Named Reading Teacher Of The Year Recognized For Excellence
Rogers, a Title I reading teacher at Preston Elementary Bluefield, excels in all areas with outstanding work with foreign students. She holds a BS in elementary education from West Virginia State College, an MA from Marshall University, and post graduate reading study.
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Rogers
Win English
West Virginia State College
Marshall University
West Virginia College of Graduate Studies
Preston Elementary
Bluefield
Homemakers program topic urges wardrobe plan for family
Mrs Carter led a Bluefield Extension meeting on A Winning Wardrobe advising a basic, mixable wardrobe. She urged closet checks, remodeling of existing pieces, careful accessory choices, and quality shopping. The session included pledges, devotions, and holiday craft displays, with plans for a Christmas pot luck. Birth announcements for multiple twins and daughters followed.
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Bluefield
Clark
Carter
Cartera
Pam Godby
Eula May Tate
Mercer County Council
Eugenia Warmoth
King's Kids Entertain Senior Citizens
The King's Kids hosted a Christmas luncheon in Smoot Hall Graham Christian Church for senior citizens with decorated tables, a meal prepared by the group, a blessing by Dr. Hicks, and readings. Advent wreaths were made under Mrs. Margaret Lindsey. Special recognition went to Mrs. Texie Rhody for table decor. Also announced births: Amy Leanne Wyatt, Deidra Joan Miller, and Jennifer Lynn Chaffins.
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Smoot Hall
Graham Christian Church
Wise and Wonderful senior banquet honors Falls Mills churchwomen
The Willing Working Women of Falls Mills Christian Church hosted a second annual fall banquet naming senior citizens as Wise and Wonderful. The evening featured holiday decor, a prayer by Rev. Frank Watkins, devotions by Claude Compton, a poem by Elizabeth Watkins, a youth choir set led by Rosemarie Martin, gifts presented by Wanda Crawford, and closing prayers by Jehu Frye. Katy Haines serves as president of the group.
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Falls Mills Christian Church
Dorothy Goodrich
Blanche Givens
Clara George
Arlene Stansfield
Rose Melvin
Elsie Frye
Frank
Christian Church
Church Annex
Frank Watkins
Claude Compton
Elizabeth Watkins
Rosemarie Martin
Wanda Crawford
Katy Haines
Pisgah Home Demonstration Holds December Christmas Party
Pisgah Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Lula Gillia's home for its December meeting and Christmas party. Mrs. Maria Elswick presided in absence of president Alice Blankenship. An 18-member gathering heard a Christmas program with readings, a Gospel of Luke Christmas story, and songs. Members reported attending County Council, training workshop, and Christmas workshop events. Members toured Nashville and Natural Bridge, and projects included donations to local centers and Meals On Wheels. A carry-in dinner followed with games and prizes.
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Pisgah Home Demonstration Club
Lula Gillia
Maria Elswick
Alice Blankenship
Elizabeth Brock
Rita Price
Delaurice Porter
Elswick
Vista Grubb
Cora White
Nashville
Price
Porter
Brookman
White
Brock
Ethel King
Worley
Leigh Franklin James
Mercer Senior Citizen's Center
St. Mary’s Nursing Home
Blankenship
Gillia
Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Events
Monday’s schedule lists Dudley School PTA board at the school Virginia Asher Bible Council at the Y Center Fincastle Duplicate Club Union Mission Auxiliary luncheon Bluefield Woman's Club Christmas luncheon at the Sheraton Inn Bluefield Va Chapter 102 Eastern Star Christmas party with carry in dinner Glenwood Ruritan at Green Valley Fire Dept Twilight Twirlers workshop Overeaters Anonymous meeting Bramwell Eastern Star at Masonic Temple Bluefield Civic League executive board Golden Age Center Garnish chicken main dishes with chutney peanuts and coconuts.
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Dudley School Pta
Virginia Asher Bible Council
Y” Center
Fincastle
Union Mission Auxiliary
Mission Home
Bluefield Avenue
Bluefield
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Green Valley
Glenwood Ruritan Club
Green Valley Fire Department
Twilight Twirlers
Moose Home
Overeaters Anonymous
Bramwell Chapter 158
Bluefield Civic League
Golden Age Center
Bramwell PTA Hears Report on Festival and Parade
Bramwell PTA meeting at Bramwell School heard Sally Newcomb report fundraising of 457.85 from the fall festival. Donnie Goins and John Griffith thanked volunteers and announced a 20 donation to Bramwell Fire Department. Judy White cited 67 members. Santa's Workshop planned November 30 to December 4 with PTA volunteers. prizes won by Doris Ellis and Mr. Goins. next meeting December 10. Christmas parade December 12. Room wins given to Mrs. Aldrich and Mr. Moore. note on botanically speaking beans.
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Bramwell School
Bramwell Pta
Sally Newcomb
Donnie Goins
PTA
John Griffith
Bramwell Fire Department
Judy White
Doris Shoemaker
Aldrich
Moore
Doris Ellis
Goins
Bramwell
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Holmes College of the Bible
TEE Church College
Mercer County Reading Council
West Virginia State Reading Council
Woman’s Auxiliary of Pentecostal Holiness Church
Ministers Wives Fellowship
Margaret Rogers
Mrs.Cater
Beatrice
Montgomery
Cultural Arts
Good Housekeeping Magazine
Glenwood Park
United Methodist Home
Crews
Miss Warmoth
Pat Lawson
Sidney L. Call
Tazewell
Bluefield Community Hospital
Jeremy Lane
Jeffery Lee
Dick Nevi
Coalwood
Jessica Delia
Byefield Community Hospital
Linda Goldberg
Herbert Goldberg
Laurel, Md
Victor M. Nevi
War
William S. Whitt Jr
William S. Whit
Crumpler
Lincoln Ray Christian
Boissevain
Jason Scott
iMr
Edwin Paulik
Pital. R
Harvey Per
Rt. 2
North Tazewell
Henry David
Bhefield
It al
Terry Neely
Princeton
Karen
King’s Kids
Herbert Hicks
Maxine Fields
Louise Hale
Margaret Lindsey
Texie Rhody
Ronald L. Wyatt
Capels
Amy Leanne
Mullen R. Miller Jr
Deidra Joan
Darrell Chaffins
Roderfield
Jennifer Lynn
Christine
Blacksburg
Wall
Oe Ag
Uefield Daily
Telegun
Falls Mills
Jehu Frye
Pisgah
Stadium
AE At
Merry Christmas
NEW Woman Health Spa
Den
Grubb Photo
Bland ST
Bluefield, WV
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