Peters and Brown to Wed at College Avenue Baptist
Miss Mildred Peters and Mr Clifford L Brown plan a June 19 ceremony at College Avenue Baptist Church in this city. Rev Wendell Davis will officiate. Attendants include Georgia Thompson as maid of honor Agnes Rebuck Helen Deskins bridesmaids Calvin Brown as best man Headley Peters Donald Williams Sidney Ellison Jack Lawrence ushers. Music by Mrs E M White organist and Elise French soloist. A reception follows at the bride’s home for bridal party and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Peters
Clifford L. Brown
College Avenue Baptist Church
Wendell Davis
Peters
Hugh C. Peters
Bramwell
Georgia Thompson
Charleston
Agnes Rebuck
Helen Deskins
Business Women's Circle Meets at First Presbyterian Church
The group met Thursday evening in the church ladies parlor with Mrs. R. P. Gammage presiding. Miss Laura P. Pool read minutes, Beulah Price reported finances, and notes from the Pollock family and auxiliary activities were read. Sixteen members attended. roses adorned the supper table and July service duties were assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Women’s Circle
First Presbyterian Church
R. P. Gammage
Laura P.pool
Lenoabelle Bowen
Beulah Price
P.pool
Pollock
W. C. Pollock
Kylie McDowell
Ralph Berry
A. L. Johnson
G. A. Davidson
T. P. Gibbs
Club Calendar Sat 7 30 P M Bluefield lodge 463
The Bluefield lodge 463 meets at Odd Fellows Hall with the Ladies Auxiliary chapter to gather for a Saturday evening session at 7 30. This brief item notes a local fraternal meeting in the community calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Lodge
L. A
R. T
Odd Fellows Hail
Tea for Dr George Gray at Alumnae House
An alumnae association invites guests to a tea in honor of Dr George Gray at the Alumnae House on Sunday June twentieth from 4 to 6. Dr Gray speaks on Italy from 4 to 5, ten will be served afterward, and a second group attends 5 to 6. The event aims to avoid crowding while allowing attendees to meet the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Dr. Gray
Alumnae Association
George Gray
Gray
District VEW Visit Highlights Welch Auxiliary Installations
Mrs. Ruth Pearman of Welch and Mrs. Hattie Mitchell led a Thursday visit by Ninth district VEW president to Pinnacle post 2856 Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary. Elsia Thomas installed as senior vice president and Lucy Crow as color bearer. Lorraine McCutcheon elected treasurer and Harry L. Moore as instructor. R. A. Gonano presided as president as committees were named for the state encampment set for June 24 to 27. social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Pearman
Welch
Ninth District
Hattie Mitchell
Welch Auxiliary
Elsia Thomas
Lucy Crow
Pinnacle Post
Veterans’ of Foreign Wars
VFW
Lorraine McCutcheon
Jack Goodwin
Harry L. Moore
Mccutcheon
R. A. Gonano
Births in Bluefield Area Report Several New Arrivals
A series of births announced in Bluefield Virgina area notes a daughter born to Mr and Mrs H E Melvin of Bluefield at Bluefield sanitarium on Monday. Another couple Mr and Mrs H E Brown of Pearlsburg welcome a son born Sunday at Bluefield sanitarium. A. W. Crisco and wife announce a daughter born Monday at Bluefield sanitarium at 107 Third Street. Ray Grayson Richardson and wife announce a daughter born June 6 at Bluefield sanitarium weighing 6 12 pounds named Diana Lee. mother is the former Ann Compton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Melvin
Bluefield
Bluefield Sanitarium
Melvin
Bailey Lumber Company
H. E. Brown
Pearlsburg
Brown
A. W. Crisco
Third Street
Crisco
Southern Baking Company
Ray Grayson Richardson
Jefferson Street
Richardson
Cole Baking Company
Diana Lee
Ann Compton
Shredded Beets Lewes Delight in Simple Cooking
Shredded beets are prepared by peeling and shredding them then cooking in a covered pan with just enough water to prevent scorching. The dish is finished with a light dressing of butter salt and pepper before serving.
