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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1948
Page
2
A grandmother writes about a son who died in war and grandchildren being adopted with name changes by a stepfather. The columnist weighs the emotional impact and suggests preserving the grandchildren’s names may be preferable to honor the family ties.
Dorothy Dix answers on marital time, money and leisure, noting most wives expect attention and shared activity while overworked husbands seek rest. She argues there is no single answer, as views differ and finances influence behavior, with women often resisting the idea of reduced income.
Mrs R G Dye of Greendale Virginia announces the marriage of her daughter Betty to Mr Robert O Roberts son of Mrs Mary Roberts also of Greendale. The ceremony occurred December 11 at McFarland Memorial Methodist church Rossville Georgia officiated by Rev Lawrence L Cowan. Betty Dye Roberts is a Greendale graduate and teacher in Washington county schools. Robert Roberts a Greendale graduate served 54 months in the US Army. They will reside in Greendale.
Frederick Wayne Norris of Point Pleasant spent Christmas with sisters Mrs. Vivian Putnam and Miss Irene Norris and daughter Miss Betty Rae Norris in Bluefield Virginia. Dorothy Ramage left Monday for Durham North Carolina to study medical technology at Duke University and graduate in March. Mr. and Mrs John P Ramage in Washington Street hosted visits from relatives. Mr. and Mrs. James H Danielson of Muskegon Michigan spent Yuletide with J E Pritchett's family on East Cumberland Road. Mrs Danielson was formerly Miss Mary Virginia Pritchett.
Wednesday schedule lists Bluefield Quota club luncheon at the West Virginian hotel at 12:60 p m. Bland Street Methodist Church Parks executive board meets at Hamilton all at 2:00 p m. Grace Methodist WSCS board meets at 2:30 p m. Thursday Navy Mothers club gathers at 7:30 p m at the YWCA.
A man kissing a woman's hand is described as a simple sign of respect and friendship with no deeper meaning.
Clover Club in Bluefield plans a New Year Eve gala at the Bluefield Country Club with a Cincinnati band Dick Buntz and his orchestra featuring Sue Cruise. Don P. McMullin presides as guests from out of town are expected. Dance runs ten to two as the club welcomes 1949 with festivities and committees nearing completion.
A recreation hall dance will be held Thursday from 8 to 11 30 at the hall on Ramsey Street attracting local residents for an evening of music and dancing.
Community decorators prepared a festive display to carry out the Yule season motif. The plan focuses on traditional greenery, lights, and symbolic ornaments to create a seasonal atmosphere across local streets and storefronts.
An advertisement claims Vicks Va-tro-nol instantly relieves a stuffy nose and sneezing by targeting the nasal passages. It promises fast relief from head cold distress and easier breathing after a few drops per nostril.
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