W. M. U. Holds One Day Meeting At Bethel Va
The 39th annual meeting of the Women's Missionary Union of the New Lebanon Baptist association met at Bethel church in Bluefield Virginia with Mrs. J. B. Copenhaver presiding. Talks covered debtless denomination plans, missionary work in China, and youth education. Officers were elected and a memorial service observed for late members T E Peters and T E Rosenbaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Union of the New Lebanon Baptist Association
Bethel, Va
J. B. Copenhaver
H. A. Willia
J. T. Stinson
Blanche S. White
Richmond
Virginia W. M. A
J. Handley Wiley
J Wiley
China
University of Shanghai
Wiley
Shanghai
Lynch
Memorial Church
Bluefield
J. B. Nhaver
Asa Taylor
Carl Cartwright
Grundy
Bane Peery
Tazewell
L. D
Helen Henderson
F. H. Combs
Mary F. Lynch
Manley Kiser
Cleveland
J. W. Dickinson
A. Wood
F. J. Thompson
Nelson Baker
C. A. Lilly
Lebanon
B. E. Lenoir
T. E. Peters
T. E. Rosenbaum
Association
Blanche White
Rebekah Lodges To Meet June 17
Saeger hosts the semi annual convention of Rebekah Lodges of the Seventeenth district West Virginia Rebekah Assembly of Independent Order of Odd Fellows Monday June 17 Laura Bailey state president will attend Mrs Sadie E Bush district deputy president will preside public reception banquet and open session at 3 oclock in Saeger high school auditorium decorations in patriotic colors and green theme Mrs Bailey to preside over the banquet and open session will follow the public reception
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saeger
Rebekah
West Virginia
Assembly of Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Laura Bailey
Sadie E. Bush
Saeger High School
Couple Entertain Before Wedding At Calvary Baptist Church
Miss Marjorie Farmer hosts bridal party at West Virginian hotel dinner before wedding to Mr John Graham O Keeffe. O Keeffe attends stag dinner hosted by himself. The event precedes the 8 30 p m ceremony at Calvary Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Farmer
John Graham O'Keeffe
Calvary Baptist Church
West Virginian Hotel
Mr. O'Keeffe
Bride Elect Entertained Ahead of Church Rehearsal
Miss Jimelle Farmer hosted the bride elect and her attendants at dinner Thursday night at the West Virginian hotel. Attendees included members of the groom’s party, Mrs Harvey Jordan and Mrs Hoyt Farmer. A breakfast bridge at Miss Morgan’s Princeton home preceded the wedding events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimelle Farmer
West Virginian
Vinnie Athens
Harvey Jordan
Leary
Hoyt Farmer
Summerville
Miss Morgan
Princeton
Recital Exhibit Set for June 25 by Vivian Studio
The Vivian Art and Expression studio on Commerce Street hosts its annual art exhibit Wednesday evening June 25. Instructor Mrs. Vivian Putnam leads art with sister Miss Irene Norris directing expression classes. Graduates appearing include Mrs. John Hagar and Misses Mary Lee Hare and Mary Hope Panos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Art and Expression Studio
Commerce Street
Vivian Putnam
Irene Norris
Notaot
John Hagar
Mary Lee Hare
Mary Hope Panos
B'nai B'rith Camp Set to Open Sunday in Bland County
The Bluefield B'nai B'rith lodge opens its Bland county Wolf creek camp Sunday June 15 from noon to dark with a triple celebration for Flag Day and Father's Day. Dignitaries from Bluefield McDowell Raleigh and Julius Fisher lodges will join, with a 2:30 welcome speech, flag ceremony, a Bluefield vs McDowell softball game, and a camp club house meeting honoring fathers. Hyman Effron and Alfred Ehudin chair the opening day committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield B'nai B'rith Lodge
Wolf Creek
Bland County
Bluefield Lodge
McDowell County Lodge
Raleigh County Lodge
Julius Fisher Lodge
Southwest Virginia
Bluefield
McDowell County
Camp Club
Order
Hyman Effron
Alfred Ehudin
Royal Ambassadors Meet Today At 4 At Church Annex
The Royal Ambassadors of the First Baptist church meet this afternoon at 4 o clock in the church annex. All members should attend and bring a new member. East River Mountain Garden club also calls a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Baptist Church
East River Mountain Garden Club
O Keeffe-Farmer Wedding Attendees Listed In Personal Items
Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Summerville of Virginia, Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. John Kincheloe Jr. of North Wilkesboro, William O Keeffe of Fort Shelby, and Mr. and Mrs. William Mulliss of Charite. Cooper Dawson of Alexandria. Also noted are arrivals and departures related to family events and local travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’keeffe-Farmer
