Westminster Auxiliary Meets for District Conference
The Westminster Presbyterian women's auxiliary meets Wednesday at 3 PM at the church. American Legion auxiliary Post No. 9 Bluefield hosts Friday June 20 for the fifth district conference with representatives from Williamson Welch Princeton Logan Mullens Hinton and Matoaka. Morning session opens 10 30 AM and afternoon at 2 30 PM. A luncheon at Jackson tea room is offered at 1 PM with notices to Mrs. J L Jennings or Miss Odell Minor Bluefield Virginia.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Post No. 9
Bluefield
Fifth District
West Virginia
Williamson, Welch
Princeton
Logan
Mullens
Hinton
Matoaka
Welch
Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary
Jackson Tea Room
J. L. Jennings
Odell Minor
W M S Meeting Set at College Avenue Baptist Church
The W M S of College Avenue Baptist church will meet Wednesday at 2 30 at the church.
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W. M. S. of College Avenue Baptist Church
Pythian Sister Convention At Matoaka in June
The semi annual meeting of the Pythian Sisters Thirteenth district gathered in Matoaka on June 13 led by District Deputy Grand Chief Mrs Myrtle F Brown of Bluefield. Guests included Mrs Robert H Scott Bluefield and Mrs June M Wooldridge Roanoke grand chief of Virginia. Members demonstrated ritual work, heard addresses, and enjoyed a 6 PM dinner for 105 at the Busy Bee restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matoaka
Pythian Sisters
Mercer
McDowell
Myrtle F. Brown
Bluefield
America
Mise Alma McGuire
Kathleen Weiser
Robert H. Scott
West Virginia
June M. Wooldridge
Roanoke
Virginia
Princeton
Montcalm Temple
Maybeury
June Wooldridge
Scott
Busy Bee
Goldenrod Temple
H. M. Harris
Pocahontas
Woman's Missionary Society Meeting at First Baptist Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the annex.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Annex
Ladies' Day Match Play At Bluefield Club
Tuesday at Bluefield Country Club features a ladies match play against par with Mrs C M Scott and Miss Betty Markle as hostesses. A prize of two golf balls goes to the winner over old par and another ball to the runner-up, using new handicaps for the event.
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Bluefield Country Club
C. M. Scott
Betty Markle
New Arrival for Mattox Family in Blue Field
Mr and Mrs G C Mattox of Blue Field Avenue announce the arrival of a 9 pound baby girl named Ruth Dilen on page 14 of the issue.
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G. C. Mattox
Bluefield Avenue
Ruth Dilen
Mrs Herbert Markle Wins Pro's Weekly Golf Tourney
Mrs Markle won Bluefield Country Club weekly tournament with two low gross scores a 44 and a 43 receiving a golf ball donated by Rocky Schorr The event highlighted her performance as top scorer among participants at the course this week.
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Herbert Markle
Bluefield Country Club
Rocky” Schorr
Women golfers set for West Virginia tournament at White Sulphur
Bluefield ladies prepare for the West Virginia women’s golf championship at White Sulphur Springs. The joint men’s and women’s events attract strong entries and a hoped for large crowd. Mrs. Herbert Markle notes two more flights may be added. inquiries may be directed to Mrs. Markle or secretary Mrs. E. S. Hale.
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Bluefield
West Virginia
White Sulphur Springs
Herbert Markle
Women’s Golf Association of
Markle
E. S. Hale
State Golf Association
L. S. To B. L. F. E. L. S. meeting moves date and place
The L S to B L F E L S holds a regular meeting Monday at 2 30 pm at the new Moose hall with a large attendance urged and a note on the changed date and venue. Drill teams should gather at 3 pm for practice.
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L. S
Moose Hall
Grace Epworth League Meeting at Grace Methodist Church
The Grace Epworth League of Grace Methodist Church will meet this evening at 6:45 at the church. Virginia King will be in charge of the program.
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Epworth Hi-league of Grace Methodist Church
Virginia King
Choir concert at First Baptist church program
At the First Baptist church this morning the choir will sing an them God Is Love Flotow Adams and C H Reppert. Saxophone and cornet will perform a medley of sacred selections. In the evening Mise Blanche Arm enstrout and Mrs. Walter Kaylor will sing Sweet Hour of Prayer by Irwin.
