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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1963

Page

28

G D Girls Take Crocker Quiz at Gary District High School

The Betty Crocker Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow contest was held December 3 at Gary District High School. Winners receive scholarships and a General Mills Educational Tour. second prize is 500 dollars. Names of senior participants listed. The school announces a second issue of The Gary District Hi-Times and a Spanish club formed December 2 with officers named Gerald Harmon and Douglas Moore. Honor roll leaders include seniors, seventh graders, and freshmen with counts given.

Betty Crocker Gary District Artimishi Watlington GDHS Lottie Cheatham Patricia Dandridge Brenda Finney Glenda Hairston Norma Hairston Jean Harper Martha Jones Phyllis King Jerry Lapsley Charlene Pope Janice Powell Zeela Showalter Peggy Snyder Earnestine Stickens Jackie Swayne Louise Tate Eleanora Thornton Gerald Harmon Douglas Moore Charles Jones Jr Watlington Marcia Armstrong Barbara Blakely Eleanora Thom Judy Burkette Phelica

Lots Of Tests At Bluestone

Bluestone students faced multiple tests including the Iowa Test of Basic Skills for grades seven through nine on November 21 and 25 and six weeks tests on November 22. ACT scheduling announcements reached Principal M B Guyton with the next date in March. Cadet teachers from Bluefield State College began practice teaching in various subjects led by Mrs Brenda Dawson and others. The yearbook notes rapid photo exchanges and Christmas bulletin board displays, praising Bertha Norrell for creating a manger scene in Main Hall.

Bluestone Iowa M. B. Guyton Bluefield State College Brenda Dawson Edythe S. Foulks Maxine Lilly Solmary P. Stemley Juliette Holley National School Studies Company Dierdre Terresa Guyton Carl Stanley Pannell Bertha Norrell

Gardenites In Crocker Race For Homemaker of Tomorrow

Fourteen Garden senior girls under Mrs. Mary Barber took the Betty Crocker Search for the Future Homemaker of Tomorrow test. Winners receive a pin and trophy. Music class opened Thanksgiving program with hymns and band, led by Judy Clark and Carol Short.

Betty Crocket Garden Mary Barber Lois Abbott Janie Owens Sandy Meadows Brenda van Dyke Sandra Richardson Patty Grizzle Judy Lester Marcella van Dyke Libby Addison Charlotte Claybourne Brenda Ratliff Elladean Ball Reneva van Dyke Becky Shortridge God of Our Father Grace Wooldridge Don Paged Rusty Belcher Judy Clark Spiritual Life Committee Carol Short Student Cooperative Association Bill Miller George Washington Tommy McGlothlin Lucy Brown E. L. Short

Richlands Parade Led by Queen Anita Childress

Queen Anita Childress led the Richlands High School entry in the 1963 Richlands Chamber of Commerce Yale Parade on Nov 27. Her attendants, elected by popular vote, included Jenny Kennedy Janey Harris Karen Shelton Patsy Simmons and Sherry French. The Richlands Area Wide Youth for Christ float showcased a nativity scene with a 10 voice choir as bands and 50 merchant units joined the largest parade to date.

Anita Childress Richlands High School Chamber of Commerce Yale Jenny Kennedy Janey Harris Karen Shelton Patsy Simmons Sherry French Harry Taylor Chamber of Commerce RHS Richlands Area Blue Tornado Richlands Tri-County Carolyn Peery Gordon Davidson Carol May Robbie Tolliver Pauline Brown Patricia Robinette Paula Buskell Clairy Price Lois Lowry Daisy Campbell Tazewell Veterans of Foreign Wars Dan Surface Leister Jones Jack Chambers Marion Woody Brewster Suzann Peters Conference On World Affairs Charlottesville Larry Ketron Robbie Jo Tolliver Lyla Asbury Anne Gordon Greever University of Virginia

TC Receives Five New Teachers at TC

The Tazewell County High faculty hosts five college cadets from Bluefield State College to assist in classes and training. Names include Hackley, Rozzel, Palmer, Howse, and King as they complete a training phase. Altha E. Rowden attends the 57th Annual Vocational Convention in Atlantic City, Dec 9-13, to discuss vocational education legislation.

Tazewell County High Bluefield State College Hackley Deloris Rozzel Frankie Palmer Howse King Altha E. Rowden Atlantic City N. J Bowden

Peterstown Busy Week At PHS Highlights Senior Rings

Peterstown High School saw busy activity as seniors received class rings and new F H A and National Honor Society events took place. Girls earned gift exchange plans and a Homemaking Scholarship test, while Darla Thomas chaired the Christmas float committee for holiday preparations.

Sarah Boothe Marie Crews Gaye Frazier Bonnie Miller Betty Crocker Lillian Meadows Sylvia Bradley Marlene Lowe Patty Mann Peterstown National Honor Society Darla Thomas

Hurley 4-H Club Adopts Seekers and Doers Name

Hurley 4-H Club settles on Seekers and Doers as official club title after Barbara Rife submitted winning title. Monogram Sweetheart of Hurley High to be chosen December 13 with six cheerleaders named: Helen Johnson Sandy Smith Jackie Davis Linda Griffey Brenda Thornton Charlotte Tester.

