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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1935
Page
16
The Bluefield Woman's Club will meet Monday at 2 30 PM in the Appalachian Community room for a business session with an executive meeting at 2 00 PM. At 3 PM invited guests from health programs in local schools will attend to view two winning plays and prize awards.
College Avenue Baptist Church hosts a 5 o'clock vesper with Mrs. Philip Lilly as guest soloist directing the First Baptist choir. Eloise Jackson violin, a popular local artist, and a quartet including Mrs. Lilly Rev Joe B Overmyer and Harold Vawter sing Shelley’s Saviour Again. Paul C Thomas Jr violinist performs Hauser Cradle as Mozart Glorious Is Thy Name closes. A large congregation expected for this first vesper at the church.
Circles of Trinity Methodist church schedule gatherings on Wednesday. Circle 1 led by Mrs L B Ferguson with Mrs E Davis on College avenue at 1 pm for luncheon. Circle 2 led by Mrs H S Short with Mrs F M Turman on Preston street at 1 pm. Circle 3 led by Mrs Harry Leist with Mrs Leist on Jefferson street at 2 30 pm. Circle 4 led by Mrs P J Ashworth with Mrs P M Stump on 1 pm luncheon. Circle 5 led by Mrs W H Wayland with Mrs L E Moore on Union street at 2 30 pm. Circle 6 led by Mrs H M Williams with Mrs Co C Mulheren on Washington street at 2 30 pm. Circle 7 led by Mrs B D Turner with Mrs Turner on Frederick street at 1 pm luncheon. Circle 8 led by Mrs R E Kesting with Mrs W S Penn on Union street at 1 pm luncheon.
Mrs. Lulu Anderson and daughters-in-law hosted a tea honoring Mrs. E. Anderson Jr. at the Paul Anderson apartment in Washington. The bride wore dark brown silk crepe and the setting featured chrysanthemums and lighted tapers as violin selections by Patricia Clarke accompanied the event. The guest list included thirty intimate friends and several regional figures, with Mr. Anderson noted as a WPA accountant and a Central High School graduate from Northfork.
Edwin B E Morrow will play the organ at Westminster Presbyterian today for both services. Morning soloists include Miss Virginia Wilson and Mr Harold Vawter. Evening vesper features Mrs Marshall Peters and Mrs C W Dickey singing Jerome's Abide With Me arrangement. Choir rehearsals set for Monday and Thursday at 7:30 as preparations begin for the Christmas cantata.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church will meet Wednesday afternoon December 4 at 3 o'clock in the Sunday school room. The meeting will include the annual election of officers.
Westminster Presbyterian holds 11 am homecoming worship marking the church's thirteenth anniversary. Rev. C. G. Gunn preaches The Church Who Cares and vesper at 5 pm on Life Tangled or Tangible. A birthday party is set for Thursday at 8 pm. the congregation totals about 500 members with 100 non residents.
The Virginia Asher Business Women s Bible council will meet Monday evening at the Y quarters with full attendance expected. The council paper The Inspiration will be available then and supper is at 6 45. Only two meetings remain before Christmas holidays.
Mr and Mrs Frederick C Goodall announce the engagement of their daughter Lillian to Addy W Hageman of Pittsburgh Pa The wedding is planned for the latter part of December
Ward Belmont College in Nashville Tenn announces Miss Mary Beth Caton niece of Mr and Mrs J M Herndon 501 Albemarle Street has earned the college honor roll for maintaining grades no lower than B in all subjects this semester.
The executive board of the First Presbyterian Church women’s auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 3 o'clock at the church.
First Christian church circles of the Woman's Missionary Auxiliary hold a Wednesday meeting at 230 with six groups meeting at listed locations. Circle leaders include Mrs A B Hensley Mrs H H Cheatham Mrs Frank OBrien Mrs C M Rudder Mrs Ned Bryan and Mrs Maude Belcher with various cohosts and hosts at church Scott apartments Augusta Ramsey Ram sey streets and over Fretwell s store.
Mrs James Gaither hosted a birthday party on Princeton road for her son Jim Bill Gaither turning two. Thirteen children attended with prizes won by Stella Mae Camden and Arnold Day. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs Edna Gaither and Miss Corine Belton.
Mr and Mrs Stafford Miller hosted a candle lit bridge dinner at The Oaks in Bland on Thursday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Taylor Mr and Mrs Billi Kirk Mr and Mrs John A Moore Mr and Mrs Rusty Smith Buddy and Jack Moore of Bluefield and Miss Virginia Miller of Charleston. Thelma Wright assisted the hostess.
