Weld Wood program featured at BWC meeting
At the Bluefield Woman's Club Monday, Ryland Bailey spoke on remodeling and using space in a film "World Wonders with Weld Wood" and discussed wiring heating and lighting. The group approved new members S S Ward and W W Phillips, planned yearbooks, and approved sending three girls to YWCA camp and three children to Camp Joy. A $25 donation was pledged for an East River Mountain information center. A tea followed with pink decor and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Homes Department
Bluefield Woman's Club
Appalachian Assembly Room
W. G. Wagoner
H. T. Montgomery
Ryland Bailey
Bailey
Edward Frazee
W. B. Martin
S. S. Ward
W. W. Phillips
YWCA
Camp Joy
Information Center
East River Mountain
Miss Hoskins Graduates With Honors
Carolyne Hoskins of Bluefield earns Agnes Scott College bachelor of arts with honor on June 6. George V. Allen delivers the commencement address. John F. Anderson Jr. preaches the baccalaureate. Hoskins is Phi Beta Kappa and Eta Sigma Phi, and serves as Aurora business manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Carolyne Hoskins
W. W. Hoskins
Fairfield Avenue
Bluefield
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott
George V. Allen
U. S Information Agency
John F. Anderson Jr
First Presbyterian Church
Orlando
Fla
Wallace M. Alston
Eta Sigma Phi
Aurora
Radford College grants largest Woman's Division class
About 193 candidates received B. S. degrees in Education at Radford College Woman's Division commencement in Radford Virginia. Area graduates include Helena Beth Slemp Patricia Lee Anderson Patricia Gray Baugh Joyce Ann Lester Frances Marie Tester Daca Sue Thompson and Margaret Ann Hendrickson from Bluefield Bramwell Niswander Hurley and Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radford
Radford College
VPI
Helena Beth Slemp
Bluefield
Patricia Lee Anderson
Patricia Gray Baugh
Bramwell
Joyce Ann Lester
Niswander
Cliffield
Frances Marie Tester
Hurley
Daca Sue Thompson
Margaret Ann Hendrickson
Richlands Christian Church Hosts Union Youth Program
In Richlands Virginia the Richlands Christian Church hosted the Richlands Union youth group on Sunday at 5 oclock. The vice president led a brief business session. The program There Is a God was presented by Christian Young People. Sixteen church members attended and won the attendance banner. Refreshments for about fifty youths were served in Fellowship Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands
Birth of son Delton Ray to Canady family in Bluefield
A son named Delton Ray was born May 16 at Bluefield Sanatorium to Mr and Mrs Delton H Canady of 102 Ramsey Street Bluefield West Virginia. The newborn weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and the mother is formerly Miss Janice Yvonne Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delton, Ray
Bluefield Sanito
Delton H. Canady
Ramsey St
Bluefield
W. Va
Janice Yvonne Gilbert
Miss Sult Plans June Pocahontas Wedding
Miss Emma Sue Sult of Pocahontas Virginia announces her June 11 wedding at four o clock in the First Methodist Church to Robert Edward Amos. Maid of honor is Sandra Swafford of Chattanooga with bridesmaids Rachel Sult and others. The ceremony will be by Rev. Lewis Turner and a series of pre nuptial entertainments are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Sue Sult
Pocahontas
First Methodist
Robert Edward Amos
Sandra Swafford
Chattanooga
James Lefler
Tampa
Fla
Richard Sulit Jr
William Dowdy
Alexandria
Robert Deaton
Bluefield
Lewis Turner
Girl Scouts In Richlands Award Badges At Court
Troop 67 of the Richlands Girl Scouts held the Court of Awards Saturday at 7 30 p m in Kelly Hall First Methodist Church After invocation by Rev S O Frye the flag ceremony was given by Susie Hurst Betsy Strader and Cheryl Flannary The troop learned the Girl Scout promise and laws and Susie Hurst gave the welcome Paula Jean Jessee spoke on What Girl Scouting Means Mrs C R Harris presented badges for work done during the past year with Susie Hurst Paula Jean Jessee Betsy Strader Patsy Persinger Koodie Harris Betty Persinger Sue Altizer Cheryl Flannary Mary Lynn Swafford Sherry Smith and Sandra Lowe receiving badges A reception followed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands Girl Scouts
