Fashion show marks Ra leigh County farm club event
Models from Shady Spring Prosperity Becket Beckley and other clubs wear wool crepe prints and sheath dresses at the Achievement Day program sponsored by Raleigh County Farm Women’s Council. The article also notes the 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Evans and lists their eight children and Akron relatives. James Evans is a retired miner born in 1885. He enjoys gardening while his wife quilts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Farm Women’s Council
Dennis Allen
Shady Spring Home
Walter James
Prosperity Club
Carl Bailey
Jim Fisher
Shady Spring Club
Charles Earehart Jr
John Holliday
Beckley
James Evans Y
Will
Ethelyn Crisp
Magadore
Ohio
Stella Lively
Evans Street
Leroy Evans
Cranberry
Alvey Evans
Barberton
Virginia Morris
Opal Baker
Sadie Holcomb
Hazel Hamric
Akron
Vans
Ownesboro
New River Coal Co
Lochgelly
Evans
Lina-Types 'N' Tips Ball for Restaurant Training School Proceeds
The Southern Region Restaurant Association hosts Lina-Types 'N' Tips at the Charleston Civic Center tomorrow night with about 40 area attendees. Proceeds fund a planned Beckley restaurant training school and vocational program. Natalie Austin of The Glass House organized the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Region Restaurant Association
Charleston Civic Center
Louise Stanley
Mercer Street
Glass House
Natalie Austin
Beckley
Ritual Of Jewels Set By Sorority Beta Sigma Phi
The Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will hold its Ritual Of Jewels at the Glass House on November 18. Plans were formed at a Wednesday business meeting in the Coca Cola Social Room. Sandy Costello was elected Valentine Girl and a Thanksgiving basket will be prepared for a needy family. Howard Lambert was named Civil Defense officer representing the chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Kappa
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Glass House
Coca-Cola
Sandy Costello
Valentine
Howard Lambert
Civil Defense
Beta Kappas
Cecil Stanley
Tom McKinney
Dempsey Adams
Isabell Vass
Willie Adams
N. C. Craddock Jr
Glen Adams
Zeno Sparks
Danny Hurt
Lawrence Winston
Zi Beta Group Names Civil Defense Officer
Miss Bladene Pickle was elected Civil Defense officer for the Xi Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority at Tuesday’s meeting in the Appalachian Assembly Room. President Mrs. George Cales presided. plans included a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family and a pecan nut sale to be held soon. First aid instructors Archie Riner and Leonard C. Hewlett continued lessons. Attending members and guest Miss Mary Pat Cales listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bladene Pickle
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Appalachian
George Cales
Ira Wiseman
Archie Riner
Leonard C. Hewlett
Boyd Edwards
H. Holliday
William O. Bennett
Don Lilly
Sherwood Dunggan
William R. Monk
Dorene Bachus
Glenn Cook
Jimmy Mallamas
Harold Eye
Bridget Rose
Diana Hontgas
Ernest L. Allenbaugh
Mary Pat Cales
Coming Events in Beckley Women's Clubs
Women's organizations invited to announce regular or special meetings. Send notices by 10 a.m. to Beckley Newspapers Woman's Department. Friday events include Mount View Homeroom Mothers regular meeting at school 7 p.m. and Messiah practice at First Baptist Church 7:30 p.m. Friendship Social Club meets at 120 Earl Street 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Department of
Beckley
Mount View
Messiah
First Baptist Church
Raleigh County clubs and events calendar notice
Community gatherings and meetings listed for Raleigh County area. Calico and Jeans Dance Club and various clubs meet at specified locations and times. births announced. NAACP and sorority events. parent teacher and garden club activities. church mission circles noted with hosts and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calico and Jeans
Greenbrier
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Mrs. Mattie McCartney and son John of Waynesboro Va plan to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Mack Maples in Roanoke area. Other items list visits by Mrs Thompson and relatives, Dr John E McKenzie guests in Vinton and Roanoke, Mrs Ross P Daniel traveling to Philadelphia, and Mrs Lula Paschal facing hospital care in Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie McCartney
John
Waynesboro
Mack Maples
Reservoir Rd
McCartney
Raskblaw
John E. McKenzie
