W C T U Meets in Tulsa for National Convention
Mrs. Ernest Henson travels from West Virginia to Tulsa for the National WCTU convention June 12 to 18. Notables include Mrs. Ida B Wise Smith, Dr. Mary Harris Armor, and Mrs. J M Chitambar. A flower festival closes the event with blooms from many states and territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Henson
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
West Virginia
Tulsa
Okla
Woman’s Temperance Union Convention
Mary Harris Armor
Ida B. Wise Smith
St. Louis
Columbia Broadcasting System
J. M. Chitambar
India
Chitambar
Columbus
Ohio
Forney Hutchinson
Boston Avenue M. E. Church
South
Puerto Rico
New York
Pennsylvania
Texas
Mrs Peerys Circle Meets at Albrights Home
Mrs C M Peerys circle of Grace M E church held a Thursday evening meeting with thirteen members at the home of Mrs J L Albright on Third Street. Devotion and Bible study were led by members including Mrs R M Mulkey, with social time and birthday gifts for hosts Mrs W P Cowling and Mrs Albright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Peery
Grace M. E. Church
J. L. Albright
Third Street
Jesus
E. L. Albert
R. BE. Webster
R. M. Mulkey
James
Biblical Pageant “Let There Be Light” at Ramsey Auditorium
The Biblical pageant Let There Be Light will be presented this week at Ramsey auditorium starting at 8:15 P.M. on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Proceeds will support emergency needs in the community via the Bluefield Ministerial Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Auditorium
Bluefield
West Point Graduation for Angdon A Jackson Jr
Angdon A Jackson Jr of Bluefield will graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point on Friday. He was appointed by Hugo Ike Shott when the local publisher served in Congress. His parents Mr and Mrs L A Jackson Sr of Charleston and their son Billy travel to attend the final exercises. sister Miriam remains in New York in training at St Luke's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angdon A. Jackson, Jr
Bluefield
United States Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
Jackson
Beaver High School
Hugo Ike Shott
Congress
L. A. Jackson
Billy
Charleston
Miriam
St. Luke’s Hospital
New York
Delightful Bluefield Wedding Announcement June 3 1935
Wedding announced for Misa Andrea Lane to Mr. Charlie D Tate on June 3 1935 in Bluefield Virginia. The event hosted by Mrs Jaudine Peery at the Lane family home featured a Bridal Chorus by Sarah Tate and a ring bearer and a bridal party with Miss Eula Tate singing. Guests received miniature satin pillows with notes announcing the marriage and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Andrea Lane
Charlie D. Tate
Jaudine Peery
A. M. Lane
Reynolds Avenue
Bluefield
Sarah Tate
Jane Neal Wells
Patty Dean Burton
Buddy Peery
Eula Tate
Globe Trotters Club Meets at Y for Supper and Discussion
Members of the Globe Trotters club gathered at the Y on Thursday evening for a 6 o'clock supper. Miss Virginia Van Dyke presided over the open business meeting with topics on everyday happenings and a planned program including hikes and reports by Miss Billy Elmore and Miss Mary Ruth Boyd. The group studies She Strives to Conquer, a book on business etiquette, as part of their activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Trotter's Club
Virginia van Dyke
Ford
Mary Ruth Boyd
Bluefield Lodge to Meet at Moose Hall Tuesday Evening
Bluefield Lodge 59 of the Degree of Honor or P.A. will meet Tuesday evening at 8 at the Moose hall. The junior group meets at 7 and the Sunshine group at 6. It is important that all children be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Lodge
Moose Hall
Sunshine
Miss Blanche Miller's Kindergarten Closes
Miss Blanche Miller closed the 1935-36 term of her Kindergarten and Continuation school on Goodwill Day May 18 with a World Federation of Education Associations broadcast friendship message. Mothers from both departments attended the final session as diplomas were awarded to graduates including Hugh Valentine Clary Eloise Coleman Norma Lee Edwards John Frederick Hetzel Albert Strayer Kemper William Irvine Mills Mary Louise Ryland Mary Lou Winter and Charlotte Jenks Woods for completing the two year course. Continuation graduates entering fourth grade were Nancy Hill Blaydes James Woodside Gunn Lillian Frances Sarver Blanche Rudisill Stringfellow and George Franklin Walker with James Rutherford Moore unable to finish exams due to illness. John Frederick Hetzel had perfect attendance for the two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Federation of Education Associations
Miss Miller
Association For Childhood Education
Hugh Valentine Clary
Eloise Coleman
Norma Lee Edwards
John Frederick Hetzel
Albert Strayer Kemper
William Irvine Mills
Mary Louise Ryland
Mary Lou Winter
Charlotte Jenks Woods
Nancy Hill Blaydes
James Woodside Gunn
Lillian Frances Sarver
Blanche Rudisill Stringfellow
