pythian Sisters
W. W. Stover
G. G. Feazell
J. B. Hereford
Annie Venters
Calvary Baptist Societies To Select General Leader
A Dorcas Society committee was appointed to work with the first circle to choose a general leader for church mission groups. The January Dorcas meeting on Ridge Avenue featured devotional themes Feasting on the Word of God and readings by several members. Visitors included seven members and several named friends, with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Elkins
Sherman Shumate
W. T. Callaway
Doreas Society
Calvary Baptist Church
Dorcas Society
Callaway
Ridge Avenue
T. £. Blevins
Mission Programs Highlight Local Churches Speakers
The Rev A H Wilson announces a Sunday 10 40 a m sermon for women with the Women s council and Bible class sponsoring. Miss Nellie Junkin, a China missionary, will speak at Beckley Presbyterian s foreign mission study series with classes each Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neltie Junkin
China
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Miss Junkin
William F. Junkin
W. E. S. McCormick
Secretary of Foreign Missions
C. L. Wilson
James W. Witherspoon
First Christian Church Circle Hosts January Meeting
Mrs Chris Sarandon hosted the January meeting of Grown No 9 at her apartment home. Sixteen members and visitor Sylvia Cline attended. Mrs D F McKenzie gave the New Year scripture lesson and Mrs J R Bealy led China as mission study with group leaders Mrs Samuel Thomson and Mrs Roy Millican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Sarandon
Grown No. 9
First Christian Church
D. F. McKenzie
J. R. Bealy
Sylvia Cline
Samuel Thomson
Roy Millican
One Week Limit Placed on Weddings
The Raleigh Register states wedding stories and photos must reach the social editor within one week or miss print. The ruling covers secret ceremonies and out of town weddings as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Register
Mary Williamson New President of Tams Ladies Society
Mrs. Mary Williamson becomes president of the Ladies Aid Society of Tams after election this week. Officers include Mrs. J. B. Johnson as vice president and Mrs. George D. Williams as secretary and treasurer. The group donated $10 to the March of Dimes and plans to buy two pairs of bedroom shoes for Pinecrest Sanitarium patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Williamson
Ladies Aids Society of
Tams
J. B. Johnson
George D. Williams
Pinecrest
IOES Officers Club January Meeting At Masonic Temple
The Bethlehem Chapter No 71 Order of the Eastern Star Officers Club met at 7:30 PM Monday in the Masonic Temple on Howe Street. President Mrs Mary Maloney served refreshments as members reviewed the club's instructions. Attendees included Mrs Beatrice Thorne Mrs Hattie French Miss Glida Wilson Miss Virginia Cooper and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officers Club
Bethlehem
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Howe Street
Mary Ma.roney
Beatrice Thorne
Hattie
Glida Wilson
Virginia Cooper
Dymople’ Idtatstead
Ferne Burke
Lacy Wood
Helen Honaker
Hazel Peters
Rosetta Flint
Mary Maloney
Maxine Martin Hosts Slumber Party for Shady High Students
Maxine Martin entertained girls from Shady Spring High School with a Wednesday slumber party at her home on Sullivan Hill. After supper, the group went to Suivan Tavern for dancing and soft drinks, then listened to the radio as refreshments were served. Attendees include Bobby Anni Vines, Shirley Byrd, Melba Lilly, Delores Griffith, Juanita Williams, Peggy Fisher, Willie Mae Maddy, and Clarice McLaughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Martin
Shady Spring High School
Sullivan Hilh
Suivan Tavern
Bobby Anni Vines
Shirley Byrd
Melba Lilly
Delores Griffith
Juanita Williams
Peggy Fisher
Willi Mae Maddy
Clarice McLaughlin
Dorothy Snyder to Wed William Farehart in February
Dorothy Snyder daughter of Mr and Mrs J Fred J Snyder of Myers Avenue will marry William W Earehart son of Mr and Mrs Charles H Earehart of Johnstown Road. The ceremony will be at Saint Mary's Methodist Church with Rev Ray Wilson officiating on February 18. The bride is senior at Woodrow Wilson High School and member of the Boosters Club. The groom, WWHS graduate of 1947, works at Beckley Hotel Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Snyder
J Fred J. Snyder
Myers Avenue
William W. Farehart
Charles H. Earehart
Johnstown Road
Saint Mary’s Methodist Church
Ray Wilson
Woodrow Wilson High School
Boosters Club
WWHS
Beckley
South Fayette Street
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Local notices list residents traveling for vacations to Florida California and Alabama and visiting relatives in Kentucky New Jersey New York and West Virginia. Several families report hospital stays illnesses travel and recent funerals with names and locations from Beckley area.
