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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1941

Page

31

Coburn Named USC Chairman in Narrows Drive

E Dewey Coburn named by Thomas E Dewey as Narrows local chairman to organize a drive aimed at raising 350 for the United Service Organization. The fundraising supports six national agencies aiding army camp and naval station morale with social and religious programs.

Narrows E. Dewey Thomas E. Dewey Drive United Service Organization For National Defense Salvation Army Jewish Warfare Board National Catholic Community Service National Travelers Aid Association Coburn J. M. Kessler O. Hoge Hopkins Kiwanis Club Frank Heslop Jr D. P. Belcher, Jr Chamber of Commerce Charles Pierce E. P. Lent American Legion Peggy Freenor T. F. Gearhart Jr E. S. Gregory K. R. Shumate C. A. Pierce A. J. Pichen Legion Auxiliary Narrows Hote

Plans Set for Coburn Satura Wedding in Narrows and Bluefield

Plans are completed for the wedding of Mrs. Ferne Coburn of Narrows and Bluefield to Mi Anne satura June Te in W V. June 14 at First Reformed church Narrows. Miss Mary Elizabeth Worth Bristol Va maid of honor with Jane Reel Pembroke and Bluefield and Emma Hall Bluefield bridesmaids. Best man Irving Bondurant Veenfield? Ushers Sam Jones Richmond Bluefield and Paul Walk Bluefield. Rev E W Hughes Pocahontas Va officiant. Mrs Robert Lee Wheeler Narrows pianist with Mr Wheeler as soloist. Reception on West View Street following.

Ferne Coburn Narrows Bluefield W. Va Mi Anne Satura Mary Elizabeth Worth Bristol Jane Reel Pembroke Sam Jones Richmond Bluefield Paul Walk E. W. Hughes Pocahontas Robert Lee Wheeler Wheeler Uyesta West View Street

American Le jon auxiliary holds year end meeting at Narrows High

The Giles unit 068 of the American Legion auxiliary held its final year meeting at Narrows High School with large attendance. Mrs. B. E. Ould welcomed guests. Rev. Harrell M. Russell gave the devotional. Betty Gray Wheeler presented a tribute song. Officers were installed and Mrs. Fishburn stressed sacrifice for the National Emergency to protect homes and families. Leland G. Smith and others sang, and gifts were exchanged with outstanding service recognized.

W. G Gwinn M. W. Given W. C. Price Jr Pearley Popper W. A. Wilinson J. M. Johnson G. W. Gars Mark Havens Fishburn Leland G. Smith Chapman Ould Lester

Marriage at Methodist Parsonage in Jaeger West Virginia

Jaeger West Virginia newlyweds Mr Johnson, a mining engineer, wed at the Methodist parsonage Saturday officiated by Rev H M Hassell. The couple resides at their mining site residence.

Jaeger W. Va H .M. Hassell Johnson

Dold and Holls Wed in Narrows First Methodist Ceremony

At First Methodist Narrows Miss Vina Lource Dold of Beaumont Texas married Joseph Edwin Holls Jr formerly of Texas in a ring ceremony conducted by Rev. H M Russell. The couple left for a trip through eastern Virginia and northern cities and will reside in the Steele home at Rich Creek. Holls is an engineer at the Celanese plant.

First Methodist Narrows Vina Lource Dold Beaumont Texas Joseph Edwin Holls Jr H. M. Russell Edward Nagel T. W. Arendsee Virginia Steele Rich Creek Hollis

Giles County Ministers Association Meets in Pearisburg

The Giles County Ministers association met at Pearisburg Methodist church with Rev. H. M. Russell presiding. The group voted to skip July and August meetings and noted Vacation Church Schools across churches. A picnic for pastors and families was planned. Attending were Reverends Harman Houck Burris Guthrie Jennings Price and Weatherhead.

Giles County Ministers Association Pearisburg Methodist Church H. M. Russell C. L. Harman M. Houck Bible-Blackwell Leslie D. Weatherhead Narrows L. M. Burris J. E. Guthrie H. B. Jennings Pearisburg B. T. Price Pembroke

Eastern Star chapter confirms plans and installs officers

Lakeland Chapter No. 74 of the Order of Eastern Star met with Mrs Clevenays and Sr W M Turner presiding. Rebecca Thigpen was installed as Associate Matron by Mrs Jarvis with Mrs Gregory assisting. A memorial team was formed and a dinner for Worthy Grand Matron visit planned for June 18.

