Much Interest Shown In Elks Tournament
The Elks bridge tournament opened Monday with top players entering a contest for the trophies and pair championship. The second round is set for Monday night June 15. Results list North end teams Lenett and Matz leading with 111% points, Kammer and Turk close, and several other pairs with strong showings. East and West leaders Hosmer Flynn atop the standings.
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Elks
North End
J. B. D. Lenett
Max Matz
Harry Kammer
Max Turk
C. W. Taylor
Ray Evans
H. H. Lawson
Lucille Perkins
R. R. Stuart
Herold Black
M. S. Bennett
Rhodes
Pocahontas
East
West
Dean Hosmer
C. M. Flynn
A. S. Kemper
W. Ards
J. R. Rich
J. I. Markell
Princeton
Blanche Hayes
W. J. Bruch
C. L. Seyler
J. M. Herndon
R. T. Littie
Birthday Party for Miss Della Mae Lemons
Mr and Mrs W A Lemons hosted a birthday gathering at their Point Street home on Monday night for their daughter Miss Della Mae Lemons eighteenth birthday. Guests included Maxine Lester Ester Hopkins Essie Lemons Louella Lemons Elizabeth Enot Colleen Melton Pauline Lemons Edith Lemons Roy Webster Woodrow Miller Charles Bray Horse and Bual Davis Clarence Neel and Buford Lemons.
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W. A. Lemons
Point Street
Della Mae Lemons
Maxine Lester
Ester Hopkins
Essie Lemons
Louella Lemons
Elizabeth Enot
Colleen Melton
Pauline Lemons
Edith Lemons
Roy Webster
Woodrow Miller
Charles Bray
Horse and Bual Davis
Clarence Neel
Buford Lemons
Choir Rehearsal At Bland Street Methodist Church
The Bland Street Methodist Church announces a choir rehearsal this evening at 7 45. Several important compositions are in preparation and strong attendance is urged.
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Bland Street Methodist Church
Week Event Schedule From Local Organizations
The Globe Trotters club meets at 6 PM at the Y for a bike ride and outdoor supper. Pre school clinics planned at Wade and Whitethorn schools with immunization and diphtheria vaccines urged for children and last year’s first graders. Margaret Russell’s Bible class dramatizes The Wedding of Rebecca and Isaac at Bluefield college lawn tonight at 7. Bonnie Rae circle meeting delayed to June 18 at Miss Mary Driscoll’s home. Torch Lighters class June meeting Friday at Estella Hall. Senior Lydia Boggs Society hosts a benefit card party at Appalachian assembly room Raleigh Street this afternoon at 2:30. Public invited.
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Whitethorn School
Presbyterian Synodical Training School
Bluefield College
Margaret Russell
Rebecca
Isaac
First Presbyterian
Westminster Presbyterian
Bonnie Rae
The
First Baptist Church
Mary Driscoll
Carolina Avenue
First Christian Church
Estella Hall
Highland Avenue
Billie Ward
Pad Beatty
Lydia
Tri-District Union to Elect Officers Friday Night
The Tri-District union will hold its monthly business meeting Friday evening June 12 at 7 45 at Trinity Methodist church. All members are urged to attend as new officers will be elected.
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Tri-District Union
Trinity Methodist Church
Eastern Trip Guests Visit in Newtown and Princeton
Mrs. Robert Hall Smith and Miss May Gardner Smith visited Mrs. Gaynes Jones in Newtown Connecticut and were guests of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Earl Glendy in Boston Massachusetts. They attended Princeton University commencement and saw R H Smith Jr a student there before planning to visit Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gardner in Roanoke Virginia on the return trip.
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Robert Hall Smith
May Gardner Smith
Gaynes-Jones
Newton
Safe gradual weight loss warns against drastic dieting
The article advises readers to consult a physician before any weight reducing plan and emphasizes safe, gradual fat loss. It outlines two main approaches: exercising to burn excess calories and reducing food intake, preferably a combination. Cautions are given about rapid losses and acid-Base risks, urging slow, persistent changes and offering a weight chart upon request.
