Beckley Social Fashion at 1953 Inaugural Events
Beckley residents join West Virginia Inaugural activities with standout outfits including light Bray wool suits and fur capes. First Lady Mrs. Marland, in a light blue gown, leads a crowd of Beckley figures and Charleston officials at ceremonies, luncheon, and reception.
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Beckleyans
Capitol Building
Marland
Key Patteson
Pattesons
Ests
Canitol
Fe Governo
Clarence W. Meadows
Marlands
Patrisons
C. C. Lewis
Daniels
Democratic Women
Raleigh
Three New Sailors Feted At Beckley Farewell Party
Beckley residents honored for Navy entry in 1953 at a January 11 farewell hosted by Mrs. Deif Patton on Harper Road. Honorees John Russell Reed Dane Riffe and Jerry Jennings joined guests including Joyce Wills Shirley Phipps and other area residents. A second farewell for Miss LaRene Loflin was held before her departure to Bob Jones University, with a surprise fete arranged by Miss Prestine Crosby at the Crosby home on Riley Street.
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United States Navy
Deif Patton
Harper Road
John Russell Reed
Dane Riffe
Jerry Jennies
Joyce Wills
Shirley Phipps
Ela Jean Dillon
Patsy Phipps
Janet Riffe
Anna Marie Clark
Mary Jame Phipps
Donna Sydenstricker
Shérill Hoskins
James Jennings
Bill Hill
Jeff Holloway
Jack Sydenstricker
Paris Lurber
Bill Nickeson
Tommy Davis
Tommy Holloway
C. E. Huffman
J. C. Phipps
the Honores
LaRene Loflin
Bob Jones University
Beckley
Prestine Crosby
Preston Crosby
Riley St
Marland Children Add Color to Inaugural Day
Governor's children Allen Susan and John added charm to West Virginia's inauguration with front row seats and playful antics. John attracted photographers while Allen teased police and greeted guests outside the executive mansion. The family attended a luncheon after the ceremony, escorted by state police. Curtis Wesley Jr. born January 16 at Beckley Hospital weighs six pounds.
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Audrey Riffe
Marland
Allen
Susan
John
West Virginia
Executive Mansion
Pattesans
Mrs. Marland
Mr. Marland
Curtis Wesley Jr
Curtis Wesley Smith
Pember, Ten
Beckley Hospital
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Lois McDaniel
Amick Register
William.c. Marland
Raleigh Countians
Neely
Beckleyant
Beckley Florists
Mart
Putman
Glen Rogers
West Irginia
Pey Esi
Mms
Herman
Glee
Mee
Harley
Ketzore
Et, Puynan
Ey Recalin Puri
Bea Tepe
Hermes
John L. Lewis
Little Susan
D. E. Carson
Allen Marland
John Wesley Marland
William C. Marland
Alien Marland
Susan Marland
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