Harmony tour group stops in Bluefield en route to New York
A Harmony tour group stopped in Bluefield for about an hour Monday evening while traveling to New York to attend the World's fair. The caravan included Mrs J P Harmon of Norton and J B Ragland of Roanoke with a large list of companions from Norton, St Paul, Cleveland, Tazewell, Arch Bunohan, and other towns, among them Miss Sadie Cox, Miss Dora Jessee, Miss Nona Jessee, Miss Eva Lowe, Miss Rose Mary Rice, and many more named passengers and sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Harmon
Norton
J. B. Ragland
Roanoke
Bluefield
New York
Sadie Cox
Dora
Nona Jessee
Max Rice
Eva Lowe
Lucy. Wolf
Mary &. Harmon
James Stewart
F. D. Kitts
Clarence Moore
Rose Mary Rice
Walter Rice
W. Wagner
Douglas
Nancy Wagner
Doyle Schell
Bettye Hutcheson
Virgil Sanders
St. Paul
Havel Fletcher
Carpen Robeson
A. L. Barbee
Patsy Stallard
Cleveland
E. W. Patterson
Frankie Dickenson
Verna Routh
Virginia Easterly
J. B. Smith
Virginia Garrett
C. Birely
Honaker
Wade Crawford
Elizabeth Combs
Tazewell
RF. C. Ferry
Katherine Peery
C. R. Brown
Marianna May
Anna Clark
R. O. Vandyke
Anne Vandyke
Arch Buchanan
Bob Vandyke
Laird
James Harman
Daisy Buchnanan
Lolita
Snavely
Pembroke
C. A. Lucas
Katherine Snidow
Dot Smith
Virginia
Narrows
Robert Friend Dford
J. F. Dudley
Noke
RB. la
Hancock
William Norris
Lynchburg
M. M. Glass
Washington
V. F. Bond
Vernard Bond
Thomas Painter
Miss Dorothy Lee Visiting Sister in Boonestret
Miss Dorothy Jean Lee of Springfield Ohio visits her sister Miss Opal Les in Boonestret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Jean Lee
Springfield
Ohio
Opal Les
Boonestret
Ladies Day Golf Event At Bluefield Country Club
Twenty five lady golfers took part in a one day event at Bluefield Country Club. W A McCue won low net with 93. Dean Hosmer had the fewest putts with 30 on eighteen holes, including seven one putts and eleven two putts. Hollman was second with 31 putts. A list of below par putt scores features Mahood, Smith, Rogers and others, highlighting the strong field and putting results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
W. A. McCue
Dean Hosmer
Hosmer
J. B. Hollman
Ghe
A. B. Mahood
H. D. Smith
R. O. Rogers
Betty Markle
Lon Rish
C. L. Seyler
W. J. German
Mary H. Pritchard
H. X. Moreton
H. A. Porter
R.H. Moore
C. H. Tabor
Past Officers Install New Leads in Eastern Star Chapter
Bluefield chapter 66 of the Order of Eastern Star installed new officers at the Masonic temple on Monday evening. Mrs. C W Pace was named president, L M Carper vice president, Mrs H B Boyd secretary, and Guy C Dunn treasurer. Retiring president Mrs Ben H Williams presided. Gifts and flower showers honored Mrs B G Steele, with special ceremonial presents from five star points. Special music and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Davis
M. B. Lockhart
Bluefield
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
C. W. Pace
L. M. Carper
H. B. Boyd
Guy C. Dunn
Ben H. Williams
O. White
Elizabeth Earnest Circle Holds Prayer and Study Evening
Elizabeth Earnest Circle met Monday at Bland Street Methodist Church with Mrs. Harry Burnett and others. Miss Margaret Haslay led a program on horizons at home while Mrs. Lloyd Cummings read Life Re charted from World Outlook. Visitors included Mrs. John Howell and Miss Eugenia Warmoth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Earnest
Bland Street Methodist Church
Harry Burnett
H. 8
Pedigo
Oakhurst Avenue
Roy &. Thompson
D. D. Lott
Margaret Haslay
Lott
World Outlook
Lloyd Cummings
Thompson
Jesson
L. C. Scott
Ruby Tsoi
Nathyve
Chris
Tsoi
John Howell
E. §. Pedigo
Betty Stanley
Eugenia Warmoth
Postponed meeting announced by Women’s Christian Temperance Union
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting at Hamilton Hall Bland Street Methodist church has been postponed to Wednesday afternoon August 30 at 3. Immanuel Lutheran church Sunday school picnic moved to Falls Mills today with Cara leaving at 3 and between 5 30 and 6. A large attendance is urged for a pleasant outing. Beta Phi alumnae and active members in Bluefield host a luncheon today at 1 at West Virginia hotel to honor girls heading to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Hamilton Hall
Bland Street Methodist Church
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Falls Mills
Cara
Beta Phi
Bluefield
West Virginia
