YWCA Lunch Meeting and Youth Group Events Today
The YWCA lunch committee chaired by Mrs. R B Edwards meets at 12 15 at Y quarters on Federal Street. Junior High Girl Reserves gather at 3 30 for a conference on the summer program at the Y. The Loyal Daughters Bible class of Trinity Methodist hosts an outdoor party at Mrs J D Longs home on Mountain View Avenue from 730 to 9 with Mrs H V Troutmans circle in charge. In case of rain, the party moves to the Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Edwards
Y. Quarters
Federal Street
Loyal Daughters Bible
Trinity Methodist Church
J. D. Long
Mountain View Avenue
H. V. Troutman
Fidelis Sunday School Class Meets This Evening
The Fidelis Sunday school class of College Avenue Baptist Church will meet at 8 pm at the home of Mrs. Walter Mustaine on College Avenue. Mrs. Gordon Combow will serve as joint hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis
Clas
College Avenue Baptist Church
Walter Mustaine
College Avenue
Gordon Combow
Bluefield U D C Cancel July Meeting
The Bluefield chapter of U D C announced no meeting will be held in July. The June gathering at the Elks’ parlor featured Mrs Thornhill presiding and included a discussion of the book Lee of Virginia by William F E Brooks. The volume belongs to Mrs Runcell Ritz and is autographed by the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
U. D. Co
Elks’ Parlor
W. A. Thornhill
Lee
Virginia
William FE. Brooks
Morgantown
Sunbeams Plan Church Picnic This Afternoon
Sunbeams of College Avenue Baptist church meet at the church this afternoon at 2:30 for a picnic. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeams
College Avenue
Hospital Notes: nursing schools alter graduation plans
Bluefield sanitarium will not hold this year’s nursing graduation as its school of nursing has been discontinued. All student nurses are expected to graduate in general exercises next year. St Luke's hospital school of nursing plans commencement soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Sanitarium
Stude
St. Luke's Hospital
Bar Mitzvah Invitation for Sidney Herman Wagner
Mrs. Rebecca Wagner invites friends to the Bar Mitzvah of her son Sidney Herman Wagner at the Synagogues on June 11 at 9 30 a m and June 12 at 8 00 p m at 1917 Jefferson Street The ceremony includes reading from the Torah and a speech Rabbi Nathaniel Share of Cincinnati is expected to lead Ahavath Sholem's services next year in charge of the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Wagner
Sidney Herman
Jefferson Street
Grace Wesleyan Bible Class Meets at Grace Methodist
Grace Wesleyan Bible class will meet at Grace Methodist church this evening at 7 45. A full attendance is urged. The class meetings are featured by attractive programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Wesleyan Bible
Grace Methodist Church
Hatcher Jr. Heads to Arizona State University
William Hatcher Jr. leaves Tuesday for Phoenix to enroll at Arizona State University. He will tour San Francisco Los Angeles Salt Lake City Denver Yellowstone Park Oklahoma City and other stops before returning home. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hatcher of Bluefield Bramwell road and has taught at Wade Junior High School in Bluefield for two years. Mrs. Hatcher and daughter Betty Gay will summer with Mrs. Hatcher's parents near Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hatcher Jr
Tuesdar
Phoenix
Arizona
Arizona State University
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Denver
Yellowstone Park
Oklahoma City
3. Louis
Hatcher
W. R. Hatcher
Bluefield- Bramwell Road
Wade
Bluefield
Faculty Chosen for South Bluefield Vacation Bible School
Mrs. R E Edwards announces the VBS faculty. Esther Kesting is general secretary. M C Young leads the intermediate department with teachers including D D McMullin and Lois Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bluefield Daily Vacation Bible School
R. E. Edwards
Esther Kesting
M. C. Young
Pauline Wiley
D. D. McMullin
Lois Caldwell
Pauline Bailey
Alice Chapman
Margaret Ruth Stafford
Betey Stump
Dorothy Hayden
W. A. Wolf
James Clark
R. M. Edwards
Ruth Kesting
Dorothy Taylor
Pansy Stewart
Margaret Franklin
Bessie Trent
Mary Louise Taylor
Ruby Thompson
Gladys Udy
Nita Caldwell
Emily Kell
Frances Reynolds
Mary Nell Keeney
Ruth Lawrence
Otle George
Vacation Bible School Opens Seventh Session at Trinity
Laula Douthat McAllister Phelps Mrs Glenn Nelson and Miss Kathleen Bennett oversee as secretary. The South Bluefield Daily Vacation Bible School begins its seventh session Monday morning June 15 at Trinity Methodist church. Classes run daily 9 to 11 except Saturdays for about three weeks and are open to children of all churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laula Douthat
McAllister Phelps
Glenn Nelson
Kathleen Bennett
South Bluefield
Trinity Methodist Church
Card Party Planned by Christ Episcopal Junior Guild
