Young Ladies Missionary Society Meeting at Miss Feazelle’s Home
The First Christian church division No. 1 held a Thursday evening session at Miss Bazelle Feazelle’s home on School street. Prizes were awarded to several members, a door prize to two guests, and the event followed a Thanksgiving motif with decorated ices and cakes. Members listed include Mrs. Cavendish, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Mead, and others. guests included Miss Fernia Mae Smith and Mrs. Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies Missionary Society of the
First Christian Church Division No. 1
C. S. Cavendish
Bazelle Feazelle
School Street
L. E. Barrett
H. D. Brown
Madeline Campbell
Thoms Clarke
Faye Cooper
Roy T. Elkin
M. C. Fleshman
Josephine Harshbarger
Charles Holliday
E. W. Iuddleston
R. H. Jesse
Mrs Donald Lafon Honored At Thanksgiving Shower
Mrs Donald Lafon former Miss Mae Hilton of Raleigh honored at a Thanksgiving season miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs J J Lamb and Mrs Edith Lundstron at the Lafon home. Guests displayed gifts and enjoyed readings and a dainty repast in an evening of games and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Lafon
Mae Hilton
Raleigh
J. J. Lamb
Edith Lundstron
Z. W. Lafon
Lafon
C. C. Farmer
M. €. Fleshman
John Wright
C. W. Fisher
E. G. Larrick
J. C. Hurt
C. E. Doss
Bernice Iuddleston
Luther Thompson
Clarence Hambrick
June Holdren
Madge Farmer
Charlene George
Belva Huffman
Henry Brown
Charles Holdren
Carl Phipps
Edith Holdren
K. O. Surbaugh
Sharis
F. P. Britts
J. C. White
Ray Turner
John Hilton
Ed Zwilling
Beauty hints and a list of Watkins Drug Store welcomes
A column shares beauty tips for smooth hands with olive oil if lotion is unavailable and lemon to lighten stains. It also notes Rogers at the Lyric theatre and lists courteous attendees at Watkins Drug Store refreshments including Evelyn Lemon Nancy Thompson Carmen Burke Ruth Satterfield Mary Jo Taylor Marie Taylor Dolores Pickus Margaret Hicks Ruth Eye Laura Belle Woods Jean Porter and Alma Lemon.
Friendship Class Hosts The Feast of Five Tables Dinner
The Friendship Class of the First Baptist Church and Mission Circle No 1 jointly hosted a unique dinner at the church titled The Feast of Five Tables. Guests progressed from table one to table five as each course was served, with elaborately appointed tables and cut flowers at each station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Mission Circle No. 1
Costumed Leaders Spark Five Table Parade
Presiding over the five tables were Priscilla and John Alden, Chief Powhatan and Pocahontas and a group of girls all in costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla
John Alden
Powhatan
Faithful Workers Hold Regular Meeting at Church
The Faithful Workers class of First Baptist conducted a regular business meeting at Mrs Gilbert Gerholds home on West Neville street. They finalized plans for a Thanksgiving program to be presented Sunday morning from 9 15 to 9 45 with Miss Virginia Peters Miss Mildred Agee Miss Lucille Foster and Miss Julia Sue Wray among the named participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Baptist Church
Gilbert Gerhold
West Neville Street
Virginia Peters
Mildred Agee
Lucille Foster
Julia Sue Wray
Clas
Christian Endeavor Hosts Saturday Evening Party
The Senior Christian Endeavor of the First Christian Church will entertain members with a party Saturday evening. They are to meet at seven thirty at the church and then visit representative homes for games before returning for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Weekend Visits And Guests In Beckley Area
Personal mentions note Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Helmintoler of McKarr Ky arriving Saturday to visit sister Mrs. John Beckley Campbell and family. Also cited are Mr. and Mrs. Crescent Halloran of Hinton visiting Beckley, Miss Ethel Kinzer of Mullens visiting, and J. W. Wright with Tobin Stover spending a few days in Pocahontas County hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Helmintoler
McCarr
John Beckley Campbell
Crescent Halloran
Hinton
Beckley
Ethel Kinzer
Mullens
J. W. Wright
Tobin Stover
Pocahontas County
Notable Society and Sports Roundup From Local Visits
