Chairman of Observance Plans for Silver Tea
Mrs William Mitchell of Beta Rho Chapter Beta Sigma Phi serves as general chairman for the Silver Anniversary Tea to be held next Sunday at Friendship Hall Methodist Temple. She is assisted by Mrs Don Lilly and a long list of chapter members and guests in reception and tea service roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
Methodist Temple
Beta Rho
William Mitchell
Friendship Hall
Mitchell
Don Lilly
O. W. Brown
James R. McVey
Jan Campbell
Earl Carter
Paul Pauley
Walker Treadway
William Monk
Aaron Bailey
Pat Roach
Lilly
O. A. Phillips Jr
Pete George
J. W. Muir
Duke Williams
R. L. Long
Herbert Alley
Fred Burdiss
J. E. Williams Jr
Robert Fischer
Max Baer
Paul Malcolm
Harold Kendall
James Meadows
Bob Wills
C. D. Coleman
Harry L. Moore
Wilma Bennett
Betty Hungate
Arbana Johnson
Sue Wills
Mary Fawcett
Judy Evans
Births in Beckley Hospital Returns New Arrivals
Mr and Mrs Marquis Brooks announce the birth of a daughter Karen Lynn at 9 25 am April 27. Beckley Hospital weighs 6 pounds 10 ounces. Sherrill DeWayne born to Mr and Mrs James Lowell Dodson at 1 03 am April 28 weighs 7 pounds 11 ounces. Nancy Jane born to Mr and Mrs Rontley Leon Webb at 3 45 pm April 27 weighs 7 pounds 15 ounces. Jerome son born to Mr and Mrs Tom Beverly Mitchell at 7 44 pm April 28 weighs 5 pounds 10 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis Brooks
Box
Pemberton
Karen Lynn
Beckley Hospital
Sherrill DeWayne
James Lowell Dodson
Box 74
Eccles
Nancy Jane
Rontley Leon Webb
Mercer St
Aud Jerome
Tom Beverly Mitchell
Lillybrook
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
A local social page lists visits and travels of Beckley residents. Evelyn Smith Malone arrived from Baltimore to visit her mother Mrs. John W. Smith. Others returned from Charlotte andSouthern Pines. Families hosting guests include the Walkers in Miller Street and D. H. Cummings. Several Beckley residents attended Mother's Day events at West Virginia University. A number of residents entered hospitals or returned from trips, including Mrs. Don Beckett, Mrs. Myrtle Snuffer, and Mrs. Zoey Webster. The item also notes hospital observations for T. J. McDermitt and travel anecdotes from New York to Boston and Cincinnati connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Smith Malone
Baltiimore
John W. Smith
Wilsons St
Bob Allen
Reservoir Road
Charlotte
N. C
Raoul Trudell
Southern Pines
Ihe
J. O. Fox
Chartie
Calvin Ford
Robert Coffman
Hinton
W. H. Walker
Miller Street
Walker
D. H. Cummings
Beckley
West Virginia University
Alfred Truman
Robert Daniel
Phyllis Bowers
Frances Ragland
Harry Cooke
T. J
Myrtle Snuffer
Christiansburg, Va
Zoey
Girl Scouts of Raleigh County to Parade in May
The Raleigh County Girl Scout Council met with Commissioner Mrs. John Boley presiding. New member Mrs. C. B. Canterbury welcomed. Mrs. W. T. Boone to lead Armed Forces Day Parade participation on May 21. Memorial Day Parade May 30 plans set. marching girls in uniform at 9:30 a.m. at Baptist Temple. Camp schedules announced for multiple sites and dates through July with site directors named. progress reported on financial drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Girl Scout Council
Girl Scout Office
John Boley
C. B. Canterbury
W. T. Boone
Jack Starr
Baptist Temple
J. R. DePaulo
Marsh Fork
Frank Massey
Arnett
Rock Creek
Edwight and
Montcoal
James Salters
McElrath
Glen White
Sophia
Lillybrook
Slab Fork
Crab Orchard
Vernon Lawson
Piney Oaks
Lilly Land Co
Piney Oaks School
Marion Brooks
Camp Greenwood
Earl Rice
Gundagai
Earl E. Bibb, Jr
White Oak
Glen Daniel
Eccles
Beckley Legal Secretaries Assn Organizes First West Virginia Chapter
