Miss Eva Katherine Kahle Weds J Murray Pope in Bluefield
Miss Eva Katherine Kahle and J Murray Pope married in West Graham Methodist Church Bluefield Va in a small ceremony officiated by Rev H A Phillips The couple had a reception at the Kahle home and left for a short wedding trip Mrs Pope a Graham High School graduate class of 1940 Mr Pope attended Emory and Henry College and Roanoke Business College and works for Seyler Lumber Co in Bluefield Va Out of town guests included Mrs J D Pope and Mrs B W Pope among others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Kahle
Bluefield
Eva Katherine
Ralph R. Kahle
Pope
Graham High School
Emory and Henry College
Roanoke Business College
Seyler Lumber Company
J. D. Pope
B. W. Pope
B. W. Pope, Jr
D. W. Carrol
Lewisburg
Christmas Program at Midway Church Sets Evening Event
Midway Christian church presents a Christmas program on Wednesday at 8 p.m. under the direction of Mrs. Henry C. Webb Mrs. R. L. Luke and Mr. Clarence Snead. Students perform carols readings a play and a Dickens story with named cast members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway Christian Church
Henry C. Webb
R. L. Luke
Clarence Snead
J. R. Hill
Connie Gregory
Romaina Shupe
Sam Webb
Betty Ervin
Betty Johnston
Ruth Gregory
Corillis Plhin
Elia Reminis
Dorothy Hill
Ramonia Shupe
Horace Hill
Earl Hinkle
Buck Webb
Bill Niece
Albert Hill
Scrooge
Charles Dickens
Webb
Bill Webb
Elizabeth Ann Webb
Bob Crachett
Toad Smith
Mrs. Crachett
Elizabeth Gregory
Martha—Tessie Shr
Belinda Claudine Goforth
Oenny Webb
Fanny—Dolly Webb
Dick Sammy Sarver
Tiny Tim
Connie Mack Gregory
White Christmas Service at Bland Street Methodist Church
The White Christmas service on Christmas Eve features the pageant This Chrissmas Around the World written and directed by Jo Marie. Five tableaux are led by Mrs C E Frazee, Miss Frances Thompson, Penny Harris, Ann Lilly and Jo Marie Thom with children and young people's groups led by Mrs Harry Burnett and Miss Kathryn Sh Huitt Mattox. After the pageant, gifts of food money and clothing will be collected for the needy at the altar and distributed by church leaders. The event runs 7 30 to 8 30 p m in the main auditorium and welcomes the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Street Methodist Church
Jo-Marie
C. E. Frazee
Frances Thompson
Penny Harris
Ann Lilly
Jo-Marie Thom
Harry Burnett
Echo Ae
Je i Narre
Do—Tors
Kathryn Sh and
Huitt Mattox
Nedy
J. T. “Bundy” Harvey
Mately
Evelyn Floyd Birthday Party Honored by Family
Evelyn Floyd was celebrated on her sixteenth birthday with a Thursday evening party hosted by her mother Mrs C O Floyd at Bluefield Avenue home. Attendees included Mrs Howard A Brown and many friends. games and contests followed by a party plate served by Mrs Floyd and daughter Lois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Floyd
C.O Floyd
Bluefield Avenue
Iss Lois Floyd
Howard A. Brown
Jean Ann Per- Tell
Betty Jane Francis
Nancy Kirk
Lot Lester
Anita Mabry
Odell
Louise Tabor
Janet Ll
Marguerite Bel
Christmas Program by Benefit Club at Fairview Junior High
The Benefit Club directed by Mrs. Jack Smith presented a Christmas program for Fairview Junior High students. The Silver Tones sang Santa Claus Is Coming to Town and Bells. Miriam Shewey performed her original medley with piano accompaniment. Joan Rodman offered best wishes for the Upsetwood club as carols and tableaus closed the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smith
Bundles For
Britain
Fairview
Shewey
Joan Rodman
Updestesd
Beaver
Roger Harris
Spei
Christmas pageant lineup and titles with performers
A church program lists scenes and carols with participants. Roles include Joseph Mary Shepherds Angels Kings and a Japanese girl Chinese girl and Spanish girl plus an A Cappella choir directed by Roger Harris. The tableau Worshippers of the Christ Child features Mary angels shepherds and wise men with named local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Schrinner
Janie Phelps
Shirley Gottlieb
Joseph
Roger Harris
Shepherds and Angels
Shepherds
Donald Iarris
Tommy Bruce
Kay Pelter
Marian Gills
Three Kings
Robert Price
Guy Lawhead
Billy Carter
Mary
Dad Spencer
Donald Harris
Gordon Friqua
Patty Phelps
Preda Webb
Justine Cohen
O E S Officers To Be Given Choral Cantata
Eastern Star officers attended a Pollyanna party at Mrs. William E. Taylor home on Washington street. The event featured Christmas decor, games won by Mrs. Jae Johnson and Mrs. A B Stafford, a salad course, and favors wrapped in colored paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
William E. Taylor
