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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1941

Page

43

Campaigning for a Wade school in McDowell County

Educators civic leaders and service clubs met Friday to discuss establishing a Wade school offering vocational and trade training beyond high school. The group urged support from Rotary Kiwanis Lions PTA and Chamber of Commerce while a committee led by E B McCue will study the proposal and report back.

McDowell County M. Hollandsworth Welch High E. B. McCue Island Superior Highchool Kiwanisi@ub Wade McCue Rotary Clubs Kiwanis Clubs Lions Club P.“T. A. Board of Education One Chamber of Labor P. Barry Roy B. Shrout J. T E. B. Shannon Welch

Crockett Springs Property Bought by F M Stewart

F M Stewart retired Welch businessman and McDowell county resident has purchased the Crockett Springs estate near Shawsville Virginia. He will move there tomorrow to establish a summer home on the 200 acre resort site with springs pool three cottages and tennis courts. Stewart plans to farm woodland and continue as site for Boy Scout camps. he notes he will spend summers there.

F. M. Stewart Welch McDowell County Crockett Springs Shawsville Deal Heart Springshoe Stewart Stemet Stew

Miss Alice Gearing Passes in Roanoke

Miss Alice Gearing died Friday at Jefferson Hospital Roanoke after an operation. She was former superintendent of nurses at Jel and served with Red Cross in France during the war. Surviving sister Miss Elizabeth Gearing of Roanoke County. Burial planned at Pulaski Va following services.

Charles Julius Gearing Jr O. J. Las Aie Oke Alice Geargin Jefferson Hospital Ranoke Miss Gearing Jeland Redource France Ma Wisabet Gearing Roland of

Unemployment Office Schedule Changes Announced

The West Virginia unemployment service in Welch will open tomorrow at a specified morning hour and adjust hours. Offices will close at 6 pm on weekdays and operate until 11 am on Saturdays, with some locations extending to 1 pm on limited days.

Welch A. Altizer Orice

Welch Baseball Fans Plan Big March On Bluefield

Welch fans prepare to march to Bowen Field to root the Bluefield Grays in a Monday game. Boosters Day events include Elkhorn High School band, with Mayor W Le Snyder urging full civic support for the home team amid the friendly cross city rivalry.

Fannie Bluefield Blue ‘Grays Bowen Field Elkhorn High School W. le Snyder Welch

Minister Makes Brief Flag Day Address Here

The Rev. D. M. Dorsey of Welch First Baptist spoke from the World War Memorial building steps during Flag Day ceremonies. He urged daily remembrance of flags and facing forward as soldiers in the Argonne did. The service included flag-raising, with two Marines in charge and a Boy Scout guard.

D. M. Dorsey First Baptist Church Welch Mr. Dorsey Argonne Forest United States

Welch Paragraphed Polon Joins Fort Thomas Training

Carl Polon, a Welch young man, enlisted for military service last week and has been accepted after passing physical exams in Huntington. His parents Mr and Mrs Sam Polon were notified. He is assigned to Fort Thomas Kentucky for training and has already reported for duty.

Carl Polon Welch Huntington Sam Polon Fort Thomas Kentucky

Vacation Church School at First Presbyterian Opens

Final plans completed Friday night for the Vacation Church School at First Presbyterian Church. The program begins tomorrow morning with a 9 to 11 session, followed by daily activities for two weeks including song, flag salutes, worship, and departmental work.

Church First Presbyterian Church

Eastern Star Welch Chapter 87 Meeting Tonight

DES TO INSTALL The officers will preside as Welch chapter No 87 Order of Eastern Star convenes Monday evening at 8 o clock.

DES Welch Order of Eastern Star

Newborn Ronald Vincent O Domski Reported at Grace Hospital

Mr and Mrs Vincent O Dom ski Riverside Drive welcomed their first child a son named Ronald Vincent born Sunday at Grace hospital. Mother and baby plan to return home today.

Vincent O’domski Riverside Drive Grace Hospital Ronald Vincent O’domski Baby

Death of Litle Bonnie Jean Hale in Havaco and Welch

W V June 14. Litle Bonnie Jean Hale daughter of Mr James Hale of Havaco died Friday after several weeks illness at Stevens clinic Welch. Funeral services were held at Havaco church and interment was at Roderfield. Hale family were former residents of this community.

