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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1955
Page
5
A compilation of Mrs. Emily Post guidance addressing manners at meals and weddings. Topics include sharing food with family, proper invitation wording for a separated parent, guest reception privileges, and whether a hostess may wear a long dress at a party.
In Pocahontas Virginia on June 12 the second week of the First Methodist Bible school opens with 38 children enrolled. Mrs EB King leads the program with teachers across Kinder garten primary junior and intermediate groups including J K Peters Berle Johnson Donola French Brenda Mustard Floyd Wagner Jr Blair Warner C W Porterfield Frank Soos Evelynne Sages Frank Wood Jr Charles Carter Barnes Shumate Douglas Hern don W R Katoe and E W reefreshments will be in charge of no A O Bishop.
Mrs G W Atkinson and son Patrick arrived Saturday from DeLand Florida to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Butler Ham Mitt. Mr and Mrs C M Wagner with children Becky and Mack from Abingdon Virginia visited Mr and Mrs C H Martin last weekend. Bobby Moore a Hiwassee College student Madisonville Tennessee returns to summer school today after a week with Rev and Mrs C W Taylor. Mrs R L Osborne a patient at Bluefield Sanitarium for four weeks is reported improving.
Cumberland Garden Club hosts Mrs. J. W. Compton, 700 Garden Dr at 2 p.m. Bluefield apier 66 Order of the Eastern Star meets in Masonic Temple at p.m. Young Woman's Club gathers at Appalachian Assembly Room with Dr. John Yost speaking on Salk vaccine. DAR Junior Committee meets with Miss Ann Kell at 8 p.m. GIA holds 9:30 a.m. meeting at Eagles Home. Bluegrass Garden Club meets with Mrs. J. W. Gilbert at 2:30 p.m. Mrs. P. W. Crouch reports on state garden club meeting at Beckley. Lois Russell Guild dinner at Matz Hotel and installation of new officers at 6:30 p.m. Sunday School Class at First Presbyterian meets with Dr. and Mrs. Gordon at 7:45 p.m. 12 noon Bluefield Quota Club luncheon at West Virginian Hotel. Women of the Church programs at Westminster and First Presbyterian. Christ Episcopal Women’s Auxiliary meets at church. Woman’s Missionary Society and Prayer League events listed. Appalachian Garden Club meets 10:30 a.m. with Mrs. Clingenpeel. Lions Auxiliary luncheon at Pinnacle Restaurant at noon. Golden Age Club at Davidson Home 10 a.m. Macedonia Shrine 8 meets at Masonic Temple.
Women of the First Methodist Church hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. C. W. Taylor at the Methodist parsonage. The Rev. and Mrs. Taylor will leave Wednesday for Appalachia where he will serve as pastor of the Methodist Church.
Athens couple announces engagement of Carol Clarke to Robert Lee Powell son of Betty Powell of Princeton. Wedding vows planned for July at Athens Methodist Church.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Clinton Mustard presiding. A memorial service honored late members Nannie Arrington and Maggie Minton. Mrs. J L Whitworth spoke on the symbol of candles. Mrs. M R French led scripture and prayers. Plans were made to serve the Princess Pocahontas Chapter CES on July 11.
Montcalm WSCS held a pot luck dinner at Mrs. Sam Zeolli's home. A short meeting followed with Mrs. Bob Water giving the devotional. Pollyanna gifts were exchanged and new names drawn, with Mrs. C. R. Robbins presenting a gift to Mrs. W. Foy. New member Mrs. Merrell Crane was introduced. The next meeting will be a weiner roast at Rock View. Members will invite their families.
Mrs Blair Warner hosted her bridge club at her Water Street home in Pocahontas on June 12. Summer flowers decorated the rooms and a dessert course was served. Prizes went to Mrs Douglas Herndon for high, Mrs Floyd Wagner for floating prize, and bingo to Mrs C W Porterfield.
