Women's organizational events calendar notice
Coming events for women's groups invited to submit regular or special meeting announcements. Include telephone, mail, or calendar details and note deadlines for Sunday and Saturday notices. Tuesday Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts an 8 p.m. meeting at Mrs. L. L. Sweeney's home 526 Orchard Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Department of
Beckley
Beta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi
L. L. Sweeney
Orchard Ave
Catholic Daughters Event and Junior 4H Meeting
Catholic Daughters Court Paula No. 741 meets at St Francis de Sales Parish Hall at 8 p m A Lad and Lassie Junior 4 H Club gathering is set in the Coca Cola Social Room at 6 30 p m A good grooming contest is scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Court Paula
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Lad
Lassie
Coca-Cola
Diverse local meetings and postponement notice
Captain James Allen Chapter D A R meeting postponed to March 8. Women of the Moose enrollment night at Moose Lodge Ballroom 7 30 p m. Bible Moderators meet at Mrs Ned Ragland 604 Woodlawn Ave 7 45 p m. Daughters of Isis meet at Mrs James Bassett 306 Worley Rd 6 p m. Phymosia Garden Club at Mrs W Joe Rabhall 708 Woodlawn Ave 1 30 p m. Morton Reeves PTA at Morton Reeves Elementary School 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen
Daughters of American Revolution
Women of the Moose
Moose Lodge
Ned Ragland
Woodlawn Ave
Daughters of Isis
James Bassett
Worley Rd
Phymosia Garden Club
W. Joe Rabhall
Ma Phi Hosts Mrs. Marshal Walker at Hull Street
Mrs. Marshal T. Walker will attend an event at Hull Street location, starting at 8 p.m., inviting attendees to join the gathering hosted by Ma Phi.
Primrose Garden Club Meeting At Oakwood Ave Home
Regular meeting of the Primrose Garden Club held at the home of Mrs. John C. Ward located at 408 1 2 S. Oakwood Ave. The gathering convenes at 8 p m. with members expected to discuss club affairs and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primrose Garden Club
John C. Ward
S. Oakwood Ave
Community group meetings and workshops scheduled
Royal Neighbors of America holds a regular meeting at Eagles Eerie on Woodlawn Ave at 7 30 p m. Elementary Flower Arranging Workshop hosted by Raleigh County Garden Council at Appalachian Assembly Room at 1 30 p m. Raleigh County Girl Scouts Council meets at Beckley Presbyterian Church Educational Building at 10 30 a m. Beckley Jayceeettes plan a 7 30 p m business meeting at Coca Cola Social Room. Navy Mothers Club gathering hosted at Mrs T B Callahan 2301 S Kanawha St at 7 30 p m. Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts regular meeting and spaghetti dinner at Moose Lodge Club 6 30 p m. Curtain Callers meeting held at Workshop N Oakwood Ave at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of America
Eagles Eerie
Woodlawn Ave
Raleigh County Garden Council
Appalachian Assembly Room
Raleigh County
Girl Scouts Council
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Xi Alpha Gamma
Beta Sigma Phi
Moose Lodge Club
Local Notices From Crab Orchard Church and community groups
Mission Circle No 3 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church meets at Mrs Ralph Carters home East C S at 1 9 p m Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 holds its regular meeting at IOOF Hall Main St at 7 3 p m Women of the Church of St Stephen s Episcopal Church host a covered dish luncheon at 1 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Ralph Carter
East C S
IOOF
Main St
Women of the Church of
Sorority and Court Meetings Planned This Week
Gamma Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds a regular meeting in the Appalachian Assembly Room at 7 30 p m. The Court of Calantha meets at Pythian Hall on S Fayette Street at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Calantha
Pythian Hall
S. Fayette St
Community Women and Clubs Meeting Schedule
Shady Spring District Women s Club Beaver Lions Club and Beckley Presbyterian Church Executive Board meet at Laura Pierson Room 1 30 p m Circle No 3 of First Methodist Church gathers at Mrs Roy L Keyser 2 30 p m and Woodlawn Ave location 7 32 p m events listed in local notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shady Spring District
Beaver Lions Club
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Laura Pierson
First Methodist Church
Roy L. Keyser
Woodlawn Ave
Friday gatherings listed for prayer and lodge meetings
