Fine programs at Chautauqua
The Redpath Chautauqua closes its third day at Ramsey school auditorium Bluefield featured Mulvaney company musical selections from The Student Prince and The Chocolate Soldier plus a variety show in the afternoon Nedra Flintom lectured on Russia describing its ruthless government and state control for children and labor. Ethel S Hanley Marionettes The Valiant The Hottentot and bird imitations by Alan Stanley headline the rest of the week culminating in a grand Cathedral trumpeters concert Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mulvaney and Company
Redpath Chautauqua
Ramsey School
Bluefield
Mulvaney Company
Mias Nedra Flintom
Russia
Rusela
Eaid
Ethel S. Hanley
Mies Alta Fulton
Alan Stanley
Mr. Stanley
Bessie Andrus
Cathedral
Derby Club Sponsors Dance at West Virginian Ballroom
The Derby club hosts a Thursday evening dance from 9 to 2 in the ballroom of the West Virginian hotel with chaperones on hand and Nelson's Night Awake providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Derby Club
West Virginian Hotel
Nelson
Unique Violin Recital Promises Community First
On June 30 at the Ramsey Street school auditorium a unique recital will feature about 100 violin pupils from the First National Institute of Violin under Vincent Paoliello. The program includes ensemble pieces and solo numbers by advanced pupils, with piano accompaniments by James Elmer Brown’s pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Street
First National Institute of Violin
Vincent Paoliello
Paoliello
James Elmer Brown
Baker and daughter at Sarah Lawrence commencement
Newton D. Baker former secretary of war and Democratic presidential hopeful poses with daughter Margaret at the Sarah Lawrence College commencement in Bronxville Mina Baker says her father would make a great president but she would not like to see him in the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville
N. Y
Newton D. Baker
Margaret
Mina Baker
White House
Radio Program Today Features Miss Marion Smith
Virgil Bailey reader and Jack Clark vocalist appear on Miss Marion Smiths program today from 12 to 1 over WHIS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Bailey
Jack Clark
Program Reminiscent Meeting Opens at First Presbyterian
The CE union discussion session begins Friday at 8 PM in the First Presbyterian church recalling the Charleston convention. Speakers include Margaret Frazer Elizabeth Warrick Mary Randolph Phelps Clara Davis and Lillian Still with W E Davis. Music by the College Choral Club directed by Gideon Morrissey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
C. E. Union
First Presbyterian Church
Margaret Frazer
Elizabeth Warrick
Mary Randolph Phelps
Clara Davis
Lillian Still
W. E. Davis
College Choral Club
Gideon Morrissey
Auxiliary program features Mrs Welby Thornburg and Miss Gladys Cash
Mrs Welby Thornburg soprano and Miss Gladys Cash pianist presented a charming Monday evening program over WHIS sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary. The duo are among Bluefield's popular artists and the broadcast drew radio fans. Ike Slifkin gave a talk about the Legion and auxiliary convention planned in Bluefield in August. Mrs N C Stanley served as announcer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welby Thornburg
Gladys Cash
American Legion Auxiliary
Complimentary Dance Hosted by Mrs Peters Jr at College Ave
Mrs W T Peters Jr entertained a number of the younger set with an informal dance last evening at her residence on College Avenue. The affair honored house guests Misses Doris Peters and Mif red Peters of Roanoke and Miss Jothy Draper of Johnson City Tenn. Guests were invited at 9 o clock.
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W. T. Peters Jr
College Avenue
Doris
Mifred Peters
Roanoke
Jothy Draper
Johnson City
Tenn
Thirteen club plans summer dances and home-coming event
A Thirteen club meeting at Miss Sara Clendenin’s residence in Union Street, led by president Barnes Crockett, outlined a summer dance program and announced the annual home-coming dance set for Friday from 10 to 2 at the West Virginian hotel. Eddie Galloway and the Rhythm Boys will provide music. Additional dates for the season will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Clendenin
Union Street
Barnes Crockett
West Virginian Hotel
Eddie Galloway
Rhythm Boye
Birth Announcement for Richard Alexander Morrie
A son named Richard Alexander was born June 20 to Mr and Mrs R G Morrie of Montrose Avenue Bluefield Virginia born in Bluefield.
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R. G. Morrie
Montrose Avenue
Bluefield
Richard Alexander
Mrs J M Herndon Wins Putting Contest at Bluefield Club
Mrs J M Herndon won first honors in the putting contest at Bluefield Country Club on Tuesday. She used six markers on No 9 green and made eleven putts, then holed a birdie one on No 4 green from about thirty five feet.
