Arkansas Guest Entertained By Mrs. S. M. Bledsoe
Mrs. S. M. Bledsoe hosted a luncheon at Black Knight Country Club for Mrs. Leon Catlett of Little Rock, with floral Van Fleet roses and an afternoon of bridge and canasta. Guests included Mrs. E. E. Bibb Jr, Mrs. M. A. Johnson, Mrs. Bettie Campbell, and others, then moved to the Bledsoe home on North Kanawha Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Fleet
S. M. Bledsoe
Beckleyan
Leon Catlett
Little Rock, Ark
E. E. Bibb, Jr
Bledsoe
Black Knight Country Club
North Kanawha Street
Bridge and Canasta
Catlett
M. A. Johnson
Bettie Campbell
E. E. Bibb
M. M. Ralston
Thomas F. Stafford
Robert
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know Oriented
Dorothy Amick records social notices as families and friends travel and visit. The column lists Frank and Mable Billups, Stovalls, Learys, Norwoods, Cowans, Irle, Charlwood, Jennnings, Means, Swannon, Sesler, Todd, Dowdy, Sigmund, Minter, Hornbarger, Wilkes, Wren, Carter, May, Nelson, Jones and others visiting relatives or traveling to cities including Rockingham Hamlet Charleston Wheeling Cincinnati Duke University and Duke University graduation events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Amick
Frank Billups
McClure Street
H. T. Stovall
Beaver Avenue
Dennis Leary
Fourth Street
Gladys
G. S. Thomas
M. V. Norman
Lee Street
S. G. Norwood
Mary Kathyrn
William Lee
Rockingham
N. C
A. R. Cowan
Nicky
Charles
Hamlet
Ross Irle
Charles Irle
Champaign
R. E. Charlwood
Washington, D. C
M. F. Noel
Virginia Street
Mary Jennings
Jennings Street
Major
B. G. Lilly
Philadelphia
M. R. Jennings
Staten Island
N. Y
Paul Jennings
Lakeland, Fla
D. O. Means
Druid Avenue
Charleston
G. Wood
Eitchie Swannon
Mabscott
Clermont
Fla
William Shannon
E. C. Sesler
Orchard Avenue
Columbus
Clyde Sesler
A. M. Todd
Wheeling
H. A. Sloan
E. Prince Street
Floyd Taylor
Eddie
E. J. Dowdy
Riley Street
Jim Sigmund
Ray B. Sigmund
Woodlawn Avenue
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Colie Minter
Calloway Street
Beckley Hospital
Flora Hornbarger
Sara Catherine Stewart
Bluefield
Phillip Wilkes
W. D. Wren
Mullins
A. S. Johnston, Jr
Harry R
Lions Club
Ohio
Howard Lipscomb
Dayton
George S. Long
John R. Nelson
John, Jr
Marion
Ind
Graham K. Breck
Nelsons
Joe Jones
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Richard Jones
Maryland Avenue
Duke University
Durham
Jennings
the Marine Hospital
Pre-Nuptial Shower Honors Ruth Sisk on Wednesday
Miss Ruth Joyce Sisk bride elect of Kenneth Sharp was honored at a pre nuptial party Wednesday night hosted by Miss Jennie Lee Quesenberry and Mrs. W N Tench at 610 Johnstown Road. Roses decorated. guest list included Nancy Whittaker Joyce Ward Sue Woods Jacqueline Lowe Norma Lee Holsteine Betty Lipscomb Peggy Oliver and Mrs K T Ford. Sisk to wed Sharp June 18 at First Christian Church Walter Duncan left for Greenbrier Hotel to meet friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Joyce Sisk
Kenneth Sharp
Jennie Lee Quesenberry
W. N. Tench
Johnstown Road
Sisk
Nancy Whittaker
Joyce Ward
Sue Woods
Jacqueline Lowe
Norma Lee Holsteine
Betty Lipscomb
Peggy Oliver
K. T. Ford
Sharp
First Christian Church
Beckley Brides Choose Gifts Via Local Stores and National Trends
A national survey finds brides receive 50 to 100 gifts averaging $15 each, with Christmas and Lent as breaks. Beckley stores report organized gift registries guiding purchases, with bridal consultants and records of patterns, colors, and housewares. The system begins at engagement and continues after marriage, nudging anniversaries with gift reminders. Local brides favor decorative china and glassware, while gift bureaus track preferences and advise buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Beckley