McDowell W. Va Bonnie Jean James Hale Havaco Stevens Clinic Welch Havaco Church Roderfield Hale's

Society Meets at Mrs Meckenase Home

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs W B Meckenase's home on Thursday in Worth. Mrs Wy rick received many lovely and useful gifts. There were 16 members and two visitors Mrs W J March and Mrs Harry Hashbarger present.

Woman's Society of Christian Service W. B. Meckenase Wyrick, Jr Worth

Harold Carter Attends Christian Youth Conference

Harold Carter attends a four day Christian Youth conference at Blueridge North Carolina representing the YMCA Roanoke College Salem region where he serves as president.

Harold Carter Blueridge N. C Roanoke College Salem, Re

Return Home From Bluefield Sanitarium As Patient Sheds Hope

Russell East has returned home from Bluefield sanitarium with condition about the same. Little Mary Alice Lewellyn received a broken hand during play on Tuesday. N P Reynolds was called to Martinsville Virginia Sunday by illness in his daughter Mrs. Herman Keith. Keith underwent an operation on Monday and is reported in favorable condition.

Russel East Bluefield Sanitarium Mary Alice Lewellyn N. PF. Reynolds Martinsville Herman Kei Keith

Personal Notes Include Local Visits and Family Trips

Mr and Mrs Jesse Trent spent time in Athens for term. Mrs Claude B Miller and Sr and Mrs L J Lewen and daughter Phoebie of Blandchester visited Barstee iilion this week.

Jesse Trent Athens Claude B Miller and L. J. Lewen Phoebie Blandchester Barstee Iilion

Rain Delays Flag Day Program in Huntington

Heavy rain postponed the Flag Day program scheduled in Huntington West Virginia. The event, with former H Guy Kump expected as principal speaker, faced delays due to the weather and census report preparations.

Huntington W. Va H. Guy Kump

Seniors Given Advice On Life At Gary Commencement

At the Gary high school commencement 127 seniors listened as Dr. J F Marsh president of Concord college urged a hopeful future with four “glasses” for outlook, history, science, and religion. Valedictorian Clara Meade spoke on Here Endeth Here Beginneth and salutatorian Ruby Boggs on The Spirit of Adventure.

Gary W. Va J. F. Marsh Concord College Gary High School Clara Meade Ruby Boggs J. E. Batten Tne McDowell County Betty Joe Batten Phillip Coulon Thorpe American Legion Daughters of the American Revolution Zulie Forgao Henry Lugosky Irvin Franklin Helen Clinko Gene Trape Anthony Pinter Alma Spear

Seniors Hear Sermon at Gary High Baccalaureate

The Gary high school seniors attended a baccalaureate sermon held in the school gym. The Rev. G. K. Patty of Welch Methodist church delivered the message as seniors marched in led by Miss Mary Franklin and Stanley Blaha. The glee club under Miss Louise Keesee performed The Lord Is My Shepherd.

Gary High School G. K. Patty Methodist Church Welch Mary Franklin Stanley Blaha Glee Club Louise Keesee Lord Is My Bert Boone Jack Bowman Richard Carico Jack Caudle Victor Chapek William Virginia Andolina Margaret Baldea Irene Blevins Castile Helen Chapek Rose Columbo Retha Crouse Frances Crakovich Evelyn Davis Mae Davis Olga Diachenko Louise Elswick Mary Louise Esak Dorisantelli Helen Groch Jamie Joss Louise Harman Margaret Hubley Anna Kereluk Helen Klinko Helen Kruchin Gladys Lambert Anne Marinelli Ruth McCormick Clara Meade Elizabeth Nagy Helen Nesgoada Zelma Osborne Doris Parks Marguerite Petty Sophia Psathos Margaret Queen Helen Radnosky Helen Ralston Irene Kesnake Hazel Robinette Mildred Romeo Anna Roth Dorothy Shelton Ferne Shepherd Bessie Shulock Edith Siuss Juanita Spears Prances Spangler Pauline Spichek Helen Spriggs Jane Starsky Mae Stone Blanche Taylor Helen Thompson Mabel Thompson Mary van Dyke Helen Vitosky Anna Wadosky Margaret Whitman Ja Wasnuk Betty Whitney Ve Winter Janis Witten Stella Zachwieja Wanda Zachwieja