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J. M. Herndon
Bluefield Country Club
Miss Peters Heads to Delta Gamma Convention in Chicago
Miss Trixie Peters, official delegate and chapter president at West Virginia University, left Tuesday evening for Chicago to join the Delta Gamma special bound for the national convention in Victoria British Columbia. Afterward she plans a two weeks steamer cruise along the Alaska coast and a California coast visit to San Francisco and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trixie Peters
Chicago
Delta Gamma
Victoria
British Columbia
Miss Peters
West Virginia University
Alaskan
California
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Ladies Day Event at Bluefield Club Honors Winners
Mrs. H Markle won low gross with 46 at the Bluefield Country Club ladies day tournament held Tuesday. Mrs. J H Hardy and Mrs. D M Deverle tied for low with 82. Hostesses Mrs. William Beary and Mrs. Clarence Vant presented golf balls to the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Markle
Bluefield Country Club
J. H. Hardy
D. M. Deverle
William Beary
Clarence Vant
Mrs. Stone Party Returns Home From Oakhurst Visit
Leave For Homes Mrs H B Stone and sister Mrs J D Sparrow depart their visit with Mrs Alex Mahood Bland road and Mrs E T Tyree remains for a Roanoke stay with Dr and Mrs H B Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Stone
Oakhurst
J. D. Sparrow
Martineville
Alex Mahood
Bland Road
E. T. Tyree
Roanoke
Birth of Daughter Sarah Elizabeth Thompson
A daughter was born Tuesday June 21 at St Luke's hospital to Mr and Mrs W A Thompson. The infant weighs 6 pounds 12 ounces and has been named Sarah Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Thompson
St. Luke’s Hospital
Sarah Elizabeth
Rocky Schorr golf tournament yields tight wins at Blue Field
In the Rocky Schorr golf event at Blue Field Country Club yesterday, eight matches finished close with small margins. Winners included Mrs J D McCue Mrs Frank Bane Mrs D M Millar Mrs O M Deverle Mrs R O Rogers and others with several byes and matches set for tomorrow morning.
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Rocky Schorr
Bluefield Country Club
J. D. McCue
Betty Markle
Frank Bane
H. X. Morton
D. M. Millar
A. B. Mahood
O. M. Deverle
Elizabeth Hooper
J. M. Herndon
H. Markle
Cadet A Vernon Sproles Jr Wins State Cadetship
Cadet A Vernon Sproles Jr of Poca hontas Va has been awarded a state cadetship at Virginia Military Institute from the Eighteenth Senatorial District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Vernon Sproles Jr
Pocahontas
Flower Mission Day Welcoming WCTU Meeting
The W C T U will meet at 2 30 today at Bland Street Methodist Church for Flower Mission day. Members are asked to bring flowers to be sent to hospital patients and other shut ins in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Street Methodist Cutch
Popular Couple Weds in Bluefield Presbyterian Ceremony
Louise Ethel Underwood and Elmer Stout were married last evening at 7 30 in the First Presbyterian church study by Rev 8 W Moore. The bride, a Beaver high school senior and Bluefield favorite, wore a white and blue ensemble. Mr Stout, of Manasquan NJ, works for Howard Height Motor Co. They plan to reside in Manasquan after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Underwood
Louise Ethel
Elmer Stout
Menasquan
First Presbyterian Church
W. Moore
Beaver High School
Bluefield
Stout
Howard Height Motor Company
Manasquan
Mrs. Stout
D A R Chapter Meeting At Y Quarters
John Chapman chapter D A R met Tuesday afternoon at the Y quarters with Mrs. James O Keeffe and Mrs. W C Pollock as hostesses. O Keeffe presided as regent and the ritual was conducted by Mrs. Thornhill. A verge of America was sung followed by flag salute led by Mrs. French. Brownlee of Jacksonville Fla was admitted by unanimous vote as member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Keeffers
R. T. Bowen
Oe Brownlee
Jacksonville
Fla
Bluefield Quota Club Luncheon Today at West Virginian Hotel
Bluefield Quota club holds its weekly luncheon conference today at noon in the West Virginian hotel. The brief social notes list residents visiting, traveling, or ill, including Mrs. Laura Howell called to Herndon on her brother W. B. Lusk’s death and others visiting relatives in Glenvar Virginia and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Quota Club
West Virginian
Laura Howell
Clark Street
Herndon
W. Va
W. B. Lusk
Harmon Woodward Jr
BE. W. Richardson
Peggie Mae
Peggie Shugart
Vivian
City
J. A. Burrow
Albemarle Street
New York City
Burrow
H. H. Laween
Princeton Avenue
St. Lukes’ Hospital
Martha Walter
Morgantown
Pittsburgh
David J. Pritchard
Bluefield
John Roberts
Washington Street
J. C. Shelton Jr
St. Luke’s Hospital
Craig Thornton
M. L. Thornton
William
White Sulphur Springs
Fletcher Iuns
Greenbrierotel
Hugh T. Shott
Washington
Garner Advocates Dry Law Repeal
Garner speaks in defense of repeal drawing applause on the house floor. Democrats praise his forceful stance with calls that all major candidates back repeal while Republicans offer cautious support. Garner rests at home as doctors urge continued quiet due to a lingering cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
House
Celler
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Owen D. Young
Alfred EB. Smith
Albert C. Ritchie N
Melvin A. Traylor
Sabath
Illinois
O'Connor
Reilly
Wisconsin
Steagall
Banking Committee
Representative Snell
George Calver
Holm Delights Fans With Charity Swim at Lido Country Club
World famous swimmer eBAnon Holm visits Lido Country Club on Long Island to donate her services for a charity festival aiding sick and needy New Yorkers. Inset features Holm in action.
