Keystone Circles Meet and Youth Groups Hold Picnic
The Keystone Methodist Society of Christian Service held its June meeting at Mrs. H P Mitchells home with Mrs E W Dye in charge of opening worship. Miss Gertrude Smith and Miss Margaret Hardy led a book study and plans were made for the July meeting. The group sent flowers to a shut in at Bluefield Sanitarium. The Dorothy Johnson circle of the Baptist Woman's Mission Society met for a program on Christ's Refugees and Us led by Mrs. Furbes. The Young Adult class of Keystone Methodist Church elected officers and planned a bathroom floor tile project for the parsonage. The Baptist Youth Fellowship enjoyed a picnic at Brown Creek Park near Welch with numerous attendees and sponsors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Lee Collins
Keystone Methodist Society of Christian Service
H. P. Mitchell
E. W. Dye
Gertrude Smith
Margaret Hardy
Collins
Shutins
Otho Dillon
Bluefield Sanitarium
Dorothy Johnson
The
Baptist Woman's Mission Society
Earl Furbes
Mary Ofsa
Jerry Treole
Furbes
Furbhes
Maybeury
Keystone Methodist Church School
Joe Hudson
Hubert Wall
W. B. Cleghan
Phelps
Herbert Louthen
Freddy Robertson
John Martin
Landgraff
Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Keystone Church
Brown Creek
Welch
BYF
Linda Howell
Wayne Whittaker
Kathy
Mike
Tag
David Angove
Ernest Lee Moore
Carol
Randy
Kathy Fulford
Paul
Brenda Bell
Billy Mitchem
Jerry Treolo
Frank McKinster
Ernest Moore
Bluefield Aauw
Paul Udy
Bellvue Avenue
Berwind Chapter Elects Officers for year of Eastern Star
Berwind Chapter No. 141 installed Berwind Hazel and James B Jackson as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron on June 22. Mary McCall served as installing officer with Evelyn S Lankford Ruthe K Stone Ruth H Wade and Roy Mc Call assisting. New officers include Nina Newman associate matron J S LaRue associate patron Dorilda Hawkins secretary Dora Lee Johnson treasurer Mary Conley conductress Garnet Kennedy associate Nellie Hurst chaplain Minnie LaRue marshal Ola Brown organist Allene Smith Adah Myrtle Robinette Ruth Irene Williams Esther Pearl Brown Martha Peggy Hardin Electa Elizabeth Snelton warder and Dock Johnson sentinel. The new matron announced theme Love of God and Man motto Extend generous aid to victims of poverty and distress emblem The Cup colors red white and blue watchwords Fidelity and Love song Today Is Mine flower red rose. Earl Eschbach west Virginia past grand patron spoke on Electa and wished a successful year. Mieba Gray junior past matron received a jewel and officers presented a program. Irene Williams chaired the social hour. the dining room and flowers were arranged with a War florist loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwind
Hazel
James B. Jackson
Order of the Eastern Star
Mary McCall
Evelyn S. Lankford
Ruthe K. Stone
Ruth H
William R. Wade
Roy McCall
Nina Newman
J. S. LaRue
Dorilda Hawkins
Dora Lee Johnson
Mary Conley
Garnet Kennedy
Nellie Hurst
Minnie LaRue
Ola Brown
Allene Smith
Adah
Myrtle Robinette
T Ruth
Irene Williams
Esther
Pearl Brown
Martha
Peggy Hardin
Electa
Elizabeth Snelton
Dock Johnson
Sentinel
Bluefield
Masonic Temple
Dorothy Cramer
Valamie Long
Princeton
Margaret Bailey
Marshal
Margaret West
Amanda Montgomery
Beatrice Foley
Ethel Little
Hazel Aker
Fanny Trenor
Edna McCoy
C. QO. West
Farinie Trenor
Yost
Fannie Trenor
R. L. McCoy
Letha Martin
Dorothy Cromer
Mrs. Yost
Isle of Love
Edith Seay
Priscilla Mahoney
Ada
Beulah Raines
Ruth
Virginia Burgoyne
Marcella Miles
Mary Phyllis Kirk
Welch
Freeborn
Northfork WSCS Re-Elects Officers At June Meeting
The June meeting of the Northfork Woman's Society of Christian Service opened with The Lord's Prayer and a meditation on Christ's Holy Way. Members voted to provide altar cloths in memory of Mrs. A F Thornton and to honor Mrs. M M Brown. Officers for previous year were re elected: Helen Fleshman president Charles Stephenson vice president W W Atkinson secretary Gladys Bassett conference treasurer W E Tosh local treasurer C E Hutchinson promotional secretary. The July meeting will be a potluck at Mrs Budge Browna's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Fleshman
