Girl Scout Leaders Meet New District Chairman
A neighborhood meeting for Girl Scout leaders was held Tuesday at First Christian Church to welcome district chairman Mrs J C Hollowell. Also present were Brownie troop leaders, Alpine and Mountain Laurel Council officials, and a farewell to Mrs Anderson moving to Lynchburg Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
J. C. Hollowell
James G. Legg
Methodist Temple
Barbara Neal
Charleston
Mountain Laurel Council
C. R. Hodges
Mabscott
William H. Payne
Audrey Decker Patient at Beckley Memorial Hospital
Mrs Audrey Decker of Oak Hill is a patient in Beckley Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment. She was admitted Wednesday. MRS. MABEL Flanagan of Washington D C formerly of Helen was a recent guest in the home of her mother in law Mrs J A Flanagan of Helen. She also visited Mrs H C Myles Helen. MISS KAREN Lee Ray of Mason Street was feted with daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Ray of Rainelle, and her fiance is the son of Mr and Mrs Emmett Crum of Beckley. They will be married Saturday in the Freewill Baptist Church of Rainelle. Miss Ray is employed as a secretary for Gates Engineering Co. here. Hostesses for the shower were Mrs Ray Hawley of 205 1st Ave in whose home the affair was held, and Mrs Sharon Cassity of Crab Orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Decker
Oak Hill
Beckley Memorial Hospital
Mabel Flanagan
Washington, D. C
Helen
J. A. Flanagan
H. C Myles
Karen Lee Ray
Mason Street
Bill Ray
Rainelle
Emmett Crum
Beckley
Poppy Day Planned by Dee Demi Deb Subdeb Club
Members of the Dee Demi Deb Subdeb Club will participate in the annual Poppy Day set Saturday by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 32. The meeting was led by Nicky Smith with a bake sale planned for Thursday. Reports were shared by Susan Robertson and Sharon Sisk. Miss Madge Richardson sponsors the club and members will attend Beckley Subdeb Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 32
Hopkins Skylanes Conference Room
Nicky Smith
Susan Robertson
Sharon Sisk
Beckley
Madge Richardson
Miss Nancy Carol Bonds Bridal Shower in Helen
MISS NANCY Carol Bonds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Bonds, was honored at a bridal shower in the social room of the Baptist Church of Helen. She will wed Gary Lynn Soltes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Soltes of Helen, May 28 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Hostesses included Mrs. H. C. Myles, Mrs. W. T Gallimore, Mrs Edwin Lewis, Mrs. Louis Blevins, Mrs. Edd Hughes, Mrs. John L. Lewis, Mrs. Mary Ann Handy, Mrs. Dan Niday, Mrs. Beulah Smith, and Mrs. J. A. Flanagan, with help from Mrs. Bonds and Mrs. Soltes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Carol Bonds
Baptist Church of
John L. Lewis
Mary Ann Handy
Dan Niday
Beulah Smith
J. A. Flanagan
Bonds
Soltes
New Riv er Dental Assistants Elect New Officers
New officers of the New River Dental Assistants Society were elected at a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Tom Smith home Blue Jay. Rafaela Rodriguez was named president with Edwin Davidson as vice president and Nancy Bower as secretary treasurer. They will be installed June 18 at a dinner at Black Knight Country Club. Attendees at the May meeting included Jo Fleshman Noka Farley Fred Vogelsong William Morris Mary Buckland Mary Lou McAllister Lena Placidi and Joan Gillooly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New River Dental Assistants Society
Tom Smith
Blue Jay
Rafaela Rodriguez
Edwin Davidson
Nancy Bower
Black Knight Country Club
Jo Fleshman
Noka Farley
Fred Vogelsong
William Morris
Mary Buckland
Mary Lou McAllister
Lena Placidi
Joan Gillooly
Evening club meetings listed at multiple local homes
Friendship Social Club at 116 Berry St. hosts a 7 30 p.m. gathering led by Mrs Mayme Tatum. Social Savings Club led by Mrs Betty Poindexter on Gregory Street meets at 7 30 p.m. Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No 77 holds a regular meeting at IOOF Hall on Valley Drive at 7 30 p.m. Modern Woodmen Juniors meet in the Civic Room of Bank of Raleigh at 6 30 p.m. Rural Acres Garden Club meets at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Oscar Nickels, 103 Rural Acres Dr. at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Social Club
