Popular Couple Married In Beautiful Ceremony
Miss Regina Brown wed Henry Calvin Humphrey in a simple 9 am home ceremony attended by immediate family. Rev C Gunn officiated at the Westminster Presbyterian setting with mountain laurel decorations and a solo by Virginia Bivens. The bride, a Fairview teacher, and the groom of 15 years with Kahle Ferguson, plan a Wolf Creek cabin summer after a Charlottesville trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina Brown
Henry Calvin Humphrey
Terry Linwood Brown
Parkway
C. Gunn
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Virginia Bivens
P. S. Barrow
First Presbyterian Church
Maury High School
Norfolk
State Teachers’ College
Farmville
Fairview
Kahle-Ferguson Company
Bluefield
Charlottesville
Humphrey
Valley
Virginia
Wolf Creek
Bland County
Senior Y W A Holds Monthly Meeting at College Avenue
The Senior Y W A of College Avenue Baptist Church met Thursday at Mrs. J. M. Studebaker’s home on Washington Street. A picnic supper preceded a program led by Mrs. W M Lankford on the Brides topic with talks on The Hebrew Wedding China Etiquette and The We Symbol in Japan. Attendees included Misses Eads Thornton Studebaker Doughton Blosser and Mrs. Mustaine Bailey and Karnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Annue Baptist Church
J. M. Studebaker
Washington Street
Lorraine Thornton
Earl Bailey
Alice Eade
W. M. Lankford
Walter Mustaine
China
Japan
Alice Eads
J. R. Blosser
Bessie Doughton
Bernice Studebaker
Lena Doughton
Paul Karnes
New Arrival Ruth Meredith Hardy in Greenville WV
Mr and Mrs V S Hardy of Greenville West Virginia announce the birth of a daughter Ruth Meredith The mother was formerly Miss Billie Meredith of Burkes Garden Virginia and the family celebrates the arrival with joy
Junior Choir of First Presbyterian Church Hosts Picnic Supper
Last evening at 6 30 the junior choir guided by Miss Elizabeth Shelton and Mrs P S Barrow held a gay supper in the Sunday School room. The group formed in April 1933 and has contributed notably to church music. A large congregation praised the children's singing and bearing, and the supper honored their faithful effort with 35 to 40 children and supervising ladies among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Shelton
P. S. Barrow
Barrow
Shelton
L. D. Mattox
Young People's Rally in New Lebanon Baptist Association
The New Lebanon Baptist association holds a daylong rally at First Baptist Church starting 10 30 with Mrs J Karl Bailey leading all events. Lunch is to be served at noon and all association churches are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
J. Karl Bailey
Miss Harriet Hyman Joined Sigma Xi for Science Work
Miss Harriet Hyman daughter of Mr and Mrs Sol Hyman has been honored with membership in Sigma Xi an international science organization in recognition of her research work at Ohio State University Columbus Her achievement reflects well on Bluefield as Sigma Xi members are chosen for outstanding scientific contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Hyman
Sol Hyman
Sigma Xi
International Science Organization
Ohio State University
Columbus
Hyman
Bluefield
Men of the Church Hear Scout Executive at Westminster Dinner
Charles Ek Wood of Cincinnati, deputy regional Boy Scout executive, addressed Westminster men at their monthly church dinner, urging focus on home life and Christian example. Henry Fortune sang two solos. program led by Dr H G Steele. Jack Ramage announced July outdoor meeting at Dr Steele’s Bland county cabin with new officers headed by James Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Men - of -the-Church
Charles Ek. Wood
Cincinnati
Wood
Henry Fortune
Sybil Cartwright
H. G. Steele
Eddie Steele
Vincent Paoliello
Woman's Auxiliary
Jack Ramage
Dr. Steele
Bland County
James Cameron
Local man earns BA at George Washington University
David Harold Schindell, of this city and Washington, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the George Washington University at the 113th commencement on June 6. He belongs to Phi Sigma Kappa and is a nephew of Mrs. P. M. Joyce of Jefferson apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harold Schindell
Washington
George Washington University
Columbia College
Schindell
Phi Sigma Kappa
P. M. Joyce
Jefferson Apartments
Shredded Wheat Lunch Tip Boosts Energy
An upbeat promotion highlights Shredded Wheat as an ideal lunch choice for warm days. It features whole wheat content, double cooking, easy digestion, and benefits like energy, vitamins, and regular digestion. The spot urges readers to start Shredded Wheat for lunch today.
