Salvation Army Drive Reaches 4200 With 1856.50 New Gifts
J Hudson Huffard reports Salvation Army home service appeal committees have reached 4200 in total donations with 1856.50 from the initial gifts committee a new record. The campaign aims for 6000 and urges remaining contributors to cut personal calls. Local divisions prepare clean up squads and plan relief work expansion in Bluefield and Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hudson Huffard
Salvation Army Home Service Appeal
C. B. Bykes
Salvation Army
Huffard
Herbert D. May
Business District
Lions Club
Kiwanie Club
T. C. Andrews
Jack Cole
Clifford Lilly
J. B. Saunders
Henry B. Frazier
Thomas Gawthrop
Visitors and local residents listed in McDowell report
McDowell West Virginia notes arrivals visits and week end trips. Mrs Thomas Halliwell and Mrs Sally Battersby of Bolton England arrived to spend three months with brother Thomas Seddon. Others include Mr and Mrs Hornsby Norris in Huntington and Mrs A Burgess visit Beckley and Worth with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
W. Va
Thomas Halliwell
Sally Battersby
Bolton
England
Thomas Seddon
George Martin
Goon
George Jr
Salem
W. R. Carter
Hornsby Norris
Huntington
A. H. Burgess
Pink Hutton
Welch
Mise Ruth Ritchey
Northfork
Magmie Marshall
A. T. Brown
Robert Sowers
Bluefield
William Norris
John Seddon
Beckley
William Speake
W. L. Johnston
Princeton
George Burgess
Alice White
Halliwell
Battersby
Nathan Schoefield
Worth
Harry Boone
Logan
War Eagle Notes: Local Visits and Family Travel
War Eagle West Virginia reports visits by Frank Whorley and family from Chattaroy to Lawrence and Mrs. Cole. Helen Cole returns from Memorial Hospital Williamson to her home. Several local trips include Mr and Mrs Jones and others visiting Hardy Kentucky and Berea Y. Edith and Lois Cole to accompany daughters home for summer from tea college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Eagle
W. Va
Frank Whorley
Chattaroy
Whorley
Lawrence Cole
Cole
Helen Cole
Memorial Hospital
Williamson
Hattie Samson
George Lester
James Jones
Chester West
James West
Hardy, Ky
Black Womack
Womack
Jones
George Cole
Clarance Radford
Berea
Edith
Lois
Florence Womack
Gideons Meet in Charleston West Virginia Convention
The West Virginia Gideons state convention will be held in Charleston on June 9 and 10. Harry J. Bond of Wheeling is named state chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideons
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Harry J. Bond
Wheeling
Graduation at Genoa High for Colored Students in 1930s
In Genoa the colored students of Genoa High received diplomas before friends and family at the city auditorium. Prof. Harry N. Greene of West Virginia State College delivered the annual address on child centered education and Negro history. diplomas were awarded to 28 juniors, with medals and prizes presented by Supt. Wade and Principal Bolling, and a gifts of appreciation to Dr. Edwin C. Wade. A Community Council meeting is announced for June 5 at the Y M C A on Scott Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fggr
Geona High
City Auditorium
Harry N. Greene
Department of Education
West Virginia State College
Bolling
Greene
Choiue
N. CG. Spencer
Wade
Dorothy Drewery
P.T. A
John Flippen
G. H. Sinkford
Tona Hurt
Helen Pettigrew
Superintendent Davis
Genoa
Edwin C. Wade
Louise Anderson
Grant Austin
Ernest Baumgardner
Leota Brooks
Mary Berry
Nettie Chappelle
Earline Cheatham
Wallace Connors
Card of Thanks and Local Society Notices
A card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during the illness and death of Willie Evans, naming Dr. Lewie and Rev. Wright and thanking those who provided cars and flowers. The Y W H M society of John Stewart M E church and the Happy Hour club of Bethel A M church also report meetings and social gatherings with named attendees and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Evans
Lewie
Rev. Wright
Etta Evans
Zelma Carnes
Mre
Maggie Toler
Henry and
Melvine Evans
Summer School Registration Notice
Private registration for summer school on June 4 listed under F A Toyer at 212 Park Street. Contact phone 1497 J for details and enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Toyer
Park Street
Bluefield Woman's Club Plans Next Year and Installations
The Bluefield Woman's Club met at Mrs. L. M. Trigg's home with President Miss Julia L. Skinner presiding. The group mapped out plans for the coming club year and scheduled the next meeting for June 15 at Mrs. Bettye F. Dabney's home with Mrs. Jane Saunders hosting and the installation of new members as the main feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Bluefield Woman's Club
