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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1931
Page
10
This evening from 10 to 12 a dance will be won at Icefield Country Club with music by Benson's Troubadours. A season of delightful dances is planned.
The Young people's society at Bland Street Methodist church held an evening meeting led by Mise Evelyn Clark son. Mise Clarkson opened with scripture and prayer, Mrs. Kenneth Addington spoke on "The Africans," and members discussed "Blind Spots." Refreshments were served during the social hour with Evelyn Clarkson and Betsy Conoway in charge.
The monthly business meeting of the White Shrine patrol will be held at 7 30 PM at the Masonic temple. Full attendance is urged.
West Virginia Gamma chapter of Pi Omicron held a Thursday evening meeting at the West Virginian hotel with Miss Harriet French directing. Members discussed literary selections and reviewed Lew Sarett poetry from Snow Smoke and The Box of God. The next gathering is set for June 18 at the West Virginian.
Mr and Mrs Fred Stevenson of North Street announce the birth of a daughter Freda Wayne born Wednesday at St Luke's Hospital.
Mrs. Joseph H. Bowen and Mrs. Newton Roberts of Bramwell visited Bluefield on Friday. Their sons William Becker and Joseph Bowen Jr., joined by teacher Russell Eisminger, travel to Los Angeles to join Harold Evans Kellogg Indian research expedition for a lengthy western tour. They will be away until August 25.
Circle 7 of Grace Methodist met Wednesday with Mrs. J B Gilpin as leader and Mrs. T Richardson as co host with her daughter Mrs Elizabeth Kirby. Fourteen members attended with devotional by Mrs W A Honeycutt and lesson by Mrs George Evans. Mrs A M Wilburn shared from the Missionary Voice. Lord's Prayer closure and refreshments followed. Next gathering at Mrs Arnold Johnston's Hoge Street.
The Daily Vacation Bible school of the First Presbyterian church on Tazewelle Street begins Monday at 9:00 AM. The airy Sunday school rooms will welcome a large crowd of children for weeks of Bible study manual training and recreation. Miss Regina Brown returns to direct with many teachers assistants and secretaries to ensure smooth operation.
Materials ordered for distribution at the first meeting. The program invites children from the church and community to spend June mornings learning from the Bible. It promises manageable hours, valuable lessons, and a cordial welcome to all children.
A Margaret Blake school of expression program in Bluefield featured solid performances by Betty Katzen Thera Lee Hoops Elizabeth Ann Rogers Winnie Mingo Roland Freeman Roberta Cohen Kathleen Litton Marion Waters Llewellyn Freeman Evelyn Gail Gilbert Eloise Tyson and others. Mrs Rhea Blake praised the pupils progress with a dramatic finale The Music Master and an encore Hol Mab Han..
The Junior Missionary Society of Bland Street Methodist Church will meet this afternoon at 2 at Hamilton Hall. This will be the last meeting until September and full attendance is desired.
At the home of Mrs. O. M. Deverle on Oakhurst avenue a lawn party hosted by Christ Episcopal church Junior Guild drew over a hundred guests. Tables grooved with sowers. prizes included a brass tray and bud vase. Eskimo pies for children complemented deviled crabs, pops, ginger ale, cocoa, cakes, candy and homemade strawberry ice cream.
A Thirteen club event at the West Virginian Hotel drew guests to an elegant evening with Nat Peace and his orchestra providing music. The dance showcased the season’s charm and social appeal.
Circle No. 8 of the W M S at First Baptist held a pleasant supper meeting with twenty two members and visitors. Mrs George Woods led. Mrs J W Cruise assisted. Mrs Woods presided over the business session. the program featured songs and instrumental numbers by Miss Blanche Armentrout. Visitors included Prof Vernon E Wood and Mrs Peters among others. Divine grace was invoked by Rev T E Peters.
In yesterday's semi finals Betty Markle defeated Mrs R B Taylor 2 1. Huffard, former club champion, beat Mrs J B Heilman. Lowry won the second flight match over Mrs W H St Clair, while Elizabeth Hooper beat Mrs E S Hale after a marathon nine holes plus nine more. Finals today feature Huffard versus Markle in the first flight and Lowry against Hooper in the second flight.
Mise Hooper and Mrs. Lowry have shown rapid improvement this season, elevating their team’s performance with sharper tactics and stronger scoring. Their rising form hints at a notable run in upcoming matches.
Mrs J W Cruise with son Ralph and Miss Marie Francisco travel to Blacksburg Virginia for commencement at VPI where her son Ellis studies. Miss Sadie Hackney leaves for vacation with her mother Mrs B H Hackney. Dorothea Poff returns home from Marshall College and plans summer studies at Concord College. Lucille Cuthbertson and daughter Virginia, with Raymond Cunningham, return from a New England tour. A. S. Booker Jr. accompanies them to Bluefield before a Pittsburgh trip.
Bluefield Commandery No. 19 elected officers at a meeting in the Masonic temple. Officers include M. B. Lockhart eminent commander J. H. Evans generalis simo J. W. Perkins captain general and E. L. Peters senior warden. Installations conducted by W. H. Wade and A. B. Knee. Committee named to assist in May Grand Commandery meeting preparations.
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