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Niagara Falls
Local Social Notes Highlight Raleigh and Bluefield Visits
Mrs B B Kelly and daughter Nancy return home to Raleigh after a week with her mother Mrs R E Webster. Mrs D H Minnick of Mullens and Mrs Roy Yost of Pineville spend the weekend with relatives in Bluefield. Dr and Mrs William Greenspon plan Charlottesville trip for son Bills graduation from University of Virginia. Young Greenspon to join Medical College of Virginia in September. Mrs Newton Bowman McDowell and Mrs Robert Hash Keystone visit Bluefield to see daughter and sister Mrs Caldwell at Bluefield sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Kelly
Nancy
Raleigh
N. C
R. E. Webster
North Street
D. H. Minnick
Mullens
Roy Yost
Pineville
Bluefield
William Greenspon
Charlottesville
Bill
University of Virginia
Young Greenspon
Medical College of Virginia
Newton Bowman
McDowell
Robert Hash
Keystone
Caldwell
Bluefield Sanitarium
Mission Board Holds Meeting of Coalfield Churches
The Coalfield Mission board met at Wilcoe Methodist church with eleven district churches represented. President Mrs J G Nichols presided as minutes from the April Welch meeting were read. Guest speaker Mrs J E Kyle Northfork spoke on Mobilizing for World Peace and urged continued WSCS relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalfield Mission Board
Wilcoe Methodist Church
J. G. Nichols
Bluefield
Welch
F. E. Fender
Bramwell
Wiliam Woodyard
Howbert
J. E. Kyle
Northfork
Emma Johnson
Isaban
F. C. Cook
WSCS
O. C. Clark
Wesleyan Bible Class Meets at Grace Church
The Wesleyan Bible class at Grace Church met Thursday evening led by Mrs. R F Dillon with Mrs. Hunter Smith delivering a devotional on Prayer. After the business session a Bible quiz was conducted by Mrs. Kenneth Cochran followed by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
R. F. Dillon
Hunter Smith
Kenneth Cochran
Miss Miller Hosts Breakfast for Bride Elect Mahood
Miss Imogene Miller hosted a Friday morning breakfast at her Rockbridge Street home for Miss Henrietta Mahood bride elect of Mr Preston Hamilton. The party featured blue and yellow summer flowers and miniature bride slippers as favors. Mrs Robert H Mahood and Mrs Lucy Hamilton attended with other family members assisting.
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Imogene Miller
Henrietta Mahood
Preston Hamilton
Rockbridge Street
Miss Mahood
Robert H. Mahood
Lucy Hamilton
Miss Miller
Carl Miller
Richard Miller
Sour Cream Dressing May Be Made With Egg Mustard Lemon
A dressing may be prepared by whisking a well beaten egg with sour cream and mustard and lemon juice. Salt pepper and sugar can be added to taste and paprika sprinkled lightly before serving.
Billy Campbell Honored On Birthday Party
On Sunday Mrs. Cecil Campbell hosted a birthday party for her son Master Billy celebrating his eleventh birthday. Eleven children attended and prizes were won by Peggy Simms Lilly Masey Gene Lawrence and Carl Puckett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Campbell
Cecil Campbell
Billy
Peggy Simms
Lilly Masey
Gene Lawrence
Carl Puckett
Present Pupils In Piano Recital At First Christian Church
Miss Ethel Crawford presents her piano pupils in a recital Monday evening at 7 45 in the First Christian church. The public is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Crawford
No Bad Habit for Active Kids and Workers
Nutritionists from the U S Department of Agriculture advise that growing children and underweights may need more food between meals. A light mid day snack such as milk, sandwich, hard boiled egg or fruit provides energy for play without spoiling dinner.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Has Man Or Wife Tougher Job In Low Income Homes
Dorothy Dix argues that wives exaggerate hardship of housework while husbands bear financial burdens. She contends many women gain freedom and status as housewives, while husbands shoulder care for family and finances, with statistics suggesting wives outlive husbands by years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy DIX
Manjo
Riley
M-a-m-a
Solomon
Birthday Party Honors E M Louthan At First Baptist Class
The Rev E M Louthan of Bluefield college faculty and Senior Philathea class teacher was celebrated at a birthday party at the YWCA with 36 attendees. Mrs Bob Wilson presided as president as a comical gift cake and humorous skits highlighted the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Louthan
Bluefield College
First Baptist Church
Bob Wilson
YWCA
Louthan
Wilson
Jessie LeGrand
Prof. Louthan
First Baptist
Mattie Carroll
Norma Chandler
Joyce Smith
Mary Lee Steele
Salem commencement honors Mrs Staniforth kin and graduate
Mrs W B Staniforth attended the Roanoke Salem commencement where her niece Miss Helen Sue Macom joined the graduating class and received a B A degree. Staniforth and family returned to Salem to attend the wedding of Miss Macom and Mr Tucker of Wytheville Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Staniforth
Roanoke Co
Salem
Helen Sue Macom
Staniforth
Macom
Tucker
Wytheville
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Painter
Bluefield Ave
Dial
Emily Post
Mrs. Post
Westinghouse
Ines
Anne Williams
Joyce McGuire
Gail Pafford
Ramsey Auditorium
VEW
Nev
Andyglass
Mission Board
Wesleyan
Paper Supply Company
Betty Elmore
Evans
Wabisco
National Biscuit Company
Dept. B
New York
N. Y
United States
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