27 Sep 1954
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1954
Page
1
Optometrist Dr Roy Marks says fashionable eyeglasses are essential accessories but must be treated with care. Keep lenses clean with weekly soapy baths and wipe with lint free cloth, store properly, and avoid rough handling to prevent scratches and eyestrain.
Readers discuss wording for a golden wedding reception invitation with three sisters, whether to include No presents please and how to list names by age. Also answered: displaying a founder's portrait is proper now, and wearing a corsage with a dress if it suits the event.
Scouts troops and school groups are invited to tour Leatherwood Dairy Company's new Milking Parlor between Bluefield College and Sander's Farm. Milking occurs 3 15 to 4 00 p m, with visits arranged through Mr Charles Walker at the plant office, telephone 9418.
Casus Felt Hat Will Emerge As Fall High-Style Headliner reports the casual felt hat becoming a prominent accessory this season. The piece notes slouch brim cloche beret and breton styles pairing with tweeds and flannels in rich neutrals and bold colors. It highlights new wool felts textures velvety velours and silky soleil effects plus wide shop availability at budget friendly prices.
The Daily Telegraph Sunday society page printed an engagement claim for Mrs Ruby Sutphin Morris and Roy Brooks. Mrs Morris denies the engagement and says no family member offered the item. The paper regrets the error and notes the item was accepted in good faith.
Laurel Garden Club meets at 504 Parkway with Mrs Gray Rogers and Ms Robert Thorn hill. American Legion Auxiliary J B Burton Post 122 meets at Mrs J R Barnett home Bluefield Va with transport at 7:30. Beta Sigma Phi Xi Zeta Chapter meets at Miss Elanor Hall on Washington Street. bring birthday gift.
Mrs. T. R. Snider, president of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of First Methodist Church Bluefield, opened with prayer. Circle No. 3 member led the program while Mrs. Paul Goodman gave devotions from Psalm 127. The topic Be cause Jesus Cares featured Mrs. French Shelton, Mrs. Grat Bailey, Mrs. Nick Verano and Mrs. H. S. Lambert. The meeting ended with hymn and the Lord’s Prayer.
Mr and Mrs Douglas Stuart Brasley of Austinville announce a daughter Nancy Lynn born Sept 19 weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces. Mr and Mrs Samuel Slemp Willis of Wytheville announce Ann Mortimer born Sept 20 weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Mr and Mrs Hal McLaney Arnold Route 3 announce son Charles McLeaney born Sept 21 weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces.
Washington protocol keeps Mrs Karl Gruber visiting 75 foreign mission wives with four to six afternoon slots daily. She and other newcomers must receive return calls after visiting. mourning at Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and Belgian embassies restrict entertaining for months.
Charlie Gibson of 409 Memorial Ave remains ill with chest injuries at St Lukes Hospital from a car wreck last Saturday. Mrs Gibson, also injured, has been released from the hospital.
Ceramic Art Club members are urged to attend as Mrs Holliday demonstrates in hi tint all day today.
The Southern District of the West Virginia Federation of Woman's Clubs held its annual convention at Beckley Club House with 208 members and delegates present. Mrs. A. P. Meadows presided, Mrs. Jones spoke on Women Work Wonders, luncheon honored district presidents, and future gathering is set for War. Delegates from Bluefield accompanied by many club officers attended.
Mrs. Fred Tinsley plans a birthday party for her daughter Terry celebrating her fourth birthday with several guests invited.
Bluefield Art Club met at the YWCA on Wednesday for a workshop with members painting portraits under Mrs. Kurn, and watercolor studies of flowers. A brief business session elected Mrs. John O’Keefe as president as plans were made for a monthly display in the YWCA dining room. New member Mrs. Alvah Worley was welcomed.
The J D Uncle Jake Branch family reunion meets Sunday Oct 3 at Littlesburg on Hurricane Road. Friends and relatives are invited to bring a basket for lunch and enjoy gospel singing by the Horne sisters and other singers followed by devotional service led by Rev. Bob Horne and supporting ministers.
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