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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1954
Page
1
Mrs. Jim Shott Jr. returned from a three day presidents conference of the Classroom Teachers Association at West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon. Mercer County CTA president attended with other county presidents to plan next year.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Artmobile visit to Wytheville runs from Friday to Monday on the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church lawn. Mrs. Bernard C. Ward chairs the event sponsored by the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs and the Senior Woman's Club. Sixteen Dutch and Flemish works from the 16th and 17th centuries, loaned by G. P. Chrysler Jr., are displayed with museum like lighting and setup.
Mrs Vester Johnson and Mrs Ralph Gibson were elected presidents of Bramwell Methodist Church circles. Ella Sue Circle met with 13 members and two visitors. Ice cream supper planned for June 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Next meetings set for July 8 and July meeting at Mrs Rudard Maxey. Flower fund treasurer Mrs Frank Bolin. WSCS to meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All members asked to attend.
Pocahontas Lodge No. 60 and the Pythian Sisters announce a technicolor movie of the Pythian Home at Bedford Virginia. The show starts at 8 p.m. Thursday June 24 in the Pocahontas Methods Church auditorium with refreshments to follow in the Pythian Temple.
In the open pair final session Mrs. R. O. Rogers and Mark Reid topped with 450 points and captured the Garfield Burton Trophy. The Team-of-Four champs were Mrs. H. A. Porter, Mrs. Louis B. Soulier, Mrs. Paul Cole, and Mrs. J. B. Heilman with 171 points. Event held at West Virginian Hotel with players from WV VA NC OH. The Protestant Church in Europe Today program for Westminster Presbyterian Women Church meeting led by Mrs. James White tomorrow at 2 p.m.
A daughter Trena Karen born June 8 at Bluefield Sanitarium to Marion J Scott and wife. Weight 6 pounds 14 ounces. A daughter Sharon Kay born at Pocahontas Virginia to Paul H Boone and wife. Weight 9 pounds 4 ounces. A daughter Ellen Diana born to William Este Myers and Mary Marie Chrisley at Necours West Virginia. Weight 6 pounds 12 ounces. A daughter Barbara Sue born to Marlen Billips and wife in Bluefield Virginia. Weight 6 pounds 8 ounces.
Mrs. E. S. Stowers Jr defeated Mrs. Fred White one up in the 18 hole final to win the 1954 Rocky Schorr Handicap at Bluefield Country Club. This is Stowers first victory in the 29th annual event with White staging a late rally before the final hole.
The Welch Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist Church held its annual pledge service in the Frances Anderson Bible Class Room with Roberta Whittaker presiding. New member Norma Garrett joined, notes of sympathy were read, and a summer picnic plan on August 30 was announced before meetings resume after vacation.
Mr and Mrs G W Rolen left Friday night for Los Angeles California due to the sudden illness of their son Willard Rolen.
Miss Eleanor Grace Palmer bride elect of Charles Matthew Sallman of Chicago was honored with a canasta party and crystal shower hosted by Miss Elizabeth DeVault on Frederick Street. pink and white decor and summer flowers filled the home. Four canasta tables were in play with Miss Gladys Belcher winning high and Mrs Victor DeVault low. The honoree will marry Saturday June 26.
Emily Post guides a reader on whether to ask hosts for church transport during a weekend stay with an employer. She suggests asking about public conveyance if nothing is offered and notes hosts may arrange a ride if possible.
Mrs. Lela S. Wier writes of being restored to active life after severe rheumatic illness. She details crippled joints and muscular soreness and invites a reply to share how she received the relief.
The Fine Arts Department of the Bluefield Woman's Club held a session yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Carl Bridges and Mrs. Frank Frost presenting a program on The Theatre. Highlights included a theatre history, Barter Theatre in Abingdon, and European plays seen by AYER. A matching game of plays and authors was won by Mrs. Lilly. The Art Festival in Abingdon, Va., Aug 1 15 was announced and members were asked to contact Mrs. y if interested in attending.
Wednesday events include Women’s Auxiliary at First Episcopal Church with Mrs. L A Osborn presiding and a General Auxiliary meeting at 2 PM, Women of the Church at First Presbyterian at 2 PM, Garden Club gatherings with Mrs. Conrad Brevick at 10:30 AM, Lions Auxiliary luncheon at Pinnacle Restaurant at noon, Greenview WSCS at 1 30 PM, and Blue Ridge Garden Club with Mrs. Ruth Aker at 2 PM on Walton Avenue.
The Shawvers Mill Home Demonstration Club will meet this afternoon at 1 30 o clock at Mrs S F Leffels home in Tazewell Virginia.
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