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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1939

Page

5

Miss Mary Beth Caton Weds Roland B Hudson Jr in Wytheville

Miss Mary Beth Caton becomes Mrs Roland B Hudson Jr in a June 20 1939 ceremony at Wytheville Virginia. The bride attended Ward Belmon tCollege Nashville and Duke University Durham earning a BA in 1938. The groom son of Roland B Hudson Blynd Road is a Bluefield College alumnus and AAA associate. couple to reside in Bluefield after a Richmond trip.

Mary Beth Caton Roland B. Hudson, Jr Joseph M. Herndon Wytheville Delta Delta Delta Hudson Roland B. Hudson Bland Road Beaver High School Bluefield College West Coast England Richmond Points East Bluefield

Daily Vacation Church School Opens at Pocahontas

The First Methodist church hosts the Daily Vacation Church School in Pocahontas with Mrs. Daisy Green and others leading lessons on Our Happy World Learn About the Church and safety topics. The program includes a sharing event June 29 with W B Martin of Coopers presenting Christ's life slides.

First Methodist Church Pocaarly Reong Ronan Daisy Green Roy E. Early William Adkins Estine Ally L. B. Crawford Frances Burkett Frances Gtant W. A. Miller Pocahontas W. B. Martin Coopers Christ

East River Council Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall

East River council No. 41 Daughters of America met in regular session Monday evening at the Odd Fellows hall with Mrs. Troy Testerman residing. Twenty members of J. Laurel council No. 53 paid a surprise visit. brief talks were given by several members of local and visiting councils. After the session a social period and ice cream course were served.

East River Council Daughters of America Odd Fellows’ Hall Troy Testerman J. Laurel Council

YWCA Camp Urged for Girls at Camp Roland

Local YWCA invites girls to join the summer camp starting June 28 at Camp Roland. Limited vacancies remain and interested families should call the Y. A camp counsellors meeting is set for this afternoon at 3. All registered campers and counselors should meet Friday afternoon at 3.

Camp Roland

Mrs. Hoilman Wins Rocky Schorr Tournament Again

Mrs. J. Hoilman defeated Mrs. Frank Day Jr in the finals at Bluefield Country Club to win Rocky Schorrs annual golf event. Hoilman also broke the course record with a 75, besting her prior mark of 76 as the fourth straight Hoilman victory unfolds.

J. Hoilman Frank Day, Jr Rocky Bluefield Country Club Hoilman Porter G. M. Cruise T. B. Vass H. X. Morton Heilman Roe Schorr

Junior Woman's Club reorganized in Bluefield

At a district meeting in the West Virginia hotel bridge room Bluefield the Junior Woman's Club elected Mrs William E Duncan president Mrs K F Stewart vice president Mrs Ralph Shupe treasurer and Mrs Dale Peter secretary A membership drive and social events are planned The next meeting is set for the first Monday evening in July with site to be announced The club is part of the Bluefield Woman's Club whose president is Mrs F L Black.

Junior Woman's Club of Bluefield West Virginia William E. Duncan K. F. Stewart Ralph Shupe Dale Peter Junior Women's Club Bluefield Woman's Club F. L. Black

Mountain City lodges hold meetings this evening

Announcements list that Mountain City lodge 85 of the Degree of Honor P A meets at 7 pm at the Red Men’s hall and Bluefield lodge 453 L A to BR T meets at 2 pm today at the Red Men’s hall. Miss Bertha Dillon’s Sunday school class from Grace Methodist church plans an outing to Shannondale, departing the church at 2 pm today.

Mountain City Lodge P. A Red Men's Hall Bluefield Lodge L. A R. T Bertha Dillon Grace Methodist Church Shannondale

Clover Club Summer Dance Planned at Bluefield Country Club

The Clover club hosts its annual summer dance Monday July 3 from 10 PM to 2 AM at Bluefield Country Club. Over 300 invitations will be issued and guests from out of town are expected. Joe Sanders and part of the original Coon orchestra are set to perform. Officers include W T Williams Jr president and E Scott Hale vice president with committee heads James Angel music and E Scott Hale refreshments and chaperons.

Bluefield Country Club Bluefield Clover Club Clover Club Joe Sanders Coon Orchestra W. T. Williams Jr E. Scott Hale Shirley M. Brown James Angel Board of Governors Roy Hill Frank Smoot Charles McD. Harrell John Q.keeffe Thomas H. Jr W. L. Sexton Jr J B. Lewis Jr Thomas H. Cooper Jr

Grace WMS Holds Regular Meeting

Grace Methodist Woman's Missionary Society met at the church with Mrs. W. E. DeBrick presiding. Minutes were read by Mrs. J. K. Sites and the treasurer's report given by Mrs. O. P. Pafford. Reports were presented by Mrs. W. A. Bostian and Mrs. J. G. Nichols, and plans for a dinner honoring the choir and ushers were discussed.

W. E. DeBrick Woman's Missionary Society of Grace Me Methodist Church Belle Ehalen J. K. Sites O. P. Pafford W. A. Bostian J. G. Nichols Coalfield Mission Board

Memorial Service For Mrs Cowling Held

Mrs DeBrick praised the late Mrs W P Cowling in a tribute during a program led by circle leaders. A memorial service is planned, with Mrs E R Wilson in charge and opening hymn Jesus Calls Us. Mrs Wilson read scripture and the leaflet Widening the Horizons of the Nation, with closing prayer by Mrs A H Hock.

