Miss West Honoree At Party
A household shower for Miss Dianna West of Princeton was hosted by Donna Miller Helen Cook Shelby Baker and Dilmeda Carter. Guests included Ann Aliff Elaine Viers Loretta West Mrs W J Brooks and Miss Pam Jackson with gifts games and refreshments for 22 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianna West
Princeton
Donna Miller
Helen Cook
Shelby Baker
Dilmeda Carter
Ann Alifff
Elaine Viers
Loretta West
W. J. Brooks
Pam Jackson
Ann Aliff
Baptist Circle Meets In Northfork
The Mabel Young Circle of Northfork Church gathered in the church fellowship hall with ten members present. Lois Graham and Lilly Whitefield hosted, with Mrs. Cecil presiding. Devotion from First Peter 5, opening prayer, program parts by Ann Tindale Mary Ramsey Lou Williams Virginia Wilson and Lois Graham. Love gift by Goldie Slusher on Children Of God. Minutes read dues and flower fund noted. Cards for the sick, mission work report, theme song Bless Be The Tie, social hour with refreshments. Quiz gifts awarded to Goldie Slusher and Ann Tindale. July meeting set with Chris Ramsey as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork
Mabel Young
Northfork Church
Lois Graham
Lilly Whitefield
Cecil
Whitefield
William Whitefield
Ann Tindale
Mary Ramsey
Lou Williams
Virginia Wilson
Graham
Goldie Slusher
Woodrow He
Chris Ramsey
Interior Decor: Boost Color by White Walls Accent Pillows
A reader asks how to enliven a drab master bedroom with olive and light green carpet draperies and olive headboard. The guidance suggests painting walls pure white to sharpen the palette and repeating bright color accents in pillows and a bench or ottoman, tying in orange accents from artwork.
Britain forms first National Lifeboat Service in 1824
The United Kingdom created its initial National Lifeboat Service in March 1824 marking a major step in organized sea rescue efforts. The move centralized lifesaving operations under a dedicated service structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
National Lifeboat Service
Nominations Highlight Lodge Report At Bradshaw Meeting
District meeting in Bradshaw of Rebekah Lodges presented at Loyalty Rebekah Lodge 94 in Moose Home. Bradshaw Lodge won the loving cup for best report and officers were nominated for Noble Grand Elizabeth Carinelli and others with installation set for July 12. Carmelli and Patie McGowan received decoration of chivalry in Morgantown. Ill and bereaved members noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradshaw
Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge
Moose Home
Bradshaw Lodge
Elizabeth Carinelli
Zida Elam
W Kitts
Drucilla Cundiff
Ina Bradbury
Noble Grand Carmelli
Patie McGowan
Pearl Grubb
Morgantown
Janie Whitman
Wessie Baker
Edna Lunter
Visitation Planned for Princess Pocahontas Chapter Event
The June Eastern Star meeting in Pocahontas Virginia opened with ritual led by June Whitehead and Jim Brown. Reports by the secretary Dorothy Wellens and treasurer Lillie Cheek were read. A spring Grand Visitation is set for August 4 in Bland with several chapters. A Bluefield planning session included W M Whitehead and others. A District School of Instruction will be held July 15 at 1 30 p.m. All officers urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Princess Pocahontas
Eastern Star of
Lacy Lane
Richmond
Bland
Rocky Gap
Bluefield
W. M. Whitehead
Jim Brown
Sandra Thompson
Frank Gillspie
Willing Workers Circle Meeting at Northfork Baptist Church
Lois Graham hosted the Willing Workers Circle of Northfork Baptist Church with Rev. William Whitefield attending. Mary Gwyn led with Myrtle Davis on devotion, discussing What Is Prayer from Romans 10, and Gwyn gave a love gift meditation Count Your Blessings. Members answered roll with mercy, July key word Satisfied, and signed cards for the sick and bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork
Lois Graham
Northfork Baptist Church
William Whitefield
Mary Gwyn
Myrtle Davis
Gwyn
Whitefield
Journalism Workshops At Radford College Virginia
Radford College Virginia hosts two journalism workshops this summer one for publication advisors and professional journalists and a high school clinic. The advisor workshop runs July 30 to August 17 with the final three days a high school clinic in state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radford
See
Stateirginia
Walter B. Stewart
Ord
Ralph Millett
Knoxville
Tenn
News- Sentinel
Rudy Rivers
Spartanburg
S. C
Herald
Radford College Journalism Department
Virginia Press Women
Western District
Radford College
Miss Beckett Honored At Gift Shower
Miss Margaret Beckett was feted at a pre-bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Wilfred Mathena in her home with about 25 guests. A red and white color scheme prevailed as a yellow carnation corsage was presented to the honoree and gifts were given. The shower previewed her July 21 wedding to Donald Nunn at the First Church of the Nazarene in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Beckett
Wilfred Mathena
Miss Beckett
Donald Nunn
Church of the Nazarene
Bluefield
Cherrywood Lane
Bluefield FOE Auxiliary Members Recognized at State Meet
Frances Paul announces Bluefield Auxiliary as a double quota group with 30 new members for 1972 73 Edith I will be honored as a Princess at the Clarksburg State Convention with 12 new members Naomi Asbury receives high recognition for ten members Thelma Hale June Winesette Janice Iddings and Mrs Hopkins attend as delegates and officials Savilla Gooding presides at June meeting Donations to Veterans Hospital Chaplains Fund noted Doris Iddings chaired the fund Merle Ash receives an Auxiliary gift Next meeting set for July 10 with no June 26 session due to vacations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Paul
Weirton
FOE
Bluefield
Edith I
Clarksburg
Naomi Asbury
Thelma Hale
June Winesette
Janice Iddings
Hopkins
Savilla Gooding
Bluefield Axuiliary 857
Order of Eagles
Aerie
Veterans Hospital
Chaplains Fund
Doris Iddings
Merle Ash
Leaders Attend Summer EFNEP 4-H Study Conference
Thirty two leaders and technicians gathered at Russell County Vocational Technical School for a four hour session on Summer EFNEP 4-H Type Programs Day Camps and Organized Groups. Morning training featured Ms June Fields and Miss Mary Virginia Fletcher presenting on the extension Nutrition Program and Day Camps. Afternoon discussions covered Foods and Nutrition Handicraft Nature Study and Recreation led by named staff and technicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell County
Seamen Use Fid to Splice Rope Strands
Seamen employ a fid a tapered pin to part and open rope strands for splicing enabling secure joins in maritime ropework.
