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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1931

Page

8

Vacation Bible Schoolopens Monday at Westminster Church

South Birefield hosts its sixth annual daily vacation Bible school starting Monday at 9 with classes from 9 to 11 30 at Westminster Presbyterian. Mrs. R E Howards leads the program with a large faculty guiding Beginners through Intermediate and Parables teachers while songs and memory work accompany the study of Gods Love Learning to Please Do and Marching Through the Old Testament.

Daily ‘Bible School Westminster Presbyterian Church South Birefield South Bluefield R. E. Howards C. S. Brooke Misa Ruth Kesting Miexel Mae Bolen Dorothy Taylor Virginia McCrosky Sybil Garthwright N. H. Edwards Virginia Boone Bima .Gillespie C. G. Crow Elizabeth Taylor Helen Gilbert Mike Pauline Wiley Ruth Portis John Ramage A. P. McHenry James Elmer Brown He’ Savage Dot Junior Ruby Thompson Misa Lorraine ‘Thornton W. C. Croy W. He Land J. M. Badgett Ruth Lawrence Virginia Booth Jack Dillard C. G. Gunn Jesus Forio

Simple Nuptials Unites Eva Gammon and Robert McCoy

Miss Eva Gammon of Northfork and Mr. Robert McCoy of Potatotown wed at the Methodist church in Athens. Rev. A B Moory officiated. Miss Eva wore blue with yellow rosebud bouquet. Both graduates and teachers, they will live at Oak Hill after September 1 with many family and friends sending best wishes.

Robert F. Mccoy Athens Eva Gammon Northfork Robert I. McCoy Peteratown A. B. Moory MacDowell Homer B R. F. Gammon Martha Washington College Concord College Sigma Sigma Stigma Sorority Crumpler Hecay A. J. McCoy Potatotown Hay Marshall College Phi Delta Pi Fraternity Joe Oak Will Oak Hill

Enjoyable Piano Recital At Mrs. Lawis Reiland’s Home

Pupils of piano teacher Mrs. Lawis Reiland performed a charming program at her home on Eukegide Avenue. The decorated venue featured pieces by GeBEL Stanley Gotlieb, Bobby Gish, Sidnay Schrossbergz, and others, including Mozart, Schubert, and Sinding. Parents and friends attended.

Mra. Lon Rish Eukegide Avenue Lawis Reiland Papar Hunt Gelbel Stanley Gotlieb Sunny Span Krentalin Awe Nes ulFetterer Sidnay Schrossbergz Schubert Eleanor Hall Ann Tish Godard Mary “Glenn Hicks Sinding Mary Cathering Cutler

Recital of Mrs J T Phillies Pupils on June Ninth

Pupils of Mrs J T Phillies perform in a Tuesday recital at Warick's piano rooms starting 7 46 pm. Program includes chorus composed of Strauss Nonsense Song Sitter and The Harp of Delight with performances by Tyler Aubrey Dart soprano and Harri soprano among others. A public reception follows with numerous instrumental and vocal numbers, plus readings and duets. A Georgia Serenaders dance event is set for June 11 at Robin's Tea Room with music for round and square dancing.

J. T. Phillies Wariick Straus Suppe Wemeensinn Tyler Aubrey Dart Aolos Harp of Delight Harri Harry Ross W. Mlag Margaret Nunan Pete Moye J. I. Philips Plano Miller and the Mill Evelyn Clifton Batty Hawkins Prida Regiment Reading Billie Bruch Sylvian Lakes Benson Stephena Peer Temeane Panint Brenard Laurence Wilson Jack and Jil Ee Banacgee Steinheimer Phyllis Stuas Teading Sonny Marcus Lipet Dana W Mee Bourne Vienesse Fritz Kreisler Katherini Patrick Phillips Mighty Laka Rose Elizabeth Clifton Ell Gas Club Robin's Test Tea Room Georgia Serenaders