A daughter named Sandra Louise was born to Mr and Mrs C A Hypes of Bland Street on November 27.
The groom and bride are reported to reside with the groom’s parents after their marriage move. The groom now works at the A and P grocery in Bluefield Virginia.
Calvary Baptist women begin a four day Week of Prayer at the church with daily afternoon sessions starting Monday at 1:30 and continuing through the week. Rev R J Tyler pastor will lead Monday’s devotional at 1:30 with mission study to follow.
Edith Thorpe and W J Barker wed in Eckman Methodist parsonage on November 16 at 8 p.m. The Rev G T Jordan officiated. Edith is Welch born and Dorcas Barker of Mendota is the groom's family. Barker, son of the late W J and Dora Lee Barker, attended Greendale High and Berea College. The couple will reside in Welch where Barker works for Kingston Pocahontas Coal Co.
Mrs. Pearle Hale of Bluefield Virginia hosted a bountiful turkey dinner for Graham high school football coach Ted Fix and his squad. Guests sat at small tables in the living room with sweet pea centerpieces. Miss Margaret Turner and Miss Nancy King helped host. the team cheered to thank her for the kind gesture.
Son welcomed to Mr and Mrs J H Hartley of College Avenue Bluefield Virginia born November 24 1900s era likely Edwin Delano Hartley.
Bland Street circles of the Missionary Society plan meetings on December 4 at 3 and December 20 with various hostesses including Mrs. H. S. Shott Mrs. Douglas Millar Mrs. A. L. Rice and others at homes on Lake Place Frederick Street South Street and 2014 Fulton Avenue. A 1 o'clock covered dish luncheon is at Mrs. S. C. Douglas' circle at the church. Attention called to the date.
James Elmer Brown plans a special music program at Bland Street Methodist Church during the first half hour of the evening service. Mrs. Russell Gimbert sings Close To Thee, while Miss Sally Litz performs Inflammatus from Stabat Mater. Harold Vawter offers Deep River. Rev. M A Stevenson preaches after the music. The hour long service begins at 7 30. Public invited.
Salvation Army kettles appeared on downtown corners with sponsors hoping to raise 1500 dollars to provide Christmas cheer for 500 Pinefield homes. An illuminated thermometer sign at the post office will show campaign progress, with a star lit each night until Christmas if the goal is met. Adjutant Hal F Hughes says 500 Christmas dinner baskets depend on reaching the target.
Miss Huffard will begin a series of broadcasts for the Chicago House Furnishing company Monday at 12 15 PM. The programs will be broadcast by Miss Huffard each Monday and Thursday at the same hour for an indefinite period.
The executive board of Westminster Presbyterian auxiliary will meet Wednesday December 4 at 2 30 PM at the church.
A birthday party was held Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pride Spradlin for Betty Alice Spradlin turning seven. Children enjoyed games and refreshments were served by Mrs. Spradlin and her daughter Juanita. Guests included Maxine and Jack Bailey, Ralph and Phyllis Morris, Dorothy and Elva Morris, Gordon Correll, Joan Leffel, Daniel Melvin, Billie Porter, Jack, Clarence and Betty Spradlin.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wimmer of Bluefield Princeton road announce the marriage of their daughter Anna Mae to Mr. Perry Pinkney Bryant on Friday November 29. The ceremony took place at Rev. Frank L. Stuck's residence in Princeton West Virginia. The bride a Beaver high school graduate class of 1934 wore a black and white ensemble with matching accessories. Bryant is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bryant of Tazewell County Virginia and attended ...
The First Church of God Matoaka West Virginia hosts a revival led by F P Boyce of Swift Ohio with Pastor J Tommy Williams. Services are at 7 30 each evening with special singing and public invited.
Ercel Holt has been discharged from St Luke s hospital and is progressing well. Mrs G W Comer and her daughters Helen and Doris Jean return from Roanoke after Thanksgiving with Mrs C Neal. Co B Kirby 148 Bedford Street ill for three weeks gradually improving. Arbutua Morris visits two weeks with Mr and Mrs Lowell Journey in Portsmouth Ohio and Inez Strupe and Anna Belcher in Columbus Ohio. Mrs R K Hampton and daughters Virginia June and Leona of Wytheville visited relatives in Bluefield for Thanksgiving. Mrs Eric DeBrick of Columbus Ohio returned home after a week s visit.
Mr and Mrs John H Powell of College avenue and J M Smith of Fourth Street are improving at St Luke’s hospital but not yet allowed to receive visitors.
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