Gillespie, Fuller couple wed in Lebanon setting
Mrs Frank H Fuller of Lebanon Va announces the marriage of her daughter Madge to Iliam Jefferson Gillespie Jr of Tazewell. The ceremony occurred January 22 at 6 pm at the bride’s home with Rev Dr Taylor Stinson officiating. The couple reside in Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Henry Fuller
Lebanon
Madge
Iliam Jefferson Gillespie, Jr
Tazewell
Taylor Stinson
Gillespie
Bluefeld
Coalfield Recitals Quite Successful in Berwind and Amonate
Pupils of Mrs. J T Philips gave charming recitals Monday in Berwind West Virginia and Tuesday in Amonate Virginia though the Amonate program was cut short due to unforeseen circumstances. Attendance was good and performances were excellent. Personal items note Gertrude Steele seeks treatment in Baltimore at Church Home Hospital. Charles Swarts of Standard Electric Manufacturing visits Bluefield on business, first time in five years. Mrs Mollie Hall improves after illness, others plan trips to Florida, and Mrs B D Morgan leaves for Roanoke to join a Florida trip. Mr and Mrs Okey S Yost visit Beckley to see Mrs Yosts sister, and Mrs Walter E Keister recovers from injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Philips
Berwind
W. Va
Amonnate
Amonate
Gertrude Steele
Baltimore
Church Home Hospital
Charles 4. Swarts
Standard Electric Manufacturing Company
Toledo
Ohio
Bluefield
West Virginian
Mollie Hall
Patsy
Jane
Orlando
Fla
James JD. Withers, Jr
Huntington
Joseph Vaughan
Leemie
B.D. Morgan
Roanoke
D. T. Hancock
Florida
Okey
Yost
Beckley
Yosty
Clyde Louder
Walter E. Keister
Rocky Gap
Vas
Beauty tips for wrinkle around the eyes in old advice column
The piece counsels young women on eye wrinkles noting the eyes reflect the soul and offering steps to reduce wrinkles. It suggests hydrating, outdoors, rest, herbal eye pads, gentle creams, and avoiding rubbing, with a call to obtain a Rye Cure and Make-Up bullet journal via mail.
Quota Luncheon Marks Nineteenth Anniversary Broadcast
The Bluefield Quota club resumes the weekly luncheon on Wednesday February 18 at the West Virginian hotel from 1 45 to 2 15 to mark the nineteenth anniversary of Quota International Ruth Bryan Owen Rohde will speak over WJZ on Opening Doors Local Quota members will listen in Beulah Price Ruth Rader were warmly welcomed at yesterday's luncheon They returned recently from Miami Fla Miss Irene Norris reports The Quill club paper Helene Grotte to lead program February 23
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Quota Club
West Virginian
Quota International
Ruth Bryan Owen Rohde
WJZ
Beulah Price
Ruth Rader
Rader
W. E. DeBrick
Miami
Fla
Irene Norris
Helene Grotte
Mrs French to address Wheeling DAR chapter dinner
Mrs. David E. B. French state regent of West Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution will be in Wheeling February 9 to address a dinner meeting of the Wheeling chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David EB. French
West Virginia
Daughters of the American Revolution
Wheeling
Little Theater Board Meets In Bluefield
Miss Martha Jane Williams presided as the Tattle Theatre of Bluefield held a meeting in the Coal and Coke building club room. A proposed play planned for presentation within two months was discussed along with welfare and activity matters of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jane Wiliams
Tattle Theatre of
Bluefield
Coal and Coke
Board of Governors
Patriotic Luncheon Planned by DAR Chapter
Plans proceed for the annual Washingtons Birthday luncheon sponsored by Jol Chapman chapter Daughters of the American Revolution to be held February 22 at 12 30 PM at the West Virginian hotel. The program theme Rehabilitation of Williamsburg features Miss Eleanor Jennings as program chair and organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington's Birthday
Jol Chapman
Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
West Virginian Hotel
Williamsburg
Eleanor Jennings
Grace Circles Holds Meeting At Leader's Home
