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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1962

Page

5

Miss Meadows Weds John David Kerzic

At eleven o'clock Thursday morning Miss Helen Patricia Meadows became the bride of John David Kerzic in a double ring ceremony at the bride's home. The couple will take a southern wedding trip after a reception. The bride is a Raleigh County teacher and Concord College graduate. the groom is a Concord College senior. Out-of-town guests included brothers Charles D. Meadows and Marvin L. Meadows.

Carol Frances Meadows Joseph Kerzie Marvin Meadows East Bank Charles D. Meadows Kerzie Stoco High School Concord College Athens Concord Woman’s Hall Council Raleigh Count Board of Education Mark Twain High School Rhododendron Boys State Chester Marvin L. Meadows Brothers of the Bride

Sharret Trio To Sing At WSCS Meet At Methodist Temple

The Sharret Trio of MacArthur will perform gospel songs at the 8 p.m. meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of The Methodist Temple in Friendship Hall. The trio consists of Freddie and Eddie Sharret, 15, Robbie, 12, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sharret, with their mother accompanying on piano. Mrs. Sharrett directs and writes the arrangements. Slides on WSCS state projects will be shown with Rev. Reese Burns and Rev. Richard Carpenter providing commentary. Circle No. 4 hosts. Mediation by Mrs. Polly McWhorter and opening prayer by Mrs. Dana M. Conner. WSCS president Miss Nelle Bryson presides briefly.

Sharret Trio Woman's Society of Christian Service Sharret MacArthur Woman’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Temple Friendship Hall Raymond Sharret Freddie Eddie Robbie Sharrett First Assembly of God Church Valley Drive Woodrow Wilson High School WSCS Reese Burns Richard Carpenter Circle No. 4 Polly McWhorter Dana M. Conner Nelle Bryson

Gwynn Among 19 Pledged By WV Wesleyan Sorority

Miss Barbara Ann Gwynn daughter of Mr and Mrs Rey V Gwynn of 521 Maxwell Hill Rd was among 19 women pledged this fall by the Alpha Xi Delta sorority at West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon. Miss Gwynn a freshman Be a scienceology major. Mr and Mrs W A White Jr and daughter Judy of Louisville Ky spent the holiday with her mother Mrs Mae Keiner of Woodlawn Avenue and his parents at 217 Hargrove St.

Barbara Ann Gwynn Rey V. Gwynn Maxwell Hill Rd Alpha Xi Delta Sorority West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon Gwynn W. A. White Jr Judy Louisville, Ky Mae Keiner Woodlawn Avenue W. A. White Hargrove St

Miss Evelyn Menghetti Returns to Mount St. Joseph College

Miss Evelyn Menghetti resumes studies at Mount St. Joseph College in Cincinnati Ohio after spending the holiday with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Menghetti of 234 N Eisenhower Dr Her guest was Miss Mary Lou Elgrim of Trenton New Jersey a sophomore at the college.

Evelyn Menghetti Mount St. Joseph College Cincinnati Ohio Joe Menghetti N. Eisenhower Dr Mary Lou Elgrim Trenton N. J

Sheriff Thompson heads to Lynchburg to visit mother

Sheriff C. A. Thompson departed Tuesday bound for Lynchburg Virginia where he will stay several days to visit his mother Mrs C A Thompson The trip focuses on family time and personal travel prior to his return to duties.

C. A. Thompson Lynchburg, Va

Mrs Farley Returns Home After Major Surgery

Mrs Donald Margaret Farley has returned to Oak Grove after a major operation at Raleigh General Hospital and is reported improving by family.

Donald Margaret) Farley Oak Grove Raleigh General Hospital

Beckley Art Group Elects New Columbus Leader

Returning to Columbus Sunday, Mrs. Eugene O Neal is named new president of the Beckley Art Group after a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. J G Foster s home. Other officers include Miss Virginia McCormick as first vice president, Mrs. Charles Earehart Jr re elected second vice president, Mrs Holt Kester secretary, and L W Thorne treasurer for a third term. A Christmas dinner is planned for Dec 11 at the Elks Club for members and guests. Mrs. James L Wheeler, retiring president, led the session.

Beckley Art Group Eugene O'Neal J. G. Foster S. Kanawha St Virginia McCormick Charles Earehart Jr Holt Kester L. W. Thorne The Elks Club James L. Wheeler

Holiday Visit Includes Extended Family At Wilson Street

Mrs Charles Perkowski joined relatives for a holiday visit with her mother Mrs Harry Sterne of 116 Wilson Street. Also joining were brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Oscar Nickels of Rural Acres Drive for the celebratory gathering.

Charles Perkowski Harry Sterne Wilson St Inlaw Oscar Nickels Rural Acres Drive

Thanksgiving Visit in McConnellville by Crews Family

In McConnellville Ohio Mr and Mrs C W Crews of 203 Har grove St spent Thanksgiving with their son Ronald Crews and daughter in law.

