Sigma Theta Plans Tea and Dance for Sorority Members
Sigma Theta sorority schedules a Monday tea in Appalachian rooms from 5 to 6 pm honoring current and former members with Miss Alleta Jo Looney performing. A Thursday night program dance from 9 pm to 1 am in Bluefield college dining hall honors former members with chaperons and faculty sponsors. Officers listed include Lina Jennings president and Bee Smith vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Theta Sorority
Alleta Jo Looney
Doris Euban
Anne Lilly
Louise Rhoades
Betty Bailey
Marjorie Dickerson
Bluefield College
Margaret Parcell
Elsie Jones
Shirley Peters
Betty Roderick
C. E. Trent
Jessie LeGrand
Lina Jennings
Bee Smith
Miss Sturgill Weds Roger Aker in Christmas Ceremony
Miss Helen Muriel Sturgill and Mr. Roger M. Aker were married Christmas morning at eight o'clock in the First Baptist church with a ring ceremony. The bride wore soldier blue and gardenia corsage. attendants were Mr. and Mrs. A. Bruce Aker and their son. After the wedding the couple visited Radford and plan to reside at 103 Ramsey Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Muriel Sturgill
Roger M. Aker
T. E. Peters
First Baptist Church
A. Bruce Aker
Aker
W. C. Star
Bluefield College
Superior Sterling Company
Radford
Washington, D. C
Ramsey Street
Marriage of Florence Weiser to Shannon Ballengee announced
Florence Mae Weiser and Shannon T. Ballengee wed in Bristol Tennessee on June 2 1940. Rev R A own officiated at the Presbyterian church ring ceremony. The couple will reside in Kingston West Virginia after February 1 with Ballengee employed by Kingston Pocahontas Coal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Weiser
Franklin Street
Florence Mae
Shannon T. Ballengee
Bristol, Tenn
R A.own
Presbyterian Church
Ballengee
Oae
and Weiser
Beaver High School
R. T. Ballengee
Hiang Avenue
Woodrow Wilson High
Beckley
Roanoke College
Salem
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
Kingston Pocahontas Coal Company
Ton
West Va
Miss Lucille Byrd Becomes Bride of Jimmie Honaker
Miss Lucille Byrd wed Jimmie Shumaker on December 24 in Ashland Kentucky with Rev Sam L Raborn officiating. The couple, from Princeton and Highland Avenue residence, plan to live at 1012 Highland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Byrd
Jimmie Honaker
New Year's Eve Open House By American Legion
The American Legion hosts a New Year’s Eve open house at its club rooms on Pad- Grill Princeton avenue. The event features dancing and is planned for members and friends of the American Legion on New Year’s Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
American Legion Club
al Ae
Princeton
Avenue
Miss Lilly Leaves Today to Resume Studies
Miss Margaret Lilly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Lilly, will depart Jefferson Street today to resume studies in New York under the tutorship of Madame Shuman and Miss Estmore Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lilly
Margaret Lilly
P. T. Lilly
Jefferson Street
New York
Madame Shuman
Miss Elestmore Land
Sweet Briar Alumni Luncheon Observed Locally
Sweet Briar alumni held a luncheon yesterday at the West Virginian hotel marking the annual “Sweet Briar day.” Mrs. Prank Day presides the local group as 79 celebrations in 29 states were noted with Miss Meta Glass delivering a college address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Briar
West Virginian
Prank Day
Meta Glass
Sweet Briar College
Miss Bethas
Anna Mae Peuchtenberger
Robert Pritchard
Jim Shott
Bernard McClaugherty
Anna Mae Feutchenberger
Beth Thomas
Anne Bowen
Elizabeth Bryant
Gordon
Marriage Announcement of Arbutus Shaffer and Aubrey Terry
Mr and Mrs Alex Shaffer of Princeton announce the wedding of their daughter Arbutus to Aubrey Cerry of Princeton. The December 24 ceremony at Ashland Kentucky was officiated by Rev Sam L Raborn with a ring ceremony. Mr Terry is the son of Mrs Geneva Lee Terry and works at Frank's Doughnut shop. the couple will reside in Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Shaffer
Princeton
Arbutus
Aubrey Cerry
Ashland
Sam L. Raborn
Terry
Geneva Lee Terry
Frank
Program at Moose Hall Tonight
A Christmas program replaces the regular Sunday night service at Moose Hall tonight. Local church group invites families to attend the festive event featuring carols and readings. Doors open at 7 PM with expected turnout from the community.
