May Fellowship Day to Include Friday Night Program
Mrs. Paul B Barwood announces a night program added to the May Fellowship Day observances. Emmett Thaxton of Charleston will be the afternoon speaker at Beckley Presbyterian Church, with a Friday 7 30 p.m. service led by Mrs. W H Holliday. The event is a Beckley Council of Church Women program featuring hymns prayers and talks by local clergy and Thaxton who heads the Junior Deputy Sheriff s League of Kanawha County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul B. Barwood
Emmett Thaxton
Charleston
United Council of Church Women
Beckley Council
Beckley Presbyterian Church
W. H. Holliday
Men of God
Harlow Warren
W. E. S. McCormick
Holliday
L. D. Skinner
Ralph Starkey
J. W. Witherspoon
Bladene Pickle
Methodist Temple
C. C. Hanson
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Edithe Garten
Calvary Baptist Church
J. Philpott
Episcopal Church
Clyde Winston
Calvary Baptist
Hazel M. Garland
Ebenezer Bap
Thaxton
Woodow Wilson Vocal Department Observes National Music Week
Woodrow Wilson High School vocal department marks National Music Week May 6 12 with a 3 p m public concert in the school auditorium directed by Mrs P H McClure. A mixed chorus of 49 women and 38 men performs spirituals religious songs patriotic selections and pieces including Comin Through the Rye and When the Sun Goes Down. Soloist Katy Belle Pickett sings with the chorus. a male quartet Rodney O'Dell Alvin Thomas James Lyons and Robert Young performs. Serenade features Miss Pickett and Robert Winston. Accompanists are Julia Smith Fernia Shrewsbury and Jeanie Ransom. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson High School
P. H. McClure
Katy Belle Pickett
Rodney O'Dell
Alvin Thomas
James Lyons
Robert Young
Miss Pickett
Robert Winston
Julia Smith
Fernia Shrewsbury
Jeanie Ransom
Coal River Personalities Visit Colcord Group
Colcord area residents host relatives from Ohio and Texas over the weekend. Nicholas Tredway and family from Columbus, Auty Thompson family, Roy Mullens clan, Freud Cooper from Cleveland, Vince Maynor and sons from Eccles, and Cleve Alexander of New Philadelphia are all mentioned as visitors. Band Mothers of Clear Fork High plan for members attending the State Band Festival in Huntington this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Mullens
Van
Roy A. Mullens
Colcord
Freud Cooper
Cleveland
Ohio
Vince Maynor
Eccles
Lovell Griffith
Clear Fork High School
Woodrow Toney
Huntington
Cleve Alexander
Philadelphia
Weekend Visitors And Travels Around Colcord Area
Weekend visitors in Colcord included Jewel Alexander and the Crick Johnsons of South Charleston. Adron Jarrell returned home after months away while Herbert Wright of Dayton and Tony Novak traveled from Chicago after visits with local relatives. Rev Jack Weller and family attended a pastor seminar in Jackson's Mill then planned a New York trip. Lacy Thompson of Columbus visited his mother in Colcord, Alma Stevens of Columbus stopped by Ameagle, and Bobby Gene Thompson returned to Columbus after a weekend with Virgil Thompson's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adron Jarrell
Herbert Wright
Dayton
Ohio
Normal Perry
Tony Novak
Chicago
Ill
Woodrow Toney
Colcord
Jack Weller
Jackson's Mill
Wellers
New York
Lacy Thompson
Columbus
Grace Thompson
Paul Forentz
Alma Stevens
Stevens
Ameagle
Bobby Gene Thompson
Virgil Thompson
Reunion Held By Harvey Family
RHODELL RNS A Harvey family reunion brought Lewis and Mrs Harvey’s relatives from Arizona Maryland Beckley and Rhodell to their Rhodell home for a weekend gathering. It marked the first time the entire family had been together in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodell
RNS
Lewis Harvey
George Lane
Tuscon, Ariz
Otus Harvey
Julia
Billy Joe
Baltimore
Lontie Harvey
Joan
Beckley
Dewey Harvey
Janice
Carol
Douglas
Gail
First Methodist Church Circles Plan May Meetings
