Bluefield Man Weds in Washington D C Thanksgiving Day
Elizabeth Powell Johnson of Blackstone Virginia married Raymond Scott Reid son of Bluefield. ceremony at Mrs. Mary T. Cofer home in Washington D C on Thanksgiving. Bride in rust velvet with rust chrysanthemum bouquet. attendant Evelyn Reid of Roanoke. best man William F Weber Jr of Iowa City. Mrs Reid a Randolph Macon graduate. Reid employed in the House of Representatives and a Columbus University accounting student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary T. Cofer
Washington, D. C
Elizabeth Powell Johnson
Blackstone Va
Raymond Scott Reid
L. W. Reid
Bluefield
Allen F. Poore
Kay Allen
Evelyn Reid
Roanoke
William F. Weber Jr
Iowa City
Iowa
Gary
Reid
House of Representatives
Columbus University School of Accountancy
Maybeury Pythians Roll Call Highlights Temple No 107
The Maybeury Pythian Sisters Roll Call on Tuesday night featured Agnes Moore presiding in absence of the chief. Bertha Cassell attended for the first time in four years with other visitors Mabel Albert Roberta Scott and Mabel Albert. The program included inspirational talks, performances by Betsy Anne Foster Annie Laurie James Constance Castanello Busby Keesling and Agnes Moore, and a post meeting social plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Maybeury Temple No
Agnes Moore
Bertha Cassell
Bishop
Maybeury Temple
Roberta H. Scott
Mabel Albert
Bluefield
D. D. Mabel Albert
Kate Bishop
W. B. Owens
Betsy Anne Foster
Jane
Annie Laurie James
Busby Keesling
Constance Castenello
Mesdames Roberta H. Scott
J. J. Long
Letha Thompson
Sarah Bailey
Montcalm
Elizabeth Jackson
Ennis
Stella Bensey
Billie Padbury
Princeton
Gertrude Kirk
Marjorie Shaw
Hallene Brazeal
Ethel Sherga
Florence Duff
Choir Soloists Highlight Christmas Recital By Music Culture Club
The Rev. Joe B. Overmyer of First Presbyterian Church and Edwin E. Morrow of Westminster Presbyterian Church will be male soloists at the Music Culture club costume recital. The event takes place Tuesday evening December 4 at First Christian Church with a program starting at o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe B. Overmyer
First Presbyterian Church
Edwin E. Morrow
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Music Culture Club
First Christian Church
Rehearsal for Costume Recital Slated at First Christian
This afternoon at four o'clock a rehearsal will be held at the First Christian church for the upcoming costume recital sponsored Tuesday evening by the Music Culture club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Music Culture Club
Birth Of A Son To Mr. And Mrs Renfro
Mr and Mrs Robert R Renfro of 71 Princeton Road announce the birth of their son Robert Wilbur on November 28 at St Luke s hospital The mother formerly was Miss Margaret E Hyatt daughter of Mr and Mrs S W Hyatt of Tazewell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Renfro
Princeton Road
Robert Wilbur
St. Luke’s Hospital
Christmas Seal Broadcast Features Miss Gertrude Steele Soloist
Miss Gertrude Steele will sing as soloist for the weekly Christmas Seal program on WHIS this afternoon at 1:30. Mrs F L Black presents an additional talk to promote the seal sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Steele
WHIS
F. L. Black
Whitlock Leaves for Cincinnati to Assume District Duties
L J Whitlock formerly fuel inspector for Norfolk and Western has departed for Cincinnati to take charge as district manager of the D offices. Mrs Whitlock and their son Lyndon stay in Bluefield for now before joining him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Whitlock
Norfolk and Western
Cincinnati
Westminster Presbyterian Church Homecoming Service Tomorrow
Westminster Presbyterian marks its eleventh anniversary with a homecoming service led by Rev. Charles G. Gunn at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Special music by a choir directed by Edwin E. Morrow and seating by year of joining aim to include all members. a birthday dinner was postponed due to Christmas season activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Charles G. Gunn
Edwin E. Morrow
Music at Trinity Church Promises Morning Solo and Evening Ensemble
Charles Spencer, choir director at Trinity Methodist church, will be the Sunday morning soloist singing Goin Home from The New World Symphony. Dr. E E Wiley will deliver a sermon See ing Him Who Is Invisible and evening features include a mixed quartet selection with a sermon Majoring in Minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spencer
Trinity Methodist Church
New World Symphony
E. E. Wiley
