UDC Urges Flag Day Observance Across Nation
The United Daughters of the Confederacy promote a six week flag observance from May 30 to July 4 urging Americans to fly the U S flag at homes businesses and on cars. Leaders including Alice Whitley Jones and Mabel Bonner urge school church and public flagraising programs as part of Operation Close Ranks. Local chapters in Bluefield Princeton and Bluefield note members observing the tribute and maintaining flag care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Mabel Bonner
Bluefield
Princeton
UDC
Alice Whitley Jones
Richmond
United States
Freedoms Foundation
Valley Forge
U. S
Miss Jones
Grace Circle Luncheon and Meeting Held at Grace Methodist
Grace Circle One hosted a covered dish luncheon with nineteen attendees including Mrs. J B Burris and Jackie Burris from South Carolina. Program leader Mrs Eugene Horton spoke on Vacations and Places of Worship. September's meeting will feature a literature collection project and membership emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Floyd
T. S. Kimberlin
Grace Methodist Circle No
Eugene Horton
Bobby Quick
Bluefield Sanitarium
Robert Swain
Christiansburg
Graham Christian Women's Fellowship Details June Program
Mrs. W N Lambert introduced the June program with a question and answer period and a continuation of the study on Southeast Asia. Mrs. Ed Stephens read from Mark 3 and Corinthians and offered prayer. Mrs. Louise Hale outlined next year’s programs and the workshop held at the church. Crockett Hughes Circle led the social hour after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Lambert
Graham Christian Women's Fellowship
Southeast Asia
Ed Stephens
Louise Hale
CWF
Shrimp Dill Dip Mixed From Fresh Shrimp and Sour Cream
A simple shrimp dill dip blends fresh cooked shrimp with sour cream for a smooth texture. Season to taste to achieve the desired flavor and creaminess.
Bride-Elect Linda Spencer Entertained in Kimball Shower
Kimball hosts a gift shower for Miss Linda Spencer who will wed Guy Sutphen on June 15. Hostesses include Mesdames White Farmer Larkin Wood Kowaleski Ballard Aliff. Attendees and gifts described with a bridal aisle centerpiece, cake, punch, and china and crystal presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard Aliff
Rex Coon
Virginia Reyburn
Herbert Glovier
John Musick
John Novince
Welch
Pocahontas Notes Visit Highlights Regional Family Ties
Pocahontas Virginia observers note a weekend visit by the Catron family head Mr. and Mrs. Bill Catron to their daughter and family including James E Samp son of Highland California Mrs Jennie Sawyers and Peggy from Ohio Archie Scrugg of Roanoke Charlie Clapp and Tommy Gross of Gary Indiana and nephew Bobby Proffitt of Yukon with C Wagner grandmother to the family in Forest Heights Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pochontas
Bill Catron
James E. Sampson
Highland
Calif
Jennie Sawyers
Peggy
Ohio
Archie Scrugg
Roanoke
Charlie Clapp
Tommy Gross
Gary
Ind
Bobby Proffitt
Yukon
C. H. Chrisman Iil
Craig
Forest Heights
C. Wagner
Rupert Thompson
Melborne
Australia
E. L. Reece
Owen Thompson
Tolano
Ill
Lisa
Jamie Maxwell
Fairfield
Nathan Harrison
Larry Wilkins
Bonnie Jo
Washington, D. C
Virgil Farley Sr
Testino
Jim Blevins
Butler, Ky
Bill Morrison
Whitwell, Tenn
Roy Leftwich
Greensboro
N. C
C. I. Butte Sr
M. H. Hughes
Beckley
Paul Cook
Chester
Jimenson Cook
H. G. Jackson
Norman Tracy
Vicki
Cindy
Pat Haeluski
Amy Jo Abram
Columbus
Harold Carte
Pete Haluski
Garvie Stidham
Gene Parr
Mike
Charleston
Wise and Pound
Jenkins
Lena Parks
Clyde Parks
Jack Blankenship
Jimmy
Albert Najjar
Atlanta
E. M. Johnson
Corinne
E. W. Linkous
Itmann
