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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1934

Page

3

Recital by Ray Matz School Dancers at Colonial Theater

Pupils of the Ray Matz school of dancing present a June recital at the Colonial theater. Accompanist Mrs. Velma Carter Grissom leads a program of solo and group numbers featuring many listed students with elaborate costumes and a highly trained troupe.

Ray Matz Anna Mae Feuchtenberger Bobby Gish June Rish Goree Waugh Ann Rish Howard Combs Betty Huddleston AE. Davis Sue Huddleston Bobby Stuart Geneva Cooper Helen and Mary McCue Shirley Ann Weaver Mary Ann Rogers Florence Lee Galloway Blanch Kelly Frances Williams Evelyn Gale Gilbert Betty Jane Stanley Boyd Blaydes Joyee Calley Shirley Peters Betty Huddieston Totsy Cregger Totsy Cregger. “Dainty Dames” — “Jo-Bet” McDowell, Margaret Deskins Mary Ellen Powers Dorthy Dixon Helen McCue Zelda Short Agnes Suppee Betty Holmes Marselle Rosaline Carter Nancy Noel Helen Camper Nancy Sproles Jane Lee Red” Walker Boots” Tanner Charles Fuqua Clare Whitlock John Lawrence Sally Anna Evans Marvin Sennett Virginia Koepler Louis Douthat Mary Emma James Charles Brash Elizabeth White Hennon Gilbert Tapper Joe Turley Betty Peters Charlotte Schlossberg Betty Jane Feuchtenberger Joanne Summers Caprice Brookie Lee Hardy Joe Blosser Martha Christine Bruch Elliott Blaydes Sturgis Allen Thresa Brown Ann Suppee Sun Rise Sun Rise,” Indian—Betty Peters, Charlotte Schlossberg, Betty Jane Feuchtenberger Miss Strut Roseline Carter Betsy Foster Jo-Bet” McDowell Margaret Deskins Dotty” Dixon Sophisticated Lady Ray Matiz

Revival opens at Grace Methodist church prompts circle meeting shift

On account of the revival at Grace Methodist church, the Alaska Terry circle monthly meeting is postponed to Tuesday, June 19.

Grace Methodist Church Alaska Terry Circle

Country club dinner dance tables still open for members

Committee directs reservations for the Country Club cabaret dinner dance with several good tables available to members and their guests despite earlier reports that most tables were reserved.

Country Club

Bride-Elect Honored At Peterstown Missionary Shower

Bride elect Miss Margaret Higginbotham, a Peterstown high school teacher, was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by the Peterstown Methodist Missionary Society at the Ballard home. Guests enjoyed readings, a bride ship tale, a corsage toss by a child couple, and a strawberry shortcake reception with candlelit rooms and rosebud decor.

Margaret Higginbotham Peterstown Miss Pope Mrs. Booth Tommy McCoy Miss McCoy Miss Higginbotham J. C. Smith Frank Hansbarger Hugh Hughes Minnie Clark Lucy Dickerson Gladys Dunn Lilly Ballard Gladys Riley Anna Miller Dick Beamer Ruth Davis Houston Fleshman George Pope Roses Clark Everett Dillon C. O. Heslop Henry Ballard Mary Thomas It’. E. Ballard Evelyn Roberto Elwood Booth Sylvia Pope Dorothy Spangler Anna Spangler J. O. Hunter Libby Spangler Cynthia Cunningham Mee Ballard Wintford Lambert Randal Ballard Jerry Lambert

Will Class Meeting at the Underwood Home Rocky Gap Va

The Will class of Midway Christian church met at Rev I B Underwood and Mrs Underwood in Rocky Gap Virginia. The gathering opened with The Haven of Rest and In the Sweet Bye and Bye sung with prayer led by A Z Peters. A duet by H O Brown and J R Hill followed with I Searched Heaven for You. Refreshments were served by Mrs Underwood and her daughter in law. The next meeting will be at Mr and Mrs A Z Peters home. The attendance included many couples and single members listed in the record.

