Social Evening At 174 Oakhurst Avenue Plans And Books
Miss Ruth Smith entertained numerous friends at her parents home on Friday evening with music and games. Guests included Misses Cohen Pedigo Hambrick and more, while prizes featured a five pound candy box and a mechanical fly. Library review notes follow with synopses of several new books by Stringer Hueston Adams and Thomp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Ruth Smith
A. L. Smith
Oakhurst Avenue
Roseline Cohen
Elizabeth Hambrick
Earl Walk
Miss Smith
Catherine Pedigo
Rosaline Cohen
Mable Smith
Jane Markle
Virginia Boone
Jana
RY Lucas
Dejean
Arthur Stringer
Prudence
Cee
Ethel Hueston
Samuel Hopkins Adama
Vance Thomp
Elizabeth Bibesco
Princess Bibesco
Miss Mooney Receives Master of Arts at Boston University
Miss Mary F. Mooney of 165 Giles Street earned a Master of Arts at Boston University's fifty first annual commencement in Symphony Hall. More than 1100 degrees were awarded, the largest class in the university’s history, up from 901 last year. The university’s total enrollment reached 10,515 students, up from 10,008 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Mooney
Giles Street
Boston University
Monne Seas
Symphony Hall
Grees
Westminster Circles Meet In Private Homes And Church
The Westminster circles plan a Wednesday 3 p m meeting at listed homes Circle 1 Mrs W H DuBose Circle 2 Mrs H B Lee Circle 3 Mrs C M Flynn Circle 4 at the church Circle 5 Mrs Jno Houston Circle 6 Mrs N R Graham High school girls meet with Miss Mary Jordan Alley on June 21 at 2 30 pm Business Woman with Miss Dey erle on June 19 at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circlea
Westminister
W. H. DuBose
H. B. Lee
C. M. Flynn
Jno. Houston
N. R. Graham
Mary Jordon Alley
Deyerle
Legion Auxiliary Plans June Meeting and Poppy Report
The American Legion Auxiliary holds its regular meeting Monday night June 16 at the usual time to finish by nine after a Memorial day sale report from the poppy committee. Full member attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Bland Street Missionary Circles Gather Wednesday
Bland Street Missionary Circle groups plan meetings Wednesday at 3 PM. Circles meet in Hamilton Hall Albemarle Street Bluefield Avenue College Avenue Rogers Street Tayervill Street 808 Bluefield Avenue and other church rooms with various hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Street
Belcher
Hamilton Hall
Dillard
Eldridge
Albemarle Street
Givens
Will Alexander
Bluefield Avenue
Goodall
N. G. Anderson
College Avenue
Hicks
Hamilton
Lingley
F. E. Cofer
Library Adds Several New Books to Auxiliary Shelves
Library staff place Ancient Fires by Wylie Hue Hex by Hrd Blue Blood by Owen celneen Test of Donald Norton by R Pinkerson Old Chester Tales by Thardaret De- on auxiliary shelves as new additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylie
H. Rider Hrd
Owen Celneen
Donald Norton
R. Pinkerson
Thardaret de
Missionary Society Meeting Highlights College of Missions
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church held a gathering featuring speakers Mrs. Woltz and Mrs. Russell. They discussed their Cleveland and Indianapolis experiences and announced graduates who were ordained as missionaries. A symbolic ivy chain depicted graduates entering mission life, with the College of Missions described as unique in preparing graduates for overseas service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the
First Christian Church
Woltz
Our Church
Cleveland
Ohio
Russell
Africa
Indianapolis
India
China
Donaghue Linkous Wedding in Sacred Heart Church
Miss Mary Lin kous of Graham and Mr. Peter Donaghue were married at Sacred Heart Church by Rev Father W M Burke at 1 o clock Saturday. The bride, an orphan employed by Espe Fuel Co, wore a blue costume with matching accessories. Attendants were Mr and Mrs T I Donaghue. The couple plans to honeymoon in New York then reside there while Donaghue works for Ox weld Railroad Service Co. Personal note mentions Mr and Mrs R B Caldwell traveling to Columbus, Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Linkous
Graham
Peter Donaghue
W. M. Burke
Sacred Heart Church
Espe Fuel Co
T. I. Donaghue
Mr. Donaghue
P. J. Donaghue
New York
Bluefield
R.B. Caldwell
Columbus, O
Cleveland
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Points
Canada
Union Bible Class Meeting With Mrs Echols
Union Bible Class will meet with Mrs R Echols at Clark Street on Thursday evening at 7:60 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bible Class
8. R. Echols
Clark Street
Delightful Thursday Picnic Hikes West Graham to St Clair
A group of young people hiked from West Graham to St Clair on Thursday evening. They played in an open field, enjoyed sandwiches and cakes, toasted marshmallows, and returned to Graham by 10 30 p m. Participants included Marie Deaton Lena Deaton Virginia Godsey Thomas Godsey Nancie Smith Thomas Waterhouse Gladys McMullin Eva Neff James Clear Kent Buchanan Everett Harris William Haun Ruby McMullin Raymond Puckett Laurence Mahood M Cole and Cecil Neel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Graham
St. Clair
Merrybakers
Graham
Marie Deaton
Lena Deaton
Virginia Godsey
Thomas Godsey
Nancie Smith
Thomas Waterhouse
First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Plans Birthday Party
The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church meets Wednesday at 3 PM with the High School Girls' Circle in charge. The party honors the Assembly's Training School of Richmond. Refreshments are provided and a free will offering is taken. All members and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Auxiliary
