Tams Girl Honored At Bridal Shower
A bridal shower in the Tams Community Church social room honored Miss Mary Ellen Gregory bride elect of Charles Roy Davis. Guests included family from Tams McAlpin Sophia Beckley and Oceana with hostesses and many relatives. the couple will wed in an open ceremony at Tams Community Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tams Community Church
Mary Ellen Gregory
Charles Roy Davis
Gregory
Charles A. Gregory
Tams
Roy Y. Davis
McAlpin
Thomas Clemons
Davis
Walter Maynor Jr
Harry Sowards
Harry Amburgey
Oceana
Pauline Davis
Jerry Short
Jefry Amburgey
Laura Torrico
Maynor Jr
Richard Daniels
Harold Hill
Eddie Helmandollar
Jess Prunesti
Dexter Hatcher
Paul Kelly
Ed Day
Shirley Rose
Pauline Perkins
Nan McCormick
Pete Sgro
Mike Spinelli
Chloie Hatcher
Keister Blackburn
G. S. Stover
Jack Helmandollar
Victoria Day
Charles Dowell
Dave Hill
R. W. Hill
Teresa Prunesti
Victor J. Robinson
Anna Muncy
Charles Hensley
Starlen Tea
O. D. Hall
Beckley
Ted Kessinger
Glade Creek
Beckley Women Plan Regular Meetings This Week
Local women groups announce schedules for clubs and sororities with meetings at homes hotels churches and clubs. Highlights include Thrifty Homemakers 122 Meadows St 6 p.m Just-A-Mere at New Pioneer Hotel 7 p.m Beta Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi 7:30 p.m Edwards St Eliza Hunter Home Department 5 p.m and more across Beckley venues and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Lambda
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
James T. Stover
Edwards St
Mental illness does not play favorites in life and health
The text emphasizes that mental illness can affect anyone regardless of age and stresses that early treatment improves recovery prospects. It conveys a general public health message about the universality of mental health issues and the value of prompt care.
Birth of Jeffrey Paul Gill in Memorial Hospital
Capt. and Mrs. O J Gill Jr of Lawton Okla announce the birth of their second child, a son named Jeffrey Paul, born March 10 at Memorial Hospital weighing eight pounds three and a half ounces. Their first son is Gregory Payne, age 3. Mrs Gill is the former Nancy Whittaker, daughter of Mr and Mrs R Payne Whittaker of 234 Vine St. Capt Gill is the son of Mr and Mrs O J Gill of Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Gill Jr
Lawton
Okla
Jeffrey Paul
Memorial Hospital
Gregory Payne
Gill
Nancy Whittaker
R. Payne Whittaker
Vine St
O. J. Gill
Stamford
Beckley Gardeners Win Awards at State Convention
Gov. Bar ron's clean up campaign drew attention at the West Virginia Garden Club Convention in White Sulphur Springs where he was given a miniature broom. East River Mountain Garden Club Bluefield earned the Ritter Cup for community impact. Mrs. Brooks Fleming Jr. of Fairmont captured the Hazen Stuart Mullen Trophy for gardening merit. Mrs. M. M. Ralston Beckley and Azalea Garden Club member was runner-up for the Persie Kuhn award. Raleigh County Q Council clubs Mountain Top won honorable mention for yearbooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
UPI
W. W. Barron
West Virginia
Garden Club
Barron
State Garden Club
East River Mountain Garden Club
Bluefield
Brooks Fleming Jr
Fairmont
Hazen Stuart Mullen
M. M. Ralston
Hillpark Dr
Beckley
Azalea Garden Club
Raleigh County Q Council
The
Mountain Top
C. S. Bepler
G. A. Massing Jr
Woman Of Year To Be Selected At Demo Meeting
West Virginia Democratic Chairman Hulett Smith will present the Woman of the Year award on April 15 during Democratic Women’s Day in Charleston. Three nominees compete to succeed last year’s winner Mrs. Hugh Kincaid of Huntington.
