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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1954

Page

5

Vocal Concert Of Students Is Monday At Church

A concert of operatic and other vocal music will be given Monday June 21 at 8 p.m. in the First Christian Church by pupils of Miss Ella Holroyd of Athens. Solos duets and quartets from operas and oratorios will be performed. The program features Miss Judith Brunschuyler Eloise Neely Madeleine Neely Mrs Ella Nash Jarrell Richard Wellock Robert Wright Robert Richards and Haney Wells Jr. The public is invited with no charge.

Ella Holroyd Athens

Church of God State Convention to be held in Beckley

Local church news lists Beckley hosting the Church of God State Convention on June 28 with Rev. G. W. Lane in charge. A church committee from Church of God will attend and other community notes cover hospital exams, school transfers, visits, illnesses, and a benefit supper for fundraising.

Church of God Beckley G. W. Lane Kenneth Arnold

Stop Taking Harsh Drugs for Constipation

An advertisement urges avoiding harsh constipation medicines and promotes Dr. Caldwell's Senna Laxative. It touts gentle relief from temporary constipation, pleasant taste, and family suitability, with a money back guarantee and a mail involvement to Box 280, New York.

Dr. Caldwell

Guard Children Using Equipment

Specialists of the Agricultural Extension Service at West Virginia University advised that teaching children how household equipment works and warning about sharp points and hot areas helps prevent risky experimentation. Early guidance lowers chance of injury when parents are not present.

Morgantown Agricultural Extension Service West Virginia University

Etiquette Q A on Pleased to Meet You and Hospitality

Emily Post explains that pleased to meet you is considered improper in introductions though I am glad to meet you is fine. The column also covers gifting hosts at a cabin trip and napkin color matching with practical home tips.

Emily Post Taba Mrs. Post Post Dept. EP P. O New York 19 N. Y The Bell Syndicate

Don't Cut Costs With Milk Skimping

Morgantown experts of the West Virginia University Agricultural Extension Service advise smart savings on milk. Use skim, buttermilk for drinking and canned evaporated, lowfat, or nonfat dry milk for cooking. Compare prices, buy larger containers, and check cash and carry versus home delivery. Freshen cookies by reheating slowly.

Morgantown Agricultural Extension Service West Virginia University

Social notes from Kimball area weekend travels and visits

Kimball residents and relatives enjoyed weekend gaps across multiple states. Glenn Bearden and family visited Knoxville with daughter Glenna returning for summer. Numerous exchanges mention Kirbys Venables Surratts and Lees with trips to Bluefield Glade Spring Roanoke Martinsville and Prince ton.

Glenn Bearden Knoxville Tenn Glenna Elizabeth Kirby Thomas Kirby Do. J. Kirbys McLain's Business College Bluefield Barbara Dawson Wayne Plymale Fromars Wade Luther Edgar Gray John Roberts James Jack Robert Hopkins Roanoke B. B. Surratt Robert Lackey Martinsville B. C. Lackeys Lindley Ashland Alvin Show Jane Grundy W. H. Show

Rural Retreat churches start Bible schools

Rural Retreat Va June 13 The Kimberlin Lutheran Parish the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches of Rural Retreat begin Vacation Bible School for children of the Parish Grace and St Paul Churches. The school runs 10 days with the theme Friends with Jesus. Directors include Pastor A J Shumate and Mrs Water Clark plus 18 teachers. enrollment 104.

Rural Retreat Kimberlin Lutheran Parish Methodist Presbyterian Churches of Rural Retreat Rural Retreat Lutheran Parish Grace St. Paul Jesus A. J. Shumate Water Clark Bill Snavely

Club Calendar Executives and Garden Groups Meet

Wednesday features the Wo mans Auxiliary executive board at Christ Episcopal Church with Mrs L A Osborn presiding followed by the general auxiliary meeting. Women of the Church meet at First Presbyterian at 2 00 PM. Thursday includes Appalachia Garden Club with Mrs Conrad Brevick at 10 30 AM Lions Auxiliary luncheon at Pinnacle Restaurant noon Greenview WSCS at 1 30 PM Blue Ridge Garden Club with Mrs Ruth Aker at 2 PM Walton Avenue.

Woman's Auxiliary Christ Episcopal Church L. A. Osborn First Presbyterian Appalachia Garden Club Conrad Brevick Lions Pinnacle Restaurant Greenview WSCS Blue Ridge Garden Club Ruth Aker Walton Avenue

Toronto Foster Mother Caring for 500 Babies

AP News profiles Mrs. Frank Mitchell in Toronto who has cared for 500 babies in 13 years with help from her husband and daughter. The Children’s Aid Society places foundlings with the Mitchells who care for up to five infants at a time until adoptive families are found.

AP News Toronto Frank Mitchell Lois Children's Aid Society Mitchells

FHA Elects Miss Sumner President

Rural Retreat Virginia June 13 Janice Sumner a member of the Future Homemakers of America of Rural Retreat High School for two years was elected president in a recent election She served as treasurer previously and was club reporter last year Also elected were Barbara Slagle vice president Doris Parks secretary Lois Brewster treasurer Sandra Williams reporter and Mrs J W Poole sponsor Janice daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Sumner Route 1 Wytheville Virginia

Rural Retreat Janice Sumner Future Homemakers of America Rural Retreat High School Barbara Slagle Doris Parks Lois Brewster Sandra Williams J. W. Poole Janice J. F. Sumner Wytheville

New pastor arrives for McComas churches

The Rev. J A Earl began duties as pastor at Thomas Memorial and Crane Creek Churches succeeding the Rev L W Burton who is transferred to Clarkburg. Earl will reside in the Methodist parsonage at McComas and preached his first sermon at Thomas Memorial Church last Sunday. The WSCS of Crane Creek Church met with eight members, led by Mrs E B Phillips with talks on student life and work camps and devotional from Mark chapter 12.

Trent A. H. Roe Eckman Methodist Church Eckman West Virginia Cleveland Ohio Connie Keystone Junior High School Betty Smith Landgraff National Dollar Store Welch Richlands PFC Sam Parks John Parks Church of God Paul Forrest Karen Ensminger Jack Ensminger Stevens Clinic J. A. Earl McComas Thomas Memorial Crane Creek L. W. Burton Mr. Burton Clarksburg Mr. Earl Thomas Memorial Church WSCS Woman's Society of Christian Service E. B. Phillips Curtis Bell Mark W. D Hurley Norward Mimsey

Father’s Day Cards Spotlight Dad in Old Fashioned Melodrama

The article surveys new Father’s Day cards for Sunday June 20, highlighting playful scenes of Dad as handyman and hero, with Mom and kids in supporting roles. It notes variations from gag or sentimental tones, with many cards featuring hobbies, family memories, and humorous stage directions.

Mom Nlav Dad Papa Bear Ol’ Doc Stork

Glamorous Bluefield Girls Admire Anne Dickey Jewelry

Gossip swirls about ANNE DICKEY handmade earrings crafted from rice shells into two tiered daisies. Mills Food Plan moves to 1339 Bland St and promotes the Amana freezer. Peters and Driscoll showcases summer fashions, Vitality shoes at H M Shoe Store, Catalina bathing suits at The Kid Die Korner, and Bradley's and Schuyler's summer collections with Ike Clark Sunbacks. Mick-or-Mack highlights fresh fruits and Garner's preserves.

Bluefield Anne Dickey Anne C. W. Dickey, Jr Mills Food Plan, Inc Bland St Stor-Mor Mills Mick Mick-or-Mack Garner

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