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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1941
Page
3
In Huntington a satirical speech targets Governor Neely as he rails against treachery to state potatoes and recalls Cabell county voting. The note shifts to entertainment, WWVA radio listings, and a July schedule highlighting Jack Benny, Bing Crosby and vaudeville echoes.
A fragmented radio listing shows a diverse slate from 6:00 PM to midnight including The Cuvier Party Dan Wilson Miner Carter Coal Co Woody Williams Lilly Mountaineers and NBC programming The Chanticleers Early B Breakfast Barn Morning House Woman's Radio Journal Pocahontas Fuel Stores Maryan Taylor Pet Milk Nuggets War and more with station promotions and local beverage and coal company sponsors.
A dense listing of NBC CBS and ABC programs across multiple time slots includes music orchestras vocalists dramas news comments and sports reports. Notable items feature Dance Music Orchestra acts Edwin C Hill comment segments Paul Sul livan Lagny Ross and Lanny Ross appearances and programs from Chicago and New York stations.
The marriage of Betty Jo Scarff daughter of Mrs C C Scarff Austin Texas formerly of Bluefield and Joseph Horton of Houston Texas took place Sunday at University Baptist Church Austin with Rev Walter H McKenzie officiating The bride is a Beaver High School alumna and a University of Texas junior Delta Gamma member Horton is a Southern Pacific railroad employee The wedding draws attention in Bluefield and nearby areas.
The Vacation Church school at First Presbyterian Church on McCulloch and Dublin streets opens at 9 a.m. on Wednesday June 4. It offers four departments beginners primaries juniors and intermediates with plans for a strong year.
Parents are invited to have their children join the summer program directed by Miss Mary Past. Mrs. Paul Hudging will supervise the school with Mrs. Lewis Reiland serving as pianist for all departments as needed.
Mrs. Harry Holmes presents a piano recital at Lowman's Piano Rooms at 7 45 with students from her class. The program features Bach Beethoven Grieg Chopin and modern composers performed by young pianists including Barbara Bowling Jane Wagner Sara Hobson Jackie Nicholson Joyce Wallingford and many others.
Mr and Mrs A R Nash of Blood announce the marriage of their daughter Anna Lee to Mr ee White son of Mr and Mrs G White of Elgood. The ceremony occurred in ee Tennessee on Friday May 23 officiated by 8 Baumgarner. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Marvin Ferguson of Elgood. Both brides and groom are Athens High School graduates. Mr White works for Celanese Corporation of America Celco Virginia.
The Tri Zigmas fraternity met at Miss Betsy Kersey’s Lake street home with David Bailey president presiding. Ellwood Spencer outlined the current and future program while talks stressed the need for fraternity pins and Anne Lilly was named head of the pin committee. The group and their dates enjoyed a carnival party and a dance last week in honor of Bluefield college graduates. a cabin party is planned.
The Bluefield Woman's Club held its June meeting at the Y quarters with Mrs. F. L. Black presiding. Guests included Mrs. John W. Brown of Cleveland. Activities featured a report on the General Federation of Woman's Clubs Golden Jubilee in Atlantic City, talks on safety conservation and education, a music program with violinist Helen Cohen and contralto Mrs. Henry Trenor, and acknowledgments from program chair Mrs. Ben H. Williams.
Circles of the First Christian church will meet Wednesday at 2 30. Circle 1, led by Mrs Frank Bowling with Mrs Nannie Ledger wood 319 Fourth Street. Circle 2, led by Mrs W T Jackson at the church. Circle 3, led by Mrs Ernest Hale at 1 today for luncheon. Circle 4, led by Mrs J H Rosenheim with Mrs S B Campbell Dearborn Street at 8 Thursday. Circle 5, led by Mrs Ben S Johnson with Mrs C H Pruett Augusta Street. Circle 6, led by Mrs Otis Bivens with Mrs Maude Belcher Bluefield Va for luncheon Wednesday at 1. Circle 7, led by Mrs FE S Pedigo at the church. Circle 8, led by Mrs D C Mitchell with Mrs W L McMullin Maple Street and Mrs J D Lott joint hostess.
Mr and Mrs E W Linkous of 205 Alder street announce the marriage of their daughter Phyllis Irene to Mr Joe Lyle Ashworth. The couple were married January 22 at Tol Tennessee with the families of Bluefield Virginia in attendance.
Mrs Saul Greenspon and Mr and Mrs Ellis Kellert of Baltimore and Mr and Mrs L Kann of Washington have returned home after a visit at the home of Dr and Mrs William Greenspon. Mrs Saul Greenspon is Dr Greenspon's mother and Mrs Kellert is his sister. Mr Roths child is a brother and Mr Kann an uncle of Mrs William Greenspon.
The Appalachian Auditorium hosts an early summer flower show Friday June 6 from 2 35 to 9 00 pm inviting local growers to exhibit. Entries by 11 00 am. Prizes include best entry sweepstakes most blue ribbons and Mrs H S Slocums cup. Sections cover roses peonies iris delphiniums lilies pansies and more with a new feature June in Bluefield.
Bland Street Methodist church opened its Vacation School Monday at 9 with separate rooms for Beginners under Mrs. B. L. Baldwin, Primaries with Mrs. James Dodd, Juniors led by Mrs. W. W. McClaugherty, and Intermediates overseen by Miss Jo-Marie Thompson. Attendance was strong in all groups as sessions run daily from 9 to 11 for two weeks, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, focusing on worship study activities and recreation centered on The Church.
The First Presbyterian church school plans to begin on Wednesday. The junior choir under Elizabeth Shelton and Margaret Easley gave a refined program at Sunday services. Dr William Crowe Jr spoke on Esau Forgave Jacob. Attendance awards went to Treva Lavinder Johnny Woolford Dolores Davis Grace Ann Abbott Jane Lee Musick Mary Lou St Clair Janice Bradshaw and Betty Claire Frazier.
The Woman's auxiliary section A of Christ Episcopal Church meets Wednesday at 3 PM hosted by Mrs. B Payne with Mrs. H K Diggs. A Morgantown state convocation report by Mrs. J L Burks follows. A lunch at Appalachian Hall is planned for June 11 from 12 to 2 with reservations required. An Esquire club called meeting is set for this year 7 at Harry Huff's home on College Avenue. The Junior Philathea class at First Baptist meets tonight at 7 45 at the Y quarters. Bluefield Women's Republican club hosts a silver Musical tea at the Appalachian.
The couple announce the marriage of their elder daughter Lela Underwood to Hobart M Burton son of Hobart Burton of Beckley. The wedding took place in Lancaster Washington with family present. The bride educated at Ramsey Junior High Beaver High School and formerly employed at Matt Coffee Shop. She wore pale green chiffon. The couple plan to reside in Beckley after a moon trip
Mrs. Irving Matz of Ashland visits with her daughter Nancy Carroll at the Matz home on Heatherwood Road. Clyde Taylor is being examined in Charleston after a local illness. he plans to return by week’s end. Mr. and Mrs. Jim H. Shott and family attend son Ned Shott’s law degree commencement at West Virginia University in Morgantown. Mrs. Arlie Ayers prepares to travel to Oak Hill hospital for her sister’s serious operation. A. W. Austin remains ill at St. Luke’s Hospital with no visitors. Betty Hartnett Cecil Stigall and Ben Fuller of Washington stay with Dean and Mrs. C. W. Owen at Bluefield College for the weekend.
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