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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1959

Page

7

Change In Attitude About Aged Discussed At AAUW Session By Beckley Physician

Dr Perry Futterman spoke to Beckley AAUW members on the aging problem noting it is not new. He traced factors behind changing attitudes including printing since 1450 and reduced elder roles as knowledge passers. He warned of rising elderly numbers straining finances and urged solutions.

Beckley Perry Futterman American Association of University Women Gutenberg Futterman Paul G Dental College Paul C. Glick U. S. Census Bureau

Sigma Group Plans Thanksgiving Basket as BSP Met

The Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met in the Coca-Cola Social Room to plan a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family. Miss Betty Lou Evans, president, named Jean Donley chair of the procurement committee with members to assist.

Sigma Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Betty Lou Evans Jean Donley Danny Warren Earl Riner Frank Costello Erland HH. Hedrick George Cales Ira Wiseman Doris Maynor Agnes Reeder Charles T. Bell Bonnie Bragg Vince Calvert Norman Coffman Carl W. Cook Edmund Cuvelier J. L. Dawson Gay Dillon Martha Godbey A. F. Holyfield Drexel Kessinger Henry J. Lilly Joan Slayton Faye Walk Cuvelier Sunrise Ave

Women's Society Meets At Rhodell

The Women's Society of Christian Service met in Rhodell with the theme Social Creeds and Moving Population. Mrs. James L. Meadows led the program, and new member Mrs. Cecil Sizemore was welcomed. Die brief business session included Christmas gift exchange planning for the next meeting December 3.

Rhodell RNS Women's Society of Christian Service James L. Meadows Ann Crum O. C. Conner Methodist Church Clyde Murphy U. S. Widick Mary Hornbuckle Walter Whittaker Bill Alley James Meadows Cecil Sizemore Whittaker Sizemore Vernon Canterbury Cliff Lilly B. W. Lilly

Mrs. Charles Allen Feted With Shower

A recent bride Mrs. Charles Allen was honored at a Helen Community Church shower Tuesday night. Seven church circle members attended and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Michael Griffith and Miss Suzanne Hicks. The couple, former Miss Sharon Hicks and the daughter of James and Hicks of Helen, were married in Helen last Saturday.

Sophia Charles Allen Helen Community Church Church Circle Sharon Hicks James Hicks Helen Aubrey Allen Michael Griffith Suzanne Hicks Eddie Hall H. D. Supthin Carol Allen Mary Ann Handy Norma Tipton W. Trent Richard Wilbur James Vaught Hoyle Poore Jane Poore Weston Shrewsbury Minnie Lewis Irene Lewis Anna Beck Billie Morris Ethel Clemson Reba Blevins Elsie Myles Rosie Gibson George Barker Sue Wood Maxine Morris Hubert Bowyer Nancy Lewis George Moran Charles Hinte Elsie Vaught Nick Moran Selma Holloway Paul Kelly Starlen Teaster Lois Saktes E. W. Greer Eddie Lewis Pearl Winston Rebecca Vitsos Marie Moran Diane Moran Nancy Gibson Beverly Moran Clarence Moran Margaret Meadows Audrey Allen Herman Moran Violet Moore Caroline Meadows Joyce Moore Arley Taylor

Coming Events From Women's Groups Advertised

Notices invite women's organizations to submit meeting announcements via telephone or mail to the Woman's Department. Deadline reminders: Sunday calendar items must reach the office by 10 am Saturday. Listed events include Silver Star Rebekah Lodge dinner, Crusaders Council Heroes of Jericho meeting, Ann Rose Class at First Baptist Church, Friendship Club at Isabell Coleman home.

Woman's Department Teckley Inam Calndar

Community Clubs Schedule A-List Social Events

The Junior Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley hosts a style show and luncheon at the Beckley Hotel Ballroom at 12 15 p m. A children's story hour runs from 10 30 to 11 30 a m at the Raleigh County Public Library Memorial Building. Calico and Jeans Square Dance Club meets at Greenbrier Social Room Stanaford at 8 p m.

