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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1934

Page

16

Brides of Yesterday Brings Pageant to Tazewell

A Tuberculosis association benefit pageant titled Brides of Yesterday has been planned in Tazewell. A committee led by county chairman Mrs. A B Higginbotham has arranged an event with period style costumes, original wedding gowns, enfare dresses, and attendants. Rehearsals for the musical program are underway for the Main Street church event set for Friday evening June 22.

Tazewell The Tuberculosis Association A. 8 Higginbotham Main Street

Matthews Reunion Set for Cap Va July 15

Plans advance for the annual Matthews reunion to be held in Cap Virginia on the third Sunday in July, observed this year as July 15.

Matthews Cap, Va

Circle Meeting Reports Theolog y Lesson At Grace Methodist

Mrs Hicks Circle 3 of Grace Methodist met at Mrs T F Crawford’s Highland Ave. Song opened the session with What a Friend We Have in Jesus. Mrs Cassidy taught Theology of Methodism from Matthew 7. Minutes, roll call, and reports noted. Ten members present. two ill. Next meeting at Mrs P B Graham’s home.

Grace Methodist Church J. H. Hicks T. F. Crawford Highland Avenue Jesus P. 8. Graham

New Arrival at Bristol Family Names Celia Carolyn

Mr and Mrs Paul Cocke of Bristol announce the birth of daughter Celia Carolyn. Mrs Cocke before marriage was Hazel Crawford, sister of Ethel Crawford a music teacher who assisted with local classes prior to married life.

Paul Cocke Bristol Celia Carolyn Cocke Hazel Crawford Ethel Crawford

Coalfield Mission Board Meeting Set at Welch Church

The Coalfield mission board led by Mrs. H G Steel will meet at Welch Methodist church Thursday at 2 PM. Lunch will be served at 1 PM by Welch Missionary society. This will be the last meeting before the deaconesses vacation and new year work resumes in September. Bluefield district members are encouraged to attend.

Coalfield Mission Board H. G. Steel Welch Methodist Church Welch Missionary Society Bluefield

Mrs Kee Heads to NRA Celebration in Charleston

Mrs John Kee wife of Congressman Kee left Bluefield with friends to attend the NRA celebration in Charleston They are on the reception committee to receive and entertain General Hugh 8 Johnson and will play a prominent role in the event While in Charleston they will be guests of several of the state's Democratic leaders.

John Kee Kee Bluefield NRA Charleston Hugh 8. Johnson

Bride Virginia Baugh becomes Mrs Akers in Yanceyville ceremony

RS William C Akers wedding drew local notice as Virginia Mable Baugh wed in Yanceyville North Carolina on Sunday April 8. The bride is praised as one of the most popular girls in the area and the event attracted much interest.

William C. Akers Yanceyville N. C Virginia Mable Baugh

Virginia Baugh Weds William Akers in Yanceyville Nuptials

Announcement lists Miss Virginia Mable Baugh marrying William C. Akers in Yanceyville North Carolina on April eighth 1934. The bride, daughter of Henry C. Baugh, wore navy crepe with orchid bouquet. the groom is son of Emma Akers of Elkhorn West Virginia. They plan to reside in Northfork.

Virginia Mable Baugh William C. Akers Yanceyville N.C Henry C. Baugh Bluefield H. S. Turner Akers Emma Akers Elkhorn W. Va L. C. Austin Northfork Points Pennsylvania New York Virginia Mable

Charming Recital by Cassell Pupils at Immanuel Lutheran

Pianists and organists under Charles Cassell performed Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church before a large audience. Featured pieces included Sol diers Merch Clown Dance Golden Rod Plantation Melody and other classical selections by Nan Royer Arline Cole Winona Royer and Hyacinth Jarrett among others. Cassell concluded with Air De Roi Louis III A Shepherds Idyl His Jealousy, praising his West Virginia school as proof of meticulous training.

Charles Cassell Immanuel Lutheran Church Nan Royer Merch Powell Smith Arline Cole Dorothy Win Wright Crawford Julia Ann Honaker Tommy Herring Strauss Mozart Sybil Cartwright Lamare Kinder Miss Cartwright William Carr Bach Williams Preston Fisher Friml Hyacinth Jarrett Cassell West Virginia

Mrs R Fine Heads Home After Visit With Friends

Mrs. R Fine leaves today for Huntington after visiting Mr and Mrs S Fine and their son Buddy. the group spent the weekend with relatives in Saltville. Mr and Mrs H B Kitts visited Charleston on Saturday. Mrs Edythe Blake travels to Virginia Beach for a few days. A M Carnes of Eikhorn remains ill at Bluefield Sanatorium.

C E Meeting At First Presbyterian Church

The Senior Christian Endeavor society of First Presbyterian will meet this evening at seven at the church. Reports from the C E state convention in Martinsburg held last week will be presented along with special musical features planned for the session.

Christian Endeavor Society First Presbyterian Church C. E Martinsburg

Enjoyable Outing By The Jolly Good Timers Club

The Jolly Good Timers a girls club from the National Armature company held an outdoor supper meeting Thursday evening. Attendees included Misses Mae Talbert Lucille Louthen Ruth Sage Elizabeth Pearman Virginia Stephene Mary Bird and Ann Wickham along with Mrs. Anna Mae Gates Carrie Akere Bellen Billingsley Ruth Kimberlin Mae Reynolds Eleanor Jennings Jettie Parks Helen Thompson Norma Call and Jann Wickham.

