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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1959
Page
5
A photo shows Regina Cohn seated as decorating committee member with Neta Skiles chairing decorating, Jo Ann Casey and Lois Wood among 33 club members. The article lists dates and names as part of the Woman’s Club of the area, highlighting the decorating committee and club leadership.
SGT Eunice Long of the U S Army Wac was guest speaker at a Beckley Business and Professional Women's Club dinner in the Beckley Hotel. The program included remarks on women in service and planned awards to Woodrow Wilson High School students for outstanding stenography. A letter from Dr Paul R Copeland of the Beckley VA Hospital was read.
Miss Gloria Vila is new president of the Gamma Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Other officers installed at the meeting Thursday in the Coca Cola Social Room include Miss Sue Bane as vice president Mrs Don Murdock as treasurer Miss Charlotte Slater as recording secretary and Mrs H E Miller as corresponding secretary Mrs Jack Clemens is new adviser The new president received the gavel from outgoing president Miss Marie Cascio Plans were made during the session for a June 11 party honoring Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital patients.
Fairdale society notes list numerous weekend and extended visits. Cleveland, Beckley, Charleston, Huntington, Akron, and other areas are represented as family members and in-laws travel to Glen Daniel and surrounding towns to visit parents, celebrate weekends, and host guests across multiple households.
Rhodell RHODELL RNS says a stork shower honored Mrs. Bill Stewart at her home hosted by her grandson’s wife. Co hosts included Mrs. Harrison Powell and others. many local residents attended.
The annual picnic at Fairdale Elementary School was held at noon Wednesday. Students played baseball and volleyball on new hard-surface pavement donated by school patrons and the PTA. Guests attended from Trap Hill High School.
A local society column reports visits and attendances at graduations and events. Mrs George Parker of Washington DC visits her brother-in-law and sister in Catlett Street and attends her sister Helen Wyrick’s Meadow Bridge High graduation. Other items note golf events at Willow Wood, proceeding to Greenbrier Military School events, and relatives visiting Mabscott and Patrick Air Force Base families.
Mrs W W Lovell led the devotional and pledge service of the Sophia Methodist church Woman's Society of Christian Service. Other participants included Mrs Clyde Souder Mrs Jack Brandan Mrs Calvin Saunders Mrs Ross Hutchens Mrs W L Kidd and Mrs Vernon Lawson. The group set June plans including an officers training session and an executive board meeting. A parsonage apartment update and a June 24 outing were announced along with sick list notices and hostesses.
The Women's Society of Christian Service at Methodist Temple lists June meeting times for Circle Nos. 1 through 12 and the Foglesong Study Group. Circles meet at various homes and venues including 805 Woodlawn Ave, 106 Ann St, 900 S Kanawha St, and the Beckley Hotel General Alfred Room, mostly on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the 1:30 to 8:00 p.m. range.
Beckley notice list invites women groups to submit event details. Calendar shows Social Savings Club at Aldora Cowans home 7 30 p m Friday Just A Mere Club at William Guerrant home 8 p m Monday Golden Age Club Park Avenue 7 30 p m transportation line provided Monday Music Club R G Broaddus home Woodlawn Avenue 2 30 p m.
James Allen Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution holds its annual picnic at the summer home of Mrs M A Johnson Windy Point Flat Top Lake at 12 30 p m Navy Mothers Club celebrates anniversary banquet at Glass House with installation of officers at 6 30 p m
The Raleigh County Girl Scout Council will hold a regular meeting at the Presbyterian Church Educational Building at 10 a.m. The notice specifies location and start time for members and attendees.
The Farley Hill residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Lilly hosted a Sunday social where dinner was served to 63 friends and neighbors. Special guests included Elder and Mrs. D. C. Stover Glen White Elder and Mrs. Henry Smith and many others from various Kentucky communities and towns.
New officers and members of the Phi Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi were installed Tuesday night at a dinner meeting in the Appalachian Social Room. Seated: Judith Murphy vice president, Don Lilly president, James Maples recording secretary, Richard Wiseman, Ila Wiseman, Diana Houtgas new members, Sherwood Dunagan treasurer. Reports included a chapter yard stick for the year and a cultural program titled Goals For Tall.
Mrs. E G Grogan guest speaker shown colorful slides of national scenery including Mormon Temple Salt Lake City and Grand Canyon members noted local Beckley gardens slides. Club supports civic park entry in national contest and Salvation Army drive. upcoming executive meeting to fill divisional chair vacancies. plans for a handicapped children picnic discussed. notable hostesses listed.
Rhodell Rhode ll residents report visits and travels among local families. Mrs Roger DeLaria of Bridgeton New Jersey visits her parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Sizemore. Mrs C B Craghead and children Mona and Barbara of Athens were guests of Mr and Mrs E W Copen. Airman Ronald Rash on 30 day leave from Amarillo AFB visits his parents. Gene Johnson of Amigo and Harrison Powell travel to Virginia for weekend fishing in Bland and Tazewell counties. Robert Mitchell, previously treated at Pinecrest Sanitarium, spends the weekend with his family.
Mountain Top Garden Club plans a July 27 observance at Flat Top Lake residence of Mrs. E. J Vecellio and Mrs. E. G. Grogan to honor charter members and past presidents. Seven charter members remain active, with meeting at Mrs. Guy E. Rice’s home. Projects include planting five climbing rose bushes at the roadside park on Mount Hope road and ordering an additional picnic table.
A wiener roast was held Saturday evening for the Boy's Intermediate Class at Freewill Church. About 30 attended. Instructors for the class are Sharky Byrd and Sonny Clay.
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