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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1956

Page

6

Bride-To-Be Nancy Barnett Sets Wedding for June

Miss Nancy Barnett bride elect of Walter H. Carson announces plans for a Saturday ceremony at 4 p m in Graham Christian Church Bluefield Virginia. Rev C E Smoot will officiate with her father giving her away. A maid of honor and bridesmaids along with junior bridesmaid Ellen Wood and multiple ushers are listed. Organist and soloist will perform nuptial music.

Nancy Barnett Walter H. Carson Graham Christian Church Bluefield C. E. Smoot Miss Barnett Mary Stone Robert Crowell Kay Hammond Ellen Callaway Peggy Hardy Ellen Wood James A. Carson James W. Barnett Aubrey Moon James Palmer Lynchbore Richard Huffman New Castle Edward Woolridge Appomattox Eugene Jones H. K. Jarrell

First Round Golf Winners Announced

Miss Benny Kersey posted a net 15 to lead the first 18 holes of the S4 hole Tournament at Bluefield Country Club. Rocky Schorr, tournament director, will pair the second round leaders for 18 holes on Wednesday.

Benny Kersey Bluefield Country Club Rocky Schorr Betsy Wersey Dan Goodykoontz W. A. McCue EB. &. Stowers Jr E. J. McQuail Lee Wright Lon M. Rish Andy Williams C.T. St.Clair Jr H. A. Porter M. B. Bowman

Pharmacy Honors Golden Rule in Patient Care

A local pharmacy states its commitment to the Golden Rule, vowing careful and accurate compounding and dispensing as if the medicines were for the staff themselves. The motto guides daily operations and patient safety standards.

Mrs Caudle Hosts Bridge Club at East Water Street

Mrs Harold Caudle hosted her bridge club at her East Water Street home in Pocahontas Virginia on June 1. Seventy five guests attended with Mrs C C Haga also hosting a separate club on West Water Street. Winnings included high prize to Mrs Douglas Herndon and bingo to Mrs Blair Warner. decorations featured a yellow color theme.

Pocahontas Harold Caudle East Water Street Douglas Herndon Blair Warner - Low Floyd Wagner C. C. Haga West Water Street W. E. Rhodes Bluefield Anne O'Brien

Club Calendar of Garden and Social Meetings

Tuesday features J. Bobbitt on Union Street and Mrs. Kenneth Addington on roses. Wednesday includes luncheon at West Virginian Hotel and WSCS at Trinity Methodist. Ivy Garden Club speaker Charles Yearout also on roses. Thursday lists Little Gardens Club Hayes E Helmick speaking, Town and Country Garden at Ratcliff home, GIA at Eagle's Home, Golden Age at Davidson Home, and Macedonia Shrine No 8 meeting at Masonic Temple.

Bobbitt Union Street Kenneth Addington Ota Club West Virginian West Graham WSCS Trinity Methodist Church Ivy Garden Club Gene West Wythe Ave Charles Yearout Little Gardens Club Phela Allen Bland Road Phil Lilly Hayes E. Helmick Town and Country Garden M. C. Ratcliff Albemarne Paul Bailey Gia Eagle's Princeton Avenue Davidson Macedonia Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Temple

Agnes Dotson Hosts Circle 2 Of Local Church Group

Mrs Agnes Dotson hosted Circle 2 of Caffee Memorial Christian Church at her home Friday night. Mrs Ruth Kirby led worship and Mrs Ruth Snider directed the program featuring readings Wheels and Cogs and Do You Just Belong. Officers for the coming year were installed including Ruthider as president and Dotson as assistant treasurer. An ice cream social and skating party were planned.

Circle 2 Caffee Memorial Christian Church Thelma Eldridge Ruth Snider Ardith Byrd Agnes Dotson May Talber Ruth Kirby Mary Burnett Patsy Shelton Vera Blackwell Blackwell Ruthider Thelma Bildridge Charles Caffee Jr May Talbert Clara Riggins

Mrs Cunningham Hosts Church Circle Meeting

Mrs James Cunningham of McDowell hosted the Circle of the Women of The Church in Northfork. Plans were made to serve the men of the Church in the Manse Social room on June 19.

Northfork James Cunningham McDowell T. V. Pennington James Dixon Upland Bluefield G. O. Ryburn Stevens Clinic Welchoie

Fragrance and posture tips for a bright summer look

A cosmetics note advises fine perfume sprays that do not stain, recommends air fresh use in summer, and promotes keeping hair and clothes scented. It also highlights a posture guide leaflet by Marian Matthews and offers a 10 cent copy request via a New York address.

Marian Matthews P. O New York N. Y

Space saver bath ideas for compact bathrooms

The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association advises a square tub in an enclosure to save space a toilet behind a sliding door and twin basins set into a tiled counter for efficient use of small bathrooms.

