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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1956
Page
7
Bluefield University Club unveils its holiday plan led by Christmas committee chair William Reddicks. Activities include a Shopper's Luncheon December 22 from noon to 2 30 p.m., a Homecom Dance December 27 for students and guests, and a New Year Dinner at 6 p.m. January 1.
A string of birth notices from Bluefield Sanitarium details newborn daughters and sons born in December to multiple families. Barbara Ellen Sadier weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces. Steven Paul Dalton weighed 6 pounds 14 2 ounces. Joanne Claudette Stowers weighed 6 pounds unknown ounces. Debra Sue Wilmer weighed 7 pounds. Janice Elizabeth Hayes weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces. Jane Ellen Byrd weighed 7 pounds 9 4 ounces. Mothers include Mary Ellen Aust, Kathrine Fay Marksall, Claude Swanson Stowers, and others. Locations include Matoaka Bland Tip Top Virginia Boissevain.
A New York exhibit on holiday customs features historic drinks such as Dutch Colonial eggnog variations, a hot English sack posset, a cold syllabub, and the forgotten sylla wub. Recipes include Colonial Eggnog with brandy and light rum, and a fish sauce with capers and pimientos as a serving idea.
Dorothy Roe explains how to craft 12 by 18 inch holiday place mats from aluminum foil with pellon backing. Use zigzag stitch to fuse foil and lining, then decorate with foil shapes on red green gold or silver foil for festive table settings.
A series of births announced from the Bluefield Sanitarium. William David Bailey born December 12 to Mr. and Mrs. William Elmer Bailey of Princeton weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Carolyn Sue Caruso born December 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Caruso Jr. of Springton weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces. Pamela Frances Ownes born December 14 to Mrs. Thomas Richard Ownes of Rocky Gap Virginia weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. Carol Louise Ruble born December 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtis Ruble of Princeton weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces. Charlie Dexter Jr. Gregory born December 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Dexter Gregory of Bastain Virginia weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce.
The Bluefield Chapter Mothers Circle of the Order of De Molay met at Mrs. R S Vukojevich home 122 Cedar StTuesday for regular meeting Plans were made for a De Molay party at Trinity House December 29 with refreshments to be served by the Mothers Circle After a business session a Christmas party followed with gifts exchanged and games played Prizes were won Those present included Mrs Inez Smith Mrs Sam Miles Mrs Joe Asbury Mrs Betty Nester Mrs Max Auerback Mrs Charles Brewer Mrs Edrye Brewer Mrs Manuel Giamporcaro Mrs R S Vukojevich Mrs N B Gordon Mrs W A Counts and Mrs R L McCoy The January meeting time and place will be announced later
A string of births reported from the Bluefield Sanitarium with newborns named Dreama Darlene Candace Durand Deborah Ann Barry Steven Charles Ian Barry Dean Steven Forrest Ruby Ann Michael Terrance Terri Lynn Mark Edward Toni Marie and associated parents and addresses. Weights range from 4 pounds 92 ounces to 9 pounds 13 percent with December dates.
A compact dining room shows rough-textured floor length draperies and matching shades hung on brass rings over a thick pole. The eggshell white fabric with black fleck complements white frames, turquoise upholstery, and a gilded chandelier. The black white marble pedestal table echoes the room’s palette.
The Falls Mills Christian Church ladies class held its annual Christmas social at the church parsonage with hostesses Mrs. L. W. Buckland Sr. Mrs. Martha Bachman Louise Jessee Mrs. Pearline and Mrs. Emily McKenzie organizing the event.
The HD Club held a Christmas banquet at Palmer Hall of the church at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Tables were decorated with greenery and candles, gifts were exchanged, and the group sang carols with Miss Bertha Geever at the piano. New officers will be installed at the January meeting.
Designers chase fashions as bulky wool knit hooded sweaters gain favor among American schoolgirls. The attached hood proves practical for skating and winter wear, with versions including a pullover white knit with red stripes and a cable stitch cardigan with a pointed hood.
An ad touts big reductions on many items with a charge it offer and no money down as payment terms. The notice emphasizes easy credit and bargain-priced jewelry for shoppers.
The Pocahontas Woman's Club will sponsor a home decorating contest for Christmas. Windows doorways porches and lawns will be judged on general appearance. Judging will be Saturday from 6 to 7 30 p m homeowners are asked to leave lights on during those hours.
Double pork chops prepared with pockets for stuffing. Each chop filled with seasoned stuffing then cooked until tender and flavorful.
Miss Sandra Lynn Cooley returns Friday from the University of Virginia to spend Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs I Cooley in Bluefield Virginia. Robert M Kwass a University of Wisconsin student visits his parents Mr and Mrs Sidney J Kwass 730 Parkway for the holidays. Melda Lusk a Carson Newman College student in Jefferson City Tennessee will spend Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs John W Lusk.
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