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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1932

Page

7

Matoaka Women Meet For Missionary Study and Plans

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. R. O. Biler's home with President Mrs. Gertrude Godfrey presiding. Members heard talks on China and Africa and organized committees for program, membership, prayer, finance, local work, and junior outreach. Refreshments were served, and the July meeting was announced. Baptist Women also gathered at the church for a program and refreshments with members and visitors in attendance.

Matoaka W. Va Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Mra R. O. Biler Gertrude Godfrey The Missionary Society China Kitty Bailey Story Frank Murry George Farmer Woman's Missionary Society of the New Hope Church Henry Wheeler Tula Africa Blanche Davidson Edna Kennedy Catherine Hawkes Alma Godfrey Kitty Balley R. O. Eller Society Baptist Women’s Missionary Society B. Y. Lilly C. J. Martin J. E. Hambi Gilmer Thompson A. H. Richards A. A. Meadows Pat Davis Roger Brown T. E. Brickey Beatrice Foley Toy Williams Salie Lancaster Ada Taylor May. Richards Marie Richards Gertrude Davia Elizabeth Givine

Matoaka Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings

A string of visitors and residents’ activities unfolds in Matoaka and surrounding areas. John Louis Mitchem and son Paris visit the Foley home. Jim Davis and Cicero Tilley tour Princeton. Braxton County's Jim Hall visits Pettrey. Foley revival trip ends at home.

Conservation drive urged by W C Henderson at Crookston

W C Henderson associate chief of the Biological Survey spoke to the Minnesota council of the Izaak Walton league at Crookston on June 2. He urged coordinated action, outlined the bureau’s research and control work, and defended conservation funding while noting restrictions on hunting as essential to wildlife protection. He warned against misrepresentation and argued seasons should reflect regional climate and resource levels.

Bureau W. C. Henderson Biological Survey U.S. Department of Agriculture Minnnesota Izaak W4ilton League of America Crookston Henderson Congress Bureau of Biological Survey

Residents and visitors attend services near Union Sandey

Rich Creek Virginia reports from June 18 note Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Gwinn and others from the area attending services near Union Sandey. Several locals, including Furgersons and Shumates, plus visits to Galax and Pearsurg, are mentioned with family trips and summer plans.

Senate hearing reports on waterfowl shortage and shell tax bill

A government printing office summary shows 101 experts testifying on waterfowl shortages and 100 opposing such shortages. About 200 officials and conservationists debated causes and remedies while 102 briefs opposed shell tax provisions. The shell tax bill is being redrafted to fund waterfowl restoration, with faster passage urged.

Special Senate Committee On Conservation of Wildlife Resources Washington America Senate Committee Senate Special Committee On Arthur F. Foran Congress Foran

Mohegan Notes From June Social and Visits

Mohegan West Virginia notes guests and travels among residents. Mr and Mrs G W Hurley hosted John Bishop and wife from Bluefield. Helen Sizemore visited Bluefield. Alyce Palmer returned home from Carswell. Anna May Bunting recovering from diphtheria. Otis Hayden ill. Mrs Don Cress and Doris Lee returned to Premier. J F Baldwin traveled to Stone Kentucky. Jimmie Edens visiting Thressia Maruchia at Big Four. O K Sizemore shopped Northfork. Dennis Perdue and Allen Urps in Davy. Mrs Jim Urps shopped in Welch.

Mohegan W. Va G. W. Hurley John Bishop Bluefield Helen Sizemore Gladys Ledford Alyce Palmer Carswell John Palmer Anna May Bunting Carl Ledford Mt. Hope

Fugitive Hutchinson Captured in Giles County

Pearisburg Va June 18 Giles Hutchinson 17 of Craig county escaped from the Richmond school of correction about a month ago and was captured at Pembroke Thursday morning by Sheriff Camper and Deputy Kanade. He was sentenced to the correctional school by Giles county circuit court for breaking into the Bank of Pembroke and is held in Pearisburg awaiting transfer back to the state institution.

