D C Meeting of United Daughters of the Confederacy
The Bluefield chapter held a Monday evening gathering at Mrs. Guy French Oak Grove. Mrs. W A Thornhill presided. Mra D H French led a social hour program with songs by Mrs. Guy French. Talks by Mrs. Rees T Bowen on Stonewall Jackson and Mrs. D B French on Robert E Lee as a Christian soldier. Refreshments served. attendance large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Mra
Guy
Oak Grove
W. A. Thornhill
Mra. D
HL. French
Guy French
Sweet Chariot
Massa
Rees T. Bowen
Stonewall
Jackson
D. B. French
Robert B. Lee
Mary Janes
Charles French
Milton Bailey
W. B. Hicks
Guild postpones regular meeting due to Colonial tea
Christ Episcopal church guild will not hold its regular meeting today. The guild will sponsor a Colonial tea Thursday afternoon at the home of Dr and Mrs R C Rogers Onkhurat avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild of Christ Episcopal Church
R. C. Rogers
Onkhurat Avenue
Bluefield Choral Club Rehearses At Bailey Building
The Bluefield Choral Club organized in the city held a fine rehearsal Monday evening at the studio of Mise Gertrude Watts in Bailey Building with increased attendance. Directed by Mrs. Balle Cily Min. Lilly assisted by Mrs. C. G. Harris, trained under John Pin Jey Williamson of Dayton Westminster choir, the group invites all community singers to join and participate in rehearsals for strong training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Gertrude Watts
Bailey Building
Bluefield Choral Club
Music Culture Club
Mra
Balle Cily
Lilly
C. G. Harris
John Pin Jey Williamson
Dayton
Onn
I Mt 1A
No Quota Luncheon Cancelled For Banquet
The weekly luncheon conference of the Bivefeld Quota club is cancelled this week due to the installation banquet. It will be held Friday evening at 6 30 at the West Virginian hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bivefeld Quota Club
Weat Virginian
Bridge Party Plans Face Postponement For Benefit
Monday plans for a bridge party to benefit the Bluefield prenatal and baby clinic are moving forward but the event at the Appalachian Electric Power display room may be postponed due to twenty two players already entered. Call Mrs. William Bene at 32 or Miss Betty Markle at 158 to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Appalachian Electris Power Company
Unean
William Bene
Betty Markle
Half Way Mark In Y W Budget Drive
Half way toward the 36 600 quota in the Y W C A budget campaign. after a luncheon meeting leaders vow to continue indefinitely. Team reports show daily totals and ongoing gifts from January to December, with totals including luncheon and initial gifts committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W
Y. Raema
Mra. R. B. Edwards
Miss Virginia Wolltz Visits Mission School in Grundy Va
Miss Virginia Wolltz spent a weekend in Grundy Virginia visiting Mountain Minalon School run by the Disciples of Christ. She was hosted by Miss Mary Carter Handley a Richmond teacher at the school and praised the school’s work and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Wolltz
Grundy
Disciples of Christ
Mary Carter Handley
Richmond
Alumni organize Bluefield Lynchburg college chapter
Alumni of Lynchburg College organized the Bluefield chapter at a West Virginian hotel dinner. Roy Allen of War was elected first vice president. Mrs C T Snidow Princeton second vice president. Mrs James Hopkins Tazewell third vice president. Miss Virginia Wolfe Bluefield secretary. Miss Hinora Cheyney Bluefield treasurer. J B Montgomery, alumni secretary, helped found the chapter covering Tarawell, Walch, Princeton, Narrows, Bluefield and nearby towns. The Bluefield chapter is the tenth formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarawell
Walch
Princeton
Narrows
Biuefield
Polite
Books donated to ship library via DAR chapter collection