Thirteen Club Meets At Country Club Social

The 13 club gathered Wednesday evening at the Country Club hosted by Mrs. O P Clark. Attendees included Pol Silagi Jr O M Duffy John Povitch Charles Pendery Richard Sledge C W Dean Grady Carper and several women from Bluefield such as Jean Barker Mary Sikora Julia Sledge Elizabeth House Bobbie Witt Eleanor VanGilder Harriett Cottrell Annwall Katherine Gowans. The high prize in the cup was won by Mrs John Povlich with second by Mrs Richaraeens travel a. Miss Elizabeth House and low by Eleanor VanGilder.

O. P. Clark Pol Silagi O. M. Duffy John Povitch Charles Pendery Richard Sledge C. W. Dean Grady Carper Jean Barker Mary Sikora Julia Sledge Elizabeth House Bobbie Witt Eleanor VanGilder Harriett Cottrell Annwall Katherine Gowans Bluefield

Dr A K Walker Moves to Bedford Virginia

Dr A K Walker a Gary pharmacist has moved to Bedford Virginia to take a drug store manager post. He was previously with United Supply for several years. Mrs A K Walker is noted in the item.

Bedford A. K. Walker Gary Walker United Supply Company

Pupils in Recital Presented by Miss Shirley Starkey

Music students of Miss Shirley Starkey were presented in a piano recital Friday evening in Elbert Community hall.

Shirley Starkey Elbert Community Hall

Country Luncheon and Club Meetings Reported

Mesdames Shanklin Moore and Stratton hosted a country club luncheon with bridge and Chinese checkers for about 30 attendees. Upcoming meetings include the Women’s Society of Service at Filbert Methodist, Women’s Society of Christian Service at Gary Methodist, American Legion Auxiliary Post 38, and a Fourth Sunday Bible class at Gary Methodist on June 22.

R. V. Shanklin R. H. Moore Anna Stratton Country Club Women's Society of Service Filbert Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service Gary Methodist Church David American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 38 Lodge Hall

Gary Faculty Vacation Plans Outline College Attendances

Gary high school teachers reveal summer travel and study plans. Harvey Morgan will attend West Virginia University while Joe Fried Raymond Brown and others head to the University of Kentucky Columbia University Northwestern University. Some plan to stay at home in Gary and various locations including Pennsylvania Morgantown Richmond and Virginia Beach with multiple individual names listed.

Gary Harvey Morgan West Virginia University Stennett Toussaint Joe Fried Raymond Brown University of Kentucky Virginia Smith Stes Columbia University Julia Sledge Northwestern University Louise Keesee Birefield John Sinthrope Kimball William Daugherty Pennsylvania Elizabeth House Philippi Virginia Baer Edward Cordray Morgantown Hunter Richlands India Covey Snowville Robinson Coalwood Powers Baltimore Clark Virginia Beach Katherine Scott Richmond Evelyn Noel Eustis Jacksonville Fla O’donnell Clarksburg Parkersburg Sarah CanDeren Cynthiana Lena Wood East Radford

Gary star athlete invited to North South game in Charleston

Eugene Bingham, a standout Gary athlete and top scholar, earned a North South game invite in Charleston on August 23. He led the 40-41 football team as captain, was named to the all Southern Conference squad for two consecutive years, all county team, and placed on the third all-state team.

Gary Charleston Eugene Bingham West Virginia

Gary High announces 1941 42 staff lineup

Miss Helen White named editor in chief of Gary High School for 1941 42. Juanita Watson is associate editor and Mary Grahovac Lois Bennington music editors. Helen Charapich Louise Alley lead sports and feature sections with Carol Osborne and Mary Farris as exchange editors. Joyce Whitman business manager heads staff with Elsie Bachmann as advertising manager and assistants Gloris Hamer and Dorothy Whitt. Circulation vacancies filled by Mallie Graham Marie Dinkins Virginia Aldish Catherine Verignan and Louise Willa. Banquet announced by Jules Itdas last week.

