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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1936

Page

3

Special Triduum and Christmas Play at Sacred Heart Church

Sacred Heart Church on Wyoming Street hosts a Sunday 8 am Mass start for a Triduum on the Immaculate Conception. The program runs daily through December 8 with talks on Mary. on December 8 at 7:30 pm parishioners join Sodality rites and officer elections at the K of C hall. The Catholic Youth organization will present a first class two act Christmas comedy on December 16 and 17 at 8 pm in the K of C hall under Y O leaders Angela Craft and Mary Parmesano. a full house is anticipated.

Sacred Heart Church Wyoming Street Sodality of the Kof Hall Monroe Street Catholic Youth Organization K. of C. Hall Y. O Angela Craft Bluefield Treanery National Council of Catholic Women Mary Parmesano Beaver High School

Hospital Profit in November Reported by City

Superintendent Corrine Stafford told the council the municipal hospital earned a $2,178 profit in November.

Grafton W. Va Corrine Stafford

Fire damages at Moundsville auto sales room

In Moundsville West Virginia on December five Sheriff J M Garrett estimated damage at five hundred dollars from a fire that struck an automobile sales agency salesroom and caused property loss.

Moundsville W. Va J. M. Garrett

Mullens High School Presents Professor Pepp in Auditorium

Mullens West Virginia reports the Mullena High School seniors staged Professor Pepp in the school auditorium. The cast includes Clyde Lesler C B Buttonbuster Edward Stewart and many others under the direction of Mrs R A Emberger and Miss Blanche Oney with Louis Kamen leading the music. An operetta The Lost Doll will be given by Ben Dunman school first and second grades on November 11 in Mullena High School auditorium. A PTA meeting at Ben Dunman school on Tuesday at 7 30 includes a social hour and guests Margaret Dangerfield Elizabeth Whiting and Shorty McComas. The Shufflebargers hosted a square dance at their Itmann apartment followed by a spaghetti dinner with honorees Dangerfield Whiting and many local attendees.

Virginia Rae Keeley Minerva Evelyn Robertson Petunia Muggins Beatrice Hall Olga Stopski Carmen Thompson Kitty Clover Emma Jane Hindsley Vivian Dew Lilyan Howell Irene van Hilt Frances Maynard Caroline Kay Dorothy Lynch R. A. Emberger Blanche Oney Louis Kamen Ben Dunman Mullene High School P.T. A Misa Margaret Dangerfield Charleston Ise Elizabeth Whiting Renick Shorty McComas Athens Shufflebarger’s Itmann Fountain Miones Dangerfield Whiting Misses Ann Catherine Delp Beatrick Toler Margaret Maynor Carrie Maynor Anna Dudley Jeffries Messrs. McComas Woodrow

Christmas Program By Sixth Grades At Ben Dunman

The two sixth grades of Ben Dunman school will present the annual Christmas program with the exact date to be announced later.

Ben Dunman

Hartley celebrate 30th wedding anniversary dinner

Mr and Mrs Harry Hartley hosted a Thanksgiving day dinner at their apartment marking their 30th wedding anniversary. Circle No 4 hosted a Tuesday evening covered dish gathering at Mrs Arnold's home with 13 members present. A gift was given to Mrs B B Brown for her leadership.

Harry Hartley Circle NO. 4 Dave Arnold Grady Williams James Beneford

Honor Guests at Evening Reception by Shufflebar Ger and Davis

Mr and Mrs Clarence Shufflebar ger and Mr and Mrs Rodney Davis entertained Thursday evening with a cordial gathering. The hosts welcomed friends and relatives, sharing light refreshments and warm conversations in a neighborhood social.

Clarence Shufflebarger Rodney Davis

Mullens Woman's Club Meeting Discusses Citizenship

The Mullens Woman's Club will gather Monday evening at Mrs. Frank Gary's home to discuss citizenship. Mrs. C. BE Stearts and Mrs. Clayton Fisher will lead the discussion.

Mullens Woman's Club Frank Gary C. BE. Stearts Clayton Fisher

Christmas Party by Eastern Star Planned for December 11

Circle No 1 of the Methodist church hosted a Christmas covered dish supper at Mrs Harry Layton's home. Twenty three attended with Mrs E R Stackpole among the guests.