Charles Stephenson
W. W. Atkinson
Gladys Bassett
W. E. Tosh
C. E. Hutchinson
Maynard Pike
Budge Browna
Births at Bluefield Sanitarium Share June 19 20 22
Mr and Mrs John Wilson Lawler of Maybeury announce a daughter Rita Gail born June 19 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces. Mr and Mrs Omer Wilson Bailey Box 54 Fairdale announce a daughter Deborah Jo born June 20 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Mr and Mrs Randolph Thompson Rt 3 Box 220 Tazewell Va announce a daughter Edna Nanette born June 19 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce. Mr and Mrs Deaton Vass Jones Box 633 Bluefield announce a son John Deaton born June 22 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing 6 pounds 242 ounces. Mr and Mrs William Lee Levern New Hope Road Princeton announce a son James Eric born June 20 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing 8 pounds. Mr and Mrs Samuel Mason Bowling 315 10th St Bowling Addition Princeton announce a daughter Jill Wallace born June 20 at Bluefield Sanitarium 15 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson Lawler
Maybeury
Rita Gail
Bluefield Sanitarium
Omer Wilson Bailey
Box
Fairdale
Deborah Jo
Randolph Thompson
Rt. 3
Box 220
Tazewell
Edna Nanette
Deaton Vass Jones
Bluefield
John Deaton
William Lee Levern
New Hope Road
Princeton
James Eric
Samuel Mason
10Th St
Bowling Addition
Jill Wallace
Gilbert Family In Petersburg and Nearby Visits
Local families visit relatives across Petersburg area including Gilbert Creek Rawl Beckley and Princeton. Travel spans from Kentucky Australia and Ohio with reunions and a new MYF group organized by Gilbert First Missionary Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Bobbera
Jan
Robert
J. L. Bevins
Petersburg
Bobbera
Bevins
Lee Ellis
Gilbert
Emmett Hatfield
Rodney
Ricky
Kentucky
Minerva Davis
Gilbert Creek
Robert Jessup
Lettie Lambert
Beckley
Jessup
Macie Snuffer
Hampton
C. C. Bird
Betty Morgan
Patrick
Hanover
Betty Lou Bannister
Chelyan
First Missionary Baptist Church of
MYF
Michael Nestor
Darden Rodden
Timothy
Karen
Wilmington, del
Roy Fox
Rodden
Carold Lynn Fox
Kimball Garden Club Hosts Flower Workshop and Display
Kimball Garden Club held a flower arrangement workshop at City Hall with Mrs. Amos Wood and Mrs. Rex Coon supervising. Mrs. Coon led the business session while members reported on fundraising efforts and planned programs for upcoming months. Light refreshments were served during social hour and Centennial Week window displays featured pictures, china, glassware, spinning wheel, iron pots, and handmade coverlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Kimball Garden Club
City Hall
Amos Wood
Rex Coon
Club
Better Homes and Gardens Club
Bluewell MYF Hosts Centennial Cookout
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of Bluewell Church held the June activity at Barbara and Grace Blevins home. An old fashioned cookout celebrated West Virginia centennial with members dressing as centennial figures. Night vespers followed led by Barbara Blevins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship of the
Bluewell Church
Barbara
Grace Blevins
West Virginia
MYF
Barbara Blevins
Camp Iva Water Show Planned for July 7
The Camp Iva Water Show is scheduled for Sunday July 7 at 4 pm featuring Little Red Riding Hood Comes to Camp Iva. The second week of camping concluded with numerous winners in tetherball croquet dodge ball and crafts. Several campers earned swimming classifications and awards including Skyview winner Ann Greever Camper of the Week and water safety volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Iva
Red Riding Hood
Kim Doughton
Skyview
Ann G. Greever
Skyview Cabin
Suzanne Green
Ann Greever
Julie Lindsey
Patsy Persinger
Deede Williams
Vici Tyson
Jana Johnson
Jack Rocks
Diane Dillon
Jill Levy
Stix
Janet Lindsey
Libby Hal
Ingrid Snelling
Jenny Hunter
Cynthia Spangler
Birth of Rhonda Gaye Sarver in Bluefield
