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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1934

Page

4

Children In Charge At Missionary Society Program

The Boye' and Girls' World club and the World Friendship circle at Trinity Methodist Church will host the program for the Woman's Missionary society this afternoon at 3. Children should attend with a handkerchief or toothbrush for a love gift to Korea and bring mite-box offerings.

Boye’ and Girls’ World Club World Friendship Circle Trinity Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society Korea

McKay Smith Nuptials in Gary North Carolina style?

Miss Helen Smith became the bride of Charles F. McKay Jr. in a simple Gary Methodist church ceremony officiated by Rev G M Moreland and Rev Mervin Seymour. The celebration featured rhododendron decorations, honeysuckle arch, and music by Mrs Gordon Beach and singers Lillian Buck and Mrs Henry Trenor.

Gary Helen Smith Charles F. McKay ,Jr Masontown Gary Methodist Church G. M. Moreland Gary Church Mervin Seymour Kingeport Tenn Marlin Hilty Pittsburgh Louis Wilsick Uniontown Leland Riggs Gordon Beach Lillian Buck East Radford D’arlot Henry Trenor Ann Turner Elizabeth Mitchell Billy Mitchell James Smith McKay Andrew J. Smith Gary High School Martha Washington College Abingdon Majorie Webster School Washington, D. C State Teachers College Has Radford Gamma Chi Eororay Charles Forest McKay Waynesburg College

McKay Couple Weds Then Leaves for Honeymoon

The couple, Mr. and Mrs. McKay, were married with Thetta Kappa Nu and Phi Chiron affiliations noted. The groom works for United States Coal and Coke. After the ceremony they departed by motor for a short honeymoon to eastern cities and will reside in Gary.

University of Pittsburgh Thetta Kappa Nu Phi Chiron United States Coal and Coke Company McKay Gary

Girls Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs Black’s Home

The Girls Auxiliary of College Avenue Baptist Church will meet this afternoon at 2 at the home of Mrs. H. L. Black 2228 Washington Street. Each member is asked to bring a picnic wedge as plans call for an outing.

College Avenue Baptist Church H. L. Black Washington Street

Traffic Cop Looks at Traffic Playlet At WHIS

The Safety Players guild presents a 6 45 p m radio play at station WHIS titled The Traffic Cop Looks at Traffic. Cast includes Officer Gilbert Bill Goodykoontz Ted Thomas Julian Mangus Sergeant Murphy and Mrs Newman mixed names noted.

Safety Players’ Guild Gilbert Bill Goodykoontz Ted Thomas Julian Mangus Sergeant Murphy Rhea Newman Ake

Bridge Tourney Draws Big Turnout at Bluefield Club

The Bluefield Country Club hosted the third contest of its bridge series with twenty three tables in play Monday evening. Winners will be announced after final scoring next week. reservations for next event are open via Mrs. Herbert Markle and Mrs. O. M. Deverle.

Bluefield

Virginia Asher Business Women's Council Meet Monday

Miss Effie Loudermilk invites officers and all attendees to a Monday evening meeting at the Y quarters at 7. Plans for the National Federation of Virginia Asher Business Women's Councils gathering at Winona Lake Indiana July 16 to 20 will be discussed and a large attendance urged.

Effie Loudermilk Virginia Asher Business Women's Council Y. Quarters National Federation of Virginia Asher Business Women's Councils Winona Lake Ind

Dinner party hosted by Mrs Cleve Fowler at 138 Gilea Street

Mrs Cleve Fowler entertained with an enjoyable season dinner party at 138 Gilea Street. Guests included Mrs Viola Swanacke of Pullman Washington Mrs Charley Wiley Mrs William Bratton Mrs John Hypes Mrs H Cowan and Mrs John Carper.

Cleve Fowler Gilea Viola Swanacke Pullman, Wash Charley Wiley William Bratton Mra John Hypes H. Cowan John Carper

Westminster Circle No 3 Meets at 3 PM

Westminster Circle No 3 of Westminster Presbyterian church meets this afternoon at 3 o clock with Mrs. F G Turpin at 420 Albemarle Street. W C Croye serves as circle chairman.

