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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1932

Page

6

Beaver High Banquet Set by Honor Society

The National Honor Society of Beaver High School will sponsor its fourth annual banquet at the West Virginian Hotel Thursday evening at 6330. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Jackson and Miss Ruth Block head the committee arranging the event. Members who have not yet notified Milas Block for reservations are asked to call 418-J.

National Honor Society of Beaver High School West Virginian Hotel Mra C. W. Jackson Mies Ruth Block Milas Block

Sunday School Pollyanna Party At Grace Methodist Church

Members of Mise Evelyn Hale's Sunday School class gathered at Maxine Patera's Rogers Street home Saturday for a Pollyanna party. The program featured stories, poems, and multiple piano and vocal solos by Marguerite Spangler, Catherine Albright, Velena Jean Croskey, Mary Ruth Boyd, Elizabeth Boslian, Yolena Jean McCroskey, and others, with attendees including Leona Wilkinson, Marguerite Spangler, Mary Ruth Boyd, and Eliza beth Brooke.

Mise Evelyn Hale Grace Methodist Church Maxine Patera Rogers Street Laura Wilkinson Marguerite Spangler Margie Webster Catherine Albright Velena Jean Mee Croskey Tyna Christos Mary Ruth Boyd Herald Angels Wizabeth Boslian Yolena Jean McCroskey Santa Clane Shop Marla Horry Wilma Parka Maxine Peters King’s Review Eliza Beth Brooke Mirees Leona Wilkinson

Local young hostess aided by McCrosby family staff

A young hostess named with assistance from her grandmanager Mrs Dalsy McCrosby and accompanying names Beth Bostlan Margie Webster Marie Harry Wilma Eva Rose Parks Catherine Albright Elizabeth Brooks Maxine Paters Volena Jean McCrockey reflected in a social event report.

Beth Bostlan Margie Webster Marie Harry Wilma Eva Rose Parks Catherine Albright Elizabeth Brooks Maxine Paters Volena Jean McCrockey Grandmanager Dalsy McCros

John Chapman D A R to Meet at Mrs Perkins Home

John Chapman chapter D A R will meet Tuesday at 5 o clock at the home of Mrs Walter Perkins on Highland Avenue. An executive board meeting will be held at 2 30 in the afternoon.

John Chapman Walter Perkins Highland Avenue

Circle Capsule Party Ends Minnie Lee Eideon Circle Work

A Bland Street Methodist church group held a capsule party to close the year. Mrs. & GC Douglas hosted with Mra J W Bailey and Mra Edward Frazee leading devotion. Gifts, handkerchief shower, and thanks marked the social hour with attendees including Mrs. Hayne and Mrs. Oliver.

Minnie Lee Eideon Bland Street Methodist Church Douglas J. W. Bailey Edward Frasee Henry Vat Dyke Stanley W. Hayne O. M. Winfrey Harry Henderson Hayne C. Douglas Thoen Dr. T. DeLamater Frank Oliver W. A. Pankey 3. C. Douglas Kenneth Addington

Business College Dance At Honaker Building

The West Virginia Business College sponsors a dance on Tuesday evening December 20 in the college room of the Honaker Building Federaltree. Eddie Galloway and his Rhythm Boys provide music. many former students plan to attend. The Sunday Night Bible class meets at 8 pm tonight at the Synagogue. Rabbi Share asks everyone to bring a Bible.

The West Virginia Business College Collga Honaker Building Federaltreet Eddie Galloway Hla Rhythny Boya Een Share

Sunbeans Meet At College Avenue Baptist Church

The Sunbeans of College Avenue Baptist church meet this morning at 11 oclock at the church. Attendance is urged as the gathering is described as important for all members.

College Avenue Baptist Church

C. E. Executive Meet at First Christian Church

A meeting for Senior Christian Endeavor society executive committee members will be held Tuesday evening at 6 20 at the First Christian Church.

Chrristian Madeavor Society First Christian Church

Executive Committee Meeting Notice

The executive committee of the C. BE. union will meet Tuesday at 8:00 o clock at First Christian Church.

C. BE. Union Firat Christian Church

Westminster U P Meet Young People's Christmas Program

Westminster Presbyterian Church youth group hosts a Sunday 6 15 program at the church titled Christmas Is Song and Story. Williams leads with an appropriate program including vocal solos by Mrs G Harria and Tommy Cleghon along with readings by Mrs G W Jackson and Barbara Ann Williams.

