Miss Lillian Akers Weds Herbert Bishop in Matoaka
Miss Lillian Akers of Matoaka married Herbert Bishop a radioman first class in the United States Navy. The ceremony occurred May 20 at the Matoaka Methodist church parsonage with Rev. Z F Mayberry officiating. The couple will reside at New London Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Akers
Matoaka
Lillian
Herbert Bishop
United States Navy
B. G. Bishop
Z. F. Mayberry
Methodist Church
Edicte
Bishop
Little French Beauty Academy
Matoaka High School
Navy
New London, Conn
Miss Lucille Smith Weds Herbert H. Hitt in Detroit
Miss Lucille M Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Merriman S Smith 2133 Jefferson Street wed Mr Herbert H Hitt son of Mrs Annette Morehead Hitt in a noon ceremony Saturday June 17 at the bride’s home Rev Herman Jones of Westminster Presbyterian officiated The bride wore a blue faille suit with accessories and carried a white prayer book The wedding was attended by immediate family and a few close friends Matron of honor was Mrs W Frederick Vier of Washington DC Best man was J John B Harry The couple plan a honeymoon and will reside in Detroit Both have ties to local schools and colleges with the bride a Randolph Macon graduate and the groom a Welch High School and Bluefield College attendee now with the Army Map Service Detroit unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille M. Th
Merriman S. Smith
Jefferson Street
Herbert H. Hitt
Annette Morehead Hitt
Detroit
W. Frederick Vier
Washington, D. C
Katherine Reardon
J. John B. Harry
Methodist Circles Of Nemours-Yards To Hold Joint Meeting
The Queen Esther and Rebecca circles of the Midway Methodist church of Nemours-Yards will meet at the church Tuesday evening June 20 at 8 o'clock for a joint meeting. Members are asked to note change of date to June 20 instead of June 21. Aztecs Glider Flyers Archelousts in Mexico have discovered the ancient Aztecs built and flew gliders made of Storks feathers Flights were made from mountain tops into valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Rebecca
Midway Methodist Church of Nemours-Yards
Archelousts
Mexico
Club Calendar Notesunday Meetings For Local Daughters Comrades
Bluefield events include United Daughters of the Confederacy meetings at 2 30 and 3 00 p m with Mrs H L Lazenby and 500 Albemarle street, Union Mission and Ladies auxiliary gatherings, Service Guild at 7 30 p m, Torchlighters at First Christian College Drive apartments, and Christian Women missionary luncheon at First Christian church. Tuesday activities feature Torchlighters class, installation luncheon, and Presbyterian women at First Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
United Daughters of Confederacy
H. L. Lazenby
Albemarle Street
Bluefield Genet
Ladies Auxiliary of the
Union Mission
Union Mission Hall
Roanoke Street
H. J. Aaltizer
College Avenue
First Christian Church
Charles Pruett
College Drive
Christian Women's Missionary Union of
Women's Auxiliary
First Presbyterian Church
Local Personal Notices From Bluefield Area
Local residents report visits and family travel across Virginia and West Virginia. Names include Larline G Babbitt G E Coleman family Thurman Sarver stationed at Camp Aberdeen Md and wife with baby. Patents, siblings and in laws visit in Frederick Street Rose Street Pearl Street and more.
Elizabeth Ann Woody Weds Aviation Cadet Bogema in Fort Worth
Elizabeth Ann Woody and Aviation Cadet Andrew Bogema Jr. wed in Fort Worth Texas with a double ring ceremony conducted by Dr. Bennett. The bride wore a white lace bodice gown with marquisette skirt and a net veil, with carnations and gardenias in the bouquet. The couple will reside at San Angelo as Bogema trains in the Army Air Forces Bomber School after their June 1944 wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Woody
Bramwell
Elizabeth Ann Woody
Andrew Bogema, Jr
Andrew Bogema
Kalamazoo
Micn
Bennett
Witchau Avenue Methodist Church
Fort Worth
Tex
Robert Bolton
Ted Bogema
Pageton Woman's Society meets at Anderson home
Pageton West Virginia June 17 The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. F L Anderson with Mrs. Roy Bridgman giving the program. Mrs Gray McCormick led the business meeting and refreshments were served by Mrs F L Anderson and Mrs Roy Marshal to members including Mrs Frank Hail Mrs Roy Bridgeman Mrs Gray McCormick Mrs S B Freeman Mrs Gus Rhody Mrs Frank Whitehead Mrs Roy Marshal and Mrs F L Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Whitehead
Roy Marshal
Bob White
F. L. Anderson
Local News Notes On Visitors And Returns
Mrs. Bill Hall has returned home from Stevens clinic after an operation. Miss Ruth McCormick returned to Bluefield after visiting her parents last week. Cpl Ruth Damski of Fort Belver spent days with her parents. Mildred Spencer of Northfork visits Mr and Mrs Bill Hart for the week. Mr and Mrs Roy Marshal and son visited Bluefield on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Edward Barker of Sugar Grove are visiting Mr and Mrs F L Anderson. Mrs Gus Rhody and Mrs Roy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hall
Stevens Clinic
Ruth McCormick
Bluefield
Cpl
Ruth Damski
Fort Belver
Mildred Spencer
Northfork
Bill Hart
Roy Marshal
Edward Barker
Sugar Grove
F. L. Anderson
Gus Rhody
Roy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lillian Akers
Lucille Smith
Methodist Circles
Nemours-Yards
U. S
Federal Street
Amt
Larline G. Babbitt
Society
G. E. Coleman
Patty
Norfolk
E. H. Coleman
Rose Street
R. L. Duff
Frederick Street
C. C. Sarver
Dorothy
Ruby
Juniper Street
Pvt. Thurman F. Sarver
Camp Aberdeen
Sarver
Clayton Prench
Grundy
Mary French
Scott Gibson
W. T. Marks
Akron
Mark
Matilda Munsey
Pearis Street
Oscar B. Moore
Abbs Valley
Bluefield Sanitarium
J. A. Burton
North Street
Beckley
Civil Service Department
W. H. Gullion
Bluestone
Harry Hickman
Washington
D. P. Farris
Jimmy
Jerry Haun
Richmond
Addie Haun
Cadet Bogema
Hotel Texas
Andy
Beth
E. W. Woody
Bogema
Bramwell High School
Concord State College
Athens
Delta Sigma Epsilon
Gama Theta
Pi Gama Mu
Elkhorn High School
Kalama
Landora
Stor
Coal & Coke
Little French Beauty School
Pageton, W. VA
Cox’s
American Express
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