Donkey centerpiece Graces Charleston Inaugural Reception
Mrs. Robert C. Byrd and Mrs. W. W. Barron greet guests at the first ever inauguration reception in Charleston's Woman's Clubhouse. About 2,000 attend from 4 to 6 pm as a blue satin table centerpiece with a sculpted ice donkey and yellow roses draws attention. First Lady wears brown street length dress with lace bodice and pearls. Mrs. Byrd in a black two piece with pink accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Byrd
W. W. Barron
West Virginia
Charleston
Byrd
Sophia
Lilly
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
T R Allen has returned home at 501 Hull Street after a two week stay at Beckley Hospital following major surgery and is reported in satisfactory condition. Dr R E Newman of 201 Queen Street attends a sectional meeting of the American College of Surgeons in Birmingham Alabama and is expected to return Thursday staying at the Dinkler Tutwiler Hotel. Mr and Mrs Shadrick Stewart and sons Sammy and Rusty of Maben spent the weekend with Mrs Jean Wood of Daniels. Teresa Ann Hall celebrated her third birthday with a party hosted by parents Mr and Mrs John W Hall at 100 Ridge Avenue. Debbie Moran Mark Savino Brenda Nicely and Rema Bevins won prizes among attendees including Sherry and Danny Hedge Cathy Karbenu David Stephens Timmy Wheeler Peggy Nicely Pamela Hall Johnny Savino and Linda Gunce. Grandmother Mrs George Stover of Tams attended. Bert Biggs and son Jackie returned to Piney View from Bethesda Maryland where Jackie underwent a heart checkup at the National Institutes of Health. He is a sophomore at Woodrow Wilson High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Newman
Queen St
American College of Surgeons
Birmingham
Ala
Dinkler - Tutwiler Hotel
Debbie Moran
Mark Savino
Brenda Nicely
Rema Blevins
Sherry
Danny Hedge
Cathy Karbenu
David Stephens
Timmy Wheeler
Peggy Nicely
Pamela Hall
Johnny Savino
Linda Gunce
George Stover
Tams
Bert Biggs
Jackie
Piney View
Bethesda
National Institute of Health
Woodrow Wilson High School
Mrs Audrey Corse Undergoes Surgery at Beckley Memorial
A patient at Beckley Memorial Hospital, Audrey Corse of Crab Orchard, underwent surgery on Thursday.
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Beckley Memorial Hospital
Audrey Corse
Crab Orchard
Coming Events for Women’s Groups Published Notices
Local women’s organizations may submit meeting announcements to the Woman's Department of Beckley Newspapers. Notices arrive by 10 a.m. for same day use. Sunday listings must be sent by 10 a.m. Saturday. Tuesday PTA meeting at St Francis de Sales Catholic School cafeteria at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Department of
Beckley
Parent-Teacher Association of St. Francis de Sales Catholic School
Report From National Defender Highlights DAR Chapter Meeting
National Defender report highlights DAR chapter meeting events across Crab Orchard and Beckley. A long list covers installations, regular meetings, and social gatherings at churches halls and community rooms with times from 1 p m to 7 30 p m. Notable venues include Eagles Hall Woodlawn Ave Coca Cola Social Room and IOOF Hall. Members from various local clubs attend in the Raleigh County area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Alpha Gamma
Beta Sigma Phi
Gamma Gamma
National Defender
DAR
Calico and Jeans
Greenbrier
National Defense talk sparks DAR meeting in January
Mrs. H E Phipps ND chairman spoke at the Captain James Allen Chapter DAR January meeting on National Defense. She reviewed the October 1960 National Defender paper, quoting concerns about UNESCO and communist efforts to influence youth through Peace programs and youth contests. Numerous local clubs and events followed in Beaver, Shady Spring, Princeton, and Beckley, with reminders of youth education and peace programs. The session was held in the…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defense
H. E. Phipps
James Allen
Daughters of the American Revolution
Moscow
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Unesco
Communist Party
America
Paris
West Africa
A. D. Cooke
Clyde St
A. Robert Koch
Freda Casto
DAR
West Virginia Hills
M. W. Arnold
A. A. Edwards
Irma Huettner
Kennedy Look Sweeps Fashion Modeling World
The Jacqueline Kennedy look has swept fashion beauty and modeling circles before the first lady moves into the White House. Agencies report high demand for look alikes with Kennedy hair makeup and attire leading to rush bookings for models like Eugenia McLinn. Hair trends include Kennedy bob straight hair puffy fringe with soft swirl across the forehead and many brunettes chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Pauley
UPI
New York
Jacqueline Kennedy
White House
Kennedy
Candy Jones
Miss Jones
Mrs. Kennedy
Paul Wagner
Deb
Eugenia McLinn
Birmingham
Ala
Miami
Frances Gill
Attery Craig
Gill
New York Couture
Candy
Helena Rubinstein
Washington
Boston
Fred Glaser
Chicago
Kennedy Bok
Sunday Beckley Christian Youth Council event at church
The First Christian Church hosts a Sunday gathering of the Beckley Christian Youth Council at 2 p.m. Organized activities and community outreach planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Christian Youth Council
First Christian Church
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Raleigh County
House of Representatives
W. W
Jackie” Withrow
T. R. Allen
Hull St
Beckley Hospital
Shadrick Stewart
Sammy and
Rusty
Maben
Jean Wood
Daniels
Teresa Ann Hall
John W. Hall
Ridge Ave
Canterbury
Talbott
Bobbie Brooks
Orson
Woods
Tycoras
Mount Tabor
T. A. Dillon
Harper Road
Royal Neighbors of America
Eagles Hall
Woodlawn Ave
Beta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Appalachian Assembly Room
Raleigh County Mental Health Association
Beckley Hotel
Eliza Hunter
Ozella Humbles
Bair St
IOOF
Oakwood Avenue
Dry Hill Home
Don Houchins
Dry Hill Rd
East Gulf
Gulf Woman's Club
Sophia "Methodist Church
Women of the Church
Beckley Presbyterian Church
General Meeting
Women's Bible Classroom
Regular Baptist Church
Church of the Brethren
Sam _ Buckland
The
Women’s Mission Society of Calvary Baptist Church
Hilltop
Hilltop Baptist Church
Elbert Lilly
Daniels Missionary _ Baptist
Church Circle
Joy Fritz
Shady Spring
Russell Bair
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Beaver Methodist Church
Belmont Homemaker's Club
Eva Ritchie
Booker St
American Home Department of Woman's Club of
Park Avenue
Iation
Princeton
Social Savings Club
Rena Williams
Deegans St
New World Review
U. S
Soviet Union
China
Russia
Ussr
Communist Worker
Youth of All Nations, Inc
YOAN
Youth OF All Nations
Coats
Pram
Main St
Charleston Civic Center
Paul
Babich
Johnstown Rd
Cotton White
Crescent Road
White
Young Democrats Club
U. S. Senate
Pauline Davis
Oak Hill
Pajamas
Prince Street
Rayon
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