Recital Great Success For Betty Ann Holmes And Alyce Baldwin
In a packed Lowman’s Piano Rooms the two young pianists Betty Ann Holmes and Alyce Baldwin delivered polished performances. Holmes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holmes, studied with Mrs. Louis H. Reiland, while Baldwin, a Pasquale Tallarico pupil and Peabody conservatory alumna, is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Baldwin of Hopewell Virginia. Both earned the audience’s highest praise for musicianship, with Holmes performing pieces by Lichner Beethoven and Mozart and Baldwin presenting works by Hildenberg Balakirev and Rachmaninoff among others, including one duet by both pianists. The event highlighted local talent and the recital’s program featured a mix of classical solos and a pairing on the second piano.
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Betty_Ann Holmes
Harry Holmes
Louis H. Reiland
Lowman
Alyce Baldwin
Pasquale Tallarico
Peabody Conservatory
Reiland
Miss Baldwin
Hubert Baldwin
G I A Meeting Set For Moose Hall This Afternoon
The G I A will hold its regular meeting this afternoon at 2 30 at Moose Hall. Members are urged to attend in full.
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Moose Hall
Calvary Baptist Church Bible School Opens Monday
Calvary D. V. B. S. at Calvary Baptist church opens Monday at 9 o'clock with sessions daily from 9 to 11. Rev. R. J. Tyler is principal, Beatrice Repas superintendent of juniors, A. C. Sheets superintendent primaries, Mildred Woods superintendent beginners. All faculty urged to attend. Children aged 4 to 15 invited.
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Calvary Baptist Church
R. J. Tyler
Calvary Church
Beatrice Repas
A. C. Sheets
Mildred Woods
Leroy Katz Shines In University Play The Tragedy Of Job
Leroy Katz a West Virginia University student played a standout role in The Tragedy of Job at Morgantown's Metropolitan theater Presented Sunday by the university public speaking department Katz formerly of Beaver high school gained renown in public speaking and dramatics He acted alongside James B Lowther in the title role and a cast including James Heinze Morton Rosenshine and Baker Herod The production featured a chorus and a Gregorian chant style sequence led by Prof W J Kay A brass quartet opened with I Know That My Redeemer Liveth and Rabbi Colman Zwitman provided Hebrew tunes Also in Morgantown a memorial service at Masonic temple honored deceased members of the Order of Eastern Star led by Mrs C W Pace Mrs H B Boyd assisted and Mrs Illiams presided The service included a solo by Mrs H M Trenor and the message We leave our loved ones in the mighty arms of the Watcher above was delivered A separate card noted officers elected for the Bluefield chapter and a charter draped in memory of F A Francisco
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Leroy Katz
West Virginia University
Job
Metropolitan Theater
Morgantown
Young Katz
Rose Katz
Bluefield
Beaver High School
James B. Lowther
Eliphar
Zophar
Bildad
Elihu
James Heinze
Morton Rosenshine
Baker Herod
W. J. Kay
George Hodel
David Bane
Charles Kindt
John Marshal
Paul Thompson
Blaker Herod
Redeemer
Sandy Mason
Morgantown High School
Israel
God
Rabbi Colman Zwitman
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Guy C. Dunn
Jennie Hoge
Molle Akers
L. A. Williamson
E. 8. Humphreys
FP. A. Francisco
H. B. Boyd
A. H. Thompson
Beamer
Guy ©. Dunn
George Woods
W. P. Ryan
Effie Lee
Illiams
H. M. Trenor
Harry Henderson
F. A. Francisco
C. W. Pace
Ruby Caldwell
Chalmers Bailey
John F. Land
A. B. Thompson
Hannah Truth Seekers to Hold Monthly Meeting at Trinity Methodist
The Hannah Truth Seeker Bible class of Trinity Methodist Church will meet this evening at o'clock for a final session of the season. A large attendance is urged to close the season.