Youth Crusade Continues at Local Churches
Youth Crusade Week activities proceed across Grace Methodist and nearby churches with talks on gratitude and evangelism. Speakers include F W Udy and Rev James Salango, plus readings and music by Helen Dillon and George Hall of the Virginia Colonels orchestra. Bluefield college professor M Louthan to deliver sermon tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
F. W. Udy
Virginia Colonels Orchestra
James Salango
Princeton Presbyterian
M. Louthan
Bluefield College
Bluefield
Young People’s Division
West Graham
Dupey Wagner
Ous Mills
Hinee
Edward Frazee
Woman's Missionary Society
Bland Street Methodist Church
Persis
Social notes of North Tazewell and surrounding areas
Miss Louise Atwell of North Tazewell visits sister Mrs. B C Duncan on Hanover street. Lydia Brooks of Nemours returns home after a week with cousin Mrs. Warren Mills in Elizabeth West Virginia. A motor boat party toured Blennerhasset Island along the Ohio River. Mrs Vencll of Walters avenue has been discharged and convalesces at home. Miss May Batley, Bluefield sanitarium patient, discharged and improving at home on Walton avenue. Mrs J C Gordon and daughter Virginia depart for Nashville Tennessee. Mrs John Roberta hosted brother F Brinson, his daughter Mrs Frank Skinner and Frank Brinson Jr of Waynesboro Georgia. Mrs D G Rangeley returns to Bluefield to visit her mother-in-law Mrs S N Rangeley after weeks with her parents in Waynesboro Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Atwell
North Tazewall
B. C. Duncan
Hanover Street
Lydia Brooks
Nemours
W. Va
Warren Mills
Elizabeth
Blennerhasset Island
Ohio River
R. Vencll
Walters Avenue
Bluefield Sanitarium
May Batley
Walton Avenue
J. C. Gordon
Virginia
Nashville
Tenn
John Roberta
F. &. Brinson
Frank Skinner
Frank, Jr
Waynesboro
D. G. Rangeley
Bluefield
8. N. Rangeley
F. L. Brinson
Convention of Church of Christ Ends at Premier in 1940
The Church of Christ convention met at Premier from August 18 to 20 with inspiring sermons from Tug River district pastors. The ordination of Harve Mitchell Charles Harman John B. Herman, Steward Harman, Don Harman and James Presley as deacons occurred on day two. The final day featured communion and a communal meal. next convention set for Harman's Chapel, South Fork, W Va, August 17, 1940. All district officials were retained except assistant clerks and evangelist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Tug River
Harve Mitchell
Havace
Charles IF. Harman
John B. Herman
Sliders
Steward Harman
Don Harman
James Presley
South Fork
Pageton
W. Va
Premier Church
Harman’s Chapel
Houth Fork
Dairymen Meet at Jackson's Mill West Virginia
At Jackson's Mill W V August 23 H C Bates of Atlanta urged the West Virginia Dairymen's association to seize dairy opportunities while noting disease control freight rates and rising use of substitutes as key issues impacting southern dairy farms. Bates represented the American Guernsey Cattle Club and contrasted southern potential with mid western dairy power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson’s Mill
W. Va
H. C. Bates
Atlanta
West Virginia Dairymen's Association
Bates
American Guernsey Cattle Club
South
Mid-West
Luncheon Bridge Honors Attractive Virginia Guest
Mrs Edna Kiely hosted a Monday luncheon bridge at the West Virginia hotel in honor of her daughter Mrs H B Showalter of Kenbridge Virginia A three course luncheon was served Winners included Mrs Karl B Thomas high prize Mrs John Dennen glam prize and a guest prize for Mrs Showalter Invited guests listed Bluefield Quota club to meet today at noon at the hotel In Martinsburg South Berkeley Ministerial association urges congregations to disapprove of Sunday baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Kiely
Bridge
West Virginia
H. B. Showalter
Kenbridge
Karl B. Thomas
John Dennen
Pocahontas
Showalter
W. J. German
Vernon Sproles
Hampton Crawford
Frank McComas
Nancy Sproles
Alva Ritz Kingdon
George Strader, Jr
Walton Sudduth
Dodd
Alonzo McCue
G. G. Mahood
H. M. Mitchell
Fanny Wright
Bluefield
Martinsburg
W. Va
South Berkeley Ministerial Association
Vice President Cup Opens at Bluefield Country Club
First matches in the Vice President Cup women’s golf tourney at Bluefield Country Club were played Tuesday morning. Results include Mia J. Hoflman defeating Mrs. W. A. McCue and Dean Hosmer defeating Mya Porter. Several byes and upcoming pairings are listed as winter rules apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
