Miss Akers to Wed G Irving Brooks in Panama
Engagement announced at a bridge luncheon on June 6 between Miss Florence E. Akers of Bluefield and Denver and Mr. G. Irving Brooks II of Balboa Canal Zone. Both graduates, they plan an early fall wedding and residence in Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Akers
G. Irving Brooks
Florence E. Akers
Denver
Colo
Bluefield
G. T. Brooks
Balboa
Canal Zone
Panama
Spokane
Wash
Frank Taylor Akers
University of Denver
Kappa Delta Social Sorority
Brooks
Lee H. Brooks
Nelle Todd Brooks
Washington State University
Theta Chi Fraternity
Red
Reclamation Bureau
First Presbyterian News Bulletins and Scheduling Updates
Members of the Young People's council of the Presbyterian Synod meet for their annual retreat at Lewisburg June 10 to 12 with Dr William Crowe delivering three consecration addresses. Miss Margaret Ann Murphy is the official delegate to the senior conference at Lewisburg. The Women’s auxiliary training school conducts annual sessions at Bluefield college and will worship at First Presbyterian church this evening. Vacation Bible school enters its second week of activity with a dedicated teaching staff. Laymen's club holds bi monthly supper at Municipal park Friday at 6 20 with recreation starting at 5. The church library is open Sundays 10 40 to 11 and after services. Mrs W S Clark is librarian. The Business Woman's circle meets Monday at 7 45. The General Assembly Leadership school for Sunday school teachers will be at Montreal NC July 23 to August 1 conducted by Dr Patrick H Carmichael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Council of the
Presbyterian Synod
Lewisburg
William Crowe
First Presbyterian Church
Bluefield
Margaret Ann Murphy
Woman’s Auxiliary Officers
Presbyterian Synod of West Virginia
Bluefield College
Clark
Business Woman's Circle
Presbyterian General Assembly
Montreal
N. C
Patrick H. Carmichael
General Assembly
Montreat
Virginians Attend Virginia Graduation Weekends
Mrs. D C Mitchell and Mrs Jerome Mitchell travel to Charlottesville Virginia for University of Virginia graduation exercises where D C Mitchell Jr will receive his B A Degrees. Mrs James F Bryson and daughter Ann of Knoxville attend the ceremonies with other local relatives visiting Charlottesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Mitchell
Jerome Mitchell
Mitchell
Charlotte
University of Virginia
D. C. Mitchell
James F. Bryson
Ann
Knoxville
G. Alfred Abbitt
Omar, W. V
Bluefiel
Charlottesville
van Davidson
Abbitt
Virginia Mene
Betty Wade Belcher
No B. Belcher
Blacksburg
H. L. Black
Miss Virginia
Washington Street
Circle Meet Held At Vencil Home
The Blanche White circle of Calvary Baptist church met at Mrs. O. R. Vencil’s home on Walters Avenue Friday evening with fourteen members and several visitors. The meeting opened with How Firm a Foundation, devotional and prayer followed by a Mission study. A social hour with salad service followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche White
Calvary Baptist Church
C. W. Patterson
O. R. Vencil
Walters Avenue
A. R. Hunter
L. K. Webb
R. M. Poe
B. Davidson
Evelyn
Lydia Brooks
Laissez-Faire Club Plans Fourth Homecoming Dance
Plans for the Laissez-Faire club annual Homecoming dance rely on a June 13 Thursday event at the Bluefield Country club from 10 p m to 2 a m. Clyde Belcher and his twelve piece orchestra will provide music while over 300 invitations circulate in Bluefield Tazewell Bramwell and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Thomas R. Pearson
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Betty Olivia
Gardens City
Long Island
George C. Backus
Huntington
W. Va
Ladies Day Event At Country Club Golf Meet
Mrs W J German and Mrs Julius Hall will host Country Club Ladies Day on Tuesday. Competing groups will play low net and second low net scores for a one day golf event with a golf ball awarded to each winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. German
Julius Hall
Nashville Wedding Unites Mrs Cullen and Dr Slayden
The ceremony joined Martha Eva Cullen of Nashville and Dr W W Slayden of Waverly in the Rose garden of the U D C dormitory at Peabody College. The bride holds an MA and is a Peabody alumna. Dr Slayden, county physician of Umphries county, is a Sewanee and Vanderbilt Medical School graduate. They will reside in Waverly after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Eva Cullen