The junior guild of Christ Episcopal Church sponsors a card party Saturday afternoon June 18 at 2 30 at the home of Mrs John Kee Woodland Drive. Proceeds go to charitable work. Tables reservations may be made by calling Mrs C H Bloom president of the Ladies Aid or Mrs J F Ferneyhough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Guild of
Christ Episcopal Church
John Kee
Woodland Drive
C. H. Bloom
The
Lie
Mm. J. F. Ferneyhough
Immanuel Lutheran Vacation School Continues Two Weeks
Immanuel Lutheran church offers a daily Bible school from 9 to 11 for two weeks. Activities include stories memory work dramatizations and crafts based on the Bible. Open to congregation and community children with certificates for perfect attendance and no enrollment after day two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Bluefield convenes regional Christian education conference
Religious workers from Mercer and Mc Dowell counties gather in Bluefield at the First Christian church for an area conference on Christian education. The event on June 16 is part of a statewide series directed by Rev. F. E. Brininstool and includes pastors, Sunday school leaders, field workers, educators, and other church staff. The conference begins at 1 30 p m with participants from all denominations invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
McDowell
Bluefield
West Virginia
First Christian Church
F. E. Brininstool
Charleston
Delightful Outing By Falls Milla With The Girls Society
The Girls' Friendly Society at Christ Episcopal Church led by Mrs J F Ferneyhough enjoyed a pleasant outing Wednesday at Falls Milla. About sixteen members attended with a tempting picnic supper and swimming as the main activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Friendly Society
Christ Episcopal Church
J. F. Ferneyhough
Falls Milla
Auxiliary Program on WHIS Features Soprano and Pianist
A Monday evening WHIS program showcased soprano Miss Gertrude Steele and pianist Miss Ella Holroyd. Sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary, the event included remarks by Mrs. N. H. Edwards and T. Courtney Tanner who spoke on upcoming Legion convention plans in Bluefield August 9 and 10. Steele performed Star Eyes Sunshine in Rainbow Valley Roses and You and Oh Dry Those Tears, with Holroyd providing piano accompaniment and accompanying Steele in a refined set of classical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHIS
Gertrude Steele
Ella Holroyd
American Legion Auxiliary
N. H. Edwards
T. Courtney Tanner
Mies Steele
Robert Joyce Graduates Enter Georgetownbound Son
Mr and Mrs P M Joyce returned from Waynesboro Virginia where their son Robert Joyce graduated from Fishburne Military School. He accompanied them home for the summer and has enrolled at Georgetown University Washington for the term starting next September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Joyce
Waynesboro
Robert Joyce
Fishburne Military School
Georgetown University
Washington
Trinity Y P Meeting June Session at Miss Kahle Home
The June meeting of the Trinity Y P Society of Trinity Methodist met Tuesday at Mary Kahle's Jefferson Street home with Mrs. D E Templeton presiding. Pauline Bailey led Call to Worship, Elizabeth Taylor gave scripture, Dora Thornhill spoke, and World Outlook article was discussed. An outdoor July meeting at Falls Mill was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of Trinity Methodist Church
Mary Kahle
Jefferson Street
D. E. Templeton
Pauline Bailey
Elizabeth Taylor
World Outlook
Templeton
Dora Thornhill
Falls Mille
Montgomery Ward Employees Enjoy Outdoor Outing and Dance
Montgomery Ward staff held a swimming party and picnic at Wolfe creek Tuesday evening then attended a dance at Phil's place on the Princeton road. The event drew a large group including Mr. and Mrs. Boughton Ann Crockett Virginia Linkenhaker Alva Peake Helen Gregory Mary Burton Prince Hager Boots Starling and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward and Company
Wolfe Creek
Phil's
Princeton Road
P. E. Boughton
Ann Crockett
Virginia Linkenhaker
Alva Peake
Helen Gregory
Mary Burton
Prince Hager
Boots” Starling
Everett French
Everett Stepiens
Frazier Dillon
Theodore Nevel
P. F. Wallace
F. L. Carpenter
Carl King
Sue Carter
Bertha Buckland
Willie Cregar
G. F. Gravely
G. C. Laney
Lena Bulllo
Paula Boyd
Fred Carter
Tom Kitts
Bill Peraldo
Buster Helmendollar
Walter Lawrence
Ralph Bolin
R. E. Crabtree
Local Residents Noted in Community Anecdotes
Jimmy Tynes, Farl Morris, Parl Foltz, Brandt de Gafferelly, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Thompson, Alice Bough ton and Fivelyn Robertson appear in a sequence of neighborhood notices and small-interest items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Tynes
Farl Morris
Parl Foltz
Brandt de Gafferelly
Mrs. Karl Thompson
Alice Boughton
Fivelyn Robertson
Local Radio Hour Features Jourdman and Guests
