Sophia Lodges Install Officers In Fraternal Rite
Sophia Lodge Hall hosts installation of new officers for Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges led by Weir Covey and Mrs Imogené Shumate. Officers include Mrs Russell Pegram and Madison Lowry among others with Good of the Order remarks and future joint installations planned at Trap Hill Mabscott Beckley and Oceana. Also reports visit of Sherman Deal to Crab Orchard and meeting his granddaughter Jerrie Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian
Ed Crouch
Madison Lowry
Bessie Whitley
Frank Bowers
Noble Grand
Eva Angle
John Pate
Odd Fellows
Robert Reed
Frank Porter
Roscoe H. Pegram
Arthur Porter
Covey
OOF
United Nations Assembly
New York
Carey
Odd Fellowship
England
George M. Harvey
Theta Rho
Memphis
Tenn
Trap Hill
Mabscott
Beckley
Oceana
Weir Covey
Melissa Sturgill
Lodge Hall
Rebekah
Madison Low Ledges
So. Lowry
Imogene Shumate
Community event notices and club calendars for Beckley area
Local column lists meetings and gatherings for Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Degree of Honor Lodge Mission Circle No 5 Crab Orchard Baptist Church Woman's Mission Society First Baptist Church nurses club and garden councils. Details include venues Coca Cola Social Room Little Beaver Park Calvary Baptist Mabscott and times from 7 30 p m to 1 30 p m with postposed picnic dates and luncheon plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Coca-Cola
Degree of Honor Lodge
Little Beaver Park
Woman's Mission Society
First Baptist Church
Inoon
Gunter
Calvary Baptist Church
Mabscott
Grandview Park
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Beaver County notes many Beckley and Crab Orchard residents visiting relatives and attending events. Clyde Preston returns from Japan and prepares for Moffett Field. Pvt. Cameron Martin joins him at Ft. Jackson. families from Gainesville Athens and Avon Terrace host/fly to Beckley for graduations weddings and Lions events. Several visitors travel from Indianapolis Raleigh Chicago and Long Island, with multiple relatives cited in Beckley and Crab Orchard.
Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County
Applications for marriage licenses recorded in Raleigh County clerk’s office include Charles William Hatmaker age 19 and Drema May s Davis age 16 both of Raleigh. Jackie Ray Mays age 20 and Sir Margaret Louise Gravely age 17 both of Raleigh. Robert Wallington age 22 of Beckley and Shirley Ann Terry age 18 of Beckley. Henry Austin Grimmet age 18 of Beaver and Isabell Rascona. Jo Ann Bland age 19 of Glen White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles William Hatmaker
Josephine
Lewis and
Bertha Hatmaker
Drema Mays Davis
A. C
Anna Davis
Jackie Ray Mays
Raleigh
George
Elsie Mays
Margaret Louise Gravely
Robert
Edna Gravely
Robert Wallington
Beckley
William
Rosie Wallington
Shirley Ann Terry
Jessie
Rosetta Terry
Hanry Austin Grimmet
Beaver
Eugene Grimmet
Isabell Rascona
Jo Ann Bland
Glen White
Lonzo
Kathleen Bland
Tent-Like Coat and Straight Dress Highlight Designer's Fall Collection
Paris-born designer Trigere opens New York fall shows with a tent like coat and slim straight dress. The collection features a Caladium cape coat, Dauphine silhouette with pannier detail, and a leopard suit with a bulky three quarter coat. Gala gowns include empire full length styles with boleros jeweled in faux stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trigere
New York
Jday
Dorothy Roe Plossorls
Newsps
Pers
United States
Pauline
Ministers Wives Elect Officers At First Beckley Meet
Ministers wives of Beckley District of the Methodist Church held their first meeting of the year as a family picnic at Beckley near Fayetteville. Officers named include president Mrs Ralph Hedrick Sylvester and treasurer Mrs Charles Thompson Fayetteville with other posts listed. A State Ministers Wives Retreat to Camp Cedar Lakes near Ripley July 23 25 was discussed along with conference plans and program features across multiple districts. Deborah Susan Ferrell granddaughter of Dallas Ferrell Charleston is visiting Beckley this week with grandmother Mrs Blanche Ferrell and uncle Ches ter Ferrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
The
Methodist Church
Beckxwith
Fayetteville
Ralph Hedrick
Sylvester
R. J. Chenoweth
Oak Hill
Charles Thompson
