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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1931

Page

12

Wingate Peery Nuptials At Bristol Ceremony

Miss Josephine Peery of Bluefield Virginia Side and Luther Wingate of this city wed May 17 in Bristol. Ceremony by Rev Charles Tally. Bride wore blue crepe. Home after July 1 Bluefield Virginia. Wingate is general manager of Bradstreet in the area. Both to reside in Bluefield after July 1.

Josephine Peery Virginia Side Luther Wingate Bristol Bluefield Charles Tally Central Street Methodist Wingate Graham High School Radford

D A R Chapter Hosts Princeton Guests At Meeting

The John Chapman D A R chapter met at Mrs. D E French's Reid avenue home with regent Mrs. James O Keeffe presiding. Guests from Princeton’s Matthew French chapter attended, including regent Mrs. Snidow and others. Congressman Hugh Ike Shott spoke on Communism, praised by Mrs. Black and the chapter for the timely message.

John Chapman D. E. French Reid Avenue James O'Keeffe French Harriet Frances Elizabeth D. E. French Jr W. A. Thornhill O'Keeffe Matthew French Princeton C. M. F. Snndow George Halstead L. C. Porter Stuart Garrett Ward Sowers J. A. McNutt National Committee H. S. Shott T. H. Clagett H.S. Slocum N. H. Manakee Julia Berkeley Sue Smith

Mrs Fretwell's Sunday School Class Meeting

Mrs Fretwell's Sunday school class of the First Christian church met last evening at the home of Mrs W E Brooks Washington apartments with Miss Ella E Simpson as leader in Mrs Fretwell's absence. Attendance was near perfect and business reports were favorable. Socials were arranged by Mrs Fred Stone and Mrs Lem Stump. Prizes in the answer contest went to Mrs G W Yost and Mrs Julian Linkous. Birthday presents were given by their twin sisters. Next meeting will be with Mrs Fretwell.

Fretwell First Christian Church W. E. Brooks Washington Ella E. Simpson Fred Stone Lem Stump G. W. Yost Julian Linkous

Pollyanna Party Planned by Ruth Circle at Woodlawn Home

Pollya members of Ruth circle and Loyal Daughters Bible class of the First Christian church plan their annual Pollyanna party Thursday evening at the home of Miss Arlene Geordon on Woodlawn Avenue. Mrs. Ben Johnson teaches the circle.

Pollya Ruth Circle Loyal Daughters Bible First Christian Church Arlene Geordon Woodlawn Avenue Ben Johnson

Elks Sponsor Dance With Florida Syncopators in Belton

The Elks host a Thursday evening dance from 9 30 to 1 30 in the Elks ballroom featuring Belton's Florida Syncopators a ten piece orchestra just finishing a Florida engagement and en route south. The group includes colored players and plays 26 instruments.

Elks Belton Florida

Auxiliary Meet Postponed By Westminster Church

The Woman's auxiliary meeting of Westminster Presbyterian Church scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed to Wednesday June 24 at the church.

Woman's Auxiliary Westminster Presbyterian Church

Fasting and prayer observed by Bluefield SM churches

Southern Methodist churches in Bluefield including Trinity Grace and Bland Street will fast and pray today following a bishops call. Members are asked to omit midday meals and gather at Bland Street at 11 AM for prayer, followed by the Lord's Supper at noon presided by Rev J A Burrow D D, Bluefield district president.

Southern Methodist Churches Bluefield Trinity Church T. 8. Hamilton Grace Church Co. W. Kelley Bland Street S. W. Hayne College of Bishops Bland Street Church J. A. Burrow D. D

Catherine Parham circle meeting led by Mrs Dug gins

This afternoon at 2:30 the Catherine Parham circle, led by Mrs W F Dug gins, will hold its monthly meeting with Mrs W C Given on Union Street. The leader urges each member to be present.

Catherine Parham W. F. Duggins W. C. Given Union Street

Western Miss Carline Hazlebeck Graduates in Ohio

Miss Carline Hazlebeck daughter of Attorney William KE Hazlebeck of Portsmouth Ohio and a frequent visitor to this city graduated from Western College Oxford Ohio on July 9 She majored in music with violin and public school music training at the College of Music Cincinnati She has visited Bluefield as a guest of Mr and Mrs C H Chase Summers Street and is expected to arrive soon for a visit at the Chase home

Carline Hazlebeck William KE. Hazlebeck Portsmouth Ohio Western College Oxford Hazlebeck College of Music Cincinnati

Mrs Goodall Circle Meets at Mrs Bane Home

The monthly meeting of Mrs. F. C. Goodall's circle at Bland Street Methodist Church will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. F. Bane located at 1200 College Avenue.

F. C. Goodall Bland Street Methodist Church W. F. Bane College Avenue

Pleasant surprise party for Mrs J W Pruett at Prince ton

A social affair hosted last evening by the Modest club at Mrs J W Pruett's home on Prince ton Avenue provided games and late refreshments. Guests included Mrs J W Pruett, several named members, and young attendees Clara Pruett Clytis Pruett and Thelma Henderson.

J. W. Pruett Princeton Avenue G. B. Newman S. F. Johnson H. M. Heldreth Clara Pruett Clytis Pruett Thelma Henderson

Pi Omicron Sorority Meeting Noted at West Virginian

A meeting of the Pi Omicron sorority is set for Thursday at 7 45 PM to be held at the West Virginian hotel. All members are expected to attend.