Washington Street
Jae Johnson
A. B. Staford
J. Toy Nelson
W. A. Bostian
James R. Little
John FP. Land
B. B. Houseman
Nannie Thompson
Ben S. Johnson
C D. Woods
R. L. Bourne
H. V. Troutman
E. N. Warden
Guy Smith
A. B. Stafford
FE. R. Beamer
Sue Wells
Mrs. Turman Hosts Bible Class Gathering
Mrs. F M Turman entertained the Hannah Truth Seekers Bible class of Trinity Methodist Church with a joint party at her Preston Street home. Mrs R L Bailey assisted. Mrs C R Prampton presided. prayers and devotions were led by Mrs J F Clark and Mrs J W Gilbert. Mrs J W Hall reported on the Matewan revival meeting. a quiz game and refreshments followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Turman
Trinity Methodist Church
Preston Street
R. L. Bailey
C. R. Prampton
J. F. Clark
J. W. Gilbert
J. W. Hall
Adult Spanish Class Holds Year End Meeting
The adult Spanish class led by Mrs. Alice Harris held its final meeting of the year at her home on Wees Avenue Thursday evening. A Christmas party followed with songs in Spanish and gifts exchanged. Refreshments were served. The class resumes January 9 at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Harris
Birth of Glenda Leigh Williams in Mullens
Mr and Mrs Will Williams of Mullens West Virginia announce the birth of a daughter named Glenda Leigh The family was formerly of Bluefield Virginia The Bluefield Child Study Club meeting was postponed until January due to weather and scheduling conflicts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Child Study Club
Will Williams
Mullens, W. Va
Glenda Leigh
VFW Units Set Christmas Party Friday With Gift Exchange
Southern Pioneer Post 578 and Ladies Auxiliary plan their annual Christmas program for December 23 at 8 pm in the YWCA quarters. Members will bring gifts for the tree and participate in a gift exchange. A sermon by Rev. J T Browning, vocal selections by Mrs Dc Harris, and music by Mr Gibson Morrisey lead a festive program followed by seasonal games. Guests include Representative and Mrs John Kee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pioneer Post and Ladies Auxiliary No. 578
Veterans of Foreign Wars
J. T. Browning
Grace Methodist Church
Dc. G. Harris
Gibson Morrisey
John Kee
J. W. Shumate
A. B. Hensley
J. S. Hoop
W. P. Hawkins
L. Owenbey
Harry Kleiman
White Christmas Party for Bible Class at First Presbyterian
The Ladies Bible class of First Presbyterian church held a White Christmas party in the church parlor Friday evening. Evergreen decorations and a fireplace created a cozy scene. Mrs. ocbe Goodwell and Mrs. Minnie Parmiey led the program. Treva Lavinder Edith Remmage and Grace Ann Abbitt sang. Birthday gifts were given to Mrs. E. C. Thacker and Mrs. J. T. Abbitt. W. C. Pollock received a class gift. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Andrew McCrissey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Ocbe Goodwell
Minnie Parmiey
Treva Lavinder
Edith Remmage
Grace Ann Abbitt
Three Men of
Orient
E. C. Thacker
J. T. Abbitt
W. C. Pollock
Andrew McCrissey
Dolly Webb Receives Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs. C. 8. Brooks and Mrs. W. L. McDowell hosted the Willing Workers class gathering at Midway Christian church Friday afternoon. Dolly Webb was honored with a surprise party, Santa Claus presented gifts, games were led by Margaret Brooks and Lallah McDowell, and Pollyanna exchanges followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 8. Brooks
W. L. McDowell
Midway Christian Church
Dolly Webb
Httle
Santa Claus
Margaret Brooks
Lallah McDowell
Pollyanna
Dorothy Hall
Betty Lewis
Maci Burton
Ollie
Harriet Cline
Dotty Burton
Betty Clark
Local names listed in partial OCR fragment
A readable fragment lists individuals including Phyliss Bennis Patsy Miller An na Mae Sayer Pomanie Shupe Gloria Gregory Louis Sawyer Jackie Sawyer Margaret Brooks Lorraine Lurber Elizabeth Cham ler Betty Lowe Pauline Hawley Leilah McDowell Louise Clark Virginia Ann Stewart and Ruth Lowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyliss Bennis
Patsy Miller
Anna Mae Sayer
Pomanie Shupe
Gloria Gregory
Louis Sawyer
Jackie Sawyer
Margaret Brooks
Lorraine Lurber
Elizabeth Chamler
Betty Lowe
Pauline Hawley
Leilah McDowell
Louise Clark
Virginia Ann Stewart
Ruth Lowe
Beaver Band Enjoy Yuletide Party at Kirkland Lodge
Beaver high school band members and guests attended a Christmas party at Kirkland lodge. The event featured dancing, refreshments during intermission, and gifts distributed by Santa as acted by Glen Akers of the Beaver faculty. Chaperons included Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Preston and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver High School
