Royal Neighbors Lodge Honors Officers and Mrs Larry Farewell Shower
Royal Neighbors Lodge held a dinner at the Glass House honoring officers and staging a farewell shower for Mrs Roberta Cecil Larry, who will depart with her husband for Germany with their daughter for 30 months. Attending were numerous lodge members and officers including Mrs Magdalene Humphries and Mrs Alice Hodges. In Haverhill Massachusetts, Lawrence Ventura briefly neared billionaire status after a bank error showed his balance at 999,999,229.26 before a teller corrected it.
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Royal Neighbors Lodge
Larry
Glass House
Roberta) Cecil Larry
Germany
New York
Haverhill
Mass
UPI
Lawrence Ventura
Ventura
Mrs Fink and family to live in Okinawa long term
Mrs. Jerry R. Fink and her children Cindy and Mike flew to Okinawa with plans to reside there for two to five years. Her husband is a sergeant with the 82nd Airborne Division.
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Jerry R
Helen) Fink
Cindy
Mike
Okinawa
Fink
82Nd Airborne
Alice Jean Brown Graduates From Medical Technology School
SOPHIA RNS reports Miss Alice Jean Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Saul Brown graduated with the sixth annual class from Cabell Heights Hospital School of Medical Technology in Huntington A breakfast at the hospital Sept 8 marked the diploma ceremony Brown has returned to Marshall University Huntington to pursue a bachelor of science degree in medical technology
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Sophia
Alice Jean Brown
Saul Brown
Cabell Heights Hospital School of Medical Technology
Huntington
Brown
Marshall University
The Secret Good Deed Revealed by Accident
A pithy saying underscores the joy of anonymous charity. The quote frames virtue as its own reward until discovery brings accidental recognition, highlighting the moral value of unseen acts.
Valeria Suptic Celebrated On 14th Birthday At Home
Valeria Suptic daughter of Mr and Mrs Steve Suptic of Prosperity was honored on her 14th birthday Saturday with a home party. Guests included Helen Morris Patricia Cochran Pamela Powers Kathy Smith Linda Collier Denny Cochran William Sydenstricker Dickie Bartusiak James Corkie Wheeler Charles Pudger Hall Junior Gauldin Roger Slone George Suptic and Norma Phipps.
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Valeria Suptic
Steve Suptic
Prosperity
Helen Morris
Patricia Cochran
Pamela Powers
Kathy Smith
Linda Collier
Denny Cochran
William Sydenstricker
Dickie Bartusiak
James ‘‘Corkie’’ Wheeler
Charles ‘“Pudger’ Hall
Junior Gauldin
Roger Slone
George Suptic
Norma Phipps
Dog Collar Returns To Dior Paris With Oriental Flair
A dog collar reappears at House of Dior in Paris showcasing Oriental inspired jewelry. The piece signals a revival of the classic accessory with bold geometric motifs and luxe materials driving renewed interest among fashion circles.
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House of Dior
Paris
Sea man and family relocate to Norfolk Virginia
MacArthur MacARThur RNS reports sea man James Conner and wife and son Jimmy Dale have moved to Norfolk where they will reside. Their son Dale Conner of Sprague recently returned from a seven month Mediterranean tour. Mrs Conner worked in the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co office in Beckley during that time. Pfc Dempsey Beckett, on 30 day leave with basic training completed in Arizona, will next be stationed in Anchorage Alaska and visits Mrs Wesley Beckett of Crab Orchard. Mason Beckett of Crab Orchard is improving after surgery at the University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville.
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MacArthur
Seaman
James Conner
Jimmy Dale
Norfolk
Dale Conner
Sprague
Conner
Mediterranean
C. E. Beckett
Crab Orchard
Arizona
Anchorage
Alaska
Wesley Beckett
Mason Beckett
University of Virgnnia Hospital
Charlottesville
Barton Basket Reuses Ice Cream Cartons as Wastepaper Baskets
A local plan proposes using empty gallon cartons as wastepaper baskets in a child's room. Cleaned, decorated, and shellacked with spray from an aerosol can, the project aims to repurpose everyday packaging into functional decor.
