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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1956

Page

5

Golden Agers Hold Friday Meeting at Davison Home

An all day Golden Age Club gathering at the Davison Home featured morning project work focused on the club scrapbook and a door prize won by president 8 L Tickle. Visitor Mrs Mabel Anderson of Washington DC attended. afternoon games were led by Mrs Bulah MacKnight amid summer flower decorations.

Davison Golden Age Chad 8. L. Tickle Mabel Anderson Washington, D. C Hayden Eston Roanoke Bulah MacKnight

Illinois Family Vacation Visits Abingdon and Nearby

Rock Falls residents Mr. and Mrs. Otis M. Helton and family visit Jesse R. Helton in Abingdon while others from Virginia and Maryland spend time with local kin. Names include Thomas McKee Hospital patient Samuel Allison convalescing and Roy Woods of Baltimore visiting relatives in Holston Valley and Radford.

Otis M. Helton Rock Falls Jesse R. Helton Samuel Allison Thomas McKee Hospitals Blis Oscar Woolds Gene Woods Baltimore Oscar Woods John Woods Holston Radford Kee Ruth Hickey Monta

Borderland DAR Holds Year End Meeting at Plat Top Lake

Borderland Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution urged members to honor Flag Day June 14 during their final meeting of the year held at Mrs. Frank Graff's Plat Top Lake home. Members learned flag history, took part in a patriotic quiz, and discussed transfers, resignations, and hospital service awards.

Borderland Daughters of the American Revolution Frank Graff Plat Top Lake I. O. Shumate R. L. Hughes Sekcson Mills W. C Bishop Regent W. W. Pharr William Miller William Laird II M. M. Neely Bricker C. A. van Slutyer Veterans Hospi Beckley Borderland Chapter Th Veteran's Hospital Regemt Willa Thompson Good Citizen Committee Borderland Chanter J. C. Gwinn Mr. Graff Tom Graff Johnny Jan Cage Tom Swift Gwinn Betty Henry Society

Bank executive Hale hospitalized after heart attack

R A Hale vice president of the Commercial Bank remains a patient at St Luke s Hospital after a heart attack last Saturday at his home 502 Bramwell. Miss Ellen Lockwood a patient at Icefield Sanitarium for the past week is reportedly in an improved condition.

R. A. Hale The Commercial Bank St. Luke's Hospital Bramwell Ellen Lockwood Icefield Sanitarium

Births Report From St Luke's Hospital Bluefield Va Area

A list of births at St Luke's Hospital includes Michael Blaine June 5 to Dewey Stew art and Wanda Lee Shirley, Christina Elizabeth Sawyer, and Keith Edward Ward Smith among others. Details cover birth dates, parent names and addresses, and baby weights.

Michael Blaine St. Luke's Hospital Dewey Gene Stewart Bluefield Wanda Lee Shirley Susan Belle William Peter Catron Pocahontas Deborah Faye St. Luke's Ital Ronald Williams Maryland Ave Shirley Jean Lins Christina Elizabeth Joseph Barry Sawyer Rockbridge St Gregory Dean St. Luke’s Hal Billy Boyd Maynard Thelma Shaffer Chris Devonna Kermit Ward Smith Northfork Geary Robert St. Luke’s Hospital James Robert Bowling Michael Lee Talmadge Lee Sanders Rock Kayetta Neely Diana Lynn Charles Eugene Davis Narrows Terence Lee Roy Lewis Houchins

Saltville Teacher Elected President of Music Group

Luroy C. Krumwiede, Saltville High School director of Music, was elected president of the Virginia Music Educators Association in a May 15 statewide election. His two year term begins July 1 1954. He has served as treasurer and vice president of related groups and chaired district boards in prior years.

Saltville Luroy C. Krumwiede Saltville High School Virginia Music Ducators Association Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association VMEA Nell Dobbins Ruth Sheffield Jim Neblett Bob Miller U. S Re Church of God Old Singleton Christiansburg

Leather Car Coats Drive Fall Fashion Trends

Leather coats dominate next season with car coats in leather for both casual and formal wear. Designers show a wide range including hooded styles in beige kidskin and white options, with bold colors and matching accessories for outfits to complement new Jaguar or Renault models.

Toore Jaguar Thunderbird Renault Samuel Roberts New York

Exchange Of Gift Etiquette In Social Shower

Emily Post advises on whether to request an exchange of duplicate gifts after a shower. She notes considerations of how recipients feel, suggests exchange via the giver, and highlights varying sensitivities to gift swapping. The column also touches on thank you habits, godparent gifts, and wedding invitation etiquette.

