Relatives Visit from Simmerman and Triggs Family
Leaving Sunday to visit relatives in or Tenn were John R. Simmerman and his brother in law Harry Triggs. Guests this week in the Simmerman home are Mrs Ellen Evans of Venture Calif and Mrs William Triggs of Dayton Ohio Mr and Mrs Ira Whitlock have re-
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Tenn
John R. Simmerman
Franklin Ve
Harry Triggs
Table Rock
Simmerman
Ellen Evans
Venture
Calif
William Triggs
Dayton
Ohio
Gamma Gamma Beta Sigma Phi meeting at Coca-Cola Social Room
The Gamma Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds its regular meeting at the Coca-Cola Social Room at 7 30 p m. Members gather for planning and fellowship in a local social setting.
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Gamma Gamma
Beta Sigma Phi
Community Meeting Notes At Local Halls and Clubs
A series of meetings listed for Raleigh County Postal Workers Beckley at Room B-2 7:30 p m Assembly 47 Order of Rainbow Forts meets at Masonic Temple Howe Street 7 p m Prosperity Home Demonstration Club gathers at Mrs D B Stover home 7 30 p.m.
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Raleigh County
Beckley
Assembly
Order of Rainbow Forts
Masonic Temple
Howe Street
Prosperity Home Demonstration Club
D. B. Stover
St Stephens Church Women Host Luncheon at Noon
St Stephen's Episcopal Church Women plan a luncheon at the church with St Mary's Guild members serving as hostesses. The speaker will be Rev. Frederick Dennis and the event begins at noon.
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St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
St. Mary’s Guild
Frederick Dennis
Local Fraternal and Club Meeting Schedule
Friday events include Queen Esther Court No 53 Heroines of Jericho at G Street 5 30 p m Thrifty Savers Club birthday gathering hosted by Miss Shirley Glenn 1236 Plumley Ave at 7 p m and Whitby Community Church Fellowship Class at the church 7 30 p m Shady Spring High School 1957 Class reunion Beaver Department.
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Esther Court
Heroines of
Jericho
G St
Thrifty Savers Club
Shirley Glenn
Plumley Ave
Whitby Community Church
Shady Spring High School
Beaver
Community Club and Bible Classes Meet Nights
Just A Mere Club at 1303 F St hosts 7 30 p m social hour with Mrs Nathaniel Braxton as hostess. Mission Circle of Hilltop Baptist meets at Cubed Crab Orchard Community Center on Old Becks Road at 7 p m. Ladies Bible Class of Hollywood Missionary Baptist meets at parsonage at 7 p m. Ann Rose Bible Class of First Baptist meets in fellowship hall at 7 30 p m.
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Nathaniel Braxton
F St
Ralph Davis
Mission Circle of
Hilltop Baptist
Hat
Old Becks Road
Ladies Bible Class
Hollywood Missionary Ba Church
Ann Rose
First Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall of Church
Calico and Jeans Square Club Beginners Lesson Night
Saturday beginners square dance lessons hosted by Calico and Jeans at New River Park Recreation Room at 7 p.m. The event invites newcomers to learn basic moves in a friendly setting. Participants are urged to bring comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for dancing.
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Calico
Jeans Square
New River Park Recreation Room
Beaver Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Benefit Party
Beal, 7 30 p m at the fire house. a benefit event hosted by the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary with entertainment committee member J S Larrick and local couples. Also noted is a Tuesday directors meeting of the Quota Club of Beckley in the El Toro Room at noon with Mrs Welch present.
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Beaver Volunteer Fire Department
Board of Directors
Quota Club
Beckley el Toro
E Toro
West Virginia University Dance Students Featured in Production
MISS JOAN Mills and BILL Noone, West Virginia University students, join Orchesis for the production Bye Bye, to be presented September 9 to 12. WVU plans show evidence of students balancing graduation goals with dance studies as they pursue graduate work or career paths in dance. Glen Ferris began at WVU last year as a geology student before switching to drama, reflecting the university’s flexible arts program.