Birth of Claude Harman Johnson Jr. at 2511 Carolina Ave
Mr and Mrs Claude Johnson announce the arrival of an eight and a half pound son born November 29 at their home 2511 Carolina avenue. The infant is named Claude Harman Johnson Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Johnson
Carolina Avenue
Claude Harman Johnson Jr
West Virginia Christian Endeavor Convention Delegates Invite Fun
Delegates Ned Bryant Dale Kersey and Gibson Morrison from Bluefield left for Huntington to attend the southern West Virginia Christian Endeavor convention at Central Christian church. The event runs through December 2 with a banquet tonight conferences today and tomorrow a candle light communion and an inspirational Sunday program to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Bryant
Dale Kersey
Gibson Morrisay
Huntington
Bluefield
West Virginia Christian Endeavor
Central Christian Church
Ping Pong Contest Postponed to December 7
The Marion Peterkin circle sponsored ping pong contest was postponed from last evening to Friday December 7. The tournament will be held at Christ Episcopal church at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Peterkin
Lunch With Mrs J W Gilbert Circle at Trinity Church
Mrs J W Gilbert's circle of Trinity Methodist holds a covered dish luncheon on Wednesday at 1 PM at Mrs M C McNeal's home on College Avenue. The luncheon precedes the circle's regular monthly meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gilbert
Trinity Methodist Church
M. C. McNeal
College Avenue
Church Announcements From Tazewell and Duhring Streets
Notices from Rev. Jennings Wise Hobson and other pastors list 9:30 a m Sunday school and 11 a m worship with communion at one church while others hold 9:30 a m Sunday school and 11 a m and 7:30 p m services. Afternoon service 5 o clock in Princeton and annual canvass on December 9 announced.
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Tazewell
Duhring Streets
Jennings Wise Hobson
Princeton
Reverend Marvin L. Brown Leads Local Worship Schedule
Rev. Marvin L. Brown officiates at Sunday Bible School 9 45 with W R Burnopp as superintendent Morning worship follows at 10 45 with singing by Mr and Mrs Frazier and a sermon titled Faith the Just Shall Live by Faith N Y P 5 meets at 7 p m Evangelistic service features special singing Prayer and praise service is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin L. Brown
Sunday Bible School
W. R. Burnopp
Mrs. Frazier
Church of God Schedule and Revival Services
Church of God at 118 South Street lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m with C E B Easy as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 00 a m. Young people meet at 6 15 p m and evening service at 7 30. Revival ongoing with nightly services at 7 30 led by Rev W D McCraw pastor and evangelist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
South Street
EB. Easy
Young People’s Meeting
W. D. McCraw
Trinity Methodist Notices and Sermon Topics
Rev E E Wiley pastor Sunday school 945 James Kahle superintendent Sacramental service 11 sermon Seeing Him Who Is Invisible Epworth League 645 sermon Majoring in Minors Prayer meeting Wednesday 730 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist
E. E. Wiley
James
Kahle
Epworth League
Westminster Presbyterian Church Anniversary Events
Westminster Presbyterian on Washington and Albemarle marks its eleventh birthday with a Bible school at 9:45 a.m. led by W. L. Alley and 134 of 165 members joining since 1926. Morning worship at 11 and a homecoming service follow, with an anniversary message by Rev. Co. G. Gunn titled Naming a Church, and an evening sermon When Morning Dawns for Church at 7:45. Young people meet at 6:15 and 6:45 p.m. Members will be seated by the year they joined. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian
Washington and Albemarle
Co. G. Gunn
Westminster Church
Bible School
A. m
W. L. Alley
T. J. Jackson
Homecomig
Westminster
First Baptist Service Notice at Duhring and Mercer Streets
Pastor Peters leads morning worship at 11 on Sunday with the subject Let Us Alone. Evening service will answer questions handed in last Sunday. Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m with Prof E M Louthan as general superintendent. Young people meet at 6 30 p m. All are invited to study and worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Pentecostal Holiness Church Service Schedule
Wayne street Pentecostal Holiness Church led by Rev B T Underwood with Sunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m P Y P 8 at 6 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Rev W M Selvey Virginia conference superintendent preaches Friday Saturday and Sunday nights all are invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal Holiness
