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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1962
Page
8
A reader column shares practical household hacks including using linoleum under appliances to trap drips, sponge arrangements to clean tubs and sinks, and avoiding soap residue. Other letters seek advice on garbage disposals brass cleaning and shirt collar care. Readers propose nylon hose cloths and contact paper ideas, with responses praising the tips.
Mr. and Mrs. Everette H. Collins of Pineville announce the marriage of their daughter Carole DeAn to James McArthur Hoge son of Mr. and Mrs. Hampton Hoge of Mullens. The ceremony was performed in Pearisburg Virginia by Rev. James E. Hawkins on August 9. Mrs. Hoge is a senior at West Virginia University majoring in home economics. Mr. Hoge is a commerce student at the university. They will live in the Arnold Hall Apartments Morgantown after December 15.
Miss Bernice Bastar read a brief article contrasting Macedonians and Corinthians in giving. The event featured Christmas music and a Christmas talk, concluding with a benediction.
Rainbow Girls Assembly No. 48 will host events at the Saturday temple honoring mothers and fathers. A homemade sale will feature cantaloupes and cakes. New members Linda Ratcliff and Mary Ann Thompson were initiated amid prayers and reports by Charlene Burgoyne and Terri Catron.
The Cumberland Heights Lions and auxiliary hosted a dinner with 18 members present. Gifts were presented to Ira Clark and Theda Smith as table decorations showcased club ties.
Mr and Mrs Michael Cooper of 215 Walnut Street Bluefield welcomed daughter Kathryn Michelle born November 2 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces.
Broadford Virginia notes Mrs Al Whitely hosted a birthday meal honoring Mr and Mrs Campbell Whitely Reed McGhee and Mrs J F Crabtree with many local families attending. Visitors include Charles Roberts Jo Ann and Gene Wyatt plus others from nearby towns as community groups plan a Christmas party at Roberts Chapel Methodist.
Three girls join the Lydia Boggs Society as Miss Susan French shows Mexico trip films. The CAR meeting at E. M. Moore home opened with the Pledge and Creed. Betty Claire Moore reelected Mary Lynn McCue as registrar. new members Morgan Shott Jana Lee Johnson and Katie Johnson welcomed. Members packed clothing for St Mary's School for Indian Girls.
The Graham Elementary School PTA held a dedication ceremony for the new library. Principal M R Louthan spoke on Civil Defense training for children and a drill is planned soon. Mrs A S Tomchin led the meeting with Mrs Randolph Whittaker giving the devotional.
Mr and Mrs Harold Roy Pruett of Bland Virginia announce the birth of daughter Mary Lynn on November 2 at St Luke's Hospital weighing 6 pounds some ounces. Mr and Mrs Dilly Lee Cole of Bluefield Rt 1 Box 3 announce the birth of daughter Sheila Ann on November 28 at St Luke's Hospital weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces.
Gap Mills residents hosted and visited relatives across West Virginia and Virginia. Guests included Geneva White of Martinsville and multiple Porterfield, Faudree, and Arthur families visiting in Lewisburg, Sweet Springs, and Gap Mills. Local 4 H events feature Howard Lester as guest speaker in Sweet Springs.
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