St Pauls Residents Host Wide Circle Of Guests
Numerous visitors stay in St Paul area over the holidays. Guests include Cathy Siler Radford Susan Muse Virginia Inter ment with the Muses and others from Knoxville VPI Richmond Lynchburg and Roanoke. Local bridges clubs hosted gatherings as Amelia Deen returned from Beirut and Advent rites began at St Teresa with candle lighting by Brother Vincent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Cathy Siler Radford
Susan Muse
Virginie
James A. Muse
Johnny Jones
VPI
Vicki Jones
Radford
J. R. Jones Jr
Judy Pate
University of Tennessee
John Murray
Knoxville
C. R. Pate
Steve Woolwine
Huntsville
Ala
Radford College
Raymond Meadows
Ila Addington
Coeburn
Fred Johnson
H. W. Bryson
Tish
Tess
Spartanburg
S. C
George Cain
Mack Cheek
David
Sara
Kingsport
Tenn
Nora Cheek
Nan Ingle
Jeanie
Carol
Connie Long
Pounding Mill
C. L. Markland
James
Claude Cooper
St. Teresa
Brother Vincent
Roland Hautz
John Richter
Cincinnati
Ohio
Father Hautz
Ray Hautz
Good Grooming Lesson For Bluewell Girl Scouts
GS Troop 230 conducts a grooming program by Mrs. Robert Honaker with models Pam Lilly Linda Marsh Melissa Boone and Gloria Dillon at a Bluewell beauty spot. Next week they bake Christmas cookies and learn cooking. The tree decorating project for Algerian children will use soap sewing kits school supplies and trinkets. clothing will be packed for shipment. Leaders listed include Mrs. Leonard Scott and Members Mrs. Robert Mann Mrs. R. S. Hale and Mrs. Fred Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluewell
Robert Honaker
Pam Lilly
Linda Marsh
Melissa Boone
Gloria Dillon
Poerod
Cannes
Leonard Scott
Robert Mann
R. S. Hale
Fred Easter
Birth for Mr and Mrs Buford Lester of Baisden
Mr and Mrs Buford Lester of Baisden are parents of a son named James Buford born Friday November 29 at the Taeger Clark clinic weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford Lester
Baisden
James Buford
Taeger Clark Clinic
Grundy JWC Plans Three Projects at December Meeting
The Grundy Junior Woman's Club outlined three projects at the December meeting led by Mrs. Robert Neeley. They will donate to the State Headquarters Building Fund, run a candy project, and join Strengthen the Arms of Liberty to help build a Statue of Liberty museum. Five new members joined, and a guest spoke on Buchanan County Recreation needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy, Va
Grundy
Robert Neeley
State Headquarters
N. B. Henry
Muriel Kyte
James Prater
Zack Farmer
Phillip Hamrick
Frank Salak
Buchanan County Recreation Association
Bland area hosts of numerous eastern visitors
Bland Virginia residents greet a string of guests from Maryland North Carolina Washington DC Falls Church Richmond Staunton Abingdon and Roanoke in extended visits. Families named include Bruce Douglas Crabtree Neel Schmidt Hubble Atwell and Repass with travels linking Ellicott City Greensborough Falls Church Marion Pulaski and Broadford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland
Mildred Bruce Douglas
Ellicott City
Bruce
Lewis Bradford
Greensboro
N. C
L. D. Kitts
Roanoke
Bland Area
Bill Hubble
Richmond
Howard Crabtree
Eddie Tingle
Jerry
Mary Jo Atwell
Washington, D. C
Alvis Atwell
Audrey Neel Schmidt
Bay of Falls Church
Curtis Neel
Annie Neel
John Barger
Roddy Crabtree
Marion
Kenneth Hubble
Pulaski
J. B. Hubble
Jan K. Repass
Staunton
W. J. Umberger
Troy Hale
Ray Harner
Paul Countiss
Paula
Gail
Phillip
Abingdon
Joe Cooper
Alan
Judy
Broadford
Christmas Thoughts and Memories Shared by Garden Club
