Louise Ines Barbery Weds Henry Hampton Bailey in Bluefield
Louise Ines Barbery daughter of L. H. Barbery Princeton marries Henry Hampton Bailey Bluefield in a Tuesday ceremony at Bluefield home. Reverend W. S. Barbery officiates. Bride, a Concord State Teachers’ College and Princeton High School graduate, wears a dusty rose dress with pearls. Bailey, son of Mrs. Wade H. Bailey, is WV liquor control official and Beaver High School graduate. They will reside at 2109 Jefferson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Barbery
Princeton
Louise Ines
Henry Hampton Bailey
Bluefield
W. S. Barbery
Bailey
Louise Hines
Danieley
Miss Andersons Farewell Party in Bluefield
Miss Leta Mae Anderson hosted a surprise farewell party at her Bluefield Virginia home for Charles Jack Williams who plans to move to Norfolk Virginia. About twenty five guests attended as Margaret Painter Arlene Goosby Phyllis Peery Shirley Mahood Peggy Lambert and Marilynn Eschbach assisted with hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta Mae Anderson
Bluefield
Charles Jack Williams
Norfolk
Iss Anderson
Margaret Painter
Arlene Goosby
Phyllis Peery
Shirley Mahood
Peggy Lambert
Marilynn Eschbach
Bondurant Coburn wedding in Narrows features family ties
R M Bondurant and Miss Fern Coburn wed in Narrows with nuptial rites and reception at the Coburn home on West View Street. Attendants include Paul Walk and Sam Jones, with a guest list spanning Bluefield, Narrows, Bristol, and other Virginia towns. Guests viewed a three-tiered cake as Mary Elizabeth Worth hosted a pre wedding dinner. The couple plans a Bluefield home post trip and share ties to VPI and local colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Walk
Bluefield
Sam Jones
Richmond
Coburn
Bondurant
Lucille Ritenour
Punch
W. D. Troutt
E. C. Nagel
Narrows
O. R. Bivens
Ballard
Ruby Thompson
Raymond Chambers
Glen
Mary Elizabeth Worth
Bristol
Narrows Hotel
J. C. Bondurant
Allene Bane
M. C. Newton
Claude Williams
R. L. Wheeler
Bess Shannon
Gastonia
N. C
Glen Lyn
Miss Marjorie Farmer Weds John O'Keeffe In Calvary Ceremony
Miss Marjorie Farmer and John J. O Keeffe were united in marriage in a double ring service at Calvary Baptist church. The bride wore ivory satin with lace yoke and veil. attendants included Miss Jimelle Farmer and Miss Mary O Keeffe. The couple planned a New York boat trip and will reside in Bluefield Virginia after a reception at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Marjorie Farmer
Guanes
J. Farmer
John Flees O'Keeffe
G. W. O’keeffee
Calvary Baptist Church
Mr. Hoyt Farmer
Summerville
Jimelle Farmer
Harvey Jordan
Leary
Mary O'Keeffe
Vinnie Hite
Athens
Annabel Murphy
Matoaka
Elizabeth Taylor Morgan
Princeton
William W. O'Keeffe
John Jeter O'Keeffe
Tazewell
William Muliss
Charlotte
N. C
Paige Wooldridge
Cooper ‘Dawson
Alexandria
W. D. Shuff
James Wooldridge
Mons
Local residents and travelers listed in community notes
Mr and Mrs H B Wilson of Plant City Florida spend the summer with Mr and Mrs C N Wilson of 609 Third Street. Mrs Joe Tate of Pulaski Virginia recovering well after surgery at St Luke's Hospital. Lt Hennon Gilbert leaves for Columbus for exam then Camp Forest Tennessee training. Mrs C H Lawrence of 1901 Gilmer Street visits Arizona and California. Miss Barksdale returns from Welch to spend summer with mother on Frederick Street. Mrs J C Daily returns from Bedford Virginia after visiting aunt Mrs A C Parker. Mrs P S Zimmerman leaves to visit Mrs Parker who is critically ill. Miss Peggy Shugart of Vivian visits Mr and Mrs E P Watson on Giles Street. Fan Worley goes to Radford Virginia for weekend with sister Mrs C E Grubb. Mrs J R Carter improving at home on Washington Street. Miss Betty Jean Sutherland and Miss Peggy Bryant depart with Savoy club for two weeks at Ocean View Virginia. Co Francis on Third Street patient at Bluefield sanitarium. David Blanford returns to Saree after Bluefield visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Tate
Pulaski
St. Luke's Hospital
Hennon Gilbert
E. Gilbert
Columbus
Camp Porest
Tennessee
C. H. Lawrence
Gilmer Street
Arizona
California
Missances Barksdale
Welch
Arthurs
Barksdale
Frederick Street
J. C. Daily
Giles Street
A. C. Parker
Bedford
Zimmerman
Parker
