Beatrice Dickerson Engaged to George Richardson
Mr and Mrs Hillery M Dickerson announce the engagement of their daughter Beatrice Louise to Mr George W Richardson. The marriage is set for June 29 at the bride’s Powhatan West Virginia home.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1930
Page
22
Westminster Young People Host Event For Synod Conference
Westminster church hosted a Friday evening gathering to honor delegates headed to the Young People's conference of the Presbyterian Synod of West Virginia at Lewisburg. Miss Mary Gordon Alley presided, with talks by Mrs. H S Healy and Mrs. W K McDowell among others, and a social hour with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Synod of West Virginia
Lewisburg
Westminster Church
First Presbyterian Church
Mary Gordon Alley
Westminster Young People's Group
Mary Laird
Katherine Kingdon
Martha Jane Williams
Cherry Reardon
Arthur
Frederick Kingdon
David Peck
Hoge McShany
J. C. Walters Jr
Clay Sanford
H.S. Healy
F. Be, Hudgins
W. K McDowell
Meeting of Junior Missionary Society in Hamilton Hall
A Saturday gathering in Hamilton hall led by Superintendent Mrs. J Raymond Tilson and assistant Mrs. Charles Francis elected officers for the year. President is Miss Betty Boykin, vice president Miss Betty Wade Belcher, and secretary Mrs Jane Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Missionary Society
Hamilton Hall
J. Raymond Tilson
Charles Francis
Society
Betty Boykin
Betty Wade Belcher
Jane Henderson
W M A Members Plan Tuesday Outing at Arlene Geordon Home
Lois Russell circle of the W M A at First Christian Church will meet at Arlene Geordon’s home Tuesday evening at 6 30 and depart for an outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Russell
First Christian Church
Arlene Geordon
Circle 3 Grace Woman's Missionary Society Meets
Circle 3 of the Grace Woman's Missionary Society met June 4 with 13 members and 2 visitors at Larch Street. The program included prayer, a Bible lesson by Mrs. R. L. Lyle, reading of minutes, an article from the Missionary Voice, and a short talk by Rev. C. W. Kelley. Refreshments were served by the hostess and members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Woman's Misionary Society
J. B. Gilpin
J. L. Fairchild
Larch Street
F. Sneadnes B. F
R. L. Lyle
D. D. Tynes
Missionary Voice
C. W. Kelley
B. G. Harris
J. B. Alley
John Helton
M. T. Montgomery
W. T. Gibson
Violinist Roy Kent and pianist Gibson Morrisey on WHIS
Violinist Roy Kent and pianist Gibson Morrisey will perform on station WHIS Monday evening from 7:30 to 8. Bluefield Cotillion club hosts its homecoming dance at the West Virginian hotel Tuesday evening June 17 from 10 to 1 with Edwards' Collegians. A second Cotillion dance is planned Friday June 27 at the same venue and time. Club members and guests attend a Noe luncheon dance on the morning of June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Kent
Gibson Morrisey
WHIS
Bluefield Cotillion Club
West Virginian
Edwards’ Collegians
Cotillion Club
Nurses Celebrate Outing by Lake Shawnee Park
Members of the 1930 graduating class of the Bluefield sanitarium school of nursing were hosted by the alumnae association for an evening at Lake Shawnee amusement park. Activities included boating dancing and swimming with a picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Sanitarium School of Nursing
Alumnea Association
Lake Shawnee
Pro's Club Tournament Final Set Between Lewis and Gills
Mrs J M B Lewis Jr and Mrs J P Gills reach the finals of the pro's club tournament at the local club. Lewis defeated Mrs J H Kabler and Mrs Herbert Markle to advance. Gills advanced by default from Mrs J M Herndon and Miss Elizabeth Hooper. The event was highly praised for the strong play and interest among players. Finals to be played Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. B. Lewis Jr
J. P. Gills
Lewis
J. H. Kabler
Herbert Markle
Gills
J. M. Herndon
Elizabeth Hooper
Ladies' Day At Bluefield Country Club Planned
J. P. Gills will hostesses for Ladies' day at Bluefield country club on Tuesday. The event features a one club tournament and winter rules will govern the play until the grounds committee deems the lie satisfactory to improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. B. Lewis Jr