Helen White Gary High School Juanita Watson Mary Grahovac Lois Bennington Helen Sue Charapich Louise Alley Carol Osborne Mary Frances Farris Nancy Beach Frances Ann Lawson Betty Lou Hall Sie Jones Pete Grasso Stuart Moore Bob Barr Pat Maloney Jim Beach Joyce Whitman Elsie Bachmann Gloris Hamer Dorothy Whitt Mallie Graham Marie Dinkins Virginia Aldish Catherine Verellan Louise Willa Jules Itdas

Vacancies Reported as Several Residents Return Home

Fragmentary text notes Mrs. Wade Fleshman returning to Bluefield and mentions brothers Bobby and others as vacancies as Seu. The snippet indicates a local update about residents and household changes without full context.

Bobby Wade Fleshman Bluefield

visitors and hometown ties across Virginia and nearby states

Miss Margaret Reid from the University of Westle visits her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Reid. Norman Clemens returns to Chicago after visiting his brother Elince. G C Sledge recovers at home after surgery at Grane hospital Welch. Myrtle Honaker C H Reedy and Gladys visit Groseclose for a few days. Betty Joe Harris returns to Lexington after visiting Charles and Sally Dean. Edward O Toole and Anna from Coral Gables visit. Alta Robertson of New York visits her parents F Robertson. Elizabeth Collins family from Pikeville visits H E Bingham. Hope Jones from General hospital Huntington visits Roy Jones family. Virginia Cooper returns home for summer with parents and Mrs Robert Cooper from Berea College. Robert Powell returns from WVU for summer vacation. Mabel Franklin leaves for Peabody College in Nashville. Mildred Maloney of National Business College visits her mother Gertrude Maloney.

Frank Watson Margaret Reid University of Westle Harry Reid Norman Clemens Chicago Elince G. C. Sledge Grane Hospital Welch Myrtle Honaker C. H. Reedy Gladys Groseclose F. Robertson Elizabeth Collins Pikeville H. E. Bingham Hope Jones General Hospital Huntington Roy Jones Virginia Cooper Robert Cooper Berea College Berea Robert Powell West Virginia University Mabel Franklin Nashville Peabody College Mildred Maloney National Business College Gertrude Maloney

Sunday program at Wilcoe church revival to start at Havace

June 14 notice states Sunday school at the Wilcoe Methodist church at 10 a.m. There will be no preaching services. Congregation invited to Havace where a revival begins with Rev. W. B. Peck of Coalwood assisting the station pastor Rev. R. W. McGuire.

Wilcoe W. Va Wilcoe Methodist Church Havace W. B. Peck Coalwood Pasor R. W. McGuire

Foreman Suffers Hip Fracture After Work Fall

P. J. Long, general foreman at Wilcoe N and W shops, fractured a hip after falling from a baggage car at work Tuesday. He is a patient at Stevens Clinic and as well as could be expected. Circle 3 met at Mrs. W. J. Beard's home with Irene Rasnake guest reading scripture and a solo hour by Mrs. W. T. Davis. A meal followed with Shatley, Jamison and guests. Mrs. F. T. Roberts to entertain Circle on July 11.

P. J. Long Wilcoe N. and W Mr. Long Stevens Clinic W. J. Beard Irene Rasnake W. T. Davis Shatley W. E. Jamison Hermie McGuire F. T. Roberts

Boys Home to Their Homes

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a story about a boy named Tom and a diploma or degree B. 8. de- mentioned, with reference to home return. Details are unreadable but imply a personal milestone or school achievement.

Tom

Mission Board Attendees Report to Coalfield Meeting

Mesdames F. T. Roberts W. A. Williams W. B. Willard and W. E. Jamison attended the Coalfield Mission Board meeting at Princeton last Tuesday.

Mission Board F. T. Roberts W. A. Williams W. B. Willard W. E. Jamison Coalfield Mission Board Princeton

Local Graduates Highlight Weekend Social Notes

Mrs. Stacy Stone’s family hosted guests from Huntington for granddaughter Betty Jean Nash’s graduation. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Lawrence Pine and John Thomas from Berwind, and Mr and Mrs Herman Harris with a Richmond relative. Several families, including Rasnake Knox and Kathleen McAllister, attended Gary High School graduation events in Behecheel and nearby towns.

