GAC Visitor Highlights Senior Citizens Club Activities
Miss Hazel Simpkins of Salem Virginia spoke at the Golden Age Club luncheon about Senior Citizens 49ers Club activities in Salem. She described a Thursday workshop at 110 Union Street offering ceramics quilting and woodwork followed by a noon bag lunch and a speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Simpkins
Salem
Bluefield
Thelma Motley
Hotel West Virginian
GAC Board of Governors
Dora Earman
Deno Janutolo
Ida Jessee
H. C. Buckner
Mt. Olive
Jessee
D. C. Johnson
M. K. Tabors
Virginia Jamison
Dayton
Ohio
Rose Moore
Janutolo
St. Luke’s Hospital
A. H. Worley
Pansy Baumgardner
J. E. Hatcher
Miss Farley Feted At Pre-Wedding Shower In Princeton
Miss Debbie Farley bride elect of William Clemson Jr was honored at a miscellaneous pre bridal shower at the Marvin Coleman home Crestwood Drive Hostesses Mrs Coleman Mrs Tom Stollings and Miss Vicki Strollings will be bridesmaids in the August 18 Burke Memorial Baptist Church Princeton ceremony A pink green color theme featured pink carnations and rosebuds in a three branched epergne corsage and gifts were given to several relatives Guests included Mrs Marie Farley and Mrs William Clemson Sr and Mrs Stanley Witt and Mrs Thomas Janutolo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie Farley
William Clemson Jr
Marvin Coleman
Crestwood Drive
Coleman
Tom Stollings
Vicki Strollings
Burke Memorial Baptist Church
Princeton
Miss Farley
William Clemson Sr
Stanley Witt
Thomas Janutolo
Marie Farley
William Clemson &R
Birth of Terry James Chatman in Welch Bluefield Sanitarium
Terry James Chatman was born Wednesday, July 11, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward Chatman of Welch in Bluefield Sanitarium weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces. They have another son, Brian Scott, 3. The mother is Brenda Jean Childress, daughter of Terry Childress of Northfork. Paternal grandparents are Vergie Chatman of Maitland and the late Charles E. Chatman. Maternal great grandmother is Caroline Sexton of Bristol, Virginia. A note adds a recipe tip: catchup or chili sauce makes a good base for roasted pork spare ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry James Chatman
Charles Edward Chatman
Welch
Bluefield Sanitarium
Brian Scott
Brenda Jean Childress
Terry Childress
Northfork
Vergie Chatman
Maitland
Charles E. Chatman
Caroline Sexton
Bristol
Harts Honored At Reception At Bluefield First Methodist
Rev James W Hart and his wife were honored at a reception in Palmer Hall by the churchwomen of Bluefield Virginia First Methodist Church. The event celebrated two years of his service as pastor and marked the start of a third year. Guests greeted by Mrs Frank Denardo with committee chairs Mrs Robert Douthat Mrs L M Kerley Sr Mrs Austin Grim and Mrs James Calwell oversaw duties. Mrs R W Jessee poured punch as Ms Mary Bishop provided piano. Hart received a white cymbidium orchid corsage as a token of appreciation from the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Hart
First Methodist Church
Bluefield
Palmer Hall
Frank Denardo
Robert Douthat
L. M. Kerley Sr
Austin Grim
James Calwell
R. W. Jessee
Mary Bishop
Hart
Rev. Hart
Denardo
District Head Of Rebekahs Is Speaker
Alene Nicewonder president of Rebekah Association No. 3 visited Pinnacle Rebekah Lodge 27 in Bluefield Virginia for the July meeting. District officers were introduced and Nicewonder spoke on the Middle Link of Odd Fellowship Love outlining types of love and the watchword love and peace. Plans were announced for a District meeting in Pearlsburg Virginia in September with brief reports read and a cook out held for members and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alene Nicewonder
Rebekah Association No. 3
Pinnacle Rebekah Lodge
Bluefield
Blanch Ringstaff
Page
Virginia Hearn
Betty Patterson
Nicewonder
Odd Fellowship
Pearlsburg
Edna Turner
Noble
Gertrude Crockett
4-H All-Star Weekend Date Change Announced
