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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1931

Page

39

Marriage of Jose Prana Fell McQuail and Charles Bachman

Mrs Edward J McQuail of Oakhurst avenue announces the marriage of her daughter Jose Prana Fell McQuail to Charles Bachman on Tuesday June at St John Catholic Church Philadelphia The Rev McQuail Jr officiated Best man was Mr

Edward J. McQuail Oakhurst Avenue Jose- Prana Fell McQuail Charles Uesell Bachman St. John Catholic Church Philadelphia BE. J. McQuail Jr Bachman Sister of the Holy Child Sharon Hill Bluceld Anna Cole Paul Bachman Montclair N. J Lehigh University Bethlehem American Telephone and Telegraph Company Reading Reading, Pa

Sunday School Class Meeting At Washington Apartments

The Sunday School class of the First Christian church led by Mrs. Mary Fretwell will hold its regular monthly session Tuesday at Mrs. W. B. Brooks residence in the Washington apartments. It will be a business and social meeting.

Mary Fretwell First Christian Church W. B. Brooks Washington Apartments

A Southern Cinderella at Globe Trotters Club

A three act comedy set in the South unfolds as Madame Charteris disowns her daughter Enid Bellamy who works in cotton mills. Rosie Winterberry rescues Enid, a forged will intrigue ensues with Nurse Katherine Hawke and maid Judy Johnson. The will is burned. the heiress is hidden until a ball reveals the true heir.

Globe Trotters’ Club Federal Street Madame Chameris Goliie Beamer Bellamy Ruth Laze Mise Rosie Winterberry Ivetta Morris Mies Johnie Bell Randolph Elsie Brockey Katherine Hawke Arbutus Morris Caroline Hawke Judy Johnson Effie Hall Madame Charterie Charteris Enid Bellamy Mises Madame Charteris Madame Enid Miss Winterberry Caroline Hawke Mr. Deems Nuree Mammy Judy

Alice Harrison Weds Alfred Deaton in Salem Va

Miss Alice Harrison of Rocky Mount Virginia married Mr Alfred Deaton of Bluefield Virginia on Saturday at 4 pm in Salem Virginia. Deaton, son of Mr and Mrs George T Deaton, is a Graham high school graduate and heads the parts department at W R Keesee & company. The couple will reside in Bluefield after a wedding trip to Washington and other points east.

Alice Harrison Rocky Mount Alfred Deaton Bluefield Salem Deaton Rocky Mount High School Radford State Teachers’ College Endicott George T. Deaton Graham High School W. R. Keesee & Company Washington

Harry Family Reunion Held On Claude Harry Lawn

A family reunion for the Harry family gathered Thursday evening on the Claude Harry home lawn in Bramwell. Games such as croquet provided amusement, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Harry assisted by Mrs. Ernest Harry. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dave Sayers, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davieson and children, Elizabeth Anne and Fred, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harry, Mrs. Kelly Niswander and children Betty Jane and James, Mrs. C. W. Harry, Miss Beulah Neal, and Claude Harry with Clarence and Virginia Mae.

Claude Harry Bramwell Read Harry Ernest Harry Dave Sayers Fred Davieson Elizabeth Anne Fred Douglas Kelly Niswander Betty Jane James Kelly C. W. Harry Beulah Neal Clarence Virginia Mae

Marriage Planned for Miss Elizabeth Ambler and Carl Gillespie

Announcement notes the forthcoming marriage of Miss Elizabeth Ambler to Mr. Carl Crockett Gillespie on Friday July 3 at 6 p m at Leeds church Markham Virginia. Elizabeth Ambler comes from a prominent Warrenton Virginia family. she is William and Mary alumna with an A B degree. Gillespie, from Bluefield Virginia, is son of J H Gillespie and has degrees from Graham High School Bluefield College Lynchburg College and Williams Law School Richmond College.

Elizabeth Ambler Carl Crockett Gillespie Leeds Church Markham Virginia Warrenton Edward Ambler William and Mary College Gillespie J. H. Gillespie Bluefield Graham High Schole Bluefield College Lynchburg College Lynchburg Williams Law School Richmond College

Bluefield Girl Weds In Newark

Marriage of Mies Blanche Douthat of Bluefield to Mr. Percy Humphreys of Lumberton North Carolina was quietly solemnized Thursday afternoon June 11 in 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 following the ceremony.

Mies Blanche Douthat Percy Humphreys Lumberton N. C Newark N. J McAlister Calvary Presbyterian Church John Mastin Bluefield Humphreye

Marriage Announcement of Mabel Blanche Douthat and Percy Humphreys

Mr and Mrs W T Douthat announce the marriage of their daughter Mabel Blanche to Percy Humphreys of Lumberton North Carolina on Thursday June eleventh nineteen hundred thirty one in Newark New Jersey At home after June nineteenth 19 Pennsylvania avenue Newark New Jersey.

