Fossil Collections Added to Beckley College Museum
Beckley college nature study museum gains fossil displays of animals plants and insects mounted by B F Adair and supplemented by specimens collected by John Adair a Saeger high school principal. Dr T A Bendrat plans more insect slides and slides for pre medical work while students add geological fossils and an asbestos ore sample from Thetford Que donated via Joseph Gallagher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Adair
South Kanawha Street
Beckley College
John Adair
Saeger
West Virginia
T. A. Bendrat
Chicago
Beckley
Adams Paint Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Joseph Gallaher
Thetford
Que
Rail in Library Too High to Straddle Incident
Last Friday a man tried to step over a library rail to reach a reference book without asking the librarian. His leg got stuck as the rail was higher than his inseam and he dangled briefly before climbing down, proving corner cutting can backfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Okey Mills Takes Jailer's Post at Raleigh County Jail
Okey Mills a Beckley college post graduate resigns to become jailer at Raleigh County jail. He led The Flight as editor in chief and held roles in the Kangaroo court and Kappa Theta Phi. Louise Sheffler becomes editor in chief, James Herring associate editor, George Blevins exchange editor, Warren Hancock elected Kappa Theta Phi president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okey Mills
Beckley College
Raleigh
Okey
Mills
The
Flight
Kangroo Court
Kappa Theta Phi Fraternity
Louise Sheffler
James Herring
Miss Sheffler
George Blevins
Herring
Kappa Theta Phi
Warren Hancock
Linda Sarrett Attends Cotillion Club Dance at Mountain Air
Linda Sarrett attended the Cotillion club dance at the Mountain Air Hotel in Mount Hope on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Sarrett
Mountainair Hotel
Mount Hope
Levening
Books To Go Back Unless Purchased Texts Return Soon
D. K. Shroyer announced yesterday that all unpurchased books would be sent back to the publishing house in a few days. Students who have not secured their texts are urged to do so immediately or face an extra fee for having one ordered. Teachers stress access to a text as crucial for passing courses.
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D. K. Shroyer
Herring Draws Biology Charts At Beckley College
James Herring, a Beckley college student in biology, now draws biology charts used in anatomy courses. Dr. T A Bendrat, head of biology, arranged for his charts to replace imported German imports. Herring will create a series of charts showing main types of lower animal life.
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Germany
James Herring
Beckley College
T. A. Bendrat
James
Dr. Bendrat
Bendrat
Miss Edythe Gallaher Guest of Friends at Helen Sunday
Miss Edythe Gallaher was entertained as a guest of friends at Helen on Sunday, enjoying a social visit and informal gathering in the home of acquaintances.
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Edythe Gallaher
Students Vote On Candidates For Student Council
Betty Mayhew and James Her ring were named as presidential candidates at a student meeting held yesterday. Other nominations include Joseph Vargo and George Evans for vice president, Louise Sheffler and Thelma Cavendish for secretary and treasurer, and Julia Bruce and Warren Hancock for recorder of points. James Herring, a Beckley area student with roots in Wilson North Carolina, has held various roles and was elected chairman of the decoration committee and led the electoral board vote tally. Betty Mayhew is a post graduate Beckley Junior College graduate and first president of Beta Theta sorority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Mayhew
James Herring
Joseph Vargo
George Evans
Louise Sheffler
Thelma Cavendish
Julia Bruce
Warren Hancock
Recorder of Points
Beckley
Wilson
North Carolina
Charles L. Coon High School
Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley College
Kappa Theta Phi
James
Beckley Junior College
Beta Theta Sorority
Sever
Mayhew
Capital University
Columbus
Ohio
Oak Hill High School
Vargo
Thirteen Club
Scarbro
Oak Hill
The
Log
Reflector
Mt. Hope High School
West Virginia
Mt. Hope
the Log
Fayette County
May Court
Shreveport
Louisiana
the Bird High School
Hancock
Kappa Theta Phi Fraternity
Beta Thea Sorority
Education Club Meetings In Mount Hope Shows Local Scholarly Interest
Mount Hope hosts Fayette Study Club on October 16 with papers on Education by Mrs. W. B. Rocke and Mrs. J. M. McCauley and a book report by Mrs. C. E. Howard. Circle No 3 of Presbyterian church holds program with Bible lesson and a Mexico mission dialogue. Birthday dinner honors W. H. Raines with guests from Rainelle Kilsyth and Beckley. Numerous local notices follow about circles, visits, and community events.
