Recent Bride Given Bridge and Bingo Party in Stotesbury
Mrs. N J Noble and Mrs. Bertha Eads hosted a mixed shower in honor of Mrs. Gene Noble a recent bride at Stotesbury on July 11 Bridge and Bingo were the activities. Guests included Miss Margaret Heiwitt Miss Marie Deck Miss Irene Deck Miss Amanda Hinkle Miss Kathleen Crews Miss Mary Francis Williams Miss Charlotte Thompson Miss Betty Jo Boone Miss Barbara Davis and many others. A refreshment course followed the gift display and closing remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stotesbury
N. J. Noble
Bertha Eads
Gene Noble
Bridge
Bingo
Margaret Heiwitt
Marie Deck
Irene Deck
Amanda Hinkle
Kathleen Crews
Mary Francis Williams
Charlotte Thompson
Betty Jo Boone
Barbara Davis
James Hewitt
Robert Hall
Byron Udy
S. L. Deck
R. R. Boone
W. E. Smithson
Eula Clemens
Joe Longeavish
Hal Williams
John Eads
E. E. Moore
Banks Kelly
E.J. Davis
Howard Cox
Tude Lilly
Edith Crawford
W. D. Eanes
Golden Eanes
Wilson Kelly
R. L. Simmons
J. M. Fisher
O. S. Lilly
Frank Thompson
C. M. Crews
Harry Kirkman
Ela Sight
Ayibert Circle Hosts Meeting At Hicklin Residence
Mrs F P Ricklin chaired Ayibert Circle at the Hicklin home on Mt Hoge July 11. Miss Faye Toney, African missionary, was praised in a letter read by C E Clapper. Refreshments followed as attendees included Mrs P M Snyder and many named members. The Galilean Girls gathered the same night with Miss Jean Robertson presiding and Mrs O Snider leading the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Hoge
F. P. Ricklin
Hylbers
Hecchame
C.E. Clapper
Faye
Toney
Africa
Maple Fork
P. M. Snyder
Myrilé Bailey
Aliss Jean Robertson
O. Snider
Jean Robertson
Mary Ballow
Fannie Ballard
Marian Jasper
Blanche
Katherine Ballard
Irma
Loretta Jones
Gordon Suart
Margaret Calvert
E. 0. Snider
Andrew Walker
H. D. Gast
Weiner Roast Held for Sunday School Class
Mrs. Jesse Childers hosted a weiner roast for her Sunday school class on Thursday evening in Stotesbury. Attendees included Betty Vandergriff Maxine Childers Rebecca Abtes Lillian Childers Opal Miller Iva Hall Mary Childers Max Hall Junior Kirk Buck Childers and Mrs. Vernon Kirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stotesbury
Jesse Childers
Weiner
Betty Vandergriff
Maxine Childers
Rebecca Abtes
Lillian Childers
Opal Miller
Iva Hall
Mary Childers
Max Hall
Junior Kirk
Buck Childers
Vernon Kirk
Miss Kathleen French and Mr Paxton Wed in Home Ceremony
Miss Kathleen Mae French daughter of Dr Mason M French and Mrs French married Mr Kenneth Grayson Paxton son of Mrs John M Paxton of Baltimore Md at the bride’s Beaver avenue home. Pastor Dr Ritchie Ware officiated in a ceremony lilting with evergreen arches and hollyhocks. Attendants included Elizabeth Ann French maid of honor. Millard French best man. Following a formal reception, the couple to reside at the Watts Apartment on Prince street after a honeymoon east itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Mae French
Mason M. Frenchy
Robert A. Boyd
Sanderson
Bond
Earle Snead
Mason M. French
Paxton
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Tenn
Sigma Chi
Flying Cadets
U.S. Army
Brooks and Kelly Field
San Antonio
Texas
Ragland Electric Company
Watts
Prince Street
Robert Moss French
Elizabeth Ann, French
H. FP. Gregory
E. J. Phillips
C. D. Cary
Evelyn Mae
Thelma
Winding Gulf
E. S. Pugh
S. C. Ballengee
Sara Ballengee
Robert A
Pauline Lewis Weds Mr. Hamblen
Mrs. H C Barnett of Wood Dawn Avenue announces the marriage of her sister Pauline Lewis to Rupert C Hamblen on June 26 1936 in Marion Indiana. Hamblen is well known in Heckley and was employed in local beauty parlors. Pauline is a graduate of the MarineHo and Mohler Beauty College in Cincinnati. The couple will reside in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Barnett
Wooddawn Avenue
Pauline, Lewis
Rupert C. Hamblen
Marion
Ind
Weeks
Hamblen
Heckley
MarineHo and Mohler Beauty College
