Flag Day Observance Program at Bluefield Municipal Building
Under Bluefield post and American Legion together with Bluefield Bnai Brith chapter 967 a Flag Day program will be held Thursday at 8 pm. Rev G Gulch of Westminster Presbyterian will speak and the Iowa club quartet will perform with a brief Boy Scouts program. All civic clubs and the public are invited.
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Bluefield Post & American Legion
Bluefield Chapter 967
Independent
Order of Binai Brith
G. Gulch
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Iowa Club Quartette
Boy Scouts
Reverend Weeks Heads North for Raymond Weekes Wedding
The Rev Howard L Weeks and Mrs Weeks depart for Durham North Carolina to attend the wedding of Raymond Weekes and Miss Bife Meavers with the Rev Weeks to perform the ceremony The couple will return to Bluefield then travel to California for the Baptist World Alliance tour lasting about a month through Canada and the eastern states.
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Howard L. Weeks
College Avenue Baptist Church
Weeks
Blueheld
Téronts
Baptist World Alliance
Canada
Donors Gift Copy of The Cross of Military Service Book
Mr and Mrs W H W Thomas donate a copy of The Cross of Military Service to the Bluefield Public Library. The volume, pushed by the Daughters of the Confederacy, bears insignia for Confederate descendants of World War I. The Bluefield chapter of the UDC has presented the insignia to veterans in Bluefield and Mercer County.
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Mra
W. H W. Thomas
Bluefield
Daughiere
Confederaccy
Mra. Thomas
U. D.C
Mercer
Membership gains mark Legion auxiliary in June reports
The American Legion Auxiliary reports a June first membership rise of 31 179 over last year. Arkansas Mississippi Oklahoma met their 1928 quotas while eleven states Connecticut Delaware Georgia Louisiana Minnesota Nevada North Carolina North Dakota South Dakota Texas Wisconsin surpassed their 1927 membership peaks. Iowa leads in fundraising women figures with Virginia earlyvania second Minnesota third and New York fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Arkansas
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Connecticut
Delaware
Georgia
Louisiana
Minnesota
Nevada
North Carolina
North Dakota
South Dakota
Texas
Wisconsin
Iowa
Earlyvania
Llindie
New York
Dorothy Dillard Receives Praise for Comedy Play
Miss Dorothy Dillard of Bluefield is praised for her comedy The Killin ey by Bert Brinker and Why, Antony! Whimsical interlude by Godfrey Elliott produced by Concord Players at Concord College Athens. The program, drawn from about twenty five student plays, highlights a drama about father and daughter and a musician’s ambitions.
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Dorothy Dillard
Concord Players
Concord College
Athens
Killin,” & Ney
Bert D. Brinker
Antony
Godfrey Elliott
Fragmentary political note hints at stalled mutual understanding
A torn excerpt discusses counter motives delaying progress toward a broader accord. It hints at underlying GWh challenges crystallized in an artistic presentation, showing a view of stalled cooperation and unresolved tension before any settlement.
Professor and Mrs Shearer Return From Honeymoon
Prof Marshall Shearer and Mrs Shearer stop at the West Virginian hotel after their honeymoon at Peace Springs. He will join a summer extension course at Harvard College and Cambridge Massachusetts. She will teach at Concord College in Athens during the summer, formerly Miss Mildred Carpenter. They have not decided where to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Shearer
Shearer
Peace Springs
Professor Shearer
Harvard College
Cam Ge
Maes
Mildred Carpenter
Concord College
Athens
Surprise Birthday Shower for Mrs Witt at Grace Methodist
Members of Mrs. KK Witt's Grace Methodist circle hosted a birthday shower Saturday afternoon at her Highland Avenue home. Rev Kelley offered prayer and Witt's daughters entertained with piano and vocal numbers. Guests included Mrs Wyatt, Mrs Wynn, Mr Wynn, Mrs Bailey, Mrs Collinge, Mr Peake, Mrs Goff, Mrs Stafford, Mr McCall, Mr Cline, Mr Coleman, Mrs Witt, Mr Corvin, and Miss Ardith Stafford among others.
