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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1956
Page
7
Social notes from Saltville describe visits by Oak Ridge and Nashville families and others to local residents. The piece lists numerous relatives and acquaintances, moves and house purchases, and transportation changes affecting the Saltville area.
Duncan Hines Antoine proprietor of Cremaillere Restaurant at Binks ville, N. ded as one of the coalh masters of Culinary Art. He has been award ed many medals and prizes both in his native France and in this country. If Napoleon were still alive, he would pin a medal on Antoine for his aul Vin Antoine. Your family 1 give you a medal if you serve them this famous specialty of Antoine's. To serve 4 people, separate the legs and breasts of two chickens about 2 pounds each. "a with salt and pepper, rollae and brown ina in hot butter. Brown on both sides. Take 6 mush rooms, small white onions and a slice of salt k-diced, and add to the en. Cover and let cook slowly for 15 minutes. Drain out all the fat, add 1 clove garlic chopped. Pour 2 cups of a good quality of red wine and 1 cup brown gravy net Garnic over the above ingredients and let cook for 15 minutes. Season to taste and serve.
South Hampton Liberals announce they will be guests of Lt. Joseph P. Cofer of the Unit for the funeral of Miles W. Bell in Washington D. C. The party also includes visits with Bell’s daughter Miss Jacqueline Phillips in Baltimore Maryland after several days in the area.
A daughter named Mary Ann Mattox born June 15 to Capt and Mrs Huntt Mattox Jr at Fort Bragg North Carolina. The Mattox family lists H E Mattox and East River Avenue in this city as relatives. A son Barry Alan Kensinger born Friday June 15 at Bluefield Sanitarium to Mr and Mrs Douglas Kensinger, weighing seven pounds five and a half ounces. The mother is the former Miss Lucille Stephens.
Bradley's Bridal Shop showcases Adele Simpson dark gray chiffon and Herbert Sondheim aqua chiffon dance gowns with lace trims and bold prints. Prices range from 29.95 to 149.95, while Nannie Rae's advertises 20 percent off Maurice Handler swimsuits for Monday and Tuesday only, highlighting cotton lastex suits in solids and prints.
Wythe County 4-H Club members join with Bland Carroll Giles and Pulaski county peers for a week at Camp Summers on Greenbrier Hinton. They depart Court House at 1 p.m. by school bus, stop at Bland Court House to pick up campers, then proceed to camp. Activities include First Aid folk games dances outdoor cookery and handicraft swimming taught by a qualified lifeguard with nurse life guard and extension agents leading classes.
A reader asks if a "Do not disturb" door sign would invite neighborly criticism. Mrs. Post suggests it may invite disapproval, especially among neighbors, even as it would aid busy homemakers with interruptions.
Northfork June 16 the first session of the Vacation Church School began with children from the Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian churches. Rev. William P F Byrd directs the program aided by teachers Mrs Cecil Wilson Mrs John Wrigit Mrs John Cameron and Miss Molly Hancock. Junior helpers include Mrs Wil terian Manse and Rev William Ingram. A sharing program with parents is planned for Friday plus a dinner and business meeting of Keystone area groups with speaker Dick Richardson on boosting association strength and membership. A Keystone Junior High luncheon is planned for Tuesday at 1 pm with Mrs Dave Williams and Mrs Alvin Webb presenting a program on international relations.
Local organizations schedule a busy week with meetings across Bluefield and surrounding areas. Executive Board and United Daughters of the Confederacy events host at Mrs. Paul C. Thomas home. Union Mission Auxiliary meets at Hamilton Hall. Beaver Band Boosters plan August Band Camp. Girl Scout Board meets at Coal and Coke Building. Past Matron and Patrons Club hosts officer elections at Masonic Temple.
Saltville Va June 16 two week Daily Vacation Bible School at First Christian Church June 18 25 with classes Monday through Friday mornings and afternoon sessions. Saltville High School Shaker Band to travel Florida sightseeing St Augustine Silver Springs and Daytona concerts before returning June 27.
Miss Paticia Shaffer bride elect of John Roger Thompson hosted a shower with yellow rose place cards and forget me not designs. Guests left notes for the bride in a bride’s book while a milk glass gift and green yellow color scheme pink and white roses adorned Cambridge Arms with candles. Mrs Frank Shaffer and the Misses Margaret Sublette Jessie Taylor Nancy Cruise and Carolyn McCue attended.
A New York City area report notes Queens gained 46,000 new residents in the year ending April 1, reflecting rapid growth in the borough.
In Niagara on the Lake Ontario a band lost chairs during an auction event as emotions rose with the auctioneer growing heated and listeners reacting to the tense moment.
In Saigon, Mrs. Tran Thi So asks for help locating a helicopter that went down near the city. She was tossed from a bicycle in the mishap, breaking her arm, and the aircraft disappeared from sight.
A Crimean War veteran rests as a 38 year old muzzle loading cannon is converted to percussion to cut costs from nine ninety five to a few cents per shot. Custom caps priced at 9.80 dollars each. Amarillo Globe-News editor comments on dust in the Texas Panhandle and a Colorado resident demands shipment back after paying taxes.
A list of visits and travels across Virginia and nearby states. Residents from Richmond Roanoke Roanoke Valley and Pocahontas met with relatives and friends including Mrs Jack Dalton Mrs Lucy Mathis Rev W D Hicks and others. Severalamily members spent weekends in Beckley Bowling Green Arlington and Talladega while students attended University classes.
Readers receive exercise to slim calves and balance as arms assist in posture. An egg shampoo method suggests beating yolk and applying to wet hair, massaging scalp, then rinsing with warm water. Oily skin guidance recommends a quick acting liquid cream and optional teen skin brush, with personal timing based on how skin looks and feels.
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