Friday events include World Day of Prayer at First Christian Church at 2 p.m. Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No 77 meets at IOOF Hall Beckley 812 Main St with regular session at 7 30 p.m. initiation practice at 8 30 p.m Lydia Ormandy Circle of Memorial Baptist Church meets at Mrs Wayie Daniels home Miller St 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge
Beckley
Ioof Hall
Main St
Lydia Ormandy
Memorial Baptist Church
Wayie Daniels
MG Miller
Charleston Ballet Sponsor Event at High School Auditorium
The Charleston Ballet is sponsored by the Womans Club of Beckley and will perform at Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Ballet
The
Womans Club of
Beckley
Woodrow Wilson High School
Fayetteville
Edna White
Willing Workers To Meet March 9
Members of the Willing Workers Band of the Church of God in Coal City plan a March 9 meeting at Mrs. Iva Lambert s home. The gathering followed a session led by president Mrs Helen Byers and included sales of packages and several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers
Church of God
Coal City
Iva Lambert
Effie Allen
Helen Byers
Ethel Spencer
Addie Bradley
Martha Buskirk
Marie Coalson
Lambert
Pauline Cole
Macie Underwood
Caroline Murphy
Murillnden
Kate, Coalson
Zula Duncan
Allie
Gamma Gammas Donate To Endowment Fund Meeting Notes
The Gamma Gamma Chapter of Beckley approved a donation to the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Endowment Fund at a 7:30 p.m. meeting in the Appalachian Building Assembly Room. President Mrs. Wayne Tucker led the session, new member names were approved, and plans announced include a March 9 rush party with the theme beat nik and a March 24 BSP City Council party open to all chapters. A secret sister party is set for March 3, and a gift was given to Mrs. Robert E. Bryant, named Valentine Queen at the Sweetheart Ball in February. The program on art featured Mrs. David H. Hamilton and Miss Shirley Wardensky. Attendees included Mrs. Ronnie Hughes and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Gamma Gamma
Beckley
Appalachian Building
Wayne Tucker
BSP
Robert E. Bryant
Valentine Queen
David H. Hamilton
Anna Belle Nixon
Shirley Wardensky
Ronnie Hughes
Naomi Fink
Jack Roope
Sharon Pittman
Marie Cascio
Jack Clemens
Anna Rae Peterson
Mary Ann Rosco
Charlotte Slater
Barbara Crotty
Tom McManamay
Mary Dee Elkins
Xi Beta Chapter Plans Square Dance Meet March Fifteenth
Xi Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will attend a square dance at 7 30 p m March 15 in the Greenbrier Social Room on San aford Road. The group met February 23 for a spaghetti dinner at the home of Mrs George Cales 708 S Kana wha St. Miss Wiseman spoke on Italy detailing geography people and customs. Mrs Neal Dew will host the next meeting March 8 at 105 Travelers Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Beta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Greenbrier
S‘anaford Rd
Epaghetti
George Cales
S. Kanawha St
Italy
United
Neal Dew
Travelers Lane
Don Lilly
Doreen Eachus
Sherwood Dunagan
Bladene Pickle
James Mallamas
Harold Eye
Jerry Dale
Diana Hontgas
James Maples
Arnold Carney
R. L. Wiseman
Glynn Cook
Sophia Residents Return From Florida Trips And Visits
Mrs. Thomas Bowman returns home after a three week Fort Lauderdale vacation visiting son-in-law Charles Kennedy and other relatives. Nearby travels include visits by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Murdock and family to Pax and Riverside followed by trips by John Tosh and family to Florida. Attendees for a West Virginia game trip include Nick Blackburn and Scarlett McKinney with WVU student Richard Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia
Thomas Bowman
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Charles Kennedy
Wayne
Ter
William Green
Dianne
Jennie
Carolyn Green
Jack Murdock
B. R. Patterson
Gary
Pax
Johnny
Seivert Janney
Sherman Stover
J. D. Janney
Frank Janney
Riverside
Calif
Sharon
Pax High School
John Tosh
Florida
Tosh
William Earl Doss
Norfolk
Ormandy Beach
Fila
Paul Tosh
West Virginia
Nick Blackburn
Scarlett McKinney
Tams Mountain
Marshall College
Huntington
Morgantown
Richard Blackburn
WVU
A. W
Allen
Denzil Worley
Aubrey Allen
Alexandria
Leon Thompson
Baltimore
Local social event attendees and hostesses named
The guest list includes Bowers, Miss Phyllis Coulson, Miss Cookie Buskirk, Miss Rebecca Bowden, and Miss Lou Stepro. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Allen and co hostess, Mrs. Byers.
