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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1929

Page

5

Diplomas awarded to five St Luke's nurses

At St Luke's Hospital School of Nursing commencement in Bluefield five graduates were presented diplomas by Dr J E Blaydes. Dr George West Diehl hailed nursing as a calling near God's heart and urged a life of service and confidentiality in the profession.

George West Diehl Athens St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing Ruth Foster Johnston Kathleen Elizabeth Breeding M. Lena Gillespie N. Elva Chumbley J. E. Blaydes St. Luke's School of Nursing Mary E. Day Ruth Henderson Theodosia Surratt Violet Simpson Lola Cecil Nellie Alderman Margaret Bruce Mary Handley Kathleen Britts Margaret Sackett Wanda Hansley Reba Collins Leesie Bolen Fisie Butt Mary Heath Dorothy Rea Grace Conner Lackey Delp Jessie Cornett Lizzie Boyer Fasie Watkins Florence Spangler Kathryn Baumeerdner Margaret Smith Sarah Bowen S. W. Moore Pirot Presbyterian Church Henry Rodgin Diehl T. O'S. Wilson Miss Bowen Rodgin Massenet Will Rave Conrad Brevick Joseph M. Sanders Hoge West Virginia Florence Nightingale Clara Barton St. Igike's Hospital Westminster Presbyterian Church C. G. Gunn Gunn

Love Feast Marks Virginia Asher Bible Council Anniversary

Elaborately decorated Roanoke Y building scene hosted about 100 members for the Virginia Asher Bible council eighth anniversary. Members and guests included Miss Loudermilk and Misses Cocke in a ceremony highlighting leadership installs, with songs, a birthday cake, and a final circle and hymn.

Federal Street Virginia Asher Bible Council Virginia Asher Roanoke V.A T. H. Clagett Mise Effie Loudermilk Mise Elizabeth Gwinn Miss Loudermilk Harriet Spieden Jennie White Sarah Switzer Victor Frederickson Julia Gilbert Mise Elsie Walk Otte Sumner Mise Helen Jordan W. E. Debrick Ben S. Johnson Lyde Baldwin W. J. Cole Beulah Price H. M. Saunders Eve Counts Goldie Perry Margaret Bane Sallie Cocke Anna B. Burger Roanoke Council Misa Cocke

Rift Rumored Between Heifetz and Florence Victor Denied

The rumor of a dispute between violinist Jacha Heifetz and his actress wife Florence Victor has been denied by her, though she acknowledges a past disagreement that was reconciled, according to her secretary.

Jacha Heifetz Florence Victor

Hall Hopkins Wedding in Bristol and Bluefield

The marriage of Miss Kate Hopkins daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Hopkins and Mr Richard L Hall son of Mr and Mrs J R Hall occurred Saturday in Bristol. The ceremony was performed by Rev P P Haselvander formerly pastor of the First Christian church. The couple will reside temporarily in Bluefield and are well known in this city with many friends.

Kate Hopkins J. W. Hopkins Richard L. Hall J. R. Hall Boone Street Bristol Bluefield P. P. Haaselvander First Christian Church Ths City Hall

Baldwin Baby Born At Bluefield Sanatorium

Mr and Mrs Albert Baldwin Jr announce the birth of a son on Saturday at Bluefield sanitarium Mrs Baldwin was formerly Miss Tommie Leedy The note adds that Sisters of the Poor Child teens who run Sacred Heart parochial school will travel to Parkersburg for holiday duties including painting music English and French one sister will attend Notre Dame summer school in Indiana

Albert Baldwin Jr Bluefield Sanitarium Baldwin Tommie Leedy Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parkersburg University of Notre Dame Indiana

Slusher Shaw Announces Welch Marriage

Rosa Shaw and Taft Slusher were wed at Welch on Saturday June 15 in a ceremony at the Presbyterian church. The bride, daughter of E G Shaw, formerly of Bluefield, and the groom, son of A T Slusher of Northfork, will reside in Bellaire Maryland. Attending were Dal Slusher of Bellaire and other relatives and friends.

Welch Rosa Shaw Taft Slusher Williams Welch Presbyterian Church E. G. Shaw Maubeury Bluefield Slusher A. T. Slusher Northfork Bellaire Dal Slusher

Evans Heckner to Wed in Richmond VA

Friends announce the approaching marriage of Miss Alice Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Evans formerly of Bluefield to Mr Vernon Heckner. The ceremony is planned for June 25 in Richmond Virginia. Mrs Evans aunt is Mrs Jennie Sullivan of this city and the bride hails from Bluefield with many local friends.

