Charming Bride Honored at Informal Bridge Party
Mrs. Roland W. Lawson formerly Miss Billie Cowan was honored at a bridge party hosted by her sister Mrs. James Parnell Jones on Union Street. Two tables played, Katheryn Claytor winning high, Lois Jenkins capturing the law. A lingerie shower was presented, with pink and white decor and a served ice course for guests including Mrs. B. B. Dickerson Welch and Elnora Cheyney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland W. Lawson
Billie Cowan
James Parnell Jones
Union Street
Katheryn Claytor
Lois Jenkins
Lawson
Jones
Lillian Jones
B. B. Dickerson
Welch
Harry Atkinson
Elizabeth Kersey
Doris Jones
Lois Jemkins
Elnora Cheyney
Luther League Banquet at Immanuel Lutheran Church
Members of the Luther League at Immanuel Lutheran enjoyed a Thursday banquet at the church. Teams, led by Adah French and Thelma Johnson, entertained by G W Ritter and Carroll Cole. Menu included meat balls, green beans, potatoes, stuffed tomato salad, pickles, olives, hot roll, iced tea, and cherry pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Adah French
Thelma Johnson
G. W. Ritter
Carroll Cole
Blacksburg
Missee Elnora Johnson
Bernice Akers
Adele French
Isabel Johnson
Staunton
Florence Weiser
Louise Heldreth
League
Anne Frederiksen
Mies Madelyn Totten
Young People urged to meet for WCTU conference
Miss Lily Grace Matheson national field secretary of the W C T U calls all city youths to Grace Methodist church this afternoon at 1 o'clock for a conference. She travels to deliver temperance talks from a scientific view, highlighting alcohol’s harm to body and mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Grace Matheson
Grace Methodist Church
Matheson
Mise Matheson
Trinity Methodist Church
Athens
Page Thornhill
Bluefield
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Bluefield Country Club Opens With Spring Season Events
The Bluefield Country Club begins its spring and summer activities with a morning pool open from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. A mixed foursome tees off at 1:30 p.m. Tea at 5 p.m. is hosted by Mrs. J. P. Gills. Junior dance 9–10:30 p.m. followed by a club dance 10:30–12 p.m. Music by the West Virginians. House committee includes Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Mahood and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
J. P. Gills
House
A. B. Mahood
Robert Moore
Beaver High Teachers Enjoy Evening Outing
Teachers from Beaver High School enjoyed a pleasant evening at Ebenezer with principal C. W. Jackson and Mrs. Jackson attending. A tempting picnic supper highlighted the event.
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Beaver High School
Ebenezer
C. W. Jackson
Alumni Elect Officers At Blue Field College
At the Blue Field College Alumni Association annual meeting Marvin G. Williams was named president Bruce Aker was elected vice president William A. Sutherland became secretary and Miss Anna Margaret Studebaker was chosen treasurer Dr J T Stinson the college president spoke on improvements and optimistic prospects for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield College Alumni Association
Marvin G. Williams
Bruce Aker
William A. Sutherland
Anna Margaret Studebaker
J. T. Stinson
White Shrine Patrol Monthly Session at Masonic Temple
The White Shrine patrol holds its monthly business session this evening at 7 30 at the Masonic temple followed by drill practice.
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White Shrine
Masonic Temple
Boys and Girls Club Meeting Near Trinity Methodist
About twenty five members met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Hill on College avenue. Florence Witt collected dues as treasurer. Barbara Sayers reported social service. Imogene Miller read scripture. Betty Jones presented Mexican Legend and Betty Jane Williamson told Story of the Flood. Dorothy May Hurat read a short poem. A weinie roast followed in a nearby vacant lot with guests Mrs. Hammer and Mrs. Echols.
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Trinity Methodist Church
J. Y. Hill
J. D. Cartwright
Hill
College Avenue
C. E. Hammer
Florence Witt
Barbara Sayers
Imogene Miller
Betty Jones
Betty Jane Williamson
Dorothy May Hurat
Ccbe
Hammer
First Baptist Choir Plans Sunday Anthem At Morning Service
The First Baptist church choir will perform an anthem Across the Sea of Life arranged by J B Herbert during the morning service. A duet Angele Ever Bright and Fair by Handel will be sung by Mia Guy French and Mrs W L Kaylor. There is no evening service. The choir later performs Pleased Be the Lord by Wilson with solo by Charles Spencer at the college baccalaureate service.
