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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1957

Page

6

Girl Scout Day Camp Staff Arrangements Announced

Plans and staffs have been completed for the annual Girl Scout day camps across six counties in the Southern Appalachian Area. Coordinating director Mrs. David Powers of Pearlsburg oversees six camps with district directors and site chairs named for Bluefield Bluefield Virginia Cumberland Road Greenview Narrows Bar ker Springs Gratton Richlands Princeton Pineville and Wyoming County camps.

dAnare Sively David Powers Pearls- Burg Rockwood Washington, D. C Beaver Pond Bluefield W. Va Cumberland Road Greenview Moss Mills Pred Williams Ann Crouch Suzanne Hensley Giles Phiegar Farm Narrows Virginia William Heslop Crossroads Barker Springs Walter Hesen Missie Cundiff Waonmt Tazewell Mt. Olivet Gratton Vircine Tazecity Claude Vandyke Dick Wathall Richlands Lake Park Charlies O'Malley East River Princeton City Lorene Huffman Walter Elswick Fred Williams Wyoming Wyoming County Pineville City Park Dorothea Dooley Emil Hill

Mrs. Lewis Perdue and Family Visit East Coast Relatives

Mrs. Lewis Perdue and children Donna Rickey and Bonnie of Green Valley visited relatives in Baltimore Maryland and Washington DC last week and returned home this weekend.

Lewis Perdue Donna Rickey Bonnie Green Valley Baltimore Washington, D. C

Marcheta Wornal Entertained At Noon Luncheon

Miss Marcheta Wornal daughter of Mr and Mrs Burns Wornal Princeton and bride elect of James Henrik Lund was entertained at a luncheon yesterday at the Bluefield Auditorium restaurant Hostesses included Mrs M C McNeal Mrs C E Foster and Miss Jeanne Foster Attendees included the honorees mother and sister Mrs Burns Wornal and Miss Sandra Wornal Mrs W L Kaylor and Mrs W W McNeal The decor featured pink and green with pink roses and light pastel greens The honoree received a rose corsage and a white ceramic juice set with black trim including pitcher and six cups made in Japan The meal followed the color theme and notes of congratulations were written on special place cards

Marcheta Wornal Burns Wornal Princeton James Henrik Lund Bluefield Auditorium M. C. McNeal C. E. Foster Jeanne Foster Sandra Wornal W. L. Kaylor W. W. Mc Japan

Lady Golfers Begin Rocky’s Event at Bluefield CC

First round matches in Rocky’s Golf Tournament for the Lady Golfers of Bluefield Country Club see many tight finishes with several games reaching the 18th hole. Notable notes include Mrs J B Hoilman posting twenty eight putts in A division while Mra A Porter secures Balivision with twenty seven. C division ends in a tie between Mrs W T Williams Jr and Mrs Walton Sudduth Jr with thirty putts each. Winners receive golf ball prizes from Rocky’s Golf Shop.

Rocky Bluefield Country Club J. B Hoilman Balivision Mra A A. Porter Twenw W. T Wiliams, Jr Walton Sudduth, Jr

Broadford Briefs and Community Notes

Broadford updates note Mrs. John L Blevins returning from Lee Memorial Hospital and improving at home, Mrs. D C Osborne improving at home, and the death of Miss Susie Barnes. Miss Mary Virginia Coe is ill with mumps, Mr and Mrs J F Crabtree Jr welcomed a baby daughter born May 26 at McKee Hospital, Evangelist Sullins Dosser preached at revival, and W E Mustard left for conference.

Alice Porter Group Hosts Dinner Meeting

The Alice Porter Group of the First Chris ten Church held a Thursday pot-luck dinner at Mrs. Bee Inge’s home with co hosts Miss Mae Johnson and Jessie Lynn Thompson. Betty Inge and Janett Eggleston performed a piano duet to start the gathering.

Alice Porter First Christen Church Bee Inge Miss Mae Johnson Jessie Lynn Thompson Betty Inge Janett Eggleston Hazel Brookman John Margaret Winfrey

Brushfork Guild Guests Lead June Meeting at Thelma Stephens Home

The Wesleyan Service Guild of Brushfork Methodist Church met at Thelma Stephens home with Dorothy Arrington presiding. Betty Surface led an inspirational devotional. New officers were announced: Thelma Stephens president, Dorothy Arrington vice president, Maxine Traino secretary, Betty Arney treasurer. Mattie Shrewsbury and Maxine Bailey guided a discussion on guild activities. Hostess provided refreshments.

Wesleyan Service Guild Brushfork Methodist Church Thelma Stephens Dorothy Arrington Betty Surface Maxine Traino Betty Arney Mattie Shrewsbury Maxine Bailey

Wedding Anniversary Celebration Planned

Mr and Mrs T G Roberts of New Smyrna Beach Florida formerly of Princeton will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an Open House at 1104 Bluefield Avenue Princeton on Sunday from 3 to 5 p m. Friends relatives and neighbors invited to call between these hours.

T. G. Roberts New Smyrna Beach Florida Princeton Bluefield Avenue Thasers

Saltville Briefs Items From Local Social Roundup

Saltville notes report extended family visits across Virginia and nearby states. Mr. and Mrs. Craft plan a Chicago vacation visiting relatives, while Otis Thompson spends furlough at home before a California base. Several residents travel, host gatherings, and celebrate a birthday party for Garry Lane with about forty children attending.

