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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1943

Page

5

Evelyn Cowling Is Honored At Shower

Miss Evelyn Cowling bride elect of Kimball’s Dale Blevins was honored Tuesday at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Rex Sheppherd and co hosts. The June 19 Grace Methodist ceremony at Grace Methodist church was announced. The event occurred during the Woman's Missionary socitys social hour circle 12 division one.

Evelyn Cowling Dale Blevins Kimball Rex Sheppherd BE. C Sykes EB. F. Holt Miss Cowling Mr. Blevins Grace Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society W. E. DeBrick Vic Hatcher Stanley Martin L. O. Thurman Melvin. Harris Trent Kemp

Dance Recital Friday Night at the Colonial Theatre

The White Studio of Dancing presents a recital Friday at 9 pm on the Colonial Theatre stage featuring young Bluefield dancers. Highlights include baby group performances by Jean Elizabeth Cofer and peers, solo and group ballet in new themes, and Firebird by Patricia Lee Catron with notable students Gilda Jong and Rebecca Barksdale in miniature ballets and tap numbers.

Colonial Theater Bluefield Sue White Miss White Prince E. White Jean Elizabeth Cofer Beth Kemper Grace Cage Adeline Platnick Suzanne Buchanan Nancy Katherine Chauvicourt Charlotte Kinney Patty Mae Mingo Patricia Lee Catron Firebird Gilda Jong Rebecca Barksdale Pegny Bryant Betty Elmore Nancy Cruise Catherine Hunter Lorraine Catron

Miss Crawford Recital Tonight At First Christian Church

Miss Ethel Crawford presents piano pupils in recital this evening at 7 30 at the First Christian church. Participants include Jinmie Ann Rantis Virginia RanThr Jane Hopkins Ann Hopkins Ruth Ann Shadburn and many others. Public invited to attend.

Ethel Crawford First Christian Church Jinmie Ann Rantis Virginia Ranthr Jane Hopkins Ann Hopkins Ruch Mattox Marie Mattox Ruth Ann Shadburn Joyce Gregory Delores Bailey Ira Justin Mary Elizabeth Riggins Joan Riggins Sandra Godsey Billie Tabor Evelyn Tabor Joyce Harrison Ruby Conley Harry Joe Hall Karl

Church Circle Meeting Planned for July 13

Grace Methodist Church Circle No 12 division two met at Mrs John Wilkinsons Elm street home. The program led by Mrs James Carter opened with Onward Christian Soldiers. Devotions by Mrs Lucy Hamilton and thought by Jerry Ashworth. Dorothy Ruth Jones sang during social hour and refreshments were served. Next meeting at Mrs Rosalind Cunningham Highland avenue on July 13.

A. M. Wilburn Circle No 12 Grace Methodis John Wilkinson Elm Street James Carter Lucy Hamilton Jerry Ashworth Bernard Knox James Belle Dorothy Ruth Jones Hosess Rosalind Cunningham Highland Avenue

Club Calendar and Church Group Meetings

Thursday events include Red Men hall 2 30 p m PSA at Moose hall for a business meeting 6 p m Margy Shumate circle Calvary Baptist pot luck supper 6 30 p m Federation of Baptist Business Women banquet Appalachian hall 7 30 p m First Presbyterian Business Women circle meeting led by Miss Grace Mc Dowell. Friday Allegheny Garden club 2 30 p m at 2142 Jefferson St hosts Mr and Mrs 8 P Clark executive board 2 2 30 p m Fidelis class First Baptist church annex 6 p m Junior GAs Calvary Baptist church meeting at the church.

Red Men's Hall Moose Hell Margy Shumate Calvary Baptist Church Federation of Baptist Business Women's Circle Appalachian Hall Business Women's Circle First Presbyterian Church Grace McDowell Allegheny Garden Club P. Clark Jefferson Street Fidelis First Baptist Church Church Annex

Calvary Baptist Circle Holds Meet

The Blanche White circle of Calvary Baptist met with leader Mrs. R. M. Poe on Tuesday evening. The session opened with Blessed Assurance and included scripture from Psalm 24 and an article Our Own Private World by Mrs. Poe. Mrs. Co W Patterson spoke on Sophia's Sermon and prayers were led by Mrs. C. M Good and Mrs. J. G. Foley. Eleven members attended and refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Jean. The next meeting is set for July 13 at Mrs. T B Garland’s Alder Street home.

