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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1932

Page

8

Bankrupt Petition for Discharge in West Virginia Court

Bankruptcy notices cover George Winton Stewart of Bluefield and Wayne Washington Farmer of Bluefield. Filings cite adjudication on June 1, 1932 with hearings set for June 30, 1932 and a creditors meeting June 18, 1932. Also a probate notice for A. G. McCue estate. Commissioner A M Sutton oversees Mercer County matters.

District Court of the United States West Virginia George Winton Stewart George W. McClintic Bluefield Mercer Acts of Congress A. D Bluefeld Wayne Washington Farmer Mercer County Coal and Coke Jas. H. Gollighon A. G. McCue Princeton

Fire damages residence on Giles street in minor blaze

Fire damaged the roof of O. M. Robinsons residence on Giles street yesterday afternoon. Damages were estimated at 10 dollars and were likely caused by a lighted cigarette or spark. Central station firemen responded, marking the first call since R. O. Carter became chief.

O. M. Robinson Giles Street Central Station R. O. Carter

Mrs. Mary Penn Dies at Relative’s Home

Mrs. Mary Penn aged 42 died yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock at the home of her sister Lizzie Robinson on Brackett Street. Burial will be at Wyco West Virginia Saturday after death caused by heart trouble.

Mary Penn Lizzie Robinson Brackett Street Wyco W. Va

Pearisburg Teacher Weds Bluefield Man in Wytheville Ceremony

Miss Marion Van Dyke Wagner of Pearisburg and Edmund Theodore Gills of Bluefield were married Thursday at Wytheville Va. The bride, a Pearisburg High School teacher, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Wagner of Appomattox. The groom works in Appalachian Electric Power Co offices in Bluefield, and the couple will reside in Bluefield after a North and South Carolina tour.

Marion van Dyke Wagner Pearisburg Edmund Theodore Gills Bluefield Wytheville Robert Wagner Appomattox Gills Appalachian Electric Power Company North Carolina South Carolina

Cantata The Daughter of Jairus At Bland Street Church

The cantata features include the duet Love Divine by Mrs Welby Thornburg and Maury Barret and a final chorus with a trio sung by the two soloists and John Mastin. The Bland Street Methodist church program for Sunday evening promises outstanding and beautiful music.

Jairus Bland Street Methodist Church

Marriage of Katharine Shirey and Jack Wynns in Wheelwright

Katharine Rebe Shirey and Jack Edward Wynns married on May 31 in Wheelwright Kentucky with immediate family present. The bride, daughter of Mrs Hallie B Shirey, is a Bluefield native and Bowling Green graduate who works for Inland Steel. Wynns, from Memphis, is office manager for Williamson Supply. They left for a Kentucky motor trip and will reside at 118 West Fifth Avenue Williamson WV.

Bluefield Katharine Rebe Shirey Jack Edward Wynns Wheelwright Hallie B. Shirey Mike Flynn Flynn B. M. Curry Beaver High School Bluefield College Bowling Green Inland Steel Company Wynns Memphis Tenm Williamson Supply Company Wheelright Kentucky West Fifth Avenue Williamson West_ Virginia

Beaver High School Graduation Night at Ramsey Auditorium

Commencement exercises for Beaver high school take place at 8 p m in Ramsey Auditorium. Dr. James Edward Allen of Davis Elkins College delivers the address in Elkins West Virginia. The program includes a procession, invocations, musical selections by the school orchestra and glee club, and awards such as the W H Thomas scholarship and D A R and West Virginia societal medals.

Beaver High School Ramsey Auditorium James Edward Allen Davis-Elkins College Elkins W. Va A” Club John Chapman The West Virginia Society Beaver High School Gymnasium Prim Priscilla Club

Senior class memorial gifts and diplomas at Beaver High

National society prize essay medal and scholarship awards presented for Beaver High School. Paul Parks presides as senior class president with Alfred Edmonson as vice president and Sarah Kathleen Thompson as secretary treasurer. Diplomas awarded by L L Alexander board president. Benediction by Rev W Moore. Junior class ushers listed with Carl Lucas as president and Mark Stafford as vice president. Class colors green and gold and yellow rose flower.

National Society Colonal Daughters Washington, D. C Beaver High School Paul Parke L. L. Alexander Board of Education Beaver Pond W. Moore Paul Parks Alfred Edmonson Sarah Kathleen Thompson Clasn Charlotte Adkins Juanita Bowman Mary Virginia Brown Mabel Foglesong Julia Hobson Alda Lawrence Alma Mangus Alice Porterfield Katheryn Powell June Ratcliffe Jane Ann Seal Nellie Smith Margaret Stafford Christine Steele Evelyn Woodsyn Tabor Sylvia Wagner Mary Wassum Carl Lucas Mark Stafford Arnold Porterfield

Alumnae Meeting Set for 2 30 This Afternoon

Bluefield Sanitarium Alumnae Association will convene this afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs. H O Belcher 370 Union Street with Miss Georgia Kyle attending.