J. P. Gills
Bluefield Country Club
Fairway
Meeting of circle five W M S at Grace church
A Grace church circle five W M S meeting led by Mrs J H Hicks met at Mrs J P Martins Highland Ave with ten members and three visitors Mrs Keith Grover Mrs Jesse S Ball and Miss Orphin Lynn Ball. After the opening hymn prayers and Bible questions Hicks presented the third lesson from Studies in Prophecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle 5
Grace Church
J. H. Hicks
J. P. Martin
Highland Avenue
Keith Grover
Jesse 5. Ball
Orphin Lynn Ball
S. C. White
Pro’s weekly prize at Blue Field Club tops scores
Fine scores posted at Blue Field Country Club during the pro’s weekly prize event. Mrs J H Kabler won the donated golf ball for low gross with 41, followed by Mrs AH Markle 42, Mrs William Beary 48, Mrs EF B Hale 46, and Mrs B N Huffard 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
J. H. Kabler
Rocky Schorrr
AH. Markle
William Beary
West End Calvary Baptist circle meets at Memorial avenue
The West End circle of Calvary Baptist Church convened Thursday evening at Mrs. Lester’s Memorial avenue home with forty in attendance and five visitors. The program featured mission readings and music led by Mrs. R. H. Black with several social participants, closing with a chain prayer and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Calvary Baptist Church
Lester
Memorial Avenue
Maya
Elmer Coleman
Leonard Whittaker
R. H. Black
Clyde Stephene
Bowen Lowder
R. L. Stephens
Eva Spangler
Mrs. Bagley Re-elected Captain of White Shrine Patrol
Mrs. Will C. Bagley was re-elected captain of the White Shrine patrol Macedonia Shrine No. 8 at a meeting last evening in the Masonic temple. Mrs. B. S. Humphreys was chosen president and Mrs. R. J. Dodda vice president. Mrs. J. F. Blunt was re-elected secretary and Miss Thelma McMullin treasurer. Mrs. Elbert Beamer was elected first lieutenant and Mrs. Charles Dudley second lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will C. Bagley
Macedonia Shrine
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
B. S. Humphreys
R. J. Dodda
J. F. Blunt
Thelma McMullin
Elbert Beamer
Charles Dudley
Young Matrons Guild Holds Regular Meeting in Bluefield
The Young Matrons Guild of the Christian church in Bluefield Virginia met Tuesday evening at Mrs. J T Lambert's home with Miss Corrine Turner as joint hostess. Thirteen members attended with two visitors. Mrs W M Keister presided. Mrs C Nelson led the program and Mrs E M Cecil delivered a scripture reading from Psalm 28 and the Lord's Prayer. Mrs Ray Burnett explored the theme Comrades of the Way. Miss Gladys McMullen presented a poem titled Myself and the gathering closed with benediction and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild of the Christian Church
Bluefield
J. T. Lambert
Corrine Turner
Allen Farris
W. M. Keister
C. Nelson
E. M. Cecil
Comrades of the Way
Ray Burnett
Gladys McMullen
Local residents noted in transit and hospital updates
A series of brief notes lists residents traveling for visits to Richmond Roanoke Hillsville Va and Atlanta and trips to Williamson Toronto Detroit St Augustine and Florida. Local illnesses include Irene Rash ill at home and Frank Simpkins Jr undergoing abscessed lung treatment at St Luke's hospital. Several families visit relatives and attend events across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O’'J. Wilson
Betty Jeanne
Harry Shepherd
Richmond
R. L. Marshall
Elsie
Roanoke
Frank Simpkins Jr
Frank Simpkins
St. Luke's Hospital
Joseph F. Shelton
St. Luke’s Hospital
Allyeu McMullin
Hillsville
Mara
J. W. Marshall
George Spangler
Williamson
George Spangler Jr
Frank Brewer
Annapolis
Stowers Street
Arthur Maek
Kathleen
Pegey
Ironton
Ashland
G. W. Collins
Fourth Street
L. L. Shrader
Coopers
H. J. Holt
R. M. Tanner
Glenwood Park
Irene
J. H. Rash
Wheeling Avenue
W. R. Kerns
Huntington
Shriners
Toronto
Canada
Jesse Caruso
Detroit
Kerns
Ralph E. Fowlkes
H. L. Black
Virginia
Atlanta
Evelyn
Fred
The
New York
Central railways and local updates from Bluefield area
