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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1936

Page

9

Sacred Heart School Graduation Honors at Sacred Heart Hall

Sacred Heart School closed ceremony at K of C hall celebrated Lat class graduates. J W S Marable of Bluefield college delivered an address stressing Christian education and choosing the right path. Prizes, diplomas, and awards honored pupils for academics, conduct, and essays.

Lomas Sacred Heart &School K. of C. Hall J. W. S. Marable Bluefield College Cardinal Newman American Automobile Associaion James Tadkett Sara Asher Mercer County West Virginia Dent of Public Safety Weat Charleston G. V. Gocker Sacred Heart Church Mi Hearts Red Heart School Margaret Anna Khelina Monaco Mary D "Evel Disibbio Roy Beem James B. Tackett Antonio Bert Ernest B. Francisco Athalia Endelssohn Roue Usher Michelina Mon Sher Weast Virginia A.lf Wood Roy Beem Jr Tion Evelyn Dissibbio Longfellow Mary Long Ernest Francisco Antonio Battaglino G. V. Gocke Professor Marable Mike Donaga Atce Grace Clauter Jet Lemieux John Ray Thelma Kearns Louise Lemieux Carol Abbatello Josef Or Battaglino Santina Clauter Mary Abbatello Madeline Battaglino Cabell Payne Frank Small Patsy Sara Betty Asher Margaret Anse Slusher Michelina Monaco

Woman's Republican Club Meets in Beckfield Hall

The Woman's Republican club of Befield meets this afternoon at 2 30 at the West Virginian hotel. Hugh Ike Shott, bi can candidate for U S Senate, will address the club.

Woman's Republican Club Bivefield West Virginian Hugh Ike Shott U. S. Senate

Charming likeness of Bluefield family published in Exponent Telegram

A photo featuring Mrs. Charles H. Atkinson and children from Bluefield appeared in the Exponent Telegram during a visit to Mrs. Atkinson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Robinson in Clarksburg. Lois Jean centers the image with Mary Jean on the right and Jimmy held by Mrs. Atkinson. Mr. Atkinson serves as scout executive of the Southern West Virginia council.

Charles H. Atkinson Bluefield Exponent Clarksburg

Virginia Asher Council Marks Fifteenth Birthday Anniversary

Miss Effie Loudermilk presides at Christ Episcopal Church as the Virginia Asher Business Women's Bible Council holds its fifteenth anniversary banquet with theme Gardens. Mrs. Anna Dixon addresses members on garden as a metaphor for growth, perseverance, and unselfish love, followed by music and candlelight ceremonies.

Christ Episcopal Church Anna K. Dixon Roanoke Effie Loudermilk Virginia Asher Business Women’s Bible Council Dixon W. D. Barnett J. W. Hobson Ima Smith Loudermilk Thomas H. Clagett Miss Loudermilk Minnie Weaver Irene Norris Dorothy Martin John Carson R. P. Gammage T. H. Clagett Ben 8. Johnson W. B. DeBrick Ruby Clagett Johnson DeBrick Arlene Geordon Mdna Stultz Effie Martin Mary Esther Marshall Shirley Gotf Beaulah Price

Bluefield Woman's Club Reports on National and State Meetings

Bluefield Woman's Club president Mrs F L Black summarized reports from the National Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Miami Florida and the West Virginia Federation convention in Wheeling at the final meeting of the year. Other attendees included Mrs J R Johnston and Mrs T O J Wilson and Mrs L W Page and Mrs C H Shepherd and Mrs W J Freeman. Members volunteered to prepare sandwiches for the crippled children’s event to be held here Wednesday. Secretary W A Thornhill read the minutes and the treasurer’s report was presented by Mrs L W Page.

