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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1936

Page

7

Miss Louise Shinault Weds William M. Whitlow in Pearisburg

Miss Louise Shinault and William M. Whitlow married Wednesday afternoon in Pearisburg. The couple left for a wedding trip to Washington and other points and will reside with the groom's mother on Glies street. The bride, a Bluefield and Baltimore education, and Whitlow, Beaver High School and Bluefield College graduate, both have many friends sending congratulations.

Louise Shinault William M. Whitlow Pearisburg Washington Will Shinacham M. Whitlow Whitlow Glies Street

YWCA Camp Sends 21 Girls From the Y

Twenty one janitor girls depart from Y quarters at 10 o clock for the first week of the YWCA camp at Camp Roland. Miss Minnie Weaver and Desir Gilmore supervise with camp counselors. Weaver returns to accompany the group. Lunches are to be picnicked. mail may be left at the Y.

Y. W Camp Roland Minnie Weaver Desir Gilmore Miss Weaver Ere Shirley Smiler Nancy Grey Lasend Mary Cheyney Kan Royer Jean Carter Margaret Lee Bénarés Virginia Kirk Betty Lynch Udy Pansy McGee Louise Stewart Imogene Miller Virginia McGee Elizabeth Smith Bery Lyie Paul Hobeck Annabelle Wagner la Groseclose Shirley Annae Pegree Helen Roach Mildred ‘Or Edna Walters Y. Garters Bluefield Misses Weaver Gilmore R. D. Payne Anita Sorrell Annie Hancock

Miss Pearle Brammer Returns from Lake Lure Conference

Miss Brammer returns from the Automobile club conference at Lake Lure North Carolina accompanied by Mrs Lucey and Mrs May Strang of Weaversville North Carolina. They will be guests at Miss Brammer s cabin on River mountain. Mrs Posey is sister of Miss Minnie Weaver of the local Y staff.

Pearle Brammer Lake Lure N. C Automobile Club Lucey May Strang Weaversville Miss Brammer River Mountain Posey Minnie Weaver Y. Staff

Bluefield Quota Club Discusses West Virginia Theme

Bluefield Quota Club meeting presided by Mrs. Anne Nee with Martha Smith in charge focuses on a West Virginia questionnaire prepared by Mrs. W. H. Quekemeyer. Ruth Lee Smith reads a note from Charleston on the state facts and Katherine Kitts is introduced as a prospective member.

Anne Nee Bluefield Quota Club West Virginian Martha Smith W. H. Quekemeyer West Virginia Ruth Lee Smith State Department Charleston Annie Woolwine Virginia Katherine Kitts Woolwine Eel Minnie Weaver R. H. Weaver

Annual Art Exhibit at Vivene Studio With Ceremonies

The Vivene Art and Expression studio announces its annual art exhibit next Tuesday at 8 PM with a 7:30 PM speech recital. Miss Helen Gohen is featured at the West Virginian hotel Monday evening in a certificate speech recital with certificates awarded by Vivene studies and D. M. Fasley presenting.

Vivene Art and Expression Ritz Bailing West Virginian Helen Gohen Vivene M. Fasley Board of Education

Lovely Complimentary Affair Honors Mrs Hefner and Bride

Mrs Relph Hefner of Atlanta and Mrs Robert Clifton were honored at a dessert-bridge party hosted by Mrs C Hefner and Mrs Keil Alderson at the Hefner home on College avenue. Flowers and refreshments brightened the interior, with high score prizes won by Mrs A W McThenna and second by Mrs G M Cruise. gifts were given to the honorees.

Relph Hefner Atlanta Robert Clifton C . Hefner Keil Alderson Hefner College Avenue A. W. McThenna Alderson W. L. Mus G. M. Cruise

Calvary W M S Plans Meeting This Afternoon

The Woman's Missionary Society of Calvary Baptist Church will gather this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the church for a session.

Woman's Missionary Society, Calvary Baptist Church

Dance At Keystone Junior High Thirteen Club Event

A dance at Keystone junior high school auditorium Friday evening from 10 to 2 features Viola Saydus and her orchestra. Chaperons include Dr. Ot, Mrs. J. C. Killey, Mr. and Mrs. D. Ripley, Mr. and Mrs. Cline T. Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam T. Kenzie.

