Spangler Rites This Afternoon for Veteran Locomotive Engineer
Funeral services are set for 2 30 this afternoon at First Baptist for Hugh B. Spangler 53 veteran Locomotive engineer with the Norfolk and Western Railroad in the Radford division He died suddenly at his home 537 Fourth Street after an attack of acute indigestion He had lived in Bluefield 22 years and worked 33 years for the railroad He is survived by his widow two sons Marvin and Willard and a daughter Mrs C K Adams and several siblings Burial will be in Monte Vista park Flower bearers will be from the G I A pallbearers listed in the notice are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Hugh B. Spangler
Radford
Norfolk and Western Railway
R. J. Tyler
Calvary Baptist Church
Spangler
T. B. Peters
Monte Vista Park
Fourth Street
Pulaski
Bluefield
Railroad
Glen Lyn
Giles County
Louis
Victoria (Shumate) Spangler
Roanoke Lodge of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Jessie Thornton
Oakvale
Soons
Willard Spangler
Christiansburg
Marvin Spangler
C. K. Adams
Bluestone
Edgar
Dexter Spangler
Rich Creek
Clarence Spangler
Garfield White
Princeton
C. H. Shepherd
Robert McClaugherty
Pearlsburg
Houston Spangler
Rufus Caldwell
Clyde Day
R. B. Ferguson
R. B. Hinch
W. P. Armentrout, Daled W. W. Wilson, D. T. Whit
Grace Church Hosts Evangelist Mrs. Coretta Mason Today
Mrs. Coretta Mason conducts a full Grace M E church program with women's and men's Bible classes in the morning. She speaks on As Thy Days at the morning service and The Judgment at the evening service. A youth room opens for overflow attendees. The engagement closes Monday night with A Love Filled Life and a Woman's Auxiliary meeting at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coretta Mason
Grace M. E. Church
Mason
Woman's Auxiliary
Mission Chapel
Martinsburg G O P Makes Clean Sweep
Martinsburg June 16 The Republican municipal ticket won the mayoralty and seven council seats in the bi annual election. Mayor Chris H Dailey defeated Democrat RE Heck 3613 to 2180. Council winners were C W Spiker A R Falk W H Bowere Robert H Kershner Lewis M Light Emory W Kline and George A Becker. Dailey begins his third straight term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Chris. H. Dailey
RE. E. Heck
C. W. Spiker
A. R. Falk
W. H. Bowere
Robert H. Kershner
Lewis M. Light
Emory W. Kline
George A. Becker
Dailey
Two youths convicted on possession charge
George Washington aged 19 and Jerry Tuggle aged 18, colored youths of this city, were convicted in municipal court last night on possessing ten gallons of non taxed liquor. Judge R Reid Harding imposed a fine of 102.90 and thirty days in jail on each. Washington paid his fine and sentence suspended, while Tuggle remains in city jail. Police arrested the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Jerry Tuggle
R. Reid Harding
Washington
Tuggle
Quality Service Stores Men Attend National Convention in Atlanta
Three officials of the local unit of Quality Service Stores of America left for Atlanta to attend the national convention set for June 18 to 20. Lee Wright vice president F C Johnson director and W T Elliott secretary led the delegation. The convention is described as one of the finest in the association’s history.
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of Quality Service Stores of America
Atlanta
Lee Wright
F. C. Johnson
W. T. Elliott
Chickens Stolen From Local Yard Raid Victim Named
Thieves raided the roosts of D. Morrissette at 2109 Jefferson Street Friday night and carried away sixteen hens. Police were informed yesterday morning.
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D. Morrissette
Jefferson Street
Woman's district convention of Fiat Top Baptists convenes at Mount Zion
News Of The Colored People reports the Fiat Top Baptists women’s district meet at Mount Zion Baptist Church with Rev L Dabney D D pastor, over fifty societies represented and many delegates and visitors. Dr J E Pryor gave the introductory sermon. The program included a youth session and an eleventh annual address by Mrs L M Mack. Rev S A Staples delivered the evening sermon to a packed house. Wednesday featured business, addresses by Mrs Stella J Sims and Dr R H McKay. Maitland chosen as next meeting place. festivities include musical selections and a banquet.
