Beckley Tennis Star Prepares For Domestic Bliss
Beckley native Mrs Rich Meckfessel wife of Rich Meckfessel, longtime Wash U athletic staffer, seeks new chapter as she moves from court to home. The couple, tied to Washington University athletics, marks a campus romance backdrop with a note on their future as a possible family name Myrtle or Maroon, reflecting university colors. The piece recalls a 1959 tennis connection on Wash U courts and a playful hometown salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Meckfessel
Linda Kessel
Clark Kessel
Beckley
Woodrow Wilson High School
Bob Broeg
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Washington University
Register
R. G. Broaddus
St. Louis
Meckfessel
Harry Burrus
Washington U
Tom Stanton
Bears
Louisville
Rich
Meck Kessel
Chuck Smith
Valparaiso
Ind
Columbia
Missouri
Page Lewis
Miss Kessel
Linda
Lewis
Meckfessels
Tory Ann Fretz
Occidental College
Susan Behlmar
Los Angeles State
Linda Lou Crosby
Roberta Alison
Connie Christler
Carol Hanks
Stanford University
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Myrtle Meckfessel
Maroon
U.S.S
Concordia Seminary
Good And Bad Luck Symbols Are Listed By Designers Of Hats
Hat designers share superstitions as they prepare fall and winter lines. Pins on the floor predict a strong season while a hat on a chair signals a flop. Other beliefs involve feathers, colors, sewing practices, and rituals affecting sales and careers among milliners and seamstresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Pauley
UPI
New York
Milliner
Marshall
Beckley women group notices and club calendar
Women’s groups are invited to send notices to Beckley Newspapers Woman’s Department. Entries by 10 a.m. appear the same day. Sunday items must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday. Tuesday events include Beckley Art Group meeting at The Playhouse Studio 7:30 p.m. Judea Shrine No 13 on Howe Street 8 p.m. Prayer groups and home club meetups also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Department of
Beckley
Beckley Art Group
the Playhouse
Wednesday club events listed for Beta Sigma Phi and friends
Wednesday Beta Rho Chapter meets at Coca Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m Bridge Luncheon at Black Knight Country Club 12 30 p m Members and guests Service at Sophia Methodist Church Friendship Hall 7 30 p m Eliza Hunter Home Department Class at Mrs Mary Holley Hunter St 5 p m Xi Alpha Delta Sorority hosts bowling party at Bowl Wick at 7 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Black Knight Country Club
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Sophia Methodist Church
Friendship Hall of Church
Eliza Hunter
Mary Holley
Hunter St
Xi Alpha Delta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Community church groups host evening meetings
Lutheran Women of St Luke in Maxwell Kill Road area host the 8 p.m. program with Mrs E F Pioch as guest speaker. Circle No 1 of Calloway Heights Baptist Church Woman's Mission Society meets at the church. Electa Chapter No 50 Order of Eastern Star at the Masonic Home on S Fayette St holds a 6 p.m. session. Practical Nurses of West Virginia District No 3 hold a dessert meeting at the Terrace Room of Beckley-Winn Hotel at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke Lutheran Church
E. F. Pioch
Maxwell Kill Road
Ralph Koiner
The
Woman’s’ Mission Society of
Electa
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Home
S. Fayette St
Practical Nurses of
West Virginia, Inc
Beckley-Winn Hotel
Cake Mascara Prep Tip For Even Lush Lashes
Wet the brush just enough to keep bristles pliant avoid excess moisture that makes lashes stick together. Apply light coats for separation and definition and prevent clumping during mascara application.
Opened Perfume Care Reminder
Opened perfume should be used promptly to enjoy the scent. Unsealed bottles evaporate and the blend deteriorates. Sealed bottles must be stored in a cool dark place to preserve quality.
Prevent Dry Hair With Hat Or Scarf In Sun
Advice urges covering hair during sunny days to prevent strawlike dryness. Recommends sun hats or scarves as simple protective measure.
Feet Exercise Routine Improves Foot Comfort
Daily practice helps the feet feel better. Roll a medium rubber ball under the arches to loosen muscles and increase flexibility.
Minnesota Dominates U.S. Iron Ore Output Since 1900
Since 1900 Minnesota has produced about three-fifths of the nation’s iron ore. The vast output reflects the state’s mining capacity and resources, making it a central supplier for U.S. steel production.
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U.S
Minnesota
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Brief items of general interest invite readers to call the paper at the single contact line 253 3321 extension 52 with tips or notices about local people and events.
Family visits span cities from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach
Mrs. C. Binford Sims of Pittsburgh returns home after a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Farmer of Woodlawn Ave. The Farmers and their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Farmer Jr. with family, recently vacationed in Myrtle Beach, S C. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Schrenker and daughter Susan return to Rochester, Minn., after a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Goodson of Sprague and daughters Linda, Sandy and Darlene from Cleveland, Ohio, visit Waddells of Calloway Heights last weekend.
