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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1949
Page
15
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The Clover Club hosts a formal Friday event featuring the Outstanding Band. Noted performers include the Mellcsires and vocalists under the direction of President Bren. Guests such as Lane and others are expected to attend and contribute to the evening's entertainment.
The town buzzes over weddings in June and July. Notables Susan Langstaff and Bill Bowman wed in Paducah, with Susan in a pink gown and a grandmother’s heritage cited. Eva David son and John Bordian seen about, Libby’s celebration planned, and several July weddings listed including Betty Roncagnione, Mary Maston, Doris Meebold, and Chris Bruch. Virginia guests travel for events, with social rounds at Westminster church and local receptions. The Kiwanis horse show draws attendees and a governor’s box is reserved by West Virginia’s Kev Patteson.
Miss Jean Marie Oxley daughter of Mr and Mrs George Willis Oxley of Roanoke formerly of Bluefield married Vernon Douglas Blackburn son of Mr and Mrs Enoch A Blackburn also of Roanoke in Our Lady of Nazareth Church Roanoke on May 28 at 4 pm Rev John F McMahon officiated Mrs Herman P Chittum was organist and soprano Frank Dowdy sang Ave Maria and The Lords Prayer Bride wore a white suit and orchid bouquet Maid of honor Charlene Weatherford of Bluefield wore a pink suit Best man was W E Blackburn brother of groom After a southern wedding trip the couple resides at 1716 Grandin Road Roanoke Virginia
Enis Louise Dishon, daughter of Matoaka couple Mr and Mrs Frank Dishon, married Charles Alexandria Wood, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Wood, in a single ring ceremony June 10 at the bridegroom’s home, Rev Edigar Sigman officiating. Family attended. Mission Institute of Christian churches set for Matoaka Christian church Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mrs Kenneth Potee returns as missionary with the team. speakers include Mrs B H Bruner.
Mrs. Robert Hash and her children visit her Keystone family in McDowell as Mrs. C. W. Smith enters Bluefield Sanitarium for several days of treatment. Master Tommy Rohrer undergoes a tonsillectomy at Bluefield Sanitarium. Newton Bowman and family visit Princeton and Bramwell connections, while Miss Mary Driscoll works in New York City for Peters and Driscoll store on Bland Street.
Thorpe WSCS met at the church on Thursday with hostesses Mrs. Carl Pringle and Mrs. Lois Taylor. Members listed included Mrs. Rush Mrs. Bob Manns Mrs. Jimmie Mariow Mrs Ted Marlowe and Mrs. Trent Shaffron. A surprise shower for Mrs. Jack Lawson followed the social hour.
Matoaka WSCS and Christian Endeavor group met Thursday at Mrs J O Wooten home with Mrs Sam White presenting the program and Rev J R Belcher offering prayer. CE plans to meet at cemetery Hill at 5 pm for "Two Social Problems" led by Earnest Mullens followed by a picnic.
Mary Magdalene Campsina of Maitland married Paul Monk son of Jim and Mrs Monk at St Peters Welch Sunday may 1 in an 1130 pm service officiated by Rev Parent H A Ryan. The bride wore a white satin gown with a heart neckline and long train, carried white roses, with her maid Mary Basso in yellow and a bouquet of gifts.
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