Midway Christian Church I. B. Underwood Underwood Rocky Gap Haven of Rest A. Z. Peters H. O. Brown J. R. Hill Heaven W. A L. Hedrick W. L. Hedrick J. E. Hinkle W. T. Underwood Tom Sutphin M. C. Milvin Raymond Clark D. C. Taylor C. T. Sutphin

Circles of the W M and Bland Street Methodist Plan Meetings

Circles of the W M and Bland Street Methodist church meet Wednesday June 6 at 3 unless noted. Several circles list hostesses and addresses including Mrs. George Williams and others on Cumberland road Raleigh terrace Bellevue avenue Rogers street Pearl street Whitethorn street and Lake street. Mrs. Williams circle is postponed one week.

W. M Bland Street Methodist Church George Williams J. W. Warner J. L. Kirk Cumberland Road G. L. Edwards S. M. Bernard Bland Street F. C. Goodall Catherine Porterfield Raleigh Terrace Douglas Millar Eugene Stowers Bellevue Avenue Aubrey Stowers J. E. Wilburn W. W. Kersey Lake Street H. I. Shott John Crockett Rogers Street Allen Long O. C. Davis Pearl Street C. B. Davis Circle J. M. Sanders Whitethorn Street

Ladies Aid Society Meeting At Midway Christian

The Ladies Aid of Midway Christian Church met at Mrs. W. T. Underwood's home with Underwood presiding. Reports were given by Underwood and Mrs. John Webb after prayers and a Hebrew scripture lesson. Refreshments followed with Mrs. Proffett and Mrs. Carter assisting. attendees listed including Mrs. Snead and Mrs. Webb.

Ladies’ Aid Society Midway Christian Church W. T. Underwood John Webb J. B. Carter Hazel Proffett S. W. Forbes Ruby Carter

Lois Russell Circle Plans Final Church Meeting

The Lois Russell circle of First Christian church meets this evening at 6 at the church for a covered dish supper. All members should attend and bring a dish. This is the final meeting of the year and officers will be elected.

Lois Russell First Christian Church

Junior Choir Recital Impresses at First Presbyterian Church

Members of the Junior choir at First Presbyterian Church performed a polished program before a large audience directed by Miss Elizabeth Shelton. Dicky Reppert and Belton Wengen played standout solos as the group received praise from Dr. S. W. Moore and pastor Dr. Moore.

First Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Shelton P. S. Darrow Handel Hoffman Bethlehem Shaw Lacey Fisher Konitz Ed Hancock John Young L. E. Ward Pocahontas S. W. Moore June Ramage Dal’ Ramage

Mrs Woolwine Leads Long World’s Fair Tour Party

Mrs Annie D Woolwine organized a week long trip to the Chicago World’s Fair by special cars. The group includes numerous named guests and relatives from Bluefield Welch War Mullens Pineville Switchback Northfork Tazewell and surrounding towns. Mrs Woolwine has previously led several successful Century of Progress tours.

Annie D. Woolwine Chicago Mazel Maxwell Evelyn Sprinkle Veryl Currence C. C. Edwards H. D. Troutman Madge R. A. Hearn Roy Vaught Ned Shirey C. W Drusella Harris Virginia Marinelli Judy Boone Maitland W. Va W. C. Morgan and Son Welch Joe Brooks T. B. White Jacqueline Nowlin Pauline Lovas War Esther Long Mary Holloway Andres Hale R. F. Musgrave Mullens Margaret Leedy Powhatan Mary Gray Thompson Ellen Royal Margaret Bowen Martha and Mary Cowling Bobbie Cowling Tazewell Woolwine

W M U Meeting At First Christian Church

The Woman's Missionary Union of the First Christian church holds a general meeting on Wednesday June 6 at 1 o'clock at the church with a luncheon. Members will be asked to pledge for the coming year and new members are especially invited.

