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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1935

Page

9

Trinity Auxiliary Meeting Set for Wednesday

The Woman's auxiliary of Trinity church will meet at the arch on Wednesday at 2 30 in the afternoon.

Woman's Auxiliary Trinity Ethediet Church

Vacation Bible School Opens at First Baptist Church

The Daily Vacation Bible School opened Monday morning at the First Baptist Church with large attendance. Miss Lucile Hudgins of Richmond Virginia directs the program. Training covers beginners to intermediate levels. Sessions run 9 to 12 daily for the week and next. Public enrollment is invited.

First Baptist Church Lucile Hudgins Richmond

Better Music Club Meeting Highlights Mozart Discussion

The Better Music Club, led by Mrs. Harry Grissom, met at the Sinclair family home with George and Carter Sinclair. The program featured a Mozart life discussion and piano numbers by Carter Sinclair, Brookie Hardy, Ethel Wall, June Gilmore, Ralph and Mary McCue, Jean Sanders, Laura Wood, and Billy Wood. Refreshments were served during the social period.

Better Music Club Harry Grissom George Carter Sinclair Marshall Sinclair Whitethorn Street Mozart Brookie Hardy Ethel Wall June Gilmore Ralph Mary McCue Jean Sanders Laura Billy Wood

Grace Methodist circle meets at Mrs Floyds home

Mrs Floyd hosts Circle 4 of W M 8 at Bluefield avenue with Mrs C C Floyd as hostess and Mrs W C Bone leader. The group opens with What a Friend We Have In Jesus and a prayer by Miss Ellaine Wagner. Roll call and dues paid precede a social service report by Mrs L E Dotson. Wagner gives an engaging talk on missionary work in Korea.

C. C. Floyd Bluefield Avenue Circle 4 W. M Grace Methodist Church W. C. Bone Jesus Ellaine Wagner Korea L. E. Dotson

Koreans Dress Described at Holston Institute Meeting

A Seoul Korea based Holston Institute gathering discussed Korean dress and customs. Mrs. Bone led scripture study as Mrs. Bourne presented World Outlook items. Misa Wagner filled in for absent Mrs. McMullin. Nine members and one visitor attended with an ice service closing the social period.

Holston Institute Seoul Korea Bone W. V. Bourne J. T. McMullin Misa Wagner T. F. Dickerson W. C. Bone W. P. Cowling H. J. Bowles L. EB. Dotson 0. Floyd T. L. Ballangee A. B. Stafford Allasue Wagner

College Avenue Circles Meet for Woman's Missionary Circle Groups

College Avenue Circles of the Woman's Missionary Society at College Avenue Baptist Church will meet Wednesday at 2 30. Circle 1 led by Mrs. R T McLaughlin with Mrs. B W Rutherford 701 Rockbridge Street circle 2 led by Mrs Kay Graham with Mrs H L Moore 656 Shenandoah Avenue circle 3 led by Mrs G W Lavender with Mrs J A Burton 618 North Street circle 4 led by Mrs D T Musick with Mrs G M Cruise 917 Albemarle Street circle 5 led by Mrs W Eubank with Mrs J W Hopking 1200 View Avenue.

Woman's Missionary Society College Avenue Baptist Church R. T. McLaughlin B. W. Rutherford Rockbridge Street Kay Graham H. L. Moore Shenandoah Avenue G. W. Lavender J. A. Burton North Street

Ladies Day at Bluefield Country Club Hosts Hostesses

Mrs W A Richards and Mrs L E Tierney Jr will host Ladies Day at Bluefield Country Club. Prizes will be awarded for low gross and low net scores over eighteen holes.

W. A. Richards L. E. Tierney Jr Bluefield Country Club

Ruth Kersey Circle Meeting at First Baptist

Ruth Kersey circle of the First Baptist church met at the annex last week. The meeting opened with the hymn Old Rugged Cross and devotional from John 12 led by Mrs. W. L. Myers, followed by prayer by Mrs. G. M. Calloway. Officers’ reports were heard and approved, and a dialogue on North America and South America was presented by Mrs. D. H. Mauldin and Mrs. N. S. Dyer. Present were: Mrs. W. L. Myers, Mrs. G. M. Calloway, Mrs. D. H. Mauldin, Mrs. C. R. Smith, Mrs. Guy French, Mrs. J. H. Imhoff, Mrs. W. M. Land, Mrs. J. O. Shelton, Mrs. George Woods, Mrs. N. S. Dyer, Mrs. W. L. Thornton and Mrs. J. T. Thornton.

