Ho on Young Folk Meet at Emory and Henry College
Annual gathering of Holston conference Methodist Church South to be held at Emory and Henry College Emory Virginia. Leaders include President C B Stanbery Vice president S C Beard Jr Secretary Miss Mary Elizabeth Dunn Treasurer Miss Dorothy Bunts Publicity Superintendent Dean Rev G K Patty Director of Young People Rev R L Crump Executive Secretary Rev D Trigg James Bristol Virginia names shown in fragmentary OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Emory and Henry College
Emory, Va
C. B. Stanbery
Etowah
Tenn
S. C. Beard, Jr
Bishop, Va
Mary Elizabeth Dunn
Bristol
Dorothy Bunts
Galex
G. K. Patty
Welch
W. Va
Honor Is Conferred On R. J. Cousins
Mr and Mrs R J Cousins returned from Virginia Tech Blacksburg Va where Mr Cousins was initiated into the honorary engineering fraternity Tau Beta Pi He is general foreman of electrification on the Norfolk and Western railway and serves as secretary treasurer of the Bluefield chapter of the V P I Alumni association He is active in Kiwanis and civic affairs in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Cousins
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Cousins
Tau Beta Pi
Norfolk and Western Railway
Bluefield
V. P. I. Alumni Association
Kiwanis Club
Coalfield Mission Board to Hold Monthly Session at Berwind
The Coalfield Mission Board of the Bluefield district M E Church South meets June 10 at Berwind. Mrs J G Nichols will preside and reports from eight deacons will be presented. First Berwind gathering with Roeas attendance, lunch provided by local Woman's Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalfield Mission Board
A Pluefield District
M. E. Church
South
Berwindae
J. G. Nichols
Plueiela
Bradshaw
Eagle
Wenona
Berwind
Woman's Misionary Society
Laissez-Faire Club Outing and Dues Payment Note
The Laissez-Faire Club plans an outing while the club treasurer reports dues were mispaid and will be settled at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laissez-Faire Club
Fow
Dinner Guests At Kimball Today
Mr and Mrs Marvin Alderson and daughter Elizabeth Ann Mrs Eugie Lazenby and Mr and Mrs George Sw and daughter Rebecca will be dinner guests today at the home of Mr and Mrs George Rector and Miss Virginia Rector in Kimball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Alderson
Elizabeth Ann
Eugie Lazenby
George Sw
Rebecca
George Rector
Virginia Rector
Kimball
Plans Set For Annual Y Girls Camp In Virginia
Readable details describe the Y W CA summer camp at Camp Roland in Bland County Virginia from June 23 to July 14 for junior and senior high school girls. Costs include weekly 7.50, weekend 2.00, meals 25 cents, daily 1.00. transportation from the YWCA on June 23 30 and July 7 at 10 am. bring gear and Bible. activities include swimming archery crafts nature study and singing. supervisors include USCA secretaries and Red Cross lifeguard. registration and route details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Roland
Bland County
Eamp
East River
Bastain
Roland
Red Cross
C. A
Bluefield
W. Va
Nuptial Announcement for Elizabeth Jess and William Osborne
Miss Elizabeth Jane Jess and Mr. William Marshall Osborne announce their marriage to be held December 10, 1936 in Risburg Virginia. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Willie Faris Jess of West Virginia, formerly Bluefield, and the late R. P. Jess. Osborne, of Bluefield, Virginia, is employed by Pure Oil and studied at Beaver High School and Bluefield College. The couple will reside in Bluefield Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Jane Jess
William Marshall Osborne
Risburg
Willie Faris Jess
W. Va
Bluefield
R. P. Jess
Mercer County Board of Education
J. 8. Bobbitt
Peterstown
Comer Sister’s Wedding Attended by Miss Emma Comer
Miss Emma Comer of Dobson North Carolina attended the marriage of her sister Miss Catherine Comer to Mr. Ernest H. Keesee. Mrs. J T Ward leaves for Leaksville to visit her daughter. Miss Beth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Comer