Pro Am program at Moose Hall under gh church direction
A gram will be presented this evening at 7 30 at Moose Hall under the direction of gh church. Participants in the pro am include Harrison Farns Paul Martin Macey King Charlotte Fliner Sam Robie Phyliss Ann Brown Evelyn Creggar Margaret Brooks Patsy Miller Sarah McDonald Marvin Brooks John William Hambrick Mrs H C Brown and W L McDowell. The program is led by Mrs H C Hambrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gram
Moose Hall
Gh Church
Harrison Farns
Paul Martin
Macey King
Charlotte Fliner
Sam Robie
Phyliss Ann Brown
Evelyn Creggar
Margaret Brooks
Patsy Miller
Sarah McDonald
Marvin Brooks
John William Hambrick
H. C. Brown
W. L. McDowell
H. C. Hambrick
Engagement announced of Elsie Broughton
Elgood residents Mr and Mrs John H Brough ton of New York announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Elsie B Broughton to Mr George Paul Vest of Elgood West Virginia son of P L Vest Miss Broughton a Nat Terrate graduate and worker in Schenectady for American Optical Vest a West Virginia University graduate and Sigma Nu member is in General Electric’s commercial department The wedding is planned for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Broughton
N. Y
Elsie B. Broughton
George Paul Vest
Elgood
W. Va
P. L. Vest
Brough
Schenectady
American Optical Company
West
West Virginia University
Sigma Nu
General Electric O
Miss Kay McCroskey Weds Tom Tate in Goode Ky
The article notes the marriage of Kay McCroskey of Narrows Virginia to Tom Tate of Bluefield Princeton road on December 18 in Goode Kentucky. Rev Lockhart officiated. The couple plans to reside on the Happy Valley Farm after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Wilkenson
Kay McCroskey
Narrows
Tom Tate
Bluefield-Princeton Road
Goode
Lockhart
Mercer Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Welch Area
Dr and Mrs W I Steele of Queenwood Park observed their 50th wedding anniversary after forty years of medical practice in Mercer and McDowell counties. They raise seven sons and three daughters including Cap Steele of Lamar W Va Roy Steele of Corrine W Va Joe Steele of Welch and Rev W Steele Jr of Chattanooga The Rev Steele Jr and Glenn Steele in U S Navy plus daughters Mrs Clyde Belcher Mrs A M Toler of Anjean W Va and Mrs G W Tabor of Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Belcher
A. M. Toler
Anjean
W. Va
G. W. Tabor
Welch
Pankeys and Others Spend Holidays Across Cities
Mr and Mrs W A Pankey of Union street hosted relatives including daughter Mrs Thomas Marple in Philadelphia and son John Pankey and Mrs Pankey in Washington Their holiday circle also included Mr Ben H Williams of Augusta street sisters Elizabeth Williams and Mrs Albert Matthews and nephews William and Daniel Maws of Columbus Ohio Mrs E L Wellman returned home on Mountain View avenue after holidays with Colonel and Mrs W A Mordica in Ashland Kentucky Leland R Lee visited Norfolk Virginia after holidays with Mr and Mrs L F Adkins Augusta street Betty Ann Tabor Roanoke spent the season with Mrs C H Fox Woodland avenue Mr Tabor expected today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Pankey
Union Street
Thomas Marple
Marple
Philadelphia
John Pankey
Pankey
Washington
Ben H. “ Williams
Augusta Street
Mr. Williams
Elizabeth Williams
Albert Matthews
William and
Daniel Maws
Columbus
C. H. Fox
Dorothy Liddle and Brady Litton Wed in Simple Ceremony