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Joan Mills
Bille Noone
West Vire University
Rces
WVU
Glen Ferris
Bill
West Virgo
New York City
Woltind
Raleigh Legion Birthday Dinner Marks 47 Years
Mrs Francis Parker, Raleigh County Auxiliary Unit No. 32 president, recalls the American Legion birth in Paris 47 years ago and honors the men and unit with a birthday buffet dinner at 6 30 p m. The event celebrates the Legion formed in Beckley in 1920 with Hal M Scott as first commander.
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Rancis Parker
Raleigh County Auxiliary Unit No
Aubliant Aoa
Panama Canal Zone
Puerto Rico
Parker
Paris
Auxiliary
American Legion
Legion
Beckley
Hal M. Scott
Legion and Auxiliary
Memorial Warate Unit
Macee
E. Fourney
G. C. Buchanan
Dora Ward
Price
Ben F. Dorsey
D. Fr. McKenzie
Rey Frank
W. A. Burke
P. O
Lawrence A. Hunt
Floyd Sayre
Harry Anderson
J. Lee Porter
A. D. Cooke
W. C. Kautz
Robert Ho
Wayne Reynolds
F. Bryson
J. H. McGinnis
Beckley Couple Depart for Ban Croft Germany Assignment
A 2nd Lt. and Mrs. Richard y, both former Beckley residents, left after a 10 day leave spent with parents at 215 Grove Ave and 104 Russell St. The couple head to New York and then to Ban Croft Germany where he will be stationed with the U. S. forces assigned to Fort Ky.
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Richard Y
R. W.der
Grove Ave
O. C. Dante
Russell St
New York
Bancroft
Germany
U. S
Fort Ky
Former Beckleyan Annie Alley to Return to Tampa
Mrs Annie Alley a former Beckleyan will leave Beckley for her home in Tampa Florida after visiting East Prince Street and Coal Street where she joined Mrs Dixie Bailey Mrs Ann Conner and Mrs A B Carney for a Wednesday luncheon She also visited her daughter in law Mr and Mrs James Alley of Wheel.
Mrs George T Coker Jr Admitted for Beckley Surgery
Mrs George T Coker Jr. was admitted to Beckley for surgery. An update notes her care team and expected recovery timeline at the medical facility.
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George T. Coker Jr
Beckley A
Local Visitors Highlight Sullivan Road Couple and Friends
Mr and Mrs Hunter Campbell of Sullivan Road were visited Sunday by Mr and Mrs Tex of Va Miss A ego visited Saturday in this community.
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Hunter Campbell
Sullivan Road
Texas
West Virginia Federation of Women's Club meets in Sophia
Chairs of three Gulf Woman's Club departments gather at Mrs. Fred Williams home in Sophia to finalize annual reports for the state federation convention to be held March 21-23 at The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs. Awards for club achievements will be presented, chaired by Les. W. Withrow with assistances from Mrs. T. G. McConnell, Mrs. William Morris and Mrs. Williams.
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Gulf Woman’s Club
Fred Williams
Sophia
West Virginia
Federation of Women’s Club
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
The Risks Of Being Involved Talk At Glen White
Miss Alice Maschal spoke on The Risks of Being Involved during the Ladies Aid Society devotional at Glen White Missionary Baptist Church. She read a chapel talk by James P. Guenther based on the Good Samaritan story from Luke chapter 10 and urged church members to minister and witness rather than walk by.
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Ladies Aid of
Glen White Church
Glen White
RNS
Ladies Aid Society
Glen White Missionary Baptist Church
Alice Maschal
Ernest Wood
Luke
God
Reading and meeting notes from Mrs. Wood cohort
Mrs. Wood presided over a business session with reports from committee chairs, pledges paid, and a white elephant sale. Mrs. E. B. Wray led a program on "What Does it Mean" with a reading and the 23rd Psalm recited by members. Mrs. Nancy West and Mrs. Wood's daughters assisted during refreshments.
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E. B. Wray
Wood
Nancy West
Daughters
Orchard Valley Club to Elect Officers in March Meeting
Orchard Valley Woman's Club will seat a slate of officers at its March 10 meeting. Mrs Alden and other delegates will be chosen to attend the West Virginia Federation of Woman's Club convention March 21 to 23 at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs.
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Orchard Valley Club
Crab Orchard
RNS
Orchard V. Woman’s Club
Alden
West Virginia
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Town & Country Clothes
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