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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1939

Page

4

Miss Effie Loudermilk Named Second Vice President

Miss Effie Loudermilk longtime Bluefield Quota Club leader was chosen as second vice president of Quota International in session at New Zone. Secretary Gust received the report. Mrs. Clark sent a telegram of congratulations on the local club’s proud recognition of Miss Loudermilk’s achievement.

Bluefield Club West Viria Quota International Effie Loudermilk Quota Dent Jeely Ein We Maeronen New Zone C. c Gust Bluefield Clark Miss Milk Sue Drinnen Miss Loudermilk

Westminster Vacation Bible School Emphasizes Non Denominational Access

Westminster Presbyterian Church launches a purely de nom national Vacation Bible School for 4 to 18 year olds, open to all faiths. Directed by Minnie Frazier Preston, it runs Monday to Friday from June 12 to June 23 with Sunday wrap up, featuring separate departments and instructors guiding courses on Gods Friendly World and Jesus and His Godwin Jr. and Teddy Deaumer assist, as Breth last year inspired strong youth engagement.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Westminster Minnie Frazier Preston People's Work Preston Assembly Rich Greenbrier West Virginia Bluefield Phyllis Siuss Tendent Marjorie Jean Cain Marjorie Stuart Bailey Virginia Schockiey Dorothy Hudson Virginia Jackson Marjorie Pritchard Jesus James Godwin Jr Teddy Deaumer Hattie Tibbs John T Bret

Drum Corps Mothers Host Bridge Party Night of Fun

Drum Corps Mothers Club of the American Legion Junior Drum and Bugle hosts eight tables of bridge with prizes. Harold Altizer wins door prize as Mrs. J Hill and others entertain. Fathers Night finale features solos and dances by Jean Cain Martha Jane Phelps and Patty Mingo.

American Legion Harold Altizer J. ¥. Hill Car) Clark W. E. Elliott O. W. Frazer Gladys Garrison Turley M. W. Pryor Corps Mothers’ Club Appalachian Jean Cain Martha Jane Phelps Esther Irene Graham Sante Nambore Patty Mingo Matz School of Dancing Jor Oevean

Call to Prayer Issued by WCTU Leader for Peace Sunday

National WCTU president Mrs Ida B Wise Smith issues a call to prayer for Peace Prayer Sunday June eleventh. She urges churches youth groups and homes to join in supplication to avert war and seek justice security and peace among nations. The message aligns with a global movement for peace and cooperation with the British Women's Total Abstinence Union.

Ida B. Wise Smith Woman's Christian Temperance Union Ernest H Bluefield Siece Bluefield Union Smith United States Women Total Absturerce Union Ite Jonal Woman's Christian Temperance Union God of No- Hone

WCTU Meeting On Virginia Side Highlights Peace Call

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Graham Methodist Church with devotional by Mrs. O M Jennings and remarks on the lesson. The afternoon program centered on Peace and Flower Mission with prayers for world peace on June 11 led by Mrs. Ida B Wise Smith.

Graham Methodist Church T. C. Tibbs O. M. Jennings New York J. BE. Wi E. L. Holiss Gertrude Edmonds C. P. Painter Ida B. Wise Smith Irene Gill J. F. Galloway Gillespie Jennie Cassady Flower Mission Department Temperance Board Kansas City Tibbs

Daily Bible School opens at Grace Church Monday

A Daily Vacation Bible School will convene Monday morning at Grace Methodist Church. All children ages 3 to 16 are invited. The school runs two weeks on Mondays through Fridays from 9 to 11 each morning.

Grace Methodist Church

Popular Couple Wed In Simple Nuptial Rites

A simple morning wedding at First Baptist Church in Mullens West Virginia united Mise Barksdale Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs T C Russell and Walden Harry Cook son of Mr and Mrs Beecher Cook of New Richmond West Virginia The bride a Mullens High School graduate cashier at Wyomig Piggly Wiggly for four years The groom a Mullens High School graduate Berea College West Virginia University and a Richmond Medical College pharmacy graduate Kappa Psi member The couple left for Richmond after the ceremony and plan to reside in Pulaski after August 1.

We First Baptist Church M Va Mise Barksdale Russell T. C. Russell Mullens Walden Harry Cook Beecher Cook New Richmond W. Va T. C C. Rustene J. J. BR. Fos Loox Wea Lake the Wyomig Piggly Wiga Cook Berea Co.leg Kentucky West Virginia Gantown Richmond, Va

Lovely Desert Bridge Affair Hosted by Hall and Mustard

Mrs Hall and Mrs Mustard co hosted a Thursday dessert bridge party at 915 Augusta Street. Screen tables were in play and a pastel color scheme of pink green and yellow added a springlike touch. Guests received small corsages as Mrs Kell attended.

