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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1962

Page

7

WV cosmetologists unit showcases at Beckley event

A detailed report covers the third annual Educa t and Trade Show in Beckley where Unit No. 8 leader Peery Blackwell was chosen to represent West Virginia at the National Convention in Minneapolis July 17 19. The Black Diamond Unit won the Parade of Units trophy with a Honey In the Rock theme and a 5% airplanes dress featuring members pictures. Doris Ruth Cartwright modeled the dress which the state will display at the National Parade of States. The Southern Unit won two awards for most new members during National Beauty Salon Week and for the largest single donation to the Heart Fund. Norma Skeens chairs the unit. Doris Shrewsbury succeeds her. New member Llewelyn Fudge of Athens joined Unit No. 8, with visitors Lillian Winters and Dawn Ballard. Norman M. Spector spoke on Special Income and Hospital Insurance for Hairdressers, assisted by Elva L. Brewster. Emma Nash led the state prayer. About 400 attended. next meeting July 10 in Princeton. Participants from Unit 8 included Gregnore Hash and many others. Princeton delegates listed.

Peery Blackwell Unit No West Virginia Cosmetologists Association West Virginia Minneapolis Minn Lena Waithall Unit North American Airlines Doris Ruth Cartwright Beckley Norma Skeens Doris Shrewsbury Asoo Alma Hall Prince Llewelyn Fudge Athens Lillian Winters Dawn Ballard Norman M. Spector Charleston Elva L. Brewster Crab Orchard Emma Nash Princeton Unit 8 Gregnore Hash Mary Lou Arnold Letha Cseh Rachel Long

Marriage Ceremony Unites Shutt and Baker in Lebanon Va

Rev J H Shugart pastor in Lebanon Virginia performed a marriage ceremony uniting C W Shutt of Rock and Julia Baker of Northfork The ceremony took place on Monday June 11 195?

Rock J. H. Shugart Lebanon C. W Buster) Shutt Julia Baker Northfork

Vacation Bible Schools In Richlands Area In Session

Churches in Richlands Cedar Bluff area run Daily Vacation Bible Schools themed The Bible. Richlands Methodist DVBS closes today at noon with picnic led by Mrs. Bill Strader and Mrs. Bob Repass. Cedar Bluff Presbyterian DVBS closes Friday noon with final exercises. Rev. and Mrs. Allen Chapman in charge.

Richlands Cedar Bluff Allen Chapman Mesdames John Wimmer Lance Luttrell Arnold Goodwin Scott Warner James Edward Frank Wood Buddy Bane Jess Luttrell Douglas Smith Richlands Baptist Church Bible School Dorse Cunningham Mesdames Roy

Miss Hurley Receives Radio-TV Degree at CC Music

Karen Louise Hurley of Bluefield earned the bachelor of fine arts in radio television education during the College Conservatory of Music Cincinnati commencement on June 8. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Hurley and was among 51 graduates in the 1962 class.

College-Conservatory of Music of Cincinnati Karen Louise Hurley Bluefield Radiotelevision Education Miss Hurley C. B. Hurley

Miss Shirley Plaster Honored With Shower Before June Wedding

A Bluefield Virginia bride elect Miss Shirley Plaster receives a mixed shower hosted by Mrs. L A Ruble and Mrs. W C Davidson at Memorial Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The party featured green and white decor, a bride doll centerpiece, and a cake and favors for about 30 guests. She will wed Ernest Kinder of Tannersville at Memorial Baptist Church on June 16.

Shirley Plaster Bluefield Ernest Kinder Tannersville, Va L. A. Ruble W. C. Davidson Memorial Baptist Church Miss Plaster Mr. Kinder O. G. Plaster W. A. Kinder

Raysal Personal Notes From Martinsville Visits

Raysal personals list weekend visitors: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hudler of Martinsville stayed with Stanley and Eth Hudler in Caretta, and Everett Hite in Raysal. Arlington resident Tommy Baldwin visited wife Ethel and his parents. Wayne Hay, stationed in South Carolina, visited his wife Pat and parents. Tracy Rowe, with the U S Navy, takes leave to visit the Rowe family.

Raysal Robert Hudler Martinsville Stanley Hudler Caretta Everett Hite Tommy Baldwin Arlington Ethel Tommy Jr Bobby Walter Baldwin Wayne Hay U. S. Army South Carolina Pat Bill Hay Tracy Rowe U. S. Navy Carl Rowe

Peters town MYF hosts 26 visitors from Pennsylvania

Peters town Methodist Youth Fellowship entertained 26 MYF visitors from Pennsylvania along with seven adults. The group toured the area to visit other MYF groups and shared vesper services and social time at the church. Hosts housed the visitors in Peters town MYF homes.

Peterstown Methodist Youth Fellowship MYF Pennsylvania

Floridians Visit In Rocky Gap

Val Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Gillespie and Margaret of Morristown Tennessee were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Stowers. Mrs. L. H. Sands and Susan and Ruth Stowers attend the State FHA Convention at Fort Monroe this week. Miss Frances Looney visits her father Carl and Mrs. Looney in St Petersburg Florida. Mrs. C. N. Pemberton spends several days in Daytona Beach Florida. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Gregory Jr. and family from Roanoke Virginia were visitors. Eddie Quessenberry and daughters of Dublin Georgia were guests of Mr and Mrs. C. S. Spence. Siege Lee and Michael Davis of Tampa Florida were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Davis. Mrs. C. B. Tiller attends the State Postmasters Convention in Roanoke Virginia this week. Mrs. C. A. Crockett and family from Kansas City Missouri visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brewer. Alma Flatt of Norfolk Virginia and Luana Flatt of Filbert spend time with grandparents C. E. Brewster.

