Popular Couple Married At Home of Rev Johnson
Miss Margaret Smith of Keystone wed Mr. Trubie C. Farmer of this city in a ceremony at 1 o clock Saturday conducted by the Reverend Ben S. Johnson of the First Christian church. The bride, noted as Keystone’s attractive girl, and the groom, an N and W railway electrician, honeymoon in Washington then will reside in Keystone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben S. Johnson
First Christian Church
Margaret Smith
Keystone
Trubie C. Framer
Farmer
Co. G. Farmer
James Street
N. and . Railway Company
Washington
Elizabeth Earnest Circle Meeting at Bland Street Methodist
The Elizabeth Earnest circle of Bland Street Methodist Church will gather Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Miss Margaret Jennings, 917 Highland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ernest
Bland Street Methodist Church
Margaret Jennings
Highland Avenue
Grace Methodist Young Woman's Circle Meets in Bluefield
The Grace Methodist church circle met Tuesday evening at 7:45 at Mrs. Osborne Cofer’s home on Virginia Avenue Bluefield Virginia with joint hostesses Mrs. Bowie Kahle and Mrs. Thomas Gawthrop. Twenty four members two new members and one visitor attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Osborne Cofer
Virginia Avenue
Bluefield
Bowie Kahle
Thomas Gawthrop
Kathleen Tynes
God
Mary Sue Tynes
Job
Keealyn Carter
A Rural Daconess Day Report At World Outlook Meeting
A World Outlook report describes a day in a rural daconess meeting. Mrs A M Wilburn presented A Chinese Woman and Miss Jennie Lou Tynes led a Bible study on Christ s conception of the Fatherhood of God. Mrs Osborne Cofer presided over business. minutes, roll call, dues, and prayer followed. Miss Mary Sue Tynes offered the closing prayer and refreshments were served during social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Outlook
A. M. Wilburn
Jennie Lou Tynes
Osborne Cofer
Mary Sue Tynes
Wright Phipps and Jack Wright Tie in Princeton
Miss Pearl Phipps of Bluefield and Mr. Jack Wright of Landcraft W Va were married June 7 in Princeton with Rev. G W Talbert officiating. The couple enjoy the good wishes of many friends for lasting happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Phipps
Bluefield
Jack Wright
Landcraft
W. Va
Princeton
G. W. Talbert
Wright
Y W C A Board Meeting Scheduled at Miss Brammer Cabin
Members of the Y W C A board of directors plan a Tuesday evening meeting at 7 at Miss Pearl Brammer s cabin on East River Mountain. They will depart the Y quarters around 6 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Miss Pearl Brammer
East River Mountain
Y. Quarters
Interesting Nuptial Event in Huntington
Margaret Louise Rees married William Gerald Withers in Catlettsburg Kentucky on May 15. Rev J Stewart officiated at the Catlettsburg church with Nellie Vickers and Ray Morgan as attendants. The bride is a Marshall college student and Mrs Withers has strong ties to Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Louise Rees
W. F. Rees
Huntington
William Gerald Withers
G. L. Withers
Catlettaburg
J. Stewart
Catlettsburg Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Mise Nellie Vickers
Ray Morgan
Marshall College
Withers
Huntington Publishing Company
Annie D. Woolwine
Mrs Barger Heads to Cincinnati Then Wheeling for Insurance Event
Mrs George M Barger Jr leaves for Cincinnati for a brief visit with Dr and Mrs H H Haggart former Bluefield then goes to Wheeling as a delegate to the state convention of Mutual Life Insurance company. She is on the program for a reading in the Cedar Rock Country club banquet followed by a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M Barger Jr
Cincinnati
H. H. Haggart
Bluefield
Wheeling
the Mutual Life Insurance Company
Bluefield Woman Welcomes Daughter Doris Ann Sykes
Mrs L M Sykes of Hansonaker Virginia welcomes the arrival of a daughter named Doris Ann. The mother before marriage was Thelma Stevens of Lovingston Virginia. The family formerly hailed from Bluefield.
