Former Local Girl to Marry in Huntington New Year's Day
The engagement of Bettie Perkins Cubbedge of Bluefield to William Charles Stiefel of Huntington and Dayton was announced at a formal tea for about 150 guests at 140 Wilson Court Huntington. The couple plans a January 1 wedding at Trinity Episcopal Church Huntington with Stiefel, now with IBM, a Dayton native and Huntington newcomer active in the Community Players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Bettie Perkins
William Charles Stiefel
Dayton
Ohio
Bettie Perkins Cubbedge
Bluefield
United States
Morrast Perkins
Washington, D. C
Cubbedge
Cubbadge
Marshall College
Miss Cubbedge
Huntington High School
Delta Sigma Epsilon
Marshall
Gamer Gammer
Mock
Pan Hellenic
Raleigh County
Whiteville
W. Va
My. Stiefel
Betty Perkins Cubbedge
William Charles Sitlefel
Garden Club Postpones Holiday Display To Saturday
Due to severe weather the Bluefield Garden club postponed its pre holiday display from Thursday December 9 to Saturday December 11. The show at the Appalachian Assembly Hall runs 1 to 6 pm and features winter bouquets and table decorations using materials from woods and gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Garden Club
Chae Hee
Circle No. 2 Graham Christian church meets round holiday program
Good Program Circle No 2 at Graham Christian church held its monthly meeting with fifteen members four visitors and one new member present. The program featured devotional readings a Christmas play Larrys Gift to India and festive refreshments.
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Circle No
Graham Christian Church
M. Jennings
Hubert Yost
Florida Christian Home
W. Hylton
EB. B. Brewster
O. B. Yostis
W. C. Wyser
Walter Keister
O. M. Jennings
Larry’s
India
W. C. Wysor
W. H. Mitchell
J. ¥. Daily
J. E. Long
Alvin Carter
Betty Ellen Long
E. B. Brewster
Miss Dillow Class Gala Party Narrated
Grace Methodist church Sunday school class held a Christmas party at Miss Ann Meadow home on Bluefield avenue. The red and green decorations and lighted tree featured gifts for all. Miss Bertha Dillon led in prayer, scripture read by Miss Erselle Stowers, and games with prizes to Miss Dillon Martin Jennings and Hazel Vender. Refreshments served by the hostess. Attendees included Margaret Ann Jennings Hazel Lavender Alice Siple Ruth Hamilton Mabel Duncan June Holt Virginia Gwinn Katherine Argubrite Charlotte Fleenor Marie Erselle Stowers Mary Ruth Boyd Virginia Lucas Doris White Marie Harry Lenora Holt and Bertha Dillow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Dillon
Grace Methodist Church
Ann Meadow
Bluefield Avenue
Miss Dillon
Jed
Erselle Stowers
Mareed Ann Jennings
Hazel Vender
Margaret Ann Jennings
Hazel Lavender
Alice Siple
Ruth Hamilton
Mabel Duncan
June Holt
Virginia Gwinn
Katherine Argubrite
Charlotte Fleenor
Marie
Mary Ruth Boyd
Virginia Lucas
Doris White
Marie Harry
Lenora Holt
Bertha Dillow
Birth of Ann Chapman in a local family notice
Mr and Mrs L Chapman announce the birth of a baby girl named Ann born December 7 at their home 21 Carter Street The mother before marriage was Miss Ruby Hudson The Chapmans already have two sons Bobby Gene and Junior
Thoxine Promises Fast Relief for Colds and Coughs
Advertised cold remedy Thoxine claims to soothe chest and throat discomfort quickly, easing coughing within minutes. Marketed as doctor approved for adults and children, the product is sold in drugstores under the brand Drugglate with a 360 dosage claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Music Culture Club Yuletide Program At Lowmans Music Rooms
The Music Culture club held a Yuletide program Monday evening at Lowmans Music rooms. Mrs. Lewis H Kelland chaired. Miss Cleo Cash and Mrs. Kelland accompanied on piano. Mrs. Henry Rodgin played violin obbligato. A trio sang Silent Night and Goin Home. solo by Miss Craft. readings by Mrs Edward Frazee.