Central railway reports residents moving to Detroit after a year in De troit and fifteen years in Bluefield. Local notes include Miss Ima Smith discharged from Bluefield sanitarium and other residents traveling to Parkersburg Asheville Bedford and Huntington. Mrs E G Palmer remains seriously ill with heart trouble as Mamie Murrey sits at her bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welby Thornburg
Booneville
W. C. Warlick
Asheville
N. C
Elizabeth
St. Genevieve's School
Giles Street
Dana Blake
Huntington
Edythe Blake
Lorene Saunders
Birefield College
Bedford
Robert Brown
Forest
H. M. Saunders
Gardner
Harry Weller
J. D. McCue
Fannie Belle Davia
Bristol
H. B. Perfater
Robert Taylor
Robert
Lillian
Wheeling
W. Va
Mamie Murrey
TWO TAZEWELLS BUSY BUILDING
The Pisgah church grove hosts an entertainment for a guest nearing four score years. The occasion features Mr. Peery and his family in attendance with contributions from H G McCall C Henry Harman J D Peery and C H Peery Jr. Judge A C Buchanan appoints a county assessment board of Robert B Moss W M Gillespie and W B F White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Pisgah Church
Peery
H. G. McCall
C. Henry Harman
J. D. Peery
C. H. Peery Jr
A. C. Buchanan
Robert 8. Moss
Clear Fork
W. M. Gillespie
Jeffersonville
W. B. F. White
Maiden Spring
Talkie era comes to New Tazewell theater reopening set
The New Tazewell playhouse closes for conversion into a talking picture venue. Reopening is slated for Thursday, June 12 with Happy Days as the initial feature. The upgrade requires a sizable capital outlay and aims to meet demand for sound films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Recital of Piano and Violin Pupils by Mrs Crockett
Mrs John Crockett presented a piano and violin recital at the high school auditorium on May 31. The class delivered careful, prepared performances that reflected the teacher’s efforts and the students’ progress to a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crockett
Youthful Musicians Impress In Local Recital
Miss Clair Peery and Margaret Rosenbaum showed strong piano progress with pleasing numbers in a recital. Arthur Shelton excelled on violin, joined by Ruth Peery and Mary Crockett Bowen who demonstrated solid technique and poise. Bowen and Peery recently graduated high school and plan to study music alongside college work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Peery
Margaret Rosenbaum
Arthur Shelton
Ruth Peery
Mary Crockett Bowen
Nevin
Laka Rose
Bond
Miss Peery
Miss Bowen
Graduate Nurses in Bluefield Sanitarium School
Graduates listed include Miss Helen Kimball and Miss Elizabeth Kimball, daughters of W. E. F. Kimball of North Tazewell. Creamery opening delayed due to equipment arrival but expected soon, targeting a home market for the county dairy. Missionary society of North Tazewell church to meet Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Ireson’s home with Mrs. Beavers co-hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
North Tazewell
Tazewell County
Independence Day Plans At Fair Grounds
Plans are forming for a Fourth of July program at the fair grounds with an unannounced speaker. Features include liberty horse racing a brass band saddle horse show and a fireworks display. A carnival company will exhibit all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libeine
Builder forecasts Richlands complex completion by July
N M Walker proprietor of Richlands Chevrolet Sales expects the Richlands building to be finished by July 1. The shop will be beneath the salesroom and office. R R Well reports a three story brick building in Rianne near completion, housing a combined business and apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Walker
Richlands Chevrolet
Walker Chevrolet
Richlands
R. R. Well
Rianne
Fiftyeth Class Reunion Attendee Heads to Knoxville
Dr. S. D. Long presiding elder of the Tazewell district travels to Knoxville Tennessee for the University of Tennessee commencement and to join the remaining ten living members of the 1880 graduation class in a jubilee celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Long
Tazewell
Knoxville
Tenn
University of Tennessee
Eleven Gentlemen to Receive Diplomas at University Banquet
Eleven men from diverse fields will be honored by the university with a banquet. They will attend in cap and gown to lend dignity to the diploma ceremony for the current graduating class.
