Bluefield VPI Alumni Unit Tops Nation for Second Year
The Bluefield Virginia Tech alumni chapter was named the leading unit in the United States for the second straight year and received the President's Cup. Forty chapters competed, led by L. L. Koontz and now P. S. Barrow, with the group notable for organizing the University Club and aiding graduates in the Pocahontas coalfields. The chapter organized the Wu. P I Washington and Lee game, funded a student at Blacksburg, and hosted banquets with speakers including Lt Governor James Price. A large delegation attended alumni day at Blacksburg led by Trudy Fox.
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Blueeld
United States
Tech
Blacksburg
General Alumni Association
V. Pik
Bluefield
William McAnge
Bristol
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Wilmington
Schenectady
L. L. Koontz
Barrow
Creighton C. Campbell
V.P. 1
Russell J. Cousins
Wu. P. I
Washington and Lee University
Municipal Stadium
Techmen
University Club
Pocahontas
James Price
Virginia
Trudy Fox
Pearisburg Local Notices and Social Roundup
Miss Maude Munsey of East Radford had her tonsils removed at St Elizabeths hospital last Tuesday. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Luther Long and Edwin Caudill of Bel Air Maryland. Admissions to St Elizabeths include Mrs H D Copeland Rock Camp surgical Mrs H D McGraw Glenayn surgical Miss Ora Wikle Rock Camp W Va medical Mrs J M Spangler Peterstown medical. Mr Howard Osborne Princeton spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Cuba Osborne. Mrs Dan St Clair Jr and son attended Marion College finals in Marion Virginia. Alleene Walker a graduate of Marion College, and Virginia St Clair of Sweet Briar College spending summer with her mother. Lillian St Clair to attend VPI next week for summer.
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Maude Munsey
East Radford
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Luther Long
Edwin Caudill
Bel Air
W. C. Cauldill
H. D. Copeland
Rock Camp
Surgar
H. D. McGraw
Glen Ayn
Ora Wikle
W. Va
J. M. Spangler
Peterstown
Howard Osborne
Princeton
Cuba Osborne
Dan St. Clair, Jr
Martha Walker
W. W. Walker
Eggleton
Marion College
Marion Va
Cal College
Clarence
Ville
C. L. King
Jeff Stafford
Washin
Frank Stafford
Staffordaville
Jesse Hodge
Richmond
Will Gordon
Charlie Dennis
Ervin
Tenn
Dennis
Emily Walker
North Carolina
Clarence Strader
Alexander
Mr. Strader
J. 8. Strader
Bane
Keystone Dessert Bridge Party and Shower Features
Mrs. W. P. Beane and Mrs. J Houchins hosted a dessert bridge at Mrs. T. W. Smith’s in Salem with six tables. Prizes went to Mrs. H. C. Peters and Mrs. A. R. Thompson, plus guest prizes for Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Fred Dwyer. A separate miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Sidney Bruce with readings and gifts, followed by refreshments for a large local group.
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Keystone
W. Va
W. P. Beane
J. ©. Houchins
Northfork
T. W. Smith
Salem
H. C. Peters
Bottom Creek
A. R. Thompson
Smith
Fred Dwyer
Princeton
J. C. Williams
Tidewater
S. Campbell
A. K. Penn
I. H. Moore
D. B. Hambrick
E. W. Cornett
Harry Giles
Sidney Bruce
W. Arbers Pores
June Beane
Mary Kash
Jorden
Ben Dorton
Bruce
F. F. Courtney
John Alderson
Pete Neff
H. D. Vaughan
George Falkie
N. B. Kash
T. Farmer
R. M. Goade
A. EB. Johnson
Ore Wolford
J. P. Hepensthal
Ss. Bruce
W. McConnell
C. Wallace
Sisterhood Meeting Supports Rummage Sale Funds
The B Nai Israel Sisterhood of Northfork Keystone met at Mrs. L. Koslow's home with Mrs. Gus Forman presiding. Officers and committees reported, a rummage sale profit was announced, Rabbi Zwitman will hold a final summer service in the Community hall, and the next meeting is planned for June 17 at Mrs. Clarence Sammuels' home.
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B’nai Israel Sisterhood
Northfork-Keystone
L. Koslow
Gus Forman
Treasury
Zwitman
Palestine
Sara Kasdin
Charles Budnick
Harry Budnick
Harry Totz
So! Spector
Clarence Sammuels
Raymond Seligman
L. Schwartz
L. Epstein
Julius Kasd
Circles Plan Wednesday Meetings for Mrs Vaughan and Mrs Dye
Circles led by Mrs H D Vaughan and Mrs Dye are scheduled to meet Wednesday afternoon. Details of meeting places will be announced Sunday.
