Lovely Bride Honored In Lingerie Shower Festivities
Mrs Victor Hayes formerly Miss Maye Bolen was the honoree at a lingerie shower Tuesday afternoon hosted by her sister Miss Virginia Bolen and Miss Mary Frances Cornett at the Cornett home on Memorial avenue. About twenty five guests were served orange ices cakes and nuts on the lawn with Miss Elizabeth Cornett helping. Mrs Hayes received numerous gifts as garden flowers brightened the interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hayes
Maye Bolen
Virginia Bolen
Mary Frances Cornett
Cornett
Memorial Avenue
Elizabeth Cornett
Hayes
Christian Endeavor Union Meeting at Lake Shawnee
The Christian Endeavor union will meet Friday evening June 30 at Lake Shawnee with the Endeavors of the First Christian church Princeton hosting the event. Special attention is called to the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Union
Lake Shawnee
First Christian Church
Princeton
Delightful child program at First Christian church
Pupils of Mrs. M. W. Mangué kindergarten and primary school performed a charming program last evening under circle 2 led by Mrs. Frank Oliver. Mrs. Ben Johnson's Sunday school class with Miss Sibil Cartwright on piano accompanied. The show mirrored the Wade auditorium arrangement from weeks earlier and was praised as one of Bluefield's most successful school-child presentations with opening remarks by Dr. Ben S. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
M. W. Mangue
Circle 2
Frank Oliver
Ben . Johnson
Sibil Cartwright
Wade Auditorium
Bluefield
Ben §S. Johnson
Bers
Girls’ Auxiliary
Memorial Baptist Church
G. A. Camp
Lucy Temple Willis
H. A. Willis
Annity
Margaret Dickerson
Eleanor Peters
Pocahontas Church
College Avenue Baptist Church
C. A. Lilly
New Lebanon Baptist Association
The
First Baptist Church
Basil Poindexter
Pocahontas
R. A. Aime
G. A's
Clintwood
Ben 8. Johnson
Minnie Weaver
Bernard McClaugherty Jr
G. A
Billy Owen
Honaker
Meeting Postponed by Loyal Daughters at First Christian
The Loyal Daughters Bible class at First Christian Church postponed its meeting from last evening to next Tuesday evening June 27. The postponement follows a program presented at the church the prior evening by pupils of Mrs. M W Mangus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Daughters
First Christian Church
M. W. Mangus
Camp party members expected home today on Dry Fork
Returning from Camp Baveneovrnees the Gibson cab ins on Dry Fork, the past week, chaperoned by Mrs. Ray Graham and Mrs. H. L. Black, are expected home today. The party includes Mary Esther Stone, Marie Call, Elizabeth Clifton, Donna Studebaker, Virginia Black, Dorothy Lee Edwards, and Patricia Lee Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Cabins
Dry Fork
Ray Graham
H. L. Black
Mary Esther Stone
Marie Call
Elizabeth Clifton
Donna Studebaker
Virginia Black
Dorothy Lee Edwards
Patricia Lee Graham
New Arrival Born to Mr and Mrs Boughton
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Paul E Boughton of Union Street at Bluefield Sanitarium on Tuesday weighing a healthy size and bringing joy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Boughton
Union Street
Bluefield Sanitarium
Kruschen Salts Claim Weight Loss and Health Boost
A Cleveland woman reports losing 16 pounds in four weeks with Kruschen Salts. The ad promises a slender figure and increased energy, claiming safe, doctor recommended weight loss with a daily half teaspoon in hot water and a four week jar price at Goodykoontz Drug Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruschen
E. Drouryer
Cleveland
Ohio
Goodykoontz
New Lebanon Baptist Youth Rally At Bluefield
The New Lebanon Baptist association held a mid summer youth rally at First Baptist Bluefield with about 250 in attendance. Mrs. J Earl Bailey presided as ministers and church groups from several Virginia towns participated and showcased missions music and skits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Earl Bailey
Bluefield
First Baptist Church
New Lebanon Baptist Association
T. B. Peters
First Bapist Church
A. L. Shumate
Calvary Baptist Church
L. Weeks