Pearisburg Giles Hutchinson Craig County School of Correction Richmond Penbroke C. M. Camper C. W. Kanade Hutchinson Giles County Bank of Pembroke

Presbyterian Auxiliary Serves Lunch On Court House Lawn

The Presbyterian auxiliary plans a midday lunch on the court house lawn on Tuesday. They will also offer ice cream and cakes in the afternoon.

The Presbyterian Auxiliary Court House

Wedding Attendance Noted for Miss Lillian Shumate

A list of out of town guests attending the marriage of Miss Lillian Pauline Shumate to Mr. Paul Henry Phiegar is recorded. Names include Oakey, Webber, Frye, Guthrie, Guthrie, McDonald, Graves, Strader, and many others from Salem Roanoke Beckley Dublin Blacksburg Peterstown and surrounding areas.

Lillian Pauline Shumate Paul Henry Phiegar H. A. Oakey Evelyn Oakey Denit Nancy Irish Webber Owens Earl Guthrie Charlotte N. C W. A. Guthrie Dublin J. R. Brown Margaret Blacksburg T. Parrish Lynchburg Ada Kate Guthrie John McDonald Elizabeth Mary McDonald Mabel Saidow K. D. Graves Roanoke Strader Benjamine Strader Stuart Strader Clarence Hammer Elizabeth Angel Bluefield L. D. Whittaker Farmville Virginia Moore Covington Lucy Fulchler Buchannan Edith Ford Dearborn Mich Lucy Grossmann Petersburg Irene Bennett Glade Hill Harriett Harkarader Bristol Alex Osborne Salem Lawrence Baldwin

Court Set Next Week in Giles County

The circuit court of Giles County will convene Tuesday with Judge Lee Buchannan of Tazewell presiding.

Circuit Court Giles County Lee Buchannan Tazewell

Lawn Party at Elisabeth's General Hospital

Miss Jean Law entertained numerous friends on Tuesday evening with a lawn party at Elisabeth's General hospital. Guests played croquet and bridge and were served refreshments by Mrs. A. D. Gerberich at a late hour.

Jean Law The Elisabeth's General Hospital

Bride Lillian Shumate Weds Paul Phiegar in Salem

Social events celebrated the marriage of Miss Lillian Pauline Shumate daughter of Senator A E Shumate to Mr Paul H Phiegar on Wednesday evening. Bridal parties and bridge showers followed with high and low score prizes and a luncheon honoring Irene Bennett of Glade Hill. Attendees included the Shumate family and extended guests from Farmville Buchannan and Salem.

Lillian Pauline Shumate A. E. Shumate Paul H. Phiegar A. E. Shumate Jr Mary Sue Thomas Theodore Thomas Delia Ann Shumate Slater Evelyn Oakey Elizabeth McDonald Lucile Shumate A. S. Phiegar Stuart Strader James A. Adair Robert Frye Winfred Phiegar Roger Mansfield Benjamine Strader Reyburn Miller A. B. Shumate F. B. Miller W. L. Hargis

Roanoke Visitors and Local Health Notes

Tariton were visitors in Roanoke. Miss Mary Bailey Hill left Monday for Farmville to attend summer school at State Teachers College. Mrs G T Epling and son Harold of Welch were guests of Mr and Mrs A B Dinamore. Reyburn Miller left Thursday for Mountain Lake for a summer hotel position. Mrs T F Witten spent Wednesday in Roanoke. Miss Bell Strother and Dorothy Reed of Susquehanna University visited Mrs Clay. Mr and Mrs S S Hoge Jr spent the past week end with relatives in Bluefield. Sonny Houchine visits Mrs Frank Shannon in Pineville W Va. Dr and Mrs W D Pedigo and Miss Dorothy Pedigo were week end guests of Mr and Mrs M D Pedigo in Bluefield. Mrs William Dills had tonsils removed at the local hospital Tuesday. Ray Woodyard’s condition remains about the same after several days in hospital. Mrs R B Houchins visited her parents in Hayes Store. Mrs W C Caudill and son Carol and C L Cornett visited Galax last week end. Roy Stafford of Bane Va underwent appendectomy at the local hospital Tuesday. Kathleen Claypool of Logan is visiting Mr and Mrs John Claypool. J A Croy of Bluefield spent several days with Mrs R H Croy and family. R B Houchins visited Pineville last week end. Mrs J M Sartin of Eggleston admitted to local hospital Wednesday for treatment. W T Bowles of Narrows underwent appendicitis operation at the local hospital Wednesday.

