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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1956

Page

5

Miss Hawkins Plans Saturday Wedding Weekend

Miss Jewell Hawkins announces a 2:30 pm ceremony on Saturday June 30 at Midway Christian Church. Rev Donald Walters will officiate for a double ceremony with organist Miss Jean Barber and pianist Mrs Donald Walters providing music. Miss Henkine will be given in marriage by her father John Ushers and William A Noble serve as ushers.

Jewell Hawkins Midway Christian Hseee Donald Walters Misa Isin Jean Barber Henkine John Ushers William A. Nole William Noble

West Virginia Junior Club set two year plan

Mrs. Frank R. Claytor Jr of the Princeton Junior Woman's Club announced a two year main project to buy at least four audio meters for hearing testing of all school children to identify exceptional pupils. The group will stress mental health programs and promote a theme focused on children with broader education notes from the White House Conference.

Frank R. Claytor Jr Princeton Junior Woman's Club West Virginia Federation Daniel Boone Hotel Charleston West Virginia R. I. C. Prout Washington, D. C General Federation Bluefield Cleytor RCA Kansas City

Miss Jennings to Speak at DAR Chapter Meeting

The John Chapman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets at Mrs. Roy Thompson’s Mt View home Wednesday at 2 PM. Miss Elnora Jennings will discuss Americanism and Citizenship. The executive board will meet at Mrs Thompson’s with Mrs. E P Tyree Mrs. Allen Long and Mrs. E C Stone.

John Chapman Daughters of the American Revolution Roy Thompson Mt. View Elnora Jennings Iresses Thompson E. P. Tyree Allen Long E. C. Stone

Rohrer to Speak to Bluefield WCTU Group

Mrs A L Rohrer state president of the WCTU will address a Bluefield WCTU meeting at Hamilton Hall Bland Street Methodist Church at 2 PM on Wednesday. Miss Brooks leads the YTC in the devotional period and tea will follow, hosted by Mrs J A Granger.

A. L. Rohrer Beckley WCTU Blueti Wctu Hamilton Hall Bland Street Methodist Church YTC Miss Or Brooks J. A. Granger

Garden clubs and meetings in Bluefield and Princeton area

A club calendar lists 12 events across Wednesday and Friday. Garden clubs meet at venues including West Virginian Hotel Bluefield Auditorium Restaurant and Heatherwood Garden Club in Whitethorn with noted hosts. Additional DAR, Iris Garden, Pink Dogwood, and First Christian Church groups hold executive or workshop sessions.

West Virginian Uncheon East River Mountain Garden Club Bluefield Auditorium Heatherwood Garden Cub Charles Flynn Whitethorn al Goodykoontz John Chapman DAR Roy Thompson Mt. View Pink Dogwood Garden Club Gordon Douglas Monterey Hill Iris Garden Club Mary Ellen Gregory Virginia Ave Bluefield Mise Blanch Brammer GIA Eagles’ Hall Princeton Avenue

Birth of A eon in Columbus weighs nine pounds twelve ounces

A eon born June 23 at Mt. Carmen Hospital Columbus Ohio to Mr and Mrs Tom Moore former Bluefield residents. The baby weighed nine pounds twelve ounces.

Mt. Carmen Hospital Columbus Ohio Tom Moore Bluefield

Local Personal Notes From Washington to Texas

Mrs Lennie G Peery returns from Washington and Rockville where she attended the wedding of Miss Betty Zane Doane and Hay Weeden Kaiser. Mr and Mrs L A Jackson arrive from New Jersey visiting daughter Mrs Brescoe, joined by sons Col L A Jackson and David Jackson and families from New York and Samuel A from Richmond. Mr and Mrs C V Foland return from Pacific Coast trip and western states with Thornton Jr and Philip Kell visiting grandmother Mrs S J Kell Augusta Street. John Megelich SK2 USN transferred from Indian Head to Newport RI to join USS Crom as Mrs Megelich and son Carl stay the summer with Mrs S J Kell. A son Raymond Bruce Freeman born to Mr and Mrs Joe Freeman of Port Arthur Texas on June 10, the Freemans formerly of Bluefield and Rogers Street.