Woodlawn Ave
Ross P. Daniel
Philadelphia
Richard Daniel
Arnold Couple Return From Franklin Visit
Mr and Mrs M W Arnold returned Monday to their home at 116 Maplewood Lane after a visit with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Duane Ellifritt in Franklin Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Arnold
Maplewood Lane
Duane Ellifritt
Franklin
Ohio
Mrs Starlen Teaster of Tams Accompanied Her Mother
Mrs Starlen Teaster of Tams traveled with her mother in a brief social notice. The fragment notes family ties and local community connections, highlighting the Teaster family in a small town context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Starlen Teaster of
Tams
Army Mothers Plan Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser
Army Mothers Post No 7 met at Mrs B H Ellison 315 Highland St to sponsor a spaghetti supper at Greenbrier Social Room on November 15 from 5 to 8 pm Tickets available by calling Ellison at CL 3 9556 or from post members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
U. S. Army Mothers Post No
B. H. Ellison
Highland St
Greenbrier
Sauls announce birth of son Richard Darrell
Mr and Mrs Darrell Sauls announce the birth of a son Richard Darrell on Tuesday at Raleigh General Hospital The infant weighed eight pounds one and a half ounces This is the couple's first child The mother is former Miss Mary Sanger daughter of Mr and Mrs Woodrow Sanger of Fairale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Miller
Phoenix
Ariz
David Edward
Social Saving Club
St. Joseph Hospital
Beatrice McBride
Worley
Kathryn Carol Ward
J. E. Ward
Raleigh - Sullivan Road
W. A. Miller
Hinton
Edith Miller
Beck- Alpha Zeta Zeta Chapter
Ley
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Pauline Clark
Berry St
Fairdale
RNS
Darrell Sauls
Richard Darrell
Raleigh General Hospital
Mary Sanger
Woodrow Sanger
Fairale
Latane Ware Family Weekend Visit in Gastonia NC
Mr and Mrs Latane Ware and their sons Lewis and Burwell visit relatives in Gastonia as they spend the weekend with his mother Mrs Burwell Ware at 413 N Kannaha Sr and with her mother Mrs J E Larew at 204 Beckley Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latane Ware and Sons
Lewis and Burwell
Gastonia
N. C
Burwell Ware
N. Kannaha ,Sr
J. E. Larew
Beckley Ave
Former Green Valley residents visit MacArthurs in Alexandria
Former Green Valley residents Mr and Mrs D L Keadle and their son Robert of Alexandria Virginia stayed with the MacArthur family weekend while their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs D L Keadle Jr were enrolled in the Nashville Diesel and Auto Mechanical School in Nashville Tennessee Jack Lavis son of Mr and Mrs Fred Lavis of Sophia was also mentioned as having left on Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Ray
Ree Ann
Michael
Soak Creek
Wayne, Mich
Green Valley
D. L. Keadle
Robert
Alexandria
MacArthur Home
D. L. Keadle Jr
Nashville’ Diesel and Auto Mechanical School
Nashville, Tenn
Jack Lavis
Fred Lavis
Sophia
Out-of-town mourners attend Mrs Ward funeral
Among visitors to attend the funeral were Mr and Mrs Ezra Baldwin of Martinsville Virginia and Mrs Edna Beck of Danville Virginia. They were guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Ward in Glen Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Ward
Ezra Baldwin
Martinsville
Edna Beck
Danville
Bill Ward
Glen Morgan
Parker Maples Wedding Read In Virginia Church Ceremony
In Clifton Forge Virginia on November 4 Celia Ann Maples and Emmett D Parker Jr wed at Central Advent Christian Church in a candlelight double ring ceremony led by Rev J Kenneth Andrews. The bride wore a white wool sheath with gold accessories and carried a white Bible. Matron of honor was her sister Mrs David W Knight. Best man was Frank D Parker. A reception followed in Covington for immediate family. Celia Maples is the daughter of Cecil W Maples and the late Mrs Maples. Emmett Parker is the son of E D Parker and Mrs Parker of Pemberton. Celia attended Concord College and Beckley College. Emmett is a Concord College junior and active in student leadership and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Advent Christian
Clifton Forge
Celia Ann Maples
Cecil W. Maples
West C St
Emmett D. Parker Jr
E. D. Parker
Pemberton
J. Kenneth Andrews
David W. Knight
Frank D. Parker
Covington
Parker
Woodrow Wilson High School
Concord College
Athens
Beckley College
Sophia High School
Proctor’s Council
Circle K Club
