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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

Page

10

Evening meetings and parties across Grace and community groups

Grace Wesleyan Bible class meets at grace Methodist church at 7 30 this evening. Maher lodge No 177 holds a business social meeting at Moose hall at 2 30 this afternoon. Pi Omicron sorority plans a 7 45 gathering at the West Virginian hotel with a large turnout expected. Ruth circle Loyal Daughters Bible class annual Pollyanna party is set for this evening at 88 oclock at Arlene Geordon home Woodlawn avenue. Mrs Ben Johnson teaches the class.

Grace Wesleyan Bible Grace Methodist Churches Maher Lodge No. 177 Moose Hall West Virginian Pi Omicron Ruth Circle Loyal Daughters Bible First Christian Church Arlene Geordon Woodlawn Avenue Ben Johnson

Wedding Of Hattie Bryant And William McCue

The marriage of Miss Hattie Leola Bryant to Mr. William Alexander McCue occurred May 13 at Christ Episcopal church with Rev. Jennings W. Hobson officiating. The couple will reside in Scranton, Pa., where the groom works for Westinghouse Electric.

Hattie Leola Bryant William Alexander McCue Virginia A. Bryant Christ Episcopal Church Jennings W. Hobson William A. McCue Scranton Pennsylvania

Woman's Missionary Society Meets at College Avenue

The College Avenue Baptist church Woman's Missionary Society held a Wednesday afternoon meeting with Mrs. Do. W. Owen as vice president presiding. Readings focused on The Daye of Thy Youth from Ecclesiastes. Mrs. Earl Bailey's circle won the attendance pin.

Woman's Missionary Society College Avenue Baptist Church Do. W. Owen Ray Graham Ecclesiastes T. J. Phelps M. O. Carpenter Christ Howard L. Weeks Earl Bailey W. S. Phelps

Northfork O E S Hold Friday Meeting and Installation

The Northfork chapter 99 OEO ES will meet Friday at 8 PM in North Fork. Officers report at 7:45 PM and one candidate will be initiated. A public installation of officers follows at 9:30 PM with services by Mrs. Vera M Easley worthy grand matron. Large attendance expected.

Northfork Chapter O. E Northfork Vera M. Easley

Luncheon at West Virginia hotel hosts Bluefield Quota club

Bluefield Quota club members met at a noon luncheon conference at a West Virginia hotel. Visitors included Mrs Lena McDougle and Mrs William McDougle, and Mrs Anderson from Asheville. Program featured balloon and marshmallow races with prizes. Quotarians received gifts and printed ballots. They plan to travel to Washington for the Quota club international convention next week.

West Virginia Bluefield Effie Loudermilk Pearl Taylor Washington Quota Club

Elizabeth Ernest Circle Hosts Bland Street Methodist Meeting

Elizabeth Ernest circle of Bland Street Methodist Church gathered at Rogers Street residence Monday evening with Break Thou The Bread of Life as the opening hymn. Mrs. Roy Thompson offered prayer as minutes were read and approved and reports from several superintendents were shared. Mrs. Fred Harris Circle led the program with scripture from St Luke presented by Misa Ora Clarkson and discussion on Stewardship. Miss Margaret Warley read an article from The Voice. The program concluded with Job As Heretic from Great Souls At Prayer, presented by Mrs Harris. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer, and hostess duties were assisted by Mrs Joe Wilds, Miss Gladys Gerald, and Mrs Helen Payne.

Harriet Speiden Elizabeth Ernest Bland Street Rogers Street Roy Thompson Fred Harris St. Luke Misa Ora Clarkson Harris Margaret Warley The Voice Joe Wilds Gladys Gerald Helen Payne

Musical Program Tonight at Warlicks Pianos Rooms

The B Natural music and dramatic club led by Mrs. James Stott presents a program at Warlick's piano rooms at 8 pm. Highlights include Welcome song Duo Good Evening Hale Pearcy and Margaret Lowe, club yells led by Lucille Davidson, readings, solos by Jack Wyatt and Frances Melvin, and an operetta Busy Housewives with roles for Lucille Davidson Harold Sutphin and others.

Natural” Music and Dramatic Club James Stott Warlick Hale Pearcy Margaret Lowe Lucille Davidson Vera Carr Ruby Nell Hall Miriam Jones Valse Ferris Mrs. Stott Pansy Wyrick Brother Frances Melvin Club Reading Little Stars Beautiful Bird Playlet Phyllis Arney Trula May Sutphin Mildred Hill Quarette Ruby Arney Virginia Lowe Lucille Waters Ellen Reed Ball Rochelle Carr

Neighbors Sing Selections At Local Club Event

The program features Robert and Jack Wyatt performing Children with Phyllis Arney Mildred Hill Trula May Sutphin Frances Melvin Margaret Lowe Re chelle Carr Miriam Jones Vera Carr and Nevy Hall. A solo West of West Virginia by Trula May Sutphin and chorus with Harold Sutphin on harmonica and Virginia Lowe on guitar. A goodbye song closes the club gathering.

Bluefield Girl Weds Felix Kellum in Alabama Ceremony

Miss Phyllis DeBrick married Felix Kellum of Manchester and Warm Springs. The ceremony occurred Saturday May 30 in Phoenix City Alabama with witnesses Miss Alice Lou Plastridge and Dr LeRoy W Hubbard. Bride, a Warm Springs resident and physiotherapist, is a Peabody College graduate. The couple plan a wedding trip and will reside at Warm Springs Georgia.

