Church of God Convention Planned in Beckley
The Church of God state convention opens tonight at 7 30 in Beckley with general overseer Rev J H Walker in charge. Delegates from West Virginia and other states are expected. A male quartet from Tennessee orphanage will sing for delegates. Sessions run through Sunday with multiple daily starting times and a closing service Sunday at 1 00.
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Church of God
Beckley
J. H. Walker
West Virginia
Tennessee
Mrs Hypes Reelected President of Society
Mrs Laura Hypes was reelected president of the Women's Society of Christian Service of the Citts ville Methodist Church, at a meeting in her home Tuesday night. Officers elected included C A Feazelle as vice president Harless Stover as secretary Wanda Vass as corresponding secretary and Ethel Vass as treasurer. Guests included Mrs Sarah Howard of Maynor and Mrs R R Linkous and daughter Shelby Jean of Beckley. The next meeting will be at Mrs Paul Hendrickson's home on Tuesday July 14 at 730 PM.
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Laura Hypes
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Cittsville Methodist Church
Lou Anna Linkous
C. A. Feazelle
Harless Stover
Wanda Vass
Ethel Vass
Luke
Ed DeWitt
Zeffie Lilly
Duff Spangler
Harry Steagall
Ronnie Nicely
Charles Craddock
Aul Hendrickson
Gladys Vass
Lena Steagall
Edna Maynor
Elsie Painter
Sarah Howard
Maynor
R. R. Linkous
Shelby Jean
Beckley
Paul Hendrickson
Miss Irwin Hosts Sunday School Class At Home
Mrs Agartha Irwin entertained her Sunday School class at her residence last night after the devotional. The group played lawn games with prizes awarded to Mildred Keatley and Norma Jean Hodge. Attendees included Jane Manely Bera Operchuck Mary Sadler Mrs Evelyn Thompson and Mrs Cc G Irwin.
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Agartha Irwin
Mildred Keatley
Norma Jean Hodge
Jane Manely
Bera Operchuck
Mary Sadler
Evelyn Thompson
Cc. G. Irwin
Birth of Sandra Lee Jordan in Stanaford
Mr and Mrs Ellea Jordan of Stanaford announce the birth of an eight and one half pound daughter Sandra Lee on June 5 at the home of Mrs Jords parents Mr and Mrs G W Williams also of Stanaford Mrs Jordan is the former Miss Ruby Williams.
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Ellea Jordan
Stanaford
Sandra Lee
First W Va Folk Festival At Jacksons Mill Held Soon
West Virginia hosts its first folk festival at Jacksons Mill on Sunday June 21 under the West Virginia Federation of Music Clubs and American Folkways Association. Esther Eugenia Davis chairs. speakers include Miss Jean Thomas and Prof L W Chappell. Musicians from Four-H camps Children of the American Revolution and local dance groups expected. pageant features ushering in pioneer dress.
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West Virginia
West Virginia Federation of Music Clubs
American Folkways Association
Jackson's Mill
Esther Eugenia Davis
Charleston
Raleigh Lee Stubs
Fairmont
National Federation of Music Clubs
Jean Thomas
Miss Davis
A. S
Sid” Hatfield
Logan
Four-H Music Camp
Fayetteville
Wheeling
Helvetia
Circle Exceeds Year's Quota At First Christian Church
Members of group six led by Mrs. Arthur Rees gathered at Mrs. Gilbert Thompson's home for a pot luck supper then a business meeting. The year’s quota was exceeded and each member received a potted plant. Plans were made to equip comfort kits for the Red Cross to be sent to soldiers and marines overseas. Attending were Oscar and Mary Ellen Thorpe, Kyle and Keith Cook, Mrs. Rees, Mrs. Paul Stanley, Mrs. A. L. Honaker, Mrs. R. V. Huddle, Mrs. E. L. Lipscomb, Mrs. L. E. Shrewsbury, Mrs. Warren Dunn, Mrs. J. W. Kenne son, and Gilbert Thompson and family.
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First Christian Church
Arthur Rees
Gilbert Thompson
Oscar Thorpe
Mary Ellen
Kyle Cook
Keith
Paul Stanley
A. L. Honaker
R. V. Huddle
E. L. Lipscomb
L. E. Shrewsbury
Warren Dunn
J. W. Kennison
Mrs. Kelly Honored At Bridge Luncheon
Mrs. W. D. Kelly, preparing to move to Charleston next week, was fêted at a bridge luncheon Tuesday hosted by Mrs. M. D. Hensey and Mrs. C. J. Amon. She received a gift, with players including Mrs. W. R. Fugitt, Mrs. E. A. Reilly, Mrs. Mart Griffith, Mrs. J. M. Turner, Dr. Henrietta Marquis, Mrs. Harry Meyers, and Mrs. James Windle.
