Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Local society notes recount visits and family events across several cities. Mr and Mrs Joe Palmer of Pittsburgh traveled from Florida, while Frederic Friar attended the Goal Show in Cleveland. Ellen and Frank Wheby visited in Virginia and Tennessee, and relatives gathered in Marion and Beckley. A newborn Mary Jo Burdiss arrives, with her father a local guard captain. Funeral attendance and Mother Daughter banquet details appear, along with visits in Charleston, Huntington, and Detroit, highlighting family ties and community happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Palmer
Pittsburgh
Florida
Frederic Friar
Harper Ra
Cleveland
Ohio
Virginia St
Albert Wheby
Ellen Wheby
Alexandrid
Frank Whebby
Marysville
Tenn
James A. Estep
John
Tom
Reservoir Rd
Marion
Lawson Estep
J. A. Estep
Carl Gunderson
Jacksonville
Fla
Arthur F. Burdiss
Park Ave
Mary Jo
Burdiss
Beckley Police Department
Focal National Guard
Stanley Piziak
Harold Hancock
Calloway Heights
Mary Groach
Hadley
Mass
Groach
Pizlak
Stamford
Julia Secrest
Wickham Ave
Charleston
Charles Daniels
Humphrey's Pine Room
Wesleyan Guild of
Sixth St. Methodist Church
Daniels
Presbyterian Choir Rehearsal Social At Granville Avenue
Beckley Presbyterian Church Adult Choir held a 7 30 p m rehearsal social at the Granville Avenue home of Dr and Mrs B K Peter with recreation directed by Miss Peggy Coleman. Attending members include Mrs C W Brown Miss Betsy Brash Miss Charleen Carson and others plus two new members Orville T Carr and Mrs Fred Corley. Guests included Dr Peter and the Rev J W Witherspoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Avenue
B. K. Peter
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Peggy Coleman
C. W Brown
Betsy Brash
Charleen Carson
Carolyn Darnall
James Lawson
Robert McNeish
Ted McDowell
W. EB
S. McCormick
Mary Lice Peter
Pattern M300 by McMullen Promotes Personalized Shirtdress
Prominent designer McMullen introduces Pattern M300 for a personalized shirtdress. Create a flattering style in pastels or white cotton with sparkling buttons, and finish with florals, lace, or embroidery for feminine flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMullen
Hectic Routine of Daily Chores Based By Planning Of Housewife
The article outlines time saving tips for housewives balancing chores and child care. It offers gift wrapping ideas for bridal showers, sewing patterns, and practical clothing advice to reduce ironing and labor. It promotes planning a flexible schedule for a calm, well groomed day.
Hollandsworth Named Dean's List Student Leader and Queen
Hollandsworth of 202 E Main St earned the Dean's List for two semesters. She directed the college spring drama production Light Up the Sky, treasurer of Alpha Xi Delta, secretary of Future Teachers of America, and a pledge of Beta Beta Beta. She also joined the International Relations Club and was selected as one of six All Campus Carnival queens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollandsworth
Main St
Alpha Xi Delta
Future Teachers of America
Beta Beta Beta
Navy Mothers State June Outing At Meet
At a Monday night meeting the Navy Mothers chapter completed plans for a wiener roast on June 10 at Maxwell Hill Park. The session opened with a prayer by chaplain Mrs. C. B. Treadway and business was led by Mrs. W. E. Harvey. A bake sale was scheduled for May 25. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs. B. H. Ellison and Mrs. Augusta Bridwell to nine members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Navy Mathers
Maxwell Hill Park
C. B. Treadway
W. E. Harvey
B. H. Ellison
Augusta Bridwell
Coming Events for Local Women’s Groups Calendar
Women's organizations share meeting notices for Beckley area. Schedule lists events on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday at schools churches and club homes including band parents, auxiliary units, nurses, homemakers, missionary society, and general church meetings with times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Department of
Beckley
Beckley Area
Registered Professional Nurses Club
Raleigh General Nurses Home
Delegate Appointed by Royal Neighbors Meeting Action
Mrs. M. L. Humphries was appointed as a delegate to the district meeting in Morgantown on May 22 24 at a Royal Neighbors of America gathering. The IOOF Hall session elected Mrs. Annie Long as alternate. The group set one social and one business meeting per month and named hostesses for the next social. Names for June election include Mrs. Andrew Molina, Mrs. Roscoe Williams and Miss Mastalski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Humphries
Morgantown
Royal Neighbors of America
IOOF
Annie Long
Augusta Bridwell
Oracle
W. E. Lundstrum
Olga Mastalski
T. C. Collins
D.B. Shumate
T. L. Humphries
Andrew Molina
Roscoe Williams
Mastalski
Allergy solutions for summer comfort and clean bedding
Families can reduce allergy troubles this summer with nylon mattress covers that are dust proof and washable. Hospital endorsements accompany rust proof zippers and quick drying, plus matching pillow covers and easy care blankets and bedspreads.