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Woman's District Convention
Fiat Top Baptists
Mount Zion Baptist Church
L. Dabney
D.D
J. E. Pryor
First Baptist Church of
A Staples
Flat Top Association
Faraday
Liwar
Stella J. Sims
Bluefield
R. H. McKay
Bramwell
Arlington
8. L. Tillman
Winona
W. Va
R. D. W. Meadows
Huntington
H. E. Price
Jena
Maitland
Colored Churches Church of God in Christ Service Notice
At 200 Wilson Street Sunday school 9 45 a m morning devotion 11 45 Y P W W 6 30 p m evening services 8 Mrs Mattie Slaughter a noted missionary of Chicago will be principal speaker at both services Bishop F Kyle will also be present Visitors welcome
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Church OF God IN Christ
Pentecostal
Wilson Street
Mattie Slaughter
Chicago
F. Kyle
Religious Services and Schedule at Two Princeton Churches
In Princeton W Va Sunday school at 9 45 a m with morning worship at 11 45 a m Y P W W at 6 30 p m and evening sermon at 8 p m led by Elder N T Thomas at A M E Zion church Reverend J C Freeman pastor Visitors welcome Corner of Bedford and Peck streets Sunday school 9 30 a m pastor leads 11 30 a m service 6 p m Y M Y P U 7 45 p m regular service prayer meeting Wednesday 7 20 p m Rev L Dabney pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. E. Zion Church
J. ¢. Freeman
Buds of Promise
Ever Ready Club
Bedford and
Peck Streets
J. C. Hicks
Rev. L. Dabney
Church of God Sunday Services and Sunday School Schedule
Sunday school starts at 9 30 a.m. with W M Meeks as superintendent. Day services are at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 8 p.m. conducted by assistant pastor Bishop T J Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God (Apostolic
W.M. Meeks
T. J. Cox
St Paul Church of God services at Midway
The St Paul Church of God at Midway lists Sunday school at 1 30 p m with Mrs Genevieve Preston as superintendent Preaching at 3 p m and 8 p m Weekly services are Tuesday and Friday nights led by Mrs H C Hairston pastor.
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ST. Paul Church
Bethel A M E Bluefield Services and Japanese Tea Fete
Bethel A M E Bluefield Va holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m sermon at 11 a m by Rev B J Martin pastor and a 6 30 p m Men s Bible class with an 8 p m sermon by the pastor A Japanese tea fete hosted by the Progressive Workers will be on Monday night on A D Ferrell s lawn public invited
John Stewart M. E. Church Sunday Plans
John Stewart M. E. Church schedules Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 30 led by G H Sinkford father’s day theme at 11 preached by Rev Q A Connley and a 3 o’clock sermon by Rev M A Stevenson of Bland Street M E Church with the Bland Street choir to provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stewart
G. H. Sinkford
Q. A. Connley
M. A. Stevenson
Bland Street M. E
Bland Street
Sunday Schedule at Scott Street Baptist Church
The Sunday morning service begins at 9 30 led by Rev Wright followed by an evening sermon at 7 30 by Rev T B Wright. The increasing club meets Tuesday at 7 30 at 411 Jones Street hosted by Mrs Lula Ross. Mid week prayer service is Wednesday at 7 30.
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Wright
Tor
T .B. Wright
Scott Street Baptist Church
Lula Ross
Jones Street
Church Schedule and Pastor Details
Church school at 9 45 a m with Dr C A Rogers as superintendent Morning worship at 11 League at 6 30 led by Henry Bandy Evening worship at 7 30 sermons by the pastor Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 Rev J H Callier is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Rogers
League
Henry Bandy
J. H. Callier
Church Schedule Highlights for Sunday and Midweek
Sunday school starts at 9 45 a m with George A W Carey as superintendent Worship follows at 11 a m and features the sermon Our Father Christian Endeavor convenes at 7 p m Prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m
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George A. W. Carey
Our Father
Church Services Schedule Notice
Bible school at 9 a.m. supervised by O. M. McGue. Sermon and service at 11 a.m. by the pastor. Worship at 3 p.m. and an 8 p.m. sermon by the pastor. Rev. Mrs. Mary L. Glenn, pastor, cordially invites the public.