Tariton Roanoke Mary Bailey Hill Farmville State Teachers College G. T. Epling Harold Welch A. B. Dinamore Reyburn Miller Mountain Lake T. F. Witten Bell Strother Dorothy Reed Susquahana University New York Clay Mason Hoge Jr Bluefield Sonny Houchine Frank Shannon Pineville W. Va W. D. Pedigo Dorothy Pedigo M. D. Pedigo William Dills Focal Hospital Ray Woodyard R. B. Houchins C. P. Tinsley Hayes Store W. C. Caudill Carol C. L. Cornett J. M. Sartin Eggleston W. T. Bowles Narrows

Singing convention attendance and local visits noted

Flat Top West Virginia June 18 report lists residents attending a singing convention at Mat Oakey McKinney who has been ill at home for a week. Maude Baskett and Lou Cook visited Beckley. Earl Lilly and Mr. and Mrs. parents welcomed a daughter. Marie Staffo of Bluefield visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alfred y.

Flat Top W. Va Mat Oakey McKinney Maude Baskett Lou Cook Beckley Earl Lilly Fond Marie Staffo Bluefield Alfredy

West Virginia Briefs Roundup

A series of short items from Clarksburg to Jackson's Mill reports on crime sentences, political planning, air tour plans, hospital staffing changes, robbery investigations near Morgantown, golf scoring by Ira E. Rodgers, a fatal wedding day accident in Charleston, a river body recovery near Huntington, federal probation violations by firefighters, utility rate cuts in Elk, a county court nomination bid in Clarksburg, outdoor gathering of West Virginia editors in Logan, a drowning at Gilberts Beach, and the West Virginia Protestant Episcopal diocese summer conference opening at Jackson's Mill led by Coadjutor Bishop R E L Brunder.

Jackson's Mill West Virginia

Community church groups and youth councils meet in town

The Queen Esthera of John Stewart M E B church gathers at the parsonage on Jones Street Monday at 6 30 PM for its first meeting since electing new officers. A boys council organized at the Y M C A meets Tuesday to develop boys mentally physically and spiritually with officers Pettigrew Pack Free Hairston and committees led by Pack Houston and Froe. A JC Stewart church school morning worship and a men s day service follow with church choirs. A quartet contest at Mount Zion Baptist is set for June 21 sponsored by Nation s Four with multiple contestant groups. The Junior Brotherhood of John Stewart M E B church meets at 3 30 PM at Arthur Brown s Spring Street home.

Queen Esthera John Stewart Jack Pettigrew James Pack Otis Free Nathaniel Hairston Robert Houston Otis Froe Frederick Walker William Green Clarence Froe Mount Zion Baptist Jolly ‘Boys Giotto Parker's Elkhorn Miners Pocahontas Mill Creek Coopera Melody Makers Bluefield MERT

Epworth League Meeting at Howard Hall Tonight

The Epworth League of John Stewarts M E Church meets in Howard Hall at 6 30. Mrs Emma Anderson opens the devotional service. First vice president Mrs Drexel Thompson plans a splendid program and leads a discussion on national issues and the impact of crime unemployment peace conferences prohibition and the depression.

Epworth League John Stewart M. E. Church Howard Hall Emma Anderson Mias Drexel Thompson Tople

Martin couple welcome Sprecens son Edward Rogers

Mr and Mrs Robert A Martin of Wise Street are the parents of a baby boy born June 13. The infant has been named Edward Rogers.