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First Baptist Church
First Christian Church to Host Sunday Services and Commencement
The Rev. Ben B. Johnson will preach at the 11 oclock morning service and depart after to attend Bethany college commencement. Miss Virginia Bivens will sing solo. Rev. George Earle Owen of Tazewell will guest preach in the evening with a mixed quartet singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Ben 8. Johnson
Bethany College
Virginia Bivens
George Earle Owen
Tazewell
Revival visit for Dublin delegation at Trinity Methodist
Members of the delegation plan to attend the revival at Dublin Virginia’s Methodist church and are asked to meet Sunday at 7 in the morning at Trinity Methodist church Mr and Mrs Jeff Wall will direct the music for the evangelistic meeting and all who wish to accompany the party will be warmly welcomed Car transportation help is appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Trinity Methodist Church
Jeff Wall
Shadow picture display ends kindergarten graduation
Miss Blanche Miller's kindergarten presents a "sun-shadow" exhibit in Thornton Laird window. Graduating class of thirteen features self portraits sketched from shadows with a gun detail. notable pupil Jay Hetzel, 12, never absent or tardy. son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hetzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Miller
Thornton-Laird
Betty Belle Eades
James Elliott Blaydes
Joseph McDonald Sanders III
Agnes
Dance Revue Triumphs at Colonial Theater Show
The Ray Matz school of dancing presented its second annual dance revue last evening at the Colonial theater. Pupils from tots to advanced danced brilliantly in gorgeous costumes, earning a triumph equal to the first evening and showcasing artistic design and color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Matz School of Dancing
Colonial Theater
Bluefield Woman's Club Holds Final Year Meeting
The Bluefield Woman's Club will meet Monday at 2 30 P M at the Y quarters. This is the final meeting of the year and a large attendance is desired.
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Bluefield Woman's Club
Y. Quarters
Miss Rudder Hosts Primary Teachers at Albemarle Home
Miss Mary Louise Rudder entertained the teachers of the First Christian church primary department at her Albemarle street home for their regular business session. A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Roland W. Lawson followed, honoring the bride with many gifts. Mrs. Ben S. Johnson presided. the hostess was aided by her mother Mrs. C. M. Rudder. Guests enjoyed homemade ice cream and cake.
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Mary Louise Rudder
First Christian Church
Albemarle Street
Roland W. Lawson
Ben 8 S. Johnson
C. M. Rudder
Play Postponed By Hannah Truth Seekers
The play planned for Tuesday evening next week by the Hannah Truth Seekers Bible class at Trinity Methodist church Fairview auditorium is postponed due to unforeseen developments.
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Trinity Methodist Church
Fairview Auditorium
Local Personal News and Travel in Bluefield Area
Mr and Mrs Kenneth C Patty and daughter Ann Holman of Bluefield Va left Friday for Halifax Court House to visit relatives. Mrs W A Honeycuttie to Cleveland Oh as G L A B of L E delegate with Mrs H C Wells Miss Etta Bank and Miss Lois Flynn visiting. Mrs Edythe Blake returned from Huntington with daughter Dana Blake and Lois Flynn. Mrs Walter Perkins and daughter Mary Gordon Perkins with Eugene Bass returned from Rome Ga with mother Mrs J F Bass to spend summer. Mrs O W Frazer leaves for Staunton Va to attend the convention.
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Kenneth C. Patty
Ann Holman
Bluefield
Halifax Court House
Patty
W. A. Honeycuttie
Cleveland
G. L A
L. E
H. C. Wells
Princeton
Etta Bank
Kimball
Letter from Mineola resident praises medicine
A reader from Mineola Mineola New York reports headaches and iron hat sensations relieved by a medicine. The letter thanks the publisher and encourages others to use the product, signed by Mas Stewart Fooxes Palace Apts.
