Miss West Honoree At Party
A household shower was held for Miss Dianna West of Princeton at her parents home in Pineville. Hostesses were Donna Miller Helen Cook Shelby Baker and Dilmeda Carter. Guests included Ann Aliff Elaine Viers Loretta West Mrs W J Brooks and Pam Jackson. Ana Aliff assisted with the games. Refreshments were served and gifts displayed for 22 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianna West
Princeton
Marshall West
Pineville
Donna Miller
Helen Cook
Shelby Baker
Dilmeda Carter
Ann Alifff
Elaine Viers
Loretta West
W. J. Brooks
Pam Jackson
Ana Aliff
Baptist Circle Meets In Northfork
The Mabel Young Circle of Northfork Baptist Church met in the church fellowship hall with ten members present. Hostesses were Ms. Lois Graham and Ms. Lilly Whitefield, leader Mrs. Cecil Wilson. Devotion from First Peter, opening prayer by Rev. William Whitefield. Members taking program parts included Ann Tindale, Mary Ramsey, Lou Williams, Virginia Wilson, and Ms. Graham. Goldie Slusher gave the love gift dedication on Children Of God, reading from First John, and closing prayer. Minutes read by Lou Williams. dues and flower fund collected. report by acting treasurer Mrs. Woodrow Helms. Cards for the sick, mission report, and a social hour with refreshments followed. Quiz gifts awarded to Goldie Slusher and Ann Tindale. Ms. Chris Ramsey to host July meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork
Mabel Young
Northfork Baptist Church
Lois Graham
Lilly Whitefield
Cecil Wilson
Lou Williams
Woodrow Helms
Graham
Whitefield
Goldie Slusher
Ann Tindale
Chris Ramsey
Interior Decor Questions About Olive Color Overload
The reader’s master bedroom uses heavy olive tones in carpet drapes and headboard. Walls are off white and brick behind bed. a bright orange pink art piece. Answer suggests painting walls pure white and echoing bright colors in pillows accessories chair cover and an afghan.
Britain forms first National Lifeboat Service in 1824
The article notes the establishment of Britain's inaugural National Lifeboat Service in March 1824, marking a milestone in organized sea rescue. It outlines the creation of the service and its foundational role in maritime safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
National Lifeboat Service
Lodge Report Highlights Nominations at Bradshaw Meet
A June Loyalty Rebekah Lodge 94 meeting in Bradshaw covered nominations for noble grand Zida Elam and other officers Virginia Kitts Drucilla Cundiff Ina Bradbury and Carmelli presiding. Installation set for July 12. Speaker Pearl Grubb traveled to Morgantown for the decoration of chivalry. Edna Lunter reported bereavement in her sister’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradshaw
Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge
Moose Home
Bradshaw Lodge
Elizabeth Carinelli
Zida Elam
Virginia Kitts
Drucilla Cundiff
Ina Bradbury
Noble Grand
Pearl Grubb
Morgantown
Janie Whisman
Wessie Baker
Edna Lunter
Visitation Planned for Princess Pocahontas Chapter 112
The June meeting of Princess Pocahontas Chapter 112 Eastern Star opened in ritual form led by June Whitehead and Jim Brown. Reports by Dorothy Wellens and Lillie Cheek noted letters, treasurer items, and sick reports. An August 4 Grand Visitation was announced for Bland Virginia with nearby chapters, and a Bluefield planning session included W M Whitehead and others. A District School of Instruction is planned for July 15 at 1:30 p.m. All officers and members 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 Gillespie
Willing Workers Circle of Northfork Hosts Meeting
Lois Graham hosted the Willing Workers Circle of Northfork Baptist Church. Rev. William Whitefield prayed and shared tea and cake. Mary Gwyn led devotion and spoke on What Is Prayer from Romans 10. Gwyn gave a love gift meditation Count Your Blessings. Members signed cards for the sick and bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfork
Lois Graham
Northfork Baptist Church
William Whitefield
Mary Gwyn
Myrtle Davis
Gwyn
Journalism Workshops At Radford College
Radford College Virginia hosts two journalism workshops this summer. The fourth annual advisor and professional journalist workshop runs July 30 to August 17 with a three day clinic for Virginia high school students. Editors in residence include Ralph Millett and Rudy Rivers. The August 15 to 17 clinic covers news writing features photojournalism advertising and layout. Fourteen workshops in total run by professional journalists. Contact the journalism department box 694 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radford
Virginia
Walter B. Stewart
Asistant
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 Bridal Shower Party
Miss Margaret Beckett was honored at a pre bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Wilfred Mathena at her home with about 25 guests. The red and white color scheme featured roses, carnations, and candleholders. She received gifts and will wed Donald Nunn in an open church ceremony on Saturday July 21 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 Auxiliary commended for double quota status
Frances Paul state membership director announces Bluefield Auxiliary sponsored 30 new members in 1972-73. Edith Hopkins to be honored as Princess at Clarksburg convention for 12 sponsors. Naomi Asbury recognized for ten sponsors. Bluefield attendees include Thelma Hale, June Winesette, Janice Iddings, Mrs Hopkins. Routine reports read. Veterans Hospital donation acknowledged. no meeting June 26. next July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Paul
Weirton
Bluefield
Edith Hopkins
Clarksburg
Naomi Asbury
Thelma Hale
June Winesette
Janice Iddings
Hopkins
Savilla Gooding
Bluefield Auuiliary 857
Order of Eagles
Aerie Home
Veterans Hospital
Chaplains Fund
Doris Iddings
Merle Ash
EHC Leaders Attend Study Conference at Russell County
Thirty two leaders and technicians attended a four hour study conference for 4 H type leaders at Russell County Vocational Technical School. Morning sessions featured June Fields Fletcher and others presenting on the extension Nutrition Program Day Camps and a waste disposal program. Afternoon segments covered Foods and Nutrition Handicraft Nature Study and Recreation with named leaders guiding each group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell County
Dorothy Hale
Nancy Ascue
Evelyn Rowe
Verta Gibson
Kathryn Stinson
Phyllis Jackson
Ruth Adkins
Sandra Stinson
Cheryl Reedy
Seamen Use Fid to Open Rope Strands for Splicing
Sailors employ a fid to taper and separate rope fibers enabling precise splicing. The tool facilitates clean joins in lines and stays essential in rigging and knot work aboard ships.