Members of the John Chapman Chapter D A R seek good used books for the American Merchant Marine Library Association. Mrs H A McCue, chairman, asks donations be left with Mrs D R Dow, Bluefield Public Library, Municipal Building, by February 15. Early donations appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chapman
Daughters of the American Revolution
American ‘Merchant Marine Lbrary Association
Mra
H. A. McCue
D. R. Dow
Bluefield Public
East River Daughters of America Celebrate First Anniversary
East River Council No 4d of Daughters of America met at Red Men’s hall to celebrate its first anniversary with a welcome address by Mrs Bertha Burton. The event featured a flag ceremony, readings, a Shout play by 4-H, patriotic songs, and a candlelit birthday cake amid a display by the drill team led by Mrs Cleo Atwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Atwell
Lula Garrett
Bertha Burton
Mia
Ruby Shupe
Grace Houchins
West End
Mather Kally
Preston P T A Meeting Highlights February Programs
The Preston P T A held a well attended Tuesday meeting opening with a piano solo by Frances Laird. Mrs. J J Young led the session as president. Mrs. George Dilatrom and Mrs. Elmer Smith directed the program featuring Lincoln and Washington day acts, a George Washington dance, and tableaux. John Young and Charl ee Clark unveiled Lincoln’s picture on a flag while Stacy Warden sounded taps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston P.T. A
Frances Laird
J. JL. Young
George O. Dilatrom
Elmer Smith
Lincoln
George Washington
Smith
Abraham Lincoln
John Young
Charlee Clark
Stacy Warden
Hall
St. Valentine's Day
Betty Jean Hawley
Mise Hawley
Jane Ann Ekstrom
Mary Cheyney
Martha Mee Bryson Aultr Smith
Lucy Ellen McKenry
Dicky Schlensber
Billy Smith
Charles Clark
Earl Simpson
Benny Ross
Nancy Kenney
George Rees
Bar Simpson
Robert Morns
Franc Claytor Jr
Mra. Young
Mian
Mary Lou Carr
Mise Carr
Mra. C
Margaret Bailey
Tosa Hasley
Mn. A. B. Greever
Mia. O. I. Cheyney
Mias Laird
Aileen Pringle Fan Mail Sparks Youthful Charm Talk
Fragmentary note discusses Aileen Pringle and fan letters praising youthful charm and Hollywood allure. A jumble of phrases hints at campaigns urging use of Lux soap and admiration from anxious fans, with stray references to 686 Gab and 694 decade Hollywood stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Pringle
Aileen
Megoe
Holywood All Stars
Election Postponed at Pickwick Club Meeting
The Pickwick club postponed its election of new officers until next Monday evening at 7 40. Billy Williams Jr is the club president and the meeting will be held in the Scott building club room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zs Fa
Pickwick Club
Billy Williams, Jr
Scott Building
Philathea Glass Meeting at College Avenue Baptist Church
Fifteen members of the Philathea class met Monday evening at Mrs. J. Copenhaver’s Vine Street home. The gathering opened with prayer, Pollyannas were drawn, and a Pollyanna reminder was urged by secretary Mrs. W. H. Land. A February visiting committee was chosen with Mrs. H. J. Black as chair and assistants Mrs. A. R. Devault and Mrs. L. Whitenack. Plans proposed to invite C. A. Johnston to teach the class. Refreshments were served during the social period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenue
A. R. Devault
L. ©. Whitenack
Mambera
C. A. Johteton
Hanteds
Harry School PT A Meeting At Two This Afternoon
The Parent-Teacher Association of Harry School will convene at 2 this afternoon at the school. A large attendance is urged by organizers to discuss upcoming events and school matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry School
Trinity Epworth League Meeting at Miss Hill Home
The Senior Epworth League of Trinity Methodist church met at Miss Dorothy Hills College avenue for its monthly session. Don Stafford presided at devotion and Virginia MacCroskey was appointed assistant to Christine Steele. A social hour followed with a salad course served by Mrs. C A Lucas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Hill
