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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1939

Page

16

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.

Bland

Memorial YWA Group Meets At Pastor's Home

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.

Memorial Ywa Memorial Baptist Church Bluefield Helen Teague Thelma Creegar Hattie Spurgeon Margaret Poe Kwelin China Leona Bradshaw N. Clarence Smith N. Clarence Arith Cummins Pippin Thelma Creggar Mararet Poe Leonadshaw Luciie Smith Mercedes Denny Kerieen Bryant Bluestone

Shaffer Family Attends Cleveland Graduation

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.

C. G. Shaffer 1620 College Avenue Cleveland Ohio Kennison Shaffer Sane Avenue University West Virginia University

Miss Castrodale Finishes Course at Immaculate School

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 Schedule Updates

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.

Ates Cigsabetpan Rogers Immanuel Lutheran Church Luther League Kenneth Cole Friendly Club

Roanoke Girl Is Married to Bluefield Man

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.

Roanoke Bluefield

Community Events Put On In West Virginia Town

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.

Bluefield Leo Steiner Woman's Auxiliary Christ Episcopal Church G. E. Callahan Heatherwood Road

Salvation Army DVBS Closes Study Course

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.

Salvation Army Daily Vacation Bible School Bessie Hoke The Salvation

Births in local notice for Mr. and Mrs. Cregger

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.

B. Cregger Toledostret Ben Jean Helen Ley

Murphy couple announce birth of Patricia Ann

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.

Fred Murphy Dai Ae Patricia Ann Bramwell Road Lune Nancy Lou

Nuptial Rites In May Unite Popular Couple

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.

Katherine Hatcher Mary Hatcher Oakvale W. Va Roy Doss Lillie Doss Bluefield Avenue Bluefield Doss West

Civic clubs plan strawberry and cake fete in Athens

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.

Ee W. Va

Mrs Ree Thursday Meeting Invitation at 7

Mrs Ree Thursday invites members to join at seven o clock. The notice calls for attendance and participation in the upcoming gathering.

Mrs. Ree

Flower club schedule and meetings announced

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.

Rachael Myers

Visiting guest enjoys fair and fine meats

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.

Funeral for Mrs Sage Held After Return from New York

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.

R. R. Sage New York Athens Youth Recreation Group Wilson Gautier Mercer County Civic Department F. Toothman Genevieve Faulkner Bluefie Telegraph Jack Bob Oxley Joan Goode Junior Martman Edna Mae Martin Marjory Scott Roberta Brenaman Buddy Bradley Abe Lilly

Nebraska Bride Weds Dr Lomas Ball in McCook

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.

Omaha Neb World Herald Doris Bunstock McCook, Neb Lomas E. Ball Bluefield Doris C. L. Bunstock McCook Hattie Ball A. Brooks First Methodist Church Hywa Patterson Lincoln Nae Bunstock seCosh McCook Junior College Hast Business College Ball University of

Geons Takes Postnatal Course At Kansas City University

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.

Kansas City

Neighborhood Club Meeting At Mrs Hess’s Home

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.

HE. Turman J. W. Neel J. W. Hess

Family Welcomes New Baby Amid Named Parents

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.

Shirley Ann Ruby Crawford Brushfork

Lerona Counciling Meet Set at Parsonage

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.

Lerona W. Va

Club Meeting After Noon

The club will meet after noon at 1 30 with members including Ae, Ewe, Ken of Mts and A G.

Ewe Ken Mts A. G

Local Notices Mix Unclear Readings From Emory Henry Visit

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.

Emory - Henry Nannie Copen Logan County John Brook Phil Coi Moye L. W. Simms Charleston Keatley

Community church services schedule in Nemours

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.

Nemours Methodist

Singing School at Mt Her Ineokel Offers Day and Night Study

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.

Mt. Herineokel

Missionary Group Elects Leader and Officers

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.

J. H. Goosley Secre

Also Mentioned on This Page

V. Huffard Pruett Richlands, Va Cleveland, Ohio Miss Castrodale Immanuel Lutheran Church Schedule Hatcher Owilizer Company 150Th Inevening Woman's Missionary Soci Churchery of Grace Methodis Woman's M Union First Christian Church John Chapman P. B. Durrell Jefferson Street Russell Ritz D. E. Prench Bluefield Country Club W. A. McCue C. A. Joyce Eee P. D. Bratton Myrtle Beach South Carolina America Patricia Manor Villa Ambrose Atlantic Joe C. Ivey Manager Salvation Army Dvbs Geneviev Faulkner Box Mrs. Wiley Cunt Cola Onna of Step and NS Ovani Bluefield Shoe Company Roy Phillips Roy E. Callaway Gladys Walk W. E. Walk Nebraska Lomas Ball É. L Pam Speedway Heh Reid-Boice Tire Raleigh ST U. S United States Uncle Sam
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