Gardeners Push Citywide Effort Against Poison Ivy
Allegheny Garden Club members urge all organizations to back efforts to eradicate poison ivy. At the June meeting Mrs. Cheyney cited magazine articles on prevention, and the group has West Virginia university pamphlets available. The club plans a fall flower show and notes 17 senior garden clubs in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Garden Club
Thefield
Mrs. Cheyney
West Virginia University
S. W. Bennett
Owens
Garden Council
Lee Absher
R. A. Yarbrough
Ralph Smith
C. M. Rudder
Albemarle Street
Allen Family Guests in North Carolina Visit
Mr and Mrs Roscoe J Allen and their son Roscoe Jr of Parlear NC were weekend guests of Mrs Allen s parents in Ronda NC They returned home after a visit in which Mr Allen plans to pursue an MA at the University of Tennessee The couple are Concord College graduates and taught last year at Mt Pleasant School in Champion NC Jackie Robinson holder of 1949 NL batting title and valued player has a .312 three year major league hitting record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe J. Allen
Roscoe Jr
Parlear N. C
Jackie Robinson
Mrs. Rudder Hosts Dinner for First Christian Circle
Circle 3 of the First Christian Church met Wednesday at Mrs. C. M. Rudder Jr.’s Albemarle Street home with fourteen members and a guest. Crystal bowls, red roses, and candlelight framed a three course meal. Doll favors shaped like wooden spoons were exchanged as gifts and corsages were given.
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Circle 3
First Christian Church
C. M. Rudder, Jr
Albemarle Street
Dolla
Henry Webb
Beauty and You Eye Care Tips by Patricia Lindsay
Eye makeup notes suggest using lubricant on lids and a light eye oil for lashes and brows to enhance summer color. Dark brown or midnight blue shadows at night, lash curling, and sun protection are advised. The piece notes a booklet No. 601 Acne Diet and offers it for 10 cents plus a 3 cent stamp.
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Patricia Lindsay
Lindsay
P.O
New York
Etiquette Dilemmas On Wedding Customs And Guests
A bride cites foreign customs of money gifts at receptions and worries about emb rrassment. Mrs Post notes such traditions may be quaint and not cause for concern. A guest criticizes host children and a mother asks about seating at a wedding front pew. Mrs Post stresses consideration for families and suggests etiquette guidance leaflet E-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Post
Before Marriage Do Not Count The Cost Of Love
A columnist argues marriage marks a dividing line where one should count costs before tying the knot, yet after marriage avoid tallying feelings. It compares spouses to expensive but rewarding automobiles, urges careful pre marriage character checks, and warns against ongoing self analysis as love deepens.
Brides-Elect Honored At Many Parties
Miss Roxie Harris and Miss Peggy Tate stand as brides to be as several social events occur. Hosts include Mrs. Carl Simmons at Grand View with prizes awarded to Miss Tate and others. Luncheon and dinners honor Tate and Tabor with plans for weddings set in mid June.
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Roxie Harris
Kenneth Bailey
Anita Mabrey
Eugene Gilpin
Peggy Tate
Charles Eggleston
Robert D. Jones
Robert H. Matheny
Princeton
W. F. Hartsee
Pearl Street
Hazel Roop
Evelyn Tabor
George Edward Mann, Jr
Trinity Methodist Church
James E. Mann
Parkway
Miss Tabor
Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Albert Woodrow Hill
Mr and Mrs Albert Woodrow Hill of 115 Tulip Street announce the birth of their daughter Sarah Katherine at St Luke's Hospital on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Woodrow Hill
Tulip Street
Sarah Katherine
St. Luke's Hospital
Dorothy Dix Advises on Matrimony Costs Before Marriage
Advice column note explains Dix cannot respond personally but will address general questions through her feature. Released by The Bell Syndicate, Inc. indicating syndicated material and guidance on marital planning and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dix
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Name Committee Chairmen For Young Womans Club
The Young Woman's club executive board met at Mrs. Paul Carriker's home on Union Street. The president announced committee chairs for the year including American homes, art, attendance, Cancer, publicity, citizenship and peace service, drama, education, hospitality, international relations, legislation, literature and poetry, music, program, public welfare, publicity pressbook, social, Ways and means, year book, youth conservation, Parliamentarian, and historian. The board voted to suspend regular meetings in July and August and reconvene in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Woman's Club
Paul Carriker
Union Street
Carriker
Bluefield Country Club
Raymond French
Clift Hall
Pat Flanagan
Janie Marie Lambert
L. W. Weisman
Lina Light
John O'Keeffe
Mack Eddins
W. E., Perkins, Jr
Buell Allison
Harold French
K. F. Stewart
Anne Gravatt
Presbyterians Plan Student Welcome Project
Circle 10 of the First Presbyterian church met to discuss a outreach program for college students inviting them into church fellowship. Miss Thelma Wilson presided, with Miss Janie Marie Lambert appointed to lead the committee. Mrs. Troy Stallard presented a dramatic Samuel the story, Hanna impersonated, and Mrs. R L Midriff and Mrs. Walter Sanders reported on home missions and the May executive board. The circle plans aid for a tubercular Bluefielder and several charitable efforts.
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Circle 10
First Presbyterian Church
Thelma Wilson
Janie Marie Lambert
Troy Stallard
Samuel
Hanna
R. L. Midriff
Presbyterian Survey
Walter Sanders
WVU Phi Kappa Sigma brothers visit Williamson
Graham Smith Jr of Williamson spends the weekend at the home of fraternity brother Jack Nicholson son of Dr and Mrs M H Nicholson at 1917 Jefferson Street Both are members of the Phi Kappa Sigma chapter at West Virginia University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Smith, Jr
Williamson
Jack Nicholson
M. H. Nicholson
Jefferson Street
Phi Kappa Sigma
West Virginia University
Fleet welcomes daughter Margaret Lyle
Mr and Mrs Douglas Forrest Fleet Jr of Tazewell announce the birth of their daughter Margaret Lyle on June 6 at St Luke's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Forrest Fleet, Jr
Tazewell
Margaret Lyle
St. Luke’s Hospital
Jewel Box Saturday Showdown Featured at The Jewel Box
The Jewel Box Sunbeam Shavemaster ad promotes a Saturday event on June 10 offering shaving products and in store promotions. Read Page 6 for details and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeam
Shavemaster
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C. W. Dickey, Jr
William K. Poston
Robert Gatherum, Jr
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Mercer County School Board
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