Mrs. O G Crow spoke to the East River Mountain Garden club on Christmas Thoughts and Christmas Memories. She traced Silent Night to Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber 1818, shared Utah Christmas memories, and noted treasures of discipline and art in the season. The meeting at the Y Center featured plans for a Garden Mart, camp beautification, and decorations for Salvation Army chapel with club members arranging luncheon and table décor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hindsley Jr
East River Mountain Garden Club
O. G. Crow
Greenbrier
Walter Sanders
Camp Joy
Norman Cole
W. F. Lambert
William Graham
Robert Stuart Sr
Wade
Sterling Mann
Salvation Army
Y Center
Stuart
Mesdames Graham
William Noell
William Fish
Jim Shanklin
Yule Parties Planned By Alpha Taus
The Welch Alpha Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi outlines December events. Christmas Night in Welch Memorial building includes Santa Claus, stockings, carols, and festive foods. A December 21 dance at the Welch Moose Lodge features buffet dinner, decorations, secret pal gifts, and a 10 PM to 2 AM dance window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Alpha Tau
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Northfork
Welch Memorial Building
Santa Claus
Welch Moose Lodge
Neers
Local Social News Highlighting Charleston Visits
Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Martin returned from Charleston after visiting their son O. B. Martin Jr. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Hollinger also came back from Charleston where they visited their daughter. Martial Coriveau and family of Charleston were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Minahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Pate
Roy Farr
W. E. Desmond
Hazel Bowen
Chris
Wytheville
H. L. Dailey
Guy Lewis
Chilhowie
Gent Cofer
John Alf Muse
C. L. Markland
Markland
W. A. Davis
A. P. Ayling
Charlottesville
W. O. Cox
Leroy Hilton Jr
Beirut
Ethel Castle
Nickelsville
Dana Combs
Pat Hall
Richmond
Neil Hall
James Rosenbaum
Madison
Ohio
Ronnie Stanley
VPI
Blacksburg
Brenda Stanley
Radford College
Claude Granley
Shirley Stanton
Dave Stanton
Charles Powell Jr
Knoxville
Tenn
Roland Greer
Benny Greer
University of Tennessee
Jennifer Johnson
Carson-Newman College
Jefferson City
Fred Johnson
Judy Martino
Tampa
Fla
Libby Johnson
Wake Forest College
Winston-Salem
N. C
Jimmie Tompkins
Jimmie Jr
Debbie Jo
Donna Stewart
Martinsville
Legion of the Moose
Sally Hall
Leaksville
Raymond Sneed
Rocky
O. B. Martin
Charleston
O. B. Martin Jr
D. W. Hollinger
N. K. Byer
Martial Corriveau
John Minahan
Bride-Elect Entertained At Party
Lillian Dillon bride elect of Almont Reynolds was honored at a bridal shower in Peterstown Methodist church fellowship hall hosted by Mesdames Harold Shrader William Broyles and George Beasley Mint green and white decorations highlighted the gift table and lime punch and green cake were served About 30 guests attended and many useful gifts were given Other local visits and a birth announced include Tressa Lynn Dillon born November 20 weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces at Peterstown Clinic
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterstown
Lillian Dillon
Almont Reynolds
Fellowship Hall
Peterstown Methodist Church
Harold Shrader
William Broyles
George Beasley
Raymond Stanley
Sylvester
C. W. Gilbert
Lilly Stanley
Charlie Meadows
James D. Meadows
Merrill Turner
Bozoo
Sandra White
Roberts College
North Chili
N. Y
L. B. White