Saltvile R. J. Craft Chicago Crafts Larry Knapp Michae Bud. Lurcher Grafton And Fae Anne Meadow View Jane Davis Bristol Virginia Anna Mae Lurber Oma Umbarger Otis Thompson Fort Lewis Claude Thompson Alison Gap California Thomas Keesee Washington Visi Jo-Ann J. E. Franklin, Jr Ellen Jackson Thomas K. McKee Albert Talley Red Hill Lilburn Henry Cardwell John Widner Carl Murdock Kingsport Tenn Andy Dale Ralph Allison Little T. Cove Jesse R. Helton Old Pantation Farm Robert Lee Sanders Jack Cardwell Denton Cardwells Allison Gap Jean Keesee Elsie Thompson Hungry Mother Park Saltville Chilhowie Quarry Lilburn Cardwell Charlie, Jr E. P Crabtree Big A. Mountain Honaker Carl Delp Garry Lane

Jaeger First Methodist Church Hosts Reception and Pounding

Jaeger First Methodist Church invites all members and friends to a reception and pounding on Friday June 24 at 5 30 pm to meet Reverend and Mrs Frank Plybon. The note explains Do means activities for children to do at home on rainy days or in the yard.

Jaeger Jaeger First Methodist Church Methodists Frank Plybon

French Protestants Theme Of Mrs Holcombe Speech

The West Virginia Branch Huguenot Society Founders of Manakin in Virginia will host a luncheon June 15 at the Frederick Hotel in Huntington. Mrs W Eugene Holcombe of Charleston will discuss the subject French Protestants. Other society leaders and guests from Bluefield are expected. The meeting also includes news from the National Assembly and remarks by DAR and colonial wartime groups.

W. Eugene Holcombe Charleston West Virginia ‘Branch Huguenot Society Manakin Colony of Virginia Frederick Huntington Belva Mullen National Assembly Williamsburg Earl Hood Thomas Burchett R. V. Shanklin Jackson A. Hammond Bluefield Holcombe Daughters of the American Revolution Daughters Colonial Wars The Daughters of American Colonists

Maybeury Personals and Local Visits Highlight Weekend

Charlie Shepherd of Glen Rogers was the guest among Maybeury notices. Mr and Mrs Mark Henderson and Mrs Sue Ferguson were also mentioned. Walter Litteral and his mother, age ninety one, joined them. James King and baby returned to Niagara Falls NY after visiting Maybeury relatives. Mrs J Lins of Arlington VA spent the weekend with friends. Spencer Sells of Wilmington DE visited last weekend with his mother Reedie Sells in Switchback.

Maybeury Charlie Shepherd Glen Rogers Mark Henderson Sue Ferguson Walter Litteral James King Baby Niagara Falls J. Lins Arlington Spencer Sells Wilmington Delaware Reedie Sells Wendy Betsy Gibson Pairfax Hall Bil Brady Litton Richlands Bobby Brown George Brown E. B. Harman Sonny Harman Morgontown E. E. Brumfield Bluefield Saunger Saurday Laura Brumfield Burl Harman G. H. Allen Tazewell R. P. White West Virginia Avenue Aaron Dean Knight University of the South Sewanee Sewanee, Tenn Theodosia Harrison Rosa B. Harman Aaron Dean Wayne University Detroit Mich Taeger Lion Joe Cassady S R Vance Wheeling James R. ‘Ranny” Fanning Cherry Point N. C. Air Force Base J. Pat Fanning Emmons and Hollands

Social Notes From Local area Families and Visitors

A stream of visitors and travels fills the week. Mr and Mrs James Davis depart for Huntington to reside while their son attends school. Several families including Shrewsburys and Jenningses hosted relatives from Richmond and Danville. Jaeger briefs recall a seventh birthday lawn party for Terry Jones with games, prizes, and gifts. Transfers bring Wohlford to Norfolk, while Harold Stanley spends a leave at Keesler. Various plans include summer studies, art exhibits, and ceremonies at Fairfax Hall with students and guests attending.

James Davis Huntington Carlos Shrewsbury Debbie Sella Shrewboury Phyllis Monk Hinton Mill Dam Tommy Stables Toledo Ohio Tom Harrison Burton Bluefield Major Haynes Will Landford Wile Haynes Loretta Larry North Willkesboro N. C Japx Jennings Anna Jennings Hettie Hayes Richmond Nathan’ Harrison Christine Dilon Sanahdurng Nathan Wood Cove Ira Roberts Edward Oranze Lassie West Danville Basil Roberts Roger Athens Iaeger Terry Leona Jones David C. Jones Apple Grove John M. Alley Terry Mary Ruth Dawson Jimmy Gore Carolyn Maynard Bobby Newberry Donna Wayhew Judy Vance Terry Jones Francis Dawson Patty Vance Billy Maynard Linda Carol Dawson Bobby J. Newberry Donna Maythew Lou Newberry Lula Vincell Maria Gore J. H. Gardner W. H. Dawson Jones Alley Yeoman Harold E. Stanley Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi Mills Maude B. Hatfield Mollie B. Robinson Marlin Hilty Welch Eirwin de Field Gibson Edgar R. Steele Gloria Pauley Waynesboro Virginia Fairfax Hall Glee Club

Bride elects Carolyn McCue and Mary Biggs feted at luncheon

A Bluefield Country Club luncheon honored Miss Carolyn McCue bride elect of Richard Glenn Matthews and Miss Mary Biggs bride elect of Andrew Bardwell Smith. Hostess Miss Stuart Lewis presented corsages of yellow carnations. The event noted May 14 with fourteen guests and fan themed decorations.

Bluefield Country Club Carolyn MicCue Richard Glenn Matthews Mary Biggs Tazewell Andrew Bardwell Smith Stras Memorial Episcopal Church Stuart Lewis Lewis

Sausage and Ground Meat Storage Guidance

A home freezer can safely store sausage or ground meat for up to three months. Proper packaging and consistent freezing temperatures help maintain quality and prevent freezer burn.

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