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KK. Witt
Grace Methodist Church
Highland Avenue
Kelley
Witt
Mre. Witt
Meadames J
F. Ae
W. J. Wyatt
J. T. Wynn
J. F. Bailey
Trinity church Young Peoples society meets at Miss Perkine home
Miss Ruth Perkine hosted the Young People’s Society meeting on Albe marle street with Mires Elizabeth Kersey presiding and giving the scripture lesson. Pauline Jennings spoke and Virginia Stump led Voice turns as seventeen members attended planning an outdoor July gathering on Mr Dwight L Stewart’s lawn with refreshments served.
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Ruth Perkine
Albemarle Street
Young People's Society of Trinity Church
Mires Elizabeth Kersey
Pauline Jennings
Virginia Stump
Dwight L. Stewart
Church of God meeting for girls and boys
Members of the intermediate girls lass and senior boys clase are to meet this evening at 7 30 with Miss Grace Smith. A large attendance is desired.
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Lass
Clase
Church of God
Grace Smith
Birth of Betty Sue Fairchilds at 95 Larch Street
Mr and Mrs J L Fairchilds celebrate the birth of a daughter weighing nine pounds named Betty Sue at their home on 95 Larch Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Fairchilds
Larch Street
Betty Ue
Harpist Fred Perry to headline Bramwell concert
Prof Fred Perry, harmonica artist fresh from New York, will perform at the Arcade Bramwell this evening. He also leads a harmonica contest at the Virginian before the Palace Pocahontas hosts a Friday evening contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Perry
New York
Arcade
Bramwell
Virginian
Palace
Pocahontas
Baby Marian Clifford Born to Dr. and Mrs Clifford Boone
A baby girl named Marian Clifford born to Dr. and Mrs. Clifford Boone. Early report notes the mother formerly Mrs Jenny June Lilly from this city and mentions the wedding prior to the birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Boone
Marian Clifford
John
Mies
Jenny June Lilly
Young Peoples Missionary Group Meets At Grace Church
Grace church Group No 1 of the Young Peoples Missionary society will meet this evening at o clock with Miss Eilene Johnston of 1816 Highland avenue. All members are asked to be present.
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Young Peoples’ Missionary Society
Grace Church
Eilene Johnston
Highland Avenue
Delightful Dance at B'nai B'rith Hotel
Delightful dance last evening at B'nai B'rith hotel hosted by Mr and Mrs Schlossberg. Guests included Delightful Dance Misa fruth Lenowitz Harold Lenowitz and Daniel Marcus of New York among about eighty attendees. Ruth plans to stay about three months in the city. the young man departs late this week. The hall featured wild flowers and Mark Goff's orchestra provided music. Students home from various schools and visiting city guests attended. refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Fruth Lenowitz
Harold Lenowitz
New York
Slater
Goodwyn Schlossberg
Augusta Street
Daniel Marcus
Mark Goff
Mra
Dunnia
Allen McMullin
South Street
Bland Courthouse
T. W. Edwarda
Elizabeth
Welch
Jeasie Hudson
Roanoke
William Arrier
Virginia
Charleston
Eity
Asheville
N. C
William
Sidney Bentley
Richmond
Victoria Moyer
Bland Street
Jennie Lou Tynes
Lois Wilburn
Holston Epworth League Assembly
Abingdon
League of Grace Church
J. C. Jones
Cincinnati
J. HM. Jones
Bluefield
Lama Sarver
Norfolk
Lionel Burks
Wacahington Street
BE. L. Marshall
Bedford
Wyoming Street
Jess Ward
T. W. Schuler
Tommy, Jr
Jamen Igies
Lou Lee Ratcliffe
A. J. Bartlett
Herbert Cooper
Weinberg
Jack Cooper
Mesnent Cooper
Tagewell
Charles French
Filen White
Jennie Clark Frenth
D. M. Rawley
Evelyn
F. Rh. Dow
Karl Lentz
Bila W. Oliver
Mra. Oliver
R. E. Adams
Boston
Mary Becker
Mias Rewlah Price
New England
Pearl Cromer
Shenandoah
W. H. Stacey
Austin
Texas
Reme T. Bowen
Grace Circle Meeting At Grace Methodist Church
The Grace Circle No meeting led by Mrs. K K Witt met at Mrs. J T Wynn’s King street home with joint hosting by Mrs Witt and Mrs J L White. Nineteen members attended as prayer and song opened the session followed by a mission reason and social hour with refreshments.
