Hollywood Party Foremost Comedy at Colonial Theatre
A sensational program arrives at the Colonial featuring MGM’s Hollywood on Metro Goldwyn Mayer with a musical spectacle and living animation. The show touts 1500 glamorous girls, lavish costumes, and songs by renowned teams, plus an all star comic cast led by Laurel and Hardy and Jimmy Durante in a new entertainment format.
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Hollywood
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Ular
Loky Monee
Walt Disney
Silly Symphony
Laurel and Hardy
Jimmy Durante
Charles Butterworth
Polly Moran
Lupe Velez
Frances Williams
Jack Pearl
Eddie Quillan
June Clyde
George Givot
Richard Carle
Ted Healy
His Stooges
Birthday Party for Herbert Gillespie in West Virginia
In Fenetuno nes West Virginia on June 9 Mrs Charles Gillespie celebrated the seventh birthday of her son Herbert. Guests included Harold Hoffman Juanita Moore Louise Barton Bill Joe Bobby Beasley Maybelle Gillespie Alma and Bonnie Smith Geraldine Stone Randall Head Virginia and Fred Blankenship Douglas Ragan Katherine White Poca and Chorus Walier Mona Flanner Billie Opal Myere Richard Helmandollar Mabel Smith Irene Warf. The honoree received many gifts. Some guests and others went camping near Rock.
Mr and Mrs Harvey S Stone Welcome Nine-Pound Girl
Mr and Mrs Harvey S Stone are the proud parents of a nine pound girl born June 5. She has been named Nancy Carroll.
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Harvey S. Stone
Nancy Carroll
Ladies Aid Society Meet At Mrs Flanner's Home
The Ladies Aid society gathered at Mrs J C Flanner with a splendid program led by Mrs A R Vance reader. A points contest winner was Mrs R L Boones side. Names drawn for a Polyanna party in July. Social hour and refreshments were enjoyed for a list of ladies and misses including E W Alley J L Atkinson Lee Billups R L Boone J B Davis C E Caldwell J C Flanner H F Hancock T M Jarvis C A Murphy C H Martin Harry Pressley J E Pressley W B Stone A J Thompson C W Vick R G Vickers J L Vance A R Vance Ferne Caldwell Lois Pressley Grace Jackie Flanner Frances Hancock Helen Lou Jarvis Doris Jane Lamie.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
J. C. Flanner
A. R. Vance Reader
R. L. Boone
Uly
E. W. Alley
J. L. Atkinson
Lee Billups
Personal greetings and visits dot Bluefield scene
A long local notes list reports Mr and Mrs A C Atkinson visiting Bluefield and other locals visiting relatives in Martineville White Gate and Blacksburg. Mentions include Miss Ferne Murphy graduates and Greta Gravely, with trips to Floyd Athens Chilhowie and Jerky. Motion pictures dominate Mexican entertainment with 78 percent share.
Gary Circles Host Meetings In Gary Methodist Basement
The Mary James circle meets Tuesday evening in the basement of Gary Methodist church with Mrs. Boardwine and Mrs. Lawson as joint hostesses. The Nellie Barr circle gathers Tuesday evening at Mrs. Alex Kish home with Mrs. Kish and Mrs. 8 M. Bingham as co-hostesses. Paul Klink of Georgetown Illinois visits Tom Moses. Several local residents travel for family events and visits including the Smith McKay nuptials and relatives from University of Missouri and Welch.
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Gary
W. Va
Mary James
Gary Methodist Church
Boardwine
Lawson
Nellie Barr
Alex Kish
Kish
St Johns Episcopal Auxiliary Holds Summer Meeting
The St. Johns Episcopal auxiliary met at the home of Dr and Mrs R V Shanklin with Misses Mary and Catherine Scott as joint hostesses. This was the last meeting until fall and an ice course was served to Mrs H F E Swan Mrs B M Paine Mrs W L Daughtery and Mrs R V Shanklin.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
R. V. Shanklin
Mary
Catherine Scott
H. FE. Swan
B. M. Paine
W. L. Daughtery
Altar Society Meets at Lady of Our Victory Rectory
The Altar society of Lady of Our Victory church met at the rectory Thursday night with Mrs. N. V. Coulon presiding.