College Avenue
Epworth League
Trinity Methodist Church
Don Stafford
Virginia MacCroskey
Christine Steele
C. A. Lucas
Nancy McNeal
Helena Ashworth
Elizabeth Penn
Virginia McCreakey
Whitethorn P T A Meeting Highlights Fathers Night Plan
Whitethorn P T A president Mrs Meyer Marcus presided as a well attended session opened with America led by Mrs Ruby Park Shewey. Jens Basley urged safe driving and parent cooperation to curb motor accidents. Reports from secretary Mrs Richard Brown and treasurer Mrs Marshall Sinclair noted fund collection. Membership chair Mrs Ewell Irwin announced efforts to boost attendance. Fathers Night planned for February 14 with an attractive program. program chair Mrs Alonso McCue agreed. Lunch service by patrons including Mrs Goodwin Schlossberg and others was thanked. Excerpts from state president’s Founders Day message read by Mrs Marcus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Marcus
America
Ruby Park Shewey
John Rodman
Marcus
Jens Basley
Parente
C. G. Harris
P. S. Barrow
Richard Brown
Marshall Sinclair
Ewell Irwin
Mra
L H, Saunders
Child Welfare’ Magazine
Alonso McCue
B. H. LeNoir
Goodwin Schlossberg
J. B. Hatcher
Ewell Erwin
J. P. Gilla
Thirteen Club Dance Postponed to Later Date
Sam Morgan president of the Thirteen club announces the Friday dance is postponed. A club meeting is set for Friday evening February 17 at Hertard Cunningham home on Oakhurst Avenue to discuss plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Morgan
Thirteen Club
Hertard Cunningham
Oakhurst Avenue
Young People's Group Hosts Charming Shower for Mrs Cole
The Trinity Methodist church Young People’s Group held a Monday evening gathering at Shenandoah Avenue homes of Misses Elizabeth and Vivian Taylor. Miss Cynthia Andrews led devotional time, with readings by Mrs. D EB Templeton and Mrs. L BE Lemons. Officers were introduced, a two-team contest to recruit new members was announced, and a treasure basket surprise for Mrs Cole featured a white wedding cake and Valentine themed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle Cole
Pauline Bailey
Boca
Young People's
Trinity Methodist Church
Elizabeth
Vivian Taylor
Shenandoah Avenues
Cynthia Andrews
Young People's Group
D, Eb, Templeton
L. BE. Lemons
Trinity Auxiliary
Cola
Elisabeth Penn
Circle To Meet Circle 2 At Parish House Afternoon
Lutheran church leader Mrs Charles Pace and assistant Mrs B Humphreys will hold Circle 2 meeting at the parish house this afternoon at 3 oclock Mrs Pace and Mrs Harry Totten are to be joint hostesses and good attendance is desired
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Charles Pace
Humphreys
Will Teat
Pariah House
Pace
Harry. Totten
Hadassah Chapter Awards For Membership Drive
The New York chapter won the first group prize for 30 plus members, with Chicago an honorable mention. Canton Ohio took the second group prize. Oakland Cal Memphis Tenn Jamaica NC received honorable mentions. Fayetteville NC won the third group prize. Everett Mass and Utica NY were honorable mentions. Hadassah national Membership chairman Mrs Samuel J Roaeneohn announced the results from the recent campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chetera
Chicago
Palestina
Hadaseah
Hadassah
Palestine
Nelsons Welcome A Son Harry George Nelson
Dr and Mrs J Toy Nelson announce the birth of a son named Harry George born to Harry George Nelson and wife in their home. The family is reported in good health and grateful for the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. and
Mra. J. Toy Nelson
Harry George
Sisterhood Avahath Sholem Meeting Tonight
The Sisterhood of Avahath Sholem will meet this evening at eight at the home of Mrs. Jerome Kats North Street with Mrs. Henry Rodgin and Gant ageless. A large attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisterhood of
Avahath Sholem
Jerome Kats
Henry Rodgin
Gant
Clergy Attend Strait Lectures in Richmond This Week