May circles of the First Methodist Church schedule meetings led by Circle No 1 Mrs R L Davis May 7 at 6 30 p m with potluck and program by Mrs June Matheny Circle No 2 led by Mrs W W Honaker hosts devotional May 3 at 2 9 m with hostess Mrs T J Wheeldin Circle No 3 led by Miss Elizabeth Anderson hosts devotional May 3 at 2 p m Circle No 4 led by Mrs A J O Neal meets May 10 at 2 p m at her home 115 Williams St Circle No 5 led by Mrs C E Beavers meets May 7 at 7 30 p m with hostess Mrs J B Anderson and program by Mrs Carl Bunch Circle No 6 led by Mrs Roy T Elkin Jr meets May 21 at 8 p m with program arranged by Mrs E L Allenbaugh
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Circle No. 1
R. L. Davis
June Matheny
W. W. Honaker
Circle No. 2
T. J. Wheeldin
South Vance Dr
Elizabeth Anderson
W. T. Tabor
A. J. O'Neal
Williams St
W. F. Wiggins
Crawford St
Circle No. 6
Roy T. Elkin Jr
E. L. Allenbaugh
Secretaries Close Observance of Week With Luncheon
The National Secretaries Association held a luncheon at the Beckley Hotel dining room to wrap National Secretaries Week. Honored guests included Miss Madge Richardson Secretary of the Year and Miss Mary Alice Terzis Secretary of Tomorrow. Red carnations decorated the table and silver and white place cards were used. Each guest received an individual gift. Also honored were the bosses wives. Guests included Mrs. Charles Hodel Mrs. William F Kazinsky Mrs. Hal M Scott Miss Terzis Mrs. James Terzis Mrs. Sam C Turner Mrs. R. D. Watts and Mrs. S. W. Woodyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Secretaries Association
National Secretaries Week
Beckley Hotel
Madge Richardson
Mary Alice Terzis
Charles Hodel
William F. Kazlnsky
Hal M. Scott
Terzis
James Terzis
Sam C. Turner
R. D. Watts
S. W. Woodyard
Scrumptious dessert for three strawberry vanilla treat
A pint of vanilla ice cream topped with a package of frozen thawed strawberries serves as a simple trio dessert. The scene captures a quick, easy, shared sweet.
Court Paula elects Catholic Daughters officers at meeting
At St Francis de Sales Rectory on Tuesday evening Court Paula of America elected new officers. Names include grand regent L P Sorenson and vice regent Walter Rappold with several other posts filled by Catherine Gallagher Ida Pitotti Dario Pitotti Angelene Amato A J Ginkel Vernon Schulte J G Lilly Jr W V Bergines and James Hutchenson. Trustees Ernes tine Ostwart Lorenzo Torlone and outgoing grand regent Torlone conducted the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Paula
Catholic Daughters of America
St. Francis de Sales
L. P. Sorenson
Walter Rappold
Catherine Gallagher
Ida Pitotti
Dario Pitotti
Angelene Amato
A. J. Ginkel
Vernon Schulte
Monitor
J. G. Lilly Jr
Mary Fleming Bride Elect Honored At Shower
Mary Fleming, daughter of Mrs Gertrude Fleming of Beckley, received a miscellaneous pre nuptial shower at 8 p m Friday. She is the bride elect of Arnold Holdren of Harper Road with a May 19 wedding planned at the First Church of God. Rev Alfred J Cain will perform the ceremony assisted by a host of friends. A corsage of orchids was given by the hostesses Mrs J R Williams Mrs Walker Treadway Mrs Robert Sperry and Mrs Hiram Cyrus. Games and refreshments followed with numerous guests listed as attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fleming
Gertrude Fleming
Beckley
Arnold Holdren
W. D. Holdren
Harper Road
First Church of God
Alfred J. Cain
Glass House
J. R. Williams
Walker Treadway
Robert Sperry
Hiram Cyrus
Clarence Arthur
Arlene Beasley
Kyle Broyles
Mattison Caldwell
Gurnelle Cole
Mary Avis Conner
Molly Farrar
Mildred Cummings
Edith Farrar
Hazel Lee
Helen Weyman
Frances Keddy
Gladys Fox
Ray Harless
Evelyn Hedrick
Francis Hewitt
Daisy Higgins
Emma Hugbert
Catherine Kerr
Mary Grace Lilly
Ellen Lively
Lynch
Carl Malcolm
Jean Manning
Irene Martin
Tracy Maynor
Nannie Miller
Joe McCoy
Sanford McNeely
Felix Neri
Anna Oliver
Gazie Pachuta
