Trends In Decorating At Beckley Civic Department Meeting
At the Beckley Woman's Club Civic Department meeting interior decorator Rivers L. Varn discussed current decorating trends. He highlighted mixing styles, Spanish Baroque pieces, return to elegance with damask fabrics and formal accessories, and bolder color use including spice brown and hot pink.
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Civic Department
Woman’s Club of
Beckley
Rivers L. Varn
Varn
American Institute of Decorators
Rivers Varn
Center
Civic
State-Wide Search For West Virginia Little Miss Century
The West Virginia Anniversary Association seeks six to 12 year old residents to compete for W Va Little Miss Century and four Little Century Princess titles. Finalists judged on talent by seven judges, with finals planned at Charleston Civic Center on Feb 23. Applications due Feb 11 to P O Box 581 Charleston WV.
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West Virginia
W. Va
Charleston Civic Center
West Virginia Anniversary Association
P. O. Box
Charleston
Beckleyan Honored as North Carolina Presbyterian Leader
Mrs. William E. Dole of Davidson, North Carolina, receives honorary Women of the Church membership for distinguished Presbyterian work. A Beckley native, she is the former Helen Williams, wife of Davidson College football coach, mother of William E. Jr. and has directed the North Carolina Synodical Training School for three years.
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North Carolina
Davidson College
William E. Jr
West Virginia University
Morgantown
New York University
Women
Church of Davidson College Presbyterian Church
Women of
Church of Concord Presbytery
Concord Presbyterial
North Carolina Synodical
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Otha Smith of Stephenson
The couple announce the birth of a four pound eight ounce daughter Crystal Joann on January 20 at 2 45 p m in Beckley Memorial Hospital. The quote about life reflecting others is noted.
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Otha Smith
Stephenson
Crystal Joann
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Community Women Schedule Local Meetings This Week
Women groups publish listings for Friday and Saturday gatherings across Beckley and area. Club homes on Worley Road South Fayette Street Park Avenue Cana day St Greenbsr Dairy Social Room and more host meetings from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. through Tuesday with dues, dinners, and special sessions noted.
First Child Born to Wesley and Jane Smith
Mr and Mrs Wesley Smith of Washington DC formerly Beckley announce birth of son Howard William on January 13 weighing eight pounds three ounces Their first child the mother is Jane Moses of Shady Spring Paternal grandparents are former Beckleyans How ard W and spouse of Friendly Maryland This infant is the third great grandchild for Reverend and Mrs S D Smith of MacArthur
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MacArthur
Wesley Smith
Washington, D. C
Beckley
Howard William
Jane Moses
John Moses
Shady Spring
Howard W. Smith
Friendly, Md
S. D. Smith
Lemon Delight Dessert Shared For Centennial Cook Book
Mrs. Justin R. Carr of the Education Department shares Lemon Delight recipe for the Centennial Cook Book, a Beckley Women’s Club project. Crust uses crushed graham crackers or wafers with butter. filling blends lemon juice, egg yolks, gelatin, and beaten egg whites then set in a lined pan. Chill several hours or freeze for serving at parties.
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Justin R. Carr
Woman’s Club of
Beckley
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Mike Stover of Crab Orchard is at Beckley Hospital awaiting surgery in good condition with an expected two week stay and home recovery. Victoria Aurednick is treated at Beckley Hospital for a left knee injury from a fall. George A Hughes of Crab Orchard is listed in satisfactory condition after surgery at Beckley Memorial Hospital. Mabel Persinger of Crab Orchard admitted to Beckley Hospital for observation and treatment. Charles Leonard Mabry of Dry Hill Road discharged from VA Hospital after observation since Jan 2. Buford Crouch and others from Beckley and Beaver return from a week fishing trip to Florida by plane. Enoch W. Greer of Helen reported in satisfactory condition after surgery at Beckley Memorial Hospital. The note mentions a joint income tax report for some drink spots.
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Mike Stover
Crab Orchard
Beckley Hospital
Victoria Aurednick
Bill Aurednick
Berry St
George A. Hughes
Beckley Memorial Hospital
J. W
Mabel) Persinger
Buford Crouch
Harry Gilbert
Beckley
Bill Toner
Paul Cole
Lowell Lilly
Beaver
Ruben Cook
Stamford
Florida
Enoch W. Greer
Helen
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H. T. Gibson
Park Avenue
Duke Williams
Alfred J. Hughes
Ment
Woman’s Club
Robert Hatcher
Eunice Haddad
Little Miss Century
Beckleyan
Metropolitan Opera
Phyllis Curtin
Clarksburg
NBC Opera Company
ABC
Voice of Firestone
Miss Curtin
Firestone
Lorin Hollander
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Beckley Community Concert Association
Fnjoy
Woman’s Department of
Seckley
Mary Bassett
Worley Rd
St. John’s Baptist Church
Laura Johnson
South Fayette Street
Woman's Club of
Rural Acres Garden Club
Mary Barney
Rural Acres Drive
Calico and Jeans Square
Greensbrier Dairy Social Room
Social Savings Club
Mrs. W. N. Brooks
Front Street
Beckley Junction
Junior Thrifty Savers Club
Byron Whitten
Canaday St
Willing Workers Club of
New Hope Baptist Church
Black Diamond
Beckley Legal Secretaries Association
Elks Club
Mountain Top Garden Club
Appalachian Assembly Room
Nathaniel Braxton
Nash Campbell Floors
and Furniture Discount House
Coats
Jenny
Neville ST
Asl
Westinghouse
Marty
Charles Leonard Mabry
Dry Hill Road
Erans Administration Hospital
Sahara Supreme
I, Xe
Sealy ER
Las Vegas
Sealy
Sahara
New River
Main ST
Oak Hill
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