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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1941

Page

17

Duncan Sheppard Marriage Told

Miss Pauline Sheppard daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Sheppard Sand Lick married at 7 30 to the Talmadge can son of Mr Thomas F Duncan Charleston at the Church of God Mont calm Rev Z Maybury pastor of the Meinpaid church officiated with Rev C H Rice Oak Hill blessing. Rose decorated church B C Hodges sang O Promise Me and bridal party heard music. The bride wore powder blue with accessories and yellow rosebud corsage. After the ceremony the party was hosted at Mr and Mrs Hodges home with cake and ice cream served. The Rev Mr Duncan will be pastor of the congression of the Church of God realm and they will reside there.

Pauline Sheppard J. J. Shep Sand Lick Talmadge Can Thomas F. Duncan Charleston Church of God Montcalm Z. Maybury Meinpaid C. H. Rice Oak Hill B. C. Hodges The Theological Seminary Anderson Ind Congression of the Church of God, Realm Ister

Vivienne Art Studio Plans Studio Week Beginning Monday

The tenth annual Studio week at Vivienne Art studios on Commerce Street runs Monday through Wednesday with a June 25 8 pm graduates program by Professor E M Louthan of Bluefield College. Exhibits run daily with student and graduate works across oils watercolors pastels and charcoal. Notable participants include Mrs John Hagar Miss Mary Lee Hare Miss Hope Panos and many others with a speech recital and diploma ceremony on Wednesday evening.

Vivienne Art Studios Commerce Stree E. M. Louthan Bluefield College John Hagar Mary Lee Hare Hope Panos Miss Hare West Virginia Vivian Putan Irene Norris Helen Cohen

Bristol Scene Hosts Shode Johnson Marriage Ceremony

Mr and Mrs E H Johnson of Springton announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth Ball to Mr Robert Shoda of Bluefield. The ceremony occurred in Bristol Tennessee at 7 pm with attendees from local areas. The bride, a graduate of Matone High School, is employed by the Pocahontas Fuel company in McComas. The couple planned a honeymoon trip to Virginia Beach.

E. H. Johnson Springton Ruth Ball Robert Shoda Bluefield Bristol

Bride-To-Be Honored At Dessert-Bridge At Carter Home

A dessert bridge honored Miss Betty Ver Steegh and her upcoming marriage to J. B. Alley Jr. on July 2. Hosts Mrs. James Carter and Mrs. W. Owen Kaylor organized the event at Mrs. Co. J. Carter’s home, with a guest list including Shirley Waters Betty Belcher Jean Carter Elizabeth Wade Nellie Kell ry Berkeley Hobson Virginia Snyder Gerry Helen Hale Alice Bondurant Katheryn Hugett and several others.

Betty Ver Steegh J. B. Alley Jr James Carter W. Owen Kaylor Co. J. Carte Shirley Waters Betty Belcher Jean Cartet Elizabeth Wade Nellie Kell Ry Berkeley Hobson Vizinia Snyder Gerry Helen Hale Alice Bondurant Katheryn Hugett Riley Keesee Ernest Litz Harry Gris

Attractive Party for Mrs Luther Honored Guest at Bridge For Mrs Easley

Mrs E Luther, guest of Mrs Sutiens on College avenue, was the honoree at a small bridge party hosted by Mrs D M Easley on Highland avenue. Mrs Julia Berkeley won a prize in the games and the award went to Mrs J J Penn. Luther received a lovely gift as guest of honor with refreshments served.

Luther E. Luther Sutiens Jennings College Avenue D. M. Easley Highland Avenue Julia Berkeley J. J Penn

Addison-Young Marriage Told in Page Virginia

Mrs. H W Young of Bland street announces the marriage of Edith Irene Addison to Perry Vernon Addison of Page Virginia. The ring ceremony occurred at 11 45 Saturday morning June 7 at the Anderson street Methodist parsonage with Rev W Kyle Cregger officiating.

Breckenridge H. W. Young Bland Street Edith Irene Perry Vernon Addison W. H. Addison Page Anderson Street Methodist Church W. Kyle Cregger Addison Beaver High School F. W. Woolworth Company Garden High School Mt. Veronon West Virginia Business College Naval Air Station Jacksonville Fla Bluefield

Miss Trula Wilburn Weds James Wiley Johnson Jr in Narrows

Grundy Virginia couple Mr and Mrs W W Wilburn announce the marriage of their daughter Trula to James Wiley Johnson Jr son of James Wesley Johnson Page Virginia. The ceremony May 31 at 6 oclock Narrows with Rev H Russell officiating. The couple will reside in Jaeger.

W. W. Wilburn Grundy Trula James Wiley Johnson James Wesley Johnson Page

Legion Auxiliary Meets At DeVaults

The Legion auxiliary to Post No. 9 met at Mrs. Victor DeVault’s home with Mrs. H. P. Walters and Mrs. N. C. Stanley as cohosts. President Mrs. S. Booker opened in regular form as reports from welfare chairmen highlighted two baskets for the veterans party and hospital veterans.

Legion Auxiliary Victor DeVault H. P. Walters N. C. Stanley DeVault S. Booker Veterans Party Committee Sea Veterans In Hospital Booke Lewisburg Bluefield Beckley C. F. Davis College Avenue R. H Davis

Mrs Addison Honored by Good Will Class at Grace Methodist

Miss Bertha Dillon’s good will class at Grace Methodist Church praised Mrs Perry Venon Addison formerly Edith, honoring her with compliments from the group.