National Federation of Women’s Clubs Miami Fla West Virginia Federation Wheeling F. L. Black Bluefield West Virginia T. O'J. Wilson L. W. Page Mra H. Shepherd W. J. Freeman Bluefielde Club W. A. Thornhill

Coveted Omicron Alpha Scholarship Medal Awarded

Thomas Thornton, son of Mr and Mrs W L Thornton, won the Omicron Alpha scholarship medallion for 1935 36 at Bluefield College. The honor, presented by a friend of the Bluefield organization, goes to the K O A member with the highest academic average and unquestioned character.

Thomas Thornton W. L. Thornton Appa Omicron Alpha Bluefield College

Omission in Bluefield College Fraternity Members List

In the last Bluefield College Collegian Frank S Easley was unintentionally omitted from the Kappa Omicron Alpha Fraternity listing. The club roster for the fraternity at Bluefield College now reflects his membership.

Bluefield Collegian Frank S. Easley Kappa Omicron Alpha Fraternity Bluefield College

Marker honoring Lt Andrew Gwinn unveiled in Keller Memorial Church

Mrs. Thomas H. Scott returned from Lowell West Virginia where a marker for War of 1812 lieutenant Andrew Gwinn was unveiled at Keller Memorial Church. The D A R chapter sponsored the ceremony with speeches by state regent Gary Hogg and local descendants. Nancy Kesler and Conrad Miller unveiled the marker. tea followed at the home of Mrs Leonard Perry.

Thomas H. Scott Andrew Gwinn Lowell W. Va Keller Memorial Church Mondongachate Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Gwinn Robison Virginia Samuel Gwinn T. M. Read W. A. Benfield H. G. Humphries America Muriel Coleman Gary Hogg Lewisburg Daughters of 1812 Frank Lively Carleston Kingcraft Priestcraft Mobcraft Greenbrier Valley Bluefield Gwign Scott James Graham Samuel James Gwinn Benfield Nancy Kesler Lieutenant Gwinn Conrad Miller Leonard Perry Perry W. ©. Haythe

Appeal Issued for Playground Equipment Donations

Mise Maude Panion county supervisor asks for equipment games or toys for city summer playgrounds. Gifts may be left at the police station for distribution to playgrounds across the city.

Mise Maude Panion

Box supper planned by Grace Methodist supporters

Leaguers and supporters of Grace Methodist church invite all to a box supper this evening at 7 45 at the church. All council members are asked to attend by 7 30.

Ers of Grace Methodist Church

Return Visit of Portland Woodyards to Bluefield

Return to Oregon E B Woodyard and Sam Wood yard of Portland have returned to their home after a visit with sister Mrs H V Hall and Mr Hall on Wayne Street. The Woodyards, former Bluefield residents, made their first return in twenty three years and also visited relatives in Williamson.

E. B. Woodyard Sam Woodyard Portland Oregon H. V. Hall Hall Wayne Street Messrs. Woodyard Bluefield Williamson

Bramwell Girl to Receive Library Science Degree

Miss Suzanne Smith of Bramwell is slated to earn the Bachelor of Science in Library Science from George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville Tennessee at June commencement exercises. She majors in the library school and joins the Peabody Graduate School. Dr G Bromley Ox delivers the commencement address.

Suzanne Smith Bramwell George Peabody College Nashville Tenn Smith Peabody Graduate School G. Bromley Ox

DePauw University holds Friday afternoon convocation

Nam, president of DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana, addresses a congregation Friday after noon in front of the social religious building. Degrees will be conferred by Dr Bruce R Payne, president of Peabody College.

Nam DePauw University Greencastle Ind Bruce R. Payne Peabody College

Impressive Service Held at Alderson Federal Institution

Mrs. Thomas H. Scott and daughter Miss Mary Katherine Hekn Botham visited Alderson West Virginia on Sunday to attend an impressive service at the Federal Institution for Women. The program featured a gospel message good music and a Negro spiritual performed by a group of colored women.

