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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1940

Page

3

All In Readiness For Opening Off Camp At Camp Roland

The Y W C A announces the annual girls summer camp at Camp Roland from June 26 to July 10 with counselors in place on June 25. Each girl must arrange her own attire and meals begin at noon on opening day. Miss Minnie Weaver and copa Gilmore lead the staff with listed counselors and improvements completed for first class conditions. Registration urged at the Y quarters on Federal Street with several out of town attendees already enrolled.

Camp Roland Minnie Weaver Copa Gilmore Mildred Copenhaver Eloise Dilcher Peggy Har

Grace Church youths hear Carle Davis on democracy and peace

At Grace Methodist Church the young people heard pre law student Carle Davis discuss democracy and Christianity. He argued democracy has thrived in the United States, urged peace over war, and warned against radical dictatorship as an obstacle to freedom. The Net weekly paper and other church activities were noted.

Carle Davis Grace Church Grace Methodist Church Roger Harris Emma Sue Phelps Concord State Teachers Cortral United States Church Young the Net

Mrs Principe Honored At Mrs Graham’s Evening

Mrs Graham hosted a compliments tea for Mrs Principe with several guests including Mrs P Graham Mrs J H Bailey and Mrs Principe. Guests enjoyed games and a five course meal while gifts of fine linen were presented to the honoree.

Ans & Ton Soars Roth

Class Meet Held At Shrader Home

Twenty five members and twelve visitors attended the class meet at the Shrader home. Guests included Miss Prete laustard, Gene Gala, Prous Morris, Maxine Smith, Mary Ruth Elizabeth Louise Stewart, Brady, Bernita Camper, Phyllis Linkous, Irene Sprouse, Les Els wich, and Ruth Cox. Mrs H S Shrader hosted with assistance from Mrs Henry Woods and Mrs J D Blanchard as they served refreshments.

Prete Laustard Gene Gala Prous Morris Maxine Smith Mary Ruth Elizabeth Louise Stewart Brady Bernita Camper Phyllis Linkous Irene Sprouse Les Elswich Ruth Cox 8. S. Shrader Henry Woods J. D. Blanchard

Grace ME Church Activities For Ensuing Week

The Daily Vacation Bible School led by Mrs. R. J. Keyes opens daily at 9:15 and ends at 11:00, with more children expected. The dramatic club, directed by Miss Home Sue Phelps, plans a three act play in July. Rev J. T. Brown continues Bible lectures on Joshua Wednesday evening. Thursday at 3 the youth meet at the church for a Paris Mills outing and picnic supper for college students.

R. J. Keyes The Bible School Dramatic Club Helen Ae Home Sue Phelps J. T. Brown Joshua Paris Mills

Anniversary Of Wedding Observed At Lambert Home

Mr. and Mrs. Lambert celebrated their forty fourth wedding anniversary at their home in Pile. Mrs. Lambert received many attractive and useful gifts. After lunch guests enjoyed conversation and entertainment. among attendees were Mr. and Mrs. W. and son Lambert Pierce of Vi, Mr. and Mrs. C. Friends then were Bill Webb of R. 8. city and F. W. Cragg of Pennsylvania.

Little Jimmy Cohen Celebrates Second Birthday Party

Jimmy Cohen son of Mr and Mrs Deleon Cohen Mountain View avenue celebrated his second birthday with a party Saturday at 3. Pink and white decorations set a festive mood as guests enjoyed ice cream and cake served by Shirley Harris and Erselle Stowers. Attendees included Jane Barbie Virginia Linkous Gail Voight Louise Harris Jackie Jolard Linda Rhea Kersey and the host. Taylor Agee Joe Hall Judy Hall and Freddie Repass were unable to attend.

Jimmy Cohen Deleon Cohen Mountain View Avenue Shirley Harris Erselle Stowers Jane and Sue Barbarie Virginia Linkous Gail Voight Louise Harris Jackie Jolard Linda Rhea Kersey Taylor Agee Joe and Judy Hall Freddie Repass

Rock OES Chapter Elects Officers

Rock OES Chapter elects officers including patron A P associate matron Hallie Young associate W L Warden Miss de West secretary Ethel Echols conductress Dion associate conductress Dessie Hi Theworthy matron elect Ethel Grainger warder and sentinel Fred Young with Miss Bess Barbour past worthy grand matron as installing officer at the June 28 regular meeting.

