Williams Cely wedding at Immaculate Conception Church
Miss Carol Joan Cely and John F. Cely of Mountain Home NC and Paul Williams of Beckley WV wed at 5 p.m. Saturday in Mountain Home NC church. Rev. Hugh Clark officiated beside gladioli and rose arrangements as organist Angeline Breneman played. The bride wore silk organza with Chantilly lace and seed pearls, and carried white roses. Bridesmaids wore empire yellow eyelet gowns. best man was Bill Wooten. Couple to honeymoon in Daytona Beach and will reside at 411 1/2 Woodlawn Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Joan
John F. Cely
Mountain Home
N.C
Paul
Williams
J. A. Williams
Pine St
Immaciate Conception Church
Hugh Clark
Angeline Brenneman
Hillgirt
Shirley Fletcher
Norma Burnett
Balfour
Priscilla Drake
Hendersonville
Nancy Ann Angel
Palatka
Fla
Becky Ellen Williams
Bill Wooten
Beckley
Elizabeth Moorefield
Porter Angel
Charles Thomason
Daytona Beach
Fila
Woodlawn Ave
Birthday Party Fetes Ira Worley
Ira Worley was honored on his 81st birthday with a sun ise dinner at his Glen White home. Six of his nine children attended with spouses and grandchildren. many relatives from Glen View Cranberry Glen Daniel and surrounding towns joined in the celebration. Several family members could not attend including Ray Eugene Elsie Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen White
RNS
Ira Worley
Glenite
Winifred Worley
Lynco
Elmore Worley
Athens
Jack Worley
Barbara
Karen
Betty
Stephen Canaday
Glen View
Lacy Sublett
Cranberry
Paul Showalter
Jerry
Carolyn
Glen Daniel
Ray
Collinsville
Eugene
Cleveland
Ohio
Elsie Collins
Wallowa Ore
Billy Canaday
Oak Hill
Donald Wood
Delores
Crab Orchard
William Stump
David
Beckley
William Gray
Linda
Stephen
H. W. Brown
Ralph Adkins
Dianne
Alice
Piney View
Charles Scott
Stella
Ruth Ann
Christie
Irving
Glenville
Claude Worley
Ann
Ivora Worley
Miss Jessica Hatcher Weds L. E. Govener
Jessica Lynn Hatcher, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Weidensall of Cleveland Ohio formerly Beckley, marries Lloyd F Govener son of Mr and Mrs Edward Govener of Walcott New York. Ceremony June 11 at Golden Rule Church of God Cleveland officiated by Rev C F Pryor. Matron of honor Pauline Fleig Rochester NY. bridesmaids Dana and Donna Weidensall twin sisters Beverly Cesar Anita Pryor and Barbara Govener. Best man William Fleig. ushers Paul Weidensall Russell Reye John Turk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessica Lynn Hatcher
Walter Weidensall
Cleveland
Ohio
Beckley
Lloyd F. Govener
Edward Govener
Walcott
N. Y
Golden Rule Church of God
C. F. Pryor
Oregon
Ill
Pauline Fleig
Rochester
WN. Y
Dana
Donna Weidensall
Beverly Cesar
Anita Pryor
Barbara Govener
William Fleig
Paul Weidensall
Russell Reye
John Turk
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Brief local items under a general interest heading invite readers to share notices by calling the paper at one phone line. The snippet provides no named individuals, events, or dates to anchor a specific summary.
