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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1933

Page

5

Prominent Families United In Quiet Wedding Ceremony

Miss Lois Lazenby and Mr. McIntyre Louthan wed Friday at 9:30 in the Lazenby home memorial avenue Bluefield. The ceremony before relatives used an improvised altar with lark spur hydrangea and mountain laurel. Bride a white crepe dress. groom an assistant professor at Bluefield College. After a motor trip they will reside in Bluefield.

Lois Lazenby Mr. McIntyre Louthan Rev. T. E. Peters Bluefield McIntyre Louthan R. EB. Lazenby Memorial Avenue T. E. Peters First Baptist Church Bride Louthan Bluefield College E. M. Louthan University of Richmond

Birth Announcement at Bluefield for Haun Baby

A daughter weighing nine pounds thirteen ounces was born to Mr and Mrs F Haun in Bluefield Virginia on June 13. The report notes the parents names and birthplace with concise family notice.

F. Haun Bluefield, Va

Musical program at First Baptist Church Sunday

Charles Spencer will sing solo numbers during both services at the First Baptist church with selections by a quartet including Otho Dixon Ernest Northen Charles Spencer and Randolph Kidd.

First Baptist Church Charles Spencer Otho Dixon Ernest Northen Randolph Kidd

Hammer Family Attends UVA Commencement

Mr and Mrs Clarence E Hammer of 341 Frederick street returned from Charlottesville after attending the University of Virginia exercises where Henry Hamilton Hammer earned a medical degree. Attending with them were Mrs J B Hammer and brothers John and James Hammer of Narrows. Dr Hammer will intern at City Memorial hospital in Winston Salem.

Clarence E. Hammer Frederick Street Charlottesville University of Virginia Hammer Henry Hamilton Hammer Mr. Hammer J. B. Hammer John James Hammer Narrows City Memorial Hospital Winston-Salem

Trinity Woman’s Missionary Society Meets at Church

The Women's Missionary Society of Trinity Methodist held its monthly meeting at the church Wednesday afternoon with president Mrs. L. E. Lemons presiding. The gathering opened with the hymn Jesus Calls Us and continued with devotional remarks and plans for upcoming activities.

Women's Missionary Society of Trinity Methodist Church L. EF. Lemons Jesus

Swans Down Biscuit Mix Makes Airy Biscuits Easy

Swans Down Biscuit Mix promises quick easy baking for 90 to 100 airy golden biscuits per package. Just add liquid, roll and cut, bake for tender shortcakes or fluffy biscuits. Made by General Foods, makers of Swans Down cake flour.

General Foods

Day In the Life of a Rural Deaconess Program

A church meeting features readings, reports, and a devotional. Mrs. H M Williams heads the afternoon program on stewardship and a talk on wom en's voting. Miss Annie Parker writes from Antwerp about returning to the Congo and gratitude for missionary service.

James A. Burrow H. M. Williams John Eugene Foster Page Thornhill W. S. Penn J. W. Gilbert Annie Parker Antwerp Congo Paris Woman's Missionary Council

Senior Group Meeting Note in Lydia Bogge Society

The senior group of the Lydia Bogge society within the Children of the American Revolution will meet this evening at 8 o clock. Frances Stephens of 215 Walnut Street will host or oversee the gathering.

Lydia Bogge Children of the American Revolution Frances Stephens Walnut Street

Vacation Bible School Nears End At First Presbyterian

The Daily Vacation Bible school at First Presbyterian Church completed its second week with a total enrollment of 216, the highest for the school. Attendance yesterday was 180. Eskimo ice cream pies were served to pupils and teachers. The final week begins Monday at 9 am. Closing exercises Friday evening in the Sabbath school room will include an offering to cover school expenses. teachers donated their time and services.

First Presbyterian Church

Dance at Blue Field Country Club This Evening

A dance event is set at the Blue Field Country Club this evening from 10 to 12. Music will be provided by the West Virginians.

Bluefield Country Club

Thirteen Club Homecoming Dance at West Virginian Hotel

The Thirteen club hosted a homecoming dance for summer students at various schools and colleges. The West Virginian hotel ballroom featured an Oriental garden mood with colored cello phane hoops, wall shades, and a sea painting backdrop. Jack Dishman’s orchestra provided the music while chaperons included Mrs. C. M. Scott and others.

