Welch High Reunion Plans Are Finalized
The 1941 Welch High School class reunion committee finalizes plans for July 16 at the Memorial Building and July 17 at Gary Country Club. Activities include a reception, social hour, dinner, and a dance with the Concord Commanders. Invitations go to other Welch classes and area graduates. A new baby Wesley Thomas Ray is born to Wesley Ray Jr and Debbie Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch High School
Memorial Building
Welch
Gary Country Club
Concord
Artemis Gray
Maxine Taylor
Rubena White
Charles Taylor
Stewart
Dorothy Bowen
Shirley Casali
Alexandra Chryssikos
Christine Haughey
Frances Smith
Dan Carden
Hubert “Toots
Compton
Lois Hunt Flynn
Greg Edwards
Raymond Bean
Ron Devor
Tazewell Community Hospital
Wesley Ray Jr
Squire
Wesley Thomas
Debbie Young
Wesley T. Ray
Bishop
Ruth Young
Beav er High Class Reunion Date Correction and Local Happenings
Beav er High School reunion plans note an incorrect date corrected from June 27 to July 17 for the class of 1941. The section also covers wedding sendoffs family gatherings degrees and community notices from Bluefield area residents including Ruth Carl Prado 1961 Bluefield graduate and Elinor McQuail at a Myrtle Beach regional event Bramwell Church homecoming and new residents Mr and Mrs John Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver High School
Ruth Carl Prado
Bluefield High
New River Community College
Joe
Corningware
Christiansburg
Ruth
Walter Carl Jr
Bluefield
Garden Club
Myrtle Beach
Elinor McQuail
John Weaver
Parkway
June
Baron Cornett
Melrose
Jane
Kay VanRiper
Florida
Albemarle St
Telegraph Society
Ginny VanRiper Morris
Flowers Adorn Linen Stitching Techniques From Elsa Williams
A guide on embroidery flowers with Long and Short stitch and other techniques. Tips include rose shading, Spot stitch edges, French knots for centers, Lazy Daisy petals, and diagonal Long and Short stitches for buds. Also notes on monochromatic schemes and a free leaflet offer from Elsa Williams.
Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings This Week
Monday events include Fincastle Duplicate Club golf tourney at Mrs Shumate’s Ridgecrest Rd and YWCA Duplicate Club at the same address. Also Bluefield Chapter NSA luncheon at the West Virginian Hotel and Eastern Star dinner and installation. Wednesday features Old Guard at Trinity United Methodist and Bluefield Quota Club picnic at the Y Center. Thursday Ridgecrest Duplicate Club at Mrs Shumate’s home and Graham Christian CWF at Smoot Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fincastle
R. L. Shumate
Ridgecrest Road
Bluefield
NSA
West Virginian
YWCA
R J Shumate
Ridgecrest Rd
Order of the Eastern Star
Old Guard
Trinity United Methodist Church
Y”’ Center
Ridgecrest Duplicate Club
Graham Christian Cwf
Smoot Hall
Births Ason Wayne and Kelly Nanette Born at Bluefield Sanitarium
Ason Wayne Ratcliff born June 17 to James Lee Ratcliff and Naomi Ruth Finley at Bluefield Sanitarium Welch weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. A daughter Kelly Nanette Brown born June 18 to William Eugene Brown and Mrs. Brown Tip Top Va weighing 8 pounds 0 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ason, Jason Wayne
Bluefield Sanitarium
James Lee Ratcliff
Welch
Naomi Ruth Finley
Kelly Nanette
William Eugene Brown
Tip. Top
Miss Belcher Bride Elect Honored At Princeton Luncheon
A buffet luncheon in Princeton honored Miss Kimberly Diane Belcher of Rockville Maryland bride elect of James Stanley Williams of Princeton. Hostess was Miss Deborah Lynn Bridges with guests including Mrs. Frank Hogan and several Bridges family members. The wedding is set for July 24 in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly Diane Belcher
Rockville
James Stanley Williams
Princeton
Freddie Williams
Beckley Road
Deborah Lynn Bridges
Miss Belcher
Frank Hogan
Calvin Eppes
William Bridges
Mike Sparks
Paul Bridges
J. C. Hager
Beryl Bridges
Benny Ayers
Alvin Bridges
Betsy Eppes
Broughton Johnston
Kathy Woolwine
Bill Davidson
John Bridges
Maryland
Push For Progress In 1796 U S Bicentennial Look
In 1796 the nation pushed toward better living with a patent for a clock and first use of water power. Journeys from Philadelphia to Baltimore were long, while Shakespeare editions appeared and households hosted dinners. A beef and noodle casserole recipe accompanies the Bicentennial tone with step by step instructions and serving details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Welch High
Marian Martin
Birefield Daily Telegraph
West Leth St
New York
Grubb
Alan
Beth (Walker) Boyce
Deaumer
Houston
Ted
Nancy
Libby
Thomas Hathaway
Teddi Coburn
Lois Taylor
Joan Nash
Lindsey Grubb
Melvin Grubb
Bramwell Presbyterian Church
Dwight McCormicks
Carolyn Cofer
Leon Miller
Carolyn
Fern Broaddus
Daniels
Dottie Dixon Griffin
Randolph Broaddus
B. M. Dixon
Jane Griffin
Bluefield College
By Elsa Williams
Elsa Williams
Grand Central Station
N.Y
Elsa
W.va
Mercer SI
Ly Telegraph
U.S
Guys & Dolls
Green Valley
Armstrong
Reg
Bruning
PACON
Citizen’s Coal & Supply CO
Bluefield Ave
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