Graham High Choir to Stage Annual Vesper Service
The Graham High School Choir in Bluefield Virginia under Mrs. George Richardson will present a Christmas music program at First Methodist Church on Sunday December 15 at 5 p.m. The event features the boys' quartet girls' sextet girls' choir boys' chorus A Capella group and eighth grade carolers with Beverly Cook and David Dunkle accompanying. The choir, drawing students from multiple denominations, has earned superior ratings in 1962 63 and invites the public to attend. Members listed include Susie Murphy Linda Lawson Elizabeth Bailey Loretta Hash Cheryl Butner Kathy Harrison Connie White Cheryl Carbaugh Nancy Loar Deloris Lampart Marilyn Long Margery Asbury Zella Moore Brenda Wagner Gerald Profitt David Shelton Linda Akers Janice Buckland Darlene Coon Alice Presley Peggy Whitenock Benny Lockhart Bill Bailey John Newton Gene Johnson Joe Akers Freddie Tate Mack Wagner Dane Morehead Ward Goodwin Wanda Horton Linda Underwood Vickie Melvin Alice Douthat Jan Greear Barbara Mahood Elaine Sarver Brenda Dillon Sandra Francis Ruth Morehead Linda Roach Ann Grim.
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First Methodist
Beverly Cook
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Graham High Choir
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Linda Lawson
Elizabeth Bailey
Loretta Hash
Cheryl Butner
Kathy Harrison
Connie White
Cheryl Carbaugh
Nancy Loar
Deloris Lampart
Marilyn
Mrs Farley Hosts Iris Garden Club Christmas Party
Mrs E H Farley, president, hosted the Iris Garden club annual Christmas party at her home with Miss Thelma Motley as co hostess. A devotional on Let's Keep Christmas by Peter Marshall opened the gathering. Guests included Mrs James Alsop Mrs P W Crouch and Miss Pride Watson.
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Iris Garden Club
Thelma Motley
John Thomas
Medellin
Colombia
South America
P. W. Crouch
West Virginia Garden News
West Virginia Garden Club
Greenbrier
Crouch
Bernice Bastar
Andrew Gott
H. M. Saunders
Miss Bastar
C. B. Woolwine
Farley
G. W. Hetherington
Yule Gift Contributed By Richlands Women
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Richlands voted to contribute 10 to the Christmas Tree Fund during a Christmas program at Kelly Hall First Methodist church. Mrs. J A Morgan and Mrs T A Draper led reports on liquor by the drink, with readings, songs, and awards given for wrapped packages. A guests list included Mrs J S Maxwell. Christmas decor and snacks followed the program.
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Richlands
Woman's Christmas Temperance Union of
J. A. Morgan
T. A. Draper
R. N. Horton
Teah Smith
Saundra Kimbell
Little Stranger
Amos Royden
Kelly Hall
First Methodist Church
Maude Turner
S. E. Davidson
Draper
Horton
Pineville Bride Elect Honored in Household Shower
Barbara Henkins bride elect of Neil Schilling of Pineville was feted at a household shower in the Pineville Presbyterian church social room. The couple plans to wed December 14 at the Presbyterian church with 42 guests attending as gifts were opened.
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Pineville
Barbara Henkins
Neil Schilling
Ruth Blackburn
Henry Childress
Rebekahs Entertain With Yule Dinner
The Loyalty Rebekah Lodge No 94 held a Christmas dinner at The Brier restaurant with 13 members, husbands, and friends. Gifts were distributed by Mrs. Edna Lunter and Mrs. Violet Lucas, and Mrs. Virginia Kitts presented two Christmas readings. J. L. Whittaker gave the invocation.
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Loyalty Rebekah Lodge No. 94
Brier
Edna Lunter
Noble Grand
Violet Lucas
Virginia Kitts
J. L. Whittaker
Peterstown WMS Names Officers and Plans Projects
Peterstown Baptist church Woman's Mission Society elected officers for the new year led by Mrs. A B Ball and outlined projects including sending clothing to Mathers School in Buford South Carolina and stamps to Germany. Circles will place monthly flowers and contribute to a needy family while subscriptions to Mission magazine are renewed.
