Women at presiding teachers conference and local notices
Mrs. Jim Shott Jr attended a three day Classroom Teachers Association conference at West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon as Mercer County CTA president. Other items note deaths residents traveling to summer camps and university honors for 45 students including Dorothy Tandy and Joyce Ann McMillion. Chamber of Commerce honors Fifty years with gold horseshoe cake and floral decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Shott Jr
Classroom Teachers Association
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon
Mercer County
CTA
Dorothy Tandy
Joyce Ann McMillion
C of Agriculture, Forestry and Economics
West Virginia University
H. R. Varney
Miss Tandy
Miss McMillion
Wytheville Artmobile brings world paintings to town
Wytheville hosts the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Artmobile from Friday to Monday on the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church lawn. Forty four paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries are loaned by Peter P. Chrysler Jr. and displayed in a museum like setup funded for a year by the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Bernard C. Ward chairs the visit as club president and organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wytheville
Virginia Museum of Pine Arts
Bernard C. Ward
Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Richmond
P Ter P. Chrysler Jr
Exhibion
Bramwell Methodist circles elect new officers
Mrs. Vester Johnson and Mrs. Ralph Gibson were elected presidents of Bramwell Methodist Church circles. Ella Sue Circle led by Mrs. Johnson met with 13 members and two visitors. Mrs. Bailey named vice president and Mrs. Bruce Walk and Miss Margie Miles as treasurers. Ice cream supper planned for June 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Next meeting set for July 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Rudard Maxey's home. Anna King Circle elected Mrs. Gillson as president with officers including Mrs. Goins Jr. and Mrs. Edmunds. flower fund treasurer Mrs. Solin. July Anna King meeting will be a pot luck at the church. W535 general meeting at the church Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vester Johnson
Ralph Gibson
Bramwell Methodist Church
Ella Sue
Johnson
Tomiley
Bailey
Bruce Walk
Margie Miles
Rudard Maxey
Gillson
Anna King
C. M. Thacker
Arthur Goins Jr
French Edmunds
Ray Sexton
Flower Fund
Frank Solin
Winners crowned at Third Annual Black Diamond Sectional Bridge
Winners in the open pair event were Mrs R O Rogers and Mark Reid with 450% points and Garfield Burton Trophy. Team of Four champions were Mrs H A Porter, Mrs Louis B Souller, Mrs Paul Cole and Mrs J B Hollman with 17% points. Event held at West Virginian Hotel with entrants from WV VA NC and OH. Protestant Church in Europe Today program set for Westminster Presbyterian Women meeting tomorrow at 2 p.m. Mrs James White in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Rogers
Mark Reid
Garfield Burton
H. A. Porter
Louis B. Souller
Paul Cole
J. B. Hollman
West Virginian
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
Ohio
Europe
Women of Church
Westminster Presbyterian
James White
20 Up Club Plans Covered Dish Supper at Trinity
The 20 Up Club of Trinity Methodist Church schedules a covered dish supper at 6 30 Friday evening at Trinity Church. Officers will be elected during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Trinity Mouse
Births Report From Bluefield Area Sums Family Additions
Birth notices list four newborn daughters with parents and birth weights. Trena Karen born June 8 to Marion J Scott and wife. Sharon Kay to Paul H Boone and wife in Pocahontas Virginia. Ellen Diana to William E Myers and wife. Barbara Sue to Marlen Billips in Bluefield Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trena Karen
Bluefield Sanitarium
Marion Jacob Scott
Sharon Kay
Paul Hardy Boone
Pocahontas
Virginia
Ellen Diana
William Ester Myers
Necours
W. Va
Mary Marie Chrisley
Barbara Sue
William Marlen Billips
Bluefield
Stowers Wins 29th Rocky Schorr Handicap Golf Tourney
Mrs E S Stowers Jr defeated Mrs Fred White one up in 18 holes to take the 1954 Rocky Schorr Handicap at Bluefield Country Club. It was Stowers first victory in the 29th annual event with Mrs J M Herndon the 1953 winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
E. S. Stowers Jr
Fred White