Wayne Street
B. T. Underwood
W. B. Underwood
W. M. Selvey
Virginia Conference of Pentecostal Holiness Church
First Presbyterian Church Service Notice
Sunday school at 9 45 led by J E Erwin with J L Thornton as assistant Morning worship at 11 features Rev Martin Hopkins from North China Theological Seminary sharing China and the Church Special music by Beaver high school chorus Miss Elizabeth Shelton director Evening worship at 745 led by Rev Joe B Overmyer with singing and talk Wednesday prayer at 745 includes travel lecture on Oberammergau and Passion play Invitation to all friends and strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian
Elizabeth Shelton
Joe B. Overmyer
Ancient and Modern Necromancy Sermon Denounced at Sunday Service
Sunday school and sermon at 11 a m in Room 304 Bailey Building denounce ancient and modern necromancy mesmeric hypnotism. Golden text II John 1 11 cites Revelations 12 10 11 and includes Mary Baker Eddy science and health page 567. Wednesday 8 pm prayer meeting all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Bldg
Mary Baker Eddy
The Friendly Church Service Schedule
Corner of Mercer and Duhring streets hosts Bible school at 9 45 a m with morning worship at 11. Luther league Bible study at 6 45 p m and evening worship at 7 45 with junior choir leading a hymn. Church council monthly meeting Monday at 8 p m Pastor Paul L Royer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer and
Duhring Streets
Luther League
Church Council
the Friendly Church
Paul L. Royer
Rabbi Albert A. Ruskin to Lead Sab Bath Eve Services
Rabbi Albert A. Ruskin will lead sabbath eve services at 8. Sidney J. Kwass will speak on "The Jew in Public Life" at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Ruskin
Sidney J. Kwass
Former King Alfonso Holds Secret Parley
Rome reports a secret conference between former King Alfonso of Spain and his ex minister of interior Antonio Goicochea. Goicochea traveled from Barcelona and met Alfonso at Villa Ruffo, fueling Spanish monarchy restoration speculation among monarchists, intellectuals, clerics, and diplomats.
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Rome
Alfonso
Spain
Antonio Giocochea
Antonio Maura
Barcelona
Villa Ruffo
Italy
Goicochea
Infanta
Beatriz
Alessandro Torlonia
Widow of Charleston jewelry founder dies from car crash injuries
Mrs. Catherine Stolle aged 86 widow of Charleston's first jewelry store founder, died from injuries after being struck by an automobile Wednesday night. The incident occurred in Charleston West Virginia as authorities investigated the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Catherine Stolle
Cantata Rehearsal Notice at Bland Street Methodist Church
The church choir will meet for Sunday afternoon rehearsal at 2 30 devoted to the cantata to be presented the Sunday before Christmas. Attendance is urged for all rehearsals leading to the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Street Methodist Church
Impromptu Music Club Meets at Miss Cheyney's Home
This afternoon at 2 o clock the Impromptu Music club will gather at the home of Miss Mary Cheyney on Union street for a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cheyney
Union Street
Thanksgiving visits and travel notes from local families
Local social column lists relatives visiting and traveling for Thanksgiving. Catherine Crawford recovers from typhoid but cannot continue Beaver high school this semester. Families from Montgomery West Virginia Camden South Carolina Glen Ridge New Jersey Ohio and Virginia recount holiday plans and movements including appearances at football games and visits with relatives in Roanoke Bluefield Charleston and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiss Catherine Crawford
Frederick Street
Beaver High School
Eloise and
Ann Brown
Montgomery
W. Va
Janice Dunlap
Wythe Avenue
J. A. Sterne
Camden
George Stupalsky
Glen Ridge
N. J
M. G. Witten
Raleigh Terrace
T. C. Farmer
Keystone
John Shumaker
Covington
Ernest Shumaker
Harry Holmes
Roanoke
Holmes
Bluefield
Philadelphia
Army-Navy
Oie
John C. Hall
John C. Hall Has Been Spending the Week With Mr. Hall
Pickford fights to bar scandalous charges in breach suit
Mary Pickford and her lawyers battled in federal court to exclude alleged scandalous claims from a $250000 breach of contract suit filed by Edward Hemmer, who for years claimed to be her manager and advisor. The judge reserved decision on prohibiting Hemmer from presenting sensational evidence.