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H. D. Vaughan
Ww. Dye
Societies Meet at Local Churches This Week
The Woman's Missionary Society of First Baptist will meet Wednesday at 2 PM in the church with president Mrs. R. L. West in charge. The Methodist Missionary Society meets Thursday at 2 30 PM at the church with president Mrs. W. P. Beane in charge. All members urged to attend.
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Woman's Missionary Society
The
First Baptist Church
R. L. West
Methodist Missionary Society
W. P. Beane
Pearisburg
Presbyterian Church
Nancy Pearson
Melodic Music club year ends with awards
Mrs. Elbert Herndon hosted the final Melodic Music club meeting of the year at her home. Prizes were awarded to Frank Robertson, Bobby Holland, Lucy Bernard, Lynn Marie Smith, and Marie Beavers for various achievements in scales, memorized pieces, scrapbooks, and class standings. Ice cream and cake followed. attendees included Marie Beavers and Inez Beavers, Ruby Reed, Pansy Reed, Betty Jean Johnson, Helen Scott, Harriet Robertson, Consula Robertson, and others.
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Elbert
Herndon
Melodic Music Club
Marie Beavers
Lynn Marie Smith
Frank Robertson
Bobby Holland
Mrs. Herndon
Marie
Inez Beavers
Ruby
Pansy Reed
Betty Jean Johnson
Helen Scott
Harriet
Consula Robertson
Lucy Bernard
Elbert Herndon
Westfield Apartments
George Smith
Troy Mullens
Fred Bernard
R. L. West
A. Scott
Sam Robertson
J. M. Holbrook
Herbert Lacy
A. F. Johnson
A. O'Brien
Linniever O’brien
Mary Grego
Kimball
Fred Wayne
Betty
Billy Johnson
Billy Smith
Bluefield
Billy West
Joe Elliott
Inez
Morton Beavers
Carol Joan Mullens
E. Herndon
Scout Meeting Plans Camp Fundraiser
The three patrols of Girl Scout Troop No. 16 Keystone met in Koppera hall on Tuesday. Miss Stokey outlined two weeks at Carwell camp in July and a benefit bridge party to raise camp funds. Badges were awarded to Mabel McLaughlin Joe Betty McDowell and Jeane Beane.
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Keystone
Koppera Hall
Miss Stokey
Carwell
Lane
Mabel McLaughlin
Joe Betty McDowell
Jeane Beane
June Beane
Ann Terry
Lois Rae Goode
Betty Hall
Lucy Johnson
Evelyn Davis
Betty Angove
Mary Maroblie
Catherine Allen
Anna Terry
June Woody
Dorothy Williams
W. P. Beane
Miss Craig
Kitchen Party Brings Pupils and Parents Together
Mrs Elbert Herndon hosts a piano pupils party at Westfield apartments. Guests include Mr and Mrs George Smith Mr and Mrs Troy Mullens Rev R L West and many others. Ray Matz presented a coal field dancing class recital at Keystone Community theater with notable costumes. Princeton West Virginia news item notes social visits and local events.
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Ray Matz
Keystone Community Theater
Prince White
School Talent Show Selections Feature Local Performers
A program of dances and musical numbers was performed with piano accompaniment by Mrs Cox. Participants included Joe Bet McDowell Margaret Deskins Dorothy Peterman Jean Killey Patricia Hughes Barbara Quennon Patty Rogers Willa Dean Ruth Dean Curris Shirley Ann Petera Frances Williams Betty Jean Johnson Margaret Desking Dorothy Peterman Roberta Joe Blossom George Matz and Baby Sue Carroll.
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Mra
Roberta Joe Blossom
Joe Bet McDowell
Margaret Deskins
Dorothy Peterman
Jean Killey
Stepping Along
Patricia Hughes
Betsy Foster
George Matz
Patty Rogers
Willa Dean
Ruth Dean Curris
Shirley Ann Petera
Frances Williams
Betty Jean Johnson
Just Tapping
Barbara Quenn
Keystone Personalities Visit Relatives Across Virginia and North Carolina
The column lists numerous visits and travels of residents and relatives. Fred White and son Jack spent the weekend in Pulaski Virginia. W H Witt and son Ralph visited in Raleigh North Carolina. Others include Mrs Rena Herndon Bluefield visiting her son, H H Callaway in Welch, and the Wolford family plus Harless Mann in Floyd Virginia.
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Keystone
Fred White
Jack
Pulaski
W. H. Witt
Ralph
Raleigh
N. C
Elbert Herndon
Herndon
Rena Herndon
Bluefield
H. H. Callaway
Welch
George Wolford
Harless Mann
Kermit Lee
Floyd
J. P. Hepensthal
R. Hatcher
Jennings Austin
Asheville
John Alderson
St. Paul
Charles Budnick
Kenneth Higgins
Roanoke
S. S. Bruce
Princeton
C. N. Wysor
Honaker
Lucille Martin
Pearisburg Hi School Holds Large Graduation
Pearisburg high school closed with its second largest class. Emory Martin earned top honors with a 97.8 four year average and was valedictorian. Roscoe Hathernig was salutatorian with 92.7. D. A. R. and patriotic groups attend the ceremony activities and a monument unveiling.
