Daleth Delphian selects new officers and outlines summer program
In a regular meeting at the W C A M last evening Mrs Mary Becker was elected president Miss Gertrude Watts vice president Miss Harriet Speiden secretary treasurer and Mrs Harry Burnett assistant. An advisory board was named with Miss Geneva Fortner chairing along with Miss Virginia Harrison and Mrs Lera Cox Miller. The June 27 session will review dramas from various countries and Miss Margaret Taylor chaired while Miss Harriet Spelden led readings including Joy of Living The Theme and Story of The Sunken Bell The Sprites Conspiracy and Heinrich and Stendelein. Dr Howard Weeks of College Avenue Baptist church will present Hamlet at the municipal building June 30 under Bluefield Delphian sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daleth Delhian
W.C. A
Margaret Taylor
Harriet Spelden
Geneva Fortner
Mary Fretwell
Osephine Long
Heinrich and
Stendelein
Mise Lee Fretwell
Howard Weeks
College Avenue Baptist Church
Hamat
Bluefield Delphian Chapter
Ashland bride-to-be honored at McDowell Club dance
Among the charming events honoring Miss Della Greer of Ashland West Virginia soon to wed Dr Edwant Hale of Coalwood was last week’s dance at the McDowell Country Club hosted by Mrs William Henry of Alma and Mrs H C Faust of North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel F. Torregrosa
Ashland
W. Va
Della Virginia Greer
Raymond Isburn
Roanoke
Della Greer
W. W. Greer
Ben Bnelleh
Frances Day
Aehland
Harry Faust
Worth
W. B. Stevens
Lucy
Jane Cunnyngham
Eckman
Nancy Crow
Philadelphia
W. S. Wray
Northfork
Hugh Peters
Vivian
Lucille Perkine
Fred Fox
Bluefield
John Tierney
Powhatan
Henry Newton
Richard Ruff
Elkhorn
J. W. English
Bramwell
H. C. Burgard
Manheim
Louis J. Wilburn
John Bowman
A. M. Filppin
W. L. Johnston
J. P. Dyer
Princeton
Edwant Hale
Coalwood
McDowell Country Club
William Henry
Ala
H. C. Faust
North
Circle Meetings on Bland and Eldridge Streets
Hyda Heard circle led by R J Bowen will meet Wednesday at 3 at Mrs A H Greaver home on Bland Street Eldridge street Sarah Carroll circle led by Mrs J B Ward will meet at 3 with Mrs King at 1006 Wyoming Street upholding corrections to the prior Sunday list of circles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyda Heard
Bland Street
W. M.S
R. J. Bowen
A. H.greaver
Eldridge Street
Sarah Carroll
J. B. Ward
King
Wyoming Street
Lovely Juvenile Birthday Party at Shenandoah Avenue
An afternoon party hosted by Mr and Mrs Francis Pr Claytor on Shenandoah Avenue celebrated Camille Claytor’s eighth birthday. Guests included Virginida Green Mary Louise Taylor Griffin Callahan Jim Fortune Buddy Kell Helen Hale James Taylor Edwin Taylor Constance Bailey Adelaide Bailey Francis Claytor and Camille Claytor. Pink white decor pink candy favors novelty capes and a ice cream cake were enjoyed with games stories and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Pr. Claytor
Shenandoah Avenue
Camille
Rh. A. McPheeters
Mary Louise Taylor
Griffin Callahan
Jim Fortune
Buddy Kell
Helen Hale
James
Edwin Taylor
Constance
Adelaide Bailey
Francis
Camille Claytor
Bluefield Delphian Elects Officers With Hamlet Plan
The Bluefield Delphian chapter elected Mrs. W. C. Easley president and Mrs. E. B. Baker vice president at a Monday meeting in the municipal building. Secretary is Mrs. C. L. Seyler with Mrs. C. Mc Flynn as assistant secretary. advisory board includes Mrs. W. H. Quekemeyer, Mrs. H. L. Shott and Mrs. J. R. Murphy. The group reviewed Macbeth led by Mrs. T. J. Phelps. Next meeting is Monday June 27 with a two month recess, then plans an interpretation of Hamlet by Dr. Howard L. Weeks on June 30. Tennis Club to meet at the YWCA for final pre tournament gathering. many members listed as participants for matches starting Wednesday at 6 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Easley
Bluefield Delphian
E. 8. Baker
Bramwell
C. L. Seyler
C. Mc Flynn
W. H. Quekemeyer
H. L Shott
J. R. Murphy
T. J. Phelps
Phelps
F. E. Hudgins
J. K. Murphy
Elizabeth Shelton
EF. 8
Howard L. Weeks
College Avenue Baptist Church
Delphian
Epworth League Delegates Return From Abingdon Assembly
