Blakelys Celebrate Golden Anniversary at Virginia Reunion
The Blakelys observed their 50th wedding anniversary during a family gathering at Frazier's Lake, Alta Vista, Virginia. Hosts included W S Frazier Jr and Harold T Cothran, with many relatives from Bluefield Staunton Harrisburg Martinsville Richmond Charlottesville Lynchburg and Welch attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Blakely Sr
Bluefield
Frazier’s Lake
Alta Vista
W. S. Frazier Jr
Harold T. Cothran
Blakely
Hilda Doss
Frazier
Cothran
R. C. Amblet
Staunton
Henry Blakely
Wesley Blakely
Lee Ann and Bryan
Harrisburg
J. E. Blakely, Jr
Columbus, C
James F. Price
Providence Forge
John Doss
Martinsville
John Hurd
Welch
W. Va
Ann Doss Hurd
Reid Carr
Richmond
Samuel Joseph
Janet Lee
Ricky
Charlottesville
Beverly Ambler
Scotty
David Cothran
Lynchburg
Karen
W. S. Frazier
Ill
Buddy
W. L. Chapman
GHS Class 47 To Have Reunion Planning Meeting
Members of Graham High School's 1947 graduating class are urged to attend a reunion planning meeting. Mrs. John Mattox will host at 304 Parkview Drive Bluefield Virginia on Friday June 23 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham High School
John Mattox
Parkview Drive
Parkview Heights
Bluefield
Collins recuperating at home after hospital stay
W. A. Bill Collins is recuperating at his home 809 Highland Avenue after a period of hospitalization at the University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville. He is allowed visitors.
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W. A
Bill) Collins
Highland Avenue
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Pre-Theatre Dinner Menu Features Chicken Rolls
A step by step pre theatre dinner plan uses saucy chicken rolls made from boned chicken breasts filled with spinach and parmesan. Prepare rolls early, brown with mushrooms in a skillet, then simmer in a creamy soup sauce with savory and marjoram for six servings.
Byrd to Attend VPI Summer Session
Eddie Byrd son of Mr and Mrs McConley Byrd a VPI student in Blacksburg Va will spend a week with his parents and attend the summer session of school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Byrd
McConley Byrd
VPI
Blacksburg
Jack Jessen
Lavonia
Mich
D. T. Sutherland
Paul Jessee
Ken Ketchen
San Francisco
Calif
Doug Smith
Chris
Doug
Norfolk
Bill Ketchens
Ketchen
California
Jenny Childress
Kingsport
Roanoke
Leonard Coles
T. C. Sugar
Matoaka
W. W. Fields Sr
Wooten
Jim Smiths
A. G. Steele
A. G. Steele Jr
Toby
Jimmy Smith
Fort Monroe
M. Sgt
Bob Groves
Viet Nam
Cathy
Smith
Alaska
Groves
Germany
Marguerite Griffith
Dennis
Tenn
Garden Club hears slides on Algeria during June meeting
Iris Garden Club meeting at L A Barnhill home featured Mrs. E C Wickline’s color slides from living months in Algeria. She described language challenges, soil and water conservation work, desert and mountain terrains, and local clothing and crafts. A short business session discussed yearbook plans and dogwood tree replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Wickline
Princeton
Iris Garden Club
Sahara
R. P. Gammage
Miss Mary Sue Alley Visits Miami with Taylors
Miss Mary Sue Alley spends two weeks in Miami Florida with Mr and Mrs Robert Taylor. Mrs Taylor formerly Bonnie White of Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sue Alley
Miami, Fla
Robert Taylor
Taylor
Bonnie White
Bluefield
Bluefield club calendar highlights day events and meetings
A Thursday schedule lists rummage sale at 918 Bland Street 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and numerous meetings across Bluefield and nearby towns including Trinity Church First Presbyterian Circle No. 5 and 6, YWCA Duplicate Bridge, and Graham Band Club planning fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debonnaire Club
Bland Street
Bluefield Old Guards
Trinity Church
W. J. Ellis
Arnold Twins
A. F. DeBusk
Charles Dooley Jr
East End Baptist
First Presbyterian Circle
W. E. Moir
Oakhurst Circle
R. R. Stuart Jr
Groveland Drive
Graham
Leatherwood Farms
Methodist
C. H. Mustard
A. B. Mahood Jr
Academy View Hdc
J. Russell Hearn
Greever Avenue
Bluefield
WSCS
Hamilton Hall
First Christian Women’s Fellowship
Bethany Hall
Church
YWCA
WOTM
Moose Home
Mary Teague
Tazewell
Marvin Kincheloe
War Church Hosts Bride-Elect Brenda Bartley Shower
Brenda Perkins Bartley the bride elect of Ronnie Martin was honored at a bridal shower in War Baptist Church fellowship hall. Hostesses were Mrs. Rose Gonzales Mrs. Red Pelphrey and Lisa Justice. Winners of bridal games were Mesdames Conley Bourne Bellamy and Hammond. Gifts and decor matched pink rose theme.
