DAR Officers Named New Regent for 1963 64
Mrs. John E. McKenzie is named regent of the Captain James Allen Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution with a full slate for 1963 64 announced at the Black Knight Country Club lunch meeting. Officers include Mrs. Irma Huettner vice regent Mrs. C H Sain recording secretary Mrs. J A Barnell treasurer Mrs L J Durrance registrar Mrs E V Bowman historian Mrs Harry Stansbury librarian and Mrs R R Smiley chaplain. Beckley attorney Fletcher W Mann guest speaker spoke on Americanism and two vocal numbers were performed by Miss Susan Johnson. The 18th Southern District annual meeting will be in Logan on Saturday with retiring regent A D Cooke presiding. Among guests were Mrs. Robert Sayre Mrs. Charles Smith Mrs. C D Jarrett of Rainelle and Mrs. Fred B Stone whose husband is a Beckley VA Hospital dentist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. McKenzie
Captain James Allen
Daughters of the American Revolution
Black Knight Country Club
Irma Huettner
C. H. Sain
J. A. Barnell
L.J. Durrance
E. V. Bowman
Harry Stansbury
R. R. Smiley
Beckley
Fletcher W. Mann
Rodgers
Robert Sayre
Charles Smith
C. D. Jarrett
Rainelle
Fred B. Stone
Chillicothe
Ohio
Smith
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Mission Circle Officers Elected at Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Officers of the General Mission Circle of Crab Orchard Baptist Church were installed at the Thursday meeting. The lineup included Mrs Basil Wilcox as president, Mrs Hollis Rhodes as chairman of special interest missionary, Mrs Gene Deck as chairman speakers and interpreters, Mrs Alden Deck as vice president of missions, Mrs Edna Deck as vice president of Christian training, Mrs Patty Beckett as chair of family life, and Mrs John Bailey as secretary. Outgoing president Mrs W P Riffe received a gift and urged attendance for the House Party in Philippi July 24 27. Circle No 4 hosted ambulatory patients party at Pinecrest and Circle No 2 hosted the Love gift program titled An Autobiography of a Love Gift Where It Goes and What It Does.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard
RNS
General Mission Circle
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Basil Wilcox
Hollis Rhodes
Gene Deck
Alden Deck
Edna_ Deck
Christian Training
Patty Beckett
John Bailey
Clyde Fitzpatrick
W. P. Riffe
Philippi
Fitzpatrick
Circle No. 4
Pinecrest
Fred Quintier
Circle No. 2
Primrose Garden Club Plans June 5 Installation Dinner
At 216 Wright Road Mrs I Wilbur Bays led a brief business meeting in the absence of the president Mrs John F Rist Jr. They scheduled an installation dinner for June 5 at the Berkeley Hotel with members including Mrs James R Burke Mrs G G Gallaher Mrs J Howard Griffith Mrs W M McCutcheon Mrs Walter Rappold Mrs George Shriver Mrs R R Smiley Mrs John Waid and Mrs W R Wills attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Ambrosiani
Wright Road
Primrose Garden Club
I. Wilbur Bays
John F. Rist Jr
Beckley Hotel
James R., Burke
G. G. Gallaher
J. Howard Griffith
W. M. McCutcheon
Walter Rappold
George Shriver
R. R. Smiley
John Waid
W. R. Wills
Congo River Waters Host A Thousand Fish Species
Scientists report the Congo River in Africa harbors about a thousand fish species, reflecting immense biodiversity and ecological richness. Researchers note many species remain undescribed and emphasize the river’s role in regional ecosystems and livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Congo River
Local Families Head to Virginia Events and Mourning
Mr and Mrs Hal M Scott of 400 S Kanawha St travel to Staunton Virginia for May Court at Stuart Hall where daughter Hal Lynne will participate. Mr and Mrs W V Gunter of Crab Orchard travel to Martinsville Virginia after the sudden death of his sister Mrs G S Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal M. Scott
S. Kanawha St
Staunton, Va
Stuart Hall
Hal Lynne
W. V. Gunter
Crab Orchard
Martinsville, Va
G. S. Barnes
Richmonds Return Home From Florida and California
Mr and Mrs M E Richmond are back at Piney View after spending the winter months in Florida and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Richmond
Piney View
Florida
California
Mr and Mrs Souder Return From Hindsville Visit
Mr and Mrs Clyde Souder traveled from Hindsville Georgia to Sophia to visit their son in law and daughter Spec 4 Arnold Lucas and Mrs Lucas. Mrs Lucas accompanied them home for a visit to their residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Souder
Sophia
Hindsville
Spec. 4
Arnold Lucas
Mrs John Rice Undergoes Surgery in Beckley Memorial
