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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1927

Page

8

Bridal Party Roster for Christmas Evening Nuptials

The list of attendees includes Rachel Kelly of University Va and Mrs Luther Page with Mrs Mary Fretwell and Mrs Fred Litz. Also noted are Mrs Nannette Livingston Pulasi cousin of the bride and Miss Alma James Leb anon with Miss Katherine Surface Taze well and Miss Virginia Nixon Christiansburg.

Rachel Kelly University, Va Luther Page Mary Fretwell Fred Litz Binefield W. Va Nannette Livingston Pulasi M. 8. Drinkard Alma James Lebanon Katherine Surface Tazewell Virgina Nixon Christiansburg

Woman's auxiliary meeting at Westminster church noted

The Woman's auxiliary of Westminster Presbyterian held its regular monthly meeting in the assembly hall with a devotional by Mrs Karl Dotson based on First Corinthians. Mrs W R Graham presided as president and Circle No 3 presented a program on Community Social Service Work under Mrs Hurd.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Assembly Hall Karl Dotson W. R. Graham Circle No. 3 8. Hurd Mary and Frances Laird Mary Gordon Alley Virginia Deaumer Helen Hurd Elinor Ritz Grant Minnie Weaver Y. W. CA

Yellow Theme Bridge Party At Firview Apartments

Mrs E L Cornelius hosted a Wednesday bridge party at her Firview apartments home with four tables. Yellow decor and flapper pencil butterflies complemented the cheerful room. Haggart won high score, Hardaway took second, Hale received consolation. Mrs Cornelius was aided by Mrs Peters and Mrs Heney. Other guests included Blackstock Elsom Kelly Rangely Hale Barger Ruth Fox Witt Haggart Standrod Johnson Locker man Bodell Sterne.

E. L. Cornelius Wos Firview Bridge Hi. H. Haggart Katherine Hardaway E. Scott Hale Mra Cornelius Mra. T. Peters Mre B. W. Heney Mesdames R. C. Blackstock, Jr H. Elsom William Kelly N. Rangely George M. Barger Ruth Fox John Witt H. H. Haggart Sam Standrod Johnson James Lockerman Ruth Bodell Maxine Sterne Bluefield C. B. Wilson A. G. Fox Lucille Wilson Perkins Wilson Princeton Avenue Delia Greer Ashland W. Va E. E. Hale Coalwood Perry Tyler Torregreen Mies Greer Sterling Mann 8. J. Hale Christiansburg George Barger A. B. Mahood R. R. Stuart George Barger, Jr William Kelley John Eaglish Bramwell Manuel F. Torregrosa W. B. Stevens Eckman H. L. Shott, Jr Co. J. Reynolds John Dennen Pocahontas Scott Hale W. H. Roberts Princeton John Fredeking E. C. Wade Boyd Bennett James H. McNeer, Jr H. M. Waugh Harry Faust Worth William Beaty R. C. Rogers Douglas le Henry Perkins H. E. Mattox William Lee R. T. Little Harry Goodykoontz Co. M. Flynn J. M. Herndon 8. W. Shumate Spencer Armstead Frederick Black Clyde Ben McCulloch Harold Altizer Cabel Blackstock Samuel Standrod J. S. Hall Dick Turpin Cleo Cash Lovey Shelton Elizabeth Shelton Helen Martin Emily Mary Martin Virginia Louise Dilger Dorothy Mason Angel Mamie Sexon

Community Teas and Socials Highlight Local Church and Club Life

Exceeding expectations, Circle 6 of First Presbyterian hosted a large musical tea at Mrs. Walter Griffith’s Vineyard Street home with Laurels, readings, and vocal numbers. proceeds funded hostess activities. Hyda Heard Circle of Bland Street Woman’s Society met with 15 members. dues were stressed and Bible lessons led by Mrs. Harry Phillips. Bluefield enjoyed a string of bridge parties hosted by Mrs. C. B. Wilson and others, featuring Delia Greer as honoree and a first evening high score by Mrs. Perry Tyler. A family dinner celebrated the birthday of J. S. Aliff with children and grandchildren present plus gifts and a six‑course meal.