Woman's Missionary Union of the First Christian Church

Y P Group To Meet At Trinity Methodist Church

The Young People's group of Trinity Methodist Church will meet this evening at 7 30 with Miss Dorothy Hill of College Avenue.

Trinity Methodist Church Dorothy Hill College Avenue

Family Reunion Guests from Salem and Roanoke Attend Horton Picnic

Family gathering at Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Horton in Burkes Garden featured Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shank of Salem Virginia and Mr. and Mrs. N W Phelps with Mr and Mrs Benson Phelps of Roanoke visiting from Friday to Sunday. The lawn picnic dinner highlighted the reunion before they left for home.

Henry Shank Salem N. W. Phelps Benson Phelps Roanoke E. W. Horton Burkes Garden Horton Home

Bluefield Youth Dillard Graduates from Greenbrier School

Deter Harrison Dillard son of Mrs George L Dillard and the late Judge Dillard of Bluefield belongs to the Greenbrier Military School Lewisburg graduating class He served as basketball team manager last year and is noted in the feature as a campus leader.

Deter Harrison Dillard George L. Dillard Judge Dillard Bluefield Greenbrier Military School Lewisburg Greenbrier

Ladies' Day Events at Bluefield Country Club

Mrs Huston St Clair and Mrs Laurence E Tierney Jr host Ladies day at Bluefield Country club with an 11 to 1 approaching and putting contest and a tombstone tournament. Bluefield Hadassah chapter holds final meeting of the year at 8 this evening at Mrs E Gilbert Frederick street. Milk bags collection to aid infant welfare work. Junior Philathea class at First Baptist church meets 745 tonight at Mrs R E Lazenby Memorial avenue with hosts Mrs Clark Brown and Mrs McIntyre Louthan. All members urged to attend.

Huston St. Clair Laurence E. Tierney Jr Bluefield Country Club Bluefield Hadassah Philathea Clase First Baptist Church Effie Loudermilk R. E. Lazenby Memorial Avenue Clark Brown McIntyre Louthan

Gills Clarkson Wedding At the Bridegrooms Home

Lor raine Clarkson and Floyd A. Gills were married Saturday night at 8:30 at the home of the bridegroom's mother 412 Hudson Street. The ceremony was performed by Rev Isaac Wright with only family present. Mrs. Gills is a daughter of Mrs J M Smith of Chicago and formerly lived in Bluefield. The couple will reside at 412 Hudson Street.

Mary Gills Hudson Street Lorraine Clarkson Floyd A. Gills Rav Isaac Wright Gills J. M. Smith Chicago Bluefield

Calfee's Chapel W M S Meeting Set at Dinkins Home

The Calfee's Chapel Woman's Missionary Society will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs Ray Dinkins on Princeton road with Mrs Dinkins and Mrs J C Gilmore leading the program

Woman's Missionary Society Calfee’s Chapel Ray Dinkins Princeton Road Dinkins J. C. Gilmore

First Baptist Circles Schedule Meetings This Week

First Baptist circles meet Wednesday at 2 30 with several groups led by Mrs C L Jefferies Mrs C E Cham bers Mrs RE Lazenby and others. Margie Shumate circle meets next week with Mrs Guy French at 122 Oak Grove.

First Baptist Church Margie Shumate W. L. Kaylor Guy French Oak Grove Susie Whittinghill C. L. Jefferies C. E. Scruggs Hoge Etreet Emma Gill C. E. Chambers

Globe Trotters Club Evening at the Y

The Globe Trotters Club plans a 7 30 p m event at the Y. Members invited for a social gathering and activities.

Globe Trotters’ Club

Morrell Family Visiting Oakland Social Scene

Popular visitors Mr and Mrs Richard Morrell of Oakland New Jersey with children Pam and Dick are staying with Mrs Morrells parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Markle in Oakhurst. Mr Morrell plans an early return while the family will extend the stay for additional social events in their honor.

