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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1938
Page
11
Mrs A Moody hosted a gathering on Wednesday with a neat silver item presented for the Auxiliary budget. Spring flowers decorated the home and light refreshments were served. several local guests attended including Miss Mae Hutcherson of Maybeury visiting Mrs Joe Sherga.
Friends and relatives are advised of the death of D J Cook a former cashier of the Kimball bank in Los Angeles California death occurred Wednesday night sudden and unexpected from a heart ailment He was a brother in law of Pon Boling of this city Heena Noca Epling sister of Dr Epling He resided with his family in Portland Oregon for years while employed with the Grand Coulee dam project Recently transferred to Los Angeles but his family remained in Portland He leaves a widow and two children.
Princeton society Circle Two met at Mrs. Wal's home on Harrison with fourteen members and four visitors. Mrs Thornquent led a prayer and Hoge led Bible study. program by H. C. topic What enterians Believe. Refreshments provided by hostess with help from Miss Walls and Elaine. Local life guard Nell Bratton, state 4 H camp at Jackson's Mill with Red Cross cert. Miss Vermillion honored with shower for June 18 wedding to Charles Baxter. guests and bridge games. gifts presented. A son named James Ward born to Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hoge of Jefferson Street weighing six pounds.
Rev Sullins Dosser leads evangelistic revival in McComas with two cottage meetings drawing attendees from Bluefield and surrounding towns. Daily Young People's service at 7 pm and afternoon cottage prayer meetings held in various homes as the community supports the revival efforts. County and local officers investigate a Sandlick road diamond mystery near New Hope.
The family expresses gratitude for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of their daughter June. They thank Local Union No. 6036 Mercer Funeral Home and all who sent flowers, and Rev. C A Hillman for consoling words. Mr and Mrs A Gee King McComas W Va. No clue yet.
McComas high school class of 1938 graduates embark on a camping itinerary due to funds. The trip includes Molly's Knob, Marion State Hospital visit, Emory and Henry College, and a CCC camp inspection in Mitchells Valley with Kelley Shutt leading and Mrs Edwards accompanying. The thirteen graduates listed are Basil White Beulah Mangus Katherine Allen Watkins Ward Shutt Nelson Edwards Jr Jim Grainger Ella Mangus.
A Sagamore circle gathering at Albert Goodwin's home featured a story of a slave in Mrs. Morrell house and a patch auction won by Mrs. James Hazelwood. Elizabeth Crookston was welcomed as a member as prayers for revival began, with church officers and leaders present.
The article lists students from multiple schools including West Virginia University and Bluefield College returning for the summer. Names mentioned include Celeste Fitzhugh, Nancy Payne, Randolph Macon, Lynchburg, Arthur Weeks, Jenny Grainger, and others.
Crane Creek school elected the following officers to preside during the coming term. The vote established leadership roles among students and staff.
Local cattle offer seeks livestock buyers and traders. Lilly Kegley of West Virginia invites responses for cows or other livestock including sheep lambs and calves. Contact for price and arrangements.
The Missionary Society meeting led by vice president Mrs. B E Mitchell reviewed slides of Mercer county schools and students, drawing strong support from patrons. Mrs. W D Fitzhugh and Mrs Abe Lawrence presented the Kingdom of God in Japan using a map. Treasurer's auxiliary received vanilla for budget fundraising, and the furniture debt on the parsonage was paid off in full.
Mrs. Hanks hosted a seventh birthday party for Betty Jean at her residence with children games and gifts. Pink and blue decorations framed the celebration as a pink birthday cake was displayed among the attendees.
A genteel afternoon tea was hosted at the residence of Mrs. 8. E. Mitchell, with guests in attendance. The event focused on social chat and light refreshments in a cordial domestic setting.
The Thomas Memorial Board of Christian Education met Tuesday in Coad in SE Mog eion O E The division superintendents and others reported quarter results and planned Epworth Highroads use for the senior division A Mangus donated about forty hymnals and lumber for a book case Plans discussed for welcoming committee ushers and a revival Prayer closed the meeting A July meeting will be at Mrs Edwards home
Mr and Mrs Jack Sutherland and son Richard of St Louis are guests of R C Sutherland on Highland avenue. Mrs F B Tinder of North Walker street was called to Kingsport.
Mrs Emma K Stapleton and family visited Eckman on Friday while en route to Emory and College. Misses Prancie Moody Roberta Itahugh and Lucy Kade attended with Mr and Mrs Arthur Moody accompanying. Miriam Prazier returned to Charleston after visiting Eloise Edwards. Valentine Thomas family returned from a trip to Baltimore. Betty Jean Moody spent time with cousin Lillian Mae Gallimore in Logan. J T Harris visited Pikeville and planned a Cincinnati trip. Charles Hancock is ill with influenza. P Leno, patient at Bluefield sanitarium, fell at home and is hospitalized at Bluefield.
Mrs. John B. Noll and relatives travel after a sister’s serious illness. H F P Gay of Atlanta and A Gay of Gretna Virginia visit relatives on Honaker Avenue. Mrs. Harold Thorpe and Betty Jean Thorpe visit Greensbor o NC from West Street. Mr and Mrs M H Bailey move with son Sammie from Harrison Street to Montcalm West Virginia.
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