Mia
J. B. Hoflman
W. A. McCue
Dean Hosmer
Mya
H. A. Porter
Carl Tabor
C. L. Seyler
R. H. Moore
G. M. Cruloe
Ps. J. M. Herndon
Oe E
Marty Pritchard
Carl Taporik
H. X. Morton
G. M. Craige
Betty Markle
Mra L
Tierney, Jr
Bye
Ton. Rish
C.T. St. Clair
Visitors from Dayton and Bluefield Travel Notes
Dr. and Mrs. Grafton Owens of Dayton Ohio visit Dr. and Mrs. O K Phiegar of Bluefield Virginia. Miss Luellie Call has returned to Bluefield after a trip to New York where she attended the next event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Owens
Dayton
Ohio
O. K. Phiegar
Bluefield
Luellie Call
New York
World’s fair visits and regional social guests
A river of social notes lists visits and stays. Mrs. P. L. Bailey, Norton visitors Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Peters, Pearisburg residents Mrs. Joe Dennis, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Munsey of Roanoke shared dinner with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Peters in Frederick Street. Miss Marle Miller returned from two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Co Miller of Erwin Tennessee. Guests at Craig Healing Springs included Mr. and Mrs. BR W. Smith Bluefield. Major C M Hunter Pounding Mill. Judge C C Hyatt Richlands. S N Hufford Bluefield two weeks at the resort. Mrs. H B Showalter and Gen Bernard Jr Renbridge visit Ms Edna Kiely and brother Robert Kiely on South Mercer Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Bailey
Roanoke
E. B. Peters
Norton
Joe Dennis
Pearisburg
Joe Munsey
W. C. Peters
Frederick Street
Marle Miller
Bluefield Avenue
Gon. Bernard, Jr
Renbridge, Va
Engagement Made Public by Bramwell Family
Mr and Mrs C L Bramwell announce the engagement of their daughter Opal Virginia to Mr Ralph Hall of Ironton Ohio. The marriage is planned for the early part of September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L
Bramwell Road
Opal
Virginia
Ralph Hall
Ironton
Ohio
Reynolds Couple Welcome Richmond Son in Bluefield Ties
Dr and Mrs G A Reynolds announce the birth of a son born Sunday in Richmond Virginia. Both parents are natives of Bluefield Virginia with the mother formerly Miss Pearl Young. Dr Reynolds practices medicine in Bowling Green Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Reynolds
Richmond
Bluefield
Misa Pearl Young
Miss Ethel Bowen Guest of Honor at Vivian Tea
Mrs Roland Luther entertained a group at her Vivian home in honor of Miss Ethel Bowen of Bramwell who is soon to wed Mr Bernard McClaugherty Jr of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Luther
Vivian
Ethel Bowen
Bramwell
Bernard McClaugherty, Jr
Visitor Is Honored At Dinner Party
John G Cordon Jr entertained at a dinner at his parents home on College avenue in compliment to Miss Jean Williamson of Princeton New Jersey who is visiting Miles Mary Catherine Richmond on Parkway. Late summer flowers decorated the four course dinner with Mrs Gordon and his sister Virginia assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John GC. Cordon, Jr
J. C. Gordon
College Avenue
Jean Williamson
Princeton
N. J
Miles Mary Catherine Richmond
Parkway
Gordon
Virginia
Little Gardens Club meeting set for Thursday morning
The Little Gardens Club under president Mrs Kenneth Cole will meet Thursday at 10 30 in Orchard Way with Mrs Charles McD Harrell. After the meeting members will tour the garden at Mrs Bernard McClaugherty’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Gardens Club
Kenneth Cole
Charles McD. Harrell
Orchard Way
Infant Samuel Earl Johnson Jr Born on August 22
Mr and Mrs E Johnson of 1300 Maple announce the birth of a son Samuel Earl Johnson Jr born Tuesday August 22 weighing 9 pounds 14 ounces The infant is named after multiple ancestors and the parents also have a daughter Charlotte Ann from Charlottesville Virginia
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Nelson Eddy
Rose Mrrie
Alexander Dumas’ Immortal Story
Country Club
Elizabeth Earnest Circle
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Smunley
O'Mere
Mischa
Dog Hodges
Donald Briggs
Anne Nagel
Dorothy Arnold
Anne Gwynne
Belty Boop
Fox Hunt
Convention OF the Church OF Christ
Jackson's Mill
Bluefield Quota Club
West Virginian
East End Pharmacy
Princeton Ave
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