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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
10
Commencement exercises for the Bluefield Sanitarium School of Nursing are set for this evening at 8 at the Elks building. The Rev. T B Hamilton of Trinity Methodist Church will deliver the address.
Wingfield Watts Bible class held its regular meeting at Hamilton Hall Bland Street Methodist church Tuesday evening with president Mrs. 8. C. Douglas in the chair. Devotional led by Mrs Ernest Henson followed by May secretary’s report and treasurer’s report. The program featured Winnie Mingo reading Scott Houseman piano solo and Miss Mary Wascum piano solo. Refreshments were served by Mrs J P Weiser’s circle.
The eighth annual South Bluefield Vacation Bible School led by Mrs. R Ed Edwards runs June 8 to July 3 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Morning sessions 9:30 to 11:30. Enrollment meeting June 6 at 9. C G Gunn oversees Intermediate ages 13 to 16 studying The Parables.
Mrs Cooke leads Grace Methodist Circle 1 at her home on Wednesday afternoon with twelve members present. The meeting opened with hymn I Must Tell Jesus sung by Marguerite Cooke. Mrs Preston read scripture and Bible study followed with discussion. Mrs Clark spoke on Stewardship and Voice items were read by Mrs Johnston. Refreshments were served by Mrs Cooke and Mrs Claytor with Marguerite Cooke assisting.
This week at Bluefield Country Club pro tournament action saw Mrs S N Huffard defeat Mrs J M B Lewis Jr 2 up and 1 to play in a feature match. Other results include Mrs Ralph Taylor beating Mrs R L Lowry 1 up for the low net bowl, while several players like Miss Betty Markle Mrs H Markle and Mrs J B Heilman posted wins. Morning and afternoon flight pairings list eight matches starting 10 o'clock with 5 minute gaps.
Miss Pearl Taylor, president of the Bluefield Quota club, selected to attend the twelfth annual international convention June 24 26 in Washington. Washington Quota Club hosts opening ceremonies at Memorial Continental Hall with a White House reception and Capitol area tours planned.
The Ladies Aid Society of Midway Christian Church will meet this evening at 8 o clock at the church. All members are urged to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Camper announce the marriage of Myrtle Lillian Nowlin and Marvin D. Largen, solemnized in Pearisburg on May 4 with Rev. J. A. Early officiating. The couple will reside in Bluefield after a ceremony that drew many congratulations from family and friends.
The Junior G A. of College Avenue Baptist Church will meet this afternoon at 2 at the home of Mrs. R. W. Clifton, 404 Frederick Street.
Miss Evelyn Nixon Miss Bille Belcher and Miss Helen Bailey of the Triangle Club First Christian church were honored at a Beaver High School graduates tribute. The gathering at Mrs A S Burrowes Essex street home featured corsages handkerchief shower and club impersonations of future selves. Reverend Ben S Johnson and Mrs Johnson attended. Virginia Geordon led a theme Thoughtfulness and Kindness with officers Nellie Smith Virginia Geordon and Marcella Whitlock elected.
Pupils perform a corrected program at Warlick's Piano rooms with acts including The Lady Who Has Been to New York and The Photograph. Betty Katken Thera Mingo Elizabeth Ann Rogers Winnie Mingo Eloise Tyson Roberta Cohen Kathleen Litton Marian Watere Llewellyn Freeman Evelyn Gail Gilbert and Mrs. Blake in a Veiled showcase of musical and dramatic pieces.
The group will meet this afternoon at 2 30 at Moore hall to discuss division matters.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Bland Street Methodist met at Hamilton Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Marvin Anderson led the program with devotional from Luke 9 and hymns, followed by songs by Guy Francis and James Elmer Brown. The afternoon discussed Change in Educational Work in China and Stewardship, with 173 subscriptions reported and notes on fasting set for June 17.
The West Virginia Gamma chapter of Pi Omicron sorority meets this evening at 7 45 at the West Virginian hotel to discuss chapter events and activities.