Rich Creek
Rita Kersey
Sharon Houchins
Randy Ballard
John Thomas
Jimmy Dillon
West Virginia University
Mollie Shrader
Jamiy
Eva Shrader
Lilly Swanson
Boyd Couch
Princeton
Bobby Lee Dillon
Tressa Lynn
Trinity WSCS Christmas Program Led by Circle No 5
Trinity Methodist Woman's Society held a Christmastide program by Circle No 5 with W H Perdue as leader and J A Kensginer as co chair. The group met for luncheon in Asbury Hall before the event and heard Mrs Marshall Sinclair tell a Canada boy cabinet shop Christmas tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Woman’s Society
Circle No. 5
W. H. Perdue
J. A. Kensginer
Asbury Hall
D. F. McMullin
Ralph Williams
Marshall Sinclair
Canada
C. E. Vanney
Ross Boyce
Ben Black
Jaeger Births Janet Hope Harrison in Syracuse Clinic
Mr and Mrs Gary Harrison of Syracuse New York welcome daughter Janet Hope born Friday November 29 at the Jaeger Clark clinic weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaeger
Gary Harrison
Syracuse
N. Y
Janet Hope
Jaeger Clark Clinic
Gray Ladies Hold Expansion Ceremony in Bluefield
The Gray Ladies in Bluefield expanded with nine new certificated members at a ceremony at the Y Center on College Avenue. Miss Josie Grahame and Mrs. Nancy Brooks attended for Bluefield Sanitarium and St. Luke's Hospital, as Mrs. Sidney Martin awarded pins and diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Y Center
College Avenue
Josie Grahame
Bluefield Sanitarium
Nancy Brooks
St. Luke's Hospital
Sidney Martin
Gray Ladies
Bartley Visits Highlight Local Guests and Births
Bartley residents hosted and visited relatives from Holden to Norfolk and Roanoke Virginia. The week featured many family guests including Pat Stilwell Mark Davis and Joseph Davis. A daughter was born to Lana Hale and Everett Spence in Norfolk on Sunday December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley
Sam Fumia
Holden
Howard Gilman
John Thomas
Rhonda Lynn
Fred Counts
Frank Davis
Pat Stilwell
Holly Hill
Fla
Mark Davis
Agre
Duke University
N. C
Joseph Davis
Georgetown University
Joe Murensky
Larry Childers
Seaford
Eli Childers
Henry Hall
Leslie Jones
Darrel
Roger
Linda
Martinsville
Bassett
Rocky Mount
Kenneth Harris
Clifton
Roanoke
Tom Pruett
Lloyd Childers
Huntington
D. H. McGraw
Michigan
Stevl F. Shinaberry
Morgantown
W. W. Bourne
A. H. White
Chad White
Wytheville, Va
J. B. White
Sharples
Dixie Combs Jr
Beckley
Everett Spence
Johnny Kibbey
Norfolk
Norfolk Hospital
Lana Hale
William Hale
Anchovies and Tomatoes: Crisp Ripe Tomato Canapé
Soak anchovies briefly in cold water to reduce saltiness. Drench thick tomato slices with French dressing and top with the anchovies for a bright, savory bite.
Club Calendar Teems With Christmas Events Across Bluefield
The Saturday to Friday listing shows multiple groups including UDC Bluefield Assembly No. 48 Rainbow Girls, Xi chapter Delta Kappa Gamma, FOE Auxiliary 857, Pink Dogwood Garden Club, YWCA, Relief Society, Bluefield Woman's Club, Whitethorn Y Teens, and various church and civic groups hosting Christmas dinners, lessons, parties, and meals. Notable venues include the Masonic Temple, Y Center, and First Methodist church with a broad schedule of bake sales, luncheons, dinners, and gift exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UDC
Bluefield Assembly
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Xi Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Y Center
Dudley School Pta
Bluefield Woman's Club Fine Arts Department
Fred Edward
Oakdell Avenue
George Fox
C. F. Davis
