Diplomas and Pins Presented To St Luke's Graduates
St Luke's hospital school of nurses awarded diplomas and pins in a weather disrupted ceremony held in the hospital lobby. Dr A H Hope praised nursing, and Rev Jack Goodykoontz spoke on nursing as a spiritual and physical ministry. Graduates include Alma Carner Pauline Hutchison June Hunter Louise Sheldon Artye DeHaven Margie Hickok Sue Hutchison Jessie Wallace Leoga Helton Mary Mitchell Virginia Parker and Mildred Surratt. Junior Drum and Bugle corps provided music and a dance followed at the West Virginian hotel with Leo Steiner orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Hospital School of Nurses
A. H. Hope
Alma Carner
Pauline Hutchison
June Hunter
Louise Sheldon
Artye DeHaven
Margie Hickok
Sue Hutchison
Jessie Wallace
Leoga Helton
Mary Mitchell
Virginia Parker
Mildred Surratt
Jack Goodykoontz
J. E. Blaydes
Jennings W. Hobson
Christ Episecopal Church
Florence Nightingale
West Virginian Hotel
Leo Steiner
World Trip Theme At Bland Street Church Fellowship Supper
The Bland Street Methodist Intermediate department hosted an International World Around the World supper for the board of Christian education on Friday at 6 30. Miss Jo Marie Thompson served as toastmaster Bruce Moseley welcomed the group The event featured folk songs from many lands readings by Miss June Shupe performances by Lois Fox and Dorothy Morgan and a Beethoven like quartet The meal reached from Italian spaghetti to English jam with decorations showing scenes from different countries An illuminated globe centerpiece and anchors lifesavers as favors highlighted the world trip theme
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Christian Education
Bland Street
Mark Twain
Lois Fox
Dorothy Morgan
Lord Jesus
Beaver Quartette
Visit With Miss Lewis Entails Guests From East
Miss Margaret Harmon of Atlanta is the attractive house guest of Miss Virginia Lewis on Bland Road. The two Hollins College students plan a visit with Miss Harmon and Miss Betty Oswald of Philadelphia, joining the trio for a Sea Island, Georgia summer stay. Mr and Mrs Luther Willis of Fast River Mountain announce the birth of a daughter on May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Harmon
Atlanta
Virginia Lewis
Bland Road
Hollins College
Betty Oswald
Philadelphi
Lewis
Hargnon
Luther Willis
Fast River Mountain
Announcements At Bluefield Country Club and Meetings
Announcements at the Bluefield Country Club today start at 1 30 mixed foursome pairings are made up and those unable to attend should call Mrs J B Pearson at 220 The Sub Deb club led by Miss Jennie Clark french president holds an important meeting this afternoon at 2 30 at Miss Jane Pritchard home Oakhurst avenue The Bicycle Safety club meets at 11 this morning in the municipal building all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
Clay
J. B. Pearson
Jennie Clark French
Jane Pritchard
Oakhurst Avenue
Vv. FW
Bicycle Safety Club
Miss Willette Allen Leaves for Georgia Summer Teaching
Miss Willette Allen sails Tuesday for Georgia to spend the summer teaching, visiting, and studying in the south. Miss Mariam Jackson visits from New York to spend vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Jackson. Miss Rose Johnson leaves Sunday to resume work at Rockingham Memorial Hospital Harrisonburg Virginia. Dr L E Moore arrives today to visit his parents Mr and Mrs L Moore of Union Street. Mrs Charles O Grady travels to Pearisburg for brother Arthur Rice’s illness in Pearisburg Hospital while visiting her sister Mrs C G Harmon in the city. Church notices include Church of the Nazarene on Bluefield Avenue with Sunday school at 9:45, preaching at 11, evangelistic service 1:15, radio WHIS 3:30–4, revival starting Sunday morning led by Pastor Beeseringar and Mr and Mrs Bo Sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willette Allen
Georgia
South
Mariam Jackson
New York
L. A. Jackson
Rose Johnson
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Harrisonburg
E. Moore
Springfield
Mass
Moore
Union Street
Church OF the Nazarene
Bluefield Avenue
Ight Station
I N.Y. P.S
Evangelis
Lola Taylor
Rich~trond
Ind
Mrs Willis Reports Biennial Music Convention Recital
Mrs Willis hosts Bluefield Virginia Music Lovers Club at her home for annual piano recital. She reports on the National Federation of Music Clubs Biennial in Baltic stressing American music, support for young artists, and church music renaissance. Pupils John Caldwell Betty Weeks Mildred Caldwell June Crockett Eunice Farmer Jean Hart Dorothy Whittaker Bill Wallace Anne Meador Eloise Ferrell Ellen Jane Holsapple Nell Bowman performed with notable technique and interpretation. Punch and cake were served after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Lover's Club
Bluefield
HL A. Willis
Eloise Ferrell
Ellen Jane Holsapple
Nell Bowman
Mrs. Willis
Mrs Reiland's Class Charms Audience In Recital
Mrs Lewis H. Reiland hosted a piano recital at her Oak Dell home featuring her pupils. Performers included Betty Ann Holmes Marguerite Alexander Helen Thompson Margareth Riner Phillips Marion Lawhead Sally Ann Mundy Jean Morrow Sally Bowen Reiland and masters Al Jen Long Tim Breth Jr. The program offered piano solos and two piano numbers, showcasing natural talent and trained technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Dell
