One Woman Teaches Drafting Among A Thousand Men
Professor Marian Mount heads Oklahoma City University Technical School with a class of 1,000 male students. She is the sole female instructor, prompting wives and mothers to question her appearance, while she remains practical and businesslike in handling classroom attention. A stray note on cooked rice mentions serving ideas for salads.
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Marian Mount
Oklahoma City University Technical School
Oklahoma City
Mystomeos
Marian
Mrs Jones Honored With Tea Before Move to Knoxville
In Marion Virginia on June 1 Mrs W W Scott Sr and Mrs A B Gray hosted a tea honoring Mrs Edwin Jones who is leaving to reside in Knoxville Tennessee. Mrs Graybear chaired the tea in her home.
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Marion
W. W. Scott Sr
A. B. Graybear
Harold Russell
Billie Scott Jr
Edwin Jones
Local Notices and Visits Across Virginia and Nearby States
The item lists several personal notices from Marion Virginia covering visits and greetings. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Max Vermilyea and family in Kentucky, the Blalocks’ son Joe in the graduating class, Mrs. John O. Crockett visiting Bluefield relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm M. returning from Rich. Also noted are Mrs. Clara Preston of Dublin visiting out of town relatives, and Mr. Brown c. E. Keesling of Sugar Grove, Mrs. De Maiden of Abingdon, and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hamric visiting Warren DeVille and family.
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Marion Va
Max
de Maiden
Abingdon
H. E. Hamric
Warren DeVille de
Club Calendar Highlights Local Women Group Meetings
Wednesday scheduling notes list reservations and meetings for Bluefield area clubs. Executives of Women of the Church meet at multiple churches, Bluefield Garden Club gathers at Pete's Grill with lunch, Rhododendron Garden Club tours Keesling Gardens, Olive Riddell Circle at Bally Memorial Church hosts leaders, and the UDC luncheon follows division sessions. Pi Beta Phi plans a Saturday gathering at 1711 Honaker Ave Princeton for active and alumni members.
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Bluefield Garden Club
Pete's Grill
Rhododendron Garden Club
Ward Miles
Mt. View Avenue
Charles Jordan
Keesling Gardens
Pi Beta Phi
Walter G. Burton
Honaker Ave
Princeton
West Virginia
Birth: William Thomas Joseph Miller Jr. in Bramwell
Born to Mr. and Mrs. William T. J. Miller of Norfolk Virginia a son named William Thomas Joseph Miller Jr. on Saturday morning May 29 at the home of his paternal aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. William A. Miller in Bramwell West Virginia.
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William T. J. Miller
Norfolk
William Thomas Joseph Miller Jr
Bramwell
William A. Miller
Guam's Role in U S Society Highlighted in D C
In Washington a article explains Guam as a U S territory with strategic value. It details its 1998 transfer from Spain, naval administration until 1950, and current self organized Guam society in the capital with events and a cherry blossom festival.
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Emodassy
Guam
Pacific
United States
Spain
U. S. Navy
Interior Department
Hawaii
Alaska
Congress
Georgetown University Law School
Lobbyist Feminine Influence Dips in Congress
Washington report notes female lobbyists filing quarterly reports dropped from 30 to 15 in late 1953. Many are unpaid volunteers or work for advocacy groups. some receive substantial pay through business federations. The trend sparks debate on women’s clout in shaping legislation and policy.
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David Barnett
Washington
Nana
House of Representatives
Senate
Country Club to Host Family Night Dinner
Blue Field Country Club will host a family night dinner tomorrow from 6 to 8 PM. Reservations should be made with Conrad Schmidt, club manager.
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Country Club
Bluefield Country Club
Conrad Schmidt
Local Social Notes Show Visits and Travel
Mr and Mrs William H Behrens left for Merchantville New Jersey after visiting Mrs Behrens brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs M Ray May Cumberland Road and Mrs Earl B Harris. Cumberland Road and Mrs Earl B Harris of 414 Albemarle St spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W See of Glade Springs Virginia. George Munsey of Norfolk Virginia is visiting relatives in Bluefield.
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William H. Behrens
Merchantville
N. J
Best Man Seeks Budget Stag Party Options
A letter to Mrs. Post asks how to stage a stag party without financial strain. Suggestions include inviting guests to share hospitality or canceling the party if costs are prohibitive.
Young Woman's Club Board Plans Meeting
The executive board of the Young Woman's Club will meet tonight at 8 o'clock at the YWCA. All board members are asked to attend.
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Young Woman’s Club Board
Young Woman's Club
The
YWCA
Modern Window Blinds Offer Practical Home Upgrade
In Morgantown a guide notes venetian blinds as popular practical window solutions available in many colors and materials. High quality blinds resist warping and color change, cost similar to good drapery, and vertical strip blinds with removable slats are washable and easy to operate.
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Morgantown
Adv
Matoaka Powerless Personal Notices Mixed Incomplete Names
Incomplete local notices mention M D Williams returning to town. Mrs C J Seen Cas Ge vee and Mr and Mrs C Burnett hosted guests in Mullens. Mrs Hatfield of Logan dined with Mrs eSe crete and Claude Bird of Athens visited. Miss Margaret Thompson from Alabama has ties to Byrd.
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D Williams
C J
C. Burnett
Mullens
Coleman Hatfield
Logan
eSecrete
Claude Bird
Athens
Hatfields
Margaret Thompson
Alabama
Byrd
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Southwest Federation of Baptist Business Woman's
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Ata
Princess Pet
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Chicago House Furnishing CO
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