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Yuletide
Music Culture Club
Lowman
Lewis H. Kelland
Cleo Cash
Kelland
Plano
Henry Rodgin
Mozart
Adam
Angela Craft
Evangeline Donahue
J. J
Donahue
J. Frank Marsh
Concord College
Ralph Klingensmith
Athens
Marsh
Klingensmith
Gertrude Watts
Past Officers' Club Meets At Temple
The Bluefield chapter 66, Order of Eastern Star held a Monday evening meeting at the Masonic temple with strong attendance. President Mrs. Ben H. Williams led the business session before a Pollyanna party social hour with gifts, refreshments, and a small Christmas tree centerpiece. Guests included Mrs. John F. Land and Mrs. A. B. Thompson.
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Bluefield
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Ben H. Williams
C. W. Pace
W. T. Elliott
John F. Land
A. B. Thompson
Preston PTA Holds December Meeting
Preston Parents Teachers Association met Tuesday afternoon at the school with Mrs. J. E. Wagner Jr. presiding. Mrs. J. H. Kinzel led a devotional, Miss Virginia Bivens sang, and Mrs. Wagner spoke on the theme Giving. Miss Margaret Dunning gave a reading and Miss Rebecca Hogsett’s room won attendance honors while upper grade students earned a magazine prize for the year’s best percent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. E. Wagner, Jr
Preston Parents Teacher Association
J. H. Kinzel
Virginia Bivens
Bobbitt
Margaret Dunning
Wagner
Rebecca Hog‘sette
Virginie Bivens
Cabaret at West Virginian Hotel Tonight
The annual cabaret by the Order of B nai Brith and Sisterhood of Ahavath Sholom will be held at the West Virginian hotel tonight. Jack Lowe and his Collegians will furnish music, with a floor show at 11 o clock. Keith Porter, a well known local, recently returned from China and Singapore, will perform as featured. Dancing runs from midnight to 2 AM.
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The
Order of B’nat Brith
Sisterhood of
Ahavath Sholom
West Virginian
Jack Lowe
Collegians
Keith Porter
China
Singapore
Bluefield Quota Club Luncheon Today at Noon
Bluefield Quota club holds its weekly luncheon conference today at noon at The West Virginian. Mrs. R R Volta has returned from a two week visit in Chicago and plans for a Christmas party are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Quota Club
R. R. Volta
Circle Will Have Farewell Party
Mrs. John A. Howard's circle at Trinity Methodist church will meet today at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs H G Steele on North Street. It is the final meeting of the year and will serve as a farewell party. Attendees include Mrs BE Wiley Mrs E Davis Mrs H B Boyd and Mrs Glen Eastwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Rae
First Baptist Church
F.F. Shouldis
Rogers Street
Lottie Moon
Calvary Baptist Church
C. W. Patterson
Cherry Street
John A. Howard
Trinity Methodist Church
H. G. Steele
North Street
Steele
Wiley
E Davis
H. B. Boyd
Glen Eastwood
GIA to Meet at Moose Hall for Elections and Party
GIA will meet Thursday afternoon at 1 30 at Moose Hall instead of 2 30. Officers will be elected after the business session a Twin Sister party will follow with refreshments. Special recognition will be given members with birthdays in October November or December full attendance desired.
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Moose Hall
Weathered recital canceled at Lowmans Piano Rooms
Severe weather forced cancellation of last evenings recital at Lowmans Piano Rooms. Miss Orpha Lynn Hall performed with accompanists Misa Vite Binia Bivens and BIL Saunders, under Miss Elia Holroyd’s program, with Ball and Blyens as pupils. In Elkins, Eugene Arnold, prominent attorney and former legislator, remains critically ill at a local hospital.
