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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1959

Page

5

Weekend Visitors List In Itmann Area

Weekend visitors in Itmann include Mr. and Mrs. Claude Bane and children visiting the Belchers. Rev. T. E. Painter in Charleston on business and with sisters. Miss Elaine Bryant and Jackie Me visiting Mrs. Bertha Brewster in Bluefield Virginia. Others hosted include Mr. and Mrs. Howard Morefield at Rose Morefield’s home in Bandy Virginia and luncheon guests Mrs. Harold Carte and Mrs. Cecil Bradbury of Mullens. Kay Haga moved to Orlando with Boyd McLean family. Charles Clay of Macon Georgia visited the Painters. James Worley and Karol visited Boissevain, Virginia with grandparents. Merlin Greene hosted Wilson Cook and son Wilson Ralph of Jesse. Blaine Bryant summering with sister and brother-in-law Jack Brewster. Jackie Gene Miller arrived home from Morris Harvey College for summer.

Macon T. E. Painter Painter James Worley R. H. Edwards Boissevain Karol Merlin Greene Wilson Cook Wilson Ralph Jesse Blaine Bryant Jack Brewster Jackie Gene Miller Morris Harvey College Charleston

Circles of First Presbyterian Plan June Meetings

Circle schedules listed for First Presbyterian Church with times and hosts. Circles 1 through 10 meet at various church locations and homes including Bluefield and Princeton, June 10 through June 17, with Circle 6 canceled.

Bland Street Methodist Circles Schedule Meeting

On Wednesday at 12 30 p.m. Trulh Circle led by Mrs George Litz will meet with Mrs Litz at 710 Spring Garden Drive. At 2 00 p.m. Percy Gilles Circle will meet with Mrs J W Warner on Cumberland Road.

H. C. Weller W. Va Paul Thomas Happy Valley Farm Jessie Sally Graham S. College Avenue Bluefield B. G. Lilly S. View James Painter Tony Lotito C. B. Carlan Bland Road James Lloyd West Main Street Princeton Bland Street Trulh George Litz Litz Spring Garden Drive Percy Gillie J. W. Warner Cumberland Road

UDC Travellers District Holds Bluefield Meeting

Members of the United Daughters of the Confederacy Travellers District met in Bluefield for a district luncheon at Trinity Methodist Church. Attendees from Princeton Oak Hill Hinton Union and Bluefield heard reports on the 65th National UDC Convention in St. Louis in 1958 and the Virginia State Convention in Richmond. The session honored Stonewall Jackson with a bronze bust to be unveiled September 13 in Charleston and awarded the Cross of Honor to Mrs. John Donovan of Princeton.

United Daughters OF the Confederacy UDC Trinity Methodist Church P. B. Gooch Hinton Paul Thomas Bluefield Travellers Princeton Oak Hill Union Scott Litton Hunter E. V. Core Rupert Portance Stonewall Jackson Jackson State Building Charleston Capitol A. S. Booker Richmond John Donovan Williard Johnston Faulkner Lucille Hinton W. H. Sperow E. T Tyree Douglas FE. Walters Sarah B. Reiland Stephen Foster Jeanie

Matoaka Weekend Guests Attend Graduation and Visits

Social notes from Matoaka detail weekend gatherings as relatives and friends from Richmond, Richlands, Roanoke, Beckley, Glen Burnie, Falls Church, Oliver Springs, Pomroy, Dunbar, McHenry, and other towns visit local families. Attendees include Garon Mullens at Greenbrier Military School and Patricia Tilley at Matoaka High School. several relatives travel or stay for visits and graduation events.

Baumgardner Jack Kemp A. L. Basham N Burnie M. L. Bailey Herbert Bailey Falls Church Marion Bailey Oliver Springs Tenn Robert Hall Patricia Carli Farmer Teresa McHenry Ill Ernest Farmer

Mrs White Named War Clubwoman of the Year

War Women's Club president Mrs. Robert L. Turner named Mrs. R. L. White as Clubwoman of the Year at the final meeting of the club year held in the War Junior High School library. The club outlined plans for a Chest X-ray Clinic and summer activities including a playground and teen dances.

