June is Bustin Out All Over Flower Show Wins
At the Raleigh County Garden Council event, Debette Dai members excelled. Ellen Meyers displays peppermint twist arrangements in Class 26 Junior Artistic Division with ribbons for each entry. Susan Stowers creates a horn-shaped glass container arrangement with peppermint-striped carnations and greenery. Connie Hedrick earns a white ribbon for pink painted daisies and barberry. Ellen wins blue for a pink sweet wild design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Garden Council
Ellen Meyers
Susan Stowers
Connie Hedrick
Ellen
Pink Sweet Wild
Golden Gate Rebekahs Receive Award At District Convention
Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206 earned a first place plaque for secretary Mrs. Herbert Eddy’s report at District No. 24 in Sophia. At Mabscott meeting, Eddy presented the plaque and Lindsay described floor work led by team captain Ada Johnson. Noble grand J. W. Persinger announced a Thursday dinner and many members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gate Rebekahs
Mabscott
RNL
Golden Gate Rebekah
Violet Lindsay
Ada Johnson
J. W. Persinger
Noble Grand
Nellie R. Rogers
Anna Mooney
Ross Neal
Gene Turner
W. M. Horton
Rhonda King
Clyde Crowley
Glida French
George Hughes
Mabel Forest
Clayton Cooper
Ernest Ballengee
Ida Hylton
Goldie Hicks
Nora Basham
Minnie Canaday
Hume Vogt
Spontaneous picnic idea and celestial hints in print
A playful note suggests a spur of the moment picnic with friends each bringing a game or stunt. It includes a line about King Henry VIII and a future claim of a brain impulse sight. A brief zodiac forecast offers short, directive advice for each sign.
June Thurman Class Hears Mrs G Dean at St Marys
The June Thurman Bible Class of St Marys Methodist Church held a Thursday night devotional program on Facing the Challenge of Missionaries. Geneva Barnett, Merial Ellison, Faye Rogers and Carol Reed presented readings, with the group singing Weve A Story to Tell and prayer by Mrs H C Barnett. During the business session led by Mrs Barnett the class voted to hold all meetings at the church and to pay for food used during Bible school. A church amplifier purchase is being checked by Rev B L Moss, and a gift was secured for Mrs Hilda Southern. The gathering, with Mr and Mrs Moss, adjourned for refreshments at Town and Country Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Dean
Geneva Barnett
Merial Ellison
Faye Rogers
Carol Reed
June Thurman
St. Mary's Methodist Church
H. C. Barnett
Community Calendar Of Beckley Women's Groups
Notices from Beckley Newspapers invite women’s organizations to submit meeting announcements by 10 a.m. for same day publication. Wednesday events include bowlings and chapter meetings at Wick and various venues. details list Beta Phi, Delta, Beta Sigma Phi, Anglican services, church circles, and nurse group dessert meeting across Beckley areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Department of
Beckley
Delta Chapter
Beta Phi
On Wick
Xi Alpha Delta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Local Couple Marks Golden Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Riner of 1506 Harper Rd. celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with an open house Sunday. Guests included family members Everett Riner Early Thomas Jack E Lilly and many Beckley area relatives. The Rinters married June 24 1912 in Hinton with Rev. H. S. Stephens. Mrs. Riner born in Carroll County Virginia and Mr. Riner a native of Monroe County. They have three sons Everett Archie and Earl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Riner
Harper Rd
Everett Riner
W. P. Thornton
Early Thomas
Jack E. Lilly
Tillman Smith
Jack Guy
Beckley
Riner
Hinton
H. S. Stephens
Monroe County
Everett
Archie
Earl
E. F. Thomas
Roanoke
Jack Lilly
Salem
Catherine Mann
Joe Mann
James
Donna
India Tabor
Lindside
Virginia M. Bostic
Jimmie
Union
W. B. Riner
Rock Camp
Ray R. Thomas
Women groups schedule meetings at local homes
The Women's Missionary Society of the First Church of God meets at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. James Tanner's home, 208 Cross St. The Woman's Improvement League gathers at 2 p.m. at Mrs. E Moss Cook's home, 106 Truman Ave., with Mrs. Harold Trotter as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke Lutheran Church
E. F. Pioch
Maxwell Hill Road
Ralph Koiner
The
Woman's Mission Society of Calloway
Women’s Missionary Society of First Church of God
Valley Dr. S
James Tanner
Cross St
Woman's Improvement League
E. Moss Cook
Truman Ave
Harold Trotter
Legal Secretaries Will Assist With Glass House Booth
Miss Twyla Harcuff of the Beckley Legal Secretaries Association will attend a meeting Tuesday at the Bank of Raleigh to recruit workers for a Glass House booth. The booth, run by the group, will distribute Honey in the Rock folders and Centennial literature and be open July through August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twyla Harcuff
Beckley Legal Secretaries Association
Bank of Raleigh
Glass House
James E. Meadows
Richard E. Welsh
Litchfield
Ohio
Genevieve Boyd
Scherer, Bowlers, File and Hudson
The
Elks Club
T. R. Wilson
South America
Stork Shower Honors Joyce Athey at Glen Daniel
Mrs Joyce Athey was feted with a stork shower Friday at the home of Mrs Bernie Harvey. Hostesses were Mrs Fred Hawley and Mrs Harvey. Judy Miller and Mrs Ruth Peters won prizes. Attendees included Mrs Rosie Honaker Mrs Sylvia Honaker Mrs Della Wilson and many others from the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Daniel