Circle No Westminster Presbyterian Church F. G. Turpin Albemarle Street Aow W. C. Croye

V P I Social Scene At Blacksburg Cotillion Club

Miss Mary Gordon Perkine Miss Virginia Jones and Blair Stone attended the Virginia Tech dances in Blacksburg Virginia Monday evening. Isham Jones and his orchestra played for the Cotillion club dance while Jan Garber led the German club event. The final ball of the school's social season occurred last evening.

Mary Gordon Perkine Virginia Jones Blair Stone Blacksburg Isham Jones Jan Garber

Radford Guests Attend Blackburg Dance Weekend

Mr and Mrs Bass Perkins and Randy Harvey from Bluefield with Mrs Lydia Goodwin of Richmond stayed with Dr and Mrs J P King in Radford for the weekend The party attended a dance at V P L in Blacksburg on Monday evening.

Bass Perkins Randy Harvey Bluefield Lydia Goodwin Richmond E. P. Mitchell College Avenue J. P. King Radford Blacksburg

Additions To West Virginia Business College Faculty

The West Virginia Business College adds two instructors: Miss Georgia Lee Gose in English and Norman Eugene Davis in mathematics and penmanship. Gose is a University of Tennessee and Virginia Intermont graduate. Davis graduated from Emory and Henry College. Summer term entrants include Ann Armistead, Jean Ritz, Lois Jenkins, Arsenia McNeil, Ruby Gibson, and many others across Bluefield, Princeton, Ansted, Glen Rogers, and surrounding towns.

West Virginia Business College Georgia Lee Gose Norman Eugene Davis Miss Gose University of Tennessee Virginia Intermont Davis Emory and Henry College Ann Armistead Jean Ritz Lois Jenkins Arsenia McNeil Ruby Gibson Lottie Tiller W. Va Ellen Sundin Glen Rogers Bettty Ruth Jennings Madaline Cornett Ralph Jennings Galax Joe Tibbs Bluefield Sue Armes Shelley Brown Cedar Bluff Sutter Gladys Shockley Sylvatus Mildred Williams Jake Cassell Eugene Carlson Henry (. Pruner Richard Scott Eugene Brickey Major Hutton Marion J. C. Jones Sayersville Curtis Williams Mable Hutchison Newcastle Bristol Tenn Victor Nigenfind Sebewaing Mich

Pleasant Circle Meeting Hosted by Mrs Hancock

Mrs C B Hancock entertained the Business Women's circle of the First Presbyterian church at her Sussex street home. Mrs W H Pool presided as chairman and opened the meeting with devotion by Mrs R A Yarbrough. The year’s theme is With Christ in the School of Personal Work and June’s topic Chosen of Him, with scripture from Mark 3 13 19 1 17 2 17 and 3 13 14 referenced.

Sussex Street C. B. Hancock First Presbyterian Church W. H. Pool R. A. Yarbrough Christ

Evening Circle Meets for Bible Lesson and Prayers

Elizabeth Warrick leads a short prayer and theme subtopics are discussed by members. Members answer questions from slips passed in a sombrero. Minutes, roll call, and a mizpah benediction conclude the business session.

Elizabeth Warrick Jack Gunnels Elizabeth Gwinn Ruth Bartlett R. P. Gammage J. L. Thornton Phoebe Goodwill Katherine Counts 8. B. McClung McClung

Ladies Day at Bluefield Country Club Winners named

Mrs H Markle took the low gross prize with 44 while Mrs W C Slusher earned low net at 34. Hostesses were Mrs J H Kabler and Mrs Frank Bane who presented a golf ball prize to winners. Other competitors included Mrs J B Heilman Mrs J F Brooks Mrs L B Tierney Jr and several others.