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First Baptist Church
God Is Love
Flotow Adams
Paul Thomas
C. H. Reppert
Mise Blanche Armentrout
Walter Kaylor
Irwin
Presbyterian Auxiliary Meeting At First Church
The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
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Woman's Auxiliary
Westminster Presbyterian Church
The
First Presbyterian Church
Y. News Notes Club Night For Y Meeting
The Y membership meeting is set for 8 Tuesday evening at the Y quarters on Federal street. The program is to be presented by various Y clubs. The board of directors will meet at 7 before the membership session. Attention is called to the hour change.
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Federal Street
Y. Organization
Bridge Party and Dance Brighten Evening at 500 Tazewell Street
Misses Elizabeth Hornebarger and Ruby Horne hosted a Friday bridge party and dance at 500 Tazewell Street. About forty guests attended four bridge tables while summer floral decor in rose and green complemented a salad course. Guests included Mrs Webb Linkous and Mrs Alton Linkous. Nelson Floyd performed a tap dance and Miss Blanche Armentrout sang with piano accompaniment.
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Elizabeth Hornebarger
Ruby Horne
Tazewell Street
Bridge
Webb Linkous
Alton Linkous
Nelson Floyd
Blanche Armentrout
Elizabeth Ernest Circle to Meet on Bland Street
The Elizabeth Ernest circle of Bland Street W M S will meet Monday evening at 7 30 with Miss Mary Lou Carr of Shenandoah Avenue.
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Elizabeth Ernest
Bland Street
Mary Lou Carr
Shenandoah Avenue
Miss Ella Holroyd Joins Europe Touring Party
Miss Ella Holroyd travels to New York to join a touring group that sails for Europe on the Carmania. The party includes Mrs. H. G. Steele Mars F. M. Knight Miss Jean Ritz Miss Gladys Corvin of Bluefield Miss Christine Downey and O. F. Cooke of Princeton and Miss Violet Bailey of Rock. The tour visits eight countries and views the Passion Play at Oberammergau before returning August 11.
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Ella Holroyd
New York
Europe
H. G. Steele
Mars. F. M. Knight
Jean Ritz
Gladys Corvin
Bluefield
Christine Downey
O. F. Cooke
Princeton
Violet Bailey
Rock
Oberammergau
Violin Duets Broadcast by Mrs Rodgin and Daughter
Mrs Henry Rodgin and her daughter Miss Hertie will air a violin duet program on WHIS at 7 PM with piano by Miss Sarah Bowen. The set includes Serenade by Schubert Ballade by Offenbach Angel's Serenade Braga O Sole Mio by Capua An Old Song by Nevin and March Militaire by Schubert.
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Henry Rodgin
Miss Hertie
WHIS
Sarah Bowen
Schubert
Beulah Gullion Weds G C Hall at White Sulphur Springs
Formal notice reports the May 17 marriage of Miss Beulah Gullion and Mr. G C Hall at White Sulphur Springs. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph M Gullion of Bluefield Bramwell, is Beaver high school and West Virginia Business College alumna, popular in the area. Mr Hall, once from Hinton, has resided in Bluefield and works at the local post office.
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Beulah Gullion
G. C. Hall
White Sulphur Springs
Joseph M. Gullion
Bluefield - Bramwell Road
Beaver High School
West Virginia Business College
Hall
Hinton
Bluefield
Shrine benefit ball to be held at West Virginian hotel
The Bluefield Shrine club invites the public to an invitation benefit ball next Friday from 9 to 1 at the West Virginian hotel. Shriners and Masons from Southern West Virginia are expected in large numbers, with Rice's Sourtherners providing music and a capacity crowd anticipated for a general good time.
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Bluefield Shrine Club
West Virginian Hotel
West Virginia
Rice
Hazel Baucom Named Kentucky Beauty Queen for Asheville Festival
Hazel Baucom is chosen as Kentucky's beauty representative for the rhododendron festival in Asheville, North Carolina. Governor Flem D. Sampson approved the pick, aligning with University of Kentucky students who elected her May Queen this year.