Order Eastern Star Lakeland Order of Eastern Star Giles County Clevenays W. M L. E. Turner W. P Mary H. Bozart Williamson Narrows Boys State Blacksburg Rebecca Thigpen Columbia University New York W. M. Jarvis Gregory Marshall Minnie Spencer Fred Rushbrooke Cleve Bowser Uest K S. Prench Daisie B Claypool Frank Bane, Sr W. H. Buchanan, Sr Hazel Campbell Mary H. Bowarth Williamsburg Order of Eastern Star of Virginia Bluefield Princess Pocahontas Pocahontas Virginia

Weekend Visits and Family News from Rock WV Area

Mr and Mrs Ray Reed and children of Long Acre visit relatives in Rock and nearby towns. Mrs Lala Stevenson returns to Elizabethton Tenn after visiting Mrs R C Lacy Vaughan. Miss Blanche West stays with sister Mrs Ray Conner. Mildred Foster returns home from Pulaski visits. Mr and Mrs Harry West with children attend gatherings in Chiefield. Mrs John Brooks and sons visit NeMounts. Garden show attendance noted.

R. Lacy Robert

Mrs Paoliello Hosts Bridge At Hill Street Home

Mrs J R Paoliello will be host at a bridge gathering at her Hill street home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Wilbur Dawson of Kinston North Carolina arrived to visit her sister Miss Nancy Pearson in Pearisburg and aunt Mrs Bettie Hale in Narrows. Mr and Mrs Andrew Hardimann of Pearisburg attended the event.

E. D. Coburn Billy Day Roanoke Montvale Lillie Williamson E. S. Gregory F. E. Woods Covington Saris Lane Copper Hill Enn B. PF. Ford Robert Dornbusch Norman Dayton Ohio J. R. Paoliello Bridge Hill Street Wilbur Dawson Kinston N. C Nancy Pearson Pearisburg Bettie Hale Narrows Andrew Hardimann

Radio artists present program for church funds in Lindside

Lindside West Virginia June 7 Cap Andy and Flip radio artists presented a program in the Methodist church Wednesday evening. Proceeds are to be used in the interest of the church finances.

Lindside W. Va Cap Andy Flip

Family visits and callers in Union and nearby towns

Margaret Ann and Carolyn La Fon of Union spent Wednesday with their aunt Mrs. Ezra Ballard. Mr. and Mrs. Cum mings visited. Pauline Evans and daughter Lois of Green sat are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dillon for a few days.

Margaret Ann Carolyn la Fon Union Ezra Ballard Ae Cummings Ae Ee Oak Hill Pauline Evans Lois Green Sat J. A. Dillon

Duhring and Cliff Yard Duhring and Cliff Yard

W Va community notes list births and visits. A son Larry Eldridge was born May 31 to Mr. and Mrs Louis Frida. Various locals including Yost joining Jenkin Jones crew and Stump moving to Midway are noted along with visits and social events.

Vacation Bible schools progress in McComas area

Day care programs at Crane Creek and Thomas Memorial report 75 and 60 children enrolled respectively. Activities include construction projects, booklets, bird houses, village and church models, and guided church tours by Rev. Father McNulty.

Crane Creek Thomas Memorial Schools McComas W. Va Thomas Memorial Thomas Memorial School Priday Father McNulty Catholic Church

Miss Catherine Becorest Birthday Cabin Party Noted

Friends hosted a weekend Wolfe Creek cabin party in honor of Miss Catherine Becorest turning twenty. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Proco Mr and Mrs en Stevens Mr and Mrs Charles Gillespie Mrs Joe Sherga Edwin and Herman Stapleton the Mangus sisters Beulah and June Edwards Kirk all of M Comas Warren Shrewsbury Pete Brazil Maybeury W Va Houston Jackson Mrs Roy Bailey Bluefield W Va Jimmy Pulford Baltimore Md and the honoree.

Catherine Becorest Wolfe Creek Miss Becorest John Proco En* Stevens Charles Gillespie Joe Sherga Edwin Herman Stapleton Missesla Beulah Mangus June Edwards Kirk M.comas Warren Shrewsbury Pete Brazil Maybeury W. Va Houston Jackson Roy Bailey Bluefield Jimmy Pulford Baltimore

Wests Welcome Son David Morris at Crane Creek

Mr and Mrs Harold West announced the birth of a son named David Morris on Monday June 2 at their Crane Creek home. The infant weighed eight pounds and joins the family.

