West Virginia Governor to Speak at Beckley Kfeirian Reunion Banquet
Governor Hulett C. Smith will headline the Sunday banquet for the 33rd Kfeirian Reunion in Beckley with U S Senator Robert C Byrd also on the program. Welcoming guests, Chamber president John M Gates will pinch hit for the town’s mayor.
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West Virginia
Hulett C. Smith
Beckley Hotel
U. S
Robert C. Byrd
John M. Gates
Beckley-Raleigh County
Beckley
John W. Smith
Raymond Hanaray
Royal Oaks
Mich
Louis Rahall
Fayetteville
Metropolitian
Antony Bashir
Syrian Orthodox Archdiocese of
All North America
Michael Massalini
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Local social notes list visiting relatives and moving plans across several towns. Mrs. Charles Dale Herman of Atlanta Va visits family in Beckley while Miss Tish Sutphin leaves for San Antonio. Mrs. John Wirtz Jr. and Cathy plan a Davis trip to visit kin and WVU plans for Cathy. Guests stay with the Yosts in Rural Acres Dr. Opal Hannagan returns home after visiting her father. Mrs. Ben Roebuck recovers from pneumonia. Women’s clubs host four day Appalachian Art and Craft Festival at Raleigh County Armory with Gulf Woman’s Club members providing materials and other locals assisting at booths.
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Charles Dale Herman
Atlanta
A. A. Ross
Annie Sutphin
N. Kanawha St
Tish Sutphin
S. S. Sutphin
Allan Ross
San Antonio
Tex
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Raleigh County
Gulf Woman's Club
Sophia
Annual Fall Conference Slated Oct. 8-10 By District Quotarians
The annual fall conference of District No. 1, Quota International, Inc., will be held Oct. 8-10 in Charleston with Mrs. Helen K. Beck, district governor, presiding at the Daniel Boone Hotel. Mrs. Virginia Spangler announced the event and noted 21 local Quotarians plus two guests attended the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quota International, Inc
Charleston
Helen K. Beck
Daniel Boone Hotel
Virginia Spangler
Quota Club of
Beckley
Quick Garment Freshening With a Gas Dryer Tip
Garments like sweaters wool skirts and dresses and corduroy and velveteen fabrics can be refreshed in a gas clothes dryer. Place them in the dryer with two slightly damp towels and set the dial to the fabric type. Remove them as soon as tumbling stops for de wrinkling deodorizing and wearability.
Alexander the Great Solves Gordian Knot Mystery
Alexander the Great accomplished the legendary feat of cutting the Gordian Knot, a famed act cited as a decisive display of ingenuity and power. This historic anecdote highlights his bold approach to problem solving and strategic brilliance.
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Alexander the Great
Sulking Calls Attention Away From a Faltering Moment
A brief item notes how sulking after a stumble draws more notice than laughter, highlighting the social tension between visible failure and subdued reaction.
Visiting relatives greet Davenport household guests
Visiting in the home of their aunt Mrs. Harriett Davenport of 323 Vine St were Miss Jennifer Crickmer of Pikeville Kentucky and Pat Mason of Mullens. Other visitors were Miss Sue Simmons of Morgantown, Mr and Mrs C B Hughes of Tampa Florida and Mrs Morgan Hughes of Meadows Court.
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Harriett Davenport
Vine St
Jennifer Crickmer
Pikeville
Pat Mason
Mullens
Sue Simmons
Morgantown
C. B. Hughes
Tampa, Fla
Morgan Hughes
Meadows Court
Rural Acres Gardener Featured In Festival
Mrs A R Cook of the Rural Acres Garden Club will demonstrate soap making at the Appalachian Art and Craft Festival opening today at the Raleigh County Armory. The August meeting at Mrs William Falchoner’s home announced hospital therapy plans, a white elephant vase donation drive for October, rummage sale set for Oct 1 and the Appalachian District fall meeting Sept 25. Two new members joined, upcoming September meeting at Mrs Cook’s Stamford Road home with co hosts Mrs Kesler and Mrs Yost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Cook
Rural Acres Garden Club
Raleigh County
William Falchoner
Elm St
Paul Dillon
Nathan Comer
Bill Woods
Kenneth Jennings
Roscoe Weikle
Ted Stover
Charles Garrett
Summersville
Beckley
Hubert Henson
Oscar Nickels
Lawrence Hunt
C. E. Kesler
Omer Kesler
W. R. Johnson
Cook
Stamford Road
W. R. Yost
Women's group notices and meeting calendar
Notices from Beckley Newspapers call for women’s groups to submit regular or special meeting announcements. Deadline 10 a.m. daily, with Sunday items due by 10 a.m. Saturday. Listings include Whitby Methodist Bible class 7:30 p.m. at church, Woman's Club at Mrs. Carter’s home 323 G St. 7 p.m. Queen Esther Court 53 Heroines of Jericho 5:30 p.m. Ann Rose Bible Class picnic at New River Park 6 p.m.
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Women's Department of
Beckley
Whitby Methodist Church
Woman's Club
Central Baptist Church
James E. Carter
G St
Jericho
Ann Rose
The
First Baptist Church
New River Park
Dance Honoring Miss Bronze Sponsored by Local Clubs
A dance event in honor of Miss Bronze is sponsored by Just A Mere Club and American Legion Post 70. The dance runs at S Fayette Street from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with proceeds benefiting club activities.