A. P Hallie Young W. L de West Ethel Echols D-ion Dessie Mary Hi Theworthy Ethel Grainger Fred Young Bess Barbour Ceton

Pocahontas Lodge Silver Anniversaries Observed

Mrs. Fred Walker leads reservations and auxiliary duties for a Pocahontas lodge event honoring the forty fifth lodge anniversary and the twenty fifth auxiliary anniversary with F. L. Taylor as trainmen committee chair.

Fred Walker F. L. Taylor Walker Pocahontas Lodge

Miss Eulalia Francisco To Return From Camp Merrie Wood

Miss Eulalia Francisco is expected home Friday from Camp Merrie Wood Sapphire North Carolina where she is attending the Southern Business Girls conference in session June 11 21 Miss Francisco is president of the Business and Professional Girls club here

Eulalia Francisco Camp Merrie-Wood Sapphire N. C Miss Francisco Business and Professional Girls’ Club

Return From Visit In Metropolis

Mr. and Mrs. J. Park Sutherland and daughters Betty Jeane and Tommy June with Mrs. Sutherland's mother Mrs. Sallie B. Dillon have returned from a ten day visit with Mrs. Ray C. Wheeler in New York City. On returning they paused to visit relatives in Baltimore Maryland.

J. Park Sutherland Betty Jeane Tommy June Sutherland Sallie B. Dillon Albemarle Street Ray C. Wheeler New York City Wheeler Dillon

Wrights Attend National Grocers Convention in New York

Mr and Mrs Wright left Saturday for the National Grocers Association convention in New York City They will visit Mrs George Weber at Hollis Island and attend the World’s Fair The convention headquarters are at the Pennsylvanian hotel.

Lee Wright National Grocers’ Association New York City George Weber Hollis Island Pennsylvanian

Hager Clan Reunion At Old Homestead

The Hager clan gathers at the old homestead for a reunion among family and friends with plans for shared memories and continued fellowship.

Old Homestead

Miss Morton Guests of Miss Taylor in Bay City

Miss Mary Anna Morton of Bay City Texas is the guest of Miss Taylor at the Taylor home on Jefferson street. The two young women were roommates at Arlington Hall in Washington.

Mary Anna Morton Bay City Tex Miss Taylor Claude Taylor Jeferson Street Arlington Hall Washington

DAR To Meet At Burgess Home

The DAR announces an executive meeting at 2 30 PM at the Burgess home. Members will gather for the planned agenda and organizational updates.

The Toin

Birth of Charleen Hampton in Bluefield

Mr and Mrs Charles Hampton announce the birth of a daughter named Charleen at Bluefield on June 17. The mother was formerly Kath leen Thacker before marriage.

Charles Hampton Sennen Bluefield Charleen Kathleen Thacker

Local Personal Notes From Bluefield Area

Mrs. Vadie Thompson improves at Bluefield sanitarium after a broken shoulder from a stair fall at Highland avenue. May Bailey and Betty Anne Armbrister return from two week trip to Looktown Mountain Morristown and Douglas with grandfather E Lawrence in Tazewell. Mae Shields visits Betty Moses in Pocahontas. Mr. and Mrs. C L Seyler travel from vana Cuba. Mildred W arrives today from Rica Med college to spend a month with her mother. Mrs H M W south Bland Emily 5.

Vadie Thompson Bluefield Sanitarium Highland Avenue May Bailey Betty Anne Armbrister Look- Town Mountain Morristown Douglas E. Lawrence Tazewell Mae Shields Betty Moses Pocahontas C. L. Seyler Vana Cuba Mildred W Rica Medical College H. M. W . South Emily

Brief Court Session Adjourns To Summer Term Begins

Judge George W. McClintic held a short district court session and will adjourn until Monday June 24 to open the regular summer term. He will charge the grand jury upon return from Asheville after attending a judges conference. Cicero Hurley former postmaster at Anawalt received three years probation for embezzlement with restitution obligations. Probation officer Bolick said about 1186.20 was involved. Hurley has paid 125 to date and is employed on a state road project. Attorneys A Kingdon William Kell and State Senator W M LaFon were admitted to practice.

