Mamie Spurlock Marries Sgt Turlington in Washington
Miss Mamie Spurlock formerly of Beckley and Washington D C wed Staff Sergeant James Douglas Turlington son of Mr and Mrs R A Turlington of Washington in St Joseph s Rectory Washington The couple exchanged vows September 9 with family and friends present A reception followed at the bridegroom s parents home The bride is a Duval high school graduate and former Pinecrest Sanitarium employee The groom, a Washington high school alumnus, served overseas in Trinidad and is now stationed at Camp Van Dorn Mississippi
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Spurlock
Washington, D. C
Beckley
James Douglas Turlington
States Army
R. A. Turlington
Washington
Louise Spurlock
Griffithsville
St. Joseph's Rectory
Mabel Holmes
Everett Turlington
Turlington
Duval High School
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Washington High School
Trinidad
Camp van Dorn
Mississippi
Fred Fink
Joseph C. Bowling
Ghent
Fink
Rachel Gertrude Bowling
Oscar Bowling
Spartansburg
South Carolina
E. Gibson Davis
First Baptist Church
Shady Spring High School
Matlens
Raymond
Bowling
Mabel Marie French
R. H. French
Sergeant Bowling
Mitchell Field
New York
Board of Education
Eccles Scouts Have A Party At Troop No 17
Eccles Girl Scout Troop No 17 hosted a party with each scout accompanied by an invited guest. Miss Neil Sturgill chaired the decorating committee and several mothers oversaw recreation refreshments serving and cleanup duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Eccles
Girl Scouts
Neil Sturgill
G. Elwood Anderson
Lloyd Grant
E. M. Mahaffey
I. M. Paige
Jarrell Nowlin
Tommy Strickland
Mary Ann Egich
Tosca Simmons
Billy Carl Fleenor
Frances Ann Bennett
Billy McClung
Dolores Ann Anderson
Denna Lee Minor
Sue Wetzel
Shirley Ann Minor
Keith Weikle
Jimmie Burke
Shirley McCutcheon
Nancy Jean Healy
Carolyn Vance
Geraldine Noble
Helen Seymour
Ann Mahaffey
Helen Ward
Mary Ruth Fleming
Billie Jean Carter
Roberta Keesee
Peggey Falin
Shirley Lowery
Peggy Garrison
3. C. Wetzel
Soldier Patients Need Harmonicas at Ashford Hospital
A letter to Mrs. F.S. Harkleroad from Lt. Robert B. Parker requests cigarettes guitars harmonicas and a small universal type radio for patients at Ashford General hospital in White Sulphur Springs. Radios can be repaired by a hospital radio repairman and soldiers have magazines and banks. DAR and Raleigh County medical auxiliary members may be escorted through the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashford General Hospital
White Sulphur Springs
F.S. Harkleroad
James Allen
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Robert B. Parker
Cora Ann Anderson Weds Aviation Cadet McDaniel
Raleigh couple announces the marriage of their daughter Cora Ann Anderson to Aviation Cadet Malcolm M. McDaniel United States Army Air Force son of My and Mrs J A McDaniel of Sinks Grove. The ceremony took place at 6 o clock Saturday September 4 in the Post chapel at the pre flight school San Antonio Texas with Chaplain Paul Murphy officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Anderson
Raleigh
Cora Ann Anderson
Malcolm M. McDaniel
United States Army Air Force
J. A. McDaniel
Sinks Grove
Paul Murphy
San Antonio
Texas
Rueles
Lee Roy Chandler
Claiborne P. East
Lake Charles
Louisiana
McDaniel
Gunter Hotel
Gadet McDaniel
Nion
Union
Beckley College
Kroger Grocery and Baking Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Matewan
Cadet
Marriage of Mae Marie Jackson to Sgt. Carl Montroe Jessup
Announcement of the September 13 wedding of Mae Marie Jackson of East Gulf to Staff Sergeant Carl Montroe Jessup of Affinity. The ceremony in Coal City was led by Rev. Clyde W. Meadow with a blue chiffon dress. Attendants included Jeanine Ney Smith Ruth Jessup Aileen and Lou Iris Meador and Mrs. C. W. Meador. The couple held a wedding supper at the groom’s parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Marie Jackson
O. H. Jackson
East Gulf
Carl Monroe Jessup
United States Army Air Corps
J. M Tessup
Affinity
Clyde W. Meadow
Coal City
Meadow
Jeanine Ney Smith
Beckley
Ruth Jessup
Aileen
Lou Iris Meador
C. W. Meador
Stoco High School
Sergeant Jessup
South Pacific
Patterson Field
Fairfield
Ohio
Beckley Men's Chorus Opens Program Series October 4
The Beckley Men's Chorus starts a program series at 7:15 PM on Monday October 4 at Pinecrest Sanitarium to entertain patients. A 3 PM rehearsal at Beckley Junior High School on South Kanawha Street is urged for all members. The program features Judge C W Meadows opening chorus and selections such as Long Trail Dixie My Wild Irish Rose Can't You Hear Me Callin Caroline Dark Town Strutt ers Ball For Me and My Gal When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Pistol Packing Mama You'll Never Know When the Lights Go On Again and God Bless America with various soloists and end men brackets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Beckley Junior High School