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Just A
American Legion Post
S. Fayette St
Social Savings Club Meeting Postponed
The Social Savings Club has postponed its scheduled meeting due to the holiday weekend. Members are urged to watch for updated notices with the new date and time.
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Social Savings Club
Sunday Reunion for Paint Creek Residents at Maxwell Hill
A Sunday reunion for Paint Creek residents will be held at Maxwell Hill Community Center starting at 10 30 a.m. The event gathers neighbors for a casual gathering with local memories and greetings.
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Paint Creek
Maxwell Hill Community Center
Shady Spring Garden Club Meets at Mrs Grimet Home
The Shady Spring Garden Club convenes Monday at 7 30 p m at the Beaver residence of Mrs H J Grimet for a local horticulture gathering. Members discuss seasonal planting and club plans for the month.
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Shady Spring Garden Club
H. J. Grimet
Beaver
Tuesday Dry Hill Prosperity Community Life Meeting
A Tuesday session on Dry Hill explores country life and community building with a focus on local Prosperity initiatives. The 7:30 gathering invites residents to discuss improvements, shared resources, and neighborhood programs.
Beta Sigma Phi and Catholic groups meet in town
Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi holds an executive board meeting at 7 p.m. in the Appalachian Assembly Room followed by a regular meeting at 7:30. Catholic Daughters of America Court Paula No 47 gathers at 7:30 in the Parish Hall of St Francis de Sales Church. Columbine Garden Club meets at 1 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Edward Corey 111 Reservoir Road.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Appalachian Assembly Room
Catholic Daughters of America
Court Paula
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Columbine Garden Club
Edward Corey
Reservoir Rd
Laundry care tips to protect delicate garments
All rips and tears in garments should be mended before washing. Rough baskets and fasteners can cause snags, so use a simple plastic liner for hampers. Fasten zippers and hooks before laundering. Delicate fabrics stay protected when washed and dried in a mesh bag.
Coffee Hour At Beckley Church Honors Witherspoons
A coffee after Sunday church services at Beckley Presbyterian Church honors Dr. and Mrs. James W. Witherspoon who returned Wednesday night from Aberdeen Scotland where he served as an exchange minister. Mrs. W. W. Bales chairs the event on Floor. Rev. and Mrs. George T. H. Reid and daughter Mary Clare left Sunday evening to return to Aberdeen.
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Beckley Presbyterian Church
James W. Witherspoon
Aberdeen
Scotland
Dr. Witherspoon
W. W. Bales
George T. H. Reid
Mary Clare
Water Heater Placement for Efficiency
It's most efficient and economical to locate your gas water heater close to where you use the largest volume of hot water in your home. Less heat is lost when water doesn't have to travel far.
Birth of Ronald Merele Duesing in Bluefield
Mr and Mrs Ronald N Duesing of Bluefield announce the birth of their first child a son on September 1 at the Bluefield Sanitarium. He weighed six pounds eight ounces and is named Ronald Merele. Mrs Duesing is the former Janet Lynn Delaney daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Delaney of Bluefield formerly of Beckley. She is the granddaughter of Mrs C P Delaney of Laurel Terrace.
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Ronald N. Duesing
Bluefield
Bluefield Sanitarium
Ronald Merele
Day light thermostat slashes fuel bills for busy families
Working families away during the day can save up to ten percent on fuel by using a day light thermostat. Set to drop from 72 to 60 degrees and rise later so the home is warm on return. Also usable to cut overnight temperatures.
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Loretta Haddad
Sammy Bassett
Haddad
Edmund George
Huntington
Kreirian Brotherhood Foundation
LA Oud
Akron
Ohio
Don Boyd
Marauders
Gov
SEN
Miss Loretta Haddad
the Playhouse
Valerie Michael
Sandy Mullins
Jeri Michael
Diane Michael
Sharon George
Starr Ramieh
John W. Wirtz Jr
Cathy
301 Parkway
Davis
Herbert S. Lambert
Lambert
Joan Wirtz
Wirtz
J. J. Mullenex
Parsons
Jack D. Cline
Cline
Janet Wirtz
School of Pharmacy
West Virginia University
WVU
Flem T. Jarrett
Welch
Jim Bob Yost
Parkersburg
Pat Beverly
Pat
Mike
Oak Hill
R. H. Klinebell
Bradley
Opal Hannagan
Columbus
University of Virginia Hospital
Charlottesville
Ben Roebuck
Mabscott
Beckley Hospital
Woman's Clubs
Federation of Woman's Clubs
T. G. McConnell
Rhodell
Fred X. Williams
McConnell
Ken Snyder
Saeger
Woodcarver
Roy E. Smith
Fred K. Hays
Jim Hollowell
Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce
Carl Umland
el Toro
Gladys Carney
Ida Carper
Edith Sanderson
Natalie Austin
Mary Carpenter
C. C. Lewis
Intercities
Kanawha Country Club
Nash Campbell
H Campbell
W.va
Rural Acres Gardener
G. M. Powers
Main St
Mountain State Hearing Aid Center
W. Va
T.V. Antennas
Murphy's
G. C. Murphy CO
W. Main ST
Embom (Ounty AamOer
Aeceley
Pastry Shop, Inc
Neville St
South Pacific
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