Peggy Shugart
Vivian
Bondurant Coburn nuptials attended by local residents
Attendees at the Bondurant Coburn wedding in Narrows include Marcelle Saunders Melba Pickle Velva Smith Rae Poteet Lucille Wilson Marguerite Pritchett Rosa Mae Spencer Lina Light Jerry Buckles Billie Brammer Kathryn Shupe Mary Archer Murphy Betsy Stump Nash O B Yost Ray Heldreth and James Loyd. Melba Pickle plans visits to Hattiesburg and New Orleans for two weeks. William Long leaves for Baltimore for a shipyard job. Evelyn Imhoff at Bluefield sanitarium shows slow improvement and cannot receive visitors. Anne Johnson of War passes through en route home after finals. The McInturffs and daughters Evelyn and Margaret Anne, and Ella Verl Smith spend Sunday in Pulaski for boat races. Mrs Earl Owens Verl Ann and Nellie Smith visit J M Smith at 411 1-2 Fourth Street for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narrows
Marcelle Saunders
Melba Pickle
Velva Smith
Rae Poteet
Lucille Wilson
Marguerite Pritchett
Rosa Mae Spencer
Lina Light
Jerry Buckles
Billie Brammer
Kathryn Shupe
Mary Archer Murphy
Betsy Stump Nash
O. B. Yost
Ray Heldreth
James Loyd
Albamarle Street
Hat
V. M
C. McInturff
Evelyn
Margaret Anne
Ella Verl Smith
Pulaski
Lowman's
Earl Owens
Verl Ann
Wytheville
Nellie Smith
Norfolk
Marriage of Miss Reid and Mr Shrewsbury in Bristol
Mrs M C Reid of Princeton announces the marriage of her daughter to Mr Dillard Shrewsbury of Maybeury. The ceremony took place June 7 at the First Church of Christ in Bristol Tennessee with Rev T H Ferris officiating. Witnesses were Warren Shrewsbury and James Price. The couple will live at 805 Mercer Street Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vell Reid
Princeton
Dillard (Dill) Shrewsbury
Maybeury
M. C. Reid
Danieley
Dillard Shrewsbury
Bristol
Tenn
Church of Christ
T. H. Ferris
Warren Shrewsbury
James Price
Pulaski
Shrewsbury
Mason and Hanger Company
Dublin
Mercer Street
Miriam Lee Jackson Wed in New York Ceremony
Mr and Mrs L A Jackson announce the marriage of their daughter Miriam Lee to Arthur Kenneth Briscoe Jr the ceremony was held at Perera Church New York with Rev John M C o m b officiating The couple will reside in New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Jackson
Miriam Lee
Arthur Kenneth Briscoe, Jr
Perera Church
New York
John M. Comb
Campbell and Goodwin Wed in Knoxville Wedding
Miss Mary Elizabeth Campbell of Roanoke married Carroll Cason Goodwin of Birmingham Alabama yesterday afternoon at 4 in the Andrew Johnson hotel Knoxville. The Rev Marshall C Dendy officiated. They planned a Gulf of Mexico trip before settling at 831 Avenue Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Campbell
Carroll Cason Goodwin
Birmingham
Ala
Knoxville
Tenn
Andrew Johnson
Marshal C. Dendy
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Comenell
Campbell
Beulah Price
Sue Drinnen
Bluefield
Lacy E. Frantz
Charleston
Goodwin
Libby
McNeil
Oak Ridge Military Institute
Louisburg Junior College
North Carolina
Rollins College
Winter Park
Fla
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
H. le. Goodwin
Edenton, N. C
Cooper Ferguson Nuptials Reported in Pikeville Ky
Announcement of the marriage of Ruth Ferguson of Princeton to Matthew Charles Cooper. The ceremony occurred November 22, 1940 in Pikeville Kentucky, with Rev. I S Pineur officiating. Ruth Ferguson is the daughter of Mae Ferguson and a Mercer County teacher. Matthew Cooper is from Bluefield and employed by Winding Gulf Coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ferguson
Princeton
Matthew Charles Cooper
Pikeville
I. S. Pineur
Methodist Church
Cooper
Mae Fe
Spanishburg High School
Concord State Teachers College
Duke University
Mercer County
M. C. Cooper
Bluefield
Matoaka High School
Winding Gulf Collieries
Winding Gulf
Holbrook Miller Wedding Told
Mrs. R. N. Miller of Glenwood Park announces the marriage of her daughter Helen to Denver Nelson Holbrook of Bluefield Virginia. The ceremony occurred Wednesday afternoon June 11 at 4 30 in the Methodist parsonage West Graham with Rev H A Phillips officiating. Mrs Phillips sang I Love You Truly before the rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Nelson Holbrook
Helen Miller
R. N. Miller
Glenwood Park
West Graham