George Franklin Walker
James Rutherford Moore
Brotherhood to Hold Memorial Service at Grace Meth
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen will conduct a memorial service at Grace Methodist Church next Sunday in June at 3 o clock. The event honors departed members and invites all affiliates to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen
Grace Meth, Ae
Final Coalfield Advisory Board Meeting at Welch
The coalfield advisory board of M E Church South meets at the Welch Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon June 9 at 2 o clock. Mrs J G Nichols serves as president and a full attendance is requested prior to summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalfield Advisory Board
M.E. Church
South
Methodist
Welch
J. G. Nichols
Nixon family heads to VPI finals for son Alfred degree
Mr and Mrs A W Nixon travel with relatives to attend the finals at V P I where their son Alfred will receive his A B degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Nixon
Alfred
Eastern Star Chapter to Memorialize Members in Bluefield
Bluefield chapter No. 66 O. B. 8. will meet Monday evening at the Masonic temple with Mrs. Ben H. Williams presiding. A memorial service honors members who died in the past year, led by Mrs. Williams and Mrs. EB. R. Beamer. Deceased honorees include Mrs. Guy C. Dunn, Miss Jennie Hoge, Miss Molle Akers, Mrs. L. A. Williamson, KB. 8. Humphreys, and F. A. Francisco. Officers’ election also on the agenda. visiting Eastern Star members welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
O. B
Masonic Temple
Ben H. Williams
EB. R. Beamer
YWCA Announces Camp Attendance and Weekly Meetings
Girls expected to attend the Y W C A camp June 18 to July 9 should register this week. First week registration for grades four to six runs June 18 to 25, older girls June 25 to July 2. A series of meetings follows with the Young Women's council Tuesday 7 30 at the Y. Lunch committee meets Wednesday 12 15 at the Y. The Triangle club meets Wednesday 7 30 with Miss Ruth Bartlett in charge. Globe Trotter's club meets Thursday 6 and plans a hike. each girl to bring supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Council
T. E. Peters
Maude McCulloch
Y. Quarters
Triangle Club
Ruth Bartlett
Globe Trotter’s Club
Circle Meeting At Trinity Methodist Church
Mrs. H. Short’s circle met at Mrs. B. Jackson’s home with Mrs. W. P. Kirk as joint hostess. In Mrs. Short’s absence, Mrs. J. W. Gilbert led the meeting. twelve members attended and Miss Dorothy Martin gave the devotionals.
Home makers' Class Plans July Outdoor Picnic
The Memorial Baptist Church Homemakers' class Bluefield VA held its Pollyanna party at J W Dickerson's home with Mrs W C Pruett as hostess. Officers reported, a lawn party was proposed for this month, July picnic planned, and prizes drawn from Pollyanna packets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Baptist Church
Bluefield
J. W. Dickerson
W. C. Pruett
Barger
Dudley
South Bluefield D V B S Opens With Two Week Sessions
The South Bluefield Daily Vacation Bible School opens Monday at 9 AM with junior and beginners at Westminister Presbyterian and intermediates at College Ave Baptist. Classes run 9 to 11 daily except weekends for two weeks under Rev. C G Gunn as principal with staff including Dr. E E Wiley Dr H L Weeks and Miss Santa Jones as general secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bluefield
Westminister Presbyterian Church
College Avenue Baptist Church
C. G. Gunn
E. E. Wiley
H. L. Weeks
Santa Jones
L. C. Fowlkes
R. M. Edwards
Mary Louise Taylor
Gertrude Peters
Imogene Miller
Lucille Saunders
D. B. Gray
Emily Ashworth
Irene Weaver
Mattie Sue Horne
Roger Bailey
Ted Deaumer
M. C. Young
Marshall Peters
Howard L. Weeks
Junior Choir Closing Exercises at First Presbyterian
The Junior Choir of the First Presbyterian church will hold closing exercises on Wednesday at 7 45 p m replacing the mid week prayer service. Miss Elizabeth Shelton directs with Mrs P B Barrow as accompanist and director of the adult choir. The Bland Street church junior choir assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Shelton
Barrow
Aarrow
Bland Street Church
Mrs Albright Circle Meets at Grace Methodist
Mrs W F Albright's circle of Grace Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs W P Porterfield on Third Street. Eight members and one visitor attended. The program opened with the Lord's Prayer followed by a Bible lesson by Mrs J G Nichols on Fear and Love as Motives in Christian Living. The gathering closed with prayer and social refreshments hosted by Mrs Porterfield with assistance from Mrs W B Duncan. visitor Mrs Alice Porterfield attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FE. Albright
Grace Methodist Church
W. P. Porterfield
Third Street
J. G. Nichols
Leson
Special Music at Trinity Methodist Church Service
