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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1933

Page

2

Louthan Lazenby Wedding Planned in Bluefield

Miss Lois Lazenby and Mr McIntyre Louthan prepare to wed in a quiet morning ceremony at the bride’s parents home on Memorial avenue. Dr T K Peters of First Baptist will officiate. The bride is noted as Bluefield’s popular young woman and the groom is son of Prof M Louthan of Bluefield College.

Lois Lazenby McIntyre Louthan Sige R. E. Lazenby Memorial Avenue T. K. Peters First Baptist Church Bluefield Louthan M. Louthan Bluefield College

Thirteen Club Plans June Homecoming Dance

The Thirteen club sponsors a June homecoming dance this evening at the West Virginian hotel. The event runs from 10 to 2 with music by Jack Dishman’s orchestra.

Thirteen Club West Virginian Jack Dishman

Bridal Couple Honored In Westminster Ceremony

Alice Stone and Dr. Robert Bruce Nye were married Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Mrs. E T Tyree hosted a buffet at her Washington street home with bridal party guests and out of town visitors. The table featured a lace cover and a centerpiece of pink roses and blue delphinium. The meal consisted of three courses.

Alice Stone Robert Bruce Nye Westminster Presbyterian Church E. T. Tyree Washington Street

Juvenile Lodge Plans Afternoon Hike at Moose Hall

All members of the senior see the Juvenile lodge Bluefield West Virginia No. 59 Degree of Honor P. A. will meet at the Moose hall at 4 30 this afternoon and go for a hike.

Bluefield Ge, No. 59 Degree of Honor P. A Moose Hall

Birth of James Caldwell Repass in Lumberport West Virginia

An arrival notice from Bluefield announces the birth of a son to Dr. James C. Repass and his wife Anna belle Caldwell on June 10. The newborn is named James Caldwell Repass. The family has many relatives across West Virginia and Virginia.

Bluefield James C. Repass Lumberport W. Va James Caldwell Repass Annabelle Caldwell Repass Virginias

Miss Alice Barrow Stone Weds Dr. R B Nye in Westminster Ceremony

Miss Alice Barrow Stone married Dr. Robert Bruce Nye at Westminster Presbyterian Church in a simple ceremony attended by close family and friends. The service featured soloists Mrs. Page Stone Jones and Mrs. Ben Suttle, with organist Mrs. Frank Booth. The couple plans residence at 1015 Walnut Street in Philadelphia after September 1.

Alice Barrow Stone Robert Bruce Nye Philadelphia Westminster Presbyterian Church Charles G. Gunn Samuel W. Moore First Presbyterian Church Page Stone Jones Roanoke Ben Suttle Shelby N. C Cadman Frank Booth Aleso Nevin Edmund Crispen Stone Booth Jones Nye Harry B. Stone Page Jones Mamie Stone Alvah Stone James Server Jefferson Hospital Roy ©. Matzen Theodore Widing Swarthmore Pa John P. Cole Mias Virginia Cole Raleigh Graham Fizer Ida Dalton Pulaski County Walnut Street

Mrs Shott Hosts Morning Coffee For Morgantown Guest

Mrs. Shott entertained eighteen friends Thursday morning at Lake Place with a 10:30 to 12 coffee. Guests admired rustic terrace seating overlooking the water and rock garden where Japanese iris Madonna lilies grew. Mrs. F B Trotter of Morgantown was honored guest, visiting Mrs. Hugh I Shott Jr and Mrs J H McDermott on Maryland Avenue.

H. [. Shott Shott McDermott J. Taylor Frazier Jim Shott Hugh |. Shott Jr

Margaret Peters Hosts Eleventh Birthday Party

Margaret Peters invited a few friends to celebrate her eleventh birthday at Franklin street home. The afternoon featured several enjoyable games and refreshments of sandwiches cake and punch served by Miss Lillian Peters aided by her mother Mrs W Peters.

Margaret Peters Franklin Street Lillian Peters W. ©. Peters

Prayer Service Led by W. M. A. at First Christian

With Mrs C J Cheyney presiding the women's missionary auxiliary of the First Christian church holds a special prayer service this afternoon at 3 followed by an executive meeting.

