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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1929
Page
15
M Henry Lane Kinnucan formerly Miss Madelyn Elizabeth Weiss of Wheeling marries Mr Kinnucan. The wedding is described as one of the season’s most noteworthy Wheeling social events.
Mr Henry Lane Kinnican of Grosse Pointe Village Mich weds Miss Madelyn Elizabeth Weiss at the Weiss estate Elmwood Wheeling W Va The garden ceremony features a domed lily cascade and pink rambler roses The bride daughter of Dr and Mrs William Erhard Wells attended Rosemary ball and Ely Court Greenwich Conn The gown ivory satin with rose point lace veil carries white orchids and lilies of the valley Bridesmaids in blue and citron with flower bouges and horsehair hats The groom a Georgetown graduate works with Michigan Investment Co The couple honeymoon abroad and reception drew hundreds from across the region The event marks Wheeling society history
At the morning service Claude Godwin will sing Jesus Only by O Hara. At night the choir performs O Paradise by Huler with Godwin taking solo parts. Mrs Walter Kaylor also sings O Come to My Heart Lord Jesus by Walcott in the evening.
A big picnic for the Bluefield Daily Telegraph and Street News newsboys and carriers at Glenwood park on Wednesday June 12. Transportation is free from Princeton and Bluefield with events including games, tug of war, rides, and a weiner roast. Mayors Stewart and McConnell plan a follow up Children’s Day picnic next Saturday.
Virginia Asher Bible council announces a birthday party to celebrate its eighth anniversary next Monday evening June 17 at 6 at the Y. Dinner will be served and reservations should be made by calling the Y. All council members and former members are urged to attend.
At 2 20 Wednesday circles of the College Avenue Baptist Church convene. Circle 1 led by Mrs. R T McLaughlin includes Mrs. W R Portis on To led o street. Circle 2 led by Mrs F C Lamb with Mrs Lamb on Albemarle Street. Circle 3 led by Mrs G W Lavende with Mrs R A Kintzler on Bailey avenue. Circle 4 led by Mrs A L Rhoads with Mrs Rhoads on Albemarle street. Circle 5 led by Mrs D T Musick with Mrs J B Hothman at 327 Frederick street. Circle 6 led by Mrs Albert Hughett with Mrs J B Pearson on College avenue. Circle 7 led by Mrs Henry Kendrick with Mrs J C Craig on 1905 Vineyard street.
The Help Another Circle of Trinity Methodist met at Edith and Kathleen Duff’s Frederick Street home Friday afternoon with 24 members and one visitor. Mrs. Hinchee led the scripture lesson, two chapters from Better Americans were read by Mrs. Davis, children sang America, and the group closed with prayers. Hosts provided piano solos and refreshments, with Mrs. Duff assisting.
The Young People's Missionary Society of Trinity Church plans a 7:30 gathering at Miss Virginia Stump's home on College Avenue for its next meeting.
The Y M C A will host a member ship meeting with camp girls in charge of the program and full attendance urged.
Miss Zuleima Zink of Keystone sails from New York aboard the Berengaria bound for Dijon France to study music for several months.
Miss Mary Jane Stewart arrived home from American University Washington where she earned a bachelor of arts with honors on Monday evening June 3. She is the daughter of Mrs Sue Payne Stewart and was active on campus with the annual staff International Relations club and other committees.
Circle 1 of Grace M. S. S. met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Carl Clark as leader. Mrs. H. W. Davidson hosted with joint hostesses Mrs. E. T. Old and Mrs. A. L. Gilbert. Eleven members and two visitors attended. The session opened with Higher Ground, a prayer was offered, and Bible lesson by Mrs. Co. N. Wilson. Business followed by a social hour.
Mr and Mrs Edward McLaughlin of Raven Virginia formerly of Bluefield announce the birth of their son Edward Kermit Mrs McLaughlin is Nannie Bell Stoots of Richlands Virginia
Circle No 7 of Grace M. E. church met Thursday evening at 2006 Carolina avenue with thirteen members present. Mrs. H. J. Bowles opened with Scripture, Mrs. W. C. Forelines read from The Voice, and Mrs. Sprinkle led the lesson on es. The gathering closed with prayer and refreshments served by Mrs. Bone and Mrs. Forelines.
Miss Mary Jane Stewart daughter of Mrs. Sue Payne Stewart graduated with honors at American University in Washington. She earned many early school honors in Bluefield and is regarded as one of the city's most charming and popular girls.
Mrs Mildred Fairchild hosted a hay ride to Lake Shawnee in honor of Miss Lake Via who recently graduated from Buchanan Mission school. Guests included Oma Bowling Clara Kidd Vera Smith Edith Clark Virginia Stevens Lake Via Reba Brooks Jessie Coleman and other local residents.
Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Farthing of Bramwell road announce the birth of a son named Ivan Thomas.
The Sunbeams of Trinity Methodist church met on Friday afternoon with Mary Louise Taylor on Albemarle Street. Nineteen members and one visitor attended, opening with prayer by Mrs. Frank Taylor. Mrs. J. W. Gilbert led the first two chapters of the mission study book Better Americans, and the group closed with the Lord's Prayer. A social hour followed with refreshments.
A birth notice reports the arrival of a child to Mr and Mrs C Eaton in Bane Virginia. The mother formerly Elizabeth Stafford a student nurse at St Luke’s Hospital is well known in the city.
William Hicks Jr. heals at home after a fall at Union street. Jack McClaugherty returns from Marshall College. Elizabeth McClaugherty comes from Salem College. Bernard McClaugherty Jr. home from University of Virginia. James Rosenheim and son spend weekend in Roanoke. Epworth League members Porterfield and Taylor attend conference in Abingdon. Jerome Katz home from West Virginia University. Pearl Hale and Mrs. Maxey visit Charleston guests of L. A. Vandenburg. O. L. Farris to visit sister W. W. Hill in Ohio street. Ben Morgan returns from Roanoke and Virginia’s Valley trip. Patey Gilkeson arrives Bluefield after VA finals in Winchester.
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