Golden Fiftieth Anniversary Reception at Willow Brook
In honor of Mr and Mrs F M Compton fiftieth wedding anniversary a reception was held Tuesday afternoon August 18 from 2 to 5 at their Willow Brook home. The lower floor was decorated with potted plants and gold marigolds. The golden bride wore a pearl gray gown with cream lace and piano solos were played by Anna Muncy. Many gifts were opened and a fifty candle wedding cake glowed in the dining room. Guests enjoyed refreshments and later a square dance led by Dr H G Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Compton
Willow’ Bros. Y
Willow Ferm
Willow Brook
Anna Muncy
Andy
Wright Tb 'i
B. .Ley
Tington
W. Va
Hubert Baldwin
Gary
R Winfrey
Princeton Road
J. J. Davidson
E. M. Davidson
S. K. Groseclose
C. W. Compton
Ceres
C. P. Muncy
Sarah Elizabeth
M. M. Muncy
J. 8. Ashworth
T. J. Pee
Hale, Missouri
J. L. Muncy
Pearisburg
Bruce Cox
Princeton
Wedding of Ruby King and Rev Mac Ino caes at Chilhowie
Miss Ruby King wed Rev Mac Ino caes in Chilhowie Virginia on August 18 with Rev A A Ransom and Dr J B Edwards officiating. Best man Frank Louthan and several out of town guests attended as the couple planned a Norfolk and New York honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Louthan
Richmond
Georgette
Pattie Cole
New Canton
Legard Kellar
Jessie Blankenbeckler
Ellis Behols
Annabel Ransom
Norfolk
New York
Louthan
Virginia Interment College
Bristol
Virginia
Richmond University
Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Bluefield College
Bluefield
Chilhowie
Hair Fashion Advice From Old Times
Suggestions urge girls to style hair as seen by others and avoid overdoing makeup. Rouge photos appear hollow if heavy, powder can exaggerate coarse skin texture. Furs feather fans and Spanish shawls are praised as fine accessories.
Fifth Birthday Party For Master Bobby Cofer
Master Bobby Cofer entertained about fourteen children for his fifth birthday Friday afternoon. A cake with five candles and a grab basket provided festivity while Mrs. Cofer served ice cream and cake. An evening program is planned by the Senior Christian Deaver Society at First Presbyterian Church with Miss Mary Bar ey leading a song service and a duet by Racheal Barkley and Gertrude Steele, plus a student debate on anger versus envy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby ,Cofer
J. P.fer
Sup
Christian Deaver Society
First Presbyterian Church
Mary Barey
Racheal Barkley
Gertrude Steele
First Presbyterian Junior Christian Endeavor Outdoor Meeting
The First Presbyterian Junior Christian Endeavor plans an outdoor evening service under a blue canopy at 6:30 p m. Boys and girls will ride by car to the outdoor site. The subject is Seeing God in Nature with Master Hugh Hancock leading. Parents are urged to send their children.
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First Presbyterian Junior Christian Endeavor
Hugh Hancock
First Presbyterian
Junior Christian Endeavor
Inner Circle Meeting at Christian Endeavor Room Tonight
First Presbyterian Intermediates invite members to an Inner Circle Meeting at 7 o clock in the Christian Endeavor room. The topic is My Greatest Help in Time of Temptation with Billy sanklin as leader. Mr and Mrs J H Jackson of oanoke announce engagement of their daughter Mildred D to Mr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Intermediaterian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Room
Billy ‘Sanklin
J. H. Jackson
Oanoke
Mildred D
Yonges Missionary Society Holds Regular Meeting
The Yonges Missionary Society of Trinity 1st Church met at the Cornetts’ home on Memorial avenue with Miss Lina Light as president. Elizabeth Reynolds read the scripture and spoke briefly, Mrs. C. H. Dick led in prayer, and Superintendent D. Stewart delivered announcements and led a short business session. Toxie Reynolds and Louise Light spoke on China Yesterday and Today before a closing prayer and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonges Missionary Society of Trinity 1St Church
Mary Frances
Elizabeth Cornett
Memorial Avenue
Lina Light
Elizabeth Reynolds
C. H. Dick
E 'D. Stewart
J P
Toxie Reynolds
Louise Light
China
Sosheneate
A U Club Dance at Bluefield Country Club
The A. U. Club plans a Friday evening dance on August 27 from 9 to 2 at the Bluefield Country Club. No ladies are invited, and several young matrons will serve as hostesses with the club. Edwards Collegians will provide the music.
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Masonic Temple
Shrine Club
Repass Orchestra
A. U. Club
Bluefield
Edwards
SsSohes
College Avenue Baptist to Host Tuesday Evening Supper
The T. E. L. class will host a supper at 6:30 Tuesday evening at the church. All adults of the Sunday School are invited to attend in honor of Mrs. C. B. Ridley and another guest.
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College Avenue Baptist Church
C. B. Ridley
Marianum Society Dance and Card Night Planned
The Marianum Society of the Sacred Heart hosts a card and dancing affair on Wednesday evening August 26 at 7 at Mrs. P. J. Dovegten’s home 317 Rogers Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianum Society of the Sacred Heart Church
P. J. Dovegten
Rogers Street
Community notices and travels from Bluefield area
The American Auxiliary will leave a meeting Monday evening at eight o clock at the Legion Dug Out. Several local residents plan motor trips visiting Chicago Hagertown and Jackson Ohio. Families arrive from Lovington Virginia to join relatives in Bluefield. Multiple visitors from Knoxville Tazewell Warrenton and Norfolk appear in a bustling social page full of hometown movements and vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Auxiliary
Legion
Charles T. Ballengee
Robert L. White
Chicago
Lula Watkins
Bluefield Furniture Company
Messrs
Frank
Milton Bailey
Bluefield
Baptist Association
Tazewell
Eleanoree
Elise Deverle
Oscar Deverle
George Phillips
Lloyd Smith
Warrenton
Ella Hatcher
D. H. Rector
Spartansburg
Lee
Carl A. Lee
Norfolk
Re. Iva Pearcy
New Midway
Clara Kidd
Okey Kidd
Virginia
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É. Phelps
Alice Taylor
Roacheeeeet
Margaret Lazenby
Frances
Fanny
Dudley Cole
Chilhowte
Ruby King
Mac In — O
H. D. King
Mile
Byron
Louisville, Ky
Walter and
Herman
Richmond, Va
Mectetyre Richards Louthan
Ausenger
Photography
West Virginian Hotel
Keeley
Senior Christian Endeavor
C. E
Brennon Packard
Young People’s Society
A. U. Dance
Marianum Social
Legion Auxiliary
Keeney
Gordon Porterfield
Roanoke
Natural Bridge
Claude Ireson
Elm Street
Lelia Cunningham
R. W. Smith
Frances and
Cartwright
James Pack
Union
Mary Davidson
Rocky Gap
J. D. Honaker
Washington Street
Sidney Kwass
Baltimore
J. R. Williams
Pennsylvania
Mrs. Williams
Pearl Road
Charlotte County
John Gates
Knoxville
Wynnevile
Tisee
Ville
Wiley Mansey
Friese Mre
James Hendricks
C. J. Moore
Wytheville
Ward A. Goodwin
Sanitarium
P. BE. White
Stockton
Shirley Sue
Mullens
Mise Norine Rhodes
Coopers
F. B. Jackson
Prince Bad Gogees
the Pirate
r‘Bluefield’s Millinery Center
Raleigh and
Bland Streets
Bivariate Company
Miss Voth
Appalachian Power Co
Tz Shoe Market Ears
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