Mr and Mrs Ronald Lee Sarver of Rt. 2 Box 590A Bluefield announce the birth of their daughter Rhonda Gaye born June 19 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing 5 pounds 11 ounces. The mother is the former Miss Jee Kay Simmons of Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Lee Sarver
Rt. 2
Box 590A
Bluefield
Rhonda Gaye
Bluefield Sanitarium
Jee Kay Simmons
Bluefeld
Pineville Art Exhibited In Mullens
Pineville residents showcased paintings at the Mullens Centennial Art Exhibit held this week at the American Legion Hall. Over 300 viewers attended as works by Mesdames and Misses including Juanita Jackson Jack Lambert Roy Breeden Darrell McGraw Fred Huffman Robert Bailey Mrs Swimm Mrs Scoleri and Miss Silas Brooks were displayed along with crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
E. B. Swimm
John Scoleri
Mullens
American Legion Hall
Mesdames
Juanita Jackson
Jack Lambert
Roy Breeden
Darrell McGraw
Fred Huffman
Robert Bailey
Swimm
Scoleri
Silas Brooks
Catherine Stewart
Betsey Ross
Darlene Sizemore
Presbyterian Pioneer Camp
Bluestone Conference Center
Randell Bennett
Rex Bennett
Tommy Ledford
Earl Ledford
Ledfords
Oxen Hill
Bennett
Washington D. C
W. Va. Tech
Montgomery
John Thomas
Princeton Garden Council
Floral Heritage
Memorial Building
Bruno
Wanda Pais
Florio Pais
Richmond
Bruno Pais
David
Florida
Jack Doss
Beatrice
Bobby Doss
Bailey-Murphy
Kimball
Pamela Justice
Ravenswood
Sharon Adams
Jack Adams
Theodore McAllister
Riverdrive
H. C. Anderson
Princeton
Chapel Hill HDC Sees Farewell For Member
Grundy Virginia report notes the Chapel Hill Home Demonstration Club honored Mrs. Bradley Calhoun with a farewell party led by president Mrs. C. L. Bailey. Members expressed regret at her leaving for a new home in North Carolina and offered best wishes. Seven members and one guest, Mrs. Charley Woods, attended with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy
Chapel Hill
Bluefield Club Calendar Highlights Local Group Events
A week of community activities includes rummage sales at 105 Bluefield Avenue and Bluefield VA, a student dance at Bluefield Country Club, and a reception for the new pastor A L Brewster. Meetings cover AAUW, ORFG, D of A, CBS, Baptist Gladys Keith circle, Westminster Women, and Trinity WSCS. Fireworks and Fourth of July buffet noted at Bluefield Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Age Club
Bluefield Avenue
First Methodist
WSCS
Old City Hall
Bluefield
Bluefield Country Club
Jades
First Methodist Church
A. L. Brewster
Bluefield Old Guards
Trinity Church
Russell D. Lowther
Grace Methodist Church
W. J. Ellis
Westminster Presbyterian Women of the Church Bible Teachers
Westminster Presbyterian Women of the Church
Trinity Methodist Wscs
Ben Black
War Church Groups Set and DVBS Closes Highlights
Calvary Baptist Circle No. 1 hosts a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Mrs. Wagner’s Caretta home with Mrs. Anna Bell Radford as program leader. Emanuel Baptist’s Mission Society meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday. DVBS at Emanuel closes with songs and Bible lesson from Matthew. themes include Thank You God and Church Is for Everyone. Household shower honors Lois Jean Chandler at Yukon Boy Scout hall with gifts and games. hostesses listed. War Personals notes several visits and travels, including Scranton, Hampton, Columbus, and Duke University plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wagner
Caretta
Circle No. 1
Calvary Baptist Mission Society
Anna Bell Radford
Mission Society of Emanuel Baptist Church
DVBS
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Billie Oxford
Ralph Chandler
B. F. Overbey
Allen Wampler
Lois Jean Chandler
Boy Scout Hall
Yukon
Clarence Shortt
Coleman Purdue
Dave Deskins
W. B. Harris
Aldie Muncy
Olla Brown
G. Brown
E. A. Bowman
Paul Perkins
Cook-Out Birthday Party At Bartley Home
John Turyn Mil honored on birthday with lawn cookout hosted by parents. Guests included Tony Turyn family Winters Dean Holbrook Childers and Bill Swafford. Other visitors listed include Stiebritz family Osceola Indiana Doris Thair Cincinnati Huntington trip returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Doris Thair