Barbara Rife Hurley 4H Barbara Monogram Sweetheart Hurley High School Monogram Helen Johnson Sandy Smith Jackie Davis Linda Griffey Brenda Thornton Charlotte Tester

Smiletime In Demonland At NE Yearbook Pictures

NE staff report on yearbook portraits with Favre Medical Leaders FTA Key Club and Superlatives attendees photographed by Mr Smith of Welch. A Band and Majorettes session failed when the camera broke. A 1963 Blue Demon Football Team Victory Dance raised funds for new uniforms. Future Medical Leaders plan Christmas toy gifts for Welch hospital children.

Birdie Mr. Smith Welch Favre Medical Leaders FTA Key Club Superlatives N-E Vanda Vecillo Miss Rose Elgin

Kimball Chorus Sings Today at Welch-Dunbar Junior High

Kimball High School junior high chorus performs in the annual Christmas program under Mrs. Anthony with director F. C. Hester. Seniors Lynda Fails and Edward Cabbell have essays accepted for publication in Young America Speaks. Beta Epsilon NHS holds its annual Christmas hospital drive as it ends this week. The Terror basketball team hosts Conley High’s Blue Devils Friday night in their first home game, with a large crowd anticipated.

Tornado Carolyn Peery Brother Jim House of the Romans Richlands National Cora Ann Mullins Millie Aker Blue Tornado Band Norton John Kennedy Kimball High School Welch-Dunbar Junior High School W. B. Anthony Kimball Group F. C. Hester Lynda Fails Edward Cabbell National Essay Press of Los Angeles Young America Speaks Beta Epsilon National Honor Society Terror Basketeers Blue Devils Conley High Mullens Salvation Army WHS McDowell Street Tri-Hi-Y Jo Anne Reed Brenda Mullins Charleston House Senate Miss Asbury Mrs. Gilley Welch

Wesley Club Plans Wednesday Meeting at Bluefield College

The Wesley Club of Bluefield State College will host an assembly at Dickason Hall on campus Wednesday December 11 at 10 a.m. Dr E L Lowery area secretary of the Methodist Church Nashville Birmingham Area will give the talk. Etta M King presides Beverly Baker introduces the speaker. The Davisettes under Mrs Helen Davis will present Christmas music. The event is open to the public.

Wesley Club Bluefield State College Dickason Hall E. L. Lowery The Methodist Church Nashville-Birmingham Area Etta M. King Beverly Baker Davisettes Helen Davis

Emerald Gem of Spring Birthstone Summary

The May birthstone emerald is celebrated as the gem of spring and guardian of generation. It is linked to various cultures, symbolizes honesty and memory, and was historically valued in religious and mythic contexts. Velvet color, transparency, and gentle brilliance define the finest emeralds.

Earth New Jerusalem Venus

Park Centralites Attend Charleston Youth Government Program

Edward Brooks and Jesse Howard, seniors and juniors from Park Central, joined a state wide Youth in Government event in Charleston. They served in the House and Education and Judiciary Committees, presenting a bill to provide free textbooks in West Virginia schools from grade 1 through 12.

Edward Brooks Jesse Howard Park Central Charleston Hi-Y State Capitol Edward P. C Jesse House Senate V. C. Hebert P. C. Hi-V Agriculture Committee

Welch Keyettes Busy On Sabin Oral Sunday Duties

Welch High activities feature navy skirted Keyettes assisting Sabin Oral Sunday on December 1 across county schools. They managed sugar cubes lines and crowds, with October clinic noted and January clinic planned.

Welch Sabin

Chicken Brain Research at Virginia Tech Explores Day Length

Researchers at Virginia Tech study how day length and stimuli affect growth and reproduction in chickens and mammals. They trace sensory brain pathways by recording electrical activity in midbrain and forebrain while exposing chickens to loud clicks and brief light flashes. Light drives widespread brain activity. sounds have more limited effects.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Grain Market Trading Light in Quiet Week on Chicago

Grain futures showed small net changes with more advances than declines. Soybeans were the only losers amid broad fluctuations. government clearance of 100000 tons of wheat for Hungary lifted sentiment at week’s end. Wheat up about a third to a penny, soybeans steady to two cents lower, corn higher, oats and rye up modestly.

Chicago Hungary

Scott Legion Post to Meet Tonight at Post Home

Roy Scott Post 39 of the American Legion will meet tonight at 7:30 in the Post Home on North Mercer Street. All ex service men and women are invited to attend.

Roy Scott Post American Legion Post North Mercer Street

Alliance Meeting In Bluefield Ministerial Alliance

The Bluefield Ministerial Alliance will meet Monday at 11 a.m. in the Bluefield Community Center to discuss community concerns and upcoming events.

Bluefield Minsterial Alliance Bluefield Community Center

Colleges Face Rising Costs for Leaders’ Training

Leaders must be developed with new classrooms labs and teachers as colleges seek to plan future strength. The call to invest backs America’s best friend and national growth.

America

College crisis impact guide for readers

Readers are invited to write to HIGHER EDUCATION at Box 36 Times Square Station New York 10036 to learn how the college crisis may affect them. The notice directs ongoing inquiries and contact through the specified address for further guidance.

Times Square Station New York

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