Baltimore Washington Newark N. J Pennsylvania Avenue Humphreys Blueftel Society Mre W. T. Douthat South Mercer Street Beaver High School J. L. Humphreys Lumberton N. C Percy Humphreys North Carolina New Jersey

First Baptist Church Music Program Morning Service

At the 11 oclock service the choir performs Blessed Be the Lord with solo by Charles Spencer and obligate parts. A male quartet of Seibert Dixon Kidd Spencer sings Blessed Io He That Readeth. Evening program features Oh My Soul Bless Through Jehovah with Dixon and Spencer in duet roles.

First Baptist Church Blessed Be the Lord Wilson Charles Spencer L. F. Seibert Otho Dixon Randolph Kidd Colburn Donizette Herbert

Macedonia Shrine to Hold Regular Meeting and Social Hour

Macedonia Shrine No. 8 will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening June 15 at 8 at the Masonic temple on Federal Street. A social hour follows with social features run by the patrol led by Mrs. Charles Dudley as entertainment committee chair.

Macedonia Shrine Masonic Temple Federal Street Charles Dudley

Musical program by B Natural Music club

The B Natural Music club composed of Mrs. James Stott's pupils provides an operetta and program of piano vocal guitar ukulele and harmonica pieces. It will be held Thursday evening June 13 at 8 o clock at Warlicks piano rooms with pupils including Phyllis Arney Rochelle Carr Sandy Ball Vera Carr Ruby Nell Hall Miriam Jones Jack Wyatt Robert Wyatt Lucille Davidson Margaret Lowe Hale Peery Virginia Lowe Mary Little Frances Melvin Trula Mae Sutphin Harold Sutphin Mildred Hall and Ruby Arney. Parents and friends are invited.

B Natural Music Club James Stott Warlick Phyllis Arney Rochelle Carr Sandy Ball Vera Carr Ruby Nell Hall Miriam Jones Jack Wyatt Robert Wyatt Lucille Davidson Margaret Lowe Hale Peery Virginia Lowe Mary Little Frances Melvin

Harvey Perdue Wedding at Tazewell VA

Miss Minnie Frances Harvey married Alfred Luther Perdue on Thursday evening at Rev C G McKay’s home in Tazewell Virginia. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Lillian Johnson and best man Elmo Crabtree. The bride is daughter of H J Harvey of Bluefield. couple to reside with groom’s parents.

Minnie Francs Harvey Alfred Luther Perdue C. G. McKay Tazewell Lillian Johnson Elmo Crabtree Lizella Harvey Brice Mies V. McKay McKay

Westminster Auxiliary Meeting Notice

The Woman's Auxiliary of Westminster Presbyterian Church will meet Wednesday at 3 o'clock in the assembly hall for a regular session.

Woman's Auxiliary Westminster Presbyterian Church Assembly Hall

Baby Born to Harris Family on Luther Street

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Harris of Luther Street on June 15. Before her marriage, Mrs. Harris was Miss Mae Kidd.

A. B. Harris Luther Street

Miss Elma Gillespie Heads Warlick Recital Evening

Friday night at Warlick’s piano rooms Miss Elma Gillespie performed a piano recital with assistance from June Updike Virginia Powell and Alice Porterfield. The program featured works by Schulz Erler Noble May Morveau and Liszt Rhapsody No 2 among others and was praised for technical mastery and artistry.

Elma Gillespie Harry Holmes Gillespie June Updike Virginia Powell Alice Porterfield George M. Barger Jr Warlick Schulz-Erler Miss Gillespie Noble Mayme Bitney Nevin Morceau Wollenhaupt the Lilly France Walter Ben Hare Chopin Miss Gillespie West and Patterson Miss Powell Liszt Barger Porterfield G. ©. Tucker

Rehearsal Scheduled at Hamilton Hall for July

Miss Elizabeth Shelton announces a July rehearsal for boys and girls who will sing under Mr Lehman. The session is set for Monday afternoon at 2 o clock at Hamilton hall.

Elizabeth Shelton Lehman Hamilton Hall

Birthday Party Honors Mary Helen Rash At Home

Mrs. Larah Rash entertained numerous children for the second birthday of her daughter Mary Helen at the Rash residence on Exeter Street. The guest list included Mary Helen Rash, Sarah Ellen Nester, Howard Lee Anderson Jr., Edward Lawson, Bernard Wytheville, Lenora Holt, Geneva Lawson, Evelyn Wytheville, Evelyn Holt, Pansy Lawson, Edna Rash, Virginia Pruitt, Mrs. Ed L Rash, Mia Guy Nester, Mrs. Ruby Anderson, and E L Rash.

Larah Rash Mary Helen Rash Exeter Street Mary Helen Rash Sarah Ellen Nester Howard Lee Anderson Jr Edward Lawson Bernard Wytheville Lenora Holt Geneva Lawson Evelyn Wytheville Evelyn Holt Pansy Lawson Edna Rash Virginia Pruitt Ed. L. Rash Mia Guy Nester Ruby Anderson E. L. Rash

Ellasue Wagner Circle Meets at Bedford Street

Ellasue Wagner circle No. 8 met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Burley Houchins home on Bedford street with twelve members and seven visitors. The meeting opened with a prayer by Mrs. J. R. Melcher. Mrs. W. S. Hamlin presented the Bible lesson and Mrs. Melcher conducted the session.