Grunow Refrigerators Shown In Hall of Science at Century of Progress
At the Chicago Century of Progress Fair a Grunow Super Safe Electric Refrigerator is demonstrated in the Hall of Science. The unit reveals its innards under glass, uses a vacuum operated Carrene refrigerant, and eliminates pressure danger. Warlick Furniture Co. sells Grunow refrigerators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of Science
Grunow
Grunow Corporation of
Chicago
Warlick Furniture Company
Surprise Birthday Party for Mr. J S Aliff at Home
A surprise dinner honored Mr. J S Aliff on his fifty nineth birthday at his home hosted by children. Attendees included extended family and grandchildren with several gifts and games after cake and dancing, while some relatives could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S Aliff
Mr. Aliff
Aliff
J. S. Aliff
C. L. Aliff
J. Lee Aliff
Luther Williams
Bernard Aliff
Bill” Broyles
Princeton
Carl West
Billie Irene Williams
Nancy
Joe Charles West
Claude Lee Aliff
H. W. Waltere
Indianola
Sherman Aliff
Markle Wins Second Flight at Rocky Schorr Golf Tourney
Betty Markle captured the second flight title at the Rocky Schorr golf tournament held at Bluefield Country Club. Mrs. J. B. Pearson finished as runner up. Both prize awards were donated by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Betty Markle
Bluefield Country Club
Mre
J. B. Pearson
Ladies Day Putt Off at Bluefield Country Club
The Bluefield Country Club hosts a Ladies Day event on Tuesday featuring a putting contest. Three markers will be placed on the number 9 fairway and play begins at 11. All entries must complete their putts by 1. Luncheon follows at 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
Fairway
Bland Street Circles Meet in W M A 8
Social notes list multiple Bland Street women hosting circles on Wednesday afternoon June 21 at 3. Locations include 1300 Whitethorn street 1224 College avenue 303 Union street 918 Highland avenue 904 Raleigh trace Union street Bluefield college and Memorial avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M
Bland Street Methodist Church
J. M. Sanders
Sanders
Whitethorn Street
S. C. Douglas
C. C. Frazier
College Avenue
John Nash
J. B. Wagner Jr
Union Street
L. W. Boykin
S. J. Sublette
Highland Avenue
A. B. Mahood
M. G. Witten
Raleigh Trace
D. T. McGhee
J. W. Phipps
A. P. McKenry
Mr. Phippie
A. L. Rice
L. H. Denman
Bluefield College
Meyer Marcus
Fred Goodall
Memorial Avenue
Woman's Missionary Society Meeting At College Avenue
The Woman's Missionary Society of College Avenue Baptist Church will meet Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of
College Avenue
Marriage Of Interest In Pearisburg Ceremony
The marriage of Miss Mary Lou Brewer and Mr. Lindsey C. Deshazo was solemnized May 29 in Pearisburg with Rev. J. A. Early officiating. The bride, formerly from Oglethorpe, Georgia, has been living here with her sister Mrs. J H Clifton. Deshazo is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J W Deshazo of Bramwell Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Brewer
Lindsey C. Deshazo
Pearisburg
J. A
Oglethorpe, Ga
J .H. Clifton
Deshazo
J. W. Deshazo
Bramwell Road
DAR Chapter to Meet at YWCA Tuesday Afternoon
D A R John Chapman chapter plans a meeting Tuesday at 3 at the YWCA on Federal street. The executive board convenes earlier at 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Champan
Daughters of the American Revolution
Federal Street
Seventh annual Vacation Bible School in South Bluefield
South Bluefield D V B S reports strong start with 245 enrolled and 30 teachers. Mrs R E Edwards leads a corps of assistants while Rev Howard Weeks aids opening of Junior Intermediate departments. Intermediates begin worship under plan by Mrs M C Young. Miss Ruby Thompson and Mrs D E Templeton supervise a top tier program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bluefield
R. E. Edwards
Howard Weeks
College Avenue Baptist Church
M. C. Young
Ruby Thompson
D. BE. Templeton
Neighborhood children take part in Union Mission quilt project
Mrs. Harry Leist leads the primary department in Bible story dramatizations and hands on crafts for the Union Mission quilt project. Miss Ruth Kesting’s beginners stage scenes celebrate God’s love with home gifts, as Miss Virginia Stowers runs daily play periods and Miss Esther Kesting oversees a large school roll. Enrollment shows multiple churches and teachers across Trinity M. Bds, Westminster, First Christian, Church of God, First Baptist, Lutheran, Grace M. E., College Avenue Baptist, Episcopal Calvary Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Leist