Waertminster Presbyterian Church Williams Martha Jane G. Harria Tommy Cleghon G. W. Jackson Ming Barbara Ann Williams

First Baptist Music at Morning Service

Mrs C G Hare tla will sing God Shall Wipe Away All Years at First Baptist Church during the morning service. The choir will render Till Me the Story of Jesus at the evening service.

First Baptist Church C. G. Haretla Flamington Harker Jesus

Union Mission Auxiliary Meeting Scheduled at 3 P M

The Woman’s auxiliary of the Union Mission will hold its regular meeting Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the mission. A Christmas season program has been prepared for attendees.

Union

Elizabeth Ernest Circle Plans December Meeting

The Elizabeth Ernest circle will meet at Mrs. Manley Luck’s home at 1816 College avenue on Monday evening December 19 at 7 46. It will be the regular monthly meeting and Christmas party with a full attendance desired.

Elizabeth Ernest Manley Luck College Avenue

Tommy Moore Circle Meets in Bland Street Church

The December meeting of the Tommy Moore circle at Bland Street Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. J. H. Herndon's Albemarle home. Ten members and one visitor, Mrs. F. L. Caton, attended. Leader Mrs. W. B. Hicks presided. Bible teacher Mrs. Douglas Millar led devotion with the last two chapters of The Open Gate To Prayer. An article from World’s Outlook titled Christ Gifts Give It To Me was presented by Mrs. Herndon. Refreshments followed. November meeting noted at Mrs. W. H. Riley’s Stowers Street home with seven members and one visitor.

Tommy Moore Bland Street Methodist Church J. H. Herndon Albemarle F. L. Caton Herndon W. B. Hicks Douglas Millar Mra Millar W. H. Riley Stowers Street D. N. Sprathing Riley

Novelty tap and exotic dances headline recital

Bumbee performs the novelty tap. Nelson Floyd in Danse Macabre executes a difficult German technique piece. Grace McQuall Sallie Anne Evate and Hdna DeLott present a Lullaby Of The Leaves trio. Miga DeLott shines in Masquarade and Ming Toy. Miriam Cohen offers a Ruselan dance. Finale Petit Ukranen features quaint pegmanant costumes. Shirley Gottlieb ill, Helen Kabler accompanies.

Bumbee Janas Nelson Floyd Grace McQuall Sallie Anne Evate Hdna DeLott Miga DeLott Migs DeLott Miriam Cohen Miss DeLott Shirley Gottlieb Mise Helen Kabler

First Baptist W M S Plans Wednesday Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 40 at the annex. Members are urged to attend as the circle drawing will be conducted at this gathering.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Annex

Pantomime at Trinity Plans Christmas Show by Forty Children

Trinity Methodist church presents Why The Chimes Rang a Christmas pantomime by forty children from the primary and junior departments on Thursday evening December 22 at 7 20. Each third of the Sunday school is asked to bring a food clothing or grey gift as White Christmas will also be held that evening. The public is invited to attend this entertainment.

Trinity Method Ot Church

Westminster Presbyterian White Christmas Pageant Event

Westminster Presbyterian church Sunday school observes White Christmas this morning at the church with gifts for Davis Stuart orphanage in Lewisburg West Virginia Grundy Presbyterian school Grundy Virginia Union Mission Bluefield and Rev T K Mowbrays Mountain Mission work Hayes Virginia At 6 PM this afternoon the pageant The Prince Of Peace will be presented under Mrs W W Wood general chairman Public is invited to attend

Westminster Presbyterian Church Sunday School Davis Stuart Lewisburg W. Va Grundy Presbyterian School Grundy Union Mission Bluefield T. K. Mowbray Hayes Mra. W. W. Wood

Crescendo Club Plans Monday Meeting at West Virginian

The Crescendo club will meet Monday at 7 45 PM in the bridge room of the West Virginian hotel. A full attendance is expected.

West Virginian Hotel

Christmas Dance Recital at Local Theatre Review

The Edna Delott school of dancing presented its annual Christmas recital Friday and Saturday evenings at a local theatre. Dancers Frieda Dietz Adele Benjamin Anne Rogers Frances Walker Sally Brevick and Grace McQuall appeared in themed numbers including a garden scene with flower costumes and the piece School Daze. The show highlighted graceful tapping, poised performances, and charming choreography by young talents from the studio.

Edna Delott

Two Men And A Prison Sermon At First Christian Church

The First Christian Church reports growing Sunday evening attendance as it offers an evangelistic service titled Two Men And A Prison. A song service and quartet are featured with Evangelism emphasized this month and plans for unity within the church. Special designations mark Sunday school and worship periods, inviting the public to attend.

