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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1939

Page

19

Miss Thornhill Honored by Mrs Hammond on East River Avenue

Social gathering honors Miss Thornhill with pink and white color motif. Prize winners include Mrs Bernard Cunningham and Mrs B H Hancock for low and marked tally, while Miss Anne Wood wins cut prize. Guests include Mrs James Maggard of Ashland and Mrs Cecil Hefner, with china and pastel cakes as decorative highlights.

East River Avenue Bernard Cunningham B. H. Hancock W. Thornhill Anne Wood James Maggard Ashland Clarence McClaugherty Cecil Hefner Thornhill Tenn E. C. Stone J R Walsh Richards Washington W. W. Kersey

Auxiliary to VFW Presents Radio Program

The Auxiliary to the VFW will present a radio program Monday at 7 30 PM from station WHIS. Mrs C G Harris will sing In the Time of Roses Reichardt Estrellita and Indian Love Call with Miss Benind att Cartwright to accompany.

V. P. v. Auxilary WHIS C. G. Harris Rosses Oy Reichardt Aries Benind

Blanche White Circle Meets at Calvary Baptist Church

The Blanche White Circle of Calvary Baptist Church met with Mrs. P. H. Akers as leader. Mrs. Ww. Potters reported on a mission study completing the book Father On. Mrs. H. C. Campbell joined as a new member. Secret Pals were drawn for the next six months. Mrs. H. B. Hager and Mrs. R. M. Poe to host July meeting at the church. Several visitors attended.

Blanche White Calvary Baptist Church P. H. Akers Ww. Potters H. C. Campbell Mr. Palmer H. B. Hager R. M. Poe

Bluefield Youth Council Plans Planned Outing

Bluefield Young People's Council led by Richard Ruddell and H. G. Steele will hold an outing. Members are to meet at the Y between 5 and 5 30 o clock Tuesday evening. Organizers seek a large turnout.

Bluefield Young People’s Council

Birthday Party Honors Violet Caldwell at Ada Home

A birthday party for Violet Caldwell was held at the Ada residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Trump on Wednesday. The event, hosted with help from Dilliard Shrewsbury and Sam Caldwell, featured friends presenting gifts and a light service of refreshments.

Violet Caldwell Clarence Trump Ada

Mrs Reynolds Participates in Fathers Night Program

A recent meeting note misreported the participant as Mrs Reynolds. The correct attendance shows Mrs Reynolds took part in the Fathers Night program, with two interesting remarks presented in a clever manner.

Mrs. Reynolds Orps

Miss Barker Weds Mr Thomas in Bluefield Ceremony

Miss Barker and Mr Thomas married May 20 1939 at Bluefield Virginia with Rev J D Kitchen officiating. The bride wore a light blue dress with white accessories. They will reside in Floyd.

Barker Bluefield J. D. Kitchen Floyd

Elsie Clor Circle Meets at Calvary Baptist Church

The Elsie Clor circle of Calvary Baptist Church met Friday with Mrs. Winifred Cousins presiding. Reports were given by Secretary Mrs. Randel and Treasurer Mrs. John Vermillion, dues collected, and a prayer session followed. After adjournment, social time featured Pollyanna gifts and refreshments hosted by Mrs. Bond and others.

Elsie Clor Calvary Baptist Church Winifred Cousins Franklin Street Roy Garrett Randel John Vermillion Bond John Noy Gannett N. B. Gordon Mer C. Pields Kent Allen H. A. Wil

Local social notes list visitors and neighbors

Lis, Winifred Cousins, Randel Bond and Miss Fountine French visit. Mrs. B. B. Feake is noted as a visitor. The next meeting will be with Mrs. H. A. Willis at 1017 Wayne.

Lis Winifred Cousins Randel Bond Miss Fountine French

Charming Birthday Dinner For Mrs Bailey

Mrs Laura Bailey of Walton Avenue celebrated her seventy ninth birthday with a dinner and gifts. Mrs James Williams of Miz Melrose Street shared the surprise as decorations and a four course menu graced the home. Attending were Mrs Charlies Keffer and daughters, Mrs Bailey’s family, Snow Calfee, Myrtle Williams, and Gilbert Williams.

Laura Bailey Walton Avenue James M Willian Miz Melrose Street Williams

White Shrine Holds Meeting at Masonic Temple in Cincinnati

The White Shrine of Jerusalem met at the Masonic Temple in Cincinnati May 9 10 and 11 with Mrs Nelly McNulty presiding. Mrs Hinegardner reported 443 shrines reported nationwide and announced committee appointments for Sick Sunshine Music and Sunshine. The objective remains aid to the blind as Supreme officers assign state chairmen and Macedonia Shrine No 8 welcomed guest M Hill.

Peg Ring Nelly McNulty Hinegardner Cincinnati Jerusalem Grand Rapids Boyd Pearl Woods City Grace Painter Bluefield Mae Reid Athens Mary Turner Princeton Dona Mitchmore Northfork Perle T. Harman Welch and Vicinty Edna E. Dudley Ella Mae Simpson Pride Watson Sunshine Roxie Boyd Pearle Woods Gertrude Steele Macdonia Shrine No. 8

Shower Given for Mrs Davis at Stowers Home

A small social shower honored Mrs Davis with friends in a cozy setting at Mrs Rob Stowers residence. Guests including Mrs Che and Mrs Bill Vincent enjoyed refreshments after a pleasant gathering.

Prine Rob Stowers Che Wills Bill Vincent

Infant Named William Larry Rakes at Bluefield

An infant born at Bluefield sanitarium to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rakes of Nelson street was named William Larry.

W. H. Rakes Nelson Street Bluefield Sanitarium William Larry

Personal Notices From Ashland And Local Addresses

Residents announced last Sunday include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cliff of Ashland W Va Mrs Nell Goodykoontz Mrs Ben BeCraft and others residing at 1124 Bluefield Avenue Mrs Scyphers and Mrs L H ae with son Hugh Hamp returned from a visit in Staunton Va where he attended Mary Baldwin College commencement exercises Lucas an alumna of the college

Harry Cliff Ashland W. Va Nell Goodykoontz Harry Ootz Chootz Ben BeCraft Harless Roy Bonwas Bluefield Avenue Scyphers L. H. Ae Hugh Hamp Staunton Mary Baldwin Callape Lucas

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