L. M. Trigg
Julia L. Skinner
Bettye F. Dabney
Jane Saunders
Mre. E. B. Rollins
Colored Churches Church of God in Christ Service Schedule
The Pentecostal Colored Churches Church of God in Christ on 00 Wilson Street lists Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 45 with a sermon by Elder C F Bryson Y P W W at 6 30 and an evening worship at 8 oclock led by Elder C F Bryson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God IN Christ
Pentecostal
Wilson Street
C. F. Bryson
Community church announces full-day services
The notice invites all to attend services held throughout the day led by Bishop C. F. Kyle, pastor. Everyone is welcome to participate in the church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Kyle
Princeton West Virginia Sunday School and Revival Services
The Lewis Street church in Princeton WV lists Sunday School at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 45 with 5 o clock services where Elder C F Bryson will preach Revival begins Monday led by Elder C F Bryson and Pastor N T Thomas with Sunday school 9 30 G H Sinkford superintendent Holy Communion at 11 00 Special brotherhood meeting 5 00 Epworth League 6 30 Sermons by Rev E L Wright Sunday church school 9 45 Lord_s supper at morning and evening services Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 led by Pastor J H Callier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Sinkford
the Brotherhood
Epworth League
E. L. Wright
C. A. Rogers
League
J. H. Callier
Midway Sunday School and Services Schedule
Midway church announces Sunday school at 1 30 p m with Mrs Genevieve Preston as superintendent Preaching at 3 30 and 7 30 p m by the pastor Weekly services on Tuesday and Friday nights Rev Mrs H Hairston is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
Genevieve Preston
H., Hairston
Revival Services Close With Final Sermons
Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by W M Weeks. preaching by Rev M B Maxwell at 11 am 3 30 and 8 pm. Bebop T J Cox and Rev J C Freeman officiate. Sunday school 9 45 merging worship at 11. Buds of Promise 6 30 with evening service at 7 45. Ever Ready club meets Tuesday night at 7 o'clock. Visitors welcome at all services.
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W. M. Weeks
Br ES
M. B. Maxwell
T. J. Cox
J. C. Freeman
Buds of Promise
Scott Street Baptist Church Services and Club Meeting
Scott Street Baptist holds Sunday school at 9 20 a m with Fred N Robinson as superintendent Regular worship at 11 a m preached by the pastor Evening service at 7 30 with baptism of candidates at 7 30 All baptismal candidates must attend Scott Street Progressive Club meets at Mrs Bessie Browns Jones Street home at 7 promptly
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Scott Street
Christian Church Bible School and Services Announcement
Bible school at 10 a m with Charles Thompson as superintendent. Contest continues to the second Sunday in July. Services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with special music by Mrs Otis Lyles. Rev P B Carter pastor invites worshipers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church Bible School
Charles Thompson
Otis Lyles
P. BE. Carter
Gospel Services At Bethel Church This Sunday
Church announces a full day of worship on Sunday with Bible school at 9 a m sermon at 11 a m and another service at 3 p m. Evening worship and prayer meetings are scheduled with the pastors Mrs ary L Glenn and Rev L Dabney inviting all parishioners and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street
Ary L. Glenn
Sunday church schedule and talks at 9 45
Sunday school starts at 9 45 with George A W Carey as superintendent. Communion meditation on A Well Balanced Life. Christian Endeavor at 730 p m and prayer meeting at 730 p m Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A.” W. Carey
Colored Personalities in Bluefield Visit Relatives
Mrs Eva Tyree of Kyle West Virginia spent time with her sister and cousin Miss Irene Preston and Mrs Belle Walker of 135 Williams Street in Bluefield. Martha Craft of the city attended a religious service in Roanoke on Tuesday led by Reverend Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Tyree
Kyle
W. Va
Bluefield
and Couain
Irene Preston
Belle Walker
Williams Street
Martha Craft
Roanoke
Smith
Pocahontas School to Close June 6 With Play
