New Workers Seek Memberships in BCCA Campaign
New workers join a Beckley Community Concert Association drive to reach an 800 membership goal. Notables, club presidents, and directors from local music groups lead the effort, with officers and volunteers coordinating the one week campaign and bonus concerts featuring The Columbus Boychoir and Pro Musica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Beckley Community Concert Association
BCCA
Mabel Taglieber
Ben D. Shrewsbury
Walter P. Griffey
Douglas Gilmer
C. A. Thompson
Chaminade Music Club
A. G. Kinzer
Beverly Music Club
B. L. Clay
Etude Music Club
Jennings H. Fast
Monday Music Club
New York Pro Musica
Noah Greenberg
New York Herald Tribune
Plenéaur
Juvenile Court Needs Highlighted With Beckley Junior Group
Judge Harry L. McCreery explained Raleigh County Juvenile Court structure to Beckley Junior Department of the Woman's Club. He stressed the need for more social workers and noted the lack of full time staff, with two DPA social workers serving multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. McCreery
Raleigh County
Woman's Club of
Beckley
Robert Flee
James C. Higgins
Mary Louise Klaus
John Gates
Clyde Barker
Arnold C. Burke
McCreery
Wyoming
DPA
West Virginia
Raleigh
Fred Wintercamp
Charleston
Benefit Bridge Canasta Event By Beckley Juniors
Plans are complete for an 8 p m Thursday benefit bridge and canasta party hosted by new Junior Department members of the Woman's Club of Beckley. Proceeds fund medical kits for CARE bound Philippines relief, two Camp Horseshoe delegates, and other local charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club of
Beckley
Park Ave
Philippines
James Mahoney
Birth of Timothy Arlie Baxter in Beckley Memorial
Ghent residents Mr and Mrs George Baxter announce the birth of a son named Timothy Arlie born at 7 53 a m on March 16 in Beckley Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds seven ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghent
George Baxter
Timothy Arlie
Beckley Memorial Hospital
COP Group Cancels Supper plan for Saturday
The Cabell Heights Oak Grove Pleasant Hills Country Life Group canceled a fried chicken supper at the Community Center due to heavy snow and parking conditions. The event will be rescheduled for April. The COP meeting remains set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Center with officer elections for the year starting April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COP Group
Cabell Heights
Oak Grove
Plesant Hills
Symposium on Latin America Evokes US Views
Beckley Branch of the American Association of University Women held a March symposium in the Appalachian Building. Speakers, led by Miss Mary Scott, traced Latin America's history, geography, religion, education, and economics, noting revolutions, colonial legacies, and the need to reform policies toward closer ties with the Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latin America
Association of Ed
Brazil
Bety
Beckley
The
America Association of University Women
Appalachian Building
Mary Scott
United States
J. R. Beaty
Jamestown
Spain
Columbus
Cortez
Pizarro
Balboa
Hemisphere
Portugal
Cabral and Magellan
France
Italy
Curry C. Pyles
Clark Kessel
America
Kessel
San Marcos
Lima
Peru
University of Mexico
Harvard
W. T. Tompkins
Americas
Perry Futterman
Uruguay
Eva Keyser
Paul K. Reed
Hazel Bragg Davenport
Attorney Speaks On Civil Defense At Beckley Club Meeting
Local attorney Paul Fourney spoke at the Monday meeting of the Civic Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley on Civil Defense. He outlined fallout basics and shelter effectiveness noting fallout can travel 250 miles and remain hazardous 49 hours to 14 days. He urged ongoing civil defense committees and broader community awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Department
Paul Fourney
Cvic
Woman’s Club of
Beckley
Park Ave
Fourney
Whipped Cream Peanut Brittle Cups Note
A playful recipe note suggests whipping cream and folding in crushed peanut brittle. Freeze the mixture in small paper cups for a bite sized treat likely to appeal to teens.
Death of William B. Tittle noted in Miami Florida
Word of the death came to Mrs. Bessie Carroll Snuffer Apartments of William B. Tittle 52 who died at his home in Miami Florida Friday after a heart attack. He is survived by his wife Clara Carroll Tittle. Also mentioned is Russell Trimble undergoing major surgery in a Boston hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Carroll
Snuffer Apts
William B. Tittle
Miami
Fla
Clara Carroll Tittle
Carrico Family Hosts Visit at Killarney Home
Visiting in the Killarney home of Mr and Mrs Ed Carrico this past week were their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Bobby Carrico and other relations keeping a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddy Ray
Bobby
Washington, D. C
Donald
Chicago
Ill
Buddy Jack Carrico
Bill Carrico
Tammy
Killarney
Ed Carrico
Bobby Carrico
Coming Events and Notices from Women’s Organizations
An invitation column for women's groups to announce regular or special meetings. Notices to the Beckley Newspapers Woman's Department by 10 a.m. are published the same day. Sunday notices must arrive by Saturday 10 a.m. Ebenezer Service Guild meets at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Charles Griffith’s home on Mulberry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Williams
Fiat Top
Kathy
Vernon Moye
Buddy Lester
Suzette Okes
Billie Sue Adkins
Patty Jo Meadows
Gary French
Darlane Applegate
Lenora Meadows
Judy Meador
Ghent
Michael Williams
Kenny Williams
Flat Top
Roger Maynor
Beckley
Jame Lilly
Cool Ridge
Larry Cole
Drema Lovell
Shady Spring
Woman’s Department of
Ebenezer Service Guild
Charles Griffith
Mulberry St
Xi Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi Meeting Notice
Xi Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi at 316 Vine St hosts regular business meeting at 7 30 p m. Eagles Auxiliary meets at the Eagles Home on Woodlawn Ave at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Alpha Delta
Beta Sigma Phi
W. C. Mitchell
Vine St
Eagles
Woodlawn Ave
Women of the Moose Bake Sale Canceled Tonight
A planned bake sale by the Women of the Moose has been canceled for this evening due to unspecified reasons. Organizers had announced the fundraiser to support lodge activities.
