Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Mr and Mrs T C Troutman return home after visiting Rev and Mrs S A Harford in Parkersburg pastor of St Andrews Methodist Church Mrs Harford visited with her family Meanwhile Mrs David Gray of San Diego Cal visits with grandparents Mr and Mrs S J Lilly in Beckley Nora Ellen Lilly of Beckley plans to return June 1 James Kirk Mabscott improving in Beckley Hospital Mrs Nick G Kambouris travels to Bethesda Md to visit son George Kambouris and infant grandson and son-in-law Chris Samaras in Washington D C Evelyn Kourey accompanies them Mrs Bessie Carroll hosts Sunday guests Rex W Funk and M L Angel of Charleston Ted Paul and wife from Weirton visit William Ward in Tolbert Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Troutman
Monroe Avenue
S. A. Harford
Parkersburg
Mr. Harford
St. Andrews Methodist Church
S. J. Lilly
S. Kanawha St
David Gray
San Diego
Calif
Nora Ellen Lilly
Beckley
Gray
Nick G. Kambouris
George Kambouris
Bethesda
Inlaw
Chris Samaras
Washington, D. C
Evelyn Kourey
House Chooses President If Electoral Majority Falls Short
When no candidate secures a majority of the electoral votes the election is decided by the House of Representatives with each state casting one vote. This process determines the president and vice president in such a tie scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Presidency
House of Representatives
Birth of Christine Jeannette Smith in Beckley Hospital
Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith of 210 Wyoming Ave announce the birth of a daughter Christine Jeannette on May 14 at 11 14 am in Beckley Hospital. The infant weighed six pounds nine ounces and joins siblings Steven age 10 and Sue age 7. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Parl Smith of Whitby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Smith
Wyoming Ave
Beckley Hospital
Christine Jeannette
Steven
Sue
Parl Smith
Whitby
Dangerous drivers in 1960 fatal accidents rise
Young motorists under 25, though less than 14 percent of U S driving population, accounted for nearly 29 percent of fatal accidents in 1960 according to traffic safety statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Missionary Addresses Baptist Church Mission Society
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Fundamental Baptist Church of Prosperity met at Mrs. Edward Bays home with Mrs Leonard Nelson missionary home on furlough from India as guest speaker. She spoke on India’s four problems heat unsanitary conditions and abundant insects noting spiritual life helps overcome them. Betty Brewer led the meeting as vice president. Sadie Pipkin read a letter from Charles Ward Jr thanking for clothing gifts as he studies in the United States while his parents serve in Quito Ecuador. Jack and Loretta Davis missionaries to Trinidad with their five children were named Missionaries of the Month for June and gifts of new clothing will be sent. Mrs John Van Puffelen gave the closing prayer before refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Brewer
Sadie Pipkin
Charles Ward Jr
Society
United States
Quito
Ecuador
Jack
Loretta Davis
Trinidad
John van Puffelen
Rogers-Clements Vows Exchanged
Mead RNS reports the marriage of Joann Clements to Joe Rogers III. The ceremony was April 28 at the bride’s parents’ home in Resaco. The couple plans to live in Norwalk, Connecticut after Joann’s graduation June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubie Rogers
Franklin Ross
Connecticut
Stoco High School
Byrd Prillerman High School
Norwalk
Conn
Robberies Rise in U S Cities by 17.3 Percent in 1960
Police departments across U S cities reported a 17.3 percent increase in robberies in 1960 compared with the previous year. Official crime statistics show higher figures in multiple metropolitan areas and call for public safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Beckley Women’s Groups Calendar of Meetings
Beckley notices invite women’s groups to submit meeting announcements to the Woman's Department. Read by 9 a.m. for same day. Sunday items by 10 a.m. Saturday. Listings include Poinsettia Savings Club, Beckley Temple Pythian Sisters dinner, Queen Esther Court, various clubs and events with dates, times, and host names across Beckley and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Department of
Beckley
Miss Beckley Pageant Entrant Seeks Title
Kenzie, a Beckley College senior and Chesapeake operator, competes for Miss Beckley honors to enter Miss West Virginia in Charleston. Deadline May 25. entrant must be local six months and 18 to 21. Contestant must perform a three minute talent routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Beckley College
Morris Harvey College
Beckley Art Group
Sandra
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Parkwood Avenue
Robert Bane
Larry Ciccarelli
Northwestern Ave
James Kirk
Mabscott
G. N. Kourey
Fairlawn Ave
Bessie Carroll
Snuffer Apts
Rex W. Funk
M. L. Angel
Charleston
Ted Paul
Weirton
William Ward
Tolbert St
Bamboo
Main St
India
Baptist Church Mission Society
Edward Bays
Ladies Missionary Society of
The
Fundamental Baptist Church of Prosperity
Leonard Nelson
Sionary
Lord Buxton
Buxton
EATON
Elizabeth Arden
Coty Chanel NO. 5
Max Factor
Dorothy Perkins
Hallmark
West Virginia
Watkins Rexall Drug
Hallmark Card
Poinsettia Savings Club
Ida Jackson
Beckley Temple
Pythian Sisters
Lodge Hall
Watkins Drug Store
Esther
Jericho Hall
G. St
Woman's Society of Christian Service of
Methodist Church
Women’s Club of
Black Knight Country Club
Nathaniel Braxton
F. St
Audrey Dickerson
Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club
Bank of Raleigh
Marsh Fork High School
Calico and Jeans Square
Harry Lackey
Greenbrier Dairy
Thrifty Savers Club
Daisy Robinson
Canaday St
Woman’s Club of
Beckley- Winn Hotel
Charmeette
Linda Symonds
Russell St
Marsh Fork
Social Savings Club
Laura Jackson
Westmoreland St
Dry Hill
King’s Daughters
First Baptist Church
Miss Beckley
Kenzie
Riley St
Edith Sandera
Beckley Business
Menoriel
Atlantic City
N.J
Celle
Italy
Per
Signora Elagante
Uncle Sam
Fee Cereal
Uncle Sam Breakfast Food Co
Omaha
Nebi
H & M Shoe Store
Main
Main Street
East
Rainelle
Howard Ave
Main & Oak Sts
Oak Hill
Richwood
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