Bluefield Sanitarium Alumnea Association Georgia Kyle H. O. Belcher Union Street

To Attend Finals Miss Perkins Plans Virginia and Points

Miss Mary Gordon Perkins leaves for Blacksburg Virginia to attend the finale at V P I She will stay in Blacksburg until Sunday then move to West Point for June week She will visit Bluefield Phoenixville Pa and New York before returning home accompanied by Mr and Mrs Detwiler and their son Joseph around June 21

Mary Gordon Perkins Blacksburg V. P Weat Point Bluefield

Garden visit invite from Mrs Callahan to Blue Field club

Mrs C E Callahan of Heatherwood road invites Blue Field Garden Club members to visit her garden this afternoon from 4 to 6.

C. E. Callahan Heatherwood Road Bluefield Garden Club

Children’s Program At First Christian Church

Children’s and promotion day observed jointly at the First Christian church on Sunday June 5. Beginners and primary departments present with Mrs Annie Woolwine and Miss Lee Fretwell as superintendents. Assisting teachers include Mrs W T Jackson Mrs Anne McMullin Miss Cleo Harris and others. Songs and stories by the children featured.

First Christian Church Annie Woolwine Mies Lee Fretwell W. T. Jackson Anne McMullin Cleo Harris

Ladies' Aid Society Meeting at Midway Church

The Ladies' Aid society of Midway Christian church meets this evening at 7:30 at the church.

Ladies’ Aid Society Midway Christian Church

Miss Gladys Cash Travels to Roanoke for Baldwin Strickler Wedding

Miss Gladys Cash of Carolina avenue heads to Roanoke for a week with relatives before the Thursday wedding of Miss Dorothy Baldwin and Mr. Charles Strickler at a Roanoke Methodist church. Strickler is Cash’s cousin and both couples have stayed with her in Bluefield. Cash will perform the musical program.

Gladys Cash Carolina Avenue Roanoke Dorothy Baldwin Charles Strickler Roanoke Methodist Mr. Strickler Miss Cash Bluefield

Northfork O E S A Chapter to Hold Special Friday Meeting

Northfork O E S A will meet this evening at 8 with no initiation. A special meeting for initiation is scheduled for Friday June 10.

Northfork Chapter

Elsie Clor Circle Meeting at First Baptist

The Elsie Clor circle of W M 8 at the First Baptist church met Wednesday with nine members and four Sunbeams present. Mrs. B W Dillon led a devotional from Psalm 86 and the group began with Blest Be The Tie That Binds before prayer by Mrs. E M Louthan. The mission study titled Ministry of Praise followed.

Elsie Clor W. M First Baptist Church B. W. Dillon E. J. Meyer Wyoming Street E. M. Louthan Ministry of Praise

Social gathering at Meyers home ends with prayer and refreshments

Mrs Louthan led a well run meeting with prayers from Mrs Dillon. Mrs Meyer hosted with help from her daughter Miss Mary Ann Meyer. Attendees enjoyed homemade strawberry ice cream and cake during the social hour.

Auxiliary Program Talk With American Legion Auxiliary

Courtney Tanner will present a talk on WHIS Monday evening at 7 30 featuring the American Legion auxiliary and musical numbers by Ella Holroyd and Gertrude Steele.

Courtney Tanner American Legion Auxiliary Ella Holroyd Gertrude Steele Vocalis

Lodge Meeting Set for Bluefield Lodge 444 At Moose Hall

The Ladies' society of Bluefield lodge No. 444 will hold its regular meeting this afternoon at 2 30 at Moose hall.

Bluefield Lodge Ladies’ Society B. of L. F Moose Hall

Outing Postponed by Junior G A at College Avenue Church

The outing scheduled for this afternoon at 2 by the Junior G A of College Avenue Baptist Church is postponed to Saturday afternoon. Members will meet at the church.

G. A College Avenue Baptist Church

June Meeting of Woman's Missionary Society at First Christian

The June meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society at the First Christian church gathered Wednesday afternoon. Circle 5 led by Mrs Maud Belcher organized the program and presided, opening with I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go sung by the group.

Woman's Missionary Society First Christian Church Circle 5 Maud Belcher

Parish union meeting closes with social and remarks

Chappell at the piano frames a Bluefield union gathering with devotional on the Good Samaritan. Mrs. Grimes leads, Mrs. Johnson presides, and songs by Mrs. Galbraith and Mrs. Chappell close the service before a social hosted by Rev. Ben S. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson amid annual church entertainments.

Ben Johnson Hugh Spangler H. Gray Russell First Christian Church Bluefield C. H. Absher D. C. Mitchell Ben S. Johnson

Personal News From Pearlsburg And Local Homes

Mrs Lane Nash of College avenue and Miss Mamie Lee Baldwin of Bluefield Virginia spent the past weekend with relatives in Pearlsburg. John Morgan Jr. continues to improve at his North street home. Mrs W C Neal is ill with pleurisy at her parents home on Rogers street.

Lane Nash College Avenue Mamie Lee Baldwin Bluefield Pearlsburg John Morgan Jr North Street W. C. Neal R. R. Waltz Rogers Street

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