Women and church workers honored at Davis and Elkins College
Local women earned eight unit certificates from the Presbyterian Woman's Training School presented at Halliehurst Hall, Davis and Elkins College, with attendees from First and Westminster Presbyterian churches. Others from Bluefield and Richmond areas visited relatives, attended theater in Abingdon, and traveled to U. S. sites like Myrtle Beach and Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Woman's Work
Presbyterian Church of the United States
Jackson A. Hammond
First Presbyterian
Everett W. Outten
Westminster Presbyterian
Hailiehurst Hall
Davis and Elkins College
Elkins
Bluefield
W. San
F. D. Bricker Jr
Dal Ramage
Oo Presbyterian Church
L. Timms
W. E. Stemoudhe
W. S. Owens
William Gwye
Morrison
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Poca Lodge Hosts District Head in Pocahontas
Mrs Peggy Haynes of Saltville district deputy grand chief of Pythian Sisters visited Pocahontas Temple. She spoke on lodge work before introductions of Past Grand Chancellor Charles Haynes. Initiation of Ruth Brighthill Ella Saunders and Pauline Wagner followed. light refreshments served by Mrs Emily and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas, Va
Peggy Haynes
Saltville
Pythian Sisters
Pocahontas Temple
Charles Haynes
Thelma Wagner
Ruth Brighthill
Ella Saunders
Pauline Wagner
Emily
East River Garden Club Plans Luncheon Meeting
East River Mountain Garden Club will hold a luncheon tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Greyhound Bus Terminal dining room. Guest speaker is Mrs. Percy Gillie, president of the West Virginia Garden Club, who will discuss Garden Club Work in West Virginia. Three flower arrangements will be judged by Mrs. W R Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East River Mountain Garden Club
Greyhound Bus
Percy Gillie
West Virginia Garden Club
Appalachia Garden Club
Bluefield
W R Graham
Greyhound Bus Terminal
Bland Street
Heatherwood Garden Club
A. D. Coppinger
Parkway
Allen Coppinger
John Chapman Water
Dar
G Cruise
Ben H. Williams
Troublesome Thank You Notes And Solo Holidays
Emily Post weighs etiquette on a note to the husband after hospitality and confirms it was proper to address him. She also answers who should write first in new friendships and affirms a 21 year old woman may take a two week holiday alone in a family type hotel if self reliant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Post
West Coast
Mrs. Post
Bookmobile Schedule Announced for Wytheville Area
Wythe Grayson Regional Library announces the bookmobile route for Ivanhoe today with stops at Price's Store, Coleman's Store Austinville School, home of Mrs Roy Fields, Alford's Store, Williams Brothers Store Poplar Camp, and Patterson Esso Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wytheville
Wythe Grayson Regional Library
Ivanhoe
Price's
Coleman's
Austinville
Roy Fields
Alford's
Williams Brothers
Poplar Camp
Patterson Esso
Garden and club meeting schedule for Tuesday to Thursday
Calendar lists events for Mrs. Sexton and groups at YWCA, Garden Clubs, Army Mothers, Helen Kim Guild, DAR, GIA, and church circles from Tuesday through Thursday. Activities include trips, luncheons, plant exchange month reminders, pot luck lunches, bridge benefits, and Cotton Tea gatherings at local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Business Girls Club of
YWCA
Camp Iva
Primrose Garden Club
Alex Ledgerwood
Fourth St
John Land Jr
Ward Miles
U. S. Army
Helen Kim Guild
Bland Street Methodist Church
Virginia Farris
Russell St
GIA
Eagles Hall
Blue Woman's Club
Appalachian Assembly
Fairfield Garden Club
Frank Buchanan
Cumberland Road
Argonauts of
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Graham Presbyterian Church
Surprise Dinner Honors Radford Couple and Huffs
Entertained by Mrs. G. W. Sexton of Radford the event honored G. W. Sexton on his sixtieth birthday and the Huffs on their fifteenth anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Burkett and Mabel Burkett of Bluefield and St Clair, West Graham, Christiansburg, and Galax residents among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Sexton
Radford
Roy Huff
Galax
Huffs
Bobby Burkett
Mabel Burkett
Bluefield
Ethel Stevenson
St. Clair
Guy Buchanan
West Graham
Ray Millsap
Christiansburg
Roy
Larry
Roy Tickle
Coactive
Judy
Wytheville Junior Woman’s Club Drives for Red Cross Bloodmobile
Wytheville Virginia June 21 members of the Junior Woman's Club seek at least 200 donors for next Monday's Red Cross Bloodmobile visit to meet quota. Mrs Jack Moody leads recruitment with support from the youth conservation department chaired by Mrs W R Chitwood. A final club session Monday at 1 at the George Wythe Hotel features guest artist Maxine Spigel Bulbin of Roanoke performing The Snow Goose with music by Mavis Overstreet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wytheville
Junior Woman's Club
Red Cross
Jack Moody
Public Welfare Department
Servang
Youth Conservation Department
W. R. Chitwood
George Wythe
Maxine Spigel Bulbin
Roanoke
Paul Gallico