College Avenue Baptist Church
This City
H. A. Willis
Memorial Baptist Church
T. H. Fryer
Clintwood
A. Phillips
Richlands
R. H. Bowden
Pocahontas
H. L. Weeks
Jim Lilly
Pocahontas Church
W. H
Winners named in Bluefield youth contests at camp prize
Intermediate GA and RA winners from Bluefield Virginia receive a free outing at the Virginia Beach camp. Junior GA and RA winners receive Bibles and a copy of Hubert’s Story of the Bible. Sunbeam winner gets the same. Rev. T B Peters of First Baptist announces the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Steele
Bluefield
Ann Lilly
Billy Dudley
Sunbeams
Evan Pippin
Virginia Beach
Hurbert
T. B. Peters
First Baptist Church
Immanuel Lutheran Woman's Guild Meets At Parish House
The Woman's Guild of Immanuel Lutheran Church will meet at the parish house this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Guild of
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Grace Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Meeting
The Woman's Missionary society of Grace Methodist church will meet this afternoon at 3 at the church. An executive meeting will follow, and all officers are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of Grace Methodist Church
Y W C A Board Outing Inspires Camp Plans
Members of the Young Women’s Christian Association board gathered at Miss Pearle Brammer’s cabin on East River mountain for an evening outing. President Harriet French led a business session with reports from Mrs. Clark Brown and others. The camp at Camp Roland is set for July 6–17 with fifty girls expected. a pre camp rally is planned for Falls Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
R. A. Lampton
W. Y. Darling
J. R. Cameron
F. L. Black
Harriet French
Clark Brown
B. T. Tyree
Ben 8. Johnson
A. B. Mahood
Frank Bane
S. C. Douglas
R. D. Payne
I. Cheyney
West Virginia Tuberculosis Association
Goldie Perry
Pearl Brammer
Gilmore
Falls Mills
Y. Quarters
Johnson
Bluefield Quota Club Lunch Conference Today
The Bluefield Quota club will hold its weekly luncheon conference today at noon at the West Virginian hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Quota Club
West Virginian
Charming Radio Program On WHIS8 By Miss Smith
Miss Marion Smith, contralto, presented a 15 minute radio program last evening from WHIS8 6 30 to 6 45. James Elmer Brown accompanied. Smith sang selections including When You Are Near Close To My Heart and When Have We Met Before from Walk A Little Faster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Warlick
WHIS8
Supper Called Off By Oi Street Church Circle
Mrs. H. I. Shott’s Circle of Oi Street Methodist Church calls off the planned supper. The event is postponed to fall, with angels to be served then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Shott
Oi Street Methodist Church
Ladies Day Putting Contest At Bluefield Country Club
Yesterday a ladies day event featured a putting contest on the ninth hole. Mrs. J. H. Hardy led with eight strokes from three markers. Six runners up posted nine, while others tied for third with ten. Participants included Mrs. H. X. Morton and several others. Mrs. R. H. Kelley presented a ball to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
J. H. Hardy
H. X. Morton
J. B. Heilman
W. H. Melihany
H. Markle
J. M. Herndon
Mies
Betty Markle
J. H. Newton
N. Huffard
R. H. Kelley
At Home 1938 Shoulder Line Frock Pattern 2662
The 1933 sihou ette emphasizes broad shoulders slim hips with a capelet capelet flare high neckline and buttoned bodice. Pattern 2662 offers sizes 14 to 40 in crisp cottons with illustrated step by step instructions and a 334 yard 36 inch fabric requirement for size 16. Catalogue and pattern together cost 25 cents with orders to The Daily Telegraph Pattern Department New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Daily Telegraph Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Opening Dance by Green Shanty Club at Bramwell
The Green Shanty club of Bramwell announces the summer season opener dance at the Masonic temple Bramwell on Friday evening June 23 from 9 to 2. Club officers are Hewson Austin president Buster Hill secretary and Harald Perdue treasurer. Chaprons for the event are the counselors and their wives including A A Allison and Edward Cooper Jr among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Shanty Club