WAR Robert L. Turner War Women's Club War Junior High School Paul Bucko Ottt Sharitz G. E. Brown Public and Mental Health Nora Tiller Ed Johnson Salvation Army War Junior High Little League

Church Guilds Schedule Meet This Week Across Several Parishes

CHURCH groups at Christ Episcopal Marion St Peterkin Guild led by Louise Wetzel. St Marys with R W Carlson and Mary White. St Barbara with L D Murray Jr and Mason Claytor. St Catherine led by W R Bowman and E C Lather at Fincastle Farm. St Margaret led by A N Griffin and L A Osborn. St Hilda with J L Foster and J C Hindsley. St Monica led by A L Wellford and Marshall Sinclair. Meetings begin 7:45 p m Tuesday and various times Wednesday in homes and parish houses.

Marion Peterkin Guild Louise Wetzelleader H. Q. Cox Frederick St St. Mary's Guild R. W. Carlson Leader Mary White St. Barbara L. D. Murray, Jr. Leader Mason Claytor Parkway St. Catherine A. L. Wellford - Leader Marshall Sinclair Whitethorn St

Dirt’s Hidden Cost to Fabric Revealed by Water and Soap

Dirt harms fabrics, but washing with suds and hot water offers a cheap, effective remedy that cleans and preserves materials.

Miss Bryson Honored By War Friends Shower

Kathryn Ann Bryson bride elect of Henry Thomas Davis was feted at a shower hosted by Mrs. A B Carr with Mesdames Allen Carr and John Mec Guire. Guests included the Bryson and Davis families as roses adorned the lower floor and a lace covered table.

Kathryn Ann Bryson Henry Thomas Davis A. B. Carr Allen Carr John MecGuire Miss Bryson G. W. Bryson Robert Davis Kathryn Kennedy Princeton Joe Stutso Lucille Dyer Ernest Flinn Robert Turner Edward Rinehart Judy Linda Davis Bobbie Smith Barry Shannon McGuire Carol Ann Arthur Orr

War PTA Officers Installed

War PTA held an installation ceremony for the 1959-60 officers after a Pack 8 Cub Scouts play titled Persons Are People a satire on Edward R Murrow. Cast members included Arthur Carr Jr Larry Graham David Murray Franklin Bolen Danny Bowling and Eddie Johnson with James Billy Adams and Randy Bolen as bubble blowers and stage hands.

Pack 8 Cub Scouts of America War Core Parent- Teacher Association Edward R. Murrow Arthur Carr Jr Larry Graham David Murray Franklin Bolen Danny Bowling Eddie Johnson James Billy Adams Randy Bolen T. K. Tandy Sidney McDarmont Howard Brewer Robert Christian Ben Tiller Dewey Stout Don Tunnell Allen Stephens Association

Kents Ridge HDC Meets During June

Mrs. Harry Shreeve hosted fourteen members of the Kents Ridge Home Demonstration Club for the June meeting. Discussion covered the Richlands Fair and Stock Show the week of June 15 and a Home Beautification demonstration by Mrs. J. S. Wright. Mrs. Shreeve won the quilt drawing, Mrs. W. D. Lawson the door prize, with refreshments by the hostess and Mrs. Walter Eller. The July meeting will be on the first at Mrs. James Blankenship's home.

Harry Shreeve Kents Ridge Home J. S. Wright W. D. Lawson Walter Eller James Blankenship

Circle Ten Luncheon and Circle Thirteen Bake Sale At Trinity Methodist

Circle Ten hosts luncheon Tuesday at 1 00 hosted by Mrs W H Carr and Mrs D W Cornett at the Cornett Cabin Falls Mills Circle Thirteen plans a bake sale surrounding their meeting with Circle members present Executives and circle leaders meet Wednesday at 1 30 WSCS executive board meets Wednesday 2 00 in the Christian Action Class room basement of the church.