Harold West Crane Creek David Morris

Short Injured Sliding Into First At Local Diamond

Douglas Short of Pinnacle store suffered a shoulder dislocation during a Friday softball game at the ball diamond. Doctors at Bluefield Sanitarium said X rays confirm the injury and he remains unable to work at Pinnacle.

Douglas Short Pinnacle Store Bluefield Sanitarium Mr. Short

Crane Creek Society to Meet at Church on June 12

The Crane Creek Society of Kristian Service will hold its regular monthly meeting at the church on Thursday June 12.

Crane Creek Society Crane Creek Society of Kristian Service

Thomas Memorial church boards and social notices

The Board of Christian Education met at the Wall home in Duhring with eight members and Rev T C Shea. They planned to revise the church school roll and elected the children's division superintendent to attend Camp Caesar. July meetings were set and a stork shower honored Mrs James Ratcliff of Bluefield with gifts, games, prizes, and refreshments. The Thomas Memorial auxiliary then discussed Our Heritage for Christian Citizenship and liquor traffic. Mrs J S Sanders presided and Mrs Grainger spoke.

Board of Christian Education Thomas Memorial Church J. C. Wall Duhring John Sanders Irene Murphhivy J. T. Harris W. C. Edwards T. C. Shea Junior Sizemore Wall Camp Caesar Christian Workers School W. B. Ratcliff James Ratcliff Bluefield Arthur Hurd Shields Kline Basil Clyburn W. D. Hurley Bill Evans Nora Royal Clarence Watkins Nelson Ratcliff Edward Ratcliff Harry Wellman Lester Conn Preston Simpkins Nettie Harman Charlie Fowler E. B. Phillips W. B. Ratcliff, Jr Ervin Fowler Auxiliary of Thomas Memorial Society of Christian Service J. S Sanders Grainger Christian Workers Cowan W. Va Missions Board

Birth of Anna Bell Davis in O'Toole

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Davis of O'Toole announce the birth of their daughter, Anna Bell Davis, a lovely baby girl.

Lee Davis O'Toole Anna Bell Davis

Local residents visit and depart for military camps and travels

Pvt. Leroy Miller left for Camp Shelby Mississippi after a week with his parents. Miss Anna Catherine Bailey returns from Bowling Green Kentucky for the summer with her parents. Ben Norris came home from Stevens Clinic Welch after a week of treatment. Mrs. R. P. Bowles leaves for Princeton after a week with the Webbs. Douglas McCann goes to Chicago for several weeks. Esther Bennington from Wytheville visits her parents. Mrs. P. A. Seagle goes to West Jefferson North Carolina for several weeks. Janice Ann Johnston recovers after illness. Odessa Baker returns home to West Jefferson after a visit. Pvt. Woodrow Lester departs for home. Mrs. P. L. Hawkins and Grace visit the Union Drug company. The Svarh family and daughters visit relatives in Bristol. James and Bluefield guests visit. Sarita Bradley returns home to Bluefield after two weeks with grandparents. Juanita Vickers leaves for Carswell after a month with her sister. Sgt. Samuel Money returns to Camp Shelby after a week with his parents. Dr. E. L. Evans resumes activities after eye week. Louise St Clair of War visits the St. Clairs for the weekend.

Leroy Miller Camp Shelby Miss Leonard Miller Anna Catherine Bailey Bowling Green C. N. Bailey Ben Norris Stevens Clinic Welch R. P. Bowles Princeton W. G. Webb Douglas McCann Chicago Ill Esther Bennington Wytheville C. W. Bennington P. A. Seagle West Jefferson N. C Janice Ann A. J. Johnston Odessa Baker Delhi Bradley Pvt Woodrow Lester G. L. Lester P. L. Hawkins Grace Davy Hawkins Union Drug Company J. B. Svahr Sandra Janet Bristol Tenn James Robinette Bluefield Lee Davis Sarita Bradley G. B. Sadler Juanita Vickers Carswell Adrian Vance Mr. Vance Samuel Money

Coopers Woman's Missionary Society Meets in June

The Coopers West Virginia chapter of the Woman's Missionary Society met with Mrs. Ray Hill and Mrs. N. D. Perdue as leaders. The evening theme was Stewards of the Temple of God while D. F. Mc Mullin spoke on Our Stewardship for Christian Citizenship. Refreshments were served to Mesdames O Neil Rhodes Perdue Bucheanan Heldreth Mullin Nisewander Gordon. The next meeting will be the first Thursday in July with Mrs. Stella Gordon.