The Jolly Good Timers National Armature Company Mae Talbert Lucille Louthen Ruth Sage Elizabeth Pearman Virginia Stephene Mary Bird Anna Mae Gates Carrie Akere Bellen Billingsley Ruth Kimberlin Mae Reynolds Eleanor Jennings Jettie Parks Helen Thompson Norma Call Ann Wickham

Elizabeth Earnest Circle Meeting at Mrs Bradshaw Home

The Elizabeth Earnest circle of Bland Street church will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs H C Bradshaw’s home 420 Union Street with Mrs W H Quekemeyer and Mrs C V Foland as joint hostesses.

Elizabeth Earnest Bland Street H. C. Bradshaw Union Street W. H. Quekemeyer C. V. Foland

Marriage Dignity Marks Welch Bluefield Union

Mise Claudine Frances Neel of Bluefield Virginia and Ray E. Cullop of Welch wed at First Christian church in a ring ceremony performed by Rev. Ben S. Johnson. The bride wore a blue dress with white accessories and was one of Welch’s popular young ladies. After a motor trip to northern points the couple will reside in Welch.

Mise Claudine Frances Neel Bluefield Ray E. Cullop Welch First Christian Church Ben §S. Johnson Cullop T.S. Neel Appalachian Electric Power Company Mr. Cullop W. H. Cullop Dor Motor Sales Company Mrs. Cullop

Young Peoples Class Officers Meet for Summer Social Plans

The Young People's class of the Church of God met Monday evening with Mrs. B C Hodges on Bramwell road. They discussed business matters and planned socials for the summer. Refreshments were served. Present were Rae Dolly Lyda Blankenship Cecil Breckenridge Harold Boles Mary Grim Jane Hurt Pauline Kegley Cosbey Jackson Carl Hurt Garland Yearout Harold Grim Curtis Davis Warren Ratliff and Mr and Mrs Hodges.

Church of God B. C. Hodges Bramwell Road Rae Dolly Lyda Blankenship Cecil Breckenridge Harold Boles Mary Grim Jane Hurt Pauline Kegley Cosbey Jackson Carl Hurt Garland Yearout Harold Grim Curtis Davis Warren Ratliff Hodges

Delta Delphian Outing at Gish Cabin on Wolf Creek

Delta Chapter members enjoyed a social and business outing at the Gish cabin on Wolf Creek Thursday evening. They left town at 5 and arrived to boat, swim, and wade before a two course supper on the porch. Mrs Gish was reelected president.

Delta Delphian Chapter G. R. Gish Wolf Creek Gish Peggie Shugart

Local club officers reelected amid social gathering

Woolwine was named vice president and Miss Pride Watson secretary for another year. The advisory board includes Mrs. Alice Zimmerman as chairman, with Miss Shirley Goff and Mrs. C. B. Martin. After adjournment the group enjoyed conversation. visitors included Miss Peggie Shugart of Vivian and Gish family members. Classes will resume in early fall.

Quiet yet impressive Radford wedding for Sallie Caldwell

Sallie Lorena Caldwell wed Raymond Henry Lee of Falls Church Va in Radford Saturday morning. Rev R B Platt officiated before an evergreen arch with lilies. reception details and musicians were noted. After a motor trip, the couple will reside at 111 North Washington Ave Falls Church.

Radford M. M. Caldwell Sallie Lorena Raymond Henry Lee Falls Church R. B. Platt Grove Avenue Methodist Church Charles Caldwell Helen Hankln Mr. Caldwell Nevin Miss Hankln D'Hardelot Bond Chopin Frank Yingling Caldwell William Perfater Caldwell Washington Avenue Fall's Church Mrs. Lee Carrie Yingling Caldwell Radford College Radford High School Lee Henry Lake Lee Susie Creel Lee Upper Fauquier Fairfax Counties George H. Creel John Henry Lee Marshall Mechanical School Detroit P. R. Caldwell T. L. Brown Bluefield Thomas Hardy Crewe Herbert Rollins

Miss Sarah Osborne Undergoes Surgery After Accident

Bluefield Virginia resident Miss Sarah Osborne injured in an automobile crash last Thursday submitted to a surgical operation Saturday at Bluefield Sanitarium. Virginia Stone, also hurt, is able to go out. Mrs. S. G. Rogers and children Dan and Maryan visit relatives in Ion County with Mrs. Rogers’ sisters. M. V. Davidson spent two weeks in Bineld. Hartwell Ohio visitors Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Fiel and children Ronald Marie Juanita Betty Jean and L. A. Jr. return home. Billy Fowler accompanies them for two weeks. Mrs. C. EB. Nuckels and sons Buddy and Jack from Cincinnati visit sister-in-law Mrs. Booth on North Street.

Sarah Osborne Bluefield Bluefield Sanitarium Virginia Stone S. G. Rogers Dan Maryan Nion County Virginia L. A. Fiel Ronald Marie Juanita Betty Jean L. A. Jr Hartwell, O Mrs. Booth North Street

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