PTA Speaks Out at National Convention in Atlanta
The 82nd annual National PTA convention runs June 11 to 14 at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta. About 1,500 delegates from the U S and Europe will hear keynote addresses by Carolyn Warner, Rev Jesse L Jackson and Reagan V Brown and attend workshops on school health welfare parental involvement and education policy. awards for the ninth annual cultural contest and a symposium on accountability and competency testing are scheduled with a focus on tangible action when delegates return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Atlanta
Europe
Grace Bassinger
Zell Miller
Georgia
Maynard Jackson
Charles McDaniel
Mary Ann Mosely
William Young
Marion Young
Carolyn Warner
Arizona
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jesse L. Jackson
Reagan V. Brown
Texas
Tom Tomlinson
National Institute of Education
Andrew C. Porter
Institute For Research For Teaching
Michigan State University
David Hornbeck
Maryland
Birthday Celebration Reunion This Weekend
The 80th birthday of Mrs. Frances Peck Groner of Easton Maryland, formerly of Bluefield, triggers a family reunion with nieces and nephews traveling from Missouri Maryland Kentucky Virginia and West Virginia to Bluefield. She is the last living member of her generation of the Peck family. Activities include a picnic today a Saturday brunch and a birthday dinner at Bluefield Country Club.
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Frances Peck Groner
Easton
Bluefield
Groner
Missouri
Maryland
Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
John J. Peck
Peck
First Presbyterian Church
Mrs
Bernard
Rachel Peck) McClaugherty
Births Report from Bluefield and Princeton Hospitals
A series of birth notices: Amy Michelle Davis Hylton born April 23 at Bluefield Community Hospital to Charles Davis Hylton and his wife of Boissevain Virginia, 7 pounds 1% ounces. Teresa Gail Lawson born April 24 at Bluefield to William Anthony Lawson of Kimball, 6 pounds 4 ounces. John David Marshall born May 3 at Princeton Community Hospital to Barry D. Marshall and spouse of Caretta, 6 pounds 54 ounces. Ashley Cole Bailey born May 4 at Princeton Community Hospital to Jamey Bailey and wife of Princeton, 8 pounds 12 ounces. mother is the former Zora Rosemary Pen.
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Amy Michelle
Bluefield Community Hospital
Charles Davis Hylton
Boissevain
Teresa Gail
William Anthony Lawson
Kimball
Barry D. Marshall
Caretta
John David
Princeton Community Hospital
Jamey Bailey
Princeton
Ashley Cole
Zora Rosemary Pen
Newcomers Install New Officers At Welcome Wagon Club
New Princeton Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club installs 1978 79 officers at Frankie s La Salute with Celia Payne as president and five other officers named. Outgoing officers receive handcrafted keepsakes. 14 members attend plus guest Margaret Scott. Funds raised support Princeton Junior High School Fire Fund. Plan s for summer activities include a sponsor appreciation event and a September general meeting.
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Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club
Princeton
Frankie's la Salute
Lou McManaway
Welcome Wagon
Karen Thomas
Lesha Serge
Sharon Nank
Cole Vicchio
Mary Hoffman
Sharon Rotenberry
Betty McKinney
Mary McGinnis
Margaret Scott
Blue Prince Plaza
Princeton Junior High School
Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club of
McManaway
Payne
Princeton Newcomer Club
Sue McManaway
Princeton Newcomers Club
Celia Payne
Bluefield NAFAD to Meet Saturday at Center
Bluefield Chapter of NAFAD will meet at the Bluefield Community Center at 1:00 p.m. Hazel Houston will host. Members should bring basket items for groceries to be given away at 2:30 and preparations will be made for the national convention in Washington D C on July 3.
