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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1933

Page

9

Elkhorn Elks Host Bridge Shower For Bride Eilen Newman

Bridge shower at Elkhorn to honor Miss Mertie Kirby before marriage to Newmen Jr. Guests from Northfork Keystone Maybeury and Elkhorn attended at Katie’s elite tables with many gifts and a menu of four delicious treats.

Migs Eilen Newman Elkhorn Howtéas Wilecellaneois Mra Ft. Co Newmen Jr Seaaod Misa Mertie Kirby Megdanitas R. A. Nowitt R. A. Ru McKinlty Tabor F. D. Padbury Kirby Maybeury Mieses Beattica Miller Prigellta Karr John Richardson Elizabeth Jackson Pethews Margaret Cox Louise Irby

Chanukah Play Set for Sunday School

Readable text shows a Chanukah play to be presented at the synagogue by Sunday school children this evening or Sunday. Details are sparse but imply a performance by youth as part of Chanukah observance.

Christmas Play at Avenue Baptist Church

Present Christmas Play Tha junior and seniors from College Avenue Baptist will stage a Christmas service on Sunday December 24 at 8. Mig Alison Thornton directs the production titled The Christman Star starring about thirty cast members. The decorating committee includes Miss Lorene Thornton Sidney Shrader Mrs A N Hawk Miss Mabel Sisson and Mrs W Lankford. A rehearsal is set at 2 p m at the church and all participants are urged to attend.

Avenue Baptist: Church Mig Alison Thornton Christ Loretne Thornton Sidney Shrader Mra. A. N Mabel Sisson W. Lankford

Y Board Of Directors to Meet at Y Quarters

The board of directors of the association will meet at the Y quarters on Federal Street Tuesday evening at 1 50. Club meetings accompany the board session and a Christmas season dedication ceremony will feature the building with participation by Bluefield Virginia and Princeton girls.

Y. Quarters Federal ‘Street Bluefield Princeton -Girls

Engagement of Sophie Matz to Alfred Slotnick

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bernhart Matz announce the engagement of their daughter Sophie to Alfred A. Slotnick of Charleston West Virginia. Mr Slotnick is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Slotnick of Charleston. The wedding is planned for January.

Ben Bernhart Matz Sophie Alfred A. Slotnick Charleston W. Va Slotnick Max. Slotnick

Pollyanna Party Young Women’s Circle Dinner

Grace Methodist church Pollyanna Party Young Women’s Circle No 12 enjoyed a delightful turkey dinner Tuesday evening December 12 at the homes of Mrs A M Wilburn on Third errest. Thirty members present and three visitors attended. The dinner was prepared and served by Mrs A M Wilburn Mrs W E H Debrick Mrs George Short and others. After the meal the meeting opened with a hymn Silent Night a prayer was offered and scripture read from First Corinthians 1331 7 by Miss Rogalyn Carter. The lesson titled Nannie S Gaine Found Hiroshina

Grace Methodist Church A. M. Wilburn Errest Presant Mra W. E H. Debrick George Short Pat Keyes Katheryn Claytor Annabille Glimore Lillian Kolth Donna Hicks D. N. Wilson D. D. Tynes B. Knox Debrick Misa Rogalyn Carter Nannie 5 Galnea Hiroshina

Beautifu poem and hymn feature at local meeting

Mrs Thomas Gowthrops and Miss Katheryn Claytor presented a poem The Sweet est Gift Of Love while Mrs Velmatre played a piano solo The Bible Study by Mise Ellene Johnston titled Friendship Of Christ preceded the business session The roll call dues and closing prayer followed Pollyanna gift exchanges sparked interest and excitement

Thomas Gowthrops Katheryn Claytor Velmatreson Mise Ellene Johnston A.M. Wilburn

Wedding Announcement Alma Blanche W F Cran don

Alma Blanche daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Cran don announces marriage to James Harvey Gross on Saturday December 16 1933 in Bristol Virginia Tennessee area bride and groom are residents of Cran don and Bristol authorities note the wedding date and location in this society notice

Glenwood High to Present Three Act Comedy Kicked Out of College

Glenwood high school juniors present the three act comedy Kicked Out of College Wednesday evening at ? o'clock in the school auditorium. Proceeds defray expenses of the annual junior-senior banquet. An excellent cast has been selected with C. W. Bolen and Milas Monnile Ellis directing.

Glenwood High School Achool C. W. Bolen Milas Monnile Ellis

Macedonia Shrine Meeting and Christmas Play at Temple

Macedonia Shrine No. 8 will meet Monday evening at 3 at the Masonic temple. A Christmas play directed by Misareno Norris will be staged. Refreshments will be served by Mrs. George Aldworth and Mrs. R. J. Marshall as joint chairmen.

