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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1950
Page
5
Dorothy Dix answers two reader problems about marital strain from a wife who hates domestic chores and a husband who is hard to wake. She cautions against neglecting domestic skills in courtship and advises either hiring a capable housekeeper or ending the marriage. She suggests lightening daily conflict with humor and practicality.
The annual Ssther Irene Graham school of dancing revue, themed Manhattan Moods, delighted a capacity crowd at the Colonial theater. Dancers from youngest to advanced wore elaborate costumes. Miss Graham and Sonny McClure led the final dance as the audience gave a standing ovation.
Emily Post offers guidance on prolonged farewells and guest departures. Advice includes seating ideas, proper dining chair placement, steak knife etiquette, and handling offhand remarks.
Samuel Howard Mike Morrow Jr. of Winston-Salem North Carolina will visit the Stowers residence on Bellevue Avenue for a weekend wedding-related gathering with Miss Sue Stowers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Stowers.
A series of birth notices from Lynchburg and nearby towns records new arrivals. Betty Lou Turner first child of L O Turner and Betty Johnson of Lynchburg. Linda Lou daughter to Carney McDowell Cumberland Road. Michael Lynn Johnson born to Kenneth Glenn Johnson. Curtis Howard Kinder Jr born at Bluefield Sanitarium. Henry Robertson Jr born to Henry R Glenn in New York City. Judy Ann daughter of Clyde Hall. Roger Eugene son of James Henry Crabtree. Clarence Walter son of Clarence Clifford Thompson. Vadi Loretta daughter of Junior Easley White. a son for Guy Francis Baker and a daughter for Erwin L Hensley. and a second son for Guy Baker with Betty Ann O'Brien.
The Junior Women's Club invites members and guests to a formal in the Bluefield Country Club ballroom this evening from nine to one with Dick Daisey and his orchestra. Coralie Page leads as general chairman with Lacy Edwards and Elsia Thomas in charge of decorations and theme, Betty Jo Peake heading the invitation committee. the theme Moonlight and Roses will be reflected in the decor.
Mr and Mrs Gorcon Fry move from Amonate Va to 316 Hancock Street. Mr and Mrs Junius Ellett return from Boston where he was treated at Deaconess hospital by Dr Frank Foster. Brookyins Taylor earns a BS at Washington and Lee and plans med school in Virginia. Families travel to Virginia Beach Lexington and Richmond for graduations visits and weddings.
Plans completed for the Alkimos chapter spring formal dance to be held 9 to 1 at the West Virginian ballroom with Cecil Gray and his orchestra. Greek folk dancing will appear. attendance expected from Bluefield area.
Bluebell Junior Garden club sponsored by Appalachian Garden club met at Mrs Fred Edwards Oakdell Avenue. Darla Sue Bond presided, minutes read by secretary Marcia McMullin. Children named flowers for roll call. Discussion of trees included the tale of the little acorn growing into a mighty oak. Next meeting a picnic in July at Birdwood cottage.
Patricia Lindsay advises on handling early graying, noting heredity as a key factor and that dyes can trigger allergic reactions. She recommends care routines including oils, scalp massage, brushing, sun protection, blue rinses for whitening hair, and offers leaflet L-3 for 5 cents plus SASE via New York address.
Brides and brides elect in Winston-Salem and nearby areas host tea, dinners, and lingerie showers for Miss Sue Stowers Miss Peggy O Brien Miss Pat Murphy and others. Hosts include Mrs Frederick B Richmond Mrs Victor DeVault Miss Martha Nash Mrs John F Nash Miss Billie Osborne and Mrs Zona McCluns. Events precede weddings for Stowers Morrow Caudle Gray Reynolds Scott Hastings Ramage and Williams with dinners rehearsals and church ceremonies noted.
Friday at 7 45 p m Loyalty Rebekah lodge 94 to meet Odd Fellows hall. Macedonia Shrine 8 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem meets at Masonic temple with Mrs James R Little and R L McCoy presiding. Saturday 7 30 p m Bluefield lodge 453 LA to BRT meets in Odd Fellows hall Roanoke Street.
An impressive pledge service under the theme I Can Give More featured the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting at Trinity Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon. Members included Mesdames E Templeton D C Stanley E M Moore Marvin Douthat Clifton Hall Wade Bond Artur Hancock M P Mills Dudley Cruise R E Cooper L C Fowlkes Jr Frank Repass Edwin Brewster C B Cromer and Fraizer Absher. The devotional was led by Mrs Wade Bond and the business session was presided over by Mrs A S Harris.
The voice and piano pupils of Miss Mildred Whitman will be presented in recital at the First Christian church Monday evening, June 12, at 8 o'clock. Students include Diane Bray Linda Call Raymond Kidwell Bonnie Ratcliffe Harry Carter Lella Carter Clarence Carter Scarlett Baker Treva Hicks Ver linda Aliff Barbara Weeks Shirley Puckett Joyce Mullin George Clark Betty Harry Joyce McGuire Anne Young Anna Mae Call David Peters Sarah Dotson Eddie Wilson Mary Lou Travis Naomi Aliff Janet Taylor Patricia Strike Patricia Hand Ann Richardson Nancy Eaton.
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