Betty Perry
Gertrude Riffe
Pearl Rohter
Virgil Sarrett
George Smedley
Myrtle Thompson
Mable Taglieber
Bill Teubert
Helen Turner
Robert Woeten
Gladyce Garst
Bill Somers
Otto Price
Charles French
Ruth Weinstein
Paul R. Copeland
Gertrude Ee
Aaron Bailey
C. A. van Sluyter
James Willis
Mary Kay Morris
Ann Fleming
Phyllis Holdren
Charles Garrett
Earl Dalton
Mike Pachuta
John Hallman
Beckley Women Group Calendar Of Meetings And Events
Beckley newspaper publishes a calendar of women group meetings including Foglesong Study Group Methodist Temple 8 p.m. at 105 Booth Ave and Catholic Youth Organization 7:30 p.m. at St Francis de Sales church. Other items include Jayceeettes 7:30 p.m. at Coca Cola Social Room and Beckley Art Group exhibit 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Masonic Temple Howe Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foglesong
Methodist Temple
Catholic Youth Organization
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Beckley Art Group
Masonic Temple
Howes St
Birth of Jessie Lee Belcher Jr in Mullens
Mr and Mrs Jessie Lee Belcher of Stephenson announce the birth of a son on April 26 at Wyoming General Hospital Mullens. The baby weighs eight pounds and is named Jessie Lee Jr Mrs Belcher is the former Evelyn Powell daughter of Mr and Mrs Harrison Powell of Rhodell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodell
Jessie Lee Belcher
Stephenson
Wyoming General Hospital
Mullens
Jessie Lee Jr
Belcher
Evelyn Powell
Harrision Powell
Citywide Honorary Member Installed by Beta Sigma Phi
Mrs. Paul E. Ash was installed as Beckley citywide honorary member during Beta Sigma Phi Founders Day dinner at Beckley Hotel Ballroom. The event honored sorority achievements, featured poems, awards to Girls and Pledges of the Year, and music by Jan Campbell’s orchestra for dancing till 1 a.m. About 160 members from Beckley Sophia Mullens attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Paul E. Ash
Lance
Beckley Hotel
Duke Williams
Beta Rho
Ash
Robert Holcomb
Beta Lambda
Evelyn Stover
Xi Beta Chapter
William R. Barrett
Sigma
Phillips
Ramona Richards
Xi Alpha Gamma
Sandy Costello
C. A Phillips Jr
Willie McGehee
Harper Heights Missionary Baptist class outing held at home
The Young People's Class of Harper Heights Missionary Baptist Church met at 7 30 p m Friday at teacher Mrs B L Bish 316 Hartley Ave Refreshments and games followed for the members of the group
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Heights Missionary Baptist Church
B. L. Bish
Hartley Ave
Partying Up Before a Party Grooming Tip
Two extra minutes before leaving for a party boost confidence through grooming. A final comb touch-up, a few eye drops to refresh the eyes, and a careful lipstick and mascara check ensure a better time and a polished look.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woodow Wilson Vocal Department
Coal River Personals
Nicholas Tredway
Auty Thompson
Milton J. Ferguson
Labor
Woay
WRON
Oak Hill
Ronceverte
Ferguson-for-Gov. Committee
J A. Nuckols
Mgr
Rived
Jewel Alexander
Crick Johnson
South Charleston
Clyde Dillon
Mary Pettry
Harvey
WM. C
Democratic
U. S. Senate
Woay-Tv
Marland - For - Senate Club
Larry W. Andrews
Charleston, W. Va
Grand Regent
S. H. Bridges
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Ginkel
Catholic Daughters
Wheeling
Hurley
Cecilia Hurley
Isabel Farris
Eugene Hewtell
Women's Department
Jayceeettes
Coca Cola
Church Assembly Hall
The
E. F. Cooper
South Kanawha St
Beckley Legal Secretaries Association
Women of Beckley Presbyterian Church
Laura Pierson
Ann Rose
First Baptist Church
Arbuckle
Neville St
International Cultural and Social Organization
Walter W. Ross
Williams
Hampton Thomas
Xi Chi
Charles Burdiss
O. A. Phillips Jr
Harry Gilbert
Carl Mooney
City Council
Beta Kappa
S. Fayette ST
Clark
National Mattress Company
W. Va
Howard Avenue
Mullens, W. Va
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