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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1961
Page
5
Miss Norma Jean Baldwin bride-elect of Vance Allen Young was honored at a green and white shower with a mint cloth and floral centerpiece. Under Mrs. Earl Janutolo, guests played games. prizes went to winners as 26 guests enjoyed cake punch and nuts.
A daughter named Tamera Annette was born Sunday at 1 a.m. to Mr and Mrs Carl Mams of War at Bluefield Sanitarium. The family also notes Carl Jr., age 9. Mr Mams serves as athletic director and head coach at Big Creek High School in War.
A metal pill box is fitted with a miniature laundry kit eight tiny clothespins and line and labeled made to order for hanging wet clothes and drip drying en route. All this costs no more than a dollar.
A refugee program meeting features Mrs. Virgie Taylor named circle mother of the year. Mrs. William Duncan led prayer and grace, followed by a salad course. Mrs. Ratcliff won the Bible quiz, with next meeting set for Monday July 10 hosted by Mrs. Leroy Sale.
The Dorothy Oneil Circle of Bluewell Methodist Church held the first meeting of the conference year at Mrs. James Foster’s home with 10 members and one visitor Mrs. John Onifer. Mrs. Ratcliff led a hearing titled Case be Dismissed Are We Doing All That We Ought to do for Refugees. Mrs. Leonard Scott closed with prayer. New officers elected include Mrs. Foster leader Mrs. Sale assistant leader Mrs. Chudina secretary and publicity Mrs. Ratcliff treasurer and Leonard Scott. The group voted to take a free measure of action pending further discussion.
A daughter Donna Sue Neal was born May 12 at the Bluefield Sanitarium to Mr and Mrs Richard Lafayette Neal 2208 Ledge Street City. Weight 7 pounds 4 ounces. A son Dwayne Anthony Ross born May 13 at Bluefield Sanitarium to Mr and Mrs Gene Arnold Ross Pocahontas Virginia. Weight 7 pounds 9 ounces. Mother formerly Patsy Lee Bowles.
Bradley's and their Bridal Shop present June gifts for vacation wardrobe needs. Snowy Linen Handkerchiefs for Father’s Day, vanity Fair lingerie, sheer nylon gowns robes slips and slippers, colognes by Hattie Carnegie. Also Bluefield Shoe Co promotes summer stock including straws, spectators, Reptile sandals, silks and linens with I Miller and Valley Town brands.
Xi Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Miss Janet Caffee’s home on the Airport Road for a dinner honoring newly elected officers. President Mary Louise Hurt led the meeting as Mary Ruth Dillon joined as a new member. Committees and yearly reports were announced with new chairmen and members.
A tip suggests using a small amount of green peas with hot, cooked buttered rice. Heat the peas then save the cooking liquid to reheat the peas, adding flavor.
The Order of Rainbow for Girls held an installation service before their first June meeting. Officers installed included Ethel Little Mae ter Sam Wygal deputy grand master of the Grand Chapter. Additional officers shown are Libby Woods Patty Myers Linda Rasnick Carole.
Wednesday schedule lists 2 p.m. Trinity Methodist Woman's Society session and 8 p.m. Women of Moose officer elections. 1:30 p.m. Navy Mothers installation at Appalachian Auditorium. 2 p.m. Town and Country Garden Club at Golden Age Center. 5:30 p.m. Carr Memorial Methodist Strawberry Festival at Glenwood Park until 7:30 p.m. Public invited. 8 p.m. Rebekah Lodge 94 meets at Odd Fellows Hall with Bessie Davidson presiding.
The Carr Memorial Methodist Church hosts a Strawberry Festival at the 4-H camp in Glenwood Park on Friday June 9 from 5 30 to 7 30 p m Rev Albert Van Reenen pastor leads the event offering fresh strawberries hot dogs hamburgers and old fashioned sundaes to the public
Mrs C E Pendleton is hospitalized at Stevens Clinic Hospital Welch after a fall at home causing lacerations and bruises. Roanoke visitors Mr and Mrs Pete Howell were in Jaeger last week. Mr and Mrs Bill Vance and granddaughter Sharon Leighton are vacationing with relatives in Florida.
Harman Virginia June meeting of the Harman Junction Home Demonstration Club at Mrs. Edison Looney’s home with President Mrs. Tom Williams presiding. Louise Carmichael gave a demonstration on freezing and serving meats amid social refreshments. Numerous local visits and family news follow, including births and military postings.
Grace Methodist Church hosts Vacation Bible School from June 5 to June 16 daily 9 to 11 am with a June 18 commencement service The theme is Living Together in Christian Love Director is Mrs Glenn C Kilgore Music by Miss Sharon Johnston and department teachers listed for Nursery Junior and Intermediate groups.
The Bluefield Garden Council, Bluefield Republican Woman's Club, Shelby Heights Home Demonstration Club, St. Anne's Altar Society, and Trinity Methodists Church WSCS announce meetings. Activities include program reviews, officer meetings, and a missionary talk on Africa, with locations at Evang Motors, West Virginian Hotel, 2031 Lee Avenue, the church parish hall, and the church.
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