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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
6
Dorothy Dix argues that bossiness ruins marriages as both partners seek headship. The piece describes how tyrannical control over money clothing religion and rules leads to daily clashes and the breakdown of love. It links domestic tyranny to broader family issues and juvenile behavior, warning of the high price of ruling others.
Mrs. John A Whitlock has gone to Norfolk Virginia to be with her daughter Mrs Thomas H Cooper I who is a patient in Norfolk General hospital Mr and Mrs Carroll Begley of Beckley are the parents of a daughter Carol Ann born there Sunday at Raleigh General hospital The mother is the former Miss Jane Ann Rice daughter of Mr and Mrs T S Rice Beckley and niece of Misses Katherine and Mary Alice Adkins this city
A man's letter questions his ex wife not wearing engagement and wedding rings while she has custody of their child. he argues it unfair to the child to imply she is not married. The exchange includes Mrs. Post guidance on engagements and etiquette for guests and foreign fiancés.
The Union Mission Auxiliary met at Trinity Methodist with Rev. Dodson speaking on the new Union Mission home on Scott street. Mrs. Wayland led a meditation on Love and children from Trinity Methodist Primary sang two songs. Mrs. Cowling presided and the group voted to furnish a room in the home, with the Mother's Club also sponsoring a room.
A daughter was born Tuesday June 22 to Mr and Mrs Ralph E Sser of 114 Magnolia Street Mr Shrader is employed by Stowers Motors company.
Miss Nancy Blaydes, soon to wed Henry Hammond Pride, was honored with a dessert bridge hosted by Miss Jane Wagner and Miss Janice Frazier at Miss Frazier’s College avenue home. Four tables competed with Blaydes winning high. Betty Wellford took second and Emma Sue Gillespie was low. She received a white orchid corsage with matching vases. Luncheons followed at Town Club hosted by Mrs O G King and Mrs Upshur Higginbot ham, and at the Bluefield Country Club hosted by Mrs H E Mattox and her niece.
Bluefield branch of the Association for Childhood Education outlined its coming year at the executive board meeting held at Mrs. James Hatcher’s home. Projects include the Children's Story Hour on WHIS, a Christmas toy exhibit, a fall play for children, yearbooks, and study groups. Committee chairs named: E. R. Bohart Jr. program, Leroy Katz ways and means, R. S. Alba hospitality, Jack McClaugherty legislative, R. C. Givens radio.
A schedule of upcoming meetings across several groups including WSCS Bland Street Methodist at Hamilton Hall. Bluefield lodge 453 L A B of R T meets at Odd Fellows hall. G I A meets at Lodge hall Princeton avenue with a contest losers entertaining winners. Delta Sigma Epsilon alumnae picnic at Speedway Park with advisory board. Ladies Missionary Society First Church of God meets with Mrs E M Russell Giles street. Drum Corps Parents club meets at West Virginia Business College. Loyal Rebekah lodge 94 IOOF meets at IOOF hall Roanoke street with officers election and full attendance requested.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lawrence of Bluefield are the parents of a son born on Monday. Lawrence is an employee of Bluefield Supply Company.
The Girls Service club of Appalachian Electric Power met Tuesday with president Mrs. Eugene Jones. Charles B. Yearout spoke on Summer Hazards. Mrs. Violet Hager and Mrs. E G Bailey showcased famous paintings and lighting effects, followed by Mrs. Mable Clide Browder presenting art show exhibits.
A kitchen themed shower for Miss Phyllis Peery bride elect of Rupert Riley was hosted by Mrs. W V Tate and guest cohosts on Reynolds avenue Monday evening. Guests wore corsage corsages featured mini kitchen utensils. High bridge score went to Mrs. Claudine Peery. high rummy to Mrs. Virginia Akers. bingo prize to Mrs. Edna E Turner. Gifts presented in a laundry basket with red checked marvaion motif. Refreshments included pie plates with red checked marvaion doilies and Coca Colas. Births noted: a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ga E Brown of Daytona Ohio June 21. Mrs Brown formerly Miss Janice Fridley of this city.
Bluefield Quota club members honored at a Wednesday luncheon at the West Virginian hotel in Bluefield. Honorees include Mrs. Lucille Gish president and Miss Helen Sue Spangler secretary with delegates Mrs. Margaret Hendricks and Miss Laura P. Pool as alternates and Miss Beulah Price former district governor. Guests were welcomed by program leads and a humorous toast closed the event.
The John Chapman chapter DAR held a Flag Day program at the Davidson home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. W. E. Kitchen led the program with national songs and a talk on the Star Spangled Banner and the flag’s making, noting West Virginia’s place as a 48th star. Sandra Lee Kitchen spoke on Makers of the Flag, emphasizing citizen involvement in the flag’s history.
Robert Richardson spoke on the life of Jefferson Davis at the Bluefield Unite Daughters of the Confederacy chapter meeting held Monday afternoon at the homes of Mrs. R. F. Baker and Mrs. Mabel Baker Phillips on South Bland Road. Mrs. G. W. Lavender led the program and introduced the speaker. Refreshments were provided by the hostesses. Separately, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Childress and their children returned to White Plains North Carolina after visiting Mrs. Childress’s brother Dr. W. G. Wagoner and Mrs. Wagoner on College Avenue Hill. members donated sandwiches and cookies for the picnic.
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