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Peterstown
Russell Fleshman
Woman's Mission Society
A. B. Ball
Don Jarvis
Virginia Daugherty
James Terry
James Miller
Guild
Claude Rowe
Rosel Clark Circle
Iva Daugherty
Goldie Bailey Circle
Clarence Hall
Ann Judson
Robert Perry
Marie Ball Circle
Randy Miller
Lloyd Blankenship
White Cross
Mathers School
Buford
S. C
Germany
Goldie Bailey
Mission Magazine
Circle
John
E. H. Witt
Spiritual Life
Euchid Boggess
Town and Country Garden Club Yule Dinner Noted
Town and Country Garden club hosts annual Christmas dinner at the Golden Age Center with 27 attendees. Dr. J. T. Browning gave the invocation and recounted the birth of Christ as carols were sung. Mrs. W. B. Martin chaired introductions of guests beyond husbands.
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Town and Country Garden Club
Golden Age Center
J. T. Browning
Christ
W. B. Martin
W. P. Bailey
R. L. Duff
Jess Franklin
Otis Bivens
Lee Rollins
Bess Ferguson
Guild Gives Church Gift Of Money Christmas fund drive by Stella Arm brister WSCS
Members of the Stella Arm brister Wesleyan Service Guild of Trinity Methodist planned a monetary gift to the church building fund in lieu of gifts. Mary Edmunds led a Christmas dinner meeting with stories by Peter Marshall and the Santa Claus piece Yes Virginia There Is a Santa Claus.
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Stella Armbrister Wesleyan Service Guild
Trinity Methodist Church
Mary Edmunds
Jesus
Peter Marshall
Virginia
J. N. Roberts
Raleigh Ashworth
Wscs - Wsg
J. M. Ratcliffe
Nemours
Walder Hash
Edmand
Hubert Boyd
Roberts
Guild
Rubye Shewey
Lucille Bailey
Golden Age Center
Ethel Little
Golden Age Club
Pinehill and Parkview Clubs Share Christmas Dinner
Members of the Pinehill Park Home Demonstration club and the Parkview circle of Virginia Avenue Methodist church hosted a Christmas banquet in Creasy Hall. Sixteen Pinehill members and five Parkview members attended, with Mrs. C. E. Spurgeon giving the dinner prayer and Mrs. Jack Sink presiding over a brief meeting.
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Pinehill Park
James Brown
Haynes Belcher
R. T. Bowen Jr
Kermit Bowling
Federation Goal
J. T. Peery
Aubrey Drewry
Pinehill Club
Preparing a Duck for Roasting with Salt Pepper and Mustard
When preparing a duck for roasting rub the inside and outside with salt and pepper and add a pinch or two of dry mustard for flavor.
Linebergers Entertain Book Club Christmas Program
Rev and Mrs Lineberger and Mrs Kahle hosted the McGuffey Book Club Christmas program at the West Virginian hotel. Lineberger narrated Joy Is Born Today with trumpet and piano, performing carols and duets including A Virgin Slumber Song and Birthday of the King.
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McGuffey Book Club
Corley Lineberger
Ralph Kahle
Immanuel Lutheran Church
West Virginian Hotel
Cecil F. Johnston
Lineberger
Kahle
Joy
Carel Thompson
Richard Wood
William B. Fish
Roy Gills
Frank Schwall
St Paul Junior Woman’s Club Christmas Party Tonight
The St Paul Junior Woman’s Club hosts its annual Christmas party at the St Paul hotel at 6 30 p m with dancing at the Lions Den starting 8 30 p m Manuel Arellano and band provide music.
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St. Paul
Lions den
Manuel Arellano
Lottie Moon
First Baptist Church
Community club calendar features holiday events and talks
Saturday events include a progressive dinner by the B&P club and a Christmas party hosted by the Bluefield American Institute of Banking, with guest speaker Riley Thomas of Knoxville. Sunday offers an open house, church concerts, and several Christmas cantatas. The schedule continues Monday through Tuesday with book club teas, choir programs, dinners, and Christmas exchanges.
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Ywca B&p Club
Bluefield
American Institute of Banking
Elks Club
Riley Thomas
Knoxville
Tenn
Sorority Gamma Xi Plans Outreach and Training in Pineville
The Gamma Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs Sam Lambert home in Pineville with theme Our Own Home. Mrs Eugene Graham led discussion on center of interest balance color slides shown. President Jack D Martin announced Lancaster convention June 5 7. Members to bring gifts for Christmas basket and pledges begin training early.
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Pineville
Gamma Xi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Sam Lambert
Eugene Graham
Caryl Trent
C. E. Richner
Jack D. Martin
Lancaster
Bobby Doss
Service Committee
Rush
Tommy Wilson
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