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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1971
Page
6
Several organizations held or planned meetings across Bluefield Mercer County from Tuesday to Saturday. Groups included Esso landscape volunteers, Kiwanis, Bluefield Rescue Squad, BHS reunions, Extension Homemakers, Garden Clubs, DAR, WOTM, MOC, WCTU, Lo-Cal clubs, Rebekah Lodge, and YWCA activities with communal gatherings at churches, hotels, and city venues.
Mr and Mrs Dwight Lee McPherson of Athens Star Route Princeton welcome their first child a son Anthony Lee born Wednesday June 16 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces Mother is Melinda Barbour formerly.
The Brushfork Baptist Women’s Society and Adult II Bible class honored Mrs Kenneth Estes with a church baby shower in the fellowship hall. Fifty three guests attended as gifts covered blue and pink decor and floral designs. Stella Compton, a Mrs Sykes, Kathy Lyons, Zela Witt, Loraine Perdue, Phyllis Barker, Mildred Baker, Margaret Estes and Debbie Estes won game gifts.
Mr and Mrs James Carl Brooks Jr of 101 Central Avenue Tazewell Virginia announce the birth of their first child a daughter Alicia Lynn born Wednesday June 16 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces Mother is former Evelyn Irene Cox
A pre bridal shower celebrated Miss Barbara Nickell daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph H Young Fort Spring bride elect of Daniel Woods son of Mr and Mrs H J Woods Annandale Va to be wed in July The party at the Y Center featured red rosebuds and greenery centerpiece a pink umbrella gift table corsage and an electric blender The honoree received gifts and games were played by about 50 guests Out of town attendees included Mrs Young Mrs Joe Young and Mrs Linda Gregory Miss Nickell has worked at Louellas Beauty Salon for 60 years and plans to live in Jacksonville Fla
A Washington Evening Star report notes fried shrimp in coconut as a wedding reception hors d oeuvre for Tricia Nixon. The recipe mirrors the International Shrimp Council version with mace lime juice and coconut milk variation.
Mr and Mrs Wilmuth Edwin Anderson Jr Bramwell welcome their daughter Candace Leah born Monday June 14 at Bluefield Sanitarium weight 7 pounds 12 ounces Mother Kathryn Colleen Barbour. Mr and Mrs Larry Tyrelious Sluss Pocahontas Va greet their son Larry Tyrelious Jr born Tuesday June 15 at Bluefield Sanitarium weight 5 pounds 11 ounces Mother Deborah Ann Mills.
Camp Joy needs several counselors for two girl camping sessions starting June 28 and July 5. Current volunteers include Sharon Tiller, Kathy Shrader, and Gayla Doss. more aids are sought from Mrs. James Waller and Mrs. Frank Hancock with two positions in week one and one in week two. Boys counselors, clothing volunteers, and life guards are also listed with ongoing activity and donations.
Consumers ask about carpets with fine steel wires to prevent static buildup. Experts say the fibers do not conduct electricity to grounded objects and may help reduce static, with caution to seek safety lab testing. Steam cleaning outperforms older methods for greasy soils but is costly and not ideal for light home use. Rayon carpets may not meet new flame resistance standards set for April 16 1971, with no labeling plans yet. buyers should obtain a written warranty from sellers.
Mrs C J Kirby Sr arranged the auxiliary to the Bluefield Old Guard program for Wednesday June 23 at 10 30 am in the Trinity Methodist Church Christian Action classroom Mrs C H Puckett will speak and display items Dr C H Patterson pastor Westminster Presbyterian Church will address the Old Guards meeting in the Men's Bible classroom The program was planned by W B Bird
Hong Kong's foreign product market grew in December with imports rising 10.9 percent from the prior year to 276.57 million dollars. The increase reflects stronger demand for overseas goods.
The Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church met at the Golden Age Center for dinner and installation of new officers. Mrs Arrington presided, thanked members, and reported year end contributions to Lexington Seminary Rescue Squad Bible Fund needy family and Camp Joy.
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