C. J. Cheyney First Christian Church

Family members return from Presbyterian conference trip

Miss Edna Ramage Gerard Phelps and Mrs F E B Hudgins have come back from Lewisburg West Virginia where they attended the Presbyterian young people's conference. Mrs Hudgins' son Paul Hudgins rode to Lewisburg and returned with the party. Miss Catherine Counts also attended the conference and has gone to spend a week with her cousin Mrs Lowery G Bowling Jr at White Sulphur. Virginia Smythe left Lewisburg to Union West Virginia to join her father Dr Smythe.

Edna Ramage Gerard Phelps F. EB. Hudgins Lewisburg W. Va Union Dr. Smythe

Tri-District Union Meeting At Coopers West Virginia

The Tri District Union schedules its monthly gathering this evening at 8 o clock at Coopers in W Va. Officers and members of each league are urged to attend.

Tridistrict Union Coopers W. Va

Pace Circle Meets At Mrs Fox Home

Mrs Pace leads Circle 3 of Emanuel Lutheran church at Mrs J Francke Fox home on Oakhurst Avenue for an afternoon meeting. Fourteen members and three visitors attend with business items discussed and refreshments served by Mrs Fox. Next gathering set for Mrs E L Bailey’s home.

J. Francke Fox Oakhurst Avenue Circle 3 Imanuel Lutheran Church W. Pace Fox E. L. Bailey

Linen shower honors Mrs. Edward Steele before her marriage

Circle No. 1 of Graham Methodist church held a surprise linen shower for Mrs. Edward Steele, soon Mrs. Mies Hila Maye Nash, at the home of Mrs. Evans Omar in Bluefield Virginia. Attendees presented linen pieces during roll call as Miss Nan Crockett led devotions and scripture. Minutes were read by Mrs. Luther Wingate, with study by Mrs. Lee Harman and Mrs. W. P. Wyatt quoting World Outlook. Mrs. Frank Baylor presided over business in circle captain Royster Bates's absence. Mrs. Omar was assisted by her mother Mrs. George Pyle.

Edward Steele Mies Hila Maye Nash Circle No. 1 Graham Methodist Church Evans Omar Bluefield Jesus Nan Crockett Luther Wingate Lee Harman W. P. Wyatt World Outlook Methodist Magazine Frank Baylor Royster Bates Omar George Pyle

Delightful program delights Concord audience at college

A charming Wednesday evening recital at Concord State Teachers College in Athens drew a receptive crowd. Performers included John Mastin as emcee, Marion Smith a contralto, Mrs. George M. Barger Jr. a comedian, Conrad Hrevick with banjo, and James Elmer Brown directing and accompanying. The show earned widespread applause and was praised as one of the college's most enjoyable events.

Bluefield Concord State Teachers’ College Athens John Mastin Marion Smith George M. Barger Jr Conrad Hrevick James Elmer Brown Muaiec Concord

Fidelis Sunday School Class Meeting At First Baptist

The Fidelis Sunday School class of First Baptist Church will meet this afternoon with Mrs. D. E. B. Simpson at 404 Clark Street. All members are urged to attend.

Fidelis First Baptist Church D. EB. Simpson Clark Street

Crystal Shower Honors Lois Lazenby Before Wedding

Miss Bernice Studebaker hosted a crystal shower Thursday at her mother Mrs J M Studebaker's Washington Street home for Lois Lazenby. Eight close friends attended as decoration featured cut flowers and refreshments. Lois received Fostoria glassware as gifts on the eve of her marriage to Mr McIntyre Southap.

Bernice Studebaker J. M. Studebaker Washington Street Lois Lazenby McIntyre Southap Miss Lazenby

Y. Y. C. A. Camp Rally At Wyoming Street Site

A large YWCA camp rally last evening on Wyoming Street featured a campfire meal of baked beans and sandwiches. Miss Minnie Weaver offered prayer, with Desir Gilmore outlining camp activities. The event promoted a July 6 to 17 stay at Camp Roland and included games, a treasure hunt, and marshmallow toasting.

Wyoming Stret Y. Quarters Federal Street Minnie Weaver Desir Gilmore Camp Roland Virginia Stowers Eleanor Peters Mise Martha Jeter Lazenby Dorothy Hill Margaret Ruth Stafford

Junior R. A. Meeting at First Baptist Church

The Junior R. A. of the First Baptist church will meet this evening at 7 30 at the church annex.

R. A First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church Philathea Class to Meet Evening

The Senior Philathea Sunday School class of the First Baptist church will meet this evening at 8 o clock at the annex.

