State Head of Group Addressed St Stephen’s League Dinner
Ladies of St Stephen’s parish hosted a 44 member Laymen’s League dinner at 6 30 last evening at the Episcopal church. Randolph Bias of Williamson presidency spoke on aims and active parish work. Joseph Lawrence Jr of Williamson outlined program ideas. Bluefield’s Clark Evans offered a short talk. Don Wolfe acted as toastmaster. Widespread attendance included Joseph Lawrence and William Watts among many. The rector Rev Sydnor closed with thanks and plans for future dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen's
Episcopal Church
Joseph Lawrence Jr
Wiliamson
Clark Evans
Organization In Christ’s Church
Bluesfield
Don Wolfe
Robert D. Watts
E. Guy Graves
A. F. Matson
C. S. Trosper
L. W. Lobenstein
Wheeling
H. F. Thomasson
Det
League
Personal mentions and weekend travels in local notes
Miss Marian Smith plans to leave Sunday for Bethany to enter Bethany college next year. Mrs. Ross Preston Daniel returns from visiting her mother Mrs. C. H. Bonesen in Wheeling. Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Smith and their family spend the weekend at their summer camp on the Greenbrier. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Phipps, Miss Mildred Phipps and Mrs. Raymond Paves spent Thursday in Charles ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Smith
Bethany
Bethany College
Ross Preston Daniel
C. H. Bonesen
Wheeling
Joe L. Smith
Greenbrier
E. H. Phipps
Mildred Phipps
Raymond Paves
Charles
Autumn Ball Tonight By Beta Theta Mu Sorority
Beta Theta Mu Sorority hosts the Autumn Ball this evening at the Woman's Club from ten to two. About 500 invitations were mailed to the dancing set, as The Generals play popular music. The event caps sorority fall activities before many depart for college.
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Beta Theta Mu Sorority
Beta Theta Mu
Woman’s Club
Fidelis Class Has Interesting Meet
The Fidelis Class of the First Baptist church held its monthly business and social meeting last evening at Mrs. Wesley Anderson's home on Elkins street. Miss Grace Lilly presided. Ted Carney led a devotional and the group adjourned to a social hour with a refreshment course served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Wesley Anderson
Elkins Street
Anderson
Charles R. Keaton
Ray Loflin
Dewey Meador
Overton Kent
Price H. Caffee
Ted Carney
French Davis
T. L. Maynor
Grace Lilly
W. R. Fugitt
N. S. Lilly
M. F. Barksdale
Roy Hodge
W. L. Carter
G. M. Powers
D. O. Means
Joe Hutchison
O. C. Helm
Harry R. May
Wendell Harvey
G. Lester Hash
J. M. Hayes
J. Edwin Dickerson
W. E. Bolen
Robert Thomson
Ben Dorsey
Ill-pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Miley Ormandy
A boy was born Wednesday at the Ormandy home in Amigo to Mr and Mrs Miley Ormandy. Family members say both mother and child are doing nicely.
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Miley Ormandy
Amigo
Lilly-Fisher Nuptials Also Ties Lilly Family to Fisher Clan
Formal announcement from Mr. and Mrs. L. Lawrence Lilly of Glen Hedrick details the marriage of their daughter Wilma to Sidney Fisher on July 17 1936 in Huntington Park California. The couple resides in Huntington Park where he is employed. Wilma educated in Beckley is part of a prominent county family and plans to finish a business course. Norma Lilly married Lewis Fisher last November and also lives in Huntington Park.
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L. Lawrence Lilly
Glen Hedrick
Wilma
Sidney Fisher
Huntington Park
California
Fisher
Lilly
Norma
Lewis Fisher
McMillions Celebrate Frederick McMillion Birthday
Mr and Mrs C M McMillion hosted a birthday party Thursday evening at their New Raleigh road home honoring their son Frederick’s 17th birthday. The informal gathering featured refreshments and guests included Ruby Plumley Alma Meadows Fannie Pendleton Pauline Pendleton Nina Plumley Jean Lyons Freida McMillion Claudine McMillion Arnold Snead and E K Lilly among others.
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C. M. McMillion
New
Raleigh Road
Frederick
Ruby Plumley
Alma Meadows
Fannie Pendleton
Pauline Pendleton
Nina Plumley
Jean Lyons
Freida MacMillion
Claudine McMillion
Arnold Snead
E. K. Lilly
Boyd
Circle No 2 of Methodist Temple Hosts Pageant Night
Members of Circle No 2 led by Mrs P O Malone were entertained at the home of Mrs M M French on Beaver avenue with Mrs W R Wheeler assisting. The evening opened with singing Footprints of Jesus, a devotional, and a business session noting October meeting at Mrs E G Larrick. An ice course followed for many guests.
