Norma Jean Arthur and Lonnie Gunter Jr wed in Rich Creek church
Miss Norma Jean Arthur married Lonnie Gunter Jr in a 8:30 p.m. ceremony on November 23 at First Baptist Church Rich Creek Virginia. Rev Frank Marshall officiated. The couple will reside at 105 Lincoln Street after a Williams burg Virginia trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Jean Arthur
Lonnie Gunter Jr
First Baptist Church
Rich Creek
Frank Marshall
Earl Arthur
Cranberry
L. O. Gunter
Johnstown Road
First Methodist Church Circles Set Meets in December
Circles of the First Methodist Church schedule December meetings. Circle 1 led by Mrs. David meets 7:30 p.m. December 12 at 213 S Heber St. Circle 2 led by Mrs. Hana ker meets 2 p.m. December 1 at 214 S Heber St. Circle 3 led by Mrs. Tabor meets 2 p.m. December 1 at the church. Circle 4 led by Mrs. Ransom meets 2 p.m. December 1 at 115 Ellison Ave. Circle 5 led by Mrs. Beavers meets 7:30 p.m. December 5 at 204 Fairview Ave. Circle 6 led by Mrs. Elkins Jr. meets 8 p.m. December 19 at Calloway Heights residence of Mrs. Ernes Allenbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Robert Davis
Carden Hillman
S. Heber Street
W. W. Honaker
C. R. Harless
Jay Woods
Fairview Avenue
Roy T. Elkins Jr
Ernes. Allenbaugh
Calloway Heights
Women of the Bible staged by Beckley Womans Club at Methodist Temple
Mrs Fred Hurt directed a Women of the Bible pageant for the Methodist Temple WSCS meeting. Beckley Woman's Club members portrayed figures from the biblical story with solos hymns and readings. The program opened with worship and scripture, ending with refreshments and attendance pins. Next meeting set for December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hurt
Methodist Temple
WSCS
Women of the Bible
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Beckley Woman's Club
William Boone
Hannah
Grover Trail
Dorcas
Walter Rappold
Pharaoh
Geraldine Miles
W. C. Barnard
Ruth
Paul Phipps
Esther
Mary
K. L. Lazenby
Loretta Haddad
Phillip Wilkes
Arlena Miller
J. E. Otto
Coming Events for Women in Beckley
Women’s groups may announce regular or special meetings by calling 3321 or mailing notices to the Women’s Department. Beckley newspapers will use notices by 10 a.m., with Sunday calendar items due by 10 a.m. Saturday. Beckley Chapter of Hadassah meets at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Sam Hochman’s home, 118 Mason Street. First Baptist Church School of Missions hosts dinner at 6 p.m., study groups at 7 p.m., and worship at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Department
Beckley
Sam Hochman
Mason Street
School of Missions
First Baptist Church
Community events and club meetings listed in Beckley area
Dessert bridge and canasta open to the public sponsored by Women of the Moose at the Moose Club Ballroom at 7 30 p m. Executive Board of Women of the Beckley Presbyterian Church meet at the church at 2 p m. Prosperity Farm Women's Club holds an event at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Tina Adkins in Prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Moose Club
The
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Prosperity Farm Women's Club
Friday Ann Rose Class and First Baptist Guilds Bazaar
Friday events include the Ann Rose class at First Baptist Church lower auditorium at 7 30 p m Circle No 9 meets at Mrs G C Porter 200 Hillcrest St at 7 30 p m The annual Christmas Bazaar is public and sponsored by the Guilds of St Stephen's Episcopal Church Dinner served at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Rose
First Baptist Church
G. C. Porter
Hillcrest St
Guilds of
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Wesleyan Service Guild Meets at Lilly Residence
Mrs Fray Lilly hosted a Wesleyan Service Guild meeting at her Myers Avenue home with co hosts Miss Betty Moore and Mrs Ryan Lilly. President Miss Barbara West led the business session as plans were made for a spaghetti dinner and Christmas bazaar at St Marys Church on Dec 2 from 6 to 8 pm. General chairman Fray Lilly and food committee chair H C Barnett were named. Attendees included Mrs Harry Ellis Mrs Lloyd Shutko Mrs Emanuel Amato Mrs Dave Wagner Miss Lillian Clark and Miss Doris Pennington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fray Lilly
Wesleyan Service Guild
St. Mary's Methodist Church
Myers Avenue
Betty Moore
Ryan Lilly
Babara West
H. C. Barnett
Harry Ellis
Lioyd Shutko
Emanuel Amato
Dave Wagner
Lillian Clark
Doris Pennington
Miss Nancy Payne Feted With Shower
A mixed shower was held at Blue Jay Methodist Church social room for Miss Nancy Payne, hosted by Blue Jay Methodist Youth Fellowship. She will wed Eldridge Maddy on December 3 at the Blue Jay Methodist Church. A miniature ceremony featured participants Susan Pettry, Bill Carter, Sandra Cook, Barbara Stover, Shelia Martin, James Hodge, Ronnie Comer, Douglas ig jo Ellen Elliott, the soloist, who sang I Love You Truly. Refreshments were served to 42 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Jay Methodist Youth Fellowship