Births minor monthly notices from Beckley and Cranberry
The record announces several births. Linda Jean Holtzapfel, eight pounds four ounces, was born January 7 at Beckley Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Holtzapfel of Sophia. An eight pound boy is noted as a first child born Monday at home to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Williamson. Geraldine Shrewsbury and Walker Wainey announce a daughter born December 28 at their Cranberry home weighing seven pounds one and a quarter ounces named Rila Yvelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Jean
Beckley Hospital
Henry J. Holtzapfel
Sophia
Roy Williamson
Rila Yvelle
St Marys Guild Discusses Church Fete Plans
St Marys Guild met at 907 Woodlawn Avenue for January session to discuss a Congregational dinner at St Stephens Episcopal Church Monday night. Hostess duties were set for Mrs E Payne and Mrs F Hudgins assisted by Mrs C Lewis Jr. many members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
St. Mary's Guild
K. J Godin
Woodlawn Avenue
PF. FE. Hudkins
E. M. Payne
D. C. Ashton
R. G. Browddus
P. W. Burks
K. J. Godin
R. S. Goldesmith
MM. B. Hensey
C.s. Lewis, Jr
E. M. Payne, Jr
W. O. Sydnor
A. J. Walker
F. E. Hudgins
R. D. Watts
BH. A. Edwards
H. D. Ethridge
J. A1. Maller
District Meet Set for April By Women's Society Members
The West Virginia Methodist Conference WSCS district meet will follow conference sessions in Charleston March 29 to April 2. Heckley District WSCS plans the new year with theme Advance. President Mrs. J A Martindale led the executive board meeting with reports from treasurer Mrs. O O Harrord and others on finances and district church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society
Women’s Society of Christian Servic
West Virginia
Ruth Alley
O. O. Harrord
A. W. Burdette
Oak Hill
Faye Farley
East Beckley
G. L. McClung
R. L. Herndon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pythian
Calvary Baptist Societies
Bill Hodge
Clarence Gill
Larry Lusk
F. H. Loflin
Shumate
E. H. Loflin
Kelly Hanson
Charley Pack
J. JW. Worley
Ray Fink
James H. Neal
Women’s Council
A. H. Wilson
Women's Council
T. R. Wilson
Wilson
Harry L. Ice
Bethany College
Ralph Pollock
Illinois
Mohler
Karlor
Nasi At
Hermés Droge
Lamtiees
Seid
Air Cohen Caug Stores
Tams Ladies Society
Ioes Officers Club
Maxine Martin Fetes
Shady High Student
Conrad Stowers
Mike
Westwood Drive
Miami
Orlando
Fla
Susan
Louisa, Ky
Stowers
W. B. Cornett
Florida
W. E. O'Neal
Pax
Charleston
Lakeland
Montgomery
Ala
San Francisco
Calif
Roy Childs
White Oak
Charlottesville
University Hospital
WiHiMam .Oole
Glorinceton
J. C. Farley
South Ka
Charles Akers
Milburn
Opal Lindsey
Penns Grove
N. J
J. H. Akers
Bradley
Anthony Leeber
Meadows Court
Austin Caperton
Mary Gaston Caperton
Slab Fork
Teft
New York
Alderson
W. C. Buckland
James Leeber
James
David
Huntington
Welsey Hedricks
Buffalo
N. Y
C. A. Skidmore
Hedricks
St. Mary’s Guild
Suedes Calls
CY Og Shoe Sale
Hotpoint Electric Kitchen
Hotpoint
Otpoint
Frank Wise Plumbing Co
Hotpoint Headquarters
Wijls
Beckley Music & Electric Co
S. Fayette St
Colin McLuckey, Mgr
A. J. Adams
Neville
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