Officals Named at West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs Convention
Mrs. Phares E. Reeder of Dunbar was elected president at the 50th annual convention at The Greenbrier Hotel White Sulphur Springs. New officers include Miss Mary Katherine Barnes Philippi first vice president Mrs John F McCuskey Clarksburg second vice president Mrs Ralph Klingensmith Athens recording secretary Mrs John Scott Oak Hill treasurer and Miss Ophelia Coburn Martinsburg historian Reeder is a charter member of the Piocer Woman's Club of Dunbar and has held multiple federation roles. Barnes has served as club officer and on the executive board while McCuskey is the first woman elected to municipal council of Clarksburg and has held state and national auxiliary posts. Klingensmith is a harpist and educator. Scott is a longtime Civic League leader in Oak Hill and past Capitol District officer. Coburn has served as East District secretary and president at Martinsburg First Evangelical United Brethren Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phares E. Reeder
Dunbar
West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
Mary Katherine Barnes
Philippi
John F. McCuskey
Clarksburg
Ralph Klingensmith
Kanawha
Reeder
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Alpha Delta Pi
Delta Kappa Gamma
Albert E. Humphrey's Memorial Methods Church
Philippi Woman’s Club
Barnes
Cra
Miss Barnes
Woman's Club
Aftoh
Philippi Methodist Church
Broaddus Hospital
Philippi Ministerial Association
Clarksbu
University of Chicago
McCluskey
Medical Auxiliary
Southern Medical Association
American Medical Association
Marella College
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Klingensmith
Athens Woman's Club
Concord College
Civic League of
Oak Hill
John Scott
Civic League
Scrophe
Timist
Capitol District
City Hospital
Offliary
League of Women
West Virginia Federation
Third District
American Legion
Scott
Oak Hill Methodist Church
Women's Society of Christian Services
Ophelia L. Coburn
Martinsburg
Sheat
First Evangelical United Brethren Church
Mary Meadows Fete Marks 12th Birthday Celebration
Mary Meadows was honored at a birthday party on her 12th birthday hosted by her mother Mrs. Sarah Meadows at 119 125th Beber Street. Co hosts included Miss Margaret Hewlett and several others. Activities featured games and dancing with refreshments served to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Meadows
Sarah Meadows
Beber St
Margaret Hewlett
James Hewlett
J. A. Williams
Dixie Acree
Daisy Meadows
Anita Kirby
Lois Wood
Eric Lilly
Patty Houchinson
Carol Vennari
Teddy Rerne
Martha Orids
Bally H Osies
Donaki Meadows
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Local social notes list weekend visits and family gatherings. Names include Pat Twohig and Roy Graybeal, J J Snider, Grover Smith, Earl Lawson, W J Jackson, Paul Soros, Lula Burlesom, C Harold Amick, and Vincent Phillips among others visiting Beckley households and returning from Charleston, Hollywood, and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Heights
Hollywood
Fla
George
Vanney
Shady Spring
Bluefield Sanitarium
Beckley Eee
C. Harold Amick
Charles Stare Souder
Clyde Souder
Sophia
J. W. Souder
Pikeville
Beckley
Vincent Phillips
Columbus
Ohio
Pearl Roberts
A. Phillips
Colcord Brass Pined In Memoriary Visits And Hospital Notes
Colcord residents host visitors from Columbus Ravenna and Dayton Ohio as funeral attendances and family gatherings unfold. Wendel Williams visits Colcord while Jesse W is recuperating at Kanawha Valley Hospital and Wills Stover remains in critical condition with gunshot wounds at Charleston Memorial Hospital. William Legg and wife return from Los Angeles California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colcord
Wendell Williams
Columbus
Ohio
William Thompson
Shepherd Hospital
Charleston
Jesse W
Kanawha Valley Hospital
Thompson Ted
Bec Imo Hospital
Charleston Memorial Hospital
Wills Stover
William Legg
Los Angeles
Calif
Mrs Reynolds Named Secretary of Federation Presidents Club
Mrs Wayne Reynolds longtime Beckley Woman's Club leader was elected secretary of the Presidents Club of the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs at a Greenbrier Hotel breakfast in White Sulphur Springs. Read other officers chosen for 1956 57 and notable attendees including state and national club figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Reynolds
Beckley Woman's Club
Presidents Club
West Virginia
Perce Booten
Beverly Hills Woman's Club
Huntington
John A. Jones
WVFWC
William Alasebrock
National Public Affairs
Nebraska
Howard Hodge
National Safety
Texas
John R. Davis
National Veterans Affairs
Weston
E. D. Conaway
Morgantown
J. E. Otto
Beckley Woman’s Club
C. I. Bepler
Beckley
State Resolutions Committee
Federation
Costa Rica
West Virginia University
PERFECT FRITTERS APPLE FRITTERS TIP
A cooking note advises dipping apple slices briefly in flour before coating with batter to ensure even batter adhesion and a crisp fry finish. The tip emphasizes light flouring to prevent clumping and promote uniform browning.
