YWCA Delegates Attend National Convention at Notre Dame
Bluefield YWCA sends Rebecca Jarrett and Helen Farley as voting delegates among about 2000 participants in the 27th national YWCA U.S.A. convention at Notre Dame University Indiana. The event sets goals for 1976-1979 and examines autonomy, equality, education and environmental policy with leaders including Elizabeth Genne Sara Wright and Marian Edelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Ywca
Young Women’s Christian Association of the
U.S.A
Notre Dame University
Indiana
Rebecca Jarrett
Helen Farley
YWCA
Ywcas
National Board
Association
Free Street Theater
Chicago
Marian Wright Edelman
Children’s Defense Fund
Carmen R. Maymi
Women’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
Claire Randall
National Council Churches of Christ
Dorothy I. Height
National Ywca
Center For Racial Justice
World Ywca
Nita Barrow
Miss Barrow
World Christian Medical Commission
Geneva
Switzerland
World Council of Churches
Roman Catholic Commission For Justice and Peace
Genne
Wright
The
Ywca of
Kenya
Mary Omala
Margaret Mugo
Notre Dame
Ind
James Farley
Bluefield
Dear Polly Readers Share Pet Peeves And DIY Storage Tips
Dear Polly columns feature reader complaints about unfair bank and store line practices and tips for quieter livable campers. Belva shares shopping list discipline and coupon tracking while Helen offers a frugal hanging basket hack using a plastic bowl and wire hangers.
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Polly
George
Belva
Helen
Newborn Care Class Tonight At Bluefield Sanitarium
Dr. E. M. Spencer pediatrician will discuss Pre Natal and Newborn Care in a free public class at 7 p.m. today in the classroom beside the emergency room. A film First Two Weeks of Life will be shown. Expectant and new parents are especially invited.
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E. M. Spencer
Bluefield Sanitarium
Spencer
Births of Rhandi Gayle Rose and Gregory Nelson Burnette
A daughter Rhandi Gayle was born June 19 at Bluefield Sanitarium to Ronnie Buford Rose and Doris Gayle Burnette Bluefield. Weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. A son Gregory Nelson was born June 20 at Bluefield Sanitarium to Leonard Nelson Burnette and Diana Carol Auton Northfork. Weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces.
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Rhandi Gayle
Bluefield Sanitarium
Ronnie Buford Rose
Bluefield
Doris Gayle Burnette
Gregory Nelson
Leonard Nelson Burnette
Northfork
Diana Carol Auton
Travel Comfort and Summer Goods Advertised in Bluefield Shops
Advertisements urge travel comfort via lightweight, spill proof beauty aids and travel size hair spray and perfume soaps. Listings highlight Goodykoontz Drug, Joyce/McQuail merger jewelry sales, Pappagallo summer sandals, Estée Lauder suns, and Bluefield shops offering antiques, apparel, and 25 percent Drapery savings at Leggett with home measurements.
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Leggett
Bluefield
Fincastle Quarterly Club Tournament Results
Fincastle Duplicate Club held its second quarterly tournament at Mrs. R L Shumate's home. Seven tables used the Mitchell movement with North South winners Mrs John Boyd and Mrs Van Martin at 98 percent. East West champions were Mrs Ivan Platnick and J C Auer at 96 percent. Second place went to Mrs R L Shumate and Mrs W R Riley Jr at 96, third to Mrs Paul Carriker and Mrs Doug Crickmer at 89.
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Fincastle
R. L. Shumate
John Boyd
van Martin
W. R. Riley Jr
Paul Carriker
Doug Crickmer
Ivan
Birth of Susan Irene Sparks at Princeton Community Hospital
A daughter named Susan Irene Sparks was born June 16 at Princeton Community Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Sparks of Bluefield Virginia. The baby weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and joins an older sister Elizabeth.
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Susan Irene
Juen
Princeton Community Hospital
Fred L. Sparks
Bluefield
Elizabeth
Sister Sally Kenel Transfers From Sacred Heart Parish
Sister Sally Kenel D W Daughter of Wisdom leaves Sacred Heart Princeton after six years to study pastoral counseling at Catholic University of America Washington and begin parish ministry duties in Highland Mills New York this fall.
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Sacred Heart
Sally Kenel
D. W
Wisdom
New York
Sally
Princeton
Catholic University of America
Washington, D. C
Highland Mills
N. Y
Altar Society
Diocesan
Office of Vocation
Mercer County Board of Education
Princeton Junior High
Athens High School
Club Calendar Thursday and Friday Meetings Citywide
A list of local club gatherings on Thursday with times and locations including Ridgecrest Duplicate Club Bluefield Virginia garden clubs and volunteer groups. Friday features Rock Chapter 130 CES installation at 8 p.m. and other ongoing meetings in Bluefield and surrounding areas.
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Rock Chapter 130
Ces
Almonds Stand Out For Fiber Among Nuts
Almonds show higher fiber content than any other nut species. The nutritional edge highlights almonds as a top choice for dietary fiber within mixed nut selections.
Greenview To Honor New Pastor
United Methodist Women of Greenview Church met in the chapel with 18 members. Mrs. Ralph Asbury opened followed by remarks from president Mrs. Frank Allen who introduced Mrs. Rita Haun. A reception for Rev. William Wilson was announced for Sunday June 27 at 5 30 p m with a carry in supper and the next meeting set for July 20 at 7 30 p m.
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United Methodist Women
Greenview
Allen
William Wilson
Mae Martin
Country Club Picnic Slated
A club picnic, the first of the season, will be held Saturday at Bluefield Country Club starting at 5 p.m. Food beverages and music will be offered. Reservations with club secretary Rosemary Taylor. Delicious cake filling includes pitted dates and slivered preserved ginger in orange juice.
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Bluefield Country Club
Rosemary Taylor
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Elizabeth Steel Genne
Sara Alyce P. Wright
Cless Firmall
Marion Martin
Biuefield Daily Telegraph
West
Sew & Kaft
Crete
Phils Fashions
By Polly Cramer
Kansas City
Jack & Jill
Mercer ST
Mary Sue Miller
Goodykoontz Drug Store
Goodykoontz
Joyce Co
McQuail’s, Inc
Brld. Ave
McQuail's
Joyce's
McQuail’s
Pappagallo
Pappagallos
Estee Lauder Sun
Brown’s Antiques
Dresden
Nelson
Mademoiselle
Elisabeth Stewart
Dalton
Kenroth
Hadley
Glen of Michigan
David Smith
Gay Gibson Serbia
McMullen
Bluefield Gift Shop
Adams and
Royal Doulton
China
Lenox
Parish
Ridgecrest Duplicate Club
R. L.shumate
Ridgecrest Road
Little Gardens Club
Glenwood Park United Methodist Home
Virginia Garden Club
First United Methodist Church
RSVP
Loyalty
Rebekah Lodge
Fairfield Garden Club
Bluewell Lions
Frankie's
Valley Woman's Club
Bland Street
Country Club
Medical Arts Pharmacy
Bland St
Heck
Studio Aeamen S
Bluefield, W. VA
Stafford Drive
Princeton Shopping
W. VA
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