Noted Visitors and Local Guests Stop Through Tazewell
A stream of visitors and relatives arrived in Tazewell and nearby for short stays. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kendrick of Johnson Missouri with two daughters Louetta and Martha Ruth stayed with kin. Mrs. Lou Kendrick visited North Tazewell with Wade TH Peery. Grace Mays of Tennessee College is expected for summer vacation. The Royall and Bowen families attended State Teachers College Farmville commencements. Various locals traveled, hosted guests, and returned from trips to Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kendrick
Louetta
Martha Ruth
Johnson, Mo
Kendricks
Lou Kendrick
Tazewell
Wade TH. Peery
North Tazewell
Grace Mays
Tennessee College
Murfreesboro
Tenn
J. P. Royall
J. Powell Jr
Bowen
State Teachers College
Farmville
Rachel Royall
Richmond
Hampton
Rachel
Jane Royal
Teachers College
W. R. Bowen
Mary Ollie Bowen
L. A. Tynes
J. A. Leslie
Clinch Valley News
Botetourt County
H. A. Willis
Bluefield
Willis
South Carolina
Leslie
Norfolk and Western
Rees T. Bowen
C. B. Dickenson
Lee County
Myrtle Dickenson
Princeton
North Tazewell Parsonage
Dickenson
Virgie Young
Virginia Burrougha
Bag
Abingdon
Nort Tazewell Epworth League
J. W. Chapman
Florida
Winter Haven
Chapman
Albert McCall
Medical College of Virginia
Marsh McCall
McCall
Tucker
T. O. Laird
Charleston
W. Va
James W. Harman
Pine Street
Carlton McCall
Are
Eagle Lad Rested In Mountain Tomb
The body of little John Charles Eagle was laid to rest in a mountainside tomb near Bastian Virginia after a fishing accident near Wolf Creek. His funeral was led by Rev Edward W Hughes of Pearisburg Episcopal church. The boy vanished Wednesday evening while fishing and was found beside a rock in four feet of water after a day and night long search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastian
Little John Charles Eagle
Hunting Camp Valley
Edward W. Hughes
Episcopal Church
Pearisburg
Mr. Hughes
Bastain
John
Wolf Creek
Bill Herron
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carl Clark
H. G. Johnston
J. H. Bailey
I. T. Wynne
S. O. White
J. H. Russell
C. M. Cyphers
A. H. Hock
Lois Russell Circle
West End Circle
Matrons’ Guild
Main Street Methodist Church
S. W. Hayne
Bland Street Methodist Church
Sermore
M. W. Lewis
Wilmore
Robert Battimore
Electrolux Refrigerator
Hostess
Electrolux
Bluefield Gas & Power Co
Tazewell Personals
Higginbotham
J. T. Harney
Nancy
Evine
Anne Jennings
Johnson City
M. O. Alexander
Tazewell Baptist Church
Thomasville
Ira L. Owenby
Greensboro
Eagle Lad Resto
Wolfe Creek
Cox Dept
Four Shoe
Budnie
Ste Keystone
McMiel & Jones Welch
Harris-Woods
Gary
Fllett’s
Pocahontas
Jeff Wards Tasewell
We Va
Snormercmale
LE Hoe
Shantungs
RAYON
Cotton Rajah
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