Enjoyable Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Penn on Union Street
Mrs W 8 Penn and Mrs L E Moore hosted an informal luncheon at 1 PM Friday at Mrs Penns Union Street home. Garden flowers adorned tables and rooms while luncheon was served in four courses. Assistants were Mrs Donald Staf ford and Mrs R H Dickenson with a guest list including Mesdames John Shelton L E Lemons R W Hona ker H G Steele J F Barnett A T Buchanan O C C Keeney H M Williams W A Light M C McNeal Lake Bailey George Fowler J E Clark F M Knight H R Connell Emanuel Davis W P Armentrout Wade Miller and Frazier Stowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Steele
J. F. Barnett
A. T. Buchanan
C C. Keeney
H. M. Williams
W. A. Light
M. C. McNeal
Lake Bailey
George Fowler
J. E. Clark
F. M. Knight
H. R. Connell
Emanuel Davis
W. P. Armentrout
Wade Miller
Frazier Stowers
Local Personal News Highlights Visits and Health
A string of notices covers visits from Pittsburg to Bluefield and Richmond areas. People travel to see relatives, attend hospital care at St Luke's, and join summer courses at Duke and Concord colleges. Numerous family ties appear, including the Mingo and Hefner households, with updates on mastoiditis cases and a long illness recovery from pneumonia.
Bluefield Country Club Opens Season With Night Club Floor Show
Bluefield Country Club launched the season with a cabaret style floor show featuring Anna Mae Feuchtenberger Shirley Peters Bobby Gish and Bobby Stuart. Nelsons Nighthawks provided dance music and about 150 guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Bluefield Country Club
Shirley M. Brown
J. B. Moseley
Ray Evans
Nelson
Nighthawks
Anna Mae Feuchtenberger
Shirley Peters
Bobby Gish
Bobby Stuart
Austin
Helen Sue Spangler
Local Social Notes and Travel Plans
The piece lists social notes including a bankers association banquet and dance at White Sulphur Springs. Mrs. Charles Dudley of Bluefield is recovering satisfactorily at Bluefield sanitarium after an operation. Risque Meem travels Friday to Lynchburg to visit relatives. Mary Dunglinson attends graduation at Sweet Briar College. Zack Sanders returns from UNC Chapel Hill to spend the summer with his mother on Whitethorn Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Miller
Charleston
St. Luke's Hospital
Harry Cyphers
Wirt Cyphers
Bishop
J. B. Reynolds
C. P. Mingo
Winnie Teresa Mingo
Concord College
Clarence Bishop Jr
Thomas Ellis
Norfolk
Bernard Shell Jr
Logan
Bluefield
A. V. Shell
University of Tennessee
Reno Howard
W. FE. Dickerson
Welch
Ray Howard White
Barbara Boone
Baileyton
Ten
Bobby
Oscar V
N. C
Reuben Brown
Marjorie
Buck
Charlotte
O. V. Hefner
Reid
Mrs. Brown
Hefner
P .D. Morgan
Princeton
A. M. Crawford
Louise Angel
Giles Street
J.C
Bernard McClaugherty
Elizabeth
J. E. Wagner Jr
West Virginia
Sam Standrod
Elizabeth Hooper
Roland Lazen
Bankers’ Association
White Sulphur Springs
Charles Dudley
Bluefield Sanitarium
Risque Meem
Lynchburg
Mary Dunglinson
Sweetbriar College
Virginia
Zack Sanders
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
J. M. Sanders
Whitethorn Street
Increasing Interest in the Midway Revival
Rev W M Snead preached at Midway Christian church on the topic Mother Home and Heaven. Four conversions reported as interest grows for Sunday morning Christian Fellowship and Sunday night Transfiguration. Services 11 am and 7 45 pm with Sunday school and communion at 9 45 am. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Snead
Midway Christian Church
Snead
Christian Fellowship
Local youth tops freshman averages at law school
Arthur R. Kingdon of Mount View avenue, a freshman at the University of Richmond Law School, made the highest average in the freshman class for the year with a 94 average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School OF Law
Arthur R. Kingdon
