Social box supper with Westminster church group
Personal members of the Christian Endeavor Society of Westminster Presbyterian Church enjoyed a box supper last evening at the home of Misses Mary and Frances Laird. Guests of honor were John Houston and Miss Ethel Houston. Punch was served and hours were pleasantly spent.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Mary
Frances Laird
John Houston
Ethel Houston
Junior Missionary Society meeting at 11 in Hamilton
The final Junior Missionary Society of street church will meet at 11 o'clock in Hamilton. Team captains must ensure their members attend as the meeting will decide the winner of the membership contest. Mr and Mrs Moffitt McCue announce the birth of a daughter at Bluefield sanitarium.
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Mrs. Moffitt McCue
Bluefield Sanitarium
Fourth anniversary service marks opening of new church
A fine daughter was born at the canitarium to Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Woods on Washington street. The First Christian Church observes its fourth anniversary with an 8 am prayer at the old north side church, a missionary pageant The Work of Christ in China directed by Mrs. Worman McMullin Nichols, a missionary offering, and Miss Yoho of Huntington closing the program. At 11 am Rev Hasselvander leads the regular service and Miss Yoho delivers the closing address in the evening.
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First Christian Church
New Church
China
W. H. Worman
Will McMullin
R. 8. Nichols
Social event highlights young set colors and luncheon
Pink and white dominated the occasion with an elaborate plate luncheon. Hosts included Mrs. McCue assisted by Mrs. W.H. St. Clair and Mrs. Frank Fox. High score went to Mrs. J. H. Scott and the low award to Mrs. Scott Hale. A long guest list featured many local ladies all named in attendance.
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George Barger
Jack Easley
Jim Shott
William Kelly
R. C. Rogers
Sterling Mann
A. G. Fox
Robert Sheffey
H. H. Haggart
Marshall Sinclair
C. J. Reynolds
Robert Lampton
R. C. Blackstock, Jr
Virgil Ross
Martin Garry
J. H. Scott
Veterans Honored At Colonial Theatre by UDC
After a dinner and program by the United Daughters of the Confederacy fourte en veterans from the War Between the States were entertained at the Colonial Theatre as guests of manager Frank Ponton. The veterans enjoyed the show and expressed appreciation for the courtesy.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
Colonial Theatre
Frank Ponton
Topeka Council Pocahontas to Meet This Evening
Topeka Council No. 84 Degree of Pocahontas will convene at 7:30 PM in Red Man's Hall. Nomination of officers and other business will be considered. Mrs. L. F. Aliff of Wenona urges full attendance.
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Topeka
Pocahontas
Red Man's Hall
L. F. Aliff
Wenona
Charming informal party at Whitethorn street home
A charming informal party was hosted Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. David Littlejohn on Whitethorn street, continuing a popular series. Guests included family friends and neighbors joining in the leisurely social event.
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David Littlejohn
Whitethorn Street
Social events feature vocal solos and fruit salad receptions
Mrs. Ridley and Mrs Lovelace host a series of afternoon gatherings with guests including Mrs. Eskey Kingdon and Mrs. Wilmore. Vocal solos, readings, and rose-decorated homes accompany fruit salad and iced tea as attendants, with Mrs. Lilly Barrow contributing a notable solo.
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C. B. Ridley
Lovelace
L. D. Wilmore
Littlejohn
George Barger, Jr
C. J. Reynolds
R. C. Rogers
John Dillard
Philip Lilly
Buford McClung
C. Frazer
T. H. Claggett
M. C. Gills
M. W. Sinclair
D. D. Smythe
H. G. Steele
W. H. Quekmeyer
H. H. Hagegart
P. J. Alexander
P. J. Barrow
Lilly
Barrow
Ethel
Imogen Littlejohn
Dorothy Dillard
Organist Resigns at First Baptist Church. Stinson to Fill Summer
Miss Ella Holroyd resigns as organist at the First Baptist Church and will serve at Grace Methodist Church succeeding Mrs. L. T. Austin who also resigned and left the city. Miss Kathleen Stinson to supply as organist at the First Baptist Church during the summer.
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Ella Holroyd
First Baptist Church
Grace Methodist Church
L. T .Austin
Kathleen Stinson
Bible class lauds Dr Northen for loyal service at Hamilton
Members of the Bible class taught by Dr. B B Northen at Hamilton pass unanimous resolutions praising his Bible knowledge teaching and Christian character. They note he leaves Saturday for Beckley to join Concord summer program as a resident instructor.
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B. B. Northen
Hamilton
Northen
Beckley
Concord
Northen Receives Gift From First Baptist Church Group
The Men's Bible class of the First Baptist Church presented Dr. Northen with a substantial purse in appreciation of his endeavors and achievements. He will return in the fall to Bluefield and spend the summer in Eastern Virginia.
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Bluefield
Virginia
First Baptist Church
Northen
Birthday Party for Miss Bessie Brown Highlights Pink Theme
Miss Bessie Brown hosted a Friday afternoon birthday party at her home with many young friends. Mrs R L Crotty led games and guests enjoyed cream and cake as the birthday cake wore thirteen candles. Color scheme emphasized pink and white with a list of attendees including Selvia Brown and Izetta Morris among others.
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Bessie Brown
R. B. Brown
R. L. Crotty
Selvia Brown
Albutus Morris Izetta Morris
Ruth Porter
Ruth Morris
Phyllis Anderson
Lois Sarver
Ethel Farmer
Julia Crotty
Faytola French
Pansy Holt
Geneva Bond
Leona Bond
Clementine French
Alvin Kidd
Frances Brown
Charles Hatcher
Frank Brown
Legion Band Enjoys Informal Evening At Dr Greele Home
Members of the American Legion Band and their wives and sweethearts gathered at Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Greele’s home for a relaxed social. About forty guests attended as the band performed an outdoor concert and punch was served with an ice course late in the evening.
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American Legion Band
H. G. Greele
Country Club Dance at Bluefield features West Virginia Ramblers
Mr and Mrs Chapman L Borden host the regular Saturday evening dance at Bluefield Country Club. Music provided by the West Virginia Ramblers.
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Chapman L. Borden
Bluefield Country Club
West Virginia Ramblers
People and visits noted from Burkes Garden to Appomattox and Lexington
J. R. Meek of Burkes Garden was in the city Friday. M. B. Hancock left Friday to visit his son W. M. Hancock in Appomattox. Miss Nathalie Maynard left Friday for Lexington to attend the Washington and Lee finals before returning.
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J. R. Meek
Burkes Garden
M. B. Hancock
W. M. Hancock
Appomattox
Nathalie Maynard
Lexington
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Box Supper
Bland Street
Canitarium
C. R. Woods
Washington Street
J. D. Jane
Oakhurst Avenue
Evelyn Anderson
Holly St
Greensboro
N. C
Mrs. Littlejohn
Dr. Northen
Legion Band
Guyandotte Club
Thor
Appalachian Power CO
Bill
Post Toasties
Maxwell House
Arbuckles
Norfolk
Tetley’s
Maxwell House, Y
Armour
Campbell
Van_ Camp
Piggly Wiggly
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