Christmas Workshop By WV State Specialists Delights About 60 Women
About 60 women attended a daylong Christmas workshop at New River Park Recreation Room. The session was jointly sponsored by West Virginia University Extension Service the State Department of Commerce and the State Department of Vocational Education. Instruction on decorative uses of native materials was given by Jane Cox and Olevia Cunningham. Participants used pine cones nuts teasel sycamore balls milkweed pods and more to create teasel trees baskets wreaths bird ornaments and other decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New River Park Recreation Room
West Virginia University Cooperative Extension Service
State Department of Commerce
State Department of Vocational Education
Jane Cox
Department of Commerce
Charleston
Olevia Cunningham
Vocational Education Department
Mary Nelli Godbey
Raleigh County
Stork Shower Honors Mrs Willie Garretson at Princewick
A stork shower honoring Mrs Willie Garretson was held Friday night at her mother Mrs Jess Stanley's home in Princewick. Hostesses assisting were Mrs Kenneth Herron Mrs Cecil Stanley and Mrs Opie Matherly. Prizes went to Mrs Clifford Mitchem Mrs Effie Chapman Miss Frances Thomason and Mrs Harold Carpenter. Guests included many locals and out of town visitors Mrs Ronald Wood of Wyoming and Mrs Nora Wyatt of Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Garretson
Jess Stanley
Princewick
Kenneth Herron
Cecil Stanley
Opie Matherly
Clifford Mitchem
Effie Chapman
Frances Thomason
Harold Carpenter
Major Holt
Lacy Cole
H. B. Garretson
Manuel Blanco
Carol Garretson
Glen Bryant
Linda Thomason
Ray Bell
Ceretha Bell
Marilyn Stanley
Robert Holmes
Blanche
Colorful Gift Boxes for Christmas Floral Arrangements
A guide suggesting spectacular red containers for holiday arrangements. Use a crimson adhesive covering on a coffee can, mayonnaise jar, or tall glass. Pack toweling inside to secure moisture and keep pine boughs holly and berries intact. Water-filled arrangement stays moist and balanced.
Local East Gulf residents named in community note
Wallen and Mrs Reid Daniel of East Gulf along with Mrs Dennis Simmons of the Hollywood Home Demonstration Club figure in a community notice.
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Wallen
Reid Daniel
East Gulf
Dennis Simmons
Hollywood Home Demonstration Club
A Welcome Gift for a Young Bride
A special gift idea for a friend or bride involves compiling favorite Christmas recipes into a booklet. Handwrite or type the recipes, bind between cardboard sheets, punch two holes, and tie with a bright red bow. Decorate the cover with holly berries cut from contrasting adhesive backed paper.
Miss Boots Dilley Visits Parents for Thanksgiving
Miss Boots Dilley arrived Monday to spend Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs D B Dilley in Glen Morgan. She is assistant professor of elementary education at Alderson Broadus College Philippi and formerly elementary supervisor with the Raleigh County Board of Education.
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Boots Dilley
D. B. Dilley
Glen Morgan
Miss Dilley
Alderson-Broaddus College
Philippi
Raleigh County Board of Education
Mrs Ralph EPPERLEY to Visit Memphis Family
Mrs Ralph Epperley and her children Ralphetta and Donald of Cool Ridge will travel by bus tonight to spend the holidays with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Gerald Helm in Memphis Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Epperley
Ralphetta
Donald
Cool Ridge
Gerald Helm
Memphis, Tenn
Henry and Phipps Attend Funeral in Irvin Kentucky
Mr and Mrs I E Henry and Mr E H Phipps of 114 Berkley Street returned Sunday evening from funeral services for Henrys brother Burton Henry in Irvin Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Henry
E. H. Phipps
Berkley St
Henry
Burton Henry
Irvin, Ky
Mr Oliver Lemon Peck Home After Surgery at Beckley
Mr Oliver Lemon Peck of 109 Orchard Avenue underwent surgery at Beckley Veterans Hospital and is expected to return home for Thanksgiving.