Circle 6 First Presbyterian Church N. Rangeley Walter Griffith Vineyard Street Griffith F. B. Hudgina R. J. Cousins C. G Harris Annabel Knight B. W. Horton Sarah Bowen Elizabeth Hooper Miss Knight Hyda Heard R. J Bowen Bland Street Harry Phillips A. B. Greaver C. E. Hammer Frederick Street J.S. Aliff Bluefield Avenue H. W. Walters Pittsburgh Betty Lee S. F. Welch J. S. Aliff C. L. Aliff J. 1. Alif M. L. Williams Bernard Sherman Aliff Elsie Claude Lee Aliff Aliff

Grace Methodist Woman's Missionary Session Highlights

Grace W. M. S. met Thursday after the funeral for Mrs. J. A. Bowles. Mrs. W. D. Cofer's circle led devotionals with "Jesus Saviour Pilot Me." Mrs. Hell Whalen offered prayer and Mrs. F. L. Walker spoke on "Health Building and Social Service." Mrs. A. M. Wilburn led scripture. Miss Minnie Weaver, YWCA secretary, gave a short talk. Mrs. F. W. Udy presided.

Woman's Missionary Society of Grace Methodist Church J. A. Bowles W.D. Cofer Mre. Cofer Jesus Hell Whalen F. L. Walker

Complimentary Luncheon Honors Miss Catharine James in Bluefield

A Thursday noonday luncheon at Mrs. Philip Lilly’s Jefferson Street home honored Miss Catharine James and anticipated bride Miss Ellen Burnett. Pink and white decor, rose place cards, four course service, with vocal selections by Misses James Burnett and Marion Smith.

R. Kenneth Newton Memorial Baptist Bluefield Lee J. Barbee, Jr Rs. Lilly W. Vara Barbee cDowell Mardelot Eugene Witten Rufus Newton J. Anderson Renick Cullymes Glenna James Thelma Phiegar B Narwood James Jane Newton Catharine James Rufus Kenneth Newton Philip Lilly Jefferson Street Ellen Burnett George J. Burnett Sheridan Cavitt George Burnett Kilen Mary Burnett E. Lazenby Margaret Ruth Lazenby Marguerite Roper Sumpter N. C Garland Lamb Akron Dell Riggs Spencer W. Va J. B. Pearson Helen Walters Catharine Cully James Elizabeth Shelton Marion Smith Musella Weeks Lilly F. C. Lamb Claude Taylor James and Burnett New York

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tonight With Social Hour

American Legion auxiliary will meet this evening at 8 at the dugout. There will be a social hour with cards and refreshments. All members are expected.

American Legion Auxiliary Dungout Nature

Shirey House Bridge Party At Stone Apartments

Informal bridge games were played by about thirty guests at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Shirey at Stone apartments last evening. Mrs. R. T. Little Jr won the ladies high score and Mr. Little captured the men’s first prize. The group enjoyed a picnic and weenie roast at Glenwood park during the outing.

E. K. Shirey Stone Apartments R. T. Little, Jr Mr. Little Glenwood Park

Thornton-Laird Hustlers Club Formed by Store Staff

Employees of the Thornton-Laird store organized recently under the banner Thornton-Laird Hustlers' club with Frank Booth of the men’s furnishings department as a key member.

Thornton-Laird Thornton-Laird Hustlers Frank Booth

Local Tennis Tourney Sees Lawrence and Douth Victorious

The court behind the Y building hosts a lively tennis tournament with Helen Lawrence and Blanche Douth winning two matches each. Edgar Speiden officiated. A forthcoming marriage license filed in New York ties Helen Louise Horton to Milton Danwoody with a June 25 wedding planned, pending venue notice.

Helen Lawrence Blanche Douthat Myrtie Hypes Clara Kidd Margaret Taylor Edgar Speiden Binefield East Street New York Milton Danwoody East 79Th Street Municipal Building Bluefield John L. Horton Dunwoody Melvin Dunwoody Mr. Horton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wayland Newton W. H. Harrell Mendelssohn Newton W. K. Graves Virginia Interment College Mr. Newton J. M. Newton Wake Forrest College North Carolina Richard Kelly Flapper Fanny Pat Off Wea Benvice Mee West Virginia Primrose House York Central Pharmacy Federal Street Westminister Auxiliary Mrs. Cornelius Grace W. M. S Legion Auxiliary Dunwoody Horton Ties Helen Louise Horton Thornton-Laird’s Royal Society Skein
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