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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1943

Page

8

Miss Phillips Weds Rev W A Robinson in Philadelphia ceremony

Miss Mary Maudine Phillips daughter of Mrs Lawrence Phillips of Philadelphia Mississippi wed Rev William Armand Robinson son of Mr and Mrs Robert Williamson Robinson of Bluefield at the First Baptist church in Philadelphia. The ceremony featured a fan shaped altar arrangement with lilies gardenias and orchids and was followed by a reception at the Benwall Hotel. The couple will reside in Decatur Georgia where the groom serves as associate pastor.

Mary Maudine Illips Lawrence Phillips Philadelphia Mr. Phillips William Armand Robinson Robert Williamson Robinson South Street Bluefield Miss First Baptist Church D. A. McCail Jackson Walter L. Johnson Mr. Robinson College Avenue Baptist Church San Ray C. Tindall Mony Neshoba Democrat Wardwardia J. Conrad Gass Charlies Lewis Huise Louis. Ville Riley Munday Paul Rea Wanda Key Virginia Jenins Lakedale Jenkins Lawrence T. Lowrey Blue Mountain College Robert William Robinson Ruby McCroskey Rocking N. C Iss McCroskey Marie Williamson June Russell Maid of Honor Louisville Robinsion Carson-Newman College Tennese Southernptist Seminary

Club Calendar lines up midweek church society meetings

Wednesday features luncheons and officer installations at the First Christian and Grace Methodist churches. Twos oclock gatherings include the Woman's Auxiliary at Christ Episcopal and the Christian Service groups at Grace and Bland Street churches. Thursday offers Appalachian Garden Club at 1400 Whitethorn and Mercer Medical Ladies Auxiliary at Whitethorn.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church H. H. Harman First Christian Church of Bluefield Mary Francesce Womens Society of Christian Service Grace Methodist Church Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church Sally Thrower Virginia Williamson Vineyard Street Woman's Society of Christian Service Bland Street Methodist Church Prayer Fellowship Appalachian Garden Club C. J. Reynolds Whitethorn Eddie Steele Dean Hoemer Mercer Medical Society J. Reynolds

Miss Elizabeth Lanche Jones joins WVU board of governors

Elizabeth Lanche Jones of Welch was nominated by Governor Neely Monday as a member of the West Virginia University board of governors from the Fifth district. She succeeds Harriet French of Bluefield. Jones joined the university in 1933, taught in McDowell County, and now works for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington.

Elizabeth Lanche Jone Welch

Garden Department Of Athens Woman's Club Meet

The Garden department of the Athens Woman's club will meet Friday at 7 30 in Sam Holroyd hall club room. The program titled Flowers in Song Poetry and History will follow with Mrs Betty Holroyd and Miss Louise Lipps performing. The public is invited to attend.

Athens Woman's Club Sam Holroyd Betty Holroyd Louise Lipps

Miss Botkin and Pfc Persinger Wed at Home Ceremony

Mr and Mrs J P Botkin of Mt Sidney Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter Mabel Clare Botkin to Pfc Lloyd Allen Persinger formerly of Covington Virginia now stationed at Camp Butner North Carolina The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents home on Sunday June 13 at 230 PM Mrs Persinger is a niece of Mrs R I Clarkson in this city.

J. P Botkin Mt. Sidney Mabel Clare Pfc Lloyd Allen Persinger Covington Camp Butner N. C Persinger R. I. Clarkson

Misses Burnett Skyes and Stowers Give Recital

The Misses Amy Sykes Susan Burnett and Nancy Stowers, students of Mrs. Harry Holmes, were presented in recital last evening at 8 o clock at the First Christian church. The talented students exhibited their musical ability before a large and appreciative audience.

Amy Sykes Susan Burnett Nancy Stowers Harry Holmes First Christian Church

Births Reported at Bluefield Sanatarium

Pvt Wilbur Webb and wife welcome a daughter Judith Sue born June 4 at Bluefield Sanitarium. Mr and Mrs H C Martin also announce a daughter Ramona Sue born in June at the same hospital. Mr Martin serves in the U S Navy as Seaman Second Class.