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Asheville
N. C
Hazel Baucom
Kentucky
Flem D. Sampson
University of Kentucky
Hazel May
Lawson Hostess Cardinals Elegant Bluefield Club Bridge Party
Mrs H H Lawson hosted a refined bridge party at Bluefield Country Club on Saturday with Flora Lawson of Appomattox as guest of honor. Decorations featured summer flowers and a salad and ice course were served. Helpers included Mrs Robert Lowry, Mrs Dean Hosmer, and Miss Joe Hayes. Twelve tables played. high prize went to Mrs Robert Lowry and second to Mrs Herbert McKhany. Mrs Lawson received a presents as honoree.
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H. H. Lawson
Bluefield Country Club
Mr. Lawson
Flora Lawson
Appomattox, Va
Lawson
Robert Lowry
Dean Hosmer
Joe Hayes
Herbert McKhany
Mise Lawson
Music Club Hosts Dorothy Pippin Recital Group
Dorothy Pippin hosted the Music club in Bluefield Virginia with Mrs. H A Willis pupils present. Louise Tunnell read a paper on Schubert and piano selections were played by Arabella Benbow Helen Wagoner Aurora Cecil and Jean McCall. Dainty refreshments were served.
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Dorothy Pippin
H. A. Willis
Bluefield
Louise Tunnell
Schubert
Arabella Benbow
Helen Wagoner
Aurora Cecil
Jean McCall
Red Cross Plans Golden Anniversary Observance
The American Red Cross marks its 50th year on May 21, 1931, following a convention vote. The society began May 21, 1881 under Clara Barton as the American Association of the Red Cross. The 1882 Geneva Treaty protection for wounded in war preceded the current organization formed in 1906. The group also agreed to participate in the 1932 Washington bicentennial observance and related public works, including the Mt. Vernon highway.
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American Red Cross
George Washington
Macedonia Shrine No 8 White Shrine meeting at eight
Macedonia Shrine No 8 of the White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet Monday evening at 8 at the Masonic temple. After the business session a social hour will follow with Mrs BE Reyburn of Vivian in charge of the entertainment.
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Macedonia Shrine
White Shrine of
Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
Mre
BE. E. Reyburn
Vivian
Local Personal News and Visits Across Towns
Mrs Henry Lacy of Williamson visits sister Mrs George Spangler in Stowe street to be with nephew George Spangler patient at St Lukes hospital. Mrs Arthur Boult of Princeton visits at Spangler home. Mr and Mrs H L Norman and daughter Betty Jean of Matoaka depart for two weeks in Washington Philadelphia and North Carolina. Misses Juanita Cole and Elnora Johnston leave for Wilmington Del then trip includes New York and Washington. Margaret Hurt of Lebanon Va visiting aunt Mrs LK Lemons. Mrs Bess Birchfield and son Billy travel to Honaker Va for summer. Mr and Mrs Fred Keyser and family of Hot Springs Va with Misses Annie Clarkson Clifton Forge and Julia Lee Bowers Covington motor to Bluefield to visit Mrs Keyser's mother Mrs R J Clarkson. Witten Yost of Glen Alum visiting at Spangler home.
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Henry Lacy
Williamson
George Spangler
Stowere Street
St. Luke’s Hospital
Arthur Boult
Princeton
H. L. Norman
Betty Jean
Matoaka
Washington
Philadelphia
Points
North Carolina
Juanita Cole
Elnora Johnston
Wilmington
Del
New York
Wash
Annie Clarkson
Clifton Forge
Julia Lee Bowers
Covington
Bluefield
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Westminster
College Avenue
Pythian Sister Convention
W. M.S
Marcel Permanent
Dedranent
WWE Shop
Peery
W. Va
Mrs. Markle
Grace
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Johnny Bull
Bluefield Shoe
Combayy
W. Ve
Roy Phillips
Wpe
Vt Eee
FS Seay
Elizabeth Ernest Circle
Shrine
Mrs. Lawson
Red
LaDies
Home Jewelry CO
ST. Luke’s Building
Weinberg
Princeton Ave
H. Weinberg
W. J. Cole
Keith and
Yoet
Mrs. W. Kk
Eubank
Warlick
Raleigh Street
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