Living Abroad Requires Skill and Social Ties
Expatriate wives in Bangkok discuss adapting to life abroad. Marta Rufe notes isolation unless women build local friendships, join clubs, and learn customs. The article highlights language, schooling, dual citizenship issues for children, and sharing Western innovations to foster cross cultural bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy Adams
Bangkok
WNS
Marta Rufe
Kane
Intercontinental Hotels Corporation
Far East
America
Jakarta
Indonesia
Sveral
Kansas City
Central America
South America
Pennsylvania
Hong Kong
Singapore
Dominican Republic
Mexico City
Martina
Michael
Thailand
Rufe
Asia
Martita
Marta
U. S
Mom
Los Angeles
Bride Elect Peggy Whitenack Honored With Pre-Wedding Events
Miss Peggy Whitenack bride elect of Rev. William D. Scott was honored at a pre-bridal dinner and personal gift shower at the Brier Restaurant hosted by Mesdames Lacy Thompson and James Kensinger. The July 12 ceremony is set for 4 p.m. at Virginia Avenue Methodist Church in Bluefield. Guests included Southwest Virginia National Bank employees, and gifts featured a yellow carnation corsage and a pink yellow green color scheme. Additional showers and a maid of honor were planned by local circles and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Whitenack
William D. Scott
Max Meadows
Brier
Mesdames Lacy Thompson
James Kensinger
Paul Whitenack
Bluefield, Va
Miss Whitenack
Scott
Virginia Avenue Methodist Church
Southwest Virginia National Bank of
Mary McGuire Circle
J. M. Pope
Billy Jean Hagy
W. J. Hagy
Virginia Avenue
Sarah Ann Butt
Town N Country
Princeton
Pre Bridal Shower For Linda Tolbert At Rocky Gap Church
Miss Linda Frances Tolbert was honored at a pre bridal party hosted by her aunts Mrs. Robert Hurley and Mrs. Dexter Harry Jr. About 75 guests attended at the Methodist Church, with gifts for housekeeping and a complete silver set. Kathy Tolbert assisted. Linda later wed James Allan Harman on June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Gap
Va.) Methodist Church
Linda Frances Tolbert
Robert Hurley
Dexter Harry Jr
Kathy Tolbert
Miss Tolbert
James Allan Harman
Keystone DVBS Ends Session at First Baptist Church
Keystone Vacation Bible School at the First Baptist Church recorded enrollment of 62 children with an average attendance of 52. Lan don Terry supervised the church school. Mary Ofsa led music. Teachers included Regina Furbhes Wanda Robinette Mrs John Parks Barbara Mildred Belcher Kitty Terry Helen Selvey Glen Moshier Nancy Madeira Mrs Mel Nestor Shirley Wolfe Margaret Harold Lydia Snyder and Ray Forsythe. Devotional leaders were Danny Quesenberry Kathy Madeira Judy Kirby Barbara Parks and Lydia Snyder. Refreshments were served by a committee and about 70 people attended a wiener roast at the Keystone Ball Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
The
First Baptist Church
Landon Terry
Mary Ofsa
Regina Furbhes
Wanda Robinette
John Parks
Barbara
Mildred Belcher
Kitty Terry
Helen Selvey
Glen Moshier
Nancy Madeira
Mel Nestor
Shirley Wolfe
Margaret Harold
Lydia Snyder
Ray Forsythe
Danny Quesenberry
Kathy Madeira
Judy Kirby
Barbara Parks
Miss Harris Completes Bridal Plan
Paige Harris and James Meredith announce their Keystone wedding set for Saturday June 28 at 4 p.m. in First Baptist Church Keystone with Rev. Stafford L. Compton officiating. Attendants include sister Lydia Snyder matron of honor and sister Mrs Kenneth Johnson, best man Carl Harris, ushers Judson Robinson and Skipper Adkins. Organist Mark Tankersley and soloist Virginia Harris, reception to follow in the church fellowship hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Paula Jayne Harris
James David Meredith
Stafford L. Compton
Double Gates
Bluefield
First Baptist Church
Kenneth Johnson
Danville
Lydia Snyder
Sharron Robinson
Carl James Harris
Judson Robinson
Skipper Adkins
Northfork
Mark Tankersley
Algoma
Virginia Harris
Crumpler
Beaver High reunion at workshop for gold bags
Forty Niners of Beaver High School plan a weekend reunion after a workshop on making "gold bags." In the photo, Gloria Effron Subit of Atlanta, Ga., is seated with Jeanette Caffee Wright and Lila Walker Parks of Bluefield and Betty Bond standing nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver High School
Gloria Effron Subit
Atlanta, Ga
Jeanette Caffee Wright
Lila Walker Parks
Bluefield
Betty Bond
Thursday and Friday Club Activity Schedule for Bluefield Area
THURSDAY events include a rummage sale in Bluefield at the Ben Light building, a quarterly Duplicate Bridge at Fincastle Country Club, LA to BRT in Bluefield Moose Home, and meetings for Graham Band Club, Midway Church of Christ Friendship Class, Bluewell Lions Auxiliary, and So-Cal Gals. Friday offers a macaroni workshop in Tazewell and a Loyalty Rebekah Lodge meeting in the West Virginian Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Woman’s Club
Ben Light
Fincastle Duplicate Bridge Club
Fincastle Country Club
Bluefield Lodge
Moose Home
Graham Band Club
Midway Church of Christ Friendship
Bluewell Lions
la Salute Club
So-Cal Gals
Tazewell
Loyalty Rebekah Lodge No
West Virginian Hotel
Golden Agers Entertained With Music
The Golden Age Club luncheon featured Mrs. Fred Edwards opening the program with remarks. Mrs. H L Alsabrooks played auto harp and melodica with Barba Cooper aiding, W B Martin gave the invocation. Members observed a moment of silence for Mrs. Earl Cathers of California, who died Saturday. Welcomed back were Mr. and Mrs. Deno Janutolo G G Griffin Mrs. Irene Lyle and Mrs. Wall. Guests included Mrs. P I Dudley Mrs Lora Farley and Mrs Mae Johnson. The program opened with songs I Need Thee Every Hour and What a Friend We Have in Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Edwards
Golden Age Club
H. L. Alsabrooks
Barba Cooper
W. B. Martin
Earl Cathers
California
Deno Janutolo
G. G. Griffin
Irene Lyle
Wall
P. I. Dudley
Lora Farley
Mae Johnson
Jesus
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