Lewis H. Reiland
Betty Ann Holmes
Marguerite Alexander
Helen Thompson
Margareth Riner Phillips
Marion Lawhead
Sally Ann Mundy
Jean Morrow
Sally Bowen Reiland
al Jen Long
Tim Breth, Jr
Country Club Dance To Be Interesting Event of Season
The Bluefield Country club hosts an evening dance from 10 to 12 with Leo Steiner and his orchestra. Plans underway for a series of attractive affairs led by house committee chairman James E Mann. The swimming pool will be ready for use today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
Leo Steiner
House
James E. Mann
Wedding of Mary Laird and Fred Sharp Solemnized This Morning
The marriage of Miss Mary Eliza Laird daughter of Mr and Mrs James R Laird of Washington Street to Mr Fred Sharp of Indianapolis Ind will take place this morning at the Laird home with Rev C G Gunn Westminster Presbyterian Church officiating Relatives and close friends attend A wedding breakfast will follow the ceremony The event is noted as one of Bluefield s most interesting nuptial affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Eliza Laird
James R. Laird
Washington Street
Fred Sharp
Indianapolis
Ind
C., G. Gunn
Westminister Presbyterian Church
Laird
Bluefield
Appalachian Woman's Club Meets on Bland Street
The Bluefield Woman's Club will hold its monthly meeting Monday at 2 30 PM at the new Appalachian on Bland Street with Mrs PF L Black presiding The change of venue from U quarters is noted A brief program will be followed by a social period and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appalachian
Bland Street
Bluefield
Synodical Training School Opens at Bluefield College
The West Virginia Synodical Training School began at Bluefield College with daily sessions through Friday, June 7. Mrs. R. R. Gray of Union is dean. Rev. William Crowe Jr. spoke on Zechariah 4 7 and urged promoting sacred traditions and building brotherhood, liberty, and love. Dr. E C Wade welcomed visitors housed in dormitories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Crowe, Jr
First. Presbyterian Church
West Virginia Synodical Training School
Bluefield College
R. R. Gray
Union
Synodical
First Presbyterian Church
Zerubbabel
E. C. Wade
B. H. Hess
Vacation Bible School Parade This Afternoon
Attention is called to a parade starting at the First Baptist church this afternoon at 3 30. All who attend Vacation Bible School or wish to join the parade should be there promptly. Bible school begins Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Visit Roommate At Rhinebeck New York Miss Helen Hope Amberger daughter of Mr and Mrs EJ
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Bible School
Helen Hope Amberger
Mr. and
Mra. EJ
Umberger Sees Miss Cole Off To New York Worlds Fair
Umberger of Toledo street with roommate Miss Marcia Cole of Rinebeck New York, both students at Marion Va college, depart for Miss Cole's home to stay several weeks and plan to attend the World's Fair in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umberger
Toledo Street
Miss Marcia Cole
Rinebeck
N. Y
Marion
Miss Cole
Miss Umberger
New York City
Bridal Party Dined at Tynes Home in Tazewell
Miss Mary Laird and Mr Pred Sharp with their bridal party were hosted at a dinner party last evening at the home of the bride’s aunts, the Misses Tynes, in Tazewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Laird
Pred Sharp
Tynes
Tazewell
Lovely Bride Elect Honored by Sorority Shower
Miss Virginia Hampton, soon to wed William Lazenby, was feted by Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at Mrs W F Jackson’s Walnut street home. Hostesses included Nell Bennett Elizabeth Pritchett Allyeu McMullin. Pink and white decor featured mock orange bouquets and heart tags reading Virginia and Billy. Bridal lingerie shower followed the dessert. High score in bridge went to Alice Bondurant, low to Mrs J W Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Hampton
William Lazenby
Lambda Chapter
Beta Siomm Philatarity
W. Jackson
Walnut Street
Nell Bennett
Elizabeth Pritchett
Allyeu McMullin
Miss McMullin
Virginia
Billy
Miss Yampton
Ridge
Alice Bondurant
3. W. Jackson
Pocahontas Hosts Silver Anniversary Celebration Attendees
A group from Pocahontas attended the silver anniversary of Mr and Mrs A V Sproles at Switchback Thursday afternoon and evening. Visitors included Mrs Estelle Howes of Kermit and Mrs C C Anderson of North Fork. Misses Grace McDowell and Betty Boykin returned home from Flora MacDonald College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Cilver
A. V. Sproles
Estelle Howes
Kermit
C. C. Anderson
Northfork
Pocahontas Es Nn
Grace McDowell
Betty Boykin
Flora
MacDonald College
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Miss Lewis
W. Va
Olhes
West Liberty
Miss Enck
Martha Jane Enck
First Christian Church
John Burke
Bramwell
Westminster Choir College
Princeton
N. J
The
Beaver A
Elizabeth Shelton
George Sinclair
Beaver Choir
Misa Enck
Hattie Brown
Virginia Payne
Covington
W. O. Alley
Vineyard Street
Taste Ir
Woman's Club
Lotwctey
Panameter
RINSO
Lipton
America
Cerlon Gardene
Aayor
Coenentenal
Gow
Synodical Training
Rinebeck, N. Y
Red Springs
N. C
Kroger
Juice Country Club
Country Club
Clapp
la Kroger
F.B.C
Florida
Ibs
Gal
Purelard
Springcrest
Pail
Armour’s Star Sausages & C
Potter
Vetern
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