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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1981
Page
7
Princeton Community Hospital volunteers sponsor a variety show with auditions on Sunday August 8 at 2 90 pm at Princeton High School. Proceeds from the September 29 show go to a scholarship fund at the high school.
Lina Adams of the Glorious Church of Christ will present a musical program on Sunday August 9 at 2 30 p m. The event is sponsored by United Church Women and held at the New Century United Methodist Church on High Street Princeton with the public invited.
Mrs Tommy Jennings was honored with a baby shower in the fellowship hall of Pocahontas Baptist Church on Thursday A rosebud corsage bright yellow and white decorations and summer flower centerpiece graced the event. Games directed by Martha Jean Wills crowned winners Nancy Stallard Lois Myles Reva Perry Hazel Crockett Carla Myles and Carolyn Roberts. The young ladies of the church hosted the shower.
Cumberland Garden Club members met at Mrs. James Rosenheim residence for a carry in luncheon on the Rosenheim patio with eight members and one guest, Mrs. Margaret Carter. The program featured rose care tips using Isotex Phaltan and Benomyl, plus Mrs. Carter from Gulfport spoke on the aloe plant and its biblical references and practical uses for burns, cosmetics, and medical conditions.
Local groups meet through the day at various venues including United Methodist Women First Presbyterian Church and Bluefield College. Highlights include Welcome Wagon at 11 30 am and evening sessions by Cumberland Heights Lions Club Auxiliary Matoaka Kiwanis and Bluefield Eagles plus Women of the Moose and Eastern Star activities.
The Princeton Beta Sigma Phi City Council hosted a tea at First Christian Church to honor outgoing officers Betty Swim Cheryl Harrison Carolyn Murphy and Ruth Linkous for four years of service. New officers were installed by Ruth Linkous with photos showing the lineup.
Richland Washington visitors Mrs Ramona Browning and Mr and Mrs Ronald Hupp plus Joseph from Provo Utah preceded a trip to Wisconsin for work transfers and a visit to Mrs Bill Britan family. Numerous locals including Myrtle Beach and Nags Head vacations noted along with Lioness officers installation at Bluefield Country Club.
Roland Luther, a prominent coal executive from Bluefield, addressed the Quota Club at the Elks Club luncheon. Introduced by Laralice Ratelle, he highlighted Bluefield pride and Quota’s community contributions, noting his own roles in mining, banking, and local charities while detailing his family and farm interests.
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