Recent Brides Are Guests Of Honor In Social Evening
Mrs. William McCathern hosted a post wedding party at her North Kanawha street home for April bride Mrs. Paul Hutchi son and Mrs. William R. Diehl. Nine bridge tables paced the evening with prizes to Miss Garnette Hundley and Miss Shirley Banks. Dozens of guests, including many local ladies, shared spring flowers and pastel decor as gifts were exchanged for the honored brides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Randall Hutchison
William R. Diehl
William W. McCathern
McCathern
George Moss
Kanawha Street
Garnette Hundley
Shirley Banks
Hutchison
Dieh
Diehl
R. P. Hogan
Elinor St. Clair
Mary Elizabeth Ball
Mrs Cavendish Surprised At Missionary Shower
Mrs Cavendish honored by Division No 1 of the Young Womens Missionary Society with a surprise shower at Christian Church. Acknowledging her leadership as president elect, the event featured a devotional, business session, gifts, and refreshments for many members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Cavendish
Young Women’s Missionary Society
The
Christian Church
Cavendish
Missionary Society
Josephine Harshbarger
A. W. Williams
Peggy
Merle
Mrs. Cavendish
H. D. Brown
Velma Carper
P. J. Catlett
D. E. Evans
Bazelle Feazelle
M. C. Fleshman
W. W. Fleshman
Harvey Hilton
Anna Honaker
E. W. Huddleston
W. P. Gardner
Clarence FE. Kincaid
Earle Lilly
B. F. Meadows
M. F. Noel
Charles Rakes
Percy Stover
Russell Sims
W'llye Scott
F. C. Simmons
Luther Steele
Oreta Snyder
Rexford Thompson
Anne Venters
Lillian Vogt
John Wright
John Yago
Hazel Love
Frances Tucker
Adalee Hertig
Marie Rakes
Merle Williams
Bobby Kincaid
Graduating Class Dinner Dance at Woodrow Wilson High
A large group from the Woodrow Wilson High graduating class enjoyed a dinner dance in the gym last evening. The event, replacing the canceled Shawnee Lake senior outing due to weather, featured black and white decor, cabaret-style tables, Glenn Sallack and his orchestra, and conical place favors. About 150 students and faculty members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson High School
Shawnee Lake
Glenn Sallack
Methodist Circle to Present The Old Maids Convention Play
The Queen Esther Circle of the Methodist church will stage The Old Maids Convention Friday at eight in the Parish Hall of the Methodist Temple on South Kanawha Street. The play has been well received in town and out, and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Temple
Queen Esther
Methodist Church
Temple
South Kanawha Street
Personal Notices Of Residents Returning Visits
B E Carter and John R Horn Brook return from business in Texas. C H Mead back from Washington DC on business. H P Guy of Montgomery visits Beckley overnight. Mr and Mrs T Allen Gatherum host Mrs Davies Huntington. E H Baker of Oil City PA a Beckley visitor. Harry Lee Pugh Cabin Creek Junction weekend with Pugh family. Ruth Wilson Sullins College Bristol TN to spend summer at home. J H Wilson to motor to Bristol for daughter. Mr and Mrs W G Caperton return from New York City. operation past weeks improved. Mrs Virgil Snead Mrs Adolph Bair Miss Ina Bair and Mrs Eli Harris motor Charleston yesterday. Mrs Nina D Bruster to Charleston to visit relatives. Edith Bruster and Mrs Eli Harris to motor to Charleston Friday. Mr and Mrs J G Polley and daughter Mary Belle to return today from Illinois visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Carter
John R. Hornbrook
Points
Texas
C. H. Mead
Washington, D. C
H. P. Guy
Montgomery
Beckley
T. Allen Gatherum
F. Davies
Huntington
Bristol
Tenn
J. H. Wilson
W. G. Caperton
New York City
Caperton
Virgil Snead
Adolph Bair
Ina Bair
Eli Harris
Charleston
Nina D. Bruster
Edith Bruster
Mary Harmon
Corda Walker
Roy Walker
Little Rama Noriie Mills
Lego
Tilden Walker
Earl Halstead
Winding Gulf
Willie Mills
Owen Lewis
George Reed
Cora Lilly
Odd
Jess Thacker
Lowell Mills
Ted Harmon
L. M. Aver
Dennis Thompson
Resaco
Earl Walker
Walkertown
Paris Mitcham
Waneta Walker
Cressa Fendley
Mr. Fendley
Birmingham
Ala
Rel
Local Folks Attend Square Dance and Social Visits
Egeria West Virginia residents Mr and Mrs Verney Shrewsbury hosted a Saturday square dance for many young people with all reporting a fine time. Nearby, Billy Mitcham had a house raising and numerous locals gathered. Several travelers and visitors from Beckley Odd War Resaco Walkertown Birmingham and other towns were noted stopping by or hosting gatherings. Rachel Foley celebrated her fourteenth birthday with a Sunday party hosted by Bluford Foley and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verney Shrewsbury
