Bridal Parties Honor Mary Jane Ratliff Before Wedding
Bluefield events honor Miss Mary Jane Ratliff with showers and parties in Welch and Bluefield. Hostesses include Mrs. R. J. Marrs, Miss Barbara Marrs, Mrs. Ray Ratliff, Mrs. James W. Davis, and others. Rehearsal party planned. wedding to James M. French of Pocahontas at First Presbyterian Church Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Ratliff
Jane Ratliff
R. J. Marrs
Barbara Marrs
Mates
Welch
Miss Ratliff
Ray Ratliff
Oak Grove
Ralph Ratliff
James W. Davis
Louisville
Bernard McClaugherty Jr
James M. French
Pocahontas
First Presbyterian Church
Coopers WSCS Meeting Reviews Mission Themes and Plans
The WSCS of Coopers Methodist Church met Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Sunday School rooms. Mrs. Odell Adams led the program on Ever Singing, March We Onward with readings, songs, and talks on Changing Patterns in The March of Missions. Mrs. Tom O’Neil presided as business session adjourned after pledges totaling $15 and committee assignments. The group announced Leadership Training Days for June 17, 2024 and a July meeting at Mrs. Odell Adams’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Coopers Methodist Church
Odell Adams
C. C. Niswander
Stella Gordon
Irvin Butt
C. N. Rutherford
Paul Treola
Tom O'Neil
Births in Roanoke and Bluefield announce two newborns
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hinkle of Ferdinand Avenue Roanoke Virginia welcomed a son Jeffery Earl on June 16 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. The mother is former Miss Jeannette Hawkins daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hawking of Bluefield. Russell Wayne born June 8 at the Bluefield Sanitarium to Mr. and Mrs. Marion Paul Clark of Arista weighing five pounds thirteen ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hinkle
Ferdinand Avenue
Roanoke
Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Jeffery Earl
Jeannette Hawkins
J. W. Hawking
Bluefield
Russell Wayne
Marion Paul Clark
Arista
New Officers Named For Bluefield OES Chapter
The Bluefield Chapter No. 66 of the Order of the Eastern Star will install its newly elected and appointed officers Monday night at the Masonic Temple on Federal Street. Officers include Worthy Matron Edna McCoy and Worthy Patron R L McCoy with a full slate of associates, secretary Mamie Long, treasurer Roxie Boyd, conductress Hazel Aker, and others. Installing officer Ethel Little and various committee chairs are listed, with refreshment and program committees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Federal Street
Worthy
Edna McCoy
R. L. McCoy
Beatrice Foley
C. R. Mahoney
Mamie Long
Roxie Boyd
Hazel Aker
Amanda Montgomery
Goldie Hubbard
Betty Lou Gearhart
Mary DeVault
Ada
Dorothy Cromer
Ruth
Marie Wood
Esther
Louise Yost
Martha
Mary Phyllis Kirk
Electa
Bessie Hash
Priscilla Mahoney
Sentinel
William Mustard
Ethel Little
Cora Wood
May Pace
Fannie Trenor
Ella V. Land
Margaret Westwarder
Mable Williams
S. L. Tickle
Iona Jones
Kate Ward
Alma Vukojevich
Ella May Wood
Temple Decora
Ida B. Martin
Nellie Ward
Foursome Tourney Set for Bluefield Club Tomorrow
Forty six golfers compete in a mixed foursome event at Bluefield Country Club on June 21. Pairings were arranged by Mrs. Herbert Gross and Miss Jessie Taylor with 23 couples listed and substitutes Jack Metcalfe Douglas Miller and Lee Murray available if needed. Play starts at 11 a.m. and partners should coordinate tee times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
Herbert Gross
Jessie Taylor
Edwin Elliott
Charles Joyce
A. C. Williams
Scott Lilly Jr
Fred White
al Hoilman
Tom Baer
James McGhee
Jim Strupp
E. R. Gillespie
Friday and Monday club meetings listed for Bluefield area
Calendar notes list events at the White Shrine of Jeru salem Macedonia Shrine No 8 dinner at 6 00 p m and regular meeting at 8 00 p m Friday. Monday Bluefield Sales Executive Club at Bluefield Country Club includes dinner buffet and officer installation. Laurel Garden Club meets with Mrs W C Witten Jr 420 Tazewell Avenue Bluefield VA at 7 45 p m Wednesday Ivy Garden Club meets with Mrs James Cheek 1410 Union Court bring a house plant.