This morning at Trinity Methodist Church the choir will sing the anthem Come Unto Me and the communion anthem O Lamb of God. In the evening a mixed quartet will perform In the House of Trial led by director Mrs. Frank Roberts with singers Margaret Helmintollar Misa Rose Lee Cole Kyle Bruce and H C Laz enby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Lamb of God
Margaret Helmintollar
Misa Rose Lee Cole
Kyle Bruce
H. C. Lazenby
Frank Roberts
P T A Broadcast Promotes Vacation Time Theme
This afternoon at 3 30 the P T A broadcast will feature the theme Vacation Time. Mrs J C Harry soprano will sing with Mrs Frank Roberts at the piano and Mrs J B Reynolds will read original poems. The public is invited to listen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T. A
J. C. Harry
Frank Roberts
J. B. Reynolds
Wedding Of Miss Ellen Louise Tiller And Mr Joseph Picarella
Miss Ellen Louise Tiller of Narrows Virginia wed Mr Joseph Picarella of Montgomery West Virginia in a May 10 ring ceremony conducted by Rev Locke White. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs B Eiller, is a Narrows High School graduate class of 1932 and worked for Koppers Coal in Montgomery. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs C R Picarella of Montgomery, studied at New River State Teacher's College and owns a Montgomery shoe store. They will reside in Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Virginia
Ellen Louise Tiller
Narrows
Joseph ©. Picarella
Montgomery
W. Va
Locke White
First Presbyterian Church
B. Eiller
Narrows High School
Concord College
West Virginia Business College
Koppers Coal Company
Picarella
C. R. Picarella
New River State Teacher's College
Mays announces marriage of Madeline Cain in Washington
Mrs W J Mays of Richmond formerly Bluefield announces the marriage of her daughter Madeline to William James Cain of Hampton Virginia The couple were married in Washington on May 4 The bride attended Beaver high school and West Virginia Business college Mr Cain attended the University of Virginia and belongs to Phi Gamma Delta They will reside in Richmond Virginia
Westminster Auxiliaries Plan Wednesday Meeting and Picnic
The Westminster Presbyterian auxiliary will meet at the church at 8 o'clock Wednesday. After the business session, members will join the First Presbyterian church auxiliary for a picnic at Blue Field College for the synodical school. Mrs EB Russell Bible teacher will conduct devotional at the college. All members urged to be present and bring cars for transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary
First Presbyterian Church
Bluefield College
Synodical School
EB. L. Russell
Colege
Business Woman's Circle Meets at First Presbyterian
The Business Woman's Circle No. 7 of the First Presbyterian Church, chaired by Mrs. C. B. Hancock, will hold a summer meeting at the church at 6 15 Monday evening June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Cappleman Weds Mr Cecil Johnson in New York Church
Miss Dorothy Cappleman formerly of Ocala Florida and graduate of Florida State College for Women and Columbia University marries Cecil Johnson aka John Hale a noted tenor. The ceremony at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York occurs at 11 am with close friends present. The couple honeymoon with Johnson's father W A Johnson in Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Dorothy Cappleman
Cecil Johnson
Princeton
John Hale
Ocala
Fla
Florida State College For Women
Columbia University
Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
Woman's City Club
New York
Mr. Johnson
Opera
Milan
Italy
Warner Brothers
Mre. Johnson
W. A. Johnson
Dave
Marriage Of Interest Between Miss Russell D. Jessie and Mr Walter Helton
The marriage occurred Saturday May 30 1936 at the home of Mrs M T Farmer in War West Virginia. Bride Miss Russell D Jessie wore a blue suit with accessories and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Jessie. Groom Mr Walter Helton of Bluefield Virginia is a Warrior Coal employee from War and is nephew of Mrs Reba Robinson. The couple will reside in War and friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell D. Jessie
War
W. Va
Walter Helton
Bluefield
M. T. Farmer
Mr. Helton
Reba Robinson
Helton
Warrior Coal Company
Final Choir Appearance Before Summer Vacation
The Synagogue choir directed by Mrs. Nathan Effron performed its last service before summer vacation at the synagogue Friday night. Members include Sadye Block Helen Cohen Roberta Cohen Evelyn Greif Selma Lubliner Rose Steiner Elizabeth Weinberg Roselyn Weinberg Sylvia Forman and others with Edith Greenspon as accompanist. Rabbi Colman Zwitman led his final service before a summer trip abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Effron
Miases Sadye Block
Helen Cohen
Roberta Cohen
Evelyn Greif
Selma Lubliner
Rose Steiner
Elizabeth
Roselyn Weinberg
Sylvia Forman
Harry Angrist
Manuel Block
Ted Steiner
Sidney Rosenthal
Edith Greenspon
Northfork
Colman Zwitman
Notice of Circle Meetings at First Presbyterian Church
