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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1997
Page
6
Kathy Kish, a Daily Telegraph Lifestyles writer, muses on fickle spring weather and home projects. The piece surveys seasonal wardrobe worries, two weekend plan lists, vine decor schemes, and quirky tips like yogurt on rock walls to spark moss growth.
Denver fashion editor Suzanne S Brown reports spring trend of black and white combos across wardrobe items from tote bags to trousers. Designers note neutrals remain strong, with black and white enhancing pieces with patterns like gingham and stripes, and accent jewelry in silver.
A reader asks about the origin of the birthday nose buttering custom, gathering varied anecdotes from Appalachian families, coal-field communities, and folklore experts across several states. The piece relays personal recollections, regional differences, and the search for a historical trigger behind this practice.
Multiple opportunities announced for June and August events across Southwest Virginia and adjacent areas. Wayne C Henderson Music Festival at Grayson Highlands June 21 with 10:30 registration. Sherwood Anderson Short Story Contest deadline May 31. 49th Virginia Highlands Festival Juried Arts and Crafts Show August 2–17 in Abingdon. quilt show at Mountain State Fair calls for Mountain Memories quilts. Embassy Music talent search deadline June 7 for Christian song artists. Creative Writing Contest open for Virginia Highlands Festival. Nemours Raritan Harvest Festival seeks artists and crafters for October 4.
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