Rocky Gap Val Rev R. C. Gillespie Margaret Morristown Tenn B. T. Stowers L. H. Sands Susan Ruth Stowers Ft. Monroe Frances Looney Carl Looney Looney St. Petersburg Fla C. N. Pemberton Daytona Beach T. R. Gregory Jr Roanoke T. R. Gregory Eddie Quessenberry Dublin C. S. Spence Siege Lee Michael Davis Tampa W. R. Davis C. B. Tiller C. A. Crockett Kansas City Charles Brewer Alma Flatt Norfolk Luana Flatt Filbert C. E. Brewster

Mrs Hartwell Featured At SCS Meeting

The first Thompson's Chapel Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting of the year featured Mrs C J Hartwell as spiritual life chair. She led a meditation on Praying Hands from Matthew 6 6 8 with two hymns and displayed a hands picture. Mrs Oakey Simpson offered prayer and Mrs Toney Pedigo presided over communications and World Banks distribution. The group planned hospital visits monthly. next meeting at the church with hostesses Mrs Pedigo and Mrs Wade Starling.

Thompson's Chapel Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service C. J. Hartwell Spiritual Life Hartwell Oakey Simpson Toney Pedigo Robert Massey Simpson Pedigo Wade Starling

Local Visitors Arrive for Summer in Bluefield

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wright and son Lee Jr. have arrived from Florida to spend the summer at their Frederick Street home in Bluefield. Edgar Earl Smith, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Smith of Princeton, injured in a fall this week, is a patient at Bluefield Sanitarium and is reported improving.

Lee Wright Lee Jr Bluefield Florida Frederick Street Edgar Earl Smith Hubert Smith Wallace Street Princeton

Calendar of local group meetings and rummage sale

Monday events list activities across Bluefield and nearby towns. Rummage sale at 105 Bluefield Avenue runs 9 00 am to 4 00 pm by the Ladies Auxiliary of Railroad Conductors. WCTU meeting at First Methodist Church covers fish dinner. Outdoor Falls Mills gathering and Macedonia Shrine meeting at Masonic Temple follow suitable times. Various club meetings include UDC tour in Tazewell and ORFG at the Masonic Temple with chairs and programs.

Ladies Auxiliary of Bluefield Avenue Ladies Auxiliary Bluefield WCTU First Methodist Church First Presbyterian Falls Mills Macedonia Shrine No Masonic Temple Union Mission Auxiliary Hamilton Hall Bland Street Methodist Church Calvary Baptist Church Bluefield Assembly No. 48 ORFG Charlene Burgoyne

VFEW Auxiliary Names Delegate To Convention

Pinnacle Auxiliary No. 3856 of Veterans of Foreign Wars elects a delegate and alternates for the Department Convention in Clarksburg June 21 to 24. Helen Galate is the delegate, Ruby Carson and Mae Irvin are alternates. Initiatives include service reports and bylaws amendments.

Pinnacle Auxiliary No Veterans of Foreign Wars Department Clarksburg Helen Galate Ruby Carson Mae Irvin Ymyw Center College Avenue Virginia James Desir Gilmore The YWCA

Winners at Princeton Elks Country Club Ladies Day

Winners in the Ladies Association events at Princeton Elks Country Club include Mrs. Rodney Keesling for low putts in the hole contest and Mrs. Philip Crabtree in the surprise event. Winners received golf balls from Charlie Walk's Pro Shop and 24 women golfers were served luncheon.

Ladies’ Golf Association Princeton Elks Country Club Rodney Keesling Philip Crabtree Charlie Walk

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Thelma Motley Heatherwood Road Robert W. Va Beck al al A Vacation Bible Schools Richlands Area Lee Norman Mason Smith Keely Fields Charlie Parsons Fay Snider Letcher Reed Patsy Testerman Cedar Bluff Methodist Dvbs L. C. Muncy Sue Whitt Mesdames Paul Wiseman J. 8. Parkis Shirley Barrazone Betty Ball Sandra Whitt Max Allison Pounding Mill Union Dvbs W. H. McGee C. H. Robinette Margie Robinette C. R. Ringstaff Richlands Christian Dvbs J. A. Morgan Paula Buskill Dexter Wasson Calvin Thompson Dennis Jones Lilburn MacGlothlin Clarence Reynolds Charles O'’Malley Linda Joyce Linda Dawson Federal Street Montgomery Ward California Miss Kinder Virginia Ave Bluefield, Va Pet—Borden Carnation Mens Shoes Domino Sugar On-The- Hill HDC Orchard Drive Home W. A. Hardiman Wallace Young Alma Jewell Brown Patty Newberry Ralph Bowling Kirkner Harry Robert D. Francis Ralph Hambrick E. W. Woodson Bertha Hambrick Joan Anderson Curtis Alson Murray Clyde Hatfield Clovis Street Hatfield Anderson Jeanne Weinstock A. H. Worley Mrs.Hartwell SCS UDC Jess Higgenbotham Tazewell College Avenue Baptist Church East River Council No. 41 Daughters of America Eagles Hall VFEW Elks CC Baty Daclay
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