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The
Trinity Methodist Church
Happy Birthday Party for Dottie Pond
Dottie Pond celebrated her fifth birthday with a party Tuesday at her grandparents E. Chapman and wife home in Washington. Twelve guests enjoyed pink and green decorations, ice cream and birthday cake, candy suckers as favors, and games with prizes won by Junior Bender, Marie Trent, and Bobby Ferguson.
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Dottie Pond
Thomas Pond
Washington
E. Chapman
Junior Bender
Marie Trent
Bobby Ferguson
Impressive memorial services arranged by two families
Arranged by Mrs. Ben H. Williams and Mrs. BE. R. Beamer, impressive memorial services were conducted by the officers of Blue- (text incomplete).
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Ben H. Williams
BE. R. Beamer
Blue
Campers urged to register for YWCA camp now
The YMCA urges all girls planning to attend the YWCA camp to register immediately at the Y quarters. Many applications are coming from out-of-town with limited camper spots available. Fifteen out-of-town applications were received yesterday at the Y quarters.
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Y. Quarters
Bluefield Lodge to Hold Regular Session Today
Bluefield lodge number 452 L A to B R T will meet in regular session this afternoon at 2 at the Red Men's hall. All members are urged to be present.
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Bluefield Lodge
L. A
Red Men's Hall
Trip to Bermuda Tour Led by Mrs Woolwine
About fifteen tourists have registered for a Bermuda trip personally guided by Mrs Annie D Woolwine. The party departs Bluefield June 15 and sails from New York on a Furness liner June 24 returning July 1. Out of town members include Miss Eula Doughton Welch Pauline Cornett Hallie Cassell Marion Va Elizabeth Wilson Pineville W Va Mrs E R Mahaffey and daughter Northfork Mrs McNeil and daughter Mise Frankie Bastain Va and Mrs W E Burton Lynchburg.
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Bermuda
Annie D. Woolwine
Bluefield
New York
Furness
Eula Doughton
Welch
Pauline Cornett
Hallie Cassell
Marion
Elizabeth Wilson
Pineville
W. Va
E. R. Mahaffey
Northfork
McNeil
Mise Frankie
Bastain
W. E. Burton
Lynchburg
Cotillion Club Dance At West Virginian Hotel
The Bluefield Cotillion Club invites the public to its annual spring home coming dance featuring Harry Bowman and his famous orchestra at the West Virginian hotel on Friday evening June 12. Dancing runs from 10 to 2.
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Bluefield Cotillion Club
Harry Bowman
West Virginian Hotel
Local Personal News Highlights Health and Visits
Miss Vada Graham returned from Roanoke after a tonsil operation at her My Own Beauty shop. James H. Oliver and Voris B. Coates of Carolina University visit Miss Myrtle Wyrick and Mrs. Thomas Duval in Chapel Hill. Charles T. St. Clair Jr and family care for their son after a tonsil operation in Roanoke County. Dorothy Douglas and Ruby Ken Singer had tonsil operations at Bluefield Sanitarium. Catherine Roth of Roanoke visits Miss Mary Ann Meyer. Craig Healing Springs hosts Pais and son Louis of Kingdon, George Richardson, his little daughter, Sam Gillespie, Sue Cole of Princeton. Laura P. Dickerson of Powhatan spends a week at Craig Healing Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Hersal Davis return to Eckman after visiting his grandmother, Mrs. N. J.
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Vada Graham
Roanoke
James H. Oliver
Voris B. Coates
Carolina University
Chapel Hill
Myrtle Wyrick
Thomas Duval
Mountain View Avenue
Charles T. St. Clair NT
Charles T. St. Clair Jr
Rameey Street
Dorothy
Douglas
Ruby Kensinger
Sprince Street
Bluefield Sanitarium
Catherine Roth
Mary Ann Meyer
Craig Healing Springs
Pais
Louis
Kergtone
George Richardson
Sam Gillespie
Powhatan
Sue Cole
Princeton
Laura P. Dickerson
Hersal Davis
Eckman
Davis
N. J
Local residents and visitors attend events and travel
Neel and the Lemons couple visit Roanoke while others plan a four to five day Dallas trip to the Texas Centennial expo. Charles Armistead returns from West Virginia University law school. Virginia Waltz attends Lynchburg College Alumni meeting. Jennie Crigger ill at home. Jessibel Graham Lake Pia visit. Koppers Coal workers employed by Tyler family hosts. W J Lilly from Madam Creek visits Tyler home. Alma Huffman trained nurse visits. Kathryn Kingdon returns from Morgantown after WVU graduation. Mrs Phillips recovering from operation at Bluefield sanitarium.