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C. Binford Sims
Pittsburgh
Charles C. Farmer
Woodlawn Ave
Marvin Schrenker
Susan
Rochester
Minn
O. M. Goodson
Sprague
Linda
Sandy
Darlene
Cleveland
Ohio
Mrs. W. W. Waddell
Calloway Heights
Mrs B Ney Hosts Lilly Family Guests at Vine Street
Caldwell resident at 210 Vine Street hosted Sunday guests including Dr. Donzie Lilly and Dr. Richard V. Lilly of Athens and Dr. Scott H. Lilly with daughters Patricia and Katherine of Princeton, for an afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Ney Caldwell
Vine St
Donzie Lilly
Richard V. Lilly
Athens
Scott H. Lilly Vand
Patricia and
Katherine
Princeton
Mr and Mrs Shrewsbury Return Home to Bowling Green
Mr. and Mrs. Randal Shrewsbury have returned to their Bowling Green Kentucky home after a week at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Atha Shrewsbury of Crab Orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randal Shrewsbury
Bowling Green
Atha Shrewsbury
Crab Orchard
Maxwell Hill Woman and Family Return from Cleveland Trip
Mrs. David Moter and her daughters Diana Sandra and Pammy traveled two weeks to Cleveland Ohio to visit relatives including brothers-in-law Robert Persinger Darryl Sweeney and Freddy Ervin and their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Moter
Diana
Sandra
Pammy
Maxwell Hill
Cleveland
Ohio
Robert Persinger
Darryl Sweeney
Freddy Ervin
Oliver Riffe Family Returns Home to Hamp ton Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Oliver Riffe and daughter Linda have returned to their home in Hampton Virginia after visiting Linda’s mother Mrs. Pearl Gentry and Bill’s parents Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Riffe of Crab Orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Oliver Riffe
Linda
Hampton, Va
Pearl Gentry
C. W. Riffe
Crab Orchard
Avon Residents Return After Week with Lilly Family
Mrs. W. R. Lilly and children Deborah Diane and Danny of Avon Ohio spent a week with her husband's family Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Lilly of Ghent returning Monday. A guest last week was Miss oe Thomson of Avon Ohio staying with Miss Jane Lilly and her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Lilly
Deborah Diane
Danny
Avon
Ohio
A. T. Lilly
Ghent
Jane Lilly
Oe Thomson
Mrs Clytie Hall Reported Very Ill at La Fayette Apartments
Mrs Clytie Hall is reported very ill at her home in the La Fayette Apartments on North Fayette Street with health conditions sparking local concern and medical attention.
Families Spend Weekend in Ohio Visits
Mr and Mrs Paul Malcolm and their son Gregg visited Columbus and Cleveland Ohio to see friends and relatives over the weekend. They returned with Mrs Gene Johnson and her sons Jackie and Jerry who will stay three weeks with Mr and Mrs Ben Malcolm of Mabscott. Mr and Mrs Charles Hogan and daughter Dianne of Chicago visited Myrtle Hubacher in Calloway Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Malcolm
Gregg
Orchard Ave
Columbus
Cleveland
Ohio
Gene Johnson
Jackie
Jerry
Ben Malcolm
Mabscott
Charles Hogan
Dianne
Chicago, Ill
Myrtle Hubacher
Calloway Heights
Chandler relatives visit from Akron and Newville
Guests of Mr and Mrs W M Chandler of Calloway Heights include Mae Dilly of Newville his mother and Charles Chandler of Akron Ohio. They left Thursday for their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Chandler
Calloway Heights
Mae Dilly
Newville
Charles Chandler
Akron
Ohio
Four Generations Attend Reunion At Bowling Home
A family reunion at the Glen Bowling home in Crab Orchard brought together multiple generations. Eldest daughter Mrs. Francis Scheirmann of Okmulgee and her husband are parents to Mrs. James Milam of California and her three children, part of the fourth generation. Other attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bowling of Stamford and several Bowling children and relatives from Tulsa, Washington, Montgom ery, and Princeton among others. Most guests traveled from afar and plan several days of stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bowling
Crab Orchard
Glen Bowling
Dayton
Ohio
Carlton Ryan
Roanoke
Ray Bowling
Stamford
Rosa Lee Easter
Washington
Aes Ae
Herbert Bowling Jr
Montgomery
Elizabeth Bowling
Shower Honors Geneva Coalson at Coal City Church
Miss Geneva Coalson of Coal City was honored with a farewell lingerie shower Monday hosted by Alee Willingere of Coal City Church. She, a Stoco High School graduate, will soon enter Bethesda Maryland hospital for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Coalson
Coal City
Alee Willingere
Miss Coalson
Stoco High School
Bethesda
Kate Coalson
Henry Coalson
Virginia Keen
Betty McDorman
Edith Hawkins
Maxine Hutchens
Census finds one in five couples reach 50th anniversary
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that one in five married couples will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, signaling longevity in long term unions and demographic aging trends across the population.
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U.S. Census Bureau
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Young Budget
MFG. CO
Singer Sewing Centers
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Singer Sewing Machine Company
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Dry Hill Home
Edward Snuffer
Dry Hill Rd
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Robert Horne
Save
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Jonben
Irene Smith
Ethel Spencer
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Myrtle Norris
Whitby
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