Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
Mrs Susie Rahall was honored with a surprise dinner for her 61st birthday at 127 Quarry St. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Rahall and their children, Mr and Mrs Mike G Rahall and children, and Mr and Mrs James Flanagan and children. Gwendolyn Rahall’s ninth birthday pajama party featured Linda Cadle, Janie Cadle, Dianne Williams, Eileen Rahall, and Linda Hidalgo, followed by a movie. Grace Eastridge has returned to Beaver after three weeks visiting her son-in-law and daughter in Greensboro, N C, plus stops in Spray and Burlington, N C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Rahall
Quarry St
John Rahall
Mike G. Rahall
James Flanagan
Gwendolyn Rahall
Linda and
Janie Cadle
Dianne Williams
Eileen Ra
Hall
Linda Hidalgo
Grace Eastridge
Beaver
Albert Luteman
Greensboro
N. C
Spray
Burlington
Women News Notices Teletype for Beckley Papers
Community women’s groups are invited to submit regular or special meeting notices to the Woman's Department. For same-day use, notices should be received by 10 a.m. Week prior calendar items. Tuesday Poinsetta Savings Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at 104 Berry Street, Roxie Sparks home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Department of
Beckley
Poinsetta
Beckley church groups schedule executive meetings
Beckley Council of Church Women and Beckley Presbyterian Church executive board meet at 2 p m Eliza Hunter Home Department Class gathers at 5 p m at Mrs Anna Brown's Massey Street Mission Circle No 3 of Crab Orchard Baptist Church meets at 7 30 p m Degree of Honor Lodge No 56 at IOCF Hall Main Street hosts a 7 30 p m meeting Beckley Temple No 55 Pythian Sisters Lodge Hall above Watkin's Drug holds a 7 30 p m session Executive board of Women of Beckley Presbyterian Church to meet in Laura Pierson Classroom at 1 30 p m Prosperity Farm Woman's Club meets at Mrs Frank Dearing Jr's home in Prosperity at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Eliza
Hunter Home Department
Anna Brown
Massey St
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
IOCF
Main St
Beckley Temple
Pythian Sisters
Lodge Hall
Women
The
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Laura Pierson
Prosperity Farm Woman's Club
Frank Dearing Jr
Prosperity
CWF General Meet Slated Thursday
The Christian Women s Fellowship of the First Christian Church will hold a 7:30 p.m. meeting Thursday at the church. Men of the church will be special guests, Circle No 1 led by Mrs Harry Anderson will host, and the program includes an old fashioned testimonial session with attendees recalling memories of the first church they attended. Ruth Laren will give the devotional and Ethel Martin will lead a quartet singing The Church by the Side of the Road. A worship setting will be arranged by Mrs Phill A McDaniel I and Mrs W R Henkle, with Rev A H Wilson speaking on Town and Country Churches Face the Future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church
Circle No. 1
Harry Anderson
T. R. Wilson
Ruth Laren
Ethel Martin
Phill A. McDanieli
W. R. Henkle
Leaving for Monroe Oregon from Ghent home visit
Mrs. Chester Tabor and son Roger and Mrs. James Meadows with daughters Joan and Eva plan to depart Thursday for Monroe Oregon after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jack Farley in Ghent. The party includes Mrs. Tabor and Mrs. Meadows daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Scaff, former Eccles residents, and also visited Cecil Tabor and Harper Heights relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Officers Elected By MYF At Beaver
Beaver Methodist Youth Fellowship held a September business meeting at the Perdues home. Miss Shirley Greer oversaw elections naming Linda Smith as vice president Peggy Cook Christian faith Sandra Cook Christian witness Sandra Bragg Christian outreach Linda Lilly Christian citizenship Mary Alice Ward Christian fellowship and Don Perdue publicity. A Wiener roast at the Yates home followed with ten members and two guests Tom Miller and Betty Kellman attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Methodist Youth Fellowship
Andrew Perdue
Shirley Greer
Linda Smith
Peggy Cook
Sandra Cook
Christian Witness
Sandra Bragg
Christian Outreach
Linda Lilly
Mary Alice Ward
Christian Fellowship
Don Perdue
Earl Yates
