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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1950

Page

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YWCA Camp Iva Readies Summer Season Start

YWCA Camp Iva in Cove Creek Gleat Fork Virginia opens its six week program Wednesday with girls arriving for a welcome service and opening meal. Miss Desir Gilmore leads staff who will assign cabins and duties as registration continues for the first week and subsequent weeks.

YWCA Cove Creek Gleat Fork Tazewell County Desir Gilmore Carolyn Beach Frances Beach War Patricia Clifton Anne Reagan Grundy Mary Frances Cole McComas Katy Gillespie Patty Lou Wallace Tazewell Sharlee Kesting Narrows Bluefield Eleanor Bibb Elizabeth Ann Bowen Judy Bressler Carolyn Brooks Phyllis Evans Kay Fleming Helen Kay Harry Patricia Harvey Phyllis Heard Billie Hendricks Anne Marie Hendricks Carol Ann McHugh Mary Frances McHugh Rosemary Tickle Erlene Walk Joy Mae Webb Elizabeth Ann Webb Martha Lou Worrell Federal Street Grace McDowell Minnie Weaver Annie Hancock Virginia Watkins Pearl Weaver John Ma’ Gann Evelyn Clowers Gloria Effron Leona Kelly Margaret Mahood Robbie Moyer

Circles Meet at First Presbyterian Church

The Women of First Presbyterian will hold six circle meetings on Wednesday afternoon June 14. Circle 1 meets at 2 pm with E C Wade and R A Yarbrough 663 Shenandoah Ave. Circle 2 at 2 30 pm with R J Cousins and Ben D Painter 504 Parkway. Circle 3 at 1 30 pm with W D Moreman and T H Claget 1425 Whitethorn St. Circle 4 at 2 pm with H Henderson and J T Abbitt 1207 Augusta St. Circle 5 at 1 30 pm with D D Smyth and W H Burnett 651 Rockbridge St. Circle 6 at 7 30 pm with James Loyd, C T McCurdy and R T Phelps 1806 Ohio St. Circle 8 at 2 pm with G B Strader Jr. and W J Barger 2628 Bland Rd.

The First Presbyterian Church E. C. Wade R. A. Yarbrough Shenandoah Avenue R. J. Cousins Ben D. Painter Parkway W. D. Moreman T. H. Clagett Whitethorn Street H. Henderson J. T. Abbitt Augusta Street D.D. Smyth W. H. Burnett Rockbridge Street James Loyd C. T. McCurdy R. T. Phelps Ohio Street Circle G. 8. Strader, Jr W. J. Barger Bland Road

Friendship Class Paints Kitchen at Memorial Baptist Church

The Friendship class cleaned and painted the church kitchen during a fellowship meeting in the basement. A committee was appointed at the regular meeting to coordinate with the men's class on picnic plans for Wednesday, June 14.

Memorial Baptist Church

Belmont Park Marks 45th Racing Season

The historic Belmont Park announces the start of its 45th racing season highlighting ongoing traditions, track improvements, and upcoming stakes events at the famed Long Island facility.

Belmont Park

Grace Young Adults Elect Lewin Boice

Grace Methodist church Witness class elected Lewin Boice as president and elected officers including Nell Bibbs, Bill Forlines, Jane Johnson, and Mrs Forlines. The June meeting at the Boice home chose the theme To Know Christ and Make Him Known, with Pat Albright winning a Bible quiz.

Grace Methodist Church Lewin Boice Nell Bibbs Bill Forlines Jane Johnson Fulton Street Pat Albright Christ Boice

Censored Fashion and Etiquette Notes From EMILY POST

A period column discusses TV fashion decollate concerns, audience censorship steps, and family viewing. It includes guidance on polite phone introductions and handling wedding gift etiquette for office guests. It notes Mrs. Post cannot answer personal mail but offers E-7 on anniversaries via a stamp-return envelope.

P. O Station G New York N. Y

Whitlow Child Linda Gayle Born in Bluefield

Mr and Mrs Charlie Whitlow of 2252 Princeton Avenue announce the birth of daughter Linda Gayle at Bluefield Sanitarium on June 2. The infant weighs 7 pounds 10 ounces and is the couple’s first child. Mother is Goldie Blankenship formerly and father works for Stanford Sign Inc Bluefield.