Kelly Hall
First Methodist Church
S. 0. Frye
Susie Hurst
Betsy Strader
Cheryl Flannery
Paula Jean Jessee
C. R. Harris
Patsy Persinger
Koodie Harris
Betty Persinger
Sue Altizer
Cheryl Flannary
Mary Lynn Swafford
Sherry Smith
Sandra Lowe
Mrs Tillie McFarland and Grandson Visit Canton
Mrs. Tillie McFarland and her grandson Larry Gilpin are spending two weeks with her brother Walter Caldwell and his family in Canton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie McFarland
Larry Gilpin
Walter Caldwell
Canton
Ohio
Friendship Garden Theme Featured By Bible Council
Mrs W L Neel spoke at the Virginia Asher Business Women's Bible Council dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bluefield Va on the Friendship Garden theme. She linked flowers to Christian virtues citing Easter lily Carnation marigold and rose and closed with a question about what one grows in their garden. Twenty five officers were installed and special music provided by Henry Fortune. Thirty eight members attended with visitors listed and a two course dinner served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Asher Bible Council
Lutheran Church
Mary Ellen Gregory
Mandeline Volkovich
Zela Roberts
Ruth Sage
Pride Watson
Wanda Redd
W. L. Neel
Bluefield
Virginia Asher Business Women’s Bible Council
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Neel
America
Charlotte Carter
Helene Shanks
Pearl Steele
Alma Morris
Mildred Bishop
Ruth Kirby
Jessie Bailey
T. W. Claggett
Volkovich
Anne Memorial Center
Effie Loudermilk
Norman Crawford
Edith Wynn
Fortune
Friendship Garden
Alice Ann Kirby
Marjorie Shell
May Pace
Eric DeBrie
The
Bible Council
Desir Gilmore
Minnie Weaver
H. H. Kirby
Neal
Miss Shell
Jim Gregory
Steve Volkovich
Local Clubs Golf Event Underway
The Handicap Tournament at Bluefield Country Club began with Mrs. Frank McCoy winning first 18 holes, net 74. Second place tied between Mrs. C. N. Haynes and Mrs. Andy Clark net 75. The second 18 holes start at 9 am with pairs for Ladies Day Event 18 hole Odd and Even Tournament. winners listed include Mrs. Haynes, Mrs. McCue, Mrs. McCoy, and Mrs. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
Frank McCoy
C. N. Haynes
Andy Clark
McCoy
Haynes
Clark
Rod Keesing
C. F. Brooks
E. J. McQuail Jr
Jessie Taylor
G. §. Meem
Jim McGee
J. P. Gills
Betsy Kersey
Victor Baker
J. C. Hunter
W. A. McCue
Ronald Hood
C. T. &.Clair Jr
E. &. Stowers Jr
C. A. Joyce
John Shott
Jack Whitenack
Frank Mc.Coy
Rocky's Golf Shop
Children Use Paints To Express Feeling
Dorothy V Whipple argues preschoolers paint to express emotion not to depict reality. Young artists act to feel and learn through painting, while adults should provide a supportive space. As children gain confidence, they express more with color and form, helping self understanding and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy V. Whipple
M.D
Andy
Ted
New Yorkers Visit In Pocahontas Area
Mrs and Mrs E Vernon Ellett and daughter Joanna of Buffalo New York visited Mrs E J Ellett last week. Miss Sandra Swafford of Chattanooga Tennessee guests of Miss Emma Sue Salt. Stuart Whiteworth returned from William and Mary College. Nell Prentice moved to Bluefield West Virginia to live with her mother. Mrs C H White Sr and grandson Bill White visit in Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
E. Vernon Ellett
Joanna
Buffalo
N. Y
Ellett
E. J. Ellett
Sandra Swafford
Chattanooga
Stuart Whiteworth
William and Mary College
Nell Prentice
Bluefield
W. Va
William Prentice
Augusta Street
C. H. White Sr
Bill White
Dayton, Ohio
Bridge Club Winners Report From Local Games