Mayme Tatum
Berry St
Social Savings Club
Betty Poindexter
Gregory Street
Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No
IOOF
Valley Drive
Bank of Raleigh
Rural Acres
Oscar Nickels
Rural Acres Dr
Petite Mademoiselle Subdeb Club Event at Vine Street
Beth Anderson hosts a Petite Mademoiselle Subdeb Club gathering at 200 Vine Street at 4 p.m. Details are limited but indicate a local club meeting centered on social activities and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petite Mademoiselle
Beth Anderson
Vine St
Fellowship Class Meeting at Crab Orchard Baptist Church
The Crab Orchard Baptist Church Fellowship Class gathers in the church social room at 7 30 p m for an evening session. Members and attendees plan discussion and fellowship activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club Hosts Evening Dance
The Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club holds a regular event at New River Park Recreation Room at 8 p.m. The gathering features square dancing and callers guiding participants through traditional figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calico and Jeans
New River Park Recreation Room
Willing Workers Club Meeting at New Hope Baptist Church
The Willing Workers Club of New Hope Baptist Church will meet at the church at 5 p.m. Members are urged to attend for a brief gathering and discussion of upcoming service projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Club of
New Hope Baptist Church
Beckley Legal Secretaries Meet at Beckley Hotel
Beckley Legal Secretaries Association plans a dinner meeting in the Terrace Room at Beckley Hotel at 6:30 p.m. Members are invited to attend and discuss upcoming events and committee work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Legal Secretaries Association
Beckley Hotel
Mabscott Elementary hosts a one act comedy night
The Homeroom Mothers Club of Mabscott Elementary presents the one act comedy A Quiet Home Wedding at the school venue. The event is open to the public with a showtime listed as 8 p.m. at Mabscott Elementary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabscott Eelmentary School
Mabscott School
Flowering Hills Garden Club Meeting at Harper Road
Flowering Hills Garden Club hosted by Mrs Holt Kester gathers at Harper Road at 1 pm for a local garden display and club activities.
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Flowering Hills Garden Club
Melvola Order of Eastern Star Special Meeting Called
Melvola Chapter No 1 Order of Eastern Star will hold a special call meeting at the Masonic Hall on G Street at 530 p m. Members are urged to attend for urgent business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvola
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
G St
Dry Hill Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notice
Dry Hill Home Demonstration Club meets at Mrs. J. T. Jarrell's home 2125 Harper Road at 7:30 p.m. The event gathers members for a regular meeting and discussion.
Phymosia Garden Club Meets at St Stephen's
Phymosia Garden Club gathers at St Stephen's Episcopal Church undercroft, 1:30 p.m., for an afternoon meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phymosia Garden Club
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Beckley Art Group meets at Appalachian Assembly Room
The Beckley Art Group holds a business meeting in the Appalachian Assembly Room and plans to view the National Art Gallery film Art of the Western World at 7 30 p.m. The event showcases a lecture style screening and group discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Art Group
Appalachian Assembly Room
National Art Gallery
King's Daughters to Host May Luncheon at First Baptist
The King's Daughters announce a May luncheon in the social room of First Baptist Church from 11 30 a m to 1 p m. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach. Guest attire is modest and seating is limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
First Baptist Church
Dry Hill Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notice
Dry Hill Home Demonstration Club convenes at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs J T Jarrell 2125 Harper Road. Community program invites members to attend and participate in forthcoming demonstrations and activities.