YWCA Board Meeting Held at Cabin on East River Mountain

The Young Women's Christian Association board gathered Tuesday at Miss Pearle A Brammer's log cabin on East River Mountain. Mrs Paul Udy led the session with reports on the Regional Girl Reserve conference at Camp Betty Hastings Winston Salem NC by delegates Mary Hope Lilly Mary Prances Meade and Mary Stone Moseley. Secretaries Minnie Weaver and Desire Gilmore helped hostesses with Miss Brammer a supper followed by gratifying reports.

Young Woman's Christian Association Pearle A. Brammer East River Mountain Paul Udy Camp Betty Hastings Winston-Salem N. C Mary Hope Lilly Mary Prances Meade Mary Stone Moseley Beaver Minnie Weaver Desir Gilmore Brammer

Stuart Family Heads South To New Florida Home

Lieutenant William A. Stuart of the U S Navy and Mrs Stuart with children Janet Lee and Bill, recently of Long Beach California, visit Mrs J L Young on Union Street en route from Bluefield to Pensacola Florida to reside for two years.

William A. Stuart U. S. Navy

Men of Church Outing Planned at Camp Roland

The First Presbyterian men will hold a June gathering at Camp Roland with social activities and outdoor games. A brief program includes a talk by Rev. Co. G Gunn, pastor of Westminster church. Clark M. Brown and James W. Bailey coordinate meals and entertainment.

First Presbyterian Church Co. G Gunn Westminister Church Clark M. Brown James W. Bailey

Club Members Hear Reminiscences Of Convention

Miss Sue Drinnen ing presided as the West Virginian Quota club met at the hotel with Mrs. Nelle McIntosh Noel of Princeton as guest. Reminiscent of the New Orleans convention of Quote International, flags of the U S and Canada adorned the room as national anthems were sung. Miss Drinnen spoke of opening business and Effie Loudermilk outlined board plans to make Quota a vital force in communities through its six...

Sue Drinnening Uefield Quota Club West Virginian Nelle McIntosh Noel Princeton Quota Club Quote International New Orleans United States Canada Drinnen Effie Loudermilk As One

Miss Loudermilk Elected Second Vice President of International

Miss Loudermilk was elected second vice president of the International at the New Orleans convention. She has served on the international board. At next week's luncheon Miss Helene Or Grotte will discuss the remainder of convention business sessions. Decorations for yesterday's luncheon were handled by the nurses in keeping with their professional role.

Birthday party honors Enech Mae Czoka at Northfork

Mrs. Helen Czoka hosted a theatre party for Enech Mae Czoka on her ninth birthday. Guests included May Via Doris Marie Cornett Betty Lou Cornett Patsy Engle Geraldine Rose Mary Knatchie Rose Simpolic Frances Ray John Houchins Jr Buddy Engle David Ladd Croka Kermit Lee Mann and Mrs. Cidge Cornett with refreshments served.

Helen Czoka Northfork Enech Mae H. L. Mann Ecowtena May Via Doris Marie Cornett Betty Lou Cornett Patsy Engle Geraldine Rose Mary Knatchie Rose Sim

Cronk Baby Born in Baltimore At Union Square Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Otis L. Cronk welcome a 7-pound son at Union Square hospital Baltimore Checkers reveal their older daughter is Batrice Jane Mrs Cronk’s maiden name was Mary Annon Bell of this city The text also notes a botanical aside about olive relatives and ornamental plants none of which fit a birth notice context

Otis L. Cronk Union Square Hospital Baltimore Batrice Jane Cronk Mary Annon Bell

Sub Deb Dance At West Virginian Hotel

The Bluefield Sub Deb club hosted a gala dance last evening at the West Virginian hotel. Miss Jennie Clark French presided as president and Leo Steiner and his orchestra played from 10 to 2 f using chaperons among parents and friends.

West Virginian Bluefield Jennie Clark French Leo Steiner

Personal news from Princeton and Craig Healins area

Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Susong of Princeton are visiting Craig Healins Va Miss Emily Wygal of oma has returned to her home in the same locality

Dorothy Ee Sir Crewe Bluefield Dawn Absher Wythe Avenue O. E. Susong Princeton Craig Healins Emily Wygal Oma Heon Ales

Local Notes On Graduates Visitors And Recoveries

Receiving her A B degree at Herbilt University Nashville Mr and Mrs H D VI of Keystone have been several days at Craig Springs Va Mrs W C Bassett and son W C Jr of Toledo Ohio are visiting relatives in the city Tommy Linkous who had tonsil and adenoids removed at Bluefield sanitarium is improving at his home on Gilmer Street Mrs Robert Johnson of Welch with her little daughter Jacque Isa is visiting her mother Mrs John R Dillard Neal Gillies of Pocahontas submitted to an operation at Bluefield sanitarium and is doing nicely.

Herbilt University Nashville H. D. VI Keystone Craig Springs W. C. Bassett W. Cc. Jr Toledo Ohio Tommy Linkous Bluefield Sanitarium Gilmer Street Robert Johnson Welch Jacque Isa John R. Dillard Neal Gillies Pocahontas

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