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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1938

Page

4

Bridal Party Entertained Before Frampton Kingdon Wedding

After the rehearsal of Kathryn Kingdon and Charles Frampton Jr the bridal party was hosted with a West Hotel dinner by Mrs Russell Ritz and her daughter. Frederick Ritz Kingdon and another brother hosted a stag at Mountain View Avenue. gifts were exchanged, and a luncheon at the West Virginian hotel hosted by Miss Kathryn Kingdon preceded the Westminster Presbyterian church gathering at 7 30 this evening.

Kathryn Kingdon Charles Richard Frampton, Jr Russell Ritz Edward J. McQuail, Jr West Hotel Messrs Frederick and Ritz Kingdon Mountain View Avenue Mr. Frampton

Salvation Army Bible School Ends After Successful Session

The Salvation Army Vacation Bible School concluded with 104 enrolled, the first of its kind here. Adjutant K E B Moss praised the results while Mrs Hoke from Princeton directed the school assisted by corps officers and local members. Handicraft.

Salvation Army K. EB. Moss Beast Hoke Victor Princeton Durell Robey Stalnaker Vance West Virginia Richmond

South Bluefield Vacation Bible School Closes First Week

The South Bluefield Vacation Bible School at Trinity Methodist completes its first week with 142 enrolled from multiple churches. Faculty listing includes W H Carr general superintendent and I N Puqua chairing. program runs one more week with closing exercises planned at Trinity Church.

South Bluefield Trinity Method Church Trinity Westminster Presbyterian First Baptist College Avenue Baptist First Presbyterian First Christian Graham Christian Jewish Clarksburg Methodist Church of God W. H. Carr Dot Lawrence Irene Weaver Louise Lester I. N. Puqua E. E. Wiley Mary Louise Taylor Anita Jones Virginia Gib Mary Stuart Kell Imogene Ler C. D. Cruise Ruby Stewart Margaret Elps Edith Duff Mary Katherine Elliott Mildred Dutton Margaret Boyd Blanche Paisley Keith H. B. Boyd Oreda Neel Maxine Peters W. P. Hawley Trinity Church

Bridge Party At Albemarle Street Hosts Five Players

Miss Frances and Miss Margaret Borden entertained on Albemarle Street with five in play. O B Prench won high score, Elizabeth Neis took second, Red Ohler claimed the floating prize, and Mrs Eugene Farley held the cut prize. Ice course served. lilies and roses ice shaped as decorations.

Frances Margaret Albemarle Street O. B. Prench Elizabeth Neis Red Ohler Eugene Farley Dorothy Johnson Kethi Borden

Mrs German Wins Over Mrs Vass In Golf Match

In the Rocky golf tournament at Bluefield Country Club Friday Mrs W J German defeated Mrs T E Vass 2 up in the feature match. Both players showed solid play as newcomers to the game.

W. J. German Bluefield Country Club T. E. Vass Germark Prank Day Dean Mary Beth Caton C. L. Seyler George Strader, Jr J. M. Herndon Strader Rocky Schorr

Vivene Art Studios Announces Series of Functions

Vivene Art Studios will host a Saturday afternoon art exhibit from 3 to 5 at the Vivene Art Studios on Commerce Street. A Monday evening 8 recital features The Dream Maker by Irene Norris. Tuesday at 8 a commencement includes A. J. Cole of the Mercer board delivering diplomas. Blanche and Alleyen McMullin lead the art department.

Vivene Commerce Street Irene Norris A. J. Cole Mercer Board of Education Blanche Alleyen McMullin

Bluefield Ladies Attend Luncheon at Bristow Hotel Bristol

Mrs Wade W Walker Mrs J E Blaydes Mrs Fred 8 Richmond Mrs C B Hancock and Mrs S B McClung attended a luncheon at the Hotel Bristol Bristow Tenn on Thursday. Hostesses were Mrs George Walker and her daughter Mrs Jack Mowles of Lebanon Va.

Wade W. Walker J. E. Blaydes Fred

Dessert Bridge Honors Guest at Mount Hope Visit

Mrs Fred S Richmond hosted an informal dessert-bridge Friday evening honoring Mrs Robert A Lampton of Mount Hope visiting Mrs Harry Holmes. Three tables were in play.

Fred S. Richmond Robert A. Lampton Mount Hope Harry Holmes

Frampton-Kingdon Wedding Set At Westminster Church

William Hart and Allan Griffin of Clarksburg will participate in the Frampton Kingdon wedding this evening at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Mr and Mrs Fred Ford of Clarksburg attended the rehearsal party last night for Miss Kathryn Kingdon and Mr Charles Richard Frampton. Mr Ford will take part in the ceremony. Miss Marjorie Annon of Clarksburg is in town for the wedding and joined guests at the rehearsal dinner. Ned Shott recently arrived from West Virginia University Morgantown has gone for a stay of

William Hart Allan Griffin Clarksburg Frampton-Kingdon Westminster Presbyterian Church Fred Ford Kathryn Kingdon Charles Richard Prampton Ford Marjorie Annon Ned Shott West Virginia University Morgantown

Posture Tips From Anne Jamison for Summer Beauty

A beauty column urges women to tighten posture this summer with early morning walks and specific habits. Anne Jamison advocates drawing a line from ears to heels to align shoulders and chest, plus rowing and other exercises to firm hips, waist, and tummy. Readers are invited to request the booklet Reduce by Exercise from the Bell Library.

