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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1948
Page
5
Dorothy Dix advises brides to avoid letting mothers dictate marriage. A mother-in-law who claims ultimate wisdom undermines husbands, erodes initiative, and fuels divorces. Keep dialogues between spouses direct and free of maternal control.
A miscellaneous shower for Miss Charlotte Bishop, to be married to Ray Hylton, was hosted by Mrs. L. B. Hylton in Princeton. Pink and blue decor, summer flowers, and about forty guests marked the evening. Ralph E. Compton, on furlough from Korea, will report back to Camp Dix after forty five days. Mrs. Giles Perdue of Brushfork is a patient at Bluefield sanitarium.
The Zeta chapter honored Miss Henrietta Mahood who will wed Mr Preston Hamilton on June 19 and Mrs Thomas Hunt, former Miss Mary Spencer, at a luncheon Saturday afternoon at the Town Club. Covers were set for nineteen with candles and yellow roses, and mock orange on the bride’s table. Each honoree received a gardenia corsage and the traditional bride’s tray.
In morning worship of Grace Methodist church MYF Miss Betty Gearheart led and spoke on Insurance with God with prayer by Miss Shirley Ann Albright and piano by Miss Charlotte Kirby. Evening worship featured leader Ralph Boyd, scripture read by Mrs Boyd, prayers by Miss Ruth Sage, and a 25 minute organ program by Carl Bannwort. Anna Mae Armentrout announced City Youth council meeting at Bluefield college campus Tuesday 5:30. Sage reported a Wolfe Creek swimming party and weiner roast with Miss Janet Gibson chairing the winning side. Betty Elmore and Jessie Dillon chair June. Pat Albright, MYF president, heads to Moorfield Bible school summer and youth rallies. will visit brother Charles Albright in New York before returning to Bluefield with music led by John Hambrick.
A Florida paper editor discusses printing public thank you notices for bereavement hardship and modest gestures. A reader asks if a divorced woman may use her maiden name with her husband’s surname, and guidance confirms options and etiquette for such naming.
The Rhododendron Garden Club met at Mrs. John O Keefe's home with co host Mrs Kell. Guest speaker was Mrs Thomas H Clagett who outlined flower arranging basics after critiques of club arrangements. President Mrs C E Francis Jr presided as reports and constitution amendments were approved. three new members joined.
Mrs. Carl Beavers of Bluefield Tazewell road announces the engagement of her daughter Betty Jane Beavers to John Edward Mattox son of Mr and Mrs Gordon C Mattox of the same road They are Graham High School graduates now attending Meares Business College Bluefield Virginia The wedding date is not set.
Mrs J O Bell, historian for West Virginian Federation of Woman's clubs, spoke at Bluefield Senior Woman's Club final meeting of the season in Appalachian hall. Two new departments organized: Fine Arts chaired by Mrs Ben H Williams and American Homes chaired by Mrs M J Thabet. A musical program by Miss Anne Edwards preceded the talk, with a quiz on clubs led by Mrs C I Cheyney. President Mrs G L Edwards presided, secretary was Mrs Arthur D Houldsworth. Tea followed held by social chairman Mrs S C Douglas.
A packed schedule lists Wilcoe Methodist church as Tuesday 10 30 a m for Coalfield Mission board with deaconess reports. Bluegrass Garden club meets at 414 Dearborn street 2 30 p m with Mrs J W Gilbert. Lois Russell guild dinner at First Christian church 8 30 p m reservations through Mrs C W Housman or Mrs Charles Nichols. Wednesday Bluebell Junior Garden club at 2235 Jefferson street change hour noted. WSCS Trinity Methodist at church 2 00 p m. Senior Philathea class First Baptist meets at the YWCA 2 30 p m with hosts Mrs F A Far rey and Mrs A E Faulkner. Loyal Bible class First Christian church dinner at church 7 00 p m. Thursday Wesleyan Bible class Grace Methodist 1 30 p m business meeting social at Mrs R F Dilon's. Ella Sue circle Stamwell ME church meets Mrs Bowie Kahle 7 30 p m. St Luke's Alumnae at YWCA 8 00 p m all members urged. Saturday Bluefield lodge 453 L A B O R to B of R T meets Odd Fellows hall 7 30 p m.
Pocahontas Fuel company nurses led by supervisor Mrs Elsa Cheek of Pocahontas will hold an outing Saturday afternoon at Falls Mills.
Mrs. Harry J. Cooper hosted a private birthday outing on Lorton’s road Sunday. The event featured a picnic on private grounds with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stafford, Mr. and Mrs. John Counts, Mr. and Mrs. Artie Shrader of Bluefield, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pietrantozzi of McComas, and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Campbell of Lorton Lick.
Mr and Mrs F R Litzhavel traveled from Farmville Virginia to attend their daughter Nancye Jane Litzhavel's graduation at Farmville State Teachers College where she earned a BS in science. Edith Bertok and Alexander G Bertok pursued degrees at West Virginia University and Concord College respectively, with Bertok completing oral exams on August 22 and Louis P Bertolt earning a BS.
Lucy Marie Patton and Ellis P. Bailey wed May 27 in Damascus Virginia with only immediate family present. The bride, a Gra ham high school graduate, wore a white ballerina suit and orchid accessories. Bailey, a Navy veteran, now works in Willow Run Michigan. The couple will reside in Michigan after a week with their parents.
The Allegheny Garden Club’s June gathering is postponed and moved to Thursday afternoon June 17. It will be hosted at the home of president Mrs. Guy H. Lawhead on Edgewood Road at White Sulphur Springs and begins in the afternoon.
Mrs R M Murphy entertained Saturday afternoon at Showalter apartments honoring Mrs Herbert Cole Little former Frances Barksdale. Eight guests attended with pink rose centerpiece and a corsage given to the honoree.
The Trula Thompson circle at Bland Street Methodist Church has moved its meeting from 2 o clock Wednesday to 2 o'clock Tuesday June 15 with Mrs. Eugene S Stowers Jr on Monte ray Hill. Mrs Charles Jordan leads the circle.
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