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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1967

Page

5

Mrs Fields Honored At Baby Shower Hosted In Park View Heights

Mrs Arthur Fields was entertained at a baby shower hosted by Mrs Ben Keith in Park View Heights with co host Mrs Wendell Bowers. About 15 guests attended and played games. winners were Mrs Jessie Bailey Mrs Bob Stoker and Mrs Katherine Kennedy. Mrs Fields received gifts from 20 attendees. home decorated in baby motif with permanent florals. Refreshments included sandwiches cake punch mints and nuts. Mrs Fields is mother to Don 17 and Sheila 13.

Arthur Fields Ben Keith Park View Heights Wendell Bowers Jessie Bailey Bob Stoker Katherine Kennedy Fields Keith

Hanging Baskets Project in Bluefield Aims for June

Mrs Joseph Hindsley Jr chairs the Hanging Basket project of the Bluefield Garden Council and Civic Beautification Commission with Mrs James P Thomas noting Chamber of Commerce and City involvement. Fourteen garden clubs aid as baskets with greenery will hang on Appalachian poles in late June. a committee will carry out plans, and next year baskets will feature colorful petunias.

Joseph Hindsley Jr Bluefield Hindsley Thomas

Bluewell WSCS Holds Pledge Service and Officer Installations

Rev. Homer Stewart of Bluewell Methodist Church led a pledge service and officer installations for the Bluewell WSCS during the May meeting assisted by Mrs. C. M. Carner and Miss Patricia Parks. Mrs. George Fizer named president with officers and secretaries covering missions, education, spiritual life, membership, and campus ministry.

Homer Stewart Bluewell Methodist Church Woman's Society C. M. Carner Patricia Parks George Fizer R. S. Hale John Onifer Robert Mann Jack Pinkard Robert Honaker Carner James Foster Everette Poff David Foster C. J. Kirby Jr Harless Poff Kirby Leonard Scott Hugh Poff Hubert Yost WSCS Wheeling Fizer

Mrs Wheeler Honored With Luncheon At The Brier

Mrs Earl Wheeler former Miss Mary Peck was honored at a luncheon by Mrs Martin H Clark and Mrs R R Ross at The Brier Restaurant. Twelve guests were invited and a white carnation corsage plus hostess gift were presented. Attending included her sister Mrs Bernard Mc Claugherty Jr and Mrs Charles Hale with a green and white color scheme.

Earl Wheeler Mary Peck Brier Martin H. Clark R. R. Ross Bernard McClaugherty Jr Charles Hale

Rummage Sales and Meetings Planned Across Bluefield Area

Calendar lists rummage sales at Bland Street Princeton Avenue Federal Street Prince ton Avenue and 706 Prince ton Avenue with times from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. plus luncheons, sorority and chapter events, clubs and council meetings at Bluefield Country Club Masonic Temple Appalachian Auditorium and Y Center with speakers and installations through 8:00 p.m. Monday June 12.

Federal Street Greenview WSCS Princeton Avenue Loyalty Rebekah Lodge No Daughters of Colonial Wars Bluefield Country Club F. T. Morse Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Red Carriage Bluefield Masonic Temple Skyland Garden Club Gram Bluefield Woman's Club Appalachian Auditorium Board Virginia Asher Bible Council Y Center Dudley Elementary Virginia Avenue Methodist Church Bluefield Assembly No. 48 ORFG Trinity Methodist Katie Bell WSG Harold Mann Union Street Bluefield Civic League Hershel Perdue Hemlock Hill Bluefield Chapter OES Masonie

Kingsport Baby Shower Honors Mrs Sutherland

Mrs Michael Sutherland of Kingsport Tenn was honored at a baby party hosted by Mrs Hance Bourne on Shenandoah Avenue. A pink and blue theme featured a corsage and baby gifts. games crowned winners Karen James Sharon Willis and Mrs Eddie Parker.

