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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1935

Page

8

Cooperative D V B S Opens Monday Morning

The Cooperative Daily Vacation Bible School of the First Presbyterian and First Christian churches opened Monday morning at the First Presbyterian church at 9 o'clock with more than 150 enrolled. The two week program runs daily from 9 to 12 and ages 5 to 15 are welcome.

First Presbyterian First Christian Churches First Presbyterian Church Overmyer Regina Humphreys Gibson Morrisey Edna Ramage Sally Richardson Hyacinth Jarrett Sue Linkenhaker Frances Stevens Mary Louise Reppert Elizabeth Warrick Virginia Lee Fisher Lola Lee Mustard Betty Brown Morrisey Grace McDowell R. T. Phelps Ben S. Johnson R. A. Yarbrough Slagle Howard Williams Anna Marie Nickels Margaret Borden Dawn Absher

Dance guests at Silver Slipper Club Mt Airy NC attendees listed

Attendees at the June 14 dance at the Silver Slipper Country Club in Mt. Airy include Mrs. Bonnie Denardo of Bluefield Virginia, Miss Bonnie Tabor Glenwood park, G. Moore, Miss Fannie and Mary Nell of Coopers, A. I. Robertson of Washington DC, Mrs. G. M. Sprat cher and Miss Georgia Tabor of Detroit, J. C. Null Huntington. The party visited other NC and Tennessee sites. music by Jones and Morrisey 11 piece orchestra.

Silver Slipper Country Club Mt. Airy N. C Bonnie Denardo Bluefield Bonnie Tabor Glenwood Park G. Moore Fannie Mary Nell Coopers A. I. Robertson Washington, D. C G. M. Spratcher Georgia Tabor Detroit Mich J. C. Null Huntington North Carolina Tennessee Jones Morrisey

Bible School Opens at Trinity Methodist Church South

Bible school opened Monday at 9 o clock in Trinity Methodist church with 215 students enrolled. Mrs R E Edwards serves as superintendent and Miss Ruby Steward as general secretary. Faculty for the school is described in the report.

South Bluefield Trinity Methodist Church R. E. Edwards Ruby Steward

Poisoned Kidneys Remedy Ad Claims Night Urge Relief

A 35 cent Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules package is advertised to harmlessly flush poisons and acids from kidneys and ease bladder irritation so you may stop waking at night. The ad lists other kidney and bladder symptoms such as burning passage pain backache leg cramps and puffy eyes and urges taking as directed.

Haarlem

Gall Stone Colic Ad Promotes Home Treatment

An advertisement from Write Home Drug Co of Minneapolis urges avoiding surgery for gallstone colic by treating the cause at home with a recognized specialist’s prescription for liver and gall bladder trouble. It promises literature on a 30 year proven treatment, a money back guarantee, and asks readers to clip the ad.

Johnson City Marriage Announcement of Eliza Burnett Johnson and Patrick Kelley

Mr William B Johnson announces the marriage of his daughter Elizabeth Burnett to Patrick J Kelley Jr Sunday June sixteen nineteen thirty five in Johnson City Tennessee. Witnesses included P J Kelley and Mrs Kelley along with C G Day Lyde Baldwin Jeannie Sullivan William D Kelley of Charleston. The bride is cited as a popular Tennessee girl. Kelley belongs to a prominent local family and works with City Fuel Company.

Elizabeth Burnett Johnson Patrick J. Kelley Jr Johnson City Tenn William B. Johnson Elizabeth Burnett Patrick J. Kelley Tennessee P. J. Kelley C. G. Day Lyde Baldwin Jenie Sullivan William D. Kelley Charleston City Fuel Company

Surprise dinner for C A Johnston at College Avenue Baptist

Mrs H L Black headed the committee that arranged a surprise dinner for C A Johnston by members of his calls at College Avenue Baptist church. Her name was omitted by mistake in a previous account.

H. L. Black C. A. Johnston College Avenue Baptist Church

Young People Lead Weeklong Program at First Baptist

For six weeks starting next Sunday the young people of First Baptist Church will present timely topics during Sunday evening services under Pastor Dr. T. E. Peters. The topics will be discussed in an open forum at the midweek prayer service the following Wednesday evening.

First Baptist Church T. E. Peters

Violin Ensemble at Granada Promises Delightful 45 Minute Concert

An ensemble of seventy violins played by Vincent Paoliello pupils will perform at Granada theater Thursday at 8 o'clock for about 45 minutes. A flurry of community meetings follows with Red Cross style gatherings across local churches and groups including First Presbyterian, D A R, First Baptist, Westminster, Grace Methodist, Y W C A, and Y activities.

Granada Theater Vincent Paoliello

Japanese Student Visits Trinity League Meeting

Tatsuo Kuribayashi, a Japanese student at Vanderbilt, visited the Trinity Methodist Senior Epworth League meeting. He spoke about the Young People's assembly at Holston conference in Emory, Virginia and entertained the group with songs and remarks on the assembly as Wayne Bowman led the program on the theme Our Home.

