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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1931
Page
14
Miss Josephine Peery of Bluefield Virginia and Luther Wingate of this city wed May 17 in Bristol Tennessee. Rev Charles Tally officiated. After July 1 they reside in Bluefield Virginia.
The John Chapman D A R held a delightful meeting Tuesday afternoon at Mrs D E French home Reid Avenue with Regent Mrs James O Keeffe presiding. Guests included Princeton chapter members and Congressman Hugh Ike Shott spoke on Communism with local and state club leaders praising the talk.
Mrs Fretwell's Sunday school class of the First Christian church met at Mrs W E Brooks Washington apartments with Miss Ella E Simpson as leader in Mrs Fretwell's absence. Attendance was nearly perfect and reports were favorable. Prizes in the answer contest went to Mrs G W Yost and Mrs Julian Linkous. Birthday gifts were given by twin sisters. Next meeting announced to be with Mrs Fretwell.
Pollyanna members of Ruth circle Loyal Daughters Bible class of the First Christian church plan their annual Pollyanna party Thursday evening at Miss Arlene Geordon’s home on Woodlawn Avenue. Mrs. Ben Johnson teaches the circle.
The Elks host a dance Thursday evening from 9 30 to 1 30 in the Elks ballroom. Belton's Florida Syncopators, a ten piece orchestra, supply excellent music after a several months engagement in Florida and en route South. The orchestra includes colored players who perform on 26 instruments.
The meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of Westminster Presbyterian Church scheduled for this afternoon at the church has been postponed until Wednesday, June 24.
Southern Methodist churches in Bluefield including Trinity Grace Bland Street observe a day of fasting and prayer in response to a bishops’ call. Members are asked to omit lunch and gather at Bland Street church at 11 for a prayer service, followed by the Lord’s Supper at noon presided by Rev. J. A. Burrow D D.
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 Members are urged to attend this gathering for the agenda and discussion
Miss Carline Hazlebeck daughter of Attorney William E Hazlebeck of Portsmouth Ohio graduated from Western College Oxford Ohio on July 9. She majored in music with violin and public school music as specialties and studied at the College of Music Cincinnati. She has visited Bluefield as guest of Mr and Mrs C H Chase and is expected to visit the Summers home soon.
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.
A pleasant surprise party last evening at Mrs. J. W. Pruett’s home on Princeton avenue hosted by the Modest club. Guests enjoyed games and late refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. J. W. Pruett and many club members and friends such as Mrs. A. H. Henderson, Mrs. G. B. Newman, Mrs. S. F. Johnson, and others.
Pi Omicron sorority schedules a 7 45 pm meeting Thursday at the West Virginian hotel. All members are expected to be present.
Mr and Mrs Charles M Montgomery are the proud parents of a daughter born Sunday in Richmond.
Tonight at 7 45 at First Christian Church the program will install new W M S officers with Rev Ben S Johnson leading. A social hour follows hosted by Mr and Mrs Johnson who annually entertain the W M S. The evening includes selections by Virginia Bivens, pianist and vocalist, and Roy Kent, violinist.
Grace Methodist Church hosts an important meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society this afternoon at 2 30 local time at the church.
Mrs J M Herndon and Mrs B N Huffard won the Ladies day event on Tuesday at Bluefield Country club. Herndon captured the odd holes with a net 35 and Huffard the even holes with a 39. Hosts Mrs William Beary and Mrs J T Wilson presented golf balls to the victors.
Mrs John Linkous circle of College Avenue Baptist church will hold a meeting this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the church with a full attendance desired.
Miss Lena Smith returns from weekend with Miss Ruth Lurber in Pulaski Virginia while Mrs Nannie Verne visits Mrs L H Smith on Princeton Road. Several local residents travel to Atlanta and Lynchburg for visits and events as others stay in Bluefield for family matters and hospital care.
Rincess Loushadenya, a Chickasaw girl from Oklahoma meaning humming bird, stars in The First American pageant of Indian life. The event, featuring hundreds of Indians Spaniards and cowboys, will be staged in August in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Clean airy rooms and verandas overlook the ocean at the Princess Anne Club. Enjoy Old Virginia cooking and yearround bathing boating fishing tennis golf and riding. For illustrated booklet and reservations write Mrs A B Williams Prop.
Huntington society notes guests at Hendersons Princeton avenue include J W Pruett returning from Rocky Gap and Mrs W G Orge with daughter Helen Elaine visiting Princeton avenue. Mechanicsburg hosts Sanger Songer families while Mrs John Cook returns from Roanoke. Mrs Abshire visits Mohawk with Frank Oliver family plans Matoaka trip. Lillian Frazier returns Princeton after visiting Thelma Absiffre. Additional society on page three.
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