Local social notes from Richmond and nearby towns
Personal mentions record Mrs Colin McLuckey and sister Mrs Vanney Poore returning from a brief Richmond stay with Poore going back to Indiana. Others, including W K Farrar Ray Sawyers Elmore Patton and W P Farrell, returned from The Greenbrier after a Better Service Conference for Chesapeake and Ohio employees. Rhodes left Pinecrest Sanitarium for Eau Gallie Florida to visit relatives. Mrs W M Jones of Richwood visits her son and daughter in Harper Road. Robert Gallagher of Woodlawn Ave visited Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephona
Colin McLuckey
Dexter Ave
Vanney Poore
Morgantown
Ind
Richmond
Poore
Indiana
McLuckey
Mercer St
Ray Sawyers
Elmore Patton
W.P. Farrell
Hinton
Greenbrier
Chesapeake and Ohio
Joe Shafer
Robin Ann
Florence
Rhodes
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Eau Galtie
Pla
W. Paul Jones
Harper Rd
Robert Gallagher
Woodlawn Ave
Winston-Salem
N. C
Twirl Cake Method for Easy Frosting
To frost a cake easily, place the baked cake on the revolving strand of an electric mixer and gently twirl it around as you spread the cake frosting.
Beckley Clubwomen Attend West Virginia Federation Opening
Mrs J F Otto of the Beckley Womans Club visits Mrs Phar es Reeder president of the West Virginia Federation at The Greenbrier after the federation opening. Thirty two Beckley delegates registered with Mrs Sara Summer Rugh delivering the evening keynote from Greensboro Pa and winner of the International Speech contest. Fred Hurt and Wayne Reynolds scheduled reports at morning sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club of
Beckley
J. F. Otto
Efi
Phares Reeder
West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Greenbrier
Sulphur Springs
List
Federation
Reeder
Sara Summer Rugh
Greensboro
Fred Hurt. Beckley
Family Ile
Wayne Reynolds
Gasco Food Institute Awards Highlight Community Event
The Gasco Food Institute at Memorial Auditorium draws praise for demonstrations on quick meals and kitchen tech. Local prizes include fashion items, cosmetics, and home goods awarded to Beckley residents, with Coca Cola cartons awarded to several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gasco Food Institute
Womens
Women's Department of
Beckley News
Gasca
Food Institute
Memorial
General Mission Circle
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Pineville
Georges
Jder
Eastern Star
Dpi
Astate
Rall
Eileen Hamilton
Thomas Belt
Ann Rose
Baptist
Audi- Vue
Jay Run
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge
Gaseq Food Institute
Main St
Amere Gas Utteerities Company
Beckley Post-Herald
Raleigh Register
Harriett Wolfe
Bas Range Haven
Con- Moose Lodge
Beulah Basley
Shady Spring
Bertha Hinte
Edgewood
Montgomery Ward
Emma Bowman
Combs St
James Allen
Cohen's Cosmetic Dept
Cur
Daughters of the
Women workers rise in labor force and professions
The series notes women in 1936 21 million in the labor force rising from earlier decades and reaching 32 percent of workers by 1950. It cites gains in office, teaching, nursing, retail, and other fields with growth into engineering, medicine, law, and clergy, plus a Beta Sigma Phi event naming Miss Evelyn Stover “Woman of the Year” and Judith Murphy “Pledge of the Year” as Xi Beta Chapter honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen B. Shaffer
Columbine Garden Club
Herbert C. Hensley
Harper Rd
Aeronautical Jand
Judith Murphy
Evelyn “Stover
Xi Beta Chapter
Beta Sigma’ Phi
Coca-Cola
Arnold Mays
Harold Eye
W. R. Monk
L. D. Simner
Miss Stover
Beef bargains lead at meat counters as pork fades
Shoppers find beef prices steadier and more plentiful than pork, with sirloin porterhouse and tender cuts featured alongside cheaper options like chuck roast and tongue. Lent promotions push canned tuna and other items, while produce shows strong value in iceberg lettuce, potatoes, carrots, and regional crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sirloin
Porterhouse
Tuna Research Foundation
Department of Agriculture
East
Texas
Florida
Idaho
California
Arizona
Temple
Valencia
Washington
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G. M. Powers
Main Street
Cate
Nyton
Basil
Impiest
BMART
Glamour Ladies
Rome Journal
Faille
the Hub
Turday
Bela Theta Mu Sorority
Beckley College
First Methuen Church
Charminade Music Club
First Christian Church
Gasea
Institute
Mel
Ba. Garten
Temple St
Gray Lumber Co
Saks Jewelers
C, M. Higgins
EMI. Son
H and M Shoe Store
Ida-Kate Deal
Thompson’ S Drug Store
Wofe
Al’s
W. R. Stover
Azzara Ave
Wooddell
Virgil Phipps
Marie
George
Katherine Harp
Ellison Ave
Beckley Ice and Feed Co
O. W. Godbey
Queen SL
Foster Hardware
David Griffith
Lucille Manderville
Vance
Universal Home Equipment
Sylvia Meadows
Riley SL
Melody Shop
Thelma Fitzpatrick
Melvin’ Tolle
AL Antere Gas Co
Gracie M. ‘Moward
Fayette “St
Howloner
John W. Eye
Teel Rd
Pagoda
W. C. Shrewsbury
Crab Orchard
Fred Lilly
Wilkes St
Wonder's Jewelry
Paris Rowman
Nash Campbell
Clower
Maxivell Hill
James F. Daniels
Lee Mills
Ecclés
W. L. Jefferies
S. Fayette St
Guy de Phillipa
Mabel __ Hancock
Charles’ Grimes
S. Heber St
Joyce Belcher
Ridge Ave
Girl Scouts Leaders Association
Appalachian
Xi Beta
Beckley Ave
J. W. Maxwell
Woman's Society of Christan Service
First Methodist Church
Wayne Ransom
Roy L. Herndon
Maxwell
Circle No. 3
WSCS
Herndon
First Baptist Church
Sophia
Paul Copeland
Council of Church Women
Neville St
Teenie A
Food Review
James Lilly
Rural Acres Garden Club
R. E. Kincaid
Ted ' Stover
Kincaid
Stover
Ruben Cook
Maud Hunt
Oscar Nickels
Westinghouse
Westinghouse TY
Marty
Prince Street
Dan River
Siren
Budget Shop
North Fayette St
Court House
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