Keystone Thirteen Viola Saydus J. C. Killey Ge D. Ripley Cline T. Jackson Sam T. Kenzie

Grace Methodist Woman’s Missionary Circle Meeting Highlights

Grace Woman’s Missionary society met at Grace Methodist Church on Wednesday. Mrs. W. E Rick opened with song, devotional by Mrs. A B Stafford, and prayers by Miss Eigine Wagner. A violin and piano duet accompanied songs while Miss Mary Sue Tynes spoke on The Church and Dis advantaged Communities. Ellaine Wagner, back from Scarritt School, shared Korea mission work and Mrs. R J Keyes reported on the Daily Vacation Bible School and coalfield advisory board meeting. Mrs. Peery’s circle showed top attendance.

Woman's Missionary Society of Grace Methodist Church W. Erick A. B. Stafford Lake Ellaine Wagner Misionary Korea Scarritt School R. J. Keyes Daily Vacation Bible School Grace Church George Evans Coalfield Advisory Board Eigine Wagner M. Peery

Benefit Ball for Sisterhood of Ahavath Sholem Held in Princeton

The Sisterhood of Ahavath Sholem hosted a June benefit ball Tuesday evening at the Memorial building in Princeton. Mrs. Samuel Delott led the event with about two hundred guests from near and far, plus Jack Dishman’s orchestra providing dance music and soft drinks served throughout the evening.

Sisterhood of Ahavath Sholem Memorial Building Princeton Sisterhood Samuel Delott Jack Dishman

Auxiliary Prayer Band Meeting Invites All Interested

The Nation's Auxiliary Prayer band will meet this morning at 9 30 at the home of Mrs L F E Humphreys 533 Fourth Street All persons interested are cordially invited.

Rehearsal Planned for Bland Street Methodist Choir

The Bland Street Methodist church choir holds a rehearsal this evening at 7 45 PM. Organist and director James Elmer Brown asks all members to attend and be punctual as several important anthems are in preparation.

Bland Street

Rocky's Golf Tournament at Bluefield Club Finals Today

Rocky Schorr's golf tournament at Bluefield Country Club features morning tri finals with 9:00 Hollman versus Markle and 4:05 Huffard versus Herndon. Second flight finals Friday, with prizes from Rocky Schorr's golf shop for winners.

Rocky Schorr Bluefield Country Club J. B. Hollman H. Markle S. N. Huffard J. M. Herndon R. B Taylor Huston St. Clair A. B. Mahood Dean Hosmer L. EB. Tierpey Jr R. H. Moore C. H. Tabor Mary Dunglinson R. H. Prichiard R. O. Rogers J. H. Hardy O. M. Deverle Mra. J. H. Kabler Betty Markle

Goodman couple greet a fine daughter

Mr and Mrs Jack Goodman of Bailey Avenue announce the birth of a daughter.

Jack Goodman Bailey Avenue

Youth group returns from West Virginia conference

Members of the First Presbyterian Church youth group travel from Lewisburg after attending the Young People's conference of the Synod of West Virginia. Pastor Rev. Joe B. Overmyer and Mrs. Overmyer accompanied the group along with several listed youths.

First Presbyterian Church Lewisburg Young People’s Conference Synod of West Virginia Greenbrier Bluestone Kanawha Joe B. Overmyer Overmyer Misses Lucy Virginia Lee Fisher Rachel Francia Margaret Thornhill Beth Thomas Grace McDowell Delores Anderson Dan Bredshaw Dick Hancock Johnny Clark James Courtney Smith James Young Bob Roach Paul Thomas Jr

Miss Kellersberg Speaks On Africa Mission Work

Miss Winifred Kellersberg daughter of Dr and Mrs E K Kellersberg missionaries to Africa gave an informative talk at a joint meeting of the women auxiliaries of the First and Westminster Presbyterian churches at the First church on Wednesday afternoon. Her remarks focused on hardships faced by African women and were shared with Circle 8 and the Business Women's group of First church.

Winifred Kellersburg Africa First Presbyterian Westminster Presbyterian Circle 8 Business Women's Group First Church Elizabeth War

Midweek Prayer Service Features Talk by Kellernberg

Rick directed the afternoon program. Miss Warrick led a devotional and a quartet sang two selections. Rev. Joe B. Overmyer introduced the main speaker. Miss Kellernberg, Agnes Scott College student, recently taught at Lewisburg Young People's conference and spoke at the First Presbyterian church service.

Rick Miss Warrick Joe B. Overmyer James Young Dan Bradshaw Paul Thomas Jr Overmyer Flist Miss Kellernberg Agnes Scott College Decatur Lewisburg First Presbyterian Church

Attractive Bride Hosts Informal Bridge Party

In honor of Mrs. Charles Edward Frazier formerly Miss Ann Armistead, a bridge party was hosted at Whitethorn Street residence by Mrs. F. Armistead. Mrs. Taylor Frazier won high prize. Miss Jane Markle took second. consolation went to Mrs. W. K. McDougle. The honoree received a guest prize as guests, assisted by Mrs. F. G. Otey and Mrs. J. P. Gills, enjoyed summer flowers and a salad course.