Nashville
Tenn
Welch
W. Va
W. W. Slayden
Waverly
Peabody College
M. C. McNeal
College Avenue
Peabody
Scarritt College
Slayden
Umphries County
Affair in Honor of Mrs. Ferrel and Miss Markle
Mrs. Frank Ferrel formerly Elizabeth Huffard and Miss Betty Markle were co honorees at a bridge luncheon given Wednesday by Mrs. Hugh Shott Jr and Mrs. George Strader Jr at the latter's Duhring street home. Mrs. Ferrel recently wed in Florida and has returned to Bluefield Va with her husband to reside. Miss Markle's engagement to Mr. Alfred Crew III of Pittsburgh Pa has just been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ferrel
Elizabeth Huffard
Betty Markle
Hugh Shott, Jr
George Strader, Jr
Duhring Street
Ferrel
Florida
Bluefield
Miss Markle
Alfred Crew
ITI
Pittsburgh
Joint Hostesses At Bridge Party
Mrs. Bert Phillips and Mrs. Bailey Dawson hosted a bridge party Friday at Phillips home on North street. Five tables played in a spring decorated living room. Mrs. Jackson A. Hamond won first prize for the highest score. Mrs. Mabel Baker Phillips took the cut prize and Mrs. J. Q. Donnally the bingo prize. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Homer Bailey of Ashland West Virginia and Mrs. Joe Sherga of McComas West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Phillips
Bailey Dawson
Phillips
North Street
Jackson A. Hamond
Mabel Baker Phillips
J. Q. Donnally
Mrs. Dawson
Homer Bailey
Ashland
W. Va
Joe Sherga
McComas
Eastern Star Bluefield Chapter to Elect Officers
Announcements say the Bluefield Masonic temple hosts the Ma sonic temple Bluefield chapter 66 Order of Eastern Star meeting Monday at 8 in regular session. Officers are to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Bluefield
Order of Eastern Star
Young Girls Missionary Circle Meeting at Grace Church
The Young Girls Missionary society Grace Methodist church circle 12 division 1 will meet Tuesday evening June 11 with Mrs Flockner Mulberry apartment 2. The Young Peoples council meets Tuesday at 6 at the Y W C A for a supper. Monday 10 at the Y W C A there will be an os of the Y camp counselors. The Business Girls club meets Thursday at 5 30 at the Y W C A quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Girls’ Missionary Society
Grace Methodist
Young Peoples’ Council
Business Girl’s Club
Miss Louise Glenn McBride to Wed Dr David Rosehill
Mr and Mrs Walter G Mc Bride of Welch West Virginia announce the engagement of their daughter Louise Glenn to Dr David B Rosehill son of Mr and Mrs A Rosehill of Chicago Illinois formerly of Toronto Ontario Canada The announcement was made at a dinner given Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. McBride
Welch
W. Va
Louise Glenn
David B. Rosehill
A. Rosehill
Chicago, NL
Toronto
Ontario
Canada
McBride Engagement Noted At McDowell Country Club
Evening by Mr and Mrs McBride at McDowell Country Club announced the engagement of Miss McBride who studied at Randolph Macon Woman's College and Duke University. The accompanying note mentions Dr Rosehill, a University of Toronto graduate and member of Phi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBride
McDowell Country Club
Miss McBride
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Lynchburg
Duke University
Durham
N. C
Alpha Delta Pi
Kappa Delta Pi
Rosehill
University of Toronto
University of Toronto Medical School
Phi
Wedding Set for Delta Epsilon Member on July 16
The Delta Epsilon medical fraternity announces the wedding date for a member set for July 16, with details of the ceremony and participants limited to the information provided.
Clark Family Returns from New York World's Fair
Mr and Mrs Carl Clark and daughter Betty have returned from a visit to the World's fair in New York. Mrs Willie Byron of North street has spent the past two weeks visiting friends in Williamson West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Clark
Betty
New York
Willie Byron
North Street
Williamson
W. Va
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BLUE
D&amond
Steegan
Fis Tomou
First Presbyterian
THE
VOGUE
Federal ST
Bluefield, W. VA
Vencil
Mrs. Ferrel
Dr. Rosehill
Perfection Stove Company
Bluefield Hardware Co
the Plaza
America
Betty Lee Shoe & Dress Shop, Inc
Princeton Ave
RED Cross Shoes
ASON
Goodwin
Princeton Avenue
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