Dobson, N. C
Catherine Comer
Ernest H. Keesee
J. T. Ward
Leaksville
N. C
Beth
Nunnally
Ernest Hayes Keesee
J. H. Wright
Princeton Girl To Wed New Yorker
Beatrice Barbakow of Princeton is engaged to Samuel Pivcewitz of New York City. A reception at Mr. Barbakow’s Straley avenue home welcomed over two hundred guests with summer flowers, buffet refreshments, and music from 6 to 12 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Barbakow
Princeton
Beatrice
Samuel Pivcewitz
New York City
Miss Barbakow
Pivcewitz
Circles Of College Avenue Church Meeting Details
Circle groups of College Avenue Church plan meetings led by Mrs. Hughett Mrs. Portis Mrs. J W and others at addresses on Toledo Wal Union and Jefferson Streets with multiple circle leaders and meeting times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circles of
College Avenue Church
Circle of
College Avenue
Albert Hughett
W. R. Portis
Toledo
J. W
Walleader
Dan Mactk
Union Street
J. G. Stone
William Wagner
Jefferson Street
Legion Auxiliary Conference Held At Princeton
The Legion Auxiliary conference gathers with delegates including J. Francisco, Mrs. Victor De Vault, and Mrs. T. E. Vass from this city. Bluefield, Virginia, representatives Mrs. Williams and others attend. Williams serves as Bluefield auxiliary secretary. The event continues today in Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Princeton
Midway WMS Meeting Sketch at Goosby Home
A Midway Women's Missionary Society gathering at the Goosby home featured a prayer from St. Paul on Christ’s love, a talk on missionary work, a World Outlook leaflet, and the hymn Jesus Lover of My Soul. Mrs J H E Tabort chaired the session and a future church visit was planned with R F Camp leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
M. M. Butt
Jesus
Christian Missions
H. E. Tabort
Ruth Class Holds Monthly Meeting at Local Church
Ruth class convened Tuesday at a home church for monthly gathering. Mrs. Waverly Hubble led prayer. Mrs. Coy Goad and Miss Leta Austin announced officers and flower duties. social hour followed. Next meeting set for Mrs. Ray Lawson at 920 Bluefield Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randel Ond
Patra Street
Henry Brown
W. Lowder
Jesus
Waverly Hubble
M Poe
Ray Lawson
Bluefield Avenue
Miss Rachel Francis Named Delegate
Miss Rachel Francis daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Francis Third street was chosen as one of five delegates from West Virginia University to attend the YWCA conference at Eagle Mere Pa The conference opens June 11 and continues through June 20 Representatives from colleges and universities across the United States will attend Francis recently was elected social chairman of the junior senior unit of the Woman's hall She will be a junior at the university next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Francis
C. E. Francis
Third Street
West Virginia University
Eagle Mere
Ted States
Miss Francis
Woman's Hall
Engagement Announced At Charming West Virginia Dinner
A Friday dinner party at the West Virginia hotel hosted by Misses Jerry Hawiey and Louise Light announced the engagement of Miss Elizabeth McCue to Mr. Tom Page. The June 12 wedding is planned at Christ Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginian
Elizabeth McCue
Tom Page
Christ Episcopal Church
West Vrginian
Erry Hawiey
Louise Light
Christ Episcopal] Church
Miss McCue
Mr. Page
Charles Carson
Barnes Crocke T
Fred Alexander
Hazel Willis
Dora Thornhill
Lyle James
Weston Willis
Millard Gilmore
Hubert
Misses Hawley
Light
Forthcoming Wedding Announced At Lovely Bridge Party
Mrs Charles Francis Jr and Miss Elizabeth Francis hosted a garden party on Third Street to announce the engagement of Miss Anna Jarrett to Mr Frank Buchanan. Seven bridge tables, pink and white decor, and a course dessert marked the evening as news of the match drew nearby attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Francis Jr