Richard Willett Morrell Pam Oakland N. J

Elizabeth Land and W H Taft Lillye marry in White Top

Mrs Augusta L Land of Giles street announces the marriage of her daughter Elizabeth to Mr W H Taft Lillye on January 15 1934 at White Top West Virginia.

Augusta L. Land Giles Street Elizabeth W. H. Taft Lillye White Top W. Va

Bluefield Welcomes Virginia Asher Councils for Regional Conference

Bluefield hosts the Virginia Asher Regional Conference of Business Women's councils with about eighty at a fellowship breakfast. Effie Loudermilk presided, Desir Gilmore led songs, and speakers from Bristol Roanoke Richmond and Chicago shared gratitude for hospitality and the event’s devotional program.

Bluefield Council Virginia Asher Business Women's Councils Mies Effie Loudermilk Bluefield Sallie Cocke Roanoke P. A. Nixon

Local Personal News Highlights from Bluefield Area

Miss Erdine Griffith spends summer with grandparents in Ghent Virginia. Mrs Fred B Lowe of Northfork shopped locally Saturday. Jack Lee Jackson of Buchanan visits step sisters Billie Ruth and Blanche Brammer. Mr and Mrs Harry Biggs return from El Paso and Los Angeles with improved health. Mrs James Leedy of Northfork shopped Monday. Frankie McNeal of Bastian shopped Monday. C J Thompson resumes duties as city editor after surgery at Bluefield sanitarium. Harry of Rocky Gap ill. Mrs P Wolfe and daughters from Chicago stay with Mrs H Stolch. Mrs I B Underwood of Rocky Gap visits her son W T Underwood. Mrs Marie Johnston discharged from St Luke's hospital. Mrs S J Kell and family spend month at Christie camp Wolf Creek. Kell attends Emily Kell graduation at Bluefield College. Mrs Herbert Wetzel visiting relatives in Richmond. Mr and Mrs Clarence Brown return from Forest. Elizabeth Mitchell of Forest visits W T Underwood. Grace Kiser and Ada Sawyers visit Nell Newman Foster at Bramwell. Additional society news on last page.

Fred B. Lowe Northfork Jack Lee Jackson Buchanan Billie Ruth Blanche Brammer Harry Biggs el Paso Tex Los Angeles Cal Bastian C. J. Thompson Bluefield Daily Telegraph Bluefield Sanitarium Harry Rocky Gap J. D. Honaker P. Wolfe Lillian Chicago Wolf Creek Mra Kell Emily Kell Bluefield College Herbert Wetzel Richmond Clarence Brown Forest, Va Elizabeth Mitchell Forest Va W. T. Underwood Underwood Misees Grace Kiser Ada Sawyers Nell Newman Foster Bramwell

Mello-Glo Face Powder Promises Youthful Bloom

Advertises MELLO GLO face powder using a French process that stays on longer, reduces large pores, and beautifies the complexion. Claims non irritant and non pasty finish. Priced at 50e and $1.

Sample Free Cuticura Ointment Offer

Cuticura Ointment advertisement offers a free sample. Address provided is Cuticura Dept. 4G Malden, Massachusetts.

Cuticura Malden, Mase

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alaska Terry Circle Louise Roediger Aeron Washington Street Lois Russell Circle W. M. U. Meeting Y. P Gills-Clarkson First Baptist Circles Burtone Gonferenge Virginia Asher Business Women’s Councils Effie Wimmer Phyllis Schuler National Federation of Virginia Asher Councils Georgia Coleman Blsie Latture Mary Lynn Morrell Bristol Mieses Schuler Ball Regina Brown Parkway Elizabeth Gwinn West Virginian Mise Phyllis Schuler Mise Nell Latture Erdine Griffith B. J. Lilly Ghent, Va Socrety Toyos Penney’s Wren Seersucker J.C. Penney AL Ae
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