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Neel
W. A. Lemons
L. L. Lemons
C. G. Robertson
Roanoke
Harry Gott
Bob Yost
Bob Brown
Bob Agee
Dallas
Texas
Charles Armistead
West Virginia University Law School
Virginia Waltz
Lynchburg College
Jennie Crigger
Ronceverte Street
Jessibel Graham
Lake Via
Montgomery
W. Va
R. J. Tyler
Tyler
Koppers Coal Company
W. J. Lilly
Madam Creek
Kingdons, Pelters Return from Virginia Visit
Frederick Kingdon resumes studies at Richmond Law School after a weeklong stay with his parents Mr and Mrs A F Kingdon. Mrs A F Kingdon travels to attend her son Arthur Kingdon’s graduation at the law school. She is accompanied by Mrs L D Feuchtagene and Miss Anna Mae. Mr and Mrs John Pelter return from a visit with Mr Pelter's parents in Waynesboro Virginia and from White Sulphur Springs and other locales.
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Frederick Kingdon
Richmond Law School
A. F. Kingdon
Richmond
Arthur Kingdon
L. D. Feuchtagene
Anna Mae
John Pelter
Mary Cox
Mr. Pelter
C. Bart Pelter
Waynesboro
White Sulphur Springs
Grace Wesleyan Bible Class Meeting At Cas sidy Home
Grace Wesleyan Bible class will meet this afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs FE H Cassidy on Highland Avenue.
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Grace Wesleyan Bible
FE. H. Cassidy
Highland Avenue
Bluefield May Considers State Trapshooters Invite
A mid week skeet shoot at Bluefield Gun Club saw D C Mitchell top with 45x50 and R E Callaway second with 44x50. Scores included Dillon Smith 36 G W Roberts 34 E H Ratcliffe 31. Members asked to gather Saturday to plan attendance at the state shoot at Fairmont and discuss inviting the state association to hold the 1937 tournament in Bluefield. A L Smith, president, serves on the state classification committee.
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Bluefield
D. C. Mitchell
R. E. Callaway
Dillon Smith
G. W. Roberts
E. H. Ratcliffe
Fairmont
Ince Bluefield
A. L. Smith
Calvary Baptist Members Attend Richlands Meeting
The Rev J R Tyler and Mrs Tyler along with Mrs Luther Webb Mrs A Sheets Mrs J L Whittaker Mrs J W Whittaker Mrs C R Crowell Mrs A J Mays and Miss Beatrice Repass of Calvary Baptist church will attend the M and New Lebanon Baptist church meeting today in Richlands Virginia.
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R. J. Tyler
Tyler
Luther Webb
A. ©. Sheets
J. L. Whittaker
J. W. Whittaker
C. R. Crowell
A. J. Mays
Beatrice Repass
Calvary Baptist Church
M. &. New Lebanon Baptist Church
Richlands
Bluefield Quota Club Meets for Convention Plans
The Bluefield Quota Club met at noon Wednesday at the West Virginian hotel with Mrs Anne Neel presiding. Members discussed amendments to be voted on at the Quota International convention in Chicago June 18 to 20 and named Mrs W D Barnett as the local delegate.
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Anne Neel
Bluefield
Quota Club
West Virginian
Quota International
Chicago
W. D. Barnett
Mre
T J Philline
Alan Ovnocte
Dick Powell Sings Five Songs Daily For Ten Days
Dick Powell has averaged five songs a day over the last ten days of performances. The tenor continues his touring schedule amid steady audience attendance and favorable reviews.
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Dick Powell
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