Laie
I.Q
Modern
Tury
Junior Girls Hold Outing on Wednesday
The junior girls of Sunday School Class at Hollywood Baptist Church hiked on Wednesday guided by Mrs. Glen Smith. Attendees included Joan Maynard Bobbie Houston Louise Maynard Gloria Vaughns Lillian Gathercole Jean Smith Joan Pittman Reba Jean Smith and Ruth Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood Baptist Church
Glen Smith
Joan Maynard
Bobbie Houston
Louise Maynard
Gloria Vaughns
Lillian Gathercole
Jean Smith
Joan Pittman
Reba Jean Smith
Ruth Cook
50 Women Attend Thursday Meeting of Women's Society
About 50 women attended yesterday afternoon's meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Richard Lewis opened with a prayer, Mrs. H. E. Melton led devotions, and Circle No. 3 led the program under Mrs. J. Brabhan. Mrs. French Davis, president, conducted the business portion and reports for the first quarter were given by circle leaders. At least five members will attend the house party at Davis and Elkins College on Monday, July 10. The closing prayer was by Mrs. R. A. Argenbright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Richard Lewis
H. E. Melton
J. Brabhan
French Davis
All Circle
Davis and Elkins College
R. A. Argenbright
Girl Scout Troop 8 Outing and Wiener Roast at City Park
Members of Girl Scout Troop No. 8 of the First Methodist Church enjoyed an outing and wiener roast at the City Park on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Virginia Bowers Kitty Brantley Peggy Canterbury Eleanor Chambers Alice Cody Janice Herndon Elizabeth Irwin Verna Lee Irwin and Mrs Ward Irwin troop leader. A similar outing is planned for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Virginia Bowers
Kitty Brown
Peggy Canterbury
Eleanor Chambers
Alice Cody
Janice Herndon
Elizabeth Irwin
Verna Lee Irwin
Ward Irwin
Dorcas Circle Donates to Calvary Baptist Church Fund
The Dorcas Circle of Calvary Baptist Church Mabscott donated 50 dollars to the church building fund. The meeting Thursday at Mrs. T. E. Blevins home included singing, prayer, a devotional exercise, and business session led by Mrs. R. A. Angle. Plans were made for Rebekah Lodge Dinner June 21 at Mabscott Elementary School. A July 13 meeting is set at Mrs. Roy McConnell’s home with Mrs. James Spangler as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
Calvary Baptist Church
Mabscott
T. E. Blevins
Lowell Phillips
W. T. Calloway
W. W. Honaker
R. A. Angle
Rebekah Lodge
W. W Honaker
Mary Gunnee
Gene Turner
Maggie Turner
Roy McConnell
James Spangler
New Officers Named At Meeting Tuesday Of Methodist Circle
Cir cle No 1 of the Methodist Temple held a Tuesday meeting at 112 East Main Street with 16 members and one guest. Dr W H Foglesong led the devotional as officers for the year were announced and plans made for a church table, August picnic, and July meeting with Mrs Harry Moran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 1
Methodist Temple
John Gorsica
East Main Street
W. H. Foglesong
Harry Moran
Granville Avenue
Paul Ash
Jessie Worley
John Walters
Nina Bruster
Dana Conner
Harry Mayse
Friendship Night Observed By Local Honor Degree Lodge
Members of St Stephen's Guild and Beckley Degree of Honor Lodge held Friendship Night events. The St Stephen's group named committee chairs for devotional and social duties at Dry Hill home of Mrs A G Mead. Beckley Degree of Honor Lodge hosted a union hall gathering with dance numbers by Beard School of Dancing students and a piano accompaniment by Mrs Imogene Higgins Gibbons. An executive board meeting was announced for next Wednesday at Mrs Kathleen Greene's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen's Guild