Mrs. Addison Bertha Dillon Grace Methodist Church Perry Venon Addison Edith

First Baptist DVBS Plans Commencement

The First Baptist Daily Vacation Bible School session opens with 240 enrollments, the largest in seven years, marking a successful start.

First Baptist Dvbs First Baptist Daily Vacation Bible School

Dalton Couple Visits Relatives Across States

Mr and Mrs Byron Judy of Dalton Georgia visit Mrs A B Gilardi mother of Mrs Judy. They also see Mr Judys mother in Parsons and his sister in Washington. Mrs C T Rees of Bluefield Virginia and her son Billy accompany them back to Dalton for a visit. Mr J A Jennings on Highland Avenue left Saturday to attend the Norfolk and Western association.

Byron Judy Dalton A. B. Gilardi Judy Parson Washington C. T. Rees Bluefield Billy J. A. Jennings Highland Avenue Norfolk and Western Associa

Families join Roanoke meeting trip to Boston

The article lists several Roanoke area families and relatives who traveled by automobile to Boston for a meeting. Accompanying Mrs Jennings and daughter Margaret were Mr and Mrs Jennings and their two children, and other relatives from Dublin Welch Lynchburg and Cape Cod linked to Miss Virginia Gordon, a Boston Grove student.

Roanoke A. Pearson Lynchbore Boston Mass Virginia C. Gordon Boston Grove School Gordon Ben Camp Mon-omoy Cape Cod

Sub-Debs Plan Dance Carnival and Camp Outing

Sub Deb club led by Miss Mary Cheyney enjoys a week at McCue cabin on Wolf Creek with 17 girls and three chaperons. They hosted a cabin party for about 60 guests featuring singing and roasting wieners and planned an ice cream carnival for July 12 and a formal dance at Bluefield Country Club on August 29.

Mary Cheyney McCue Wolf Creek Alonzo McCue Moffet McCue Harry Holmes Betty Holmes Stowers Street Bluefield Country Club Marian Waters Jane Pritchard Marguerite Alexander Nancy Stowers Anne Rogers Betty Kersey Nancy Kersey Betty Repass Helen McCue Barbara Reynolds Mary Catherine Turr Elizabeth Lowman Dorothy Dixon Christine Buck Margaret Anne Murphy

Morris Hopkins Marriage Connected in Bristol Ceremony

Mr and Mrs J W Hopkins announce the marriage of their daughter Lillian Lucille to John Calvin Morris Jr son of Mr and Mrs J C Morris of Princeton. The ceremony occurred Sunday June 1 in Bristol Tennessee with attendants Hilda Lake Dudley and Roxannans. The bride wore navy with gardenias and sweet peas. The bride is a Beaver High and West Virginia Business College alumna and works at the State Theater. The groom, a Princeton High School graduate, attended Concord College and works at Hercules Powder in Radford VA. The couple will reside with the groom's parents in Princeton.

J. W. Hopkins Lillian Lucille John Calvin Morris, Jr J. C. Morris Princeton Bristol Tenn Morris Beaver High School West Virginia Business College State Princeton High School Concord College Athens Hercules Powder Plant Radford

George Edward Wilson Celebrates Tenth Birthday Party

George Edward Wilson son of Mr and Mrs George Bluefield Va celebrated his tenth birthday Tuesday afternoon with a party at home. Games followed by lemonade cake and ice cream served by Mrs Wilson Mrs Fred Earls and Miss Helen Crigger. Guests included Gordon Ritter Bane Henderson Roger Paynter Donald Brooks Armitice Brooks Carrie Southens Margaret Jackie Ros sie Booth and the honoree.

George Edward Wilson George Bluefield Wilson Fred Earls Helen Crigger Gordon Ritter Bane Henderson Roger Babeby Paynter Donald Armistice Brooks Carrie Southens Margaret Jackie Rossie Booth

Princeton Sub Debs Spring Dance At Memorial Building

The Princeton SDM club hosts its annual summer dance at the Memorial Building in Princeton on June 27 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Joe Leighton and his orchestra with Ar Ge Blake provide the music. Chaperones listed include Mrs Bodell and Roy Eades among many others.

Princeton Memorial Building Princeton Sdm -E Club Joe Leighton Ar Ge Blake Occaon B. Bodell Roy Eades B. Beckwith J. Ue Bon

Miss Trent to Marry Mr Lucas on June 29

The engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Trent and Mr Lucas are announced. The couple will be married at the bride’s home on East Berland Road on June 29.

Miss Trent Mr. Lucas J. D. Creggar Viage East Berland Road

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Duncan-Sheppard Vivienne Art Studio Carter Talmadge Duncan J. J. Sheppard John Bus Morris Laucille Hopkins Trula Wilburn James Johnson Narrows, Va Pattie Anne Burgess Jackson Heights Long Island N. Y A. E. Burgess, Sr Miss Burgess John Hopkins University Baltimore Rush Dew Holt Senator Holt Helen Froelick William E. Froelick Gridley, Il Weston Sandal Betty Lee Shoe & Dress Shop, Inc Fred Lee Beamer J. A. Brillheart Dublin George R. Ra Welch A. K. Kartar C., Jr Ortals Cain Sluefield W.va Nomend Morris-Hopkins Cox’s SCOOP CL/ SNER Claussner Mer Kleer Cox's Claussner Hosiery Mills
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