Alice Evans George W. Evans Bluefield Vernon Heckner Richmond Evans Mie Jennie Sullivan

Recital Tonight By Mrs Phillips Pupil Singers

Pupils of Mrs. J. J. Phillips assisted by J J Phillips bass Sam Bonner and J A Smith tenors will be presented in recital at Warlicks. Everyone is invited to attend this evening.

J. J. Phillips Sam Bonner J. A. Smith Warlick’s

First matches in Round Robin at Bluefield Country Club

The opening games of the Round Robin tournament will be staged at the Bluefield Country Club. Organizers schedule early contests to start the event and set the tone for the day's play.

Bluefield Country Club

East End Bible Class Meets at Rev Underwood Home

The East End Bible class will gather tonight at 7 45 at the home of the Rev J B Underwood. A full attendance is desired.

East End J. B. Underwood

Local Visitors and Relatives Gather in Bluefield Notes

Mrs. Mart Price of Elkhorn remains patient at Bluefield Sanitarium. Her uncle R. H. Johnson of Bristol Tennessee visits. Will Add Powell of Portsmouth visits his mother Mrs. J. A Powell. Mrs. George Perfater and two children arrive from Hampton Virginia for an extended stay. Thelma Kinzer of Williamson will summers in Bluefield to study at Roncon School of Music. Mrs. Haugh S. Davie heads to Bristol then Little Rock Arkansas. Dora Hoy and granddaughter Mrs. Harry Booth and son Harry Jr of Washington, and Mollie Turner of Shepherdstown attend Snyder home. Out-of-town relatives attend Sonny Stephens funeral.

Mart Price Elkhorn Bluefield Sanitarium R. H. Johnson Bristol Mollie Turner Shepherdstown W. Va J. W. Snyder Highland Avenue Hout Turner Snyder Sonny Stephens Annie Stephens Roanoke H. L. Stepens J. R. Stephens W. P. Firey Louise Firey Idella

New French Process Gives MelLo-Glo Face Powder Lasting Smoothness

A drug store advertises MELLO GLO Face Powder featuring a new French Process for smooth, long lasting coverage. It promises a pure color that never looks pasty or flaky and will not irritate or clog pores while preserving a youthful bloom.

Mello-Glo Easley- Peon Drug Store

Bluefield Social Notes Record Travel and Visits

A flurry of visitors and returns to Bluefield is noted. Families from Roanoke Salem and Willie Virginia join locals, with Frances French home from New York School of Fine Arts, and several church members and relatives visiting Philadelphia Annapolis West Point and Lynchburg. Others travel to Cleveland Delaware Huntington and Norfolk for family and conference events.

Dobyne Roanoke Lucy Martin Warden Salem Walter Dickerson Howard Willie J. C. Crawford BE. A. Crawford Edward John Crawford Bluefield W. J. Richards Potteville W. A. Richards Frances French D. EF. French New York School of Fine and Applied Arts Mis French Long Island Annapolis West Point W. H. Riley Stowera ‘Street Sone Billy Steve Lynchburg C. G. Gunn Westminster Presbyterian Church Lewisburg Ida Gunn Westminster Church Helen Lewie Lois Deaumer Agnes Vawter Elizabeth Alexander William Alley David Peck T. H. Clagett Pleasant Viet Philadelphia Everett Harrie Clarissa Delaware Cleveland T. M. Gibbs Seattle Florence Brammer Martella Pear Brammer Charlotte Nancy Alice Hare Sacramento Cal O. &. Hare Dr. Hare Huntington E. W. Oliver Paces Robert Adame Mise Ruth Bartlett Beaver High School Columbus, C Desir Gilmore Rockbrown N. C R. M. Fleshman Edwin Williamson R. C. Pleshman Rogers Street Mra V. Donkin Greensboro T. Monroe

Five Die in Food Riot in Durban Asiatic Quarter

A riot in Durban Natal left five dead and over fifty injured. One European and four natives were killed with ten Europeans and forty one natives seriously hurt in the Asiatic quarter today.

Durban Natal

Native eating house dispute sparks deadly unrest

Rioting erupts in St Clairaville after natives clash over who prepares meals. Four teens reported killed and several Europeans said harmed amid enforcement efforts. Police rush in as violence lasts hours. Escaped prisoners Bryce Craig and Hubert Jones captured in Morganza case and held for Pittsburgh authorities.

St. Clairaville Pittsburgh Bryce Craig Hubert Jones Youngetown

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St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing Dressey Sale Y.ns Credit Clothing CO Princeton Ave Edwin Fox Ruth Bodell Tia Council Arsa Kellogg Battle Creek Hall-Hopkins Slusher-Shaw Bible Class The Bluefield Ait Ecm Appalachian Electric Power Company
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