Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
A series of small social notices from Beckley area residents. Families and guests report weekend visits, travels to New York and World’s Fair events, trips to Virginia Beach, Raleigh, and Florida, plus returning home from vacations. Names include Mrs. Jackson Beamer II, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Thomas, Ray Vance, William Sigmund, Corrine Gill, Don Monk, George Vanney, Carl Terry, Lucille Gryder, Jo Anne Ratliff, Evelyn Johnson, M. L. Bragg, Tracy Riffe, Sue Ellen Riffe, Troy Bisher, James Partain, Dan Griffith, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Sigmund
Bill
Rebecca
Sigmund
George Vanney
Shady Spring
Carl Terry
Carlyn
Diana and
Mike
Indianapolis
Ind
Lucille Gryder
Jo Anne Ratliff
North Wilkesboro
N.C
Steve Taylor
McGrady
Dan Griffith
Henry H. Wills
Ghent
Virginia
North Carolina
Florida
Virginia Beach
Griffith
Bert Carpenter
Elizabeth City
N. Cc
A. D. Young
Palm Beach
Vaughn Lilly
Wills
Twiford
Miami Beach
Carpenter and
Bert Jr
Judy Groome
Births at Beckley Hospital Featured in Local Notes
Mr and Mrs Jacob Andrew Deweese Jr Besoco announce the birth of a son William Stacy at Beckley Hospital at 1 30 p m June 26 weight 7 pounds 5 12 ounces Lisa Marie daughter born to Mr and Mrs Hal Stephens Shady Spring at Beckley Hospital 2 a m June 27 weight seven pounds six ounces Lowell Edward Jr son born to Mr and Mrs Lowell Edward Canaday Beckley Hospital July 20 weight 8 pounds 10 ounces
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Andrew Deweese Jr
Besoco
William Stacy
Beckley Hospital
Lisa Marie
Hal Stephens
Shady Spring
Lowell Edward Jr
Lowell Edward Canaday
Beckley Subdeb Council elects new officers at banquet
Outgoing Beckley Subdeb Council officers joined in a banquet at the Glass House to cap Subdeb Day. New officers installed include Sandy Lilly as president Donna Biggs treasurer Susan Winner corresponding secretary and Smith and Leeber as recording secretaries. Sponsors Mrs Paul Hayner Mrs Francis Parker Mrs Pat Stratzer and Mrs John J Rahall join. clubs honor many members with silver charms for top club members and raise funds for Head Start and YMCA pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Glass House
Teena Leeber
Susan Robertson
Nicki Smith
Madge Richardson
Annabel Hollandsworth
Lucinda Wirtz
E. B. Wirtz
Susan Stowers
Sandy Lilly
Donna Biggs
Susan Winner
Miss Smith
Leeber
George P. Davis
Danny Bailey
Miss Wirtz
Charmette Club
Elizabeth Richmond
Miss Robertson
Gwen Rahall
C- 68
Winner
Paula Hay
Ner
Silhouette Club
Pam Powers
Monica Swan
Royal T Club
Sharon Sampson
C-66
Kdare
Debbie Aliff
Paul Hayner
Francis Parker
Pat Stratzer
John J. Rahall
Richardson
Wirtz
Ymca Pool Fund
Licensed Practical Nurses Add 11 Members To District Roster
The Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia District No. 3 added 11 new members through a statewide campaign running until Aug. 15. New members include Thelma Miller Lois Quisenberry Macy Smith Huda Darlington Hester Kinzer Lois Rhinehart Bernice Stover Lena Barlow Goldie Lilly Bernice Clayton Eleanor Rice. A dessert meeting at Beckley Hotel featured speakers W. W. Withrow and Rev. Thomas L. Kerrigan. Kerrigan noted House Bill 592 affecting LPNs was defeated. A covered dish dinner is planned for Aug. 12 at St. Francis Parish Hall. Mary Rodebaugh presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licensed
Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia, Inc
Thelma Miller
Lois Quesenberry
Macy Smith
Huda Darlington
Hester Kinzer
Lois Rhinehart
Bernice Stover
Lena
Beckley Hotel
W. W. Withrow
Thomas L. Kerrigan
District Advisory Board
Kerrigan
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
St. Francis Church
Mary Rodebaugh
Hairdressers Predict Curl Comeback Led by NHCA Members
UPI reports a curl comeback as 70,000 NHCA members push soft airy curls over straight bobs. Style director Buddy Walton says straight looks are tragic while Leonard Benner notes men prefer curls. The NHCA outlines Gibson-like revival with forward curling, short napes, pale face-toned color, and natural makeup emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Walton
St. Louis
Leonard Benner
NHCA
Association
Curls Benner
Bellevue
Wash
Mary Pickford
Gaines Pressley
NHDA
Gibson
Bosticks Host 40 Picnickers At Camp Carl
Approximately 40 attendees joined Rural Acres Garden Club for an annual family picnic Sunday at Camp Carl along the Greenbrier River. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Bostick and Mrs. H. P. Hackney. Participants included Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Spegial Mrs. Elizabeth Boner Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Henegar Chick Munson Pamela Cook and Mrs. Hackney of Hinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Acres Garden Club
Camp Carl
Greenbrier
Carl A. Bostick
H. P. Hackney
Wallace Spegial
Elizabeth Boner
A. T. Henegar
Chick Munson
Pamela Cook
Hinton
Care tips for acrylic sweaters in washing
New acrylic sweaters are easy to wash. Wash by hand or machine and pat gently into shape. Dry flat to prevent sagging and stretching and fluff out when dry.
