Women Golfers at Black Knight elect new officers
The Women's Golf Committee of Black Knight Country Club met for season planning and officer elections at the clubhouse. New publicity chairman Mrs. John M. Gates announced May 18 as the first Ladies Day. Elected officers include general chairman Mrs. Keith Lipscomb co-chairman Mrs. John Whitlock secretary Mrs. Wilmer Stanley treasurer Mrs. J Callaway Brown rules chairman Mrs. William Barbour Jr assistant publicity chair Mrs. Sidney Fink. Handicap chairman is Mrs. Daniel Hall with committee members Mrs. Paul Hancock and Mrs. William L. Bower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Knight Country Club
John M. Gates
Keith Lipscomb
John Whitlock
Wilmer Stanley
J. Callaway Brown
William J. Barbour Jr
Sidney Fink
Daniel Hall
Paul Hancock
William L. Bower
Beckley Women’s notices invite club calendars and meetings
Women’s column invites notices for regular or special meetings. Submit by 10 a.m. to Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department or mail to the office. Sunday announcements due by 10 a.m. Saturday. Reads Sunbeam Mission Society 6 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church. North Beckley Ladies Savings Club 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Evelyn Williams home. International Reception by Woman’s Club Beckley and YMCA 7 30 to 9 30 p.m. Memorial Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Department of
Beckley
Sunbeam Mission Society of
New Hope
North Beckley
Evelyn Williams
Woman’s Club of
Raleigh County
Xi Beta meeting at Mrs Glynn Cook home
The Xi Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi holds its regular meeting at the home of Mrs Glynn Cook on Patterson Street in Prosperity at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Phi
Glynn Cook
Patterson St
Prosperity
PTA Meeting Notice At North Lester Elementary
The Parent Teacher Association of North Lester Elementary School will meet at the school at 3 30 p m to discuss upcoming events and classroom support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association of
North Lester
Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club meeting notice
The Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club will hold a meeting at the Memorial Building at 7:30 schedule time. Members are urged to arrive on time and participate in the planned program and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Navy Mothers Club
Community club and society meetings list
A condensed schedule of local group gatherings including The King's Daughters at The Methodist Temple, Judea Shrine No 13 at Masonic Temple Howe Street, Degree of Honor at IOOF Hall Valley Drive, Dry Hill Home Demonstration Club at 205 Dry Hill Road, Quota Club luncheon at Beckley Hotel Terrace Room, Alcoholics Anonymous at Mountain Air Rest Home, Maxwell Hill Country Life Group at Community Building, Ebenezer Service Guild at 227 Church Street, and Phymosia Garden Club at 200 Locust Drive with various start times from noon to 8 PM.
Local Club Meetings Schedule and Elections
XI Alpha Delta and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority hold regular meetings with officer elections at Penthouse of Raleigh County Bank at 7 30 p m and Smart Set Savings Club at Mrs Lawrence Hurt Mabscott at 7 p m Hollywood Home Demonstration Club hosts a covered dish luncheon at Mrs Tommy Jones MacArthur at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Delta
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Raleigh County Bank
Smart Set Savings Club
Lawrence Hurt
Mabscott
Hollywood
Tommy Jones
MacArthur
Electa Chapter and local groups meet at various times
Electa Chapter No 50 of the Order of Eastern Star meets at the Masonic Hall South Fayette Street at six oclock. The Women's Improvement League gathers at Mrs Nellie Martins home 112 Deegans Street at one in the afternoon. The Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia Inc holds an event at Pine Lodge Nursing Home. The Education Department and the Womens Club of Beckley meet at the clubhouse on Park Avenue at ten oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
South Fayette St
Women's Improvement League
Nellie Martin
Deegans St
Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia, Inc
Pine Lodge Nursing Home
Birthday Bazaar Set by Modern Woodmen Juniors
The Civic Room of Bank of Raleigh hosts a birthday bazaar at 6 30 p.m. with Modern Woodmen Juniors organizing the event for community attendees and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Raleigh
Bethlehem Eastern Star Visitation and Dinner Plan
Bethlehem Chapter No. 71 hosts a visitation by the worthy grand matron with dinner at First Methodist Church at 6 p.m. and a meeting at Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Order of Eastern Star
Visitation of Worthy
First Methodist Church
Masonic Temple
Howe St
Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club Dance Night
The Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club hosts a regular dance at New River Park Recreation Room with program director Lilly overseeing the session at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calico and Jeans