Club Activities Schedule For Bluefield Area Week
Community clubs list events from Tuesday to Saturday across Bluefield and nearby towns. Rummage sales, bridge tournaments, meetings, luncheons, musical programs, and auxiliary activities are planned at locations including West Virginia Hotel, Ridgecrest Road, IOOF Hall, Trinity Church, and local lodges.
Russell County 4-H Leaders Report Work and Plans
Russell County 4-H clubs highlight work on water pollution and project record books. Awards issued for certificates and Clover Power pins. Lebanon 4-H shows camp slides. field beautification planned for Honaker Little League grounds with May meeting approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell County
Rita Newberry
Dorothy Kennedy
Saccel
Clover
Lebanon
Little League
Honaker
Glenna Smith
Steve Starnes
Our Heritage Belfast
Belfast
Ricky Bishop
Rhoads Hicks
Kay McReynolds
Bennie Chafin
Nessee Valley Authority
Tennessee Valley Test Demonstration Association, Inc
Fontana Village
Radford Offers Over 200 Courses In Summer Sessions
Radford College Va will offer more than 200 courses across two five week sessions this summer. The first runs through July 17 and the second from July 18 to August 23. Subjects include art biology marketing early childhood education and journalism. Dr David J Moore says some students can complete a three quarter sequence by taking summer courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radford
David J. Moore
Guard Groups Schedule June 28 Programs At Trinity Church
Mrs. R J Keyes leads the A group for Bluefield Old Guard meeting scheduled Wednesday June 28 at 10 30 a m The Auxiliary convenes in Trinity Methodist Church Christian Action classroom under director Mrs W B Martin The Old Guards meet in the Men's Uplift Bible classroom at 10 30 a m to hear the Old Guard Men's Chorus perform music
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
CES
Spring Street
Hilltop Bridge Club
Ridgecrest Road
West
YWCA
Blue Triangle Club
Ywca A of States
Ioof Hall
VFW
Stn
Bluefield Moose Ge
Moose Home
Roy Avenue
Grandview Extension Homemakers Club
First Baptist Wmu
First Presbyterian Circle
Bluefield Old Guard
Trinity Church
R. J. Keyes
Kee Street WSCS Program Notes June Meeting
Mrs. John Dunagan presented Days Aren't Long Enough for the Kee Street Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service in Princeton. Reports were read by officers, and a merger with the Wesleyan Service Guild was announced. A general work night and church cleanup were planned for June 22. Visits were made to Glenwood Park Methodist Home and get well wishes sent to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dunagan
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Kee Street Methodist Church
Princeton
Dunagan
Robert Bingham
Elmer Bolton
Nellie Kingra
Giles French
Panel Price
Bolton
WSCS
Wesleyan Service Guild
Bingham
Methodist Men’s Club
Glenwood Park
Price
Walter Kelly
Widener
Sam Murphy
Dresses Are Back With A Flourish
The season favors dresses, with soft short styles and wearable lines. Shirtshape with drawstring, beige linen and black silhouettes lead the look, while fitted chemises, two piece outfits, and tennis knit dresses provide varied options. The short dinner dress returns in black or pale pink.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Dilmeda
Baptist Circle Meets
Mpionship Airport
Lodge
Visitation
School
Tonite Mercer
Uglala
Christopher ST. John
Beckett
EHC
Peter Travers
Reader's Digest
Sam Nunn
Miss Kett
Johnny Beckett
First Christian Women’s
Bethany Hall
Edgemont Baptist Wms
Westminster Presbyterian Moc
Bland County Cabin
Bramwell
OES
Ae Temple
J. Martin
Williams
WOTM
Mogse
Blufield
Fincastle Duplicate Bridge Club
Fincastle Country Club
Springville
Young Homemakers Club
Cumberland Heights
HDC
City Park
U. S. Navy Mothers Club
Nemours
First Methodist
Ruth Mitchell Guild of
Caffee Memorial Christ Church
Virginia Avenue
American Legion
Riley-West Post
Maple View
Madonna Burger Christian Circle
Falls Mills
West Virginia
Auditorium
Rock
Montcalm
Masonic Temple
Thomason
T. Minnick
Redmen and Pocahontas Lodges
Preston Street
Saturda
Miss McReynolds
Richard McReynolds
Castlewood
Castlewood Beavers
C. G. Dickenson
Champ Byerley
Chafin
Horace Chafin
Honaker Creators
J. B. Crabtree
Steve Bullitt
McQueen
Cleaners
Bland Street
Pocahontas Opera House
West Virginian Hotel
Kee Street
Walt Disney Productons
Stomration
Disney
Metrocolor
MGM
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