Johnsons return to Orlando after visit with Kecles relatives
Sgt. and Mrs. Charles Johnson and daughters Sharon and Patti have returned to Orlando Florida where he is stationed at McCoy Air Force Base. They visited Sgt. Johnsons brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Walter Goff of Kecles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Sharon
Patti
Orlando
Fla
McCoy Air Force Base
Sgt. Johnson
Walter Goff
Kecles
Mrs Shrader and Son Return Home After Month Visit
Mrs Charles Shrader and son David of San Jose California finished a month long visit with her mother Nora Pegram of Quarry Street Mabscott grandmother C A Halstead and brother James Pegram and family of Bolt. They also visited Earl Shrader in Rainelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shrader
David
San Jose
Calif
Nora Pegram
Quarry St
C. A. Halstead
Mabscott
James Pegram
Bolt
Earl Shrader
Rainelle
Mrs Dottie Auldridge visits Hyattsville relatives
Mrs Dottie Auldridge of 102 Bailey Ave returned home Wednesday after a week in Hyattsville Maryland visiting her son in law Harold Nuckols his wife and children Gary Beverly Alan and Mark Andrew who was born June 8 Mrs Nuckols is the former Miss Barbara Richmond Beckley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dottie Auldridge
Bailey Ave
Hyattsville
Harold Nuckols
Gary
Beverly
Alan
Mark Andrew
Nuckols
Barbara Richmond
Beckley
Weekend Guests Enjoy Cass Scenic Railway Trip
Weekend guests of Mrs. Lillie Meeks Dotson and her daughter Mrs. Maude Geiger on South Kanawhan Street at Stoney Bottom included Miss Cle ta Wood and Miss Velta Wood from Sprague. They rode the Cass Scenic Railway on Sunday. Mrs. Geiger is spending a month with her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Meeks Dotson
Maude Geiger
Mrs Mildred Pownell Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs Mildred Pownell returned to her home at 208 Ewart Ave after several days of observation and treatment at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Pownell
Ewart Ave
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Wood couple return from Atlanta visit with Hampton kin
MR and Mrs J L Wood of 112 Austin Ave returned Tuesday from Atlanta Georgia where they visited their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Varge Hampton Two of their three grandchildren Vickie and Lisa Hampton accompanied them to Beckley for a visit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wood
Austin Ave
Atlanta, Ga
Varge Hampton
Vickie
Lisa Hampton
Beckley
Mr and Mrs W Holt Kester Called to New York
Mr and Mrs W Holt Kester of Harper Road left Wednesday for New York after the death Wednesday morning of Mrs S M Furnald of Rochester the mother of Mrs Kester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Holt Kester
Harper Road
New York
Reception and wedding trip to Pocono Mountains
The couple exchanged vows in a church ceremony and held a reception in the social room. After a wedding trip to the Pocono Mountains they will reside on Port Bay Road, Wolcott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocono Mountains
Port Bay Road
Wolcott
Wedding Guests From Danville and Norfolk Attend File Nuptials
Guests in the home of Mrs. W. H. File 346 North Kanawha Street include Miss Bessie Lanier Miss Susie Lanier and Mrs. J. E. Toliver from Danville Kentucky and Dr and Mrs R C Read and sons Courtney and Billy from Norfolk Virginia. They will attend the Saturday wedding of her daughter Miss Susan File and E M Payne II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. File
North
Kanawha St
Bessie Lanier
Susie Lanier
J. E. Toliver
Danville, Ky
R. C. Read
Courtney and
Billy
Norfolk, Va
Susan File
E. M. Payne II
Roberson relatives attend grandson’s wedding in Shady Spring
Over the weekend visitors from Roanoke and Washington joined Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Roberson of Shady Spring for the wedding of their grandson Roger Bright Jr. to Sandra Lilly. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. David L. Faun of Roanoke and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Arnold of Washington, D. C. and Mrs. Harold Erhard of Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Roberson
Shady Spring
Roger Bright Jr
Sandra Lilly
David L. Faun
Roanoke
Norman Arnold
Washington, D. C
Mrs Greer, Son-in-Law Visits and Graduation
Mrs E W Greer of Salem Va recently visited her sons in law Mr and Mrs Jack Skelton and Mr and Mrs Wayne Huffman. She was accompanied home by Mrs Skelton and Carol Leigh, Mrs Huffman and Donald, Mrs Sue Carol and Barbara Ann Greer. Miss Greer spent ten months with the Huffmans and graduated from New Castle High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Greer
Helen
Jack Skelton
Salem
Wayne Huffman
New Castle
Skelton
Carol Leigh
Huffman
Donald
Mis
Sue Carol
Barbara Ann Greer
Miss Greer
Huffmans
New Castle High School
Beckleyans Celebrate Callie Nickell at Is land Park Birthday Picnic
Beckley residents joined a family picnic at Is land Park in Ronceverte honoring Callie Nickell on her 73rd birthday. Attendees included W H Carney, W G Williams and children Rosemary and Rebecca, John Williams and children Steven and Susan, plus Jack Purvis of Esmont Virginia and granddaughters Bill Darby the Beaver and John Williams.