St Paul Virginia notices three bridge clubs meeting at Lake Bonaventure Country Club and at private homes. Wednesay Afternoon club hostess Mrs John A Muse. high score Mrs W A Davis. low Mrs D B Smith. Trump It Club host Mrs and Mr Lee Elam. high Mrs Lamar Calhoun. low Mrs H P Remines. Dante Club host Mrs John Simpson. high Mrs Kyle Tieche. bingo winner Mrs John Minahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Lake Bonaventure Country Club
John A. Muse
W. A. Davis
D. B. Smith
Trump-It Bridge Club
Lee Elam
Lamar Calhoun
H. P. Remines
Dante Bridge Club
John Simpson
Kyle Tieche
John Minahan
Mrs. Hughes Hosts Luncheon For Winchester Visitor
Mrs. Rob ert H. Hughes hosted a luncheon at the St. Paul Hotel to honor Mrs. R. A. Young of Winchester Kentucky who is visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. (name cut).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Robert H. Hughes
St. Paul Hotel
R. A. Young
Winchester
May Marriage Unites OBS Officers in Anawalt Ceremony
Miss Juanita Johnson and Denver Dale Walker wed May 1 at Spencer Curve Baptist Church near Anawalt in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. W. F. Tull. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Gracie Johnson, wore white with a veil and Bible bouquet. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivory Walker. Attendants included Ruby Walker as maid of honor and June Walker as best man. A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OBS
Miss Johnson
Mr. Walker
Spencer Curve Baptist Church
Anawalt
Juanita Johnson
Denver Dale Walker
W. F. Tull
Gracie Blanche Johnson
Ivory Waller
Wiliam Elzier Baker
Margaret McCormick
Winna Parks
Ruby Walker
June Walker
Marshall Barker
Bride
Evelyn Barker
Joel Pugh
Mickey Sexton
Myrtle Barker
Barm, Sturgil
Marshall Baker
Buford Sells
Bill Sells
Walker
Dot O Neal Circle Elects New Officers
Mrs. Hubert Yost hosted 15 members of the Virginia Hale Circle of the Bluewell Methodist WSOS for the June meeting. Mrs. Leonard Scott led the program urging missionary awareness as Mrs. M B Hale presented Set Apart for me. New officers include Harless Poff leader and James Belcher assistant leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Yost
Virginia Hale
Bluewell
Methodist
WSOS
Leonard Scott
Harless Poff
Yost
M. B. Hale
Miss O'Neal
Africa
Frank Richards Sr
Frank Chudina
Michigan Folk Visit Castlemany and Virginia Beach
Castlewood and multiple families connect across states visiting relatives in Virginia Tennessee and Washington. News notes include residents visiting kin in Kingsport and Miami and a Virginia Beach Lions Club gathering. Two births reported at Clinch field Hospital in Dante Virginia on May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castlewood
Jack Robinson
Newport News
Stuart Robinson
Detroit
Mich
Frank Wonlford
Daypisters
C. H. Johnson
T. A. Johnson
Miami
Fla
Sally Meade
Victor Gray
Kingsport
Tenn
David Meadows
VPI
C. R
Judy Robinson
Washington, D. C
Ben Fortner
Norfolk, Va
H. T. Owens
Harlan, Ky
L. T. Phillips
Elmer Osborne
Bruce Horne
Lions Club
Virginia Beach
Bob Robinson
Norfolk
Eugene Taylor
Mary Renna
Clinchfield Hospital
Dante, Va
Academy View HD Club Meets for June Meeting
The Academy View HD Club met June 1 at Mrs. Roland Fife home with 12 members and two visitors. A noon covered dish lunch preceded a 1:30 roll call by secretary Mrs. Kenneth Shortridge. Mrs. John French led a Luke reading and closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy View Home Demonstration Club
Roland Fife
Kenneth Shortridge
John French
Luther Barrett
Sue Coats
Births at Bluefield Sanitarium in May Names Stowers Williams Shrader
A son Mark Samuel born May 24 at the Bluefield Sanitarium to Ray Dann Stowers and wife of Bluefield Virginia Rt. 2. weighing 7 pounds 14.2 ounces. A son Charles Kelly born May 29 at the same hospital to Charles Thomas Williams and wife of Keystone West Virginia weighing 8 pounds 3.5 ounces. A daughter Lou Ann born May 30 at the Bluefield Sanitarium to Bernard Carson Shrader and wife of McComas West Virginia weighing 5 pounds 10.5 ounces. The mother was formerly Miss Mary Anne Doelker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Samuel
Bluefield Sanitarium
Ray Dann Stowers
Rt. 2
Bluefield
Charles Kelly
