Bachman McQuail Wedding in Philadelphia Church
Mrs Edward J McQuail of Oakhurst Avenue announces the marriage of her daughter Josephine Fell McQuail to Charles Rudsell Bachman. The ceremony was Tuesday June 9 at St John Catholic Church Philadelphia with J McQuail Jr officiating as best man. Groom is son of Mr and Mrs Paul Bachman Montclair N J and works for AT&T Reading Pa. The couple will reside in Reading Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. McQuail
Oakhurst Avenue
Josephine Fell McQuail
Charles Rudsell Bachman
St. John Catholic ‘Church
Philadelphia
BE. J. McQuail Jr
G Bachman
Sister of the Holy Child
Sharon Hill
Waeber
Alina Cole
Bachman
Paul Bachman
Montclair
N. J
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Reading
Teading, Pa
Sunday School Class Meets for Monthly Session
Mrs. Mary Fretwell leads the First Christian Church Sunday School class for its regular monthly session. The meeting will be held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. W. E. Brooks in Washington Apartments and will be a business and social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fretwell
First Christian Church
A Southern Cinderella at Globe Trotters club
A three act comedy A Southern Cinderella to be staged by the Globe Trotters club at the YWCA on Federal Street. Madame Charteris an aristocrat bans her daughter Enid Bellamy from the house. Miss Rosie Winterberry a settlement worker helps Enid, a nurse schemes to burn a new will, and Mammy Judy Johnson a black servant seeks marriage. The plot follows inheritance, marriage plans and a dramatic will recovery opening a new social order for Enid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Trottera’ Club
Hureday Myeuse
Y.W
Tretta Morris
Johnie Bell Randolph
Ewee
Elsie Brockey
Katherine Hawke
Beta
Arbutus Morris Caroline Hawke
Judgs Johnson
Effle Hall
Madame ‘Charteris
Charteris
Enid Bellamy
Rosie Winterberry
Madame
Enid
Mammy
Judy Johnson
Miss Winterberry
Caroline . Hawke
Mr. Deens
Judy
Xroom
Naree
Miss Alice Harrison to Wed Mr Alfred Denton in Salem
Miss Alice Harrison of Rocky Mount Virginia becomes bride of Mr Alfred Denton of Bluefield Virginia on a Saturday afternoon at 4 in Salem Virginia. Mrs Denton is a Rocky Mount High School graduate and Radford State Teachers College alumna who has taught in Endicott Virginia. Mr Deaton is son of Mr and Mrs George Deaton of Bluefield Virginia. a Graham High School graduate, he has worked in W R Keesee and Company’s parts department. After a wedding trip to Washington and points east they will reside in Bluefield Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Harrison
Rocky Mount
Alfred Denton
Bluefield
Salem
Benton
Rocky Mount High School
Radford State Teachers’ College
Endicott
Deaton
George T. Deaton
Graham High School
W. R. Keesee & Company
Washington
Pointe East
Family Reunion at Claude Harry Home Bramwell
A Thursday evening family reunion on the Claude Harry lawn in Bramwell brought together Harry family members. Croquet provided the main amusement while Mrs. Harry and Mrs. Ernest Harry served refreshments to a gathering including Dave Sayers Davidson Douglas Niswander Neal and Welly among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Harry
Bramwell Read
Harry
Ernest Harry
Dave Sayers
Fred Davidson
Elizabeth
Anne
Fred Douglas
Kelly Niswander
Betty Jane
James Welly
C. W. Harry
Baulah Neal
Clarence
Virginia Mae
Marriage of Elizabeh Ambler and Carl Gillespie Planned
The forthcoming marriage of Miss Elizabeth Ambler to Mr. Carl Crockett Gillespie is announced for Friday afternoon at Leeds Church in Markham Virginia. The bride elect comes from a noted Warrenton Virginia family, daughter of Edward and Mrs. Ambler, and is an alumnus of William and Mary College with an A B degree. Gillespie, from Bluefield Virginia, is the son of J H and Mrs Gillespie and is active in business and social circles locally. He has studied at Graham High School Bluefield College Lynchburg College and Williams Law School in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ambler
Carl Crockett Gillespie
Leeds Church
Markham
Virginia
Warrenton
Edward Ambler
Willam and Mary College
Gillespie
J. H. Gillespie
Bluefield
Graham High Echole
Bluefield College
Lynchburgh College
Lynchburg