Mrs Courtland Jourdman of Tazewell opened the noon program singing At Dusk and Goodbye to Love with James Elmer Brown as accompanist. James Ferguson of Johnson City Tenn formerly of WIOD offered baritone selections Neath the Silvery Moon and In the Gloaming by the Fireside. June MacSmith of Knoxville accompanied Mr Ferguson. Readings by Melvin Barnett and performances by Mrs Forrest Morris and Paul Morris added variety. Mrs Jourdman closed with several engaging songs accompanied by Mr Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland Jourdman
Tazewell
James Elmer Brown
James Ferguson
Johnson City
Jourdman
Ferguson
Melvin Barnett
Forrest Morris
Paul Morris
Princeton
New Wonderful Face Powder Promises Smooth Wear
New MELLO GLO face powder offers a youthful complexion by hiding lines wrinkles and pores. A new French process ensures smoother spreading and longer wear with no shiny noses and the promise of the purest powder for all complexions from Taylor's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor's Drug Store
Recital Tonight by Miss Lois Benbow Pupils
Miss Lois Benbow presents a group of music pupils in recital this evening at eight o clock at the home of Mrs H W Davidson 1312 Highland avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Benbow
H. W. Davidson
Highland Avenue
Opening of Blue Field Club Hosts Mixed Foursome
The Blue Field Country Club opens this Saturday with a mixed foursome golf tournament tennis and swimming. Play begins at 1 30 pm with many participants listed including Mrs J D McCte P J Kelly Mrs Douglas Millar and L Borden and others. Substitutes include W A Richards Jack Younger and J T Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
John Pearson
Douglas Miller
J. D. MeCte
P. J. Kelly
Douglas Millar
L. Borden
Parsis Johnson
Wiliam Wade
Alex Mahood
Carl Tabor
Elizabeth Hooper
D. G. Rangley
Herbert Markle
L. A. Hooper
Helen Walters
J. P. Gills
Mae Ogle
J. D. Bane
J. B. Heilman
Frank Bane
W. ©. Pollock
J. H. Kabler
R. T. McLaughlin
H. X. Morton
J. T. Wilson
J. H. Hardy
J. 8. Compton
Clarence Vant
D. M. Bailey
Harry Faust
0. M. Deyerle
J. B. Pearson
R. O. Rogers
B. W. Henley
Elizabeth Angel
O. M. Deyerle
J. M. B. Lewis, Jr
James O'Keeffe
N. Huffard
N. Rangley
W. H. St. Clair
William Beary
J. B. Hollman
Henry Newton
F. G. Turpin
Quota Club Presents Miss Pearle Brammer Award
Miss Pearle Brammer received the prize in the Bluefield Quota club attendance contest during weeks of the weekly luncheon conference. The award was presented at the West Virginian hotel luncheon on a Wednesday at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearle Brammer
Bluefield Quota Club
Quota Club
West Virginian
Quota Club Leaders Plan District Meeting Invitations
Mrs Adrian Barnet and Mrs Arie Neel lead the Quota clubs with Mrs Alice Zimmerman presiding. Bulletin cards in big Q shapes were handed out. Letters from state Quota clubs invite attendance at a Waldo hotel district meeting on June 26 and note Charleston Quota club ceremony for the new capitol opening on June 20. Bluefield members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Barnet
Arie Neel
Alice Zimmerman
Neel
Clarksburg
Waldo Hotel
Local Social Notes Highlight Summers and Travels
Misa Jean Ritz to spend summer with Ritz family in Bluefield after leaving Hamilton College. G W Parks recovering at 600 Augusta Street after a fall. Mrs Julia Berkeley returns from Bradenton to visit sons in Norfolk and Roanoke before Bluefield return. Helen Scott home from Agnes Scott College visiting Groveland. dances at Blacksburg noted. Numerous trips to Charlottesville, Washington, Philadelphia, and Atlanta for graduations and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Jean Ritz
Hamilton College
Lexington
Russell Ritz
Kentucky River
G. W. Parks
Augusta Street
Julia Berkeley
Bradenton
Fla
J. W. Hobson
Bluefield
Groveland Avenue
Miss Scott
Blacksburg
M. W. Reynolds
Charlottesville
Misa Frances
Roanoke
Hampton St. Clair
W. H. St. Clair
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
M. Cunningham
Charleston
Republican State Executive Committee
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Fidelis S. S
Ward’s
Montgomery Ward &C
Federal St
Bluefield, W. Va
Hama
Grace Wesleyan
Arizona State
Lutheran Vacation School
Religious Conference
Cutiura
Ernest E. Houser
Benhams
Kadecen
H. Maldes
Trinity Y. P. Meeting
Betty Lee
Betty Lee Dress Shop
I. L. Cunningham
Mia
Irene Cunningham
D. D. Smythe
James Courtney
Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Norman Smythe
B. E. Davidson
Bramwell Road
Baltimore
Powell Davidson
W. A. Pankey
Auguéeta Military Academy
Fort Defiance
John Pankey
Ge GE
Mra Omas Marple
Philadelphia
Elinor Rits
West Virginia University
Thomas Marple
Tommy
Union Street
Mary F. Darling
Johnstown
St. Lukes Hospital
Darling
W. Y. Darling
Anna Heptner
T. BE. Peters
Jornton-Laird CO
Field, W. Va
Living Models
Bradley
Jantzen and Bradley
Floor
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