Mrs Ward of Raleigh in Surgery Update at Beckley
Mrs John Ward of Raleigh, a Central Elementary School teacher, is reported in satisfactory condition at Beckley Hospital after undergoing surgery Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ward
Raleigh
Beckley Hospital
Central Elementary School
Thur. Licensed Practical Nurses meeting listed
Community events column notes a Pine Lodge Nursing and Convalescent Home gathering for District 3 at 7:30 p.m. Women's notices are invited to Beckley Newspapers with deadline details and a 10 a.m. cut for same day publication. Sunday notices must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Department of
Beckley
Licensed
Practical Nurses Association of District 3
Pine Lodge
Special executive meetings at Beckley clubs and lodges
Several groups hold evening meetings at Beckley sites with listed times. The Woman's Club meets at Park Avenue clubhouse at 7 30 p m. Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 gathers at Mrs Hazel Kidd home 806 1 2 North Oakwood Ave at 6 30 p m. Electa Chapter No 50 meets at Masonic Hall South Fayette Street at 6 p m. General Mission Society of Crab Orchard Baptist Church hosts a 7 30 p m social in the church social room. Rainbow for Girls Beckley Assembly No 47 meets at Masonic Temple Howe Street at 7 p m. Woman's Club of First Mission Baptist Church meets on Maplewood Lane at 7 p m with Rev David Powell speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club of
Beckley
Park Avenue
Hazel Kidd
North Oakwood Ave
Electa
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
South Fayette Street
General Mission Society
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Beckley Assembly
Rainbow For
Masonic Temple
Howe Street
Woman's Club
First Mission Baptist Church
Maplewood Lane
David Powell
Central Baptist Church
Woman's Club of
Picnic for Vacation Bible School Departments at Church
A joint picnic for the junior and senior departments of Hollywood Missionary’s Vacation Bible School will be held at the church at 5 p.m. The event invites families to gather for games food and fellowship on the church grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacation Bible School
Hollywood
Community Socials Schedule At East Park Area
Friday events list a 7:30 p.m. Friendship Social Club at Mrs Elizabeth Cunningham home on South Fayette Street. Also East Park Elementary School hosts Community Action Association meeting and Silver Star Rebekah Lodge gathers at IOOF Lodge Hall on North Kanawha Street for a social night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Park Community Action Association
East Park
Friendship Social Club
Elizabeth Cunningham
S. Fayette St
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
North Kanawha St
Fellowship Class at Crab Orchard Baptist Church
The Fellowship Class of Crab Orchard Baptist Church, home of Rev. and Mrs. Shirley Donnelly, Oak Hill, meets at 7 30 p m. in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Shirley Donnelly
Oak Hill
Socio Civettes Meet Hosted by Mrs Preston Turner
Mrs Preston Turner of 116 Deegan Street hosts a Socio Civettes gathering at 8 p.m. Details are limited to the listed address and time.
Community Notes Knit Class and Music Night
Rural Acres Garden Club hosts knitting at Swan Cafe at 7:30 p m. East Beckley Progressive Community Center at 115 G Street offers knitting at 7 p m. A church on Maplewood Lane hosts a musical at 7 30 p m. All events share a community vibe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Acres Garden Club
Swan Cafe
East Beckley
G Street
Association to meet at East Park Elementary School
A local association schedules a meeting at East Park Elementary School at 7 30 p m. Members are invited to attend to discuss upcoming activities and community projects.
Saturday Social Savings Club gathering announced
Social Savings Club meets at the home of Mrs. Edna Pannell at 408 Hunter Street at 7 30 p m on Saturday evening for a community social event and fundraising activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Savings Club
Edna Pannell
Hunter St
Raleigh County Retired School Employees Meeting
The Raleigh County Association of Retired School Employees will meet Monday in the Social Room of First Christian Church at 10 a.m. The gathering includes fellowship and discussion of association matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Association of
First Christian Church
Beckley Legal Secretaries Dinner Meeting Notice
Beckley Legal Secretaries schedule a dinner meeting at 6 30 p m in the Terrace Room of the Beckley Hotel. Attendees are invited to gather for a networking and briefing session hosted by the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Legal
Terrace Room
Beckley Hotel
Mountain Top Garden Club Dutch Treat Luncheon
Mountain Top Garden Club announces its annual dutch treat luncheon at Beckley Elks Lodge at 1 p.m. Members and guests are invited to gather for fellowship and seasonal garden talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Top Garden Club
Beckley Elks Lodge
Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club Laurel Wreath Dinner
The Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club hosts a Laurel Wreath Dinner at the Toro Room of Beckley Hotel at 7 p.m. The event invites members to honor achievements and network with local professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club
Laurel Wreath
Fl Toro
Beckley Hotel
Quota Club Beckley Pro Gram Meeting Noted
The Quota Club of Beckley holds a program meeting in the Terrace Room at Beckley Hotel at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quota Club of
Beckley
Beckley Hotel
Deodorants Try New Brands As Bodies Change Over Years
As the body changes with age it can be harder to stay fresh in warm weather. People may need to test different deodorants to find a product that works better than those used for years.
