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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1954
Page
9
A homey and chic summer guide to ice cream desserts. Includes American pies cobblers pandoways biscuit rolls and dumplings with seasonal fruit fillings plus warm oven desserts topped with ice cream. Steps cover meringue topping Alaska and Angostura sauce with a custard base and bitters.
The Friendship Young Adult Class of Maybery Sunday hosted a Wiener roast at Pinnacle Rock for families and members. A business session followed the roast with devotion led by Mrs John Gregory and prayers by the Rev Elwood Fieming. Members were asked to send sympathy cards and support for the boys softball club. Secretary Mrs Hila Francisco presented the notes of the meeting.
Local clubs list weekly gatherings at various venues including Stowers Conference Room Yearout Nursery Old Prieston Rd and YWCA Also notes parties picnics and workshops such as Basic Designs in Flower Arrangements Clean up warning about celluloid toys being unsafe for toddlers due to sharp edges and flammability.
About 20 representatives from Bluefield YWCA girls clubs attended a planning meeting in Charleston for the state wide fall convention of Business, Professional and Industrial Girls. The event runs October 9 and 10 at the Charleston YWCA with publicity duties assigned to Bluefield and speakers including Mrs Ralph Earle.
The Maybeury Wesleyan Guild met with Miss Helen Shapard for a regular business session. The year's budget was set and the meeting was led by president Mrs. Calloway. Members Connie Hughes Lois Thompson Sue Ferguson and Miss Shapard participated. The guild supports Peggy Skeens at Greenville Orphanage 8 C. A lawn ice cream social was planned for the community session.
A column explains the postnatal mood dip common to new mothers about a week after birth. It describes weepiness, fears of marital strain, and the body readjusting after pregnancy as glands reset. It notes fathers also feel the strain and that symptoms pass as the body stabilizes.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows and City Rebekah Lodge No. 94 will hold a Memorial Service tonight at Odd Fellows Hall on Roanoke Street. See Bar Lovines Guatum Princeton will render parts and an impressive memorial service will be given by the Rebekahs. The public is invited.
Mona Mayberry Circle of Kee Street Methodist Church met at Mrs. Jack French’s home. They planned a rummage sale for June 14 at the fire station and announced capsule sisters and refreshments.
Ruth Enoch of West Virginia University Extension shares sewing guidance for nylon fabrics. She covers cutting, needles, threads, stitching tests, seam types, and tension to reduce puckering and improve durability when making summer frocks.
The Wytheville Forum Club hosts a pot luck picnic at Carter Memorial Park on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Members may bring children and guests.
Bluefield Woman's Club held a benefit luncheon at 1 pm marking the close of its spring session. Members discussed Communist types, club reports covered American Homes and Pine Art departments, and plans were set for a bridge fundraiser and YWCA Camp scholarships.
A reader asks how to stop a neighbor from sending a racial dish without hurting feelings. Advice suggests politely claiming a medical restriction to prevent temptation and avoid offense. The column also notes proper addressing on wedding invitations and replying to the bride’s family.
YWCA extends the Green Dragon gadget sale to June 15 with club members aiding the Building fund. Miss Janie Marie Lambert heads the Young Adults Council and expects notice of the exact sale date soon.
Three women Thea te, Bea Stringfellow, and Ann Tinder depart Bluefield by car for a two week Florida trip and two days in Nassau. They have mapped a full schedule of activities for the journey and stay, leaving around 5 a.m. The piece also notes local Welcome Wagon hostess Mary Ethel Powell traveling to Charleston to coordinate clubs, plus several Bluefield residents recently moved or employed in various posts and homes.
Toasted rolls with frankfurters can be broiled together under one unit. For extra flavor, lightly spread butter on cut surfaces before toasting.
Sixteen women compete in the Schorr Golf Tournament at the club as rounds concluded yesterday. Morning matches start at 9 30 with Mrs Frey facing Dan Mrs C N Haynes meeting Mrs H A Ann and others including Miss Benay Kersey and G Hunter. Second night matches continue with the eight first-round losers.
Sacred Heart students hosted a class party at a home with a yellow and pink color scheme. Games were played and door prizes awarded to Nancy Disibbio and Buddy Haber amid a lively social gathering.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 9 will meet Tuesday night at the home of Mrs Garland Jones on North 26th Street. All members are urged to attend.
Mrs. Lela S. Wier writes of being restored to active life after severe rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism. She describes crippling pain and deformities in joints and invites readers to write for details of her cure and receive a reply.
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