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White Shrine of Jerusalem
Macedonia Shrine No
Temple
Bluefield Sales Executive Club
Bluefield Country Club
Laurel Garden Club
W. C Witten Jr
Tazewell Avenue
Bluefield
Ivy Garden Club
James
Cheek
Union Court
Birth of David Michael Jackson in Bluefield
A son named David Michael was born June 10 at the Bluefield Sanitarium to Mr. and Mrs. George Franklin Jackson of this city. The infant weighed 8 pounds 2% ounces and the mother is former Miss Stella Mae Smothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Michael
Bluefield Sanitarium
George Franklin Jackson
Stella Mae Smothers
Fragrant Frills and Summer Bargains Across Local Shops
An array of shop offerings fills the town scene with baked pies at THE SANDWICH SHOP and takeout items, coal price notices from CITIZEN'S COAL & SUPPLY CO., and a parade of summer fashion at BLUEFIELD SHOE CO., BRADLEY'S, NANNIE RAE'S AND SCHUYLER'S with discounts on shoes, dresses, and beachwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Shoe CO
Roy Phillips
Valley
Mademoiselle Town & Country
I. Miller
Nannie Rae’s
Schuyler’s
Mildred Wright Circle Convenes at Calvary Baptist Church
The Mildred Wright Circle met at Calvary Baptist Church with 13 members and 4 visitors. Mrs C H Arnold gave opening prayer. B Moricle presented Table Grace. Mrs D Walker presented program Our Ministry to Other Races and Nationalities. July community mission is a donation to Bluefield College. Next meeting with Mrs Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Wright
Calvary Baptist Church
Sam Thompson
C. H. Arnold
B. Moricle
D. Walker
Bluefield College
Davidson
Prevent Rust Stains on Garment with Waxed Paper Hanger
To protect clothing during drying, wrap a wire hanger with a square of waxed paper and punch a hole to slip it over the hook. This simple shield prevents rust stains from reaching fabrics.
Schedule for Home Demonstration Agent Week
Mary Virginia Fletcher announces a weekly schedule for June 23 featuring Low Calorie Meals. Demonstrations include Mrs. Jessee at Mill Creek June 24, Elk Garden Church June 30, Bakers Ridge June 21, and parsonage June 27 with hosts Mrs. Wiley Jessee. Also notes attendance at the American Home Economics Association meeting in Philadelphia June 22-28. Clothespin care tips conclude the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Virginia Fletcher
Mill Creek
E. W. Jessee
Jessee
Elk Garden
Ed Gilmer
Laura Aker
Bakers Ridge
Warren Bakeree
Henry Hall
Parsonage
Wiley Jessee
American Home Economics Association
Philadelphia
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Peta
0. G. King
Gayle King
King
Fairfield
Julian Davis
Louisville, Ky
Charles Smith
Earle Wood
Smith
Mt. View
L. M. Poff
Bill Lackey
C. H. Alba
Sandea Alba
Frank Buchanan
Suzanne Buchanan
Ratliff
Buchanan
Cumberland Road
Fred Lowe
Dennis Clark
Lowe
Roscwwl
Bland Street
Gwim
Are Yours
JEWEL
Rugged Watch
Coopers
Music Lover's Club
Virginia Federation of Music Clubs
Graham High School
Bluefield Auditorium
Edward G. Tice
Pulaski
Lee Harman
L. A. Dunlap
WFMC
State Board
James H. McNeer
Gilbert Morehead
Carter Kitts
Margaret Whitley
Phil Wynn
Fields
Bluefield Oes
Boy’s & Students
Golors
Blue & Grey
Ngrist
Cha Boyd Leary
Bluefield, W. Va
Princeton Ave
Federal
Bland Streets
S&h
Sir John Suckling
Commerce St
Citizen’s Coal & Supply CO
Bluefield Ave
Citizen's
Bradley's
Kleinert
Maytag Appliance CO
Virginia AvenUe
Virginia
Memorial Square
Imperial
Imperial Finest Productor Caryster Corporation
Claytor Motors
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