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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1937

Page

4

Bland Street WMS Regular Meeting at Church

Bland Street church hosts the Woman's Missionary Society meeting led by vice president Mrs Roy 58 in the president's absence. Devotional on us the Missionary from Ephesians three, program on World Missions of Leaven, talks on Do Japanese Observe the Sabbath and Stewardship, items read from the bulletin, meeting closes with Lord's prayer.

G. M. Bernard Roy Woman's Society Bland Street Church W. P. Eastwood Earnest Circle A B. Mahood World Missions of Leaven Fred Harris China Jack Perkins Ethereal K Gga W. P. Wood O. C. Davis Edward Frazee C. A. Lilly

Meeting Of Young Matrons Circle At Trinity Church

Thirteen members of the Young Matrons circle at Trinity Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Welby Thornburg presiding. Mrs. J. EB. McMullin Jr led devotion on Radiant Faith and the treasurer’s report was read by Mrs. Sam Morgan. Collections were taken for Week of Prayer and the floral fund by Mrs. Fred Alexander and Mrs. Wilson Dunn, followed by refreshments.

Trinity Methodist Church Welby Thornburg College Avenue J. EB. McMullin, Jr F. G. Carter Sam Morgan Fred Alexander Wilson Dunn

Circle Grace Methodist meeting at Mrs Hypes home

Mrs W A Honeycutt's Circle Grace Methodist met at the home of Mrs F Hypes with eight members and five visitors present. Mrs E H Cass led the Bible study and prayer was offered by Mrs Whalen. The group disposed of routine business, collected dues, and closed with prayer. Social hour refreshments were served by the tess and friends.

W. A. Honeycutt Grace Methodist F Hypes Avenue E. H. Cas Whalen Jack Bowles Peetess Alice Maynard Washington William B. Johnson Highland Avenue

Good Program For Children's Day At First Christian Church

The church will host a Sunday morning Children’s Day program at 9 45 featuring readings and music by Bible class members. Miss Le I Pretwell Mrs L A Thomas and Mrs Fred Radford coordinated the event with the choir led by Mrs C G Harris.

First Christian Church Bible Pa Ram Ben le Ie Pr Pretwell L. A. Thomas Fred Radford Aries Cirsing C. G. Harris

Toeless Sandals and Foot Care Trends Highlighted

A fashion note extols toeless Peekaboo sandals for springsummer wear promoting ventilation and foot health. It argues walking in heels is better with closed shoes, praises pedicures, and offers a home pedicure guide with a request for a stamped envelope to obtain the full directions.

Mrs Dodd Hosts Bridge Parties in Bluefield

Mrs W Dodd entertained at her Tazewell avenue home with a small bridge party Thursday afternoon for her daughter Mrs James M Lawrence of Waynesboro Georgia and Mrs Cresfield newly moved from Morristown Tennessee. A second bridge party was held last Saturday afternoon. Both events were noted as attractive informal affairs of the season.

W. 8. Dodd Tazewell Avenue James M. Lawrence Waynesboro Cresfield Bluefield Morristown Tenn Dodd

Young Artist Leaves Today For School

Lacy Edwards, winner of the Advertising Art school scholarship at Beaver High, will depart for Nashville Tennessee today for a five week summer program. He is a recognized young artist and a popular local figure, and is the son of G. E. Edwards of this city.

Lacy Edwards Beaver High School Nashville Tenn G. E. Edwards

Davidson College Centennial Pageant Attendance

Mrs. C. B. Hancock and sister Mrs. 8. B. McClung travel to Davidson today for Billy Hancock graduation and a centennial pageant. Dr. Samuel W. Moore plans to attend with others for the Davidson events. Harman Woodward Jr and Robert Peters also graduate, with Mrs. Peters and daughter Shirley Peters accompanying and Anne Rish present.

