First Methodist WSCS Forms Choral Group in Beckley
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church Beckley organized a choral group to advance God’s kingdom through music. Mrs. Paul Hinzman directs learning the hymnals and building a core repertoire for special occasions, with Mrs. Leslie Williams as pianist. A council handles social activities, programs, and welcoming new members. meetings are on the third Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
First Methodist Church
Annie Cloud
Second Ave
J. S. Ellison
Ellison
The
Woman's Society of Christian Service of the
Beckley
Paul Hinzman
Hinzman
Leslie Williams
Beer Violations Charged In Three Local Establishments
Virgie Kiser owner of Kiser's Drive-In paid a fine and costs after pleading to selling beer after midnight before Magister J. E. Mays. State Police arrested Leslie Rogers owner of the Village Inn and Mary Rogers an employee for similar charges. bonds of 50 dollars were posted for their appearances later in the week.
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Virgie Kiser
Kiser
Daniels
J. E. Mays
Leslie Rogers
Shady Spring
Mary Rogers
Mays
The Doctor Says No Way To Foretell Anesthesia Reaction
A reader asks if anesthesia related death in a five year old was predictable and if tests exist. The doctor explains deaths from ether are not foreseen, not always preventable, and reflect rare outcomes despite precautions. Emphasizes preanesthetic sedatives, hospital observation, and specialized anesthesiology to lower risk, and notes tragedy can occur even with care.
London Blitz and Hess Parachute Quip Echoes
Amid London's worst blitz 20 years ago Nazi Rudolph Hess parachuted into Scotland with terms for "beaten" Britain, inspiring Churchill's quip This is one of the cases in which the imagination is baffled by the facts. The astrology text advises sociability but cautions grounding and interdependence.
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London
Rudolph Hess
Scotland
Britain
Churchill
Aries to Pisces Horoscope for 1961
The daily zodiac signs advise ARIES to wait for their turn Taurus to be courteous yet firm with elders Leo to apply steady effort Virgo to seek financial advice Libra to work for a living Scorpio to be authentic Sagittarian restraint Capricorn to rely on facts Aquarius to maintain a fast pace Pisces to avoid jitters This horoscopic column from Field Enterprises, Inc. is dated 1961.
Jaycee Meeting Tonight in Beckley El Chico
Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce to honor outstanding members at tonight's El Chico session. Special guests include State Jaycee President James C Cain of Bluefield and regional VP Doug Painter of Princeton. Awards listed feature Outstanding Young Farmer and Speak Up Jaycee among others.
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Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce
el Chico
Jaycee
James C. Cain
Bluefield
Doug Painter
Princeton
State Officers Speak to Appalachian Chapter Engineers
Two officers of the West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers spoke at a Monday night Appalachian Chapter meeting in the Town & Country restaurant. Vice president G Crow of Bluefield and secretary Ross Johnson of Charleston addressed area engineers on membership and the upcoming state convention. Johnson also outlined the new engineering school at West Virginia University to be dedicated during the convention.
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West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers
Co. G. Crow
Bluefield
Ross Johnson
Charleston
Johnson
West Virginia University
Commodities to be distributed at Sprague church
Commodities will be distributed at the Free Will Baptist Church in Sprague from 9 a m until 3 p m Thursday. Everyone eligible is required to bring containers for rice.
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Free Will Baptist Church
Sprague
You Can Help Domestic Workers Get Social Security Credits
Employers must report cash wages of $50 per quarter to the IRS to grant Social Security credits to domestic workers. The tax equals 6 percent of total quarterly wages, with the employee sharing only if wages fall below $50 per quarter. Reports use Form 942, mailed to eligible household employers by the IRS.
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Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue
Who is Iain McLeod The colonial secretary answer
A collage of brief items covers varied topics from a British colonial secretary to a misattributed US president. The Venezuelan name meaning Little Venice is noted, with a legend linking Alonso de Ojeda’s 1499 voyage to stilted houses over Lake Maracaibo.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Tanganyika
Iain McCleod
United States
Venezuela
Venice
Alonso de Ojeda
Lake Maracaibo
Memorial and funeral notices from Beckley area listings
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices list individuals such as Crawford W. M., Gagalone Frento, Shackelford Roy A., Carey Sylvester A., Greer Mary Ann Stover, and Harvey Edward Mason. Services span First Baptist and St. Francis de Sales churches, with Sun Set Memorial Park as burial site. Pallbearers include local names. arrangements handled by Caffee and Keyser Bryant Funeral Homes.
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I. E. Webb
Glen Wilcox
O. A. O'Dell
O. B. Harris
Fred Watkins
George Thompson
Pete Thompson
Frank Watkins
Basil Wilcox
A. S. Wilcox
Beckley Masonic Lodge
Caffee Funeral Home
Gagalone
Frento
Bellevue Lane
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Raymond Radzieta
Sunset Memorial Park
Joseph Spraka
Paul Falco
Guy Amato
Salvatore Venticinque
Cesare Mancuso
Bill O'Neal
Pete Sgro
Beckley Police Department
Knights of Pythias and
Loyal Order of Moose
Shackelford
Roy A
Woodlawn Avenue
Keyser- Bryant Chapel
Harry M. Francis, Jr
C. J. McQuade
Beckley Rotary Club
The
Methodist Temple
Beckley Mercantile Board
A. F
A. M
Keyser-Bryant Funeral Home
Greer Greer
Mary Ann Stover
Maxwell Hill Road
Rose & Quesenberry Peace
Kanawha Street
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Chapel
Harvey Harvey
Edward Mason
Summers Street
Rose and Quesenberry Peace
South Kanawha Street
Everett R. Shafer
L. L. Reckart
Rose & Quesenberry
South
D'Splay
Notice to Creditors of Sadie Haley Estate Beckley WV
Creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of Sadie Haley deceased are notified to file their claims with vouchers verified to the undersigned at the office in Beckley West Virginia by November 5, 1961 at 10:00 A.M. Failure to do so may bar their rights. Beneficiaries should appear to protect their interests. Signed May 1, 1961, Roy A. Cunningham Commissioner of Accounts.
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Sadie Haley
Beckley
West Virginia
Roy A. Cunningham
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W. R
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Wrights Radio Service
Dial
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