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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1941

Page

6

Final Matches To Be Played In Golf Tournament Today

Semi finals were completed yesterday at Bluefield country club in Rocky's golf tournament. First flight saw Mrs. W J German defeat Mrs J H Kabler and Mrs J M Herndon defeat Mrs T E Vass. Second flight pitted Mrs W A McCue against Mrs I T Peters, while Mrs H A Porter faced Mrs R T Little Jr. Third flight matched Mrs Porter against Mrs Little Jr. Finalists play at 9 30 this morning with winners and runners up honored at next Tuesday's ladies luncheon.

Rocky Bluefield Country Club W. J. "German J. H. Kabler J. M. Herndon T. E. Vass W. A McCue C. F. Brooks I. T. Peters E . Easley H. A. Porter A. L. Welford R. L

Bride-To-Be Virginia Stone Feted At Shower And Bridge

Mrs. W. Owen Kaylor hosted a bridge party and towel shower for Miss Virginia Stone at Mrs. D. E. Neel’s Shenandoah avenue home. High in bridge went J. H. McNeer Jr., second was Selma Andrews. Five tables played. blue and white decor with pansy centerpieces. gifts included towels. Attendees included Miss Stone and guests Ann Wood Nancy Wilmore Sarah Osborne Dawn Absher Virginia Osborne Martha Jeter Lazenby Nellie Kell Dorothy Hudson Louise.

W. Owen Kaylor Oreda Neel Virginia Stone Glenn Carlyle Nye Jor D. E. Neel Shenandoah Avenue J. H. McNeer, Jr Selma Andrews Kaylor Miss Stone Ann Wood Nancy Wilmore Sarah Osborne Dawn Absher Virginia Osborne Martha Jeter Lazenby Nellie Kell Dorothy Hudson Louise

Notable Names in Local Social Notices

Hankln and Cassie Mae Stone and a list of accompanying ladies including Mrs. Sam Standrod Mrs. Horace Bolen Mrs. Roland B. Hudson Jr. Mrs. Hugh Sudduth Mrs. Ernest Litz Mrs. William Dickey Mrs. John Powers Mrs. Ian Creme and Mrs. Selma An rews appear in the social column reflecting event attendance and society connections.

Tri Sig Plan Dance at Club Zigma

Tri Sig discussed a summer dance at Bluefield Country Club to be arranged soon. David Bailey, president, met Miss Anna Lilly at her Augusta Street home Thursday afternoon. Ellwood Spencer, social chairman, will handle arrangements. new members were voted in and to be announced at the next meeting. Refreshments served by Mrs. C. A. y and her daughter.

David Bailey Anna Lilly Augusta Street Bluefield Country Club Ellwood Spencer

Marriage of Jeanne Haner and Jackson Gillespie Planned

Miss Jeanne Haner daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Haner of Union street will wed Mr Jackson Floyd Gillespie son of Mr and Mrs E M Gillespie of Galewood avenue in early July. Haner a Bluefield college graduate works at Bluefield sanitarium. Gillespie a Beaver High and Bluefield College alumnus attended West Virginia University and works at the Celanese plant in Narrows.

Jeanne Haner Carl Haner Union Street Jackson Floyd Gillespie E. M. Gilliespie Gallewe Avenue Miss Haner Bluefield College Bluefield Sanitarium Gillespie Beaver High School West Virginia University Celenese Narrows

Womans Club Dance At Old Hill Billy Barn

The Junior Women’s Club hosts an old fashioned barn dance for members and guests at the Old Hill Billy barn on Princeton road Friday from 8 30 to 12. Clyde Meadows Orchestra provides music. Mr Tiner Bey, Mr Otis Bivens, Mr F McCue and Mr Joe Wilds call figures.

Junior Woman's Club Old Hill Billy Barn Princeton Road Clyde Meadows Orchestra Tiner Bey Otis Bivens F. McCue Joe Wilds

Barrow Picnic Plans Sunday at Blacksburg VA

The annual Barrow picnic is set for Sunday in Blacksburg Virginia with outdoor plans and gymnasium fallback at V P I If weather turns foul. Attending from Bluefield are Mr and Mrs JF Tyree Mr and Mrs Harry Tyree and daughter Susan Mr and Mrs FE Stone and daughters Virginia and Cassie May along with Barrow clan member Coach Monk Younger and Mrs Younger.

Barrow Blacksburg Monk Younger Barrow Clan

Garden Club meets for plant exchange in Allegheny

The Allegheny Garden club led by president Mrs. Clint Bailey will gather with Mrs. A Morrisey at 616 College Avenue this afternoon at 2 30. Members will bring plants for exchange. The Fedilis Bible class at First Baptist Church will also meet this afternoon.

Allegheny Garden Club Clint Bailey A. Morrisey College Avenue Fedilis Bible Class The First Baptist Church

Eastern Star Chapter Sets June 14 Meeting in Bluefield

Bluefield chapter No. 66 Order of the Eastern Star will hold a special meeting on Saturday evening June 14 at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. G B Mewland 1612 Princeton avenue to initiate candidates. Mrs Ethel Little worthy matron will preside and officers will have a post meeting practice.

