Bluefield WCTU Names Lillie Ruble Treasurer
In Bluefield Virginia the Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a meeting at the First Methodist Church naming Lillie Ruble as treasurer. The session included readings on Nervousness and Prayer and When They Prayed a meditation by Mrs. M. G. White and a poem in memory of two deceased members. Mrs. J. Frank Gillespie presided and a planned December 31 covered-dish luncheon close the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Ruble
Bluefield
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
First Methodist Church
Lee Harmon
John Oxenham
T. C. Tibbs
Guy Nash
M. G. White
J. Frank Gillespie
E. L. Holsapple
Social Service
Gillespie
Christmas luncheon for First Christian Group No. 5
Mrs J C Acuff hosted a Christmas luncheon for 12 members of First Christian Group No 5 with guest Mrs Glenn S Weaver who delivered Winds of Change final chapter. Worship by Mrs Otis Blevins followed by secretary report from Mrs C L Biggs and treasurer report by Mrs Frank Wood. Bake sale planned for December 6 at a florist shop with all group participating. Group 5 pursues a handmade apron project and Penny a Meal fund. Gifts presented to Mrs Weaver and Mrs Moody by love fund chair Mrs E S Meadows. Meeting closed with benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Acuff
First Christian Group No. 5
C. W. Moody
Glenn S. Weaver
Otis Blevins
C. L. Biggs
Frank Wood
CWF
Weaver
Moody
Love Fund
E. S. Meadows
Walker couple welcome first son Douglas Edward Walker
Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. C. Jackie Walker of Sarasota Florida a son named Douglas Edward born Tuesday December 3 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces Mother Suzanne Gilpin is former Miss Suzanne Gilpin paternal grandparents listed and Mrs George R Walker is noted. Mrs Walker plans to visit soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Jackie Walker
Sarasota
Fla
Douglas Edward
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Suzanne Gilpin
Clarence Gilpin
Rockbridge Street
Bluefield
Julian Rosenbaum
George R. Walker
Tazewell Avenue
Mr. Walker
Pretty As A Picture Holiday Party Ideas
Plan a winter bringing festive treats with snow white popcorn balls and a cranberry punch. Recipes include Holiday Punch, Decorator's Frosting, and Quick Candied Popcorn with steps for cookies and frosting to create a charming party scene.
Memorial service honors Pearl Shaffron at ALA meeting
Gary ALA Unit No. 38 held a meeting led by President Mrs. Raymond Short. A memorial service for deceased Gold Star Mother Pearl Shaffron was conducted. readings and prayers followed, with Ave Maria played. Josephine Cavallo spoke of a trip to Italy with photographs of Sicilian linen. Donations supported a needy Welch family and the Heart Fund. The unit aims to reach membership goals by January 15 to earn a National Citation and Unit of Distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
American Legion Auxiliary
Raymond Short
Sicily
Heart Fund
Tinchers
Minnie Pennington
G. I. Bill
Martinsburg Hospital
McKinster
Parley
V.A
Viet Nam
American Legion of
American Legion
Joe Gregory Jr
Joe Heizer Jr
Pete Colombo
Harrison Shrader
Richlands PTA Reviews School Needs and Plan
Richlands Elementary PTA discussed needs including curtains chairs a portable stage and basketball equipment. A PTA delegation will attend the next school board meeting to request items. The group also announced a January 6 program on Drug Addiction and Narcotics with films and Dr. James Perry speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands
Charles Grabeal
Trula Elswicke
Kenny Kidd
Dana Lowe
Mason Worrell
Dana
Shott and Corte Win Duplicate Bridge Match
The Fincastle Duplicate Bridge Club met at Fincastle Country Club with six tables using the Howell Movement. Winners were Mrs. John Shott and Mrs. M. A. Corte with 86 points. runners up were Mrs. J. E. McGee Jr. and Mrs. W. H. Leckie at 78 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fincastle Duplicate Bridge Club