A. F. Kingdon
Mount View Avenue
Law School
University of Richmond
Honor Prize Awarded by Chicago Law Publisher
A prize is bestowed by a Chicago law book publishing firm with the university offering benefits for the following year, rewarding honor in connection with legal scholarship and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Book Publishing Company
Chicago
Christian Endeavor Group Chooses Bluefield For Next State Meet
The West Virginia Christian Endeavor society wraps its four day annual gathering with a Call to Service led by Warren G Hoopes of Philadelphia. Bluefield was chosen for next years meeting to be held in June by the executive board. Clearfork union of Ritchie county wins most awards including top registration and travel. Robert M Broom of Moundsville reelected president of the Prayer Penny club. Miss Mary F E Jackson named state society president for the sixth straight year.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
West Virginia Christian Endeavor Society
Warren G. Hoopes
Philadelphia
Bluefield
Clearfork Union
Ritchie County
Robert M. Broom
Moundsville
Prayer Penny Club
Maryland Society
Mary FE. Jackson
State Society
Ulmer Show Draws Crowds at Granada Theater
Smiling Jack Ulmer the former University of Georgia athlete and former lightweight boxer headlines a vaudeville act at the Granada theater in Bluefield. Ulmer, now a showman and bandleader, has spent a decade on stage and in New York clubs as master of ceremonies and performer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Jack Ulmer
Granada Theater
University of Georgia
New York
Ulmer
Vaudeville Show Highlights Include Ulin and Mary Farrell
The program features dancing, musical numbers and clean comedy. Ulin, once crowned top in a national dance contest at Madison Square Garden, has led roles on Broadway. Mary Farrell, musical comedy star, also appears among the show’s notable acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulin
Madison Square Garden
New York
Mary Farrell
Pistol Matches Slated at Bastain Camp
The second in a series of area pistol matches is set for Sunday at 1 30 PM at the CCC camp in Bastain. Open to individuals or teams and may include reservists for qualification. Many entries from the first match. more expected. A regional event will follow the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Bastian
Checks Available for Local Bluefield Teachers
Basic salary checks for the eighth months and experience checks for the seventh and eighth months of the 1928 34 school year are available for Bluefield teachers at the office of Dr Edwin Wade. All teachers due checks are asked to call and secure them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Edwin (. Wade
Bluefield Shooters Ready for State Tourney in Charleston
Bluefield Gun Club members prep for the West Virginia State shoot in Charleston at month end. Duggey Karnes of Princeton, a leading shooter, plans to compete. the team will hold a practice at 3 p.m. today as coalfield marksmen gather. Visitors are welcome to join weekly clay target sessions starting May.
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West Virginia
Bluefield
Duggey Karnes
Princeton
Charleston
Karnes
Coalfield
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C. L. Seyler
Pittsburgh
James Angel
Elizabeth Steele
Connie Bailey
Velma Carter Grissom
Helen Kabler
Alberts. Kemper
Lydia E. Pinkham
Divine Shoppe
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield, W. VA
Christian Endeavor Group
Granada
Bradmann Bldg
J. W. Hall
Kansas
Soap Tall
Sunkist Doz
Fryers
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Lhs
Plymouth
P&g
Free Ae Marbles
Procter & Gamble
True Value
Rose Brand
Bliss Coffee
Chipso
Campbell’s Pork & Beans
Crisco
Bastain Camp
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