Williams Law School
Richmond College
Bluefield Girl Weds In Newark
The marriage of Miss Blanche Douthat of Bluefield to Mr. Percy Humphreys of Lumberton North Carolina was quietly solemnized Thursday afternoon June 11 at Newark New Jersey with Rev McAlister of Calvary Presbyterian Church officiating. Impressive vocal selections were rendered by John Mastin of Bluefield. The couple left by airplane for a wedding trip afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Douthat
Percy Humphreys
Lumberton
N. C
Newark
N. J
McAlister
Calvary Presbyterian Church
John Mastin
Bluefield
Marriage of Mabel Blanche Douthat to Percy Humphreys
Mrs. Mabel Blanche Douthat of Bluefield and Lumberton native Percy Humphreys wed in Newark New Jersey on June eleventh nineteen hundred thirty one. The couple will reside at 19 Pennsylvania avenue Newark after June nineteenth and host friends at home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington
Newark
N. J
Pennsylvania Avenue
Humphreys
Bluefield Society
W. T. Douthat
South Mercer Street
Beaver High School
J. L. Jumphreys
Lumberton
N. C
Mabel Blanche
Percy Humphreys
North Carolina
New Jersey
New, Jersey
Musical Program at First Baptist Church Service
This morning at eleven o'clock the First Baptist church holds a service with a musical program. The choir performs Blessed Be the Lord with Charles Spencer as soloist and obligato. A male quartet including I F Seibert Otho Dixon Randolph Kidd and Charles Spencer sings Blessed Is He That Readeth Colburn. Evening program features Oh My Soul Bless Through Je hovah with Dixon and Spencer as duet partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Wilson
Charles Spencer
I. F. Seibert
Otho Dixon
Randolph Kidd
Colburn
Donizette Herbert
Charlespencer
Macedonia Shrine meets June 16 at Masonic temple
Macedonia Shrine will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening June 16 at the Masonic temple on Federal Street. After a business session a social hour will follow with social features run by the Macedonia Shrine patrol under patrol captain Mrs Charlee Dudley who chairs the entertainment committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia Shrine
Masonic Temple
Federal Street
Charlee Dudley
To Present Musical Program By B Natural Music Club
The B Natural Music club composed of Mrs. James Stott pupils will present an operetta and program with piano vocal guitar ukulele and harmonica selections on Thursday evening June 18 at o clock at Warlicks piano. Pupils include Phyllis Arney Rechelle Carr Sandy Ball Vera Carr Ruby Neil Hall Miriam Jones Jacke Wy att Robert Wyatt Lucilla Davidson Margaret Lowe Hale Peery Virginia Lowe Mary Little Frances Melvin Trula Mae Sutphin Harold Sutphin Mildred Hall Ruby Arney. Parents and friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stott
Warlick
Phyllis Arney
Rechelle Carr
Sandy Ball
Vera Carr
Ruby Neil Hall
Miriam Jones
Jacke Wyatt
Robert Wyatt
Lucilla Davidson
Margaret Lowe
Hale Peery
Virginia Lowe
Mary Little
Frances Melvin
Trula Mae Sutphin
Harold Sutphin
Mildred Hall
Ruby Arney
Quiet Wedding Of Minnie S Harvey And Alfred Perdue
Miss Minnie Shanes Harvey and Mr. Alfred Luther Perdue were married Thursday evening at the home of Rev. C G McKay in Taze well Virginia. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Lillian Johnson and best man Elmo Crabtree. Present were Miss Lizella Harvey Mrs V McKay and Mr MedKay. The brides parents are Mr and Mrs H J Harvey of Bluefield. The Perdues will reside with the groom’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Shanes Harvey
Alfred Luther Perdue
C. G. McKay
Tazewell
Lillian Johnson
Elmo Crabtree
Lizella Harvey
Mies V. McKay
MedKay
Perdue
H. J. Harvey
Bluefield
Westminster Church Auxiliary to Meet Wednesday at 3
The Woman's auxiliary of Westminster Presbyterian Church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 in the assembly hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Assembly Hall
Harrises Welcome a Son in Luther Secret
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Harris of Luther on June 13. Before marriage Mrs. Harris was Migs Mao Isidd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Harris
Luther Sercet
Miss Elma Gillespie Headlines Local Piano Recital