Ruth Kersey First Baptist Church Annex Old Rugged Cross W. L. Myers G. M. Calloway North American South America D. H. Mauldin N.S. Dyer C. R. Smith Guy French J. H. Imhoff W. M. Land J. O. Shelton George Woods N. 8. Dyer W. L. Thornton J. T. Thornton

Juvenile Groups Meet at Moose Hall This Evening

The senior and junior Juvenile club and Degree of Honor P A will meet at 6 30 today at the Moose hall. Refreshments will be served to the children during the social period.

Moose Hall

Lodge Meeting Set for 8 P M at Moose Hall

Bluefield lodge 59 Degree of Honor or P A will meet at 8 this evening at Moose Hall with a large attendance hoped for.

Bluefield Lodge P. A Moose Hail

Morton Leads Rocky's Tournament at Bluefield Club

Mrs. H Morton tops the qualifying round with a net 70 in Rocky's golf tournament at Bluefield Country Club, followed by Mrs O M Deyerle with 72. Morning matches schedule Morton against H Tabor at 9 30 and others in 5 minute intervals including Seyler versus Herndon and Porter versus Lewis Jr.

H. Morton Bluefield Country Club O. M. Deyerle Morton H. Tabor C. L. Seyler J. M. Herndon H. G. Porter J. M. B. Lewis Jr W. C. Slasher J. H. Kabler Betty Markle J. D. McCue H. R. Glenn C. F. Brooks J. B. Heilman L. BE. Tierney J. H. Hardy

Mothers Invite Social for Young Children at Trinity Church

Mothers of children six years old or younger are invited to a social gathering at Trinity Methodist Church this afternoon at 3. Children should bring their mite boxes to contribute.

Trinity Methodist Church

Enjoyable Circle Meeting at Keith Home

Circle 10 of Grace W. M. S. met at the Keith home with eleven members and four visitors. Mrs. John Cooke led the session with prayer, Bible teaching, and a unison reading of Psalm 23, followed by an article from World Outlook presented by Mrs. Jack Bowles. Refreshments were served after adjournment. attendees included Mrs. Edmonds, Mrs. B. Edward Wood, Mrs. Jack Bowles, and Miss Lucas.

J. E. Keith Circle 10 Grace W. M. S John Cooke Cooke B. Edward Wood Jack Bowles Mesdames J. H. Cooke H. H. Hawkins R. W. Gott B. 8. Collins J. H. Bailey Claude Chambers M. H. Lucas F. M. Nash J. BE. Keith M. G. McCall R. C. Wright Mre. Edmonds Miss Lucas

Circle To Meet Lydia Greene Circle at First Baptist

The Lydia Greene circle of the W M S led by Mrs. 8 A Wood will meet Wednesday at 2 30 PM in the annex of First Baptist Church.

Lydia Greene Circle First Baptist Church 8. A. Wood Annex

Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Della Lemons

A surprise seventeenth birthday celebration was hosted for Miss Della Lemons at her home 1204 View Avenue by Misses Lucille Hopkins and Edith Lemons. Guests and honorees enjoyed games, dancing, and refreshments with a decorated cake as the centerpiece.

Della Lemons View Avenue Lucille Hopkins Edith Lemons Maxine Lester Billie Rogers Esther Hopkins Grace Thompson Louella Lemons Elsie Hopkins Estelle Lemons Pauline Lemons Myrtle Ellen White Margaret Imhoff Ruth Pruet David Tynes Roy Webster Harry Pruett Walter Williams Oakey Glover Earl Honaker Russell Lester Ray Honaker Bill Carper Earl Lefridge Paul Cornett Raymond Thompson Charlie Bray Clarence Gills Mrs. Wilmer Lemons Lucile Irene Kathryn Crawford J. F. Crawford Frederick Street Maude Argabright Louise C. M. Brooks Frank Brooks Charley Fleshman A. Harrison Jeannette E. L.sarver Mayson Ayers Florence Aliff Laura Watkins Lorene Honaker Ralph Nanny Bradley Buttrey Carl Thomas R. 8. Hambrick Carmen Wheeling W. Va C. C. Meeks Jr Lawton

Thompson Baby Born On Hoge Street In City

Mr and Mrs W A Thompson of Hoge street welcome a daughter born Monday afternoon weighing seven pounds named William Audrey Jr The mother before marriage was Miss Bernice Atkinson

W. A. Thompson Hoge Street William Audrey Jr Bernice Atkinson

Daisy Marie Brooks Weds Robert Mason Ayers at Princeton

Mr and Mrs J M Brooks announce the marriage of their daughter Daisy Marie to Robert Mason Ayers. The ceremony was held at Princeton on Tuesday June 4. Witnesses included the parents and close friends. Mrs Ayers is a Beaver high school alumna with a wide circle of friends.

