WWHS Class of ’54 Dinner Dance Honors Alumni
About 180 classmates and guests attended a dinner dance at WWHS hall. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Peregoy, with Peregoy principal of WWHS, and Mr. O Neal, treasurer of the ’54 class. Edward M. Payne hosted, featuring the 1954 basketball champions and WWHS band films. The Lyle Weagel Band played for dancing and prizes were awarded to couples for most children, baldest, greatest travel distance, and youngest child among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Peregoy
Jim O'Neal
Peregoy
WWHS
O'Neal
Edward M
Ned” Payne
Lyle Weagel
Pete Culberto
Mount Hope
Narrows
TV Schedule Tosses, Preempts and Repeats Across Networks
NBC preempts Temple Houston for U S 1 documentary while CBS features The Case of the Torrid Tapestry with Perry Mason. NBC repeats Kraft Suspense Theatre with A Hero of Our Times and Jack Paar with Winters Harris and Faye. ABC covers Olympic track trials at Downing Stadium. Destry and Titusville Oil story reruns and Lucy Takes a Cruise headline weekend schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
Houston
Maine
Florida
CBS
ABC
U.S
Downing Stadium
Randall's Island
New York City
Jack Paar
Jonathan Winters
Phil Harris
Alice Faye
Dominique
N.Y. Yankees
Minnesota
Cleveland
Chicago White Sox
Lucy-Desi
Lucy
Havana
Rudy Vallee
Ann Southern
Caesar Romero
Marilyn Monroe
Tony Randall
Phil Silvers
Summer Playhouse
Freewheelers
Patricia Barry
Tommy Noonan
Jacques Bergerac
Polly's Pointers Dear Polly tips for home craft and camp hacks
A collection of reader tips on practical DIY ideas from portable camping baths and drying racks to securing tools with padlocks and improving wood cutting with shellac. Other hints include removing stamp adhesive with baking soda, labeling jars, decorating son’s headbands for play, oiling wooden bowls to prevent warping, and using socks to wipe excess oil while bringing out wood grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Marcia
W. H. Girls
Steve
Arthur
Imrs. D. L. C
Suit Ed To Summer Basic Fashion Pattern No 8278
A mature figure tailored ed jacket and skirt pattern No 8278 with PATTO-RAMA offered in sizes 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 bust 38 to 54. Includes yardage and sleeve options. Order by sending 50 cents to Sue Burnett Raleigh Register New York address for spring summer 64 pattern book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Burnett
Raleigh Register
Ave. of Americas
New York
N. Y
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Local column invites readers to share small items of general interest by calling the newspaper with tips at the provided extension and contact number. The feature invites community participation and personal updates.
Mrs Maude Terreo Returns Home After Canton Visit
Mrs Maude Terreo returned to 109 Crescent St after spending a week in Canton Ohio as a guest of her son in law and daughters Mr and Mrs Frank Laston and Mr and Mrs James A Marler. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs Minnie Rollyson of Koine r D Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Terreo
Crescent St
Canton
Ohio
Frank Laston
James A. Marler
Minnie Rollyson
Koin
Mrs Roy E Smith Hosts Granddaughters This Summer
Mrs Roy E Smith of Orchard Avenue hosts her granddaughters Miss Karen Sue Keister and Melissa Keister of Biloxi Mississippi for the rest of the summer. The girls arrived in Charleston by plane on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Smith
Orchard Ave
Karen Sue Keister
Melissa Keister
Charles W. Keister
Biloxi
Charleston
Mrs Earl Yates Undergoes Major Surgery
Mrs Earl Yates of Dorcas Avenue underwent major surgery on June 30 at a Kanawha Valley hospital. Her condition is reported good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Yates
Dorcas Avenue
Kanawha Valley
White Family Returns Home After July Holiday Visit
MR. AND Mrs. W. A. White Jr. and children Jim and Judy have returned to Louisville Kentucky after visiting their parents Mrs. Mae Keiner of 105 Woodlawn Ave and Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. White of 217 Hargrove St during the Fourth of July holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. White Jr
Jim
Judy
Louisville
Mae Keiner
Woodlawn Ave
Walter A. White
Hargrove St
Weekend Visit by Da vis plus Parents in Mabscott and Wicknam
Mr and Mrs Johnny Da vis of Richmond Virginia spent the weekend visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Wieties in Wicknam and her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Simmons in Mabscott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Davis