Miss Payne
Eldridge Maddy
Blue Jay Methodist Church
Susan Pettry
Bill Carter
Sandra Cook
Barbara Stover
Shelia Martin
James Hodge
Ronnie Comer
Douglas Ig Jo Ellen Elliott
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Airman First Class James H. Halstead will arrive from Loring Maine for a 30 day leave to visit wife and infant Kathryn Marie in Piney Avenue. Numerous relatives and friends extend greetings and host visits across homes in Granville Avenue Franklin Avenue and Orchard Avenue as families share weekend hospitality and travel plans. Dr S S Simmons and Mrs Mohler hosted visits, while others plan trips to Tucson and New York City with relatives, illness notes, and local get togethers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Halstead
Loring Air Force Base
Limestone
Maine
Kathryn Marie
Piney Avenue
Catherine Smith
F. H. Halstead
Granville Avenue
Robert Simmerman
Rupert
J. R. Simmerman
Franklin Avenue
J. R. Hash
East Prince Street
Gene Wilson
Jerry and
Kenny
Glenville
Joseph H. Roles
Long Beach
Calif
Ewart Avenue
V. A. Freeland
W. H. Clay
Orlando
Fla
Freeland
Carol Dean Gibbs
Concord College
Athens
H. D. Gibbs
North Oakwood Avenue
W. R. Wilburn
Douglas
Williamson
Emerson Smith
Linda Kay
Freeman Street
Kenneth Hurst
Clarksburg
W. J. Prichard
Ashland
Charles Halstead
Orchard Avenue
Thomas M. Stokes
New York City
Locust Street
Frank Billups
Randy Smith
Billups
Durham
N. C
Mark Hanna
Lewisburg
William D. Chattin
Orchard Ave
Hanna
Mona
Chattin
A. B. McKinney
Graham Street
R. W. Plyer
Brooklyn
N. Y
Plyer
Ella McKinney
G. A. Mohler
South Oakwood Avenue
Tucson
Ariz
Curtis Mohler
Bob Mohler
H. H. Meador
Beaver
Beckley VA
Meador
Billy Hill
Murray State College
Murray, Ky
J. M. Hill
Mt. Hope
Phil Chessar
Vero Beach
Murray College
Hill
H. D. White Jr
Carol
Huntington
H. P. Stone
Eccles
Shaler Willis
Skating Party Set By Sherwood Club
The Sherwood Music Club plans a January skating party after a Monday meeting at sponsor Mrs. Paul Hinzman’s home. Miss Charlene Hughes led the session, Mickie Bowles hosted a musical quiz and piano piece. The January gathering will be at Miss Carol White head’s home, 102 Thornton Avenue, with refreshments by Mrs. Hinzman for seven members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwood Music Club
Paul Hinzman
Kanawah Street
Charlene Hughes
Mickie Bowles
Carol Whitehead
Thornton Avenue
Hinzman
Patricia Ann Bare and Clyde Ward Wed in Tilden Church
Miss Patricia Ann Bare and Clyde Walker Ward united in marriage at 1 p.m. November 24 in Tilden Community Church with Rev. Johnny Atkinson officiating. The bride wore a charcoal suit. maid of honor Barbara Bragg and best man Kenneth Ward. Reception at the bride’s home. couple to live in Beckley after a trip to North and South Carolina. The bride, a Shady Spring High School graduate, works at Beckley Manufacturing. the groom attended Beckley College and works at Goodall Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Ann Bare
Clyde Walker Ward
Tilden Community Church
Tilden
Johnny Atkinson
Donald R. Bare
Albert T. Ward
Sullivan
Russell O’neal
Crab Orchard
James Stanley
Barbara Bragg
Glen Morgan
Kenneth War
Donald R. Bare Jr
North
South Carolina
Beckley
Shady Spring High School
Beckley College
Beckley Manufacturing Co
Army
Marriage Permit Applications in Raleigh County
Applications for marriage licenses recorded in Raleigh County Court list Frances Biggs 19 of East Beckley and John Lynch Jr 21 of Glen Morgan. Also listed are Sharon Mae Gabriel 19 of Beckley and Charles Edward Lane 18 of Mabscott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County
Frances Biggs
James Biggs
East Beckley
John Lynch Jr
John Lynch
Glen Morgan
Sharon Mae Gabriel
Hereford Gabriel
Beckley
Charles Edward Lane
L. W. Lane
Mabscott
Convertible baths double as furniture in past homes
The article recalls older homes using multifunctional pieces, noting that beds and baths combined in convertible furniture existed long ago with tubs that served as seating or storage. It explains such dual purpose designs were common in historical interiors, paralleling modern sofa bed ideas.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Merry Hull
Julia Secrest
Mrs. Amick
Billie Sue Bowyer
Haydn
Misses Claudius Newman
Mary Jane Mulholland
Peggy Richmond
Cindy Bowyer
Bettina DePaulo
Noel Christian
D. Crawford Lynn
Kenneth Lazenby
Lilly Residence
Nancy Payne
Kroger
Hone
Women’s Dept
Jimmy
Patricia Ann
Rebecca Ruth
Portsmouth
Ohio
Hinton
Rose Anderson
H. R. Brown
North Kanawha Street
S. C. Berry
Piney View
Detroit
Pontiac
Mich
Sherwood Club
Beckley Hardware
Heber ST
Main
Goodall Garage
Mrs
Clyde W. Ward
Beckley Hardware’s
Holiday
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