D A R marker unveil honors Mrs Hammond’s mother in Virginia
Boone Trail chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Big Stone Gap held a luncheon to honor Mrs Jackson A Hammond French of West Virginia, with state and local D A R officers present. The event noted Sallie Anne Bailey, a charter member and early death in chapter history, and concluded with a visit to Hon C Bascom Slemp’s Poplar Hill home and his museum Janie Slemp Newman memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie A. Bailey
Boone Trail
Daughters of the American Revolution
Big Stone Gap
George L. Taylor
Jackson A. Hammond French
West Virginia
Thomas HH
W. C. Pollock
ST of the John Ghana
Bluefield
Ollie Roberts Stallard
Wise
Sallie Anne Bailey
Beaver Choir To Be Directed By John Burke
The Beaver A Cappella choir will sing for a Kiwanis luncheon at the West Virginian hotel on Monday June 5 at 12 15 under the direction of John Burke a Westminster choir college senior and son of Bramwell residents Mr and Mrs L A Burke Burke has been elected student body president and has gained notice as an organist conductor and composer Four of his choral pieces were chosen for the Talbot festival in Princeton New Jersey He will soon join the Lost Colony project in Manteo North Carolina Burke formerly sang with the Beaver A Cappella group and has received high praise for his performances
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Kiwanis Club
West Virginian Hotel
John Burke
Westminster Choir College
Princeton
N. J
L. A. Burke
Bramwell
Burke
Manteo
N. C
Lost Colony
Green
Noie Island
Westminster Choir
Weston
Sarah Lawrence
Bronxville
N. Y
School of Mrs. Kyle McDowell Closes Afternoon Kindergarten
Mrs. Kyle McDowell's afternoon kindergarten class held a closing on Wednesday May 31 with no formal exercises. Patrons toured the room saw two forms of work and music by the Black band. Students presented nature books and danced around a Maypole in play outfits. A life sized zoo display followed as the class showcased weeks of animal study and care. Students included Brown Jo Belcher Crowe Gills Hall Hamlin Travis Wassum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle McDowell
Presen
Fred Dow
Millside Garden
Brown
Jo Belcher
Margaret Crowe Gills
Harry Jo Hall
Stuart Hamlin
Nel Travis
Billie Wassum
Small Girl Honored On Anniversary Birthday Party in Bluefield
Mrs. Mary Stoffer of Bluefield Virginia hosted a birthday celebration Friday afternoon for her granddaughter Mary Katherine in a cheerful family gathering at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stoffer
Bluefield
Mary Katherine
Birthday party for Lynch features dancing and treats
A seventh birthday celebration included cookies ice cream mints and nuts for the children. Nancy Cruise Betty Jo Elmore and Harriet Ann Barton tap danced while guests Dixie Hale Beverly Mary Rose Brinkley Phyllis Davis and others attended.
Mixed Foursome Golf Tourney Held at Bluefield Club
Fifty six golfers competed in a mixed foursome event at Bluefield Country Club yesterday. Winners included H. I. Shott Jr. and Mrs. C. L. Seyler with a 71 net, George Ricker and Mrs. J. M. B. Lewis Jr. with 84 gross, and J. B. Pearson and Mrs. C. F. Brooks with 72 net. Additional pairs and placements noted include Bates with Mrs. J. Hoil, plus several other two-player teams and a tie for last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
H. I. Shott, Jr
C. L. Seyler
George Ricker
J .M. B. Lewis, Jr
J. B. Pearson
C. F. Brooks
Bates
J. Hoil
G. Otey
Prank Day
A. L. Furr
E. Vass
L. C. Tierney
Betty Markle
D. M. Easley
Program Arranged For Regular Meet Of Woman's Club
The Bluefield Woman's club plans its regular meeting at Appalachian Fall Bland Street Monday at 2 30 PM. Note the change of venue. The program features instrumental and vocal art dancing and expressions by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Woman's Club
Appalachian Fall
Bland Street
Zeit
Gia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Martin Garry
J. D. McCue
Thomas Clagett
Marshall Sinclair
H. S. Slocum
Shott
Marion Mahoney
Wilmington
Del
Huston St. Clair
Reid Avenue
Nunnally
Lucille Sullivan
J. L. Sullivan
Lynch, Ky
Gary
Minnie Frazier Preston
James Preston
Lewisburg
Young People's
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Sally Thornhill
W. A. Thornhill
Highland Avenue
Edmund D. Stone, Jr
Beaver Choir
I. T. Peters
Ralph Taylor
J. M. Herndon
J. B. Heilman
W. M. German
Joe A. Sanders
William A. McCue
Bill Dietrick
H. Ees
Huffard
C. Woodsengers
Armistead Wellford
J. H. Hardy
George Straer
S. G. Rogers
S. N. Huffard
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