Bluefield and Princeton Winners Headed to World’s Fair
Four young women from Bluefield and Princeton win a popularity contest conducted by the Daily Telegraph and Sunset News. They will depart on Norfolk and Western Train No 16 for Chicago to attend the World’s Fair with guided tours, theater outings, a speed boat trip, and a five day Chicago schedule including a five day cruise for three winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegraph
Sunset News
Windy City
Norfolk and Western
Brocket Hamilton
Nell Griffin
Elizabeth Kersey
Bluefield
Alta Lee Johnston
Princeton
Brock Hamilton
Nell
Lake Michigan
Griffin
Chicago
Morrison Hotel
National Broadcasting Company
Terrace Gardens
Miss Hamilton
United States
Local trapshooting practice precedes Appalachian league
A small turnout at the Bluefield Gun Club held the final practice before the Appalachian Trapshooting league event at Cumberland Height trap grounds on Friday August 11. Ideal weather saw William Snyder top the singles with 48x50, Roy Callaway runner up 43x50. Callaway also won the handicap with 22x25 from the 23 yard line. Callaway led a 41x50 score in doubles with J C Daily 30x50 as runner up. Classification for the league shoot will be released early this week. The A P C Gun Club sponsors the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Gun Club
Cumberland Height
William (. Snyder
Roy K. Callaway
Callaway
J. C. Daily
Hardware stores adopt 8 am opening hours
Blue Field hardware stores will open at 8 a m and close at 5 p m effective Monday morning. The Business Men's association hours were found unsuitable for craftsmen who need materials earlier, and permission to change was granted by Laurence E Tierney Jr and A G Fox, leaders of the local NRA campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Business Men's Association
Laurence E. Tierney Jr
A. G. Fox
Vacations and visits fill Herndon notes from Aug 5
Miss Ruth Reece and Vannie Fitzwater left for Camp Onley Point Pleasant for two weeks. Jimmie James and W. R. Hale of Princeton visited. Marshall College student Roy Lusk returned home for summer term. Lusk family and Bashams back from Concord summer term. Epworth league runs a six week membership contest led by Helen Kelley and Edna McKinney. A canning demo is set August 10 at 1 30 p m at Rosetta McKinney's home. Revival led by Rev. and Mrs Robertson of Charleston with guitar accompaniment invites all. Kay Meador visited Spanishburg sister Mrs E Shelton. Gov James Rolph Jr approves San Francisco tidelands airport bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herndon
W. Va
Ruth Reece
Vannie Fitzwater
Camp Onley
Point Pleasant
Jimmie James
W. R. Hale
Princeton
G. L. McKinney
Co. T. Duncan
Beckley
Roy Lusk
Marshall College
Archie Lusk
Oliver and Abel Basham
Lorenzo Lusk
Concord College
Esther Wray
Helen Kelley
Edna McKinney
Rosetta McKinney
Robertson
Charleston
E. Shelton
Mary Meador
Leslie Call
Spanishburg
Retreat
Frances Robinson
Caroline Rich
Charles Rich
Wytheville
D. Gleaves
Anice Gott
Katherine Dangerfield
Ogilve Stafford
Clarence Johnson
G. Fe, Acker
Rick Jones
Florence
Ala
H. K. London
Forest Street
Jessie Sowers
Stella Arrington
University of Virginia
Lottie Sowers
Bellview Hospital
New York
Edward Rule
Eighth Street
BE. E. Porterfield
Front Street
Princeton Hospital
Mary Lou Hawley
Philadelphia
Penn
G. P. Hylton
C. E. Young
Parkersburg
G. B. Stevens
Bluefield
G. W. Evans
South Walker Street
Frank Caldwell
Andrew Collier
Oakland
Selma Caldwell
B. H. Bane
Don McClaugherty
James and
Douglas
G. H. Crumpecker
Honaker Avenue
R. F. Lucas
Staunton
Orkney
Princeton W V farm women set to attend Jacksons Mill camp
About fifteen Princeton area women are bound for the state farm women’s camp at Jackson’s Mill on Monday. Attendees include Mrs Z B Mayberry Lerna Mrs John Bailey and others from Athens Princeton Gardner Spanishburg Glenwood and Kimball with Anna M Boggs home demonstration agent. Classes will cover garment making drying foods furniture refinishing foods home management and parliamentary procedure among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Farm Women’s Camp
Jackson's Mill
Z. BE. Mayberry
