Johnsen Prince Wedding Read In Beaver Baptist Church Rites
Miss Sandra Mary Prince daughter of Edgar and Mrs Prince of Shady Spring and Kaare E Johnsen son of Mr and Mrs Iver Johnsen of Seattle exchanged wedding vows at 7 The Rev E W Powers officiated in Beaver Baptist Church The bride wore an ice blue nylon net dress with bouffant skirt The groom is an Airman 2 C stationed with the U S Air Force in Boloxi Mississippi They plan a southern wedding trip and reside there after the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Mary Prince
Edgar Prince
Shady Spring
Kaare E. Johnsen
Iver Johnsen
Seattle
Wash
E. W. Powers
Beaver Baptist Church
Speed Underwood
Shady Spring High School
Alaska
U. S. Air Force
Boloxi
Miss
Weekend Sale Highlights Chuck Roast and Fresh Produce
The Associated Press notes chuck roast remains a bargain as groceries promote weekend specials. Prices rise for eggs and certain vegetables due to holiday demand while staples like cabbage and lettuce show favorable prices. Fruits such as avocados grapefruits oranges and bananas are listed as outstanding buys with other produce in the good buys range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Patrick's
New York
Man seeks remarriage but fears impotence age 40s
A widower named Henry plans to remarry but avoids proposing, citing age gaps and daughter’s approval. The counselor uncovers a hidden fear of unsuitable husbandhood tied to a supposed sexual inadequacy and urges reading the booklet How to Prevent Impotence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Cadets Arrive From Randolph-Macon for Spring Visit
Cadets Eldridge Newman Stephen Warden and Vincent Miller arrive tonight from Randolph-Macon Military Academy Front Royal Virginia to spend the spring vacation with their families. Newman is the son of Dr and Mrs R E Newman Queen Street Warden is the son of Mrs Paul Q Warden Mankin Avenue and Miller is the son of Dr and Mrs George Miller Raleigh Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph-Macon Military Academy
Front Royal
Eldridge Newman
R. E. Newman
Queen St
Stephen Warden
Paul Q. Warden
Mankin Ave
Vincent Miller
George Miller
Raleigh Heights
Eugene Staples Recovers After Home Fall Injury
Eugene Staples of 132 Simpkins Street is recuperating at home from a back injury suffered in a fall at his residence last week. Staples is employed at Beckley Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Staples
Simpkins St
Staples
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Coal City Community Church Pastor Mentioned
A note identifies an individual as serving as pastor of the Coal City Community Church, indicating their leadership role within the local congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal City Community Church
Darryl J. Roberts Returns To Baylor School
Darryl J. Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Chester G Roberts 1019 Woodlawn Ave has returned to Baylor School for Boys Chattanooga Tenn after visiting his parents for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darryl Jay Roberts
Chester G. Roberts
Woodlawn Ave
Baylor School For Boys
Chattanooga
Tenn
Two Sophia nursing students visit Lynchburg parents
Returning to Lynchburg Virginia after visiting the home of their parents are Miss Linda Hartsog daughter of Mr and Mrs Elbert Hartsog and Miss Patty Sturgill daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Sturgill both of Sophia The girls are student nurses at Lynchburg General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg, Va
Linda Hartsog
Elbert Hartsog
Patty Sturgill
Vernon Sturgill
Sophia
Lynchburg General Hospital
Mrs Crager Family Guests In Charlottesville Visit
Mrs. James H. Crager and children Diana and Tommy have stayed two weeks with her mother Mrs. Elsie Gregory in Charlottesville Virginia. They will be joined by her husband and son Jimmy for the weekend and return home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Crager
Diana
Tommy
Charlottesville
Sunrise Ave
Elsie Gregory
Jimmy
Broadway Visit by Mrs Davis and Mrs Sydnor Jr
Last week in New York City Mrs Paul T Davis of Raleigh Heights and Mrs W O Sydnor Jr of Woodlawn Avenue attended several Broadway productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Paul T. Davis
Raleigh Heights
W. O. Sydnor Jr
Woodlawn Ave
Wilmer Snuffer Admitted At Raleigh General Hospital
