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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1938

Page

10

Marriage Ceremony Conducted at First Methodist Church

On Wednesday April 11 1938 over at Charleston the ceremony was read by Rev Joseph Clare Huffman at the parsonage of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs Richards an alumna of Princeton high school class of 1930 now works at the Ap Electric Power company in Charleston.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Charleston Joseph Clare Huffman Richards Howard Richards Prince- Princeton Ap- Electric Power Company

Vacation Bible School At First Methodist Church

The Vacation Bible School will be held at First Methodist Church starting Monday morning under Mrs Pansy Mason. It lasts two weeks and serves children aged four to fourteen with four courses. A fall invitation is issued for children connected with any cell to attend. The Woman's Missionary Society meets Wednesday at 2 30 pm with executive board at 2 pm.

First Methodist Church Poe Pansy Mason Wil Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church

Delphian and Forum Club Meetings Preview

Delphian club will meet Tuesday evening at 8 at Woodson on Harrison street Mrs A M mson. Forum club gathers Tuesday at 8 at Mrs A M mson's Harrison Street home. First Church Bible School runs June 13 to 24 with four courses for ages 5 to 14. director Mrs W L Vickers leads qualified teachers. sessions free. Service schedule includes prayer and praise Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Delphian Club Forum Club A. M. Mson Harrison Street First Church Bible School First Church of Christ W. L. Vickers Confort Tor

D A R Meeting Hosts Ladies In June Chapter Event

Mrs J W McNutt hosted the Mat thew French chapter Daughters American Revolution for its June meeting at Walker street residence. Officers reports and a Charleston trip summary for thirty children were shared as members received honors and a tribute plate was presented. The Coalfield Mission board will meet at First Methodist church on Tuesday June 14 at 10 30 with lunch served.

J. W. McNutt Matthew French Daughters American Revolution Walker Street Eleanor Booker Gover R. R. Sage Anice Gott Charleston Miss Gott G. V. Bruce Presia Mesdames G. V. Bruce E. Cuningham W. 8 Custis J. Dyer E. C. Flaherty Stuart Garrett G. B. Halstead Robert McNutt L. C. Porter Hartley Sanders I. Smith Snndow W. Sowers R R. Sage C. A. Lilly Earl Annice Gott Mission Board Coalfield Mission Board First Methodist Princeton Order of Eastern Star Narrows Mullens Rock Athens D. A. Johnson Elizabeth Chafin Logan Grandanion West Virginia Vivian Maultsby Ruth Beckett Marvel Shaffer Annie Price Mammie Cook Kathleen Brabbin Virginia Speed Bluefield Va Frank Royster G. E Kermit Shields Mammiean Myrtle Dickerson Haze Walter L. White M. M. Eastburn H. 8. Gay George Farmer Invita Boutomieres A. M. Robinson Miss Burkholder Mamie Keaton Hazel Brookman

Miss Gott in Recital at Mercer School Auditorium

Miss Gott presents a recital Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the Mercer school auditorium. Edward Gott will perform, delivering a program intended for a local audience and music lovers in the community.

Miss Gott Mercer School Edward Gott

Princeton Personal Notices Include Death in Roanoke

Mr and Mrs A B Croy of Front Street were summoned to Roanoke Virginia on account of the death of Mrs J A Croy Tuesday night from a heart attack Miss Ruth Baker of Lawrencburg Tennessee is visiting her aunts Mrs Burrell and Mrs A B Croy this vacation Joe Hansbarger underwent an

A. B. Croy Front Street Roanoke

Women's Missionary Society Meets in Pageton

The Pageton West Virginia Women’s Missionary Society met Friday evening at Mrs. B. Freeman’s home. Mrs. Freeman led the business session and a program followed. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Tal Murray, W. K. Wy sor, W. E. Surface, Edward Hall, S. B. Preeman, W. W. St. Clair, N. S. Shumate, Walter Whitehead and Earl Lester.

Pageton W. Va Women's Missionary Society

Sixyearold Natalie Reedy Injured in Wringer Accident

Natalie Reedy aged six suffered a badly crushed arm Thursday when it was caught in a wringer.

Natalie Reedy

Death of Infant William Henry Simms

Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mr and Mrs Steve Simms for their infant son William Henry four months old who died on Wednesday.

Steve Simms William Henry

Personal notices of local residents visit and stays

Mr and Mrs Allen Trump of Keystone visit Mr and Mrs T O Trump. Mr and Mrs Vernon Wollwine of Northfork visit. Miss Blanche Lacey of Johnson Tennessee visits Mr and Mrs W S Fine. Mrs James Mercer and others visit Bluefield. W C Osborne and daughter Marie visit Sunet Grove with J F Arnold. T L Cobb and family in Roanoke. KS Hicks and sons visit Groseclose Virginia. T O Trump relatives in Christiansburg. Louise St Clair visiting Princeton with Virginia Swimm.

Allen Trump Keystone Vernon Wollwine Northfork T. O. Trump Blanche Lacey Johnson , Tenn W. S. Fine James Mercer R. Whitenack Ernest C Bluefield W. C. Osborne Marie Ted F Parrington

In Memoriam for Lois Rash One Year Late

In loving remembrance of our niece and cousin Lois Rash who died one year ago. An angel beckoned you away and suffering on earth has ended. We miss you and always will. Our hearts remain the same and silent tears mark each memory. Signed by the children’s guardian.