Mary Ellen Jones to graduate nurses training at Battle Creek

Mary Ellen Jones daughter of Mrs W F Jones of Shaw yer Mill Virginia will graduate from the Nurses Training school Battle Creek Michigan this year at age 20 She plans to pursue an AB degree at Ann Arbor and qualify as a director of nurses A granddaughter of Mrs W B Jones pioneer Gratton VA She has lived with Aunt Mrs JT Giles Keystone since eight Her education began in Keystone 1919 she finished Welch high May 28 1928 and entered Battle Creek training August 1 1928 She is known throughout McDowell and Tazewell counties and has many friends

Mary Ellen Jones W. F. Jones Shawyer Mill Nurses Training School Battle Creek Mich Ann Arbor Miss Jones W. B. Jones Gratton Mra

Communism And Religion Talk At First Christian Church

Congressman H. T. Shot will speak on Communism and Religion at 7 45 this evening at the First Christian church. Ney presides in absence of the pastor, Rev Ren Johnson.

H. T. Shot First Christian Church Cheyney Ren Johnson

Recital At Gary High School Audtorium Monday Evening

Milas Carolyn Virginia Eagle will be presented in recital at Gary High School Auditorium. A lengthy program features pieces by composers Brahms Debussy Chopin and Sinding, performed by pupil soloists including Maude Ketter, Mabel Franklin, Julia Sledge, Carolyn Eagle and others. Mr. and Mrs. Pred Stevenson announce the birth of a daughter Frieda Wayne at St Luke's hospital with Mrs Stevenson formerly Lucille Shalnutt of Atlanta.

Gary High School Milas Carolyn Virginia Eagle Behubert Elizabeth Keiling Jean Melndoe Reba Mefnidoe Manurka Virginia Danner Valse Brillante Nevin Girlis Webster Carolyn Eagle Valse Chopin Juanita Martin Weeene Adair Dan Spellman Robins Fisher Virginia Julia Sledge Danes The Sunflowers Neha McIndoe Avaponnaise Magsenet Marie Durkin Haydn Sauulta Martin Frances Anne Kearns Helen Friel Woodland Braungardt Mabel Frantiin Reinhold Iripromptu Maude Ketter Marvath Carolyn Wagla Dan Spellman Schmotterling U. Merkel Jean Johnson Elizabeth Kel Rustle Sinding GirHe Webster Semeramide Virginia Danner Jannita Marth Plang Mabel Franklin Jule Sledge Frantag Anne Kearns Pred Stevenson St. Luke's Hospital Stevenson Lucille Shalnutt Atlanta, Ga Frieda Wayne

Mrs Witt's Circle at Grace Methodist met at Bowles home

Grace Methodist church circle met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Jack Bowles home on Fourth Street with eighteen members present. Devotional led by Mrs M Parks. Mrs C M Seypher a presented an article from the Missionary Voice. No visitors. Meeting closed with prayers by Rev C W Kelley. Refreshments served by Mrs N J Bowles. The Young People's Missionary league will meet Tuesday evening at 7:43 with Miss Marguerite Cooke at 720 Bluefield Avenue.

K. K. Witt Grace Methodist Church Jack Bowles Fourth Street M. ©. Parks C. M. Seyphera Missionary Voice J. G. Nichols The Missionary Society C. W. Kelley Young People’s Grace Methodlist Church Marguerite Cooke Blue+ field avenue

Mrs Ferguson’s Circle Holds Felshful Meeting

A Circle meeting at Mrs Hutter’s Bluefield avenue home featured devotional by Mrs Muikey and lesson by Mrs Wilson. Hostess with daughter Mrs Shelton served refreshments. attendees included Mrs Ballenroe, Mrs Crowe, Mrs Purgegon, Mrs Fannon, Mrs French, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Wonaker, Mrs Hall, Mrs Mulkey, Mrs Peake, Mrs Rubee, Mrs Bruce, Mrs Fairehildy, and others.