Circle Ten W. H. Carr D. W. Cornett Cornett Falls Mills WSCS Woman's Society of Christian Service Christian Action Closs Circle Thirteen

Mrs Saunders Names Federation Committees in Baptist Women

Mrs H M Saunders leader of the Federation of Baptist Business Women's Circles of Southwest Virginia announces committee appointments. Co chairmen Dorothy Hawkins and Norma Jean Lester head membership and program with a slate including Wanda Redd Betty Jo Taylor and others from Bluefield Princeton and Tazewell churches. Third Jubilee Advance chair Wava Testerman. fall federation meeting planned for October.

H. M. Saunders Federation of Baptist Business Woman’s Circles Southwst Virginia First Cochairman Dorothy Hawkins Tazewell Baptist Church Tavewall Vas Miee Rashal First Baptist Church Princeton Margaret Ann Bradley College Avenue Baptist Bluefield Jane Wells Memorial Church Helen Teague Ralph Witten Federation

War Area Personal Notes Show Local Movement

War Area residents and families are noted traveling and visiting in nearby towns. Mrs J T Linkous and Miss Anita Rinehart visit Portsmouth Ohio with the Stevens family while Mr and Mrs Edward Rinehart attend summer school at West Virginia University.

War J. T. Linkous Anita Rinehart Portsmouth Ohio Wilford Stevens Edward Rinehart West Virginia University Bill Tabor Bandy J. W. Peery Wilma Kay Chamberlain East Liverpool Howard Chamberlain Jean Sheets Nick Jefferies Frances Christine Myrtle Beach B. C J. B. Davis R. M. Dickens West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon

Bluefield Ladies First 54 Holes Set For June

The women golfers of Bluefield Country Club begin on Tuesday June 9 for the first 18 holes. Rocky will pair the second 18 on Wednesday morning June 10 and the final 18 on Thursday June 11 as he constructs the 34th annual Tournament for Ladies.

Bluefield Country Club Rocky

Bradley's and Kollege Drive-In Summer Menu Preview

Fashion news highlights easy care summer wear from BRADLEY'S and BRI DAL SHOP with prints and matching accessories. Leatherwood Milk products promote Dairy Month including Chocolate Milk and Orange drinks. Kollege Drive-In offers meals like Steak Sandwiches and Italian Pizza with drive-in service and family friendly dining.

Bradley's Leatherwood Kollege Drive-In

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OES Order of the Eastern Star Elizabeth Spurgeon Sam Wells Charles Jackson Mann Spurgeon Grand Chapter W. E. Dawson Earl Scott J. Russell Hearn Maynard Turner Callie Bane Princess Pocahontas Myrtle Hurst George Stevenson Pearl Hearn Ruth Beard Josephine Dailey Della Mae Dawson Catherine Pardue Mable Frazier Willie Scott Sarah Christian Eliza Wyatt Nancy Richardson Mary Ruth Chambers R. B. Tickle Masonic Halls Circles First Presbyterian Black Scorpion Ter Traveller District W. R. Wood Trinity Fields UDC Travellers District Core L. D. Mattox Lawson Faulkner Dorothy Jean Boley Matoaka Diane Creasy Roanoke A. A. Meadows B. Copen Bashams G. W. Shrewsbury Sylvester Crotty Belle Sam Crotty Kegley Howard Brown Beckley Hallie McKinney Harrell Lancaster Huston Russell Copperhill George Myres Madsonville Glenna Walls Matoaka High School Quentin Walls Lacy Lusk Pulaski, Va Vernie Lusk St. Luke's Hospital Granada Marilyn Monroe Tony Curtis Jack Lemmon Christ Episcopal Church AAV Elizabeth Taylor Paul Newman Burl Ives War Pta Kents Ridge Doris Day Ctymes Kovacs AM Airwin Eastman Color MGM Presents the Mysterians State Theatre Soba Martin Boleho Biluefield W. Ve Bluefield Gas Co Raleigh Street MARY SUSAN _ McCLAUGHERTY Jack Mc-Claugherty Orchard Way Salem Academy Miss McClaugherty Ennis Graham W. R. Graham Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Lynchburg Wilson Wyatt Louisville Girault M. Jones Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana Trinity Methodist Mrs. Saunders the Commercial Bank Bluefield, W. VA F.D.I.C Wy Mow Goethe Betty Stuckman Groveland John Schneider Betty Mar-Eece Schuyler’s Nannie Rae Schuyler's
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