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ladies Aid Session Highlights Prayer Topic Meeting
Mrs. W. S. Gregg hosted Mabscott Methodist Ladies Aid on Thursday evening at Reservoir Hill. The program centered on prayer with readings and talks, followed by a social hour and refreshment. The next meeting is set for August 13 at Mrs. W. M. Gunther's home on Central Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Gregg
Reservoir Hill
Ladies Aid Society
Mabscott Methodist Church
Gregg
C. M. Allen
Hattie Hirt
J. W. Ingram
W. E. Thompson
Ernest Walker
W. E. Gunther
Violet Gregg
Anna Allen
Mabel Hurt
Emil Phillips
Freed Hawley
Cora Allen
Bessie Allen
Marie Brown
Mary Ann Gregg
Cora Mae Fadelay
Vermont Hinkle
Margaret Gregg
Phyllis Gunther
Sue Allen
Frances Allen
Emily Lois Hurt
Sherrill Jean Hurt
Delores Rose Brown
Virginia Craft
W. M. Gunther
Central Avenue
Legion Auxiliary Cancels Meeting Due to Warm Weather
The American Legion Auxiliary unit cancels its Tuesday meeting because of warm weather and absent members. The next meeting date is not announced and will be rescheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auiliary
Mitiy
Annewunerd Jalor
Thompson Home Scene of Dancing Party
Thompson home hosts informal Friday evening dancing party for Miss Betty Thompson and guests. Refreshments served by the hostess. attendees include Mary McIntire Marylane Snyder Edwina Graff Jene Norton Nancy Howard Margaret Carhall Charlotte Blanchard Elizabeth Ballard Viola Burr Clara Strater Etoise Sawyers Bud Kent Richard Bushes Bob Henson David Wonder Mack Me Ching John Paul Bing Pat Davis J T McClung Royal Thayer George Lilly Tommy Howard James Tracey H D Gaster and W R Ballard Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Thompson
W. ¢. Thompson
Missesary McIntire
Marylane Snyder
Edwina Graff
Jene Norton
Nancy Howard
Margaret Francis Car |Hall
Charlotte Blanchard
Elizabeth Ballard
Viola Burr
Clara Strater
Etoise Sawyers
Bud Kent
Richard Bushes
Bob Henson
David Wonder
Mack MeChing
John Paul Bing
Pat Davis
J.T. McClung
Royal Thayer
George Lilly
Tommy Howard
James Tracey
H. D. Gaster
W. R. Ballard Jr
Thelma Thomas Hosts Birthday Party
Thelma Thomas entertained a group of friends at her Stotesbury home on a Monday evening for her birthday anniversary. After games, a refreshment course was served to attendees Katherine Light Aileen Adams Josephine Bryant Mildred Woolsey Betty Woolsey Gloria Niday Margaret Vaughan Hilda Barker Elsie Kirkman Opal Saunders Ella Mae Ables Vera Thomas Bernice Barker Anna Ruth Minton Erma James Thelma Thomas Reece Boone John Eads Stuart Deck James Light Edwin Blankenbaker Robert Blankenbaker Alan Amey Phillip Vandergriff Junior Blevins Mrs Reed Adams Mrs Fred James Mrs Russell Minton Mrs Clifford Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stotesbury
Thelma Thomas
Katherine Light
Aileen Adams
Josephine Bryant
Mildred Woolsey
Betty Woolsey
Gloria Niday
Margaret Vaughan
Aileen Hedrick Observes Birthday Anniversary at Home
Miss Aileen Hedrick entertained a group of her young friends Friday at her South Heber Street home for a birthday anniversary. The afternoon featured games followed by refreshments with attendees Mary Hedrick Betty Mae Samples Ray Davis Gloria Wilda Goldstein and Aileen Hedrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Hedrick
South Heber Street
Mary Hedrick
Betty Mae Samples
Ray Davis
Gloria Wilda Goldstein
Miriam Circle Hosts Bonded Baptist Temple Meeting
Mrs. Bolen entertained the Miriam circle of the Baptist Temple on Tuesday evening. The program focused on the state convention. Attendees included Mrs. W. H. Boone, Mrs. W. F. Triplett, Mrs. Light, Mrs. Nora Rudolph, Mrs. Allen Garrett, Mrs. Lance Marshall, Mrs. Clarence Duncan, Mrs. J. Wo Viars, and Mrs. R. H. Carter with visitors Mrs. Carl Gwinn and Mrs. J. W. Ballard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hope
Luther Bolen
Miriam Circle
The
Baptist Temple
W. H. Boone