Grace W Lake Mergugon H. R. Hutter Bluefield Avenue Robert Muikey B. R. Wilson Carrie Shetton Williamson Si T., Ballenroe T. F. Crowe Lake Purgegon W. UO. Fannon T. BF French H. Mr. Hunter W. Wonaker H. G. Hall Robert Miulkey KE. B. Peake GW. Rubee

Graduation Services At St Luke’s Hospital And Civic Event

Graduation exercises honor St Luke’s Hospital training school for nurses with a 11 AM service at Trinity Methodist Church where Dr Thomas Hamilton will deliver the baccalaureate. Tuesday evening at 8 Elks Building hosts a program by former Senator John Kee followed by a dance. The event features a long program including vocal, instrumental and choral numbers, with awards and diplomas presented by Dr W W Morton and others.

trinity _Methodist church Thomas Hamilton St. Luke Elks John Kee Thurman BH Vans Mf. D Mra. Reiland Golesise Neil Campbell Reiland Alice Porterfield Florence Nightingale Charles Spencer W. W. Morton A. H. Hoge M. M.D Mary Alien Hoge

Ladies' Day Blind Bogey Tournament at Blue Field

Ladies' Day at Blue Field Country Club Tuesday features a blind bogey tournament arranged by Mrs J M B Lewis Jr and Mrs C J Vant who will host the event and present a prize to the winner.

Bluefield Country Club Mra J. M. B. Lewis Jr Mra. C. J. Vant

Huffard Wins Pro Golf Final at Bluefield Club

Mrs Huffard defeated Miss Hetty Markle to win the pro annual golf tournament at Bluefield Country Club securing first honors. Huffard shot 49 to Markle's 57 in a tight match. First prize was a sand blaster donated by Rocky Schorr. Markle received golf merchandise from Mrs J M Herndon.

Bluefield Country Club S. N. Huffard Hetty Markle

Birth Notice and Children’s Day Program At Midway Christian Church

Birth notice: Gary Hanks born June 5 in W Va to Mr. and Mrs. Gay. Mrs. Hanka formerly Miss Hatle Sheppard of Sand Lick. In other news, a Children’s Day program will be led by Mrs. Stott at Midway Christian Church this evening. Program includes choral pieces, recitations, solos, piano duets, and offerings.

Gay James Stott Chrlstian Church Junior Diat Miriam Jones Hale Parey Margaret Lowe Laucillé Davidson Christian Wadeagarera Christian Wadeagarera, With Accompaniment By Mrs. Stattplano Harold Sutphin Virginia Lowe Marl Hinkle Betty Jana Elizabeth Ann Webb Horace Hill Dorothy Jane Hill Batty Clary Manila ‘Wheeler Velma Lee Brooks Jimimay Etter Trula’ Mae Sutphin Roy Witt Frances Melvin Frank Witt Mildred Hill Lucilla Wheeler Marie Mann Junior Hill

Daleth Delphian Chapter Meets Monday Evening

The Daleth Delphian chapter will convene Monday at 7 45 p m at the home of Mrs J H Gollehon North street All members are invited and urged to attend.

Liberty Rebekah Lodge Jane Whisman Noble Grand Red Men's Hall Daleth Delphian J. H. Gollehon North Street

College Avenue Circles Schedule Summer Meetings

At a recent meeting College Avenue Baptist church circles were set to hold summer sessions in June July and August on the third Wednesday of each month at the church. The gatherings occur just before the regular Woman's Missionary Society meeting.

College Avenue Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society

Trinity Auxiliary Meeting Notice

The Woman's auxiliary of Trinity Methodist church meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the church for a planned gathering and discussion.