H. Markle Bluefield Country Club W. C. Slusher J. H. Kabler Frank Bane J. B. Heilman J. F. Brooks L. B. Tierney Jr J. H. Hardy Betty Markle W. H. St. Clair R. O. Rogers J. M. Herndon J. D. McCue 8. N. Huffard E.S. Hale

Secret West Virginia Marriage of Hazel King to Claude Slate

Miss Hazel Mae King of Switchback and Mr. Claude Vincent Slate of May beury wed December 31 1933 in Kimball West Virginia with Reverend E H Cole officiating. Mrs Slate daughter of W W King a high school and Concord State Teachers College graduate and former elementary teacher. Mr Slate son of G L Slate works for Pocahontas Fuel company. Both families extend best wishes.

Hazel Mae King Switchback Claude Vincent Slate Maybeury West Virginia Virginia Kimball E. H. Cole Slate W. W. King Elkhorn High School Concord State Teachers College Athena G. L. Slate Pocahontas Fuel Company

Missionary Miss Jesse to Speak at Pocahontas Meeting

Miss Mary Jesse, a Virginian missionary who spent years in Japan for the Northern Baptist Convention, will address the New Lebanon Baptist Woman's Missionary Union in Pocahontas Friday morning. She spoke in Roanoke in March and will return to Japan soon as a Southern Baptist foreign mission representative, funded by Virginia Baptist women through the Lottie Moon offering.

Mary Jesse New Lebanon Pocahontas Jesse Japan Foreign Mission Board Southern Baptist Convention Virginia Baptist Lottie Moon

Miss Thornhill Hosts Bridal Shower for Mrs Lazenby

Miss Virginia Thornhill hosted a Tuesday afternoon event at her Highland avenue home. Guests played bridge at four tables with prizes and corsages, then a miscellaneous shower followed for Mrs George W Lazenby Jr. Miss Lillian Gilmore won high score and Miss Katherine Thacker second. Mrs Lazenby had former name Marie Gilmore and was assisted by Mrs John F Nash and Mrs Marvin Anderson.

George W. Lazenby Jr Virginia Thornhill Highland Avenue Bridge Lazenby

Bowles Circle No 9 of Grace Church WS Hosts Meeting

Mrs Bowles Circle No 9 of Grace church W M S held a pleasant afternoon at Mrs T F French home with Mrs C B Clifton as joint hostess. Eighteen members and one visitor attended. scripture read by Mrs J R Melcher from the first Psalm and a prayer by Mrs George Evans. Mrs C C Day presented an article from World Outlook and the Bible lesson was taught by Mrs W.

Grace Church H. J. Bowles T. F. French Highland Avenue C. B. Clifton J. R. Melcher George Evans C. C. Day World Outlook

Circle meeting minutes and social group notes

S Hamlin discussed life and letters from Paul as talks. Mrs J T McMullin and Mrs F P Hypes led lesson. Mrs Galbraith thanked for flowers and cards and presented a social service report. Minutes read. dues collected. prayers opening and closing. July meeting invited by Mrs Showalters. refreshments served. Members listed include H J Wiles J R Melcher and others. Visitor Mrs A N Lambert welcomed.

S. Hamlin Paul J. T. McMullin F. P. Hypes J. A. Galbraith A. A. Munsey D. D. Showalters C. Day George Evans T. F. French H. W. Davidson J. T. Robertson A. N. Lambert

Cornelia Godbey Circle Meets at Mrs Kirk’s Home

The Cornelia Godbey circle of Bland Street Methodist met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. J L Kirk's Cumberland road home. Twelve members attended with visitor Miss Betty Wilson of Mississippi. The group heard a Bible study based talk on Stewardship and read a World Outlook article and a letter from deaconess Cornelia Godbey. Refreshments followed and July meeting plans were set.

Cornelia Godbey Bland Street Methodist Church J. W. Warner J. L. Kirk Cumberland Road George Strader P. I. Dudley Warner World Betty Wilson Mississippi W. H. Quekemeyer Kirk M. H. Nicholson

Trinity Woman's Auxiliary Meeting Reported

The Trinity Methodist Church Women’s Auxiliary will meet at the church this afternoon at three oclock. A special program at ogee has been arranged and a large attendance is urged.