Stacy Stone Opal McClung Huntington M. M. Harris H. K. Harris Georgia Florida Rasnake Knox. Ky Kathleen McAllister Bluefield Neal Irene Rasnake Gary High B B. Brammer Soushter Sarey Brammer L. Clendennin Roanoke Lizzie Wagers J. W. Main Blueheld Hesane, dJr Gary

Pineapple Platter Stunt with Tidbits and Pean Density Note

A quirky fruit tray idea nests shrimp wrapped in bacon, pickle and cheese slices, crab croquettes, pickled onions, cheese squares with mustard horseradish, and crisp radishes on wood skewers. The text also claims Rhode Island has the highest peanut density at 4.3 persons per square mile.

Rhode Island States

Keystone Ninth Grade Diplomas Awarded at Keystone Junior High

Keystone West Virginia June 14 Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the auditorium of the Keystone Junior High School 31 members of the ninth grade received their diplomas. After the program a song Holy Art Thou was sung by the Glee Club. Salutatory by Miss Elizabeth Klebitz and valedictory by Miss Marie Frigo. Medals were presented to both students by Virgil Trooper. C R Graley presented twelve patrol medals for noteworthy work in all weather. Legion awards went to J C Kessee and Marie Frigo and Samuel L Christie spoke to the class and presented the diplomas. A candle lighting service followed led by Lester Wiles senior of Northfork High School. Home for vacation many out of town students return from Morgan Town VPI Blacksburg.

Keystone W. Va Keystone Junior High School Bobbie Dye Glee Club Elizabeth Klebitz Marie Frigo Virgil C. R. Graley Legion Fred L. Ray J. C. Kessee Samuel L. Christie Lester Wiles Northfork High School

Dorton Family Son Richard Starts at Virginia Power after Bliss Electric Graduation

Mr and Mrs Ben Dorton and son Billy returned from Washington where Richard Dorton completed a course in electric engineering at Bliss Electric school. He accepted a position with Virginia Light and Power in Alexandria, Virginia and started work soon after graduation.

Exercices Ben Dorton Billy Washington, D. C Richard Bliss Eléctric School Alexandria, Va Virginia Light and Power Company

Lanzi Family Attends Graduation for Lillian Lanzi

Mr and Mrs B Lanzi travel with Lola and Geraldine to Indiana for Saint Mary of the Woods graduation of daughter and sister Lillian Lanzi. She earned a diploma in home economics and chemistry and led in Penates and Curie clubs. She will return home for the summer vacation.

B. Lanzi Lola Geraldine Lanzi Indiana Lillian Lanzi Saint Mary of the Woods College Miss Lanzi Penates Curie

D. V. B. School To Open At Keystone Church

The Daily Vacation Church School at Keystone Church opens Monday at 9 o clock. Sessions run Monday to Friday for two weeks with one and a half hour periods each morning. Mrs N B Kash is superintendent and leads a faculty assisting in the program. Parents are asked to send children.

D. V. B. School Keystone Oo Gelock N. B. Kash

Camp opening for Bluefield district youths at Camp Houston

The Christian Adventure camp for ages 12 to 16 will open at Camp Houston Carswell on Monday and run all week. Rev. C A Hillman is named camp director with a capable staff to assist. A similar camp is planned for older youths Jack White and Sean Hillman.

Bluefield District Camp Houston Carswell C. A. Hillman Jack White Sean Hillman

Methodist Church Schedule Led by Rev Hillman

The Rev. C. A. Hillman presides over services with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Evening preaching at 7:30 p.m. Intermediate and Young People’s leagues at 6 p.m. BYP U at 6 45 p.m. Choir practice Tuesday and prayer services Wednesday at 7 30 o'clock.

Methodist Church C. A. Hillman

Class Ent entertained by Ladies Bible group event recap

The Ladies Bible class held a quarterly social with Mrs Kash giving a devotional on the 4 Room guide. Officers reported on the quarter as games and contests entertained attendees led by Mrs Gammon Mrs Collins and Mrs Courtney.