New River Park Recreation Room
Key Lilly
First Baptist Prosperity Choir Social at Church
Parish event notes a choir social hosted by First Baptist Church of Prosperity. Attendees join in singing, fellowship, and refreshments after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of Prosperity
First child born to Mr and Mrs Vass of Clearwater
Mr and Mrs Lewis J Vass of Clearwater Florida announce the birth of their first child a son named Gregory Steven born March 20 at 5:00 am in a local hospital weighing six pounds Mrs Vass is the former Shelby Lee Dozier daughter of Mr and Mrs B L Dozier 800 North Western Ave and Mr Vass is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Vass of Dexter Avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis J. Vass
Clearwater
Fla
Gregory Steven
Vass
Shelby Lee Dozier
B. L. Dozier
Northwestern Ave
Frank Vass
Dexter Avenue
Education Department States Meet Thursday
Mrs. John C. Ashworth will speak at 10 o'clock Thursday morning when the Education Department of the Beckley Woman's Club meets at the Park Avenue clubhouse. Mrs. D. E. Neil will give the invocation and lead the flag salute. Mrs. Leslie C. Gates chairs the meeting, with Mrs. Wilfred Wooddell as hostess chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Ashworth
Education Department
Woman's Club of
Beckley
Ashworth
Park Avenue
D. E. Neil
Leslie C. Gates
Wilfred Wooddell
J. G. Anderson
W. P. Ross
Paul Vennari
Warren D. Elliott
F. Vivan Lilly
Elmer Korman
Fairdale People and Weekend Visits Reported
Fairdale residents and relatives across Ohio and West Virginia are noted in a weekend round up. Mr and Mrs Ohlin Davis hosted in Huntington with visit from Eddy Davis and daughters Debbie and Bobbi of New Vienna Ohio. Charles Buddy Claypool spent the weekend with his parents in Glen Daniel while Ora Milam and son Kenny visited Cleveland and Sandusky. Nettie Clay remains in Raleigh General Hospital in serious condition after several weeks of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Claypool
Glen Daniel
Ora Milam
Kenny
Janice
Cleveland
Ohio
Larry
Sandusky
Nettie Clay
Raleigh General Hospital
Births in Beckley and area report multiple newborns
Mr and Mrs James Edward Leftwich Beckley announce a son David Benjamin born March 3 at 2 31 pm Beckley Hospital weight seven pounds six ounces. Mr and Mrs William Frank Lin Dooley Orgas announce a daughter Allison Jane born March 3 at 4 13 pm Beckley Hospital weight seven pounds. Kenneth Ray born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mac Arthur Smith Mabscott March 7 weight six pounds 13 ounces. Annette Ruth born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Raymond Case 1026 Woodlawn Ave at Appalachian Regional Hospital March 15 weight seven pounds five ounces. Scott Douglas born to Mr and Mrs Ernest Eugene Underwood Bradley March 13 weight nine pounds eight ounces. Janice Kay born to Vernon Mays McDaniel Piney View March 14 weight eight pounds 10 ounces. Freddie Ross
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward Leftwich
Beckley
Beckley Hospital
David Benjamin
William Franklin Dooley
Orgas
Allison Jane
Kenneth Ray
Kenneth Mac
Arthur Smith
Mabscott
Kenneth Raymond Case
Woodlawn Ave
Appalachian Regional Hospital
Annette Ruth
Ernest Eugene Underwood
Bradley
Scott Douglas
Janice Kay
Vernon Mays McDaniel
Piney View
Freddie Ross
Kappa Silhouettes Plan BE Province Meeting Session
Kappa Silhouettes from Raleigh McDowell Mercer and Fayette counties met Sunday to plan the Mid-Eastern Province session set April 16 17 in Beckley at the Beckley Hotel. About 100 delegates and wives from West Virginia Virginia and North Carolina expected. Organizers Mrs Charles Jones Beckley president Mrs Helen Davis Bluefield secretary and Mrs Ida Gilbert Bluefield treasurer. Planned activities include a smorgasbord chat chew card party luncheon and a style show at the Beckley Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa
Kappa Silhouettes
Raleigh
McDowell
Mercer
Fayette
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Beckley
Beckley Hotel
West Virginia
Girl Scout Events and Training Sessions Noted
The report lists a Girl Scout workshop at First Christian Church with about 10 leaders, plus upcoming Day Camp and outdoor training days in May and March. Attendees included Mrs Charles Bosley and Mrs Arlene Cheedham with several neighborhood leaders named. a song game and dance workshop followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Neal
Charleston
First Christian Church
Methodist Temple
New River Park
Charles Bosley
Skyline
Arlene Cheedham
Clifftop
Mary Larick
Ardis Greene
Betty Yapp
Veronica Keaton
Jean Burba
Edith Wilcox
Nancy Straub
Paul Loflin
DAV Auxiliary members honor state commander at Douglas event
Members of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary praised state commander Mrs. Lois Crook of Cove Gap at a Thursday buffet. New unit treasurer is Mrs. Russell Neeley. The group adopted a Pinecrest patient and reported on a Beckley VA hospital party in March. About six patients attended. Other attendees listed include Miss Vivian Cox and numerous local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary
