Local Social Updates Show Travels and Homecomings
Mrs Ella Wood and nephew Earl Huffman drove to Mullens on business Thursday. W E Bivens returned home on Princeton road after discharge from Bluefield sanitarium. Rabbi Nathaniel Share departs today for Welch then Cincinnati and New York visits over several weeks. Mrs Leroy Hoffman and Emma Jean, and Mrs Robert Mulkey and Paul visited Roanoke for a brief stay with Mrs John Shreve. Anita Cometti heads to Atlanta to attend Georgia Tech finals and Louis Cometti’s graduation. Elizabeth Cometti, taught in Charleston, returns home today.
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Ella Wood
Earl Huffman
Mullens
W. E. Bivens
Princeton Road
Bluefield Sanitarium
Nathaniel Share
Welch
Cincinnati
New York
Leroy Hoffman
Emma Jean
Robert Mul
Key and Son
Paul
Roanoke
John Shreve
Anita Comiett
Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Louis Cometti
Elizabeth Cometti
Charleston
Three West Virginians Graduates at Naval Academy
Annapolis Md four graduates announced today including three West Virginians among the Naval Academy class. The article notes the graduates and their hometowns as part of the ceremony milestones.
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Annapolis
United States Naval Academy
Country Club Opening At Bluefield With Summer Activities
Bluefield will open its country club for the summer season on Saturday featuring tennis golf swimming and dancing during the day plus a tea in the afternoon. The opening dance runs 10 to 12 with the West Virginians providing music. Awards and essays are noted with Miss Sadie Johnson posting an average of 94 for a top record, Miss Geraldine Ashworth third, and Richard Parson earning second in an essay contest.
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Bluefield Country Club
West
Sadie Johnson
Geraldine Ashworth
Richard Parson
Dorothy Graham
National Society of Colonial Daughters
Beaver High student earns Honorable Mention in DAR award
Benna Lee Draper received Honorable Mention with an average of 93 in the Beaver High award contest offered by John Chapman chapter DAR. The prize of 2.50 dollars in gold highlighted Draper as a close contender among nominees.
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Benna Lee Draper
John Chapman
D A. R
Beaver High
Birth of Coralee King at 918 Albemarle Street
A daughter named Coralee King was born on Monday May 29 to Mr. and Mrs. M. M. King of 918 Albemarle Street. The notice records a healthy birth with no complications noted.
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M. M. King
Albemarle Street
Coralee
Garden Club Members Invited to Leonard Hosmer Garden Tour
Members of the Bluefield Garden club and rose enthusiasts are invited to visit the garden of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Leonard and Mrs. Dean Hosmer at 2002 Jefferson Street on Friday afternoon from 4 to 6. The tour offers a chance to view a highly attractive city garden and is appreciated by local flower fans.
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Bluefield Garden Club
E. A. Leonard
Dean Hosmer
Jefferson Street
Lodge Meeting Notes Bluefield Lodge 444 Ladies’ Society Schedule
The Bluefield lodge 444 Ladies' Society to B of L F and E meets this afternoon at Moose Hall at 2 30. The next regular meeting is set for the first Friday in July.
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Bluefield Lodge
Ladies’ Society
B. of L. F
Moose Hall
Upshur Higginbotham Earns M D Degree in Richmond
M D degree awarded to Upshur Higginbotham son of Mrs. Thomas H. Scott of Bluefield at Medical College of Virginia commencement in Richmond this week. He joined Brown Se guard society and Sigma Zeta during senior year. He will take state board exams June 21 and begin interne work July 1 at Jersey City Medical Center.
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Upshur Higginbotham
Thomas H. Scott
Bluefield
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond
Higginbotham
Brown Sequard Society
Sigma Zeta Fraternity
Scott
Jersey City Medical Center
Jersey City
N, J
Church Board To Meet At First Christian Church
The official board of the First Christian church will meet this evening at 7 45 at the church. All members are urged to be present.
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The
First Christian Church
Complimentary Tea Tied to Mrs West at Bluefield Tea
Mrs Henry B Frazier Jr hosted a refined afternoon tea at her Bluefield Virginia home on Wednesday to honor her mother Mrs Junius E West of Suffolk Virginia. Delphinium, peonies and sweet William provided a pink blue color scheme as guests arrived between four and six. Assisted by Mrs Taylor Frazier, Mrs James McNeer, Miss Louise Frazier and Miss Louisa Williamson, the reception featured a receiving line with Mrs West and Mrs H B Frazier Sr, and tea service led by Mrs Taylor Frazier with Miss Louise Frazier and Miss Williamson.