J. M. Brooks Frederick Street Daisy Marie Robert Mason Ayers Princeton Ayers Beaver High School

Couple ties the knot in Bluefield nuptials

The bride wore a blue ensemble with white accessories as she wed in this city. The groom, son of Mrs. A. M. Fuller and the late George Ayers, is a popular WHIS radio entertainer. The couple plan to reside in Bluefield and are wished lifelong happiness by many friends.

Ity Mr. Ayers A. M. Fuller George Ayers WHIS

Home-coming Dance With Harry Reser at West Virginian

A Home-coming dance is planned at the West Virginian ballroom on Wednesday evening featuring music by Harry Reser and the Clicquot Club Eskimos. Dancing runs from 10 to 2.

Harry Reser Clicquot Club Eskimos

Sisterhood Luncheon at West Virginia Hotel This Week

An outstanding event of the week will be the Sisterhood luncheon on Wednesday at 1 at the West Virginia hotel. Officers will be installed at this time.

Sisterhood West Virginian Hotel

Bluefield Kindergarten Closes Amid Superintendent Illness

The Bluefield kindergarten ends its run due to superintendent Miss Blanche Miller’s mother’s extended illness. Commencement is postponed two weeks. certificates are awarded to pupils including Mabel Boyd Blaydes and Edward A. Bender Jr. Special honors go to Elliott Blaydes and Freddie Hetzel. Guest pupils Mary Lou Ryland and Elaine English join the ceremony.

Bluefield Blanche Miller Miss Miller Mary Lou Ryland Mise Talcott Richmond Elaine English Mission Hills Pittsburgh

Musicale Friday Evening Recital at Ramsey Auditorium

Ninety pupils under Mrs J S Phillips will perform at Ramsey Auditorium on Friday June 14 at 8 pm A free public recital features string ensembles duets trios quartets piano saxophone and a special number Little Jimmies Special Students listed include William Bruch Frank Small Kath leen Small Judith Small Velma Price Pat Small and many more across violin mandolin banjo guitar ukulele and accordion categories Encore entries and solo spots are part of the program.

J. S. Phillips Ramsey Auditorium Little Jimmie William Bruch Frank Small Santina Clauter Judith Small Kathleen Small Bar! Whitt Margaret Lee Clarke Virginia Henderson Bubbles Roncaglione Herbert Billy Longworth Adam Angelo Florence Graham Frances Burkett A. W. Nixon Robert Thames Howard Roncaglione Helen Perkins Frances Keener Edna Carroll Frank Caristo Janice Lowman Jimmie Hall A. D. Carter Billy Claytor Richard Holcomb Edward Roth Robert Longworth Warren Shumate Carl Lambert James Arrington Aubrey Crabtree Billy Whitt Junior Callins Mary Lou Robey Kenneth Sproles Tilda Dunford

Churches Plan Joint Vacation Bible School This June

The First Presbyterian and First Christian churches will co operate the Daily Vacation Bible School from June 17 to June 28. Rev. Joe B. Overmyer and Mrs. Regina Humphreys will direct and supervise the teaching staff. Children ages five to fifteen are invited to enroll with sessions from 9:00 to 11:45 each morning. A detailed organization will follow.

First Presbyterian First Christian Churches Joe B. Overmyer First Presbyterian Church Regina Humphreys Overmyer College of Fine Arts Boston University Bluefield Bible Petersburg Humphries Humphreys

Intermediate G A meeting at First Baptist church

The group will hold its monthly meeting this evening at 7 45 at Mrs Elmor Agee leader s home on Wyoming street with Miss Mary Ann Meyer assisting.

G. A First Baptist Church Elmor, Agee Mary Ann Meyer Wyoming Street

MrsVencill Hosts Third Birthday Party for Hilda Sue

Mrs O R Vencill hosted a party for her daughter Hilda Sue to mark her third birthday. The hostess was arrested by Mrs A C Davis during the event. A large table held a white iced cake with pink and yellow flowers and embossed greetings. Kids received rose pea basket favors and refreshments included cake grape juice and candy.

