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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1978
Page
8
A letter explains that temptation itself is not sin, citing Jesus resisting devilish trials and Hebrews 4 15. It stresses inward thoughts as sin when dwelling on evil, referencing Matthew 5 28 Exodus 20 17 Colossians 3 5 8 and urges Christ’s help to overcome both outward acts and inner temptations.
Music will be presented by the guest speaker's choir. The host pastor is Elder Perry Slaughter.
Concord College President Dr Meredith N Freeman reports a 10 percent rise in the first summer session enrollment from the previous year after a 3.3 percent fall and 11.8 percent spring gain. The five week session starting June 5 has 461 students including 175 seniors and 105 freshmen plus 98 juniors and 83 sophomores. A Marine Biology Study Tour to the Virgin Islands enrolled 18. Second summer session begins July 10 with classes July 11.
The Mercer County Commission changes its July meeting from July 10 to July 6 at 9:30 a.m. in the county courthouse second floor room. A 1:30 p.m. session with Friends of the Princeton Public Library will discuss funding. Re-scheduling follows three commissioners' attendance at a National Association of County Officials session in Atlanta.
Princeton Elks Lodge will host the West Virginia State Elks Southern District camp for physically and mentally handicapped children July 16 to 22 at Glenwood H Camp. Open to ages eight to 16 at no cost, the program includes meals, crafts, games, shows, swimming, a visit to the Princeton Fire Station, nightly dances, and entertainment.
Plans for the Tazewell County Association for Retarded Citizens Horseshow in Tazewell Virginia are finalized with showings at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday. The event, AA rated and sanctioned by the Appalachian Horse Show Association and the Walking Horse Owners Association, features 35 classes for walking, saddlebred, and western horses. Proceeds go to the local association.
The Bluefield Old Guard Chapter No 3 hosted Tony Reed of Maple View Christian Church as guest speaker at a Trinity United Methodist Church meeting. J Raymond Harrison opened, W J McGowan gave the invocation, and a sick list included H Grat Johnson R J Keys Morgan Whittaker Rev T F Herndon H E Spence and George Bowling. Birthday greetings went to J Ray Brown Leland Carter Lacy L Beard and R E McGuire.
Princeton Athens Kiwanis heard Navy recruiters Jim Rhodes and Don Malcolm review the nuclear powered Navy fleet and training cycles. The film cited 100 plus vessels, 23 years of nuclear service, and zero radiation injuries, while stressing recruit needs and safety measures. Bloodmobile totals and hospital blood use were also reported with May records and cross-city needs.
Pearisburg Garden Club held its June meeting with Mrs P E Ahalt presiding. Miss Mary Finley delivered the devotion on Family and read a Huntington Daily News article honoring Mrs Mariam Steele. New member Mrs Adal welcomed, guest Mrs Lewis Carnes attended. Mrs Byron Keister reported on Municipal Building plants and the Highway 450 project.
Giles County afternoon session featured Flower Arranging and Equipment with demonstrations and displays. Mrs Ahal spoke on arrangements and showcased containers while Mrs C explained a driftwood and peony arrangement. I W Corell demonstrated a sea shell arrangement with pink roses and coral bells. C L Ingram and G L Wilburn displayed vases and flowers. Awards in horticulture went to Ahal two blues, Whittaker two blues, Finley a red, Nellie Barber blue and red, and Whittaker received an extra blue.
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