First Heads Take Office at Stoco Thespian Troupe
Stoco High School joins the National Thespian Society with Miss Virginia Reardon installing Troupe 1382. Officers include Nova Gay Ritter as president and Fred Grubbs as vice president. Charter members named with speeches on duties, Thespian cards issued, and a Woodrow Wilson Thespian telegram received. Blue and gold colors and yellow roses and blue delphiniums noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoco High School
National Thespian Society
Virginia Reardon
Woodlawn Wilson High School
Stoco
Nova Gay Ritter
Fred Grubbs
Patricia Yvonne Bolen
Betty Porter
Fred Kirk
Sherman C. Trail
Margaret Patterson
Annabel Fink
Jimmy Handy
Tommy Chamberlain
James Minor
Bill Miller
Norman Patterson
Elyer Crisp
Charles Clay
Dale Henley
Patty Rolen
Beckley Woman's Club May Lunch Celebrates Golden Jubilee
The Golden Jubilee luncheon of the Woman's Club of Beckley drew 165 members and guests to Black Knight Country Club. Mrs. Wayne Reynolds congratulated Miss Topsy O'Dell and the Americanism committee for earning first place in the Americanism project. Captain James Coletta spoke on Adventure Was My Password, detailing army intelligence service experiences and authorship of Behind Enemy Lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club of
Beckley
Black Knight Country Club
Wayne Reynolds
Wheeling
Beckley Club
Fred Hurt
James Coletta
Elmira
N. Y
Army Intelligence Service
Department of the Army
U. S. Army General School
AAUW Hears Mrs Tomkies at Fayette Raleigh Luncheon
Mrs Harold P Tomkies spoke at the Fayette Raleigh Branch AAUW annual luncheon in Beckley Elks Club. A Cabell County Board of Education member and former state AAUW president she discussed education as an expanding circle of opportunity. Engagement announced: Miss Maggie Cascio to George Vargo with a July wedding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold P. Tomkies
Fayette-Raleigh
American Association of University Women
Beckley Elks Club
Cabell County Board of Education
Huntington
AAUW
Fayette
E. G. Bragg
Ross Dever
C. N. Proctor
Beppa Pella Rapp
J. C. Roby
Gilbert Smith
C. P. Anderson
Frank Stortz
Zella Bishop
Ruth Easton
William Huddleston
William Thompson
Margaret Bundy
Raleigh
J. R. Beaty
Nelson Bragg
Eddie Birch
Angelene Amato
Gerlando Amato
Edith Clay
Lara Clay
Ann File
Ethel Keyser
Eva Keyser
Helen Petrakes
Jean Portder
Hila Richardson
Mary Scott
Maggie Cascio
George Vargo
Mike Vargo
Kilsyth
Joe Cascio
Calloway Heights
Shower Honors Mary Withrow Friday Night
A bridal shower honoring Miss Mary Withrow, bride elect of Darrold Wickline, was held at her parents home on Johnstown Rd. Hostesses were aunts of the honoree including Mrs. Joe Soltes and Mrs. Bill Aurednick. Attendees included many relatives and friends such as Mrs. J. P. Hughes, Mrs. Helen Puskas, and Miss Elizabeth Scott among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Soltes
Bill Aurednick
James Kirby
Mary Withrow
Mrs
Frank Withrow
Johnstown Rd
Miss Withrow
Darrold Wickline
Beckley
Jennings Fry
J. P. Hughes
Helen Puskas
J. E. Brogan
Stanley Piziak
Lee Piziak
Mike Piziak
Frank Palmer Jr
L. Bailey
H. E. Curtis
Robert Scott
Mararet Scott
Phyllis Walker
E. S. Halstead
Ann Vaden
Shirley Johnson
Helen Parker
H. B. Ashworth
R. Fisher
Carmer Cascio
Maggie Cascio
B. C. Day
John Scott
Joe Pachuta
Anna Ernest Wickline
Frank Kirby
G. L. Potts
R. L. Stewart
Conference Delegates Named By Auxiliary Unit 169
The Robert M. Deaner Unit 169 of the American Legion Auxiliary named delegates and alternates for the sixth district spring conference set for June 6 in Charleston hosted by Col. Charles Young Unit 57. Delegates include Mrs. Lowry Mrs. Hand Mrs. McDowell Mrs. Lovell and Mrs. Carnahan. New officers elected were Mrs. McDowell president Mrs. Hand first vice president Mrs. Lovell secretary Mrs. Carnahan treasurer Mrs. John Milano historian Mrs. Carl Neff chaplain and Mrs. Lowry sergeant at arms. Mrs. Lowry noted a cash prize awarded to department units for meeting membership quota and announced Poppy Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Deaner
American Legion Auxiliary of
Sophia
Robert B. Lowry
Charleston
Col. Charles Young
Lowry
James Hand
Emma McDowell
W. W. Lovell
J. E. Carnahan
McDowell
Hand
Lovell
Carnahan
John Milano
Carl Neff