Dick Yates
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon
Tom Miller
New York
Betty Kellman
Backley
Mrs David Workman Honored With Shower
A recent bride, Mrs. David Workman, was honored Wednesday with a household shower in Coal City hosted by her Sunday school teacher, Mrs. Addie Bradley. The former Miss Marie Wall is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wall of Coal City. Attendees included Mrs. Helen Byers, Miss Charlotte Wall, Mrs. Martha Buskirk, Mrs. Mildred ONeal, Mrs. Gladys Underwood, Miss Phyllis Coalson, Mrs. Marie Coalson, Miss Elsie Buchanan, and Miss Cookie Buskirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Workman
Addie Bradley
Coal City
Marie Wall
Jack Wall
Helen Byers
Charlotte Wall
Martha Buskirk
Mildred O'Neal
Gladys Underwood
Phyllis Coalson
Marie Coalson
Elsie Buchanan
Cookie Buskirk
Beta Lambda Chapter Sets Rush Party for Oct 7
Beta Sigma Phi Beta Lambda Chapter held a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Carl Bunch 101 Temple int to finalize plans for a rush party on Oct 7. Mrs. Sally Collier presided. Mrs. Ellen Snyder was chosen to represent the chapter in The Torch Sweetheart Girl contest. Afterward members enjoyed a hayride and wiener roast at the Bunch farm Prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Lambda
Beta Lambda Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Carl Bunch
Temple Int
Sally Collier
Ellen Snyder
Bunch Farm
Marriage Permit Applications and Birthday Party in Fairdale
In Fairdale two events are noted. Bobby and Michael Daniel celebrated joint birthdays with friends and relatives at their home. Raleigh County records list marriage license applications for several couples including Wix, Phillips, Treadway, McCree, Neal, Sweeney, Thurmond, and their respective fiancées, with ages and parent names provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairdale
BNL
Bobby
Lee
Michael Daniel
Michael
Mark
Marilyn Nunn
Larry Gene Blankenship
Jessie Daniel
Danny Greene
Michael Burleson
Frank
Johnny Kyle
Debra
Wayne Comas
Lessie Durham
Arbella Allen
Sandra
Larry Lemon
Stand Sherrie Lusher
Todd
Timmy Lacey
Lilly Ann Clay
Loretta Clay
Ivie
Jerry Grant
Helen Lemon
Betty Clay
Mary Rose Lacy
Jeanette Thompson
Donna Slusher
Dwight Daniel
Midway Church Youth Group Elects Sharon Kenney President
Sophia RNS reports Sharon Kenney is elected president of the Youth Fellowship at Midway First Church of God. Gordon Trail becomes vice president. Sandra Lavis secretary. Nancy Houseknecht treasurer. Claudius Sturgill and Barbara Bower plus HaroldCALhoun serve as ushers and team captains for one year. Outgoing officers include Gordon Trail as president and Mary Ann Farley as vice president. The group plans to sign get well cards for hospitalized and homebound members. Sharon is also secretary of the church and a Sophiae High School junior active in Choir, Tri-Hi-Y, French, Pop, and Onward 4-H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia
Rns
Youth Fellowship of the
Midway First Church of God
Sharon Kenney
Gordon Trail
Sandra Lavis
Nancy Houseknecht
Claudius Sturgill
Barbara Bower
Harold Calhoun
Mary Ann Farley
Sandra Parks
Dreama Ara
Midway Church
Beulah Sturgill
Approxi
Sharon
Sophia High School
Rhodell Personals and Weekend Visits Noted
Mrs Joyce Danley returned home after a two month visit with relatives in Washington DC and Levittown Pennsylvania, accompanied by her grandson Charles Danley. Other locals welcomed arrivals and updates include Chester Warren’s homecoming from hospital and various family visits across West Virginia and Virginia. Sgt Charles Lockard spends a 10 day leave with his wife and children, while the Murphy trio attended a singing convention in Brenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracie Bowers
Levittown
Charles Danley
Earl Marchant
Price Marchant
Tressie Marchant
Marion
Chester Warren
Wyoming General Hospital
Donald Tyler
C. C. Adkins
Van
Louie Gaunch
Ridgeview
Jimmy Tyler
Kopperston
Bill Almond
T. G. McConnell
Abingdon Va
Ronda May
Vicie Tabor
Letcher May
Carrie Calloway
West Jefferson
N. C
Amos McKinney
Charles Lockard
Knox Ky
Murphy
Clyde Murphy
Paul Hite
Helen
Brenton
The
Gospel Tabernacle
Stellie Parsons
Crab Orchard Baptist Missionary Society Meets At Church
