Trinity SCS Has Pledge Program
At the June meeting of Trinity Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Circle No 9 led by Mrs Roy Hill featured a pledge program used previously at a WSCS meeting in Fairfield Iowa. Participants included Mrs Taylor Moore Mrs L S Fowlkes Jr Mrs Owen Taylor Mrs C E Vancy and Mrs Henrietta Farley. The meeting opened with hymn and prayer and included a brief meditation by Mrs Fowlkes. Budget for 1963 64 was presented by treasurer Mrs G Ross Boyce with financial statement from retiring treasurer Mrs W R Cooke. The annual report covered expenses and contributions and notices of July School of Missions at Buckhannon and Officers Training School in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service
Circle No. 9
Roy Hill
WSCS
Fairfield
Iowa
Trinity
Taylor Moore
L. S. Fowlkes Jr
Owen Taylor
School of Missions
Buckhannon
Officers’ Training School
Bride-Elect Jeanie Foy Feted At Lorton Lick Shower
A lingerie shower for Miss Jeanie Foy bride-elect of Conley Tilley was held at the Kenneth Staffords home on Lorton Lick road. Pauline Mitchell led games. guests included Nancy and Susie Tilley Marty Foy Ann and Sugar Cravens Judy Zeoli. A white orchid corsage and a white lace Bible were given as gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanie Foy
Conley Tilley
Kenneth Stafford
Lorton Lick Road
Nancy
Susie Tilley
Marty Foy
Ann
Sugar Cravens
Judy Zeoli
Births in Bluefield and Tazewell areas
Mr and Mrs Donald Arnold Roberts Rt 4 Box 653 Bluefield are parents of son David Keith born May 26 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces. Mr and Mrs Thomas Cox Moore 417 College Ave Bluefield are parents of daughter Patricia Louise born May 24 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces. Mr and Mrs Donald James Farley of Tazewell Virginia are parents of son Donald James Jr born May 18 at St Luke s Hospital weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Arnold Roberts
Rt. 4
Box
Bluefield
David Keith
Bluefield Sanitarium
Thomas Cox Moore
College Ave
Patricia Louise
Donald James Farley
Tazewell
Donald James Jr
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mrs Solins Named NSCAR Constitution Week Chairman
Samuel Solins of Welch West Virginia has been named national chairman of the Constitution Week Observance committee for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The announcement came from Washington official Mrs Robert V H Duncan. Solins, born Bertha Kathleen Ballard in Peters town, WV, is a former teacher and Army Reserve veteran who served at Camp Lejeune Santa Barbara and Oahu. She has held multiple DAR roles including regent of Colonel Andrew Donnally Chapter and national vice chairman of the DAR magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Solins of
Welch
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
Robert Vv. H. Duncan
DAR
Andrew Donnally
West Virginia
DAR Manual For
DAR Magazine
Cadet Paul C. Thomas III Home on 30-Day Leave
Cadet Paul C. Thomas III son of Mr and Mrs Paul C Thomas Jr of 1224 College Avenue is home for June from West Point Military Academy. It is his first leave since entering the Academy last June. Mrs Reva Pruett and Mr and Mrs Loren Williams of Columbus Ohio were weekend guests of their brother and uncle Louie Bobbera and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul C. Thomas III
Paul C. Thomas Jr
College Avenue
West Point Military Academy
Reva Pruett
Loren Williams
Columbus
Ohio
Louie Bobbera
Tea of appreciation for Bluefield camp support by Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Woman's Auxiliary in Bluefield hosted a tea honoring the Bluefield Woman's Club for decorating the dining hall and furnishing tables and chairs for Camp Joy on the Bluefield Tazewell road. The event highlighted joint efforts by the Auxiliary and advisory board to support Camp Joy with plans for a 1963 camping season and future facilities funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Auxiliary
The
Salvation Army
Bluefield
Frank Hancock
Citadel
Camp Joy
Hancock
Mark E. Rich
Bob Gatherum
J. P. Gills
W. C. Witten
Clyde Stephens
Don Campbell
Robert Gatherum
Dick Rogers
Walter Pierce
Century Fund
Scott Litton
Quota Club
Kiwanis
Rotary
Civitan
Garden Clubs
Quota
Woman's Club
Lions
P. R. Bates
Whitmire
Atlanta
ORFG Bluefield Assembly Elects New Session Leader
Advisor Vickie Miles presided over the first session of Bluefield Assembly No 48 Order of Rainbow for Girls. Final plans were set to attend Grand Assembly in Wheeling June 11 13. Linda Ellis presented the flag and Miles led the Pledge of Allegiance as "America" was sung. Chaplain Elizabeth Jones offered prayers. Recorder Charlene Burgoyne read the minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickie Miles
Bluefield Assembly
Order of Rainbow
Grand Assembly
Wheeling
Linda Ellis
Miss Miles
America
Elizabeth Jones
Charlene Burgoyne
Gilbert Folk Entertain Guests Move Make Trips
Local residents in Gilbert entertain relatives and friends visiting from Grand Rapids Ohio Columbus Detroit Huntington and Robinson. Families travel to and from Gilbert including outings to Gallipolis Florida and New Orleans area with several members planning further trips.