Grace Circles met Wednesday with twelve members and two visitors at the home of Mrs. T. F. Crowe on Thomas Street Circle 10 Grace W. M. 5. The meeting opened with prayer and devotionals, a World Outlook item read, and a Bible lesson taught. Dues were collected in full, Miss Jessie Helton joined as a new member, and illness of Mrs. Carl Houchins was noted. Refreshments were served after the prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Crowe
Thomas Street
Circle
Grace W. M
W. A. Bostian
T. Hamlin
Mark
A. F. Hendricks
C. M. Scyphers
T. F. Dickerson
Social Service
Jessie Melton
E. B. Harris
Kathleen Land
Bostian
East End PTA Announces 8 Bingo Party Schedule
East End Parent Teacher Association plans an eight bingo night at the school on Thursday February 17 at 7 o clock with string music by a local orchestra. Church groups, circles, and civic clubs hold rehearsals and meetings this evening and this week at various local venues including Bland Street Methodist First Baptist and Lutheran churches. The Straw berry Festival association in Buckhannon West Virginia receives a charter to promote small fruit growth, while Sir Francis Dyke Acland of Britain threads his own neckties on a hand loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Parent-Teacher Association
Charleston
W. Va
Central
Quotarians Hold Weekly Meeting at Bluefield
Miss Irene Norris presided at the Bluefield Quotarians weekly luncheon at the West Virginian hotel. Big Sisters were selected for the year. Attendance was high. members missing meetings before July must entertain regular attendees. Guest Nina Dodd attended with Mrs. W D Barnett. Mabel Smalls sang and danced with Gene Jones as accompanist. Mrs G C Tucker resigned from the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Norris
Bluefield Quota Club
West Virginian
Willis White
Nina Dodd
W. D. Barnett
Mabel
Leisurely gunmen escape with bank loot in Md
Sheriff Max Malott said two leisurely gunmen escaped with 987.70 from Citizen's Bank and likely changed their car tags to return toward West Virginia. Bridges and ferries to WV were blocked, but the dark sedan used in the escape was not seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keedysyilie
Max Malott
Potomac River
West Virginia
Women's Society Session at Bland Street Methodist Church
The Woman's Missionary society of Bland Street Methodist met Wednesday at Hamilton hall with Mrs. A. C. Stowers presiding. Talks covered Mexicans and Cubans, mixed communities, and descendants of early Americans under the theme World Community in American Cities. The group planned a February 10 young people's banquet and noted future meetings at 2:30.
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Woman's Missionary Society of
Bland Street Methodist Church
Hamilton Hall
A. C. Stowers
Jesus
Mary Sue Tynes
E. ©. Giles
Giles
H. H. Bale
J. A. Ta
James Wooldridge, Jr
A. C. Dibeher
Edith Cooley
J. 3
B. Wilburn
B. B. Houstman
Coalfield Mission Board
Keystone
Roy S. Thompson
Man Arrested On Safe Breaking Tries Death In Cell
In Clarksburg West Virginia on February 2 Joseph Maderia 23 was treated for razor blade wounds hours after being arrested for attempting to break a safe in the White Electric company office Police Lt Frank Gregoire and Patrolman J P Marley said Maderia admitted several other robberies in Baltimore Maryland and Clarksburg over a 12 year period He attempted self harm shortly after being placed in a cell.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Joseph Maderia
Maderia
Frank Gregoire
City Police Department
Maderia l
Gergoire
J. P. Marley
White Electric Company
Leutenant
Baltimore
Protest Over Tygart Woodwork Plant Location
West Virginia lumbermen plan to protest to Secretary Wallace about the proposed woodworking plant at the Tygarts Valley Homestead near Elkins. A five member committee led by George Dornblazer contends the project would compete with private industry, despite a $40,000 government loan to Gamble Brothers of Louisville. Only Homestead residents would be employed.
