Buffet Dinner Held At Manning Home
Miss Carolyn Stone and Miss Datly Manning hosted a buffet at Clyde Street last night. Guests included Miss Lynn Farmer, Joe Wood, Miss Bette Farmer, Bill Hawley, Robert Lee Porter, Frederick Woodrum, Maurice Porter, and the hostesses. The note ends with a remark on bats using natural radar at dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Stone
Datly Manning
Clyde Street
Lynn Farmer
Joe Wood
Bette Farmer
Bill Hawley
Robert Lee Porter
Frederick Woodrum
Maurice Porter
Summer Dress Pattern Offer from Sue Burnett
Pattern No 874 for a sun dress with wide girdle and criss cross straps, sizes 12 through 42, requires several yards of fabric. Send 20 cents to Sue Burnett, Raleigh Register, New York, for pattern and size, plus 25 cents for the Summer Issue of Fashion with home sewing ideas and designer patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Burnett
Raleigh Register
Ave. Americas
New York
N.Y
America
Betty Jean Brown to wed Luther Hix Jr in Huntington
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Betty Jean Brown to Luther M. Hix Jr is announced by her mother Thelma Brown. The bride is Marshall College alumna and granddaughter of Robert Higgins. the groom is a former Army Air Corps pilot and Marshall College alumnus with B 24 service in World War II. Wedding plans are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Brown
Luther M. Hix, Jr
Thelma Brown
Woodlawn Avenue
Miss Brown
Luther M. Hix
Huntington
Robert Higgins
Beckley
Marshall College
Marshall
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority
Women's Athletic Association
Chamber of Commerce
Army Air Corps
Spence Field
Georgia
Walnut Ridge
Ark
Italy
Africa
al Marshal
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Business
Local Notables Travel and Family Announcements
Mr and Mrs George Tiller plan a three week vacation to Hot Springs Virginia starting tomorrow. Councilman W C Mullins shows signs of recovery after nine weeks home confinement due to illness. Community births include Richard Michael Mahoney born at Beckley Hospital and Kenneth Jarrell Bowling born June 15 weighing six pounds 15 ounces. Additional births: Sherril Lynn Herron, Charles Frederick Bish, a daughter for Crowers, and a daughter for Bragg with weights listed. Social notes cover houseguests, WVU visitors, and relatives visiting in Beckley and surrounding towns. terminal leave for Lt (jg) Darrel B Ashworth highlights military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tiller
Hot Springs
W. C. Mullins
Reservoir Road
James Mahoney
Glen White
Richard Michael
Beckley Hospital
E. A. Bragg
East Beckley
Arthur Herron
Glen Rogers
Sherril Lynn
Juanita Simpson
N. S. Bish
Amigo
Charles Frederick
Bish
Millicent Elmadolar
A. W. Crowers
Glen Daniel
Rosemary Johnson
Jenkins
Betty Neil Sheppart
Raleigh Heights
Jeanette Ballengee
Edwin Higgins
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Lare
J. R. Tolley
Charles Waddell
Charles
Princeton
James Lilly
Nancy
Jimmy
Jane Louise Peters
Tolley Camp
Greenbrier River
Betty
Joan Wilkes
Hartey M. Kilgore
Washington
George Washington
San Marcos
Texas
EB. P. Meadows
Tom Frazer
Hinton
Mildred Meadows
Beckley
Darrel B. Ashworth
J. B. Ashworth
Honolulu
China
Ben Brown
Summersville
S. C. Ballengee
South Kanawha Street
Ted Oliver
Johnstown Road
Raleigh General Hospital
Harriett Barrett
W. T Williamson
Charleston
Betty Barrett
Camp “Wind In the Pines
Plymouth
Mass
C. L. Barrett
Ee Stinnette
New York City
William Barrett
Morehead
Leola Caudill
George Hanna
Toledo
Ohio
Nick Rahall
East Main Street
K. B. Hall
Thomas Apartments
Gene Harris
Sixth Street
Hall
Dayton
Louisville
Kentucky
Ashland
Vernon L. Bohles
Mary Ann
Verton Lewis, Jr
Pioneer Camp in Fayette County Opens June 25
Fifteen Beckley Presbyterian Church youths will attend Bluestone Presbytery Pioneer Camp at Camp Beck in Fayette County. The camp runs June 25 at 1 p.m. to July 3, with delegates Edith Vance Carol Harper Paul Wassum Ruth Ann Ou Glenn Hogue Betty Shanklin Estella Jo Gagalis Louise Blakely Ray Harper Jr Norma Earheart Judy Graham Joan Rose Charles Willson Jere Witherspoon and David Sanford listed as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluestone Presbyttery Pioneer Camp
