Princeton UDC Hears District Report and Jefferson Davis Talk
Princeton Chapter 1876 United Daughters of the Confederacy reports three mem bership papers in process. Memorial committee notes flags and flowers on Confederate graves at Oakwood Cemetery. James H. Elmore speaks on Jefferson Davis tracing his life from Kentucky to leadership roles. Próxima luncheon plans and July program announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Donovan
Princeton
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Oakwood Cemetery
Harry Birt
UDC
W. J. Honaker
First Church of God
Lee
Honaker
Mabel Bonner
James H
Zachary Taylor
Varina Howell
Davis
U. S. House of Representatives
U. S
South
John C. Calhoun
Elmore
Confederacy
Albert Mooney
G. F. Crumpecker
Melba Rector
James Elmore
Eileen Mooney
P. B. Bowling
C. B. Anderson
Marie Bragg
Melrose Higginbotham
Duplicate club hosts second quarter bridge tourney
The Fincastle Duplicate Bridge Club held its second quarterly tournament at Fincastle Country Club with seven Howell Movement tables. Winners included Mrs. Robert Ryan and Mrs. A G Burton of Princeton in first place, followed by Mrs. R L Shumate and Mrs. Paul Carriker in second, and others listed by partners and scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fincastle Duplicate Bridge Club
Fincastle Country Club
Robert Ryan
A. G. Burton
Princeton
R. L. Shumate
Paul Carriker
Harry Jones
Joe Jason
John Boyd
van Martin
Strother Hoge
W. H. Riley Jr
George Fanning
Louise Wetzel
BCC Plans Invitational Tournament at Bluefield Club
Bluefield Country Club hosts an invitational women golfers event with coffee at 8 30 a m and tee off at 9 15 a m. Pairings include Lois Keesling Ruth Ann Meem Betty Bodell Delia Kersey Kay Sayers Violet Belcher and others across tees No 5 No 3 No 2 No 6 No 9 No 4 and No 7 with participants such as Charmaine Powers Betty Blaydes Woody Kendrick Elinor McQuail Peg Kiser Frances Stephenson and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club Women’s Golf Association
Lois Keesling
Ruth Ann Meem
Betty Bodell
Delia Kersey
Kay Sayers
Violet Belcher
Ebbie Legg
Peg Bartley
Daphne Litz
Charmaine Powers
Betty Blaydes
St. Clair Green
Woody Kendrick
Elinor McQuail
Peg Kiser
Frances Stephenson
P. E. Anderson
Stephanie Reid
Jane Waltz
Ruth Rouquie
Mary Martha Gillespie
Evelyn Wilburn
Edith Kahle
Aileen Scott
Betty Peery
Mary Hickman
Jo Ann Cecil
Polly Baker
Anna Lee Green
Smith Chapel Notes Recap of Local Visits
Smith Chapel notes record multiple weekend visits and guests. Randy Hodges and Kiersten Andrews from Atlanta stayed with the Slades. Bill McGhee and family from Beatyville visited the Burchetts. David Kirby and Brian from the University of Tennessee visited the Smiths. K E Hicks visited the Tabor family. Lois Davis is identified. Charles and George Larue return from Nazarene College in Mount Vernon Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Tabor
Lois Davis
Charles
George Larue
Nazarene College
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Joe A. Larue
Lemon Scenting Routine From Soap to Cologne
A lemon scented routine suggests starting with lemon body soap and finishing with a dab of lemon cologne. It recommends a full line from after-bath splash to powder and final fragrance for a fresh citrus aroma.
Miss Mamone to Wed Glen Riecken at Sacred Heart
Misse Barbara Mamone will become the bride of Glen Riecken on Saturday July 15 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bluefield. She recently attended a pre wedding party at the Y Center with a pink and white color scheme. The event featured pink rosebud centerpieces a white linen table cloth and a pink gift table. Guests played games and presented gifts to winners. A corsage of white rosebuds and a hostess gift completed the honoree’s celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Mamone
Glen Riecken
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Bluefield
Y Center
Barbara Jean Mamone
Sue Mamone
Weekly schedule of clubs churches and organizations
A dense list of meetings and events across Bluefield and surrounding towns from Tuesday to Friday. Activities include rummage sales, bridge groups, church circle luncheons, WMU and WSCS gatherings, lodge and auxiliary sessions, family dinners, and a college men’s prayer breakfast with locations and times. Specific venues include Princeton Avenue, Ridgecrest Road, Toledo Street, Y Center, and Hotel West Virginian, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Age Club
Princeton Avenue
Hilltop Bridge Club
Ridgecrest Road
West
Graham Hdc
Robert Francis
Toledo Street
Bluefield
NSA
Sahara Supper Club
YWCA
Blue Triangle Club
Y Center
Ywca Board of
Bluefield Ioof Lodge
IOOF
First Presbyterian McClung
Juanita Dale
Roy Avenue
VFW Post
Programs Of Talks Music Set Wednesday
Mrs. C. J. Kirby Sr. plans a Bluefield Auxiliary event for Wednesday June 21 at 10 30 a m. The Auxiliary meets at Trinity Methodist Church in the Christian Action classroom to hear Mrs. Bill Baker. The Old Guards meet in the Men's Uplift Bible classroom with Mack K Tator arranging the Trio of Singers from First Christian Church to perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Wmu
Bluefield Old Guard
Trinity Church
First Christian Church
Bill Baker
Bluefield
C. J. Kirby Sr
Old Guard
Trinity Methodist Church
Christian Action
Old Guards
Mack K. Tator
Forest Hills Garden Club Hosts June Luncheon with Out-of-Town Guests
Forest Hills Garden Club welcomed Mrs. Bruce Fraley of Norton Virginia district president, her mother Mrs. Jessie Hargis, and Mrs. George Cline, Southwest District awards chair, to a June luncheon at Basil Ray’s home. Fraley urged yearbook duties for the district, a succulents program was held, and ecology books were distributed to Abbs Valley-Boissevan schools. A house and garden tour followed with Fraley judging designs, ending with a club gift to the visitors. Next meeting will be July hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hedrick at 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hills Garden Club
Southwest District
Basil Ray
Bruce Fraley
Norton, Va
Forest Hills
Fraley
Bob Hedrick
America's Tastiest Ragu Inspires Taste Test Claim
An ad claims Ragu is the tastiest sauce, stating we tried other brands but none compare in texture and taste. The promotional copy pits Ragu as superior to competitors in flavor and mouthfeel.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Okey S. Brooks
Oak Hill
Earl Stearts
Harry J. Birt
Mary L. Burke
Hinton
Princeton Udc
Jeff Davis
Tha ‘Lh
Ira Southern
Mike Stater
BCC
Mamone
Dorothy Sayko
Elizabeth Wilson
Tony Mamone
Gloria Burnopp
Frank Goodrich
Jessie Hargis
Paul Burbage
George Cline
Big Stone Gap
Anthony Cocco
West Virginian
Christ Ecw
Church Undercroft
H. Q. Cox
Greenview
WSCS
Bland Street Methodist
Circle 8
CWF
Bethany Hall
Mary Frances Douthat
Fincastle Presbyterian Church
Bramwell
CES
Masonic Temple
D. Baugh
S. Shupe
WOTM
Moose Home
FCC
Bluewell Lions Auxiliary
Ameli Hall
Bluewell
Municipal Clubroom
College Avenue Baptist Men’s
Pipestem Resort
Perry
America
T. M
N.Y
Ragu
Armstrong
Valco Aluminum
Philip Carey
Sean Xr Ley Seals
Virginian Supply Company
Princeton, W.va
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