Richmond
Frank Wieties
Wicknam
Joe Simmons
Mabscott
Luther visit extends in New York and Atlanta families
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Luther of New York City are visiting his mother Mrs. E. E. Luther at 200 Murray Street and plan to return Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George Luther and their son Georgie of Atlanta also visited and left Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Luther
N.Y. City
E. E. Luther
Murray St
George Luther
Georgie
Atlanta, Ga
Local social guests hosted by Pu lkaski and Oak Ridge residents
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hall and others from Pu laski, Va., Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Belsprings, Va., were guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Waulk at 210 Temple St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hall
Elsie Runion
Gary Hall
Carol Powers
Pulaski
R. T. Huffman
Oak Ridge
Indianapolis visitors share family time at Allen Avenue
Mrs Lawrence M Smith and daughter Treaka Murray Smith of Indianapolis visit her mother Mrs Russell E Murray and sister Kathryn, while Mr and Mrs Robert E Murray and daughter Kathy of Xenia Ohio call on relatives. They also plan visits with sister and family Mr and Mrs Lacy Treadway at 202 Allen Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence M. Smith
Treaka Murray Smith
Indianapolis
Ind
Russell E. Murray
Katheryn
Allen Ave
Robert E. (Cotton) Murray
Kathy
Xenia
Ohio
Odessa Hannar Departs for Washington D C
Odessa Hannar leaves Sunday night for Washington D C to stay with Mrs. Cleo Taylor. Her mother Mrs. Lucy Hannar Stanaford and brothers Beezanue and Edmund see her off, joined by her nieces, aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Emile Crite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa Hannar
Washington, D.C
Cleo Taylor
Lucy Hannar
Stanaford
Beezanue
Edmund
Nerces
Emile Crite
Fairdale Notes on Local Visits and Moves
Fairdale residents report travel and relocation updates. Roy Milam and his wife of Cleveland Ohio visit his Glen Daniel parents. Eddy Gilmer and family return to Cleveland after visiting Claypool and Gilmer kin. Charles Dancy visits grandparents in Glen Daniel. Covey family back from South Dakota. Haven Claypool and Teddy Lacy guests of in laws in Dawes. Harvey family head to Chicago to see Larry. Dessell Bailey and Mary Robinette plan Arlington residence after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Covey
South Dakota
Haven Claypool, Dawes
Teddy Lacy
Blanche Clay
Herbert Harvey
Gary
Chicago
Ill
Larry
Dessell Bailey
Arlington
D. S. Bailey
Mary Robinette
Coy Robinette
Raber Urges Cleanup of Wabash River Banks
Democratic congressional nominee John C. Raber calls for cleaning up the Wabash River and its banks for recreational use. He notes residents still sing about the river but prefer not to live too close to polluted areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
UPI
John C. Raber
Wabash River
Raber
Scranton Campaign Urgency Grows With Telegram Push
The grass roots drive for Gov William W Scranton intensified as he urged Republicans to send telegrams to Illinois delegates after earlier post card campaigns. The request aimed to boost support for Scranton in the delegate vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPI
William W. Scranton
Illinois
Scranton
Taylor Family Among Attendees At Event
Taylor’s parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Taylor were present along with other attendees at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor’s
Mrs
Alfred Taylor
Visiting relatives in Cool Ridge during Fourth of July
Visiting in the home of Mrs. G. L. Ferguson Cool Ridge are her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Charles Webb Toledo Ohio daughter Mrs Nona Wyatt Washington DC grandson Cletis Lilly Cleveland Ohio nephews Daniel Agee Athens and Boyd Agee Kingsport Tenn Mr and Mrs Jack Wyatt and son Ronnie Washington DC Mrs James D Massie and children J D and Robbie Beaver Mrs Harold Adkins and daughter Dorothy Mabscott and daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs H E Waddell Beaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Ferguson
Cool Ridge
Charles Webb
Toledo
Ohio
Nona Wyatt
Washington, D.C
Cletis Lilly
Cleveland
Daniel Agee
Athens
Boyd Agee
Kingsport
Tenn
Jack Wyatt
Ronnie
James D. Massie
J. D
Robbie
Beaver
Harold Adkins
Dorothy
Mabscott
H. E. Waddell
Sisters Visit Cousins in Wytheville and Marion