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Washington
West Virginia
Wallace
Tygarts Valley
Elkins
W. Va
Randolph
George Dornblazer
Gamble Brothers
Louisville
Births Charlene Raye and David Earl in local notices
Mr and Mrs Bernard Wills announce the birth of a daughter Charlene Raye born Wednesday at St Luke s hospital. Mrs Wills was Hazel Sprinkle before marriage. Mr and Mrs Chester E Smith name their son David Earl. Baby weighs seven pounds. Also reported Ralph Carter 24 and Hubbard Allstock 23 of Hinton held to grand jury on charges of attempting to operate an automobile without owner consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Wills
St. Luke's Hospital
Charlene Raye
Wills
Hazel Sprinkle
Chester E. Smith
David Earl
Hinton
Mitler
Ralph Carter
Hubbard Allstock
Jurisdiction Sought Over Coal Price Orders
Cleveland seeks injunctive relief to block new federal coal price orders claiming $500 daily cost increase. Justice Ruhling rules suits must be filed in circuit courts. Chicago and St Louis cite $200,000 and $95,070 yearly fuel increases respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oscar R. Ruhling
Federal District Court
Grand Cleveland
Ohio
National Bituminous Coal Commission
Ruhling
Cleveland
Charles
League Council Ends With Fading Punitive Power Debate
Geneva February 2 delegates at the 100th league council session concluded the power to punish aggressors remains dormant but not dead. Chinese delegate Dr V K Wellington Koo failed to win strong measures against Japan in China. A reform move to strip punitive authority was blocked, and a weak appeal to aid China was discussed. The council rejected revising the covenant, despite belief the issue was still alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
League of Nations
Laage
V. K.wellington Koa
China
League
Ching
Robber sought after store raid injures nurse in jail
White Sulphur Springs February 2 police hunted a man on attempted robbery charges after store clerk Coleman Bolt fired on LeRoy Valentine of Beckley as he fled. Valentine, wounded in the shoulder, was jailed and charged with attempted robbery. Paul Myer of White...
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White Sulphur Springs
LeRoy Valentine
Beckley
Coleman
Bolt
Valentine
Ierit Paul Myer
The
White
Store Robbery Attempt Reported In Sulphur
Sulphur police quoted Oscar Gumm store manager describing two men entering the shop. While one talked with him, the other tried to lift merchandise. Bolt arrived and fired, according to the manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Gumm
Bolt
West Virginia 1937 livestock population tops a million
West Virginia officials report the 1937 livestock population totaled over one million and valued at 19,186,834 dollars. Cattle herds numbered 444,526 worth 10,886,810 dollars. sheep 433,959 valued at 1,919,847. hogs 95,653 at 689,084. horses and related stock 87,177 at 5,711,083. The state will continue a nose by nose count to support federal crop reporting data.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Tax Department
Department of Agriculture
Walton
Shepherd
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W. J. Gillespie, Jr
Frankie Cerro
June Johnson
Peter Kyne
Dorothy Lamour Yacht Club
Ben Blue
Larry Crabbe
Betty Grable
SF Lifetime
Martin
Johnson
Borneo
HY Elsir Perce
Anita Louvish
Kin Crean
Mrs. French
Wheeling Dar
Grace Circles
Liberty Rebekah Todge
Red Men's Hall
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
First Baptist Church
the Shore
Lutheran Guild
Guy Cline
Lutheran Church
Circle 2
Graham Christian Church
O. M. Jennings
Hubert Yost
Wendl Street
Margie Shumate
Crlvary Baptist Church
J. L. Whittaker
Graham Methodist Church
Benjamin Bates
Luther Bates
Lee Harman
J. W. Scruggs
Third Street
Francis Dyke Acland
Hera
Roger Kegg
Akron
Young Kegg
Keay
George Wells
Wells
Women’s Society
Tygart Woodwork
Edward G. Lightscow
Clay _Brace
Colunts
New York
America
Bob Steele
Ez “ Ort
Dr. Pierce
Mary E. Sachse
Tesington St
Mydell
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