Shrine Meets Monday Macedonia Shrine No 8 White Shrine of Jerusalem

Shrine group Macedonia Shrine No 8 and White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet Monday evening at eight o clock. By laws will be voted on at this meeting and all members urged to attend.

Macedonia Jerusalem

Cantata at Bland Street Methodist Church Tonight

Ready for the Christmas cantata The Birth of Christ by Wootora with male voice trio from Nevins The Incarnation A chorus of 40 and an orchestra of 10 under James Himer Brown perform this evening A dozen top singers will take special parts a capacity crowd is expected for the Christmas music event

Bland Street Mathodlet Church Woot Ora Birth of Christ Nevin Incarnation James Himer Brown

Birth Announcement for Cecil Cat roll Family Daughter

Born to Mr and Mrs Cecil Cat roll of Wear Frederick Street a daughter arrived Saturday December 12.

Cecil Catroll Wear Frederick Street

Christmas Message to Parents and Teachers Broadcast

Dr John Finlay associate editor of the New York Times presents A Christmas Message to Parents and Teachers on NBC . This Our American School program directed by Florence Hale features remarks from Dr J W Crabtree and Dr Edwin Wade who holds the first State Life Membership in the West Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers.

John Finlay New York Times National Broadcasting Company Network Florence Hale National Eyiucation Association J. W. Crabtree National Education Association Edwin ©. Wade Beaver Pond West Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers

Luncheon Honoring W M S Grace Methodist Leaders

Mrs J C Nicholas hosted a Friday luncheon at her Frederick street home honoring officers and circle leaders of the W M S Grace Methodist church. The 26 member society attended all but three. Luncheon was served in three de-

J.C. Nichola Frederick Street Grace Methodist Church

Christmas luncheon marks end of year at society

Metous courses and charming cards were made of red and green candy drops. The home was beautifully recoreten in the Christmas season motif. Mrs H J Bowles and Mrs A M Wilburn assisted. An executive session followed the luncheon closing a successful year. The treasurer reported pledges paid in full. Mrs Wilburn praised Mrs Nichols, retiring president of four years, who received a handkerchief shower and Christmas greetings from society members.

H. J Bowles A. M. ‘Wilburo

Belcher Circle 5 Meeting Rescheduled At Church Parlor

Mrs Maude Belcher leads Circle No 5 and will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the ladies parlor of the church. The December 14 session was moved due to illness in the home, changing time and place.

Maude Belcher H. Borden

Billie Jean James Born to Mr and Mrs Paul James

A daughter was born on Tuesday December 18 to Mr and Mrs Paul James of Maybeury. The infant named Billie Jean weighed 8 pounds. The mother is the former Annie Laurie Duff.

Paul James, Maybeury We'gha Billie Jean Annie Laurie Duff

Local Holiday Visits From College People and Influenza Updates

Miss Eleanor McClaugherty of Morehead college Kentucky plans holidays with parents on Highland Avenue Louis Cometti Georgia Tech Atlanta arrives to spend Christmas with his parents on Avenue Miss Elizabeth Cometti a Charleston West Virginia teacher visits her parents on Union Street Miss Virginia Peery sick with influenza at home on Ramsey Street Mrs Ray Graham and daughter Patricia Lee improving at Cumberland Road home Miss Ruth Perkinson from Cincinnati Conservatory of Music to spend holidays with her parents on Union Street Turn to Page Eight.

Eleanor McClaugherty Morehead College Kentucky R. Co. McClaugherty Highland Avenue Louis Comett Georgia Tech Atlanta A. J. Cometti Elizabeth Cometti Charleston W. Va Virginia Peery Ramsey Street Ray Graham Patricia Lee Cumberland Road Ruth Perkinson Cincinnati Conservatory of Music J. W. Perkine Union Street

Two Lads Perish In Dwelling Fire in Queens

New York report states two boys Herbert Davis 16 and George Davis 7 died in a Jamales Queens dwelling fire. Their mother Lore Davis 45 and two daughters 16 and 12 were rescued from the blaze in biting cold. Mrs Davis suffered severe burns to hands, face, and body while others received minor burns.

New York Jamales Queens Herbert Davis George Lore Davis Davia

Noted yachtman dies in Scotland veteran shipbuilder

Frederick John Stephens a prominent Scottish shipbuilder and famed yachtman died yesterday in Dumbartonshire Scotland. He won the Sewanhaka cup premier mail boat trophy from the United States in 1922 with his clipper Colla III steered by his son John G Stephens. He steered Colla III in the 1928 defense of the cup but lost the trophy to the U S boat Lanal in 1929.

Glasgow Scotland Frederick John Stephens Dumbartonshire Stephens United States John G. Stephene

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