Blanche White Calvary Baptist Couch R. M. Poe Poe C. M Good Co. W. Patterson

WAVES revise mental test policy and new Utility class

The Navy lowers emphasis on minimum mental test scores for WAVES applicants and weighs employment history and bearing more. A new Utility U classification creates specialist slots for women with experience in housekeeping, restaurant or bakery work, hotel staff, and related duties, to train for duties they already know.

Navy Selection Board Rewrn

Community Club Meets Wednesday at West Graham

The West Graham Community club gathered Wednesday afternoon with joint hosts Mrs. Charles Carbaugh Mrs. E. C. Lee and Mrs Claude Bell. Devotionals by Mrs. H. R. Grass and the hymn America were shared. Prizes went to Mrs Gladys Freeburn and Mrs J A Ratcliff with apron contest winners Mrs P S Amburn and Mrs W C Presley. Refreshments followed.

West Graham Gladys Freeburn J. A Ratcliff P. S. Amburn W. C. Presley

Local visits and graduation noted in Bristol and Blacksburg

Mrs. Arnold G Porterfield of 1504 Highland avenue returned home after visits with Mr. and Mrs. Don Hutchison of Bristol Tennessee and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Preston of Bristol Virginia. Miss Maxine Wilson returned home from Blacksburg Virginia visiting her cousin Miss Phylis Hale and attended the Blacksburg High School graduation for Phyllis Hale and Virginia Cook.

Arnold G. Porterfield Highland Avenue Don Hutchison Bristol, Tenn Harry Preston Bristol Maxine Wilson Phylis Hale Blacksbuy Phyllis Hale Virginia Cook Blacksburg High School

DA Officers Elected by East River Council No 4 Daughters

The East River Council No 4 Daughters of America met at Red Men hall with Mrs Eva Morice presiding. Officers elected for six months include Morice Honaker Blankenship Rose Hopkins Thompson Harman Long Gregory Testerman. One year posts go to Webb Gaide Belcher Hager Hill. Eighteen month terms to Morice trustee and Testerman state rep with Hill as alternate. Installation set July 5. They will join Flag Day observance June 14 at Ramsey auditorium and attend Midway church services led by Rev. Herbert Hill Friday at 7:45 with a 7:30 gathering.

East River Council Daughters of America Red Men's Hall Eva Moricie Eva Moricle Elsie Honaker Margaret Blankenship Margaret Rose Rubve Hopkins Margaret Thompson Jamita Harman Louise Long Lillian Gregory Inside Sentinel Belle Testerman Outside Sentinel George Webb Helen Gaide Bessie Belcher Plora Hager Sadie Hill State Representative Council B. P. Order of Elks Ramsey Auditorium He i Midway Church Herbert Hill Raceland Ky

Nancy King Returns To Camp In Indiana

Nancy King WAAC of the Air corps has returned to Stoutfield Indiana after a 12 day furlough. She serves as an instructor in radio code.

Hicks Name Son Born at Bluefield Sanitarium

Mr and Mrs E M Hicks of 1009 street Radford Virginia announce the birth of a son born Tuesday at Bluefield sanitarium. Mr Hicks is employed at the Radford ordnance plant.

E. M. Hicks Radford Bluefield Sanitarium Hicks Radford Ordnance Plant

Frances Ellen Hoback wedding selections announced

Miss Frances Ellen Hoback selects her bridesmaids and attendants for the forthcoming marriage to Lieut. Lawrence Thompson. Attendants include maid of honor Mary Martha Peery of Tazewell and bridesmaids Ethel Beasley of Petersburg Virginia and Mary Helen Brosius of Norfolk Virginia. The ceremony will be at Bland Street church with Rev J H Helm officiating.