Georgia
Kentucky
Virginia
Bluford Foley
Rachel
Local Social Roundup From Edwight Area West Virginia
Edwight West Virginia residents and visitors attended social events around Flats Dry Creek and nearby towns. Glen Rogers visitor H G Campbell joined a Wiener roast hosted by Pebble Jarrell and Leona Hendricks. Families from Dry Creek Montreal Montgomery Quinnimont Dorothy and Beckley areas attended gatherings and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Campbell
Glen Rogers
Margaret Layne
Eustace Cantley
Dry Creek
Flats
Pebble Jarrell
Leona Hendricks
Oceana High School Commencement Exercises Friday Night
Commencement exercises at Oceana High School will be held Friday night with students presenting diplomas and family members attending the ceremony. Principal remarks and guest speakers are expected to address graduates and celebrate their achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceana High School
Birthday Party For Miss Freeman In Blue Jay West Virginia
A Monday night birthday gathering honored Miss Wyanette Freeman at her parents home, with informal games and music. Attendees included numerous local youths and relatives from Blue Jay and nearby communities. Other visits featured Miss Dora Sweeney of Ghent guesting and several residents visiting relatives in Daniels, Mabscott, and Beckley areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyanette Freeman
Rance Freeman
Joan King
Nola Hall
Clara Carter
Grather Richmond
Frances Freeman
Estie Hall
Eula Elliott
Etta Shoemker
Eva Richmond
Hazel Shoemaker
Jean
Norma Lee
Galderine Freeman
Earl Stover
Frank Skaggs
Art Carter
Boyce Tench
Archie Browning
Clayton Smith
George Browning
Ireland Martin
Jessie Tench
Leonard Tench
Bobby Freeman
Ray Elliott
Dora Sweeney
Ghent
Mary Dobbins
J. P. McQuade
Mable Shumaker
George Drew
Daniels
James Fitzpatrick
Raleigh
Walter Lilly
Bridgie Elliott
Mabsee
J. D. Elliott
Paul Shoemaker
Morris Heey College
Mary Carter
Freda Smith
Wyanetta Freeman
Dillon Family Leave for Huntington Illness
Mrs. H. E. Dillon Jr and family depart Fayette County for Huntington due to the illness of her mother Mrs. Wendell. The party includesMr. and Mrs. C. W. Dillon Mr. and Mrs. K. K. Warden and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Dillon Jr
Huntington
Wendell
C. W. Dillon
K. K. Warden
Golden wedding anniversary noted at Quinnimont
L S Tully attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs George Lawton at Quinnimont on Tuesday May 21. Dr and Mrs H L Goodman of Ronceverte were visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs O A Knerr on Tuesday night May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Tully
George Lawton
Quinnimont
H. L. Goodman
Ronceverte
O. A. Knerr
Increased rate on coal announced by railroad
Washington May 22 AP The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad announced an increased coal rate from Logan fields to Huntington W V The proposed rate would rise from 50 to 75 cents per ton The change will become effective June 22 unless protests are filed and a hearing ordered E E Winters of Bertrand Coal Company told the commission he will file a formal protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Logan Fields
Huntington
W. Va
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. E. Winters
Bertrand Coal Company
Tyler Claims State's Widest One Way Street Fronting Courthouse Square
Tyler Texas reports the widest one way thoroughfare in the state flanking the courthouse square as 80 foot streets border the area, highlighting a distinctive urban feature near the county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Tex
Courthouse Square
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Methodist Circle
Vera-Rose
Beauty Shop
Woolworth
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Beckley S Finest Credit Store
Egeria
Billy Mitcham
Edwight
Bill Myles
Joe Myles
Howard Peters
Montreal
Y. M. Layne
Bert Borders
Jim Adkins
James R. Jarrell
Beckley Hospital
Nelson Coper
Oscar Walker
Ella Ebert
Ray Peters
Dorothy
Modest Thompson
Cecil Adams
Della Ebert
Blue Jay, W. Va
al Lilly
Mabscott
G. H. Houchins
Paul Payne
Mrs. Payne
Ernest Smith
Blue Jay
Walter Hart
Mack and
Jimmy
Mrs. Hart
Milt Richmond
Crow
Magdalene Payne
Alderson
Tiny Carter
Charlie Hall
Skelton
Holly Bowers
Buena Vista
Charlie Rallyson
Arminta Hayes
Crescent Grocery
Heber Street
Main
Fayette County News
Kodaks
White Cross Pharmacy
Kanawha
Junior Woman’s Club
Heber St
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