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Bartley
Brenda Perkins
Charlotte
N. C
Ronnie Martin
War
North Carolina
Fellowship Hall of War Baptist Church
Rose Gonzales
Red Pelphrey
Lisa
Ken Justice
Jess Conley
W. W. Bourne
Cora Bellamy
Grace Hammond
Children Present Program at Union Mission Auxiliary Meeting
Miss Evelyn Thomas and eight children from Bluefield Virginia’s Children’s Temple Mission presented the June program of the Union Mission Auxiliary in the Chapel. They sang, recited verses, and spoke on the Union Mission Camp Aug 7 12 at Camp Roland. The camp cost rose from 6.50 to 7.50 per child this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Thomas
Children's Temple Mission
Bluefield
Union Mission Auxiliary
Consumer Question Box Unclear meaning of dry cleanable label
Margaret Dana explains that dry cleanable on a dress label does not imply mandatory cleaning by dry cleaning. She notes dictionary meaning is cleaning capable, while the writer may not fully understand the term and suggests dry cleaning is optional, not required.
Richlands Club Has Meeting and Social Draws Members
Richlands Canasta Club president Mrs. Paul Cook led a short business session at Wimpy's Cafe followed by five tables of canasta. Hostesses were Mrs. Paul Cook Mrs. Richard Dalton and Mrs. Donald Van Dyke. Twenty three members were served a salad course and winners named as Mrs. Leonard Cole Mrs. Peggy Mills Mrs. Sue Harrison Mrs. Marguerite Griffith and Mrs. Loretta Keen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands
Richlands Canasta Club
Paul Cook
Wimpy's
Richard Dalton
Donald van Dyke
Leonard Cole
Peggy Mills
Sue Harrison
Marguerite Griffith
Loretta Keen
Roy Mutter
Pearlsburg
Russell County 4H Club Schedules June Events and Camp
The Russell County Home Demonstration and 4-H clubs announce events including a June 28 demonstration on Home Garden and Insect Control with Mrs. Ruth Booth and Mrs. Maxie Skeen, a June 22 workshop for Lebanon Area girls, and the June 26 July 1 Virginia 4-H Club Congress at VPI. Last week 103 junior 4-H’ers camped at the Southeast Virginia 4-H Center Abingdon, with Dickenson and Smyth counties joining. ranch groups led by Larry Smith, Vikki Blizzard, David Jessee, Jan Breeding, and Vickie Snead. Activities included electric and outdoor cookery, archery, leadership, crafts, hunter safety, horsemanship, nature science, and swimming.
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Nancy H. Ascue
Benny Burkett
Lebanon Area
Appalachian Power Company
Virginia
Club Congress
VPI
Russell County
Abingdon
Dickenson
Smyth
Russell
Larry Smith
Vikki Blizzard
David Jessee
Jan Breeding
Vickie Snead
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Blakelys
Shem
Garden Club
Algeria
Mary Buston
Naomi Campbell
Mary Elizabeth Johnston
Ruth Anne Meem
Low Gross
Nancy Baer
Bish Bowen
Erma Joyce
Mer
C. W. Porterfield
Fincastle Duplicate Bridge Club
Little Gardens Club
K. S. Addington
Oakhurst Avenue
Gia
Eagles Hall
Graham Band Club
Herbert Hitt
L. K. Webb
Richard F. Wayland
Hitt
Consumer
Margaret Dana
Richlands Club
Russell County Home Demonstration Club
Cleveland
Ruth Booth
Maxie Skeen
Cox’s Dept. Store
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