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Ebanon Holm
Holm
Lido Country Club
Long Island
N. Y
New York
Eleanor
Emergency and Home Census Figures by Institution
Readings list counts for several facilities including Denmar Sanitarium Welch Emergency Hospital and McKendree Emergency Hospital with varied changes noted. Industrial schools and homes show mixed increases and decreases across multiple institutions.
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Tarium
Denmar Sanitarium
Welch Emergency
McKendree
Fairmont
Industrial School
Industrial Home
Children’s Home
Colored Children’s Home
New Books Preview in New York Shelf
New titles span W Sackville West tales including The Death of Noble Godavar, Gottfried Kunstler, and a grandmother portrait. Ida Tarbell profiles Owen Young as a modern industrial leader while Popoff describes Soviet rule in Riga through The City of the Red Plague. Additional works include Only the Rich and The Experimental College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. Sackville-West
Miss Sackville-West
Gottfried Kunstler
Anna
Kunstler
Noble Godavary
England
Owen D. Young
Ida M. Tarbell
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Young
George Popoff
Riga
Bruz Fletcher
Experimental College
Alexander Meiklejohn
University of Wisconsin
Funeral Service Held for William R Via
William R Via age 79 died Sunday at his daughter's home in Hoge's Store Virginia. A service was held at the Williams residence followed by burial at Hoge's Store. Survived by four other children Mrs. John Price Eggleston Mrs. K B Lucas Arthur and Charles Via Roanoke and Eva Via Pembroke Virginia.
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William R. Via
Warren D. Williams
Hoge's Store
Hoge's
Williams
John Price
Eggleston
K. B. Lucas
Arthur
Charles Via
Roanoke
Eva Via
Pembroke
Legionnaires to Pocahontas Tonight from Bluefield and Princeton
About fifty Bluefield legionnaires and twenty from Princeton are set to visit Pocahontas tonight. The Bluefield group departs the Matz hotel at 7 15 p m. Pocahontas post seeks to reorganize its band for use in Bluefield during the West Virginia department convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Princeton
Pocahontas Post
Pocahontas
Matz
Ths
West Virginia Department of the American Legion
State Institutions Population Increases
Charleston West Virginia reports an 86 person population rise across state hospitals and penal and correctional institutions, totaling 7 870. Huntington State Hospital declined 75 to 843. penitentiaries rose 35 to 2 673 with 639 convicts on road work and 25 in other state facilities. Weston 1 569 up 50 Spencer 859 up 49 Lakin 355 up 7 Hopemont 402 up 1 Rutherford remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Board of Control
Huntington State Hospital
Weston State Hospital
Spencer State Hospital
Lakin State Hospital
Hopemont Sanitarium
Rutherford Esani
Mussolini Sponsors Film on New Italy For Youth
Rome reports a film ordered by Mussolini that promotes the fascist vision of the new Italy focusing on physical and mental youth development. It is to be shown in schools and cinemas under duce's directive.
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Rome
Italy
Mussolini
Duce
Traffic through the Bosporus Grows as Trade Shifts
The 1931 strait commission report to the League of Nations notes a near threefold rise in traffic since 1924 on the Dardanelles and Bosporus, linking the Mediterranean and Black Sea. The Washington Geographic Society bulletin details shifts in goods from grain and petroleum to local produce and minerals, with rail expansion and changed routes around Trebizond, Batum, and Samsun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dardanelles
Bosporus
Black Bee
Mediterranean
The
Straits Commission
League of Nations
D. C
National Geographic Society
Black Sea
Sea of
Marmara
Black Seas
Bulletin
Jason
Greece
Scythia
Rome
Straita
Danube
Odessa
Sea of Azov
Batum
Baku
Samsun
Trebiwond
Asia Minor
Russia
Romania
Trebizond
Persia
Baghdad
Samson
Dublin Weavers Create Gold Embroidered Cope
Two local Dublin weavers fashioned a gold embroidered silk cope and humeral to be worn by the archbishop of Dublin at the final benediction of the eucharistic congress. The pieces showcase intricate gold thread work and silk poplin fabric for a ceremonial display.
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Dublin
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George Mulhaney
Stanley
Nypeters
Cath
C. W. Thornton
By Ware Torrey
Owen Young
Legionnaires
Pye
Duge
Fascism
Bosporus Straits
Crimea
Tsar of
Yelia
Shantung
Boston Nets
Enna Jettick
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