Mrs. Fred B. Stone of 519 Woodlawn Ave has hosted her sister Mrs. F B Bell of Knoxville for three weeks. They will travel to Wytheville Virginia on Friday to visit first cousins in Wytheville and Marion and return home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Stone
Woodlawn Ave
F. B. Bell
Knoxville
Tenn
Eller Family Visit From Chicago
Mr and Mrs Donnie Ray Eller and their son Terry visit two weeks with his sisters Miss JoAnn Eller and Miss Velma Eller in Sophia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie Ray Eller
Terry
Chicago, Ill
JoAnn
Velma Eller
Sophia
Mrs Martha Parsons Returns from Winston-Salem Visit
Mrs Martha Parsons of 204 FE Street returned Monday from Winston-Salem North Carolina where she visited Mr and Mrs Carl Zigood during the holiday weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Parsons
FE St
Winston-Salem
N.C
Carl Zigood
Mrs Ravin Yates and Daughters Stay With Belchers
Mrs Ravin Yates and her daughters Sonya and Jeanie Ann of Hanover New Hampshire are spending several months with her parents Mr and Mrs R T Belcher at 109 Miller Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravin Yates
Sonya
Jeanie Ann
Hanover
N.H
R. T. Belcher
Miller St
Wilcox and Prince families visit Nancy at Camp Nimrod
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Wilcox and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Prince with Debbie and Johnnie Wilcox of Shady Spring spent Sunday visiting Nancy Wilcox who is vacationing at Camp Nimrod in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Wilcox
Edgar Prince
Debbie
Johnnie
Shady Spring
Mrs. Wilcox
Nancy
Camp Nimrod, Va
Holiday guests visit Roanoke Lynchburg and Dayton family
Mr and Mrs Jessie Brown of Roanoke Va Mr and Mrs Robert Davis of Lynchburg Va and Mr and Mrs Michael Anderson and daughter of Dayton Ohio were holiday guests of Mr and Mrs James Anderson at 131 Ringleben Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Brown
Roanoke
Robert Davis
Lynchburg
Michael Anderson
Dayton
Ohio
James Anderson
Ringleben St
Marriage of Goldie Lilly and Dorsey Skaggs in Bristol
Announcement reports the marriage of Mrs Goldie Myrtle Lilly and Dorsey Addison Skaggs in a double ring ceremony at 4 p m June 30 at Rev E W Ely s home in Bristol Virginia Lilies decorated the venue. The bride wore pink lace with satin trim and pink corsage. A reception followed at Frank Skaggs home in Shady Spring. They plan a trip to Brunswick Ohio and will reside in Fairlea Greenbrier County where a new home is being built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Myrtle Lilly
Dorsey Addison Skaggs
Lancy Windon
Clarence Johnson Griffith
Addison Skaggs
Shady Spring
E. W. Ely
Bristol
Frank Skaggs
Brunswick
Ohio
New Haven
Maynard Testerman Tie In Gate City Virginia
Mary Testerman of McAlpin and Evan Preston Maynard Jr of Washington DC were married July 1 at the Methodist Church of Gate City Virginia. The bride wore a blue linen street length dress for the double ring ceremony. The couple are the children of Mr and Mrs O Dell Testerman of McAlpin and Mr and Mrs Evan P Maynard, Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Testerman
McAlpin
Evan Preston Maynard Jr
Washington, D. C
Gate City
O'Dell Testerman
Evan Preston Maynard
E. P
Emma) Maynard
Mark Twain High School
News Club
Future Teachers of America
Maynard
Mark Twains High School
Weekend Visitor Notes in Glen White Community
Virginia Simmons of Bridgeton NJ visits son-in-law Robert Cox family. W A Thompson returns to Cleveland after days with Ruth Luther Becky and Jack Thompson in Beckley. Various relatives visit, travel in Canada, Petersburg Florida and Beckley area. Pvt Donald Pruitt on leave from Sam Houston TX. families from Vinland NJ and Slab Fork enjoy holiday weekend gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen White
RNS
Virginia Simmons
Bridgeton
N.J
Robert Cox
W. A. Thompson
Cleveland
Ohio
Ruth Luther
Becky
Jack Thompson
Beckley
Charles Luther
Clarington
Wilson
Northfork
Howard Tate
Sophia
Inlaw
Bill O'Neal
Gary
Jack Tate
Lynn
Pittsburgh
James Galbreth
Wilson Tate
Canada
Michigan
A. E. Manning
Siedler
St. Petersburg
Fla
Mary Walters
Princeton
Mannings
Glenna Manning
Charles Bods
Diane
Faron
Debbie
Ruby Brown
Circle Drive
Ralph Poole
Bellevue Lane
Glen White Missionary Baptist Church
Poole
Donald Pruitt
Sam Houston
Tex
R. G. Pruitt
Joe Lolli
Danny Joe
Lisa
Alice Fern Pruitt
Vinland
Pruitts
Rufus Pruitt
Red Star
John Cox
Slab Fork
Piquant Lemon-Onion Steak Sauce Recipe
A suggested steak sauce combines lemon onion and parsley with oil salt sugar and vinegar. Sauté chopped onion until soft then add lemon juice wine vinegar sugar salt pepper and simmer slowly before finishing with butter or margarine.