Community Calendar Listings Highlight Local Events
A list of Saturday to Wednesday activities across Bluefield and nearby areas including rummage sales at Virginia Avenue Methodist WSCS and LA of ORC No 177, a Bluefield Country Club breakfast dance, garden club meetings, YWCA cooking class, civic league reception, golf and bridge events, church gatherings, and WMU anniversaries with dates, locations, and hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Avenue
Methodist
WSCS
Bluefield
ORC No
Bluefield Field Avenue
Bluefield Country Club
Bluefield Avenue
Blue Grass Garden Club
Golden Age Center
Clyde Caviness
YWCA
Y Center
Mel Barnett
Bluefield Civic League
E. C. Stephenson
Fincastle Estates
Bluefield Old Guards
Trinity Church
Walter V. Bourne
R. W. Wilkerson
First National Bank
West Graham
Bluefield Art Club Plans Centennial Mercer Exhibit
The Bluefield Art Club organized plans for the Mercer County Art Exhibit in Bluefield auditorium, a two day event Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Centennial dress will be worn, and club members will assist with registrations, judging, and display setup starting at 11 a.m. Mrs. Earl Hager presided and Mrs. Marvin Wilburn instructed on palette knife painting during the meeting. Two prize paintings were awarded to Mrs. Billy Gillespie and Mrs. Sidney Barnett, with the club providing a painting as a door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Art Club
Mercer County
Bluefeld Auditorium
Earl Hager
Marvin Wilburn
Bluefield
American Association of University Women
Art Club
Wilburn
Billy Gillespie
Sidney Barnett
Richlands B and P Club Hosts Eighth Grade Speaker
Miss Ann Gordon Greever an eighth grade student at Richlands High School received an academic letter in English and spoke at the June meeting of Richlands B and P Club praising scholastic awards. The club has sponsored the program since 1961 and plans expansion in 1963 64 with a July membership drive and guest inviting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands
Ann Gordon Greever
Richlands High School
Richlands Business and Professional Women's Club
Greever
Charlie Greever
B&p Club
Dallas
Tex
Bramwell FHA Installation Sets Year of Officers
The Bramwell Chapter of Future Homemakers installs Dawn Haynes as president and lists new officers including Louise McFadden as vice president of projects, Dora Meskinish as secretary, Barbara Quick as treasurer, Betty Harmon in public relations, Patty Gibson as reporter, Libby Saddler as historian, Barbara McCarty in devotions, and Sara Dawson as refreshments. Mrs Mills honors Susan Lance with a special president’s pin and recognizes graduating FHA seniors for their achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise McFadden
Dora Meskinish
Jane Dudash
Barbra McCarty
Dawn Haynes
Patty Gibson
Betty Harmon
Barbara Quick
Libby Saddler
Sara Dawson
Bramwell
Bailey Ann Mills
Susan Lance
Barbara McCarty
Mills
Louise McNulty
Betty Sue Brown
Claudette York
Doris Goodwin
Mary Katherine Hill
Judy Belcher
Committees Plan Daughters Of Colonial Wars Meeting
West Virginia Daughters of the Colonial Wars chapters plan a Bluefield Country Club luncheon with guest speaker Mrs. James Kegley of Wytheville Virginia and musician Mrs. Robert Sykes on autoharp. Local committees handle reservations hospitality decorations favors layette and general chairs presiding at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
James Kegley
Wytheville
Bluefield Country Club
Robert Sykes
Phillips Elliott
Sam Morgan
George Cruise
William Alexander
E. T. Gills
William McClaugherty
Jackson Hammond
Ira Mason
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Bluefield Woman's Club
Ben Williams
C. F. Davis
Presi
Ther
Sidney Bernard
Capt
Donald Campbell
Lloyd Whitmire
Walter Neel
A. E. Andes
Trinity Scs
Ac Aes
UTT Refrigeration Co., Inc
Bluefield Ave
W. Va
Whis-Fm
Vuuuuuuuu
Larry
HELMS
Frigidaire
Larry Helms
Commerce ST
Bluefield, West Virginia
AAA Club
Jeanne Foster
ORFG
GIA
Eagles Hall
Princeton Avenue
Future Homemakers of America
Bramwell High School
Gilbert
Lloyd Aliff
Wendy
Wesley
Grand Rapids, Mich
Edward Clay
Reana
Teresa
Denise
Clay
Mr. Aliff
Woodrow Aliff
Switzer
James Perry
Maryland
Doris
Chrystal
Dorsel Smith
Gallipolis
Bill Goad
Billy Jr
Lisa Ann
Conley Goad
Hayes Hamvick
Justice
George Hontos
Pinketon
Wharncliffe
Gleanous Cline
Florida
Don Cline
Juanita Musick
Berea College
Clayburn Paynter
Patsy
Ivan
Douglas
Eddie
Wirt Paynter
Tamccliffe
Mickey Snodgrass
Ruby Thompson
Flossie Smith
Williamson
Norma Endicott
Terry Christian
Neil Montgomery
New Orleans
Shelton
Wash
New Mexico
Ronnie Ellis
Huntington
Lee Ellis Jr
Ellis
Marshall University
Gary
Bill Lester
Ellises
Roswell
N. M
Lois and
Doris Lockhard
Vondelle Lockhard
Uley Perry
Gilbert Creek Road
Simon Perry
Clifford van Horn
Robinson, Ir
van Horns
Louisa, Ky
van Horn
Garnet Perry
Essort
West Virginia Business College
Commerce Street
U.B.S.A
Prinoe
First Baptist Wms
L. C. Parks
John Dellis
North Street
Relief Society
Preston Street
Shelby Heights
HDC
Harve Gross
Memorial Baptist
Hazel Moon Circle
Princeton Elks Country Club
Town and Country Garden Club
T. E. Vass
Edgewood Road
N. C. Stanley
Otis Bivens
Richlands B&p Club
Warlick
Bramwell Fha
Plan For Daughters of Colonial Wars
Flat Top National
Bank of Bluefield
F.d.1.c
Fincastle Country Club
Sisson
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