Helen
Bluefield
H. A. Phillips
Methony Parsonage
Mrs. Phillips
James Warden
Bride Weds in Formal Redingote With Gardenia Corsage
The ceremony was attended by Mrs. Fred M. Updike of Strasburg and Mr. William O. Caldwell. Immediately after the vows the couple left for a honeymoon at Virginia Beach. Mrs. Holbrook, a Princeton high school graduate, has worked for F. W. Woolworth for three years. Mr. Holbrook, Graham high and Bluefield business college graduate, is employed as a bookkeeper for Pocahontas Fuel in Pocahontas, Virginia. Guests included R. M. Holbrook and family, Thelma and Cassie Holbrook, Fred Updide, Eleanor Wagner, Jack Duncan, Myrtle Wagner, and Mrs. Herbert Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Business College
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Pocahontas, Va
R. M. Holbrook
Thelma
Cassie Holbrook
Bluefield
Fred Updide
Strasburg
Eleanor Wagner
Jack Duncan
Myrtle Wagner
Herbert Miller
Shrine Meeting Honors Flag Day At Macedonia Shrine
Friday evening observances by Macedonia Shrine No. 8 of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem at the Masonic temple featured a drill entry by officers. The flag was presented in the East and the pledge of allegiance led by Mrs. Tranny Trenor to conclude the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia
Shrine meeting notes flag day proclamation and roles
Singing the Star Spangled Banner marked the tribute as President’s proclamation designated June 14 1941 as Flag Day. Shrine program featured Grey Durrell Bluefield on history before a regular session with Miss Ella May Simpson and J D Hinegardner presiding. Committees named include Mrs J R Little finance chair and Mrs J D Hinegardner Mrs B B Houseman and Miss Pride Watson on material objective committee for three two and one year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella May Simpson
United States
Grey Durrell
Bluefield
Shepherds
J. R. Little
J. D. Hinegardner
B. B. Houseman
Pride Watson
Alumni To Entertain Graduating Class At St Luke's
The Alumni Association of St Luke's hospital will entertain the graduating class with a party the last week of the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Alumni Association of
St. Luke's Hospital
St. Luke’s
Bristol Scene Hosts Monk Davis Marriage in May
Mr and Mrs C F Davis announce the marriage of their daughter to Mr Kermitt C Monk on Saturday May 31 in Bristol Tennessee Reverend Kyle Creggar officiated Miss Frances Dunn and Mr L M Gellenwater served as witnesses The couple will reside at North Tazewell Virginia The bride is a Beaver High School graduate and former Lowman Music employee The groom is a Big Creek High School graduate attended the University of Florida and works for Poco No Fuel at Bishop Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RS. Kermitt C. Monk
Yvonne Davis
College Avenue
Bristol, Tenn
C. F. Davis
Kermitt C., Monk
L. F. Monk
Bishop, Va
Bristol
Tenn
Kyle Co. Creggar
Frances Dunn
Bland, Va
L. M. Gellenwater
Monk
Beaver High School
West Virginia Business College
Lowman Music Company
Big Creek High School
University of Fla
Pocono Fuel Company
Bishop, A
North Tazewell
Vacation Bible School Closes At Local Churches
Daily Vacation Bible school at closed Friday. First Baptist church reports 217 pupils enrolled last week with 177 average daily attendance. An orchestra of six led by John Ed Williams performed daily pro cessional music. Directors Mrs. James Dodd and Mrs. J Raymond Tilson assisted by Misses Lola Lee Mustard and Anna Mae Foresman served refreshments for thirty children. Week two begins with a Sunday morning commence ment program after Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Street Methodist Church
Hamilton Hall
James Dodd
J. Raymond Tilson
Lola Lee Mustard
Anna Mae Foresman
Vacation Bible School
The
First Baptist Church
John Ed Williams
Marion Carroll
John Dellis
Jon Wood
John Louthan
Marshall Careper
God of Our Fathers
Fairest
Lord Jesus
Nancy Jane Cregar Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