Patricia Swarthout to begin Roanoke nursing program
A 1964 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate Patricia Norris Swarthout will leave Thursday for Roanoke Virginia to enroll in a three year diploma program at Roanoke Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She plans to specialize in obstetrics and pediatrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson High School
Patricia Norris Swarthout
Roanoke
Roanoke Memorial Hospital
School of Nursing
E. N. Swarthout
van Voorhis St
Bob
Clara) Boland
Elkview
Alderson Broaddus School of Nursing
Philippi
Charleston Memorial Hospital
WWHIS
Patricia
First Baptist Church
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Southern Area Byf
Ann Judson
Sally Peck Guilds
The
Rainbow For Girls
Births in Beckley Hospital Chronicle Style
Mr and Mrs Harry Harshaw East Beckley Station announce son Timothy Lee born June 20 at 11 35 p m weighing seven pounds 13 ounces Pamela Sue daughter born to Mr and Mrs Billie Wray Perkins Sprague at 6 56 p m on June 6 weight seven pounds 10 ounces Ervin Wilson Edwards Beaver announces son Robert Wayne born June 29 at Beckley Hospital 2 06 a m weighing eight pounds seven ounces
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Harshaw
East Beckley Station
Timothy Lee
Beckley Hospital
Pamela Sue
Billie Wray Perkins
Sprague
Ervin Wilson Edwards
Beaver
Robert Wayne
Vacations: People chase escapes despite costs
Many individuals invest hours dreaming of trips they cannot truly afford yet still pursue. The piece highlights the conflict between desire and budget as travelers plan and justify getaways.
Community notices for women’s clubs and meetings
Coming events for women’s organizations. Notices to Beckley Newspapers by 10 a.m. for same day use. Wednesday Eagles Auxiliary meets at Eagle's home on Woodlawn at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Department of
Beckley
Eagles
Eagle
Woodlawn
Briar Cliff Garden Club Meeting Notes
Briar Cliff Garden Club chaired by Mrs Alan Susman with host Maxwell Hill outlined spring plans and plant swap details for members. The gathering focused on community projects, upcoming flower show preparations, and member volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briar Cliff
Hunter Hall Home Depart ment of Central Street Baptist Church
Home of Mrs. Florence Teel on Sigmund Street hosts a gathering at 5 p.m. Departures and attendance details are not specified in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Hall
Central Street Baptist Church
Florence Teel
Sigmund St
Westwood Garden Club Picnic At Flat Top Lake
The Westwood Garden Club hosts a picnic at the Flat Top Lake home of Mrs. Virgil Sarrett at 6 p m. Neighbors and club members are invited to share in the evening event at the lakeside residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westwood Garden Club
Flat Top Lake
Virgil Sarrett
Local church groups host evening events at homes and lake
Cathy Gunter Circle of Memorial Baptist Church at 115 Miller Street hosts 7 30 p m fellowship at Mrs W H Walker s home Fidelis Class of First Baptist Church plans annual picnic at Flat Top Lake 6 30 p m at Dr Clark Kessell s home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy Gunter
Memorial Baptist Church
W. H. Walker
Miller St
Fidelis
First Baptist Church
Flat Top Lake
Clark Kessell
Women’s Improvement League Meeting Noted
The Women's Improvement League to meet at 1 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Bernice Booker of 507 F Street with Mrs. O. T. Wiklerson as co-hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Improvement League
Bernice Booker
F St
O. T. Wiklerson
Raleigh County Woman's Republican meeting at HQ
Raleigh County Woman's Republican Organization holds a general meeting at headquarters at 7:30 p.m. with members invited to discuss party affairs and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Woman's Republican Organization
Stamford Woman's Christian Temperance Union Picnic
Stamford WCTU holds its annual picnic at City Park starting 6 p m with members and families invited to share refreshments and fellowship in the park setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Woman's Christian Temperance Union
City Park
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge Meets at 100F Hall Tonight
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No. 77 holds a regular meeting at 100F Hall on Valley Drive at 7 30 p m. Members are urged to attend as business and social questions are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No
Valley Drive
No. 1 Club of St. John’s Baptist Church Raleigh
The No 1 Club of St John’s Baptist Church Raleigh hosts an evening meeting at 7 p m at the home of Mrs Annie Brown in Raleigh with program and refreshments planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Baptist Church
Raleigh
Annie Brown
Food Shopping Guide Heads To Fresh Produce and Meats
Washington shoppers will find a colorful display of fresh fruits and a varied meat selection. Beef steaks and roasts lead at counters with pork roasts and broiler-fryer chickens also featured. Canned pink salmon fish sticks and portions appear among fish items. Produce offers cabbage carrots corn cucumbers lettuce onions green onions summer squash tomatoes. Desserts and snacks showcase bananas cantaloupes lemons nectarines oranges plums and watermelons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Fizzing Faucet Fiasco In Newark Candy Store Baffled
Residents of a multiple family building in Newark reported soda water flowing from kitchen taps after a plumber failed to complete a job. He reportedly connected carbonic gas cylinders to the wrong pipe, costing candy shop owner Morris Brandes twenty dollars to have the gas disconnected from the cold water system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Newark
N.J
UPI
Morris Brandes
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