Wilmer Snuffer of Shady Spring was admitted to Raleigh General Hospital this week for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh General Hospital
Wilmer Snuffer
Shady Spring
Floyd Whetsel Admitted for Observation at Beckley Hospital
Floyd Whetsel of McAlpin is a patient at Beckley Hospital undergoing observation and treatment. He was admitted on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Whetsel, McAlpin
Beckley Hospital
Mrs Sloan visits Cincinnati kin amid bereavement
Mrs Herbert A Sloan spent a few days with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Edward P Stansbury for the death of her brother in law John H Har vell. She returned Saturday to Toronto Canada where she studies at the Conservatory of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Stansbury
Herbert A. Sloan
John H. Harvell
Toronto
Canada
The
Conservatory of Music
Miss Peggy Richmond Joins Chi Omega Sorority
Queens College freshman Miss Peggy Richmond has been initiated into Chi Omega. Her parents Dr and Mrs Fred Richmond of Granville Ave attended the NCAA basketball tournament in Charlotte this weekend with their sons Bill and John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Richmond
Queens College
N. C
Chi Omega
Fred Richmond
Granville Ave
Charlotte
Bill
John
Mrs Herbert Ryan Remains Hospitalized in Beckley
Mrs Herbert Ryan of Coal City is a patient at Beckley Hospital. She has been hospitalized for the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Ryan
Coal City
Beckley Hospital
Becktley VA Hospital Patient Update Mentioned
The Rev. Fred Childress of 408 Meyers Ave. remains a patient at the Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital. He is reported in continuing care as the article segment ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Childress
Meyers Ave
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Mrs Clyde Marshall Undergoes Major Surgery
Mrs Clyde Marshall of Cabell Heights is a patient at Raleigh General Hospital after a major surgery performed Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Marshall
Cabell Heights
Raleigh General Hospital
Attendants at J H Harvell Funeral Noted
Among out of town persons attending the funeral Tuesday were J Fred Martin Fairhaven New Jersey Mr and Mrs Frank Martin Baltimore Maryland Mrs Alma Martin Charleston and Bob Ames Cincinnati Ohio the son of Mrs Harvell Ames will stay with his mother until Sunday then return home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Harvell
J. Fred Martin
Fairhaven
N. J
Frank Martin
Baltimore
Alma Martin
Charleston
Bob Ames
Cincinnati
Ohio
Harvell
Ames
Mrs Howard Miller Visits Ak Ron Parents
Mrs. Howard Miller of Ak Ron Ohio is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Curtis Mills in MacArthur. She will return this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Miller
Akron
Ohio
Curtis Mills
MacArthur
Ira Cole Returns Home From Beckley Hospital
Ira Cole has returned to his Coal City home after receiving medical care as a patient at Beckley Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Cole
Coal City
Beckley Hospital
Miss Judith Almond in Satisfactory Condition After Sleighing Injury
Judith Almond, named Rho dell, is reported in satisfactory condition at Raleigh General Hospital. She receives treatment for a spinal injury from a sleighing accident sustained last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Almond
Rhodell
Raleigh General Hospital
DOSS Remains in VA Hospital for Observation and Treatment
C. M. Doss of 203 West Virginia Street is listed as a patient at the Key Veterans Administration Hospital. He remains under observation and undergoing treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Doss
West Virgin ,St
Key Veterans Administration Hospital
William Stewart Admitted for Treatment at Wyoming General
William Stewart entered Wyoming General Hospital Mullens Monday for treatment. His admission lists standard care procedures as hospital staff begin evaluation and ongoing care plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stewart
Wyoming General Hospital
Mullens
Officers To Be Elected Tuesday By Xi Beta Exemplar Chapter
