Camp Wamed Y counselors listed for WoCAL camp opening
Numerous girls have registered for the annual WoCAL camp at Camp Roland starting June 26 for two weeks. Counselors include Martha Jeter Lazenby Ann Jarratt Julatia Francisca Margaret Thornhill Bernice Akers Irene Norris Minnie Weagart Nesiie Gilmore Virginia Harrison GQuy andotte Katherine Galloway Junior counselors are Sarah Matinakeo Pat Barrow Jane Hunter Vi Riativa Marlon Hendricks colored, camp cook. A nurse will extend the staff. Registration is limited and early signups urged for week two entrants.
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Wocal
Camp Roland
Martha Jeter Lazenby
Ann Jarratt
Julatia Francisca
Margaret Thornhill
Bernice Akers
Irene Norris
Minnie Weaga
Virginia Gordon
Beryl Lyle
Phyllis Bryant
Pauling Turley
Blair Turjey
Jean Ramare
June Lockhart
Winona Royer
Nan Royer
Louise Rhoade
Jane Elizabeth
Ladies Day at Bluefield Country Club Hosts Named
Ladies' Day Tuesday at the Bluefield Country Club with Mrs. 3. N. Huffard and Mrs. Herbert Markle as hostesses. From 1 to 1 there will be a putting and approaching content and a prize for low net on 18 holes.
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Bluefield Country
N. Huffard
Herbert Markle
Clover Club Dance at Bluefield Country Club
The Clover club schedules its thirty second annual summer dance at the Bluefield Country Club on the evening of duty 3. Marty Shramm and his famous orchestra from Pittsburgh will furnish the music.
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Clover Club
Bluefield Country Club
Marty Shramm
Pittsburgh
Interesting Nuptials of Miss Helen Booth and Willisop Tibbs
The marriage of Helen Booth to Willisop C Tibbs surprised many friends. The ceremony was held March 18, 1936, at the home of the officiant Sister Samuel of Bland. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Booth of 1017 Gretabrier Street. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Terry C Tibbs of College Avenue Bluefield Virginia. Both families report many congratulations.
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Helen Booth
Willisop C. Tibbs
Siinteter
Ihe
Rave Samuel
Bratton
Bland
R. W. Booth
Gretabrier Street
Terry C. Tibbs
Ol’ College Avenue
Bluefield
Philathea Class Honors Teacher With Surprise Dinner
The Philathea class of College or true Baptist Church hosted a surprise dinner Friday at 6 30 p.m. in the church in honor of A Johnson the class teacher. Dewey Cart presided as toastmaster. Hazel Ferguson Mildred Dubsank and Helen Sue Spangler gave readings and a solo with Ruth Lawrence as accompanist. W W McNeal praised Johnsons character and efficiency. The dinner committee included Mrs J C Whitehuck Mrs J Bogle French Mrs R Baker and Mrs P R Caldwell assisted by several Misses.
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Philathea
College
True Baptlex Church
A. Johnson
Dewey Cart
Hazel Ferguson
Mildred Dubsank
Ruth Lawrence
Helen Sue Spangler
W. W. McNeal
Johnson
J. Bogle French
R. Baker
P. R. Caldwell
Virginia Black
Virginia Baker
Beatrice Sis Bon
Marie Call
John
Premiere Patterns No 1049 Matron’s Frock Styled for Mature Figure
Premiere Patterns offers a polka dot daytime frock with a cape sleeve, colorfast synthetic crepe fabric, and decorative edge trim. Features include elbow length cape sleeves, earspace neckline, self fabric belt with bone or pearl buckle, and dot appliques. Available in sizes B6 through 48 with yardage details and mail order instructions.
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Field Daily Telegraph
West 44Rd Street
New York
N. Y
Premiere
Birthday Ceremony With Cake Presented By Mrs Cruise
The son received a handsome birthday cake in a formal presentation by Mrs G M Cruise. Mr Johnson gave a gracious brief talk. The Rev Weeks offered the invocation and Dean Owen of Whe field College gave the benediction. About forty five cavera were laid.
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Son
G. M. Cruise
Johnson
Dean C. W. Owen
Wuefield
Cavera
Y W C A Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday Evening
The board of directors of the Y W C A will meet on Tuesday evening at 7 30. The notice sets the time for the gathering to discuss ongoing matters and board duties.
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The
New Arrival for Roanoke Couple Starkey Family
Mr and Mrs Jack Starkey of Roanoke welcomed a fine daughter. The mother Miss Frances Tacney is a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs C P Claytor, a detail noted in the local notice.
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Jack Starkey
Roanoke
Misa Frances Tacney
C. P. Claytor
Thleety
Macedonia Shrine to Meet June 17 at Masonic Temple
Macedonia abring No 8 White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet Monday evening June 17 at 8 at Masonic Temple. All members urged to be present.