W. F. Triplett
Mmrs
Holrold “Light
Nora Rudolph
Allen Garrett
Lance Marshall
Clarence Duncan
J. Wo Viars
R. H. Carter
Carl Gwinn
J. W. Ballard
Missionary Group To Meet Monday At Beaty Home
The First Christian Church Missionary Society will gather Monday at 8 p.m. at East Main Street home of Mrs. 3 R Beaty. Joint hostess is Mrs. Clyde Cook. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Alie Si
The
Omens Missionary Society
First Christian Church
3. R. Beaty
East Main Street
Judge Kilgore To Address Women Wesley Bible Class
Judge Kilgore will address the Women Wesley Bible class at 9 45 this morning as part of a regular Sunday program. The service includes a prelude hymn prayer scripture reading and talks by Mrs A L Border Mrs J T Harrison Mrs R A Bord and Miss Lucille Williams with Mrs B M Weaver at the piano and a concluding talk by Judge Marley M Killstore on Good Citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Wesley Bible
B. M. Weaver
Marley M. Kill Store
Beckley Homemaker Education Mentor Teaches Finishing Touches
Miss Wilda Bailey of Park Street teaches home economics at Woodrow Wilson High School and runs summer classes in swimming sewing and maid service. She notes finishing details separate from basic skill and shares views on swimming training sun safety and life saving tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilda Bailey
Park Street
Miss
Marshall College
Miss Bailey
Marshall
American Red Cross
Bailey
Departments of Agriculture and Labor
Womans Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Green Home
The Womans Missionary Society gathered Friday at the home of Mrs W L Green for a business session led by President Mrs L M Hopkins followed by a salad course. Attendees included Mrs W K Harless Mrs Paul Gwynn Mrs W M Pennington Mrs L W Shrewsbury Mrs E W Porters Mrs Harvey Pruett Mrs Alice Craven and Mrs Hopkins. The next meeting will be in August at Mrs Paul Gwynn's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Womans Missionary Society
W. L. Green
L. M. Hopkins
W. K. Harless
Paul Gwynn
W. M. Pennington
L. W. Shrewsbury
E. W. Porters
Harvey Pruett
Alice Craven
Hopkins
Birthday Party for Lawrence Riggs and Frances Harkeroad
A joint birthday party was hosted Saturday at Dr. and Mrs. F. S. Harkeroads Harvey home for Lawrence Riggs eight and Frances six. Guests included Esther Frances Riggs and many cousins from Wheeling and Harvey along with local friends. A fish pond and luncheon provided the main entertainment and party favors were taken home by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Harkeroad
Harvey
Lawrence Riggs
Father Frances
Esther Frances
Emily
Edward
Samuel Jr
Mary Anita
Robert
Marceline
Carolyn Kuulen
Wheeling
C. 2
Billy Brown
Mary Ann
Betty Kumbo
Roy Summers
Patsy
Edgar
Dusie Graff
Jo Ann Graff
Billy Gray
P.M. Snyder
Nancy Graney
Mount Hope
David
Alvin Humphries
Jane Ann
Scottie Nichols
Whipple
Robby and
Betty Massie
Red Star
John Dixon
Weekend guests and travel plans span Beckley area
Local notices list Dr. E F Shepard and family staying with the Starrs in Glen Morgan. Several residents, including Rev C W Sydnor Jr and Mrs. Banks, plan trips to Washington and Europe. Others motor to Richmond, Williamsburg, Charleston, Morgantown, and Montreal, with many relatives joining family visits and sightseeing across Kentucky, West Virginia, and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Shepard
Jenkins, Ky
Europe
A. A. Liggett
Kathleen
Fort Thomas
White Sulphur Springs
Black Knight Country Club
Floyd M. Sayre
Robert
Ripley
J. M. McGlathlin
Charleston
Beckley
G. Dean Richmond
Burgess Street
Beckley Hospital
Marshall Johnston
Norfolk
Johnston
Julia
Betty Marshall
W. F. Leigh
A. Cunningham
Martha
Mary
Anna Marie Peck
Hington
C. A. Byus
Barbara Alice
Belle
Crawford I. Reppert
J. C. Prince
Woodlawn
Marianne Steele
Evans
Richmond
A. S. Johnston Jr
Flora Mae Jones
Los Angeles
Cal
Old Mexico
R. F. Baker
A. A. Tieche