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Bluefield
NAFAD
Hazel Houston
Washington, D. C
Paper Doll Shoppe inspires youth camp wear and hats
The store showcases jogger shorts, T shirts, tennis wear and a range of hats from denim to sun and rain capes. Hooded rain capes fold compactly for sizes 4 through 14, in green red or blue, with boys and girls from 4 to 20 offered Tennis Attire, shoes and sandals for toddlers also available. Prices and other shops are mentioned for a busy shopping scene including silverware at Roland's Interior and home goods at various outlets.
Youth Handbell Choirs To Perform At Westminster Church Bluefield
Youth and Handbell Choirs from First Baptist Church Murphy N C will sing at Westminster Presbyterian Church Washington Albemarle Streets Bluefield in morning and evening services Sunday The 7 30 p m concert features In God We Trust and To Thee We Ring under Ray Harris with accompanist Mrs Harris The groups head to Washington DC June 7 for a Capitol appearance invited by Sen Jesse Helms
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Washington
Albemarle Streets
Bluefield
First Baptist Church
Murphy
N. C
Otis Skillings
Ray Harris
First Baptist, Murphy
Harris
Agnes Walker
Charles C. Walker
College Ave
First Baptist
Washington, D. C
Capitol
Jesse Helms
North Carolna
Broken Bread Delicatessen
Miss Wright Is Honored Bride Elect Shower Notes
Miss Tammy Wright bride elect of Dan Fair of Columbus Ohio was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mary Mash Cindy Mash Margie Yearout Robin Webb and Mary Albert. Pastel decor daisies and baby’s breath highlighted the event with a daisy corsage for the honoree and a door prize presented to Mrs Delang Trelo. An earlier shower was hosted by Ann Sexton Connie Sue Cyphers and Rosemary Church with Laura Panashy and Laura Hubbard assisting. The open church wedding is planned for Saturday at First Nazarene Church Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammy Wright
Dan Fair
Columbus
Ohio
Mary Mash
Cindy Mash
Margie Yearout
Robin Webb
Mary Albert
Delang Trelo
Miss Wright
Ann Sexton
Connie Sue Cyphers
Rosemary Church
Laura Panashy
Laura Hubbard
Nazarene
Woman's Club Friendship Tea Monday at Y Center
The Bluefield Woman's Club will hold its final meeting before summer recess this Monday at the Y Center. A Friendship Tea starts at 2 p.m. with invited clubwomen, followed by a program by guitarist Keith Blevins and films by Jimmy Hoge. The general meeting with a business session begins at 1:30 p.m., after a 1 p.m executive board gathering.
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Bluefield Woman's Club
Keith Blevins
Jimmy Hoge
Club Calendar Flea Market Bake Sale in Bluefield
Saturday events include a flea market and bake sale from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church 1901 Virginia Ave Bluefield VA hosted by United Methodist Women. A yard sale runs at the Y parking lot until 2:00 p.m. Refreshments available. YWCA Bridge Club meets at the Y Center at 12:15 p.m.
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Virginia Avenue
United Methodist Church
Virginia Ave
Bluefield
United Methodist Women
Ywca Bridge Club
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Brian Smith
Y” Center
Earl
Mary Peck
Wheeler
Edward
Katherine Peck
Carrigan
KAPPA
Marie Nuckolls
Hazel Caldwell
Annette Allen
Julia Blackwell
Joyce Barrus
Doris Carbaugh
Ruth Ballard
Cora Kalt
Dianna Wall
Sheffield
Roland
Bernard and Limoges
Citizens Real Estate Service
Federal St
Scott Bowen
Tulgeywood, Ltd
Blake St
Goodykoontz Drug Store
Foster- Grant
Foster-Grant
Goody's
Dame
Roger
McQuail’s, Inc
Brid. Ave
McQuail
Lenox Bone
Bird Plaza
Gorham
Green Valley Gifts
Wilson's
Germany
Lenox Imperial
Delft
Holland
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Woman’s Club Friendship
Wem UL TS
KEY Chainstainers
Pua Acui
Ort
Lites
Ourois Unique Cleaners
Bland Street
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