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W. B. Rocke
Fayette
Dan Covey
Beckley
J. M. McCauley
Whipple
A. R. Long
Summerlee
O. F. McCoy
Glen Jean
P. C. Graney
Frank Graff
George Siems
P. M. Snyder, Jr
C. E. Howard
Walter Dalrymple
J. G. Ridinger
W. W. Thompson
Circle No. 3
Presbyterian Church
H. B. Maroney
L. H. Roberts
Lewis Hypes
Ann Thompson
The Flight of the Blue Hawks
A weekly publication by the West Virginia Intercollegiate Press Association staff lists editors and reporters including Louise Sheffler James Herring Paul Lilly Edythe Gallaher George Blevins Lettie Thompson Elizabeth Reed Ruth Myers Opal McKinney Lacy Warden David Farrow Corwin Bragg and Clifton Lilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Sheffler
James Herring
Paul Lilly Society
Edythe Gallaher
George Blevins
Lettie Thompson
Elizabeth Reed
Ruth Myers
Opal McKinney
Lacy Warden
David Farrow
Corwin Bragg
Clifton Lilly
Beckley College Seeks Broad Club Formation for Skill Growth
The article urges Beckley College to organize many clubs with clear aims to develop members. It notes students show interest in dramatic, music, art, athletic, scientific, and social clubs and calls for initiative to start workable organizations for enduring value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley College
Kangaroo Court Formed By Sophs Beckley College
Sophomore boys at Beckley college held a Kangaroo court on Monday October 14 to enforce freshman rules. Okey Mills was elected judge and David Farrow Samuel Worley and Corwin Bragg were named sheriffs. Next meeting set for Friday October 18 at 3 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley College
Okey Mills
David Farrow
Samuel Worley
Corwin Bragg
Judge Mills
Bulliten Board
First Dance Set For Friday Night
Beckley college opens its season with a first dance at the Woman's clubhouse on Park avenue Friday October 25 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The college commercial club sponsors with Ivan Bowling and his seven piece band. Joseph Gallaher, club president, says all students and faculty are invited plus others in city and county. Halloween decor, not a masquerade. Tickets are one dollar per couple with chaperons Miss Flora Mae Jones Topsie O Dell Mrs Hedrick and Miss Loraine Haines listed.
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Beckley College
Park Ave
College Commercial Club
Ivan Bowling
Joseph Gallaher
Hallowe
Flora Mae Jones
Topsie O’dell
Hedrick
Loraine Haines
Beta Theta Pledges In Business Meeting
Beta Theta sorority pledges at Beckley college held their first year business meeting in the college library with Miss Thelma Batesole presiding. The event covered the pledges purpose and duties followed by a session for charter members and last year’s members.
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Beta Theta Pledges In Business Meeting
BeckettyLee Burleson Visits Bluefield on Sunday
Lee Burleson traveled to Bluefield on Sunday. Readers who spent the day at the Bazzarree camp along the Greenbrier river included Thomas Hedrick Warren Hancock Dorothy Bazzarree Lucille Foster Jean Wauhop John Porter and May Hollandsworth, former Beckley College students.
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Lee Burleson
Bluefield
Bazzarree
Greenbrier River
Thomas Hedrick
Warren Hancock
Dorothy Bazzarree
Lucille Foster
Jean Wauhop
John Porter
May Hollandsworth
Beckley College
Student Body Slate Profiles Local Candidates
The article lists Beckley College candidates for student government offices and the pageant. It details Miss Mayhew as first vice-president and social committee member, with past roles at Capital University and campus queen honors. Opponents include Joseph Vargo and George Evans for vice-president, plus Mary Louise Sheffler for secretary, Thelma Cavendish, Warren Hancock, and Julia Bruce with various school affiliations and activities.
Community notices from Montcoal West Virginia in brief
Mrs Hughes Brock hosted the Ladies Aid Tuesday afternoon. Hazel Reppert Ruth Wells and Freda St Clair vacationed in Buckhannon. A M Brown Layland hurt in a Saturday auto crash now at Charleston General Hospital and formerly resided here. Mr and Mrs Will T Hood attend Presbyterian Synod in Fairmont. Miss Edna Roper returns to Cincinnati after visiting the Hood family. P T A executive meeting held at Y M C A with next monthly meeting October 28 at the high school featuring Mr Stein Seth High as guest speaker. Mrs John Sims hosts an all day Ladies Aid today at the S M Foresman home. Mr and Mrs Grady Bradley host visiting relatives from Pontiac Mich. Hi Y visitors attend Mount Hope meeting with E L Colcord and others. Lightfoot Brooke Huntington visits town. S M Foresman announces community Halloween party at Y M C A on Thursday October 31. John Gray hosts Acapella club with a Beckley theater party. Mr and Mrs William A Colcord host informal dance Friday. W H Pettus John Rutherford F C Colcord E L Colcord attend Kanawha Operators meeting in Charleston.
