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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1944

Page

21

Miss Shelton to Wed Rev. Ralph Haugh in Pearisburg

The wedding of Miss Margaret Shelton to the Rev. Ralph Haugh will be held at 8 30 p m Thursday June 15 at the Methodist church in Pearisburg Va. Miss Ann Page of Avon Va is maid of honor and bridesmaids are Misses Frances Stafford and Rowena Woods. The groom will be attended by the Rev 8 A Stanley as best man. ushers include Robert A Creech Jr Joe Pennington and others. Nuptial music by Virginia Leatherman Roanoke and Edith Snidow Roanoke with organist Mrs Bernard Masonsburg. A bridal shower and teas are planned by friends prior to the wedding. Kitchen scissors are useful for removing cores and seeds from halved oranges and grapefruit.

Margaret Shelton L. J. Shelton Pearisburg Ralph Haugh J. L. Haugh York Ann Page Avon Frances Stafford Rowena Woods A. Stanley Robert A. Creech, Jr Joe Pennington Charles J. Hurlock Cambridge Jr . Jr Radford Virginia Leatherman Winchester Edith Snidow Roanoke Bernard Masonsburg Stafford Tom Baldwin Merc Pennington R. H. Woods

Church Groups Schedule at Various Virginia Churches

Club Calendar lists noon meetings at Bluefield Quota Club First Presbyterian Church and 2 30 pm Circles of Trinity Methodist Church at various penant places. 10 38 am WSCS Grace Methodist at church and 2 30 pm GIA regular meeting Moose Hall. 5 30 pm Business Women Circle First Presbyterian Church supper meeting and 6 30 pm Southwest Virginia Federation of Baptist Business Women supper at Appalachian Assembly Room.

Bluefield First Presbyterian Church Church House Trinity Methodist Church WSCS Grace Methodist Church Women’s Missionary Union of New Lebanon Association Calvary Baptist Church Gia Moose Hall Business Women's Circle Southwest Virginia Federation of Baptist Business Women Appalachian Assembly Room

Bluefield OES Holds Memorial Service in Va

Bluefield Virginia chapter 102 Order of the Eastern Star held a memorial service at the Masonic temple for deceased members. Mrs Catherine Horne was introduced as a new state Red Cross committee member. Mrs Mary Hendricks reported on her Grand Chapter visit in Richmond May 9-10. Mrs Margaret Michael spoke on an ambulance presentation to the Navy during the Grand Chapter session. Music by Mrs Virginia Akers, Mrs Michael, W J Fink and Arthur Wallace. Walter Painter offered the closing prayer as taps were sounded by Joseph Horne. Susannah Wesley Club To Meet On Thursday.

Bluefield Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Catherine Horne Red Cross Mary Hendricks Grand Chapter Eastern Star Richmond Margaret Michael Navy Department Edna Turner Virginia Akers Michael W. J. Fink Arthur Wallace Walter Painter Joseph Horne Susannah Wesley Club

Susannah Wesley Club Dinner Meeting in Bluefield

The Susannah Wesley club of Bluefield Virginia will hold a dinner meeting at 7 o clock Thursday evening at the home of Miss Betty Crockett on Walnut street. Assistant hostesses are Mrs. J. H. Bates Mrs. Guy Nash and Mrs. T. R. Snider.

Susannah Wesley Club Bluefield Betty Crockett Walnut Street J. H. Bates Guy Nash T. R. Snider

Allegheny Garden Club Executive Board to Meet

The executive board of the Allegheny Garden Club will meet at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon, half an hour earlier than the regular meeting, at the home of Mrs. O. V. H. on College Avenue.

Board of Allegheny Garden Club Allegheny Garden Club

First Matches Of Golf Tourney At Bluefield Club

Rocky's tournament opened at the Bluefield club with initial matches in both flights. Players include Joyce versus Mrs F ar W.A. McCue versus Mrs H A and J B Heilman versus Mrs J M erndon in the first flight. Second flight begins at 10 with Clair jr. versus Met L and others. Mrs Huffard and Mrs Moreman tied for 30 at 18 holes.