Ruth Kesting
Virginia Stowers
Esther Kesting
Trinity M. Bd
Westminster Presbyterian
First Christian
Church of God
First Baptist
Lutheran
First Presbyterian
Grace M. E
College Avenue Baptist
Episcopal
Calvary
Graham
Making The Road Safe Sermon At First Christian
The First Christian church hosts a 7:45 p.m. sermon on making the road to Jericho safe. Otis Bivens leads the song service with a quartet providing special music for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Jericho
Otis Bivens
Bride-Elect Honored at Garden Party in Tazewell
Mrs. Herbert Ward hosted a garden party in Tazewell honoring Mise Nangy Johnston, Bride-elect of the month. Attendees included numerous lists of local ladies such as Mrs. A M Black, Mrs. Barney Moore, Mrs. Scotty Lupton, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Ward
Tazewell
Mise Nangy Johnston
A. M. Black
Barney Moore
Scotty Lupton
W. W. Arrowood
Dan Lynch
Robert Brown
Bowen Thompson
Henry Haley
A. C. Buchanan
Joe Gillespie
Gee, Jennings
James Peer
Shower Honors Infant Son Huddle Ward at Wyoming Street Home
Mrs. Chester H. Mustard's circle and Bland Street Methodist church held a complimentary baby shower Thursday evening for Mrs. Huddle Ward and her two month old infant. The event at Mrs. C. D. Wood's home featured wheelbarrow gifts, many useful items, and refreshments with a list of attendees including Mrs. J. R. Murphy Mrs. J. P. Weiser Mrs. J. B. Reynolds Mr. E. E. Comer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester H. Mustard
Wingfield Watts
Bland Street Methodist Church
Mustard
Wood
J. R. Murphy
J. P. Weiser
J. B. Reynolde
E. E. Comer
R. 8. Herndon
P. I. Dudley
N. F. Wickham
Albert
R. L. Roach
A. T. Conaway
Meyer Marcus
Birthday party honors June to August birthdays
Mrs. Johnsons Class at First Christian church held a weinie roast at Miss Edna Olivers home on East Wayne street Tuesday evening. Indoor birthday celebration followed with gifts for honorees and a present to Mrs. Frank Oliver for organizing nine months of events. Attendees included numerous named mothers and misses, plus Miss Ellaverle Smith visiting from Brooklyn NY in Norwegian hospital training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben S. Johnson
First Christian Church
Edna Oliver
East Wayne Street
Clase
Frank Oliver
Garland Brewer
Harry Henderson
Bowling Henderson
Virginia Tidwell
Lera Neal
William Mustard
Gladys Stafford
Beulah Vermillion
Anna Sutton
Esther Waters
Virginia
Thelma Bailey
Virginia Bivens
Mabel Marshall
Clytis Pruett
Mary Marshall
Ben 8. Johnson
Eugene Breen
N. M. Cregger
Harvey Morgan
Very Currence
Ellaverle Smith
Brooklyn
N. Y
Norwegian Hospital
Westminster Auxiliary Meeting Notice
The Woman's auxiliary of Westminster Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday at 3 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Local society notes reveal a week of visits and travel
Miss Elizabeth Morton of Charleston visits Miss Mary Brooks in Bluefield area while Miss Louise Williamson of Bluefield heads to Norfolk and Richmond for two weeks. Other notes include patients discharged, guests, and trips to Newport News Farmville and Newport News. Family and school connections across Charleston Bluefield Welch and Welch area are listed with several visits to Summers Street and Walton Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Morton
Charleston
Mary Brooks
Oakhurst Avenue
Louise Williamson
Bluefield
Norfolk
Richmond
Miss Williamson
Dorothy Williams
Betty Brooks
Bluefield Sanitarium
C. C. Stahlman
Catherine
Juanita Lusk
F. L. Black
Summers Street
L. EB. Poe
Galena
Doretta
Newport News
Q. S. S. of America
Elizabeth Pasley
Farmville State Teachers’ College
Farmville
William Gillespie
Tazewell
Corene Thompson
Walton Avenue
Do. L. Barnes
Welch
Paul Bailey
Morgantown
Hugh J. Shott Jr
J. H. McDermott
Maryland Avenue
Trotter
W. B. Bird
Rocky Gap
St. Luke's Hospital
Brimmer
Lucy Brammer
Lynchburg
M. W. Reynnlds
Frances
Cincinnati
A. H. Hock
Charlie Bill
Dalton Hensley
Man. W. Va
J. T. Phillips
Wythe Avenue
Asheville
N. C
Frank M. Wooten
Greenville
EB. C. Wade
Wade
Whitethorn Street
P. M. Joyce
Washington
Robert Joyce
Georgetown student completes first year in Washington report
The article notes a Georgetown University student finishing his first year in the capital. It also mentions Mrs. Thomas W. Lambert of Squire West Virginia ill at her aunt’s home in Bath Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown University