Carrying hard cooked eggs to the picnic
A simple tip advises placing hard cooked eggs in an egg carton to protect them from smashing during transport to a picnic.
Velvet Handbags With Striped Style For Autumn
Cotton velveteen handbags debut in fine stripes with several styles including chain handles. This season's accessory focus highlights durable textile bags suited for daily use and fashion flair.
Cantrell Bride-to-Be Graduates from Woodrow Wilson High
A Woodrow Wilson High School graduate Cantrell, now a sophomore majoring in pharmacy at West Virginia University Morgantown, plans to start a life with their partner at their new home.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Cantrell
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Local notes list several Beckley area residents and guests, updating on schooling, hospital visits, and family movements. Randy Long resumes studies at Marshall University. Mrs. Bill Clark and infant son Mark Allen visiting Danels. Mrs. J P Collins hospitalized and improving. J A Robertson home from Raleigh General Hospital. Jacqueline Reid returns from Washington and heads to Alderson-Broaddus College. Mrs. William Robinson heads to Newport for Navy husband. Also invites in the Women’s Department for notices and a Wednesday calendar of club meetings and activities.
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Bill Clark
Mark Allen
Miami, Fla
Frank Clark
Daniels
Jacqueline Reid
Hudson Reid
Skelton
Washington, D. C
Alderson-Broaddus College
Philippi
Reids
William Robinson
Newport
R. I
U. S. Navy
Johnnie and Jack to Headline Elkins Armory Show October Fifth
Nationally famed folk vocalists Johnnie and Jack with the Tennessee Mountain Boys appear at the Elkins Armory on October 5 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. The program features Kitty Wells, Bill Phillips, Johnny Sibert, and Cedrick Rainwater with a mix of radio stage and TV appeal. The act, a family collaboration, includes Johnnie and Jack, their wives Kitty Wells and Louise, and the Tennessee Mountain Boys Quartet performing sacred songs and hits from Poison Love to Move It On Over.
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Johnnie
Jack
Elkins
Armory
Lon
New Orleans
Tom Cat
Kitty Wells
Bright Star
Decca Records
Bill Phillips
Columbia Record
Johnny Sibert
Cedrick Rainwater
Tennessee Mountain Boys
Tennessee
Louise
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Ethel Jones
Grace
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Laura Springer
Doris Barker
Olga Mastalski
Annie Long
Bank of Raleigh
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Garner Fink
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Fireco
Amy Greer
Valeria
Barton Basket
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Pine
Ue Caurki Enamel
America
Fairway
Inamel
Els
Fairwey Nr
K. W. Alley
Porter St
Beverly Jo
Robert Dwayne Cantrell
Grethel Cantrell
Valley Drive
Mr. Cantrell
C. H. McGrady
First Baptist Church
Pearisburg
Stoco High School
Beta Lambda
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
The
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Beckley
E. van Dorsey
Wickham Ave
Raleigh General Hospital
Randy Long
Bob Long
Highland Drive
J. P. Collins
Wildwood Avenue
T. C. Collins
Logan
Collins
J. A. Robertson
Johnstown Road
J. D. Moore
12Th Street
Ruth Hardman
Pitts
Woman’s Department of
Marian Brooks
S. Fayette St
Eliza Hunter
Hattie Wilbur
Gregory St
Royal Neighbors of America
Eagles Home
Woodlawn Ave
Parent-Teacher Association of
East Killigan School
Beta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi
Thomas Wheeldin
Daniels St
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Beckley Temple
Pythian Sisters
Watkins Drug Store
Pine Wood Garden Club
Coca-Cola
Ann Thomas
Calloway Heights Community Church
Frank McManamay
Poinsettia Savings Club
Ernest Jones
Sourh St
June Thurman
St. Mary's Methodist Church
al Allison
Luther Moses
Gamma Gamma
Gulf Woman's Club
St. Francis de Sales School
Degree of Honor Lodge No
IOOF
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Beckley League of Women Voters
Rebekah
Church of the Brethren
Carl Flory
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Philip Bsharah
Raleigh Heights
Maxwell Hill
Sennation Club
Mrs. B. Treadway
Maxwell Hill, Tns
Theodora Court
Amaranth
Electa
Order of Eastern Star
Grand Ole Opry
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