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Mrs. Kelly
W. D. Kelly
Charleston
M. D. Hensey
C. J. Amon
W. R Fugitt
E. A. Reilly
Mart Griffith
J. M. Turner
Henrietta Marquis
Harry Meyers
James Windle
Christian Circle Reports Quota Exceeded For Year
The Women's Missionary Society group met at Mrs. George Courey’s home on Anne Street and reported it exceeded its yearly quota. Mrs. D. F. McKenzie led devotionals, Mrs. Lee Porter read Planning For A New World by Florence C. Carmichael, and four comfort kits for departing soldiers and marines were voted.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
George Courey
Anne Street
D. F. McKenzie
Lee Porter
Florence C. Carmichael
H. A. Shaffer
Women Golfers to Hold 27 Hole Putting Tourney
Mrs. E A Reilly, chairwoman of Black Knight Country Club women golfers, announces a 27 hole putting tournament Sunday afternoon in conjunction with Flag Day. Women pay 50 cents, proceeds to American Red Cross comfort kit fund. men’s 18 hole charity tourney costs 1 dollar, proceeds to Red Cross. Event begins at 2 p m.
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E. A. Reilly
Black Knight Country Club
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Charity Bridge Party Planned for June 18
A charity bridge party is slated for Thursday evening June 18 at 8 o clock in the Appalachian Electric Power Building. It is sponsored by Court Paula Number 714 of the Catholic Daughters of America. Reservations can be made by calling Mrs FE Fourney, Mrs John Boray, or Mrs CD Sebert, via listed phone numbers.
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Appalachian Electric Power Building
Court
Club Honors Three Members On Birthday Night
The Past Chiefs Club honored Mrs. Bergan Segle Mrs. Kenneth Keaton and Mrs. Thomas Welch at Segle home Tuesday. The event opened with a devotional, followed by program games and prizes won by Mrs. Stuart Cook Mrs. Guy Pennington and Mrs. Annie Scott. Refreshments were served to a long list of members including Mrs. Welch Winkler Pennington Underwood and others.
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Bergan Segle
Kenneth Keaton
Thomas Welch
Chiefs Club
Segle
Stuart Cook
Guy Pennington
Annie Scott
Thomas Welsh
Wanda Winkler
Martha Underwood
Lee Allen
George Calloway
Fisher
Bergan Segie
Forrest Fisher
Alice Rogers
John Brezack
James Nolan
Robert Thompson
Sam Stuart
Arthur Poore
Johnson
Joe Johnson
B. N. Scott
Pruett Couple Welcome David Lawrence Born in Raleigh
Mr and Mrs Lawrence FE Pruett of 228 Clyde Street announce the birth of a nine pound son, David Lawrence, born Friday June 5 at Raleigh General Hospital.
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Lawrence FE. Pruett
Clyde Street
David Lawrence
Raleigh General Hospital
Personal News From Huntington and Nearby Towns
Seregant Emmett Lee Meadows Jr of San Diego visited his aunt and uncle on Burgess Street and returned to his post last night. Rosemary Fleshman of Pemberton heads to Philadelphia for hospital treatment. Irene Hambrick, visiting Huntington, returns home. Lions Club convention attendees included many local couples. Mary Tennant improves after flu. June Rice visits relatives in Bluefield. Forrest Gadd travels to Richwood to visit his brother. E S Pugh returns from New York City where daughter Harry Claren was ill but improving. Mr and Mrs M D Hensey plan weekend visit to Washington DC.
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Seregant
Emmett Lee Meadows, Jr
San Diego
California
S. E. Hodson
Burgess Street
Rosemary Fleshman
Pemberton
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Irene Hambrick
Victor Sprague
Huntington
Fletcher Mann
Kermit Locke
A. A. Ross
D. O. Means
Norris Guthrie
E. van Dorsey
Mary Tennant
June Rice
T. S. Rice
Westwood Drive
Bluefield
Forrest Gadd
D. P. Gadd
Richwood
William Gadd
E. S. Pugh
Granville Avenue
New York City
Harry Claren
M. D. Hensey
Donald
Mr. Hensey
Washinton
D. C
Sophia Lions Club Meets With A J Truman Address
Beckley resident A J Truman will address the Sophia Lions Club at 6 45 p m in the Boy Scout Cabin Sophia tonight. Officers will be elected for the coming year during the business meeting. Henry Smith George Hamed and C C Richards will report on the Huntington convention held last weekend.
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A. J. Truman
Beckley
Sophia Lions Club
Sophia
Henry Smith
George Hamed
C. C Richards
Huntington
Section of Mannheim Lacks Street Names Yet Divides into 136 Blocks
A Mannheim area section is described as having no street names. It is divided into 136 blocks designated by a letter and number scheme. The note highlights urban planning peculiarities and potential navigation challenges in this district.
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Mannheim
Lost pants saved face in Portland fire
Firefighter Ed Lawrence rushed to the alarm in Portland and kicked his pants and shoes under a bed. He grabbed his gear and boarded the truck, leaving readers with the image of his reddened face not from heat but the mishap.
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Associated Press
Portland
Ore
Ed Lawrence
Worm pays off in Indianapolis for Kokomo boy bond
Russell Grant, a patriotic Kokomo 10 year old, swallowed an angle worm on a dare to raise money for war savings stamps. Workers at a local plant are contributing funds to buy a $25 bond for him.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Russell Grant
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