Weekly community notices and club meeting schedule
Coming events list for Beckley area includes Jayceeettes at Coca Cola Social Room 7 30 p m Thursday Mission Circle 3 Crab Orchard Baptist Church 7 30 p m Thursday Women s Auxiliary St Stephens Episcopal Assembly Hall 1 30 p m Friday Ann Rose Bible Class First Baptist Church 7 30 p m plus officer meetings and cleanup sessions led by local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayceeettes Club
Coca: Cola
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Women's Auxiliary
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Assembly Hall
Ann Rose
First Baptist Church
Marriage Licenses Recorded in Raleigh County Clerk Office
Applications for marriage licenses listed include Charles L. Arthur 19 of Bradley and Lottie Arthur, Shelva J. Meadows 19 daughter of Okla and Louise Meadows, and others: David L. Bennett 19 of Mabscott and Nadine A. McBride 19 of Skelton, Melvin C. McPeak 18 of Mount Hope and Getty Kenney 18, with parental lines and residencies noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Court
Charles L. Arthur
Raymond
Lottie Arthur
Shelva J. Meadows
Okla
Louise Meadows
Bradley
David L. Bennett
Edith Bennett
Mabscott
Paul Harper Bennett
Nadine A. McBride
Skelton
Clyde McBride
Dora Pitzer
Melvin C. McPeak
Wiley
Lorraine McPeak
Getty Kenney
Elizabeth Kenney
Jack Kenney
Mount Hope
Court Paula CDA marks 35th anniversary and installs officers
Beckley area Catholic Daughters of America Court Paula marked 35 years of service with a Tuesday night meeting at SS Francis de Sales Church. Officers were installed for the coming year as the group highlighted ongoing charitable work for Girl Scouts, Red Cross, Pinecrest Sanitarium, and Veterans Hospital among others. The organization, founded in 1903, now lists about 90 members in Beckley with a broader network exceeding 200,000 in 45 states plus Panama, Puerto Rico, and Alaska. Charter members remain active, with six of 37 original members still involved. Members cited aims of religious, educational, cultural, charitable, patriotic, social, and civic activities. Attending officers included Isabel Farris, regent. John F. Rist Jr., vice regent. Angelene Amato, financial secretary. James Hutchinson, treasurer. Rudolph Swatzyna, monitor. Ida Pitotti, lecturer. Catherine Gallagher, prophetess. Joe Lilly Jr., sentinel. E. Scott, organist. Rhea Ebbert, Charleston state secretary. and installing officers from Santa Maria Court. Attendees also included Bertha Ray, Leo B. Lydon, and clergy from SS Francis de Sales Parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paula
Beckley
Court Paula
Catholic Daughters of America
SS. Francis de Sales Catholic ‘Church
Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts
Red Cross
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Pinecrest Sanitarium
CDA
Panama
Puerto
Rico
Alaska
St. Francis de Sales Parish
William V. Bergines
H. Bridge
James §. Higgins
Francis Conway
E. L. Scott
K. J. Klaus
Isabel Farris
John F. Rist Jr
Angelene Amato
James Hutchinson
Rudolph Swatzyna
Monitor
Ida Pitotti
Dario Pitot
Catherine Gallagher
Joe Lilly Jr
E. Scott
Rhea Ebbert
Charleston
Blanche Barry
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Sue Carol French in Beckley
A bridal shower was given Tuesday night at 210 Fairview Ave in Beckley honoring Miss Sue Carol French bride elect of George Ballard Jr. Co hosts were Mrs. Roy E. Smith and Miss Anne Armentrout. Attendees included many local residents and relatives as plans proceed for the June 13 ceremony at The Methodist Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Carol French
Anne
Held
Fairview Age
E. Smith
R. B
Armentrouts
R. B. Armentroul
Fairview Ave
Roy E. Smith
Anne Armentrout
George Ballard Jr
George Ballard
Church St
G. R. French
Mr. French
Methodist Temple
Robert Amick
Carlyle
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
A long readable column lists dozens of local families, visits, and travel notes. J B Bibb and others from Crab Orchard and nearby towns are mentioned with relatives visiting and returning to New York City, and army postings in Virginia. Other items note hospital visits, a Freshman at WVU, and summer plans with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hove
Min Street
Avene
Manhattan
Bath
Pennsylvania Station
CAUP
Solden Thread Cafe
Joseph Massaglia, JR
Charles W. Cole
Gee
Mgr
Massaglia
Santa Monica
CAL
Miramar
San Jose
Calif
Sainte Claire
Long Beach
Wilton Gallup
Rancho Albuquerque
Denver
Colo
Park Lane
Washington, D.C
Moret Rateigh
Hartford
Conn
Bond
Pittsburgh
Sherwyn
Cincinnati
Sinton
New York City
New Yorker
Honolulu
Hoty
Waihiti
Sillmore
Chicago
Midwest
Meadouartens
J. B. Bibb
Reed
Crab Orchard
Dearborn
Mich
Roger McDermott
White Ave
Bibb
Daughvice
Fort Eustis
Vic- For-In-Law
Gene
Sophia
Richardson
D. A. Rufe
Oscar
Helen Walton
Isley
Barbara andJhas
Darrell
Canton
Ohio
West Virginia University
