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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
7
Final plans mark a Christmas week doorway decorating contest among South Mullens residents. Volunteers will canvass homes, with prizes awarded to first through third place and honorable mention. Publicity by Mrs Gilbert Cook. judges to be unfamiliar with the area.
Miss Peggy Maxine Buchanan daughter of M H Buchanan and the late Mrs Buchanan of West Graham Virginia became the bride of Albert Jackson Allen son of Mr and Mrs A A Allen of Carolina Avenue on November 18 The single ring ceremony was at 5 PM at Reverend Roy T Wampler s home with attendants Mr and Mrs Orrin Davis The bride wore sky blue satin dress black accessories and white rosebuds with pink carnations A pink taffeta dress with black accessories and a gardenia corsage was worn by Mrs Davis After the ceremony a small reception followed at the bridegroom s parents home and the couple left for a short wedding trip They are now residing in West Graham
Bluefield lodge 59 Degree of Honor PA held a regular meeting followed by a gala Christmas party with Pollyanna gift exchange. Mrs Nada Poe presided and prayers were offered for those in distress and service members. Attendance remained good despite bad weather.
Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Sink of West Graham Virginia announce the birth of their first child Lana Sue at Bluefield Sanitarium on December 3. The mother is the former Sybil Lorraine Lester. Vickie Danise, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John Henry Burroughs of Freeman, born at Mausts Sanitarium in December.
Inquiries answer etiquette on women shaking hands with guests and host duties. Handshakes occur mainly for host greetings and old friends. women usually may shake hands when appropriate, and never refuse a offered handshake. Different questions cover ending phone calls politeness and hosting multiple showers, with practical guidance and suggested rules.
A Christmas party at the YWCA welcomed four teen new members into the Business And Professional club. The event featured formal introductions, initiations, movie cartoons, gifts, and preparations for upcoming officer elections and charitable projects.
The Pocahontas Woman's Club plans a city wide Yuletide beautification contest with home and lawn Christmas decorations judged for three prizes. The December meeting featured committee reports and an invitation from Welch Woman's Club and Garden Club to join Christmas candle making on December 10. A free will offering will support the Roanoke Veterans Hospital.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Grace Methodist Church holds its final Near East study session Friday at 2 p m. in the church. A film titled South of the Clouds will be shown depicting the life of Moslem women. Full attendance is hoped.
An advertisement promotes St. Johns Aspirin For Children as a specialized, flavored option. It notes children often balk at ordinary aspirin and suggests the product aids accurate dosing.
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