Open House Invitations For Nuptial Week End

Mrs Corum Cunningham and her son Bernard plan an open house at the Cunningham residence on Heath erwood road Friday June 14 at 930 p m The event honors Miss Elnora Cheyney bride elect of Dennis K Wickham and follows the wedding rehearsal The invitations bear the line Ahoy Guests Ahoy

Corum Cunningham Bernard Cunningham Cunningham Heatherwood Road Elnora Cheyney Dennis K. Wickham

Marriage voyage invitation sails from Bluefield on June fourteenth

A playful wedding invitation likens the ceremony to a ship voyage named Marriage. Passengers Dennie and Elnora embark with Bernard H. Cunningham as captain and Mrs. Corum Cunningham Sr. as first mate aboard a crew of young ladies. Dockside timing is nine and a half bells after clock, at Heatherwood Road docks.

Donnie Elnora Bernard H Heatherwood Road Bluefield West Virginia Dennie

Nazareth junior college student Miss Golda to graduate

Miss Cecile Golda daughter of Frank A. Golda of 2104 Wythe Avenue will graduate from Nazareth Junior College and Academy Nazareth Ky on Thursday June 13. She completes five years at Nazareth and finishes the pre medical course. She is a member of the Nazareth Civic Club Science Mathematics Club and the Sodality.

Cecile Golda Frank A. Golda Wythe Avenue Nazareth Junior College and Academy Nazareth Golda The Sodality

Emma Gill Circle Meeting at First Baptist Church

The Emma Gill circle of the Women’s Missionary Society met at the First Baptist Church last week with ten members led by Mrs. M. M. Eastburn. The program featured a talk on Baptist hospitals by Mrs. Jefferies, followed by a business session and a salad course.

Emma Gill Woman’s Missionary Society First Baptist Church Burns Wornall Bluefield Avenue M. M. Eastburn Jesus C. E. Jefferies Wornall Bob Wilson Jefferies John Peters L. A. Kitts Eastburn Wilson C. BE. Groseclose Kitts Mary McClaugherty

Interesting Meeting of Circle 8 at Grace Methodist Church

Circle 8 of Grace Methodist met last week led by Mrs. W. B. Webber with Mrs. R. W. Honaker present. Devotional from Psalm 37, piano, World Outlook notes, dues, pledges, social service report, and tea plans at Mrs. Wittie’s home were discussed. Four members were absent due to illness.

Circle 8 W. M Grace Methodist Church W. B. Webber R. W. Honaker Mountain View Avenue J. L. Fairchild Billy Gilbert Piamo K. K. Witt

Social notes recount visits and travels of Bluefield residents

Mrs. Herbert Markle returned from a two week visit with her daughter in Oakland New Jersey and was joined by her husband at White Sulphur Springs. Several Bluefield locals and guests spent weekends at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia hotel and other nearby locales.

Herbert Markle R. W. Morrell Morrell Oakland N. J White Sulphur Springs Mr. Markle White Sulphur S. N. Huffard Elizabeth Huffard Bluefield L. A. Hooper E. T. Otey Bill Cretainger Mullens F. N. Criner Sudduth Annie Woodward Robertson Gallatin Tenn Marjorie Whittaker Bristol Evelyn Chambers West Virginian Guy Leedy Greenville D. C Vernon Bailey West Virginia University C. V. Bailey W. H. Sperow Washington, D Rachel Shein Baltimore L. Sager Front Royal Meyer N. Berman Rae H. Money Fredericksburg W. D. Barnett Edythe Blake Roanoke E. S. Palmer Pocahontas Samuel Delott Morgantown Miss Blanche Misa Delott Zack Sanders University of North Carolina J. M. Sanders Whitethorn Street Chapel Hill Mr. Sanders Francis Harrold Scotland Neck N. C Pryor McFaddin Charlotte University J. F. Clark Easton Russell S. Ritz Bluefield Country Club Wisconsin

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Trinity Auxiliary Baptist Church Mrs. Floyd Lydia E. Pinkham Charles Cails Ohio Kle. Peres College Avenue Mercer St Mrs. Kyle McDowell DERN Bettes Hankla’s Pharmacy Mrs. Vencill Emma Gill Circle C. A. Clyborne Jr Maryland Augusta Military Academy Fort Defiance W. K. Peters Joan Marie W. B. Coburn Bishop Charleston J. B. Heldreth Tazewell B. P. Puckett Bluefield Sanitarium Neada Pres Andy America Cosmett Carole Lombard Lux Wood Way
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