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Ters
J. E. Howard
George Comstock
Point Pleasant
J. E. Bergendahl
Stotesbury
Barney Williams
Earl H. Tracey
Washington, D. C
W. E. Tissue
North Carolina
Virginia
Clarence Figgatt
Mae Dews
C. E. Clapper
Nora Rudolph
Parkersburg
Fred J. Potter
Pittsburgh
Jacob Rhinehart
Bruce McIntire, Jr
Toledo
Mount Hope
Mark Davis
Portsmouth
Ohio
J. V. Percival
Bluefield
Maurice Walsh
Capital Fuel Company
Cleveland
New York
Hughes Brock
Hazel Reppert
Ruth Wells
Freda St. Clair
Buckhannon
A. M. Brown
Layland
Charleston General Hospital
Mr. Brown
Will T. Hood
Fairmont
Synod
The
Presbyterian Church
Edna Roper
John Sims
Ladies Aid
M. Foresman
John Aliph
Pontiac
Mich
Grady Bradley
Clement Gallanon
Gube Tudor
Carl Anderson
Eugene Colcord
Bill Smith
James Hornbeck
Earl Okes
Montreal
John Gray
Acapella Club
Beckley
William A. Colcord
W. H. Pettus
John Rutherford
F. C
E. L. Colcord
Kanawha Operators Association
Charleston
John Sands Named President of Hitchman Coal Co
John Sands is named president of Hitchman Coal and Coke company by the board, succeeding the late executive. The announcement comes from Wheeling, West Virginia, on October 24, per the Associated Press.
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John Sands
Hitchman Coal Co
Associated Press
Wheeling
W. Va
Hitchman Coal and Coke Company
Chatter Box notes and campus romances tease
A playful campus column recounts gossip on a returning young lady, a bold knight in story, and a fresh man at odds with love. It hints Beta Theta president's trips to a sanatorium, a married male freshman from Oak Hill, and Lois’s emotions, closing with cheerful farewell until next week.
Serpentine Ore Veins Found Across Canada
In Canada a greenish ore resembling bottle green occurs abundantly in serpentine rock. The veins extend over a hundred miles in length and about thirty miles in width, with vein thickness typically three to six inches. The stone is prized for its architectural beauty.
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Beck
Canada
Miss Margaret Bledsoe and James Wilkes Visit Mount Hope
Miss Margaret Bledsoe and James Wilkes were visitors to Mount Hope Friday evening.
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Margaret Bledsoe
James Wilkes
Mount Hope
Student Council Electoral Board Member Refresment Committee
A student council member serves on the electoral board and is part of the refreshment committee, handling ballot oversight and coordinating event snacks for meetings.
Edward Hitchman Leads Longtime Organization
Edward Hitchman, presiding officer for 25 years, remains at the helm as Sands, son of Lawrence Sands the Wheeling and Pittsburgh banker, is noted as a key relation.
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Edward Hitchman
Sands
Lawrence Sands
Wheeling and
Pittsburgh
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Mayhew, Herring
Adairs
Mount Hope, W. Va
Mexico
Dave Wender
J. H. Coleman
A. H. McIntire
H. D. Norton
W. W. Pharr
Anna Barnum
W. H. Raines
Colorado Street
L. E. Alderson
Rainelle
William Boyd
Kilsythe
Cecil Raines
Oswald
Charles Honaker
Fred L. Dixon
A. M. Raines
Gus Fleck
Billy Vance
Marjorie Spitzer
Happy Bennett
Otis Rhodes
Dona Yager
Chickashaw
Oklahoma
Presbyterian Circle
W. F. Muir
W. B. Hisey
E. H. Graff
E. L. Norris
Chickasaw
Raines
Raymond E. Tissue
Fayetteville
Elizabeth Propps
George Carte
Winona
Agnes Rodgers
Nallen
Orville Tinsley
Akron
Jack Vicar
Carrington Wicker
Allen
Hinton
Rufus Neil
Raymond Condee
Flora Richards
L. C. Simpson
Mabscott
L. F. Anderson
Haven Shumate
Billy Jim Shumate
Welch
Clair Hogg
Raleigh General Hospital
Betty Jo Walters
Herbert Wal
Los Angeles
Eastern Conference of the Methodist Church
Atlantic City
Blue Hawks
Ees
Lege
Journalism Department
West Va. Intercollegiate Press Association
Kangaroo” Court
Commercial Club
Womans
Beta Theta
Thelma Batesole
Kathryn Gebhard
Montcoal, W. Va
Wilkes
Jim
Baltimore
Rosine
Julia
R. Feazelle
Lois
Lyric
Ahia Os Heggie
Jackie Sears
Alexander
Modern Furniture CO
Neville ST. Beckley
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