The Pocahontas graded school will close Wednesday June 6. The seventh grade presents The Pewter Jug with eleven characters directed by Mrs. M A Free and R H Claytor. A chorus of fourteen voices under Miss V J Thompson and Miss J B Witten will sing at the Community M E church. Public invited. Little Edith Poindexter improving Ed Mitchell at home from hospital. Clinton Jackson at home from school Rev T B Wright and family were visitors here last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Graded School
Arista Colored News Mrs Ramsey Leaves School
Mrs Lucy J Ramsey former elementary teacher in Arista Rock district finishes term and moves with husband Arthur Lee Ramsey to Six employed by Carter Coal company. They plan home there and she will not return to teaching this fall. Both graduates of Bluefield State Teachers college. June 1 dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy J. Ramsey
Arista Rock
Arthur Lee Ramsey
Ramsey
Carter Coal Company
Bluefield State Teachers College
Mra
Bridal honors and social games mark rural gathering
Guests including Mr and Mrs Arthur Lee Ramsey Mr and Mrs Allen Robison Prof and Mrs B T Lawson Dr and Mrs L A Mattens and others enjoyed a dinner with bridge and whist. Prizes were awarded by the host and hostess. A new Church of God In Christ was organized May 28 1934 at Eggleston Va with twelve members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Gil
Arthur Lee Ramsey
Allen Robison
B. T. Lawson
L. A. Mattens
George Troy
Frances Laberne
Ramsey
Church of God In Christ
Eggleston
J. F. Kuster
Gladys Wilkerson
Sunday church services and lecture in Bluefield Va
Bluefield Virginia plans Sunday school at 9 30 a m with J S Painter as superintendent. Sermon by Rev B J Martin and holy communion at 11 a m. Men's Bible class at 6 30 p m. Dr Paustaine president of Morristown college delivers an 8 p m lecture on the college interests and activities urging public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Ferrell entertains Progressive club at his Virginia home
A. D. Ferrell delightfully entertained the Progressive club at his Virginia side residence Tuesday night. The event showcased social chatter and local hospitality as members gathered for an evening of informal program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Ferrell
Virginia
President F. D. Ward Presides at Dinner Event
The gathering was presided over by President F. D. Ward followed by an ice course served to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Ward
Bethany College President Resigns at Board Meeting
Dr. Joseph A. Serena announced his resignation as Bethany College president during the board of trustees meeting in Bethany West Virginia. The resignation takes effect at the end of the current academic year with a committee including W E Pierce Thomas W Phillips Jr and Argyle Campbell to choose his successor. Serena previously led the State Teachers College in Cape Girardeau Missouri before joining Bethany last September. He did not disclose the reason for resigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
W. Va
Joseph A. Serena
Bethany College
W. E. Pierce
Cameron
Thomas W. Phillips Jr
Butler
Argyle Campbell
Chicago, Ill
Cape Girardeau, Mo
State Teachers College
Worth West Virginia School Ends Term With Attendance Honor
Worth West Virginia June 2 The local school closed for summer vacation. Commencement programs were omitted. Pupils toured the hills on a picnic day with teachers. Memorial day observances shortened the week and report cards issued Thursday morning. Several grades report perfect and faithful attendance with named students.
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Evert Elledge
Johnnie Tate
Elizabeth Hughes
Hallie Lewey
Joe Painter
Charlie Widener
Lotos Thornton
Northfork
Betty Campbell
Bobby Jones
Alice Huff
Edith Huff
Ruby Spears
Jean Parnell
Vynyon Liddie
James Ritter
Evelyn Elledge
Walter Snow
Edgar Fisher
George Gillamwater
Lee Frazier
Lester Frazier
George Barlow
Garnet Spears
Wallace Hughes
Lillian Gillamwater
Violet Benedict
Minnie Tawney
Bess Jackson
Crumpler
Returne
Gladys Lewey
Nancy Sexton
Wal
School awards honor roll and perfect attendance list
The report lists students across fifth to seventh grades achieving perfect attendance and faithful attendance. Names include Jace Campbell Aldine Cowan Allen Davidson Junior Dooley and many others, with Miss Mamie Marshall and G. T. Jackson noted. Certificates given to those with no or few absences.