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Camp Beckwith
Fayette County
Beckley’ Church
Edith Vance
Carol Harper
Paul Wassum
Ruth Ann Ou
Glenn Hogue
Betty Shanklin
Estella Jo
Gagalis
Louise Blakely
Ray Harper, Jr
Norma Earheart
Judy Graham
Joan Rose
Charles Willson
Jere Witherspoon
David Sanford
First Christian Choir Honored At Mount Hope Dinner
The First Christian Church choir was honored at a Mount Hope Hotel Southern dinner hosted by the Womens Council and Church Board. About ten guests attended along with choir members, with Mrs. J A Sharp chairing the arrangements and guests including numerous local clergymen and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Choir
Mount Hope
First Christian Church
Southern
Women’s Council
Church Board
J. A. Sharp
Arthur Reese
C. M. Doss
A. H. Wilson
Ritchie Ware
Jimmy Fleshman
Ray Sigmund
Oscar Williams
Earl Snead
G. C. Hurt
Cass
Carroll Hutchison
Aubrey Smith
Roy ‘Milliran
Arthur Rees
Ruth
Charles Hough
Lee Porter
Sam Thomson
Ethel Martin
Earl Marin
Norma Cole
Jackson Smith
Marion Corns
Kearolyn
Jonalee Trail
Ney Caldwell
Village Residents Visit Clinton and Montgomery Homes
A resident returned to Clinton Al after a week with sister Mrs W A Burke and Mayor Burke on South Oakwood Avenue. Bonnie Hardway departs for her Montgomery home after several days with Mr and Mrs Lee Cox at 1304 South Kanawha Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
W. A. Burke
Burke
Oakwood Avenue
Bonnie Hardway
Montgomery
Lee Cox
South Kanawha Street
District Convention Of Rebekah Lodge At Mabscott
The Rebekah Lodge of West Virginia plans a Mabscott gathering at the Hall of the Golden Gate No 206. Members meet June 21 to finalize convention plans with Mrs Thelma Hedrick as noble grand of Mabscott lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Mabscott
Rebekah Lodge
West Virginia
Golden Gate
Thelma Hedrick
Visitors From Texas Honored By Party
Mr. and Mrs. William Hansen, soon departing for Houston, Texas, were honored at a hosted gathering by Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Ash and Mrs. Thurman. Guests enjoyed bridge and card games with prizes awarded to Mrs. Garnet Harvey and O. W. Thurman. The guest list included Mrs. Reonard Seaman, Miss Voilet Feazell, Bazella Feazell, Mrs. Charles Hough, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hansen
Houston
Texas
H. E. Ash
O. W. Thurman
Charles Hough
Reonard Seaman
Voilet
Bazella Feazell
Garnet Harvey
R. A. Tucker
Tom Venters
Hansen
Beckley Youths Named Synod Officers at Camp Logan
Carl Wipperman was elected secretary of the West Virginia Synod of the Presbyterian Young People at Camp Logan Sharples. John Witherspoon became historian. Six Beckley youths attending the conference returned home with them: Nancy White Mary Jane Ott Margie Brash Carlton Wassum Lois Fillmer and Johnny McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Wipperman
West Virginia
Masons To Elect Officers Tonight
Beckley Masonic Lodge No 95 meets at 7 30 this evening in the Masonic Hall to elect officers for the coming year. Worshipful master J W Van Ness and officers Roy J Lucas Sam Thomson Cecil L Miller R M Simms W L Humphrey and L E Miller are listed among the leadership. The Beckley and Coal City lodges total about 550 members in Raleigh county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Masonic Lodge No. 95
Masonic Hall
J. W. van Ness
Roy J. Lucas
Sam Thomson
Cecil L. Miller
R. M. Simms
W. L. Humphrey
Tyler
L. E. Miller
Houser to Report at Beckley Kiwanis Club Meeting
Dr. L. G. Houser will present a report at this afternoon's Beckley Kiwanis Club gathering. The talk covers the recently held International Kiwanis Convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. Attendees from Beckley include Dr. and Mrs. Houser Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Minter and Rev. and Mrs. Glen W. Stewarts and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Houser
E. C. Minter
Glen W. Stewarts
Boyd Jewelry Repairing Waterproof Watches Now
R A Boyd and Co jewelers beside First Baptist Church announce readiness to repair waterproof watches with cleaning and adjusting services to customer satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Boyd «& CO
