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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1955

Page

5

Mrs Seaver to Represent Pilot Club in Los Angeles Convention

Marion Virginia June 24 Mrs Margaret Seaver was elected as delegate to the Pilot International convention by the Marion Pilot Club with Miss Ruby Allen as alternate The June meeting at Hotel Lincoln heard devotionals from Mrs J C McClaugherty A letter about Tosh the Japanese scholarship recipient was read The club voted to buy a summer uniform for the Girl Scouts Pilot International is showcased at the United Nations General Assembly in Santee June 20 26 marking ten years since the UN charter signing

Marion Margaret Seaver Pilot Club of Ruby Allen Los Angeles Calif Marion Club Hotel Lincoln Pauline Moody J. C. McClaugherty Font “Tosh Pilot International United Nations General Assembly Santee Eleanor Dall Oakland Calif

Births Report From St Luke's Hospital Highlights Local Families

A series of birth announcements from St Luke's Hospital note several newborns: William Wade Walker born June 1 to Dr and Mrs Charles Morton Scott of Bluefield weighing 7 pounds 14% ounces. Leigh Ann Newberry born June 20 to Mr and Mrs Albert Warren Newberry of Bland Virginia weighing 6 pounds 11% ounces. Rebecca Dawn patclitt born June 22 to Mr and Mrs Milton Parker patclitt of Cumberland Road Bluefield weighing 7 pounds 4% ounces. Jamie Lee Miller born June 23 to Mr and Mrs James Leroy Miller of College Terrace Peetyneets Bluefield weighing 3 pounds 5 ounces. Lynn Puckett born June 23 to Mr and Mrs David Roosevelt Puckett of Bishop Virginia weighing 5 pounds 6% ounces.

William Wade Walker St. Luke's Hospital Charles Morton Scott Groveland Dr Bluefield Leigh Ann Albert Warren Newberry Bland Rebecca Dawn Milton Parker Patclitt Route 2 Box Cumberland Road Jamie Lee James Leroy Miller College Terrace Peetyneets A Lynn St. Ae 3S Hospital David Roosevelt Puckett Bishop, Va

Local VEW Women Honor State Officers At Luncheon

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Bluefield hosted 41 post officers and members for a luncheon at the Pinnacle Restaurant in connection with the state encampment. National officers Mrs Ruby Godby Mrs Ruth Bowyer and Mrs Marjorie Sidebottom attended. Corsages and place favors were given. talks highlighted the encampment’s success and appreciation was expressed to local workers. The event precedes today’s elections at Elks Hall and concludes the three day encampment with a formal banquet at Bluefield Auditorium.

Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Pinnacle Pinnacle Post Auxiliary of Bluefield Ruby Godby Los Angeles Calif Ruth Bowyer Charleston Marjorie Sidebottom Clarksburg Bluefield Group Bessie van Horne Careon J. A. Hammond Maude Francisco Helen Galate Lillia Tibbs Pinnacle Auxiliary Sue Walker East Rainelle State Guard van Horne Whelling Glass Company VFW Matz Elks Hall Bluefield Auditorium

Barberie Ward Nuptials Planned at Bland Street Church

Sue Barberie and Jack Emerson Ward prepare for a July wedding at Bland Street Methodist Church with Dr. Clyde Hensley officiating. The bridal party includes sister Jane Lee Barberie as maid of honor and bridesmaids Mary Lee Templeton and others. Ward will be supported by best man and ushers from Virginia and Bluefield. A reception at Hamilton Hall follows, with prewedding events and rehearsals noted.

