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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1956

Page

2

Miss Sandra Wooldridge Announces Wedding Plans

Bride elect of Dean Martin Avon Park Florida plans a June 23 ceremony at Bland Street Methodist Church with Rev. Russell Murphy and Rev. Clyde Hensley officiating. Nancy Wooldridge to serve as maid of honor. bridesmaids include Betty Wooldridge and Barbara Mattox. Best man Max Cruse. groomsmen include Hal Edwards Lovell Allis Jim Barnsley and Gordon Fuqua. Reception in Hamilton Hall hosted by Mrs W K Lindsey and Mrs K S Addington.

Sandra Wooldridge Dean Martin Avon Park Pia Bland St. Methodist Church Russell Murphy Wilmore Clyde Hensley Maksss Cettam Wwe Ladue al Ree Aiuu Misabelle Rearden Louisville Henry Fortune Wil Pitta Nancy Wooldridge Betty Wookiridge Barabara Mattox Mr. Martin Max Cruse Lenoir City Tenn Hal Edwards Ayden N.C Lovell Allis Hentington Jim Barnsley Wheston Gordon Fuqua Uefield Percy Gillie Hamilton Hall W. K. Lindsey Addington

Auxiliary To Meet Monday Afternoon

The Union Mission Auxiliary will meet Monday afternoon at 2 30 PM in Bland District Methodist Church. Mrs J A Hammond president will preside and the Ladies of the Church will conduct the program.

Union Mission Auxiliary Bland Birect J. A. Hammond

Latest Gas Range Trend Among Space Saving Models

A review of current gas ranges shows a clear move toward maximum oven width and even spacing measures, extending trends into compact lines designed for small kitchens and tight layouts.

Miss Barnett Honored At Bluefield Country Club

Nancy Barnett bride elect of Walter Carson was honored by Mr and Mrs Ryland Weisiger at a dinner in Bluefield Country Club. Guests included Mrs C D Weisiger of Blackstone and Mary Le Stone of Warwick. The event featured a pink and white color scheme with an antique silver centerpiece and floral arrangements.

Nancy Barnett Walter Carson Ryland Weisiger Bluefield Country Club C. D. Weisiger Blackstone Mary le Stone Warwick

Bride-Elect Doris Katz Feted With Pink Peach Party

Doris Sue Katz, bride elect of Norris Kantor, was honored at a Thursday luncheon by Mrs. Nathan Effron and daughter in Cleveland with a pink and green Chinese lantern theme. Fifty guests attended on the Effron lawn, with games and Chinese punch. A separate cocktail party at Mrs. Sidney Kwass’s Parkway home drew about 30 guests, featuring pink roses and a silver pink wedding bell centerpiece, with the groom-elect present.

Doris Sue Katz Norris Kantor Nathan Effron Milton J. Subit Cleveland Ohio Jen Susman Nathan Matiz Beckley Sidney Kwass Miss Katz Parkway Kantor

Miss Elsie Boone Visits Roanoke Relative Over Weekend

Miss Elsie Boone of Roanoke arrived Friday to spend the weekend with her sister Mrs Evenly Tabor. Others visiting included Rev and Mrs Jack King Tenn and Mrs Harry Mundy and Benny Boone Mundy of Radford. The group attended the wedding of Mary Frances White nack and Rev Wallace Champell.

Elsie Boone Roanoke Evenly Tabor John E Princeton Bluefield Road Veteran's Hospital Beckley Jack King Tenn Harry Mundy Benny Boone Mundy Radford College Avenue Bvenly Boone Tabor Mary Frances Whitenack Wallace Champell

Mrs Land Honored By Local CES Retirement Tribute

Mrs May Harris and Mrs Ella V Land were honored in a local CES program as Mrs Land retires after 41 years as secretary of the Chapter. A record of service, a Keep Safe, an honorary membership, two songs, and a reception followed a ceremony with Past Matrons and Patrons presenting flowers and praise.

CES May Harris Ella V. Land Land Fannie Trenor Mary de Cora Little Ethe: Little May Pace Mabel Williams Nellie Neal Nellie Ward Davis Ruby Caldwell Jac’ Martin Winnie Rosenheim Ada Warden Glenna Troutman On Smith Oifie Lee Eula Babbitt Bertha Steele E. R

OES Chapter Elects New Officers in Northfork

Northfork Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star elected officers for the coming year at a regular meeting and installed them Friday June 15. The group planned an Eastern Star picnic at Glenwood Park and prepared for a waffle dinner while awaiting a visit from Lena K. Ball, worthy grand matron of West Virginia.

Northfork Order of the Eastern Star Dottie Lawless Pletcher Hardy Elsie Parsons R. B. Pickett Maude Goode Mary Harvey Jessie Keesee Edith Phillips Madeline Pierce Irene Dowell Bessie Madeira Adah Jane Hardy Ruth Dixie Lawless Esther Martha Virginia Gent Electa Phyllis Madeira Ruby Nance Sentinel Hazel Hurley Jess Vincent Marshal Ella Mays Georgia Noel Ruby Bower Connie Reed Nannie Varalli George Smith Glenwood Park Wey Lena K. Ball Grand Jurisdiction West Virginia

Mildred Ann Paine Guild Meets at Mrs Hurt Home

The Mildred Ann Paine Wesleyan Service Guild of Trinity Methodist Church met June 12 at Mrs. Clarence Hurt’s home. A devotional was led by Mrs. Steve Volkovich and a program on The Beginning of the World in our Community was presented by Mrs. Edwin Taylor with help from Mrs. James Shupe and Miss Virginia Gibson.