The Hannah Truth Seekers Bible class at Trinity Methodist Church sponsors a luncheon today from 11:45 to 1:00 pm on Federal Street.
The Christian Endeavor society holds a meeting at Whenezer church this evening and a piano recital at War lick's Piano rooms on Raleigh street features pupils of Mrs. C W land's class. Key pieces include The Fox Hunt Jolly Darkies and Hawaiian Dreams. Former Senator John Kee to deliver the annual commencement address June 9 at Elke building with graduates listed and a sermon June 6 at Trinity Methodist Church.
The Intermediate G A of College Avenue Baptist church will hold its monthly meeting at 7 30 PM at the home of Alice Apman 643 Rockbridge Street. A full attendance is desired.
Circle 2 of First Baptist church met at Mrs. E L White’s home with Mrs. Fleshman leading a devotional and Mrs. Daily giving the closing prayer. Twelve members attended. Mrs Vernon F E Wood received a handkerchief shower as she plans to move to Marrs Hill Missouri. Mrs White served refreshments with rose decorations.
Mrs Elmer Pauline Beamer retiring worthy matron of Bluefield chapter No 66 Order of Eastern Star was honored with a surprise party Tuesday evening at Mrs Wade Millers home. Officers and past officers planned the affair with about thirty guests enjoying games and refreshments.
The nurses home at St Luke's hospital hosted a spring commencement season dance by graduate nurses in honor of this year's graduates. About 120 guests attended including medical staff, their wives, and other invited guests, with the venue decorated with cut flowers.
The Beaver High School Girl Reserves will gather at the YWCA this afternoon at 3 o'clock for their meeting and activities.
A daughter was born June 3 to Mr and Mrs E R Burgess of Pocahontas Virginia. The infant was named Margaret Joyce. The mother is Misa Vera Keaton of Princeton.
Grace, skill and charm marked the Ray Matz school of dancing as its pupils staged a dance revue at Granada theatre. Mrs. M. Lyon Stadium, head of the school, receives congratulations for presenting 60 well staged and elaborately costumed children in entertaining performances. a misprint in the program listed Jane Hick, one of the most attractive participants.
Miss Virginia Woltz youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs R R Woltz Rogera street left yesterday for Lynchburg Virginia where she will attend commencement week at Lynchburg college She has taught home economics at Wade Junior High School for a year earned her AB degree in summer school and will graduate with her class in June Later she will serve as counselor at Camp LaFayette Craig Healing Springs Virginia teaching swimming and lifeguard duties.
Mrs. Sam Lambert and her son Sam Jr depart for a short visit in Fairmont then Morgantown to attend West Virginia University exercises where daughter Misa Louise will receive her A B degree. Mr and Mrs G B Newland of Princeton Avenue with daughter Mrs C M Wilson and Miss Nina Dodd join Princeton attendees for Concord commencement.
Athens notes show Miss Pauline Newland among graduates as prominent local teacher. Many families plan visits and trips to Washington Morgantown Baltimore and Virginia colleges with relatives at Bluefield Concord Davidson and William and Mary.
An advert promises BU-KETS bladder medicine with buchu and juniper oil to cleanse the bladder and relieve nocturnal urination. It urges a 2c box for four days and claims refund if not relieved, sold at Goodykoontz Drug Co.
Rogers Caldwell, president of Caldwell and Company, investment banking house that closed last fall, was ordered to go on trial in Nashville Tennessee. The action follows the firm’s collapse and involves charges related to its financial operations. Court dates are expected to be set soon.
Judge Chester K. Hart of criminal court denied postponement and change of venue in a fraud and breach of trust case tied to Caldwell and company, a 1 000 000 corporation, and its Bank of Tennessee subsidiary after their collapse.
Kellogg in Battle Creek markets Rice Krispies described as a toasted rice cereal that "snaps" when milk is added. The ad touts its breakfast versatility and appeal to children, noting use in candies and soups with fruits or honey.
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