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Charleston, W. Va
UPI
West Virginia
Hulett Smith
Hugh Kincaid
Huntington
Funny Greeting Card Advice For Cooking Tips
A millet authored note suggests evaluating humor in funny greeting cards by asking if it would amuse the sender. It compares garlic flavor with chicken and offers a kitchen tip to crush garlic in salad oil and rub over a roasting bird.
Sorority Elects New Beta Sigma Phi Officers
Gamma Gamma Chapter led by Mrs. Mike Linkous of Shady Spring names new officers including Shirley Wardensky as vice president and Sandra Keaton as recording secretary. Marie Cascio named City Council and Chapter Girl of the Year. meeting notes include ES P gift screening April 28 and mile of pennies Easter Seal Drive news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Gamma
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Mike Linkous
Shady Spring
Linkous
Shady Spring High School
Shirley Wardensky
Sandra Keaton
Howard Spears
Karen Elkins
Howard Burge
Loretta Lively
Tom McManamay
Marie Cascio
Jack Clemens
Beta Kappa
Portraits From The Bible Program At Methodist Temple
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of The Methodist Temple will present Portraits From The Bible at 7:30 p m Thursday in Friendship Hall. Miss Nelle Bryson will give the introduction, Rev J B F Yoak Jr will read Proverbs scripture, and Rachel Esther Miram Deborah Ruth Esther Mary Magdalene will be portrayed by named members. Special musical numbers will be provided by listed performers. hostesses include Circle No 10 led by Mrs Hatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary de van
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Temple
Friendship Hall
Nelle Bryson
J. B. F. Yoak Jr
Rachel
Rob
Ert Hatcher
Miram
Eric Williams
Deborah
Herbert Jacobs
Ruth
H. J.T. Gibson
Esther
June Moore
Mary Magdelene
H. Wayne Mason
Emerson Smith
Linda Kay Smith
Fred Souder
Circle No. 10
Hatcher
Gift spending to reach 1.3 billion in 1961 ads urge ideas
In 1961 expenditures for wedding gifts are expected to top 1.3 billion dollars, nearly double the amount from a decade earlier. The local newspaper ads highlight gift ideas as advertisers devote substantial funds to daily papers.
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Woman's Department of
Homemakers Club
Cora Harris
Meadows St
New Pioneer Hotel
S. Fayette St
Lula Rogers
Eliza Hunter
I. W. Pickens
Massey St
Stoco Band Mothers Club
Stoco High School
Charmette
Linda Symonds
Wilson St
Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Temple
Friendship Hall of the Church
Women's Improvement League
Roscoe Mackins
Westmoreland St
Lillian Vaughn
Beckley Presbyterian Church
White Cross
S. Kanawha St
Intermediate Department of Woman's Club of
Park Avenue
Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club
Merle Norman Studio
Woman's Club of
American Home Department of Woman's Club of
John C. Marshall
Mer
Royal Loan and Finance Co
N. Heber
Ollie Brown
Wickham Ave
Bluefield Sanitarium
Keyser - Bryant Funeral Home
Charles Matheny
Skelton
James Coyn
Burnie Cox
Baltimore, Md
C M. Meadows
Virginia St
R. C. Fleshman
Winding Gulf
R. C. Fleshiman Jr
Bobby
Princewick
Adline Cormer
R. L. Allen
Reservoir Rd
Raleigh General Hospital
John Totten
White Plains
N. Y
J. Clarence Wooten
Cross Street
W. W. King
St. Petersburg
Fla
W. W. King Jr
Mayeburg
J. B. Bower
Beckley Hospital
Lawrence Parker
Mullens
B. W. Lilly
Rhodell
Douglas Grindstaff
Corinne
Joseph Parker
Joe Parker
Doug
Dale
Debbie
Beckley Gardeners
NEA
G. M. Powers
Betsy Hatcher
Charlotte Slater
Barbara iCrotty
Woman‘s Club of
Don Titus
WCB
McCall’s Magazine
Russia
Moscow
A. David Abrams
Frank Hall
Depant
Mrs
Methodist Temple Group
Seidman's
Elkins St
Grants
Paris
Pha
Dan River
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