Dr. Charles G Gunn pastor of Weatminator Presbyterian and Ray Graham Keyes pastor of Graham Presbyterian in Bluefield Va attend annual Strait lectures at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond this week. Lectures feature Dr Donald McKenzie of Pittsburgh Dr Harris Kirk of Baltimore and Dr Albert Beavena of Rochester. Gunn and Keyes will return later this week to lead Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Gunn
Weatminator - Presbyterian Church
Big City
Ray
Graham Keyes
Graham Presbyterian Church
Bluefield
Richmond
Strait
Union Theological Seminary
Donald McKenzie
Pittsburgh
Harria Kirk
Baltimore
Albert Beavena
Rochester
Guin
Keyea
Circle Meeting Circle No 8 at College Avenue Baptist
Circle No 8 of College Avenue Baptist Church will meet at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the home of Mrs Phillip Lilly on Jefferson Street led by Mrs G W Lavender and Mrs H G Black. Attention called to the change of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenua Baptist Church
G. W Lavender
H. G. Black
Phillip Lilly
Jefferson Street
Personal notices from Bluefield area society pages
Mrs. John A. Udy is gravely ill at her daughter Lea Wright's home after a paralytic stroke. Mrs. R. K. Hampton of Wytheville, Virginia, is there to visit her mother. Several women returned from New York and Washington after visiting Frances Godbey and Eddington Campbell. Families plan travel to Miami by May 1. Mrs. George P. F. Taylor of Waynesboro visits Winchester, Virginia, with daughter. Mrs. Hut ton's post surgical condition at Bluefield sanitarium remains unchanged. Mrs. R. J. Thompson returned from Huntington to visit sister Miss Anna Jarrett at Marshall College. Ray Bowling and a guest were in Bluefield for the weekend. Mrs. Hadson Huffard and her daughter Alice visit relatives in Marion, Mississippi. Nancy Wrigginbotham of Washington, D. C., arrived in Bluefield as a guest of unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Udy
Lea Wright
Frederick Street
R. K. Hampton
Wythevill, Ve
John Powell
Eli Watkins
Maude Argabright
New York
Richard H. Gray
Winchester
Vale
Marshall W. Sinclair
Sinctain
W. J. Hutton
Bluefield Sanitarium
R. J. Thompson
Huntington
Anna Jarrett
Marshall College
Ray Bowling
Aitman
Bluefield
Hadson Huffard
Alice
BE. K. Coyner
Marion
Nancy Wrigginbotham
Weehington
D. C
Next week of former schoolmates visit notices
Mrs Frederick Ballou of College Avenue and Mrs Harrison K French of Oakhurst Avenue are mentioned as former schoolmates in a brief item. JW Overstreet and Victor Frederiksen departed Tugsin y morning for an unspecified destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Ballou
College Avenue
Harrison K. French
Oakhurst Avenue
JW. Overstreet
Victor Frederiksen
Tugsiny
Injury proves fatal after broken back in Butler
A man in Butler, Pennsylvania, died after suffering a broken back that occurred nearly two months ago while away on business in Birmingham, Alabama, where he had spent a few days. The incident was reported from Birmingham and Butler on February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Butler
Horses Bolt Kill Local Man In Franklin Township
A man named Pack Thompson, 28, of Franklin township, died when his horse team suddenly bolted from the barn yard and he was thrown against the wagon pole. The accident occurred today and authorities are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pack Thompson
Franklin Township
Thompson
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W. Cc. A
C. J. Cheyney
Herbert Markle
Association
East River Council
Philathea Glass
Harry
PT. A
Trinity Epworth League
Young People’s Group
Hadassah Awards
Harry George Nelson
Sisterhood Meeting
Gilbert Drug CO
Rialto Theatre
Karl Gerts
J. B. Galaraitha
Gilbert
J. Gilbert
Harry G. Steele
Wallay
W. Va
Thornton -Laird CO
Bluefield, W. VA
Luxite
Clevereat
Atylea
Fancy Sox
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