Popular Couple Are United in Rites at Bland
V Hufford Pruett of Richlands Virginia and a Jewell Ridge Coal Company supervisor, united in marriage at Bland. The couple will reside in Bluefield for now.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1939
Page
16
V Hufford Pruett of Richlands Virginia and a Jewell Ridge Coal Company supervisor, united in marriage at Bland. The couple will reside in Bluefield for now.
The Memorial Baptist church YWA group in Bluefield Virginia met Friday at the pastor's home. Miss Helen Teague led a program with songs scripture and roles described by participants. A decorated cake table and gifts followed. Teague will host the July meeting.
Mr and Mrs C G Shaffer of 1620 College Avenue returned from Cleveland Ohio where they attended the graduation of their son Kennison Shaffer at the school of Medicine University of Medi line. Dr Shaffer is a graduate of West Virginia University.
Miss Castrodale completes the class at Immaculate School for Girls on Chicago’s Northshore. Commencement activities ran all last week with graduation exercises Sunday evening in the school auditorium. The Rev. Arnold Jergens of Chicago delivered the sermon.
Immanuel Lutheran Church announces a solo by Cigsabetpan singing a beautiful anthem at the 11 o’clock service. Luther League meets at 7 in the primary department. Mrs. Kenneth Cole chairs a Friendly Club picnic this Thursday at her cabin. Holy Communion to be administered at both services next Sunday June 25.
Roanoke girl wed Bluefield man Rev 8 R Orrell officiated at the ceremony in Roanoke. The groom is R Warren Evans, son of Mr and Mrs R M Evans of this city. The event occurred Sunday June 11 with an attractive bride.
Announcements list dances at Bluefield Sub Deb Club and West Virginia 1 ballroom with Leo Steiner orchestra, a Grace Methodist church missionary meeting, and D A R and Woman's Union events. Notable dates include June 21 10 to 2 dance and June 30 150th anniversary events, plus July August summer meetings for Christ Episcopal church auxiliary.
The Salvation Army Daily Vacation Bible School closed a most interesting session Friday with the course titled Living in Our Community. Mrs. Bessie Hoke directed the program for 110 enrolled and 70 daily attendees, who earned perfect attendance certificates. It is the second year the Salvation Army has conducted the DVBS.
Mr and Mrs 8 B Cregger 2254 Toledostreet announce the birth of a son born Friday June 9. The baby is named E. Before the marriage Mrs Jean Miss Helen ley, a daughter of Mr and Mrs D.
Mr and Mrs Fred S Murphy are the parents of Patricia Ann born December 12 at the Bramwell road Lune. The couple also has a daughter Nancy Lou.
Miss Katherine Hatcher daughter of Mr Mary Hatcher Oakvale West Virginia and Mr Roy Doss son of Mrs Lillie Doss 2201 Bluefield Avenue are married May 20 1939 at Bluefield Virginia. The bride wore formal white gown with roses and gardenias corsage. Mrs Doss will reside with her mother after the ceremony.
A West Virginia civic department event features a strawberry and cake festival organized by the Schenomen's Club to raise funds for Riviera improvements in Athens.
Mrs Ree Thursday invites members to join at seven o clock. The notice calls for attendance and participation in the upcoming gathering.
The Junior Flower club will meet with Mrs. Rachael Myers leading, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon June 30. The oeeneel yyee face will meet with Mrs. Tuesday afternoon, June 30, with 20, with Mrs. Rachael Myers as leader. FLOWER CLUB ACTIVITIES.
A visitor attends a local fair where guests are treated to delicious meats and warm hospitality. The event highlights generous servings and a welcoming atmosphere for attendees.
R R Sage returned home from New York with the body of his mother Mrs. Sage who died after years of illness. A youth recreation group held a pet show at 2:00 pm in the Athens recreation room with judges from the Bluefield Telegraph awarding ribbons to Jack Oxley Bob Oxley Joan Goode Junior Martman Edna Mae Martin Marjory Scott Roberta Brenaman Buddy Bradley and Abe Lilly.
Miss Doris Bunstock of McCook Nebraska marries Dr Lomas E Ball of Bluefield at the First Methodist Church with Rev A Brooks officiating. The couple’s reception follows at the Athletic Club with a corsage of red roses and white daisies. The bride is a McCook junior college and Hast business college graduate.
An individual completed a post-nate course at Kansas City University and received the Public Health hospital designation. The fragment notes the faculty name and campus context without full details.
A neighborhood club gathering is planned at Mrs. J. W. Hess’s home on July 10 at 7 30 p m with refreshments served. The event invites members including Mrs J W Neel and Mrs Turman from Mem bership.
A newborn weighs 7 pounds 12 ounces. The child joins Shir ley Ann, with mother Ruby Crawford of Brushfork. The father’s name is not clearly recorded in the fragment, but the couple is identified.
Lerona West Virginia June 17 report Counciling for Lerona will be held at the parsonage on June 7 30 p m under the guidance of local organizers in Lerona.
The club will meet after noon at 1 30 with members including Ae, Ewe, Ken of Mts and A G.
Fragments indicate Monday travel from Emory Henry for Young People's gathering and visits by Mrs Nannie Copen of Logan County. Mentions include Mrs Brook Phil and Mr Moye with families in Charleston, and weekend stays with parents and a daughter.
Nemours West Virginia church column lists Baptist Sunday activities at 10 o clock and B Y P U at 7 30. Methodist Sunday school also at 10 o clock with preaching services at 8. The note is by correspondent W W Wood dated June 17.
A singing school at Mt Her Ineokel provides both day and night sessions for students. The program emphasizes practical instruction and flexible attendance to accommodate different schedules.
A missionary group met at night to organize a young unit. Four members agreed to join and officers were elected with Mrs. J. H. Goosley named leader and the secretary appointed as part of the new organizational setup.
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