First Baptist Church
Beckley Office Opens At Heber Street Following Watts Purchase
Announcement states the buyer acquires the equipment of late Dr. W. W. Watts and opens offices at the same Beckley West Virginia location 100 Heber Street. Contact phone listed as 3713.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Watts
Heber St
Beckley
W. Va
Bridge Party Showcases West Virginia Theme
Twenty five tables were in play at a bridge party last night at the Woman's Club house. Hostesses were Mrs J E Otto Mrs Wayne Reynold s Mrs Ken Shroyer and Mrs Fred Hurt. The event celebrated West Virginia with decorations in gold and blue and prizes produced in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Woman's Club
Fred Hurt
J. E. Otto
Ken Shroyer
Wayne Reynolds
Woman’s Club
Rexford Funk
Clarence W. Meadows
Youth Choir Attends 4-H Lake Swimming Party
The Youth Choir of the First Baptist Church held a swimming party and outdoor choir rehearsal yesterday at the 4-H Lake. Dr. Alvin J. Cook, pastor, directed the choir. About 19 members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Alvin J. Cook
Raleigh County Singing Conven tion Meeting Announced
Kidd announces Raleigh County Singing Convention meets at Memorial Building Sunday from 1 30 p m to 4 00 p m with no admission charge and invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Singing Group
U. Kidd
Raleigh County Singing Convention
Memorial Building
Births announced from Stephenson and Coal City
Mr and Mrs Clyde Mitcham of Stephenson announce the birth of a son yesterday at Raleigh General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Frank Carter of Coal City, formerly of Pemberton, announce the birth of a 12 pound daughter on June 19 with mother Mrs Clara Thompson, Coal City. This is their first child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Mitcham
Stephenson
Raleigh General Hospital
Frank Carter
Coal City
Pemberton
Clara Thompson
Carter
Betty Bolen
Benefit Bridge To Be Held Tonight at Appalachian Building
The Raleigh County Medical Society sponsors a benefit bridge tonight at 8 15 p m in the Appalachian Building. Reservations are limited to 25 tables. late bookings go to Mrs Ross P Daniel, 9415. Committees include decorations led by Mrs M M Ralston and assisted by L M Halloran and W C Mays. refreshments chaired by Mrs J M Coram with members Vermillion Mays Bolen Kessel Hedrick. other helpers include Pronko Ashton Broaddus and D D Daniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Medical Society
Benefit Bridge
Appalachian Building
Ross P. Daniel
Daniel
M. M. Ralston
L. M. Halloran
W. C. Mays
J. M. Coram
Motion Picture Projector Invented in 1861
An archival note states that the motion picture projector was invented in 1861 marking an early milestone in cinematic technology.
Skating Party Draws Glen White Sunday School Class
About 35 members of the Young People's Sunday School Class of Glen White attended a skating party at the MacArthur skating rink Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s
Glen White
MacArthur Skating Rink
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Kelsey Levys
Florida
Kelsey A. Levy
Charlotte
Hollywood
Fla
Levys
E. E. Hibb, Sr
Beckley Hardware and Supply Company
Black Knight Country Club
Manning Home
Raymond's
Reauty Shoppe
Main St
Luther Hix, Jr
Marguerites
Helene Curtis Crema
Marguerite
Embees Recer
Druishaw
Dr. Pepper Bottling Co
Mabscott, W, VA
Rae Randall
Chicago
Los Angeles
Calif
International
Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory
California Institute of Technology
Theodor von Karman
Carl A. Spaatz
Army Air Forces
von Karman
AAF
Sally Ann
Mary
Main & Gla
Beas
Synod
Charles F. House
Beckley Music & Electric CO
Dr. Ival H. Brown
M. J. Pronko
D. c. Ashton
R. G. Broaddus
D. D. Daniel
Del-Mar
Grant's
Oasis
Joe E. Brown
San Francisco
Federal District Court
Eugene Fritz
Cfnternational
Beauty
Woolworthh’s
Nelson L. Kayser
Public Accountant
Main Street
Stratford
Lydia Pinkhams
Airwick
Bobbie
Doans
Kolor-Bak
Selle
Kay
Johnston
Putnam
Charmkurl
Stanback
Absorbine Jr
Visterine O
Gillette Blue Blades
Vie
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