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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1935

Page

7

D A R Chapter Meets at French Residence

D A R members gather at Mrs. D E French home on Reid avenue for a Tuesday afternoon meeting led by regent Mrs. Roy B Thompson. Anne Beverly Wood reports on the Continental Congress. chapter chairmen are appointed for the coming year. about forty five attendees enjoy tea and blue and white decor.

John Chapman D. E. French Reid Avenue D. E. French Jr Harriet Elizabeth French Roy Anne Beverly Wood D. A. R. Continental Congress Washington William 8. Becker W. A. Thornhill H. S. Shott B. A. Leonard Constitution Hall Lyde Baldwin Reen T. Bowen Katherine Higginbotham Girl Home Makers Keil Alderson National Defense W. C. Pollock D. A. R. Student Loan Fund H. A. McCue Ellis Island J. Kell D. EB. French F. R. Dow D. A. R. Magazine Clarence McClaugherty D. A. R. Manual For W. H. Sperow Karl Lentz Margaret Easley Lamar Epperly L. D. Wilmore W. W. Wood W. ©. Easley Rees T. Bowen D. M. Easley Mary Kahle Emily Featherston Roanoke J. T.thornton French

Bluefield Young People's Council Recesses for September

At a Tuesday gathering in the Steele cab in Dry Fork after a picnic supper, the Blue field Young People's council voted to suspend meetings until the third Tuesday in September with Miss Gertrude Steele presiding as president.

Bluefield

Utility Daughters of the Confederacy Meeting Report

U D C gathering led by Mrs. Rees f T Bowen presiding at Bluefield chapter meeting. Mrs Greear chaplain and Mrs French led in the flag ceremony. Mrs Bell joined the chapter as a new member. Treasurer Lula S Watkins presented her report and delivered copies to the chapter.

Rees F T. Bowen Bluefield D. C R. E. Greear D. FE J. W. Bell Lula S. Watkins

Southern Magazine editions to be archived at Wytheville library

The past years editions of the Southern Magazine the official A. D. C. organ published at Wytheville Va will be filed to the Bluefield public library for reference Mrs Clarence McClaugherty historian led the program Mrs Paul Thomas read Mrs Massey message read by Mrs Paul Thomas excerpts from an essay on Jefferson Davis by Mrs John Anderson Hall of Fame article by Mrs W C Pollock noted

Southern Magazine Wytheville Bluefield Public Library Clarence McClaugherty W. E. Massey Paul (. Thomas D. EF. French Jefferson Davie United States John H. Anderson Mra W. C. Pollock Hall of Fame New York

St Mary's Guild Meeting Set For Today in Bluefield

St Mary s Guild of Bluefield Virginia will convene this afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Miss Tempe Osborne for a regular gathering.

St. Mary's Guild Bluefield Tempe Osborne

Happy Birthday Doris Frye Eight Birthday Party

Doris Frye celebrated her eighth birthday with an outdoor party on Clark Street Tuesday afternoon at 4. Guests enjoyed games and ice cream with cake and gifts. Attendees included Everett Lee Shrewsbury, Frank Blackwell, Ellen Caudill, Cecil Beckett, Bobby Simmons, Marg et Simmons, and others. Hostesses were Mrs. G B Frye, Mrs Georgine Ferrell, and several Misses including Mary Echols and Grace Beckett.

Doris Frye G. B. Frye Clark Street Betty Beckett Dorothy Harris Rose Lee Robins Joan Hamlin Doris Bourne Mary Simmons Gladge Beaman Mary Ann Harrison Nancy Beckett Billy Duesing Trava Lavinder Elna Morris Margaret Bourne Maxine Bailey Dicky Lavinder Kima Morris Janette Blackwell Georgine Ferrell Mary Echols Juanita Caudill Grace Beckett Ruth Moore

Westminster youths depart for Intermediates naval camp near Lewisburg

A group from Westminster Presbyterian church left Wednesday morning for a naval camp near Lewisburg. Attending were William Walters Phyllis Sluss Helen Hale Betty Brooks Sally Anna Evans Amanda Lee Sarver Barbara Ann Williams and Margaret Stuart. They were escorted by Mr and Mrs Haskell Sluss Mrs Clyde Sarver Mrs Ben Williams and Bobby Stuart. The camp closes next Wednesday.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Naval Camp Lewisburg William Walters Phyllis Sluss Helen Hale Betty Brooks Sally Anna Evans Amanda Lee Sarver Barbara Ann Williams Margaret Stuart Haskell Sluss Clyde Sarver Ben Williams Bobby Stuart

Marriage Of Interest Between Gibson and Strong

Alice Elizabeth Gibson and James Donald Strong wed in Lynchburg on January 2 1935 with Reverend Joseph H Lynch officiating. Strong, a University of Richmond graduate and former assistant varsity coach, will study law at C Williams School of Law in Richmond next year. The couple will reside in Richmond after spending the summer with the bride’s parents in Lowry Virginia.