First Baptist Church Annex

Globe Trotters’ Outing to Falls Mille Next Tuesday

The Globe Trotters' club plans an outing to Falls Mille on next Tuesday evening. They will depart from the Y quarters between 5 30 and 6 oclock.

Globe Trotters’ Club Falls Mille Y. Quarters

Local Personal Notices Highlight Travel and Health Updates

Mrs S B Payne and daughter Mary Ann head to Chicago for the World’s Fair this evening. Mrs Payne 1013 Wayne street remains in Bluefield sanitarium after a hip fracture from a fall, with general condition reported satisfactory. Agnes Vawter returns from Norfolk where she attended William and Mary extension school. other relatives listed include the Gill and Payne families with travels and recent funeral attendance in Durham.

S. B. Payne Mary Ann Chicago J. D. Johnson Frederick Street S.W. Gill H. H. Gill W. H. Gill Bluefield Durham N. C Roland Gill Sidney B. Payne Cabell M Hoge McCall John Wilgot Richmond

Richmond Graduates and Local Residents Depart on Summer Plans

Attendees at University of Richmond graduation joined by residents planning travels to Baltimore and New York. Miss Elsie Montgomery of Clifton Forge visits Dr H T Montgomery in Boone Street. Veterans H T Riddick and Lt John Henley plan to Wheeling for the state encampment June 18 to 20. Frances Correll and Mary Peregor of Christiansburg are guests of Ruth Sage at 523 King Street. Craig Jackson and Grace Lloyd head to Buckeye Lake with Eloise and son for summer. Jackson to Bluefield for Beaver High School summer session. school runs June 5 to July 26.

University of Richmond W. J. Hayton Baltimore New York Elsie Montgomery Clifton Forge H. T. Montgomery Boone Street H. T. Riddick John Henley Mercer Camp Wheeling Frances Correll Mary Peregor Christiansburg Ruth Sage King Street C. W. Jackson Eloise Craig Grace Lloyd Buckeye Lake Jackson Bluefield Beaver High School J. W. Snyder

Ill at Highland Avenue Woman In Critical Condition

A resident of Highland avenue has suffered a relapse after ten days of illness and is now in critical condition as of Wednesday evening. Medical staff report serious concerns over her recovery.

Highland Avenue

Betty Markle Captures Second Flight Golf Title

Betty Markle won the second flight in the Rocky Schorr golf tournament by steady play to reach the finals against Mrs. John Pearson. Markle defeated Pearson in the final match and won golf balls donated by the golf committee. The first flight final was to be played this morning between Mrs. W. H. St. Clair and Mrs. Botts Lewis with a golf club prize the winner receives.

Rocky Schorr Betty Markle John Pearson

Comptroller May Be Forced Switch Funds

Richmond, June 15 The case before the city circus court seeks a mandamus to compel Comptroller E R Combs to turn over to the literary fund all fines from Layman prohibition act violations. The notice cites a special prohibition fund with about 1 951 610 45 dollars from fines and property forfeitures and seeks loans for public schools. In a separate incident Kimball reported shooting his wife, surrendered a revolver to police, and remained jailed for assault and shooting Gentry.

Richmond City Circus Court F. J. Wallace Richman C. V. Verne E. R. Combs

Jury exonerates slayer of wife in justifiable homicide ruling

Coroner's jury in Baltimore finds Edward J. Kimball not guilty of murder after deeming the death of his wife justifiable homicide. The case arose when Mrs. Kimball was shot and Clayton C. Gentry, a fellow firefighter, was wounded during Kimball's Monday night summons.

Baltimore Edward J. Kimball

Kentucky Youths Seek State Colonel Titles

About 20 letters with 25 cent pieces enclosed arrived from youths nationwide asking to be named Kentucky colonels. The letters arrive after a story claimed the state spends about 25 cents to commission a colonel, including the blue ribbon and postage. the money is being returned to the senders.

Frankfort Ruby Laffoon Kentucky

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Bluefield Furniture Company R. B. Nye Mrs. Shott H, Stolch Princeton Ave Peters Ace High Hannah Vitality Health Enna Jettick Natural Bridge Tri-District Mrs. Steele Honoree Miss Studebaker Wyoming Street Giaoys Pare Globe Trotters Kimball Hele Gentry Tabor West Virginian Hotel Tabor’s Cafeteria Hollywood Lux Constance Cummings
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