Littlejohn Jordon Wedding Road in Virginia Church
The wedding of Sandra Jean Jordon and Charles M. Littlejohn took place January 23 at St. Anthony Catholic Church Falls Church Virginia. Miss Teresa M. Littlejohn was maid of honor and Angelo Greco was best man. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Jordan Adelphi Maryland. The couple, both Washington DC workers, are graduates of local schools and Warflynn College. He is a former U S Army veteran who served in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Jean Jordon
Charles M. Littlejohn
James E. Littlejohn
Hartley Ave
St. Anthony Catholic Church
J. Gatza
Falls Church
Joe Jordan
Adelphi
Teresa M. Littlejohn
Angelo Greco
Washington, D. C
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Small notices invite readers to share items about local residents. A contact number and extension are provided for submissions. The short column previews human interest snippets expected in this community page.
Couple sails three week Mediterranean cruise aboard SS Independence
Mr. and Mrs. Clement Schulte of Springdale Ave. traveled to the Canary Islands Gibraltar Naples and Genoa on a three week Mediterranean cruise aboard the SS Independence. They spent time with Dr. and Mrs. F Schwartz before returning home. Mrs. R G Broaddus has come back from a week with her son-in-law and daughter in Blacksburg Virginia, where Mr. J P Cofer Jr and family joined her for the trip home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canary Islands
Gibraltar
Naples
Genoa
Italy
Clement Schulte
Springdale Ave
Independence
F. Schwartz
R. G. Broaddus
Woodlawn Ave
J. P. Cofer Jr
Blacksburg
Mary Baldwin Student Visits with College Friends Notes
Miss Susan Johnson of Mary Baldwin College Staunton Va spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs M A Johnson Granville Ave. Her houseguests were Miss Prior Meade Richmond Va Miss Kent Seabury Silver Spring Md Miss Linelle Reese Birmingham Ala and Miss Shirley File Bolling Hall Goochland Va all Mary Baldwin classmates. Miss File also visited her grandparents Dr and Mrs F L Banks 220 N Kanawha St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Johnson
Mary Baldwin College
Staunton
M. A. Johnson
Granville Ave
Prior Meade
Richmond
Kent Seabury
Silver Spring
Linelle Reese
Birmingham
Ala
Shirley File
Bolling Hall
Goochland
Mary Baldwin
File
F. L. Banks
N. Kanawha St
Dinner Guests Host Frilen Family Judge 4-H Contest
Dinner guests of Dr and Mrs Robert H Frilen at 212 Edgewood Drive include Mr and Mrs Charles Shackelford of Fayetteville and Mrs Frilen's parents Mr and Mrs T R Wilson of North Kanawha Street Tonight Fayetteville visitors will serve as judges for a good grooming contest of the Lad and Lassie 4 H Junior Club of Beckley Mrs Frilen is assistant leader of the Lads and Lassies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Frilen
Edgewood Dr
Charles Shackelford
Fayetteville
Frilen
T. R. Wilson
North Kanawha St
Beckley
Student Halloran Practices Weekend Visit With Parents
Gregg Halloran a student at Washington and Lee University Lexington Virginia spent the weekend with his parents Dr and Mrs L H Halloran Woodlawn Ave He had as his guest in Beckley the preceding weekend a classmate Ronald Randall Wichita Falls Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg Halloran
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
L. H. Halloran
Woodlawn Ave
Beckley
Ronald Randall
Wichita Falls
Tex
Christian Workers Banquet at First Church of God
The First Church of God in Mullens held its annual Christian Workers banquet at El Chico Restaurant on February 26 at 7 p m with Rev John J Bailey of Mullens as guest speaker speaking on Christian worker responsibilities from Matthew 18 14 The patriotic theme featured blue candles white carnation centerpiece and February calendar place cards with red names. Attendees included Mrs John J Bailey Rev C P Conley and many church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of God
el Chico
John J. Bailey
Mullens
C. P. Conley
Conley
Pauline Oakes
M. J. Jones
Opal
Beckley Week Summary Notes
Al List of Middletown Connecticut is in the city on business this week, visiting local offices and meeting with officials. He attends a series of appointments and plans to return home after several days of travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
al List
Middletown
Conn
Ralsten Couple Plans Thursday Visit
Dr and Mrs M M Ralsten of Hill Park Drive will spend Thursday with his mother Mrs William Ralsten in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Ralsten
Hill Park
Willian Ralsten
Charleston