Mrs John Rice of Crab Orchard underwent surgery on Thursday at Beckley Memorial Hospital, with details indicating routine medical procedure and hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rice
Crab Orchard
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Women’s club notices accepted by Beckley Newspapers
Women’s organizations are invited to announce regular or special meetings. Send notices by mail or telephone 253 3321 to the Woman’s Department. Notices received by 10 a.m. are used the same day. Saturday deadlines apply for Sunday calendar items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Department of
Beckley
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge meeting at IOOF Hall
The Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No 77 will hold a meeting at IOOF Hall on Valley Drive at 7 30 p m. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events and lodge affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Star
Rebekah Lodge
Ioof Hall
Valley Drive
Friendship Social Club Meeting Notices
Social club notices list two neighborhood groups: Friendship Social Club hosted by Mrs Pearl Fortune at Spangler Street and Thrifty Savers Club hosted by Mrs Bertha Wallace at Rice Street both scheduled for 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Social Club
Thrifty Savers Club
Bertha Wallace
Rice St
Willing Workers Club Meets at New Hope Church
The Willing Workers Club of New Hope Baptist Church will meet at the church at 5 p.m. The gathering will include fellowship and a brief program with devotional sharing and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club of
New Hope Baptist Church
Social Saving Club Hosts Pannell Evening
Social Saving Club at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmo Pannell on Hunter Street hosts an 8 p.m. gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Saving Club
Mrs. Elmo Pannell
Hunter St
Fifth son born to Mr and Mrs Stewart of Quarry Street
Mr and Mrs Harry C Stewart announce the birth of their fifth son Glenn Franklin on May 27 at 7 10 am at Raleigh General Hospital He weighed six pounds two ounces and is the seventh grandson of maternal grandparents Clyde and Mrs Meador of 110 Quarry Street The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Kelly Stewart of 300 Temple Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Makra
Coal City
Kimberly Ann
Raleigh General Hospital
Lee Edward
James Bree
Pemberton
Darryl Franklin
Francis S. Ballard
Maplewood Lane
Glen Morgan
Robert W. Stewart
James Kyle
Timothy Allen
Orley L. Lilly
White Oak
Jeffrey Blaine
Franklin D. Crawford
Ghent
James E. Blackburn
Bradley
Matthew Lee
Jackie L. Chaffin
Sheila Gay
Ronald Lane
Oscar R. Osborne
Glen Daniel
Robbie E. Waddell
Beckley
Frank Douglas
Frank H. Warren
3Rd Ave
Dry Creek
Jessie W. Asbury
Ronnie Allen
Gregory Alan
Thurman C. Gray
Burgess St
William F. Edmonds
Sandra Lynn
Grant C. Bailey
Jefferson St
Melvin Edward Jr
Melvin E. Richard
Lockbridge
Brenda Gail
Warren W. Farrow
Clyde St
Jesse B. Brammer
Jeffrey Wayne
Harry C. Stewart
Quarry St
Glenn Franklin
Kelly
Mark
Timothy
Alan
Clyde Meador
Kelly Stewart
Temple St
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Lonnie and Adkins at Prince
Celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary Sunday are Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Adkins of Prince. An open house was held at the home of their son Virgil Adkins in Piney View. Married May 3, 1913 at Glen Dale, the couple has eight living children with several attending, including Virgil, Roy of Pontiac, Laly of Stamford, Martha of Cleveland, and Leeda Harrah of Meadow Bridge. Attendees absent include Mildred Smith and Maxine Smith, plus James Compton of Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Adkins
Prince
Virgil Adkins
Piney View
Glendale
Backus
Virgil
Roy
Pontiac
Mich
Laly
Stamford
Martha Adkins
Cleveland
Ohio
Leeda Harra
Dee-Demi-Debs Mother’s Day Luncheon Held at Beckley Hotel
Dee-Demi-Debs hosts a Mother’s Day luncheon at 12:30 p.m. in the Terrace Room of the Beckley Hotel, drawing attendees for a daytime gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Hotel
Rainbow Girls drill team meeting at Masonic Temple
Beckley Assembly of Order of Rainbow for Girls holds a drill team business meeting at the Masonic Temple on Howe Street at 7 p.m. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Assembly of Order of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Howe Street
Beckley Club Meeting Notes and Associations Listings