Engagement of Miss Ann Lou Ford Bets Dr. David Humphries
The announcement confirms Miss Ann Lou Ford is engaged to Dr. David Scott Humphries. He is the son of Mrs. Kenneth Fraser Humphries of Richmond Virginia, formerly of Beckley, and the late Mr. Humphries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Lou Ford
David Scott Humphries
Kenneth Fraser Humphries
Richmond
Beckley
Mr. Humphries
Masonic Temple Hostess Event Honors West Virginia Officers
Daylight event at the Masonic Temple drew guests including Mrs. Selah K. Ball of Grantsville and Wheeler McFadden of S. Charleston. Mullins, elected at Wheeling Grand Chapter, and Bethlehem Chapter officers led a program with 18 chapters and state grand officers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Selah K. Ball
Grantsville
West Virginia
Wheeler McFadden
S. Charleston
Mullins
W. Va
Grand Jurisdiction
W. C. Mullins
Rosella Flint
Bethlehem
Order of Eastern Star
Sun
Ruth Bonham Honored With Birthday Party
Ghent residents honored Ruth Bonham on her 17th birthday with a surprise party Thursday night. Hostesses were Seretha Applegate Connie Clark Patty Applegate and Helen Bonham. Games and refreshments followed a guest list including Joanne Ealing Arnold Byrd Stanley Applegate Delores Lejo Wanda Cooke and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Bonham
K. C. Bonham
Ghent
Serethal Applegate
Connie Clark
Patty Applegate
Helen Bonham
Joanne Ealing
Arnold Byrd
Stanley Applegate
Delores Lejo
Wanda Cooke
John and Wayne Peters
Rickie Clark
Evelyn Childs
Eddie Bowling
Bobby Pennington
Margaret Griffith
Tennis
Wanda Joanne Fink
Autry Rich
Roberta Minner
Harry Grimmet
Willa Bell Gakes
Donald Bonham
Errol G. Lilly
Noelsettif
Ella Sue Phillis
Poppy Day Program By Legion Auxiliary Tonight
Mrs Harry Anderson leads a Poppy Day program for American Legion Auxiliary Unit No 32 at 8 p m in Memorial Building Room Six. Executive board meet at 7 30 p m with Mrs Wayne Reynolds presiding. Beckley Poppy Day is set for May 23 with Mrs Dora Wood chairing and a hostess committee listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Harry Anderson
American Legion Auxilary Unit No
Beckley
Dora Wood
T. R. Wilson
Frank Smith
M. Vecelio
Wayne Reynolds
Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County Clerk Office
Applications for marriage licenses list multiple couples with ages and parental names including Donald G Cook and Gracie Dickens of Pine Knob, Paul Changory and Mattie Elswick of Mount Hope, Jacob Deweese and Henrietta Hyon of Besoca, Thomas Dickenson and Patricia Ritchie of Beckley, Ronald Johnson and Rose Dickens of Eccles, Maurice H Smith Jr. and Bonnie Reed of Calloway Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County ‘Court
Paul Changory
Sam
Sophia Changovy
Mattie Elswick
Isaac
Susan Eldridge
Mount Hope
Jacob A. Deweese
Jacob
Nettie Deweese
Affinity
Henrietta F. Hyon
William
Stacy Hylton
Thomas A. Dickenson
John
Sadie Dickenson
Patricia A. Ritchie
Nancy Ritchie
Leo Ritchie
Beckley
Ronald Johnson
Carl Johnson
Arnetta Johnson, Eccles
Rose Dickens
Finley
Anna Dickens
Bob
Maurice H. Smith Jr
Maurice
Wlsie Smith
Mabscott
Bonnie
L. Reed
John Reed
Melda Marlin
Calloway Heights
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Nora Brown
Anna Clark
Harold Waller
Glen White
Raymond Stewart
Mead
Andy Manning
Detroit
Mich
Skipper Day
Dolly Ballard
Indianapolis
Ind
Jasper Damewnood
Damewood
Presbyterian Choir
Women of the Moose
Moose Lodge
McCreery St
Jimmie Tucker
Nast
Raleigh
Flower S.ister
Pattern Department
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N. Y
Alia
Navy Mothers
Meet
Sophia
Sophia High School
Stoco Band Mothers Club
Stoco High School
Presbyterian’ Church
Supger Circle
Mount Tabor
Women's Missionary Society of
First Baptist Church
Cirlsville Homemakers Club
Leon Miller
Legion Auxiliary
Frank Sifiiti
Hostess Committee
W. A. Burke
Cot
I. R. Wein
Maria Williams
J. R. Williams
G. Evelyn Thompson
Lena Thompson
Southern Wva
PHACO
Beckley Music & Electric CO
Valley Drive
Faille Coats
FLOOR
Cannon
Donald G. Cook
Joseph
Martha Cook
Maplewood
Gracie E. Dickens
Billen
Della Dickens
Pine Knob
Fayette Street
Becklay
Court House
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