Colored Personalities and Local Notices
Mr and Mrs R E Keeling left to visit Mrs Keeling s mother sister and daughter Miss Ann Keeling in Baltimore Md Mrs Mary Belle May of Hiawatha is returning to New York Her sister accompanies her The two sisters left Saturday after a farewell to Mrs Deloris Crouthers of Bluefield Allen Harris of Tip Top spent the past week with relatives in Bluefield Bluefield Va Mrs M S Greene of Bluefield Va is a patient in Providence hospital Mrs Mabel Roberson injured in an auto accident two weeks ago is improving at her home 301 Jones Street
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R.E. Keeling
Sarah Thompson
Bluefield
M. S. Greene
Providence
Mabel Roberson
Jones Street
Pocahontas Colored News Church Activities and Local Visits
The Pocahontas Colored News reports church events at the M. E. church school with superintendent James Davis and a 11 oclock sermon by the pastor, plus a children day exercise directed by Mrs. L. B. Mitchell. It notes visits from Frances Flynn of Tams, Winefred Page of Bluefield, and various local residents visiting relatives in Bramwell Kingston Hiawatha Lowe and Arista. The Antioch Baptist choir traveled to Tazewell, Koppeys quartet performed at Weyanoke theater for the A M church, and Mrs. Willie Davis recovered from a car accident.
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M. E. Church
James Davis
L. B. Mitchell
Frances Flynn
Tams
Thomas Wilborn
Winefred Page
Bluefield
James Page
A. S. Mitchell
Arthur Mitchell
Sally
Gretrude Smith
Elizabeth Scales
Theodore DeBerry
Blanche Scarbro
Big Stick
Flossie Smith
Arista
Alonzo DeBerry
Giotto
Sulmer
Calip
Jack
Matthew
Gertrude DeBerry
Lowe
Matilda DeBerry
DeBerry
Nina Royal
Northfork
Gladys DeBerry
Antioch Baptist Choir
Tazewell
Flat Top Baptist Choral Society
Koppeys
Stanaford
W. Va
Weyanoke Theater
A. M
Willie Davis
Elizabeth Washington entertains guests at home
Miss Elizabeth Washington entertained at her home on Wednesday night. Guests included Miss Nina Royal Miss Gladys DeBerry Robert Burnett John Burns and Willie Royal.
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Elizabeth Washington
Nina Royal
Gladys DeBerry
Robert Burnett
John Burns
Willie Royal
Sunday Worship Schedule Announced for Church
Sunday morning Sunday school starts at 9 30 led by Superintendent J E Watking. Worship services at 11 30 and 7 30 will be conducted by Pastor Rev E G Holcomb.
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J. E. Watking
E. G. Holcomb
Funeral Services for Mrs Mammie Ferguson Held at Mountcalm
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 12 30 for Mrs Mammie Ferguson of Mountcalm. She died Saturday at Brown's Hospital after an operation for goiter. She leaves husband Rueben Ferguson and six children Leesie Hill Eugene Nettie Moses Elnora McKinly Viale Ferguson, mother Mrs Young, brothers and sisters, and many relatives. She was a Pilgrim Baptist Church member in Crystal W Va and served as PTA president. Butler Ferguson died Sunday in Bishop Va at 4 o'clock from fever. He leaves widow Rebecca Ferguson and six children Mathrew Amos Levy Nelson Anna Elle and a baby, all of Bishop, plus several siblings. The funeral Tuesday was led by Rev Samp a on.