C. B. Hancock 8. B. McClung Davidson Billy Hancock Davidson College Samuel W. Moore Harman Woodward Sam Harman Woodward, Jr R. T. Peters Robert

Young Folks Picnic Planned by Immanuel Lutheran Choir

The Junior choir of Immanuel Lutheran church under Mrs. Harry Ross will hold a picnic this afternoon at Mrs. Ross’s Cumberland Road home. Gather at 2 at the church. if rain, the outing moves to next Saturday.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Harry Ross Ross Cumberland Road

Mrs. Greever Hosts Bridge Party At Eldridge Street

Mrs. A. H. Greever of Eldridge Street was hostess for a bridge party on Wednesday afternoon. High score prize went to Mrs. A. G. Yaple, second high to Mrs. Frank Turpin, low to Mrs. Robert McCue, and floating prize to Mrs. J. A. Hammond. After bridge, a salad course was served.

A. H. Greever Eldridge Street A. G. Yaple Frank Turpin Low Robert McCue J. A. Hammond

Miss Eva Spangler Honored At Ruby Spangler Party

Miss Eva Spangler was the honoree at a home party on Mapeer Street hosted by Miss Ruby Spangler on June 11. The evening featured a game using a booklet titled Eva and Charlie with sections like His Picture and The Proposal inviting guests to cut pictures to fit the titles. Attendees included Bowen, Sally Richardson, Faye Porterfield, Clara Davis, Virginia Stowers, among others.

Ruby Spangler Mapeer Stree Eva Charlie Bowen Sally Richardson Faye Porterfield Clara Davis Virginia Stowers

Hoge to Graduate at W and L with honors

William E Hoge son of Mr and Mrs Joe Hoge will receive his bachelor of arts degree in nation exercises at Washington and Lee University Lexington Virginia on June 11 He is a member of Nu social fraternity and the Commerce club.

William E. Hoge Joe Hoge Nation Exereation Lee University Lexington 8 Nu Commerce Club

Mrs. Holmes Class Presents Recital at Lowman Rooms

Mrs. Holmes and her pupils staged a recital in Lowman’s Music rooms before a receptive audience. Notable soloists included Millicent Shaman Coleman Muriel Slifhall Sue Stowers and many others delivering high creditable performances. The program featured two pieces Mary McCure Elizabeth Ann Lowman and March of the Tiny Soldiers.

Harry Holmes Lowman's Millicent Shaman Coleman Muriel Slif- Hall Sue Stowers Nancy Jane Eastwood Elizabeth Jones Elise Hume Jacqueline Phillips Betty Virginia Jackson Adris Hume Betty Jane Feuch Millicen Martha Sheffey

Bland Church DVBS Opens June 14

Daily Vacation Bible School at Bland Street Methodist Church begins June 14 for two weeks. Sessions run 9 to 11 in the morning for children ages 3 to 14. Mrs O Davis leads, with department superintendents Virginia Stowers, Harry Burnett, Hartsock, and W P Eastwood guiding younger groups.

Bland Street Methodist Church Deparment Superna O. Davis David Virginia Stowers Roy Mullin Katherine Shupe Harry Burnett Harriet Durrell Hartsock E. Con Junior W. P. Eastwood Ora Clarkson Me Kitts Glenn

Officers Elected By Bluefield Sub Deb Club

At a Bluefield Sub Deb club meeting held at Miss Sally Anna Evans Park Way home, Miss Margie Stuart was named president with Miss Mary O Keeffe as vice president and Miss Betsy Tracy as treasurer. New plans include a Progressive dinner Saturday with courses hosted by Miss Carey Stone Koepler and others, ending with social time at the Pritchard home.

Bluefield Sally Anna Evans Parkway Pat Barrow Onone Margie Stuart Mary O'Keeffe Betty Carey Virginia Gordon Betsy Tracy Miss Stuart Cassie Mae Stone Virginia Koepler Bobbie Pritchard Pritchard

Summer school of Ra announces junior high opening

The junior high summer school will open at 9 in the morning at the re school. A. C. Stower and Mrs. J. M. England are named as instructors.

Re School A. C. Stower J. M. England

Mrs Lyons Hosts Walton Way Party With Flowers

Mrs Ben Lyons gave a party at her home on Walton Thursday with games and dancing. Yellow and green decorations featured peonies and roses in the rooms. Guests included Mrs Onelia Helen Ferguson, Mrs Minnie Donald, Eddie Brown, Mr and Mrs B McDonald, Jack and Bill Mac Bonaia, Lena and Elizabeth ae, John Disbbis and Bob.

