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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1950

Page

8

Miss Jo Ann Testerman Weds George W. McCollam in Blacksburg

Miss Jo Ann Testerman and George W. McCollam married Sunday at the First Christian Church in Blacksburg Va. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs JC M Testerman of MacAlpin wore a white satin gown with a pearl veil and orchids. The groom, son of Mr M V McCollam and Mrs A J Jarcy, is a VPI student. A candlelit reception followed.

Blacksburg George W. McCollam Jo Ann Testerman JC. M. Testerman MacAlpin M. V. McCollam Beckley A. J. Jarcy Washington, D. C First Christian Church A. H. Wilson C. A. Thompson, Jr Eline Meadows Montique Milstead Charleston James Lilly J. D.bevasher McCollum Mark Twain High School Woodrow Wilson High School Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know

Dorothy Amick reports on social visits and homecomings across towns as relatives and friends travel between Spencer and nearby communities. The piece lists numerous households in Spencer and surrounding areas with returning relatives and weekend guests from Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana, and Maryland. Families visit orchards, hospitals, churches, and camps, adding local color to the week.

Sorority Names Committees For This Year's Work

Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in Al selects committees for the year. President Marguerite Zanella names members for programs, membership and social, ways and means, publicity, contact, decorating, special yearbook group, and notes treasurer Mrs John Granham. Next meeting Sept 21 at Mrs C C Saunders home.

Beta Kappa Beta Sigua Phi Gloria Edison Midway Marguerite Zanella C. C. Saunders Frank Lovell John Branham Ellison Woodrow Smith Hampton Thomas Holand Hatfield L. M. Travis Frank Corder Norma Yates Betty Snyder L. W. Lane, Jr Rosemary Fleshman James Woodie Daryl Williams Williams Lovell Travis Corder Miss Yates John Granham

Local Students Enter Colleges Across State Lines

Miss Sara Lou Meador left Sunday to enroll at Marshall College in Huntington. She was accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs D H Meador of 108 Lee Street who returned home Sunday night. Mr and Mrs E D Terry Jr and children Kenneth Susan and Sharon have returned to Norfolk Virginia after visiting uncles and aunts Mr and Mrs T C Troutman Beckley Place Apartments and Mr and Mrs L E Miller 107 Stansbury Street. Mrs Estella Feazell returned to Neville Street after two months vacationing in Jacksonville Florida. Miss June Eastridge of East Beckley left Saturday for Morgantown to enroll at West Virginia University School of Arts and Sciences. Max H Callison Jr of 106 Nathan Street is at home in a slightly improved condition after hospitalization.

Dorothy Amick Virginia Drumtielier Waynesburg Henrietta Porter Huntington Dexter Avenue Everett Keyser James Montgomery Clifford and Montgomery Pembroke T. C. Troutman Beck And Concord College Athens Cecil Miller Temple Street C. Robert Blevins MacArthur Luke Tabor Bluefield Lucy M. Terry Norfolk E. Miller John A. Thompson Orchard Avenue M. E. Jackson Washington Ind L. E. Miller Stansbury Street E. Mason Harver Sara Lou Meador Marshall College D. H. Meador Lee Street E. D. Terry, Jr Kenneth Susan Sharon Beckley Place Estella Feazell Neville Street Jacksonville Fla June Eastridge East Beckley Morgantown School of Arts and Sciences West Virginia University Max H. Callison, Jr Nathan Street Hime

Officers Elected By Council Workers at Crab Orchard Church

The Women’s Council Workers of the Brethren Church in Crab Orchard will elect officers at a Wednesday 7:30 p.m. meeting in the church basement. Mrs. Amos Myers urges all members to attend. devotionals will be led by Mrs. Marvin Ferguson. A new Crusaders Bible Class is organized at Beckley First Baptist Church with Mrs. Anthony Garges, wife of Rev. Anthony Garges, as teacher. The Woman’s Bible Class at Beckley Presbyterian meets Wednesday at 8:15 p.m. for a party and meeting.

Anthony Garages Sketton Crusaders Bible Beckley First Baptist Church Anthony Garges Beckley Presbyterian Church

Beckley Chapter Alumnae to Elect Officers at Luncheon

The Beckley Chapter of the Greenbrier College Alumnae will elect officers at a noon luncheon to be held at the Beckley Hotel on Wednesday.

Beckley Greenbrier College Beckley Hotel

Pot Luck Dinner Set This Month By Court Paula

A pot luck dinner will be held this month by the Court Paula Catholic Daughters of America in the Coca-Cola Building social room. Committee members include Mrs. L. P. Sorenson, chairman, Mrs. Earl Biggs, and Mrs. F. S. Tinder Jr. Highlights of a year in Italy were shared by Mrs. Cappellari. Hostesses were Mrs. Earl Biggs and Mrs. W. V. Bergines.

Court Paula Catholic Daughters of America Coca-Cola G. A. Yore L. P. Sorenson Earl Biggs F. S. Tinder, Jr Pinecrest Sanitarium S. H. Bridge J. C. McCluskey Philip Ampollini Girl Scout Committee Italy C. Cappellari W. V. Bergines

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