K. W. Linkous
Brenda
Debbie Roach
South Mullens
Bobbi Cook
Emmanuel College
Franklin Springs
Mrs. Blankenship
Visitations Pay Way for Visitors Across Many States
Residents of Matoaka host and receive visitors from Maryland to Virginia and Ohio. The long list shows relatives and friends from Mountain Lake Park, Hampton, Blanche, Alexandria, Melborne, Tolano, Fairfield, Roanoke, Beckley, Tampa, Shenandoah Valley, and more visiting local families for graduations, summers, and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Farmer
Jerry
Carli Farmer
Crystal Lake
Ruby Huff
Tampa, Fla
Harry Snider
Fort Lewis
Wash
Kenneth Snider
Toledo
Ohio
A. O. Sniders
Pete England
Revenna
Edward Englands
Russell Spence
Clinda
Sandra
Shenandoah Valley, Va
F. S. Spences
Rummage sale and club events in East End area
On Saturday at 8:00 am First Gospel Church East End hosts a rummage sale at 842 Bland Street. At 1:00 pm the Daughters of Colonial Wars hold their annual spring luncheon at Bluefield Country Club. Council meets at noon. 5:30 pm BSP Kappa Chapter hosts a Country and Western style picnic at the home of Delores Van Dyke 217 Cumberland Road West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Gospel Church
East End
Bland Street
Daughters of Colonial Wars
Bluefield
Auxiliary Hears From Official in Bluefield Eagle Fraternal
Mrs. Henry Hopkins presided at the first Bluefield Auxiliary No. 857 meeting of the year. Reports noted a prior Cancer Fund donation surpassing 100000, with campaign hopes for a cure and continued research support. Officers and appointments were announced, with Mother of the Year honoring Mrs. Ray Honaker and upcoming installations planned for June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hopkins
Bluefield
Order of Eagles
Phil Bigley
FOE Cancer Fund
Shirley Honaker
R. L. Winesette
Gladys L. Taylor
Ray Honaker
John F. Battalino
Mary Workman
Jack Hamlin
Thelma Hale
Wheeling
Hopkins
Jimmy Moore
Nuptials Tonight for Miss Ann Fogleman and Jimmie Surface
Out of town guests attend the wedding of Miss Ann Fogleman to Jimmie Surface at 3 30 p m in First Church of God South Street. Visitors include Mr and Mrs R D Potter Cheryl and Douglas Las Mrs Marcie Plumber and April all of Richmond Va Rev and Mrs Edward Messick Mr and Mrs Buster Price and Fay from Winchester Va Mr and Mrs Jack McDonald and Gennie and Todd Mrs Carylon McDonald Mr and Mrs Charles Hypes from Winston Salem NC Mr and Mrs Tom Knapp Gary and Randy of Beckley Mrs Nomie Peck and Ann Mrs Mac Tuggle of Lebanon Va Mr and Mrs P L Wilson of Gratton Va
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Fogleman
Jimmie
First Church of God
South Street
R. D. Potter
Cheryl
Douglas
Marcie Plumber
April
Richmond
Margarett Fogleman
Edward Messick
Buster Price
Fay
Wesleyan Women’s Missionary Society Sing At Bramwell Church
The Bramwell Church Wesleyan Women’s Missionary Society held a June meeting with a group sing led by Shirley Davis of Double Gates Virginia. Violet Goins was the musician and Margaret Carver read Acts 9 1 22. Items collected supported outgoing missionaries and a local family in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Women's Missionary Society
Bramwell
Shirley Davis
Double Gates
Bluefield
Violet Goins
Margaret Carver
Philippines
Harry Farmer
Virginia Cook
Joan Phipps
Lewis Williamson
Calvary's Hill
Sammy Farmer
Birth of Robert Milton Seward at Seymour Johnson AFB Hospital
Sgt. and Mrs. Robert C. Seward welcome a son, Robert Milton, born Monday, June 2, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Hospital in Goldsboro, North Carolina, weighing 9 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents are Mrs. Norris B. Dillon of Narrows Virginia and Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. Seward of Berwind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Seward
