Shrine Talk Highlights BluefieldQuota Club Meeting
Jack Richardson spoke on the Shriners at the Bluefield Quota Club luncheon, introduced by wife Ann Richardson. The Shrine, formed in 1876, funds crippled children hospitals and transport, including trips to Cincinnati and Lexington, Ky. Local efforts include a bus with 94 000 miles and 18 000 spent on the program. The meeting featured Grace Walk and Gov. Brenda Acken as guests. BSP Girls of the Year honors were given to nine Beta Sigma Phi chapters' selections at Founder's Day banquet.
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Jack Richardson
Shriners
Bluefield
Cincinnati
Lexington
Shrine Club
BSP
Beta Sigma Phi
Fincastle Country Club
Stephenia Tibbs
Xi Alpha Zeta
Frances Simpson
Preceptor Psi
Donna Buckner
Rock Methodist Women Meet In Regular Monthly Session
The Rock Methodist Women held their monthly meeting in the church Tuesday evening with Mrs. Gladys Reed presiding. Prayer opened by Mrs. Sally Overbaugh, scripture from Luke read, and Rita Underwood sang two numbers. Pollyanna names were drawn for the year. The study on The Cry of My People continued next month with Mrs. Underwood in charge. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Betty Sutherland and Mrs. Goldie O'Donnell to 12 members. Youth Fellowship gathered with Glenwood Home residents, led by Mrs. Rita Underwood, and songs were sung by the group. In personals, Mrs. Dollie Underwood hosted a birthday dinner at Finks Cafeteria with family and friends attending.
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the Rock Methodist
Gladys Reed
Sally Overbaugh
Mamie Parks
Josie Alger
Bonnie Underwood
Overbaugh
Mrs. Underwood
Goldie O’donnel
Rock Youth Fellowship
Glenwood Methodist
Rita Underwood
Nina Basham
Ellen Davis
Dollie Underwood
Fink’s
Dale White
Luella Cecil
Blaine Cecil
Rock
William Pritchard
Beckley
Whitethorn School Hosts France Day And Drug Awareness
Whitethorn Elementary students enjoyed a week of activities as the South Bluefield Kiwanis volunteers painted restrooms and classrooms. Sixth graders met a southern France native, Jeannette Skeen, who shared memories and French artifacts while teachers and parents organized a spring hot dog supper and festival with booths, bingo, and cake walks. Officer George Dishner spoke on drugs, presenting pills and paraphernalia to illustrate effects, while noting his Concord College education and law enforcement training.
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Alex Chryssikos
France
Jeannette Skeen
Bluefield
United States
George Dishner
Dishner
Concord College
Fairview Choir Delights Bluefield Women’s Club Meeting
The Fairview Choir directed by Mrs. Bonnie Hopkins performed sacred and secular selections for the Bluefield Woman's Club May meeting at the Y Center, with excerpts from Fiddler on the Roof narrated by Kelly Pendry. Accompanists included Alice Ann Wimmer, Sara Cauthen, Barbara Foster, and Johanna English.
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Fairview
Bonnie Hopkins
Bluefield Woman's Club
Y”’ Center
G. W. Steele
E. B. Aliff
Hopkis
Homemakers Club Demonstrates Dried Flowers and Book Review
The Serena Homemakers Club April meeting featured Geraldine Ridinger showing dried flower bookmarkers and reviewing Paul L Maier’s Pontius Pilate. Members pledged, reflected on Easter themes, and backed the Eighth Annual Festival of Life in Bluefield Auditorium with a baked goods donation. The next meeting is May 20 with Audrey Puckett leading wellness motivation.
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Serena Homemakers Club
Geraldine Ridinger
Ridinger
Paul L. Maier
Pontius Pilate
Judea
Maier
Bluefield Auditorium
Mercer County Commission On Aging
Lottie Dew
Homemakers Club
Serena Raritan Club
Audrey Puckett
Thompson Couple Welcome Son Eric Scott in Rocky Gap
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Thompson of Rocky Gap Virginia announce the birth of their son Eric Scott on April 12 at the hospital. He weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces. The mother Dreama Ann Woody is formerly of Rocky Gap. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woody of Rocky Gap and Mr. and Mrs. James K. Thompson of Bland Virginia.
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Robert D. Thompson
Rocky Gap
Eric Scott
Bluefield Community Hospital
Dreama Ann Woody
Robert Woody
James K. Thompson
Bland, Va
Princeton UDC Chapter Meeting at Athens Home
The Princeton Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy meets at 7 30 p m in the Athens home of Mrs Wilma Toothman to discuss club affairs and upcoming events.
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Princeton
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Wilma Toothman
Athens
Colorful fashions headline King-Alan store sale in Bluefield Va
Colorful polo shirts in pink lilac peach and pale blue plus slacks with tiny checks and plaids dominate racks at King-Alan Ltd Bluefield Virginia. Other stores advertise home goods furniture and cosmetics with sale events and gift wrapping plus Mother's Day specials.
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King-Alan Ltd
Bluefield
Roger's
le Chat
Izod
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Richardson
Luella Dye
Grace Walk
Brenda Acken
Eta Tau
Meri Louise Sutton
Xi Omicron
Katherine Carigan
Epsilon
Alberta Ray
Epsilon Nu
Benny Brown
Xi Beta Zeta
Barbara Neal
Mattie Lou Ball
Kappa
Debbie Pritchett
Lambda
Juanita Gray
City Council
Margaret Ann Murphy
To Bible Fund
F. Tyler Easley
Kenneth S. Addington
Bluefield Bible Study Fund
The
Study Association
Rock News
Betty Sutherland
Ruth Ann Ray
Don Sharrock
Edgemont Baptist Church
Jane Sharrock
Shelva Ray
Donna Ford
Edgemont Church
Whitethorn School
Whitethorn Elementary School
South Bluefield Kiwanis Club
Fairview Choir
Golden Age Center
R. A. Galbraith
Keith Yost
Ethel Duggins
Hickory Farm
Mercer Mall
J. Frank Kirby
Beaver
Dan Hubbard
Anderson
Aliff
WWFWC
Homestead
General Federation
Rockefeller
Doris Kelly
Jesus
Mercer County Humane Society Animal Shelter
Shelter Road
Princeton Udc
NEW Woman Health
SPA Plaza
Kammer’s
Lane
Berkline
Her Majesty
McQuail’s, Inc
Bild. Ave
McQuail’s
Citizens Real Estate Service
Federal St
Citizens
Bunny
Bild Plaza
Elizabeth Arden
E. Arden
Norman Rockwell
Roland
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