Friday evening at Warlicks piano rooms a large audience enjoyed a recital by Miss Elma Gillespie a pupil of Mrs Harry Holmes assisted by June Updike Virginia Powell and Alice Porterfield expression pupils of Mrs George M Barger Jr The program featured Arabesque Etudes La Chopin Morceau Rhapsody No 2 and other selections with standout performances noted for artistry and versatility The event highlighted the talent of the eight year old June Updike and the successful state piano contest winner Gillespie whose Liszt Rhapsody No 2 drew special praise
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Gillespie
Harry Holmes
Gillespie
June Updike
Virginia Powell
Alice Porterfield
George M. Barger Jr
Warlick
Evler
Gillespia
Noble
Mayme Birney
Nevin Morceau
la Wollenhaupt
Lilly
France
Walter Ben Hare
Porterfield
West and
Patterson
Powell
Liszt
Miss Gillespie
G. C. Tucker
Barger
Rehearsal Planned at Hamilton Hall for Junior Choir
Miss Wandeth Shelton announces a July rehearsal for boys and girls who will sing under the direction of Mr. Leamay. Rehearsal set for Monday at 2 PM at Hamilton Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
lWandeth Shelton
Leamay
Hamilton Hall
Birthday party for Mary Helen Rash celebrated at Rash home
Avs. Lamah Rash hosted a birthday gathering marking her daughter Mary Helen Rash’s second anniversary. The event on Mseter Street drew many children and several adults including Mary Helen Rash, Geneva Lawson, Pansy Lawson, Edna Rash, and J L Rash among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avs
Lamah Rash
Mary Helen
Rash
Mseter Street
Mary Helen Rash
Sarah Ellen Nester
Howard Lee Anderson Jr
Edward Lawson
Herward Wytheville
Lenora Holt
Geneva Lawson
Evelyn Wytheville
Evelyn Wolt
Pansy Lawson
Edna Rash
Virginia Pruitt
J. L. Rash
Guy Nester
Ruby Anderson
BH. L. Rash
Bible circle meeting at Bedford street hosts twelve members
Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Burley Hovnchins on Bedford street members of Eliasue Wagner circle No. , Mrs. J. T. McMullin reacher, met with twelve members and seven visitors present. The meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. J. RR. Melcher, Mrs. W. S. Hamlin presented the interesting Bible lesson and Mrs. Melcher conducted the
Bible Questions and Church Meeting Report
Mrs McMullin presented the usual inspiring article from the Voice and various business matters were discussed. The meeting closed with a prayer led by Mrs J G Nichols president of the W M S. Afterwards the hostess, assisted by Mrs T J Mitchell, served refreshments.
Music for Elks Dance by Belton Florida Syncopators
The Belton Florida Syncopators, on a tour from Florida, will play at the Elks ballroom next Thursday evening June 18 for an Elks dance. The 26 instrument orchestra features colored players and the dance runs from 9:30 to 11:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton
Florida Syncopators
Florida
Elks
Bridge Party Celebrates Mr and Mrs Frank Hughart
Entertained with a bridge party on Wednesday evening June 1 at their home to mark a wedding anniversary. A three course luncheon was served at midnight, then anniversary gifts were opened. Prizes went to B Lisagor for high score with guests including Ada I Suiter N M Gorman H G Thomas Joyce Lisagor C A Akers Edmonia Dion and Carrol Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hughart
B. Lisagor
Ada I. Suiter
Bluefield
N. M. Gorman
Point Marion
H. G. Thomas
Joyce
C. A. Akers
Edmonia Dion
Carro! Dillon
Local social notes from Roanoke and nearby towns
Mrs RE As Wygal improves at St Luke's Hospital after appendicitis surgery. Visits include Mra. Mary Louise Longhan returning from Wyantoke, wedding attendances of Florence Balley and Thomas Blair Jr, and Mrs. Ir W Garber’s family trip to Roanoke. Many relatives travel to Roanoke, Warnesboro, and Bluefield for visits, graduations, and music studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Wygal
St. Luke's Hospital
Micea Mary Louise Longhan
Wyanoke
Gertrude Balley
Florence Balley
Thomas Blair Jr
Ir. W. Garber
Dan
Roanoke
Harry Garber
Harry Garber Dr, Is Spending Use Sumer
C. D. Garber
Warnesboro
George B. French
John Land Dy
Worchester
Shreve
Ohio
Visi
George French
John
Robert
Brady Southerland
Vrk Anne
