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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1979
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Gore plan a July trip to Hawaii as Mercer School fifth and sixth graders craft leis dolls palm trees and nut cup decorations for the retirement buffet and program covers remain incomplete.
Thursday schedule lists meetings for Bluefield Lioness Ridgecrest club and AARP Bluefield Chapter 116 with luncheon at the Y Center. Top Level Club meets at Bland Street United Methodist Church and Montcalm group gathers at a fire station. Compassionate Friends plans a 7 pm gathering at First Christian Church in Pine Street. Valley Woman's Club board set at Mrs Houldsworth home. roast closes with remarks praising Mr Gore's service.
The Travellers District of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held its spring session at Andre's Gourmet Restaurant with Bluefield Chapter 172 as hostess. Mrs. L. D. Mattox presided as host chapter president, with Mrs. James J. Johns of Bluefield and Mrs. Mattox leading the opening events. Special music by Stephen Foster pieces was performed, and plans for the Charleston meeting September 20 to 22 were noted.
Mr and Mrs Rose celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at their home Route 3 Cedar Bluff Virginia on Sunday June 24 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Lawrence Williams of Durham and Rev C L Martin of Luray led a 60th wedding anniversary observing with Mrs Una Saunders serving the cake. Piano selections were by Kathleen Graham of Princeton. Guests included Isaac Shaffer of Columbia and David Martin of Huntsville plus Mr and Mrs Hubert Richards and Karen Thorn of Princeton. The Martins have five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
In downtown Bluefield and Princeton area retailers advertise a big sale event featuring 20 to 25 percent discounts on lamps, linens, bedding, and furs. Windows showcase Mikimoto pearls, diamond jewelry, watches, silk blouses, Levis, and travel coats. Venue highlights include LEGGETT, SWEETHEART BOUTIQUE, MADEMOISELLE SHOP, TOWN N TWEED, NELSONS LADIES SHOP, and a Noritake china sale through Saturday.
The Preston School P.T.O. held its final meeting of the year on June 5 to install officers for 1979 80 and recognize awards. President JoAnn Atkins presided as Shannon Baskind led the pledge. The group supported a bond issue for Preston School improvements and repairs and noted the start of a corresponding secretary.
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