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Mammie Ferguson
Mountcalm
Ferguson
Brown's Hospital
Rueben Ferguson
Leesie Hill
Crystal
Eugene
Nettie
Moses
Elnora
McKinly
Viale Ferguson
Montcalm
Young
Mia, Ae
Pilgrim Baptist Church of
W. Va
P.T. A
Independent Order of Stoke
Butler Ferguson
Bishop, Va
Franklin County
Holiness Church of Bishop
Hero
Social notes from Lowe West Virginia and nearby towns
Local residents and visitors are listed with moves visits and engagements across Bluefield Princeton Weyanoke Matoaka Beckley and Charleston. The column notes family movements friendships and social events including a baby birth and a revival, ending with a remark on ancient bird divination used to foretell outcomes.
Maybeury and Switchback Circle Sees New Members
Maybeury Switchback West Virginia June 16 Lillian Peters circle met at Mrs. Fred Padbury home led by Mrs. E L Herndon. Scripture read by leader and 36 sick visits reported with 3.30 donated to charity. Three new members joined as the lesson from Heart Messages from the Psalms was given by Mrs. Litteral.
Reynolds Circle Meets at Mrs Callaway’s Home
The Pearl Reynolds circle gathered Wednesday afternoon with seven members. Treasury held eight dollars sixty nine cents, three dollars given to charity. Readings by Mrs Callaway Mrs Perdue Mrs Walker and Mrs Shepard. Mrs Watkins taught a chapter from Heart Messages from Psalms. Refreshments followed.
Spencer Circle Meets at Mrs Fudge Home
The Alice Spencer circle met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. H. E. Fudge with Mrs. M. H. Tabor as leader. The gathering opened with Just as I Am. Readings were given by Mrs. E. G. Shaw Mrs. B. Moore Mrs. C. H. Spencer and Mrs. S. B. Warner. The psalm lesson was discussed by Mrs. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. F. D. Black and Mrs. C. H. Spencer.
SlateBridge Evening Yields Prizes To Four Players
Mr and Mrs G L Slate hosted a bridge party Tuesday evening with prizes awarded to Mrs Harvey Slate Barnes Gillispie Mrs Vernon Reynolds and G L Slate. Attendees included C E Brazeal Vernon Reynolds Tom Slate G G Brammer Harvey Slate Dr Knack Roy Bailiff Barnes Gillispie Ted White Jack Graham Carl Slate and Miss Margaret Slate. A salad course was served.
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G. L. Slate
Harvey Slate
Barnes Gillispie
Vernon Reynolds
C. E. Brazeal
Tom Slate
G. G. Brammer
Dr. Knack
Roy Bailiff
Ted White
Jack Graham
Carl Slate
Margaret Slate
Friday Session of Pythian Sisters Held in Bluefield
Friday afternoon at Maybeury temple the Pythian Sisters held a semi annual session in Bluefield with many members in attendance including Mrs. Ted White Mrs. L. B. Kirk Mrs. F. D. Padbury Mrs. C. P. Thompson Mrs. Jack Calloway Mrs. C. B. Moore Mrs John Benusey Mrs C. E. Brazeal Mrs Violet Graham and Miss Edith Roach.
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Maybeury Temple
Pythian Sisters
Bluefield
Ted White
L. B. Kirk
F. D. Padbury
C. P. Thompson
Jack Calloway
C. B Moore
John Benusey
C. E. Brazeal
Violet Graham
Edith Roach
Notable Ladies Named in Local Society Notes
Mrs. J. G. McNulty Mrs. Charlie Shaw Mrs. E. G. Shaw Mrs. Hubert Nichols Mrs. Clayton Myers Mrs. G. L. Slate Mrs. Anna Noel Mrs. Sturgill Mrs. Shepard Mrs. Duff and Mrs. Annie James are listed among prominent attendees in a society roundup.
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J. G. McNulty
Charlie Shaw
E. G. Shaw
Hubert Nichols
Clayton Myers
G. L. Slate
Anna Noel
Sturgill
Shepard
Duff
Annie James
Bride Shower Honors Sisters and Friends in Bridge Gathering
Mrs. G. G. Brammer hosted a Friday bridge shower honoring her sister Mrs. Auburn Snyder and sister in law Ms Claude Slate. A long guest list included Mrs. Harry McComas of Upland and Mrs. Bessie Snyder of Norfolk with Gladys and Mary Hundley among the attendees. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. S. B. Warner Mrs. G. L. Slate and Mrs. Bessie Snyder.