Emily Post Mrs. Post

Adams Child Celebrates 6th Birthday

Belinda Sue Adams, daughter of Mr and Mrs Adams, celebrated her sixth birthday with a home party Monday. After games and gift opening, twenty five guests were served cake and punch.

Adams UMANN Belinda Sue Adams Cecil Hendrick John Ratliff Parley Bryant Gloria Hendrick Ercelie Courington Ws.c.s Cassell Memorial Church Itmenn Don L. Goff Powellton Pat Courington

White Pine Garden Club Meets Monthly Session

White Pine Garden Club of Athens held its monthly meeting with Mrs. Emory Smith presiding in the absence of Mrs. Forest Smith. Dorothy Biddle praised the club for its yearbook and a September flower show was planned. The group toured Hale's greenery in Princeton after the session.

White Pine Garden Club of Athens Age Ferrell Forest Smith Emory Smith Dorothy Biddie Columist Hale Princeton

Southern Baptist Conference and June Wedding Planned

Misses Alice Sumpter Helen Dixon and Frieda Siler attend the Southern Baptist Sunday School Conference at Ridgecrest NC this week. From there they plan a Beach stay in Jacksonville FL and attend Miss Florence Moore and Mr Cameron Paulk wedding at Murray Hill Baptist Church on June 30. Miss Moore formerly served as Music and Youth Director at First Baptist Church.

Alice Sumpter Helen Dixon Frieda Siler Southern Baptist Sunday School Ridgecrest N. C Jacksonville Pla Florence Moore Cameron Paulk Murray Hill Baptist Church Miss Moore First Baptist Church

Bride Elect Honored At Luncheon

Betty Ann Mitchell bride elect of Jarry Jenkins was honored at a buffet luncheon hosted by Mrs. Richard Brown at her mother Mrs. E R Whitethorn home. Yellow and white daisies decorated the rooms with a miniature doll as a centerpiece and included twelve guests such as Ms Mitchell her mother and other relatives.

Betty Ann Mitchell Jarry Jenkins Richard Brown E. R Mrs. Mitchell Mary Alma Oat B.shop

Beauty And You: Embrace Youthful Health And Style

Advice columns urges maintaining health through biannual doctor visits and regular dental care. Emphasizes eyeglasses as flattering, makeup to counter gray tones, weight upkeep, and dressing well with quality over quantity. Ends with a note on practical kitchen organization.

Vacation Visitors and Local Guests Spread Across Town

Miss Sandra Owens of Duhring visits Kraan family, with Sheila Foster and Carolyn Gilbert among weekend guests. Paul Gillepie and daughters return from Myrtle Beach, Fya Bowling remains ill at home, and Harold Yates returns from Lewisburg to stay with aunt Mrs. Bla Harris. Various local families host and visit in Bland, Northfork, Oceana, and Malens with weekend dinners and short trips. Kenneth Smith of Amarillo on 15 day leave visits before Louisiana assignment.

Sammy Foster Pineville Carolyn Gilbert Bluefield R. A. Ceaurny Paul Gillepie Myrtle Beach 8. C Fya Bowling Sir Wrey Bowiirt Jack Brewster Mules Parley Bryant Elaine and Joyce Beerts M. W. Kitts Bland G. P. Courtney Ronceverte G. L. Aeoury Harold Yatex Lewisbur Bla Harris Judy Ennis Albans Charles Saunders Wilam Harris Northfork Bertha Brewster Age Etr Joann Jerry. Newhall Jack Ayster Malens Waller Adams Earnest Perkins Mallens Frank Turner Sandwick

Mrs. Gilmore Hosts Church Society Meeting Notes

SWITCHBACK June 22 Circle 1 of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met with Mrs. R. Gilmore and Mrs. Ralph Slade. Five members and one visitor attended. Devotions led by Mrs. Slade, opening hymn God Will Take Care of You. Officers re-elected, social hour featured frozen dessert. Next meeting set with Mrs J J Harman. Circle 2 met with Mrs Barnes Gillespie for five members. piano selections opened the session. Poor Ell's and The Good Earth discussed. new study books chosen. July gathering planned. hostess served a salad plate.

Woman's Society of Christaan R. Gilmore Barman Ralph Slade Slade Gilmore J. J. Harman Woman's Society of Christian Service Maybeury

Bakers Visit Mrs Wilds After Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Bar Baker and daughter Carol Ann and nephew Carl Baker of Wheeling recently visited Mrs Joe Wilds on Augusa Street. Mrs Baker was the sister of the late Joe Wilds. The Bakers are en route home after a two week Florida vacation.

Mrs. Bar! Baker Carol Ann Carl Baker Wheeling Joe Wilds Augusa Street

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