Lois Porterfield and De Wah Taylor returned Monday from the League assembly in Abingdon Virginia as representatives of the Epworth League of Grace Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migsee Lois Porterfield
de- Wah Taylor
League
Abingdon Va
Epworth League of Grace Methodist Church
Fifth Birthday Party for Jack Ritter At Bath Street Home
Jack Ritter junior, son of Mr and Mrs D S Ritter, celebrated his fifth birthday with a party at their Bath Street home. Mrs Clyde Hallman told stories and supervised games as about thirteen children attended. A cake with five pink candles and a basket of candy were shared after ice cream and cake. Attendees included Milly and Maggie Taylor Louise Perdue Margaret Jane Hallman Margaret Imhoff Evelyn Williams Dimple Boone G L Sanda Okey Harless and Lorine Wilhome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack, Jr
D. S. Ritter
Bath Street
Clyde Hallman
Milly Taylor
Maggie Taylor
Louise Perdue
Margaret Jane Hallman
Margaret Imhoff
Evelyn William To Dimple Boone
G. L. Sanda
Okey Harless
Lorine Wil‘ome
Mason sisters to attend Edwin Gould arts camp in NYC
Miss Helen Mason will spend eight weeks starting June 28 at a New York City camp for arts and crafts under the Edwin Gould Foundation. Her sister Janet Mason assists with handwork at the same camp which hosts children ages 6 to 14 from New York state orphanages and offers outdoor sports. The camp sits in Pelham Gardens on the Hudson and includes a staff of 20 directors and counselors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Arts and Crafts
Helen Mason
New York City
Janet Mason
Edwin Gould Foundation
New York State
Pelham Gardens
Hudson Bay
Miases Masons
Public Library Draws Young Readers in City
The municipal library attracts more children aged 8 to 16 than older residents, with Mondays and Saturdays as peak days and 2 to 4 pm as the busiest hour. Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis is the top fiction title while The Story of Philosophy by Durant leads among heavier literature readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Dow
Elmer Gantry
Sinclair Lewis
Durant
Bland Street
Pleasant Family Gathering Honors Visiting Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. L. Robison entertained at a Sunday noon dinner for the latters parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Atkinson and sister Mrs. E. J. Fitzsimmons and Mr. Fitzsimmons who motored from Cambridge to spend their vacation. The event also celebrated the seventh birthday of their little son Chester. A birthday cake with seven candles highlighted the table and an elaborate chicken dinner was served for eight.
Program Postponed for Sisterhood Benefit Performance
The Sisterhood benefit show at the American Legion dugout scheduled for last night was delayed to early July with the exact date to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisterhood
American Legion
Brown Family Hosts Weekend Guests From Across The Nation
Mr. and Mrs. R. F E. Brown of 1017 Greenbrier street entertained guests for the weekend. They hosted Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Somes of Fort Sam Houston Texas Mr. Tom Townsend of Portland Oregon and Miss Jessie Allman of Knoxville Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F E. Brown and Family
Greenbrier Street
A. H. Somes
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Tom Townsend
Portland, Ore
Jessie Allman
Knoxville, Tennessee
Engagement announced for Virginia Rees and Thomas Rose
Mr Carlyle Treverie Rees of Pocahontas Virginia announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his sister Virginia to Mr Thomas Francis Rose of Richmond Virginia. The wedding is set for June 25 at Saint Thomas Episcopal church in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle Treverie Rees
Pocahontas
Virginia
Thomas Francis Rose
Richmond
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church
Westminster Auxiliary Helps Kentucky Flood Sufferers
Members are asked to bring clothing for men women and children to a Wednesday 3 PM church meeting. Items will be sent to flood victims in Kentucky. organizers urge a generous response as a worthy urgent cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Auxiliary