Southherland
John F. Land
Rogers Street
M. C. Goeckard
John PF. Land
Anna Crockett
Bluefield Bantarium
H.R. Adkins
Virginia Baker
Clara Mae Baker
Galax
Adkins
Mia
Mary Baker
William
Hugh Hancock
Philadelphia
Dréxel Institute
Frances
Mirary Science
Leonard J. Bond
Portamouth
Bond
Local News Fragments Mention Visiting Residents
The column notes Prof. and Mrs. Daniels at Warvard University for a year long course. Mrs. N. M. Gorman of Point Marion Pa visits Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sfughart. Ada L. Suller returns from Mullens and will be joined by HH. CG. Thomas and Joyce Thomas and Mrs. Joan Pellett and daughter Alma Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nue
Daniels
Warvard University
N. M. Gorman
Point Marion
Frank Sfughart
Ada L. Suller
Mullens
HH. CG. Thomas
Joyce Thomas
Joan Pellett
Alma Lee
Silwart M. E. church services and activities
In Wilbert West Virginia on June 18 the Silwart Memorial Evangelical church lists Sunday school at 10 am led by T. H. Hingham, Epworth League at 7 30 pm with Mrs. Joan Blevins as leader, and Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 pm led by IL A Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert
W. Va
Silwart M. E
Summers Travel Notes and Local Visits Across Virginia
Mrs J A Wright and daughter Neva head to Abingdon for summer visits. Mrs J W Swartz improves after illness. Mrs C H Fritts and children mourn Roanoke’s passing and plan to visit sister Mrs Paul Murray with companions. Mrs W M McDowell travels to Maryland with Helen Myers. Morris Brickey of Roanoke visits relatives. Swords Creek summer for Mr Mier. Mrs Miller and Peggy travel. Various others visit Berwind Bristol Welch Chilhowie Glade Springs Independence and Welch again. mumps affect Billy Blevins. Don McNew and Sloan Martin families travel in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Wright
Neva
Abingdon
J. W. Swartz
C. H. Fritz
Doris
Howard
Clarence
Roanoke
Paul Murray
Haden
Bill
Viola Bingham
Patey
Inez
Victor
Chilhowle
Mise Elgle Swartz
Mike Freil
Welch
S. T. Boardwine
Mont Boardwine
Allen Anderson
James Blevins
Maude Kane
Margaret Widner
Billy Blevins
C.H. Fritts
Don McNew
Virginia
Tr. A. Wright
Glade Springs
Motoring visitors and locals listed in Virginia town notices
The poem of short social notes records many visits and trips across Richlands Filbert Gary Thorpe Welch and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs Howard Phillips Claude Boughner Sledge Alex Carter Peggy Miller Miss Mary Lukash Miss Helen Winters Joe Smith Naomi Bleuns Nadine Mosley Enoch Bales Viola Bingham Lot tie Tschaem Winnie Allen Muray Blevine Melvin Swaitz Jack Moody and Jane Gregory. common destinations include Roanoke Virgini a Chilhowle and Gat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugher
Howard Phillips
Richlands
Claude Boughner
Sledge
Alex Carter
Gary
J. B. Miller
Peggy
Cat Swords Creek
Mary Lukash
Concord College
Tony Colgan
Helen Winters
Joe Smith
Mr. Riley
Thorpe
Belcher
Newman
Cincinnati
Tschaem
Margaret Waldner
Ape
Virginia
Nish Geasso
Filbert
Helen Knoek
Lottle Tschaem
M. FE. Blevine
Muray
Albert
Melvin Swaitz
James Swaitz
B.D. Gregory
Otis Moody
Jack
Welch
Misa Jane Gregory
Henry
Vivian
Mre. Takewood
George Lazar
Wilkes-Barre
Funeral conducted for Dr Cooper Kunkle
Funeral and burial services were conducted in Pulaski Virginia on Saturday for Dr Cooper Davin Kunkle 82 father of Cooper D Kunkle of this city He had been a practicing physician in Pulaski for thirty two years and died Thursday night after a prolonged illness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski, Va
Cooper Davin Kunkle
Cooper D. Kunkle
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Kunkle
Pulaski
Town With Two Girls
London report notes a sparsely populated English village of about 200 residents has only two girls of marrying age. Local youths travel miles to nearby towns for courtship, with residents saying the shortage reduces potential trouble and is viewed as favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Banking
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the Reliable Jewelers
Ellasue Wagner
Betty Lee Dress Shop
Elks’ Dance
W. V
Robert Cregger
Cooper Kunkle
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