Neighbors Honor Mrs Byrd With Friday Shower
A 7 p.m. Friday household shower was given for Mrs. May Byrd at the home of Mrs. Angell Griffith of Ghent after she lost her home in a fire last month. Games and prizes added cheer, with attendees including Fern Meadows Bertie Setliff and many others. Mrs. Gilbert Meador co hosted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Byrd
Angell Griffith
Ghent
Fern Meadows
Bertie Setliff
Hallie Canaday
Bertha McBride
Glenna Greene
A. T. Lilly
Dora Greene
Artis Greene
Erma Cox
Shirley French
Ora _ Fink
Wiley Setliff
Susan Setliff
Lois Lovell
Lemma Lilly
Ruby Griffith
F. H. Wallace
Lark Crawford
Posie Bell
French Tollie
Ed Setliff
Austin Justice
Gilbert Meador
Handkerchief shower marks retiring president birthday
In Sophia on May 29 a meeting will elect Mrs Neff as chairman. A handkerchief shower was given for the outgoing president in honor of her birthday this week. Refreshments were served to 10 members and one guest, Mrs E A Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia
Neff
E. A. Zimmerman
Ladies Fidelis Members To Aid Children's Fund
Ladies Fidelis Class of Calloway Heights Community Church donated to Raleigh County Crippled Children's Society. The Thursday meeting featured "The Christian Home" program with readings, prayers, and a poem. Quitting committee reported $40.25. refreshments by Group No. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Crippled Children’s Society
Ladies Fidelis
Calloway Heights
Christian Home
James Smith
Roscoe Weikle
Hiram Cyrus
John Peery
O. C. Harper
Lawrence Hunt
C. E. Kesler
Lewis Warden
Weikle
Ted Stover
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
A parade of visits and travel scenes features Chief Petty Officer and Mrs. Vernon R. Hargraves of St. Louis visiting his parents in Beckley. Others include Mrs. Elmer Flick and Judy from Logansport Indiana visiting Monroe Avenue, and Mrs. Jan Campbell of Charleston plus Mrs. Lee Burleson of Raleigh Heights visiting Beckley residents. Sgt. Jesse Combs returns to duty after 12 days off. Dr. A Allen Bliss and Candice from Montcoal visit Colorado before expected return. Continued mentions of relatives visiting from London Kentucky, Camden New Jersey, and Fayetteville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon R. Hargraves
St. Louis, Mo
L. E. Miller
Stansbury St
Elmer Flick
Judy
Logootee
Ind
T. C. Troutman
Monroe Ave
Charleston
Jan Campbell
Wickham Ave
Lee Burleson
Raleigh Hts
Jesse Combs
Beckley
Bertie Combs
London
A. Allen Bliss
W. V. Bergines
Earwood St
Steve Hajash
Fast Beckley
Steve III
Camden
N. J
J. L. Wood
Austin Ave
Louisville
Varge Hampton
R. D. Wood
Dayton
Audrey W. Riffe
C. Harold Amick
J. Adam Amick
Clifftop
John Welch
Charlton Heights
H. H. Evans
Church St
Nelson Dempsey
Linda Joy
Nelson Jr
Fayetteville
Community calendar of club meetings and events
Coming events list for Beckley area groups with schedules for Monday through Thursday. Includes Newcomers Club, Ann Judson Guild, Eastern Star, Young Women’s Missionary Auxiliary, WCTU, Pythian Sister convention, First Christian Church groups, Nurses Club, and Junior Woman’s Club events with locations and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Judson Guild of
First Baptist Church
Mary Hutchinson
West Fourth St
Young Women's Missionary Auxiliary
Methodist Circle Elects Officers at St Marys Church
At the May meeting of Circle No 3 of St Marys Methodist Church E Beckley new officers were elected led by Miss Faye Farley as circle leader and Mrs Ross Stover as assistant leader. Other officers include Mrs Luther Moses secretary and Mrs Roy Pruett treasurer. Devotional led by Mrs P H McKain titled Ambassadors for Christ Must Know the Way to Go. Ten members and four guests attended with Miss Edith and Miss Mamie Beaver as hostesses. The June meeting will be an outing on the church lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 3
St. Mary's Methodist Church
Foam Rubber In Almost Every Room Of House
Homemakers now have foam rubber in nearly every room including the bathroom. A 12 by 18 inch strip makes an excellent bath mat. Squeeze water out and hang over the shower rod to dry after use. Some use foam rubber in the tub or shower to prevent slips and in front of work areas to ease standing strain. Available in various sizes and colors to fit needs.