Robert Milton
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Hospital
Goldsboro
N.C
Norris B. Dillon
Narrows
Milton S. Seward
Berwind
Californian Visits Home In Mullens and Itmann
Local social notes list visitors and guests from multiple states spending weekends and weeks with families in Mullens Itmann and nearby areas. Names include Millicent Davis from Riverside and Pete Hatsaki Jr from Panama City with parents across Itmann and Mullens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullens
Itmann
Millicent Davis
Riverside
Calif
W. T. Davis
Guy
Andette Avenue
South
Pete Hatsaki Jr
Panama City
Fla
Pete Haluski
Wiley V. Cullop Sr
Helen
L. C. Stewart
Ray Thantham
New Castle
Del
Wiley Bowlings
Harold Carte
Carmelle Boninsegna
Cleveland
Ohio
Sante Boninsegna
Pineville
Virginia Little
Kathy
K. W. Linkous
Florida
Alvin Hancock
Tallahassee
Robert Johnson
Winter Park
Emmanuel College
Franklin Springs
Woodrow Riley
Morris Lusk
Pulaski
Riley
W. M. Goad
Ermal Oliver
Sherman Oliver
Miner's Hospital
Williamson
Jack Blankenship
Bobbi
E. M. Johnson
Jimmy
Corinne
Ida Mae Ratliff
Debbie
Ronnie Goodwin
Chesapeake
Isaac Goodwin
Portsmouth
Ike Osborne
Carl Osborne
Greensboro
N. C
Berwind
W. D. Christian
Restoring Elastic in Children's Panties with Bias Tape
A simple repair method uses bias tape to replace worn elastic in kids underwear. Cut to fit and sew or tie a bow knot to secure the new elastic, leaving scraps from other sewing projects as convenience material.
Girls State Opens Today At The Mill
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts Girls State camp at Jackson's Mill June 14 21 with Gary area attendees Kathy Blaha Susan Haynes Ellen Herndon and Mary Ellen Fritts. Counselors from Gary Unit No 38 return and two delegates will advance to Girls Nation in Washington DC July 27 August 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls State
American Legion Auxiliary
John Lustic
Jackson’s Mill
Gary
Kathy Blaha
Susan Haynes
Ellen Herndon
Mary Ellen Fritts
Raymond L. Short
Andy Shaffron
Girls Nation
American University
Washington, D. C
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Love
Deb Coppinger
Steve Henegan
Radford
Gene Basham
Jeff Vallandingham
Nina Crockett
Tootie Lilly
Dawn Clarkson
Pat O’dell
Catherine Evans
Richard Kimberlin
Ann Litz
Taylor Frazier
Patty Featherstone
Jimmy Bailey
Debbie Carter
David Griffith
Darcie Addington
Lee O’dell
Jenny Haydon
Grace Circle
Informatien
Vugime
Parkview Garden Club
Y Center
Reynard Frye
Earl Erskin
Jessie Bailey
Robert Lambert
Leroy Davenport
Kimball
William Spencer
Pocahontas Notes
New Jersey
George McGettigan
Linda Chuahh
Linden
N. J
Raymond Howards
R. W. Howard
van Martains
Lee Purdy
Spencerville
Vernie Lusks
T. C. Luger
Cuyahoga Falls
Claude Blankenships
Dr. C. I. Buttes Jr
Sam Davises
Jerry Bailey
Monica
Virginia Beach
Bernard Shraders
Faye Graham
Larry Akers
Hampton
Gaythel Akers
Ona Perdue
Jack Davis
James Thomas
Charlotte
Zollie Church
Johnney Mack Abbott
Lynchburg, Va
Haven Minor
Robie Carter
C. M. Jenkins
Elks
I AM
Ray Hamden
Bluefield Elks Club
Dodson Bros. Control
Dodson
W. Va
Memorial School
Claxton Moye
Albert J. Paine
Moye
Regina Hendrick
Ruth W. Schweitzer
Irene Benson
Vinnie Hite
Marie Akers
Thorn School
Prosperity
Coaldale
Ada
Hiawatha
Mora
Memorial
Concord College
Duke University
West Virginia University
Warlick’s
Furniture
West Virginian
Federal Street
Bluefield, W. Va
Dick van Dyke
Ellie Sommer
Whis TV
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