Kash Gammon Collins Courtney

Vesper Service At Methodist Church Highlights Four Square

Sunday vesper services featured a speaker addressing the class with the subject Four Square. He outlined four points of a well rounded life for youths seeking success. A mixed chorus including Lois Shupe Marie Frigo and Judy contributed to the program.

Lois Shupe Marie Frigo Judy

Engagement announced for Marie Boyd and Pete Gillenwater

A surprise engagement is announced forMiss Marie Boyd and Pete Gillenwater of Keystone Both come from local families and work in Bluefield Peerless Pocahontas Fuel. The couple plans a late summer wedding.

Miss Marie Boyd Pete Gillenwater Keystone Miss Boyd Harry Boyd Paddock Grill Bluefield Mr. Gillenwater Jim Gillenwater Pocahontas Fuel Company Peerless

Local residents recount summer travels and health updates

Mr and Mrs Charles Budnick and Merrill Budnick joined relatives from Morgantown after a weekend visit. Mrs J H Patton returns home from Blacksburg after months away. Miss Ann B Clark leaves for Union to summer with her mother. Mr and Mrs W B Bourne back from Marion Va after attending graduation at Marion Junior College. Mrs Bournes niece Nanice Felty graduates with home economics diploma. Mr and Mrs Ben Mays and son travel Friday to Roanoke for a wedding. Mr and Mrs Fletcher Hardy visiting in Massachusetts. Mrs Sandy Huff returns from Roanoke after visiting friends. Mrs W M Conlon and Miss Gertrude Smith enroll at Concord College summer school. Aurelia Huffman leaves New Castle to spend summer after teaching Keystone schools. Miss Bess Sowers summering with relatives in Morgantown. Mrs John Knight, patient at Stevens Clinic, returns home and improves. W H Rogers, ill recently, shows some improvement at home.

Charles Budnick Merrill Budnick Morgantown J. H. Patton Blacksburg Ann B. Clark Union W. B. Bourne Marion Marion Junior College Nancie Felty Tazewell Ben Mays Priday Roanoke Mays Fletcher Hardy Hardy Massachusetts Sandy Huff W. M. Conlon Gertrude Smith Concord College Athens Aurelia Huffman New Castle Keystone Bess Sowers John Knight Stevens Clinic W. H. Rogers Guy Harmon E. Sheff John Taylor W. H Collins Williams Narrows G. B. Sadier Junior Robertson Covington Kirby Charles Jackie Miss Tone Brown Molly Boothe Delhi Bradley Mamie O’brien Eleanor Crawford Radford Radford State Teachers College Janice Ann A. C. Johnston M. D. Wingfield Coburn Kathleen Johnson Elen Donchatz

Gary High School hold June commencement in Anawalt

One hundred twenty seven students graduated from Gary high school Tuesday evening. Local seniors listed include Mae Davis Louise Eliswick Doris Parks Blanche Taylor Helen Vitosky Margaret Whitman Marie Akers Jack Caudie Delbert Bailey William Collins Randolph Johnston and Donald Pauley.

Anawalt W. Va Gary High School Mae Davis Louise Eliswick Doris Parks Blanche Taylor Helen Vitosky Margaret Whitman Marie Akers Jack Caudie Delbert Bailey William Collins Randolph Johnston Donald Pauley

Summer visits and relocations across Virginia families

Miss Coronda Harris travels to Snowville for summer visits guest of Miss Lettie Mae Johnson of Richlands. Miss Lettie Mae Johnson also visits Richlands, while Miss Irene Davis hosts Adrian Vance and daughter. Nancy moves to Rolfe to reside. Vance transferred from Pocahontas Fuel Jenkin Jones to Jas Fuel Rolfe. Ethel Yost leaves for Princeton for summer with her parents. Ed Wooten family visits Hemphill. James Lee hosts FP Lee relatives. Anna Catherine Bailey joins summer at Bowling Green area after Bowing Green? boarding. J B Blevins recovers after on the job injury. Madeline Maurin to Morgantown for summer with parents. O C Barnes and Roanoke Reeves hosted by relatives. Maxine Basham leaves for Radford for summer.