Also Mentioned on This Page

USC United Service Organization Service Clubs Cauon- Sha Misela Wilburn W. W. Wilburn Grundy James Johnson Jreon James John Hollis. Dold Gilliam Woman's Missionary 5 Society of the First Baptist Church Lawrence Gilliam J. P. Harris Knight Peeves J. P. Dutton M. C Newton Harris Southern Baptist Convention Birmingham Ala Valley Association Princeton Baptist Church Sara Macon Warrenton Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church San Antonio Leeds Linesville Moody Agatha Roberts 8. B. Roberts Hollins College Student Government Association Bessie Carter Randolph Capital Kiwanis International Price Hylton Frank Heslip Charlotte Anne Hole W. C. Spangler Mt. Lake Hotel M. L. Lester Giles American Legion Auxiliary CES Berea College Berea William Andrew, Jr Felix Cummings Washington, D. C J. W. Barker Helen Mitchell Averett College Danville Edward Paolielky Columbus Virginia Beach Hoge Hopkins Senior Woman's Club College Street Marguerite Kessler Salem Mr. Kessler Faye Johnston Cynthia Johnston Harold Whitcomb F. M. Carpenter Cumberland St. Patrick's Catholic Church Carpenter Frances Carr University of Cincinnati Roanoke College Richard R. P. Beaver Radford State Teachers College Mabel J. G. Tipton Reba Charlie Siala Minnie B. Rowland Alice Jane Russell London Methodist Parsonage J. E. Turner Brentwood EL Shockey E. P Bishop Wolf Street Charlies R. Adair, Jr Clemson Earle G. Johnson Mary Washington College Fredericksburg Rosalie Jane Jack Clarke Mary Alice H. Clarke Clarke, Jr B. Cummings C. P. D. Weeks, Jr Long Island Hackensack T. E. St. Paul Department of Virginia C. Linkenhaker Rock, W. Va American Legion and Auxiliary G. B. Ould Glen Lyn T. E. Chapman St. Paul Ernest B. Fishburn Rpatinal Pearle Topper W. A. Wilkinson G. W. Garst Newport Monk Havens W. C. Price, Jr M. W. Givens W. G. Gwinn George King Shando Friends of the Union Charity Club Pollyanna Duhring and Cliff Yard Frances Church of Christ Ladies Aid Albert Muncy Beulah McNew J. G. Scott Joe Bailey W. C. Belcher Beulah Gertie Foy Piedmont Carl Nichols Laurence Davis Jee Bailey H. O. Brown Dry Cleaning Co J. O. Stump Midway H. E. Yost Jenkin Jones Joe Pickett Fayette Pierce North Carolina Lawrence Davis Gilo W. Pickett Charleston Peggy Mitchell Tyler Shrader Everett Roland M’comas T. E. Shea Howard Burnett Burnett Bertha Harless Tams Rex Hurst Dorothy Payton Babcock National Park Martha Ann Bailey E. Mangus George Oliver Knouff Billy Godfrey Quincy Blevins Marion Lucille West Floyd, Va H. J. Light Kirk Gearheart Cloyd Hawks Charlie Beggs Tuesay Abel Mabe Johnsie Mae Eller D. Wood Wood Lawrence Sprinkler Crystal Nick Bucchi Harold de Haven Albert Mariotti Troy Scott Mary de Hart Elizabeth Taylor Alderson de Hart W. A. de Hart Earl Barrett B. H. Hughes Butcher Sagamore Store Hughes J. W. Sherga H. L. Black P. A. McCoy Harriett Cottrell A. C. Shaver Ione Brown Hristian Education Anawalt Mighty Lake _ Rose Wise Old Owl Betty McCormick Maxine Dinkins Ida Mae Perdue Kris Buffalow Carl Lesier G. W. Fox G. K. Patty Pagan Eee Cata Rose Raisoen Mary Frances Sexton E. W. Alley Kiwanis E. L. Evans L. H. Atwell Board of Education Entertain Aid Society James Lee Anawalt Ladies Aid Society P.T. A Anawalt School W. C. Myers Bsen Norris Mamie O'Brien D. R. Basham R. H. Moore S. T. Adams Rudolph Utica Arthur Bell Jeannette Howard Bell Mrs. Bell Cumberland Heights Easley - Wilson Peery Bidg
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