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Pearisburg High School
G. G. Martin
Staunton
Emory Martin
Roscoe Hathernig
Mike Cunningham
Clarence T. Stafford
Grumbler
Sarah Thompson
Mildred Givens
Clara Poetmene Stanley
Lena Fornes
Death of Mr. R. E. McLemore at Curve
Mr. R. E. McLemore aged 67 died at his Curve home Tuesday morning after years of declining health. Pneumonia and other ailments caused the death. A Spanish War veteran, he is survived by his widow four sons Jim in the U S Army Frank in Roanoke Jordan in the U S Navy Bill at home and daughter Miss Lizzie at home. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday and burial took place in a Wolf Creek Cemetery location above Chapel.
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R. E. McLemore
Curve
LeMore
Jim
U. S. Army
Frank
Roanoke
Jordan
U. S. Navy
Bill
Lizzie
Wolf Creek
Robbery at Hoge Brothers Smoke House Stolen Meat
Unidentified burglars entered the Hoge Brothers meat house at Bluefield farm and stole about a thousand pounds of ham shoulders and bacon. Sheriff Emory Johnston and State Officer Hedrick investigated but produced no clues.
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Hoge Brothers
J. H. Hoge
A. H. Hoge
Bluefield
Hoge, Jr
Pearisburg
J. C. Taylor
Emory, Johnston
E. B. Hedrick
Revolutionary War Monument to Thomas Farley Unveiled
The George Pearis Chapter DAR will unveil a monument to Thomas Farley at the family cemetery on Sugar Run Tuesday at ten o clock. The program includes invocation by Rev. J A Early and a ritual service conducted by Regent Miss Mary with the audience noting the patriot's contributions.
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A. R
George Pearis
Thomas Farley
Sugar Run
J. A. Early
Mary
Giles County trustee board to name school trustees
The Giles County trustee electoral board will meet on June 13 at 10 00 to name four year school trustees beginning July 1. Current members include K R Shumate Earisb urg district Jacob F Williams chairman Pem broke district H M Reynolds New art district and W B King Wal era Creek district.
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Giles County
K. R. Shumate
Earisburg
Jacob F. Williams
Pembroke
H. M. Reynolds
Newart
W. B. King
Walera Creek
Neighborhood Families Visit in Beck ey and Ripplemead
Mrs. Georgia Lamb and son G. W. Sunday with relatives in Beck ey. Mr. C. M. Camper and daughter Louise of Ripplemead were recent-
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Georgia Lamb
G. W
Beckey
C. M. Camper
Louise
Ripplemead
Local social notes capture guests and visitors across the region
The column lists numerous visitors and extended family gatherings from New Castle to Welch and Freeman. It notes finals of P. H. S, attendances at Richmond Medical College, and Dennis reunions, with names including Lena Forlines, Miss Alma Mahaffey, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bowlin, Mrs. S. B. Thompson, and many others visiting relatives in Freeman, Radford, Tazewell, and surrounding towns.
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E. W. Camper
New Castle
J. M. Gleason
Athens
J. S. Strader
Dickenson
Welch
C. H. Shufferbarger
Bane
Mise Lois Jenkins
Staffordsville
W. M. Vincent
C. A. Wiseman
Mary and
Irene Wiseman
Alma Mahaffey
Freeman
W. Va
Misa Lena Forlines
Minor Runions
North Carolina
Nell Dennin
R. H. Brotherton
Mablel
Dottie Bee
Brotherton
Annie Brother
Catawba Sanatorium
Hazel Thompson
Radford State Teacher College
B. Thompson
Thomas Gellespie
W. W. Thomas
Tazewell
F. Wit
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Logal Vpi
A. W.cox Dept
Helen Tabor
D. W. Wickline
Lucille Wickline
Washington, D. C
Juanita Ellison
Anna Marie Wickline
Charleston
J. H. Tabor
J. F. Page
Yards
W. C. Belcher
Joe P. Stafford
Ted Reach
Sue Carrol
Dewey Meador
Margaret Ann
Sara Lou
Lillian Stafford
Cecil Stafford
Beckley
George Stafford
Mary Lee Robertson
W. A. Sheppard
Mary Stafford
John L. Stafford
Thessalia
Pearisburg, VA
Margie Brotherton
Corresp
Electoral Board
Maytag
Virginian Maytag Company
Bland St
Matoaka
Wytheville
RCA Victor
Carter
Welch, W. Va
RCA Victor and
Kelvinator Distributors
Welch, West Virginia
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