Lerena
John Bailey
V. 8. Brammer
C. H. Archer
Athens
O. H. Bowling
Lida Caperton
Helen Caperton
Princeton
G. D. Ferguson
Gardner
Glayds Vaughan
Pin Oak
E. H. Ballard
Spanishburg
Ed Belcher
Kegley
Justin Sackett
Ada Bratton
Glenwood
Anna M. Boggs
Camping Trip for Jollie Helpers at Camp Gil-oon
A week long camping outing for the Jollie Helpers class of the First Church of Christ took place July 24 to 39 at Camp Gil-oon in Bland county Virginia. Attendees include Roberta Bowling Virginia Newkirk Anita Lovern Eugene Edmonds Sybie Simons Wayie Rogers Margaret Sowers Maryon Keatley Helen Fortune from Miami university Gordon from Logan Mary Virginia Lilly Beckley and others. Chaperones listed include Mrs Gués Keatley Virginia Linkenhaker Jessie Sowers Fuice Wilbert Sowers Boyd E. Lucado and Tom Kitts of Bluefield. The C E Society meets tonight at 7 at Ruby Hedrick's Straley avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jollie Helpers
First Church of Christ
Virginia Linkenhaker
Camp Giloon
Bland County
Virginia
Roberta Bowling
Virginia Newkirk
Anita Lovern
Eugene Edmonds
Sybie Simons
Wayie Rogers
Margaret Sowers
Maryon Keatley
Mis
Helen Fortune
Miami University
Messie Gordon
Logan
Mary
Methodist World Club meet at Dora Desasstols home
The boys and girls World club of the Methodist church will meet Tuesday afternoon with Dora Margaret Desasstols at her home on Reynold Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphian Club
G. V. Bruce
North Walker Street
Boys and Girls World Club
The
Methodist Church
Dora Margaret Desasstols
Reynold Avenue
Circle and Business Girls Circles Meet in August
Circle No 1 of the Methodist church met on Walnut Street with Mrs Dewey Bailey and Mrs J C Morris hosting. The Presbyterian Business Girls circle met Aug 1 at Mrs W B McNutt's home with Roberta Laren as hostess and four guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Dewey Bailey
J. C. Morris
Walnut Street
Mra
H. F. Hunter
J. F. Hinty
J. C. Fanning
Hike
Kidd
Kathleen Kane
Business Girls Circle
Presbyterian Business Girls Circle
W. B. McNutt
Mies Roberta Laren
Pearl Robinette
G. Williamson
Loyd Lambert
Jane McNutt
E. B. Spangler
W. B McNutt
L. C. Porter
Melrose Avery
Mesdames Ada Elliot
Lady Lambert
Fanny Masten
J. W. McNutt
F. EK. Prope
8. G. Williamson
Frank Marsh
Missee Minnie
Sue Barger
Mae Bauguess
Eleanor Booker
Roberta Larew
Princeton Personalities Visit Guests and Travel Notes
Mrs. F M O'Brien and Frank Jr of Bluefield visited North Walker Street with Mrs Emma Milton and Mrs G V Beneé and family. Dr L F Compton and wife depart for Chicago for the World's Fair and National Dental Association, staying about a week. Mrs G A Swope hosts relatives from Lynchburg and Bluefield road. Mrs Helen N Tarr of Cleveland visiting her mother at 1111 Boot Main. Mr and Mrs J J Koowoon spend the weekend in Rural.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. O’brien
Frank, Jr
Bluefield
Emma Milton
G. V. Benee
North
Walker Street
D. L. Biedler
Martha and
Nelle
Sam
Virginia
L. F. Compton
Chicago
G. A. Swope
Bluefield Road
Offferdinger
Ted
Bob
C. B. Callaham
Lynchburg
Helen N. Tarr
Cleveland
Mary Helen Tate
Tarr
John H
Local Society Notes and Weekend Travelers
Misses Anice Gott Kathryn Danglerfield Clarice Johnston and Ogliva Stafford left for Chicago to attend the World's fair. Mrs H N Feltey and children visit the Rev and Mrs Lyons for the weekend. Mrs Henry Connor Miss Peggy Booker and Dick Oxley spend the weekend in Suffolk Virginia with relatives, joined by Thurston Oxley visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs G S Oxley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springs
Anice Gott
Kathryn Dangerfield
Clarice Johnston
Ogliva Stafford
Chicago
H. N. Feltey
Lyons
Kee Street
Henry Connor
Peggy Booker
Dick Oxley
Suffolk
Thurston Oxley
G. S. Oxley
Local notices from Jaeger West Virginia August update
Jaeger West Virginia correspondent reports a string of weekend visits and local news. Residents and relatives travel to Welch Logan Huntington Knoxville and Athens while college terms and hospital stays are noted. A newborn daughter and recovered illnesses mark community life.