George W. McClintic United States District Court Tenn McClintic Fourth Judicial District Asheville N. C Norning Cicero Hurley Anawalt Meclvitic Hurley W. B. Bolick A. Kingdon William Kell W. M. LaFon Union

Attendance at First Baptist Bible School Reaches 180

Vacation Bible school at the First Baptist church enrolled 180 students over six days with an average attendance of 143. The program runs through Friday with Friday evening 7 45 ceremony for daily attendance certificates, a handwork exhibit, and special evangelistic services. Parents and children are urged to attend.

The First Baptist Church

Savoy Club Bene Fit Bridge Party Invitation

The Savoy club invites the public to a bene fit bridge party led by president Miss Margie Buckles and officers Miss Marion Schrinner and the club's members.

Savoy Club Margie Buckles Marion Schrinner

Twenty club meeting and church activities announced

The Twenty club will meet this evening at 7 30 with Miss ah yp of eet ister Presbyterian chi Wednesday at 3 at the ee to meet at 2 for practice. A program on Indian home missions is planned with Mrs Humphrey in charge. Torchlighters at the first Christian church with Miss Ella oe as teacher, and Misses Margaret Borden expected. full attendance urged.

Twenty Club Eet Ister Presbyterian The Mis. Se Humphrey First Christian Church Ella Oe will —_ ee Margaret Borden

Radio Schedule Fragments From a 1930s Station Lineup

A dense listing of radio programs for a Tuesday June 18 schedule shows segments across the day featuring films, music, news, and variety acts. Program names include Sunshine Sisters Wolford Wrecking Co LEE MOORE Lilly Me MOUNTAINEERS Lilly Land Co Musical Clock Granada Guide and Morning Devotional with multiple sponsor tags such as Coca Cola Bluefield Hardware Co and Brown & Williamson.

Sunshine Sisters Wolford Wrecking Co Lee Moore Lilly Me Mountaineers Lilly Land Co H Singers the Musical Clock Co Ew Graham Pharmacy Breakfast Club Granada Guide Heironimus Mary Lee Taylor Pet Milk CO Warlick Lee Moore Tomchin Mother Feuchtenberger Bakery Colonial Bulletin Woman’s Radio Journal A. Puel Co Chicago House Music Box Revue Clark Furniture Co SAM Coca-Cola Jubilee Boys Ca Tonic Tunes Bluefield Supply Co Mineral Springs Bluefield Hardware Co Pioneer Boys Buskirk Family Bi-Tone Corp SUN Rise Varities Sun Rise Bottling Co Rhythm & Romance Bird. Supply Co LOS

Radio schedule highlights and program list

A dense PBS style radio schedule lists multiple programs by network including NBC WEA F, CBS WABC and others. Notable items include Orphan Annie Dramatic Serial and Amos and Andy sketches with assorted news, comedy, and musical segments running from early evening to night.

Chesterfield Program and Dance Music Highlights

Radio schedule fragment lists Glenn Miller and Orchestra on Chesterfield program with CBS WABE airings and NBC WOR sequences. Includes Raymond G Swing talk and Uncle Walt enge drama. News and dance programs fill 9 to 10 pm with Amos and Andy repeats and Dixie program repeats.

Nbc Wjz Glenn Miller Cbswabe Raymond G. Swing Mbs-Wor Dancing Orchestra Walt Enge Weaf Cbs -Wabe Mbs-Net Cbs-Wabe News & Dance Nbc-Weareast Cbs & Mbs J. Pidler Cbs-West

World's Tonic Charms Pocahontas Readers In Heartburn Ad

A local testimonial from J H Severey of Pocahontas praises World's Tonic for relief from heartburn gas and bloating. The ad touts improved digestion nervousness headaches and nightly awakenings while promising free information at Goodykoontz East End Pharmacy in Bluefield West Virginia.

J. H. Severey Maple Grove Methodist Church Pocahontas Goodykoontz East End Phey Princeton Bluefield W. Va Goody Pairview

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