Phelps Golden Wedding Celebrated by Large Family
Mr and Mrs J N Phelps observed their 50th anniversary with a 6 pm dinner at daughter C W Dickey s home 1208 Augusta St. All 11 children attended for the first time in 23 years. A Thanksgiving style banquet for 29 featured a wedding cake baked by J E McMullin and decorated with roses. Grandchildren and relatives gathered as photos were taken and well wishes flowed for many more years of health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Phelps
C. W. Dickey
Augusta Street
Richard Elon Daye McMullin
L. B. Phe
C. W. Kelley
Bridge Parties Honor Mrs Sutton at Shenandoah Ave Home
Social week features two four table bridge events at Mr and Mrs E Edmunds home on Shenandoah Avenue honoring Mrs Edmunds sister Mrs John Sutton a recent bride Prizes went to Mrs L D Wilmore and Alvah Tyree high at Saturday was Mrs Herbert May low by Miss Susong. Gifts and floral decor highlighted the evenings followed by an ice course and a delicious salad plate Monday prayer observance at Avenue Baptist Church 624 College Avenue at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. E. Edmunds
Shenandoah Avenue
Edmund
John Sutton
Mrs. Edmunds
L. D. Wilmore
Alvah Tyree
Mary Lou Carr
Bill Otey
Edmunds Reess
Herpert May
Susong
Edmunds
A Avenue Baptist Church
John B
College Avenue
Scores Triumph Fifty Million Frenchmen on Broadway Debut
John Martin stars in the musical extravaganza Fifty Million Frenchmen making its Broadway debut last week. Critics in New York praise its brisk pace sharp humor and lively Parisian allusions with charming chorus numbers and elaborate scenery. Opened to a social elite audience including American and French officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
New York
Ritz
L.e Peter Forbes
Terre Haute
Paris
Atlantic
Metropolis
Affair At Trinity A Trip Around The World
Trinity Methodist churches host an evening program Tuesday at 7 30 featuring A Trip Around the World with refreshments souvenirs and an engaging program. Attendees will enjoy a novel and interesting presentation and a pleasant social time is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Churches
Young People's Missionary Society Meets at Bland Street Church
The Bland Street Methodist church mission group plans an important Monday 5 PM meeting at the church. It is the last meeting of the year and all members should attend. A regular program will be presented and the final chapter of the mission book studied. At 6 PM a banquet will honor the mothers of some of the girls.
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Young People’s Missionary Society
Bland Street Methodist Church
Baby Named Elle Lorain by Mr and Mrs John Biehon
Mr and Mrs John Biehon announced the birth of their daughter Elle Lorain. The naming marks a joyful addition to the family with relatives invited to share in the welcome.
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John Biehon
Elle Lorain
Beaver High Carnival Seeks Queen At Friday Event
The Prim Princilla club of Beaver High School hosts a school carnival Friday evening December 6. Much interest centers on selecting a queen with past winners Miss Margaret Nelson and Miss Lola Porterfield. A delightful evening is anticipated.
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Prim Princilla Club
Beaver High School
Margaret Nelson
Lola Porterfield
Marriage of Miss Margaret Crey and Mr Ja Wace in Princeton
Miss Margaret Crey of Allen Street and Mr Ja Wace of Kegley West Virginia were married Thursday at Princeton by the Rev. 2 5 ass rs. They have spent several days here before heading to her home to reside. Friends wish them continued happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Crey
Allen Street
Ja Wace
Kegley
W. Va
Princeton
Intermediate C E Society Meets At Church Tonight
The Intermediate Christian Endeavor society meets at 6 30 this evening in the Christian church. Miss Margaret Johnson leads with Miss Roberta Pettigrew giving a talk on her childhood experiences with her parents in the foreign mission field. New officers to be elected. large attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society
The
Christian Church
Margaret Johnson
Roberta Pettigrew
Week of Prayer Observed at College Avenue Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of College Avenue Baptist Church begins a Week of Prayer on Monday at 2 PM and continues through Friday afternoon. Circles meet at the church Wednesday at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of
College Avenue
Thanksgiving visits reach several families in town
Mrs. C. C. Day and children Wan da and Virginia returned from a visit with Mrs. Day's sister Mrs. EB. J. See over Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Ewen Erwin and Miss Margaret Reid Harding came back from Roanoke where they spent the holiday. Mrs. John Shreve and son Rudolph returned to Mullens after a week with Mrs. Shreve's parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mulkey at 705 Bluefield Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Day
Wanda
Virginia
Een
Christmas Benefit at Goodwill Theater for Sunday School
A Bible picture show at Goodwill Theater on Thanksgiving night will raise money for the Sunday school Christmas tree. Juanita Higgins suffered a serious leg injury while sleigh riding and was taken to Memorial hospital for an operation. Several local residents visited theaters and hospitals, with updates on patients and relatives through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Duncan
Simmons
Robt
Arrington Unday
George Farmer
Memorial Hospital
Everett Tankersley
Pocahontas Monay
Elmer Bailey
Bluefield
Sheriff Whorley
Ray Thomas
Joe Huggins
BE. A. Higgins
Goodwill Theater
Sunday School and Community Notes in Leckie
Local column from Leckie West Virginia lists church schedule with Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 7 led by Rev. J. R. Belcher. Several families, including Organic of Detroit, Nash, Huff, Miller, and Hodges, are noted for visits, dinners, shopping, and hosting guests during Thanksgiving and weekend gatherings.
Glamour of film career ends Camilla Hora's marriage
Camilla Hora, now in Berlin, has secretly filed for divorce from Klaus Gerra of Hamburg. Gerra says he was tired of being a husband in name only and notes they were happy until she became a famous film star, after which he saw little of her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camilla Hora
Camilla
Berlin
Klaus Gerra
Hamburg
Herr Gerra
Chinese Monks Earn Bread by Hard Toil in Peiping
Peiping reports that Budd hist monks will earn their own bread by farm work this fall, spending half time in fields and half in religious rites to refute anti monastic accusations. Labor unions have challenged monastic life, indicting temples as centers of superstition. The streetcar workers union has turned the Tien Shan Ssu temple into a school amid broader temple conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peiping
Peiping Buddhist Association
Unionista
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C. E
Thornton-Laird Co
Bluefield, W. VA
W. M.S
Goodwill, W VA
Pocahontas
R. Marlow
E. K. Miller
Ream
Pearl Nolley
S. P. Warden
Gary
Conley Buchanan
Filbert
E. H. Dillman
W. R. Price
Jenkinjones
Dewey Houck
Detroit
Matthew Houck
J. W. Huff
J. W. Jr
R. L. Hundley
Beaver High
A. W. Cox Dept
Phires
Joyce
Yuletide
the Foyee
Bluefield’s Jewelry
West Virginian Hotel
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ELGIN
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