Circle Plans Christmas Project for Edgemont Baptist Circle
Miss Myrtle Brooks community missions chairman of the Maryland Grant circle of Edge mont Baptist church reported at the December meeting on a Christmas project clothing a child. She welcomed three visitors and eight members at 1517 Stadium drive. January meeting planned at Mrs Melvin Stones Lowe street home. Mrs Mary Ruth Boyd aided by Mrs Ann Vendl and Mrs Stone presented Heralds for the King from the Week of Prayer. The Brooks home featured Christmas decor and corsages for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Brooks
Community Missions
Maryland Grant Circle
Edgemont Baptist Church
Brooks
Stadium Drive
Katherine Griffitts
Melvin Stone
Lowe Street
Mary Ruth Boyd
Ann Vendl
Stone
Cosmetics Now Used By Many Women Worldwide
The article notes English women as 89 percent purchasers of cosmetics and parallels trends with the United States. It observes a global rise in demand across ages, crowds in products, growth of home sales, and a shift to better hair sprays, colorings and anti-wrinkle creams as women everywhere seek improved beauty products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
U. S
Vests of Freeman Entertain Guests
Mrs. Frank Vest of Fayetteville and Howard Vest of Baltimore join Curtis Vest and Mrs Aileen Stanscome of Rock as guests. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eller return from a short visit with their son Bill Eller in Radford. Rev and Mrs L K Davis of Bramwell visit their daughter in Williamson with John Ray and Jeffrey. Mr and Mrs William Epper son and Roger of Powhatan stay with his parents Edd Epper son family in Coopers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Vest
Fayetteville
Howard Vest
Baltimore, Md
Curtis Vest
Aileen Stanscome
Rock
Robert Eller
Bill Eller
Radford
L. K. Davis
Bramwell
John Ray
Jeffrey
Williamson
William Epperson
Roger
Powhatan
Edd Epperson
Coopers
Christmas club events fill Bluefield area schedule
A dense listing shows multiple Christmas gatherings and meetings across Bluefield and nearby groups. Notable items include Virginia Asher Bible Council party at the Y Center, Bluefield Woman's Club Christmas dinner with guest speaker Mrs. Harry Gentry, and various PTA, YWCA, and auxiliary events at local centers, churches, and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Asher Bible Council
Y Center
Bluefield Woman’s Club
Henry Fortunes
Harry Gentry
Petersburg
Southern District of Women’s Clubs
Graham Elementary
PTA
Bluewell Methodist
Russell-Princeton Avenue
Whitethorn
YWCA
Bluefield Junior Woman's Club
Lie Elks
ORFG
Masonic Temple
Terry Catron
Lambda Chapter
BSP Sorority
Marcella Dee Whitlock
Ee Street
Kalanchoes Make Hardy Seasonal Gifts
Good plants come in small sizes and kalanchoes, popular in fall and winter shops, are bright compact succulents. They fit 2% inch clay pots to 8 inch containers with scarlet pink or yellow four petal florets and stems 8 to 12 inches tall. Water when topsoil dries, keep in sun, pinch faded blooms, and feed monthly for robust ongoing growth.
GA Club Opens Yale Season
The Golden Age club opened its Christmas season with readings after a fellowship luncheon at the Center. Mrs. Mary Edmunds shared The Christmas Guest and The Miracle Dream. Mrs. W. R. Havens welcomed members and led a devotion. Members were asked to prepare gifts for Andrew Rowan Memorial Home guests as the Christmas project. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Kahle and Mrs. Mae Harris were welcomed back. The report on the ill was given, with the invocation by Mrs. Tom Sutphin and a theme song by Mrs. Fannie Lou Trenor. Mrs. Havens closed with Christmas Reverie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Age Club
Mary Edmunds
Brussels Sprouts in Garlic Butter Sauce Serving Guide
The article notes cabbage origins and Brussels sprouts as a modern offshoot, then gives a recipe using one package of frozen baby Brussels sprouts in butter sauce. The method: boil pouch in water, 16 minutes, stir in garlic salt and lemon juice, yields 2 to 3 servings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belgium
WAMU Sets Week Of Prayer In December Activities
Bluewell Baptist Woman's Missionary Union starts its Week of Prayer for Foreign Missions with a book study. Members heard reports from Mrs. Edgar Levitt and Mrs. George Harrison and outlined daily prayer sessions hosted by various members through Friday. Communion chair Mrs. Grant Akers was named to prepare monthly church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluewell Baptist Woman's Missionary Union
Foreign Missions
Edgar Levitt
George Harrison
Tom Burgess
WMU
L. W. Dalton
Luther Carter
Community Event Schedule for Wednesday
Calendar lists 3:45 p.m. Christmas Tea at Graham High Y Teens with mothers. 6:00 p.m. Ladies Night at Westminster Church with Rev. McLeod guest speaker from Beckley. 10 p.m. GIA meets at Eagles Hall 92% Princeton Ave. 6:30 p.m. Town and Country Garden Club Christmas dinner at West Virginia Hotel for members spouses and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Heights