Rocky Bluefield Seanee Club Ais A. Joyce C. F W.A. McCue H. A J. B. Heilman J. Merndon S. N. Huffard Lon Clair, Jr A. "Sahees Bill Moreman C. L. Seyler W. T W. H. Sperow Lee Sion W. McCue J. M. Herndon N. Huffard

Sarah Jane Doyle Birthday Honors At Bland Street Party

Mr and Mrs Ray Doyle hosted a birthday gathering for daughter Sarah Jane at Bland Street Monday evening The event included games and awards for winners and refreshments provided by the hostess with help from Mrs Crockett Thompson Guests listed include Tissy Eddins Patricia Hawley Rita Lou Ashworth Jean Williams Sue Barger Felicity Ann Wren Gale Wyser Sandra Grinstead Rose Mary Tickle Charlotte O Brient Imogene Martin Glenna Martin Crockett Thompson Jr Donald Mills Don Roberts Keir Alderson Bobby Cray David Armbruster Jimmy Yearout Paul Dean and Carl Hendrickson.

Ray Doyle Bland Street Sarah Jane Crockett Thompson Tissy Eddins Patricia Hawley Rita Lou Ashworth Jean Williams Sue Barger Felicity Ann Wren Gale Wyser Sandra Grinstead Rosemary Tickle Charlotte O

Births in local families including three newborns

Mr and Mrs Haynes Belcher of Bramwell road welcomed a daughter born May 28 at St Lukes hospital with the mother formerly Miss Ella Remines. Cpl and Mrs George Huffman announce a daughter Judith Ann born May 2 at Carrol Memorial hospital Gate Miles Tex. Mrs Huffman formerly Miss Bernice Hylton of Bluefield Va. Corporal Huffman, a former Princeton resident, is stationed at Camp Hood Tex. Word arrives of a son born June 5 at Maxwell Field Montgomery Ala to Lieut Winfield W Cooper and Mrs Cooper. the baby is Winfield W Cooper Jr. the mother is Nora Sneed of Bluefield.

Haynes Belcher Bramwell Road St. Lukes’ Hospital Ella Remines George S. Huffman Judith Ann Carrol Memorial Hospital Gatemiles Tex Huffman Bernice Hylton Bluefield Corporal Huffman Princeton Camp Hood Winfield W. Cooper

Making Individual Pi Tarts Faces Limited Demand

The article notes that baking individual pi tarts instead of full sized pies may not be widely consumed. It highlights potential lower appetite for single portions and suggests adjustments to portioning strategies for better appeal.

Young Woman's Club Holds Its Installation Banquet

Bluefield and Welch leaders installed new officers at a Bluefield Young Woman's Club banquet at Appalachian Assembly hall. Hon N Clarence Smith spoke on Tom Dick and Harry, stressing wartime sacrifice and the path to lasting peace. Music by Henry Fortune Jr and a skit honored retiring president Mrs J O Bell.

Appalachian Assembly Hall Bluefield Young Woman's Club Roy B. Shrout Welch West Vic Federation of Woman's Clubs N. Clarence Smith Smith Tom Harry Mr. Smith Henry Fortune, Jr Fortune J. O. Bell J. Howard Bruster Louise Light Bell Frank Buchanan Ruby Juneers Lucille Bailey Shrout E. C. Dunning

Red and White Theme Highlights Bland church event

Harry E. Bring hosts a Bland area Methodist gathering with red and white decor and programs by Mrs. J T Paton and Miss Pansy Gilmore. Menu featured fruit juice cocktail, fried spring chicken with gravy and sides. Honored guests included N Clarence Smith, Roy B Shrout, F L Black, Mary Barnett, Eric DeBrick, Margaret Hendricks, Armistead Spencer, Carlyle Cole, J E Wagner, Alfred Brooks, Minnie Weaver, and Desir Gilmore with spouses attending.