Bible questions and answers meeting notes

Mrs McMullin presented an inspiring article from the Voice and business matters were discussed. The meeting closed with a prayer led by Mrs J G Nichols president of the W M & C and the hostess with Mrs T J Mitchell served refreshments.

Belton's Florida Syncopators to Play Elks Dance

Belton's Florida Syncopators, en route north after months in Florida, perform for the Elks dance next Thursday evening June 18 in the Elks ballroom. The colored orchestra plays 26 instruments and the dance runs from 9:30 to 11:30.

Belton Florida Elks Ballroom

Entertain At Bridge For Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hoghart hosted a bridge party on Wednesday evening June 11 at their home to honor their wedding anniversary. A three course luncheon followed at midnight with anniversary presents opened. Prizes were won by B. Lisagor for high encore among a group including Ada I. Sutter Bluefield N M Gorman Point Marion PA H G Thomas Joyce Lisagor Akera Edmonia Dillion and Carroll Dillon.

Frank Hoghart B. Lisagor Ada I. Sutter Bluefield N. M. Gorman Point Marion H. G. Thomas Joyce C. A. Akera Edmonia Dillion Carroll Dillon

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Weddings

Mrs. E H Wygal improves at St Luke s after appendicitis surgery. Miss Mary Louise Longhan returns from Wayneoke visiting Mrs Gertrude Balley and attends the Balley Balley Blair Jr. wedding. Mrs H W Garber and son Dan depart for Roanoke for a week. Harry Garber Jr stays with grandparents in Waynesboro. George E B French and John Lane Jr. travel to Worcester and Shreve Ohio for a short visit. Mrs George French and sons accompany home. Mrs Brady Southerland of Roanoke, with John and Gloria Anne, visit mother Mrs John F Land in Rogers Street. Mrs M O Lockard of Roanoke visits sister Mrs John P Land. Miss Anna Crockett improving at Bluefield Sanitarium. Mrs H R Adkins and Virginia Baker and Clara Mae Baker depart for Galax for two weeks with Mrs Adkins mother. William and Hugh Hancock travel to Philadelphia for Dr Drexel Institute graduation of Frances, B S degree in library science. Mr and Mrs Leonard Bond visit Portsmouth, Va.. Mrs Bond formerly Ruth Crawford. Harry McCotter, guest of Ed Watkins, returns to Norfolk after attending Bond-Crawford wedding. Mrs Lyman Bailey and Blanche McNeal leave for Cincinnati for summer at Cincinnati Conservatory. Prof and Mrs T Daniels of Columbia S C visit Mrs Marvin Anderson on Highland Ave.

E. H. Wygal St. Luke’s Hospital Cahe Mary Louise Longhan Wyanoke Gertrude Balley Florence Balley Thomas Blair Jr H. W. Garber Dan Roanoke Harry Garber Jr C. D. Garber Waynesboro George EB. French John Lane Jr Worchester Shreve Ohio George French John Robert Brady Southerland Gloria Anne John F. Land Rogers Street M. O. Lockard John P. Land Anna Crockett Bluefield Sanitarium H. R. Adkins Virginia Baker Clara Mae Baker Galax Ed Watkins Lewisa Street Norfolk McCotter Bond- Crawford Lyman Bailey Mise Blanche McNeal Cincinnati Cincinnati Conservatory of Much McT. Daniels Columbia S. C Marvin Anderson Highland Ave

Local Visitors and Campus Notes Highlight Community Links

Prof. and Mrs. Daniela spent a year at Marvard University pursuing a special course. Mrs. N. M. Gorman of Point Marion, Pa., visits Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hughart. Ada L. Sulter returns from Mullena and will be joined by H. G. Thomas, Joyce Thomas, and Mrs. Joan Pellett with daughter Alma Lee.

Nue Daniela Marvard University N. M. Gorman Point Marion Frank Hughart Ada L. Sulter Mullena Mia H. G. Thomas Joyce Thomas Joan Pellett Alma Lee

Filbert WV Church Notices and Local Visitors

Filbert WV church announces Sunday school at 10 am led by T H Bingham and Epworth League at 7 30 pm led by Mrs John Blevins with midweek prayer meeting at 7 30 pm led by H A Wright. Many residents travel to Roanoke Abingdon and Bristol for visits. Several locals ill or recovering and frequent travels to Welch Chilhowie Glade Springs Independence and Swords Creek for relatives and friends visits.

Filbert W. Va Filbert M. E T. H. Bingham Epworth League John Blevins H. A. Wright

Funeral Held for Dr Cooper D Kunkle in Pulaski

Funeral and burial services were held in Pulaski Virginia for Dr Cooper Davin Kunkle age 82. He had practiced medicine in Pulaski for 32 years and died Thursday night after a prolonged illness. He was the father of Cooper D Kunkle an Appalachian Electric Power salesman in this city.

Pulaski, Va Cooper Davin Kunkle Cooper D. Kunkle Appalachian Electric Power Company

Town with Two Girls

London report notes Baulking a small English village of about 200 people has only two girls of marrying age. All youths travel miles to nearby towns for courting as men say more girls would bring trouble, preferring distance over social trouble.

London England Baulking

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