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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
4
Miss Betty Jeanne Wilson and Robert Emmons Walker wed at Christ Church with Rev. Jos W. Hobson officiating. The Bluefield ceremony featured daisies, formal gowns, and a reception at the Wilson home, with plans for a two week westward trip and then residence at 641 Pear Street.
Ruth Sage's Grace Methodist class held a Tuesday hike from north Mercer street with girls climbing and exploring. Friends received gifts, snacks included ice cream cake and punch, and many attendees listed with Miss Helen Rimbela as honoree.
Mrs. I L Owenby was surprised with a house warming party at her new home on College Avenue. Roses and carnations and gardenias decorated the rooms in a old fashioned celebration hosted by a group of friends.
Mrs. R. A. Fometen of Mt Hope formerly Bluefield visits. Mrs. Harry Holmes of Martinsburg is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. B Russell in Carolina Avenue. Mrs. John Marshall Jr of Wheeling stays with sister Mrs Edward J McQuail on Ate it Avenue. Oppinger transfers from Beckley sanitarium after tonsil operation. Ernest Stephenson returns to Welch after weekend with Croye family. Mrs. O Bicknell of Alexandria Va is sister of Mrs Amy Wade.
Northfork Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star 99 will honor past officers and worthy emblems in a presentation titled Su llen Courageous Eekcines. Kimball and Welch receive a special invitation, and all Eastern Star members are welcome to attend.
Mrs. Maggie McCroskey of Rich Mountain announces the betrothal of her daughter Gladys to Willard Anderson of Powellton West Virginia. The marriage is planned for early fall. Gladys worked in Bluefield for the National Electric Coil company. Willard is the son of J and Mrs E C Anderson of Widen West Virginia.
Mrs. H B Kitts travels from Bristol after illness and death of her father James A Callaham. She was away nine weeks Beryl Baker of Camero W Va seriously hurt last Saturday in Bluefield Va is improving at Bluefield sanitarium. Mrs Baker is a guest of local families at a reception and dance honoring a twenty wedding anniversary.
Born to Mr and Mrs Alex Senic on May 6 at the Jewell Ridge hospital a 71 4 pound son named George Alexander. A 28 ounce girl died about 24 hours after birth in Clarksburg West Virginia hospital details state it was the county smallest on record.
Charles F. Koon of Worthington was reelected president of the Judson Baptist association at a session in Shinnston West Virginia. The report notes a historical reference about paper replacing vellum as a general writing material in the fifteenth century.
Beauty column advises on hair tinting to cover gray roots and look younger. Recommends reputable tinting technicians, gradual natural results, and questions scruples while noting social perceptions. Also offers a Beauty Schedule for the business woman and a diet booklet for ten cents, with mailing details.
Miss Kathryn Kingdon and Charles Richard Frampton Jr plan to marry on Saturday. A series of pre nuptial events including luncheons, showers, bridge and a rehearsal are held in her honor by Mrs Phillip Lilly Mrs H Milner Mitchell Mrs Phipps Connett and others at locations such as Jefferson street Albemarle street and the West Virginian hotel. Family hosts include Mrs Alva Ritz Kingdom and Mrs Russell Ritz with out of town guests and relatives invited to gatherings before the ceremony.
Eleanor Armour and M. Gambill wed in Welch in a ceremony led by the Mendelssohn march. The bride, from a prominent Welch family, was given in marriage by her brother Marvin Armour. Attendants included De Percy Gillie as matron of honor and R H Fowlkes as bridesmaid. The couple plans a two week honeymoon and will reside in the Hicks Perrine apartments on Virginia Avenue.
Miss Margaret Ruth Stafford hosted a tea shower Tuesday afternoon for Miss Betty Jeanne Wilson on College Avenue. The occasion honored Miss Wilson, whose marriage to Mr Robert Emmons Walker took place Wednesday morning, with the interior decor featuring colorful summer flowers and special band box gifts shaped like an oversized cake.
Miss Stafford with her mother Mrs Dunn organized a light event with guests in a formal closet setting. Refreshments included punch cookies and mints as attendees enjoyed the charming gathering.
Local golf action centers on Mrs. Prank Day reaching the Rockey's finals at Bluefield Country Club with Mrs. German, Mrs. Vass, and Mrs. Day squarely in contention. Other matches include Mrs. Herndon over Mrs. Strader and Dean Hospe advancing by default as lines shift toward the day’s decisive rounds. Robert Louis Stevenson is noted as a former lawyer.
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