Mcconnellville Ohio C. W. Crews Hargrove St Ronald Crews

Mrs Jennie Green Released After Hip Surgery

Mrs Jennie Green aged 79 from 209 Locust Drive was discharged Wednesday from Raleigh General Hospital after surgery to remove a plate implanted a year ago for a broken hip.

Jennie Green Locust Drive Raleigh General Hospital

Mrs Callie Lovelace Observed at Beckley Hospital

Mrs Callie Lovelace mother of Mrs Frank Facello of MacArthur is a patient at Beckley Hospital under observation and treatment.

Callie Lovelace Frank Facello MacArthur Beckley Hospital

Crab Orchard WCTU Guest Speaker

The Rev. Shirley Donnelly was guest speaker at the Crab Orchard Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting in the Baptist church. President Mrs. Virgil Woodie led a business session planning fruit baskets for ill members, with a covered dish luncheon set for December 19 at 11:30 a.m. at Mrs. Amon Canaday’s home.

Shirley Donnelly Women's Christian Temperance Union Crab Orchard Baptist Church Mary Myers Jesus Homer Persinger Amon Canaday Virgil Woodie

Back in Style Craft Lapboard Reappears for DIY Crafters

A portable lapboard design returns, guiding use of a tempered pressed wood panel sized 18 by 20 inches. It features a body-fitting semicircular cut on one side created with a coping or keyhole saw, aiding a snug, comfortable position for the user.

Wednesday Eagles Auxiliary Initiation at Woodlawn Ave

Women's notices invite clubs to send meeting announcements to Beckley Newspapers. Deadline for same day use is 10 a.m. Notices received by 10 a.m. on Sunday or Saturday for weekend calendars. Wednesday event: Ladies Auxiliary of Aerue No. 2377 Fraternal Order of Eagles on Woodlawn Avenue holds initiation service at 7:30 p.m.

Woman’s Department of Beckley Ladies Auxiliary of Aerue No Order of Eagles Eagles Lodge Woodlawn Avenue

Evening club meetings listed in Beckley notice

Thursday meetings for the Poinsettia Savings Club at 207 Broadway Beckley hosted by Mrs Charles Gilbert and for the Young Woman's Club of Central Baptist Church at 29 Smoot Ave hosted by Mrs Gladys Kemp both set for 7 p.m.

The Poinsettia Savings Club Charles Gilbert Broadway Beckley Young Woman’s Club Central Baptist Church Gladys Kemp Smoot Ave

Woman's Society Meeting at The Methodist Temple

The Women's Society of Christian Service at The Methodist Temple holds a general meeting at the temple tonight at 8 p.m. Members gather for announcements and upcoming activities, with participation open to all affiliated in the church community.

Community meeting lineup in Beckley and Mabscott

The Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia District No 3 holds a 7 30 p m session in the Terrace Room Beckley Winn Hotel. The Classroom Teachers Association meets at Beckley Junior High School at 7 30 p m. Whitestick Lodge 311 IOOF Hall Mabscott hosts 7 30 p m. The Rainbow for Girls advisory board assembles at the Masonic Temple Howe Street at 7 30 p m.

Practical Nurses Association of West Virginia, Inc Beckley-Winn Hotel Classroom Teachers Association Beckley Junior High School Whitestick Lodge Ioof Hall Mabscott The Rainbow For Girls Masonic Temple Howe Street

Degree of Honor Lodge to Hold Executive Meeting

Degree of Honor Lodge No. 56 will hold an executive meeting at the home of Mrs. Mayo Miller located at 104 Railroad Avenue at 1:30 PM. Members are advised to attend for pending matters and official business.

Mayo Miller Railroad Ave

Women’s Missionary Society Meeting at First Church of God

The Women’s Missionary Society of First Church of God meets at the church at 7 30 p m with Mrs M J Jones as hostess.

Women’s Missionary Society of First Church of God M. J. Jones

Ladies Bible Class at Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church

The Ladies Bible Class of Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church in MacArthur meets at 1 30 p m led by Rev S D Smith in the church home and community setting.

Hollywood Missionary

Silver Star Rebekah Lodge Meeting Dinner

Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No 77 at IOOF Hall on North Oakwood Avenue hosts a covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 7 30 p.m.

Silver Star Rebekah Lodge No IOOF North Oakwood Avenue

Open-deanery meeting at St Francis de Sales Church

The Blue Field Deanery of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women of the Diocese of Wheeling will hold an open meeting at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church at 2 PM. Attendees will discuss upcoming diocesan events, organizational matters, and community outreach efforts.

