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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1956
Page
6
The Glenwood Farm Women met Thursday for December with Mrs. W. L. Kelly leading devotions on The Angel's Point Of View and Mrs. Hager discussing Your Commons Music. Members donate ten dollars to Care Todos for Hungary and plan January events.
Nicely furnished two room apartment with private bath and automatic hot water heat. Conveniently located close in. Phone GA 5-728 Princeton.
The Wesleyanna Guild held a Christmas event at Mrs Earl Gott's home on Wallace Street. Members decorated the house, prepared a Christmas program, and placed money and red ribbon packages on a tree. A canned foods basket was donated to a family in need. Seventeen members and two queens were present.
Marvin Kessinger hosts an exhibit of oil paintings at 307 Wiley Street Princeton. The collection features religious scenes animals flowers and figures in varying sizes. The show highlights his artistic range and includes works for sale.
Dr Pace spoke to the Rotary Club urging more adult mental health treatment facilities and better education for mentally retarded children. He noted programs started at Princeton and Bluefield with nine and eleven pupils respectively and estimated five county children could enroll.
Seventeen Mercer Post 2708 VFW and auxiliary members visited the Beckley veterans administration hospital Thursday night to host a bingo parity with 127 dollars in prizes donated by the public at a Prince ton G C Murphy booth last month. Participating veterans received prizes and the auxiliary served Christmas cookies and coffee. Names listed include Mr and Mrs Clause Wells Mr and Mrs Randy Jones Dr and Mrs O J Bailes Mrs Vera Jones and Mr and Mrs Ed Woolwine.
Edward Skeens of Oakvale killed a male wildcat on River Mountain Thursday night. The animal was described as a large male and was the focus of local wildlife reporting.
Five day outlook for Virginia December 8 to 12 calls for above average temperatures. Weekend will be warmer with rain possible and total rainfall expected from one half to three quarters of an inch.
A revival is in progress at Church of God in Northfork led by evangelist Rev. Earl Curry. Services start at 7 30 pm nightly with special singing and the public is invited.
The Lions invite the public to a World Survey on Sunday December 16 at 2 at Knob School. Earl Graham announces Ladies Night at First Baptist on Thursday December 13 at 7 30 p m. Several members earned free tickets for perfect attendance this year.
A $300,000 damage suit filed by former wife Mrs. Bissett against Lewis Luckenbach heirs was dismissed by Judge Harris. He noted the claim arose from a 1939 divorce and 1940 trust, with the suit filed in 1956 after a long delay and questions of proper proceedings.
Richlands Virginia hosts Christmas week events with Santa leading a Dec. 23 parade through Richlands Cedar Bluff and Raven to the elementary school lawn tree. A mass chorus, group carols, and a trophy for the finest group are planned with Miss Lara Alice avers directing the choir.
Richlands Virginia Lions Club members approved a 330 dollar donation to send two local Boy Scouts to the International Jamboree in Valley Forge Pennsylvania next July. Scoutmaster John W. Harris announced the plan. Bert Chaffin and Don Hawkins were chosen as the main honorees with alternates Bill Nearhood and Kendrick Hurt.
More than 1200 deputies in Brazil press Congress to authorize an automobile for each member and each alternate. Payment would be at the official rate of cruzeiros per dollar, making a smaller U S car about 3 000 dollars, versus market price around 12 000 dollars.
A large London toy store offers squads of balloon inflaters for Christmas parties. The spokesman notes thousands of balloons are blown up each holiday season and the store promises to relieve the troublesome chore this year.
The warden of the women’s prison in Tochigi Japan ended a 47 year ban on inmates using face cream. Prisoners may use cosmetic cream now, marking a policy shift in inmate personal care freedoms.
Wheeling Downs could be sold after Judge Harry E. Watkins ruled no spring dates this year under federal receivership. Secretary-treasurer Henry B. Wessel Jr. said a sale may occur if sale is possible, with 127 racing days a year cited as excessive, and staff reductions reducing costs.
The New York Giants need a win or tie over the Cleveland Browns to secure the Eastern crown while the Detroit Lions aim to clinch the Western title with a win over Pittsburgh. Key players include Frank Gifford for the Giants and Bobby Layne for the Lions as Packers and 49ers also contest finals weekend fixtures.
New York December 7 AP selects 1956 All America with Tommy McDonald of Oklahoma and Jerry Tubbs of Oklahoma as standout backs. Tennessee’s Johnny Majors, Syracuse’s Jim Brown, Miami’s Don Bosseler, and others fill backfield and line spots. McDonald helped Oklahoma extend a 40 game win streak while Majors showcased versatile skills.
During Alfred Land's anniversary sale customers are offered no money down and a year to pay on diamond purchases. The promotion emphasizes easy credit terms to attract buyers.
Yankee pitcher Mickey McDermott was taken to a Miami police station after a beachside car incident with his wife. Officers said he refused to show a driver's license and became belligerent before being released after questioning.
Morris Harvey Eagles beat Concord College 93 67 in their West Virginia conference opener. Luther Stover led Morris Harvey with 33 points while Calvin Belcher had 14 for Concord as the visitors rallied early but the Eagles pulled away after halftime. Concord's conference record stood at 1 4.
Pittsburgh Panthers arrive in Florida to face the Miami Hurricanes in a nationally televised game. Coach Johnny Michelosen forecasts three bruised players will be ready. The Panthers stand at six wins, two losses, one tie and head toward the Gator Bowl against Georgia Tech on December 29. The game at the Orange Bowl starts at 2 pm EST and NBC will televise.
Milwaukee announces the renewal of three coaches contracts: Charlie Root as pitching coach, Johnny Riddle as first base coach, and Bob Keely as bullpen catcher. Keely has served with the club since 1946. Connie Ryan was hired as third base coach yesterday.
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