Charles Edward Frazier Ann Armistead F. §. Armistead Whitethorn Street Taylor Frazier Jane Markle W. KE. McDougle Armistead F. G. Otey J. P. Gills

Northfork Eastern Star Installation of Officers

Northfork chapter 99 Order of the Eastern Star will install officers Friday evening at ? o'clock. Newly elected officers include Worthy Matron Mrs Mae Booth Elkhorn Worthy Patron C Anderson Northfork Associate Matron Mrs Ida Whitehead Eckman and Saponi patron C W Dillard Landgrand Identities Pollyannas to be revealed and new names drawn at close of meeting.

Northfork Order of the Eastern Star Mae Booth Elkhorn C. Anderson Ida Whitehead Eckman Saponins C. W. Dillard Landgra

Local Folks Attend Visits and Departures Across Town

Mrs. W. G. French returns from Huntington after visiting her daughter Mrs. C. M. Woodyard. R. B. Murphy and son Fred visit Craig Healing Springs. Miss Mabel Taylor leaves Friday for Knoxville Tennessee for a new job. Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Hefner visit Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Hefner. Mrs. Clifton formerly Helen Glass Roanoke. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Bodell of Springfield Ohio visit Mrs Bodell’s parents Mr and Mrs. T. C. Tanner for two weeks.

W. G. French Huntington C. M. Woodyard R. B. Murphy Fred&. Murphy McComas Craig Healing Springs Misa Mabel Taylor Knoxville Tenn Ralph Hefner C. V. Hefner

Keystone-Kimball Service Club Holds June Meeting

The Keystone-Kimball Better Service club gathered about 300 employees and visitors at the Koppers community hall in Keystone for its June meeting. Attorney Marty J. Capehart spoke on the Norfolk and Western railway and its role in regional development and employee welfare, urging support for the state pension act.

Keystone W. Va Keystone-Kimball Better Service Club Koppers H. M. Smith Wyoming County Wolves J. C. Johnson Dorothy Peterman Margaret Deskins Bertha Shupe Marty J. Capehart McDowell County and C Norfolk and Western Railway Atlantic Seaboard Mid West Columbus Cincinnati West Virginia Relief and Pension Department R. L. West Keystone Baptist Church

It Girl Claim Sparks Physician's Odd Theory

Beverly Hills physician Dr. W. A. Nicholl says Hollywood stars have a peculiar attraction he calls psychogenic and psychometric magnetism. He cites Elinor Glyn’s notion of "it" as the source of this appeal.

Hollywood W. A. Nicholl Beverly Hills Elinor Glyn

Picnics For Vacation Bible School Held Today

The three annual South Bluefield Daily Vacation Bible School picnics occur today with divisions: beginners at Oakhurst Park lunch at 10 supervised by Mrs. Edwards. primary from Westminster to Shanondale at 11 with Mrs. Gray. unions and intermediates to Trinity Church at 4 led by Mr. Geiger and Mrs. Young. Lunches and 10 cent swims requested.

South Geiger Trinity Church Shangone College Avenue Baptist Church M. C. Young C. G. Gunn Westminster Church

Miss Elizabeth Talbot Returns Home From Maryland Visit

Miss Elizabeth Talbot returns to Buckhannon after visiting Maryland apartments with Mr and Mrs Robert Burch. Several informal social affairs were held in her honor. Miss Julia Wise returns from a business trip to Hinton with her mother Mrs Lucy A Wise.

Elizabeth Talbot Robert Burch Maryland Buckhannon Julia Wise Hinton Lucy A. Wise

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Calvary W. M. S Bluefield Supply CO Grace W. M. S Rocky’s Golf Miss Kellersberg Drug Topics Dr. Miles Laboratories Alka-Seltzer Blackman & Blackman American Pharmaceutical Company New York State Norwich Pharmacal Company Prescription Protective Bureau New York City Paul Molyneux Alabama Pharmaceutical Association Service Club Harry J. Capehart 8. B. McClung Co. B. Hancock Minnie Parmley Gary Ind T. H. Clagett B. F. Snead Bland St. Luke's Hospital W. M. Hummon Dayton Ohio Compar Bay Kammer Furniture Co Bland St. Bluefield, W. Va Bluefield, W. VA Batistes
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