Xi Beta Exemplar Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets March 2 to elect new officers. Miss Bladene Pickle, nominating committee chair, revealed the slate at the March 8 meeting at her home. In the absence of president Mrs. Don Lilly, vice president Mrs. George Cales conducted the session. Mrs. W. H. Holiday led a program on Ecuador and Colombia describing geography, resources, and culture, including the Andes and mineral riches. Attending were Miss Diana Hontgas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Beta
Beta Sigma Phi
Bladene Pickle
Laren Ave
Don Lilly
George Cales
W. H. Holiday
Ecuador
Columbia
Andes
Pacific
South America
Cape Horn
Columbian
Bogota
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Diana Hontgas
Wilma Bennett
R. L. Wiseman
E. L. Allenbaugh
Harold Eye
Jerry Dale
Sherwood Dunagan
A Wiseman
Fairdale Social News Highlights Weekend Visits
Mrs Clarice Sutherland and daughter Nancy along with Mrs Mary Ann Farmer spent the weekend in Charleston. Weldon Griffith Jr and wife from Chicago visited his parents and her parents. Jimmy Ratliff of Concord College spent the weekend with his parents in Athens. Tommy Thomas and Sonny Thomas visited in Glen Rogers Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairdale
Rns
Clarice Sutherland
Nancy
Mary Ann Farmer
Charleston
Weldon Griffith Jr
Chicago
Ill
Weldon Griffith
Clark Daniel
Jimmy Ratliff
Concord College
Athens
Sherman Ratliff
Tommy Thomas
Sonny Thomas
Glen Rogers
Beckley Club Member Wins State Short Story Award
Mrs. Frank Vass of the Beckley Fine Arts Department will receive the state award for best short story in the literature and drama section at the General Federation of Woman's Club Convention in White Sulphur Springs. The Beckley club also earned awards for outstanding press and publicity and for 100 percent plus club and CARE citation. Shady Spring District Woman's Club led in new members. Mrs. Carroll E. Miller will speak, and Beckley member Mrs. Fred Hurt seeks second vice president. about 600 women registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club of
Beckley
Frank Vass
General Federation of Woman’s Club
White Sulphur Springs
The
Woman’s Club of
R. E. Fisher
WCB
Gulf Woman's Club
Marsh Fork District Woman's Club
Shady Spring District
Beckley Club
Community notices and women's group events listed
Local columns invite women organizations to submit meeting notices and calendars by 10 a.m. for Beckley Newspapers. Friday events include Queen Esther Court No. 33 Heroines of Jericho at 5 30 p m, Coal City Ladies Aid bazaar at Coal City Elementary School, and Gamma Gamma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi rushee party at Coca Cola Social Room 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Department of
Beckley
Esther Court
Jericho
G St
Coal City Ladies Aid
Church Bazaar
Coal City
Gamma Gamma
Beta Sigma Phi
Coca Cola
Fireco Methodist Women Meet at Mrs Wood Home
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Fireco Methodist Church meets at the home of Mrs Mark Wood in Fireco at 7 3 p m with plans for upcoming church activities and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Fireco Methodist Church
Mark Wood
Fireco
Social Savings Club Hosts Ella Robertson Event
Girls to be initiated into the Order of Rainbow for Girls must assemble at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 1 p.m. The club meets at Sylvia Street. Mrs. Ella Robertson hosts the gathering at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Savings Club
Ella Robertson
Sylvia St
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Howe St
Promenaders Square Dance Club Sets Evening Dance
Promenaders Square Dance Club hosts an 8 p m dance in the Recreation Room of Temple Beh El inviting area clubs to attend and participate in the program maintaining a lively community social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promenaders Square
Temple Beh el
Young Woman's Club meets at Central Baptist Church
The Young Woman's Club of Central Baptist Church hosts a meeting at the church home of Mrs. Doris Abrams on Deegans Avenue at 5 p.m. Local members attend to discuss club activities and upcoming community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Woman's Club
Central Baptist Church
Doris Abrams
Deegans Ave
Woman's Auxiliary Meeting at Beckley Hotel
Members of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Raleigh County Medical Society gather at the Beckley Hotel at 12 30 p m for a regular session with reports and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
Raleigh County Medical Society
Beckley Hotel
Secretaries Association Dinner Meeting Held in Beckley