Wheatland Wyoming repeals its WWI era compulsory labor law. The statute required every able bodied man to work or perform labor on streets with violators facing a $100 fine. The old mandate is removed, freeing residents from forced public labor.
Trinity Methodist Church begins a vacation Bible school at 9 am for primary and kindergarten groups, running through Friday June 24. Primary classes meet 9 to 11 30 am with topics on Learning from Jesus Keiser led by Mrs Rich ARD Wayland and others. kindergarten studies Our Happy World by Fre ivogel with leaders Mrs Jack Lawrence, Mrs Lewis Haynes, Miss Shirley Puckett and Larry Van Reenen. excursions planned to Cole's Bakery police department and visit shut-ins.
West Virginia University home economists warn shoppers that cotton marquisette curtains shrink mainly on first laundering, up to 20 to 50 percent of total length, with more width shrinkage than length. Laundering before sewing, allowing extra length, and a wide bottom hem aid adjustments. Special finishes reduce shrinkage, with permanent finishes offering the least.
Pocahontas Princess chapter 112 CES met Friday with Mrs. Freda Sadler and Thomas L. Williams presiding. A report from the grand chapter session in Richmond was given and 25 year pins were awarded to Nelle McNulty and Lydia Knight. Several 25 year members were absent and Clara Wagner was named grand representative to Arizona. Minnie Menzies will visit July 11 and hostesses will serve refreshments. Attendees from Bluefield and Mullens areas joined members for the meeting.
B L St Clair of Elkhorn was elected president of the Northfork Elkhorn High School Band Boosters at their Northfork meeting. Elected were Mrs Roy Keesee vice president Mrs Tom King secretary Calvin Shock ey treasurer Litz Armbrister band director. Henry Clark also honored for years of service. Roy Keesee outgoing president served three years.
Rock lobster tails offer light summer meal options with a simple boil and serve. The article provides a lobster mayonnaise recipe and multiple use ideas from salads to sandwiches, chowder, and lobster cocktail for company meals.
Duncan Hines Spirit Lake region note highlights Jersey Dell Tea Room near Spirit Lake offering chicken and farm fresh produce. It shares a Pinecore Marshmallow Frosting recipe for a single layer white cake using pineapple and cherries, yielding two cups. Also an Idaho incident where Walter Bergman's car rolled into a post office lobby after he left it running.
This column compiles tips from six housewives about married life before June weddings.Advice centers on cooking, freezing meals, diary keeping, realistic expectations, enjoying housekeeping, and prioritizing shared time over perfection.
Daily vacation Bible school at Montcalm Methodist Church closed last week after a yard picnic. Certificates were given to 60 attending children. Teachers included Mrs Cravens Mrs Doris Shrader for ners and Mrs C R Robbins Mrs Glenn Lester intermediates. Miss Jeanne Foy was pianist. Children showed handicrafts from a program in Sunday School and presented a booklet We Gon Follow Jesus.
A summer beauty guide urging sun exposure with protection, sand skin smoothing, hydration, and exercises. Encourages beachwear habits, wide brim hats, and nonfatting drinks. Promotes Warding Off Old Age leaflet L-45 and mailing 10 cents to obtain a copy.
Bluefield Chapter 06 Order of the Eastern Star will elect officers tonight at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple.
A mother finds her son Mike has eaten many candy coated pills from a box left accessible. Doctors pump his stomach after rapid ambulance arrival. prompt discovery likely saved his life. The article warns parents to keep medicines out of children's reach.
The Keystone Northfork Woman's Club met at Northfork Baptist Church for a May session. Rev John Cameron spoke on Littleden and the Garden of Eden, discussing God's dedication to man. Members contributed flowers, gifts, and refreshments were served. Dues were raised to 4 per member and plans for a potluck dinner and June installation were announced.
Nannie Rae's advertises knee-high stockings with nylon lace at 1.50 and Lux-Flex stretch hose at 1.65. The page includes straw bags, wicker hampers, and linen items, plus baby products from Peters and Driscoll such as Playtex pillows and embroidered dresses.
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