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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1939

Page

4

Garden Club Flowers Display for Forest Conservation

The Bluefield Garden Club and three other clubs collaborate on a pre holiday show at a West Virginia hotel ballroom on December 16. Live Christmas trees to be planted after holidays are featured alongside tree displays. William Hatfield, local landscape architect, leads the exhibit on the ballroom stage. Admission is twenty five cents. doors open 2 to 7 PM.

Toeld West Virginian William Hatfield Bluefield

Excelsior Group Executive Committee Meeting Recap

Miss Oda May Chappell directed the young people's executive relation as the Excelsior Group’s executive committee was entertained. The gathering at 1338 A Street began with a prayer by Rev. Cummins of Bluefield Virginia. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Cummins, Mr. and Mrs. Lester White, Misses Dixon Cook and Copenhaver, Joe son, Roland Eubank, Bundy Beard, and Miss Chappell.

Oda May Chappell Young People's Executive Cummins Bluefield Ne Sore W. H. Lester White Helen Dixon Irene Cook Mildred Copenhaver Joeson Roland Eubank Bundy Beard Miss Chappell

Ruth Class Meeting at Crowell Home

The Ruth class of Calvary Baptist church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. C. R. Crowell’s home with joint hostesses Mrs. L. K. Webb and Mrs. C. R. Vencill. Officers elected include President Mrs. Veneill and Vice President Mrs. Davidson. Devo was given by Grim. Social hour featured song and Pollyanna gifts. refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Ruth Calvary Baptist Church C. R. Crowell Highland Avenue L. K. Webb C. R. Vencill R. Veneill B. Davidson C. & Corell Alvin June Grim R. M. Poe

Poliyanme Auxiliary Hosting Community Party

The Actios Auxiliary to the O. R. C. invites residents to a Poliyanme party event. Attendees may enjoy refreshments, games, and socializing in a communal gathering. The date and location are to be announced locally.

Actios Auxiliary

Birth Notices from Tazewell and Morgantown Area

Birth notices record multiple newborns: Mrs. Rees Bowen of Tazewell and infant Ray born November 18. Carlo Puda of McComas and a son James Earl. Rev Newton and Mrs Newton of Bland with a son born Wednesday at Bluefield sanitarium. Eugene H Ballard of Morgantown with a son Edgar Thomas born Monday in Morgantown hospital. mother Miss Cath McLaughlin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. McLaughlin of Groveland.

Rees T. Bowen Tazewell Mattie Wil An Hae Ray Carlo Puda McComas Bluefield Sanitarium James Earl Newton Bland Eugene H. Ballard Morgantown Edgar Thomas Cath MelLauhlin R. T. McLaughlin Groveland

Preston PTA Holds Regular Meeting and Prepares January Program

The Preston PTA held a regular meeting chaired by Mrs. Tullah with Roysette as secretary and Mrs. Roy Buchanan as treasurer. The group planned a Christmas program by pupils on December 12 and discussed a business session. notes list several participants and the initiative to aid undernourished children starting in January. The next meeting is scheduled for January 2.

Scrooge Ella Greever Harry Pring Bob Taylor Mary Jo Wagner Suzanne Jefferies Peter Arthur Carroll Jimmy Rudy Brad Tullah Roysette Roy Buchanan Treas

East River Council Elects Officers

East River council of Daughters of America held its regular meeting at the Odd Fellows hall with Mrs. Troy Testerman presiding. Elections named Mrs. Lucille Belcher as councillor and Mrs. Georgia Witt as associate councillor, with other officers listed, and a $5 Salvation Army donation planned. The annual Pol Lyanna party is set for December 18 and winners’ celebration will follow.

East River Council Daughters of America Lucille Belcher Georgia Witt Alleta McDonald Hallie Turner Mar-ie Dillon Hattiebbs Sentinels Eric M. Elizabeth Salvation Army Pol Thelyanna

Patients and visitors tied to St Luke’s and Bluefield care

Mrs Claude Chambers remains a patient at St Luke's hospital while Luther K Webb and Stubby Currence are also listed as patients or recently discharged. The Hubble family from Grundy Virginia visited Bluefield for their ill 8-year-old Bobby Ray Hubble being treated for diabetes at Bluefield Sanitarium.

Claude Chambers St. Luke's Tal Bluefield Bobby Ray Hubble J. A Hubb

Quotarians Plan Yuletide Party and Art Exhibit

The Quotarians organize a Yuletide party for December 27 and an art exhibit at Beaver High School featuring student canes and a public program. Miss Barbara Anne Williams attended to invite patronage while Bertha Hall of Princeton QuotA Club visited for the luncheon conference and a donation was approved to the Community Christmas fund.

Clark Barbara Anne Williams Beaver High School Ublic Aver Iss Bertha Hall Princeton Quota Club

Child Study Class Holds Meeting On Virginia Side

The Study club gathered at Mrs. J. Dickenson's home on Virginia Avenue Sto Field Virginia for an evening session with engaging talks. Refreshments were served during the social period.

Virginia

Miss Loudermilk To Return Today From Capital

Miss Effie Loudermilk, second vice president of Quota International, will return today from Washington where she has been attending a meeting of the international board. She is a member of the organization.

Effie Loudermilk Quota International Washington International Board Miss Loudermilk

Bluefield Library Receives Numerous New Volumes

Bluefield Public Library has received a large shipment of new books including art masterworks and colored illustrations. The collection expands access to fine art volumes and reference works for patrons.

Bluefield Bluefield Public Library

Tazewell Family Guests at Rogers Street Home

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Buston Jr. and daughters Nancy and Craig of Tazewell were guests Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Ireson on Rogers Street.

Harry Buston, Jr Nancy and Craig Tazewell R. L. Ireson Rogers Street

Art Exhibit at Beaver High Wins Enthusiastic Praise

Beaver High hosts a real success art exhibit with many adults praising the show. A special evening program begins at 7 30 featuring student performances, instrumentals by the high school orchestra, and an introductory speech by Thelma Wilson.

Beaver High Beaver Cole Oe Mary Parmesano Elizabeth Shelton Mary Winter Thelma Wilson

Cultural advantages expected to be far reaching

The statement notes that the cultural benefits from the initiative are believed to extend widely. It emphasizes the broad impact on arts, education, and community engagement, underscoring a positive outlook for the program's outcomes.

Lee Long to Address Area Chamber Meet in Dante Va

Lee Long, operator and president of the United States chamber of commerce, will address the area chamber meeting in Dante, Virginia, December 15. Officials announced the event yesterday with six to seven prominent speakers planned for the luncheon and related programs across the nation. Governor Virginia has been invited and may speak.

Lee Long Dante United States Chamber of Commerce Connec Virginia Chamber of Fr

Church League Observes Ladies Night in Lao Region

A church league announces a Ladies Night event in Lao region with plans for a community gathering and activities. The notice notes organizing committee involvement and date to be announced.

Church League

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