William Thompson Gibson Lowry Bluefield Alice Elizabeth James Donald Strong Appalachia Lynchburg Joseph H. Lynch Strong University of Richmond C. Williams School of Law Richmond Beaver High School Westhampton College

Special meeting of B'nai Brith lodge at Mars hotel

The B'nai Brith lodge calls a special meeting this evening at the Mars hotel. All members are urged to attend.

B'nai Brith Lodge Mars Hotel

Rap-I-Dol Hair Color Promises Quick At-Home Change

The ad promotes Rap-I-Dol hair color as a safe at-home solution to restore natural youthful tones in under thirty minutes. It claims 18 shades, fade resistance, and compatibility with permanent waves, urging readers to visit East End Pharmacy at 412 Princeton Ave to select a shade.

East End Pharmacy Princeton Ave

Violinists to Present Evening Concert at Granada Theater

Violin pupils of Vincent Paollello about seventy perform with John Burke as accompanist at Granada Theater tonight. Elizabeth Bostian, Paul C Thomas Jr, Agnes Hetherington, Anne Lilly and Billy Trail feature in solo numbers. Dutch dance by Evelyn Chambers pupils also on the program.

Vincent Paollello Granada Theater John Burke James Elmer Brown Elizabeth Bostian Paul C. Thomas Jr Agnes Hetherington Anne Lilly Billy Trail Evelyn Chambers Mascagni Nancy and Boyd Bladges Hugh and Scott Shott Inaweneecen di Capua Alpha De—Soldat Mira Eliabeth Bostian Largo New World Symphony Dvorak Chiari

Y W C A Board Plans Summer Camp Visit

Y W C A board met Tuesday at the Federal street headquarters with Harriet French presiding. They discussed final plans for the annual camp opening June 26 at Camp Roland, and tentatively set July 9 for a board supper meeting at the camp. Mrs Kyle McDowell delivered a devotional on The Out-of-Doors.

Harriet French Y Quarters Federal Street Camp Roland Kyle Mc Dowell

Bluefield Quota Club Discusses By Laws and Convention Plans

The Bluefield Quota club met at the West Virginian hotel to discuss Quota International by laws led by president Miss Effie Loudermilk. They reviewed amendments for the Colorado Springs convention starting June 21 and announced new clubs formed in Columbus Ohio and Waterbury Connecticut. Delegates Neel and Phillips head to the convention by rail Monday.

International Bluefield Quota Club West Virginian Effie Loudermilk Edward J. McQuail, Jr Martha Smith Anne Neel Edna Stultz Misa Loudermilk Edna Simpkins Columbus Ohio C. O. Garland Huntington Barnett Minnie Weaver Y. Quarters

Woman's Missionary Union Meets At First Christian Church

The W M U of First Christian Church held its June meeting at the church on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Ben Johnson gave the devotional and Mrs Frank Bowling shared a letter from Africa missionary Mrs H Gray Russell. Officers were installed by Rev Ben Johnson. The president Mrs C I Cheyney led the business session as minutes were approved and reports given.

Woman's Missionary Union First Christian Church Ben Johnson Frank Bowling H. Gray Lois Hasselvander Russell Africa Mra. C. I. Cheyney E.S. Pedigo

Bland Street Methodist Choir Rehearsal Friday Evening

The Bland Street Methodist church choir will meet for rehearsal this week on Friday evening at 7 30. All members are requested to be present and punctual.

Bland Street

Willing Workers' Class Meeting At Nazarene Church

The Willing Workers' class of the Nazarene church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. W. R. Burnop's Cumberland road home. After the business meeting refreshments were served by Miss Ruth Kidd and Miss Elizabeth Burton. The next class meeting will be hosted by Miss Christine Nash at 1005 Carolina avenue.

the Nazarene Church W. R. Burnop Cumberland Road Ruth Kidd Elizabeth Burton Christine Nash Carolina Avenue

Bland Street W M S June Meeting Held at Bland Street Methodist

The June meeting of Bland Street Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society convened in Hamilton hall with president Mrs. E T Tyree presiding. The program featured devotional by Mrs. Betty Douthat and talks on topics including Elizabeth Asberry, Methodist Women of Today, and Stewardship led by several members.

Woman's Missionary Society Bland Street Methodist Church Hamilton Hall E. T. Tyree Jesus J. A. Tabor H. I. Shott Betty Douthat J. K. Wagner Jr Elizabeth Asberry Eugene Stowers M. Bernard H. H. Hale Harry Burnett Methodist Church Lem Boykin Jr Tyree Mission Board Hemphill J. L. Kirk J. M. Sanders J. E. Wagner Marvin Anderson Spiritual Life Group World Outlook Bland Street Meyer Marcus J. Sublette Christian Social Relations Ernest Henson D. I. Dudley D. T. Delamater Hale Roy Thompson Howard Pulaski

Auxiliary Prayer Band meeting at Mrs Humphreys home

The Nation's Auxiliary Prayer band will meet at 9 30 this morning at Mrs L E Humphreys 533 Fourth Street. An invitation is extended to all interested.