Births in Raleigh General Hospital Families
A daughter Brenda Gale was born to Mr and Mrs George Avon Berry Pemberton at 2 13 pm March 4 Weight 6 pounds 13 4 ounces A daughter Lynn to Mr and Mrs Bobby Gene Francisco Beaver at 4 35 pm March 4 Weight 1 pound 8 ounces Debra Diane daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Clyde Easter Tams born at 8 10 pm March 4 Weight 3 pounds 7 12 ounces A son Fleming L Jr born to Mr and Mrs Fleming Green Jr 219 Church St at 12 50 am March 5 Weight 5 pounds 15 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Gale
George Avon Berry
Pemberton
Raleigh General Hospital
Bobby Gene Francisco
Beaver
Bhy Lynn
Debra Diane
Ernest Clyde Easter
Tams
Fleming IJ
Fleming Green Jr
Church St
Rales General Hospital
Beckley Jayceeettes Plan Luncheon and Greenbrier Tour
Beckley Jaycee-ettes held a March 7 meeting in Richmond Recreation Room with Mrs. J. H. Stump presiding. Plans were laid for a June social featuring lunch and a tour of The Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Leona Wright from Singer Sewing Machine Co. meeting at Appalachian Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Jaycee-ettes Club
Richmond
J. H. Stump
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
Leona Wright
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Appalachian Building
Dick Booth
Raymond Walker
H. B. Atkinson Jr
Bill Wilbur
Warner Stanley
Alvin Rohrer
Don Wise
Bill Hurst
Leslie ©. Caldwell Jr
Gene Moorehouse
Lednie Sweeney
J. M Ressa
Velma Christian to Wed Robert Napier in Autumn
Dry Creek announces the engagement of Velma Lucille Christian to Robert McCauley Napier. Velma is a 1952 Marsh Fork High School graduate, attended Beckley College, and is a senior in UVA nursing. Napier, son of Emmett Napier of Conesville, is UVA educated with a B S in education and Navy service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma L. Christian
R. M. Napier
Dry Creek
Basil Christian
Velma Lucille Christian
Robert McCauley Napier
Emmett L. Napier
Conesville, Va
Miss Christian
Marsh Fork High School
Beckley College
Beta Theta
University of Virginia
Department of Nursing
Napier
Madison College
Harrisonburg
Navy
Women’s group notices for Beckley newspapers calendar
Women’s organizations may place announcements in regular or special meetings columns. Send notices or club calendars to the Women’s Department at Beckley Newspapers by 18 a.m. for same‑day use and Sunday calendar notices must arrive before office closing on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Department
Beckley
Miss Thompson Weds Ronald Roskosh in Elyria Ohio
Miss Dana Ruth Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Thompson of Elyria Ohio formerly of Mead wed Ronald Paul Roskosh Friday at 11 am in the Church of the Open Decor. The Rev Ralph Neighbour officiated with immediate family present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Ruth Thompson
Howard Thompson
Elyria
Ohio
Mead
Ronald Paul Roskesh
Ralph Neighbour
Ladies Eagles Auxiliary
Eagles Home
Woodlawn Ave
Embellish Eggs for Lunch with Greens and Anchors
A recipe note suggests turning scrambled eggs into a lunch dish by adding cooked green asparagus whether canned or frozen, anchovies, canned stewed tomatoes, creamed tuna, or buttery crisp croutons for added savor.
Weight watchers mix cake with brisk walks
A health-focused suggestion promotes counterbalancing desserts with an hour of brisk walking to maintain balance. The idea emphasizes pairing indulgence with activity to manage weight.
Local Club Meetings and Cookie Crisscross Tips
The notice lists Wednesday gatherings at Eastwood Methodist Temple and Beckley Woman's Club with time and location details. It also mentions Homemakers Club at Mrs. Jeff Spangler’s home and a crisscross cookie technique plus party appetizers ideas for serving raw vegetables on ice in crystal bowls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cittsville
Homemakers Club
Jeff Spangler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Katherie Barnes
Ophelia Cobarn
Pistoran
Jona
Topsy O'Dell of
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Pat Twohig
Pat Jr
Dennis
Prince
St. Louis
Inlow
Sis Association
Roy
Northwestern Ave
J. J. Snider
I Earl
Snider
Beaver Ave
Grover Emery Smith
Fayetteville
Emery Smith
Highland
St. Dr
Frances J. Sisson
Allen
W. J. Sisson
Third Ave
Earl Lawson
Hope
C. A. Lawson
Oakwood Ave
Charles
W. J. Jackson
Harry R. May
Orch Yard Court
May Just
Coal River Personals
Reynolds
Federation Presidents Club
Mes, Wayne Reynolds
Beckley Jaycee-eltes
the Greenbrier
Donald Duck
Purity Maid
Ronald P. Roskosh
Ian Rmenne
Ada Roskosh
Pete Roskosh
Palataka
Lou Malley
Florida
Raleigh County
J. C. Penney Co
Palataka High School
Fruehauf Trailer Co
Avon Lake
Eastwood
Methodist Temple
Frinay
Department of Beckley Woman's Club
Park Ave
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