Charles Thoma returns from Monroe county hunting trip. Mrs. J. L. Sawyers heads to Washington to attend the W L A Maryland football game at College Park with son Joe Sawyers set to play his last game for W and L. Mr and Mrs Levine of Cincinnati arrive from Miami Beach to visit. Mrs S H Meem and daughter Risque Meem of Bluefield attend dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs T R Ragland with guests from Lynchburg. Dr George W Johnson returns home from Richmond after the Southern Medical convention and hunting. T E Bibb to return tonight from Charleston after attending a special legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thoma
Monroe County
J. L. Sawyers
Washington, D. C
College Park
Joe Sawyers
K. J. Klaus
S. H. Meem
Risque Meem
Bluefield
R. FE. Craighill
Lynchburg
James O'Keefe
T. R. Ragland
Woodlawn Avenue
George W. Johnson
Army Salvation Army drive nears goal in Beckley pledges
Captain K K Moss reports over half of 2200 raised with many yet to be approached. Recent pledges include Beaver Coal Corp 200, Beckley Baking Co 60, West Va Water Service 40, Amere Gas Utilities 25, Joe L Smith 25, W D Baldwin Jr 24, Beckley Newspapers 20, A Lovitz 12, C M Johnston 6, Ted McDowell 6, A S Johnston 6, F Lucas 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk. E. Moss
Salvation Army
Amt
Sub
Beaver Coal Corp
Beckley Baking Co
West Va
Water Service
Amere Gas Utilities Co
Local pledge totals and payments list
A. Z. Lilly contributes 5.00 and S. C. Turner 1.00 while Fred Kellman gives 3.00 and E. L. Kinkead 1.00. Other donors include S. Ginestra 3.00 Tae W. Lilly 3.00 and O. O. Williams 3.00. Balance brought fnd 770.00 and Ney Caldwell 1.00. Total amount pledged 1,225.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Z. Lilly
S. C. Turner
Fred Kellman
E. L. Kinkead
S. Ginestra
Tae W. B. Lilly
O. O. Williams
Ney Caldwell
West Virginia Society Hosts Washington Reception and Ball
The New Raleigh Hotel in Washington hosts a West Virginia State Society reception and ball Saturday evening. Officers include H Nunnally president and John J Bateman secretary with a long patron list of senators representatives ex-senators and notable WV figures. The event includes Hap py Walker and band music, with Mrs Jennings Randolph chairing entertainment. The WVU football team is invited to attend after the Mountaineer Georgetown game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Washington
D. C
West Virgin State Society
H. Nunnally
John J. Bateman
A. E. Westwater
Col. Win. Grange
D. W. Gall
David §. Johnson
Robert L. Ramsay
Jennings Randolph
Lynn S. Horner
George W. Johnson
John Kee
M. M. Neely
H. D. Hatfield
Davis Elkins
West Virginia University
Miss Louise Smith Celebrates Fifth Birthday
Miss Louise Smith marked her fifth birthday with an afternoon party at her grandparents home in Skelton. A long list of friends attended including Frank Ferguson, Bobby Ferguson, Ethel Jesse, Dan Caldwell, Roberta Blackwell, Richard Ferguson, Davy Hawks, Glendola Thornton, Louise Haitzinoff, Helen Lilly, Alma Lee Elmore, Estella Treadney, Lucille Ball, Boots Johnson, Beulah Gaylord, Loriie Smith, Myrtle Hudnall and many others referenced in the event notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Smith
W. E. Hudnall
Skelton
Frank
Bobby Jane Ferguson
Ethel Mae Jesse
Dan Caldwell
Roberta Jane Blackwell
Richard Ferguson
Davy Lee Hawks
Darel
Maryetta
Frederick
Glendola Thornton
Clottia Carbo
Louise
Georgia Haitzinoff
Helen Lilly
Lucy Lambert
Pauline
Madge
Junior Brown
John
Alma Lee Elmore
Estella Treadney
Richard
Bobby Jones
Lucille Ball
Boots
Mary Lou Johnson
Beulah Mae
Mavis Gaylord
Bobby
Peggy Williams
Lornie Cappi
Margaret Lifers
Tommy Olson
Tootsie Bazzarre
Jimmy Woodward
Harry
Elmira Smith
Loriie Smith
Myral Williams
Evelyn Elmore
Myrtle Hudnall
Frank Ferguson
Birthday party for Miss Alma Lemon
Miss Alma Lemon daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Lemon celebrated her birthday by entertaining friends with a theatre party. The young guests enjoyed the matinee performance of Will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Lemon
Frank Lemon
Will
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Dr. Pierce
Con Ball
Galax
Dr. Pierre
Buffalo
WN. Y
ameRican Gas
Florida
America Gas Globe
America
Josephine Hall
Christian Endeavor
Nash
Qo Tyres
Chuck Roast
Crescent Coffee
Heber St
Morrison
Price
Morrison’s
Morrison's
Goodyear Welt
Goodyear
Oxford
O. J. Morrison Stores
Neville St
New Post Office
Beckley, W. Va
Miss Louise Smith
Coca
Sunnyfield Flour
Navy
Hamburger
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