Thomas H. Scott Mary Katherine Heknbotham Alderson W. Va Federal Institution For Women

Miss Mary Ann Vaught to Receive Diploma

Miss Mary Ann Elizabeth Vaught daughter of Mr and Mrs L L Vaught of Oakvale West Virginia completes a two year professional course and will receive her diploma from the State Teachers College at East Radford Virginia Monday evening June 8. She has been a member of Pocahontas Literary Society the Young Women’s Christian Association and the Choral Club.

Mary Ann Elizabeth Vaught L. Ll. Vaught Oakvale W. Va State Teachers College East Radford

Family heads to Davidson for Hunter McClung graduation

Mr. and Mrs. 8. B. McClung travel to Davidson North Carolina for their son Hunter McClung's graduation from Davidson College. Hunter will earn a B S degree in economics and is listed on the dean's academic list as well as a varsity football player and member of the D club.

B. McClung Davidson, N Ae Son Hunter Davidson Colege

Dinner Dance to Mark Formal Club Opening

Reservations pour in for a cabaret dinner dance Friday at Blue Field Country Club to celebrate the club's formal opening for the season. Rocky Schorr notes Wednesday is the final day for reservations and a floor show and an out of town orchestra are planned for a gala spring event.

Bluefield Country Club Rocky” Schorr

Thompson returns from Salem College with BA degree

Miss Sarah Katherine Thompson graduated at Salem College in Winston-Salem North Carolina with a bachelor of arts degree. Her parents Mr and Mrs Roy B Thompson and her brother Roy B Thompson Jr attended the 164th commencement exercises.

Sarah Katherine Thompson Winston-Salem N. C Salem College Roy 8. Thompson Roy

Local Society Notes and Travel Wanderings

After illness Miss Goldie Perry resumes editorship of the Woman's page at Daily Telegraph. Mr and Mrs 2s Gerber of Bramwell road travel by bus to Hammond Indiana to visit relatives. Mrs Gerber once Miss Juanita Ruble. Ralph Porterfield and children visit Ralph Porterfield and wife in Montgomery West Virginia. J B Creasy of Roanoke is mentioned in social notices.

Lexington Goldie Perry Daily Telegraph Gerber Bramwell Road Hammond Ind Juanita Ruble Ralph Porterfield Ralph Mary Frances Montgomery

Local Society Notes From Page One

The column lists visits and travels of residents and relatives. Mrs. W J Hayton in Orange Street shows improvement after illness. Mary Stone Mosely vacations ten days at Ocean View with friends. Mrs. Blanche Kitts travels to Charlotte to visit sister Mrs. J A Williams and Mr Williams. Mrs. S G Babb receives family at Bluefield Princeton road while ill. Mrs. Mattie B White returns from Mt. View Fila recuperation. Mollie Hall visits relatives in Williamson. Frank Walters and Billy Fowlkes head to Jackson Mill West Virginia for a week of camping.

W. J. Hayton Orange Street Mary Stone Mosely Ocean View Jack Tickle G. L. Redman, Jr Charlotte Ae J. A. Williams Willams Blanche Kitts Bastian, Va 8. G. Babb Bluefield Princeton Road Mollie Hall Willamson Frank Walters Billy Fowlkes Jackson Mill W. Va

Young People Circle Meet at Trinity Church tonight

The Young Peoples circle led by Mrs Kyle Bruce will gather at 7 30 this evening at Miss Dorothy Hills home on College avenue Miss Pansy Stewart serves as joint hostess A full attendance is desired

Young Peoples Circle Trinity Methodist Church Kyle Bruce Dorothy Hill College Avenue Pansy Stewart

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Sacred Heart School Bluefield Supply Co Nixon Paint & Paper Co Pen Pri DuPont Virginia Asher Council Bluefield Woman's Club Suppor Mattie B. White J. C. Hall Mt. Vere Fila Watts-Phillips School OF Music J. I. Phillips Gertrude Watts Cox’s Featuring ORITE Hollywood Paris Koverzip Madame Grace Foundation Foundation Department A. W. Cox Department Store Young People’s Circle Enjoyment Kellogg’s Kellogg's Times Square 43Rd Street Broadway New York City
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