The 4-H All-Star weekend moved from August 30 to August 17 and 18. The Friday banquet is at Emory and Henry College Cafeteria at 6:45 p.m. Weekend events continue at Southwest Virginia 4-H Center. Contact Russell County Extension Office for details and pre-register by August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory and Henry College
Southwest Virginia
Russell County
Martins Presented Fire Gifts After Destructive Blaze
Mr. and Mrs. John Martin of Landgraff, who had vacationed with Mrs. Wood and Dewey Wood, lost their renovated home to fire while the Martins were away. The blaze destroyed furnishings. only clothing remained for Mrs. Wood and her son. Local friends in Landgraff and Pipestem gave monetary help, gifts, and food for the Martins’ trailer home. Weekend visitors included Nathan Wood and family, Janet Whiteside and son, Maxine Hopkins, Jack Martin, and Mrs. Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
John Martin
Landgraff
Elma Wood
Dewey Wood
Pipestein
Wood
Martins
Pipestem
Martin
Nathan Wood
Janet Whiteside
Maxine Hopkins
Richmond
Jack Martin
Ceres Personal Visit Highlights Norfolk and Wytheville Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Roth of Norfolk Virginia spent several days with Mrs. Zeyn Repass. Their visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Guy Semones of Wytheville Virginia, Mrs. Bert Williams of Pulaski Virginia, and Claude Williams of Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Roth
Norfolk, Va
Zeyn Repass
Guy Semones
Wytheville, Va
Bert Williams
Pulaski, Va
Claude Williams
Tennessee
Miss Berry Honored At Gift Party For Upcoming Wedding
A gift party for Miss Margaret Berry bride elect of Michael Stafford of Princeton was hosted by her parents on East Cumberland Road. Twenty seven guests attended including both mothers and family friends from Salina Kansas. A yellow green white color theme featured mint green ribbons with white candles. Pineapple lime punch petit fours and nuts were served as gifts were presented. The wedding is set for Saturday August 25 at Kee Street Methodist Church in Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Berry
Michael Stafford
Princeton
W. J. Berry
East Cumberland Road
Berry
E. L. Stafford
Garlen
Dorothy) Howington
Salina
Kaw
Kee Street Methodist Church
Mrs. Berry
Activities Schedule for Clubs and Church Groups
Wednesday activities list multiple meetings in Bluefield area including Rocky Gap Women's Auxiliary rummage sale at 1160 Bland Street and various club council, circle, and program nights at churches and community centers. Thursday continues with more meetings, library movie showing, and a bridge club event. Friday features a Rocky Gap sale and a Tazewell County handicraft workshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Gap
Bland Street
Lee Fretwell
College Avenue
Park View Heights
HDC
Bluefield Old Guard
Trinity Church
Doyle and Kent
Old Guards
First Presbyterian Woc Council
Quota Club of
Bluefield
West Virginian
Virginia Gibson
Westminster Presbyterian
WOC Council
WOC Circle Council
Greenview Methodist
Margaret Ross Circle
WOTM
Moose Home
Roy Avenue
Bramwell
CES
Masonic Temple
N. Kirk
K. Blizzard
Fincastle Country Club
Public Library
Municipal Auditorium
CWF
Bethany Group
Melvin Harris
Cumberland Road
Bluefield Chess Society
Christ Episcopal Church
Undercroft
Graham Presbyterian Woc Council
Mountain View Church of Christ
Lydia Circle
S. B. Chappell
Washington Street
Historic Pocahontas, Inc
West Virginia
So Cal Club
Auditorium Clubroom
Graham Cwf
Women’s Auxiliary
Tazewell County Handicraft Club
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Gordon Taylor
Pisgah Road
Taylor
Edna Rogers
Mrs. Taylor
Eunice Cline
Fritz Taylor
Robert Taylor
Billy Taylor
Shirley Fletcher
Owen Taylor
Jettie Burkett
Leonard Taylor
Patti Tromason
Carl Taylor
Betty Joseph
David Taylor
GAC
New
Sunny
LE Brain
The
Harts
Rebekahs
Ceres Personals
Miss Berry
Honoree
Ken Srey
Dave Farrow
E. Hamblin
Summer Sale
Vo Price
Lyndell's Fashions
North Street
Ith
Bluefield, W.va
Efeggett
UMIT
Joowntown
Ma Gallaces All
Blue-Prince Plaza
Princeton Road
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