Washington
Joyce
Thomas W. Lambert
Squire
W. Va
Lucy M. Perdue
Bath Street
Jimmy Kabler
Junior Lindley
Jeffersonville
Ind
Florida
Camp Greenbrier
Alderson
Mary Annon Bell
Wytheville
Mildred Caldwell
Vivian Roach
Helen
Chicago
Yukon Sunday school officers retained with one change
Election of officers for the Sunday school in Yukon West Virginia kept most incumbents. Branscome will be assistant superintendent replacing Mrs. J W Gates, and Mrs. Stevenson becomes senior class teacher replacing Mrs Gillespie. Prizes for perfect attendance went to Bud Sam and Dave Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon
W. Va
Branscome
J. W. Gates
Stevenon
Gillespie
Bud Sam
Dave Gates
A. S. Murphy
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Gates
Mrs Bill Hart hosted a surprise birthday gathering Friday night at her home for her mother Mrs O P Gates aged 61. Guests included Mrs Chris McDarmont Mrs John Queen Mrs J Steele Mrs G F Cooper Mrs R W Branscome Mrs J W Gates Mrs Russell Gates Mrs D K Alexander Miss Margaret Gates Miss Frances Montgomery Roselea Kathrine Hart and other family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buster Harman
Lomax
Darwin Gates
Frieda Lester
Bill Hart
Edward Bryant
Dave Alexander
Mia
Sam Munele
Ruby Null
Gladys
Pauline
Hazel Creel
Vesta Bailey
Bess Tanner
Gertrude
Agnes Harman
Shrud Gates
Beas Williams
Rosella
Kathrine Hart
Moody Beavers
Gray Bryant
Cecil Worley
Lewis Mahone
Richard Kull
Arthur Williams
Red McCormick
Melvin
Marvin
Bud Yest
Vivian Williams
Everett Mitchell
Dick Rose
Joe Kovach
Cecil Rose
Clarence Stewart
Ralph Warden
O. P. Gates
Chris McDarmont
John Queen
J. Steele
G. F. Cooper
R. W. Branscome
J. W. Gates
Russell Gates
D. K. Alexander
Margaret Gates
Mary Polack
Frances Montgomery
Roselea
O. P
Katherine Hart
Steel output up in Youngstown area signals steady rise
Dow Jones reports steel production climbed another five percent in the Youngstown area, the strongest gain since measures began last March. Output stood at 51 percent at week’s end with a forecast for further increases. The Old Burnt church near Jacksonboro, S C, traces back over two centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Em
New York
Dow, Jones and Company Today
Youngstown
Ohio
Local man granted patent on dispenser tube
Gordon M. Lee of 424 Union Street has received a patent for a new dispenser for toothpaste, shaving cream, and other tube products. The device attaches to walls or mirrors for easy, sanitary use and Lee has secured manufacturing contracts and inquiries nationwide. Several local residents are noted as returning from trips and visiting with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon M. Lee
Union Street
Lee
Circle Meets Circle 1 at Elkhorn Methodist Home
Circle 1 of Elkhorn Methodist met at Mrs A W Hall Tuesday afternoon with one new member Mrs Calvin Shockey Jr added. A light plate followed for members and visitors including Mrs James Herfner of Logan and Ann Shockey of Algoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn Methodist Church
A. W. Hall
Calvin Shockey Jr
R. Brown Jenkins
Okley Harmon
Priscilla Farr
J. C. Newman
J. C. Karr
Tom Booth
Edward Lyons
G. M. Nelly
Julian Whittaker
James Herfner
Logan
Ann Shockey
Algoma
Judge refuses to halt West Virginia bond issue
Circuit Judge Arthur P. Hudson declined to issue an injunction stopping the state's 5 million dollar bond sale to cover a deficit. The case moves toward the West Virginia Supreme Court for a ruling on legality, prompted by Kanawha Valley Bank president John L. Dickinson. Attorney General Homer A. Holt argued the bonds are valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Arthur P. Hudson
West Virginia
Supreme Court
John L. Dickinson
Kanawha Valley Bank of Charleston
Robert G. Kelly
Homer A. Holt
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W. C. Gardner
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Golf News
Bland Street
D. A. R. Meeting
South Bluefield D. V. B. S
Hollywood
Hollywood Beauty Studio
501
Peery Building
Bluefield, W. Va
Westminster
Jacksonboro
S. C
Rose Beauty Shop Theater
W.H. Harry & Co
Princeton Ave
Logal Man
Oliver Beckner
Ina Beckner
Elizabeth Young
Williamsburg
Mise Delores Burchette
Maryville College
Maryville
Miss Hazel Burton
Elkhorn
Ladies’ Aid
A. Hall
W. B. Martin
Elizabeth Crotty
Mounts1000
Margaret Ruoff
R. A. Ruff
Violet Green
Washington, D. C
Helen Green
R. ©. Dunman
W. M. Fisher
W. B. Young
Billy
Derkanent
Peery
Bluefield Gas & Power Co
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