Christmas Lesson Highlights Social Relations in Relief Society
Viola Taylor led a Christmas themed lesson on Lighting the Way for the Relief Society at Preston Street Church. Prayers were by Nell Smith and Eva Warden, with Virginia Hylton presiding. The discussion stressed Jesus Christ guiding human relationships through obedience to His commandments. It referenced Behold the Lamb of God by J Reuben Clark Jr and featured scripture from Luke 17 and Matthew 5, ending with a monologue on Christmas and a poem by Charles Gabriel. The next session is January 7.
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Viola Taylor
Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - Day Saints
Preston Street
Nell Smith
Eva Warden
Virginia Hylton
J. Reuben Clark Jr
Clark
Christ
Savior
Charles Gabriel
Relief Society
Color Safety Code to Prevent Accidents
A color safety concept urges homes and workplaces to adopt a color code to reduce accidents. Martin Senour paints sponsors a plan recommending yellow and black diagonal stripes on hazards, blue markings for first aid, and bright red on fire extinguishers and flammable liquid containers.
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Martin Senour
England Wales and Scotland trip praised by grateful traveler
The writer recalls a remarkable journey through England Wales and Scotland praising encounters with Norman Story at a Charing Cross shop and Welsh guide Wyn Williams. They describe Cotswolds villages Blenheim Palace Stratford-upon-Avon and Wales coast, with local inns and pubs, and note the value of meeting friendly hosts over tourist sights.
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England
Norman Story
Charing Cross
London
Cotswolds
Stow-on the-Wold
Bureton-on-the-Water
Bute
Banbury Cross
Richard Wyn Williams
Wyne
Britain
Wales
Edinburgh
Wyn
Stratford - On- Avon
Blenheim Palace
Winston Churchill
Bladen
Calendar items and church pageant plans
The notice lists meetings for the Fincastle Duplicate Bridge Club on January 2 at the Y Center, Loyal Lodge No. 94 in IOOF Hall, and Rock Chapter No. 130 CES in Montcalm Hall with Mr and Mrs Charles Thomason in charge. It also mentions YWCA Duplicate 7:30 p.m. and St Marys Episcopal Church events in Williamson Hall, plus a short meeting of St Marys Episcopal following the 11 o'clock service on Sunday December 29. A chicken sandwich recipe is included with canned apple sauce and gravy.
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Loyalty Rebekah Lodge No
IOOF
Rock Chapter
CES
Montcalm Hall
Charles Thomason
YWCA
St. Mary's Episcopal Church School
Williamson Hall
St. Mary’s
Visitations In Bartley Highlight Holiday Gatherings
Bartley residents share holiday visits with relatives and friends across states. Names include Rhoda Laymon of Miami visiting Elizabeth Laymon, Paul Laymon Williams, and Mrs. Mattie Mitchell in Richmond. Knox County families, Dewey Pruetts, Randy Pruett from Viet Nam, and Sgt. Dickie Pruett from Fort Knox are listed among guests. The Ribeira and Akers families also travel to Ohio and Virginia to see kin.
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Bartley
Rhoda Laymon
Miami, Fla
Elizabeth Laymon
Paul Laymon Williams
Roy Dotson
Richmond
Mattie Mitchell
James L. Miller
Jodie and
Jamie
Knoxville
Dewey Pruetts
Randy Pruett
Viet Nam
Bill Bellamy
Fayetteville
N. C
Dickie Pruett
Fort Knox
Charles Pruett
Cleveland
Ohio
Ron Ribeira
Loraine
Carol Akers
Max Meadows
Eddie Akers
Lowell Smith
Poinsettias Move From Wild Mexico to Greenhouse Bloom
Poinsettia history shows wild Mexico origin now cultivated by professional growers. Plants are raised in clay pots and brought to bloom for holidays in reds whites and new pink colors.
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Mexico
Designing durable living spaces for active families
The text advises choosing sturdy design elements like ceramic tile for active households. It contrasts fragile decorative pieces suitable for quiet homes with the need for durable materials when children or frequent entertaining are present.
Herbs Welcomed By Gourmet Friends
Gourmet friends gift clay potted herbs to Julia Child style hosts. Parsley, chives and tarragon thrive with bright light and humid semi moist soil. Each plant includes a note about light, moisture, and atmosphere plus matching clay saucers.
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Julia Child
Sweet Nutty Fill for Lunch Boxes
Chopped prunes and peanut butter mixed with a little honey form a sweet nutty sandwich filling. Children enjoy it and it pairs well with whole wheat bread for a nutritious lunch option.
Pennsylvanian Guests Spend Holidays Across Virginia
Pennsylvanians Robert Turner and family visit Pocahontas and Fairmont relatives over Christmas. Beth Jones of Newport News stays with M. T. Jones family. Mrs. Robert Hopkins of Roanoke visits B. B. Surratt Sr. in Pocahontas. Sam Ward family from Charleston vacation with L. V. Belchers in Jaeger. J. W. Bailey returns from Pulaski to head to Memphis January 1. Altelia Genadopoulos visits Markella Balasis. Tony Casalis of Princeton spends Christmas with Amos Woods family.
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Pocahontas
Robert Turner
Pittsburgh
Joe Lombardos
Fairmont
Beth Jones
Newport News
M. T. Jones
Robert Hopkins
Roanoke, Va
B. B. Surratts Sr
Sam Ward
Charleston, S. C
L. V. Belchers
Mr. Ward
Jaeger
J. W. Bailey
N. RB. Rauhof
Pulaski
Memphis
Tenn
Altelia Genadopoulos
Pearlsburg
Markella Balasis
Tony Casalis
Princeton
Amos Woods
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Bluefield College
Left
Brenda Wingo
War
Larry Tuggle
Rocky Gap
Donna Mitchem
Herndon
Roy Saunder
Bland, Va
Celestine Sibley
National Geographic
Scotland
Wyn Williams
Fincastle Duplicate Bridge Club
Y Center
Firday
Poinsettia History
Jaquet
Vickie Aliff
William Johnson
Ann Counts
Augusta Street
Marlene Aliff
Honoree
W. B. Lowder
Santana, Fla
Elwin
Aliff
W. R. Johnson
Margaret Aliff
Barbara Pollard
Yule
Myo NA LeLe
Dacron
Joe
Federal Street
Bluefield
W. Va
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