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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1936

Page

4

Bluefield Endeavorers Elected To State Offices

Metabera of the Wear Virginia Christian Endeavor union in session at Clarksburg reelected Miss Gertrude Peterson of Weston as president. New officers include Lucille V. Thrasher of Clarksburg as secretary Marvin Crown of Huntington and Miss Sally Richardson of Bluefield as vice presidents. Department heads appointed in the closing session include Mian Gertrude Steele Bluefield intermediate Misa Ruby Duncan Clarksburg junior Bruce Porterfield Belington recreation Miss Mary Jane Riggs Moundville quint hour and stewardship Charles Arthur Huntington citizenship Mrs Virgil South Parkersburg vocation and education Armand Stalnaker Weston public speaking Clarence Greenleaf Charleston missions and evangelism Conri Meathrell Herea prayer meeting and church activity and Rev Reegs Burns of West Mulford publicity.

Metabera The Wear Virginia Christian Endeavor Union Clarksbuig Gertrude Peterson Weston Lucille V. Thrasher Clarks-buig Marvin Crown Huntington Sally Richardson Bluefield Mia Jon Thomas Charleston Gertrude Steele Misa Ruby Duncan Clarksburg Bruce Porterfield Belington Mary Jane Riggs Moundaville Charles Arthur Virgil South Parkersburg Armand Stalnaker Clarence Greenleaf Conri Meathrell Herea Reegs Burns Weat Mulford

Trip to Bermuda Set by Mrs Woolwine for East River Rally

Misprint corrected: trip to Bermuda to be conducted by Mrs Annla D Woolwine. Party leaves Hluafela June 19 and sails from New York July 24, returning to Bluefield July 1. East River council 41 Daughters of America will meet at 9 30 at the Red Men’s hall for drill practice urging full attendance.

Bermuda Annla D. Woolwine Hluafela New York Bluefield East River Council Daughters of America Red ‘Men's Hall

Westminster church youths to attend senior conference in Lewisburg

Miss Mary Laird serves as counselor and Miss Lucille Smith with Bill Tom Watkins and David Jackson represent Westminster Presbyterian Young People's society at the Senior Young People's conference in Lewisburg. A large group plans to attend the Intermediate camp opening June 15 at Camp Shawmedelca Caldwell West Virginia.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Lewisburg Mary Laird Lucille ‘Smith Bill Tom Watkins David Jackson Young People’s Society of the Church Camp Shaw-medel-ca Caldwell W. Va

June Meeting of Young Girls Missionary Society at Wilburn Home

The Young Girls Missionary Society of the Grace Methodist church held its June meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs. A. M. Wilburn’s home on 401 Third Street. Thirty-one attended including five visitors. Miss Lila Taylor presented the program with a bridal theme “June Brides” and a displayed bride. Mrs. Paul Shawver joined in the readings and Miss Mabel Duncan read “The Blushing Bride.” Miss Faye Looney led a devotional on religion at Wesley House, with Mrs. Pauline Morris giving the Bible study. A social ice course followed the business session and cards of thanks were read for condolences. The July gathering will be hosted by Miss Looney on Princeton Road.

Young Girls’ Missionary Society Chela Grace Methodiat Church A. M. Wilburn Lave Shines Mary Sue Tynes Mra Paul Shawver Mabel Duncan Wesley House Faye ‘Looney Pauline Morris Francisco Gladys Donahue Ead Ta. Wilburn Tom Mor- Pivatte Willam Jefcoat Misa

Miss Litz's Program Attracts Local Pupils Evening

Miss Litz's program Sally Life will present her oles pupils this evening from 8:46 to 9:15, public invited to listen. At home of Mrs Frazer on College avenue informal entertainment precedes Miss Yde Baldwin's departure to Roanoke. Guest list included friends. Mrs Norman McDowell won high score in bridge, Miss Helen Jordan second. Mrs Baldwin received a gift and guests enjoyed a light salad course.

Sally Life Oles Irs W. Frazer Mra. J. Wi Hatcher

Reducing safely and sanely a practical diet guide

Elsie Pierce presents a structured reducing regime focusing on low total calories, high protein, and ample roughage. The article outlines daily essentials including milk fruit lean protein vegetables and water while listing foods to avoid and noting a personal calorie chart can be requested via a self addressed stamped envelope.

Popular Couple Married in Bluefield and Pearlsburg

Mrs Ellen Puckett of Bluefield Virginia announces the marriage of her daughter Alice to Mr David Hugene Strouth of Pearlsburg Virginia. They wed June 6 in Pearlsburg. The bride graduated from Graham High School and the groom from Pearlsburg High in 1930. Mr Strouth works for the Cole Baking Company in Bluefield. The couple will reside in Bluefield Virginia and many friends extend best wishes.