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Women of the Moose
Practical Nurses Group District 3 Meets in Raleigh County
The Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia Inc District 3 holds a regular meeting at Raleigh County Vocational School at 7 30 p m. Local members gather to discuss association matters and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia Inc
Raleigh County Vocational School
Women Of The Church Meet At Beck ley Presbyterian
The Beck ley Presbyterian Church hosts the Women Of The Church group at 10 a.m. for White Cross sewing and related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Presbyterian Church
White Cross
Women’s Society of Christian Service Meeting at The Methodist Temple
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of The Methodist Temple meets in Friendship Hall at 7 30 p m for a regular gathering. Members plan church activities and fellowship on the evening event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Temple
Regular Meeting
Friendship Hall of Church
Miss Juanita Thomas Weds Albert Knight at Community Home
Miss Juanita Thomas married Albert Knight in a double ring ceremony at 7 30 p m March 18 in the Heroines of Jericho Home on G Street. Rev S A Abram officiated and attendants were Alfred Dews. A banquet followed at the bride’s aunt Mrs Chanie Hosten’s home with helpers Mrs Otha Robertson Mrs Robert Clement and Mrs Lillian Gills. The couple, both local taxi company employees, will live at 301 Worley Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Thomas
Albert Knight
S. A. Abram
Heroines of Jericho
G St
Alfred Dews
Chanie Hosten
Otha Robertson
Robert Clement
Lillian Gills
Worley Rd
Women’s Improvement League Meeting at 231 Church Street
The Women’s Improvement League will meet at the home of Mrs. William Beverly, 231 Church Street, at 2 p.m. Mrs. E. L. Morton serves as co-hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Improvement League
William Beverly
Church St
E. L. Morton
Life Group Meeting At Community Center In Oak Grove
A Life Group gathering is scheduled at the Community Center serving Cabell Heights and Pleasant Hills. The session begins at 7 30 with participants from Oak Grove and nearby areas expected to attend.
Patient Josie Briguglio Undergoes Surgery at Beckley Memorial
A patient at Beckley Memorial Hospital who underwent surgery is Miss Josie Briguglio of Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Josie Briguglio
Beckley
Crab Orchard Church Hosts General Mission Society Meeting
The General Mission Society of Crab Orchard Baptist Church invites members to a gathering in the church social room at 7 30 p m for an evening of reports plans and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Mission Society of
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Friday Pancake Supper at Dry Hill Prosperity Club
The Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life Association hosts a pancake supper in the Community Building from 5 30 to 7 30 p m. Proceeds support club activities and local programs.
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Dry Hill-Prosperity Country Life Association
Meeting of Higgins and Shumate group with 21 members
Mrs J C Higgins and Mrs E G Shumate led a meeting attended by twenty one members including president Mrs H L Watkins who conducted the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Higgins
E. G. Shumate
H. L. Watkins
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Beckley Hotel
James R. Lowe
Cecil
J. Hutchinson
Ross P. Daniel
E. F. Pioch
Hulett Smith
Roland Hinckley
M. P. Ott
Emile Hodel
Sidney Fink
E. S. Beard
Floyd M. Sayre
Grady Whitlock
Nancy Wickham
William Cruser
E. Lauren Bigger
Fred Richmond
W. A. Stanley
C. J. McQuade
B. K. Peter
Paul Hintman
Ralph Amick
C. L. Blake
Elsie Bowman
Lyle Boyen
Alex N. Breckinridge
Deane F. Brooke
Ollie Brown
Inez Caffee
Mary Carpenter
Bernard Carter
Eva Estes
Vivian Cox
Frances Davenport
Gladys Davenport
Martha Dickenson
Fred K. Hays
Walter Humphrey
Lawrence Hun
Kate Johnson
M. A. Johnson
David Lilly
Edith Lindamood
Mae McPherridge
Isabele Morton
Helen Patterson
Gordon Porterfield
Margaret Phipps
H. H. Samans
Chris Sarandon
John V. Schulte
Clyde A. Smith
C. J. Smith
Russell Gene Smith
Edward Totten
Duke Williams
Byrd E. White
O. O. Williams
Mona Wood
Topsy O'Dell
Robert Thomson Jr
Womans Ca of
Diana Hontgas
J. Kent Fleming
Daniel H. Warren
Ted Anderson
Elmo J. Hurst
Julia Ann Dunn
Robert Lee
William Hurst
James Vaughan
A. K. Minter Jr
Ross Phipps
Alfred Stanziale
James Higgins
Richard Currie
John W. Yago
Fred Hays
WCB
APHCO
Kay
Neville ST
National Student Association
Randolph - Macon
Worman’s College
Lynchburg
Kitty Walker
A. J. Walker
N. Kanawha St
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
E. E. Strickland
Mary Jean, Eccles
St. Joseph’s School of Nursing
Parkersburg
Miriam Strickland
Miss Strickland
Mike Petros
Eccles
Pleasant Hills Country
Life Group
Community Center
Charlie
Doan
Lowe Bros
Norge
Iew Norge
Lowe Bros. Electric Co
Johnstown Road
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