Coronda Harris Snowville Lettie Mae Johnson Richlands Irene Davis Adrian Vance Nancy Rolfe Vance Pocahontas Fuel Company Jenkin Jones Jas Fuel Ethel Yost Anawalt Princeton L. D. Yost Ed Wooten Patty Hemphill Wooten James Lee Lee FP. L. Lee Anna Catherine Bailey Bowling Green Business University J. B. Blevins Madeline Maurin Sch Morgantown O. C. Barnes Roanoke

Local Residents Entertain Guests for Summer

Mrs Guy Harmon and Mr and Mrs E Sheff host over the weekend with guests including W H Collins and son from Narrows Virginia and Junior Robertson grandson of Covington Virginia. Several others plan summer visits and college sessions in nearby towns.

Home Circle Meeting in Jenkinjones WV on Thursday

Mrs. J. B. Whitehead hosted a home circle gathering in Jenkinjones with a program led by Mrs. W. J. Dietrich. Readings on home life were followed by special music by James C. Warden and a social hour with refreshments served by the hostess and her daughters.

Josephine Whitehead E. N. French C. E. Caldwell J. E. Pressly R. le Daily

Bible Class Meets at Mrs Murphy Home

The June meeting of the Ladies Bible class was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. C. A. Murphy with nine members present. Mrs Brigent Whitehead led the business session.

C. A. Murphy Brigent Whitehead

Circle One meets in church circle program event

Circle One of the Woman's Society of Christian Service held an evening program led by O M Gillian. Members present included Mrs. C A Murphy and others. Special music by Mrs S W Greene. Rev G W Fox gave a talk and presented Mrs Williams a Bible. A party plate was served by two hostesses. Visitors listed and July meeting planned with hostesses. Mrs J E Robertson reported ill.

Circle One Woman's Society of Christian Service O. M. Gillian C. A. Murphy W. C. Myers E. 8. Beasley E. E. Webb E. D. Williams W. Greene G. W Fox

Biological expedition trip to Morgantown for six weeks

Miss Frances Hancock departed Wednesday for Morgantown to join West Virginia University’s biological expedition for six weeks. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs. H. P. Hancock and Mrs. Thomas Spence, who returned Thursday.

Frances Hancock Morgantown West Virginia University H. P. Hancock Thomas Spence

Louise Garnered Notice From Gary High Teachers

Louise and her family are connected to Gary High School with teachers Miss India Covey Pearl Crowe Catherine Scott and Virginia Smith referenced in the report.

Louise Gary High School India Covey Pearl Crowe Catherine Scott Vireginia Smith

Visit Ends as Clyde Vick Heads to Johns Hopkins

Clyde Vick left for Baltimore Maryland after a short stay with his parents Dr and Mrs C W Vick to continue his work at Johns Hopkins Medical. Mr and Mrs W C Myers and daughters visited Mrs Jack Calloway and Mr Calloway along with Mr and Mrs Earl W Alley and daughter Louise who left Saturday for Atlanta for the Kiwanis convention. Mrs C A M and Mrs Gene Pressley were in Bluefield Tuesday.

Clyde Vick Baltimore C. W. Vick John Hopkins Medical Ate W. C. Myers Ome Donaldine Jack Calloway Calloway Earl W. Alley Louise Atlanta Gene Pressley Bluefield

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Uhmde School Crockett Springs Property Alice Gearing Rica Ketter Cent Dr. Marshall Nell Kiddy Dr. Walker J. E. Walker Bowling Green Claude A. Wilburn Mildred Anderson Margaret Fannye Queen Ollie and Jorse Myers Gladys Myers Crigger Elizabeth Rose Necy Mildred Bower Steve Nagy J. R. Crigger Earl Cochran Luther Graham Joe Crowe Otis Asbury Jim Paul Straupe James Reese Ernest Wagner Melvin Curtis Frazier Lewis Harry Lester Howard Mitchem Joe Spry Steve Hossay Warren Smith Evangelistic Club John Foster Gary Boy Foreman Keystone, W. VA Julian Budnick Otto Mansfield Jack Powell Louis Pais Mason Patton Sandy Huff, Jr VPI T. Paul Gore McDowell Street Etch Pocahontas Theater
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