Miss Edna Layne and Danny Pruett Wed in Glowing Ceremony
Miss Edna A Layne became Mrs Danny Pruett in a late afternoon wedding in Welch with uncle Skelton Layne presenting the bride. Attendants wore aqua pink crepe as the couple planned for Durham home after a seaside era of service and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna A. Layne
Danny Pruett
Edna
Skelton Earl Layne
Welch
Paul C. Thomas, Jr
Bess Reese Layne
Pruett
Yan Arnold D. Belcher
Frankard
W. Va
Jack Robbins
James R. Barnett
Denardo
Bluefield
Andrew C. Mitchell
Bristol
Ees A. Coleman, Jr
Lynchrs
Howard Meadows
Londonderry
Herbert
Seana “Te White
Als
Berlin
Youmans
Provost
Trio of Local Notices and Fashion Tip
Mrs E L Watson and son from Kingsport Tennessee visit Bluefield to be with Mrs Watsons sister Mrs L L Kilgore at St Luke s hospital Mrs C W Stuart travels to New York to join husband Ligur Stuart recently returned from Germany Lt Stuart has been overseas since December 1945 He phones from New York before traveling to Bluefield Shorts n slacks season suggests a practical one piece shirt panties combination with no shirt tails to ride up and easy laundering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Watson
Kingsport
Tenn
Bluefield
Club Calendar Small Local Meetings This Week
Wednesday activities include St Marys guild at Christ church meeting at 2:00 pm. Heaitherwood club supper at Mrs Bowen residence at 1:00 pm. Woman’s Christian Temperance Union meets at Bethany hall at 2:30 pm. Thursday Bluefield lodge meets at Red Men’s hall at 2:00 pm. Indian Territory Aloha chapter 66 public installation at I O O F hall. Friday Rebekah lodge 94 assembles at Odd Fellows hall at 7:00 pm. Note: no meeting Monday night for Army Mothers chapter 66.
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St. Mary's Guild of
Christchurch
B. Payne
Getor
Heaitherwood — Club
Doe Rangley
Joseph B Bowen, Jr
Jefferson Street
William M
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
T. H. Lambden
Bethany Hall
First Christian Church
Bluefield Lodge
Red Men's Hall
Cine Saouier
Roanoke Street
Army Mothers “Club
Appala Room
Roe
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Girls Camp Closes Today After One Of The Most Successful Years
The annual YWCA girls camp ends today after a highly successful season. Miss Minnie Weaver and Miss Desir Gilmore, secretaries, led a capable staff, with strong camp routines praised by campers. Ruth Bartlett oversaw the YWCA quarters on Federal Street.
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Young Oman’s Christian Association
Minnie Weaver
Desir Gilmore
Aman
Ruth Bartlett
YWCA
Federal Street
Helpful Suggestions Offered To Combat Meat Shortage
Paxton Judge of Kroger stores outlines measures to ease a meat shortage. He predicts the peak shortage will occur in late June to early July. Stores are stocked with fish, canned meats, spaghetti dinners, beef juice concentrates, canned soups with meat, produce, and other nutritious items.
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Paxton Judge
Kroger
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Judge
Dorothy Dix on Young Marriage and Parental Duty
Dear Dorothy Dix discusses the perils of marrying at 17 or 18 with parents pushing for early nuptials. She warns that such a marriage risks loss of autonomy, infidelity, and future regret as the young husband matures. She also addresses parental finances and household burdens and commends firm boundaries for adult children. Laurie reflects on rejecting suitors until true love appears, and Dix supports choosing Mr Right over social pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy DIX
Miss DIX
Mrs White nack Wins In Ladies Golf Event
Mrs White nack wins low net prize with a 172 stroke total six under par at Bluefield Country Club. HH A Porter posted 73 strokes five under par as a key competitor in the Ladies Day Golf event conducted by the Ladies Day Golf committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
Jack Whitenack
Social Notes Mention Visits and Moves Across Cities
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Weiblett hosted friends last week. Baltimore visitors Mr. and Mrs. Gaetter plan to move to Wisconsin. Miss Forest Dale Macom of Bluefield is related to the Gaetters. Mrs. L. L. Kilgore recuperates at St Luke's hospital. The fashion column notes a season parade of feminine coats with pintucked sleeves and tight cuffs for comfort over dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Romeo
E. L. Weiblett
Vineyard Street
L. L. Kilgore
East River Avenue
Lee
St. Luke's Hospital
OES Officers To Be Installed In Public Service
Bluefield chapter 66 Order of Eastern Star to install new officers at the Masonic temple tomorrow at 8 pm. Officers include Mrs. Sarah Stafford and John B. Dellis with a public service and reception to follow.
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OES
Bluefield
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Sarah Stafford
John B. Dellis
Ada Warden
Harry Elsner
Nannie B. Thom
Glenn Troutman
Cora Wood
Ida Martin
Adah
Nellie Ward
Ruth
Gladys Harris
Fannie Trenor
Betty Culler
W. A. Bostain
Sentinel
Allie Housman
Mae Pace
Sadie
How to Announce Marriages and Adoptions Politely
A reader seeks guidance on announcing a second marriage and a legal adoption in one notice. Emily Post suggests combining family announcements with respect to both marriages and adoptions, using clear phrasing and tasteful timing for friends and relatives.
Beauty and You fragrance tips and subtle application hints
A period style guide on perfume use for women. It advises layering scents on hair, brows, wrists, elbows, and garments, using sachets, and letting fragrance follow you through clothing and accessories to create a memorable impression. It emphasizes practical placement and lingering allure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Generouly
Miss Cox Engaged to Mr Barr in Galax Society Notice
Miss Cox of Galax engaged to Mr William Barr Jr son of Mr and Mrs C W Barr of Tennessee. She is a graduate of State Teachers College and has taught at Galax High School for two years. The note mentions Mr Barr's service and work history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pruett
United States Army
Graham High School
Emory and Henry College
Blue Key
Medical Fraternity
Lambda Zeta
Duke University
Durham
N. C
Ways to Soften Hard Water by Patricia Lindsay
A leaflet titled Ways to Soften Hard Water by Patricia Lindsay offers methods for achieving soft skin. Readers can obtain a copy by sending 5 cents and a stamped self addressed envelope to P O Box 99 Station G New York 19 NY care of this paper.
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Patricia Lindsay
P. O
Station G
New York 19
N. Y
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Laurie
Mr. Right
Emily Post
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Henry Jones
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Oliver Smith
Mrs. Post
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