Sue Barberie Jack Emerson Ward Clyde Hensley Bland Street Methodist Church Robert Sutton Henry Fortune Miss Barberie Jane Lee Barberie Mary Lee Ee Oe Evil Templeton Hunts Kennethington Mr. Ward Cart Scot Loth Willon C. Wilson Jr Bluefield Ina Mae Owen F. L. Owen Tommy Ward Fred Ward Roanoke Hamilton Hall Mary Moore Mullin Parkway Mullin

Grace MYF Surprises Pastor With Welcome Back Party

Grace MYF of Grace Methodist Church held a surprise welcome back party for the Rev and Mrs John after a Thursday worship session. Miss Mary Alice Robertson presented a blanket while Miss Jane Johnson supervised the event in the upstairs dining room with a decorated cake and punch bowl.

Methodist Grace Methodist Church B. W. John John Mary Alice Robertson Jane Johnson

Mrs. A. P. Snider Honored On Birthday in Marion

Mrs. Edgar Ferrell and Mrs. Eleanor Elward entertained at Mrs. Ferrell's home in Marion to celebrate the birthday of their mother Mrs. A. P. Snider. The event occurred Tuesday with family and local friends in attendance.

Marion Edgar Ferrell Eleanor Elwarld

American Legion Auxiliary Reelects Officers at Home Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary reelected Mrs. L. D. Grubb as president and renewed posts for Mrs. Harry Webster and Mrs. Max Kammer as first and second vice presidents. Other officers include Mrs. Ralph Thomason secretary and Mrs. David Kessee treasurer. A dessert bridge honored Miss Sue Barberie with 16 guests attending including Mrs. Harold Barberie and Miss Jane Barberie.

American Legion Auxiliary L. D. Grubb N. C. Stanley Harry Webster Max Kammer Ralph Thomason David Kessee Jack Boyd Leona Terry A. Catsonis Eck Sue Barberie We Avenue Harold Barberie Jane Barberie

Baptist Woman's Federation Elects Bluefield Leader

The Southwest Federation of Baptist Business Women's Circles re elected Miss Elizabeth De Vault as Bluefield president at the annual dinner in First Presbyterian Church Bluefield. Officers from nearby towns were chosen and a new constitution was adopted with 110 members and guests attending.

Southwest Federation of Baptist Business Woman's Circles Elizabeth de Vault Bluefield First Presbyterian Church Effie Thornton Princeton Helen Dixon Inez Gregory Wava Testerman Richlands Kensinger

Guest Etiquette and Wedding Announcement Dilemma

Reader asks about sleeping arrangements at a friend's home and how to handle bed making after an overnight stay. The page also covers wedding announcements with parental names and whether to redraw or reprint, plus a clothing question about rhinestone belts at a Rag lunch party.

Reader Mrs. Post

Vacation Prep For Garden And Lawn Care

Tips for long trips: thinning plants, weeding, fertilizing, mulching and spraying. Coordinate with a neighbor to cut the lawn, pick flowers, and use vegetables. Arrange help to ensure tools are stored and chores done before you depart.

Albert Ures Ieee Tyre SonGee

Frost Lindsey Marriage Set for Open Church Rite

Miss Virginia Lindsey will wed Lt. Edward Lee Frost II in an open church ceremony at Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church in Draper Virginia on June 25 at 11 a.m. The couple will exchange vows in a traditional service with family and friends in attendance.

Draper Virginia Lindsey Edward Lee Frost II Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church

Miss Kennard Becomes Mrs John Wren in D C Ceremony

Miss Beverly Jeffers Kennard wed John Wren son of Mrs Beverly Wren of College Avenue in a 5 PM Monday June 20 ceremony at Airree Chapel Washington. Maj Gen Charles J Carpenter officiated. The bride wore white lace and carried white roses with an orchid. The couple will reside in Alexandria.

Beverly Jeffers Kennard John Wren Beverly Wren College Avenue William Jeffers Konkan Charles J. Carpenter Airree Chapel Wton D. C David D. Johnson Rouge James Felstiner New Rochelle N. Y Philip Benjamin Wayne, Pa William Wilson Greenwich St. Agnes School Alexandria Bryn Mawr College Wren Phillips Exeter Academy Exeter N. H Haverford College Haverford George Washington University Law School Washington, D. C

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