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Altar Society of Lady of Our Victory Church
N. V. Coulon
Lingerie Shower Honors Miss Helen Smith for June Wedding
Miss Helen Smith of Gary high school received a lingerie shower hosted by Mrs. W J Eddina Mrs L S Riggs and Mrs Jimmie Smith at the Gary club house reading room. Bridges seven tables with high score to Mrs Paul Duncan and second to Miss Sarah Tinsley. Music club programs by Mendelssohn club and Mrs Myrtle Cox’s pupils staged at Gary Methodist church.
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Helen Smith
Gary High School
Chas. Forest McKay II
Masontown
W. J. Eddina
L. S. Riggs
Jimmie Smith
Gary Club House
Paul Duncan
Sarah Tinsley
Martin Hayduke
Smith
H. L. Tinsley
William Mitchell
John Henry
R. W. Wotring
J. B. Batton
J. J. Blair
William Steadman
R. H. Farmer
Roy Stubberfield
M. Bingham
A. (. Mullins
W. G. Carper
Mart Hapdake
Ralph Hart
Walter Lester
Keith Bird
Gordon Beach
Marvin Hilty
Andrew Sironski
Bob Powell
W. C. Carnette
Nelle Rayburn
Mary
Margaret Freil
Anne Turner
Mary Reynolds
Mary Barker
Catherine Scott
Mendelssohn
Myrtle Cox
Gary Methodist Church
Mary Louise
Mable Ann Maloney
Helen Coulon
Jean Barker
Mildred Maloney
Billy Nunally
Marianne Moses
Adele Coulon
Juanita Martin
Julia Sledge
Marie Cannady
Jacqueline Blair
Velma Mae Conner
Helen McNew
Erle Carr
Billy Boardman
Mrs. Cox
Pete Blair
Loraine Moorefield
June Shatley
Jane Coulon
Marie Ketter
Adele
Hilda Backman
Elsie Backman
Honors Bride-To-Be at Church Shower
Miss Helen Smith was the attractive honoree at a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening in the basement of the church. Co-hostesses included Mesdames H. M. Trenor, G. C. Sledge, J. L. Sullivan, EB. F. Ketter, Claude Boughner. Miss Julia Sledge played piano, Miss Ann Stratton also performed. The honoree received many useful gifts and each guest got a candy parasol. The missionary society hosted a lovely plate.
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Helen Smith
H. M. Trenor
G. C. Sledge
J. L. Sullivan
EB. F. Ketter
Claude Boughner
Julia Sledge
Ann Stratton
Missionary Society
Handkerchief Shower for Mrs John Henry at Gary Methodist
Sunday School teachers at Gary Methodist Church hosted a farewell handkerchief shower for Mrs. John Henry on Saturday evening. Mrs Watha Eddins and Miss Willian Buck of Radford Virginia performed several vocal numbers for about thirty five guests and a decorative plate was presented.
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Gary Methodist Church
John Henry
Gary Church
Watha Eddins
Willian Buck
Radford
Gary Methodist Church Notice With Church Leaders
Gary Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 10 00 a m led by E F Ketter and M C David with department superintendents G Moreland is pastor Senior and Intermediate leagues meet at 645 p m led by Miss Julia Sledge and George Hightower Evening worship at 730 p m with preaching by the pastor Boys and girls World club at 1100 a m World Friendship circle meets Monday afternoon at 4 o clock
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Gary Methodist Church
G. Moreland
E. F. Ketter
C. David
Julia Sledge
George Hightower
Boys and Girls World Club
World Friendship Circle
Gary Personal Notes From Local Residents
Mr and Mrs John Henry plan to move to Jaeger where he works at the Jaeger National Bank. Mrs Anthony Halmaggi has returned home from Grace hospital after an operation. Mrs Gordon Beach shopped in Bluefield on Monday. Miss Mable and Miss Frances Franklin, Concord college students in Athens, visit parents for the weekend. Mr and Mrs J T Franklin and Mr and Mrs J T Eddins of Welch visited Watha Eddins on Sunday. Richard Sledge, Oak Ridge Military School student, is home for the summer. Mr and Mrs Claude Boughner hosted guests from Pittsburgh including Mrs Hendrix Mr Ester Anawalt and Mr Graham.