Mary McCulloch Gates
Daniny and
McCulloch Gates
Edwin E. Harrisland
Kenmore
N. Y
George M. Eckley
Woodlawn Avenue
B. F. Stout
J. H. Cline
A. J
Ex Film Star Marguerite Clark Leads Wedell Williams Unit
Former child star Marguerite Clark now heads the Wedell Williams Air Service Corp and runs the 20 000 acre Patterson Louisiana plantation. Her husband Harry P Williams died in an airplane crash near Baton Rouge last spring and partner Jimmy Wedell also died recently. She will divide time between her New Orleans mansion and the plantation while continuing airline operations between New Orleans and Houston. Her career shifted from cinema to business after widowhood as she manages the company and plantation and remains fond of aviation and pets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Marguerite Clark
Wedell- Williams Air Service Corporation
Harry P. Williams
Wil Hams
St. Mary Parish
Baton Rouge
Jimmy Wedell
Cottarils
Tim
Wedell-Williams Corporation
Houston
Texas
Patterson
Harry
Max Hall Hosts Birthday Party at Stolesbury
Max Hall celebrated his birthday on July 11 hosting a gathering at Stolesbury with friends and family. Attendees included Jo Ann Davis Ethel Kirkman Pearl Hylton Iris Hall Iva Hall Betty Thornhill Rebecca Ables Mary Frances Williams Billy Deck Jack Bent Calvin McKenzie Frank Hatcher Pat Hatcher Billy Hope Billie Blevins Buck Childers Orville Hylton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stolesbury
Max Hall
Jo Ann Davis
Ethel Kirkman
Pearl Hylton
Iris Hall
Iva Hall
Betty Thornhill
Rebecca Ables
Betty Blevins
Margaret Deck
Mary Frances Williams
Billy Deck
Jack Bent
Calvin McKenzie
Frank Hatcher
Pat Hatcher
Billy Hope
Billie Blevins
Calvin Gunter
Buck Childers
Orville Hylton
Shower Given For Recent Bride In Storesbury
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Adams were honored with a bridal shower at their Storesbury home on Thursday evening. Numerous gifts were displayed and a refreshment course was served to a group of guests including Albany Arnett Virginia Woosley Arleen Adams and several listed neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storesbury
Ralph Adams
Albany Arnett
Virginia Woosley
Arleen Adams
John Saunders
James Vaughan
Basil Riffe
Jack Croy
Golden Smith
Ulysses Suitor
Barney Foley
Kermit Wilcox
Robert Davenport
Reed’ Adams
W. E. Amett
Womans Council Elects Officers For 1936 37
The Mount Hope Christian church Wo man’s Council met with Mrs Bessie Faulkner in Kilsyth on Thursday evening after a short devotional led by Mrs W E Tissue. Officers elected for 1936 37 were Maude Roby president A C Givens vice president Tissue secretary treasurer E W Dunkley assistant secretary and Garnett Bennett devotional chairman. Members present included E W Dunkles Eva Beverley Bessie Faulkner C M Brown Garnett Bennett A C Givens and W E Tissue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hope
Woman's Council of the
Mount Hope
Christian Church
Bessie Faulkner
Kilsyth
W. E. Tissue
Maude Roby
A. C. Givens
Tissue
E. W. Dunkley
Assisant
Garnett Bennett
Gray Memorial Class Meets at Neale Home
The Gray memorial Bible class gathered Monday evening at the Mount Hope home of Mr and Mrs Rufus Neale on the Mount Hope Beckley road. Attendees included Mrs Marie Bol ton teacher and many local residents. An outdoor lawn party followed a brief business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Hope
Rufus Neale
Mount Hope-Beckley Road
Marie Bolton
Okey Patteson
N .L. Kemp
Tom Rodgers
Tracey Moses
Sanford Fox
Julia Secrest
Louise Gray
Robert Sessler
Jim Wade
Mr. Robinson
Neale
Miss Hambick Weds Mr. Scorce in Beaver Marriage
Mrs E B Hambrick of Beaver announces the marriage of daughter Mary Louise to Irving H Scorce son of Mr and Mrs George T Scorce of Danville Va The ceremony was conducted by Rev J C Robertson of Lynchburg Va on June 27 1636
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Hambrick
Beaver
Mary Louise