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Dry Hill
A. G. Mead
R. H. Magee
F. L. Banks
W. KF. Tams
Christian
H. P. Meadows
United Thank
C. M
Union Hall
South Heber Street
Beckley Degree of Honor Lodge
Beard School of Dancing
Lynn Hoffman
Lou Ann Bragg
Carol Jean George
Bobbie Phillips
James Greene
Ethel Hatcher
Mary Alice Williams
Imogene Higginbotham
Kathleen Greene
Thelma Bird
I. F. Scott
Affinity W S C S Holds June Meeting at Mrs Jolly Home
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Affinity Methodist Church met Tuesday at Mrs Richard Jolly's home. President Ruth Wiseman opened the session, devotional by Floyd Hieatt, Bible study by Elwood Booth. A drama titled Women of the Scripture was performed by B B Zeigler Ruth Wiseman Floyd Hieatt and Jackie Zeigler. Refreshments were served by Mrs Jolly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Affinity Methodist Church
Richard Jolly
Ruth Wiseman
Floyd Hieatt
Elwood Booth
B. B. Zeigler
Jackie Zeigler
Local Club Officers Named in Election Slate
Treasurer Mrs R B Coburn, Christian social relations chairman, and Mrs Paul Ash named publicity chairman in the forthcoming club slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Coburn
Christian Social Relations
Paul Ash
Mrs Reuben Smith Hosts Young Women's Circle Meeting
Mrs Reuben Smith entertained at her Orchard Avenue home Tuesday night for Group No 6 of the Young Women's Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church. Assisting was Miss Phyllis Smith. Mrs Charles Earehart Jr led the devotional on Foreign Missions and Mrs French Davis spoke about Foreign Missions and her Cuba trip. The next meeting will be at Mrs Mary Virginia Goins 110 Franklin Avenue on July 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Smith
Orchard Avenue
Young Women's Auxiliary
First Baptist Church
Phyllis Smith
Charles Earehart, Jr
French Davis
Cuba
Mary Virginia Goins
Franklin Avenue
Strawberry Festival Plans Are Revealed
A large crowd is expected for this evening s Strawberry Festival sponsored by the Ladies Class of Calloway Heights Community Church. If rain occurs the event moves to the church interior from the Oros Hancock lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calloway Heights Community Church
Oros Hancock Lawn
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Arkansas
Deb Carter
Matewan
Aubrey O. Smith
S. Kanawha Street
Smith
J. W. Phillips
Park Street
Ruth Sisk
Walter Duncan
Freeman Street
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
Vanity Beauty Shop
Helene Curtis
Prince St
Del-Mar
Oasis
Janice Omenskie
Lee Dillion
Juanita Porter
Meredith Goins
Frances Mason
David
Beckley’s Finest Men's Store
ARROW
Dobbs
Swank Jewelry
W. G
Bill) Lowe, Mer
Lyric Theatre
Neville St. — Beckley
Lois Amick
Bureau
Lakeland
Paul
Southern College
Shirley Johnston
Glenna Bowling
Beaver
Carolyn Mae Sims
Jean Taylor
Mt. Vernon
Claude McCormick
Quarry Street
Annie Scott
Barbara Sue Scott
Stanford
Clyde Fox
Ceredo
William Speirs
Sanford, Fla
Scott Home
Barbara Byus
John Canie
BU St.Jdose
Women’s Society
Girl Scout Troop
R. P. Whittaker
Vine Street
White Cross Pharmacy
Beckiey
North Kanawha and
East Prince Sts
Snakes
Dorcas Circle
Methodist
Episcopal Guild
Affinity W.s.cs
R. Jolly
Silver Brand
Hickok
Dad
Stetson
Hopkins
McGregor
Airman
Neville St
Logan — Welch
Biuefield
van Heusen
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