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G. G. Brammer
Auburn Snyder
Claude Slate
F. D. Padbury
Ted White
J. H. Miller
S. B. Warner
H. M. Nichols
E. P. Walker
W. E. Owens
W. W. King
W. Reynolds
J. H. Black
C. H., Spencer
J. G. McNulty
John Bensey
C. EB. Brazeal
C. B. Moore
L. B. Kirk
G. L. Slate
Ruby Keesling
Harry McComas
Upland
Bessie Snyder
Norfolk
Gladys
Mary Hund
Maybeury Temple Honors Annie Schramm With Meeting
West Virginia grand chief Annie Schramm attended a special Maybeury Pythian Sisters meeting in Piedmont with District Deputy Mae Whitworth. Gifts were presented to both visitors, followed by a program featuring violin solos, readings, and talks, then a serving committee provided a delicious plate.
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Annie Schramm
Piedmont
W. Va
West Virginia
Maybeury Pythian Sisters Temple
Annie Laurie James
W. E. Owens
C. B. Moore
Paul Lawrence
Pearl White
Agnes Moore
Gertrude, Kirk
Billie Padbury
Edna Sturgill
Anna Noel
Pythian Memorial Service Program At Maybeury Methodist Church
The Pythian order outlines a memorial service Sunday at Maybeury Methodist Church from 11 a m to 12 noon. It includes hymns such as Abide With Me the opening prayer by Rev Suggs roll call of deceased knights N C Vawter K R S solo In Gods Garden of Roses by Mrs Ruby Keesling introduction Oscar Duff address W E Owens special Face to Face quartet and closing invocation by the prelate.
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Maybeury
Mr. Suggs
N. C. Vawter
Ruby Keesling
Oscar Duff
W. E. Owens
Local Families Visit Relatives Across Regions
Mrs. Frank Quisenbeury visits relatives in Cincinnati while Mr. and Mrs. E. Farmer spend the weekend in Foster's Falls. Mrs. M. E. Farmer and daughter Elizabeth attend graduation exercises, highlighting family milestones.
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Frank Quisenbeury
Cincinnati
E. Farmer
Foster's Falls
M. E. Farmer
Elizabeth
Local Dwellers Take Short Trips This Week
Names and places show residents visiting relatives and sightseeing across Bluefield Pocahontas Princeton Waynesboro and Northfork. Mrs J M Thompson Bluefield on Tuesday and Miss Ruth Lawrence from Asbury college with her parents in town. Several guests from Ohio Virginia and West Virginia spend time with relatives and attend events at the World’s Fair in Chicago and in local cities.
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Cises
West Virginia University
J. M. Thompson
Bluefield
Pate Hale
Pocahontas
Ted White
Northfork
Auburn Snyder
Keystone
Sam Quesenberry
Foster's Falls
Thelma Adams
Ruth South
Princeton
Virginia Lee
Dayton
Ohio
Aegg
Ruth Lawrence
Asbury College
K. G. Lawrence
R. B. Noel
Virginia
Chicago
Elsie Hendricks
Claude Slate
Opal Owens
Waynesboro
Elizabeth Chileo
Simmons
Juanita Harris
Havace
J. A. Lessor
Herbert Painter
Sunny
Charlie Adams
Kingsport
Vaught Hawks
Ashland
F. H. Runyon
Millard Gibson
Melvin
W. C. Miller
Mount Airy
N. C
Harvey Slate
Carbon
W. Va
G. L. Slate
Robert Vawter
N. C. Vawter
B. V. Lee
Social Guests Attend Regional Weekend Gatherings
Misses Mary Helen and Margare King visited Miss Lillias Creed in Upland on Friday, joining other guests at weekend events hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Peer.
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C. J. Peer
Mary Helen
Margare King
Lillias Creed
Upland
Bird Banding Milestone Reached in United States
More than one million birds have been banded across the United States to study migration feeding and other behaviors. Researchers say the program tracks movement seasonal patterns and habitat use informing conservation efforts and policy decisions.
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United States
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