Mavis Overstreet
A M. Soyars
Porter Jackson
Cotton tea at Circle No 2 Graham Presbyterian
Circle No 2 at Graham Presbyterian will host a cotton tea Thursday evening from 7 to 9 30 with the event running during those hours and providing an informal gathering for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Presbyerian Church
Local families visit friends and relatives this week
Amonate area residents report visits from Exton Ohio and Welch families. Christine Harmon received treatment at Clinch Valley Clinic. Hampton Virginia trip plans by Shelton Morefield family. Kaye Large’s birth noted, and YF social held at the church with future Wednesday meetings. Sampsons spent Sunday in Pound Virginia visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J B. Ledford
Jimmy
Eddie
Exton
Ohio
Roy Ledford
Omiy
B. Leds
Christine Harmon
Clinch Valley Clinic
Delbert Bailey
Debbie
Kathy
Rita
Welch
Robert Artie
J. H Barlow
Bristol
Shelton Morefield
Jan
Joyce T
Ronald
Mike
Hampton
Robert Gray
Lebanon
Loretta Stanley
McComas
Charlie Large
Kaye
Tazewel
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Mrs. T. Sampson
Pound
Children Choir Program Presented At UM Auxiliary Meeting
The Union Mission Auxiliary met at Hamilton Hall Bland Street Methodist Church to hear Miss Evelyn Thomas of Temple Mission speak on camp work and mission efforts. A donation and a planned child’s camp attendance were announced amid a tea for fifty nine members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Temple Mission
Bluefield
Union Mission Auxiliary
Evelyn Thomas
Ganding
Sion
Hamilton Hall
Bland Street Methodist Church
J. A. Haimilton
J. A. Hammond
Temple Mission
Evangel
Fees.y
M. R. Dodson
Union Mission
Guy Dunn
E. R Eanes
Miss Thomas
UDC Hears Talk By Mrs Altizer At Happy Valley Farm
Bluefield Chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy met at Happy Valley Farm with Mrs Paul Thomas Jr and co hosts. Mrs Harold Altizer spoke on the origin of the Confederate flag and noted its national acceptance near war's end. Five delegates were elected for the state meeting at Jackson's Mill and new members were welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Paul Thomas Jr
Happy Valley Farm
Rees Bowen
Annabelle Bowen
5. J. Ferguson
Harold Altizer
Wa Sperow
Thomas
Jackson's Mill
Sperow
Otis Bivens
Ray Graham
H. J. Altizer
Two Births Reported at St Luke’s Hospital
A son named James Ronald was born June 16 at St Luke's Hospital to Mr and Mrs James Eldwood Shaw of Northfork weighing seven pounds nine and three fourths ounces. A daughter Teresa Kay was born June 19 at St Luke's Hospital to Mr and Mrs Claude Raymond Brooks of Bluefield weighing seven pounds three and a half ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ronald
St. Luke's Hospital
James Eldwood Shaw
Northfork
Claude Raymond Brooks
Bramwell Rd
Bluefield
Teresa Kay
Bride Elect Betty Jo Wilkinson Showered in Albemarle Street Home
A shower honored Miss Betty Jo Wilkinson bride elect of Mr Martin Jack Bourne at Elaine Sarver’s Albemarle Street residence. Pink and green decor filled the space. guests played games with prizes awarded to Betty Gilbert Patty Ramage and Darlene Eaton. Mrs B A Wilkinson, mother of the bride elect, attended as guest joint hostess. Billie Rae Bradbery Lettye Howell aided with refreshments. The wedding is set for Grace Methodist Church on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jo Wilkinson
Martin Jack Bourne
Bluefield
Elaine Sarver
Albemarle Street
Betty Gilbert
Patty Ramage
Darlene Eaton
B. A. Wilkinson
Billie Rae Bradbery
Lettye Howell
Sarver
Grace Methodist Church
Here pain relief pills and ointment ad
An advertisement touts Here pain relief products for relief from miseries of simple pies itching and inflamed tissues. It claims instant relief and prevention of cracking with Stainless Pazo suppositories or ointment sold by druggists. Regular Pazo offered as well.
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WOMEN
Janet Sue Riley
Virgil Ross
J. A. Nelson
Myrtle Beach
S. C
P. S.immerman
Pride Watson
Giles Street
W. C. Robertson
Arlington
Williamsburg
Jamesfom Tostitaweee
Wnefalh Va
Eriavowe Bee Pvnver
Norfolk
J. L. Dunning
Ruth Rader
Dearborn
Miami Beach
Fla
Pear
Taylor
Columbus
Rader
H. A. Dooley
Bramwell Road
Bluefield Sanitarium
Glen Perkinsons
Richmond
Jeasie Wyatt
Lafayette
Ind
Michigan
Ruth Tilson
Nita Sutherland
Barter
Abingdon
Martha Washington Inn
Bob Porterfield
Poca Lodge
East River Garden Club
Westinghouse Radio
Free- Westinghouse
Alcoraho
Chippendale
Westinghouse
PRICE
de Luxe Radio
Westinghouse Sewing Machine
RADIO
Superior Sterling CO
Bluefield, W. VA
Charlotte Walker
Joe Akers
Orin Walker
Della Ray
Johnny Ray
Peggy Boaten
Carolyn Hall
Phyllis Ray
Cora Ray
Billie Rae Hamnon
Freda Walker
Pauline Akers
Hazel Akers
Rosie Etter
Mrs. Sexton
Snowy
Paper Supply Co
Presbyterian Circle
Amonate Personals
Children’s Chorus
UM Auxiliary
PD Lea
UDC
Altizer
Rough
Lewisburg
Middlesburg
McCandless
Aroun
Ian
Appalachian
Electric Power Company
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