Kirkland Lodge
Glen Akers
Santa Claus
Ray Ryan
Hartman
W. W. Clark
Helen Sturgill Honored With Linen Shower
Miss Carrie Ellen Z hosted a linen shower Friday evening at her apartment to honor Miss Helen Sturgill, who will marry Mr. Roger M. Akers on December 25. Guests played bridge and card games, with prizes won by Miss Mary Jane Beem and Miss Virginia Snyder. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Ruth Peery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Ellen Z
Helen Sturgill
Roger M. Akers
Mary Jane Beem
Virginia Snyder
Ruth Peery
Engagement announced for Miss Selma Jaffee to Frederick White
Announcement states the engagement of Miss Selma Jaffee to Frederick White of Providence R I. Miss Jaffee daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis A Jaffee of Charleston. she studied in local public school before moving to Charleston. granddaughter of Mr and Mrs B Angrist of Ramsey Street. Mr White has recently relocated to Charleston to work for a Providence firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Jaffee
Frederick White
Providence
R. I
Jaffee
Louis A. Jaffee
Charleston
8. Angrist
Ramsey Street
White
Eva Goodson Weds Homer Packer in Bristol Tennessee
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs Eva Goodson to Mr Homer Packer of this city formerly Detroit Mich on December 17 in Bristol Tenn Rev W B Bumgardner officiating Mrs Packer wore an old gold costume with white gardenias and yellow roses Mr Packer is manager of Gay City Transport Co and owner of Matt Beauty Shop They will reside at 1916 Walton Avenue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Goodson
Homer Packer
Detroit
Mich
Bristol
Tenn
W. 8. Bumgardner
Packer
Gay City Transport Company
Christmas Party at Eastern Star No 66 Meeting
The Eastern Star No 66 announces a White Christmas party at the regular meeting held Monday evening at the Masonic Temple. December birth days will be honored during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star No. 66
Masonic Temple
Midway Christian Church to Host Christmas Program
Mrs H C Hambrick announced a Christmas program at Midway Christian church Monday at 7 30 p m The event is sponsored by Harry School P T A with Mrs Hambrick serving as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hambrick
Midway Christian Church
Harry School P.T. A
Hambrick
Personal Notes From Bluestone And Bluefield Area
Three year old Danny Bell of Bluestone is treated for pneumonia at Bluefield sanitarium. Russell Bell, also from Bluestone, ill with pneumonia at Bluefield sanitarium. Harman Woodward Jr of Detroit will spend Christmas with family in Eckman and others. Luther Davidson, stationed at Fort Knox, spends holidays at home in Eckman. Raymond L. Butt of Bluefield Bramwell road is a patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny
Walter Bell
Bluestone
Bluefield Sanitarium
Russell Danny
W. Va
Bluefield
Harman Woodward, Jr
Detroit
Mich
Luther Davidson
Eckman
Davidson
Fort Knox
V. Raymond L. Butt
Bluefield-Bramwell Road
Local Illness Updates At Bluefield Sanatorium
At Bluefield sanitarium he was admitted Friday. Mrs. E M Tickle of Bland Virginia is a patient there after being admitted seriously ill Thursday. She is reported improved and is identified as the former Miss Billie Lambert of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Sanitarium
E.m.tickle
Bland
Judge Scott warns against use of fireworks
Municipal Judge Thomas H. Scott warned residents to stop exploding firecrackers within city limits. He cited state laws and a city ordinance prohibiting firecrackers and said enforcement will proceed. Police said several complaints have already been filed. Military specs for strategic roads demand dustless surfaces and foundations to withstand repeated 4% ton axle loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Scott
Scott
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Miss Kahle
Murray Pope
Midway Church
James Fred Linkenhoker
Rose Belle Kizer
M. B. Kizer
Martinsville, Va
Mr. Linkenhoker
W. M. Linkenhoker
Caisae
Dresser
Eastman Kodaks
Exton
Parker
Paris
Whitman
Coty’s
Coty's
Dorothy Gray
Taylor’s Drug Store
Princeton Ave
VFW
America
Fairhill
Goodykoontz Drug Stores
East End Pharmacy
Fairview Pharmacy
Princeton Avenue
Bland Street
To Aine
Daniel Greens
Daniel Green
Daniel
Sila Mol
Tore Eld
UW. Ve
Lumro
Rodgin
Rodgins
House of Diamonds
Rodgins Diamonds
Che Henry Rodgin
Bluefield, W. VA
Daily Telegraph
West Virginia
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