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Jace Campbell
Aldine Cowan
Allen Davidson
Junior Dooley
Herman Liddle
Jack Mahady
Dick Parnell
James Sisk
Helen Roebuck
Frances Fulcher
Clinton Brooks
Tommy Jones
Fred Myers
Johny Roebuck
Elwood Snow
Lacy Tawney
Walter Winkle
Jack Larry
Eva Adams
Jack Vincent
Mamie Marshall
McDowell
Hazel Pennington
Howard Fulcher
Frank Winkle
Norma Alderman
Patsy Paine
Dan Sutherland
Jenny Larry
Mary Holloway
Bonnie Otey
Randolph Frazier
Neil Mitchell
Pershing Sexton
William Parnell
Dorothy Jones
Vera Barlow
William Schofield
Deward Frazier
Carl Spears
Tynes Liddle
Ruth Snow
Edith Choate
Mildred Mahady
Virginia Larry
Elizabeth
Northfork High School Weekly Graduation Roster Notes Names
Charles Sexton and Junior Mangus were among the members of the graduating class at Northfork high school on Wednesday evening. The article lists several graduates and highlights a formal ceremony at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sexton
Junior Mangus
Northfork High School
Mason Revival Opens at Grace M E Church Today
The Union Mission and Grace Methodist Episcopal church host a revival opening at Grace church at 11:00 AM with strong attendance at cottage services and a schedule of daily 7:45 PM meetings through June 17. Special music featured this evening includes Grace church male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Mission
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Grace Church
Bibb Declares Reelection Bid in Democratic Primary
T E Bibb of Beckley Raleigh County announces candidacy for Democratic nomination for reelection. He made the statement during a business trip to Charleston West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
T. E. Bibb
Beckley
House of Delegates
Raleigh County
Local Visits and Social News From Horsepen Virginia
Horsepen source notes residents visiting relatives in Crumpler Newhall Bluefield and Abb Valley. Many families including Whitmans Daniels Jennings Fanning and Gillespie are reported visiting shopping or hosting events with attention to schooling and local travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsepen
Charles Jennings
Crumpler
Vance Nelson
Newhall
K. H. Whitman
Mildred
Frank Watson
Bluefield
C. J. Whitman
Bob Gillespie
F. X. Credle
Sybil
June Jennings
Bruce Daniels
Berwind High School
W. J. Daniel
Rocky Mount
J. W. Daniels
R. L. Jennings
Paul Fanning
Will Daniels
Huntington
Wade Jennings
Montcalm
Lewis Patrick
Abbs Valley
Bobbie Whitman
Bob Whitman
Frank Daniels
Tazewell
Clarence Wyatt
Jenkin Jones
Gladys Leonard
Bristol
John Whitman
Bill Dillon
Abb’e Valley
S. A. Daniels
Lng
Harry Buchanan
Grace Fanning
Phyllis
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Mdowell, W.va
Hornby Norris
News of the Colored People
Genoa High School
Y. W. H. M. Society
Y. W. H. M. Society of the
John Stewart
Happy Hour Club
Bethel A. M. 1
W. P. Hamilton
South Spring Street
Dillier Houckins
Mamie Randolph
Mies Louise Saunders
Mary White
Mamie White
Mies Olivier Smith
Sadie Tynes
Richards
Hamilton Jin
South Bluefield Barber Shop
Preston Street
Harry Hoet
Joan Stewart M. &. Church
ST. Paul
Church OF God (Apostolic
A. M. EB
Zion Church
United Holy Church
Mount Zion Baptist
Bedford and
Rock Streets
J. C. Hicks
Rev. L. Dabney
Pocahontas, VA
Arista Colored News
Stewart-Warner
Bluefield Hardware Co
Arlington Coal & Coke CO
Boggs & Goodall Bluefield
Cardiff Poca, Coal CO
Lex
Cash Grocery Company
Falls Mills
Chas, Barrowman & Son Banner
Clintwood Dbo & Furn. CO
Lintwood
Carcaringy Coal Corp
Dante
Cook's
Leckie Colliery CO
Afle OX
Moyer
Martin McComas
Pais & Vecellio Keystone
Pounding Mill Quarry Corp. Pounding Mill
Premier Poca, Colliery CO
Premier
Raven Red Ash Coat CO
Red Ash
Saunders Radio & Electric Store
Sizemore Mercantile CO
Urg
Sycamore Coal CO
Cinderella
Upland Coal & Coke CO
Elkhorn
Winding
Community Methodist Church
James Davis
John
Daddy) Martin
Emma Johnson
Bessie Gatson
R. D. Matney
A. 8. Mitchell
Sadie Muse
FE. English
Entertains Club
Grace M. E. Church
Eona Whitman
PERRY
THE
Federal Rubber Company
Chicopee Falls, Mass
Federal
Bluefield Supply
Clark Hardware & Furniture CO
Northfork, Kimball, Welch
Arebb Matoaka
Mullins and
Bland Street
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