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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1940

Page

19

Alumni Dance at Bluefield Country Club Monday Night

The V. P. I alumni association hosts its annual yuletide dance at the Bluefield Country Club from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with Hod Williams and his orchestra. F. M. Cloyd chairs the alumni group with Edward Thacker secretary and Carrol Shockey treasurer. Chaperones include Mrs. Harry Waugh Mrs. J. H. Kabler Mrs. Russel Ritz Mrs. F. L. Black and Floyd Brown. All V. P. I. students are guests.

V. P. I Alumni Association Bluefield Country Club Hod Williams F. M. Cloyd Vumni Association Edward Thacker Carrol Shockey W. B. Zimmerman Harry Waugh J. H. Kabler Russel Ritz F. L. Black Floyd Brown

Pageant Tonight at Westminster Church Displays Christmas Vesper

Westminster Church hosts a candie light vesper pageant at 5 30 PM directed by Mrs Joan Breth and Miss May Bailey with a cast led by Barbara Ann Williams Lysabeth Ann Huffard Virginia Jackson and others The Junior choir will perform Silent Night It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and more A public invitation and a 6 45 PM informal supper follow with caroling to shut ins by college and senior Young People groups

Ofestminster Presbyterian Church Joan Breth May Bailey Reader Barbara Ann Williams Madonna Lysabeth Ann Huffard Guardian Angel Virginia Jackson Shepherds Richard Connell Charles Gunn John Rodman Wise Robert Hawks Frank Turpin, Jr Harry West Angels Mary Morgan Capito Marjorie Kincaid Elizabeth Ann Lohman June Nunnally Jean Ramage Marion Waters Janet Welling Westminster Church

Lambda Anna Party Highlights Beta Sigma Phi Annual Social

Beta Sigma Phi sorority hosts its Lambda Anna party at Mrs Walker and loge avenue home Friday. Miss uth Yost presided with opening ritual and brief business meeting, followed by a game won by Mrs William and Miss Fern Coburn. Mrs Walker gave gifts from a lighted Christmas tree. Guests enjoyed hot chocolate and cakes. Anna Owen and Elizabeth Pritchett returned to the group after absence.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority In Walker Loge Avenue Uth Yost

Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Brightens Post 9

The American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 9 held its annual Christmas party in the Appalachian Community room with a decorated tree. Santa was played by Mrs. T. E. Vass as gifts were handed out. Mrs. Victor DeVault accompanied carols, and a New Year’s Eve invitation from post commander was read.

American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 9 Appalachian Community Room Santa Claus T. E. Vass Victor DeVault Legion Club W. T. Hancock P. A. Martin W. C. Harry R. H. Morgan P. E. Vass W. T. Branch

Alpha Sigma Tau Meets In Princeton

The Bluefield alumnae chapter held its December meeting at Miss Millicent Miller's Princeton home with president Miss Virginia Bailey presiding. Gladys Udy gave a Christmas devotional. guests and members enjoyed games, gifts, and a party plate served by the hostesses.

Bluefield Alpha Sigma Tau Society Millicent Miller Princeton Virginia Bailey Gladys Udy Virginia Chariton Kenny Hunter Charles Miller Ray Lambert

Engagement announcement for Miss Jane Lewis and Mr Louis Haynes

Ward reports the engagement of Miss Jane Lewis former Gary high school librarian to Mr Louis Haynes formerly of Owensboro Kentucky The wedding is set for December 26 at 3 30 PM at the bride's parents home in Pulton Kentucky with only family and close friends present The couple plans to reside in Ashland Kentucky where Mr Haynes is employed

Sigma Theta Sorority Afternoon Tea at Bluefield College

Sigma Theta sorority at Bluefield College announces an informal tea on Monday December 30 in the Appalachian Assembly Room from five to six. The event honors alumni and visiting members, with a receiving line led by president Lina Jennings.

The Sigma Theta Sorority Bluefield College Lina Jennings Appalachian Assembly Room Sigma Theta Ace Mary Margaret Parcell Doris Eubank Betty Bailey Marjorie Dickerson Anne Lilly Louise Rhoades Elsie Jones Shirley Peters Betty Roderick Bee Smith Chaplin Betty Clark C. E. Trent Jessie LeGrand Lynchburg Richmond

Martinsville Bride Rose Kizer Wed in Welch Ceremony

Rose Belle Kizer daughter of Mr and Mrs M B Kizer of Martinsville Virginia married James Pred Linkenhoker son of Mr and Mrs W M Linkenhoker of Bluefield in a November 22 ceremony at Hardy Kentucky conducted by Rev R W Stone.

M. B. Kizer Martinsville Jnave Rose Bell Kizer James Pred Linkenhoker W. M. Linkenhoker Elm Street Bluefield Hardy, Y R. W. Stone Welch C. R. Gray J. J. Blair Thorpe Linkenhaker Beaver High School Concord College Filet Tron Drug Store Cartwright

Local Couples Head Out For Christmas Holidays

Mr and Mrs Malcolm Shu mate of Logan West Virginia arrive to spend holidays with Mrs Espars parents on Raleigh street. Mr and Mrs J L McNabb and daughter Mary Louis of Melrose street leave to visit relatives in Coburn Kentucky. Mrs J T Ward and Mrs R L Peery Jr leave for Miami Beach Florida with Mr Peery joining there for Christmas. Mr and Mrs W P Eaton and children of Ohio street leave for Miami Beach for holidays. Mr R Y Woodburn of 130 Magnolia street leaves for Avalon Pennsylvania after message of mother Mrs R R Woodburns death. Woodburn had just returned from visit. Samuel Parmley of Gary Indiana spends Christmas with his mother Minnie Parmley College avenue.

Malcolm Shumate Logan W. Va C. P. Mingo Raleigh Street J. L. McNabb Mary Louis Melrose Street Tives Coeburn J. T. Ward R. L. Peery Jr Miami Beach Fla Peery W. P. Eaton Ohio Street R. Y. Woodburn Magnolia Street Avalon Mr. Woodburn R.R. Woodburn Woodburn Samuel Parmley Gary Ind Minnie Parmley College Avenue

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