Bluefield Garden Club hears florist demonstration and awards
Iris Garden Club members watched Wesley Brown demonstrate floral arrangements in unique containers for the monthly theme. Awards were given to Miss Mary Ellen Gregory and Mrs. R. L. Haynes, with plans for Camp Joy sponsorship and a Christmas Tree Show entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris Garden Club
Mary Ellen Gregory
Sheila Pruett
Wesley Brown
R. L. Haynes
Miss Gregory
H. M. Saunders
R. J. Thompson
Salvation Army
Thelma McMullin
Thompson
Iris Garden Club
Treasur
Rhododendron Club hosts Nairobi slide trip and note
Mrs. R R Raub shared a June program showing color slides from a Nairobi Kenya trip with Dr. Raub highlighting Africa’s wildflowers and animals. Members set co chairmen for the year book, discussed dues, and agreed to sponsor one Joy while Bluefield Garden Club invited participation in a December tree show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Raub
Rhododendron Garden Club
Edward Spencer
W. W. Duncan
Ernest Deane
Dr. Raub
Nairobi
Kenya
Africa
John Mahood
J. C. Walters Jr
E. E. Jones Jr
Salvation Army Camp Joy
GA Club Honors Fathers Luncheon at GA Center
The Golden Age Club honored fathers during a luncheon at the GA Center with music by Young Miss Bobbi Hunter and piano by Mrs. Victor DeVault. Alvis Hammer spoke on Father’s Day and its purpose, noting past and future responsibilities. Also announced is the engagement of Miss Mary Julia Elhajj to James Curtis Cecil with a June 29 wedding planned at St. Gonzaga Church in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Age Club
Bobbi Hunter
J. E. Hatcher
Anthony Vengen
W. F. Duggins
GA Center
Harper Valley Pta
Queen of the House
James Little
GAC
Alvis Hammer
Mary Julia Elhajj
James Curtis Cecil
Victoria Elhajj
Utica
N. Y
Tony Jacob Elhiarj
Cecil
James Cecil
Bluefield
St. Louis Gonzaga Church
St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital Center School of
Bramwell High School
Rets Electronics School
Detroit
Mich
General Electric Company
AED
Rebekah Leaders Honor Texas IOOF Pioneer and Longtime Couple
Rebekah president sets example by signing more than ten membership applications. Soverign Grand Master honors Myrtle Russell with bronze pin while presenting an opportunity club certificate. A 40th wedding anniversary surprise party for Jack and Pat McGowan closes the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginian
Jack McGowan
Myrtle Russell
IARA
Texas
Rebekahs
IOOF
Soverign
Chester J. Hunnicutt
Wyoming
Flora Lawson
Ioof Lodge
Fort Worth
Tex
J. Frank Norris
First Baptist Church
Patie
Jack
Grand Lucas
Jeanne Foster
Kent Warren Viers Welcomes Daughter Lisa Kay
Mr and Mrs Kent Warren Viers of Bluewell announce the birth of their first child a daughter Lisa Kay born Monday June 9 in Bluefield Sanitarium weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces The mother is the former Betty Jane Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Warren Viers
Bluewell
Lisa Kay
Bluefield Sanitarium
Betty Jane Owens
F A Toyer Golden Wedding Celebrated at Scott Street Baptist
Mr and Mrs F A Toyer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a church service and reception at Scott Street Baptist Church. About 100 friends attended as Rev Matthew Coleman officiated and the couple reaffirmed their vows. Their two daughters from New York City were present alongside relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Toyer
Scott Street Baptist Church
Matthew Coleman
Toyer
Francis Watkins
Alice Watkins
Toyers
New York City
N. Y
Roger Straughn
Mary Elaine Toyer
Claude and
Aurelia Miller
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C. R. Hawley
T. K. Shawver
W. B. Martin
J. C. Harry
C. C. Lynch
George Mann
G. T. Johnston
A. C. Hammer
Lris Garden Club
Mrs. Pruett
Treates
Unhiye
Bluefield Garden Club
Y Center
Robert West
Smith Chapel
Owen Smith
Harry Sigman
Plymouth
C. N. Tabors
John Breeden
Roanoke
E. E. Harmans
Russell O'Neil
Crab Orchard
Jimmy Carr
Allan Carr
Marshall University
Huntington
Mrs
Victor DeVault
Charles Lynch
Mary Dillon
J. W. Lester
Tom Shawver
Ethel Peake
John Vermillion
Ethel Duggins
Fred Edwards
GA Board
Hammer
Janie Whisman
Glenwood Park Park
Rebekah
Noble
Violette Lucas
Joyce Ray
West Virginian Hotel
Noble Grand Lucas
Rebekah Assembly
Charleston
Virginia Kitts
Beard
Mary Carter
Denmar
Ruby Carson
Hattie Landrum
Pearlie Hopkins
Eula Edmunds
Emily Fox
Janie Whitman
Glenwood Park Methodist Home
St. Luke's
Loyalty Lodge
Portsmouth
Ohio
Gilmer Street
College Avenue
F.A. Toyers
JEANS
East Cumberland
Elaine Powers
Federal St. Bluefield
W. Va
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