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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1934
Page
16
Mr and Mrs H M Heldreth of Jackson Street announce the birth of their son Bobby Leon. The infant arrived last week weighing five pounds and a fraction, joining the family in welcoming a new member.
Mrs. A. H. Short entertained a group of children on Mulberry Street apartments to celebrate the sixth birthday of her daughter Jackie Short. Guests included Phyllis Linkous Zelda Short Evelyn Houchins Margaret Wayne Morrisey Wanda Fannon Betty Kirby Doris Linkous Sue Fannon Betty Short Charles Bone Billy Johnson A. A. Hopkins and Paul Collinge. Pink and green decor complemented ice cream cake nuts and lemonade as Mrs. W. O. Fannon assisted. Games provided amusement and gifts were given to the honoree.
Mise Pearle Brammer chairs the finance committee of the Y W C A as it plans a Friday 12:15 meeting at the Y. The gathering aims to review budget items and fundraising efforts.
The lunch committee of the Y W C A chaired by Mrs Herbert Markle will meet Wednesday at noon at the Y quarters.
The Globe Trotters club meets Thursday at 7 30 PM at the Y. Book reviews will be featured and Mrs Nancy Brown librarian will give a short talk appropriate to the occasion.
The Verdie Anderson Circle of Bland Street Methodist met Wednesday at 3 at Mrs. 8. M. Bernard's home with ten present. Mrs. E. T. Tyree welcomed a visitor and presided over the auxiliary. G. L. Edwards led the program and opened with prayer. Mrs. Ernest Henson led a Bible study. Minutes, treasurer’s report and incidental fund were read and discussed. Mrs. 3. M. Bernard expressed thanks for books sent to deaconesses in coalfields. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and a social salad course.
The Young Women's council of the Y W C A chaired by Mrs T B Peters will meet Tuesday evening at 7 at the Y quarters. Minsie Loudermilk will be in charge in Mrs Peters absence.
The membership committee of the Y W C A chaired by Mrs C I Cheyney will meet Thursday afternoon at 4 at the Y quarters.
The Bluefield Chamber of Commerce plans its annual banquet titled Ladies Night to be held Friday at 6:30 PM in the West Virginian hotel. The event gathers local business leaders and community members for a formal evening.
A recent children's party honored Nancy and Jean Grubb with guests including Dorothy Vaught Les Vaught Margaret McGhee Blanche Womack Ralph Grigith Raymond Vaught and Grubb. Pink and white supplied the color scheme for the festive event.
Guests from West Virginia registered at Craig Healing Springs since opening June 1 include Mr and Mrs EF P Ewart and Mr and Mrs D L Richmond of Beckley plus Mr and Mrs R A McKee and Miss Ruth Elsie McKee, Mr and Mrs H C Shellenberger, Charles G Davis and R L Col-
Lins and Raymond Collins of Charlestown, Dr and Mrs John H Bird, Misses Beryl and Elizabeth Bird of Rock, Gilbert Smith and Miss Helen Smith of Fayetteville, L R West of Anjean, F L Hodges of Thorpe, and Mr and Mrs Milam F Tandy of Glen Ferris appear in a society notice detailing regional connections among prominent families.
The Choral club directed by Mrs. Thomas Lipford will meet Tuesday at 5 PM for practice at the Y.
This evening at 8 the Sunday school of the synagogue presents a featured program. Faculty includes Mies Sylvia Wagner Manuel Block and Sidney Lenett. Devotional Jay Rodgin on Rock of Ages Congregation. Prayer Frieda Dietz. Poem Metzvah Kindergarten pupils Jerry Frank Shirley Gottlieb Philip Effron Stanley Baker. Psalms Alvin Piatnick Reu ben Dietz. Ten Commandments Jerry Frank. Song Shurley Gottlieb Violin solo Rosalyn Kammer with Sylvia Wagner. Essays Intermed class Piano Evelyn Gail Gilbert. Discussion Tendency of American Jewish Youth favorable to the future. Advanced class Affirmative Bert Benjamin Sidney Schlossberg negative Rosalyn Kammer Sidney Wagner. Twenty third Psalm Philip Eron. Prizes Sidney Kwass president B Nai Brith. Song America Congregation.
Reid avenue announces the birth of a fine daughter to Mr and Mrs E R Cresap on Saturday morning.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Lewie Glenn married May 20 in Louisville Virginia visit Bluefield before returning to Los Angeles California. Mrs Glenn Grace Dunman Mullens former swimming instructor at Bluefield YWCA summer camp popular with girls. Glenn graduated from Georgetown University. he is a successful attorney in Los Angeles. The couple has traveled through Ohio and Indiana and recently lived in Mullens.