Dorothy Newell Liddle daughter of Mr and Mrs John Early Davy married Brady Lee Litton son of Mr and Mrs James Co land Litton December 26 with Rev Emerson Foster officiating at Saeger W Va The bride wore a powder rose crepe gown and carried sweetheart roses and lily of the valley They will reside at Saeger after December 30 both expecting to begin home life there with Mrs Litton a Saeger school teacher and Mr Litton a Norfolk and Western yard clerk The couple planned a brief honeymoon to an undisclosed destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Newell Liddle
John Early Davy
Brady Lee Litton
James Coland Litton
Pear Street
Emerson Foster
Ina Lee Simpson
Superior
George W. Brown
Margaret Hurd
Taeger
Litton
Welch High School
Concord College
Alpha Sigma Tau
Saeger
Beaver High School
Bluefield College
Norfolk and Western Railway
W. Va
Wade School Teacher Bride of Mr. Omer Williams
Wade School teacher Myrtie Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Williams of Walton avenue, wed Newport Virginia resident Omer Blane Williams at the First Christian church. Rev. Ben Johnson officiated in a small ceremony attended by close relatives. The bride wore median blue with black accessories and wore a shoulder corsage of sweetheart roses and gardenias. Mrs. Williams teaches at Wade school. Mr. Williams is employed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Williams
Walton Avenue
Myrtie
Omer Blane Williams
Newport
First Christian Church
Ben Johnson
Medonna
Wade School
Williams
Norfolk and Western Railway
Music Teachers Convention Heads to Cleveland
Miss Ella Holroyd of Concord College music department and Mrs. V Bashler plan to attend the three day Music Teachers Convention at the Staller hotel. Round table discussions, banquets teas receptions and concerts by the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra and other groups are on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Holroyd
Concord College
V Bashler
Staller Hotel
Cleveland Symphony Orchetra
Frances Stewart December Bride of Mr Mathena
Mr and Mrs C G Stewart of Bluefield announce the marriage of their daughter Princess Juanita to Mr Jane B Mathena of Bluefield Va. The wedding occurred December 21 in Bristol Tennessee with Rev Mr Smith officiating. The couple will reside with Mr Mathena’s parents in Bluefield Va. Mr Mathena works at a Pure Oil filling station and Mrs Mathene was formerly employed by the Norfolk and Western YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Stewart
Bluefield
Juanita
Jane B. Mathena
Bristol
Tenn
Smith
Mathene
Norfolk and Western Ymca
Geneva Rose Butt Weds William Hoge Burton
Mr and Mrs G W Butt of Nemours West Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter Geneva Rose to William Hoge Burton son of Mr and Mrs C W Burton Carroll Street this city. The ceremony took place on the 24th at Bland Virginia with Rev J A Hardin pastor officiating. The witnesses were Mr and Mrs Hardin of Bland. The bride wore navy blue with dusty rose accessories. Mr Burton works as a yard brakeman on the Norfolk and Western Railway. The couple will reside in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Butt
Nemours
W. Va
Geneva
William Hoge Burton
C. W. Burton
Carroll Street
Bland
J. A. Hardin
Methodist Church
Mr. Burton
Norfolk and Western Railway
Bluefield
Dorothy Fridley Weds Bernard Shinault in December Ceremony
Mr and Mrs W M Fridley announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy Dean Fridley to Bernard William Shinault on December 24 at Trinity Methodist Church parsonage with Rev E E Wiley officiating. Attendants were Mrs W R Wood and her husband. The bride wore a soldier blue ensemble with gardenias and red roses. Mrs Shinault is Beaver high school class of 1938. Shinault studied Bluefield and Tazewell schools and holds a position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lucille Byrd
Jimmie Shumaker
Ashland
Sam L. Raborn
Mrs. Deomaker
Cecil H. Byrd
Princeton
Iynon High School
Shumaker