Lois Rash Darling Ghuimate of Ohildren

Regency club hosts rubber bridge tournament with auction pool

A rubber bridge event at the Regency club offers an eight hand match format with bonus points and a unique team auction for stakes. Pairs enter, are drawn, and play proceeds to the second round with eliminations and a pool divided among participants.

Regency Club Smyooty Mrs. Jones Mr. Jones

Mercer Theatre Presents The Girls of the Golden West

Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald star in the film version of David Belasco’s stage hit The Girls of the Golden West showing at Mercer Theatre for two days. Cast includes Leo Carrillo and Cliff Edwards with Olin Howland and Bob Bergen in supporting roles.

Nelson Eddy Jeanette MacDonald David Belasco Mercer Califae Leo Carrillo Geon Lawson Bob Bremny Olin Howard Cliff Edwards

Pool prize division and 1865 monetary union facts

The text outlines prize splits for a competition with 60 percent to the winner 25 percent to the runner up 5 percent to each semi final and 10 percent to the consolation winner. It also notes a three prize system with 60 percent 15 percent for consolation. It mentions France Italy Belgium and Switzerland forming a monetary union in 1865 to establish a uniform coinage.

France Italy Belgium Switzerland

Church Meeting In Athens West Virginia

The Athens church held a Wednesday afternoon meeting led by Ken Smith and Miss Myers. J. Tty spoke on the spiritual life of the church and the session closed with a prayer by Mrs. Patty after business discussions.

Athens W. Va June Leaw Kensmith le Miss Myers J. ©Tty Patty

Annual mix marks summer school social and bridal shower

The annual student mix at the summer school filled the social room with about 150 attendees. Guests praised Miss Margaret Vermillion in a pink rose decorated setting while Miss Sarvey and Mrs. Bresenhan entertained at the piano. A bridal shower for Miss Vermillion featured gifts, a pan and cake, and hostesses including Carl Henseley and Mrs. T. J. Perry.

Margaret Vermillion Carl Henseley Petters T. J. Perry Cl Th

Miss Blue Bennett Play Tonight at Athens High School

A play titled Miss Blue Bennett directed by Helen Gose is presented by Wayne P. Sewell Producing Co. in Atlanta with showtime at 8 o clock Thursday night at the Athens high school auditorium.

Blue Bennett Helen Gose Wayne P. Sewell

Evangelist Coon Hosts Noted Tenor at Stone Church

Evangelist Coon brings Prof Hari Eklund a renowned chorister and World War veteran to the Stone Church on Douglas Street for a revival service tonight. Eklund, cousin to Westminster choristers, will sing as Coon delivers the sermon titled Holy Fire in a public invitation to attend.

Hari Elklund Hari Eklund Ed Westminster Choir Evangelist Coon Ohio Westna Stone Church Douglas Street Eklund Coton the Stone Church Coon

Aged Colored Woman Dies At Home In County

Mariah Carroll aged 83 died at her High street home Saturday afternoon after a lingering illness from heart disease and age. Funeral plans were incomplete. Born March 17 1858 she lived most of her life in the county and was a Baptist church member. She was the widow of Henry Carroll and leaves one son Walter of Minneapolis and four daughters Henrietta Scott Edna Ellis Nichols Hattie Burks.

Mariah Carroll High Street Mrs. Carroll The Baptist Church Henry Carroll Walter Minneapolis Minn Henrietta Scott Edna Ellis Princeon Nichols Columbus Ohio Hattie Burks Detroit Michigan

Last Rites Today for Mrs Rettie Dalton

Funeral services are set for Mrs Rettie Dalton 55 of Lamar at Crumpler this afternoon. She died at Memorial hospital Thursday night after falling through a porch at her home about ten days ago. She is survived by her husband and several children.

Crumpler Rettie Dalton Lamar Memorial Hospital

Princeton Paragraphs Will Probate and Legion Delegates

The will of Rowland Bradwell dated January 28 1938 was admitted to probate with Bertha Bradwell named executrix and no bond required. Five delegates and as many alternates to the district American Legion conference at Beckley on July 4 will be chosen by the Princeton post Tuesday night. A joint picnic with the auxiliary at Missley Greene Bowling home Green Valley will be planned. Kirby presides in commander T R Egbert’s absence due to his father’s illness.

Rowland Bradwell Bertha Bradwell J. C. Akers J. B. Akers W. C. Houchins District American Legion Beckley Princeton American Legion Post Memorial Building Missley Greene Green Valley T. R. Egbert Vnto Sandy Lake Kirby

Doctor’s Prescription Free For Liquor Habit

A doctor’s prescription used for years to aid alcohol addiction is now offered to the public for home treatment. It is not habit forming and can be taken with any liquid, with or without the user’s knowledge, helping curb cravings and rebuild resistance. Western Chemicals, Inc. is offering a free trial by mail from Seattle, Washington, with discreet delivery.

Western Chemicals, Inc Seattle Washington

Real Estate Bargains Listings in Princeton Area

A collection of real estate bargains describes multiple properties near Princeton along Athens highway. Listings include two story brick business buildings with various rooms and rents, a five and a half acre tract with house and springs, an 81 acre cottage with orchards, a four to five room dwelling with farm buildings, and 229 acres of clear grazing land with water access. Prices range from $3,000 to $3,675 with partial cash balances.

Princeton Street Princeton Athens Prince

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