Mor- Jim
Alice Stephens McClure
Yawkey
Claude McCor
D. A. Rifferick
Frances
Alice
Danie
Plumtey
David
Beckley
Brierly
Riffe
S. S. Stephens
Clyde Kiger
Floyd Tay
Statts Hospital
Charleston
Mount Vernon
Virginia Spangler
Iva Deck
C. S. Cavendish
C. A. Carney
H. H. Evans
L. W. Lobenstein
5. Stroud
Alma Martin
Mary Katherine Savage
Albert Starr
Matthew Frederick
Hume Ct
Hargrove St
Clarksburg
Don Houchins
Gary Don
Cathy Ann
Dry Hill Rd
Naples
Picnic at Little Beaver Lake Honoring Woodrow Wilson Graduates
Mr and Mrs Frederick W Meyer hosted a Senior High Class picnic at Little Beaver Lake Friday evening. Honorees included four spring graduates from Woodrow Wilson High School Mary Linda Burks Johnny James Norma Gunderson and George Daniel. Attending members listed along with Rev C Worth May and the Wills family as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W Meyer
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Little Beaver Lake
Woodrow Wilson High School
Mary Linda Burks
Johnny James
Norma Gunderson
George Daniel
Martha May
Rita Bright
Judy Griffith
Bob Willis Jr
Nancy Sparks
Phyllis Wilson
Debbie Edwards
Patty Meyer
C. Worth May
Bob Wills
Lois Wills
Many Women Anglers Go Fishin Enjoy Relaxation At Bluestone
A Bluestone Lake outing shows more women than men fishing for bass crappie and walleye as campers mix family time with sport. Women speak of action not long trolling, while outfits and tents add to a pioneer vibe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluestone
Vauestone State Park
Tanae Wailon
Bluestone Lake
Hubby
Wedding Vows Exchanged In Oak Hill Ceremony
Janet Lee Meador and Ross Edwin Jeffries exchanged vows May 24 in a double ring ceremony read by Rev. Shirley Donnelly at the Oak Hill home. The bride, a Concord College senior, is daughter of Mrs. Mattie Meador and the late Curtis Meador. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Jeffries of Clintonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson High School
Janet Lee Meador
Ross Edwin Jeffries
Shirley Donnelly
Oak Hill
Mattie Meador
Crab Orchard
Curtis Meador
E. M. Jeffries
Clintonville
Guild Fetes Fiancee Of William K Hicks
Miss Kyra Ann Ellison bride elect of William Kelly Hicks was honored Friday at a bridal shower hosted by Wesleyan Service Guild members in St Marys Methodist Church Social Room. The couple will wed at St Marys Methodist Church with an 8 30 p m ceremony. About 73 guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyra Ann Ellison
William Kelly Hicks
St. Mary's Methodist Church
Wesleyan Service Guild
Elison
Hicks
St. Mary's Meth
Sam Turner
Harry Ballou
Bonnie Robertson
Honored With Party at Price Hill Home
Mrs Roxie Coleman celebrated a birthday Friday at her Price Hill home. Co hosts were Mrs Ella Mullins and Mrs Pear Atwood. Attendees included Mrs Elizabeth Hewlett, Mrs Della Coleman, Mrs Bertie Massey and daughter Jeanie, Bill Coleman, Charlie Massey and Leonard Thorne. A tip urges using heavy cotton socks on furniture legs to protect floors when moving or rearranging furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxie Coleman
Price Hill
Ella Mullins
Pear Atwood
Elizabeth ‘Hewlett
Della Coleman
Bertie Massey
Jeanie
Bill Coleman
Charlie Massey
Leonard Thorne
Doan’s Pills Promise Relief From Bladder Irritation
An old advertisement urges Doan’s Pills for mild bladder irritation from common overindulgence. It claims three benefits: soothing bladder irritation, easing back and muscle aches, and mild diuretic action to increase kidney output. The copy promotes a new large economy package and daily use for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
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Beckley Art Group
Hune
Mrs
Prosperity Farm Womens Club
Car) Bailey
Prosperity
Ioof Hall
Mainei
Court Santa Maria
Ber Jthe Ray
Leo B. Lydon
Ward Flederbach
Share the Faith
Helen Warwick
Mary Inez
Marianne
Mary Anita
Mary
Paul ¥. Helsley
Celeste
Bolen
D. Crawford Lynn
Jg. L. McClung
C. M Neg
A. Robert Koch
Lares McQuade
Jarrell
Richard Courtney
Bill David
Noel Christian
Fred Roschi
Overton Kent
Jack Hawk
Raymond Skiles
A.B. Carney
Arbuckles
the Crist of
The
Women’s Dept
Robert M. Fleming
Barbara
Billy
Orchard Ave
Paul Landis
G. C. Fleming
Rosie Bennett
Arnold Bennett
Baltimore
Abraham and Beckley
Tygart Beach
Grafton
Tygart Lake State Park
Merle Haddox
Tygart
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Renase
Coral Rou
Chase & Sanborn
Jeffries-Meador
Nancy Hunt
Richwood
Carl Robinson
Cinta
Concord College
Athens
Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
Women's Hall Council
Pan Hellenic Council
Pinner’s Club
Jeffries
Rupert High School
Rupert
Delta Delta Delta Tau
Student Government Association
Interfraternity Council
William K. Hicks
Kens
Little Junior
Dad
Kips
United States Rubber
H&m Family Shoe Store
Neville St
Charlie
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