Ellen Puckett Blueflald Alice David Hugene Strouth Pearlsburg Graham High School Pearlsburg High School Strouth Colé Baking Company Mra. Strouth Bluefield

Births for Davis and Ward Families in Pocahontas and Boisgevain

Mr and Mrs Hubert J Davis of Pocahontas announce the birth of a son on Wednesday at 8 o clock Be fore her marriage Mrs Davis was Miss Beulah Lilly of Coaburn Va Mr and Mrs L H Ward of Boisgevain announce a fine son born June 0 at the Bluefield sanitorium

Hubert J. Davis Pocahontas

Brown University Commencement Honors Frank J. Watson Jr

Frank J. Watson Jr received his A B degree at Brown University during the 168th commencement in New England. President Clarence A. Barbour awarded diplomas to Watson and his classmates as he graduated from the third oldest university. Watson, from Bramwell via Haverford School, majored in English and captained the freshman soccer team while earning varsity letters for three years and playing in intramural sports. He belonged to Phi Kappa Psi, served as chapter vice president, and attended the national fraternity convention last year.

Brown University Frank J. Watson Jr Frank J. Watson Bramwell New England Clarence A. Barbour Brown University Board of Fellows Watson Brown Haverford School Haverford Frashman Sniramural Phi Kappa Pal Fraternity Chanter

William Goodykoontz Graduates From George Washington University

Bluefield graduate William Goodykoontz son of Mr and Mrs CH Goodykoontz earned a Bachelor of Arts at George Washington University's 115th annual commencement held Wednesday evening in Constitution Hall He received the Isaac Davis award in public speaking and the European history prize.

William’. Gaodykoontz Mra C.H Goodykoontz George Washington University Washington, D Constitution Hall Isaac Davis Poh

Personal notices from Virginia and Kentucky visitors

Mrs Archer Ryland has rented a cottage in Virginia Bead for June with her children and father P M Archer and Mrs C Cunningham and son Bernard returning from a Pennsylvanian trip. Mrs Cunningham visited Pittsburg and Bernard in Erie. Mrs John Haldren brought her mother Mrs Annie Clark home for a visit. Miss Jennie Christian of Gwensboro Ky visits Mrs J T Ramaga on Third Street. Edward A Hancock departs today for a summer course at the University of Virginia.

Mra. Archer’ Ryland Virginia Bead P.M. Archer Gwensboro J. T. Ramaga Edward A. Hancock University of Virginia

Synodical Training School Closes At Bluefield College

The Synodical Training School at Bluefield College ends after a pageant “Wooing a Bride” depicting Isaac and Rebecca with Bluefield campus settings and a large cast. Dr Mason P. Young spoke on medical progress in China and Elizabeth Blake hospital in Soochow.

Bluefield College Senah Rebecca Synodical Training School Mra L. Russell Isaac G. W. Moore H. B. Sutherland South Charleston W.R. Craig Planigie Andrew Leishman St.Albans Golda Cahill Cinderella W. Va W. Va., Took the Part of “Isaac,” and the Role of “Rebacca Edward Hurt Williamson George Cunningham Charleston Walter Sanders Bluefield Huntington R. L. Bird Abraham Earl Morton Laban W. T. Miller Cass Bluefield Colleges First Presbyterian Mason P. Young China Young Elizabeth Blake Hospital Soochow Russell Sara Lee Tintmans Atlanta George Beat Cc. G. Gunn Westminster Presbyterian Church Robert Gray Union Bluefaid Colsae Chineng Shanghai

Union Tri-District to Elect Officers at Evening Meeting

The Tri-District Union will hold its monthly business meeting this evening at 7:45 at Trinity Methodist Church. All members are urged to attend as new officers will be elected.

Tri-District Union Trinity Methodist Church

Local News Bits Show Community Moves and Visitors

Forest Clark leaves for six weeks at the Belvoir Virginia RE O T C camp. Mrs Victor DeVault and children visit Roanoke relatives. J M Clingenpeel family visits Martinaville residents. Mrs B A Wilkenson undergoes Bluefield sanatorium treatment. Rev John Moore Crowe discharged from Bluefield sanatorium. Mrs P H Akers of Alder Street is...

Forest Clark R. Clark Union Street Belvoir Victor DeVault Mary Ellen Jean Reid Roanoke Mra J. M. Clingenpoot Martinaville J. I. Clingenpeel B. A. Wilkenson Third

Raymond Cunningham Returns Home From Tennessee Medical School

Raymond H. P. Cunningham reports home for the summer vacation from Memphis Tennessee. He attends the medical school of the University of Tennessee. discharged from Bluefield sanitarium.

Bluefield Sanitarium Raymond H. P Cunningham Mettiphis Tawin University of Tennessee

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