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hastin White
Huntington
John Christian
Betty
Washington, D. C
Buddy Reaser
Michael
Frankfort
Co. E. Barnett
Ray Collins
Doris
Dorothy
Elkton
Matoaka Area Personal Updates Highlight Local Visits
A string of social notes lists visits and house guests across Matoaka and nearby towns. Mrs Mildred Browning Brenda of Narrows and families in Midway Max Meadows Newport News Bastain Roanoke Norfolk Akron Toms River Akra St Albans North Tazewell Butt and Shrewsbury are mentioned with relatives and friends, detailing weekend visits and stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maytroaka
Mildred Browning
Brenda
Narrows
Tom Browning
Lilly Church
Dade Brown
Burl Hall
Midway
Essie Palmer
Steven
R. H. Moore
Max Meadows
Daniel Williams
Jackie
Mrs
Frazier Snapp
Newport News
William Messinks
Giles Cecil
Washington, D. C
D. D. Mahhafey
Akron
Ohio
Toms River
N. J
R. F. Thompson
Bernard Walker
Akra
Frank Hardesty
Nannie Walker
Carl Lilly
M. D. Hawley
St. Albans
Wayne Haga
Roanoke
Ben Woodring
Joe Caruso
Butt, Mont
Joe Finer
Norfolk
O. R
Howard Crouch
Icie Crouch
North Tazewell
O. R. Shrewsbury
Mr and Mrs Donald Lee Carbaugh welcome son Richard Lee
Mr and Mrs Donald Lee Carbaugh of 130 High Street Bluefield Virginia announce the birth of their son Richard Lee born June 18 at Bluefield Sanitarium weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Lee Carbaugh
High St
Bluefield
Richard Lee
Bluefield Sanitarium
OES No 66 Install Officers In Bluefield
Bluefield Chapter No 66 of the Order of the Eastern Star held an installation at the Masonic Temple. Worthy Matron Dorothy Cromer welcomed visitors. Margaret West installed new officers including Worthy Matron Yost, with musical numbers and gifts. Attendees from nearby chapters joined in a banquet with orchid decor and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
CBS
Masonic Hall
OES
Peaches and Custard Dessert with Ginger Garnish
A described recipe method suggests serving drained canned peaches with a custard sauce. If candied ginger is available, rinse to remove coatings and soften, then garnish the peaches and custard with slivers of the ginger.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Teresa Whitman
Evelyn Phillippe
Thelma Tibbs
June Wine
Keystone Circles
Northfork Wscs
Kimball GC
Bluewell Myf
Laurel Frassinelli
Kathy McCulloch
Debby Lester
Sally Bailey
Lois
Rennie Barnett
Mary Bennett
Cindy Burke
Betty Burks
Catherine Evans
Beth Garl
Linda Gillenwater
Janice Grisso
Debbie Hale
Melanee Laren
Dana Leckie
Debbie
Sharon Lester
Mary Stupalsky
Allyson Thrasher
Betsy Tinder
Crissie Woodward
Cathy Carr
Georgia Fisher
Libby Hall
Connie Keesling
Ellen Lynch
Carolyn Bowles
Lisa Beth Kiser
Kathy MccCulloch
Eve McGuire
Colleen Modena
Marjorie O'Keeffe
Mary Sue Powers
Deborah Spangler
Linda Whitlow
Lyn Dell Pittman
Peggy Cookes
Cindy Coppinger
Ann
Jane McNeer
Laura Rush
Barbara Sudduth
Betsy Greever
Susan Hankln
Beth Matheny
Lucy McCue
Cathy Bolen
Melissa Stupalsky
Debbie Alba
Susan Archer
Robbie S. Bales
Marietta Barksdale
Nancy Black
Anne Cavanaugh
Carol Jo Clark
Nancy Coulling
Virginia Cress
Kathy Croye
Susan Crumpacker
Carla Cunningham
Janice Davidson
Valerie Dawson
Elizabeth Evans
Violet Farmer
Ann G
Betsey Greever
Susan Henkla
Vickie Howard
Sharon Jones
Sally Lambert
Elsie Lazenby
Julie
Susan McCue
Margaret McMeans
Lora Lee Meador
Donna Osborne
Linda Perdue
Margaret
Pat Persinger
Stephanie Reid
Anne Richmond
Rosa Lardler
Morgan Shott
Anne Stevens
Diane Taylor
Sarah Thornhill
Linda Tolbert
Suzanne
Eastern Star
Milton Dotson
Louise Yost
Reba Vendl
Lona King
Goldie Hubbard
Roxie Boyd
Mary DeVault
Mamie Long
John Dellis
HDC
College Avenue
Gladys Keith
Walter Penn
Heatherwood Road
Fred Bombacher
Scranton
J. B. Johnson Sr
Edith
Robert Shamblin
Frances Shamblin
Althena Johnson
Jill Waldron
Columbus
George Peery
Peery
Jimmy Clingenpeel
Sterle. Shinaberry
Morgantown
W. W. Bourne
McDowell County
Matoaka
Cecil Vance
Toy Denese
Stan Ray
Bastain, Va
UTT Refrigeration Co., Inc
Bluefield Ave
W. Va
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