W. 8. Shumaker
Highland Avenue
Beaver High Schol
Eee
W. M. Fridley
Pranklin Street
Dorothy Dean
Bernard William Shinault
Trinity Methodist Church
E. E. Wiley
W. R. Wood
Shinault
Beaver High School
Bluefield
Tazewell
Couple to Make Home with Cana Parents on Franklin
A humble notice states the couple will reside with Cana parents on Franklin for the present time. No additional details are provided about names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Supply Company
Franklin
Annual Savoy Club Dinner Highlights Progressive Courses
The Savoy club held its annual dinner on Thursday with a progressive sequence. Miss Florence Bostian hosted the cocktail course on Union Street followed by Miss Betty Hawkins, Miss Helen Warden, and Billie Mae Shields hosting salad main and dessert at local homes. Honored guests included Coralie Page Jean Kirk Jo Slusher Doris Eu banks Ogla Daugherty and Eleanor Beckner. Plans were announced for a New Year’s Eve dance at the West Virginian hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savoy Club
Club
Florence Bostian
Union Street
Betty Hawkins
Augusta Street
Helen Warden
Billie Mae Shields
Walters Street
Coralie Page
Jean Kirk
Jo Slusher
Doris Eubanks
Ogla Daugherty
Eleanor Beckner
West
Kee and Family Depart for Washington D C
Congressman Kee and Mrs Kee and Miss Frances depart for Washington D C They will stay at the Methodist Building on Maryland Avenue where they will reside during the stay Canada's air marshal William Avery Bishop noted WWI ace who destroyed 72 enemy planes and earned six decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con
John Kee
Frances
Washington, D. C
Maryland Avenue
Canada
William Avery Bishop
Open House At Fuqua Home Honors Fort Sheridan Guests
Bob and Isaac Fuqua hosted an open house Thursday evening from 8 to 12 at their parents’ home on Parkway. About 200 guests attended to honor Lieut and Mrs Charles Fuqua of Fort Sheridan, who are holiday hosts. Yuletide decorations, lights, and a Santa on the roof framed a musical program by Miss Sybil Cartwright and Mrs James Dudley Jr. Several ladies assisted, including Mrs W C Slusher and Mrs John Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Isaac Fuqua
I. N. Fuqua
Parkway
Charles Fuqua
Fort Sheridan
Fuqua
Santa Claus
Sybil Cartwright
James Dudley Jr
W. C. Slusher
John Powell
J. G. Litton
C.G. Eastwood
L. C. Fowlkes
J. %. Gordon
Mrs. A. F. Doyle Hosts Christmas Dinner Guests
Mrs. A F Doyle of Ohio entertained a large Christmas day dinner gathering. Guests included L W Hypes and daughter Sylvia and son Hershel of Springfield Ohio. E E Doyle and daughter Pauline of Elgood West Virginia. A D Hypes and children Francis and Dewey of Pottery. Gladys Doyle of Marion Virginia. E F Miller and daughter Margaret of this city. C E Denny and children Lois Mary Sue and Paul. Charlie Jones of Elgood. Veldie Harvey of Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Doyle
Ohio
L. W. Hypes
Sylvia
Hershel
Springfield
E. E. Doyle
Pauline
Elgood
W. Va
A. D Hypes
Francis
Dewey
Pottery
Gladys Doyle
Marion
E. FE. Miller
Margaret
This City
C. E. Denny
Lois
Mary Sue
Paul
Charlie Jones
Veldie Harvey
Princeton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Sturgill
Roger Aker
Florence Weiser
Shannon Ballengee
Joe Smolen
Cleveland, O
Arbuttus Shaffer Aubrey Terry
Eva Kidd
Emma Groh
Evelyn
the Sanitary Grocery
P. S
Mercer
Dorothy Liddle
Brady Litton
Cleveland
Frances Stewart
Mathena
Federal Street
Sarah Marion Lampton
Robert A. Lampton
Whitethorn Street
Geneva Rose Butt
William Burton
Dorothy Fridley
Bernard Shinault
The
Kee
Vogue Fur
Vogue
Federal St
Bluefield, W. Va
Marmink
Mouton Lamb
Skunk
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