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Lowman
Orpha Lynn Hall
Misa Vite
Binia Bivens
Bil Saunders
Elia Holroyd
Ball and Blyens
Protest on Rate Hike Completed by West Virginia Railroads
Coal chemical and coke companies filed protests against proposed intrastate rate increases for iron steel coal petroleum and by products. The case was submitted to the Public Service Commission as railroads argued intrastate rates would be favorable to West Virginia shipments while some witnesses warned higher coal prices would raise natural gas prices and affect inter state competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Coal
Chemical
West Virginia
Public Service Commission
A. O. Wilson
Kanawha Coal Operators’ Association
C. H. Thomas
Consolidation Coal Company
Veleair Smith
Milton P. Bowman
New York City
Wyatt Coal Company
Westvaco Chlorine
Fairmont
E. W. Anderson
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Durrell Receives 20 Year Service Award at Socony Oil
P B Durrell, local representative, was presented a diamond button for twenty years of service by Socony Vacuum Oil Company in Baltimore. The luncheon at the Chesapeake Club atop the Baltimore Trust Building marked the ceremony. Durrell, of 2300 Jefferson Street, was transferred to Bluefield in March.
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P. B. Durrell
Jefferson Street
Socony Vacuum Oil Company, Inc
Baltimore
Durrell
Chesapeake Club
Baltimore Trust Building
Bluefield
Bids Opened for Police Radio System Towers and Transmitters
Charleston December bids opened for five towers and four transmitters for the state police radio system authorized by the last legislature. Four stations at Charleston Moundsville Clarksburg and Beckley are to be built. Director Fred Hawkins said bids would not be tabulated immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
State Purchasing Department
Fred Hawkins
Charlesston
Moundsville
Clarksburg
Beckley
Eta Tau Beta Dance at Memorial Hall Princeton
Eta Tau Beta fraternity at Blue Field College hosts a dance at Memorial Hall Princeton Thursday evening from 10 to 2. Van Keyes and his Collegians provide the music for the social event.
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Eta Tau Beta
Bluefield College
Memorial Hall
Princeton
van Keyes
Keesee Visits St Luke's Hospital for Treatment
Harry 8 Keesee of 402 Fourth Street has entered St Luke's hospital for treatment. Mrs M A Belchers visits her daughter Mrs D H Atkins in Beckley.
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Harry
Keesee
Fourth Street
St. Luke's Hospital
M. A. Belchers
D. H. Atkins
Beckley
Payment Authorized In West Virginia Bank Dividends
Banking Commissioner George Ward authorized a 10 percent dividend totaling 32000 to depositors of the closed Security Bank and Trust in Charleston. It is the third payment this year, bringing total dividends to 6000.
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Charleston
W. Va
George Ward
Security Bank and Trust Company
Co op Power Plan Faces Court Test in West Virginia
Hardy county Light and Power seeks court order to use highway rights of way for power poles. Public Service Commission argues rural electrification cooperatives are utilities needing certificates of convenience. Hearing set as case questions if coop serves general public or only members and thus falls under regulation.
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Charleston
W. Va
Dee
Hardy County Light and Power Company
Storema
Road Commission
Burr v. Simpson
Public Service Commission
Harlan M. Calhoun
Moorefield
West Virginia
Rural Electrification Administration
H. G. Muntzing
Supreme Court
Torney
Hardy County
Muntzing
Easy Home Remedy Cough Syrup Patent Promise
A dubious claim promotes making a cough medicine at home with sugar and water and adding 214 Jeunees Pinex to a pint bottle to produce a “tenly wonderful” remedy for coughs due to colds. It asserts no cooking is required and no trouble, suggesting it’s better than store bought products.
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Garden Club
Dave
Preston Pta
AION
Christ Episcopal Church
Julius Hall
Union Street
W. E. Humely
West Virginia Business College
Bluefield Telephones Company
Ruth Bartlett
Globe Trotters’ Club
Y. Boys
A. B. Hendricks
Bluefield Temple
Harry Holmes
Lowman's
C. V. “Foland
Loman’s
W. M
College Avenue
Baptist Church
Woman's Missionary Society of Grace Methodist Church
W.C. A
Gia
Drayers
Socony Oil Company
Rockefeller Kin
Rockefeller
Elisha Dyer Hubbard
Middletown
Conn
Edith Rockefeller McCormick
Chicago
Co-Op
Hardy Rural Electric
Imus
Quick Kings
Ecto, Megs
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