Crab Orchard Baptist Missionary Society gathered in the church recreation room for a Friday night meeting. Mrs. L. D McGraw led scripture and prayers, a playlet on the Jubilee Advance explained goals, and officers announced prayer topics, leadership plans, and an upcoming Raleigh Association meeting at Nimitz Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard Baptist Missionary Society
General Missionary Society of
Crab Orchard Baptist Church
L. D McGraw
St. John
McGraw
Hollis Rhodes
W. P. Riffe Jr
Tracy Riffe
Elliott Deck
Gene Riffe
Mabscott Circle Meets Ladies of Mabscott Church
Mabscott Circle of Mabscott Christian Church met Thursday night at Mrs. L A Garten home with her in charge of devotional. New member Mrs. Harry Milam gave the opening prayer and Mrs. Abe Lilly led a Bible quiz and word game. Winners were Mrs. Garten, Mrs. Eddie Hopkins, and Mrs. Grant Pettite. Closing prayer was by Mrs. Ernest Elkins. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Inez Pennington Mabscott on Oct 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabscott Christian Church
L. A. Garten
Harry Milam
Abe Lilly
Garten
Eddie Hopkins
Grant Pettite
Ernest Elkins
Inez Pennington
Mabscott
Fairdale Personal Notices Highlight Weekend Visits
Fairdale social notes list Betty and Phyliss Beckett of Princeton as weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Beckett. Cleveland visitors Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Simpson Jr and daughters spent time with his parents and sister. Charleston hosts included multiple local families visiting relatives and friends, plus updates on residency shifts and Concord College student Nancy Worley visiting athens parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairdale
RNS
Betty
Phyliss Beckett
Princeton
Weldon Beckett
McKinley Simpson Jr
Cleveland
Ohio
McKinley Simpson
Arthur Herron
Ohlin Davis
Fred Bonham
Ison
Richie
Raymond Brooks
Charleston
Musetta Puckett
Salt Lake City
Utah
May Puckett
Oak Hill
John R. Cook
Pat Cook
Buckley
Claude Walker Jr
Nancy Worley
Concord College
Athens
Claude Worley
Frances Stragall Hosts Shower For Mabel Bailey
Mrs. Mabel Bailey received a stork shower Wednesday night at Frances Stragall Maynor home with co host Carol Lester. The guest list included many friends and relatives such as Gracie Evans Della Evans Ruby Vass Minnie Steagall Eva Wiseman Gladys Stover Margaret Smith Marie Sweeney Carolyn Kincaid Evelyn Hoskins Cindy Evans Virginia Williams Carrie Miller Betty Spangler Betty Evans Patty Lester Loretta Miller Anna Gaye Stover Judy Smith Jo Anne Miller Linda Sue Hoskins Louise Hoskins Tomey Spangler Rhoda Kincaid Nell Stover Tilda Stover Vickie Scarbro Minnie Tyree Leda Painter Janie Nisel lo Mac Bowyer Claudeen Bowyer Chloe Williams Sue Williams Mabel Feazelle Betty Wilson Reva Williams Wanda Simpkins Ruth Painter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Bailey
Frances Stragall
Maynor
Carol Lester
Gracie Evans
Della Evans
Ruby Vass
Minnie Steagall
Eva Wiseman
Gladys Stover
Margaret Smith
Marie Sweeney
Carolyn Kincaid
Evelyn Hoskins
Cindy Evans
Virginia Williams
Carrie Miller
Serving Mushrooms With Steak Guide
Advice for meat cooks suggests planning one quarter pound of mushrooms per serving to accompany steak. The guidance emphasizes balanced portions and consistent yield across meals.
Also Mentioned on This Page
CWF
Practical Nurses Training Schools
Beckley Bok Corp
MYF At
Raleigh County
David Woodrow Wix
John
Nannie Wix
Phyllis Ann Wix
Joe
Frances Lambert
Alvin Dean Phillips
Alvin Phillips
Helen Lurber
Jeannette Rose DiCiuccio
Sprague
Andy
Virginia DiCiaccio
Delbert Olan Treadway
Chicago
Ill
Howard
Victoria Treadway
Shirleen Dixie Williams
Grady
Edith Sweeney
Nancy Sue Plumley
Maxwell Hill Road
Earnest
Susie Plumley
Millard Allen Thurmond
Russell and
Lois Thurmond
Phyllis Jane Richardson
Jack
Charlotte Richardson
Mately
Rhodell
Joyce Danley
Dolly Esposito
Washington, D. C
Basil Danley
Goldie Mazzola
East
Rainelle
MAIN
Murphy’s
Torricl
the Complete Variety Store
Temple
Hinton
Mullens
Oak ST
Main Street
Richwood
Noel Meadows
Howard Manning
Clyde Fitzpatrick
Raleigh Baptist Association
Nimitz Baptist Church
Women’s Missionary Society of the Association
Basil Wilcox
Zedia Blevins
Circle No. 4
Mabscott Circle
Webb Florist
Kiddyalls
Carter
Robert Goldsmith
Paynes Downstairs
Budget Shop
North Fayette St. Beckley
Court House
Ike
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