Council Officers Miss Effie Loudermilk president of the Virginia Asher Business Women's council has called a meeting of the officers of the council Monday evening at 7 at the Y. build-
The West Virginia Business College student body held a regular assembly on Friday morning June 8. A college musical program featured student performances including solos by Hazel Wally and Harold Nuttall, readings by Elizabeth Pritchett, and vocal numbers by Henry Fortune with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Frank Booth. The program also included performances by the Business College Mountaineers and featured selections like Black Eyed Susan Brown, Love Letters in the Sand, Farewell to Arms, and Old Man River.
A Saturday rally at First Baptist church drew about 300 from multiple churches including First Baptist College Avenue Calvary Bluefield and Pocahontas. Winners in stewardship declamation earned trips to Virginia Beach with funds provided, and the program featured prayers, music, plays, and talks on youth voice and Virginia Beach camp.
The Girl Reserves from three junior high schools will meet Thursday at 3 PM at the Y and hold a picnic.
The Students Homecoming dance hosted by Bluefield Cotillon Club will feature Speed Webb and his California orchestra. The event is set for Friday evening June 15 at the West Virginia Hotel with elaborate decorations planned and about 150 invitations issued for local and out-of-town guests.
Bluefield chapter 66 of the Order of Eastern Star will meet Monday at 8 PM in the Masonic temple. Officers will be elected and candidates initiated. A large attendance is urged. An invitation is extended to visit the Northfork chapter Friday evening June 15.
The Business Women's circle of the First Presbyterian church will meet Monday evening at 7 45 at the home of Mrs C B Hancock Sussex Street. A full attendance is desired.
Mr and Mrs A S Carter of Stony Ridge welcome a son born Saturday weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces.
At Bland Street Methodist church the morning service features Farmer's Gloria in B flat sung by the choir. Evening service showcases John Burke, pupil of James Elmer Brown, performing several organ selections and a prelude and offertory piece. Miss Marion Smith will sing an appropriate hymn.
The Daily Vacation Bible School at Immanuel Lutheran Church starts June 18 and runs for two weeks, offering activities for children.
The Calfee s Chapel W M S met last week with Miss Lettie Bailey elected president and other officers chosen. Plans for July July meeting under the oaks at Mrs Ray Dickens home and a late June Pollyanna party were discussed. Robert Peery of the Southern Lutheran Theological Seminary will occupy the local pulpit.
Mr and Mrs Harry Harmon of New Hope announce the birth of an eight pound son named Harry Wayne on Wednesday June 6 Mrs Harmon formerly Miss Ennis Joynes of Princeton is the mother
Luther League convenes at 6 45 this evening at Immanuel Lutheran with Our Synod as the topic Miss Bernice Akers to lead the session in the church meeting space
The newly elected officers are President Mrs. Carolyn Petty Vice President Mrs. R L Johnston Treasurer Mrs. Pauline Johnson and Secretary Mrs. E W Linkous, for the Woman's Missionary Society of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Lutheran Circles of the Ladies guild at Immanuel Lutheran church met with Circle 1 led by Mrs. W. J. Cole on Wednesday with Mrs. EB. J. Umberger of Fairmont street. Circle 2 led by Mrs. L. C. Utt met Wednesday at 8 with Mrs. G. C. Reese of 118 Cedar street and helpers Mrs. George Miller and Mrs. Stuart Hamlin. Circle 3 led by Mrs. C. W. Pace met Wednesday at 2:30 with Mrs. J. F. Fox of 214 Oakhurst avenue.
The Rev. Paul L. Royer of Immanuel Lutheran Church preaches the Graham high school graduating class baccalaureate service in Bluefield Virginia this morning. The sermon focuses on the class and its future.
Miss Emily Overstreet arrives from Chatham hall Virginia to spend summer with her father. Several residents travel for banquets and visits including Mrs W H Mechlany son of West Virginia University Morgantown and Mrs Frank Saunders Mullens. Mrs Woodrow Wilson attended the West Virginia Bankers association banquet with other guests. Mrs Debrick returns from Fincastle Virginia and is joined by her sister Mia. Mrs Luke tours South on business. A T Stevens in Charlottesville hospital. Roy Combs heads home to Buffalo after his mother’s illness. Local visits include Konoitz at Craig Healing Springs and Princeton visitors Markell McGrath and Fanning. Zelda Short and Betty Short in Welch visiting Mrs J F Green. Clarence Boggs at Marshall College commencement. Mrs Seyler back from Pittsburgh and Mrs Turner of Springton.
A resident traveled home from Richlands Virginia after attending her brother Kelly Crawford’s graduation at Richlands High School. Mr and Mrs J R Rosenbaum of Tatwell dined with S D Frantz in Bluefield. Mrs H A Porter of Boissevain with her son Herbert visited for the Bluefield Country Club season opening. George Smoot from Harvard School of Business is visiting his parents on Cumberland Road.
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