Tatsuo Kuribayashi Vanderbilt University Trinity Methodist Epworth League Young People’s Assembly of Holston Emory Wayne Bowman Christine Steele Marie Hypes Dorothy Martin

Marriage of Nancy MacCorkle Ross to Charles Irving Lewis

Mr and Mrs William Eldridge Ross announce the marriage of their daughter Nancy MacCorkle Ross to Mr Charles Irving Lewis on Saturday June 15 in Richmond Virginia. The couple will reside at Maxwelton West Virginia.

Bluefield William Eldridge Ross Nancy MacCorkle Charles Irving Lewis Richmond Virginia Maxwelton West Virginia

Marriage Notice for Elnora Louise Cheyney Wickham

Attractive cards announce the marriage of Elnora Louise Cheyney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Irwin Cheyney, to Dennis K. Wickham on Saturday June fifteenth 1935 in Bluefield West Virginia.

Clyde Irwin Cheyney Elnora Louise Dennis K. Wickham Bluefield West Virginia

Return from Episcopal conference at Jackson's Mill

Douglas Rice Griffin Callahan and Jennings Hobson of Christ Episcopal church returned from Jackson's Mill where they attended the Episcopal Young People's conference. The Rev. Jennings W. Hobson was also present. Quite a number of Princeton young people were in attendance.

Betsy Tracy Reba Meem May Gardner Smith Mary Keeffe Katheryn Reardon Ruth Rice Florence Hall Alice Osborne Margaret Sanders Douglas Rice Griffin Callahan Jennings Hobson Christ Episcopal Church Jackson's Mill Episcopal Young People’s Conference Jennings W. Hobson Princeton

Rocky's Golf Tournament Finals Slow Victory at Bluefield

Mrs. John Hoilman defeated Mrs. H X Morton 4 2 in the finals at Bluefield Country Club yesterday to win Rocky s golf tournament. Hoilman reached the final by beating Tierney Jr Hardy and Brooks in the semi finals while Morton eliminated Tabor Hern don and Kabler. Morton was medalist with an 88 and Hoilman will receive a golf club donated by Rocky Schorr as the runners up prize. second flight finals to follow this morning.

John Hoilman H. X. Morton Bluefield Country Club Hoilman L. E. Tierney Jr J. H. Hardy C. F. Brooks Morton H. Tabor J. M. Herndon

Loyal Daughters Meet At Mrs Fretwell Home

The Loyal Daughters class of the First Christian church meets tonight at 7 30 at Mrs Mary Fretwell's home on College avenue. Mrs Fretwell is the teacher and a good attendance is urged.

Loyal Daughters First Christian Church Mary Fretwell Fretwell College Avenue

Miss Aliene Crowe and Melvin Barnett Wed in Bluefield

The ceremony took place Saturday June 15 at Tazewell Virginia with Rev. W W Arrowood officiating. Bride Aliene Crowe of Bluefield wore poudre blue, graduates Beaver High School in June 1936, and will live with her parents, Mr. and Mrs T F Crowe, Highland Avenue. Groom Melvin Barnett son of Mr. and Mrs G S Barnett of Roanoke, a former WHIS entrant now at Granada theater, recently active in Bluefield. They plan to reside at the Crowe home in Highland Avenue.

Aliene Crowe Melvin Barnett Tazewell W. W. Arrowood Presbyterian Church Beaver High School Bluefield Barnett G. 8. Barnett Roanoke Jefferson High School Philadelphia College of Dnamatic Arts Granada Theater WHIS

Wilford Jones Couple Welcome Daughter Effie Maria

Mr and Mrs Wilford M Jones on the Bluefield Princeton road announce the birth of a daughter named Effie Maria born Monday The mother before marriage was Miss Churchill Agnes Bailey

Wilford M. Jones Bluefield Princeton Road Effie Maria Churchill Agnes Bailey

Students enroll at Bluefield college for summer session

Between thirty and thirty five students enrolled yesterday at Bluefield college for a nine week summer session opening today and ending August 16. Dr Edwin C Wade said enrollment may rise modestly by midweek. This marks the second summer term following the 1926 start with courses for degree credits and teacher certification renewal.

Bluefield College Edwin C. Wade Bluefield Country Club C. W. Owens B. M. Louthan O. M. Carpen

Publisher Initiates Weekly WHIS Broadcasts On Constitution

H I Shott bluefield publisher opened a Sunday 1 50 pm series on WHIS exploring the Constitution of the United States. The 15 minute talks will cover early framing and historic context for the layman and avoid controversy.

H. I. Shott Bluefield WHIS United States Mr. Shott

Ladies' Day Golf Match At Bluefield Club

A women’s golf team from Black Knight Country Club will play at Bluefield Country Club today. Luncheon is scheduled for 12 30 p.m. instead of 1 o'clock.

Black Knight Country Club Bluefield Country Club

Sisterhood meeting urged at B mans hall this evening

A special meeting of the Sisterhood of Ahavath Sholem is planned at B'nai B'rith hall this evening at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend.

Sisterhood of Ahavath Sholem B'nai B'rith Hall

First Baptist D V B S Vacation Bible School Half Century

The Daily Vacation Bible school at the First Baptist church will hold commencement exercises Friday at 7 30 PM at the church. A large attendance is expected as a most interesting program will feature the occasion.