L. H. Greenwood
J. B. Dryfield
Camp Cedar Lakes
Ripley
Lewisburg
Fairmont
Bluefield
Huntington
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Buckhannon
West Virginia
Deborah Susan Ferrell
Dallas Ferrell
Charleston
Blanche Ferrell
Chester Ferrell
Ridge Ave
Bereley
David Michael
Azalea Garden Club Opens New Year At Home Meet
Mrs. M M Ralston hosted the Azalea Garden Club for its first meeting of the club year. Co-hostess was Mrs. T A Ver million. President Mrs. E E Bibble led the business session with plans for the coming year. Ned H Ragland discussed the national garden test. Specimen blooms shown included snapdragons petunias butterfly bush shasta daisies and roses. Ribbons were awarded to Mrs. E E Bibb Mrs. D C Ashton Mrs. B B Hawkins Mrs. J P Nowlin Mrs. J A Hunt and Mrs. H P Meadows. Members present included Mrs. Paul R Hutchinson Mrs. Ida S O'Dell Mrs. R G Broaddus Abs John E McKenzie Mrs. J B Bibb Mrs. W A Thornhill and Mrs. Joe L Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Ralston
Hillpark
Azalea Garden Club
T. A. Vermillion
E. E. Bibble
Ned H. Ragland
Garden Club
E. E. Bibb
D. C. Ashton
B. B. Hawkins
J. P. Nowlin
J. A. Hunt
H. P. Meadows
Paul R. Hutchinson
Ida S. O'Dell
Denny Thomas Wedding Performed At Mabscott Church
Florence Thomas and Johnny Denny were married in a July 6 church ceremony at Calvary Baptist Mabscott. The double ring service included music by Mrs Harless, vows by Rev Norman Harless, and a reception at the Tolbert home with pink white and red roses. The bride, daughter of Elmer Thomas, wore a white ballerina dress and veil. the groom is the son of Mrs Eva Hawk. They will live at 809 1/2 Oakwood Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
Mabscott
Florence Thomas
Johnny Denny
Norman Harless
Elmer Thomas
Fayetteville
Thomas
Tolbert
Eva Hawk
Roscoe Denny
N. H. Harless
Patricia Webb
Dorothy Harless
Holt Harless
G. 8. Tolbert
Frances’ Quesenberry
New Wilson High School
Rhodell Rhodell Personals Vacation Guests Reach Home
RHODELL RNS reports Mr and Mrs B W Lilly and her son Joe Parker returned from a vacation to Ocean View and Virginia Beach. They stayed with Franklin D Parker in Norfolk VA and Mrs Rufus Brown in Blue Pennant plans two week stay. Visitors include Mrs Sarah Dickerson and family at the Lester home in Spanishburg and Ernest Barker's visitors Curtis Tate and grandsons Gary and Terry Tate of Detroit. Billy Gombos and twin daughters visit Genbds parents. Mrs Johnny Gombos visits Baltimore. Phillip Leslie and family host in Alameda while others visit Mea dows in Lillington and Oceana. Edna Kirk undergoes surgery in Charleston and Carol Meadows returns home from Charleston General Hospital. Lacy Meadows Jr returns home after week visiting relatives in Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Gombos
Johnny Jr
Vergie Howerton
Baltimore
Phillip Leslie
Alameda
Cal
U. S. Widick
Samuel M. Meardows
Virgil
Alma
Billa Kay
Dia
Teddy Kessinger Birthday Slumber Party Observed
Teddy Kessinger marked her fourth birthday with a slumber party at the Glade Creek home of Mr and Mrs Ted Kessinger last weekend. Guests arrived Friday, swam, then enjoyed skilletourgers and outdoor picnic foods. Rain halted outdoor activities Saturday, leading to platter parties and indoor games before a noon birthday meal and return home. Attending were Cheryl Faull Martha Phipps Jo Ann Cases Mary Lou Garrison Patty Houch Ree Susie Thomas and Nency Elkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Kessinger
Glade Creek
Ted Kessinger
Cheryl Faull
Martha Phipps
Jo Ann Cases
Mary Lou Garrison
Patty Houchree
Susie Thomas
Nency Elkins
Visiting Sunday Guests at Prosperity Home
Sunday guests in the Prosperity home of Mr and Mrs Earnest Williams included Mr and Mrs D C Pry and children Dawn Diana Denise and Duane of Hammond Indiana Mr and Mrs Bernard McKinney and son Terry Oakill and Mrs Vivian Williams of Pax
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Williams
D. C. Pry
Dawn
Diana
Denise
Duane
Hammond, Ind
Bernard McKinney
Tercry
Oak Fill
Vivian Williams
Pax
Mark It Write the Owner Name Inside Jeans Modet
Instruction on placing the owner s name in blue jeans using black crayon and heat to set the mark. Aimed at durable identification for families with multiple children to prevent confusion after washes. Emphasizes permanence and practicality.