Lennie G. Peery Washington D. C Rockville Betty Zane Doane Hay Weeden Kaiser L. A. Jackson New Jersey D Ter Brescoe Col Fort Hamilton N. H David Jackson New York Samuel A Richmond, A C. V. Foland Pacific Coast Thornton Jr Philip Kell Thornton Kell Ardmore Okla J. Kell Augusta Street John Megelich Indian Head Newport R. I Crom Megelich Carl Raymond Bruce Freeman Joe Freeman Port Arthur Texas Freemans Ieeeee Bluefield Freeman Rogers ‘Stree

New Tricks For Summer Hairdos Noted

Rumors fly in the hairdressing world about versatile summer styles. Short hair remains popular for comfort and ease, with salons offering a new liquid setting method that promises pliability and longer wear without lacquer or spray. Buffant poufs and upswept frothy ringlets appeal to all ages, while simple soft wave patterns may start with a pompadour and end with a ducktail.

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Post Rules On Cutting Date Expense By EMILY A

A reader asks if a mother should gift money to a prom date to cover the evening’s expenses, while other Qs discuss jury attire and social etiquette. The column notes tailoring behavior to avoid embarrassment and offers brief guidance on courtesy and makeup choices.

Beauty And You Matching powder shades for a smooth complexion

The article advises choosing powder that matches color across loose cream compact and pressed types for a natural look. It suggests fingertip creme for a dewy finish or a mat finish with a light dusting of loose powder and stresses applying makeup in good light to avoid sharp division at the chin and throat.

Kitchen Cupboard offers quick, nutritious meals and pies

This notice promotes the Kitchen Cupboard as a convenient dining option with no prep or clean-up, highlighting a varied menu, fast service, and moderate prices. It mentions take-home cakes and special occasion cakes that are texture-perfect and decorates upon order.

Bride Elect Honored With Shower In Pearl Street Home

Miss Jewell Hawkins bride elect of Joseph D. Webb received a mixed shower hosted by Mrs. William A. Noble at her Pearl Street residence. Guests played games with prizes awarded to Mrs. John F. Webb Jr. Mrs. C A Shielda Jr. and Mrs. William Caffee. The pink and white color theme appeared in flowers and refreshments. The couple is set to wed on Saturday, June.

Jewell Hawkins Joseph D. Webb William A. Noble Pearl Street John F. Webb Jr C.A. Shielda Jr William Caffee Miss Hawkins Ge AO Mr Webb

Andes Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary in Bluefield

Mr and Mrs Adrian E Andes of Bluefield Virginia observed their silver wedding anniversary with a family gathering at home on Vir ginia Avenue on Sunday June 24 They will vacation the following week in New York City staying at the Hotel New Yorker They were married June 4 1931 at the Colonial Hotel Wise Virginia They are parents of a daughter Mrs G Carter Kitts and a son A E Gene Andes Jr Both are active in Graham Presbyterian Church and civic groups Mrs Andes has led local clubs and PTA while Mr Andes is a member of the Virginia State Police They have lived in Bluefield for nineteen years.

Adrian E. Andes Bluefield Virginia Avenue Andes New York City New Yorker Colonial Wise G. Carter Kitts A. E Gene) Andes Jr Graham Presbyterian Church Woman's Club Music Lovers Club Graham Presbyterian Women of the Church PTA Virginia State Police

Interest Aroused In New Retarded Child Program

An article notes rising interest in programs for mentally challenged children and the role of parental groups. It recounts the Johnsons’ awakening after a local chapter meeting and cites the National Association for Retarded Children with its New York headquarters and local chapter access.

Johnson Johnsons Association Sally National Aren, For East 52 Street New York

Russian Meat Salad for Summer Luncheon

A flexible luncheon salad uses any cooked meat such as beef lamb or pork with peas carrots and celery dressed in French dressing and mayonnaise. Serves with lettuce cups for a cool, healthy summer look.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Hawkins Mrs. Claytor Miss Jennings Mrs. Rohrer U. Army I Ywca Primrose Garden Club John Land Fourth Street John French CWF First Christian Church By Emily William J. Beal Beauty By Marian Matthews Princeton Mademoiselle Shop Mademoiselle Bluefield Shoe CO Roy Phillips Bluefield Shoe I. Miller Valley Town & Country Rice O'Neill Sois Voltaire Mrs. Johnson National Assn. of Electric Power Company
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