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New York
Mary Pickford
Robert P. Patterson
Edward Hemmer
Miss Pickford
Hemmer
Douglas Fairbanks
Owen Moore
Fairbanks
Hollywood
Moore
Lambs Club
Charlotte Smith
Mary
United Artists’ Corporation
Marilyn Miller
Jack Pickford
Pickford
Miss Miller
Arthur F. Driscoll
Sandler
William Bondy
New York donor funds Cedartown social center buildings
Cedartown Georgia receives two donated buildings from Mrs Henry Pfeiffer of New York. The social center costs are 50000 and 35000 dollars respectively and the project is sponsored by the Methodist Apostolic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedartown
Henry Pfeiffer
New York
Methodist Apiscopal Church
First Baptist Church annual meeting set for December 6
The First Baptist Church will hold its annual meeting Wednesday evening December 6. Reports on the year’s work, officer elections, budget and 1935 plan of work will be presented. Dr. EB Wade, Bluefield College president, will speak and a reception for new members will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. C. Wade
Bluefield College
Westminster Presbyterian to Open Morning Nursery
On Sunday at 11 o clock Westminster Presbyterian church will host a nursery for young children. Mrs. R. B. Perry will oversee with assistance from Miss Blanche Miller for parents who wish to leave their children during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
R. B. Perry
Blanche Miller
Mrs Burger Honored At Petersburg Bridge Party
Mrs D D Burger a recent bride was honored at a bridge party hosted by Mrs Howard Kanes and Mrs W H Cabaniss in Petersburg Virginia. Five tables were set with fall flowers, high score won by Mrs W B Pegram. Other players included Mrs A T West and Mrs F D McKenney, with many attendees from local families and Hopewell.
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Petersburg
J. , D. Burger
Dora Bensey
Vivian
Howard Kanes
W. H Cabaniss
A. T. West
F. D. McKenney
Meadames J. R. Little
W. Bernard Pegram
Henry Potter
Howard Kimsey
J. M. Thomas
W. J. Boswell
Garland Harville
J. M. Palmer
Frank D. McKenne
M. B. Wryatt
A. P. Burger
H. I. Wells
J. B. Jackson
N. Hill
BH. B Boothe
D. L. Elder
Hopewell
Carl Cheek
Louise Taylor Richards
Gladys Wilkinson
Marydel Cabaniss
Richards
Wilkinson
Grogan Family Visits Roanoke Area Relative and Friends
Mr and Mrs H B Grogan of Washington DC visit brother R A Grogan on Monroe Street. Edith Grogan attends V P L V M I football game in Roanoke. Thomas and Billy Cooper spend Thanksgiving with grandmother Mrs May B Cooper in Salem VA and return with their mother. Mrs J R Jarvis of Timber Ridge visits brother W Clatterbaugh in Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grogan Ane
Charles Henry and
Barry
Washington, D. C
Grogan
R. A. Grogan
Monroe Street
Edith Grogan
Roanoke
Thomas H. Cooper Tit
Billy Cooper
May B. Cooper
Salem
H. Cooper Jr
Cooper
Mountain View Avenue
J. R. Jarvis
Timber Ridge
Clatterbaugh
Washington Street
Autoist Wins Sharon Grade Crossing Crash
A car struck the rear of a Pennsylvania freight train at Sharon grade crossing. C. L. Deross escaped injury while Fireman C. V. Sipe in the caboose suffered severe bruises and lacerations. The car wrecked the caboose and was badly damaged.
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Sharon
C. L. Deross
Pennsylvania
C. V. Sipe
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Bulova
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Federal St
Hadassah
H. Lubliner
North Street
Henry Rodgin
Jerome Katz
Henrietta Szold
B. D. Lenett
Liszt
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Leroy Katz
C. E
Christ Episcopal
Bland Street Methodist
M. A. Stevenson
Roy S. Thompson
Grace Methodist
Thomas and Rogers Streets
Euugene Hubert Cassidy
College Avenue Baptist
Howard L. Weeks
W. Owen
First Church OF Nazarene
Christian Science Society
Immanuel Lutheran
Ahavath
Berryman Cleaners
Stewart St
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Hattie Shaner
East Cherry Street
Cherokee
Island
Fate
the Galapagos
Eloisabea Wagner Wehrborn
South Pacific
Robert Phillipson
Hunt
Paradise
Tiger Rose
Kiki
Lulu
Belle
Mima
bin Mer
GS Tamnimg
Mami de BO
Miss Airie
Mrs. Burger
Hankin’s Pharmacy
Bradmann Building
Montgomery Ward
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