Bluefield Diocesan Council of Catholic Women of the Diocese of Wheeling St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

Workers Named For Thursday At CD Office

Volunteer workers at the Civil Defense office in the Memorial Building basement will be Mrs. A David Abrams and Mrs. George Moss of Beckley Woman's Club Education Department. Abrams chairs the clubs National Defense and Safety Committee and arranges to keep the office open from 9 a m to noon daily except weekends as a public service.

Civil Defense Office Memorial Building A. David Abrams George Moss Education Department Woman’s Club of Beckley

Auxiliary Members Work At TB Office

Members of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Raleigh County Medical Society worked at the Tuberculosis and Health Association office in the Memorial Building Monday to complete Christmas seal mailings. Names included are Mrs. Richard Starr, president, and several others such as Mrs. A. D. Kistin, Mrs. Clyde A. Smith, Mrs. D. C. Ashton, Mrs. W. E. Wilkinson, Mrs. M. M. Ralston, Mrs. John E. McKenzie, Mrs. George A. Miller, Mrs. F. L. Banks, Mrs. Thomas L. Martin, and Mrs. Charles W. Merritt.

Woman’s Auxiliary Raleigh County Medical Society Tuberculosis and Health Association Memorial Building Richard Starr A. D. Kistin Clyde A. Smith D. C. Ashton W. E. Wilkinson M. M. Ralston John E. McKenzie George A. Miller F. L. Banks Thomas L. Martin Charles W. Merritt

Pharmacists Form Auxiliary to New River Pharmaceutical Assoc

A November 16 meeting at the Beckley Elks Club organized an Auxiliary to the New River Pharmaceutical Association. Mrs. C. P. Justice of Charlton Heights was elected president with Mrs. Tim Thompson of Beckley as vice president and Mrs. Harold Bradford of Mullens as secretary treasurer. A program committee includes Mrs. Wally Brannon, Mrs. Omar Dowdy, and Mrs. Don Mullins, all of Beckley. Harold Johnston of Beckley is publicity chair. The next meeting is set for January, with invitations extended to wives of pharmacists and drug salesmen in Raleigh, Fayette, Wyoming, and Nicholas counties. Others in attendance: Mrs. Gus Addington Jr. of Oak Hill, Mrs. Ralph Amick, Mrs. Elmer Korman, and Mrs. R. B. Sigmund, all of Beckley.

New River Pharmaceutical Association Beckley Elks Club C. P. Justice Charlton Heights Tim Thompson Beckley Harold Bradford Mullens Justice Wally Brannon Omar Dowdy Don Mullins Harold Johnston Raleigh Fayette Wyoming Nicholas Counties Gus Addington Jr Oak Hill Ralph Amick Elmer Korman R. B. Sigmund

Birth of David Hodgkins Jr. in Panama Canal Zone base hospital

Mr and Mrs David Hodgkins of Ft Gulick Panama Canal Zone announce the birth of a son on November 14 at the base hospital. The infant weighs seven pounds nine ounces and has been named David Jr. The couple also has a son Byron, age 2. Mother is Barbara Scott, daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Scott of Sunset Drive. Paternal grandmother resides in Concord New Hampshire.

David Hodgkins Ft. Gulick Panama Canal Zone David Jr Byron Barbara Scott J. E. Scott Sunset Drive Concord N. H

Dress Shop Partnership Offered for Stylish Lady

For a small investment a full partnership is offered in a small but smart Dress Shop. To any lady who can answer this description one who knows style and fashions who can dress smartly is pleasing and charming to people. Write box X-100 Beckley Newspapers Corp Beckley West Virginia giving full name address and qualifications.

Beckley Newspapers Corp Beckley W. Va

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eees Bluefield Deanery John David Kerzic Earl Miss Meadows Frank M. West Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Diocese of Sylvester Staud Oakwood Avenue Mary Edith Vocations Sisters of St. Joseph Jerome Malfregeot Fairmont Wheeling Council National Council of Catholic Women Bishops Council of the United States FE. D. Humphrey Rena Pitotti N. E. Lanton Princeton John Battalino Blacksburg East Rainelle Filbert Gary Hinton Kimball Pearisburg Pocahontas Powhatan Radford Richlands Tazewell War Welch White Sulphur Springs Richard Sullivan Margaret Mirable Joe Fitzsimmons George Fordham Viola Zande John Mosko R. L. Watters E. Lynwood Bagby James White Ronceverte Sterling Nicholls R. L. White James Arbogast Dario Pitotti Mary L. Burk Joe Prasatek Mary Corsaro T. C. Camp Paula Daughters of America Clology Columbus Mary Carter Paint Store Kanawha WCTU Raleigh Cleaners & Laundry Cedar Beckley Woman’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Temple General Meeting Temple Pharmaceutical Group G. M. Powers Main Street Beckley , Ea. Fashions Santa Brants Acrilan Orion W.t.grant CO Neville Street
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