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Henry B. Frazier Jr
Bluefield
Frazier
Taylor Frazier
James MecNeer
Louise Frazier
Miss Louisa Williamson
McNeer
Weat
H. B. Frazier Sr
Miss Williamson
Kindergarten Closes May Activities Under Mrs Mc Dowell
Closing events at Mrs W K Mc Dowell's kindergarten wrap up May with a series of engaging work and play activities. The month ends with a sequence of enjoyable affairs showcasing the children's efforts and progress.
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W. K. McDowell
Lois Russell Circle Elects New Officers At First Christian Church
The Lois Russell Circle met at First Christian Church on Tuesday evening with Mrs. William Brown presiding. Installations were led by Rev. Ben S. Johnson as officers including Mrs. Frank Oliver president and Miss Virginia Bailey secretary were announced, followed by a social salad course and compliments to the retiring president.
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Lois Russell
First Christian Church
William Brown
Jesus
Virginia Bailey
Elizabeth Kersey
Harry Henderson
Rex Slagle
Frank Oliver
Henry Humphreys
Thelma MecMullin
Roland W. Lawcen
Billie Cowan
Kindergarten Spring Activities Highlight Doll Party and Book Work
The final unit featured music by the kindergarten band and simple dances. Children dressed for a doll party and wore party styles as they enjoyed refreshments by Mrs. McDowell. Group photos captured the children, and a class book showcased their detailed progress and achievements in story work and modeling.
Junior Missionary meeting at Grace Methodist Church
The Junior Missionary Society of Grace Methodist Church met at Mrs. E. B. Peake's home with Mrs. J. H. Bailey as leader. Prayer by Mrs. Wade Fannon, roll call of children reading verses, lesson from Child World magazine by Mrs. Andrew Stafford. Plans for a June picnic.
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Aoecy
Grace Methodist Church
J. H. Bailey
E. B. Peake
Wade Fannon
Andrew Stafford
Child World Magazine
Local residents head to colleges and visits across states
Dr J E Mayer rests from Baltimore at home after caring for his mother Mrs Virginia B Mayer at Johns Hopkins hospital. Mrs J W Bailey travels to Gainesville Ga for Breenan College commencement where daughter Elizabeth graduates. Mrs Bailey joined by daughter Mrs Paul Yankee and son James Bailey. Miss Mary Dunglinson arrives from Sweetbriar College with classmate Miss Frances Phillips of Salisbury to stay several days. Miss Dorothy Hudson leaves for Pittsburgh to visit aunt Mrs R C Berry. Mrs L L Thompson and Mr and Mrs H K Lyon return from Washington where they visited Mrs Mabel Tabor in Emergency hospital training. Mrs Eugene S Stowers and children depart for two weeks in Washington with brother Tom Metcalfe of Bluefield Va. Miss Snabel Pollock returns from Salem College Winston-Salem to spend summer at home with parents Mr and Mrs W C Pollock and Miss Elizabeth McClaugherty. Mr and Mrs John J Parker and son Nat and Mrs N E B Hager return from vacation motor trip to Washington and eastern North Carolina. Mr and Mrs C B Huff of Thomas Street leave for Niagara Falls Detroit and Chicago for vacation.
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J. E. Mayer
Baltimore
Virginia B. Mayer
Quitell
Johns Hopkins Hospital
J. W. Bailey
Gainesville
Brenau College
Elizabeth
Bailey
Paul Yankee
James Bailey
Mary Dunglinson
George Dunglinson Jr
Summera Street
Sweetbriar
Frances Phillips
Salisbury
Dorothy Hudson
Bland Road
Pittsburgh
R. C. Berry
L. L. Thompson
Winston-Salem
N. C
W. C. Pollock
Elizabeth McClaugherty
McClaugherty
Charlotte
John J. Parker
Nat
N. EB. Hager
Washington
North Carolina
C. BE. Huff
Thomas Street
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Chicago
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Pocahontas Air Transport Prone
W. Va
Lois Russell Circle
Rane
A.w.cox — Department
W. M. Ss
Jean Morrie
Wanda
Sue Fannon
Margaret Peters
Earl Homer Cathers
Clifford Bailey
Bettey Keppler
Doris Amberger
Janet Bell
Ruth
Judith Stafford
Louise Lester
Frances Peake
Junior Wickham
Milda Geordon
Frances Romano
Plana
Bluefield Produce & Provision Company
J.c.penney
Coodykoontz Drug Stores
Yee
CIA
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