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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1955

Page

5

Women Bankers and Guests On Bermuda Cruise

State bankers and their wives traveled to Bermuda on a trip sponsored by the West Virginia Bankers Association. Names include Mr and Mrs A B Mahood of Oakhurst and the Bucks and Jack McClaugherty with daughter Susan. The Mahoods visited Bethlehem before returning home.

Bermuda A. B. Mahood Oakhurst Henry Bucks Jack McClaugherty Susan West Virginia Bankers Association Mahoods

Spouse Keeping Advice On Love And Marriage From Kay Collins

Kay Collins offers guidance for brides on adjusting after marriage. The column covers staying in love beyond initial excitement, quitting jobs after marriage, and valuing shared life over perpetual honeymoon. It suggests practicality and early joint living as the path, with a future piece on training husbands.

Miss Andes Shower Honors Bride Elect in Bluefield

Miss Gloria Andes, bride elect of George Carter Kitts, was honored at a crystal shower hosted by Mrs. Carl E. Creasy on Penn Street Bluefield Virginia. Guests enjoyed lime green and white decor, flower arrangements, and gifts including two pieces of crystal. Prizes were awarded in bridge and canasta to multiple guests.

Gloria Andes George Carter Judy Johnston Canasta A. E. Andes Miss Andes

Chilhowie Club Hears Gardening Talk At Meeting

The Chilhowie Garden Club discussed growing Regal Lilies from 1903 to 100000 plants yearly in the United States. Mrs Bonham described tall creamy white lilies and suggested sunny sites with September or early spring planting before March. The group also heard a devotional on the Easter lily and planned a flower show workshop at Marion High School.

Chilhowie China John Debusk Jr Marion High School Dorothy Biddle E. E. Vaught

Miss Bernice Hampton to perform pantomime at Bluela contest

In Bluela Virginia Miss Bernice Hampton, daughter of Rev and Mrs Bernie Hampton of West Graham, will present a pantomime for the Miss pees Va event. The talent show is set for Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Bluela Municipal Auditorium.

Otis S. Hill College Drive

Pilot Club Prizes Awarded At Marion Meeting

In Marion Virginia on June 12 the Pilot Club handed out prizes to Miss Pauline Moody Miss Sarah Ebien Mrs J C MccClaugherty and Mrs W T Legard at the last meeting. Mrs G C McClellan delivered the invocation during the regular dinner gathering hosted by Mrs Jack Alexander and Miss Lettie Snider.

Marion Pilot Club Pauline Moody Sarah Ebien J. C. MccClaugherty W. T. Legard G. C. McClellan Jack Alexander Lettie Snider

Births in Bluefield Area Include Five New Babies

Five births are registered at St. Luke's Hospital in June. Nancy Marie Wagner, 7 pounds 534 ounces, to James Benjamin Wagner and wife in Princeton Route 3. William Franklin Wilson Jr., weight 39 ValUe, to Shirley Ann Gillenwater and William Elmer Wilson Jr. in Crumpler. Carl Allison Martin Jr., 6 pounds 5 ounces, to Carl Vernon Martin Jr. and wife at 2424 Cliffmont Avenue Bluefield. Michael Lane Welch Jr., 6 pounds 6 ounces, to Luther Barnes Welch Jr. and Peggy Saree in Bluefield Virginia Route 1. Karen Elizabeth Wilson, 5 pounds 10% ounces, to Carey Wright Wilson and wife in Matewan Box 427.

Nancy Marie St. Luke's Hospital James Benjamin Wagner Princeton William Franklin William Elmer Wilson Jr Weignead Pouvuas Shirley Ann Gillenwater Carl Allison Carl Vernon Martin Jr Cliffmont Avenue Bluefield Michael Lane Luther Barnes Welch Jr Route 1 Peggy Saree Karen Elizabeth Carey Wright Wilson Matewon

Marion Women Host Bridge Luncheon in Birdon Hall

Mrs Malcolm Brown and other Marion women hosted a Friday bridge luncheon at Birdon Hall in Marion Virginia. Prizes went to Mrs Grady Anderson Mrs Schulz Mrs Alvin Rowe Mrs Rouse Mrs Leola Fields and Mrs Burke Ewing.