Mildred Ann Paine Wesleyan Service Guild Trinity Methodist Church Clarence Hurt Steve Volkovich Edwin Taylor James Shupe Virginia Gibson Harry Gray Donald Payne Korea

Post Rules On Return Of Gifts

Readers ask if gifts from friends and relatives should be returned after an unhappy marriage. The column discusses fairness and rights, noting gifts to both spouses may be treated as shared property and advising on proper handling.

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Witten Home Hosts Wedding Party for Barrnett Carson

Mr and Mrs W C Witten Sr entertained a wedding party at their Piuefield Virginia home after the rehearsal for Miss Nancy Barrnett and Walter H Carson. The ceremony was to be held this afternoon at First Methodist Church. Pink and white rosebuds and crystal decor highlighted the informal gathering hosted by Thelma McMullin Major and Mrs Brubeck and Mr and Mrs W K Bailey.

W. C. Witten Sr Nancy Barrnett Walter H. Carson First Methodic Church Witten Piuefield Thelma McMullin Major

Prepared Food Items Save You Kitchen Time

More prepackaged partially prepared fruits and vegetables speed up summer cooking. Beans sliced and French cut, shelled lima beans, carrots shredded julienne and sliced, eggplant sliced and fried, onions in rings and slices. Potatoes peeled sliced waffled diced for french fries. Packaged salad mixes and celery stalks, cole slaw, mixed greens, chef salads, Waldorf combinations.

Mrs C B Carlan Hosts Presbyterian Circle Meeting

Mrs C B Carlan Jr and Miss Edith McNeer entertained Circle No 9 First Presbyterian Church Thursday evening at Bland Road home. Mrs R P Gammage opened with prayer, minutes read, and financial report given.

C. B. Carlan Jr Edith McNeer Circle No. 9 First Presbyterian Church Laura P.pool Paul Hudgins

Ratcliffs and relatives host visitors at Pearls Street

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Ratcliff and their daughter Mrs. June McReynolds, and Mrs. John Mochie of Roanoke were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. King on Pearls Street. Jack St. Clair of Alexander has been a recent visitor in the King home.

A. B. Ratcliff June McReynolds John Mochie Roanoke L. W. King Pearls Street Jack St. Clair Alexander, Eg King Home

Gas log heaters replace traditional fireplaces

Gas operated log heaters made of new ceramics spread quickly, offering cleaner, economical heat with more constant warmth than traditional natural logs.

Town and Country Club Meets With Mrs Ratcliff

Town and Country Garden Club met at Mrs M C Ratcliff’s Albemarle Street home with co host Mrs W P Bailey presiding. Devotional by Mrs R L Bailey used Corinthians chapter 13 and dues collected by Mrs C D O’Brien for the coming year.

Town and Country Club Town and Country Garden Club M. C. Ratcliff Albemarle Street W. P. Bailey R. L. Bailey

Golden Age Club meets at Davidson Home

The regular air day at the Golden Age Club took place yesterday at the Davidson Home. Members worked on projects and delivered sixty cancer compresses to Mrs. Katie Bell. Mrs. Rownea Stephens of Portsmouth, Va., visited. A quilt top was presented by Mrs. M. C. Wilson and a bulford to Mr. R. E. Doughton of Consolidated Bus Company. Luncheon followed with a business session on extension finances and new headquarters. Next meeting is Friday at the Davidson Home.

Golden Age Davidson Katie Bell Rownea Stephens Portsmouth M. C. Wilson R. E. Doughton Consolidated Bus Company

Miss Cregar to Intern at Medical College of Virginia

Miss Jo Ann Cregar from Elkton Virginia was among 1955 graduates at Madison College Harrisonburg Virginia. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and will begin a dietetics internship at the Medical College of Virginia Richmond in September.

Jo Ann Cregar Madison College Harrisonburg J. O. Cregar Elkton Tazewell Cregar Medical College of Virginia Richmond

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Decler Federal St Home & Auto Miss Barnett Mladem Astle Lyon Lal Products, Inc Bluefield, W. VA OES Chapter Guardian Angel Blue Cross Blue Shield Surgical Service, Inc Bland Street Jackie Oblinger Republican Women’s Club Americanism Citizenship Committee Sayers F. Harman Treas Mrs. C. Hurt Mrs. Post Asem Wittens Warlick Eve Moore’s White House Kraftmaster Ramsey Paint CO Bluefield Ave Mrs. Carlan W. L. Bingham C. D. O'Brien W. C. Alexander WHIS Ways and Means I. N. Fuqua Doris Longworth Ry Ag City Auditorium J. H. Pranklin W. B. Martin Golden Agers Miss Cregar MCV Saigid Francis NAVY Fort Yuma Bluefield W. VA Lawrence Welk Whis-Tv ABC Television Network Geronimo George Montgomery Africa Francis the Talking Mule Donald O'Connor Cartoon—Serial Meverick Bugs Bunny Ava Gardner Stewart Grangen Si Mavens Walt Disney SONG New and Old Bluefield Ueed EL Dorado
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