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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1954
Page
3
Dr. J B F Yoak Jr and Mrs Yoak arrive as Beckley s new Methodist Temple ministers. They recall past service in Beckley from 1935 to 1941 and detail their six daughters and two sons, with marriages into church and academic circles.
Sophians visiting from Portsmouth Va thank Mrs. and Mr. John Barr of Sophia for hosting a picnic at Little Beaver Park. Attendees include Mrs. C. C. Kelly and children Kenny and Carol, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Barr with Myra Kay and Sandra Sue, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Stone with Norman Linda Pete and David.
White Sulphur Springs hosts a traditional Independence Day weekend at The Greenbrier with the Greenbrier Country Horse Show Charity Ball on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. and three days of horse shows at Memorial Park. West Virginia Golf Association tournaments run July 1 to 5, with Watermelon Parties on Sunday July 4 at 4 p.m., continuing a century old Fourth of July custom.
The Women's Society Christian Service at the Methodist Temple held a pledge service led by Mrs Frank Vass with Circle No 1 under Mrs J S Larrick assisting The program featured reports on mission schools by Mrs R B Staley Mrs Hume Vogt Mrs J C Huffman Miss Mary Jane Dilley and Mrs Pansy Riffe A thanks note will be sent to Mrs R P Whittaker for Vacation Bible School work Plans for mission study classes set for Sept 7 8 and 13 14 A reception for the new pastor Dr J B F Yoak Jr and his family and new members is planned for July 7 hosted by Mrs M W Arnold and the church fellowship group.
A community column lists upcoming meetings and social events across groups including Beckley Duplicate Bridge League at Coca Cola Building, Women of the Moose installations, Bethlehem Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, Circle Bible Teachers, and Christian Women's Fellowship. The Greenbrier hosts holiday related activities with horse rides, trap shoots, stage tours, dancing, marshmallows, tea, tennis, golf, and carriage rides available through the Riding Office.
A compilation of social notes: furloughs, travels, visits, and family gatherings from Beckley and surrounding areas. Entries include Theresa Brown at Oakland Navy Base, Jack Pedro’s improved condition after Huntington Orthopedic Hospital, tours by Forrest Marrical, and multiple family visits across Beckley, Cincinnati, Baltimore, and Virginia Beach.
The Crab Orchard Baptist Church Fellowship Class held a 7:30 p.m. wiener roast on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Duke James. A program and business meeting preceded the roast with songs, scripture read by Mrs. Don Miller, and a vesper service by the Tweets 4-H Club. Participants included Sonny O'Dell, Calvin Fitzpatrick, Joe Huddleston, Wanda Riffe, Linda Fleshman, Bobby Bean, Phyllis Webb, and a quartet. Secretary reports and a benevolence update were given. attendance was rising, with a four week tally showing 48 homes visited and a men versus women attendance contest favoring the men. A reception followed for about 70 people.
Applications for marriage licenses recorded in Raleigh County list William Paul Akers 32 of East Beckley to Virginia Ruth Campbell 24 daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike Campbell East Beckley Carson Gillenwater 21 son of Mr and Mrs Sam Gillenwater Sophia to Phyllis Matherly 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs Gary Matherly Sophia Jerry Donovan Jennings 21 son of Rev and Mrs B C Jennings Beckley to Doris Lee Swearingen 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs Van Swearingen Beckley
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