First Baptist Church

College Avenue W Meeting at Baptist Church

A meeting of residents on College Avenue West, located south of the College Avenue Baptist Church, is set for Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at the church.

The Woman's Missionary Society of the College Avenue

Young Presbyterians Return From Lewisburg Conference

A group of youths from West Minster Presbyterian church including Dorothy Graham Ellen White French Betty Smith Louise Smith Frances Witt Loula Frances Hampton Eleanor Hall and Bill Tom Watkins will return today after attending the Presbyterian young people's conference in Lewisburg.

Dorothy Graham Ellen White French Betty Smith Louise Smith Frances Witt Loula Frances Hampton Eleanor Hall Bill Tom Watkins West Minster

Families visit for Father's Day across several states

Mr and Mrs Dalton Hensley and sons from Man West Virginia and Sally Ann Mundy of Radford Virginia spent Father s Day with Mrs Hensley s parents on Rogers Street. Mrs W Neville of Monroeville Alabama arrived to visit daughter Mrs Peters and Mr Peters on Poplar Street. Maude Price is improving at home on Federal Street. Miss Harriet Speiden of Columbus Ohio visited her parents on Rogers Street. Mrs C B Martin and Mrs Annie Woolwine were in Athens Gay. Ferne Williams of Charleston and Eunice Lindsay of Norfolk were weekend guests.

Dalton Hensley Jimmy and Billy Man W. Va Sally Ann Mundy Radford Federal Street Harriet Speiden Columbus Ohio J. W. Speiden Rogers Street B Martin Annie Woolwine Athens

Caticura Soap Advertises Skin Relief

Convince readers of skin benefits with Caticura Soap containing the same effective medication as Caticura Ointment, promoted for itching pimples eczema and other skin symptoms. Ointment priced 25c and 50c.

Miss Virginia Waltz and local social notices

Hancock street hosted Miss Virginia Waltz as families head to Lewisburg to fetch Ellen White French and Betty and Louise Smith. Several locals visit relatives, attend medicals, or relocate for welfare and relief work in Bluefield, Marion, Lebanon, and surrounding areas.

C. W. French Oak Grove Lewisburg Ellen White French Betty Louise Smith Presbyterian Young People's Conference G. Williamson Vineyard Street Julia Turpin Bedford Mis. C. R. Smith Union Street Nancy Tynes Virginia Nita Caldwell Hot Springs Douglas Knochs Winston- Salem 8. V. Brooks Enochs Winston-Salem Millard Gilmore St. Luke's Hospital Elizabeth Keaton Hinton College Avenue J. R. Carter Third Street Bluefield Sanitarium S. A. Careon S. A. Careon Jr Abingdon Carson Holiman Itta Beana Kyle Bruce Page Thornhill Mina Dora Thornhill Richmond Walton Avenue Milas Thornhill Virginia Emergency Relief Administration Marion Bluefield Langie Martin Lebanon

Black-Draught Promises Relief and Energy Boost

A historical health ad touts Thedford's Black-Draught as a pleasant laxative and cleaner for the system. It claims improved elimination, increased work efficiency, and better recreation readiness, with a testimonial from W. J. Walters of Paragould Arkansas noting long use and quick recovery after doses.

Thedford W. J. Walters Paragould, Ark

Personal news from Rock and Hineto seeking visits

Dr. John H. Bird of Rock is spending two weeks at Craig Healing Springs. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Keaton of Hineto are visiting their daughter, Mrs. H. Caldwell, and Mr. Caldwell on College avenue.

John H. Bird Rock Craig Healing Springs J. P. Keaton Hineton HK. ©. Caldwell Mr. Caldwell College Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cooperative D. V. B. S Myrtle Ellen White Mary Louise Taylor B. J. Lilly Lucille Saunders Elizabeth Bailey Elsie Jones D. B. Gray Mattis Sue Horn Mildred Eubank Emily Ashworth Elsie Lezenby Cherry Reardon Frances Paoliello Roger Bailey Frank Walters Irene Weaver Glady Udy Frances Wiley Pansy Stewart Bobbie Smith Bessie Trent E. Kardaras Robert Lundy Marshall Peters Anita Jones M. C. Young Victoria Tibbs Bible School Lydia Binkham Sally Mariel Putnam Connecticut John Chapman D. E. French Reid Avenue Harriet Elizabeth French D. E. French Jr W. M. S. of the First Baptist Church Woman's Auxiliary Westminster Presbyterian Church Woman's Missionary Society of Grace Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society of Hawley Merchandising Store Trinity League Rocky’s Golf Mr. Melvin Barnett Ter, H. B. Sharitz Miss Lucy Higginbotham J. W. Waters Co Jewelers Federal St Bluefield, W. Va Coats VOGUE Federal St First Baptist College Avenue W M. S Virginia Waltz Hancock Street Clean System For Health Wedge Luefield Roy D Philips Bluefield, W. V Dodge Trucks opGe Dodge W. B America W. R. Keesee & Co., Inc Dodge Commercial Express Bluefield Ave Cedi Derendab
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