Michael Sutherland Kingsport Tenn Hance Bourne Shenandoah Avenue Karen James Sharon Willis Eddie Parker Bourne Jim Crews Miss James Lizzie Kathy Metcalfe Ronald Compton Bob Blevins George Rutledge

Guests Stay at Cox Home Include Two Maryland Va. Couples

Recent visitors to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cox were M. Sgt. and Mrs. William H. Cox of Clinton Maryland and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cox of Portsmouth Virginia.

Howard Cox William H. Cox Clinton, Md Edward Cox Portsmouth

Bramwell Methodist Groups Report May Meetings

The Women’s Society of Bramwell Methodist Church held a May program with Mrs. Arthur Goins Jr and Mrs. Fred Shrader speaking on Dialogues for Sharing. Anna King Circle, led by Mrs. Melvin Miller, met with 13 members and devotion by Mrs. John Kerr. Cora Johnson Circle met at Mrs. Avis Petty’s home with 15 members and devotion by Mrs. Marvin Tabor. Refreshments were served by hostesses.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Bramwell Methodist Church Arthur Goins Jr Fred Shrader Anna King Melvin Miller John Kerr Lurlene Davis Kerr Muier Cora Johnson Avis Petty Marvin Tabor R. W. Hill Tony Spinella Tabor Bill Foster Charlie Saddler R. F. Goodman

Relief Society Concludes Sessions at Preston Street Church

The Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ended its sessions with a social at Preston Street Church. Mrs. Preston Warden named 1967 Sister of the Year. Barbara Warden led the program with welcome and readings. Past president pins, district guests, and year-end lesson summaries were featured.

The Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints Preston Street Church Preston Warden Barbara Warden Robert Flannery Bobby Lambert Hazel Neal Sharon Evans Hazel Warden Marion Loesch Ross Martin Relief Society Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Henry Brown Margaret Jones

Reading the Bible program at Ellen High Missionary Society

Mrs. Ivan French led a May Ellen High Missionary Society session at the First Church of God on South Street with 14 members present. Assisting were Mesdames Janutolo Grim Neal Frey Christian Tolbert. President James Doby led business. secretary Linebeck reported. Nylon stockings were saved for Korean Women mission projects. Mrs. Neal in charge. Hostess gift went to Mrs. French. Next meeting is June 29 at the Froy home with husbands invited.

Ivan French Ellen High Missionary Society First Church of God South Street Marie Tolbert Walton Avenue French Earl Janutolo Robert Grim William Neal Ernie Frey Ruth Christian Gordon Mattox James Doby Edward Linebeck Doby Neal Froy

Kimball KC Garden Club Plans July Meeting Add Gift Paper Sale

Mrs. Mary Gillespie hosted KC Garden Club with daughter Mrs. Mike Giannotto and granddaughter Sheila Gillespie. Business included adding gift paper and notes to projects. No June meeting. July session to follow. Guests Mrs. Larry Battle Welch and Mrs. William Shephman Baltimore visited.

Kimball Mary Gillespie KC Garden Club Mike Gianato Sheila Gillespie Ballard Aliff Aliff Larry Battle Welch William Shipman Baltimore Harve York J. Will Bailey Gillespie

Miss Leffel Receives Edith G Porter Scholarship

Miss Barbara May Leffel of Bluefield Virginia won the Edith G Porter Scholarship for Health Careers from the Tazewell County Medical Society Auxiliary. The prize, now worth 100 dollars, supports her entry to the Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley Nurses School.

Richlands W. A. Cover Tazewell Tazewell County Medical Society Auxiliary Barbara May Leffel Bluefield Graham High School Leffel Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley Nurses School Edith G. Porter A. H. Porter Bramwell Bramwell Who Contributed To the Tazewell County James McVey Bob Abernathy

Duchess's Marriage Formula for a Lifelong Union

A society column outlines the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s marriage rules as a romance of the century. It presents guidance on decision making, deference, home life, appearance, and mutual happiness to sustain a lasting marriage.

Teen Age Party At Kimball VFW Hall

A Friday teen gathering at the Kimball VFW Hall drew about 20 youths with chaperones Mesdames Balassis Pais Jackson Gray Larkin and Mr. King rea. Guests included Mrs. J. Corte. After dancing, sandwiches potato chips Cokes and candy were served.