Robert A. Martin Wise Street Edward Rogers

Vacation Bible Schools Start June 20 at Two Churches

The Daily reports that vacation Bible schools begin Monday June 20 at 9 am at John Stewart M E church and Mount Zion Baptist church. Sponsored by the city Ministerial union, the sessions will be led by trained teachers to ensure proper instruction for boys and girls. John Stewart teachers include Principal Clarence W. Tiffany and G W Carey with Mrs Susie Green, Mrs M D Lewis, and Mrs Annie Hill. Mount Zion will be led by Rev A L Polk with Mrs J W Moore, Miss Margaret Dodson, Miss Wedia Trigg, and Mrs Clara Bundy. Billie Green will direct the music.

John Stewart M. E Mount Zion Baptist Church Ministerial Union of John Stewart Church Clarence W. Tiffany G. W. Carey Susie Green

Sunday Services and League News at Local Church

Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with Dr C A Rogers as superintendent The sermon at 11 a m is by Rev A J Smoot This is the last quarter of his term as presiding elder before the annual conference in September After each sermon the Lord's supper will be administered A C B league meets at 7 p m with Walter Hendricks as president Rev E L Patterson is the pastor

C. A. Rogers A. J. Smoot Charleston A. C. B. League Walter Hendricks E. L. Patterson

Local church schedule at 205 Lawson Street

Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Aaron Black superintendent. Preaching at 11 45 a m. Young People Literary Bible Searchers meet at 5 p m led by Miss Janie Bell Farnsworth president. Missionary society meets Wednesday at Mrs Bettle Muse home Bland Street. Prayer services Tuesday and Friday nights. Rev T J Cox pastor.

Lawson Street Aaron Black Young People's Literary Bible Searchers Association Janie Bell Farnsworth Missionary Society

A. M. E. Zion Church Services and Children’s Day

The A M E Zion church invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 with Mrs Bertha Careon as superintendent The morning worship begins at 11 with a sermon by the pastor A special children s day program is at 330 by the Sunday school classes The 8 o clock evening worship features a sermon on Jesus at the Grave of Lazarus Rev J A Walker is pastor

A. M. E. Zion Church Bertha Careon Jesus Lazarus J. A. Walker

Bluefield Woman's Club Plans Eleventh Anniversary

A Bluefield Woman's Club meeting at Mrs Bettie F Dabney's home with president Mrs W O Moore presiding completed plans for the eleventh anniversary. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for June 24 at 4 PM at Mrs Rosa Perkins's Pulaski Street home.

Bluefield Woman's Club Bettie F. Dabney W. O. Moore Rosa Perkins Pulaski Street

Eleventh Anniversary of Bluefield Woman's Club Held at Mount Zion

The Bluefield Woman's Club marks its eleventh anniversary at Mount Zion Baptist Church on Thursday June 23 at 8 p.m. The program features Mistress of ceremony Mrs P R Higginbotham, choirs including John Stewart Junior and Mount Zion, soloists H G Watkins and Sidney Few, readings on club history and impact, and remarks by Willa D Moore and others.

Bluefield Woman's Club Mount Zion Baptist Church P. R. Higginbotham T. G. Howard John Stewart H. G. Watkins Bluefield

Corner Bedford and Peck Streets Church Services

Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with Deacon J C Hicks as superintendent. Morning service at 11 30 led by the pastor. B Y P U at 7 45 and evening service at 7 45. Prayer meeting at 7 30 Wednesday. Rev L Dabney is pastor.

Bedford and Peck Streets J. C. Hicks Rev. L. Dabney

Children’s Day Dine Rendered This Afternoon at North Side Church

A Children’s Day event will be rendered this afternoon at o’clock at the North Side United Church. Residents are invited to attend the community gathering.

United Oly Church

Sunday Services At Wilton Street Church Of God

Sunday school at 9 30 a m close meeting 10 30 to 11 a m divine worship at 11 a m with subject Spiritual Regeneration preaching by Elder Cox pastor of the Church of God at 3 pm A C B league at 7 pm evening worship at o clock all are invited Rev H P Heath pastor

Wilton Street Cox Church of God H. P. Heath

Church Street services led by Rev Mary L Glenn

The church on Church Street announces services with 9 30 a m Sunday school led by O M McGue, sermons at 11 a m and 8 p m by the pastor, and a 3 p m Children's Day program. Y P H A meets 5 30 p m under Mabel Hill. prayer services Tuesday and Friday nights. Public invited.

