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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1955
Page
6
Home guidance for young couples planning first households urges practical, durable furnishings. Advice covers avoiding skid hazards, choosing washable fabrics, solid woods, heat resistant table tops, and washable sofa pillow covers to endure children’s use and years of wear.
Mr and Mrs Glen Dudley of Dudley Memorial Mortuary attended a school of instruction in Huntington for embalmers and funeral directors along with Mr Ralph Bratton of Mercer Funeral Home. The program is sponsored by the West Virginia Association embalmers and funeral directors.
Mrs. Percy Gillie spoke on garden therapy at the Appalachia Garden Club meeting at Mrs. J. S. Clingenpeel home. She reported on the national convention in Chicago where she served as president of the West Virginia Garden Club. Gillie announced the Genevieve Payne award for garden therapy excellence and the club planned tea in Princeton. New members were welcomed and yearbooks distributed. project updates included beautification of YWCA Camp Sva grounds and youth camp sponsorships.
A wife should back her husband’s invitations with a note from his wife, though not overly formal. It is never too late to offer condolences, handwriting a brief message acknowledging the loss. For signing cards, use distinct forms depending on how the recipient addresses the mother and the daughter, with proper names included.
Friday schedule lists an executive board meeting at the John Chapman Chapter DAR home of regent Mrs. Ben Williams College Drive Apartments. A Christian Youth Fellowship bake sale runs at First Christian Church Fashion Plaza until 12 30 p.m.
Mrs. J B Gilpin of 217 Jackson Street Bluefield underwent surgery at Bluefield Sanitarium on Wednesday and is now able to receive visitors.
Miss Sue Strader hosted a dessert bridge for Miss Sue Barberie bride elect of Jack Emerson Ward at her grandfather's Bland Road home with 12 guests including Mrs Harold Barberie. Mrs Kenneth Buford entertained sister Mrs Wilbur Meanor at a West Virginia Hotel luncheon.
Mrs. Mac Neal district deputy for southern West Virginia White Shrine of Jerusalem will lead a school of instruction at the regular meeting of Macedonia Shrine No. 8 Bluefield at 8 p.m. Ceremonies will be taught and a Father’s Day observance will honor all fathers. Refreshments will follow.
Lions Auxiliary at the Pinnacle Restaurant appointed committees at a luncheon. President Kemper Stewart announced the groups with Mrs Paul Holm presiding and Mrs W R Cooke and Mrs Price Hines on devotional duties. Mrs Marvin Douthat led devotion, four children were pledged to Camp Joy, and a August picnic was voted.
Bluefield Country Club women placed second in both B and C Team events at the Southwest Golf Association meet held at Roanoke Country Club. Roanoke women swept A B and C cups while Bluefield affiliates led in low gross and putts with Elvira Deemer of Blacksburg winning low gross on A, and Bluefield's Mrs. Low Rish and Mrs. H D Anderson taking B and C low gross prizes.
In Chilhowie Virginia on June 16 Mary P. Copenhaver was named chair of Sally Greever circle at the Chilhowie Methodist church. Other officers include George Maust as vice chair Harry Ball as local treasurer Mabel Smith as conference treasurer and Ralph Stakes as treasurer. Glen Parris led a program on Toward World Fellowship a study of the United Nations, assisted by William Greeson Fred Rector Paul Hull and Edward Sanders. Sanders the outgoing chair conducted the business session. W H Sr and Miss Mary Joo hosted the social hour serving refreshments to 18 members.
An overlong advertisement roundup highlights designer dresses by Herbert Sondheim and imported linens at Bradley's while promoting No-Roach insect killer, Good Buys at Mick or Mack groceries, Fox's and Hankla's gift ideas for Fathers Day, shaving products, Hazel Bishop lipstick, DuBarry cleansing cream, and nail polish, all pitched with urgent sales language and weekend specials.
Mrs. John Magann of Bluefield joins the National Red Cross Junior Leadership Training Course staff in Frederick Maryland from June 26 to July 3 as a counselor to George McDonald and other leaders. She directs the Bluefield Red Cross swimming school at Falls Mills Virginia and serves as chairman of first aid and water safety.
Nancy Louise Lanter, a 1955 Rural Retreat High School graduate, was selected unanimously by a special committee to receive a $25 savings bond for driving skill. The award honors the safest and best driver among the school's driver education students.
Mrs Harold Altizer will host Bluefield Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy for a meeting Monday at 2 p.m. The executive board meets at 1 30. Co-hostesses are Mrs Otis Bivens Mrs T E Vass and Mrs Ben Draper. A program will be presented.
Have folding money Alfred Land presents a wallet described as the perfect Father’s Day gift and a smart way to carry cash with style.
Miss Sandra Grinstead, bride elect of Roy McGrady, was honored at a Wednesday dinner by Misses Anne Marie Hendricks and Billie Hendricks at Club Ramon. Pink and white decor with carnations and china, a corsage, and a bride’s book were presented.
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