Macedonia Jerusalem Masonic Temple Misareno Norris George Aldworth R. J. Marshall

Senior Girl Reserve Council Supper Meeting Planned

G. R. Council The Senior Girl Reserve plans a supper meeting at the quarters on Tuesday evening December 19 at 4 30. Dolls dressed by the girls for the Community Christmas tree will be brought to the meeting. Beaver Girl Reserve sections are sponsored by Misses Ruth Bartlatt Eleanor Jennings and Mary Winter. Miss Bartlett offers a prize to the girl in each station with the best dressed doll. Sandwiches and other edibles for the supper will be included in Christmas packages.

Coutcll Tiee Ruth Bartlatt Eleanor Jennings Mary Winter Martlett

Junior Choir Rehearsal Sets Christmas Program

The junior choir of the First Baptist Church will meet Monday at 3:30 PM for rehearsal of their Christmas program. The event includes the arrival of the Christmas tree and will be held at the church Wednesday evening, December 20.

Santor Epworth League Meeting At Grace M. H. Church

The Santor Epworth League of Grace M. H. church held a called meeting Friday at 7 30 PM to discuss the pledge for the new year. A social hour followed with games led by Mrs. Kid Martin and Miss Kathleen Taylor. Refreshments were served by Edgar Jones acting as Santa Claus.

Santor Epworth League of Grace M. HM League Kid Martin Misa Kathleen Taylor Edgar Jones

Delightful Surprise Party for Dudley at Briand School

In Birefield Virginia 37 members of J. H. Dudley’s Briand ship class surprised the Christian church Sunday School teacher at his home with a Christmas party and refreshments. The group sang upon arrival and a pageant reenacted the couple’s courtship and twenty first wedding anniversary. A church service followed with brief sketches and a floral greeting by young participants.

Dudley Briandship Christian Church Sunday School Birefield Raymond Barnett Miller Anderson W. M. Keister Mis. Paul Shawver H. M. Cecil Nelson Little Jean Stevens Margaret

Dudley Couple Feteed By Traveling Hag Cult Friends

Dudley returns from college for the holidays as Mrs W C Witten and the Friendship class present a book recounting their lives before and after Sheir marriage. Mr and Mrs Sheib Gillespie attend a party with songs led by Tom Shawver at the piano. A cake gift and lighted candy arch mark the bridal reception with ushers listed.

Dudley Pitts W. C. Witten Sheb Gillespie Béanti Uy Paul Shawver Tom Shawver Paul Bhawvet HB. M. Cecil W. M Kessler

Final Meeting Of Year At Minnie Lee Widson Circle

The Minnie Lee Widson circle at Bland Street Methodist Church held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. W. A. Pankey's home on Union Street. Mrs. J. R. Johnston gave the Bible lesson, with prayer by Mrs. J. R. Mel Culloch. Fifteen members attended with four visitors. Officers reported well, pledges paid, and thanks expressed for loyal support. A contest winner hosted refreshments as games and contests followed the business session.

Minnie Lee Widson J. C. Douglas Bland Street W. A. Pankey Union Street J. R. Johnston J R. Mel Culloch Frank Barnes J.B. Moseley J. H. Ful Charles HW. Woody Mollie Craft M. C. Peery Geo, Walker Pankey

Enjoyable Meeting at Trinity Methodist Church

Friday evening the Business Woman's League of Trinity Methodist Church held the year's final meeting led by Mrs M. Young. The Smile Girls' identities were revealed and attractive packages exchanged. Decorations featured a V-shaped table setup, a poinsettia at the apex, a Christmas tree scene with pine trees and a cabin, red candles and holly. A turkey dinner crowned the gathering as Milas Gladys Udy's team defeated Jane Bratton's team. The meeting opened with devotional and Christmas carols, followed by a retelling of the Christmas story.

Trinity Methodiet Church Mra. M Milas Gladys Udy Migs Jané Bratton Mra. Young

Christmas party sketches and gifts at church event

The group performed songs by Mrs J G Harty and devotional pieces with Mrs P D Bratton in Santa Claus attire distributing the Milo Girl gift. Mrs Mary Jane Porterfield and Mrs M C Young received handkerchief showers while gifts were hidden around the church and Santa Bratton delivered original verses upon discovery. Present were numerous named ladies including H G Steele and O C Phelps along with several Misses and other members.

J. G. Harty P. DD. Bratton Milo Gifte Young Ile

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