Woman's Auxiliary Trinity Methodist Church

Recital Friday at Warlicks Piano Rooms

Friday evening at 8 a recital will be given by Elma Gilles piano pupil of Mrs. Harry Holmes and Alice Porterfield June Updike and Virginia Powell expression pupils of Mrs. George M. Barger Jr. at Warlicks Piano rooms public invited

Elma Gillespie Harry Holmes Alice Porterfield June Updike Virginia Powell George M. Barger Jr Warlick

Virginia Has Daughter Born June Fourth at Home

Virginia and Jimmy Rantia celebrate the birth of a daughter at their home on June 4. The infant weighs 123 pounds and is named Virginia, with the proud parents delighted by the new arrival.

Jimmy Rantia Virginia

Community Notes From Bluefield And Bethany Circles

Marion Peterkin Circle of Christ Episcopal Church set for Tuesday at 7 45 p m at Mrs J A Coleman Dearborn Street with Ellen Witt and Hyla Johnston mentioned The region hosts visits from several families including the Lawrences Carter and Johnston in Roanoke and Narrows The Rev Ben S Johnson and family head to Bethany W Va for college commencement where daughter Margaret studies Dorothy Johnson visits Bethany other local correspondents note hospital admissions summer visits and travel to Greenville Chicago Indiana Roanoke Norfolk Richmond Petersburg and North Carolina Updates include Mrs Lelia Davis and children from Pres tbore Fla visiting, Kresge manager C J Stevens planning a trip, Goodall and Cocke families, surgeries for Dorly and Frank Hartsoe, Dr W H Carr and Dr A C Meador traveling to Martinsburg for osteopathic convention, Alberta Jeffreys of Trinidad Colorado, Bethany graduate, plans to pilot a plane to Alaska after graduation.

Ellen Witt Vineyard Street Hyla. Johnston Narrows Jack Virginia Lawrence Pyerton Street G. W. Carter Bluefield T. 5 Clies Mise Ruth Herbert Johnston Roanoke Stewart French Troaon Williamson C. E. ¥Randle Jr Mary Langhorne Martin Winthrop College Roger Martin Pister Ralph Millar Rock Hill Elizabeth, Francis C.H. Francis Marshall College Huntington F.C. Dawson Juniper Street St. Luke's Hospital Dawson Lelia B. Davis Charlotte Billy Prestbore Fla Cc. J. Stevens Kresge

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First Baptist Music Milas Frances Reese Billy Burchfield Bess Burchfield School For the Blind and Staunton Hilly Diueflel Hopeker Rebekah Lodge Minnot Im Geflat Bobby Gish Beethoven Beethoven Phillips Billy and Elizabeth Cutton Bill Clifton Epsermbte Old Falls Juanita Moonlight Colorado Hoelen Qiberson Aubrey Duff Brenard Laurence Sydney Strader Betty Holmes Mrs. Allee Zimmerman Betty Bryant Carl Calfee James Calfee W. T. Jackkson Jr Helen Spangler Quots Music Group Misses Neulah Price Martha Smith Una Martin Elizabeth Bond Mre. RE. Wdinunds Music Club Anita Baker Hoberta Cohen Frances Teatierstone Frances Bourne Frances Copenhaver Madge Troutman Frances Stephens Mary J. Peters James Edwards Joe Phillips Bill Clfton Grace Church Music Emean Rothem O Lamb of God Harker William Woodyard Shelfey Massey Arnold Johnston W. C. Fortunes J. J. Hicks Bluefield Delphian Bittefield Dolphian Vogue Shoppe Paris Vogue Ge Marylin Gary Bluefield, W. VA Young People’s Group Hingemhle Mrs. Huffard Fins College Avenue Trinity Auxiliary Rial Adnita Verbara Jose Home Sweet Home Marion Peterkin Tle Marinn Peterkin Christ Episcopal Church J. A. Coleman Dearborn Street Bethany W. Va Mina Alberta Jeffreys O 'Lrinidad Bethany College Alaska Jack Oakie Granada Joan Neil Hamilton, Marjorie Rambeau WED, & Thurs
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