Coming Events in Beckley Women Groups Schedule
Women's organizations are invited to announce meetings in the Beckley newspapers notices column. Items to be received by 10 am and Sunday notices by 10 am Friday. Etude Music Club at First Methodist Church 8 pm. Silver Star Rebekah Lodge 11 meets 7:30 pm at JOOF Hall Main St. Rural Acres Garden Club at Mrs. Fray Lilly's home Myers Ave 7 pm Monday. Beckley Legal Secretaries Association at Beckley Hotel private dining room 6 pm Tuesday. King's Daughters at Methodist Temple Fellowship Hall 2 pm. Judea Shrine No 13 White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple on Howe St 8 pm annual election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Department of Beckley News
Silver Star
Rebekah Lodge
Joof Hall
Main ‘St
Rural Acres Garden Club
Fray Lilly
Myers Ave
Judea Shrine No
Jerusalem
Howe SL
Personal Notes and Local Social News Highlights
Personal notes from Sophia to Germany mention Mrs. Charles No Jenks and Kay en route to join Specialist 2 C Jenks at the Fifth General Army Hospital in Bad Cannstatt. The piece records multiple local families visiting, traveling, and current illnesses, with several residents listed by address and recent activities including theater roles, hospital stays, and civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles No Jenks
Kay
Sophia
Germany
Jenks
U.S. Army
Fifth General Army Hospital
Bad Kannstatt
T. J. Worley
James F. Daniels Jr
William L
Brendan J
Bob Daniels
Quesenberry St
Port Hueneme Celis
Driver's School
Navy Seabees
D. E. Daniels
E. Main St
Anne Armentrout
Robert Bruce Armentrout
Fairview Ave
Countess de la Fere
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon
Miss Armentrout
Alpha Delta Pi
Wesleyan
James McVey
Beth
Hartington
Gertrude Roush
Clayton Ave
C. E
Hester’ Kinzer
Berwind
D. W. Kinzer
Dry Hill
Thomas Bibb
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
J. B. Bibb Jr
Dearborn
Mich
J. B. Bibb
Raleigh Heights
Earl C. Snider
Beaver Ave
Mount Hope Commandery No. 22
Mt. Hope
Snider
O. S. Lilly
Mankin Ave
Garden Club Fashion Show Highlights Rhododendron Meet
Models from Uils year attend a Rhododendron Garden Club gathering at Mrs. Carl C. Drewry home 115 West Virginia St. Mrs. Drewry introduced guest speaker Mrs. Joseph Lilly who discussed Tuberous Rooted Vegonias. Four models from Miss Belly Wilkes to Miss Joan Wilkes wear outfits from a city store while Mrs. James Wilkes assists as co hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhododendron Garden Club
Carl C. Drewry
West Virginia St
Belly Wilkes
James
Beckley Council of Church Women Hears Reports
Beckley Council of Church Women met at Beckley Presbyterian Church for reports and committee appointments. A nominating committee chaired by Mrs B B Richmond includes Mrs C E Beavers Mrs George Warren Mrs Ralph Starkey Mrs J C Payne and Mrs George Massing plus Mrs Meadows. May Fellowship Day is set for May 3 with theme Free Schools in a Free America. Attendees discussed leadership training workshop in fall and World Day of Prayer services with 1903 participants led by Mrs Dale Dixon. The session introduced two new chairmen Mrs William F Watts and Mrs Eugene Meadows. Mrs J W Witherspoon reported on World Day of Prayer in Mexico. St Nicholas Orthodox Church Father Michael was added as a new Beckley member. state United Church Women convention May 7-8 was noted. Mrs Herndon reminded members of attendance options and reported local guests at various homes. Mrs H R Brown returned from Beckley Hospital improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Council of Church Women
B. B. Richmond
Presbyterian Church
C. E. Beavers
First Methose Church
George Warren
Hodel
St. Stephen's Epigrapal Church
Ralph Starkey
First Christian Church
J. C. Payne
Central Street Baptist Church
George Massing
First Baptist Church
Meadows
America
T. R. Wilson
Man of the
New River District
Dale Dixon
Beckley
Eugene Meadows
J. W. Witherspoon
Mexico
Herndon
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
Father Michael
Beckley Council
United Church Women
Sistersville
Aspirin Box Sparks Utility for Razor Blades in Sewing Box
An empty aspirin box proves handy for storing razor blades in a sewing kit. It offers protection against accidental cuts and keeps cutters organized.
Beta Rhos Elect New Officers at St Patrick's Party
Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a St Patrick's Day gathering at 110 Locust Drive to elect officers and discuss fundraisers. New officers include R L Long president and Jennie Amato first VP, with Betty Burdiss second VP and other roles. City Council nominees and rummage sale plans were also announced alongside decor details and prize games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Meyers
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Locust Drive
David T. Kennedy Jr
Pat Roach
R. L. Long
Jennie Amato
Fred Burdiss
Herbert Ailey
Recruiters Wives Club Plans Easter Party in April
Beckley club members discussed an April Easter party at the Coca-Cola Social Room. Two new members were introduced Mrs E G Akers and Mrs Charles Baya. Officers will be elected in April. Mrs Carl Cook served refreshments as Canasta and bridge provided entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Recruiters Wives Club
Coca-Cola
E. G. Akers
Navy
Charles Baya
U.S. Army Reserves
Carl Cook
Hew
Bridge
Raleigh County Marriage Licenses Reported
Marriage permit applications list couples, including Charles Blankenship and Shelba Shrewsbury, Roger Cooper and Jan Rorrer, Carlson Gurrant and Bernice Stewart, with ages and parental names from the Raleigh County clerk's office records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Court
Charles R. Blankenship
Drewy B. Blankenship
Stevenson
Shelba J. Shrewsbury
J. Shrewsbury
Roger Cooper
Howard Cooper
Janat Rorrer
Daugher
Lawrence ‘Rorrer
Sundail
Carlson Gurrant
John Gurrant
Bernice Stewart
John Stewart
Winding Gulf
Baking Squash Halves In The Oven
When baking acorn squash halves place them cut side down in a pan with a little water. About halfway through the bake, turn the halves so the cavities face up. Acorn squash halves bake in about one hour.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Etude Music Club
First Methodist Church
Beckley Legal Secretaries Association
Beckley Hotel
King’s Daughters
Fellowship Hall of the Methodist Temple
Ansie
Beye
Beckley Oak Hell
Wow Havi the
HG Wilson
Point Pleasant
John Ake
Frank Gardner
H. R. Brown
N. Kanawha St
Beckley’ Hospital
Beta Rhos
Meyers
Lloyd Pamykala
William P. Nall Jr
Ralph Lawson
Pickle and Preserve
Mike Rahal
Angelene Scruggs
Billy Simmons
Amato
Miriam Bosis
C. D. Coleman
Margy C. R. Newbrough
William Ann Milam
Tony Bava
Ann Ballengee
John Kodak
Recruiters Wives Club
Universal
SALT
CAPRI
Fayette St
Court House
Louisiana Spice
Pastry Shop
Neville St
1St Baptist ‘Church
Budget Shop
Fayette Street
Littlekins
Dan River's Wash’n’Wes
Saleeceater
Werner Tricots
Grants & Manufacturer
W. T. Grant CO
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