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Ian Cheatnes
Mas
Stewart Fooxes
Palace Apts
Mineola
L. L
New York
Graduation notices and visits to Emory and Henry college events
Mary Baldwin College commencement will see Ruth Frazer graduate AB as Margaret Frazer and Louise Bowen attend a class reunion. Attendees include Dr. James A. Burrow and 8 M. Bernard at Emory and Henry board meeting. Abshire plans for Young People assembly at Emory and Henry. Various locals travel to Duke and Emory for graduations while others visit relatives and plan summer stays.
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Mencement
Mary Baldwin College
Ruth
Margaret Frazer
Louise Bowen
Wittens Mill
James A. Burrow
M. Bernard
Emory
Emory and Henry College
Herschel B. Abshire
New York City
Bristol
Young Peoples’ Assembly
Abshire
Holston Conference
Young People’s Organization
B. H. Rudy
Austinsville
Edith Austin
Elizabeth
T. E. Henderson
Mabel
Douglas
Emory, Va
Donald Henderson
Dale Kersey
Glen Edmonson
Wolf Creek
Ilva Thornton
Concord State Teachers’ College
Athens
Millie Thornton
Former Senator Reed Injured in Tulsa Plane Crash
James A. Reed former United States senator and three others escaped serious injury when a transport plane from Bow en Airlines crashed after lifting off for Dallas from Tulsa. Reed suffered a forehead cut and body bruises while W E Gregory of Kansas City R B Lee the pilot were hurt by glass. J R Grisham 20 of Dallas was uninjured. The motor quit during takeoff.
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Tulsa
Okla
James A. Reed
United States
Reed
W. E. Gregory
Kansas City
Lee
J. R. Grisham
Dalas
Bowen Airlines
Dallas
Inter Society Contest Tonight at Bluefield College
The twelfth annual inter society contest at Bluefield College features John Marshall and Virginian Literary societies. Tonight at 8 o clock the event includes declamations, readings, and a debate on intercollegiate athletics. Diplomas will be presented Monday at graduation for twenty eight seniors.
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Bluefield College
John Marshall
Manuel Block
Wallace BE. Averill Jr
Margaret H. Sublette
Virginian
William R. Yeatts
Thomas Stewart
Martha Jeter Lazemby
Charlies
Alderson
Clarence FE
Boggs
Katherine Cook
Clarence Harris
College Auditorium
T. Ryland Sanford
First Baptist Church
Norfolk
Samuel W. Moore
First Presbyterian Church
Bluefield College Commends Itself to Its Community
The passage notes the college’s pride in its role within the city, highlighting how its actions reflect a commitment to local residents and institutional identity. The tone suggests an endorsement of the college by the community it serves.
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Bluefield College
Funeral Services Today for Mrs Lyda Proffitt
Funeral services are held this afternoon at the Proffitt home in the Hurricane area of Mercer county for Mrs Lyda Proffitt who died yesterday at her home after a year long battle with cancer. Burial will follow in Proffitt cemetery. She is survived by eight children and several relatives. A stray factual line on brain weights follows.
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Lyda Proffitt
Lee Nunn
Hurricane
Mercer County
Proffitt
Barbara
Louis
Teddy
Wilson
Mollie
Roosevelt
Cora Lee
Georgia Proffitt
Mrs. Barrette
Nemours
Eddie
Charlie Barrette
Nunn
Bluefield
Mrs Pearl Jarrett Dies From Car Crash Injuries
Mrs Pearl D Jarrett of Charleston died in Huntington from injuries sustained in an automobile accident at Milton two weeks earlier. She was married to Hugh Jarrett president of Jarrett Printing in Charleston, a major state printer.
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Jarrett
Huntington
W. Va
Pearl D. Jarrett
Charleston
Milton
Hugh Jarrett
Jarrett Printing Company
Hearing Set June 9 for WOBU Charleston Operation
The federal radio commission fixed June 9 as the hearing date on WOBU Charleston West Virginia request to operate unlimited hours at 600 watts.
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Washington
Federal Radio Commission
WOBU
Charleston
W. Va
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