Judge Norman Knapp installed officers at a Friday luncheon in Beckley Hotel private dining room. Mrs. S. F. Fisher announced the National Association of Legal Secretaries confirmed Beckley as WV's first chapter with Parkersburg Charleston Wheeling underway. Delegates Mrs. Trail and Mrs. Kennison to LA convention July 28 to 31. New officers: Mrs. Fisher president, Mrs. Boucher Boyd VP, Mrs. H. H. Pulliam recording secretary, Mrs. Joe Perdue corresponding secretary, Mrs. Trail treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Knapp
Beckley Legal Secretaries Association
Beckley Hotel
S. F. Fisher
National Association of Legal Secretaries
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Charleston
Wheeling
W. J. Trail
J. W. Kennison
Los Angeles
California
Fisher
Boucher Boyd
H. H. Pulliam
Joe Perdue
Rhodell WSCS Holds Meeting In Lilly Home
The Womens' Society of Christian Service of the Rhodell Methodist Church met at Mrs. B. W. Lilly's home on Thursday night May 5 at 7 30. Mrs. Mildred Craghead led devotionals as a program on We Give Thee But Thine Own was presented by Mrs. Clairete Meadows Mrs. Ondre Canterbury and Mrs. Mattie Powell. New officers were elected for the coming year with Mrs. Mattie Powell as president and several other posts filled. Refreshments were served to members and visitors, and the next meeting is set for June 2 at Mrs. Evelyn Almond's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens’ Society of Christian Service
Rhodell Methodist Church
B. W. Lilly
Mildred Craghead
Clairete Meadows
Ondre Canterbury
Mattie Powell
Pansye Whittaker
Wilma Widick
Evelyn Almond
Lottie Conner
Status of Women
Rosa Meadows
Mona Craghead
Lilly
Clariece Meadows
Lydia Zonta
Sonja Meadows
Bertha Meadows
Walter Whittaker II
Mildred Sneed
Rebecca Widick
Evelyn’ Almond
Windowsill Tile Dressing For Stairway Plants
A halfway up stair window benefits from a decorative waterproof covering. Ceramic tile provides a scratchproof, protective sill. tiles can be placed under pots or the sill can be permanently lined for enduring appeal.
Thelma Eddy Attends Royal Neighbors Meeting
Mrs. Thelma Eddy from Steubenville Ohio visits the Royal Neighbors of America Camp at Sons of Italy Hall. Oracle Miss Augusta Bridwell opens the session as plans are made for a May 7 rummage sale in Maxwell Keyser Building and a May 18 spring meeting at Beckley Hotel. 23 members and guests attend and a surprise stork shower honors Mrs. Thomas Humphries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Eddy
Royal Neighbors of America
Sons of Italy Hall
Prince Street
Augusta Bridwell
Steubenville
Ohio
Maxwell Keyser
Beckley Hotel
Thomas Humphries
Sons of Italy
Prince St
Mrs Bessie Cooper Hosts Circle Meeting at Grove Ave
Circle No. 12 of the First Baptist Church met in May at Mrs. Bessie Cooper’s Grove Avenue home. Mrs. Worth Harper led the gathering, with devotional by Mrs. C. D. Buckland and prayers by Mrs. Lena Thompson. Missionary Mrs. Claudie Blevins spoke on Japan with pictures. 20 members were served refreshments by four hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No
The
First Baptist Church
Bessie Cooper
Grove Ave
Worth Harper
C. D. Buckland
Lena Thompson
Claudie Blevins
Japan
Cooper
Buckland
Harper
R. F. Fadely
First Baptist Church Missionary Society
Richard Lewis
Hillcrest Drive
Coming Events For Women Clubs In Beckley Area
A Beckley newspaper notices column lists weekly meetings for women groups including Circle No 1 at First Methodist Church Azalea Garden Club Past Matrons Club Bethlehem Chapter 71 CES Philathea Bible Class Welcome Wagon Newcomers Sophia Band Mothers Beckley Garden Club and other groups with times and locations. Hospital Nurses Alumni banquet 6 30 p m at The Glass House. Royal Neighbors of America Camp and Fidelis Class events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Department