Ben Lyons Walton Onelia Helen Ferguson Minnie Donald Eddie Brown B McDonald Jack Bill Mac Bonaia Lena Elizabeth Ae John Disbbis Bob

Mrs. D. C. Duncan Visits Relatives in Chattanooga and Others

Mrs D C Duncan returned from a visit with relatives in Chattanooga. Mr and Mrs L Shufflebarger and daughter Mrs H L Shufflee of Columbus Ohio. Mr and Mrs Feister of Blacksburg Va. Mr and Mrs Nevin Hedrick of Tralee W.

D. C. Duncan Chattanooga L. Shufflebarger H. L. Shuffileee Columbus Ohio Feister Blacksburg Nevin Hedrick Tralee

Local Residents Head to Events and Visits

Mrs Eton Campbell and daughter Nancy depart Roanoke for graduation in Durham N C where C C Campbell Jr will receive his degree Dc W Bolen leaves for Duke summersession Laura Ratliff Beaver high school heads home to Don Va Mrs Jones spends Wednesdays in Baunae J L Burks and Mrs Ernest Burks visit relatives in Bedford Va Mrs L C Cole Bluefield is checked Dr Mondy patient at Likes hospital McGhee recovering at Albemarle Street home Mrs Eddie Galloway visits in Hamburg Va Mrs Henrygin and daughter Bertie go two weeks to Baltimore

Eton Campbell Nancy Buskee J. L. Burks Ernest Burks Bedford L. C. Cole Bluefield Cken Mondy McGhee Bluefield Sanitarium Albemarle Street Eddie Galloway Hburg Henrygin Bertie Baltimore

Miss Rodgin to Attend Johns Hopkins Alumni Center

Miss Rodgin plans to visit the alumnae center at Johns Hopkins University to engage with alumni activities and events. The visit highlights ongoing connections between faculty, students, and graduates.

Miss Rodgin Johns Hopkins University

Reign of Queen Over as Festival Closes

Buckhannon West Virginia closes its strawberry festival after a pageant Birthday of a Princess crowned Queen Phyllis 1 Phyllis Curry of Lost Creek was crowned by Governor Holt. The two day fiesta included a horse show dancing mass singing and soap concerts with floats bands and horses. Judges compared strawberries from over 200 exhibitors to decide prize winners followed by an auction.

Buckhannon W. Va Phyllis West Virginia Phyllis Curry Lost Creek Holt McLaughlin Agriculture

State road board mails final auto license applications

Charleston West Virginia state road commission sent the last of 350000 auto license applications and announced new tags may be used after June 20. C J Powell registrar said applications are being returned daily and the numbers grow.

Charleston W. Va State Road Commission C. J. Powell Registrar of Motor Vehicles

Local Whos and Whens Pass Through Bluefield Notes

Mrs Ida C Cofer of Roanoke former Bluefield resident returns home after visiting grandson Robert Cofer at Bluefield sanitarium. G R Counts of War WV visits nephew Robert Cofer ill in Bluefield sanitarium. Mrs Claude W Owen of Bluefield College and son Willard travel to Richmond to see Dr and Mrs J S Sticall. Mr and Mrs W H Quekemeyer of Bluefield host guests at White Sulphur Springs. Mrs Daniel Morgan and daughter Mary Alice Morgan visit. Mrs Jack Bell recovering from Jefferson operation in Roanoke and doing well. Mrs R S Alba and son John visit Mt Hope relatives after leaving Friday.

Ida C. Cofer Roanoke Bluefield Robert Cofer Bluefield Sanitarium G. R. Counts War W. Va Claude W. Owen Bluefield College Willard Richmond

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Bland Street WMS HY Elsie Pierce Diane Barrington Jane Hamilton Marie Marks Ray Matz Dancing Mon Masonic Temple Rhyaaes Walnut ST Mrs. Greever Eva Spangler William Hoge NEA Service, Inc Sylvia U.S. Pat Will Sanders Glenmore Mint Springs Glenmore Distilleries Co., Incorporated Louisville -Owensboro Kentucky Glenmores Mint Miss Taylor Richard Hudnut Eieth Avenue New York Richard Hudout MAN Hotel West Wirg Federal Street Maec Alba John Mt. Hope Maxwell House
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