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Jenkin Jones
A. C. Atkinson
Bluefield
John W. Pearman
Martineville
L. W. Vickers
White Gate
Adrian Vance
H. B. McAlister
Clarence Wyatt
James Helmandollar
Bluefield Sanitarium
Mitt
Pocahontas
E. L. Head
B. W. Alley
Louise
Bill Pressley
Bishop
Walter Quesenberry
Floyd
Ferne Caldwell
Athens
Paul Klink
Georgetown
Ill
Tom Moses
Charlee Dean
Grace Hospital
Cora Buck
Lillian
Evelyn Buck
Fast Radford
Maud
Barbara Ketter
University of Missouri
E. F. Ketter
Andrea Douglas Johnson
Charlotte Sollins
Welch
Gary Sunny
Mike Silogas
Chicago
H. L. Tinsley
Sara
Charleston
G. C. Sullivan
Huntington
Charles Sullivan
Philadelphia
J. L. Sullivan
Gary
John Henry
Jaeger
Henry
Jaeger National Bank
Anthony Halmaggi
Wag
Gordon Beach
Mable
Frances Franklin
Concord College
J. T. Franklin
J. T. Eddins
Watha Eddins
Richard Sledge
Oak Ridge Military School
N. C
Claude Boughner
Hendrix
Ester Anawalt
Mr. Graham
Pittsburgh
William Holladay
Arthur
Ladies Aid Meeting in Horsepen Elects New Officers
Horsepen Virginia June 9 Mrs J W Daniel hosted the Ladies Aid Society with Miss Sally Patrick leading the program from scripture to prayer after servings. New officers were elected for the year and refreshments served to members including C T Whitman H P Buchanan R L Jennings F Cridle Frank Daniel and others. Next meeting set for July.
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Horsepen
J. W. Daniel
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sally Patrick
C. T. Whitman
H. P. Buchanan
R. L. Jennings
F. Cridle
Frank Daniel
Lanny Ross Debuts in Melody in Spring at Granada
Radio star Lanny Ross debuts in Melody in Spring at Granada theatre with a comedy romance. The film pairs Charlie Ruggles and Mary Boland in a fast paced plot about a dog biscuit maker chasing a radio show. Ann Sothern adds beauty while Rosas provides the music.
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Granada Today
Paramount
Granada
Bing Crosby
Lanny Ross
Crosby
Charlie Ruggies
Mary Boland
Ann Sothern
Rosas
Ross
Ruggles
Mies Sothern
New Jersey
Switzerland
Norman McLeod
Henry Sharp
Benn W. Levy
Frank Leon Smith
Lewis Gensler
Keene Thomson
Motor Analyzer Cuts Guesswork In Engine Checks
Groseclose Auto Electrical Service has installed a motor analyzer in its service department. The device records the exact condition of car engine units at thirty eight vital points, allowing owners to see the true condition and necessary adjustments to restore pep, power and speed.
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Service
Groseclose Auto Electrical Service
Groseclose
Sunday Radio Program Highlights June 10
Radio schedule excerpts list NBC and CBS networks with regional lineups and time slots. Notable entries include Watch Tower at 9:00, Classical and Organ programs midday, and varied evening concerts and news. Entities: NBC WEAF WABC WJZ CBS networks. Grace Hayes Mus, Landt Trio, Wendell Hall, Kay Seven, Jimmy Durante, Henry Busse Orch, Will Rogers.