Circle No Methodist Church Harry Layton E. R. Stackpole

Civic Club Meets At Mullens Home In Spring Tea

The Mullens civic club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Nash Bailey home with Mrs. Herbert Wallace serving as joint hostess. Lovely refreshments were served.

Civic Club Mullens Civic Club Nash Bailey Herbert Wallace

Mullens Personal News Roundup and Visits

The Mullens bank cashier M. H. Lusk is improving after weeks of illness. Mrs. Harry Hartley, also ill, has recovered. Mr and Mrs J. H. Taylor of Powhatan Ohio visited Mr and Mrs H. H. Agee and Dr Harwood A. Taylor over the weekend, parents of Mrs Agee and Dr Taylor. The Taylors and Mrs Agee’s sons Bob Jim and Harry traveled home with them for Thanksgiving. Mrs B W Steele left for Baltimore with her mother Mrs Ouldis of Glen Lyn for treatment. Mr and Mrs W F Staats visited relatives in Ripley. Frances Strong spent the weekend with Betty Peters May beury. Mrs R A Emberger was guest.

Mullens M. H. Lusk Mullens Bank Harry Hartley J. H. Taylor Powhatan Ohio H. H. Agee Harwood A. Taylor Betty Peters R. A. Emberger

Week-end and Thanksgiving Guests Across Bluefield Area

Holiday visits and return trips feature many Bluefield and surrounding communities. Names include Andres Haile Pack McComhay Hughes siblings and children, Walter McComhay, Jimmy Dunn, G A Seeley, Ruth Hope, Bobby Seeley, Edna Lee, Wirt Maynor, Betty Frances, Violet Spears Arnold Agee Ash Early, Frank Saunders, George Hickman, Frank Lee, Guy Yeager and daughters Ann Patty Dottie, J F Teaford and children, Annabell Wanda Kerlin, Jaedythe Marguerite Early, Lester Marly, Gerald Pendry, James Maynor, Bill Ramey, Margaret Dangerold, Tom Swope, Karl Akers Pawnee, Jph Hash, Paul Bowers, Ray Keeley Virginia Rae Keeley. Numerous relatives in Beckley Roanoke Lexington Blacksburg Concord college Danville Amigo Stratford colleges and Emory and Henry College hosted or visited over Thanksgiving weekend.

Bluefield Andres Haile Paul Pack Bramwell Walter McComhay Diamond BE. P. Hughes East Palestine Ohio Jimmy Dunn W. Va R. B. Snyder G. A. Seeley Ruth Hope Bobby Hinton Lester Spangler Edna Lee Wirt Maynor Betty Frances Beckley Violet Spears Arnold Agee Ash Early Logan H. H. Agee Frank Saunders Roanoke George Hickman Lebanon Frank Lee Alpeca Guy Yeager Ann Patty Dottie Amigo R. F. Wilfey J. F. Teaford Lexington Annabell Wanda Kerlin Concord College J. Kerlin Jaedythe Marguerite Early Stratford College Danville Lester Marly Gerald Pendry Bluefield College James Maynor Bill Ramey Emory and Henry College Emory B. T. Hash Paul Bowers Lewisburg Jph Ray Keeley Virginia Rae Keeley

Shot in eye blinds man in West Virginia

Ralph Helmich, 20, of Hendricks, W.Va., was blinded in his left eye today by a shot from an air rifle used by a small boy at play. The report also notes unrelated items about starlings, speaking, and theories on kissing.

Parsons W. Va Ralph Helmich Hendricks

Wilcoe Church Announcements Detail Rev Lotepiech Schedule

Wilcoe West Virginia December 5 church notices list Sharpe charge M EK church south church school forty five cents 8S A Grubb general superintendent worship hour eleven past noon Rev James H Lotepiech to preach also at Havaco ten in the morning and Thorpe seven thirty in the evening

Wilcoe W. Va Wilcoe- Sharpe M. EK South—Church A. Grubb James H. Lotepiech Havaco Thorpe

Clark announces birth of Robert Lane

Mr and Mrs Zeke T Clark announce the arrival of a fine baby boy born November 27. The baby has been named Robert Lane. Mrs Clark before marriage was Miss Mayme French of Boissevain.