Elizabeth Francis
Miss Francis
Third Street
Anna Jarrett
Prank Buchanan
Old Gs
Harry
James Dodd
Er Mason
Griffin
Adass
Buchanan
Jarrett
Kanan
Interesting Trip Taken By Local Young People
Miss Beatrice Sision Mildred and Ro land Eubank and Byron Keister returned from a two week Texas vacation. They toured Fort Worth visiting Texas Christian University and Southwestern Baptist Seminary, attended by several host parties. The group also visited Galveston Little Rock Hot Springs Nashville and Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Sision
Preston Street
Mildred
Roland Eubank
Parkway
Byron Keister
Pulaski
Texas
Fort Worth
Little Rock
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Nashville
Knoxville
Tenn
Garden Club Visits Hungry Mother Park
Members of the Bluefield Garden club and local residents will visit Hungry Mother Park on Friday June 11 to study park system development for Bluefield. Mrs P Dick Woods coordinates with R E Burson of the Virginia state parks division. luncheon on the clubhouse porch overlooking the lake will be served. Cars depart Bluefield around 8 a m with Burson giving a tour in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Stewart
Dessert-Bridge Honoring Mrs. Larsen At Mrs Mackie's Home
Betty Mackie hosted a dessert-bridge in honor of Mrs. Laurence Larsen of Elizabeth New Jersey visiting Bluefield Virginia. Guests included Mrs Sam Witt from Richmond and Mrs Armistead Welford's sister. High score prize won by Mrs J P G and second by Mrs Frank Pollock. Slam awards went to Mrs Strother Hoge and Mrs J P Gill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Mackie
Oakhurst Avenue
Laurence Larsen
Elizabeth
N. J
S. N. Huffard
Bluefield
Larsen
Sam Witt
Richmond
Armistead Welford
J.P.G
Frank Pollock
Strother Hoge
J. P. Gills
Bluefield Woman's Club Plans Final Meeting Before Summer
Bluefield Woman's Club will convene Monday at 2 30 for its final session before the summer recess. An executive meeting is scheduled at 2 o'clock, with details to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Woman's Club
Synodical Training School Attracts Wide Interest
An automobile accident injured Mrs. W E R Byrne delaying her attendance at the Synodical Training School now in session at BI college. Mrs. Smith Brewer of Huntington will conduct the program. Eight are registered from out of town staying at the cen dor dormitory. Many Bluefield women attend. Night sessions are highlighted and public attendance is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. R. Bryne
Police Corporal Hampton Witnessed Indianapolis Auto Races
Corporal Walter Hampton of the state police has returned from Indianapolis where he attended automobile races on Monday. Mrs. W. S. Anderson of College avenue visits her relatives Mr. and Mrs. John T. St. Clair in Tazewell. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ball spend the weekend in Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. I. Steckler plan Williamson today with Raymond, then to Stone and Mrs. George Baker for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hampton
State Police
Indianapolis
W. S. Anderson
College Avenue
John T. St. Clair
Tazewell
Harry Ball
Rela- Richmond
I. Steckler
Williamson
Raymond
Stone
George Baker
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Emory and Henry
Clark Hardware & Furn. Co
Northfork Mullens Kimball
Bluefield, W. VA
Jean Hamilton
John B. Hamilton
Jean
Blanche Miller
Y. Quarters
Charlotte’s Beauty Shoppe
Law & Commerce Blog
New Yorker
Midway
WMS
Goosby
Ruth
Hampden
Sydney
Bluefield College
Bluefield, Virginia
Edwin C. Wade
Lovely Party
Garden Club
Hungry Mother Park
Mrs. Larsen
Ats
Vefield
Fis
Synodical Training School
Earle
Rytae
Bland Street
Montcalm Bluefield
Matoaka
Mrs. Kyle McDowell
Mercer Street
Jwo
Childea
Nape
Elletts
Princeton Ave
Cluefield
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