Bramwell
Masonic Temple
Hewson Austin
Buster Hill
Harald Perdue
A. A. Allison
Edward Cooper Jr
D. B. Griffin
Newton Roberts
Edwin E. Morrow
John D. Hewitt
Scott Pack
N. H. Cochrane
John Chapman Chapter DAR Meets at Y M C A on Federal Street
John Chapman chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Tuesday afternoon at the Y on Federal Street presided by newly elected regent Mrs W A Thornhill. Reports from treasurer Mrs W W Wood and historian Mrs Reese T Bowen were heard and plans outlined to decorate a downtown store window for the Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Thornhill
John Chapman
Daughters of the American Revolution
Y. Quarters
Federal Street
S. J. Kell
D. E. French
W. W. Wood
Reese
Thomas H. Scott
W. C. Easley
D. EB. French
Reese T. Bowen
Lucy Higginbotham
Mies
Harriet French
W. 8. Wray
Mre
O. W
Macedonia Shrine at Masonic Temple Hosts Program
Macedonia Shrine No 8 White Shrine of Jerusalem met at the Masonic temple with Mrs George Woods presiding as worthy high priestess. After business, officers presented a program featuring Henry Fortune in vocal solos including Brother Can You Spare a Dime Try a Little Tenderness and Irish Eyes Are Smiling, accompanied by Miss Sybil Cartwright. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia Shrine
Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
George Woods
Henry Fortune
Sybil Cartwright
Ladies Day at Bluefield Country Club Golf Event
Mrs. H. X. Morton won the golf ball donated by Mrs. R. O. Rovers who co hosted with Mrs. R. H. Kelley for the Ladies day event at Bluefield Country Club Tuesday. Morton was one down to Old Lady Par at nine holes as forty four ladies joined a luncheon. Mrs. J. H. Newton won the free luncheon donated by Rocky Schorr the club manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. X. Morton
R. O. Rovers
R. H. Kelley
Bluefield Country Club
Morton
J. H. Newton
Rocky” Schorr
Elizabeth Earnest Circle Hosts Meeting at Jennings Home
The Elizabeth Earnest circle of Bland Street Methodist Church met Monday at Miss Margaret Jennings 917 Highland Ave with guests and joint hostesses Mrs. George Evans of Knoxville. Talks covered the eighteenth amendment repeal and local coalfield mission work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Earnest
Bland Street Methodist Church
Margaret Jennings
Highland Avenue
Georgia Walker
Helen Spangler
George Evans
Knoxville
Tenn
Miss Jennings
Fred Harris
Roy Thompson
Desir Gilmore
C. V. Foland
BE. T. Tyree
Robey Groseclose
Ray Hawley
Joe Wilds
Helen Payne
Avis Wilson
D. D. Lott
Ethereal Black
Ruth Lindsey
Tyree
Bluefield Welcomes Diamond Family to Open Local Business
Mr and Mrs L Diamond and their sons Herman and Isaac arrive from Danville Virginia to settle on Russell Street Bluefield where Mr Diamond will start a business Their daughter Theresa attends college in New York after winning a Danville high school scholarship Three years ago she graduated with top honors Mrs Diamond is the sister of Samuel Turk Eugene Boone and Woodrow Burnett depart for Pasadena and Newport Beach stopping in Chicago for the World’s Fair on the way
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Chicago
Bluefield area residents head to Chicago for World’s Fair and a convention
Local residents travel to Chicago for the World’s Fair. Mr Cheyney attends the National Lumbermen’s Association convention. Several others visit relatives, recover from illness, or host house parties in Maxwell and Princeton areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cheyney
Nora Craft
Columbus
National Lumbermen’s Association
William A. Haley
John Baldwin
R. H. Dickenson
Bluefield
Bluefield Sanitarium, Misses Josephine and Virginia Kersey
Earl Hurt
Bob Repass
Richlands
Maxwell
Virginia
Goldie Maxwell
B. C. Hodges
Church of God
J. W. Anderson
P. T. Herndon
Hopewell
Hortense
Roberta Martin
Athens
C. B. Martin
Princeton Avenue
Clyda White
Emma Sue Phelps
