Homecoming Events Set At Sophia High School
Sophia High School prepares for homecoming with a Thursday parade at 1 45 pm featuring Miss Bluehawk Patty Eller and attendants Sharon Whiting Norma Parker. Queen crowned at halftime of Sophia Pineville game. dance for alumnae to follow in the gym. Patrons include state-level clubs and church affiliations. court members named from senior class with escorts listed.
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Sophia High School
Sophia
RNS
Ville
Patty
R. Lee Eller
Sophia Freewill Baptist Church
Jimmy Joe Woodie
Bluehawk
Sharon
Ronald Vaught
Ralph Ward
Homemakers of America
Tri-Hi-Y
Midway Church of God
MRA
Norma
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Verne L. Tucker a Beckley post office foreman recovers in Raleigh General Hospital after surgery. Others listed include Melvin Sawyers Mount View hosting Richardson and Lewis families from Sophia and Princeton. Curtis Stewart Jr Lillybrook patient plans move to Greenwood S C after joining Chemstrand Corp. Miss Martha Covey librarian USF called to Beckley for her mother’s illness. Parthena Biggs Sha- ends report.
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Verne L. Tucker
Beckley
Raleigh General Hospital
Melvin Sawyers
Mount View
Clenon Richardson
Eugene
Ronnie
Johnny
Jimmy
Scottie
Howard Lewis Richardson
Buddy
Donna
Larry
Princeton
George Bragg
Stewart Brown
Sophia
Bragg
Clarence Levy
Charleston
Martha Covey
University of South Florida
Tampa
Fla
Curtis Stewart Jr
G. D. Covey
Curtis Stewart
Yale St
Lillybrook
Beckley Hospital
Greenwood
S. C
Chemstrand Corp
Stoco High School
First Christian Church of
Mrs Oakley Ross Reported Ill at West Wickham
Mrs Oakley Ross is reported ill in her home at West Wickham. Recent visitors in the home were Mrs Hyla Craven and Mrs Bob Craven, both of Huntington, and Mrs J B Thompson of Oak Hill.
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Oakley Ross
West Wickham
Hyla Craven
Bob Craven
Huntington
J. B. Thompson
Oak Hi
Food Shopping Guide Highlights Weekend Fresh Produce
Thrifty shoppers will find plentiful fresh fruits and vegetables at retail food stores this week with wide selections at meat counters. Poultry, beef, lamb, veal, smoked hams, pork loins, eggs and cheese feature promos. Produce offers carrots, cabbage varieties, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, apples, grapes, cranberries, avocados and more. Fish counters list clams, lobsters, halibut and oysters.
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Washington
UPI
Massachusetts
Sorority Social and Business Session Noted
The Beta Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a combined social and business meeting at New River Park on Wednesday night. Mrs. Richard Sepkowski presided. Miss Frances Meador chaired the social committee and a forthcoming jewels ritual was announced for the October meeting alongside a rush party. Guest speaker Mrs. Samuel S. Evans discussed the program Know Thyself. other attendees included Mrs. Owen Cox, Mrs. Quincy Waddell, Mrs. Dean Bias, Mrs. C. F. Dunkley, Mrs. James Snyder, Mrs. One Moody Waddell, Mrs. Wis Waddell and Mrs. B Roberts.
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Beta Lambda
Beta Sigma Phi
New River Park
James T. Stover
Fredric F. Friar
E. R. Harvey
Paul J. Vennari
Frances Meador
Richard Sepkowski
James Snyder
Samuel S. Evans
Owen Cox
Quincy Waddell
Dean Bias
C. F. Dunkley
On Ae
Ee Moody Wadell
Wis Waddell
dia @ B Roberts
Dues Luncheon Planned by Beckley WCTU
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union set a dues luncheon for 11 30 a m October 17 at the First Christian Church. The affair followed a Tuesday meeting at the First Baptist Church where new officers were installed including Mrs Eva Mitchum president Mrs Mary J Starr first vice president Mrs A L Rohrer second vice president Mrs Ira Whitlock treasurer and Mrs W W Honaker secretary. The nominating committee named Mrs J W Givens Mrs Elsie Boyd and Mrs Richard Lewis. New secretaries were appointed for social service spiritual life and institutes with Mrs Starr named life member. Mrs Hobaker gave the devotional on Hands.
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Beckley Wctu
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
First Christian Church
First Baptist Church
Eva Mitchum
Mary J. Starr
A. L. Rohrer
Ira Whitlock
W. W. Honaker
J. W. Givens
Elsie Boyd
Richard Lewis
H. L. Hendrickson
C. P. Conley
Rohrer
Hobaker
Starr
Local Notes From Glen Daniel Area Register Visited Kin
Glen Daniel and surrounding town residents share family updates. David Cantley of Westminster California visits grandmother Mrs Ellen Grant. Lloyd Rorrer returns from Germany tour and U S Army discharge visiting Cantleys. LeWanda Chastain returns from New York with sister and Freddie who heads to Germany with Armed Forces. Jesse Clemens improves after Raleigh General Hospital stay.
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Glen Daniel
RNS
Lacy Cantley
David Cantley
Westminster
Calif
Ellen Grant
Lloyd Rorrer
Germany
U. S. Army
Quince Borrer
Rock Creek
LeWanda Chastain
New York
Fred Ford
Freddie
Jesse Clemens
Saxon
Raleigh General Hospital
Coming Events Women invite notices to Beckley papers column
Local women organizations are asked to send regular announcements to the Woman's Department at Beckley Newspapers. Notices by 10 a.m. appear same day. Sunday items must arrive by Saturday 10 a.m. Calendar entries list events across Wednesday to Monday including meetings of Civic groups and church auxiliaries with times and venues.