Ebbert hosts Mc Dowell County union meeting crowd
Davy Senior Young People won the attendance and merit banner at Ebbert as Lois Liddle Jessie Knight Gladys Thompson Haline Hogan Dorothy Liddle Vera Lee Joanna Burr Lorraine Shields Dorothy Goodson Roy Rose Albert Crockett Gordon Hurd Larry Morgan Roy Goodson Frank Hubbard James Robertson Mrs Rodney Jackson and Mrs T B Jewell attended from OAM WA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy
W. Va
McDowell County Young People’s Union
Ebbert
Lois Liddle
Jessie Knight
Gladys Thompson
Haline Hogan
Dorothy Liddle
Vera Lee
Joanna Burr
Lorraine Shields
Dorothy Goodson
Roy Rose
Albert Crockett
Gordon Hurd
Larry Morgan
Roy Goodson
Frank Hubbard
James Robertson
Rodney Jackson
T. B. Jewell
Personal notes highlight visits and gatherings in Big Sandy area
Miss Jolce Morgan of Huntington visited relatives Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Max Cline of Kenova host weekend guests at Big Sandy. Gladys Thompson of Beckley visits Jessie Knight. Junior Music club met at Mrs. W. E. Altizer with a program by Margaret Ann Jackson Allene Cline and Harry Altizer. Refreshments served by the hostess. Attorney general William Wirt held the longest term, serving 12 years from 1817 to 1829.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolce Morgan
Huntington
Max Cline
Kenova
Lee Cline
Rodney Jackson
Big Sandy Monay
Gladys Thompson
Beckley
Jessie Knight
W. E. Altizer
Margaret Ann Jackson
Allene Cline
Harry Altizer
William Wirt
Monroe
Adams
Today We Live at Colonial Theater in Gary
Gary cinema shows Robert Young Roscoe Karnes and Joan Crawford in Today We Live at the Colonial Theater Sunday Monday and Tuesday with performances announced for the run
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian and
Roger Pryor
Gary, Coorer
Robert Young
Roscoe Karnes
Joan Crawford
Colonial Theater
College honors President Sims as he resigns dean role
A summer session tribute in the college auditorium honored President R P Sims and his wife Mrs Sims who had recently resigned from the faculty. Faculty and students narrated memories and presented tokens of appreciation while alumni and class presidents spoke. Church members at Scott Street Baptist seek attendance for a Monday night meeting to discuss important matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faclty
R. P. Sims
Sims
Charles 38. Morris Jr
B. L. Turner
Lee T. Toney
MacDonald
W. Va
Dean H. L. Dickason
Bluefield
Wycliffe
William H. Gray Jr
Kermit J. Hall
Ardeila Richardson
Scott Street Baptist Church
Open for business on Raleigh Street
602 Raleigh street opens to the public with special attention to ladies. S. A. Peoples serves as manager and invites patronage, listing phone 9051 for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Street
S. A. Peoples
Sunday School and Sermons at First Church
Sunday school gathers at 9 30 a m under F N Roberson with all teachers urged to be on time. Morning service starts 11 with Rev J H Thomas speaking on A Reciert For the Enjoyment of Life followed by a evening address on The Supremacy of Love. The junior ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Roberson
J. H. Thomas
Apostolic Church Sunday Service Schedule
Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with preaching at 11 45 a m and 8 p m led by Pastor Rev T J Cox. Regular service at 3 p m followed by communion at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostolic
T. J. Cox
Bluefield Woman's Club Plans Fall Meeting
The Bluefield Woman's Club meets Friday August 11 at 4 PM in the Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday school room. President Mrs. Muce urges all members to attend. Bible school starts 9:30 AM led by Charles Thompson. Pastor P. B. Carter preaches at 11 AM. Rev. Polk of the Presbyterian church preaches at 3 PM with choir. At 7:30 PM Mrs. Ben Johnson of the First church gives an address. Rev. P. B. Carter is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Woman's Club
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Muce
Bible School
Charles Thompson
P. B. Carter
Polk
The
Presbyterian Church
Ben Johnson
First Church
Edwards Presbyterian Sunday activities schedule
Edwards Presbyterian Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by superintendent Mrs J H Brice. Morning service at 11 00 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Women’s Missionary meeting Thursday at 6 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards Presbyterian
J. H. Brice
Christian Endeavor
Women's Missionary Meeting
Bethel A MM Sunday Schedule and Services
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with Dr C 4 Rogers as superintendent The 11 o clock league service follows The evening worship offers sermons at 7 p m and 8 p m by the pastor}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel A
Rogers
A. M. E. Zion Church Services and Activities
The A M E Zion church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 led by superintendent Mrs Bertha Carson. Morning worship at 11 with communion and a 3 30 sermon by Rev D B Taylor and choir. Evening program at 6 30 features Buds of Promise with president Mrs Eva George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. E. Zion Church
Bertha Carson
D. B. Teylor
Eva George
Church Evening Worship Promises Sermons at 8 P M
An invitation invites all to attend Sunday worship at eight in the evening with two sermons by the pastor. The message emphasizes a cordial welcome and communal participation.