South Kanawha Street
C. W. Meadows
M. W. McCollam
C. C. Mulheren
Sam Wiliams
George Grubb
Mr. Basham
Varitone
Henry Fortune
Bluefield
God Bless
Americ
Eva Ward Weds Henry Clyde Mann Coast Guard Seaman
Mrs. Eliza Ward announces the marriage of Eva Ward to Seaman First Class Henry Clyde Mann of the Coast Guard. Elder Lowell Lilly officiated September 20 at his Coal City home. The bride, from Greenville, wore a blue street dress and white accessories and will reside with foster parents in Greenville. Mann, a Greenville high school alumnus, is stationed in Samoa California and will return September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Ward
Clay County
Eva Ward
Henry Clyde Mann
United States Coast Guard
L. A. Mann
Greenville
Lowell Lilly
Coal City
Glendon Mann
Monroe Avenue
Beckley
Lilly
Basil Meadows
Johnny
M. Harvey
F. Mann
Teresa, Houck
Dean
Jean
Greenville High School
Oliver Ballard
Seaman Mann
Samoa
California
Mrs. Reutter Elected Head of Ameagle P T A
Elizabeth Reutter was elected president of the Ameagle Parent-Teachers Association at the first meeting. Officers named include Gladys Heller as vice president Josie Williams secretary and Helen Evans treasurer. A membership drive a hot lunch program and a carnival to raise funds were planned with a monthly meeting schedule set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Reutter
Ameagle Parent-Teachers Association
Gladys Heller
Josie Williams
Helen Evans
Ben Wall
Sue Soto
Mercedes Thompson
Julia Kinder
Knox Castillo
Anna Waycaster
Buel Stover
Princewick Ladies Aid organized with Myrtle Saunders president
The Princewick Ladies Aid was organized this week at the Community Hall. Mrs. Myrtle Saunders was elected president with Mrs. Elda Rylant as vice president, Miss Innis Graybeal secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Lottie Dew corresponding secretary. The group planned waste fats collection as its first war work. The next meeting is set for 7 30 p m Thursday September 30 at Mrs. Ethel Spencer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princewick
Clarice Smith
Dorothy Blessard
Watts
Grace Lovell
Grace Basham
Myrtle Smith
Geneva Smith
J. Buskirk
Lucile Justice
Elda Rylant
S. King
Beatrice Snow
Ed Snow
Ethel Spencer
Mozell Hale
Bonnie Akers
Mission Circle Meets at Lanark Mabscott
The Mission circle of Calvary Baptist Church Mabscott met at the home of Mrs L D Fink and Mrs A Ray Fink Friday night. President A Ray Fink led a devotional, read the 23rd Psalm, and a short talk followed. Mrs J H King led in prayer and benediction was by Mrs J W Ingram. Fink presided over business urging cash and books for Ashford General hospital soldiers. White Cross quota announced. Thirteen members and two guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Circle
Lanark
Calvary Baptist Church
Mabscott
L. D. Fink
A. Ray Fink
W. Ingram
Billie Hedrick Party Honors Third Birthday
Billie Sue Hedrick was honored on her third birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. Cline Hedrick in Mabscott. Mrs. Hedrick was helped by Mrs. Joan Hust and Mrs. W. A. Underwood. Ice cream, cake and lemonade were served to a group of children including Janet Richards, Jimmie Hedrick, Kitty Kirk, Tommy Bartholomew, Jerry Neal King, Jerry Ray Hust, Roxanna Richards, Mary Ellen Richards, Sue Ellen Graveley, Ramona Lilly, Jane Gunter, Joyce Gunter, and Nedra Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Hedrick
Billie Sue Hedrick
Cline Hedrick
Mabscott
Hedrick
Joan Hust
W. A. Underwood
Janet
Louw Richards
Jimmie Hedrick
Kitty Kirk
Tommy Bartholomew
Jerry Neil King
Jerry Ray Hust
Roxanna
Mary Ellen Richards
Sue Ellen Gravel
Program Features Whistling By Grubb And Songs By Fortune
The item highlights a program featuring whistling by George Grubb and vocal numbers performed by Henry Fortune. It notes the duo's contributions as central elements of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
George Grubb
Henry Fortune
Beaver Man Marries Texas Native in July Ceremony
Miss Mandy Andrews of Katy Texas became the wife of Private First Class Howard Clyde Grimet US Marine Corps son of Mr and Mrs H J Grimet of Beaver. The couple wed July 125 in Texas with Grimet recently moved from Texas A&M to Cherry Point North Carolina. Mrs Grimet plans to visit her parents before joining him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandy Andrews
R. H. Andrews
Katy
Texas
Howard Clyde Grimet
United States Marine Corps
H. J. Grimet
Beaver
Grimet
Mount Hope
Shady Spring