Matrimony Afloat Ends Not In Sink But Drifting Apart
Observers note that many marriages do not fail in dramatic fashion but gradually erode as spouses drift away, ending partnerships that began with hope rather than conflict. The metaphor compares wedlock to the sea, where shared tides fade and routes diverge over time.
Pink themed reception and awards at Perry Memorial Church
The refreshment table featured a lace over pink linen cloth with a crystal punch bowl surrounded by pink roses and flanked by pink tapers in crystal holders. Forty guests played games and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Fred Pierce, Mrs. H. H. Miller, Mrs. Johnny Kincaid, and Mrs. H. Poore. An om church ceremony is set for July 16 at Perry Memorial Methodist Church in Shady Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pierce
H. H. Miller
Johnny Kincaid
H. Poore
Perry Memorial Methodist Church
Shady Spring
Re Do Old Furniture For Patio By AILEEN SNODDY
Household tips show how to revive patio furniture with simple tools and materials. Restyle sturdy frames with primer, rustproof paint, fabric, padding, and staple gun while adding optional privacy screens. Follow step by step upholstery, then finish with colorful outdoor paint to suit the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Snoddy
Neatness Is Beauty in Caen Fashion Note
A compact 19th century style tip urges Caen readers to maintain neat dress. Emphasizes clean pressed clothes fresh undergarments and well-kept shoes as essential parts of personal appearance.
New River Woman's Meet Slated For July Banquet
The New River District Missionary and Educational Woman's Convention will meet in July hosted by the Missionary Society of St. John's Baptist Church Raleigh. Queens of the district societies are asked to submit names to Patsy Hudson and Cordelia Toles, with other committee members listed. Beckley area will hold an Inspirational Fellowship Banquet Friday at 6 pm at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev Corey Mitchell as guest speaker and C D Trent crowning the queens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New River District Missionary and Educational Woman’s Convention
Missionary Society of
Beckley
The
Missionary Union
New Hope Baptist Church
Corey 0. Mitchell
J. M. Blye
C. D. Trent
New Hope Baptist
Eva Wingfield
Lillian Carter
Raleigh
Light and airy Italian crochet gloves featured
Viva Italia hand crocheted gloves described as light and airy perfect for summer wear. Highlights include their delicate hand and versatility with any costume in basic fashion colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italia
Basham Family Reunion Highlights Six-Year Gap
Mrs. V. C. Campbell returned home Tuesday after surgery at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. The Basham family of Sophia gathered for the first time in six years for a reunion dinner with Austin Basham and children Mark and Espy of Santa Fe New Mexico visiting for two weeks. Also attending were Donald Ray Basham and Kellie Rae of Washington DC, Douglas Basham of Midway, Don Kelly and children Michael Don and Patty Lynn of Sophia, Ivan and Gary, and Sandra Encinias sister of Mrs. Austin of Las Vegas New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. C. Campbell
Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
I.M. Basham
Sophia
Austin Basham
Mark
Espy
Santa Fe
N.M
Donald Ray Basham
Kellie Rae
Washington, D.C
Douglas Basham
Midway
Don Kelly
Michael
Don
Patty Lynn
Ivan
Gary
Sandra Encinias
Austinee
Las Vegas
Most Common Address in the Nation Is “Occupant”
A brief observation notes that the largest family in the country is the one whose mail goes to “Occupant,” reflecting a common placeholder for unidentified residents. The remark underscores provisional living arrangements and mail handling practices.
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North Carolina
Paul 8. Williams
Jessica Hatcher
L. E. Govener
Eatwell
Neville St. Beckley
Bray
Sandra Cook
Lloyd Crook
Beaver Lions Club
W. G. Williams
Harry James
T. D. Darby
Frank Skaggs
F. H. French
I. C. Lilly
Sherwood Brown
Mark Comer
Ruth Payne
Caen
Pase
New River
D. A. Hannah
Hilltop
E. L. Johnson
Montgomery
Hilltop Baptist
Goode
Patsy Hudson
Marlene Collins
G. M. Powers
Main St
Kirsch
Neville Street
Beckley, W. VA
BANK
Neville
Fedeal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
Cohama Village
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