Irving H. Scorce
George T. Scorce
Danville
J. C. Robertson
Lynchburg
Shower Honors Mrs. Lucian Hurt Before Her July Wedding
In Mabscott on Friday evening a mixed shower for Mrs. Lucian Hurt, wife of Lucian Hurt, followed her early June marriage. Guests enjoyed lighted rooms, garden bouquets, and pastel summer attire. Prizes went to Mrs. Hattie Hurt, Mrs. Everett Fleshman, and Mrs. Effie Hedrick. Gifts were displayed, and a refreshment course concluded the festivities with numerous attendees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabscott
E. W. Baber
Lucian Hurt
Baker Home
H. L. Davis
Hattie Hurt
Everett Fleshman
Effie Hedrick
Hurt
Paul Gunter
J. B
Nell Waddell
Gladys Helm
Hazel Waddell
Lillian Gadd
Mary Bishir
Stella Davenport
Birth Announcement Sanford Joe Snuffer Born in Beckley
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Snuffer of Bolt announce the birth of a son at Beckley hospital on July 10. The baby weighs but name is Sanford Joe. Mrs. Snuffer is formerly Billie Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Snuffer
Bolt
Beckley Hospital
Sanford Joe
Snuffer
Billie Allen
Bible Class Feted With Picnic Supper
Mrs A Bailey hosted the Woman’s Wesley Bible class of the Methodist Temple on Friday. A picnic supper was served on the Bailey lawn with yellow coreopsis and blue delphinium as a centerpiece. Activities included devotional service, singing, a business session, and news of a two act play titled Susanne Wesley's Tea Party to be presented soon. About 35 members and guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bailey
Noble
Bertha Eads
Womans Wesley
Methodist Temple
Bailey Home
A. L. Border
Fernia Mae Smith
John Hull
Nurses and engineers depart Mountain Home for weekend retreat
Nurses and engineers from the Public Health Training center at Mountain Home leave yesterday for a weekend at The Mountain Home in White Sulphur Springs. Attending are Misses Alberta Morgan Virginia Marshall Frances Sturm Corrine Bogert and Byron L Dunn Z H Legg Richard Erwin and J Irving Crowther with Miss Helen Howell and Miss Laura Burrow named as hostess. Also noted is the birth of Phyllis Jean to Mr and Mrs Ernie Akers in Sophia. The Cathedral of St Peter Rome is cited as the largest church, begun in 1506 and completed 126 years later, covering 18 000 square yards and 638 feet long, with the dam cross summit at 448 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Phillips
Nola
Alma
Canton
Ohio
Wwa Phillips
Sage Lake
Mich
A. L. Rhodes
Ripley
John Boone
Ashland
Paul Kent
E. G. Kent
Wickham Avenue
Mary Frances Houchins
Glen Morgan
C.N. Miller
Huntington
New York City
E. W. Miller
Norman
Sallie
L. E. Miller
Stansbury Street
Charles Walker
Carter Street
S. S. Barnes
Lyle Summerson
Baltimore
Bernice and
Helen Barnes
Chifftop
Ebvert W. Foster
New England States
Montreal
Canada
Public Health Training Center
White Sulphur Springs
Helen Howell
Laura Burrow
Fayette County
Alberta Morgan
Virginia Marshall
Frances Sturm
Corrine Bogert
Byron L. Dunn
Z. H. Legg
Richard Erwin
J. Irving Crowther
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N. “J. Noble
Ayibert
Hicklin
del- Mar
Beauty Shop
Main ST
Dr. Koch
Densit
Optometric Eye Specialist
Lilly Building
Bo mi
Kathleen French
Mr. Paxton
L. G. Houser
Evelyn Mac Cary
Moss French
E. S
Pauline Lewis
Mr. Hamblen
Ladies Aid
Legion
Mrs. Bolen
Miriam
Hissionary
Kilgore
W. LE. Green
D. Shovelin
Marie
St. Clair
Marcella Flannigan
Virginia Street
James M. Hayes
Gilmer Cross
Walter Wafford
Adrian Newton
Lexington
N.C
Minnie Ruth McNeill
Elxin
Farmers’ Cooperative
de Wolf Hopper
New York
Pictures
Womans Council
Leon
Swan
iGray
Miss Hambick
Mr. Scorce
Mrs. Lucian Hurt
Methodist Temple Group
Mountain Home
Ernie Akers
Phyllis Jean
Sophia
Earl Sheff
Beckley Hotel
Sally Ann
Koppers
New River Scrip
Kalor
Freeezo
Marguerite
West Virginia
New River
Koppers Scrip
Main Street
Embee
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