Nancy Jane Cregar daughter of Mr and Mrs R M Cregar Randolph Terrace celebrated her seventh birthday yesterday afternoon with a home party. Guests included Jerry and Emily Cowling Julia Ann and Patricia Ratliff Bobby Cornell Barbara Horne Keyes Elizabeth and Paul Johnson Frances Lawson Nan Sands Betty Gold Papone Dick Zeiher Winkiely Ann and Gaye Maynard Bobby Cregar and the honoree who received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Jane Cregar
R. M. Cregar
Randolph Terrace
Jerry
Emily Cowling
Julia Ann
Patricia Ratliff
Bobby Cornell
Barbara Horne
Keyes
Elizabeth
Paul Johnson
Frances Lawson
Nan Sands
Betty Gold
Pa Pone
Dick Zeiher
Winkiely
Ann and
Gaye Maynard
Bobby Creegar
Miss Gore Engaged to Otis Nichols of Parkersburg
Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Gore of Hiawathe states the engagement of their daughter Izetta Jewell Gore to Otis Nichols of Parkersburg. The couple plans a early fall wedding. Izetta teaches at Stallings grade school and holds a standard normal from Conecore State Teachers college. Otis Nichols is a Parkersburg native, WVU graduate, and a chemical engineer with American Viscose Corp. in Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Gore
Hiawathe
Izetta Jewell
Otis Nichols
Parkersburg
Miss Gore
Stallings
Conecore State Teachers College
Nichols
Charlie Nichols
Hiawatha
West Virginia University
Nicho
American Viscose Corporation
Blankenship–Stepp Nuptials in Bristol and Coalwood
Miss Lorraine Blankenship and Curtis Stepp wed in a ring ceremony held Saturday April 5 in Bristol Tennessee. The bride wore skylash blue with navy accessories. Lorraine a Spanishburg high school graduate attended West Virginia business college. Curtis a Delbarton high school graduate also attended West Virginia business college and works in the Carter Coal Co auditing department at Coalwood where they reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Blankenship
Kegley
Lorraine
Curtis Stepp
H. Stepp
Delbarton
Bristol
Tenn
Stepp
Spanishburg High School
West Virginia Business College
Mr. Stepp
Del«barton High School
Carter Coal Cot
Coalwood
Mrs Shinault Given Attractive Linen Shower Party
A linen shower was held Friday evening at the home of Mrs. T. E. Bradley for Mrs. Bernard Shinault formerly Miss Dorothy Fridley. Guests played games and enjoyed refreshments catered by Mrs. Bradley Mrs. Whitlow and Mrs. Pridley. Mrs Shinault received many useful gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Shinault
Dorothy Fridley
T. E. Bradley
Bradley
W. M. Whitlow
J. H. Pridley
Shinault
Recital Tonight By Mrs Davidson Vocal Class
Mrs Joseph Davidson teacher of vocal art presents pupils in recital Friday at 8 at Lowmans Those taking part include Mr and Mrs R J Cousins Mrs Robin Walker Miss Walford Miss Neal Dr P R Fox McComas Rafe Hambrick Mary Allen Davidson Peggy Hambrick and Martha Neal of Nemours Princeton and this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Davidson
Lowman’s
R. J. Cousins
Robin Walker
City
Walford and Neal
Princeton
P. R. Fox
McComas
Rafe Hambrick
Mary Allen Davidson
Peggy Hambrick
Martha Neal
Nemours
Coopers Man Earns Law Degree From Washington and Lee
Charles B. Smith of Coopers received the Bachelor of Law degree from Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia on June 6 He belonged to Pi Kappa Alpha social fraternity and Phi Alpha Delta honorary law fraternity He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hampden Sydney College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Smith
Co. B. Smith
Mr. Smith
Coopers
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Pi Kappa Alpha
Phi Alpha Delta
Hampden-Sydney College
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ceremony
Louise Barbery
Mr. Bailey
Miss Andeson
R. M. Bondurant
Fern Coburn
Howard Gilmer Combs
Margaret Ann O'Neal
Beckley
Miss Marjorie Farmer
Mr. O'Keeffe
Mrs. H. B. Wilson
Plant City, Fla
Mrs. C. N. Wilson
Third Street
Reid
New York City
Weds
Carroll Goodwin
Will
Gulf of Mexico
Cooper-Ferguson
Shrine Meeting
College Avenue Baptist Church
D. T. Music
Lyndale Avenue
Daughters of the Confederacy
East River Council No. 41
Daughters of America
Redmen's Hall
Wesleyan Service Guild
G. C. Cox
East River Avenue
Elsie Martin
Marcelle Sanders
First Presbyterian Church
W. W. Clark
E. W. Harris
Y. Quarters
Masonic Temple
C. W. Pave
Monk-Davis
DVB
Mr. Otis Nichols
Miss Blankenship
Coopers Man
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