Roanoke
H. W. Bradley
Bradley
E. C. Sarver
Walter Adking
Mary Alice
Ceredo
W. Va
McIntyre Southam
Lois Lazenby
KE. M. Louthan
Louthan
Bluefield College
FB. B. Surber
Ronald
Saltville
McGrady Gap
Mitchell, Va
Ohio sales tax plan defeated in House vote
Columbus Ohio June 20 The Ohio House defeated 88 to 37 a 2 percent sales tax proposal seen as the core of Governor George White’s unemployment relief program. The plan also faced support for earned income tax and real estate levy limits as well as school reorganizations. The Senate declined to take up a separate unemployment insurance bill, blocking action on the broader relief program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio House of Representatives
George White
Schoe
House
Ohio Senate
Labor Committee
Senate
Head of Rotary Club to Go to Convention
J. B. Moseley president of the Bluefield Rotary club will represent Bluefield at the Rotary International convention in Boston on June 26 to 30. He departs Bluefield Friday. A musical program by James Elmer Brown Miss Elizabeth Warlick John Mastin and Charles Spencer complemented the weekly meeting. The club will join Kiwanis and Lions for a Camp Roland trip in Bland County and a 3 pm charity baseball game between Lions and a Rotary Kiwanis combined team. Visitors included George Roce Salvation Army Charleston and Rotarian John L. D. Farmer Mullens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Moseley
Bluefield
Camp Roland
Boy Scout
Wolf Creek
Bland County
Lions
Rotary
Kiwanis
George Roce
Salvation Army
Charleston
John L. D. Farmer
Mullens
Youth Is Charged With Slaying Young Girl in West Virginia
Omer Brill, 21, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Esther Burch, 17, in Moorefield West Virginia. He was also indicted for killing Esther's mother C L Burch during a May 16 burglary at Bean Street store. Brill sought a change of venue and a judge ruled a decision pending affidavits with trial slated for Monday if denied. Brill was arrested at Romney the evening of the double killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K. Kump
Brill
Romney
Coal Operators Pledge Cooperation With Roosevelt in W Va
In Fairmont West Virginia on June 20 coal operators representing over 75 percent of northern district output pledged full cooperation with President Roosevelt and GJ Johnston administrator of the national industrial recovery act. Preliminary steps were taken to organize a coal operators association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Va
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Hugh Johnson
Prevention Is Better Than Cure Opiate Relief Ad
An advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Tablets as a preventive remedy for pain. It claims no narcotics, no dizziness, and permanent relief with regular use over months if needed. A new 50 cent size is available at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs Henson Aids W C T U Branch at Keystone
Mrs Ernest Henson state president of the Woman's Christian Temperance union visited Keystone to assist in organizing a W C T U branch. The organizational meeting was held at the Keystone Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Henson
Woman's Christian Tomrance Union
Mrs Johnston Gibson Family Trip Mentioned
Mrs J G Johnston and Mr and Mrs A V Gibson and children motored to Pisgah Sunday. Billy Kitts son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Kitts, seriously ill at St Luke s hospital from an infection, is improving. Mr and Mrs G I Cheyney and daughters Elnora and Mary are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Johnston
A. V. Gibson
Pisgah
Billy Kitts
Ernest Kitts
St. Luke’s Hospital
I. Cheyney
Elnora
Mary
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C. E. Union
Arthur Hopkins
New York
Doris Kenyon Sills
Milton Sills
Brentwood
Cal
Margaret Kenyon
Kenyon Sills
New Lebanon Baptist Young
Rinso
America
Lutheran Guild
Grace W. M. S
Charming Radio
Thedford
Macedonia
Elizabeth Earnest Circle
Rotary Club
GayNow
Warlick Furniture Co
N. Mercer ST
Woodrum Roofing Company
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