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Oliver Lemon Peck
Orchard Ave
Beckley Veterans Hospital
Visitors Return From Virginia Hunting Trip
Everette Aliffe of Sophia Chick ONeal and Herman Powell of Cranberry return to their homes after a week hunting in Je tersville Virginia. They stayed with Mr and Mrs Sam Pembelton Mr and Mrs Jack Pembelton and Mr and Mrs Nick Powell while in the state. Theresa Biggs daughter of Earl H Biggs Beckley Mount Hope Road and Glenda Tabor daughter of Glen Tabor 1812 Harper Rd arrived Tuesday to spend Thanksgiving with their parents. The girls are freshmen roommates at Concord College Athens.
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Jetersville
Everette Aliffe
Sophia
Chick O'Neal
Herman Powell
Cranberry
Virginia
Powell
Sam Pembelton
Jack Pembelton
Nick Powell
Theresa Biggs
Earl H. Biggs
Beckley-Mount Hope Road
Glenda Tabor
Glen Tabor
Harper Rd
Concord College
Athens
Lacy Lilly Admitted for Convalescing at Raleigh General
Convalescing patient Lacy Lilly of 504 N Oakwood remains at Raleigh General Hospital after admission on November 15.
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Raleigh General Hospital
Lacy Lilly
N. Oakwood
Shoe Box Cans Make Pretty Gift Containers
Shoe boxes cigar boxes coffee cans and bottles can be covered in merry holiday adhesive coverings. Great for home baked Christmas foods fruit cake cookies and cookies. Green red covers with a bow and pine cone create sturdy gift containers lasting through Christmas. The mongoose is famed as a snake killer.
Furniture Needs Pre-Holiday Care
Preserve a brilliant holiday look for antiques with a safe wax method. Apply liquid furniture wax using a soft dinner napkin pad, fold when soiled, buff with a clean napkin, and avoid flammable rags.
Beckley Clubwomen Plan Christmas Parties for Children
Santa Claus will visit three Beckley Woman's Club Christmas parties for members’ children from pre school to sixth grade. Pre schoolers Dec 18 12 30 to 2 pm contact Mrs Daniel H Warren. Grades 1 2 3 Dec 21 1 2 30 pm contact Mrs Ted George. Grades 4 5 6 Dec 21 3 to 5 pm contact Mrs Harry F Cooper. Reservations due by Dec 5 to ensure gifts and refreshments.
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Santa Claus
Fred K. Hays
Woman’s Club of
Beckley
Santa
Daniel H. Warren
Ted George
Harry F. Cooper
Hays
Coming Events for Women's Organizations Calendar notices
Women's groups are invited to submit regular or special meeting notices via telephone or mail to Beckley Newspapers Women's Department. Notices received by 10 a.m. are published the same day, and Sunday calendar items must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Women’s Department of
Beckley
Eagles Auxiliary Meeting at Woodlawn Avenue
The Eagles Auxiliary at Eagles Aerie 204 Woodlawn Avenue holds a regular meeting at 7 30 p m. Members gather for organization business and community activities.
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Eagles
Eagles Aerie
Woodlawn Ave
No. 1 Club of St. John's Baptist Church Raleigh
The No 1 Club of the St Johns Baptist Church in Raleigh meets at 7 p m led by Mrs Sadie Henderson of East Beckley with active community plans and fellowship.
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St. John’s Baptist Church
Raleigh
Sadie Henderson
East Beckley
Regular meeting of Silver Star Rebekah Lodge
Regular meeting of Silver Star Rebekah Lodge held at the lodge hall with members present. The notice invites attendance and notes a brief program and upcoming charity activity.
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Silver Star Rebekah Lodge
Fellowship Dinner and Call Meeting at Crab Orchard Baptist
Fellowship class hosts a covered dish dinner in the Social Room at 6 30 p m. A call meeting is held at the home of Mrs L B Bigger on Truman Avenue at 6 p m.
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Crab Orchard Baptist Church
Sunday Moon Chapter Event Seeks Formal Dress Attire
Beckley Chapter Women of the Moose invites all members to wear formal dress for a Star Recorders Day at the Moose Lodge Ballroom at 1 30 p.m. Details emphasize attire and gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Women of the Moose
Star Recorders
Moose Lodge
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George McKinney
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Clarence Carpenter
Carl Meen
Hollywood Ub
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Barclay & CO. Limited
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