Fincastle Country Club
Howell
John Shott
M. A. Corte
J. E. McGee Jr
W. H. Leckie
A. J. Villani
A. K. Parker
Alvin Platnick
G. A. Pickus
Gray Rogers
W. H. Riley Jr
Miss Maggie Neel Hospitalized in Bluefield
Miss Maggie Neel of Virginia Avenue Bluefield Virginia is a patient at St Luke's Hospital Room 307. She is improving and is allowed visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Neel
Virginia Avenue
Bluefield
St. Luke’s Hospital
Fathers Honored By PTA At Brushfork Meeting
The Brushfork PTA honored fathers at its meeting naming Harry Comer as youngest father Millard Pollard as oldest and Roy Poe and Paul Tabor for most children. Mrs. Comer led the flag salute Rev. Homer Stewart gave a meditation on The Gift of Seeking Things Not Sought For.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushfork Parent - Teacherer Association
Harry Comer
Millard Pollard
Roy Poe
Paul Tabor
Homer Stewart
Bluewell Methodist Church
PTA
Bible Fund
Frank Caffee
Christmas Party Note From Circle at Virginia Avenue Church
Mrs R E McGuire hosted the Mary McGuire Circle of Virginia Avenue Methodist Church for a Christmas gathering with 12 members and gifts. Jewelry given to leader Mrs J Murray Pope. readings, carols, prayers, and home-bound member gifts noted. January 14 meeting planned with Mrs James Warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. McGuire
Mary McGuire
Virginia Avenue Methodist Church
Terri McClure
J. Murray Pope
Ott Belcher
Choirs of God
Paul Whitenack
W. A. Crews
James Warden
E. W. Gilliam
E. A. Deaton
Myrtle Stephenson
International Fellowship Prayer Group
Harry Denman
Lake Junaluska
N .C
David Amburn
James Crews
Circle Lunch Meeting of Greenview WSCS Margaret Ross Circle
Mrs. Marie Woolridge led the Greenview WSCS Margaret Ross Circle December gathering at the Methodist Home with luncheon. Rev. William Price opened with hymn and prayer. Mrs. Woolridge read a devotional from the Christmas message. Mrs. Felix Smith reviewed Beyond the Church Walls. Ralph Asbury read three Christmas readings. Officers reported, collections were taken, gifts were exchanged, and the meeting closed with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Woolridge
Greenview
WSCS
Margaret Ross
William Price
Woolridge
Price
Felix Smith
Ralph Asbury
Christmas season events fill weekend schedule
Saturday calendar lists 10:00 a.m. Pigtail Tots at YWCA Center, 12:45 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Club, 2:00 p.m. Relief Society Yule bazaar at Preston Street Church until 6 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Green Acres HDC Yule banquet at Dinner Bell Princeton with gift exchanges. 6:30 p.m. Newcomers Club Christmas dinner at La Salute Bluewell. 7:00 p.m. Jaycee Christmas dinner dance at University Club West Virginian Hotel. 8:00 p.m. Graham Elementary PTA Coolies Follies at Graham High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Y Center
Relief Society
Preston Street
Green Acres
Princeton
la Salute Club
Bluewell
Jaycee
University Club
West Virginian Hotel
Graham Elementary
Graham High School
Belcher's Auction House Now Open in New Hope
Now open Belcher's Auction House at 20 New Hope Road near Mercy County Courthouse beside Big Jim Belcher's Justice of the Peace Office. Furniture antiques sold on percentage basis with a small pickup fee. Call Big Jim Belcher at 425-2473 or 425-2681. Clean your attic garage of discarded furniture and bring it in for potential extra Christmas money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope Road
Mercer County
Big Jim” Belcher
Justice of the Peace
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Mrs. Ruble
WCTU
CWF Group 5
ARPET
Gary Ala
Italy
Richlands Pta
Shott
Corte
Circle
Belcher
Auction House
Warlick
Philco
Uep Amat Tru An Lil 2
Roanoke St
Bluefield Wova
Solid State
Roanoke St. Bluefield, W. Va
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