Pentecostal Revival Announcement in Princeton
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with preaching at 11 30 a m Y P W W gathering at 6 30 p m and preaching at 8 p m Revival begins tomorrow night conducted by Elder J L Connors of Detroit all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Street
Princeton
W. Vw
W. W
J. L. Connors
Detroit
Revival Ends With Special Sermons At Local Pentecostal Church
At 200 Wilson Street the Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m. A special sermon by Elder J L Connors at 11 30 a m followed by Y P W W at 6 30 p m. Connors preaches again at 8 00 p m as the revival concludes all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Street
J. L. Connors
Euder Connors
Sunday School and Worship Schedule at Local Church
Sunday School at 9 30 a m with G H Sinkford as superintendent. Holy communion at 10 oclock. Brotherhood meet at 5 p m. Public worship at 7 30 p m. Epworth League at 6 30 p m. The junior choir will render the music for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Sinkford
Epworth League
Roy Scott Post Meets at Y M C A in Wheeling
Roy Scott post of the American Legion met Friday evening at the Y M C A on Scott street to plan the Wheeling convention. Delegates elected were C W Tiffany and P W Woods. The post endorsed the NIRA 100 percent. Bible school at 9 am. sermons at 11 am and 3 pm by the pastor Rev Mrs Mary L L Glenn. Prayer service Tuesday night. The public is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Scott Post
The
American Legion
Scott Street
Wheeling
C. W. Tiffany
P. W. Woods
NIRA
Church Street
O. M. McGue
Mary Ll, Glenn
Mount Zion Baptist Church Service Schedule
Corner of Bedford and Peck streets announces services with Deacon J C Hicks as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 20, evening service at 7 45, Sunday 9 30 echoed, 5 45 B Y P A hour, Wednesday session. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Zion Baptist
Bedford and
Peck Streets
J. C. Hicks
Prayer Meeting Led by Rev. L. Dabney at 7:30 Night
A prayer meeting is scheduled for tonight at 7:30 led by Rev. L. Dabney, the local pastor, inviting community members to join in worship and reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. L. Dabney
Miss Mary Morehead Heads to Roanoke and Lynchburg
Miss Mary Morehead and her niece Miss Helen Holmes left Saturday for Roanoke and Lynchburg to visit Dr. and Mr John Pinkard Mr and Mrs Herbert Gilla and other relatives in the two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Morehead
Helen Holmes
Roanoke
Lynchburg
John Pinkard
Herbert Gilla
In Loving Memory of U S Grant Free
In loving memory of my dear husband U S Grant Free who departed this life two years ago August 6 1931. August returns as the saddest month as time dulls grief but memory keeps him near resting those hands that did their best. Mary W Proe remembers him despite being forgotten by some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Grant Free
Grant
Mary W. Proe
Curb Market Opens as Mercer and County Vendors Attend
Mercer Taze Well Bland and Giles county farmers gathered at the Bluefield curb market for the summer season opener. The event drew good patronage despite doubts on variety, with Grant Street designated for the market and talk of two additional curb markets if demand remains. City Manager Kyle Bruce announced the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Tazewell
Bland
Giles
Bluefield
Grant Street
Kyle Bruce
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Herndon, W VA
Mas
Shelton
James Rolph, Jr
San Francisco
Princeton, W. Va
Princeton Society
Farm Women’s Camp
Dd. A. R
Matthew Franch
J. W. Lowry
Reynolds Avenue
C. E. Society
C. E. Society of the First Church of Christ
Ruby Hedrick
Straley Avenue
World Club
Ineger
Kat Auvil
W. W. Boothe
Welch
Boothe
Grace Hospital
Mises Jacquline McGowan
James McGowan
Billie Birklebach
W. F. Birklebach
Henry King
Rosemary Garner
Williamsburg
W. F. Birklebach Jr
Rans Dangerfield
W. M. West
Buster
Denver
Colo
Jackie Pate
J. K. Cooper
Tennessee
F. G. Gentry
Radford
D. L. Anvil Jr
Atheny
J. W. Bingham Jr
Audrey and
Kathleen Anvil
Thelma Amos
Walter Vance
Grant Reed
T. B. Reed
McGinnis Hatfield
Mollie Robinson
C. E. Mosley
J. H. Kinzel
Knoxville
Harry Cooke
Coeburn
C. 8. Bridges
Cetlin & Wilson
Junior Drum & Bugle Corps
News of the Colored People
the New Travelers Barber Shop
Church OF God
Woman's Club
Jones Street Christian
Blake's Chapel
Mena Goldwyn Mayer
Charles
International
Bluefield Airport
Church OF God IN Christ
John Stewart M. BE. Church
United Holy
Pocahontas, VA
Elody
Donlight
Mary Brian Leo Carrillo
Universal Picture
Dusty Shoes
Preces
Moran and Mack
Voice OF the Vatican
India
Emandeel
Haliburton
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