Visitation of Eastern Star matron in Mount Hope Beckley guests
Attending the visitation of Mrs. Marie C. Young, worthy grand matron of the Grand Jurisdiction of West Virginia, Order of the Eastern Star, at Winola Chapter in Mount Hope were Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Wilson, Mrs. R. L. Cawley, Mrs. George Shriver, Mrs. Rosemary Elliott, and Mrs. T. T. Prince, all of Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie C. Young
Philippi
Grand Jurisdiction of
West Virginia
Order of the Eastern Star
Winola
Mount Hope
T. R. Wilson
R. L. Cawley
George Shriver
Rosemary Elliott
T. T. Prince
Beckley
Mumps Confines Coleen Underwood at Home
Coleen Underwood seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Underwood of Shady Spring is confined to her home with mumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleen Underwood
W. E. Underwood
Shady Spring
West Virginia Wesleyan pledges 100 to national fraternities
Donald Underwood of Beckley joined the freshman class at West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon and pledged with 100 men to national fraternities last week. He is one of 16 pledges to Kappa Sigma Kappa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Underwood
William J. Underwood
Beckley
Kappa Sigma Kappa
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhanan
Wesleyan
Mrs. Ma rie Garrett Leaves for Washington D C with Shower Honor
Mrs. Ma rie Garrett now Mrs. Lawrence Humphrey plans to join her husband in Washington D C Saturday. She left Beckley Newspaper Corp. and was feted at a predeparture shower hosted by Mrs. R. M. Fleming at her Orchard Ave. home with assistance from Mrs. Audrey McKinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Lawrence Humphrey
Marie Garrett
Beckley Newspaper Corp
R. M. Fleming
Orchard Ave
Audrey McKinney
Mrs. Robert L. Carte Admitted to Beckley Hospital
Mrs. Robert L. Carte was admitted Monday to Beckley Hospital. She resides at 123 Williams Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Hospital
Robert L. Carte
Williams St
Gregorys Visit Aunt in Harper Road
Mr and Mrs Paul W Gregory of St Albans were Sunday guests of their aunt Mrs W Payne Gregory on Harper Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul W. Gregory
St. Albans
W. Payne Gregory
Harper Rd
Paris Hosts Two Year Round Children's Circuses
Paris features Cirque Madrano and Cirque d'Hiver offering year round family shows. Each circus operates across all twelve months, providing ongoing entertainment for children throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marriage Permit Applications list several couples in various towns
Marriage permit notices include Harley Ward and Eva Williams of Beckley, Roosevelt Payne and Ann Thomas of Eccles, Ronald McVey and Jeanelle Stover of Leevale, Donald Hatcher and Mary Green of Tams, and Alfonza Carey and Glory Stormile of Lanark among others, detailing ages and parental lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley A. Ward
Plummer
Eliza Ward
Beckley
Eva Z. Williams
Bob
Eva Stewart Beckley
Roosevelt Payne
John
Mable Payne
Eccles
Ann Deloris Thomas
Charlie
Eva Thomas
Ronald Earl McVey
Thaddeus
Mary McVey
Dorothy
Jeanelle Ann Stover
Asher
Emma Stover
Leevale
Donald Lee Hatcher
Roy
Hazel Hatcher
Sophia
Mary Janice Green
Walter
Laurebell Green
Tams
Alfonza Carey
Oliver
Viola Carey
Lanark
Glory Stormile
No Fish Story in Henryetta Rescue Tale
The Rev. B. L. Williams went fishing in Henryetta Oklahoma. He caught no fish and fell from a boat losing his rod and reel glasses and boots in the mishap.
Susie Sheppard and Roberta McKinney Engagement
Susie Sheppard of Lanark and Roberta Jane McKinney of East Beckley announce their engagement. Akers and McKinney families, Bedford Ohio and East Beckley named as relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Sheppard
Lanark
William Riley Akers
George Riley
Virginia Ruth Akers
Bedford
Ohio
Roberta Jane McKinney
Robert and
Daisy McKinney
East Beckley
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Morton Reeves Parent-Teacher Association
Morton Reeves
Marshal T. Walker
Hull St
Beckley Jayceeettes
Coca Cola
Navy Mothers Club
T. B. Callahan
N. Oakwood Ave
Sue Bane
Gamma Gamma Chapter
Gamma Gammas
la ‘Wiseman
Europe
Alps
Texas
Office Service
May Bidge Mcfreery
Aed
E Thiet
Virginia Church
Christian Workers
Sample Shop
Neville St. Beckley
Patty Anderson
Sherry Wood
Lewis Cook
Joseph Patrick O'Neal
Hub
the Hub
Desert Boots Wolves
Jeg, Bobby Socks
Birdseye
Basco
Children's Dept
Tadies Girdles
Penney’s
Dranes
Auron
G. M. Powers
Main Street
Mit
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