W. H. Carr
Fairview
Y Center
Ywca High School
Bluefield Old Guards
Trinity Methodist Men's Bible Classroom
West Graham Community Club
R. R. Conner
Tazewell Avenue
Bluefield
C. L. Sample
Red Cross
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Trinity Wscs
Ruth Wagoner
W. E. Grey
Augusta Street
Joe Wysor
Bruce Devault
Memorial
YWCA
Graham High Yteens
Westminster Men of the Church
Joseph B. McLeod
Beckley
The
Synod of West Virginia
GIA
Eagles Hall
Princeton Avenue
Town and Country Garden Club
West Virginian Hotel
First Christmas Card Born in 1843 by Henry Cole
The piece traces how early 1800s pupils crafted festive greetings and how Henry Cole with artist J C Horsley created the first Christmas card in 1843. The card sparked a new custom, spreading across England and becoming a cherished annual gesture of affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cole
London
J. C. Horsley
Royal Academy
England
December Meeting Dates Set For Russell County 4 HD
December 14 to 18 schedule for Russell County Home Demonstration clubs features lessons on Quality Cakes. Demostrations given by Mrs. Kiser, Mrs. Strader, Mrs. Parks, Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Rasnake, Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Crabtree, Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Ed Cook, and Mrs. Murray with multiple hostesses and times across Lebanon Moccasin Valley Cleveland Honaker and Candlewax Spruce Pine. The Lebanon Fire-Flies 4 H club outlines leadership as a yearly project with officers Margaret Howard, Ava Jane Gillespie, Diana Jones, Gwen Gilmer, Linda Grimes, Priscilla Jessee. Dr. Malcolm Doubles to speak on Citizenship. club seeks new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell County
Lebanon HD
Lebanon Memorial Methodist Church
Tom Kiser
Lebanon
Appalachian Kitchen
Kathleen Strader
Nell Parks
Strader
Park
Moccasin Valley
C. B. Sutton
Glenn Thomas
James Campbell
Cleveland
Cleveland Community Center
Alvin Taylor
Frank Price
Jasper Cook
Arnold Rasnake
Charlie Lowe
Honaker
Naff Wysor
J. B. Crabtree
W. M. Owens
Ed Cook
Beulah Murray
Murray
Ben Honaker
Margaret Howard
Ava Jane Gillespie
Diana Jones
Gwen Gilmer
Linda Grimes
Priscilla Jessee
Malcolm Doubles
St Paul Couple Visits In Florida
St Paul residents Mr and Mrs Creed Tompkins and Raymond and Bill Branham of Pound Virginia were entertained at dinner by Mr and Mrs Jimmie Tompkins and Debbie. R S Hubbard and others from Pound Virginia were honored dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Virgil Willis and Denny. Mr and Mrs Ralph Rose are vacationing in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Florida
Creed Tompkins
Raymond
Bill Branham
Pound, Va
Jimmie Tompkins
Debbie
R. S. Hubbard
G. D. Branham
Dan Warf
Belle Adams
Karen and
Dale
Elizabeth Short
Virgil Willis
Denny
Ralph Rose
Weekend visitors can gift a geranium or begonia plant
Weekend visitors can leave a lasting thank you by bringing a favorite house plant. Geraniums and begonias come in many colors and shades, are easy to grow and care for, and brighten patios porches and windows. A matching clay saucer helps the pot stay tidy and the gift more appreciated.
Four-H Club Conducts Installation Ceremony
The Greenview Challengers Senior 4-H club installed new officers in a ceremony led by Mrs. Peery Blackwell and Mrs. William Caffee. Susan Blackwell and Sharon Shields presented a devotional, and Judi Gilliam received a past president’s pin while Bonnie Wimmer earned the president’s pin. Debbie Lineback was honored with a 4-H bracelet for secretary work as plans for a December 12 Christmas party at the Community Center were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenview Challengers
Green Valley
Carol Shields
Susan Blackwell
Debbie Lineback
Standing
Judi Gilliam
Sharon Shields
Bonnie Wimmer
Pat Gilliam
Illinois
Peery Blackwell
William Caffee
Varigated plants need more light than green ones
Variegated foliage plants require higher light intensity than green types. Most greens tolerate about 100 foot candles, but variegated varieties need a noticeable step up. Use porous clay pots to guard against overwatering in both groups.
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Pink Dogwood Garden Club
John Kersey
Double Gates
C. O. Warren
John Kester
W. E. de
Vests of Freeman
Warlick’s
Furniture
Club
Caleridar
Xi Alpha Iota
Don Davis
Cliffmont Avenue
OFS
Masonic Hall
Worthy
Mary Ruth Chambers
Bland Street
Methodist Eastwood
Kenneth Addington
Oakhurst Avenue
Xi Omicron
BSP
Tyler Easley
College Avenue
Xi Zeta
Mary and
Katherine Peck
North Street
Charles Hale
City Youth Council
Grace Methodist
Wscs Circle No
George Melchers
Monterey Hill
Laurel Garden Club
Raleigh Ashworth
Dearborn Avenue
Elwood Ballard
Kensinger
Graham High School
Eagles Home
R. L. Winesette
Bluefield Delphian Club
T. O. Deaumer
Marshall Sinclair
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 9
C. F. Davis
Yale
W. R. Havens
Wamu
Fess
Russell
Oak Grove
Grassy Creek
Four-H Club
Ers
Bluefield, Virginia
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