Trinity Methodist Church Ogee Rge

Visitors depart after week with Detroit family

Visitors from Detroit Michigan spent a week with Mrs Lucy Haynes at 125 Monroe Street and were treated to a Bramwell picnic attended by about seventy relatives before returning home.

Richard Haynes Mary Frances Bobby Detroit Mich Haynes Lucy Haynes Monroe Street Stone Bramwell

Circle meets at Dunn home this afternoon

Mrs Honaker's Circle and Western Methodist Church women will meet this afternoon at 2 20 at the home of Mrs P A Dunn 16 Carroll Street.

Circle & W. M Grace Methodist Church R. W. Honaker P. A. Dunn Carroll Street

Bluefield Quota Club Meets at West Virginian Hotel

The Bluefield Quota Club will hold its weekly luncheon conference at noon today in the West Virginian hotel.

Bluefield Quota Club West Virginian Hotel

Local Personal Notes From Town News

Miss Dawn Absher departs today for Pittsburgh to visit Miss Miriam Atwell. Patricia Lee Catron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Catron, has been ill with scarlet fever and is reported slightly improved. Alfred Nixon, a Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate student, returns home to spend summer with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Dailey attended Blacksburg finals where Lieutenant Edward Dailey, their nephew, was a V P graduate. J. W. Ellis returned from near Norfolk after attending his mother’s death. I. C. Bishop Jr. was with her at the end. Misses Virginia and Charlotte Bivens, Thelma Bailey, and Hettie MecMullin have returned from ...

Dawn Absher Pittsburgh Miriam Atwell Patricia Lee Catron R. E. Catron Carolina Avenue Alfred Nixon W. P. I. Blackeburg A. W. Nixon Washington Street J. C. Dailey Blacksburg J. W. Ellis Norfolk Thomas Ellis I. C. Bishop Jr Ellie Virginia Charlotte Bivens Thelma Bailey Hettie MecMullin

Visitation and Travel Notes From Blacksburg Social Pages

Blacksburg hosts visitors as Mr and Mrs Jack Sherman arrive from Topeka Kansas en route to New York. They are joined by Mrs Ruth Belcher and will visit Mrs Sherman's parents Mr and Mrs R W Honaker. A Los Angeles Hollywood winter visit accompanied by Mrs W G Bassett and her son J r visits Mrs E S Pedigo and Mr Pedigo. R W Honeaker travels to New York for business and Mayo Clinic stay. Mrs J Earl Bailey returns from Huntington with son James Earl.

Los Angeles Hollywood Cal W. G. Bassett Toledo E. S. Pedigo Pedigo Oakhurst Avenue Anna Margaret Studebaker Huntington R. W. Honeaker New York Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn J. Earl Bailey James Earley Marshall Colege

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Children In Charge McKay-Smith AY. Cardui Westminster Circle WelLs and Winthrop Billy Young Paramount Circuit Mack Wells Eddie Winthrop Danny Wells Dancel Beaty Harmony Art Stanley Dainty Corzine Hollywood Country Club Franklin Hale Girls Terpsichore Harold Senn Cara Villa Orchestra Edward Robinson Glenda Farrel Genevieve Tobin Will Rogers David Harum Louise Dresser Evelyn Venable Kent Taylor Stepin Fetchit Hollywood On Parade Clive Brook Diana Wynyard Paramount Miss Thornhill Trinity Woman’s Auxiliary Mrs. Honaker’s Lydia E. Pinkham Helen Kolashi N. Christiana Ave Chicago Ill Cvepok Beri Kraft Music Hall Paul Whiteman Deems Taylor All Star N.B.C E.D.S.T van Ya Gest Corp Mrs. Homer Laughlin, III Kraft Century OF Progress Kraft Cheese Bluefield Produce & Provision Company Bluefield and Mullens
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