Zeke T. Clark Robert Lane Clark Mayme French Boissevain

First grade class list shows multiple students named and grouped

A school roster enumerates several first through fifth grade students by name across grades one to five with teachers listed per grade. Names include Mrs Snead and Miss Wood among teachers, and students Harman Goins John Stone Jessie Verallan James Fin ley Mary Brooks Layuna Cox Virginia Rooney Alyce Mitchell Pauline Mitchell Lola Profitt Erma Rudisill Mary Ann Scott Mary Sue Spiney Denny Reid Arnold Jackie Howbert Misa Bary Geraldine Ashworth Laura Blanchard Betty Caudle Virginia Rose Ann Sarka Peggy Sparks Louise Cox Ann Paver Mary Elizabeth Martin Misa Boyer Gladys Nichols Harved Caudle.

Mrs. Snead Junior Baker Harman Goins John Stone Jessie Verallan James Finley Mary Brooks Layuna Cox Virginia Rooney Alyce Mitchell Pauline Mitchell Lola Profitt Miss Bary Jane Lotsplech Erma Rudisill Mary Ann Scott Mary Sue Spiney Denny Reid Arnold Jackie Howbert Misa Bary Geraldine Ashworth Laura Jean Blanchard Betty Lou Caudle Virginia Rose Ann Sarka Peggy Jean Sparks Miss Wood Louise Cox Ann Paver Mary Elizabeth Martin Misa Boyer Gladys Nichols Harved Caudle

School patrol members praised for November work

The report lists Captain Wilburn Shatley, Lieutenant James Painer, and patrolmen Albert Finley and Julian Mooregeld for their excellent service during November. Their efforts highlight strong student leadership and city safety contributions.

Wilburn Shatley James Painer Albert Finley Julian Mooregeld

Chapel Program Led by Sixth Grade Class

The semi monthly chapel program was organized by Mrs Boardmans sixth grade room. The sixth grade presented an engaging program before the Rev Lotspiech introduced Mr and Mrs Lewis.

Wilmore entertainer delights with song and story

A performer from Wilmore, Kentucky entertained audiences with a musical number and an engaging narrative, blending song and storytelling to charm attendees in a community gathering. The act highlighted local talent and showcased regional cultural flavor in a small-town setting.

Miss Bary’s room hosts second and third graders

Second and third grades were entertained on Wednesday afternoon with a party organized by homeroom mothers Mrs Irving Howbert and Mrs L J Nash. A program followed featuring Little Pumpkin's Thanksgiving by Jane Lotepiech Mary Sue Spivey and Jackie Howbert Giving Thanks by Laura Jean Blanchard and Thanksgiving Song by the second and third grades.

Miss Bary Irving Howbert L. J. Nash Jane Lotepiech Mary Sue Spivey Jackie Howbert Laura Jean Blanchard

School Savings Drive In Our School

The Standard Savings service has been started in our school. The children showed much enthusiasm. The teachers ask the parents cooperation as it is a worthwhile project.

Local residents report visits and school moves after holidays

Mr and Mrs J I Blanchard returned from a visit in Marion with relatives. Students returning after holidays include Jamnita Martin Bluefield college Paul Grubb and Henry college Bill Nunnally WVU and W A Prichett State college Montgomery. Dinner guests included W A Wilson Reba Douglas Welch and H I Laughter guests Peters Margaret Deskina of Keystone. Influenza patient N G Danner returned to health. Harman Eckman spent Thanksgiving with L M Ball. W A Williams M McGhee and Kenneth Payne attended Lesler funeral in Jaeger. Erma Halley spent Thanksgiving at home.

J. I. Blanchard Cmne Vielt Marion Securacé Jamnita Martin Bluefield College Paul Grubb Emory and Henry College Bill Nunnally West Virginia University W. A. Prichett State College Montgomery A. Grubb N. G. Danner Dan Harman Eckman L.M. Ball W. A. Williams M. McGhee Kenneth Payne Lesler Jaeger Erma Halley

Thanksgiving Travel Notes From Various Families

N G Danner spent Thanksgiving at Max Meadows with his parents. Frank Grubb joined Mr and Mrs W A Wilson in Florida. The Wilsons plan to spend the winter there, while Mr Grubb will return. Misa Jane Poteet of Bramwell is visiting Virginia Danner for the weekend.

N. G. Danner Max Meadows Frank Grubb Mrs W. A. Wilson Florida Mrs. Wilson Mr. Grubb Misa Jane Poteet Bramwell Virginia Danner

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