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Circle No
Grace Methodist Church
K. K. Witt
J. T. Wynn
King Street
Witt
J. L. White
A. White
Cirelo Membéra
Wynn
Meadamee
J. F. Bailey
J. FB. Ritter
W. J. Wyatt
Mr. Coleman
K. Wit
Collins
CM. Stafford
G. M. McCall
T Wynn
W. T Rourne
Honaker
Circle 1 of the First Baptist church meeting
Circle 1 of the W. M. and First Baptist church led by Mrs J T Thornton met at Mrs W L Kaylor's Mercer street home with 23 members and guests. The session opened with a song, business was led by Mrs J T Thornton, and guests enjoyed a musical program arranged by Mrs Kaylor followed by refreshments.
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W. M
First Baptist Church
J. T. Thornton
W. L. Kaylor
Mercer Street
Craig Thornton
Kaylor
Pickle and Atkinson Wed in Prince George Ceremony
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Georgia T. Pickle to Mr. Jess W. Atkinson on November 29, 1927, with Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating at Prince George.
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Georgia T. Pickle
Jess W. Atkinson
Prince. Eo
C. H. Phipps
Concert Presented by Caesar A. Rongoni at the Y
This evening at o clock Caesar A. Rongoni presents a concert at the Y He invited the public to attend the event for an evening of music and entertainment with the local pianist and performer.
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Y. Pupita
Caesar A. Rongoni
Johnston couple name daughter Joyce Dering
Mr and Mrs Mack Johnston of 509 North Mercer Street announce the birth of a daughter named Joyce Dering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Johnston
North
Mercer Street
Joyce Dering
Daleth Delphian Holds Final Meets At The Y
Daleth Delphian chapter wrapped up its season with final meetings at the Y W A. Miss Doraker chaired in Mrs. Mary Becker and Miss Gertrude Watts absence. The topic American Art Centers and Mural Paintings guided the evening with Miss Baker leading. Various members contributed verses and discussions followed on topics. The Bland Street Methodist church Men’s club hosts Ladies Night at 6 15 with John Mastin directing a supper program and Miss Sallie Lita performing.
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Daleth Delphian
Y. W
Doraker
Mary Becker
Gertrude Watts
Misa Baker
Minnie Feaver
Eve Counts
Hattie Carter
Bftie Loudermilk
Margaret Taylor
Mra Allen Long
Bland Street Methodist Church
John Mastin
Sallie Lita
James Eimer Brown to Lead Music at White Sulphur Springs
James Eimer Brown director of Bland Street Methodist church choir and noted efficient leader leaves Wednesday to take charge of music at White Sulphur Springs in a new post shaping the religious program.
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James Eimer Brown
Bland Street Methodist Church
White Sulphur Springs
New Process Powder MELLO4ILO Stays On Longer
An ad for MEIAA-GLOW powder from Hasley Renn Drug Store claims the product reduces shine and hides large pores for a soft peachy skin tone. It touts long wear and beautifying purity, urging readers to try it.
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Hasley-renn Drug Store
West Virginia Bankers Association Meets Thursday and Friday
The West Virginia Bankers Association holds its convention this week with sessions planned on Thursday and Friday. Attendees from member banks across the state are expected to participate in discussions and policy matters.
