Luncheon Honors Virginia Douglas Sutherland Bride-to-be
Mrs. Ralph Shupe and Miss Kathryn Shupe hosted a luncheon for Miss Virginia Douglas Sutherland ahead of her Saturday wedding to James Howard Shott Jr. Guests viewed her trousseau and chosen pattern while the home of Mrs. L B Sutherland was decorated with flowers.
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Ralph Shupe
Kathryn Shupe
Douglas Sutherland
James Howard Shott
Miss Sutherland
Ann Harman
Marjorie Moo
Paul Adamos
Sutherland
Trousseau
L. B Sutherland
Red Cross Units Rally In Matoaka War Effort
The Matoaka Red Cross chapter reports a successful post meeting dressings session. Men produced 80 bandages with none needing rework, challenging the belief that women are superior at bandage making.
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Red Cros
Matoaka
C. R. Murphey
Red Cross
Local Society Editor Notes Mrs Otis Thompson Leaving
Several local social items list visits and stays. Mrs Otis Thompson, employed at the Mademoiselle, plans to join Mr Thompson in Baltimore. Mrs John Frank of Charleston visited with relatives, including brother Preston Hamilton on furlough. Mrs Myrtle Vaughan and Mrs Harrison Belcher each shown at local homes.
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Otis Thompson
Mademoisele
Thompson
Baltim
John Frank
Charleston
Preston Hamilton
Myrtle Vaughan
H E. Iveson
Harrison Belcher
Jenkin Jones
E. B. Caldwell
Larch Street
W. M. Blalock
Mr. Blalock
Belmont, mm
Mildred Henderson
St. Luke's Hospital
Ruth Lee Smith
Eastern Air Company
Baltimore
Tanner Couple Welcome Daughter Nora Mae in Bluefield
Mr and Mrs L M Tanner welcome a daughter born in June at Bluefield sanitarium. The baby is named Nora Mae. Mr and Mrs Woodrow Harris Paul Mills are also listed as parents of a son born June 10 at Bluefield sanitarium.
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Woodrow Harris
Paul Mills
Bluefield Sanitarium
Calvary Baptist PEL class meets at Mrs Allen's home
The Calvary Baptist church PEL class gathers Friday at 2 30 p m at 2710 Carolina avenue the meeting is hosted by Mrs A A Allen. At 8 00 p m the American Legion post ae holds a session at the Legion hall.
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Calvary Baptist Church
A. A. Allen
Carolina Avenue
American Legion Ae
Legion Hall
Garden Club Hosts Roses Talk At Whitethorn Home
Mrs. Steele and Mrs. Reynolds led the Appalachian Garden club meeting at Mrs. C. J. Reynolds home in Whitethorn. Dean Howner spoke on bed preparation rose varieties planting pruning and sprays. Members displayed rose arrangements including works by Mrs. Hosmer and others. business session followed with Mrs. J. M. Herndon presiding.
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H. E. Mattox
Lon Rish
Ray Evans
J. M. Herndon
First Baptist Bible School Holds 10th Commencement
The First Baptist church hosts the tenth annual Vocation Bible School commencement Friday at 7 45 PM in the church auditorium. A pageant titled Thy Word presents the Books of the Bible by subjects with main roles filled by Billie Ruth Wilson Viola Morrison Arthur Gene Riley and others. Work displays of handwork and notebooks will be in the Sunday school rooms before and after the program. About 150 students, from the church and neighboring churches, are enrolled after two weeks of sessions.
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First Baptist Church
Billie Ruth Wilson
Viola Morrison
Arthur Gene Riley
Mattie Carrot
John Dellis
Don Kirby
Ramona Nash
Donald McDowell
Bobby Cornell
Peapere Foltz
Kathleen
Hats in Britain Flourish as Coupons Limit Fashion
London women cope with clothing coupons by crafting their own headwear. Some wear basket caps and scarlet ribbons, others improvise turbans from repurposed cloths and linoleum pieces. A rag fashion trend grows as shoppers seek affordable hat alternatives amid coupon shortages.
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London
Britain
Londo
War era fashion and hat quotas hit London shoppers
The piece notes rising prices and shortages for Easter bonnets and hats in London. Milliners fear future limits as 15 percent quotas bite, with access to materials and high costs shrinking consumer choices. Debutantes go bare headed in upscale spots while hair adornments persist as a last option for many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
London
British Isles
Dobbs
WV Senator Kilgore urged to oppose NYA elimination
Charleston June 17. Andrew H. Calloway Kanawha county school assistant superintendent and chairman of the West Virginia state teachers association said he urged U S Senator Kilgore to oppose ending the National Youth Administration. He argued the move would impose hardships on Negro youth.
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Charleston
W. Va
Andrew H. Calloway
Kanawha County
West Virginia State Teachers Association
Kilgore
National Youth Administration
Mothers Need New Interests When Children Leave Home
Dorothy Dix argues that mothers overwhelmed by childrearing lack rainy-day plans and need new pursuits to cope when children marry and depart. She warns that neglecting personal interests damages marriages and can trigger bitter mother-in-law tensions and family friction.
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Chilren
Timbuktu
Woman’s duties after marriage and self preservation
The passage urges wives to prepare for motherhood’s departure by nurturing talent, reading, staying engaged with the world, keeping old friendships, joining clubs, and supporting causes. It counsels women to cultivate a strong umbrella of interests to avoid loneliness and be self sustaining.
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Virginia Douglas Sutherland
Call Beryl Reson
General Mills Inc. Farm Service Division
Bluefield, W. Va
Mrs. Steele
Mrs. Reynolds
Dean Hosmer
Meet
First Baptist Bible School
By Barbara Wage
Mindanao
Philipnes
Urges Kelgore
Dorothy DIX
Federal Street
AVOIL
Oxydol
Procter & Gamble
Tolse
J. W. Waters Co
Telegraph Commercial Printing Co
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