Bluefield Order of the Eastern Star Ethel Little

Local Graduates and Visits Highlight Page

Mrs A A Hopkins improves at St Luke s hospital unable to receive visitors. Pete Barrow Jr leaves for Warm Springs after law degree. Grace McDowell goes to IowA then Northwestern summer school. Nancy Bird operated at Buxton Hospital improving. Charles B Smith earns LLB at Washington and Lee after BA at Hampden Sydney. Watkins family notes William Thomas Watkins graduation and commission. Byrd guests in Newport News. J J Long family attends graduation.

A. A. Hopkins Ers St. Luke's Hospital Pete Barrow, Jr Washington and Lee University Lexington Warm Springs Grace McDowell Mercer Street Ittumwa Iowa Northwestern University Nancy Bird Buxton Hospital Newport, News Phi Alpha Decelta Smith Hampden-Sydney College C. T. Watkins Dorothy Penny Ann Blacksburg William Thomas Watkins Watkins Maine Corps Henry L. Byrd Asheville N. C W. A. Hancock Grant Street J. J. Long Jack Carl Porterfield Lois Thomas

Virginia Graduate Cassie Stone Wins Home Economics Degree

Miss Cassie Mae Stone, daughter of Mr and Mrs E C Stone of Fast River Avenue, earned a Bachelor of Science in home economics from West Virginia University and received a Smith Hughes vocational teaching certificate. She belongs to Delta Gamma and Phi Upsilon Omicron.

Bluefield Post To Meet Tonight

Bluefield Post No. 9 American Legion will hold its monthly meeting in the assembl room on Princeton avenue at six o'clock. Delegates to the district convention will be elected at this meeting. Other matters of importance will be considered. Legionnaires are urged to attend and bring a buddy.

Bluefield Post No. 9 American Legion Princeton Avenue

Former Bluefielder Injured at Wilcoe Yard

P. J. Long of Wilcoe, shop foreman for the Norfolk and Western, is hospitalized at Stevens Clinic after breaking a hip in a fall while attempting to board an express car. Long, a former Bluefield resident, is brother of Mrs. Elizabeth Wagers, Mrs. Mary Bese and Leo Long of Wyoming Street.

P. J. Long Wilcoe Norfolk and Western Stevens Welch Wilcoe Yard Mr. Long Bluefield Elizabeth Wagers Mary Bese Leo Long Wyoming Street

Walter Martin Dies From Mine Injuries In Seth West Virginia

Walter Martin aged 43 of Seth died in a Charleston hospital from injuries he suffered at work in the Red Parrot Coal company mine at Prenter. The notice notes Louisiana plans paprika production and California trials with caraway poppy seed celery seed.

Seth W. Va Walter Martin Red Parrot Coal Company Prenter Charleston Louisiana California

Houston Camp To Open June 16

The West Virginia Methodist Bluefield district will sponsor two sessions at Camp Houston near Kimball. The Intermediate camp opens Monday June 16 at 4 pm with themes on personal faith and community service. The Senior camp begins June 23 at 4 pm and ends June 28.

Bluefield West Virginia J. P. Byrd Kimball Agnes Pierson Grace Methodist Church Georgia Sprinkle McDowell Robert Puqua Stewart Mitchell Pilbert Clarence Fritts Grace Church Betty Jane Francis Shirley Anne Albright Bill Forelines Robert Sykes Buddy Duncan Virginia Carter Charles Ballengee Emily Shumate Keystone Frank Robertson Douglas McDowell Jack White Bobby Testerman Eugeen Chewning Eleanor Gregory McComas Carrie Barrie Princeton Joan Farley Tommaslee Dove Superior Lester Albany Earle

Bluefield district camp shows largest attendance on record

Ralph Bradshaw of Bluefield serves as camp bugler and retires as camp president. Miss Sue Armentrout of Welch steps down from her role as secretary.

Bluefield Ralph Bradshaw Sue Armentrout Welch

Miss Gillespie to Enter National Young Artists Contest

Miss Elma Gillespie daughter of Mr and Mrs E M Gillespie from College avenue sails Saturday for Los Angeles to compete in the Young Artists contest during the biennial convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs representing the Capitol district eight eastern states. Eleven pianos will feature young musicians from across the United States as contestants.

Elma Gillespie E. M. Gillespie College Avenue Los Angeles Calif General Federation of Women’s Clubs Miss Gillespie Capitol United States

Chi Mu Alpha Dance Tonight At Bluefield College

Chi Mu Alpha sorority hosts a home coming dance from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the West Virginian ballroom with Jack Dishman and his orchestra. Ester Irene Graham presents a floorshow, Rita Trau from Cleveland performs a tap solo, and a program includes several dance numbers performed by members and guests.

Chi Mu Alpha Sorority Four Leaf Clover Club Bluefield College Jack Dishman Ester Irene Graham Rita Trau Cleveland Ohio Harry Kammer Mickey Owenby Jean Williams Emma Sue Gillespie Frances Williams Miss Graham Miss Rita

Hospital and Home Care Initiatives Highlighted

A brief report notes new programs expanding hospital to home care services. Officials from the health department and local clinics outline patient outreach, telehealth options, and funding details to support transition from hospital to home settings.

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