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Convention of
West Virginia Bankers’ Assocition
Choir at Bland Street Methodist Church Rehearsal
The Bland Street Methodist Church choir will meet at 7 30 this evening for a rehearsal. The change of date is due to director James Elmer Brown being out of town later in the week.
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Bland Street Methodist Church
James Elmer Brown
Birthday Party Honors Miss Helen Cole at Cole Home
About twenty boys and girls gathered at the Cole residence on Princeton road for a birthday party honoring Miss Helen Cole. Pink roses and peonies from Cole’s greenhouses, with pink and blue paper, created a festive setting. Mrs Cole was aided by Mrs J Cahsaday and Mrs T M Cape. The cake held a thimble won by Okey Simpson symbolizing bachelorhood and a wedding ring won by Edward Bailey, hinting at future marriages. Refreshments included fruit salad cake and lemonade.
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Helen Cole
Mra
A. J. Cole
Princeton Road
Cole
J. Cahsaday
T. M. Cape
Okey Simpson
Edward Bailey
Billie Joyce Broome Named by Bramwell Couple
Mr. and Mrs Harria Broome of Bramwell road announce the birth of their daughter Billie Joyce. The family welcomed the new arrival and celebrate the naming of their baby girl.
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Harria Broome
Bramwell Road
Billie Joyce
Local U D C Chapter Reschedules July Meeting
Illness in Detroit prompted secretary Mrs R BE Greear of Rogers Street to miss last evenings session. The local chapter will hold its regular meeting at the Elka building on the first Monday evening in July.
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R. BE. Greear
Rogers Street
Detroit
Inlaw
Elka
Local Personal Gossip and Travel Notices From Bramwell
A dense personal column lists residents and visitors including Miss Mildred Gable Concord College Athens visiting Miss Dorothy Dillard, Mr and Mrs Anderson Giles Street, andHarry Underwood Rovere Street attending Engineer John Gearhart’s funeral in Williamson. It notes several returns from Ablngdon and Richmond, university students at Ohio University Athens and other town movements, along with farm production updates from the U S Department of Agriculture highlighting corn favorable, wheat and hay handicaps, and cotton prospects.
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Mildred Gable
Concord College
Athens
Dorothy Dillard
C. ©. Anderson
Giles Street
Harry Underwood
Rovere Street
John Gearhart
Williamson
Misa Ethel Littlejohn
Charleston
Helen Mason
Ohio University
Hoge Mason
Princeton Avenue
Kathleen Taylor
Annabel Snead
Osborne Cofer
Ablngdon
Holston Epworth League Assembly
Mra
J. B. Perry
Misaea Charlotte
Helen
Bramwell
Maefield
Mra. W. GC
Crewe
Stowall Apartments
Mulberry Street
Birchield
Willington
Matton Mere
Mina Bertha Shupe
Keratone
Hazel Clark
Fairfax Street
Philip Lilly
Little Dan O Ter
Margaret Gail
W. Va
Asy
Dre
Sergent
Lois and
Gay
New York
Misa Gertrude Abrahamson
Mra. W. EB. Whateley
Roanoke
Mra. Whateley
Mra. L. A. Jackson
Miriam and
David Jackson
Dunn
Bluefield Sanitarium
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Change a Room with Furniture from Bluefield Furniture
Howe states worn and out of date furniture can be refreshed with new pieces from Bluefield Furniture Company, offering the best change for a room without heavy alteration.
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Bluefield Furniture Company
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Order of B’nai B’rith
Miss Dillard
Scholl
PAT
Young People’s Meeting
Betty Sue Fairchilds
Hudson
Pontiac
Chevrolet
Little Rey
Mercer Garage
Ninefield, W. Va
Grace Circle Meeting
Billie Joyce Broome
Howe
Thornton-Laird Co
Ballibuntal Straw Hats
Ballibuntal
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