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Circle No. 2
The
Methodist Temple
P. O. Malone
M. M. French
Beaver Avenue
W. R. Wheeler
Footprints of Jesus
Herbert Stansbury
Malone
N.S. Lilly
E. G. Larrick
French
Wheeler
Fannie Wheatley
N. S. Lilly
D. F. McKenzie
J. Frank Vaughh
Virginia Anvil
T. R. Rosson
E. S. Pugh
Local community figures linked to Calloway Heights event
Painter Mason Hall and Charles Thrush among those named with Russell Lyons Daniel Meadows Leeburn Pack and Fred erick MecMillion. Mrs McMillion aided by Mrs George Lewis in serving duties at Calloway Heights gathering.
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Mason Hall
Charles Thrush
Russell Lyons
Daniel Meadows
Leeburn Pack
Frederick MecMillion
McMillion
George Lewis
Calloway Heights
Record Low Temperature Hit Mt McKinley Park Alaska
A temperature reading of 95 degrees below zero was recorded at Mt McKinley National Park in Alaska indicating extreme cold conditions.
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Mt. McKinley National Park
Alaska
Turkeys Raised and Sold by Riverside Actor Bob Kortman
Riverside California actor Bob Kortman runs a rural ranch turning out about 2000 turkeys annually. He raises the birds, then sells them locally, drawing attention for his dual career in film and farming.
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Bob Kortman
Riverside
Calif
Katmai National Monument Vast Alaska Wildlife Reserve
Katmai National Monument in Alaska spans about 4,212 miles, defining a vast wildlife reserve. The designation highlights the area's rugged terrain and abundant fauna, marking it as a major conservation zone.
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Katmai National Monument
Alaska
Beckley Woman Returns To City to Practice Law
Beckley resident Mary Henderson, daughter of former Judge J W Maxwell, will practice law with him in Beckley after being licensed as one of West Virginia’s few female attorneys. The two day bar exam produced 12 of 28 passing candidates, with James Douglass Henderson and James Kenneth Cunningham also listed among new attorneys from Beckley. Henderson earned an A B at Wesleyan and completed Duke Law School in Durham N C. other new lawyers include Harry R Angle Emmette L Moseley Robert Hanes Gray William Francis Hancock Arthur Ritz Hancock William Tonsey Holmberg and Jesse Clare Wise.
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J. W. Maxwell
Mary Henderson
Beckley
Henderson
West Virginia
James Douglass Henderson
James Kenneth Cunningham
Wesleyan College
Macon
Duke University
Durham
N. C
Harry Robert Angle
Emmette L. Moseley
Huntington
Robert Hanes Gray
Mount Hope
William Francis Hancock
Arthur Ritz Hancock
Bluefield
William Tonsey Homberg
Moundsville
Jesse Clare Wise
Hinton
Local Residents Attend Clinics and Visits Across Cities
Dr. C. G. Casto and Dr. C. M. Higgins are in Charleston today for a full day dental clinic. W. F. Tams handles business in New York City. Mrs. French Lucas plans return from Huntington. Mrs. Harold R. Ridenour motor to Clay with her mother, Mrs. J. W. Maxwell, guest of relatives there. Mrs. M. M. French, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Paxton, and Millard French return from Baltimore and Washington visits. Mrs. R. V. Martin, Fred Martin, Mrs. H. E. Ames and Bobby motor to Huntington for an overnight visit.
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C. G. Casto
C. M. Higgins
Charleston
W. F. Tams
New York City
French Lucas
Huntington
Harold R. Ridenour
Clay
J. W., Maxwell
Maxwell
M. M. French
Kenneth Paxton
Millard French
Baltimore
Fred Martin
H. E. Ames
Bobby
Be accompanied home by Mr Martin under treatment
Randolph Bias and Joseph Law accompany someone home after treatment, with mention of Mr Martin who has been receiving care at the facility.
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Mr. Martin
Randolph Bias
Joseph Law
Beckley Social Notes Mix Visitors From Many Towns
Williamson resident Lawrence Beckley area visitors include Mrs. W. F. Tams and daughter Sara returning from Washington and Richmond. Oppie Lee Hedrick visits Huntington for business. Dr. E. W. Wood and wife return from Roanoke. Bluefield’s J. Clark Evans, former Beckley resident, visits. Joe Carper leaves for Cadle Heights School in Lebanon Tennessee. Raleigh General Hospital to treat Raleigh Road’s R. B. Yaple for several days. W. W. Kite hosts guests Mr. and Mrs. T. Calvin Wilson from Richmond.
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Rence
Williamson
Beckley
W. F. Tams
Sara
Washington, D. C
Richmond
Oppie Lee Hedrick
Huntington
E. W. Wood
Roanoke
J. Clark Evans
Bluefield
Joe Carper
B. D. Carper
Lebanon
Tenn
Cadle Heights
R. B. Yaple
Johnstown Road
Raleigh General Hospital
W. W. Kite
T. Calvin Wilson
Richmond, Va
The Star Gala Fall Opening Tomorrow at The Star
Tremendously large crowds are expected at The Star on Saturday for a gala fall opening. Sid Danbury says the entire staff is ready with extra salespeople and stocks in mens suits ladies coats and dresses and childrens wear. Star Charge accounts will be offered with three minutes to open and no interest charges. Free souvenirs for ladies and candy for children accompany the celebration.
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Star
Sid Danbury
The
Danvury
Star Charge
Union
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