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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1955
Page
5
A reader asks if it is proper to inquire about whether funeral flowers sent six months ago were received. Other inquiries cover wedding gift etiquette including contributing to a club collection and grandmother's place in the receiving line, plus a note about a linens list in leaflet E-5.
A luncheon shower for Miss Mary Ann Tabor bride elect of Robert Doyle Cox of Kingsport Tenn. was hosted by Mrs. James Grainger on College Avenue with Miss Frances Moody as co host. Nine guests attended and Miss Tabor received numerous gifts.
Mr and Mrs John Weaver of Oak Vale Road hosted a surprise party for Mrs E G Beasley, with about 36 guests. Prizes were given for games, refreshments served, and many gifts presented. The home featured pink and white decorations and cut flowers, with Mrs Jennie Howard helping serve.
Five judges named for the Miss Virginia contest include Ed Stone a former school teacher Bill Hendricks of the Bluefield Lions and Randolph Ham in community life. Open to the public the event will feature parades of contestants in bathing suits and evening gowns and a talent display. The winner will be sent to the Miss Virginia contest by the Virginia Side Junior Club sponsor. Contestants meet the judges Wednesday at 8 pm with a tea in their honor.
M and Mrs John Lawless toured to Berea Kentucky with daughter Sue returning from Berea College. Miss Gladys Adams leaves for Marshall College. Norma N Otey visiting from Eglin AFB Florida for 10 days. Molley DeLaney Mary Jane Otey vacation Virginia Beach with Marianna Hages and Patsy Gilbert. Families in New York St Paul Buckhannon Marble Valley Cleveland guests visit. Rev O W Watson attends Buckhannon conference with Junior Fizer. Karinthia Jones returns from Marble Valley Alabama. Cecil Biffle Sharon Lynn visit Harold Bailey family.
Do it yourself season pushes average family outlay to about 144 dollars as tools and materials tempt millions to tackle home repairs. A national survey of over a million families shows spring as the peak start period and paints a picture of hobby plus money savings driving DIY projects with painting and carpentry leading the list. The piece notes a large market for power tools, millions of home workshops, and a safety warning after 650000 DIY accidents in private homes last year, many from ladder incidents.
American Legion Auxiliary members met in Tazewell to discuss the August fair and to promote the Ninth District spring conference in Grundy on June 18 19. Poppy chairwoman Mrs Yost reported Memorial Day sales tallying 205 42 dollars for child welfare and veteran rehabilitation. The group aided a local Girl Scout Troop.
Mrs Stowers captures the Rocky’s Golf Tournament title at Be field Country with a net score of 54 in a tight final round. Event shaded by strong play from local competitors and a steady short game.
A series of birth notices from Bluefield Sanitar ium list seven newborns in early June. Parents include Garst Burton Watson White Widener Bailey Yost Murrary and McCann, with weights ranging from 5 pounds 10 ounces to 8 pounds 5 ounces. Locations include Bluefield Bland Tazewell Groveland Drive Pageton and William West Virginia.
At Mrs. William Kidd’s Fairfield Avenue home, Little Gardens Club members heard two talks. Mrs. Holbrook Cole spoke on Plants for Shady Places and Mrs. Bill Crouch discussed Delphinium.
A mild castile soap is recommended for a baby's bath. Avoid cheap scented soaps to prevent irritation and keep skin soft and healthy.
Reports from Annapolis describe Ensign Carl Herman Taylor Jr.’s graduation weekend and numerous weddings at naval chapels. The event featured a color guard by Carl and a Navy jet show with about 60 couples wed during the celebrations.
Mrs J F Douthat 1601 Freda has announced the funeral of her brother Robert Driscoll former Salem resident who died Sunday in McGuire General Hospital Richmond.
A simple guide notes a child proof room and a do it yourself approach for easy cleanup. It highlights rubber surfaces that resist paint glue and ink and are easy to restore after spills.
A new plastic baby tub features a rolled rim to simplify carrying when filled with water or used to transport wet items.
The Tazewell Garden Club met at FP Moore Sr. home with co-hostess Mrs. J. B. Heldreth. Mrs. J. E. Erwin was enrolled as a new member.
Question offers tips for baby fine hair to stay full with a high part and fluffy bangs, recommending a short cut and possible permanent to add bulk. The answer includes torso and hip exercises for a slimmer waist and invites readers to obtain leaflet L-9 Ep Whittlers by sending 10 cents to Marian Matthews in New York.
The Women of the Church hosted a reception for bride-elect Gloria Andes. Guests included C Cameron Farquharson Otis Harman and Carlene Creasy. A crystal shower, rehearsal, and a June 18 Graham Church wedding at 4 p.m. followed a stag dinner for George Carter Kitts with the wedding reception in Pierce Hall.
The Wesleyth Service Guild of Greenview Methodist Church held its installation service. Mrs. Ben Richardson became president with Mrs. Low Craft as vice president and Mrs. Nice Hawkins as recording secretary. Emma Dean Belcher of Princeton led the service. refreshments followed.
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