First Presbyterian Church
Assembly
Richmond
Union Street Bible Class Meeting This Monday
The Union Street Bible Class will meet at Mrs. Lacy Shirey home Monday afternoon from 2 to 3 to study Judges chapters seven and eight. An invitation is extended to nonmembers to join this class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Street
Lacy Shirey
Noted Educators Visit After Concord College Commencement
Dr. John Withers of New York City attended Concord College commencement and spoke the principal address. He is a leading American educator linked with New York University and a native of West Virginia. Also visiting Bluefield were Dr. George Deihl and Mrs Deihl with retiring president C C Rossey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Withers
New York City
Bernard McClaugherty
Concord College
West Virginia
America
New York University
Withers
Concord
George Deihl
Coalwood
Deihl
C. C. Rossey
Bluefield
Edith Hensett
Huntington
J. Cole
South Carolina
8. L. Warren
Roanoke
C. E.ingfield
College Avenue
Echo Walden
Maben
W. Va
Hazel Walden
University of Virginia
Florence Sutton
Newport News
John Dickson
Pittebure
Detroit
Canada
Ford Motor Cane
E. B. Is
Appalachia
H. L. Leonard
Honaker
E. B. Harris
Lee Street
Eliza Williams
Graham
Harrisonburg
Teachers’ College
Blanche Whitt
Luella Barnett
Tazewell
J. H. McDermott
Morgantown
Lake Place
H. S. Shott
Mae Ratliffe
Bivefield Sanitarium
Lymn Street
Athens
W. A. Colcord
Washington
Philadelphia
George M. Ford
Charleston
West Virginian
T. B. Burton
Falls Mills
Bluefield Sanitarium
Sarah Sanders
Princeton
L. Epperly
Memorial Avenue
Cite
D A R Meeting Set at Passey Home
The regular meeting of the D. A. R. will be held with Mrs. D. M. Easley and Mrs. W. C. Easley at the home of Mrs. D. M. Passey, 17 Rogers, in the evening of June 17 at o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Easley
W. C. Easley
D.m.passey
Rogers
Rotary Club to Honor College Students at West Virginian
On Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. the Rotary Club will host a cordial invite at the West Virginian hotel for Bluefield youths home from colleges. Notices go out, and about fifty to sixty guests are expected to attend this social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
West Virginian
Bluefield
Bishop Gravatt Honored Guest at Christ Church Supper
Rt. Rev. W. L. Gravatt, bishop of the diocese, attended as guest of honor at a Ladies of Christ Church auxiliary supper last evening. A fine brief talk and an enjoyable musical program by Mrs. Mary Becker, a trio with Mrs. Fred Petty, Mrs. R. W. Cubberge, John Pennell, and accompanist Mrs. F. T. Ridley delighted the large gathering. The event featured faultless service and a well prepared menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Christ Church
W. L. Gravatt
the Diocess
Bishop Gravatt
Mary Becker
Fred Petty
R. W. Cubbege
John Pennell
F. T. Ridley
Social notes feature Huntington visitors and regional moves
Local society column lists Mrs Harriett Smith visiting her sons A L and F T Smith en route to White Sulphur Springs. Numerous readers travel, recoveries at Bluefield sanitarium are reported, and hospital operations include tonsil and adenoids removals.
National parks under War Secretary jurisdiction numbered seven
Seven national military or other parks fall under the secretary of war's jurisdiction. The statement lists the parks as part of the War Department's portfolio and indicates an organized framework for defense related public lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Bluefield Chautauqua Offers Two Play Successes
Bluefield chautauqua runs July 7 to 13 featuring Give and Take and The Meanest Man in the World with George M. Cohan in the original New York production. Also slated are Melody Land harpists, An Evening in Hawaii with Vierra, and Miss Elsie Walter the contralto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Bluefield
J. C. Siddall
Chautauqua Committee
New York
Chicago
George M. Cohan
Hudson Theatre
New York City
Melody Land
Hollybrooke
Hawaii
Joseph Vierra
Elsie Walter
America
Victor
Legion Dance at Dog-Out Opens Monday Evening
The Legion Dog-Out hosts a delightful dance Monday evening at 9 o'clock with Weidemeyer’s orchestra supplying music. Mothers of dancers are warmly invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Weidemeyer
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Westminister Circles
Margaret Louise White
Emery Boyd
Battle Eddins
Kimball
Edna Henderson
Pendleton Terrace
Miss Carlton
Legion Auxiliary
Library News
W. M
Donaghue
Woman’s Auxiliary
Mrs. Shirey
First Baptist Church
H. C. Weller
Ka Pilace
Beckley
B. D. Lott
James O'Keeffe
Weston
Christ Church
Au.iary
W. O. Franklin
W. C. Tracy
Norfolk and Western Railway
Elkhorn
M. G. Lavinder
Laviders
Laura Wells
F. C. VanDusen
Lorg Island
N. Y
Aston
Uivellelu
Cerbert Hicks
Welch Hospital
Mower
Jesse Lewis
Morton Motor Company
Bluefield Santarium
A. P. Altizer
Frank T. St Clair
W. McDowell
Tiptop
H. R. Rawlen
Norfolk Street
Georgia Walker
Glade Springs
Walter Craft
Bramwell
Mamie Armbrister
Max Meadows
Andrew Dontini
Mullins
W. W. Harmon
Marian Smith
Walton Avenue
Ver Mills
Beeson
Joe Bolyki
Springton
West Va
Zora English Morris
the Joyce Co. Jewelers
Bluefield’s Jewelry Gift Store
West Virginian Hotel
Misa Evelyn Hansen
Jane Goode
E. R. Root
Thomas B. McGregor
Kentucky
George G. Alden
Boston
Duval Brothers
Cohen’ S
Cohen
Cohen's
Isadore Cohen
Princeton Ave
Coherss
J. W. Waters Co
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