Visitor finds new friends and banks during Hill Country trip
A visitor toured Beckley Newspapers Corp Library and the Land of Hills directory to map the area she is acquainting with, staying at Pleasant Hills hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Robinson and James H. Robinson. She is employed by Mechanics Saving Bank in Auburn and plans to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Newspapers Corp
Land of Hills
Garden Club Speaker Promotes West Virginia Green Program
Beckley Garden Club hears Mrs. John Whitlock emphasize the Keep West Virginia Green program. She notes Smokey Bear as a national symbol for forest fire prevention and urges care with trash burning and cigarette disposal to protect forests and soil, while stressing the forests' role in the economy and the damage from fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smokey
John Whitlock
Beckley Garden Club
West Virginia
Whitlock
Liberia literacy rate estimate sparks concern
A fragment from a historical report notes Liberia's literacy rate is estimated at a low percentage. The snippet emphasizes educational challenges in the African republic amid broader development concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Republic of Liberia
Returns Home Rhodeell Milliner in Martinsville VA
Mrs Mon roe Milliner has returned to her home in Martinsville Virginia after a period away. Local friends note her return and state she will resume daily activities at her residence on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodell
Rns
Monroe Milliner
Martinsville
Local social notes from Fairdale and surrounding towns
Fairdale and nearby communities report a weekend of visits and homecomings. Names include G Dickens la and Ann. Charles and Mrs Browning returning from Prince George Virginia with Specialist Vonn Brooks. the Bunch family hosting at Maple Meadow. Cleveland Ohio visitors the Daniel and Hill families. Glen Daniel hosts Donie Nuckols Norton resident and Margie Sheppard. Nuckols family travels to Glen Rogers Mullens and Norton. Alice Farley Washington DC visits. Nannie Canterbury Jack Canterbury host Randy Norton. Saxon return to Norton. Concord College students Duane Sellards Jimmy Ratliff visit. Martha McMillion Concord College spends weekend with MeceMillion family. other guests include Ronnie Lilly Wendell Stewart Clarence Brooks Floyd Canterbury Kermit Canterbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hill
Katy
Arnold
Cleveland
Ohio
Junior Clark
Glen Daniel
Donie Nuckols
Norton
Margie Sheppard
Don Nuckols
Mullens
Alice Farley
Washington, D.C
J. A. Farley
Helen
Nannie Canterbury
Jack Canterbury
Bolt
Jackie Canterbury
Randy
Georgia Ganstene Saxon
Duane Sellards
Jimmy Ratliff
Concord College
Athens
Sherman Ratliff
King Sellards
Martha McMillion
Bob MeceMillion
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HD Club
Saul Brown
Daniel Banker
Sophia Club
Carl Burns
C. F. Ratliff
Progressive Club
Harless Stover
Cristville Club
Harold Blake
Virgil Meadows
Surburban Club
Don Houchins
Gene Smith
Dry Hill Club
Duff Patton
Roy E. Lawson
Mount Tabor Club
Lina Ma
eFarlandline Society, Inc
State of
New Mexico
New York City
Iowa
Union Square West
New York
N. Y
Melvin
Pansy) Maples
Reservoir Road
Friendship Social Club
Mamie Jay
Earl St
Raleigh County
Bluefield State College Alumni Association
Ollie Trotter
F St
Thrift Savers Club
Sally Dozier
Rice St
Naacp Young Peoples Auxiliary
Legratta Grill
S. Fayette St
Gamma Gamma
Beta Sigma Phi
Marie Cascio
Cohn St
Azalea Garden Club
R. G. Broaddus
Stratton
Associanemeee
Stratton High School
Dora McCormick
Dry Hill Prosperity Country Life Group
Sean Seneney
Memorial Building
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Elliott Deck
Crab Orchard
Loca Thompson
S. Kanawha St
Dale Thompson
Or Orchard
William Lovel Rues Ake Veker
Lula Paschal
Pax
Laird Memorial Hospital
Montgomery
Tucker Hargrove
Harper Heights
Elder Hargrove
Parker-Maples
Virginia
Earl
Maine
Ynette R. Bellavance
Auburn
Garden Club
W. Va
M. F. Barksdale
Fairview
A. Robert Koch
J. S. Larrick
Emerson Smith
W. H. McGinnis
Ross Irle
Grover C. Hedrick Jr
George Puckett
H. S. Edwards
W. C. Barnard
Price Caffee
D. O. Means
Albert Whebey
R.H. Magee
ALKYD
Beckley Ice & Feed CO
Prince Street
G. M. Powers
Main Street
Quality Pastry Shop, Inc
Baker’s Dozen
Clubs
iCreme
Drea
mCakes
Organ
Jan Campbell
Tr Christmas
Tricycles
Beckley Hardware Heber St
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