The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

Group of Opportunity for Social Entry

A reader asks how to join a conversation at a large party and avoid standing alone. Emily Post counsels standing at the edge of a group and adding a fitting comment to blend in.

Mrs. Post John Mary Dea

Local eateries and shops feature summer fashions and lunch options

The spotlight moves through uptown dining with Matz Grill under Roy Baldwin offering quick lunch service and banquets. Rose Carol Shop showcases rambunctious summer sportswear with Shenanigans white sandals priced at 12.95, while Mademoiselle Shop promotes Carlye dresses and refined detailing. Leatherwood Dairy Products provides quick dessert tips, and Kitchen Cupboard offers home style meals and custom cakes.

Hotel Matz Grill Roy Baldwin Matz Grill

Miss Bane Set For Week of Prewedding Fetes

Bride to be Miss Bane, fianc Ac Hickok Jr, to wed June 16 at Ebenener Methodist Church. Shower events held at Bluefield Virginia home hosted by Mrs Peagy Jones and co hosts. Upcoming lingerie shower by Miss Lois Jean Stephenson and kitchen shower by Mrs Mel Barnett. wedding rehearsal dinner planned with bridal party at Juniper Street home.

Pies Bane Hickok Jr Peagy Jones Bluefield Sidna Reed Miss Bane Lois Jean Stephenson Gary Mel Barnett Barnett Locust Grove Gilpin Marvin E. Brocka Wanda Ruble Juniper Street Mr. Hickok Ebenener Methodist Church

Methodist Group Picnic Meet Sets Class Plans

The Golden Circle Class of Green View Methodist Church met for a business session and devotional. Committees were appointed for devotional program flower membership and more. They voted to continue supporting an Indian boy for education and planned a rummage sale later this month with the next meeting at Princeton City.

Golden Circle Green View Methodist Church Clara Gillian Kathleen Lee Smith Harold Catron Gaynell Winfreys Flower Renna King Maci Wimmer Bec Moore Bill Davis Flossie Bowles India Princeton City

General Instrument To Acquire Miramold Electronics

General Instrument Corp. shareholders approve a 2.49 million dollar purchase of Miramold Electronics, adding plants in Broklyn New York and Tazewell Virginia to its Newark Chicopee Joliet Beckley Waterloo network, broadening its component lines for radio TV and electronics.

General Instrument Corp Miramold Electronics Manufacturing Corp General Insent Broklyn N. Y Tazewell

Bride-Elect Nancy Barnett Honored With Multiple Pre-Nuptial Events

Bride-elect Nancy Barnett receives a series of pre wedding gatherings hosted by family and friends. Events include dinners, a bridge luncheon, a kitchen shower, and a party schedule across Franklin Street and Tazewell Avenue with corsages and silver gifts noted.

Residents Visit In Washington

Local residents travel for visits and family gatherings, with many停 in Washington D C and other cities. Names include Mrs J S Dennen Mrs Herman Medlin and Suzanne Miss Gloria Hendricks Connie Carter Aubrey Ellett and more, reflecting a period of extended personal travel and social visits.

Pocahontas J. S. Dennen Herman Medlin Suzanne Jean Akerson Washington, D. C Frank Ellett Thomas Richmond Misa Dottie Ellett J. Horace Rawlings Dana, Fila Gloria Hendricks Tomana John Bimore Mis Millard Carter Canton Ohio Connie Pocahontas High School C. M. Wagner Abingdon C. H. Mann

Daughter Theresa Ann Born at Bluefield Sanatorium

A daughter named Theresa Ann was born on May 6 at Bluefield Sanatorium to Mr. and Mrs. Pete Capaldini Jr. of Northfork. The newborn weighs 6 pounds 13.14 ounces and is the grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Williams of Powhatan and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Capaldini of Northfork.

Theresa Ann Bluefield Sanitarium Pete Capaldini Jr Northfork E. L. Williams Powhatan Pete Capaldini

Also Mentioned on This Page

Davenport Goodykoontz Rexall Drug Store Bland & South Streets Bluefield, W. VA Mrs. Caudle Mrs. Haga G.L. M Whis-Tv Charles Caffee Sr Bob Phillips Mrs. Cunningham Bill Harris Harris Beauty and You BY Emily Post Dept. EP New York 19 N.Y Bluefield Bhoe CO Roy Phillips Rose Carol Rose Carol's Mademoiselle Shop Carlye South Bluefield Martin Methodist General Instrument Philco Philathea Bible W. W. Witton Jr Fillen Callaway Callaway Tazewell Avenue Ryland Weisger Washington C. H. White Charles Severn Tony Georgeff Dayton E. J. Ellett Aubrey Myrtle Beach Spartanburg C. R G. McNulty Wrightsville Beach G. W. Atkinson Patrick DeLand, Fla Butler Hammitt Alexander Bland ST Phirco AAA Pareee Ld
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