Hoyta
Summerville
Jordan
John Kincheloe, Jr
North Wilkesboro
N. C
William O'Keeffe
Fort Shelby
William Mulliss
Chartie
Cooper Dawson
Alexandria
Mary Nayla Browning
J. T. Browning
Earl Oney
T. E. Oney
Narrows
W. Va
Elizabeth Wise
West Virginia University
Rocky's Tourney Ends With Two Playoff Matches
Two playoff matches will decide winners in Rocky's Golf tournament at Bluefield Country Club. First flight ties determine winner and runner-up, with awards for top in first and second flights and for the third flight winner. Ladies Day event follows Tuesday with low net and low putts over 18 holes. Hostesses include Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Joyce. Reservations requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky
Bluefield Country Club
German
J. M. Sania
H. A. Porter
R. T. Little, Jr
W. A. McCue
I. T. Peters
C. A. Joyce
Knitting Club Meets to Discuss Bundles for Britain
Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Mrs W E Mc Dougle house on College Avenue the knitting group plans Bundles for Britain. Business and teen members will gather at the Y W C A Monday at 8 p.m. to raise funds for the carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. McDougle
College Avenue
Britain
Gala Shower Honors Turpins in Bluefield Virginia
Mr and Mrs M H Turpin hosted a Friday evening shower in Bluefield Virginia to honor Mr and Mrs Ray H Turpin. Guests included Annis Turpin Arbutus Turpin Gladys Ferguson Hager Crotty April Collins Agnes Akers Betty Akers Martha Jane Clark Maxie Herold Nellie Deskins Edna Brewster M S Wise John Carter Nellie Carter Delia Horn Imogene Horne Bevain Saunders Helen Saunders Rockie Saunders Eulah Ferguson Edith Ferguson J H Trail Annie Trail Albert Trail Lee Turpin Bill Saunders Clifford Saunders Bill Trail Gordon Taylor and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H
Turpin
Bluefield
Ray H. Turpin
Rockie Saunders
Eulah Ferguson
Edith Ferguson
J. H. Trail
Annie Trail
Albert Trail
Mattie Trail
Lee Turpin
Bill Saunders
Clifford Saunders
Bill Trail
Gordon Taylor
Music in Bluefield Churches Sunday Schedule
At First Baptist Church Sunday morning Harry Lee Nelson will sing Where'ere You Walk Handel. Sunday evening the choir performs Festival Te Deum Dudley Buck. Trinity Methodist Church choir opens with I Will Arise and Go D D Ackley Sunday morning. Sunday evening Dr P R Fox sings One Sweetly Solemn Thought Ambrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Harry Lee Nelson
Handel
Trinity Methodist Church
D. D. Ackley
P. R. Fox
H. 8
Ambrose
Mrs J J Long and Family Visit Porterville Event
Mrs J J Long with her son Jack and Mrs Catt Porterfield join Lois for a local social gathering. The group attended the community event described in a brief society note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Long
Jack
Catt ,Porterfield
Lois
Constance Lilly Graduates at Saeger Ceremony
Thomas attends graduation exercises for Miss Constance Lilly granddaughter of Mrs. Long in Saeger Wednesday evening. Mrs. J. R. Carter of Washington Street is improving slowly at her home. David Blanford has returned to Receae after a visit in Blue eid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Mrs. Long
Constance Lilly
Saeger
J. R. Carter
Washington
David Blanford
Receae
Blueeid
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Eects
B'nai B’rith
Rebekah Lodge
Liberty Rebekah Lodge
Bertha Burton
Noble Grand
Appalachian Hall
Ona Bell
L. L. Price
Theodore Schockney
J. C. Hayes
Grace Holsapple
C. G. Gunn
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Vivian Parkey
Jane Whisman
Ethel Sarver
Rosa Bone
Lara Brown
Ida Davis
le McComas
Della Rollin
Ella Leftwich
Hattie Law
Cara Johnson
Helen Price
Maude Weiser
Lillie Long
Helen Galate
Hattie Tibbs
Kate Stanley
Mamie Carty
Marie Jesse
Orville Kirk
Alleta McDonald
Lois Hale
Grace Houchins
St Joseph
Federal Street
Postoffice
S Quality Service
FLOA
Phil
Libby
Vienna
ZESTA
Coca-Cola
Bluefield Coca-Cola
Bottling Company
Heinz Baby Foods
Jer
Neste
NBC
National Biscuit Co
McCormick
Oxydol
SAUER
Fryers
Calif
Whitehouse Kraut
Qetea
Pickle
Woodbury
Plymouth
von Allmen’s
Texas
Mississippi
P&g
Rae
Freeman’s
Fruit Market
Johnson
Plymouth S Coffee
Oppo
Watson’s Bargain Store
Cor
Bland & McCulloch Avenue
Piggly Wiggly
Procter & Gamble
B. C
Simmons
Mrs. McCue
Mrs. Peters
Herndon
Porter
Little Will
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