Phyllis DeBrick Felix Kellum Manchester Warm Springs Phoenix City Ala Alice Lou Plastridge Warm Springs Foundation LeRoy W. Hubbard Kellum J. M. Kellum Warm Spring Foundation Washington Valley Virginia Pointe Walter Edwin DeBrick Phyllss

Price Taylor Wedding in Bluefield Va United Couple

An afternoon wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs A G Taylor Bluefield Virginia joined Miss Mary Ellen Taylor and Mr Walter Gray Price of Cleveland Virginia in a simple ceremony. Dr J Taylor Stinson performed the rite with ring ceremony and family present. The couple plan to reside in Cleveland Virginia after June 25.

A. G. Taylor Bluefield Mary Ellen Taylor Walter Gray Price Cleveland J. Taylor Stinson Marvin Williams Nevin Lucy Temple Willis Cadman

Meeting of the L A to B of R T This Afternoon

A meeting of the L A to B of R T is set for this afternoon at 2 o clock in the Red Man s hall. Attendance by all members is urged due to its importance.

L. A R. T Red Man's Hell

Macedonia Shrine Meeting At Masonic Temple

Macedonia Shrine No 8 held an eight o clock session at the Masonic temple with a large attendance. Mrs Will C Easley presided in the absence of Mrs J C Mutcha more as priestess. A brief business period preceded a social hour led by patrol members featuring clever stunts and a light repast for members.

Macedonia Shrine No. 8 Masonic Temple Will C. Easley J. C. Mutchamore

Local Personal Notices From Abingdon to Niagara Falls

Mr Kenneth Addington and Miss Pauline Bailey return from Abingdon Va after attending a young peoples assembly. Miss Evelyn Wilson of Radford Va stays with Mrs Harry Rosa and Pauline Bailey in Cumberland. Mrs T S Hamilton visits Yu kon W Va with Mr and Mrs Myron Hall. Nancy Ward Moss of Tazewell Va visits Mr and Mrs P S Dudley on College Avenue. Mrs M C Hammond of Welch returns home after days with Mrs R A Sheffey. Kenneth Addington and Mr and Mrs S C Douglas plan two weeks at Niagara Falls. Mrs Catherine Stahiman of Charleston W Va is a patient at St Luke s Hospital for a tonsil operation. Little Betty Bolton Hawley discharged from St Luke s after tonsil and adenoid surgery and rests at home on Caroline Avenue.

Kenneth Addington Pauline Bailey Abingdon Evelyn Wilson Radford Harry Rosa Cumberland T. S. Hamilton College Avenue M. C. Hammond Welch R. A. Sheffey Parkway C. Douglas Niagara Falls N. Y Catherine S§tahiman Charleston W. Va St. Luke's Hospital Little Betty Bolton Hawley Caroline Avenue

Industrial stagnation tied to national ills says Kettering

New York June 17 C F Kettering vice president of General Motors told American advertising men the country suffers from industrial stagnation. He warns that producing identical models indefinitely dulls demand and harm remains until products reflect consumer wants.

New York C.F. Kettering General Motors Corporation

Business urged to focus on products people want

In urging business to produce things the people want to buy. He added: I think if we spend one half the energy producing these products that we spend stirring up the mud we'd be a lot better off.

Hawks completes round trip Croydon to Rome return flight

American flyer Frank Hawks lands at Croydon after a 9 hour 44 minute round trip voyage to Rome and back to London. He reports headwinds abroad and Alps challenges but says he will sail for the United States around June 24.

Hawks London Rome Croydon Eng Croydon Airdrome Frank Hawks Alps United States Kingsford-Smith Italy

Continue Drain Pit in Search of Youths Body

Lima Ohio June 17 Police Chief Willis Kipfer ordered continued draining of the quarry pit where the body of 17 year old Mise Woods was recovered last week and where the body of Earl Truesdale 20 is believed to lie. Eight feet of water remained and authorities hoped to reach the bottom tomorrow.

Lima Ohio Earl Truesdale Mies Thelma Woode Willis Kipfer Truesdale Mise Woods

Railroads seek higher freight rates appeal to I C C

Washington briefs report railroads appealing to the Interstate Commerce Commission for increased freight rates. Tokyo warns of a major quake striking the city and unsettling residents. New York sees three men rob a bank and steal jewels worth 150000. Hamilton Bermuda notes a tourist steamer Bermuda burning near port. Tokyo reports a Japanese naval pilot killed in a midair collision. Washington tallies an eight million dollar jump in the treasury deficit stirring officials. New York coverage hints Capone aftermath as drive reveals its course. Mobile reports a woman shooting and killing Foster Hale Jr a prominent attorney.

Washington Tokyo New York Hamilton Bermuda Treasury Capone Mobile F Oster Hale Jr

Governor Conley Urges grads in Barbouraville class

Governor Conley tells Morris Harvey College graduates that opportunities are greater now than before. West Virginia Druggist association opens with nearly 200 delegates in Wheeling. Clarksburg report: Miss Amanda McDaniel found in serious condition on an abandoned farm after dog bites and exposure.

Barbouraville Conley Morris Harvey College Wheeling West Virginia Druggiste Association Arthur Honecker Comno Clarksburg Amanda McDaniel

Higher ups of rum gang will be goal of federal agents

Washington eyed New York as the next field in the war against organized crime with forty federal agents at work in the district and coordination across departments led by United States Attorney George Medalie. He noted progress would speak for itself and said some income tax evaders under indictments had already been investigated as the case expands.

Washington New York United States George Medalie Medalie

Capone Suit Over Palm Island Residence Fades After Order

Vincent C. Giblin, Capone's former Miami attorney, filed a $50,000 suit for unpaid fees. A court order dissolving the restraining injunction became effective Monday noon. Frank Clark Jr. said he would seek a state supreme court restraining order. Deputies had seized furnishings as Judge Freeland noted the property was in Mrs. Capone's name and the restraining order was meant to let her file suit.

Freeland Clark Mrs. Capone

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