Lois Crook
Cove Gap
Memorial Building
West Virginia Day Auxiliary
Burl Currence
Leo Lamb
Nellie Cox
Russell Neeley
Pinecrest
Lois Leslie
Beckley Veterans Administration
Vivian Cox
Pasque Spinelli
Betty Flanagan
Gussie Hanger
Pauline Jessup
Audrey Baker
Egbert Johnson
Stanley Bender
Basil Sweeney
Brenda Currence
Primatene Now Available Without Prescription
New York special report says Primatene, the asthma formula doctors prescribe most, is saleable without prescription in many states. Tests indicate it stops attacks in minutes and provides hours of relief. The tablets open bronchial tubes loosen congestion and relieve nervous tension without injections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N.Y
Burial Insurance Sold by Mail Fort Worth Ad
A mail order burial insurance offer targets ages 40 to 90. No medical exam required and cancellation is possible only by the insured. Tear out and send name address and year of birth to Central Security Life Insurance Co Dept E-2068 1418 West Rosedale Fort Worth Texas for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLD Line Legal Reserve Life Insurance
Central Security Life Insurance Co
West Rosedale
Fort Worth 4
Texas
Mission Program At Memorial Baptist Circle
Cathy Gunter Circle of Memorial Baptist Church met at Mrs E A Long home to study A Woman s Mission from the Book of Ruth in a program led by Mrs C D McNiel with scripture read by Mrs Josie Howery and a poem If by Mrs Nancy Foster. Refreshments followed and several members plus guest Mrs Mayme Robinson attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeting of Baptist Circle
Cathy Gunter
Memorial Baptist Church
C. D. MecNiel
E. A. Long
South
Kanawha St
Josie Howery
Nancy Foster
Betty Hopkins
Noted Woman Lecturer To Address WVFWC Saturday Morning
Maree Gray Palmer, noted lecturer and entertainer from Pittsburgh, will present a Saturday morning address titled It’s Fun to Be Fifty at the 59th WVFWC convention session at The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs. Palmer’s career spans radio, film, stage and many clubs, with teaching in drama and speech. Governor Smith and Mrs Smith will attend dinner Thursday. Mrs Hasebroock will address the banquet Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maree Gray Palmer
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Pittsburgh Playhouse
White Barn Summer Theatre
Irwin, Pa
Grace Price
Children’s Theatre
The
Mountain Playhouse
Jennerstown
Woman’s Club of
Beckley
WVFWC
Chesapeake Hall
Hulett C. Smith
Smith
Hurt
Governor Smith
William H. Hasebroock
West Point
Nev
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Local births and hospital notices reported in Raleigh area
Mrs Lonnie Sweeney enters Raleigh General Hospital for major surgery on Wednesday. Vera Johnson remains in critical condition after a stroke Sunday at her Snuffer Apartments home. A son, David Dwight, weighs five pounds one ounce at birth. Weagal family references note Phyllis Shrewsberry and Otis Weagel of Sidney Montana. Two more births listed at Beckley and Appalachian Regional Hospital. Four members join Zeta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa in Beaver home. convention set for Seattle in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Sweeney
Orchard Ave
Raleigh General Hospital
Vera Johnson
Snuffer Apartments
David Dwight
Weagel
Phyllis Shrewsberry
Tracy Shrewsberry
Odd
Mrs
Otis Weagel
Sidney, Mont
Zeta Chapter
Alpha Delta Kappa
Sorouty
Beaver
Mason Anderson
Young Speaker Prepares For Future Wins Confidence
A young person learns to speak up for themselves, building communication skills that empower future opportunities. Through practiced self-advocacy, they gain confidence, navigate challenges, and plan for education and career paths.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Black Knight
J. Cal
Laway Brown
William Bower
King’s Daughters
Judea Shrine No
Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem
Degree of Honor Lodge
IOOF
Valley Drive
Dry Hill
R. F. Wildey
Dry Hill Rd
Quota Club of
Alcoholics Anonymous
Mountain Air Rest Home
Raleigh County Armory
Maxwell Hill Country Life Group
Ebenezer Service Guild
Andrew Evans
Church St
Phymosia Garden Club
Fairdale
Anne Cabot
Raleigh Register
Ave. of Americas
N. Y
DAV
Frank Cook
Nora Basham
Mary Molina
Albert Goodman
W. H. Walker
Lucille Quesenberry
R. T. Belcher
Elizabeth Dew
Mayme Robinson
Palmer
League of American Pen Women
Pittsburgh College Club
Pittsburgh Drama League
East Liberty Presbyterian Church
Council of Church Drama Commission and TV
Board of Soho Community House
United Fund Speakers Bureau
Alpha Gamma Delta
Fred Hart
GOV
Fred Hurt
Lyle O. Weagal
Roosevelt St
Persinger
Freddie Ross Jr
Oscar C. Thorpe
John Welch
E. T. McClure
Edward Short
Seattle
Wash
Manners
Millett
G. M. Powers
Main St
Revlon
Oes
ReVlon “Colorsilk
Maurico
mUr
Ption Drug Stores
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