Circle 1 to 5 of the First Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday June 10 at 3 PM at the church for a short business meeting then join Westminster auxiliary at the synodical training school Bluefield college for a Bible lesson by Mrs Russell followed by a picnic Each circle member should bring lunch for two Transportation will be furnished
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Westminster Auxiliary
Synodical Training School
Bluefield College
Russell
Perfect attendance streaks noted for Hetzel brothers
Perfect attendance records are reported for Jay Hetzel and Freddie Hetzel, sons of Mr and Mrs John Hetzel of Jefferson Street. Jay, age six, is in the third grade at Memorial School and has never missed a day. Freddie, six, has attended Miss Blanche Miller’s kindergarten for two years with a flawless attendance record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Freddie Hetzel
John Hetzel
Jefferson Street
Memorial School
Freddie
Blanche Miller
Kindergarden
Lutheran Junior Choir Sings Tonight at Immanuel Church
The Immanuel Lutheran junior choir presents its last appearance until fall at 7 45 PM. The program includes three numbers and full-service singing from memory. Director Mrs Harry Ross distributes suede bookmarks with a cross. Average attendance hits 98 percent with over 75 percent perfect. The choir gifts Mrs Ross a puree as thanks. Annual picnic and roast to follow at Mrs Ross's home next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Harry Ross
Bluefield Ladies Golf Team to Attend Southwest Virginia Meet
On Friday June 12 eight golfers from Bluefield Country Club will travel to Roanoke for the first Southwest Virginia golf league tournament. The Wytheville event was moved from May and one teammate cannot attend leaving a vacancy. Interested ladies must qualify by Tuesday. others should notify Mrs A B Mahood to arrange Roanoke Country Club reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
Roanoke
Southwest Virginia Golf League
Wytheville Country Club
A. B. Mahood
Roanoke Country Club
Cheerful Workers Circle Meets at Westminster Church
The Cheerful Workers circle of Westminster Presbyterian church will meet with Jean Ramage at 12125 Gee Yet Street on Thursday at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Jean Ramage
Gee Yet Street
Kell Family Attends West Virginia University Commencement
Dr and Mrs J Kell with their daughter Miss Nellie Kell travel to Morgantown for the West Virginia University commencement where daughter Miss Emily Kell will receive her AB degree on Tuesday. Dr Kell to attend the State Medical Society meeting in Irontown. Thornton Kell has finished his third year at the University of Georgia and returns to Bluefield for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kell
Nellie Kell
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Emily Kell
Dr. Kell
State Medical Society
Irmont
Thornton Kell
University of Georgia
Augusta
Bluefield
Thereasa
Gladys McMullin
Morris Magrill
Pocahontas
Haarve de Gree
Hettie McMullin Bailey
B. D. Lenett
Tobe Nash
Freddie
Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Jenny Cregger
Rogere Street
Rocky Schorr Tournament Seeks Golf Qualifiers
The Rocky Schorr handicap ladies event begins Monday and runs through Saturday with the sixteen low qualifiers forming the first flight. Matches start Tuesday June 16 and proceed through the week. Players enter at the golf shop and must play 18 holes to qualify. Rocky Schorr, local pro, will award the first prize. Players are asked to use winter rules due to dry course conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Schorr
Ladies Day at Bluefield Country Club Hostesses Named
Mrs W C Slusher and Mrs R T McLaughlin will host a ladies day event at the Bluefield Country Club. The competition features a low gross and low net format for nine holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Slusher
R. T. McLaughlin
Bluefield Country Club
Markle and Rich Return Home From Navy Towns
Bert Markle son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Markle arrived Friday from K M 1 Lexington Ky Miss June Rich daughter of Mr and Mrs Lon Rish is home from Arlington Hall Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Markle
Herbert Markle
Lexington
June Rich
Lon Rish
Arlington Hall
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.C.T.U. 0
Mrs. Peery’s
Globe Trotters’ Club
Eastern Star Chapter
Y. W. C. A. Notes
Homemakers
South Bluefield D. V. B. S
Thio
Stieff
Federal St
School of Dancing
Trinity
Westminster
Business Woman’s Circle
Lusk Beauty Shop
Kell
Bland St
Fredrick
Eugene
Miss Cappleman
Lutheran Junior Choir
Morrison
Jerusalem
Parker
Gounod
Y Delbruck
Thelma Johnston
Southwest Virginia League
Miss Kell
Earle’s
Goodykoontz Drug Store
Princeton Ave
Talk OF
the Town
Rags
Betty Lee’s
Betty Lee
Betty Lee Shoe & Dress Shop
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