Welcome to Beckley Newcomers Club held in the Terrace Room at Beckley Hotel at 7 30 p m Also listed are Black Diamond Unit No 9 and the West Virginia Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association with a conference room gathering at Hopkins Skylanes at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Newcomers Club
Beckley Hotel
Black Diamond
West Virginia
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 Meeting Notice
Room Six of Memorial Building hosts the unit meeting at 7 30 p m with the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No 32 invited to attend and participate in the session with agenda items to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No
Memorial Building
Raleigh County Medical Assistants Association Meeting
Raleigh County Medical Assistants Association meets at 7 30 p m in the office of Dr Richard G Starr located at 415 Woodlawn Ave the agenda includes professional updates and upcoming certification work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Medical Assistants Association
Richard G. Starr
Woodlawn Ave
Xi Beta Chapter Host Event at Mrs Davis Home
The Xi Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority invites members to gather at Mrs Oscar Davis home on Harper Road at 8 p.m. for an evening meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Oscar Davis
Harper Road
Licensed Practical Nurses District No. 3 Special Meeting
The Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia District No. 3 schedules a special meeting in the Terrace Room at Beckley Hotel at 7 p.m. The notice calls for members to attend and discuss association affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licensed Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia, Inc
Beckley Hotel
Women's Temperance Union Meeting at Crab Orchard Church
The Women's Christian Temperance Union of Crab Orchard will hold a meeting at Crab Orchard Baptist Church at 1 p.m. Local members are invited to attend for discussion and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union of
Crab Orchard
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Beta Sigma Phi Mother-Daughter Dinner at Bowl-Wick
The Beta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts a Mother-Daughter Dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Bowl-Wick, followed by a banquet at New Hope Baptist Church starting at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Lambda
Beta Sigma Phi
Dodd Thompson Wedding Held at Second Presbyterian Church
Miss Robin Carol Thompson and T. A. Dodd exchanged marriage vows at the Second Presbyterian Church in Alexandria Virginia Friday. The ceremony at 6 p.m. was conducted by Rev Benjamin Lynt with Mrs Lynt at the organ. The couple will reside in Alexandria after a wedding trip to New York State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Alexandria, Va
Robin Carol Thompson
Cranberry
T. A. Dodd
L. A. Dodd
Leesburg Va
Daisy Thompson
Bradley
John Thompson
Benjamin Lynt
Lynt
Woodrow Wilson High School
Miss Thompson
Alexandria School of Business
Western Electric Co
Arlington
Dodd
Leesburg
U. S. Army
Railway Express Co
Alexandria
New York State
Former Beckleyan Feted At Luncheon
Mrs Martha Garretson, widow Mrs Charles L Garretson, former Beckleyan Martha Garretson, was guest of honor at a luncheon in Washington DC hosted by Mrs Fred C Roberts Mrs Howard Pettry and Mrs Felix Craig at 305 Edgewood Drive The guest list included Mrs Bobby McKinney Ruth Meek Mrs William K Bair Martha J Craig Mrs Jimmy Ford Mrs J M Houchins Mrs James Tanner Mrs J Clarence Wooten Mrs William H Brown Mrs Freddie Crews Susan Petry Mrs Ann McClelland of Hines Mary Martin of Hines and Mrs Garretson The affair celebrated Mrs Scotts recent marriage to Charles H Scott of Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckleyan
Charles H. Scott
Washington, D.C
Fred C. Roberts
Howard Pettry
Felix Craig
Roberts
Edgewood Drive
Scott
Martha Garretson
Charles L. Garretson
Bobby McKinney
Ruth Meek
William K. Bair
Martha J. Craig
Jimmy Ford
J. M. Houchins
James Tanner
J. Clarence Wooten
William H. Brown
Freddie Crews
Susan Pettry
Ann McClelland
Hines
Mary Martin
Garretson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Captain
James Allen
Daughters of the
Susan Johnson
Edwin R. Harris
A. Robert Koch
A. D. Cooke
DAR
Mission Circle
City Print Dressmaker
W.va
Primrose Gardeners
Floyd Sayre
Norree Boyd
Don Boyd
Maxwell Hill Road
Nancy Tieche
Albert Tieche
Dry Hill Road
Institute School
Raleigh County
Jan Campbell Music Co
Adkins
Marty Furniture
Prince St
Neville Street
MR. and
Mrs
Dodd-Thompson
N. Fayette St
Court House
MFG. CO
M Machine Company
Om Pour
South Kanawha ST
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