Charles Thomas Williams
Keystone
W. Va
Lou Ann
Bernard Carson Shrader
McComas
Mary Anne Doelker
Weekend Visits To Frora Kirball
Weekend visitors travel to Kimball and nearby towns over the holiday weekend. Families from Bluefield Lexington Roanoke Pulaski Newport News and Marion are listed with relatives and summer plans in Kimball and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frora Kirball
Frazier Gillispie
Marion
John Roberts
Roanoke
Taylor Ashworth
Tommy Dawson
Fairmont State College
Kimball
J. Max Dawson
I. B. Rauhof
Pulaski
J. Will Bailey
Virgie Crown
Effie Mills
Newport News
Billie Francis Alger
Rock
Fortunato Grego
Joan
Benford Muncy
West Jefferson
N. C
Ceres News Of Area Residents
Ceres Virginia notes show Mr and Mrs J D Bogle and son Danny visiting Mechanicsburg while Mr and Mrs Perry Groseclose spend the summer in Ceres after teaching in Kentucky and Florida. Mrs A B Woolwine returns from Petersburg and Mrs W A Waddell visits relatives in Bland and Richmond areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceres
J. D. Bogle
Danny
Mechanicsburg
W. A. Waddell
Perry Groseclose
Kentucky
Florida
A. B. Woolwine
Petersburg
Dortha Jones
Visitors Arrive In Tazewell For Summer Stay
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Horn of Clearwater Florida will occupy the Horn home on Sunset Hill this summer. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. A P McHenry of Alexandria and Richmond Virginia visiting Mrs McHenry’s mother Mrs W A Scott and the Scott sisters over Memorial weekend. Dr P L Rowlett hosts Mrs J B Harris and twin daughters of Philadelphia. Rowlett Jr. is a student at Emory University and will direct youth center work at Lake Junaluska North Carolina. Dr Duff of Dallas briefly visited in the Higginbotham home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Paul Horn
Clearwater
Fla
Horn
Sunset Hill
A. P. McHenry
Alexandria
Richmond
Mc. Henry
W. A Scott
Lucy and
Sammy Scott
W. E. E. McBurney
Charles Morgan
Bessemer
Ala
J. B. Harris
Philadelphia
P. L. Rowlett
Tower Street
P. L. Rowlett Jr
Rowlett
Candler School of Theology
Emory University
Lake Junaluska
N. C
Guy B. Duff
Dalla
Texas
A. S. Higginbotham
Club To Hear Mrs. Harman
TAZEWELL Va Wise James W Harman Sr was guest speaker for the Tazewell Study Club at Mrs R G Gillesvie s home in The Cove The meeting closed the season. Harman spoke on three leading women of Tazewell at turn of century Ella Gillespie Helen Gillespie Mary O Keeffe and George Walker distributed the season yearbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell, Vo
Wise
James W. Harman Sr
Tazewell
R. G. Gillesvie
Cove
Harman
R. B
Ella Shelburne) Gillespie
Helen Harrison Gillespie
Cemetery Association
Mary O'Keeffe
George Walker
Pandal Family Relocates to St Petersburg Florida
Mrs Lewis Pandal and her children move to St Petersburg Florida to begin a new home. Mr Pandal operated the Northfork Carb for many years in the area. Mr and Mrs Shannon Har moved with them and plan to settle there.
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BWC
Weld Wood
C. F. Davis
George Foresman
Fine Arts
Sidney Kwass
Miss Hoskins
RCY Group
T. H. Claggett
Miss Sult
Miss Suit
Frank Ellett
Herbert Butt
Sidney Bloch
Hal Benkin
Pocahontas Women's Club
Lewis Joyce
James Smith
Pocahontas Elementary School
Miss Salt
Pocahontas Club
Salt
John Wallace
Fllsworth Knight
Frank Shoos
Soos
William McGlanmnery
Andrew Fleming
Clarence’ Haga
Grover Asbury
Asbury
Brenda Mustard
John Hudson
Vernon Sproles
Peter Ferretti
Country Club
Howard H. Ballard
Peter Paul Ferretti
Miss Weaver
Pocahontas Area
Mrs. Hughes
Pineville
Masonic Hall
A. C. Mullens
Wother
Welch
Madeline Mullens
Avisor
Rainbow of
Beverly Blankenship
Wanda Gray
Pineville Assem
Rainbow
Helena Cline
Worth
Marvin Bowyers
Opal Goode
Associ
Wills Adams
Faye Grose
Dorothea Paynter
Gladys Stone
Edythe
Dot O'Neal Circle
Michigan
Academy View HD
Bluefield Coca Cola Bottling CO
Mrs. Harman
Barter Theatre
Alfred Land
Diamonds
Bluefield Automobile Club
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