Bride Elect Feted With Shower for Miss Jo Ann Bland
Miss Jo Ann Bland of Shady Spring was honored at a Richmond Recreation Room shower hosted by Miss Betty Johnston. The couple, Harry A Grimmet and Miss Bland, plan to wed Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Bland home in Glen White. Guests included many relatives and friends who enjoyed games and prizes plus a pink carnation corsage for the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Bland
Harry A. Grimmet
Shady Spring
Richmond
Betty Johnston
Ridge Ave
B“onza Bland
Glen White
Shelva Milter
Kitty Gregory
Mary - Dee Elkins
Frances Denny
Leazo Bland
Myrtle Wills
Jean Grimnet
Alice Williams
Shirley Park
Sam Rascena
Roy Herndon
Ronnie Lusk
Judy Buckland
Shirley Wardensky
Elizabeth Walker
Carolyn Lilly
Mary Bryant
Many V. Johnson
Patty McGinnis
Mabscott Family Dinner At Hyatt Residence
A Mabscott household hosted a Sunday family dinner on the lawn. Attendees included Mrs. George Hyatt’s granddaughter Miss Georgiebel Starr and her sisters Mrs. Joseph P. Holland of Roanoke, Virginia, Mrs. William H. Brown of Beckley, and Mrs. D. L. Hensley of Beaver, plus Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lindsay. Also present were William H. Brown Jr., Bill Lee, D. L. Henley and Jack, Kenneth Keaton and daughters Sue and Korky, Betty Lou Halsey and children Mike and Debby, Eugene Wirt and children Wayne and Victoria, and Joseph P. Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabscott
George Hyatt
Georgiebel Starr
Joseph P. Holland
Roanoke
William H. Brown
Jack
Kenneth Keaton
Sue
Korky
Betty Lou Halsey
Mike
Debby
Eugene Wirt
Wayne
Victoria
Arthur Lindsay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sherman Deal
Crab Orchard
Great Falls
Mont
Sgt. Deal
Malstrom Air Force Base
Jerrie Lynn
Deal
Russell Regram
Roda Chamberlain
Inmite
En's
Beckley Nowe
Crab Onchard Baptist Church
Earl Tolbert
Beckley Area
Daniels Missionary Baptist Church
James Ransom
Daniels
First Christian Church
Rural Acres Garden Club
Alo
B. H. Coleman
Elm St
Calloway Heights
Stoco Band Mothers Club
William Guerrani
Hunters St
Raleigh County Garden Council
Evelyn Love
Gainesville
Fla
G. D. Griffith
J. &. Wood
Austin Ave
Beckley Hospital
Naval Airman
Clyde Preston
C. J Martin
Japan
Moffett Field
Calif
C. J. Martin
Cameron Martin
Ft. Jackson
Robbie Harris
Ira Whitlock
Avon Ter
Johnson City
W. E. Harris
New York City
5. L. Wolfe
Lula Suter
Sophia
Jack Stanley
Gregory
Norwood
Ohio
E. W. Wilson
Robert Stanley
Harper Heights
Camp Breckinridge
National Guard
First Ave
John H. Gallagher
Nancy
Beth
Massapequa Park
Long Island
N.Y
Lill.g
John Earl Lilly Jr
Gail Weiler
Ellis Riffe
Neil Horton
Lizella
the Wi
Donald Gamble
Riffe
N. C
Bernedine Redecap
Anderson
Ind
Paul Feigley
Harper Rd
Roy Fielder
North Oakewood Ave
Lansing
Mich
Brother Inlaw
D. F. McKenzie
Granville Ave
Lester Love
E. J. Parkins
Carolyn Adele
Manuel Hidalgo
Agricola Santo
Forest Ave
C.T. Smith
Hidalgo
Cecil H. Graham
N. Kanawha St
Marie Lawrence
Fort Worth
Tex
R. D. Kanakanui
Karen
Julie
Charlottesville
Ocean Drive Beach
Graham
Chicago
James Page Land
Ellen
Lucille
Jane
Mount Hope
Paul Barwood
Quesenberry St
Beckleyans
Ill
Fairview Ave
Kermit A. Locke
Beaver Ave
Locke
Lions
W. W. Waddell
Violet Bays
Gail Bair
Keystone Aluminum
FHA Financing
Beckley Glass CO
N. Oakwood Ave
DIAL
Alex
N. Breckinridge
Raleigh County
Central Elementary School
Callarine Gallagher
FE. C. Gallagher
Woodlawn Ave
Miss Gallagher
Graduate School of Arts
Catholic University of America
Court Paula
Catholic Daughters of America
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Denny-Thomas
Rhodell
Lacy A. Meadows Jr
Nathan Meadows
Norris Simms
Cleveland
Frances Scarbrough
Anne Banco
Nancy Gillispie
Mary Shelton
Dixie Hodge
Doris Hodge
Myrna Morris
Barbarba Taylor
Sam Hartford
Mary Lilly
Mary Lou Lilly
Archie Webster Jr
Myrna Cole
Cora Short
Calvin Saunders
Jo'ann
Neville ST
Vi-Lee
Pcu
Hawthorne
Iack
Hercules
America
Montgomery Word
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