Anne Jamison Beverly Hills Hollywood

Local Social Notes Highlight Weddings and Visits

Six weeks at Camp Knox in Kentucky precede Judge Herold Ritz and Mrs. Ritz arriving from Charleston to attend the marriage of Miss Kathryn Kingdon and Mr. Charlies Richard Frampton Jr. Other items mention weddings in Lynchburg and Charleston family visits to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Ocean View Virginia with several local residents traveling or staying at area locales.

Camp Knox Kentucky Herold Ritz Mrs. Ritz Charleston Kathryn Kingdon Charlies Richard Frampton, Jr Miss Kingdon Judge Ritz Frances M Duke University Ham N.C Clifford M. Brown Nelson Floyd Norfolk and Ocean T. J. Jackson Mary Jo Drakes Ranch Lynchburg Gay Caskie William Tyler Ross Mr. Jackson Ralph A. Hefner Atlanta Bobby O. P. Hefner Dr. Hefner O. V. Hefner College Avenue L. K. Noel Bluefield Bluefield Sanitarium Keil Alderson H. B. Craft Eleanor and Mary Barbara C. S. Cheyney Union Street Craft Cheyney J. C. Gordon Virginia John, Jr Nell Kell Wharton Black Ocean View

Advisory Board to Meet on County Relief Allocations

The state advisory board will convene June 21 to study county relief allocations for the 1938 39 year made through the department of public assistance. John T Morgan of Charleston is chairman.

Charleston W. Va State Advisory Board Department of Public Assistance John T. Morgan

Bland Street School Closes With Programs

The Vacation Church School at Bland Street church ended after starting June 6 with Thompson as general superintendent. W. P. Eastwood led the junior department, Mrs. Dan McMullin and Miss Willette Allen had charge of the primary and beginners, with Miss Thompson directing the intermediate. Enrollment reached 113, and each department offered a themed program on the concluding day.

Bland Street Church Thompson W. P. Eastwood Dan McMullin Willette Allen Miss Thompson Wharton Black Eddie Douglas Claire Whitlock Mary Mason June Dalton D. C. Woodfin Anna Whitlock Kenneth Addington John Wickham Ora Clarkson Louise Payne Kathryne Shupe

Richmond pair guest of Joyce family on trip to New York

Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Dickens of Richmond Virginia stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Joyce on Jefferson Street before their journey to New York. Mrs. Dickens is Mrs. Joyce’s sister. Also mentioned are Mrs. Calvert Clement Thurman Parker and daughter Dorothy and Mrs. Mays and daughter Mary Frances of Roa- stream.

F. L. Dickens Richmond Charles Joyce Jefferson Street New York Dickens Joyce Harry Calvert Jack Clement Allen Thurman W. M. Parker Dorothy Harry Mays Mary Frances Roa

Bowl of Rice Benefit Ball Draws Record Crowd

The Bowl of Rice ball at the West Virginia hotel drew a large crowd and was praised as a unique and successful dance. The event, sponsored by the United Council for Civilian Relief in China, aimed to raise funds for civilians in war torn China with decorations evoking a Chinese garden and no expense detracting from proceeds.

Louise Phillips

Rehearsal Dinner Guests Include Clarksburg Visitor

In Noke Virginia area Mrs D E Mays hosted guests including Mrs L D Mattox and son Buddy and Mrs Arthur Heller and daughter Olson. Clarksburg’s Miss Louise Coustin arrived to attend the Kingdon Frampton wedding and joined the rehearsal dinner hosted by Mrs Russell Ritz and Mrs Edward J MecQuail Jr.

Noke L. D. Mattox Buddy Arthur Heller Olson D. E. Mays Carolina Avenue Louise Coustin Clarksburg Kingdon M Frampton Russell Ritz Edward J. MecQuail, Jr Miss Coustin A. E. Swinner Thomas Curd Charles Hicks Welch Ruth Pell Miller Huntington H. B. Lee

Frampton Kingdon Wedding Guests Include Ritz Family

Charleston and James Ritz of Wheeling are listed as guests for the Frampton Kingdon wedding this evening. Mr Ritz is noted as brother of Mrs Alva Ritz Kingdon, mother of the bride.

Charleston James Ritz Wheeling Mr. Rite Alva Ritz Kingdon

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