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Macedonia
Jerusalem
Masonic ‘Temple
Local Families Return From Graduation and Visits
Personal notices detail Mrs J C Gordon and daughter Virginia plus Jenna C Gordon Jr returning from Lynchburg after Miss Elizabeth Pearson’s graduation at Lynchburg High School. Mrs W B Morgan of Williamson and Mrs Walters of Kinaston hosted Effie Nickels. Edward B Carr and family visited their son Warla D B Carr in Wilcoe and returned home with grandchild Farle B Carr Jr. C H Lewin and Frances accompanied them home from Portsmouth after visiting L K Webb.
Woman slain by estranged husband in trunk murder
In New York a seven year old boy witnessed his father Peter Christ fatally injure his wife Stella Christ. Christ tied her with a strap and stabbed her, then hid the body in a trunk before confronting a man named Costis Koulouras. Christ later confessed at The Mirror office, revealing plans to harm himself after the killings. He is an immigrant from Cyprus who used Constantinou Constantinides as an alias.
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New York
Peter Christ
Perry
Stella Christ
Costis Koulouras
Koulouras
Christ
Parry
George
Beatie
the Mirror
Petry
Mamma
Loulouras
Cyprus
Constantinou Constantinides
Rotary convention in Mexico amid political unrest
Nearly 4,500 Rotarians gather in Mexico City for the 36th Rotary International convention as President Lazaro Cardenas faces cabinet resignations and political tension. Delegates, hosted at Buenavista station, anticipate five days of business with officer elections on Thursday.
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Mexico
México
Rotary International
Lazaro Cardenas
Plutarco Filias Calles
Cardenas
Buenavista
Two Local Robberies Reported to Police
Thieves struck Friday night at Peerless Flour and Feed on Walnut Street and at the home of Tsiac Diamond on Tyler Street. Investigators found tampering evidence in the Peerless wareroom and noted three windows broken to gain entry. A Diamond residence window was broken and kitchen hardware stolen.
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Peerless Flour and Feed Company
Walnut Street
Tsiac Diamond
Tyler Street
Peerless Company
Wateroom
Diamond
A J Stewart Former Mayor Hurt in Bluefield Crash
A J Stewart former mayor of Bluefield was slightly injured when his car collided with a heavy junk truck on the east end of Bluefield Virginia. He operated the Old Dominion Filling station and coal yard. Stewart was taken to Bluefield Sanitarium for examination with no serious injuries found.
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A. J. Stewart
Bluefield
Stewart
Old Dominion
Yunch
Virginia
Platnick Brothers
Bluefield Sanitarium
Japs Wait Calmly for Next Move in Sino-Japanese Crisis
In Montain China the Japanese garrisons reinforce as China’s response to the Changpei incident remains unreplied. Reports say an exodus of frightened Chinese residents continues while a Japanese plane surveys Peiping. Governor Sung Chei-Yuan must address demands for cessation of anti Japanese activities and apologies. Let Col Gennosuke Mataye stresses continued readiness until China complies with May 25 terms.
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Montain
Japan
North China
China
Changpei
Peiping
New
Chahar
Sung Chei-Yuan
Asia Hapel
Gennosuke Mataye
Kwantung Army
Roosevelt Begins Setting Up Curtailed NRA Activities
Roosevelt outlined a three point plan to wind down the national recovery act efforts. He aims to gain voluntary wage and employment standards, ban child labor, and consolidate NRA files before the code ends. The transition follows Donald Richberg’s resignation as NRA board chair. A moving van incident in New York was noted amid the upheaval.
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Roosevelt
NRA
Donald Richberg
New York
Three Children Die in Moving Van
The Chamber critiques proposed voluntary agreements after a radio speech by President Harper Sibley. He warns the NRA could bring uncertainty for business and urges industry to seek relief from the FTC fair trade codes. The chamber favors postponing major features of pending social security legislation for further congressional review.
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Hearid
Chamber
Harper Sibley
NRA
Federal Trade Commission
Brooklyn Police Report at Gates Avenue Station
Police at the Gates Avenue station in Brooklyn reported a case involving children whose names and cause of death were not given in the initial report. Separately, a ruby-throated hummingbird was observed migrating 500 miles across the Gulf of Parque in its spring and fall movements.
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Brooklyn
Gates Avenue
Nut
Gulf of Parke
Local man beaten and robbed on Stony Ridge
George Green, 45, colored, reported being assaulted and robbed by Dock Hoops, a white man, on Stony Ridge near Stinson school. Green said Hoops used a heavy stick, beat him across legs and body, and stole $2.50 before dragging him down the mountain. He received injuries at Bluefield sanitarium and was moved to a colored hospital.
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George Green
Stony Ridge
Green
Stinson School
Dock Hoops
Hoops
Bluefield
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Roland
Dorothy Gray
Taylor's Drug Store
Princeton Ave
Personali
Gertrude D. Watts
Bailey Bldg
Toledo
Electrical Workers Union
Toledo Edison Company
Edward F. McGrady
Agslatant
E. D. Blerett
Electrical Workara Union
Oliver 8. Myers
Blerett
McGrady
Myers
Electrical Union
Osaaty
Heads Guild
Weston
W. Va
Virginia Mittendorf
Fairmont
Mra
Elizabeth McCandleas
Charleston
Frances Thuma
Huntington
Odra Picks
Williamson
Jefferson T
Marcel
Tbo
Greg
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