Harry E. Bring Pa Nl Methodist Church J. T. Paton Pansy Gilmore N. Clarence Smith Roy B. Shrout Shrout F. L. Black Senior Woman's Club Young Woman's Club Mary Barnett Junior Woman's Club Eric DeBrick Southern Margaret Hendricks Bluefield Quota Club Spencer, Armistead Rotary Club Carlyle Cole Lions Club J. E. Wagner Kiwanis Club Alfred Brooks Junior Chamber of Commerce Minnie Weaver YWCA Desir Gilmore

Reception Honors Concert Artists at Horton Home

The Music Culture club hosted a reception at Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Horton’s Oakhurst avenue home for performers Mrs. Harry Westerfield Miss Mary Cheyney and James Elmer Brown who had given a concert at the First Christian church. Hostess aides included Miss Marjorie Horton Mrs. Edwards Mrs. Harry Holmes and Mrs. Nathan Effron. The house featured summer flowers and Miss Gertrude Watts, founder of the club, presided at the punch bowl.

E. W. Horton Oakhurst Avenue Music Culture Club Harry Westerfield Mary Cheyney James Elmer Brown First Christian Church Horton Marjorie Horton Cincinnati Ae Oe Edwards Hostess Club Harry Holmes

Mrs P B Durrell Speaks At Woman's Republican Meeting

Mrs P B Durrell spoke at the monthly meeting of the Woman's Republican club in the Appalachian assembly room. The patriotic program included songs, a reading, and a prayer for service members. A postwar pattern article was read and the gathering adjourned until September 5.

P. B. Durrell Woman's Republican Club Appalachian Assembly Room America Mary Cheyney Adney Ann Barger Christophe Columbo H. M. Tanner Columbia Battle Hymn of the Republic Mackinac Harrison E. Spangler Republican National Commmittee Tanner

Circles Den Meetings Schedule At Local Church

Circles at the church hold meetings led by Mrs. Otis Bivens and other leaders. Circle 1 meets Thursday at 2 30 pm with Mrs Bivens on Augusta Street. Upcoming circles include Circle 2 led by Mrs Wallingford Circle 7 led by Mrs John Main and Circle 8 led by Mrs H B Milam at 3 pm.

First Christian Circle Otis Bivens John Main H. B. Milam

Miss Doris Vance Visits Charleston Friends

Miss Doris Vance of Charleston, a former resident, visits friends in the city. She is the daughter of the late Mrs Eliza beth McTihany Vance. Also visiting are Edward Paoliello of National Electric Coil Columbus Ohio and Richard Paoliello USN who finished training in Chicago, visiting their cats Mr and Mrs Vincent Kello. Capt R W Worden and Mrs Worden with children Bobby and Virginia visit Mrs Worden's sister on College avenue. Capt Worden is with the army medical corps at Lake Charles Louisiana.

Doris Vance Charleston Miss Vance Elizabeth McTihany Vance Edward Paoliello National Electric Coil Company Columbus Ohio Richard Paoliello USN Aviation Technical Training School Chicago Vincent Kello Mary Hepinstall Keystone Bedford Bluefield R. W. Worden Worden Bobby Virginia

Swiss Shoot Down Big German Plane

A Swiss radio broadcast said a German three engine plane was shot down over Switzerland by Swiss fighters. The report notes the incident occurred as Swiss forces engaged the enemy aircraft. The item also mentions the New York City fire department employing 6,779 men.

London Switzerland New York City

Two Committees Will Receive At Y Open House

Two committees of the Young Women's Christian Association will host the YWCA open house this afternoon from 2 to 5 at the YWCA quarters. The Girls' Work committee, led by Chairman Mrs. Lewis C. Tierney, runs a social center for out of town girls studying or working in the city. The Girls Reserve committee, chaired by Mrs. James K. Porterfield, also assists in hosting.

Young Womens’ Christian Association YWCA Lewis C. Tierney James K. Porterfield

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Miss Shelton Helen Santa Ntee Te En Jean OES Riehliva Sarah Jane Doyle N. Clarence ‘ Smith Bluefield, Va Grace Johnson Los Angeles Woman's Republican Meeting Hamilton Man Johnny Downs Wanda McKay Robert Kent The Trail Blazers Ken Maynard Hoot Gibson Kay Forrester Lydia FE. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham IE Theatre Joe E. Brown Judy Canova Donial W.va Sue White Shesa Rio Grande DN Vennedy Memphis Belle
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