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Kennedys
Syvan
Marion McAfee
Wendell Hall
Jimmy Durante
Vic. Young Orch
Hall of Fame
Danny Russo
Dongelow
Cbs-Wabc
Wabc Wade Woko
Weao
Waab
Wnac
Wer
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Midwest
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Wibs
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Whce
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Ckac
DIXIE
Wzet
Wafa
Waam
Wdod
Kira Wrec
Wiac
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Wtoc
Krid
Wrr
Ktrh
Waco
Koma
Wdbo
Wodx
Wht
Wdae Whig
Wtar
Wdbj
Wwva
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Wsis
Wmbr
Weah Wal
Wmt
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Wisn
Kfbh
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Wabt
Kscwnax
Mountain
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Kei Coast
Khj
Khj Koin Wire Kokfpy Kvn Hae
Kmj
Kwern
Kdb
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Edith Murray
Abram Chasine
Lazy Dan
Buffalo
Oregon
Tony Wons
Burton Rogers
Ue —West
Crumit
Sanderson
Basic
Wheeler Orch
David Ross
Carlile
London
Ed” McConnell
Nick Lucas
Peter the Great
Chicago Knights
Voice of Columbia
Family Theater
Harry Sosnik Orches
Hollywood
Henry Busse Orch
Johnny Johnson
Red Nichols
Forl Hines & Orchestra
West
Widx
Kwoo
Weor
Kghi
Pacific Coast
Kgo
Kfi
South Sea Islanders
C. Robinson
Dion Kennedy
Longfellows
Chas. Previn Orch
Joe Penner
Ed Lowry
Will Rogers
Orches
Jimmy Lunceford
Clyde Lucas & Orchestra
B Y P U Meeting Planned at Nemours West Virginia
The B Y P U group in Nemours West Virginia will hold its regular meeting Sunday night at 7 o'clock with Miss Thelma Butt as group captain in charge. Rev Clarence Warren will preach Sunday at 11 o'clock and 8 p m. A singing school at Mt Herman church began Monday night and continues.
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Nemours
W. Va
Thelma Butt
Clarence Warren
Mt. Herman Church
Community figures attend gathering led by T B Hildreth
A large crowd honors T B Hildreth with a notable gathering. George Walker Jr. returns home from Greenbrier Military School. Bruce Riley has been ill for a week. Mrs J A Riley and family move to Bluefield Bramwell road. Marrs couple shopped in Bluefield. Dot Riley visited friends. A W Hager visits Brushfork. Edd Barrett and son Okley Mia Clarence and Edith Butt and Mrs C J Marre shopped in Bluefield. George Tate returns to work after illness. Irene Bryant of Bluefield visits sister Mrs J W Marre. Radios show strong sales in Peru with over 90 percent of purchases being all wave sets.
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George Walker Jr
Greenbrier Military School
Bruce Riley
J. A. Riley
Bluefield-Bramwell Road
J. W. Marrs
Bluefield
Dot Riley
A. W. Hager
Brushfork
Edd Barrett
Okley
Mia
Clarence
Edith Butt
C. J. Marre
George Tate
Irene Bryant
J. W. Marre
Peru
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Hollywood Party
Colonial Theater
Fenetuones
Bill Davis
Buddie Vance
Frank Taylor
Louise Vickers
Maurice
Raymond Murphy
Rock
Mexico
Samm Perry
Pare and Hardy
Lupe Veles
Gary, W. VA
Altar Society
Anawalt
Charles Daniel
Don Gillespie
Gillespie
Horsepen Church
Bob Gillespie
Anna Whitman
Jess Witt
F. X. Cridle
Joe Hunt
Jim Bowman
Tip Top
Lanny Rooo
Lanny Rose
Flat Top National Bank
Nbc-Weaf
Watch Tower
Mre. J. S. Phillips
Telegraph
Famous Water Crystals
Conquest
Chicago House Furnishing Co
Gaunow
Golden Star
the Mill
Bell Oi
Georgia Crystals
Electrolux
Variety
Mr. ©. I. Cheyney
Ellett’s Shoe Store
Thornton
Granada Reporter
Clark Hardware & Furniture Co
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Genee Arnold
Grace Hayes
Landt
Weal
Colin Dancing Shadows
Lillian Bucknam
Ae Pedro
NBC
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Lupe
VELEZ
Laurel & Hardy
Mickey. Mouse
Chas
Butterworth
Miami
Paramount Theatre
Wells and
Winthrops
Nfmianias
W.va
Hester Barrett
T. B. Hildreth
Nemours Personals
EAQ
Madrid
Spain
Philco
T Radio S
Nxwell House
Charlie Ruggles
Wīky Boland
Ian Sothern
R-I-A
Ener Elissa Lederer
Olandi
Aew Worlds
Henry Stephenson
J. Farrell MacDonald
RKO Radio Picture
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