Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Letters name residents of Beckley and nearby towns detailing visits, travel to Washington and Richmond, family caregiving, illnesses, and recoveries. People mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Means, Mrs. Earl Moon, Robert Stafford, Mrs. F L Banks, Mrs. A D Cooke, Mrs. Ray Smith, Miss Sue Wills, Mrs. Faye Martin, the Richmonds, Mrs. Bessie Whitley, Mrs. G F Crutchfield, and Elgie Crawford across Beckley, Union, Sophia, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stafford
P. L. Stafford
Meadows Court
West Virginia University
Morgantown
F. L. Banks
North Kanawha Street
William S. Banks
Alexandria
A. D. Cooke
Clyde St
Richmond
L. H. Roden
Tom McQuade
Beckley
Kenneth Spade
Bradley
Joe Estep
McQuire Veterans Administration Hospital
Beckley VA Hospital
Ray Smith
Charleston
Cather Bennett
East Beckley
Smith
Sue Wills
Beaver
Huntington
Marshall College
Faye Martin
Sara Jane
Union
M. E. Richmond
Piney View
Richmonds
Eau Gallie, Fla
Bessie Whitley
Sophia
Dayton
Ohio
G. F. Crutchfield
T. E. DeBoard
Mildred
Dorothy
Jack
Soulsville
Elgie Crawford
Stotesbury
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Beckley Hospital
Sequita Allen Crowned 1955 Carnival Queen at Sophia High
Sequita Allen reigned as 1955 Carnival Queen at Sophia High School. Attendants included Ver sie Graham Janet Houseknecht Wanda Meador and Joyce Sizemore, daughters of local residents and Indianapolis official C W Sizemore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sequita Allen
Sophia High School
R. H. Allen
Sophia
Versie Graham
Matthew Graham
Janet W Houseknecht
Raymond Houseknecht
Affinity
Wanda Meador
Frasure Meador
Joyce Sizemore
C. W. Sizemore
Indianapolis
Ind
Coming Events. Women's clubs announce meetings
A Beckley newspaper notice column lists Tuesday and Wednesday meetings for local groups. Entries include Christian Women’s Fellowship executive board 7 30 p m at church parlor, Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club at Coca Cola Social Room, Navy Mothers Club in Memorial Building, D A R Captain James Allen Chapter 2 30 p m at Mrs Koch’s home, and other club gatherings with times and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Duplicate Bridge Club
Coca-Cola
James Allen
Daughters of American Revolution
A. Robert Koch
Crawford Street
Phi Sorority Meeting at Coca-Cola Social Room
Phi Sorority gathers at 7 30 p m in the Coca Cola social room. The Women’s Auxiliary of St Stephen s Episcopal Church meets at the church at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Sorority
Coca- Cola
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Church and group meetings scheduled this Thursday
On Thursday the First Christian Church hosts a 7 30 p m service at the church. The Women of the Presbyterian Church executive board meets at 2 p m. The CWF of Christian Church holds a regular meeting at 7 30 p m. Beckley Legal Secretaries meet at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Education Committee
The
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Women of the Presbyterian Church
CWF
Christian Church
Beckley Legal Secretaries
Weather predictions spark garment industry revolution
Retailers nationwide order winter coats for January delivery signaling a shift in fashion logic. Designers Vera Maxwell and Esther Dorothy note early reorders of heavy wool dresses, coats, and mink furs as buyers anticipate a harsh upcoming season. Fur sales rise 15 percent with more customers purchasing coats before winter begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Maxwell
Esther Dorothy
Samuel Schulman
Associated Fur Mers
My! How Vampires Have Changed
Dorothy Ro highlights glamor shifts from Theda Bara era to modern fashion. Ceil Chapman, a designer for stars, argues today’s glamor is subtler, with makeup and necklines shaping the look. She praises Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn as examples of the modern Cleopatra. The piece offers seven styling tips focused on attributes, fit, color, and confidence to create an flattering, memorable dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Bara
Ceil Chapman
Ceil
Grace Kelly
Audrey Hepburn
Jeanne Craindon
Cei
Renew Kitchen Counters With Durable Ceramic Tile Choice
If your family follows a single yearly home project plan start with kitchen counters. Old surfaces show fading color leaks and scratches. Tile provides a waterproof, stain resistant finish that lasts as long as the house stands.
Free and Easy Fall Hairstyles Catch Millinery Trend
Two new versions of the free and easy hair dos have overwhelmed millinery designers, producing a bumper fall crop. Short styles suit a roll-brim cloche that fits over waves and ends at the neck. Long styles feature the Breton, skimming the head with a glossy length flowing into loose curls, versatile with or without a hat for any occasion.