West Virginian Thirteen Club Jack Dishman C. M. Scott A. F. Kingdon R. W. Lacy J. E. Nelson James S. Kahle R. B. Hudson P. J. Alexander Floyd Brown 8. H. Meem

Nervous Women Find Relief From Nerve Ailments

Old advert claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eases nerves and headaches. Testimonial mentions Mrs C Riewands of Brooklyn and another user at 200 St Point Place Ohio praising improved appetite, strength, and well being after using the product for seven years.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lot Cox St Point Place Ohio Fred Lain Mars C. Riewands Coney Island Ave Brooklyn New York

Daughters Welcomed By Luck Family At St Luke’s

Mrs Ruby Scott of Bedford Virginia welcomes a baby daughter named Virginia Wren born Friday morning at St Luke’s Hospital. The newborn honors the maternal grandmother. Mrs Luck, before marriage, was Ruby Scott of Bedford.

Manly B. Luck College Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital Virginia Wren Luck Ruby Scott Bedford

Bluefield Florist Leader Elected WV Unit Chairman

Clifford M. Brown of Bluefield Floral returned from Huntington where he attended the Florists' Telegraph Delivery association West Virginia unit meeting and was elected state chairman.

Clifford M. Brown Bluefield Floral Company Huntington West Virginia Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Association Mr. Brown

White Shrine Patrol Leaders Plan Evening Drill

The White Shrine patrol meets at 8 tonight at the Masonic temple for drill practice with full attendance urged. A uniforms and executive committees meeting is set at 7:30 at the same temple.

Masonic Temple

Luncheon Hosted For Mrs. Merchant by Local Guests

A Friday luncheon at the Bluefield Country Club honored Mrs. Robert Merchant, the popular bride of the season, with Jane Markle and Zirleta Kent among a few friends in attendance.

Jane Markle Zirleta Kent Bluefield Country Club Robert Merchant

Rocky Golf Tournament Final Won by Mrs Lewis Jr

Mrs J M B Lewis Jr captured the finals today in the Rocky golf tournament defeating Mrs W H St Clair. The event was a club donation from Rocky Schorr with the runner up prize provided by a Bluefield merchant.

J. M. B. Lewis Jr W. H. St. Clair Rocky” Schorr Merchants of Bluefield

Local Personal Notices From Huntington to Bluefield

Social notes reveal visitors and gatherings in Huntington Bluefield and nearby towns. Ora Davis guests J M B Lewis Jr home for weekend. multiple ladies visit Christie camp and attend dances while others report family travels and illnesses. Mrs Snyder remains seriously ill after a paralytic stroke, with relatives visiting Damascus and Bluefield.

College Avenue Hattie, Lyde Fannie Tynes Tazewell James R. Laird Washington Street E. C. Banks Vineland N. J Harry Crigger Roanoke J. W. Snyder Snyder Banks Crigger Bluefield T. B. Burnett O. B. Burnett Bluefield Avenue Damascus Highland Avenue W. FE. Francis

Local Social Notes From Princeton Run List of Mrs. Siblings and Visits

From Princeton reports illness of Mrs Frances's sister prompts family news. Mrs J W Snyder cared for by relatives. Mrs John Hetzel discharged from St Luke's and home on Jefferson Street. Miss Virginia Powell to visit relatives in Cincinnati and Portsmouth D. Mrs C M Winfrey returns home on South Street after a month in Washington Roanoke. Mrs Clark M Brown hosts Mrs Alice Taylor of Salem Virginia, former Westhampton college classmate. Mrs Robert L Merchant leaves to join husband in East Orange New Jersey for the summer. she was once Elizabeth Bailey, a popular season’s bride.

Princeton Francis J. W. Snyder John Hetzel St. Luke's Hospital Jefferson Street Virginia Powell Preston Street Cincinnati Portsmouth C. M. Winfrey South Street Washington Roanoke Clark M. Brown Memorial Avenue Alice Taylor Salem Westhampton College Richmond Robert L. Merchant Merchant East Orange N. J Mise Elizabeth Bailey

Bishop Ainsworth Stirs Audience in Prohibition Talk

Bishop Ainsworth urged vigilance against liquor advertising and repeal of the eighteenth amendment. He warned bootlegging would persist and likened alcohol to a rattlesnake bite, stressing government limits on health and morality. Dr. Hayne presided. Ainsworth then traveled to Wytheville and Macon after dining with Dr. and Mrs. Burrow.

Ainsworth House of God London England America Paul Revere Bishop Ainsworth Samuel W. Hayne Bland Street Methodist Church James A. Burrow Bluefield Wytheville Macon Mre. Burrow

West Virginia Gears to License 3.2 Percent Wine

Charleston reports preparations to license 3.2 percent wine dealers with forms ready and licenses issued soon. The tax commissioner notes initial requests and a Charleston bottling company plans distribution. Licenses cost 10 dollars retail and 25 dollars wholesale with no barrel tax. Beer taxes brought in about 11 thousand dollars in May, lifting total beer tax receipts to 250 thousand 925 dollars and 48 cents since enforcement began.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia Tax Commissioner’s

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