Mrs J C Martin Honored By Beaver Methodist Group
Mrs J C Martin, member of the Woman's Society of Christian Service, received a life membership certificate and pin at a Beaver Methodist WSCS meeting. A covered dish dinner preceded the business session led by Mrs George Plumley. The Rev Virgil Cook commended Mrs Martin for years of service to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Martin
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Beaver Methodist Church
WSCS
Martin
George Plumley
Virgil Cook
Mother
Cook
R. L. Young
Harold Ward
T. D. Darby
Ernest Meadows
Plumley
Hubert Poore
Woodrow Bragg
A. J. Lilly
Robert E. Freeman
Dallas Johnson
Callie Nickell
Nellie Lucas
Inez Mann
W. R. Wills
Robert Charles Spangler
Grace Martin
Births in Beckley Hospital Add New Sons
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Windle Keffer announce son William Donald born May 10 at 4 22 a m in Beckley Hospital weight 6 lb 3 oz. Mr and Mrs John Tully of Hernshaw welcome son Lewis Clay born May 9 at 11 49 p m in Beckley Hospital weight 7 lb 112 oz. Jack Clayton born to Mr and Mrs Denzil Dennis Brown at 646 p m May 86 weight 5 lb 10 oz. Larry Eugene born May 11 at 12 54 p m to Mr and Mrs Garland Eugene Lafon Box 404 Coal City in Beckley Hospital weight 7 lb 3 12 oz. Mr and Mrs Leonard Wood of Oda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Windle Keffer
Fireco
William Donald
Beckley Hospital
Lewis Clay
John Tully
Hernshaw
Jack Clayton
Denzil Dennis Brown
Mankin Ave
Garland Eugene Lafon
Coal City
Larry Eugene
Leonard Wood
Oda
Miss Reva Jones Weds Ferris Aide
Miss Reva Jones became the bride of Ferris Aide in a ceremony held January 11 at the home of Rev H L Long pastor of the Christian Church in Clifton Forge Virginia. Mrs Aide is the daughter of Mrs Faith Davis of 418 Third Ave and Mr Aide is a resident of Oak Hill and owner of Aides Shoe Store and No Way Store Oak Hill. The couple resides on Kelly Ave Oak Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reva Jones
Ferris Aide
H. L. Long
The
Christian Church
Clifton Forge
Aide
Eaith Davis
Third Ave
Oak Hill
No Way
Kelly Ave
Birth Announcement for Beckley Hospital Daugh ter
Judith Mdna announces the birth at Beckley Hospital Welgat of a daughter born at 1:17 a m. weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Judith Mdna
Daugh
Beckley Hospital
Mrs Lacy Richmond Leads Blue Jay Society Program
Mrs Lacy Richmond presented the program for the Ladies Society of Christian Service at Blue Jay Methodist Church on Thursday. The theme The Kingdom of Heaven Is At Hand featured participation by Mrs F H Lynch Maude Payne and others. new officers were elected including Payne Richmond and Jones. A ham supper was announced for May 18 at the Blue Jay School with refreshments served to 16 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacy Richmond
Ladies Society of Christian Service
Blue Jay Methodist Church
F. H. Lynch
Maude Payne
Ruth Payne
Miss Payne
Ed Bartlett
Mark Palmer
Fred Carter
Charles Akers
Richmond
Lynch
Mission Education
Paul Elliott
Louisa Houchins
Nedra Jones
Walter Hart
Payne
Harding Richmond
Loretta Crawford
I. J. Martin
Status of Women
Blue Jay School
C. R. Meaedows
Harry Shumaker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woman's Club
A. F. Matson
J. S. Larrick
Duke
Crewe Maples
Colie Minter
Colin McLucky
Gus Walker
C. H. Carson
Carman Feazelle
J. C. Gingrich
Kermit Locke
Harry May
W. M. Mc.Cutcheon
J. §. Larrick
R. D. Watts
Dennis Leary
Ted G. Me‘Dowell
Emanuel Amato
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Father John Halpin
Mrs. Byrd
Children's Fund
J. W. Shumaker
Woman's Dept
Beckley Hotel
Martha Dickenson
Ann St
Bethlehem
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Howe St
Womens Christian Temperance Union
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Pythian Sister
First Christian Church
H. W. Gilbert
Westwood Dr
Junior Woman's Club
Park Ave
Women's General Missionary Society
General Missionary Society of First Baptist Church
Beckley Area
Registered Professional Nurses
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Methodist Circle
Beaver Methodist Group
Ester Martin
J. R. Thurman
Norman Shafer
Tracy Shannon
J. H. Massie
Ada Lilly
John Martin
Chill Martin
Amos Epperly
Robert Akers
Ferris
Purity Maid
West Mae Orae
West Virginia
WJLS
Kalorie Kate
Ofodorant
Mrs. L. Richmond
John Schultes Beckley
Oakwood Ave
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