Joyce Athey
Bernie Harvey
Fred Hawley
Harvey
Judy Miller
Ruth Peters
Rosie Honaker
Sylvia Honaker
Della Wilson
Velba Cantley
Judy Wilson
Garnet Bailey
Delcie Miller
Moore Peters
Wanda Athey
Vallie Athey
Minnie Lucas
Marie Reeves
Patty Athey
Glossie Holdway
Belva McGinnis
Linda McGinnis
Leona Hawley
Arbutus Burleson
Renabelle Tolliver
Mary Ruyan
Shady Spring Area Visitors and Travelers
Shady Spring residents and relatives host visitors from Ohio Maryland and North Carolina. Cincinnati residents visit Daniels area relatives while Marie Matherly’s guests Chester Rey Matherly Lois Johnson and Lee Marvin of Cleveland spend time with her. Aberdeen Md and Rainelle travelers visit Chester Skaggs family. McComas family of Rainelle vacation with parents Carl R. McComas and wife. George Vannoy returns from Raleigh General Hospital after a week’s confinement for observation. Grace Segrades and sons Butch and Sam of North Wilkesboro NC spend a month with the Vannoy household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Spring
Rns
Robert Deck
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lorraine Lilly
Daniels
Marie ‘Matherly
Chester ‘Rey Matherly
Lois Johnson
Lee Marvin
Cleveland
Matherly
R. A. (Ritchie) Gravely
Mark Allen
Aberdeen
Chester Skaggs
Larry E. McComas
Rainelle
Carl R. McComas
George Vannoy
Raleigh General Hospital
Vannoy
Grace Segrades
Butch and
Sam
North Wilkesboro
N. C
Local notices recap from Oak Hill families and visitors
Mrs A K Smith returns home after surgery at Beckley Memorial Hospital and is reported much improved. Miss Connie Hedrick daughter of Dr and Mrs Hedrick returns home from visit to Johnstown Pa. Mr and Mrs J G Sharp and children of Altoona Pa plan visit with Phillip Bsharah of White Avenue. Mrs Hallie Maddow returns from Cincinnati and visits relatives in Oak Hill. Mrs Charles June Taylor hospital bound after major surgery at Raleigh General and listed as satisfactorily. Mrs Taylor works for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. Leaving Monday by plane for Sherman Tex are Mrs Charles H Balding and daughters Lisa and Melanie after three week visit with Irene Fox and GeorgIa Marie Balding and James L Wood Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Smith
S. Oakwood Ave
Beckley Memorial Hospital
CONNIE S._ Hedrick
John A. Hedrick
Woodlawn Avenue
T. A. Hedrick
Johnstown, Pa
J. G. Sharp
Altoona, Pa
Phillip Bsharah
White Avenue
Charles
June) Taylor
Mount Hope
Raleigh General Hospital
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Sherman
Tex
Charles H. Balding
Lisa
Melanie
Irene Fox
Georgia Marie Balding
Oak Hill
Beckley Couple Celebrate Golden Anniversary Reception
The Beckley pair honored their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception featuring a three tiered cake adorned with yellow roses and a centerpiece of the numerals 50. The table held crystal and silverware, highlighting the milestone event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Thornton
Beckley
Deborah Ferrell Visits Grandmother in Charleston
Deborah Ferrell of Charleston spends the week with her grandmother Mrs. Blanche Ferrell at 308 Ridge Ave. Weekend visitors in the Ferrell home include her father Dallas Ferrell and her brother Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Ferrell
Charleston
Blanche Ferrell
Ridge Ave
Ferrell
Dallas Ferrell
Michael
Social event guests listed for Daugherty Neely family gathering
Incomplete OCR lists guests including Mrs Elizabeth Daugherty and Mrs Russell Neely with attendees Linda McKinney Faye Rogers and Carol Reed marked among the invited for a family event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Daugherty
Russell Neely
Linda McKinney
Faye Rog
Ers
Carol Reed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Debette Daisy Club
Phymosia Garden Club
Henry L. Walker
Appalachian District
West Virginia Garden Club, Inc
William N. Turner
Hillpark
Sherry McComas
Renetta Farris
Annabelle Hollandsworth
Cathy Luchini
Phymosia
Wilfred Wooddell
Young Gardeners
Elizabeth Richmond
Jane Prince
Suzanne Sikora
Clyde S. Woods Jr
Debette Club
Caroline Smith
Ennymus
ASTRO
Henry VIII of
England
Henry
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Leo
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Mrs. G. Dean
Beta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Sophia Methodist Church
Friendship Halls of Church
Eliza Hunter
Mary Holley
Hunter St
Eagles
Electa
Order For Eastern Star
Masonic Home
S. Fayette St
Practical Nurses of
West Virginia, Inc
Beckley-Winn Hotel
Wayne
Princeton
Albert Broyles
Orville
John Thomas
Johnnie
Grace Copeland
Anna Riner
Louise Riner
Wikes
Mark Miller
Bernice Ogle
Carol
Robert Lilly
Peterstown
L. C. Stewart
Berea
Oral Lilly
Rupert
Chester Tingler
Delbarton
Jack Thomas
Greenville
Richard Thomas
Gene Cadle
Jeanette Lilly
Beaver
Kyle Lilly
Kyle Broyles
Joe
Jackie
JackiGuy
Kim
Everett O'Neal
Omar ,Stover
B. L. Bostick
Theo Harvey
Clyde Snyder
George Lilly
Russ Parsons
Robert Rin
MR. and
Mrs. C. C. Riner
Glass House Booth
G. M. Powers
Main Street
Hallie Maddow
Glen Ave
George . Broderick
Neva Louise
Jo John W. Eye
Edgewood
James L. Wood Jr
Austin Ave
CAFE
Main St. Beckley
Bulova
Wooddell
Main St
Jewelry Store
Court House
Lowboy
Lea
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