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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1940

Page

12

Women’s Club Holds Meeting in Pocahontas

More than one hundred members and guests attended a Pocahontas Woman’s Club gathering on June 13. Sydnor Barksdale of Sunset News spoke on Press and Publicity while the Lion’s Club quartet and Miss Marion Smith performed. Mayor L B Crawford and council members were invited. refreshments followed. organizers included Mrs. Frank Billett and Mrs. H. B. Crawford.

Pocahontas Woman's Club Sydnoy Barksdale Bluefield Sunset ‘News J. W. Ellett Sydnor Barksdale The Sunset News Marjorie Woman's Club of Pocahontas Lion's Club Marion Smith Bill McDougle L. B. Crawford Junius Ellett Club Busice Committee J. Curtis Finance Robert Co. Gy Fk DO. Helms J. K. Sult Lee Maomnems poe servie _ Gorid Daily Telegraph Barks- Gale the Lion's Club Dick Moron Wilds Otis Bivens Bill McDougile B. Crawford Powden Last S Club

Pocahontas VA Activity Brief and Community Notices

Community items from Pocahontas include M B Hammit from Pocahontas reporting on Vacation Bible School enrollments with about 100 children and volunteers Mrs Bowden and Mrs Miller aiding. a bridge party hosted by Mrs D O Helms and Mrs J K Salt Jr with salads served. Also noted are a ball park show by Barfields shows opening June 18 for five days with admission free and music by Hot Lems. reflections on the national flag stars and stripes and a church event with a class meeting and vacation church school continuing into next week.

Pocahontas Iar Bowden A. Miller Woody Kanasky Gene R. Bowden Rarcinacas C. M

Officials Shumate Heldreth Butt Ellett Hammitt Reelected

Shumate W B Heldreth George W Butt Junius Ellett and M B Hammitt were returned to office last Tuesday with 172 votes of 330 cast. The result indicates a vote of confidence for the administration.

Shumate W. B. Heldreth George W. Butt Junius Ellett M.B. Hammitt

Baby Dennis Randolph Wagner Jr. born in Bluefield

Mr and Mrs Dennis Wagner announce the birth of a nine pound nine ounce baby boy at Bluefield sanitarium on June 8. The mother Miss Geraldine Lusk of Bluefield W Va, is the former Geraldine Lusk. The infant is named Dennis Randolph Wagner II.

Dennis Randolph Dennis Wagner Bluefield Sanitarium Geraldine Lusk Bluefield W. Va Dennis Randolph Wagner

Chimney Wrecked Shatters Sleep in Midnight Crash

In a late night incident last Saturday, the Sidney household awoke to a crashing sound from a damaged chimney. Investigators examined the scene and found the structure compromised, prompting safety checks for nearby homes.

Swing Club Dance Invitations Have Been Issued

Invitations have been issued for a forthcoming Swing Club Dance event. Details on date venue and guest list are expected to be announced by club organizers.

Christ Church Service Notes In Christchurch

The fragment lists CHrist Church Christchurch with Sun force 0 a.m. and mentions Superin B Crawford Rector E W Hughes. The text reads as an old church notice with names and roles but lacks complete details.

Christ Church Christchurch Sunforce A. m. Superin B. Crawford Arenes Ee E. W Hughes

Catholic Church Mass at 8 30 A M

St Elizabeths parish mass at 8 30 a m led by Father J A McNulty with parishioners gathering for worship in the morning service.

St. Elizabeth's of

Sunday School at 9 45 A M at Baptist Church

The Baptist Church hosts Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Superintendent E J Eliett. Morn-Expressed notes indicate ongoing religious instruction for members and visitors.

E. J. Eliett

Evening and youth services listed at Hungarian Reformed Church

At 11 o clock and 6 p m the Evening service is led by the Rev R H Bowden. The B Y P U meets at 6 30 p m with Paris Lambert as leader. Morning service by the Rev B Bertok at the Hungarian Reformed Church.

R. H. Bowden Paris Lambert Hungarian Reformed Church B. Bertok

Bar-X Team Faces Ridge Club In Mountain Donkey Potent Showdown

June 3 game at 8 30 p m features Bar X team of mountain donkeys aiming to score against Ridge Club. Players exert efforts to reach a key poten tial victory as both sides prepare for the match.

Bar-X Mountain Donkeys

Store Shower At Home Of Mrs W W

A local store shower event was held at the residence of Mrs W W to honor a guest of honor. Attendees included neighbors and close friends who contributed gifts and well wishes for the household.

W. W

Also Mentioned on This Page

Neighborhood News and Social Review C. M. Harry Frank Wood Lee Butt C. C. Hindley Junius W H. H Cett Mie Bneed Lecter Teee Baw Tee Cees J. K. Peters Eugene Faema Saes See Sos Seeneee Sethe Esther Magrill H. G. Sahagian Eugene Jones M. B. Hammmitt L. G. Little Sidney Bloch Womens M. B. Hammitt Tunis Pocahontas, VA Onear D. O. Helms J. K. Salt, Jr Mose Miller Denora Kwass Becky Gros Marie Cohen New York City Joe Kwass Bam Joe Matz Pocahontas Post 14 American . Co. &. Barfield Pocahontas Ball Park Sproles Johnny Macom P. M. Brinegar Josie Lotito Gordon Anne Crist Bill Barnes Medico Cattaruza Pete Miller J. B. Wegner Salotiy Hartford First Methodist Church the Playhouse Jubilee Boys Bill and Kate Eee Bridget Ridge Club Nadoeart Prigidaire George Butt Eviti Pocahontas Bottling Works
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