National Secretaries Association hosts a dinner meeting at 7 p.m. in the Terrace Room of the Beckley Hotel. Members are invited to attend and network with fellow secretaries and administrative professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Secretaries Association
Beckley Hotel
Flowering Hills Garden Club Luncheon
The Flowering Hills Garden Club holds a luncheon meeting at 1 p.m. in the Blueroom of the Elks Club. Members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flowering Hills Garden Club
Elks Club
Girl Scout Leaders Training At First Baptist Church
Girl Scout leaders attend a training course hosted at First Baptist Church from 10 a m to 3 p m with practical sessions and guidance for troop activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Dry Hill Farm Woman's Club Meeting Notice
The Dry Hill Farm Woman's Club will meet at the Community Building at 7 30 p m with Mrs Howard Earehart and Mrs Gene Smith as hostesses for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Hill Farm
US Sees First Century Wood Growth Surpass Removal
For the first time in this century the United States is growing wood faster than it is being removed from forests. The shift suggests improving forest management and broader ecological balance as markets and policy adapt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Marriage Permit Applications Listed for Rhodell Area
The Rhodell region reports multiple marriage permit applications for young couples from Glen Morgan Beckley Crab Orchard Naoma Sophia and other areas. The list includes Jonas Earl Pate Margaret Sue Adkins Richard Stoots Virginia Hatfield Kaare Johnson Sandra Prince and several others with varied ages and hometowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Earl Pate
John
Ethel Pate
Glen Morgan
Margaret Sue Adkins
Clayton
Mabel Adkins
Richard Lee Stoots
Grady W
Mae Stoots
Beckley
Virginia Frances Hatfield
Arnold Hatfield
Margaret Archie
Crab Orchard
Kaare E. Johnson
Iver
Emy Johnson
Seattle
Wash
Sandra Prince
Edger
Virginia Prince
Shady Spring
Ray Andrew McManamay
Ned Clark
Rena Ellen McManamay
Rose Marie Maddy
Leslie Allen Smithson
Harley
Virgie Smithson
Eccles
Norma Lee Canady
Ernest
Lila Canady
Resoco
Richard Lee Cozart
Doris
Charlotte Cozart
Slab Fork
Verna Mae Cox
Arnold
Geneva Cox
Jonas Spencer Evans
Walker Evans
Oretha Richmond
Jessie Louise Hancock
Frank
Doretha Hancock
Oliver Leo Pettry
Charlie
Julia Pettry
Naoma
Lucille Ann Pettry
James
Mary Workman
Melvyn Jay Shumate
J. C. Shumate Jr
Jane Lenore Shumate
Sophia
Shirley Jean Nichols
W. G
Edna Jane Nichols
Colosseum Once Served as Marble Quarry in Rome
Historical notes reveal the ancient Rome Colosseum, famed as the world’s largest amphitheater, originated as a marble quarry before its grand construction. The site’s early use reflects Rome’s vast stonework and engineering ambitions of the imperial era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome Colosseum
Birth Announced for Cecil Dwayne Meade in Navy Hospital
Mr and Mrs Robert Meade Jr of Charleston D C announce the birth of their second son Cecil Dwayne at 4 46 pm March 5 in a Navy Hospital. The baby weighs seven pounds 11 14 ounces. Mother is Shelby Jean Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs Meade Campbell 318 Bailey Ave. Father serves in the U S Navy for two years. Older brother is Roger Dale 19 12 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Meade Jr
Charleston, D. C
Cecil Dwayne
Navy Hospital
Charleston
Shelby Jean Campbell
Meade Campbell
Bailey Ave
U.S. Navy
Roger Dale
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Food Review
George W. Crane
Henry X
Dr. Crane
Scientific Marriage Foundation
Foundation
North Fayette St
Marty
Englander Mattress
Prince ST
G. M. Powers
Main Street
Mrs
Barbara Polk
Lenoro Polk
T. G. McConnell
Gates City
Sarah Stallard
L. C. Taylor
East Gulf
H. C. Lockhart
Maxwell
Raymond Taylor
St. Augustine
Fla
Karen
V. V. Brown
Aubrey Hart
Manassas
Luther Hart
Steven Bell
Ray Bell
Robert L. Grim
Epperly
Bob Grim
Russell Grim
Mason Evans
Chicago, Jr
Kermit Meadows
James Curtis
Montgomery Air Force Base
Ala
James McGraw
Smorgasboro
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric
Prince Street
Twist-O
Speidel
Wooddell’s
Jewelry
Court House
Valley Drive
Krogers
Magnesia
Dorothy Gray
Pepsi Cola
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