Pvt Wilbur Webb Mrs. Webb Bluefield Sanitarium Judith Sue H. C. Martin Bluefield Santarium Ramona Sue Martin U. S&s. Navy

Virginia Douglas Sutherland Names Wedding Personnel

Miss Virginia Douglas Sutherland to wed Mr. James Howard Shott Jr in an afternoon ceremony at First Baptist church. Ann Harman to be maid of honor with Mrs. Paul Adamos as matron of honor. bridesmaids include Marjorie Mooney and Mrs. Bu genengler. Best man is Hugh I Shott Jr. ushers include J Raymond Tilson Elmo L Agee Dr Frank Huff and Hugh Scott Shott. nuptial music by Ella Holroyd and Ella Nash. A reception at 1303 Augusta Street follows. prewedding events held at family homes with showers luncheons and dinners hosted by relatives.

Virginia Douglas Sutherland James Howard Shott, Jr First Baptist Church Ann Harman Tazewell Paul Adamos Marjorie Mooney Princeton Bugenengler Narrows Augusta Street S. A. Wood Copley Avenue Miss Sutherland Ann Suppee Mesdames Goodman Jones Paul Adamas Joseph McClaugherty Sam Moran Sutherland J. Raymond Tilson Cumberland Road Frida

Westminster DVBS To Have Exercises

The closing exercises of the Vacation Bible School at Westminster Presbyterian Church will be held with participation from children and staff. Attendees are invited to gather for the program and the presentations marking the end of the session.

Westminster DVBS Vacation Bible School Westminster Presbyterian Church

TAME UNRULY HAIR WITH MOROLINE TONIC

An advertisement urges using Moroline Hair Tonic to tame unruly hair, add lustre, and keep hair lying flat. The copy promotes a large 26 ounce bottle and bold-looking results.

Westminster Church Vacation Bible School Seventeenth Annual Event

The Westminster church hold the seventeenth annual Vacation Bible School tonight in the auditorium at 7:30. Enrollment reads 87 with programs by the east and junior departments and an opportunity for parents to view handiwork after the program. Picnics were held Tuesday and Wednesday with ice cream treats for the children yesterday. Interdenominational participation welcomed with many from other churches joining in. Additional society news on page two.

Westminster Church

Finals In Rocky's Golf Tourney Set For Morning

The final matches in Rocky's golf tournament will be played this morning at the Country club starting at 9 30. First match features Mrs H X Norton against Mrs J Herndon with subsequent Ave minute intervals. In the second flight finals Mrs G M Crate faces Mrs C L Sevier while Mrs W J German takes on Mrs Percy after the defeated four eight.

H. X. Norton J . Herndon G. M Crate C. L. Sevier W. J German Percy

Bluefield Girl Graduating At Mills College

Miss Patricia Ann Clarke daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Clarke Whitethorn Street is graduating from Mills College with honors and plans to pursue further studies.

Bluefield Mills College Patricia Ann Clarke W. F Clarke Whitethorn Street

Golf winners named in Bluefield Country Club event

Mrs G M Cruise and Mrs J M Herndon won the odd and even Ladies day golf tournament held yesterday at the Bluefield Country Club.

Cruise Herndon G. M. Cruise J. M. Herndon Bluefield Country Club

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Miss Phillips Rev. W. A. Robinson Miss French Miss Agee Garden Department of Athers Ld Une Princeton Ave Russell St Ren Adam Cor. Russell St Kammer Furniture CO Bland ST. Bluefield, W. VA Miss Botkin Burnett Skyes Stowers Nofade Dad Ade Uating Oakland California Miss Clarke Rowland Hall Salt Lake City Utah Athletic Association the Club Episcopal Group Palladium Honor Society Showatemy Sluefield W.va Palm Beach Botany Hopkins Knox Arrow Madras and Novelty Rayons SOX Hickock and Swank
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