Kentucky
Virginia Asher Bible Council Meets at Y Rooms
Virginia Asher Council Miss Beulah Price presided at the regular meeting held at the Y rooms on Federal street. Mrs F Y Jackson led the lesson in Mrs T H Clagett’s absence. Mrs Gertrude Watts presented the story. Trinity Methodist ladies provided supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Price
Virginia Asher Bible Council
Y Rooms
Federal Street
F. Y. Jackason
T. H. Clagett
Gertrude Watts
Trinity Methodist Church
Olinger Baby Born At St Luke's Hospital
Fine son to Mr and Mrs Jy J Olinger a nine pound baby boy named Edward Jackson Olinger Jr born at St Luke's Hospital Parents announce arrival with midweek joy Jonesville community notes the newborn is reported in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jy. J. Olinger
Edward Jackson Olinger, Jr
St Luke's Hospital
Grace Methodist Girls Missionary Society Meets Tonight
The Girls Missionary Society No 2 of Grace Methodist Church led by Mrs. Ben Wilson will meet this evening at 7 30 at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Missionary Society No. 2
Grace Methodist Church
Ben Wilson
Chapreh
Bluefield News Notes Local Residents and Visits
The Bluefield daily section records numerous visits and movements. Mrs W C Witten and daughter Miss Elizabeth from Bluefield Va shopped here Monday. Mrs Lillian Perkins resigns from Honaker store and will visit Gate City Bristol. Many locals travel to Roanoke Baltimore and Abingdon for meetings and assemblies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Perkins
Honaker Department
Gate City
Bristol
Ben Draper
Bennaglee
Alderson
W. A
Big Reductions Offer Thousands of Women’s Shoes On Sale
A sale highlights thousands of pairs of women’s fine shoes priced at $1.95. Offered are oxfords, slip ons, and various pumps with new colors and finishes and correct heel heights. Styles include three strap pumps button pumps opera pumps dress oxfords.
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Diehl
Legion, Elks
B’nai B’rith
Boy Scouts
Miss Turk
George West Diehl
Concord College
Athens
Pineheld Lodge
American Legion and
Order of B'nai Brith
Elks
Theresa Turk
Samuel Turk
Daleth Delphian Chapter
Flapper
Fanny
Pat
NEA Service Inc
Elizabeth Warrick
Clara Kidd
Blanche Douthat
Thelma Deverle
Ruth Lindsey
Myrtle Hypes
Eva Lawrence
Tobie Slifkin
Billie
Blanche Brammer
Madge Hansbarger
First Presbyterian Church
Samuel W. Moore
Paul C. Thomas
Ida Lou Fisher
RE. C. Wade
Public
Virginia Asher Council
Business Woman’s Circle
First Christian Church
W. C. Witten
Elizabeth
W. G. Bassett
Walter, Jr
Toledo
N. 8
College Avenue
Effie Loudermilk
Quota Club
Quota International, Inc
Baltimore
C. W. Freeman
Bram
D. R. Whitaker
Julian Whitak
Hershel Houston
Marion
Otto Whitaker
Frederick Street
Robert Cofer
Montvale
Mon“Jr
T. R. Turner
Kirksville
Matilda Steinkolk
Cannan
Honaker
Lake
W. B. Staniforth
Bill Jack
Marvin Glenn Williams
Kathleen Stinson
Blue Springs
W. L. Kaylor
Owen
Reanche
Oing
Boones Mill
Winston-Salem
N. C
Kaylor
M Archie Yost
J. B. Thompson
Charlottesville
P. M. Joyce
S. A. Ratliff
Norton, Va
Essie Mae Short
Burkes Garden
A. H. Short
F. Weinberg
Ralph Weinberg
Washington
New York
Albert Francisco
Keystone
Morton Wagner
Mm. J. B. Wagner
Stowers Street
This City
Hae
University of Virginia
Jennie Lou Tynes
Epworth League Assembly
Abingdon
Elizabeth Mustard
West Virginia University
Morgantown
W. L. Mustard
Mary Mustard
Frank Maynard
University of West Virginia
Katherine Tynes
League Assembly
G. D Dunn
Peteratown
F. Y. Jackson
Jackson
Epworth
Floyd J. Brown
Blacksburg
V. P.L
Shirley Brown
German Club
D. J. F. Strother
Strother, Sale, Curd and Tucker of
Welch
West Virginian
Mr. Stroth
L. E. Woods
Central Poscahontas Coal Company
Edward Jr
J. M. Sanders
Oakhurst Avenue
Mary Dinwiddie
R. E. Lazenby
Moneta
Helen Kabler
Anne Romney
Macon
Virginia Nash
Norfolk
Vv. M
Mra. J. MH. Kabler
L. B. Allen
Salem
Lenett
Women’s New
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Lenett’s Boot Shop, Inc
Princeton Ave
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