East River Mountain Garden Club Plans Windilo Show
Members will finalize details at a luncheon meeting Wednesday at Pete's Grill. The Bluefield event on August 13 features specimens with some arrangements, and Mrs. E J McQuail Jr urges full attendance to complete plans.
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East River Mountain Garden Club
Pete’s Grill
Bluefield
E. J. McQuail, Jr
Pete's Grill
Heatherwood Garden Club
Dan McMullin
Parkway
John Law
Sgt Boggs Of Pound Is Wounded In Korea
A Department of Defense casualty list reports one Virginia soldier killed, 16 wounded, three injured, and one missing in the Korean War. Sergeant First Class James Okla gs, son of Mrs Elsie Vanover of Pound, is listed as injured.
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Washington
Virginia
Department of Defense
James Okla
Elsie Vanover
First Blood Transfusion Linked to Pope Innocent VIII
A historical note suggests the first recorded blood transfusion occurred in 1492 when Pope Innocent VIII received a blood transfusion. This event is cited in discussions of early medical procedures and medieval medical practice.
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Innocent VIII
Who Leaves First at a Party According to EMILY POST
Readers ask about etiquette decisions at social gatherings. The column notes there is no fixed rule for leaving a party. one may depart when desired unless they are host, hostess, or an honored guest.
As well as women members of the family would be the most correct house paper
The phrase notes a domestic paper role extending to women in the household context. It emphasizes proper household duties and the standard of a family era publication. The tone reflects traditional gender expectations within a home oriented press.
Club Calendar Highlights Local Civic Meetings This Week
A busy week in Bluefield features the Bluefield chapter 66 Order of the Eastern Star at the Masonic temple with Mrs. A J Martin presiding. Other events include a Well Child clinic at the health department, Ruth class at Calvary Baptist, McClung Sunday school at Mrs. Roy Bishop’s home, and garden club planning sessions for an August Gladioli show.
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Bluefield
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
A. J. Martin
Young Woman's Club
Health Department
Ruth
Calvary Baptist Church
McClung
First Presbyterian Church
Roy Bishop
Balsam Street
The Gayest Little Hat Pattern Ad Boosts Summer Wear
A needlecraft notice offers a popcorn-stitch hat and matching bag pattern 765 with directions and a 20 cent price. Readers in New York can order from Daily Telegraph Needlecraft, P O Box 169 Old Chelsea Station, NY 11, with a Henry Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Books offer for more patterns and booklets.
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Daily Telegraph
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N. Y
Addriggs Zone
Laura Wheeler
Needle
Fiancés stand against wife’s chosen trade questioned
Dorothy Dix addresses a mother who argues a daughter should learn a trade even if her fiancé objects to her pursuing college or work after marriage. The advice defends female self sufficiency, stating a trade protects against hardships and keeps options open for the future.
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Dorothy DIX
Miss Dix
Ana Ae
Alf
New Point System For Gardeners
Blue Ridge Gardeners met at Mrs. J D Long’s home with Mrs. H V Troutman as co host. The group introduced a new point system for the coming year with up to seventy five points needed to be a good club member. Mrs A L Hawkins won the door prize and prizes for floral arrangements were awarded.
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Blue Ridge
J.D. Long
Double Gates
H. V. Troutman
J. D. Long
T. O. Deaumer
J. P. Cofer
C. D. Cruise
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Korea
17Th St. Virginia Beach
Lola G. Apperson
Margaret A. Barker
Vansant
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Ve. Tel. Grundy
Hollywood
Oakvale Road
Princeton
Big Jack
Wallace Beery
Richard
Conte and
Marjorie Main
New and
Old Bluefield
Printon Road
John Wayne
Republic Picture
Ernest Kitts
Wythe Avenue
St. Lukes Nurses
Jessie Taylor
Charles
Cassell
Ben Lazar
Bill Clifton
James Compton
Joe Caldwell
Caldwell
Miss Taylor
St. Lukes Nurses Alumnae Association
Gertrude Hughes
C. M. Scott, Jr
Scott
C. M. Scott
Harmon Cole
Howard Eanes
Eanes
Glen Ritchie
James Pruett
J. E. Blaydes
Dr. Blaydes
Bluefield Country Club
Emily Post
Bob Hope
Lucille Ball In
Gyle
Onald Rhon Reagan
Fleming
Bruce Bennett
Bill Williams
Noah Beery
Peter Hanson
LY al Vis Stat
Wanian Marti
Pastor Ws
Ann
Marian Martin
West 18Th St
Marian Martin Bummer
Lauourer
Molly
Molly Peter Hanson
Berbara Rush
GIA
Eagle's
Princeton Avenue
Bland Street Methodist Church
L Rock
Bluefield Lodge
LA To
Brt
Red Men's Hall
Thomas Street
Cora
Ines
Kathryn
Marion
P. O
Times Square
ENITH
Royal
Goodykoontz
Bland and
South Streets
CO Shoe Repair Dept
Tina
SEARS
Raleigh ST
Bluefield, W. VA
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