Charlie Whitlow Princeton Avenue Linda Gayle Bluefield Sanitarium Goldie Blankenship Stanford Sign, Inc Bluefield

Pre-Nuptial Social Calendar Showers and Parties

Social calendar fills with multiple pre wedding events for Sue Stowers and other brides. Mrs. Frederick B. Richmond and Mrs. A. H. Hogg host a coke party for the Stowers-Morrow couple. Edith Ramage and William Hastings wed after a rehearsal party hosted by Mrs. J. P. Ramage. Additional gatherings celebrate Peggy O’Brien and Pat Murphy engagements with hosts including Mrs. Victor DeVault and Mrs. George Fraley. Margie Horton and Marg Perry honor guests at several gatherings.

Frederick B. Richmond A. H. Hogg O’colc Victor DeVault George Fraley DeVault College Avenue Pat Murphy Cecil Gray Fred S. Richmond Margie Horton Mike Schumacher Richmond Spring Garden Drive Betty Gene Perry Bill Duffey Atlanta Marion Handley Lewisburg Levi Scott Athens Miss Perry Gren and White Clyde White

Sharing Home In First Year May Destroy Your Marriage

Dorothy Dix advises a bride and groom should not live with either set of parents after marriage. She argues living alone fosters closer bonding, reduces in law clashes, and prevents early marital friction. A mother writes of overprotective control. Dix urges the daughter to move out, find independence, and seek personal freedom.

Dorothy DIX Miss Dix Hhumor van Gogh, Bach, Maughan

The McDs Love and Perception Across Times

A Dorothy Dix column contrasts how love does not alter sight or intelligence, arguing couples may misread partners yet remain capable of saving them. It notes a general rule about perception and ends with a Yankee season stat of .319 in 1930.

Ginny van Riper Jack

Elites Have Hay Ride Plan Party At Beaver High

Twenty eight members of the Elite club at Beaver high school enjoyed a hay ride and wiener roast at the old SCC camp across the mountain. Chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fulton the group laughed and sang. The club will sponsor a benefit bridge and canasta party Wednesday night at the Appalachian social room with tables available by calling Miss Kitty Paul. Formal initiation of new members will be held within two weeks.

Beaver High School SCC Howard Fulton Appalachian Social Room Kitty Paul

Killarney Bible School Opens With Vaca tion Program

The Killarney Methodist church launches its annual Vacation Bible School from June 11 to June 23. Clyde Oney leads as superintendent with aides Mrs Lynn Hampton and Miss Margaret Thornton guiding intermediate and junior classes. Primary and beginner departments are directed by Mrs Bill Skeens and Mrs Marie Buckland. Bible study projects and recreation fill the schedule. A June 23 attendance certificate presentation by Rev A F Eggleston caps the event with an open house for families.

Killarney Killarney Methodist Church Clyde Oney Oney Lynn Hampton Margaret Thornton Bill Skeens Marie Buckland A. F. Eggleston

Junior Circle Leads Bland WSCS Program

The newly organized Faye Rowlee junior circle led the June WSCS program at Bland Street Methodist Church with Betty Hawthorne as president. Patricia Harvey led prayer, a life-member was awarded, and two members were chosen for the Christian Workers school in Buchanan. The group plans a record opposing socialized medicine and votes no August meeting.

Faye Rowlee WSCS Bland Street Methodist Church Betty Hawthorne Rinda Gay Fowlkes Marcia McMullin Kay Fleming P. I. Dudley Susan Addington Virginia Addington Mary Jane Bocock Sally Bond Judith Bressler Barbara Brewer Gwen Campbell Scarlet Davis Madeline Frazier Jane Francis Sylvia Jean Hale Betty Ann Heldreth Patty Murphy Judy Ann Pruett Wynne Lohrey Kay Templeton Nancy Wooldridge Patricia Harvey Kenneth Addington Roy Thompson Ward Miles Society Missionary Education Christian Workers School Buchanan C. H. Witten

Car Fun on Wheels Sparks Weekend Test Drive

Local auto show highlights playful models with lively handling. Dealers showcase nimble hatchbacks and sports wagons aimed at drivers seeking thrills and practical practicality. Shoppers test acceleration, steering feel, and tech features in demo laps.

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