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Woman's Department of
Beckley
Installation Completes Eight New Members of Mabscott Lodge
Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206 of Mabscott held a Tuesday evening installation welcoming eight new members. Seated members include Mrs. Roscoe Lilly, Mrs. James E. Walker, Mrs. William M. Horton, and Mrs. Ernest Ballengee of Crab Orchard. standing members are Mrs. Homer Persinger, Mrs. Clayton Cooper, Mrs. Fred Basham of Ridge Avenue, and Mrs. Howard Ayers of Bradley. Dewey Sparks, noble grand, presided with Ada Johnson in charge of the degree team. Music by Hume Vogt, with Rhonda King acting warden and Lawrence Breckenrich acting conductor. Additional team helpers listed. Willie McGehee photo.
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Golden Gate Rebekah Lodge No. 206
Mabscott
Roscoe Lilly
Meyers Ave
James E. Walker
William M. Horton
Ernest Ballengee
Crab Orchard
Homer Persinger
Clayton Cooper
Fred Basham
Ridge Avenue
Howard Ayers
Bradley
Dewey
Local Tot Honored on First Birthday
Jennifer Louise Miller was honored on her first birthday at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Earl Miller at 123 Mason St. Attendees included Kim Miller, Sheila Gilmore, Cathy and Rachel Gilmore, Skipper and Marta Cornett, Christy and Marcia Cornett, Billy and Beth Cornett of Pineville, Johna Ithan, Bruce and Debbie Alhbrand of Charleston, and Cathy Kleiman of Beckley. Adults present included Mrs. C. J. Kleiman, Mrs. Walter Gilmore, Mrs. Robert Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Cornett, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Alhbrand, and Mr. and Mrs. George Springer.
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Jennifer Louise Miller
John Earl Miller
Mason St
Kim Miller
Sheila
Cathy
Rachel Gilmore
MacArthur
Skipper
Marta
Christy
Marcia
Billy
Beth Cornett
Pineville
Johna Ithan
Bruce
Debbie Alhbrand
Charleston
Cathy Kleiman
Beckley
C. J.kleiman
Walter Gilmore
Robert Miller
Sophia Circles Select Project For October
Circles of the First Baptist Church of Sophia named October projects at a Tuesday church session. They plan to sell Christmas and all occasion cards to boost the treasury while cabinets are built in the church kitchen. The program titled Freedom featured readings led by Mrs. Millie Ormandy and others, including topics Justice Among Nations and Temperance and Social Justice. Circle No. 2 hosted the meeting.
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Circles
First Baptist Church of Sophia
Millie Ormandy
Marvin Proffitt
William Benfield
Justice Among Nations
Mae Pierce
Lloyd Graham
Henry Smith
Circle No. 2
Judge's harsh sentence labeled as severe by inmate
In a monthly column for the Iowa State Penitentiary magazine, Bobby Mohr recalls the judge who sentenced him, saying he would have made Merry Christmas sound severe. The remark highlights perceived severity of the judge's conduct during sentencing in Fort Madison Iowa.
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Fort Madison, Iowa
UPI
Bobby Mohr
Iowa State Penitentiary Magazine
Doan’s Pills Offer Fast Relief for Aches and Bladder Irritation
The ad promotes fast relief from backache headaches and muscular pains, plus a soothing effect on bladder irritation. It claims mild diuretic action to aid kidney function, promising better sleep and vigor, and urges readers to buy the large size Doan’s Pills today.
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Dean
Doan
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Sophia Club
Norma Parker
Patty Eller
Queen
Sharon Whiting
Willie McGeHee
Dy Spring
Beck ‘Ley
Dorsey Reed
Concord College
Athens
S. S. Reed
Parthena Biggs
Sha
Beckley Business and Professional Women’s Club
Bank of Raleigh
Navy Mothers Club
E. L. Lipscomb
Clyde St
Pansy Williams
Harry B. Atkinson
Royal Neighbors of America
Eagles Hall
Woodlawn Avenue
Beckley- Winn Hotel
Beta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Thomas Lilly
Tolley
East Killivan
Parent-Teacher Association
Eliza Hunter
Annie Brown
Lincoln St
Prosperity Home Demonstration Club
Dry Hill Prosperity Community Center
Gamma Gamma
Episcopal Churchwomen
St Stephen’s Church
Alpha Zeta Chapter
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Harold Trotter
F St
Fellowship Circle of
Coal City
Court of
Court Paula
Catholic Daughters of America
St. Franio de Sales Catholic Church
Artistic Homemakers Club
Virgil Bradshaw
Sour St
Woman’s Park Avenue
Hume Vogt
Rhonda King
Lawrence Breckenrich
Mable Forrest
Nellie R. Rogers
Gene Turner
Anna Lee Mooney
Violet Lindsay
Mable Persinger
Clyde Crowley
Emma Harvey
Rena Hughes
Leola Durham
Nora Basham
Ross Neal
Mable Wooten
Maxine Farrow
Ida Hylton
Lana Lewis
Frank Facello
W. B. Robinson
Sophia Circles
G. M. Powers
Main Street
Ashland
Ashland Oil & Refining Company
Clifford
Sprague
West Virginia
Nis
S&h
Bradford
W.T. Gran
Isis
Barin
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