L. E. Humphreys Fourth Street

Elizabeth Earnest Circle Meets at Foland Home

The Elizabeth Earnest circle of Bland Street Methodist Church met at Mrs. C. V. Foland's Union Street home with Mrs. H. C. Bradshaw as co host. The program included Bible study led by Miss Desir Gilmore and a sermon on Methodist women topics by Helen Sue Spangler's group.

Elizabeth Earnest Bland Street Methodist Church C. V. Foland Union Street H. C. Bradshaw Misa Ora Clarkson Desir Gilmore Helen Sue Spangler Proram Roby Groseclose Jack Perkins Bishop Asbury Harry Burnett Elizabeth Asbury Helen Payne Mary Lou Carr Helen Sue Spaigier A. B. Mahood Ethereal Black Fred Harris

Nuptials to Grace Hetherington and Dr Farley

The wedding of Grace Hetherington to Dr E H Farley will be held this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs G W Hetherington Albemarle Street. A small bridal party and friends were entertained there after the rehearsal last night.

G. W. Hetherington Albemarle Street Grace Hetherington E. H. Farley Hetherington

Country Club Dance Saturday at Bluefield Club

A dance is set for Saturday evening from 10 to 12 at the Bluefield country club with music by Nelsons Nighthawks.

Bluefield Country Club Nelson Nighthawks

Tri-District Union to Meet at Grace Church

The Tri-District Young People’s Union holds its June meeting Friday at 7 45 PM in Grace Methodist Church. Delegates’ reports from the Young People’s Conference at Emory and Henry College will be featured.

Tri-District Young People’s Union Grace Methodist Church Young People's Conference Emory and Henry College

Bluefield Personal News Highlights Visits and Travels

Mra J H Stamper and daughter plan a week at Tate Springs Tenn. Mrs Helen Sayers visits Bluefield from Pocahontas. Emma Kish at St Luke's hospital for appendicitis reports doing well. Mrs Paul Caldwell a patient at St Luke's. Several residents relocate to Tazewell terrace apartments. Ohio visitors J W Roberts family arrive for visits. Edgar Thacker takes job with Ap a Electric Power Co. Mrs M L MacIntosh and Mrs H S McHenry visit with relatives. Local residents from Bluefield visiting, returning or touring including Hampden Sydney students and others.

Mra J. H. Stamper Dana Harris Tate Springs Tenn Helen Sayers Pocahontas Bluefield Emma Kish Raleigh Street Frank Moore St. Luke's Hospital Paul R. Caldwell Wesley Scott Mary Jenkins Farmer Street Tazewell Terrace J. W. Roberts Jimmy and Jerry Edna Simpkins Columbus Ohio W. H. Wysong Springfield Princeton W. Va W. H. Sperow Sperow Union Street Union Robert Gray Mary Frances Cornett Olney B. F. Cornett Memorial Avenue T. E. Vass Montvale Danville Clara Crutzberg Baltimore E. P. Witt Florence and Ann Parkersburg Witt T. S. Hamilton Kyle Bruce B. R. Wilson Jr Robert W. Worden John Torrison Chicago Worden Mr. Bruce College Avenue Bob Mollohan L. W. Page Coralie James Washington Shine Barbara Ann Williams Ben H. Williams Amanda Lee Sarver Clyde Sarver Presbyterian Young People’s Camp Greenbrier Williams Sarver

Motors urged to get tags early in West Virginia

The Bluefield Automobile club warns motorists to renew license plates before the June 30 deadline for 1934 35 plates. AAA staff will assist drivers with new laws and forms, noting a traffic safety decline in early 1935 and a national push for safer driving including a red white and blue safety sticker reading IT WILL DRIVE CAREFULLY to be displayed on vehicles.

Bluefield Automobile Club West Virginia AAA J. P. Gills Bluefield Automobile Club Safety Committee American Automobile Association Gills Ladies’ Home Journal America

Local Visitors And Health Notes In Bluefield

Mrs J Mitchell of Bassett Va visits her parents in the city with her daughter Mona. Mrs B M Dixon underwent an operation Tuesday at Bluefield sanitarium. J L Forrest of Falls Mills, recently ill, shows slight improvement. Joe Kelly and Farl Stowers of Burkes Garden are visitors in Bluefield today.

J. (. Mitchell Bassett Mona T. L. Brown B. M. Dixon Bluefield Sanitarium J. L. Forrest Falls Mills Joe Kelly Farl Stowers Burkes Garden Bluefield

New Indovin Science Mix Promises Fast Stomach Relief

A Bluefield notice promotes Indo-Vin, a liquid blend of 22 plant juices claimed to ease stomach distress within 10 minutes. Marketed as non habit forming and inexpensive, it’s being sold at Goodykoontz Drug Store and by regional druggists.

Bluefield Goodykoonta Goodykoontz Drug Store

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