Frances Elien Hoback J. G John Crowley Rhode Island William Shy Florida Howard Jar Joseph McClaughtery Douglas Sutherland Betty Williamson Anne Suppee Licy Cal Katheryn Shtupe

Food sad Nutrition Consultant to Wilson and Co

A nutrition consultant advises Wilson and Co on maintaining health and longevity. The remarks stress sustainable eating and living practices as a core approach to better well being. The guidance emphasizes practical dietary choices and ongoing wellness monitoring.

Wilson & Co

Protein Content of Various Foods A Guide for Daily Needs

Diet note from George Rector explains how protein needs relate to body size and growth. It highlights complete versus incomplete proteins and emphasizes planning meals to meet daily protein goals using lean meats and common foods. The guidance cites 4 grams per pound for adults and up to 1 gram per pound for children, urging readers to compare intake with the listed food values.

Junior

Red Cross Activites Day By Day At Bramwell

Mrs W B Martin reports Bramwell branch works swiftly on surgical dressings. Despite heat, many knit at home for future supply. Miss Ruth Bartlett and high school girls plan Wednesday session. more join for Beaver Day at the production room. College girls return home to contribute to war effort this summer.

W. B. Martin Coopers Red Cross Bramwell Ruth Bartlett

Macedonia Shrine Meeting Friday Evening

Macedonia Shrine No 8 Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet at 8 Friday evening with Mrs Guy Smith as worthy high priestess and W A Bostian as watchman of shepherds. Plans for a September initiation ceremony and social hour follow. Visitors welcomed in formal white dress. New instructions from supreme priestess Mrs Amy Hry will be given.

Macedonia Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem Ciar Guy Smith W. A Bostian Shepherds Oe Hela Supreme Amy H.ry Chicago Supreme Shrine

Wilbur Bible Class Meeting at Mrs Pickeisen Home

The Wilbur Bible class of West Miner Presbyterian Church met last evening at Mrs. George Pickeisen’s home with president Mrs. C. G. Crow in charge. Mrs. Fickeisen led refreshments and Mrs. G. H. Lawhead organized entertainment. Mr. Morrow taught and provided a musical program.

Edwin Morrow Morrow Edison Chapel C. G. Gunn Gunn

Hilda Eve Vencill Hosts Birthday Party

Hilda Eve Vencill daughter of Mr and Mrs O R Vencill 2908 Walters avenue entertained Monday afternoon with an enjoyable party for her eleventh birthday. Guests were entertained from 2 to 4 with games prizes and tempting refreshments.

Hilda Eve Vencill O. R. Vencill Walters Avenue

Birthday party honors many with gifts and friends

Portions of birthday cake ice cream and Kool aid were served. The honoree received many nice gifts. Among those present were Patty Compton Jean Ann Hager Janet Burton Margaret Ball Jo An Garland Benny Garland Karl Garland Billy Carter Barbara Campbell Pat Nesterney Brown Frankie Hoback and Given Campbell.

Patty Compton Jean Ann Hager Janet Burton Margaret Ball Jo- An Garland Benny Garland Karl Garland Billy Carter Barbara Campbell Pat Nesterney Brown Frankie Hoback Given Campbell

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Mesdames Sheppherd Lyles, Holt Miss Crawford Church Circle Calvary Baptist Circle Lydia x. Pinkham Pinkham Lydia Pinkham West Virginian Anne i C. G Harris Sybil Cartwright Effie Loudermilk Eulalia Francisco Minnie Weaver Annie H. Quekemeyer Pearle Brammer Princeton Grenwood Park Dorothy Sharitz Shell Quota Club of Arlene Geordon Margaret Hendricks Effie Voudermilk Frances Ellen Hoback Tazewell Wilson’s Weekly George Rector Zia the Motor Corp J. M. Herndon A. 83. Kemper Prank Warcher Max Matz Geo. Strader, Jr Peggy Shank A.L. Welford J. T. Wilson W. A. Richards TC. St. Clair J. &. Tierney Taylor Prazier Helen Sue Spangler Wilbur Bible Class Fickeisen Imexsana W.va Ainen Jantzen Vjantzen Janteee Scout-O-Ramo
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