C. S. Daviness
Whitethorn
Virginia Asher Bible Council
First Christian Church
Bethany Circle
Bluefield Civic League
Club Sahara
North Street
Mary Ellen French
Xi Omicron Chapter
BSP
Henry McClung
Groveland Drive
Xi Zeta
Ray Henderson
Center Drive
Xi Alpha Lota
James Litz
Cumberland Road
Music Lovers
Susan White Armour
Bluefield
OES
Masonic Hall
Mary McGuire
Louise Yost
John Dellis
Hanging of the Greens at the Y Center Sunday
The Y Center hosts The Hanging of the Greens at 3 30 Sunday with YWCA groups bringing tree decorations and candles lit in the windows. Mrs Marshall Sinclair narrates the Christmas story with Miss Jeanne Foster as narrator and Miss Mary Frances Douthat leading songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Center
YWCA
Marshall Sinclair
Mary Frances Douthat
Christ
Jeanne Foster
Gwen Elam
G. P. Whiteley
Ruth Sage
Isaac Fuqua Jr
Wanda Redd
Vickie Tyson
Kathy Leffel
Becky Kahl
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Paulans
Bill Cox
Baltimore
Amelia Deen
Lebanon
A. S. Yorde
James Thacker
Kathy
Willetta Maxwell
Thacker
Bob Allison
Portsmouth
N. B. Embrey
Tammy
Terry
Fredericksburg
Claude Bradley
Eddie
Banner Bradley
Bristol, Va
Donald Sproles
Mike
Dottie
Karen
Erwin, Tenn
Robert Holbrook
Sue
Harrison Sproles
Erwin
Holbrook
Samproles
Kyle Sullivan
Indiana
Caroline Ballard
Emily Lyttle
C. J. Siler
Cathy
Siler
W. T. Barlow
Banner Elk
Bill Angle
Frank Woolwine
Bitter Lumber Company
Bernice Gibson
W. D. Richmond
M. D. Richmond
Lodge
Mary Rebekah Lodge No. 9
Talbert
Russell Lodge
Kate Gray
Ruby Cassell
Noble
R. E. Joslin
Jerry Lewis
Bainbridge
Guy Hall
Mary Cook
Lee County
D. W. Foster
Robert McKinney
Teresa
E. L. Manuel
Advent
Spencer
Sponte
Henry Fonda
Maureen O'Hara
John Wayne
Dean Martin
Ricky Nelson
Walter Brennan
Angie Dickinson
Howard Hawks
GS Troop
Gray Lady
Etta Litz Carl
Keith L. Skidmore
Elwood Creasy
Efford P. Parris
Meyer J. Spiro
J. K. Everson
Robert Rosenthal
H. J. Montgomery
John T. Wilson
JWC
Jack Lester
Frank Spraker
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Neeley
District Federation
Charles Perkins
Aubrey Garber
Sarah Faughn
Frank Compton
Dewey Brookshire
Frank Robertson
Buddy Poole
The
Mountain Mission School
Bill Lowe
Ronald Childress
Jerry Ki
BOX Office
Alpha Taus
Gary
Jeanne Miano
Welch
Lyndon Johnson
U. S
Patty Boyd
Lois Conner
Arr Refrigeration Co.,, Inc. Inc
Aetna
Weesan
W. Va
William Charlton
Susan
Norfolk, Va
Joe Harless
Trinity Wscs
West Virginia
Hillbilly
American Red Cross
Bluefield Gray
FOE
Eagle Home
Princeton Avenue
Pink Dogwood Garden Club
John Kersey
Double Gates
David Keesee
Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints
United Council of Church Women
Palmer Hall
First Methodist Church
Relief Society
Union Mission Auxiliary
Hamilton Hall
Bland Street
First Baptist Wmu
Cumberland Garden
Shelby Heights Hdc
Ruth Beard
First Street
Bluegrass Garden Club
G. W. Hetherington
John O. Atkins
Fairview
City Youth Coun
Cil
Caffee Christian Ruth Mitchell Guild
Donald Hypes
Pine Hill Park
HDC
Creasy Hall
Virginia Avenue Methodist Church
Trinity Methodist
Louise Bruce Wesleyan Service Guild
Margaret Harman
Nemours Pta
Bluefield Old Guards
A. A. Hopkins
Trinity Methodist Church
W. V. Bourne
West Graham
Bluefield Art Club
Ym-Ywca House Committee
Bluewell Hdc
Pinecrest
Graham
Town and Country Garden Club
Golden Age Center
Bluefield Branch Aauw
John M. Rutherford
First Baptist
WMU
Brotherhood
Lions Club and Auxiliary
West Virginian Hotel
Blue Cross Identifica
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