Beckley women's groups announce meetings and events
Local clubs list upcoming gatherings across Beckley including the Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club picnic at Mrs. William Johnson's home in Daniels at 7 p.m. and numerous other meetings at venues like Coca Cola Social Room South Oakwood Ave and the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club
William Johnson
Daniels
Degree of Honor Lodge
Coca Cola
South Oakwood Ave
Hollywood Home Demonstration Club Cookout at Noon
Mrs J C McGlothlin hosts a noon cookout at the Hollywood Home Demonstration Club in MacArthur. The event brings residents together for a community meal and social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
J. C. McGlothlin
MacArthur
Woman's Club Executive Board Meeting Set at Clubhouse
The executive board of the Woman's Club will meet at the clubhouse on Park Avenue at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Members are advised to attend and discuss upcoming activities and club matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Park Ave
Mission Society hears Mrs. Riffe at Crab Orchard Church
Mrs Gene Riffe presented a program titled God Still Lives at the General Mission Society meeting in the Crab Orchard Baptist Church social room. She spoke on Christ in service and choices, read The Faithful Few, and offered a closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Riffe
General Mission Society
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Basil Wilcox
Association
Clyde Fitzpatrick
Enis Deck
Alden Deck
College Regents Head WOTM Meet in Beckley Lodge
Beckley Chapter No 822 Women of the Moose held a Tuesday night meeting at the Moose Lodge ballroom with Senior Regent Mrs Gloria Tucker presiding. Eight Beckley regents and three visitors from Mullens Oak Hill and Hinton attended. Karen Radford, to be sponsored as a student nurse, was introduced, one new member Mrs Doric Ray enrolled, and refreshments served for about 60 members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 5
Circle No. 3
Macie Snuffer
Circle No. 2
College of Regents
Beckley Chapter No
Women of the Moose
Moose Lodge
Gloria Tucker
Magdalene Humphries
Beckley
Jean Watters
Bessie Carroll
Mullens
Oak Hill
Hinton
W. D. Nace
Beckley Lodge
Edna Fourney
Kathleen
Dolly
Karen Radford
WOTM
St. Mary's Hospital
Huntington
Doric Ray
Brides Bring Sterling Flatware as Wedding Tradition
Despite changing traditions brides still receive part or all of their sterling flatware from parents. The custom persists even as dowries fade, reflecting enduring family ritual in marriage.
Dr Powers Dentist at 110 Main St Seeks Patients
Dr G M Powers dentist advertises his practice at 110 Main Street offering general dental services and a contact phone number 253 7696 for appointments and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jackson Beamer II
Jackson Hl
Salem
Eugene F. Eager
Beckley Ave
H.B. Thomas
Northwestern Avenue
W.L. Ash
Mannington
June Snoderly
Fairmont
Cliffside Amphitheatre
Grandview State Park
Coal Town Museum
Stotesbury
Beckley Exhibition Mine
Ray Vance
Crab Orchard
Bill Vance
Mount Rainier, Md
New York City
Donald Monk
Formosa
Corrine Gill
Layland
Japan
U.S. Navy
Evelyn Gill
Robert Collins
Bostic
Evelyn Johnson
Chicago
Ill
M. L. Bragg
Reservoir Road
W. E. Tissue
Mount Hope
Winchester
Brooks Adair
Ethel Martin
Raleigh County
Danny Plumley
David
Reservoir Rd
Ellis Riffe
Duffey
Raleigh
Riffe
Plumley
Orval Riffe
Don Waite
Elyria
Ohio
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Sid Lively
Pax
Tracy Riffe
Sue Ellen Riffe
Mrs
Orville Riffe
Raleigh, N.C
Troy Bisher
James T. Partain
East Rainelle
M. E. Proctor
So. Kanawha St
L. D. Brooks
O. R. Pitts
Miami, Fla
Chester Slayton
Terrie Lee Varney
Williamson
Bob Ramieh
Mose Ramieh
Wilson St
Lex Breckinridge
Alex Breckinridge
Parkwood Dr
Lee Crawford
Bernard L Crawford
Harper Road
Peterkin Conference Center
Romney
Crawfords
Robert R. Elmore
Mountain State Hearing Aid Center
W. Va
Glen White
ANS
Benita Farley
Oral Farley
Mickey Bolen
Davie Traylor
John Martin
Darrell Miller
Mary Lehman
Debbie Pierce
Kathy Martin
Josephine
Hazel
Harry Howerton
Davanna
Keith Lehman
Dewaine
Agnes
Lois Gambrell
Lyndall
Dianne Martin
Coleen
Dale
Gary
Linda
Angela Bolen
Chris Acosta
Johnny
Garland Lynn Pack
Michael Lehman
Jacke Price
Roger
Tommy Worley
Kevin Lewis
Janie Mills
Becky Miller
Vickie Farley
Florence Pack
Edrie Farley
Juanita Price
Cubes
KiKi
Gay Pauley
UPI
New York
Bermudas
Childrens Dept
E. M. Payne CO
Bosticks
Women's Department of
Beckler
King’s Daughters
Dry Hill
J. T. Jarrell
Harper Rd
Beckley Art Group
Appalachian
Homemakers Club
Chester Boyden
Silver St
Maxwell Hill Country Life Group
Judea Shrine No
White Shrine of
Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206
Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club
YMCA
Alcoholics Anonymous
Mountain Air Rest Home
Insulaire Blankets
Maarten Soverign
Martex Florals
Curtain Shop
Neville St
Opposite Baptist Church
White Sulphur Springs
Nora Chambers
White Sulphur
Nual
West Virinia Dental Assistants Association
New River Dental Assistants Society
Prince
G. M. Powers
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