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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1956

Page

5

Mrs Gibson Honored at Stork Shower by Gibson Family

Mrs. Richard Gibson was honored with a stork shower at the home of Mrs. A B Gibson on Memorial Avenue Friday night. Hostesses were Mrs. Dave Ritter and Miss Patsy Gibson. Games were played with prizes won by Mrs. Gertrude Gibson and Miss Virginis Gibson.

Richard Gibson A. B. Gibson Memorial Avenue Dave Ritter Patsy Gibson Gertrude Gibson Virginis Gibson

Lutheran Bible School Postponed to July

The Immanuel Lutheran vacation Bible school, planned to start today, has been postponed. It will now run from July 9 through July 20.

Lutheran Bible School Immanuel Lutheran Vacation Bible School

Births a son and a daughter in Peterborough and Bluefield

A son, Robert Alan Becker, was born May 9 to Capt. and Mrs. William R. Becker of Peterborough England. The newborn weighs six pounds two ounces, and a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Emory F. Shrader of Bluefield.

Robert Alan Becker William R. Becker Peterbourgh England Eemands ‘Teeacher Emory F. Shrader Bluefield

Tazewell Area Residents Visit In Philadelphia

Tazewell residents visit Philadelphia with Metit W Bane and Cedar Biut among those listed. Mrs W Crawford leaves for Fort Worth Texas to visit her son William A Jr. and others. Montgomery attends Southern Presbyterian assembly in Montreal while Robinson fills pulpit Sunday. Gillespie family attends Mary Washington College commencement as Betty Gillespie graduates.

Metit. W. Bane Cedar Biut Philadelphia W. Crawford Fort Worth Texas William A. Jr CIA Rics An Jr Aea E. McBurney Morristown N. J Bissemer Ala A. B. Montgomery Tazewell Presbyterian Church Montreal N. C Southern Presbyterian Church Charles Robinson Jr King College Montgomery Carl C. Gillespie Ann Marshall Carl C. Jr C. Williams Law School University of Richmond Mary Washington College Betty Gillespie Lewis Fletcher Hampton, Va Robert Cecil James Reynolds Shields Harman West Tazewell Lee Ann) Gardner Shawsville

Lashmeet Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travels

Mrs. L A Gates visits in Ata while Mrs. Boyd Akers rests at Bluefield Sanitarium. Abney Hurst stays with Casto and Gates families in Nitro. Howard Jenkins returns home from St Luke's as Cooper goes home. William Andrews serves in D C. Norfolk visitors include Paul Dalton Mark Smith and Luther Dalton. Mrs Buford Collins travels to Charleston and boards for Paris to join her husband.

L. A. Gates Junior Gates Ata Boyd Akers Bluefield Sanitarium Abney Hurst Lovell Casto N. H. Gates Hurst A. Howard Jenkins St. Luke's Cooper William Adrews Sheer Wan D. C Riley Duram Paul Dalton Mark Smith Norfolk Luther Dalton Paul Dal Buford Collins Charleston Paris France

Ruth Waldron Circle Meeting at Cumberland Road Home

The Ruth Waldron Circle of the First Baptist Church led by Mrs Par ley meets Wednesday at 2 30 P M at the home of Mrs Ray Bailey on Cumberland Road.

Ruth Waldron The First Baptist Church Parley Ray Bailey Cumberland Road

Keystone Residents Spend Summer Months In New York

Several Keystone locals plan summer visits to relatives in New York and nearby states. Mary Wilburn leaves Saturday for a summer stay while Mrs. Pred Pennington and son head to visit in the Pennington family home. Others, including Mr. and Mrs. Roland Lanai and Mr. and Mrs. Lanzi, relocate or travel for weddings and family visits in Virginia and Kentucky towns.

Mary Wilburn Pred Pennington and Son Mrs. Pennington Epee Pere

Gelatine Lemon Asparagus Salad Serves Six

Cooling lemon gelatin base with green asparagus and a hint of vinegar makes a light salad. Dissolve lemon gelatin, add asparagus juice, salt, and vinegar, then fold in asparagus pieces and peas, mold, chill, and serve on lettuce with mayonnaise.

Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings This Week

Monday at 2:00 pm Bluefield Woman's Club meets at Appalachian Assembly. Tuesday 10 am Magnolia Garden Club luncheon at Mrs. H E MacArthur's home White Thorn Street. 11:30 Travelers District UDC meets in Hinton at the Diner. 1:30 Holly Garden Club meets with Mrs Paul Carriker 441 Union. 2:00 Republican Woman's Assembly Room. 7:40 Bluefeild Sanitarium Alumnae dine at hospital. 7:45 McClung Sunday School Class at Mrs S S Horton Bluefield Princeton Road. 1:00 Executive Board of Christ Episcopal Church Woman's Auxiliary assembly room. 10:30 Bluefield Garden Club at Mrs Henry Euck's home Parkway with Mrs Frank Hoffman assisting and Mrs Edwin McQuail Jr as guest speaker.

Magnolia Garden Club H. E. MacArthur Whitethorn Street Travelers District UDC Hinton Holly Garden Club Paul Carriker 441 Union Republican Woman's Club Appalachian Assembly Room Bluefeild Sanitarium Alumnae Mary Peters McClung S. S. Horton Bluefield Princeton Road Bluefield Garden Club Henry Euck Parkway Frank Hoffman Edwin McQuail Jr

Harmon Area Residents Visit and Travel

Harmon area residents reported visits and travels over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Marvin Holley visited friends and relatives in Norfolk and Arlington while James Bitter remained a patient at Grundy Hospital.

Marvin Holley Elmer Altizer Bas Norfolk Mr Lloyd Arlington American Institute Minningeers James Bitter Grundy Hospital Clell Sipple Matewan Denton Smith Vivian Alfred Moore Beverly Dores Landreth Bishop

Juniors and Seniors Feted at Richlands Buffet Dinner

Juniors and seniors of Richlands High School in Jess Whites Sunday School Class were entertained with a 5 o'clock buffet supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe White. The women of the church prepared the meal and placed miniature cap centerpieces. A senior received a MYF Tememneh as a keepsake.

Richlands Richlands High School Jess Whites First Methodist Church Joe White

Virginia P-TA Congress Set for June at Richlands High

Mrs. B. Whittaker announced the Leadership Training Institute of the Virginia Congress of P TA will be held at Richlands High School on Tuesday June 19. Registration starts at 9 am and the program covers local state and national PTA work with committees. High ranking state officials and PTA representatives from several counties are expected to attend with Dr. O Campbell among participants.

Ae Va B. Whittaker Riches High School P-Ta The Virginia Congress of P-Ta Richlands High School O. Campbell Clinch Valley PTA

Mrs Tolbert Permitted Visitors at St Lauke’s Hospital

Mrs C F Tolbert of 1500 Stadium Drive is listed as a patient at St Lauke's Hospital and is now allowed visitors. The notice confirms reopening of visiting hours for her case.

Mrs. Bowling Feted With Bridal Party in Switchback

Co hosts Mrs. Wesley Shaw and Mrs. J. B. Smith held a Thursday evening bridal shower at Mrs. Shaw's Switchback home honoring Mrs. J. B. Bowling formerly Delora Price. Prizes were won by Mrs. Lester Engas King Spinella and James. David Hutcherson Honored by Wiener Roast for Birthday.

Wesley Shaw J. B. Smith Shaw J. B. Bowling Delora Price Switchback Lester Engas King Spinella James David Hutcherson B. E. Hutcherson David

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