Beckley
Bethlehem
CES
Masonic Temple
Howe St
Raleigh General Hospital
Glass House
Mrs Thomas Martin Talks to Circle On Stewardship
Circle No 8 of First Baptist Church met at Mrs J E Sharp home on Oakwood Ave with Mrs Earl Hall as program chairman. Miss Inez Calfee sang The Ninety and Nine while accompanying herself on the harp. Mrs Thomas Martin spoke on Stewardship and Mrs O D Hall gave a devotional. A brief business session followed and a report on the adopted Pinecrest patient was presented. Refreshments were served to 15 members and two guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hall
Circle No. 8
First Baptist Church
J. E. Sharp
S. Oakwood Ave
Annie Beardwag
Hall
Inez Calfee
Thomas Martin
Miss Calfee
Martin
O. D. Hall
Sharp
M. H. Wood
Pinecrest
G. A. Massing
Bride-Elect Julia Torrico Honored At Crab Orchard Shower
A bridal shower for Miss Julia Torrico, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Torrico, was hosted Thursday by Sophia Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at the home of Mrs. George White in Crab Orchard. Torrico plans to wed R. F. Blackwell May 27 at Memorial Baptist Church. guests enjoyed silver tea service, crafts, and prizes for attendees including Mrs. Carl Mooney and Miss Janice Bent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Torrico
George White
Sophia Beta Kappa
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Torrico
R. F.blackwell
Memorial Baptist Church
Joe Torrico
Smith St
Methodist Circle Luncheon Sets Rummage Sale Plans
Circle No. 4 of the First Methodist Church held its annual business meeting with a luncheon. Led by Mrs. Wayne Ransom the group voted to stage a rummage sale in the Maxwell Keyser Building on May 17 and 18. Devotions were by Mrs. C. E. Davis with several members and guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 4
First Methodist Church
Wayne Ransom
Maxwell Keyser
C. E. Davis
A. H. Clay
James Garaffa
Ransom
Gertrude Roush
Roy Keyser
O. D. Bostic
L. E. Davis
Alice Bumgardner
C. R Harless
W. A. Curtis
James Kidd
Carden A. Hillman
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C. C. Wetzel
J. Frank Vaughan
Ralph Amick
Robert L. Amick
N. S. Lilly
Paul Feigley
Roy Eye
Russell Hurt
Mt. Hope
Snow Thornton Florist
Calif
Charles Robert Daniels
Cedar Grove
Ellen Rowe
New York
Connecticut
Massachussetts
Kerry Eanes
Cincinnatii
W. G. Eanes
Joe Mullin
Everette Rompler
Richlands
God
Bobby
A. B. Hill
Princeton
Marion
Eanes
Ed Weaver
Marion General Hospital
Girl Scouts of
Raleigh County
Beckley Legal Secretaries Assn
Ns Ee
Frrecs EE
Rock of Gibraltar
Prudential Insurance
Company of America
Prudential
Mountain State
Jacksonville
the Prudential
Insurance Company OF America
South-Central Home Office
Jacksonville, Florida
Rhodell Wscs
Lilly Home
S&s. Payette St
Circle of Baptist Church
G. M. Powers
Main Street
Miss Julia Torrico
Miss Torrico
Austin Privett
Graham Justice
Carl Mooney
Azalea Garden Club
Philathea
J. W. Richards
Johnstown Rd
Sophia Band Mothers
Sophia High School
Beckley Garden Club
J. W. Bair
Harper Road
Hummingbird Junior Garden Club
Ted Stover
Rural Acres Drive
Fidelis
Circle
East Beckley
Janice Bent
Sue Henley
Sam Roberts Iit
Charles Burdiss
Graeham Justice
Pat Lilly
Arnold Reed
J. B. Sexton
Jack Maretin
Jo Anna McElyea
William Blankenship
Methodist Circle
Arbuckle's Confectioners
SY Pete Cabertahlt
Chard
Ea Aes
Frank
Sprague, W. Va
Coxtech
W. Va
Sereet
C.O.D
Cohen
Neville ST
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