Stowers
Rocky Schorr
Mrs. Stowers
Welch Wesleyan Guild Annual Pledge Service
The Wesleyan Service Guild of First Methodist Church held its annual pledge service in the Frances Anderson Bible. Roberta Whittaker presided, with Mary Marshall Clark leading the pledge. New member Miss Norma Garrett welcomed. a planned August 30 picnic signals resume of meetings after summer break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Wesleyan Guild
Wesleyan Service Guild
The
First Methodist Church of
Ween
Frances Anderson
Roberta Whittaker
Mary Marshall Clark
Alice Spencer
Pamela Grubb
Mae Dodrill
Jano
Mr and Mrs G W Rolen travel to Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs G W Rolen depart Friday night for Los Angeles after the sudden illness of their son Willard Rolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Rolen
Los Angeles
Calif
Willard
Bride-Elect Eleanor Palmer Given Canasta Party Shower
Bride elect Eleanor Grace Palmer, fiancée of Charles Matthew Sallman of Chicago, hosts Miss Elizabeth DeVault in a canasta party and crystal shower. Pink and white decor, summer flowers, and multiple canasta tables accompany gifts for the honoree ahead of her June 26 wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Grace Palmer
Charles Matthew Sallman
Chicago
Ill
Elizabeth DeVault
Frederick Street
Miss Palmer
George M. Palmer
Gladys Belcher
Victor DeVault
Sawrday
Church Travel Etiquette for Weekend Guests
A reader asks if guests should request church transportation when staying at a boss's country house. The advice is to inquire politely if a public conveyance exists or if the hostess can provide a car, and to expect the hostess to offer church options if appropriate. The answer also covers name conventions for a son with the junior suffix.
Fine Arts Program At Bluefield Womans Club Meeting
The Fine Arts Department of the Bluefield Woman's Club heard a program on The Theatre by Mrs. Carl Bridges and Mrs. Frank Frost. AG On A eRe. The event included a game of plays and authors won by Mrs. Lilly. Plans announced for the Va Art Festival August 1 to 15 and for a new Club House Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fine Arts
Carl Bridges
Frank Frost
Bluefield
Mis
Uten Lally
Abingdon
Mao
Europe
Bridges
Lilly
J. Granger
Club Calendar Listings for Wednesday Meetings
A schedule of Wednesday events includes the Executive Board of the Men’s Auxiliary at 3 p.m. in the Christmas Church school room chaired by Mrs. L. A. Osborn. a 2 o’clock meeting follows for Sestak and General. At 2:00 p.m. Women of the Church First Presbyterian meet at the church. 10:30 a.m. Appalachia Garden Club meets with Mrs. Conrad Brevick. 12:00 noon Lions Auxiliary luncheon at Pinnacle Restaurant. 1:20 p.m. Greenview WSCS meets at Walton Avenue church for regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man’s Auxiliary
Christmas Church
L. A. Osborn. Sestak
First Presbyterian
Appalachia Garden Club
Conrad Brevick
Lions Auxiliary
Pinnacle Restaurant
Greenview
WSCS
Aker
Walton Avenue
Home Demonstration Club Meets Today in Tazewell
In Tazewell Virginia on June 14 the Mill Home Demonstration Club convenes for its weekly meeting. Members plan demonstrations and project updates for the community program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell, Va
Mill Home Demonstra
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High Ave
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C. D. Robertson
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Cumberland Road
Cowasset
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Mary Kelly
Anna Mae Foresman
Shirley Lampton
Malens
Car Ami
Katie Blackwell
Orange
Washington, D. C
New York City
Ralph Williamson
W. R. Hatcher
Princeton Road
William A. Noble Jr
Susan
Kathy
Pearl St
Columbus
Ohio State University
Noble
Ores
Chamber of Commerce
Lila Taylor
Chamber
Wytheville Woman's Club
Terior
St Joseph
Cohen’s
Neme
Maqne Ee Tns Vla Cela Drug Stores
Council On Foods and Nuttion of
American Medical Association
Beech-Nut Packing Company Dept
Canajoharie
New York
Wwe
Gibson
Pocahontas Lodge
Knights of
E.S. Stowers Jr
Aoe 8
Ladies Golf Committee
Dan Goodykoontz
Lee
Wright
Spencer
Oet
Guild
Norma Garrett
J. W. Blakely
Canasta
Emily Post
Son Jr
Lela S. Wier
Arbor Hills Drive
P. O
Jackson 7
Pred Edwards
Tun Lima
Searoom
Blue Viking
Westinghouse
Chicago House
Bluefield, VA
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