Marion Malcolm Brown Ruth Henderson Leroy Asbury M. M. Brown Sr Birdon Hall Grady Anderson Schulz Alvin Rowe Es ‘A Rouse Leola Fields Burke Ewing

Thieves Clean Out Corbin Home Fires Kitchen Items

In Corbin Kentucky thieves raided the J N Moore home taking the kitchen stove, refrigerator, a dining set, a chest, and the kitchen sink. Police investigate the burglary and seek leads on suspects and a motive.

Corbin, Ky J. N. Moore

Bland Woman's Society hears missionary talks

At Bland Virginia June meeting Miss Geneva Morris described plans as a missionary to Japan and Miss Heroka Mitsui spoke on Japan Its People and Customs. Mitsui noted only two Christians per hundred in Japan and both addressed questions in Japanese. Mitsui, a Methodist college graduate, studies at Scarret College in New Tenn for training and plans to return as a full time Christian worker.

Bland Bland Woman's Society of Christian Service Geneva Morris Heroka Mitsui Morris Japan Miss Mitsui Mitsui Scarret College Aew Tenn

Fine Arts Program Presented by Mrs Williams Club

Mrs. Williams presented a program on parliamentary law for the Fine Arts department of the Bluefield Woman's Club meeting held yesterday afternoon on Washington Street with Mrs J A Granger in attendance. Mrs Chestnut Ave Waynesboro offered a devotional by Mrs Paul Udy. Hostess served refreshments to nine members and two visitors.

Ben H. Williams Meeting of Fine Arts Department of the Bluefield Woman's Club J. A. Granger Washington Street Paul Udy

Cumberland Club Plans July Luncheon at Mrs Army Home

Cumberland Club members arranged a July luncheon hosted at Mrs army home with co host Mrs C Utt. Yearbooks were distributed to members. Mrs Paul Hilliard and Mrs Compton served refreshments to 15 members.

Theatre Etiquette and Silver Anniversary Invitation

A reader asks about proper behavior when a man in a theater leaves his partner for a cigarette during intermission and how to invite guests to a silver wedding anniversary. The reply notes varying courtesy and suggests concise wording for a mass and at home celebration.

Emily Post

Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings Throughout Day

A schedule of 12 gatherings from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon across Bluefield area clubs and churches. Groups include GIA at Eagles Home Princeton Avenue, Bluegrass Garden Club with Mrs. Gilbert, Chesapeake district reports, Lois Russell Guild dinner at Matz Hotel, McCl Sunday School class with Dr and Mrs Gordon, Bluefield Quota Club luncheon at West Virginian Hotel, Women of the Church programs at Westminster and First Presbyterian, Woman's Auxiliary at Episcopal Church, Missionary Society at First Baptist, Prayer League at 10:30 a.m., Appalachian Garden Club with Mrs Clingenpeel, and Lions Auxiliary luncheon at Pinnacle Restaurant.

GIA Eagles Home Princeton Avenue Bluegrass Garden Club J. W. Gilbert Dearborn Street P. W. Crouch State Garden Club Beckley Lois Russell Guild First Christian Church Matz Hotel First Presbyterian Church Ho. H. Gordon Albemarle Bluefield Quota Club West Virginian Hotel Westminster Presbyterian T. B. Dunn Women of the Church Woman's Auxiliary Christiscopal Church Woman's Missionary Society First Baptist of Prayer League Appalachian Garden Club J. I. Clingenpeel Lebanon Street Lions Auxiliary Pinnacle Restaurant

Miss Bluefield Virginia beauty pageant panel of judges named

The Miss Bluefield Virginia pageant will feature judges Helen Chandler Emma Sue Phelps Ed Stone Bill Hendricks and Randolph, all prominent local leaders. The event occurs Thursday at 8 pm in Bluefield Municipal Auditorium with public admission and contestants judged on talent and attire.

Bluefield Helen Chandler Emma Sue Phelps Ed Stone Bill Hendricks Bluefield Lions Club Randolph

Blue Ridge Garden Club Postpones Thursday Meeting

The Blue Ridge Garden Club has postponed its Thursday meeting to next Thursday June 23 at 2 p.m. The session will be at 614 Mountain View Ave with Mrs Clyde Stephens.

Blue Ridge Garden Club Clyde Stephens Mountain View Ave

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