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Grimets
Cherry Point
Beckley Native Weds Baltimore Man In Baltimore Church
Thelma Lilly of Beckley wed Roy C. Jollett of Baltimore on Tuesday afternoon September 21 at the Eter Methodist church in Baltimore. Thelma wore a blue gabardine suit with navy accessories and gardenia bouquet. Miss C. M McCrain of Baltimore was matron of honor with H. R. Poplawski as best man. The couple plan to reside in Baltimore after October 1 at Hotel Madison apartments on St. Paul street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Jilly
Baltimore
Maryland
Ray Lilly
Main Street
Beckley
Roy C. Jollett
Co. C. Jollet
Eter Methodist Church
Milton Avenue
Frank S. Depre
C. M McCrain
H. R. Poplawski
Beaver Women Hear Talk On India
A Beaver Ladies Aid meeting featured Mrs. D T Bays presenting life and customs of India. Mrs. L F Duncan led devotionals and prayer. Mrs Richard Lewis of Beckley spoke on Baptist Ladies Aid work in Raleigh county. Musical numbers were performed by several members. Twenty five attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
D. T Bays
Ladies Aid Society of
Beaver
Amos Epperly
L. F. Duncan
Duncan
Richard Lewis
Beckley
The
Baptist Ladies Aids
Raleigh County
Mont Pendleton
Keith Bobbit
Clara Jarvis
Pauline Lafon
Jarvis
Former Raleigh County health nurse dies in New Haven
Mrs. A. P. Feltig formerly Miss Eric Hoylman died September 11 from uremia after a long illness. She was well known as a Raleigh county health department nurse, later married A. P. Fetting of Clinton Mass and Sarasota Fla. She died in New Haven Conn and was buried at Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Feltig
Eric Hoylman
Raleigh County
A. P. Fetting
Clinton
Mass
Sarasota
Fla
New Haven
Conn
Union
McClungs Honor Daughter With Sixth Birthday Party
A birthday party was held yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold McClung on Hill street to celebrate the sixth birthday of their daughter Haroldine McClung. Guests included Patricia Ann Mandeville Greer Potter John Potter Eugene Miller Eileen Miller Sonny Houston Eddie Marshall Betty Marshall Sandra Sue Hurley James Robert Hurley Eddie Starling Sarah Starling Neza Jane McClung Shelby McClung Mary Margaret Collie Joyce Maxine Colie Charles Stover Jerry Stover Mrs Harmon Mandeville Mrs Louise Hurley Mrs Violet Stover Miss Frances Wilburn and Mrs Hal McClung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anan
Harold McClung
Hill Street
Haroldine McClung
Patricia Ann Mandeville
Greer Potter
John Potter
Eugene Miller
Eileen Miller
Sonny Houston
Eddie Marshall
Betty Marshall
Sandra Sue Hurley
James Robert Hurley
Eddie Starling
Sarah Starling
Neza Jane McClung
Shelby McClung
Mary Margaret Collie
Joyce Maxine Colie
Charles Stover
Jerry Stover
Harmon Mandeville
Louise Hurley
Violet Stover
Frances Wilburn
Hal McClung
Nineteen Beckley Women To Attend Southern Dist Convention
Nineteen members from Beckley local Women's club will attend the twenty third annual convention of the Southern District West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs in Bluefield. Registration starts at 9 am with sessions at 10 am in the First Christian church. Mrs J T Putman will preside and address by federation director Mrs George McAlpin on Swamp Scott. Dr R O Rogers discusses the Warner Murray bill. Officers include Mrs J W Stokes and Mrs George L Pence. Members listed from the Beckley club include numerous named officers and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Southern
Wes Virginia Federation of Women's Cloubs
Bluefield
Women's Club
Alem
First Christian Church
J. T. Putman
Beckley Club
Southern District Association
Putman
George McAlpin
Charleston
Federation
Swampscott
J. Maurice Bodkin
Stife
Warner-Murray
R. O. Rogers
West Virginia Medical Association
Ralph Klingensmith
Bluefield Club
Greenbrier
McDowell
Mercer
Monroe
Pocahonlas
Raleigh
Summers
Wyoming
J. W. Stokes
Belle Williamson
Athens
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Sgt. Turlington
Eccles Scouts
Ashford
Spode's
Spode
White Cross Pharmacy
Main & Kanawha
Aviation Cadet
Marie Jackson
Sgt
Jessup
Stallard's
Men’s Chorus
Henry Mann
Reutter
Ameagle Group
Howard Grimet
Howard C, Grimet
Thelma Lilly
Jollett
Woodrow / Wilson high school
Lillie French Beauty Academy
Berkley
Glenn L. Martin Company
Sparrows Paint High School
Maryland Insstitute
Maryland Bethlehem Steel Corporation
BE. E. Tonkin
Lee Street
Mrs
America
McClungs
Modies’ Beauty Shop
Oakwood Ave
Beckley Hospital
George L. Pence
Hinton
Berkley Club
Ross P. Daniel
W. Bepler
F. J. Norris
Mabel Taylor
Fred B. Stone
5. A. Ford
G. DL. Hash
J. B. Ashley
Floyd Sayre
A. K. Minter
E. J. Fourney
Malem
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