Kimball Kimball VFW Hall Tom Balassis Eva Pais Paul Jackson Raymond Gray Joe Larkin Mr. Kingrea J. Corte

Keystone Baptist Women Open New Year At Dinner

The Keystone Baptist Woman’s Mission Society held its first 1967 68 meeting at the church with a 17 member dinner. Activities included prayers readings and a theme Seek-Dare-Risk focusing on seeking to know God’s will.

Keystone Baptist Keystone Baptist Woman’s Mission Society Earnest Moore Elmer Bailey

Consumer sizing woes prompt call for standard fixes

A reader urges manufacturers to adopt height and weight as key sizing guides for children's clothing. She notes patterns and ready-to-wear vary widely from 1 to 5 years for one child, and cites USDA and National Bureau of Standards standards, which many makers ignore.

National Bureau of Standards U. S. Department of Commerce Department of Agriculture USDA

Kimball Garden Club Holds Last May Meeting

Kimball Kansas members met at the home of Mrs J Will Bailey with Mrs Sam Sarver assisting. Mrs Larkin, president, conducted business. Mrs Coon reported on planting flowers along the streets. The club will recess in June except for a picnic planning. Each member displayed a plant and shared care tips.

Kimball Club Kimball Kimball Garden Club J. Will Bailey Sam Sarver Larkin Coon

New Yorkers Visit In Bartley Details Travel Guests

A series of short notes lists New Yorkers and other travelers visiting relatives across Virginia and nearby states. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lee and children in Lockport New York visiting Tempert family, and Mrs. Hallid Shrader visiting Falls Church Virginia, among others.

Norton Mike Gonzales Victor Charlottesville Manasses Joe Gonzales Bob Dillon C. Arena Richlands J. Q. Layman Jr Clothier Gene Magazine Charleston Layman Osco Welch Bassette Ray Welchs Donald Lowe Jack Stallard Josephine Garza Marion Samuel Eric Pikeville C. E. McDaniel Lancaster Ohio Mattie Mitchell Richard South Hopewell Alvie Christian Howard L. Miller James DeBoard Big Stone Ira Holly Buddy California Troy

Lodolo family visits extend summer stay in Maryland

Northfork notes report Aldo Lodolo and his wife drove to Glen Burnie Maryland to visit his sister Mrs William McFarland and bring his mother Mrs Lodolo to spend the summer months. Pam Waide the daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Waide of Philippi visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Elmer Ley of Worth.

Northfork Aldo Lodolo Glen Burnie William McFarland Lodolo Pam Waide Samuel Waide Philippi Elmerley Worth

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Patty Warburton la Salute Club Paper Supply Company Ing Anne Walters Carolyn Brooks Etheleen Hill Linda Linkous Mrs. Fields Bluewell Wscs Wheeler Trinity Circle Nina Riddick Bland Street Mrs. Sutherland of King Circle Johnson Circle Squire Margaret Peaks North Tazewell, Va Freewill Baptist Church Johnny Jones Allen Smith Washington, D. C E. L. Queen Charles Beavers Patsy Surber Arlington, Va Malcolm Surber Langley Society Studies the Bible Society W. K. Stone Blacksburg Hill Howard Cartwright Circle Viet Nam George Cope Bertha Gertrude Smith Pais Sisters Wiley Brooks Johnnie Charlotte N. C 17Th Baptist Bible Fellowship International Springfield Larry Edward Greenwald RFD No Ross Avenue Coventry Lake Coventry Conn Amber Jo Ann Battoia Ferrie Battoia Mr. Battoia Edward Greenwald West Haven Lanzi Keystone Post Office Keystone Methodist Church Carlos Ferrell Dodie, Richard and Jerry Winchester Ind Embery Ferrell Consumer Margaret Dana Warlick Bartley Audrey Hepburn Humphrey Bogart William Holden Sabrina
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