Church Street Bible Acho O. M. McGue Mabel Hill Mary L. Glenn

Birthday Party for Billy Austin Brightens Summer Evening

A kiddies’ party was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Austin’s home on Saturday June 11 in honor of their daughter Billy. Games filled the night and an ice cake was served by Mrs. Austin with help from Mrs. Paris Gibson. Billy blew out four candles and received many gifts before each child received a favor. Attendees included Geraldine Roberson Irene Marshall Dorothy Dodson Mildred Dodson Marian Hairston Luthisia Claude Johnson Jr Pete Johnson Jr Elizabeth Cisco Donald Glenn Gladys Lewis Sparky Coles Dorothus Coles Johnny Waspap Josephine Alexander B W Mitchell Euzelia Smith Buddy Cawthorn and Maurice Cawthorn.

Harry Austin Billy Austin Paris Gibson Geraldine Roberson Irene Marshall Dorothy Mildred Dodson Marian Hairston Luthisia Claude Pete Johnson

Edwards Memorial Presbyterian Sunday Schedule and Meetings

Edwards Memorial Presbyterian outlines a 9 46 a m Sunday school led by Carl G Rollins, 11 a m worship with the sermon When God Is Silent, 6 45 p m Christian Endeavor led by Miss Lucille Hendricks, 7 30 p m evening service on The Great Invitation, Wednesday prayer meeting at 8, and Ladies Missionary Society meeting at 3 p m Thursday at the manse 316 North Mercer Street led by Mrs A B Priller man.

Carl G. Rollins Christian Endeavor Lucille Hendricks Women's Missionary Society Manése North Mercer Street A. B. Prillerman

Scott Street Baptist Sunday Schedule and Services

Sunday school starts at 9 30 a m led by superintendent Fred Robinson. Morning sermon at 11 by Rev J H Thomas on Things That Remain. B Y P A meets at 6 30 led by Miss Josephine Hendricks. Evening service at 8 features sermon Our Constant Companion by the pastor. Junior choir to provide music and midweek prayer at 7 30 Wednesday. All members and friends invited.

Scott Street Fred Robinson J. H. Thomas Josephine Hendricks

Society To Meet At Mrs Raleigh Graham Home

The Scott Street Missionary society will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock at the home of Mrs Raleigh Graham on Young Street. All members and friends are urged to attend.

Rev W L Robinson Dies in Greeneville Tenn

The Rev W L Robinson of Greeneville Tennessee died last Thursday June 16 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was a leading pastor in the East Tennessee conference of the AME Zion church with more than twenty five years in the ministry and ten years as presiding elder. He also served as treasurer of Greeneville College and planned a new church building on campus. The funeral will be held in Greeneville today.

W. L. Robinson Greeneville Tenn Mr. Robinson East Tennessee African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Greeneville College

Television in Making

New York reports that RCA engineers privately demoed experimental television to patent licensees. They called for at least one more year of research to improve receiving gear and transmission facilities for practical broadcasting. The test used Zworykin cathode ray receivers in Camden, with pictures projected by a mirror in the cabinet lid.

New York RCA Engineers Vladimer Zworykin Camden N. J

RCA tests reveal television picture from electronic beam

The Empire State Building transmitter tested a system to form pictures with an electron beam. Engineers expect practical ultra short wave TV soon. Downtown New York received signals one mile away with 120 lines at 24 frames per second. Participants included David A. Sarnoff and an announcer.

Empire One Accor The Sound Broadcasting New York David A. Sarnoff RCA

Border traffic soars as holiday rush coutns cars

San Diego reports 8500 automobiles crossed into Lower California during a double holiday. Traffic was described as heavy with eight lines abreast during peak hours. Wisconsin recorded 6024 heart disease deaths in 1931, contributing to a state total of 80202 fatalities.

San Diego Cal California Laconsin

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