Department of Woman's Club of Beckley Beckley Hotel Raleigh County Public Library Memorial Building Calico and Jeans Greenbrier Stanaford

Young Woman's Club Meeting at Central Baptist Church

The Young Woman's Club of Central Baptist Church meets at 3 p.m. at Mrs. Gladys Kemp's home on Smoot Street for an afternoon gathering.

Young Woman's Club Central Baptist Church Gladys Kemp Smoot St

Friendly Art Club Meeting at Mrs. Sallie Johnson Home

The Friendly Art Club meets at 9M S. Fayette St. hosted by Mrs. Sallie Johnson at 7 30 p m with entries and discussion for members.

Friendly Art Club Sallie Johnson S. Fayette St

Beckley Civic Club Meeting at Park Avenue Clubhouse

The Woman's Club of Beckley invites members to meet at the clubhouse on Park Avenue at 8 p.m. for an evening gathering and planned activities.

Evening meetings at local lodges and clubs

Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 executive board meets at Mrs John Greens home 106 Railroad Ave 730 pm Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority meets at Mrs Edmund Cuvelier 212 Sunrise Ave 730 pm Rebecca Bible Class at The Methodist Temple classroom 2nd floor 730 pm Junior Department of Womans Club Beckley meets in closed session at Clubhouse Park Ave 800 pm

John Green Railroad Ave Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Edmund Cuvelier Sunrise Ave The Methodist Temple Church XI Chi Beta Sigma Phi Sophia Glass House Fred Shutt Jr Jack

Beckley Woman's Club Meets at Park Avenue Clubhouse

The Intermediate Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley holds a meeting at the Park Avenue clubhouse at 1 30 p.m. Members attend to discuss upcoming events and activities.

Intermediate Department of Woman's Club of Beckley Park Ave

Ladies Mission Circle and Church Auxiliaries Meeting

The Ladies Mission Circle of Hilltop Baptist Church Crab Orchard hosts a covered dish dinner at Lodge Hall Main St at 7 30 p m. The Ladies Aid of Regular Baptist meets at Mrs Jewell Young 117 Glen Ave at 7 30 p m. Beckley Area Professional Nurses Club holds a regular meeting at Mrs T A Woods 311 Orchard Ave.

Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No Toof Hall Main St Ladies Mission Circle Hilltop Baptist Church Crab Orchard James Brown Green Valley Lodge Hall Ladies Aid of Regular Baptist Church Jewell Young Glen Ave Beckley Area Professional Nurses Club T. A. Woods Orchard Ave

Beckley Woman's Club to Meet at Park Avenue Clubhouse

The American Home Department of the Woman's Club of Beckley schedules a meeting at the Park Avenue clubhouse at 2 p.m. with members urged to attend and discuss upcoming community projects.

Mullens Gamma Alpha chapter members noted in report

Finney and Miss Pat Neal along with several Mullens Gamma Alpha members and Sophia chapter liaison Mrs Tony Milano are referenced. Mrs D W Kennemar conducted the proceedings.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beaver Ave Ann Snider Paul K. Reed Jr Beckley Memorial Hospital Laurel Terrace Julian Williams Jean Porter J. C. Higgins Lois Edmundson Emerson Smith Joe Stanley J. R. Beaty William C. Covey Jr Edythe Clay Sheldon Covey Hazel Bragg Davenport L. T. Durrance Clark Kessel Eva Keyser George M. Parker Curry C. Pyles Reed W. T. Tompkins Hila Richardson Watkins Sibbley Weatherford Williams Margaret Phipps Mary Lou Soentgen Kathryn Soentgen Beckley Memorial Hosital H. L. Watkins George W. Crane Worry Clinic Sigma Group Women's Society Caanny van AY Pastry Shop Ph Rak Beckle Crusaders Council No Heroines of Jericho G. St Ann Rose First Baptist Church Friendship Club Isabell Coleman Morris Ave Ebenezer Service Guild Ebenezer Baptist Church Civic Department of Woman's Club of Department of Woman’s Club of American Home Department of Woman’s Club of Toyland Marty Sophia Chapter Arthur Staples A. D. Phillips Jack Martin June Reed Clarence Culliss Ballengee Furniture Co Valley Drive 3Rd Ave East End Oak Hill
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