Marriage Applications for Rowe and Rhodes in Craigs ville and MacArthur
M James Rowe 22 of Craigs ville son of Charles Rowe and Marye Frances Rhodes 24 of MacArthur daughter of Silas and Frances Rhodes apply for marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. James Rowe
Craigsville
Charles Rowe
Marye Frances Rhodes
MacArthur
Silas and
Frances Rhodes
Walker Family Plans Three Year Stay Abroad
Mrs Peggy Pettry Walker and her children Kathy and Gene will join her husband S Sat Walker, who has served in the U S Air Force for 12 years with duties in Japan and Vietnam. The family, formerly of Spring Lake, N C, will live for three years. Mrs Walker is the daughter of Bert Mason and Sebert Mason. Her husband is the son of C W Walker of Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy
Gene
S. Sat. Walker
Peggy Pettry
Pine Knob
Walker
Sebert Mason
U. S. Air Force
C. W. Walker
Fairdale
Japan
Siagon
S. Vietnam
Spring Lake
N. C
Rns
Artistic Thrifty Clubs Mark Special HD Month
Artistic Homemakers Club and Thrifty Home makers Club held special meetings to mark Home Demonstration Club Month. At East Park the Food O Rama featured nutritious recipes and ideas exchanged with 14 guests, with demonstrations on cakes bread and snacks. A Home Thrift Clinic displayed household articles and time saving methods, with demonstrations on pound cake corn bread and soap from used oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artistic Homemakers Club
Thrifty Homemakers Club
Gustine B. Elliott
Raleigh County Extension Home
Artistic Club
East Park
Timothy Anderson
Thrifty Club
Central Baptist Church
Oscar Tinsley
Abram Hill
Valley IOOF Hall Evening Meeting Moves to 7:30
The director announces a gathering at IOOF Hall on Valley Drive scheduled for 7:30 p m. Residents are invited to attend and discuss community concerns. The event highlights local civic engagement and downtown safety.
Mabscott School presents A Quiet Home Wedding play
Mabscott School stages a one act play titled A Quiet Home Wedding at 8 p.m. on campus audiences invited to attend the school event featuring students and staff in a domestic drama setting.
Phyllis Moore Weds Earl Clemens in Detroit Wedding
Miss Phyllis Jean Moore and Earl Clemens wed at noon in the bride’s parents home. The couple, natives of Detroit and Northwestern High School graduates, planned a spring reception with white roses and spring flowers. Attendees from McAlpin included Mrs Louis Lewis and others. both will reside in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Jean Moore
Earl Clemens
Samuel Moore
Detroit, Mich
Stotesbury
Willie Clemens
Detroit
William G. Waddy
Charlie Moore
Ed Smith
Northwestern High School
McAlpin
Louis Lewis
Gene Pemberton Jr
Sonny Waddy
Benita Waddy
Norman Powell Jr
Esther Motley
East Park
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Clarksburg
Seph College
Emmittsburg
UCLA
California
Roy A. Cunningham
Isobel Morton
ML Council
A. J. Walker
Alpine
John W. Smith
Ross L. Phipps
C. H. Sturgis
Ae. F. & Lae
Keith Walker
Omie L. Johnson
Katharine Smith
Paul H. Loflin
Ruth Thomas
Gordon Yapp
R. R. Rose
W. C. Straub
Bermudas
Budget Shop
North Fayette St
Pastry Shop, Inc
Neville St
Acme, Kroger, & Patton
Ree
Dorsey
Plastic
G. C. Murphy CO
W. Main ST
Women’s Department of
Dry Hill
J. T. Jarrell
Harper Road
Harper Rd
Glass House
Mae Debar
Kaiserslaughtern
Germany
Jackie Lee Wal
Fred Merchant
Pete Bradley
Jerry Johnson
Telford Bradley
James Clark
S. J. Totten
Marcellus Johnson
Willie Moore
William McDaniel
Samuel Earl
Louise Goldston
R. L. Mackins
Robert Smith
Bernice Booker
Joseph Thomas
L. L. Biggers
Ioof Hall
G. M. Powers
Main St
Oy Hip Shore
Oyd
Beckley, W.va
New England
Junior
Dad
Neville Street
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