Weekly club activities schedule for Bluefield area
A dense listing of club meetings and events from Tuesday through Saturday in Bluefield and nearby towns. Activities include rummage sales, bridge clubs, church groups, youth and homemaker clubs, veterans auxiliaries, Masonic and IOOF chapters, and library programs with times and locations across Bluefield, Hilltop, Grandview, Bramwell, and surrounding communities.
Russell County 4-H Clubs Report On Work and Meetings
Russell County 4-H clubs report on work and meetings with water pollution talks, project books audits, and awards. Clover Power pins awarded for project exhibits. beautification plans for Honaker Little League field include painting and cleanup. May meeting to honor graduates. Conference attendees Miss McReynolds and Bennie Chafin share TVA regional resource development experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Newberry
Dorothy Kennedy
Clover
Lebanon
Little League
Honaker
Glenna Smith
Belfast
Kay McReynolds
Bennie Chafin
Russell County
Cooperative Extension Service
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee Valley Test Demonstration Association, Inc
Fontana Village
N.C
TVA
Fontana Dam
Radford Sets 200 Summer Courses at Radford College
Radford Virginia College will offer over 200 courses in two five week summer sessions. The first runs to July 17 and the second from July 18 to August 23. Topics include art biology marketing education nursing literature history and radio and television. Dr David J Moore notes accelerated sequences in some departments. Graduate ed and music teacher cert courses offered in both sessions. Summer workshops in education journalism and mathematics. Contact the registrar for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radford
David J. Moore
Guard Groups Plan June 28 Programs In Church Rooms
Mrs. R. J. Keyes leads the AI to Bluefield Old Guard program set for Wednesday June 28 at 10 30 a m in the Christian Action classroom Trinity Methodist Church Auxiliary directed by Mrs. W B Martin meets in the Christian Action area with plans undisclosed Keyes will reveal the program later Old Guard meets in the Men's Uplift Bible classroom at the same time to hear the Old Guard Men's Chorus perform music
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Keyes
Bluefield Old Guard
Christian Action
Trinity Methodist Church
W. B. Martin
Kee Street Auxiliary Program At Kee Street Methodist
Mrs John Dunagan presented the program Days Arent Long Enough for the June meeting of the Kee Street Methodist Church Women Society for Christian Service in Princeton. Mrs Bingham presided and reports were read by Bolton Kingra and others as the WSCS plans merger with the Wesleyan Service Guild. A general work night was set for June 22 to clean the church with men. Visitation to Glenwood Park Methodist Home was made and get well wishes were 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 For Spring
Dresses return as the season’s hit with soft short silhouettes and flattering lines. A shirtshape with a draw string waist leads fashion, paired by day in beige and by night in black silk. Other shapes include cropped chemises, twopiece with blouson tops, and knit dresses with pleated skirts. The short dinner dress returns in black or pale pink.
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Sruckels Daily Telegraph
Dilmeda
Baptist Circle Meets
Dee Sect
Lodge
Visitation
School
CES
Tonite Mercer
Een
Mciazi
Hristopher ST. John Pas RY
Beckett
EHC
Ter Travers
THE
Barbra Streisano
Onan
Keats Wee
Sam Nunn
Johnny Beckett
CBS
Spring Street
Hilltop Bridge Club
Ridgecrest Road
West
YWCA
Blue Triangle Club
Ywca Board of Directors
Y Center
Bluefield Ioof Lodge
Ioof Hall
VFW
Bluefield Moose Lodge
Roy Avenue
CES Rummage
Grandview Extension Homemakers Club
First Baptist Wmu
First Presbyterian Circle
Trinity Church
West Virginian
Christ Episcopal Churchwomen
John Breth
Egypt
Israel
Greenview
First Christian Women’s Fellowship
Bethany Hall
Edgemont Baptist
WMS
Westminster Presbyterian Moc
Bland County
Bramwell
OES
Masonic Temple
J. Martin
C. Williams
WOTM
Mogse
Blufield
Fincastle Duplicate Bridge Club
Fincastle Country Club
Astronoughts
Municipal Auditorium
Tazewell
Young Homemakers Club
Elizabeth’s Pier Society
First Methodist
Ruth Mitchell Guild of Caffee Memorial Christ Church
Virginia Avenue
Methodist
American Legion Auxiliary
Riley-West Post
Maple View Christian Madonna Burger Circle
Falls Mills
West Virginia
Auditorium
Rock
Montcalm
Y. Thomason
T. Minnick
Redmen and Pocahontas
Preston Street
Iucurs
Steve ‘Bullit
McQuer and
Alt
MacGra
Miss McReynolds
Richard McReynolds
Castlewood
Castlewood Beavers
C. G. Dickenson
Champ Byerley
Chafin
Horace Chafin
Honaker Creators
J. B. Crabtree
Bland Street
Summit Players
Pocahontas Opera House
Virginian Hotel
Kee Street
Bipmayt
Walt Disney
Iinet
Peel
Metrocolor
Mis
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