First Methodist WSCS Welcomes Hanshaw Family
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Beckley hosted a reception in Parish Hall honoring Dr Glen Stewart pastor emeritus Mrs Stewart and Rev and Mrs Edward Hanshaw assigned to the church by the Methodist Conference. Guests included Mrs Lessie Williams and other church leaders while Mrs Ellen Campbell kept the guest book as the tea table featured pink roses and lillies in a silver urn with candle bras and pink tapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church of
Beckley
Glen
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Glen Stewart
Stewart
Edward Hanshaw
Methodist Conference
Lessie Williams
WSCS
John W. Eye
Freda Casto
Jay Woods
Earl Yates
Julia Ann Casey
B. B. Chambers
Shirley DeVares
W. W. Honaker
New ZIP Codes Take Effect July 1 Beckley Area
Beckley postmaster A Fray Lilly announced the new five digit ZIP codes for all outlying Beckley sectional center post offices. Starting July 1 letters will bear the new codes including 25801 Beckley 25802 East Beckley 25810 Allen Junction and many others. The change aims to speed mail service and Lilly urged patrons to clip and keep the list for reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
A. Fray Lilly
Lilly
East Beckley
Allen Junction
Amigo
Ansted
Beaver
Beck
Teens Dancing Wild Now Face Future Consequences
Teenagers who revel in wild dancing today may face diminished options later, as lifestyle choices and public perception shape opportunities in adulthood. The remark highlights how youthful behavior can influence long term prospects and social acceptance.
City Council Meeting Time Corrected for Appointments
The city council meeting called by Mayor-elect John Wesley Smith to fill city posts will be held at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 1, instead of 8 p.m., according to Monday’s Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Smith
Five Beckley Men Join West Virginia Centennial Platoon
Five Beckley area men were among 71 West Virginians enlisting in the Marine Corps West Virginia Centennial Platoon at the Maine Recruiting Station South Charleston. The group toured the State Capitol and Kanawha County Airport after enlistment before boarding for Parris Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Anderson
USMC
Marine Corps
West Virginia
Col. Anderson
E.J. Godfrey
Beckley Area
Centennial
Beckley
Maine
Ing
South Charleston
Marine Recruit
Charles J. Webb
Eccles
H. E. Hancock
Ronald R. Cole
Jan B. Bean
Look
Donald FE. Barnes
Walter Kramer
Chemical City
Col
Huntington
W. Va
David M. Shoup
State Capitol
Cass Collier
West Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs
Barron
State House
Capitol
Kanawha County
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island
S. C
Davis Medal Awarded to Denny Redden at Bradley School
Denny Redden, an eighth grade student at Bradley School, won the Charles Palmer Davis Medal for excellence in current affairs. Wesleyan University funds the bronze award, given to a pupil who excels as a school citizen and student of current events, through the Current Events weekly published by American Education Publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Redden
Bradley School
Charles Palmer Davis
Wesleyan University
American Education Publications
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers at South Fayette Meeting
Legion Auxiliary Unit 70 met at the Legion home on South Fayette Street. Delegates named to the department convention in Huntington on August 24 included Mrs. Marie Hembrick, Mrs. Dorothy Payne, and Mrs. Elizabeth Cunningham. Poppy Day report by Mrs. Cora Harris. Officers elected: Miss Mary Lacey president, Mrs. Marie Hembrick first vice president, Mrs. Thelma Cosby second vice president, Mrs. Gladys James secretary, Mrs. Mamie Tatum financial secretary, Mrs. Helen Blaney treasurer, and Mrs. Cora Harris chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
South Fayette Street
Marie Hembrick
Dorothy Payne
Elizabeth Cunningham
Department
Huntington
Cora Harris
Mary Lacey
Thelma Cosby
Gladys James
Mamie Tatum
Helen Blaney
SRRA President Hosts Patio Party for Members
President Natalie Austin of the Southern Region Restaurant Association will host a 6:30 p.m. patio party at her home, 207 Witherspoon Street, for members and friends. The second annual event will be social with a brief business discussion on Little Beaver Lake and Honey in the Rock concession stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie Austin
Southern Region Restaurant Association
Witherspoon St
Arief
Little ‘Beaver Lake
Rock
Permit Issued for John Chambers House Construction
John Chambers of 918 S Fayette St obtained a city permit at City Hall Friday to build a five room brick veneer house valued at 12000 dollars with a permit fee of 27 dollars and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chambers
S. Fayette St
City Hall
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Hanshaw
First Methodist
Lubeck
Parkersburg
Clay
Clay County High School
West Virginia Wesleyan
Wesley Seminary
Wanshaw
Walkersville
Flintstone
Norfok-Elkhorn
Bluefield
Killarney
Kilsyth
Lanark
Landisburg
Lansing
Lawton
Layland
Lester
Lochgelly
Long Branch
Lookout
McAlpin
Maben
Mabscott
MacArthur
Maplewood
McGraws
Soulsville Rural Station
Mead
Midway
Minden
Mount Hope
Mountview
Oak Hill
Odd
Otsego
Pax
Pemberton
Piney View
Prince
Princewick
Prosperity
Quinnimont
Raleigh
Ramsey
Ravencliff
Red Star
Rhodell
Sabine
Scarbro
Shady Spring
Skelton
Slab Fork
Sophia
Spanishburg
Sprague
Stanaford
Stephenson
Stotesbury
Sullivan
Summerlee
Surveyor
Tams
Terry
Thayer
Thurmond
Ury
Victor
Whitby
Willis Branch
Winding Gulf
Winona
Wyco
Hinton
Abraham
Pellwood
Brooks
Charmco
Clearco
Corliss
Crichton
E. Rainelle
Ellison
Elton
Green Sulphur Springs
Hines
Hix
Jumping Branch
Kessler
Lerona
Leslie
Lockbridge
McRoss
Marfrance
Meadow Bridge
Meadow Creek
Nimitz
Pipestein
Pluto
Quinwood
Rainelle
Rupert
Sandstone
Spring Dale
Streeter
True
White Oak
Grassy Meadows
Marianna
Wayside
Dave Tork
D. N. Rexroad
Marine Corps Recruiting Station
Pall Mall
a.tCo
Memonican
Davis
Legion Auxiliary
Srra
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