J. Cris Hall William Mustard Hall Augusta Street J. Kell

Circle Meeting With Mrs Siple and Grace Church Group

Mrs Siple circle at Grace Church met with Mrs R at 144 Larch Street for a well attended session. Mary Hutton led devotional, Jack Bowles taught Bible lesson, minutes and roll were read, dues collected, Lords Prayer said, social time followed with several members present.

Alice Cance J. Nicella Mary Button D. D E. B. Fer Jack Boas C. Siple T. A. Perdue C. Brooke

Stone couple attend John Stone's medical college graduation

Mr and Mrs EB C Stone celebrate their son John Stone graduating from the Medical College of Virginia. Stone will begin his internship at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia.

Mrs. Stone John Stone EB. C. Stone The Medical College of Virginia Stone Jefferson Ospital, Phils

Lovely Guests Complimented At Bluefield Club Function

A community club event in Bluefield featured Miss e Pritchard hosting an informal dance evening. Guests included Mrs H D Smith Mr J H Bowen and several out of town visitors from Pittsburgh Mass and Nana. Attendees were entertained and served refreshments by Misses Sally Anna Evans Margie Stuart and Ann Folsom.

Bluefield H. D. Smith J. H. Bowen Bram Ann Folsom Ann Bobbitchard Sally Anna Evans Margie Stuart Evans Parkway

Affair Set at Bluefield Country Club Saturday Night

A dinner dance is planned at the Bluefield Country Club on Saturday, June 17, at 8 PM. James Menn chairs the event and notes reservations are required. Wilmer Hester and his orchestra will provide the music.

Bluefield James Menn House Counts Wilmer Hester

Dance Recital Charms Group With Graceful Performances

Last evening at the Colonial Theatre the pupil group presented a refined recital in proper attire. The program featured Graham dance moments and songs, with notable performers including Peery Bradberry Leckie Katherine Cataoni Roscoe Burnett and many others delivering faultless dancing and poised grace.

Thea Wi Graham Peery Bradberry Leckie Katherine Cataoni Roscoe Burnett Leo Whitenack Bill Greever Joyce Harrison Emmett Shuffiebarger Jean Cain Dorothy Lee Henderson Ann Garst Patty Rogers Mitzi Keesee Mary Ellen DeVault Norman Hall H Baldwin Joan Lipscomb Richard Davis Robert Davis Steve Riley Robert Palmer Vic Daviness Zelda Short Patsyaffer Rosemary Clatterbaugh Betty Frampton J.C. Hall Lythell McFadden Jim Parley Andrew Tunnell Robert Longworth Betty Raem Annabelle Shuffiebarger Frances Williams Jean DeVault

Local names listed in society notice

Aileen Hager, Sally Frances Litz, Billy and Herbert Longworth, Billie Mae Shields, Helen Houseman and Martha Jane Phelps are named in a social column. Mrs Victor DeVault and Miss are also cited as part of the same society roundup.

Aileen Hager Sally Frances Litz Billy and Herbert Longworth Billie Mae Shields Helen Houseman Martha Jane Phelps Victor DeVault

Visit Recap by Fla Couple and Family

Personals note that a Florida visitor and Mrs. C. W. Jackson along with her son Craig have returned from trips to Niagara Falls and Cleveland, Ohio, after staying on Grace Avenue.

Fla Martin

Mrs Wingate's School Announces Vacation Outdoor Trip

The class plans an outdoor field trip to study birds insects and flowers. Students enjoyed a nature themed outing with poems and a concluding picnic during the enclosure visit.

Local Names List Incomplete Notice

A partial transcription lists individuals including Brin uit Boutn M Dotson Betty Jo Winfrey Nancy Cruise Alice Es ner Billy Burkett Harriet Ann Ray Lee Sharitz Pegsy H Jo Ann Mathena Betty Jo Buddy Pyle Tracy Cooley and Charles Breck Louise Wimmer was a r.

Brin Uit Boutne M Dotson Betty Jo Winfrey Nancy Cruise Alice Esner Billy Burkett Harriet Ann Ray Lee _ Sharitz Pegsy H . Jo Ann Mathena Betty Jo Buddy Pyle Tracy Cooley Charles Breck Louise Wimmer

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