Mrs. Freda Black Hosts Halloween Party for Youths
Mrs. Freda Black entertained members and guests of the Free Will Baptist Church League at her Sprague home Friday at 6 30 p m. A Halloween party featured games and refreshments. Attendees included Shirley Way Rita Ballard Lois Underwood Anna Faye Johnson Janice Beckelhimer Velma Beckelhimer Nancy Pittman Betty Ballard Sue Henson Ruth Ann Harris Connie Ballard Pat Lynch Janet Zeemerick Sherry Buckland Reba Pittman Louise Smith Barbara Adkins David Bonds Norman Underwood Bill Underwood Jerry Handley Billy Way Dickie Pittman Bob Mankin Richard Naft Jerry Lynch David Buckland William Warner Clay Mynes Kenny Zemerick Mac Riley Gene Gravely Jim Bays James Kilpatrick Tony Cucto Jim Brown and Jerry Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Black
Sprague
Free Will Baptist Church League
Shirley Way Rita Ballard
Lois Underwood
Anna Faye Johnson
Janice Beckelhimer
Velma Beckelhimer
Nancy Pittman
Betty Ballard
Sue Henson
Ruth Ann Harris
Connie Ballard
Pat Lynch
Janet Zeemerick
Sherry Buckland
Reba Pittman
Louise Smith
Barbara Adkins
David Bonds
Norman
Bill Underwood
Jerry Handley
Billy Way
Dickie
Charlie Pittman
Bob Mankin
Richard Naft
Jerry Lynch
David Buckland
William Warner
Clay Mynes
Kenny Zemerick
Mac Riley
Gene Gravely
Jim Bays
James Kilpatrick
Tony Cucto
Jim
Jerry Brown
Red Comes Back as Bright Home Decor Accent
The piece notes red returns as a lively decorating trend with brilliants and warm splashes of red in homes. It compares red’s impact to piquant seasoning, citing a quarry tile entranceway in vivid red as a welcoming detail that remains permanent because the color is fired into the tile.
Favorite luncheon dish toast with cheese and bacon
Toast bread under the broiler on one side. Spread untoasted sides with sharp cheddar cheese. Top with tomato slices and dots of butter. Broil until hot through. Serve garnished with crisp strips of bacon.
The Divorce Ring Arrives Socially
In response to many requests the divorce ring will be introduced next month by a gem corporation. The ring matches a wedding ring in size and features a jet black circlet set with seven full cut dazzling white gems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Gem Corporation
Beckley Hotel Private Dining Room Scene
A report notes activity inside the private dining room of the Beckley Hotel. Details are sparse, with only locational context and setting evident from the fragment. Further information is not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley Hotel
Circles of First Baptist Church November meetings listed
The church outlines 15 circle meetings in November with leaders and locations. Circles meet mainly November 3 at various homes on Harper Road West Neville Street Queen Circle and other streets, plus later dates including November 8 12 or 14 in church parlors and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circles of
First Baptist Church
The
R. L. Stewart
Nathan Lilly
Harper Road
L. H. Echols
E. E. Bibb Jr
White Oak
J. E. Sharp
W. M. McCutcheon
Queen St
Joseph Slater
Paul Chikos
Noel Griffith
Campbell St
Clark Kessel
D. W. Bryson
Foote St
Worth Harper
Mark Skaggs
Grover Trail
West C. St
James Patton
E. L. Richmond
Summers St
Jo Ann Tyree
K. K. Rand
Miss June Manning Weds Jack Leland Powers in Oklahoma City
Miss June Manning became the bride of Jack Leland Powers in a late summer ceremony at Trinity Baptist Church Oklahoma City officiated by Rev. Truman Maxey. The couple, both with local families ties, will reside at 3420 North Robinson after a Colorado Springs wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Manning
Jack Leland Powers
Trinity Baptist Church
Oklahoma City
Okla
Truman Maxey
E. H. Manning
Milton
French Lucas
Woodlawn Ave
J. D. Powers
N. W
31St St
Ann Rahe
Cleeta Joan Rogers
Betty Hathaway
Dale Jenkins
George Grabner
Grabner
C. C. Shumate
Dallas
Texas
Manning
Ceredo-Kenova High School
Kenova
Huntington School of Business
Oklahoma City University
University of Oklahoma
Pi Tau Sigma
International Business Machines
Colorado Springs
North Robinson
Morning Watch at First Baptist Church
A morning watch will be held at 7 am at the First Baptist Church for all senior department members. James P. Bland will be the guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Baptist Church
James P. Bland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert L. Davis
Beverly Cook
Bill Cook
Andy Hume
W. B. Hume
Teddy Short
Ed Short
Cathy Short
Patty Davis
Tempie Hume
W. B. Humes
Women’s
D. O. Means
Druid Avenue
Washington, D. C
Charles B. Wood
Howard J. Harris
Earl Moon
South Oakwood Ave
Washington, N. C
Margie Coburn
Women’s Department
Christian Women’s Fellowship of
First Christian Church
Degree of Honor Lodge
Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church
Navy Mothers Club
Women of the Moose
Moose Club
Jayceeetts
Appalachian Social Room
Primrose Garden Club
School of Missions
Beta Sigma
State Board of Morris Memorial Hospital
J. G. Windle Jr
Roy L. Herndon
Windle
Beckley Board
Herndon
William Blenko
Dorothy Roe
Associated Press Women's Editor
Dorothy RO
Associated Press Women’s
Jeanne Crain
Mrs. Freda Black
H. L. Hendrickson
S. G. Humph
Miss June Manning
KS VJ VapoRus
Westinghouse
Pagoda Shopping Center
West Neville Street
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