Pi Omicron Sorority West Virginian Hotel

New Arrival Montogmerys Welcome Daughter at Richmond

Mr and Mrs Charles M Montgomery are parents of a daughter born Sunday in Richmond. The event marks the family’s latest addition and welcomes a newborn to the Montgomery household.

Charles M. Montgomery Richmond

Installation Services for Woman's Missionary Society

Tonight at 7:45 the First Christian church hosts services to install new officers of the Woman's Missionary Society conducted by Rev. Ben S. Johnson. A social hour follows hosted by Mr and Mrs Johnson with an program featuring Virginia Bivens on piano and voice and Roy Kent on violin.

First Christian Church Woman's Missionary Union Ben S. Johnson Johnson Virginia Bivens Roy Kent

Grace Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Meet

Grace Methodist church hosts an important meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society this afternoon at 2 30 at the church.

Woman's Missionary Society Grace Methodist Church

Ladies' Day Golf Winners Named at Bluefield Club

Mrs J M Herndon and Mrs B N Huffard won the Ladies day event at Bluefield Country Club on Tuesday. Herndon won the odd holes with a net 35 and Huffard the even holes with a 39. Hostesses Mrs William Beary and Mrs J T Wilson handed out golf balls to the winners.

J. M. Herndon 8. N. Huffard Bluefield Country Club

Mrs John Linkous Circle to Meet at Church

Mrs John Linkous circle of College Avenue Baptist Church will hold a meeting this afternoon at 2 oclock at the church and a full attendance is desired.

John Linkous College Avenue Baptist Church

Local social notes from Bluefield area residents

Miss Lena Smith returns home after weekend with Miss Ruth Lurber in Pulaski Virginia. Mrs. Nannie Verne visits Mrs. L H Smith on the Princeton road. Miss Betty Bolton enters St Luke's Hospital for tonsil and adenoid operation. Miss Jaanita Farmer, Shenandoah hospital nurse, expected home this week for vacation with her parents on James Street. Mrs. J L Stevens returns to Williamson after staying in Bluefield for her mother's illness. Claude W Nash of Ironton Ohio has Bluefield relatives. Mrs. Alex St Clair of Tasgwell visits guest sons in the city. Mrs. C V Martin and son Carl Jr go to Atlanta for two weeks. Mrs. Homer Bailey of Ashland visits Bluefield. Mrs. Bernard Gibson injured at Boone Street home. Miss Mary Brooks at Bluefield Sanitarium improving. Paul Bayne and Howard Leftwich return to Baltimore after Bluefield visit. Mrs. Ben Johnson to Lynchburg for Young People's conference. Mr. and Mrs Myron Hall of Yukon visit Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. T B Henderson and children return from Bristol after funeral of Will E Helton. Mrs. L B Bowen and daughter Jacqueline return from North Tazewell to visit sister Mrs J R Perry. Mr. and Mrs Grahams Henderson and children, Sam and Vera, with others in the note.

Lena Smith Bluefield Princeton Road Ruth Lurber Pulaski Nannie Verne Dublin L. H. Smith Betty Orlene Bolton St. Luke’s Hospital Cecil R. Hawley Carolina Avenue Jaanita Farmer Shenando W. Ya Alex St. Clair Tasgwell W. Clair Charles T. St. Clair C. V. Martin Carl Jr Forest Street Atlanta Homer Bailey Ashland Bernard Gibson Boone Street Mary Brooks Oakhurst Avenue Paul, Bayne Howard Leftwich Baltimore Ben Johnson Lynchburg Chesapeake Myron Hall Yukon T. B. Henderson Bristol Mr. Henderson Will E. Helton L. B. Bowen Jacqueline North Tazewell Bowen J. R. Perry Grahams Henderson Sam Vera

First American pageant to feature Chickasaw girl in Albuquerque

The pretty Chickasaw Indian girl from Oklahoma named Prince ss Louschadenya meaning hummingbird is pictured as she will appear in The First American a yearly pageant of Indian life to be staged in August in Albuquerque New Mexico with hundreds of Indians Spaniards and cowboys taking part.

Louschadenya Oklahoma Humming Bird Albuquerque N. M

Princess Anne Club Offers Ocean View Rooms and Activities

Clean airy rooms with verandas overlook the ocean. Old Virginia cooking and year round open facilities. Bathing, boating, fishing, tennis, golf and riding available. For illustrated booklet and reservations write to the Princess Anne Club.

Virginia Princess Anne Club

Local social notes from Huntington and surrounding area

Huntington social roundup lists guests and visits across homes in Huntington Princeton Avenue Crockett Roanoke and Matoaka. Families including Pruett Orgo Songer Sanger Cook Abshire Oliver Frazier and Absifire are noted for weekend trips and hospitality with relatives and friends.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wingate Peery Alia Peery Ay Josephine Tennessee Tazewell Cotillion Club Mark Goff Boots BY Martin Twick Wile Tappan Bluefield Gas & Power Co Bland St Mrs. Goodall’s Modest Club Charles Wilson Tappan Stove Co Grace W. M. S Circle THE Virginia Beach, Va A. B. Williams Huntington A. H. Henderson Prin Avenue Rocky Gap W. G. Orgo Helen Elaine Crockett Ward Songer John Sanger Jack Mechannicsburg C. C. Broyles Giles Street John Cook Marguerite Roanoke Cooke C. E. Powers D. W. Abehire Mohawk Abshire Frank Oliver and Freddie Frank Jr Matoaka Oren McComas Lillian Frazier Thelma Absifire Preston Street Tom Rinso Ts Ces
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