Unique Outdoor Affair Hosts Farewell From Oakhurst Avenue
Miss Virginia Koepler entertained Saturday afternoon at her home on Oakhurst avenue with a country fair style party. Guests enjoyed booths in the garden, colored balloons, lanterns, and a fish pond, with cake and ice cream cones as refreshments. She leaves for a two month camp stay at Lake Pocahontas Meadow View Virginia to serve as dramatic counsellor alongside her sisters Letitia and Olivia Hamilton Koepler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Koepler
Oakhurst Avenue
Keppler
W. E. B. Koepler
Letitia
Olivia Hamilton Koepler
Sonny Markle
Denny Stone
Delightful Fastern Star event honors retiring officers
The Bluefield chapter No. Order of the Eastern Star honored retiring worthy patron EF B S Gregory at Mrs. White's Rogers Street home with informal games and a summer flower decor. Guests included S. O. White and many chapter members, with Miss Ella Simpson directing activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
No. Order of Fastern Star
EF. Gregory
White
Rogers Street
Flla Simpson
S. O. White
Gregory
Perdue
Filbert Beamer
Guy ©. Dunn
David J. Pritchard
H. G. Steele
Humphreys
C. W. Pace
A. B. Thompson
H. B. Boyd
Vivian Roach
George Wood
Wade Miller
Frank Morgan
J. F. Land
C. B. Davis
Ella Simpson
Ruby Caldwell
Effie Lee
Gilbert Bush
St. Petersbure
Fila
Hurdle sisters host informal Bluefield gathering
Misses Mildred and Louve Hurdle of Bluefield Va attracted guests at an informal Friday evening event aided by their mother Mrs Maude Hurdle and by ryMacPar Hale. Yellow and white colors graced the occasion with dainty refreshments. Louise Edmunds and Ted Johnson won a contest. about thirty youths attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
Louve Hurdle
Bluefield
Maude Hurdle
ryMacParl Hale
Louise Edmunds
Ted Johnson
Mary Alene Cornett to Wed Roy C Nelson at Greenview
Mr G C Cornett of Spring Valley Virginia announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his daughter Mary Alene Cornett to Roy Clayton Nelson of Elizabethton Tennessee. The marriage will be held June 29 at noon at Greenview the Cornett country home in Spring Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Cornett
Spring Valley
Mary Alene
Roy Clayton Nelson
Elizabethton
Tenn
Pleasant party honors Mrs Bridgeman at Bluefield Ave fete
A Ladies Society event at 2711 Bluefield Avenue honored Mrs. Bridgeman with a surprise party and birthday gift after an evening of games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bridgeman
Bluefield Avenue
Ladies’ Society
B. of L. P
Ladies Honored For Loyal Service At Lodge
A lodge gathering praised lasting service and fellowship with attendees listed including Mis dames Mary M Johnston Minnie Louas Bethel Bowles Ethele Austin Elizabeth Hoops Maggie Brooks Janie Miller Bernita Miller Bertha Huddle Katie Underwood Pearl Mowles Louise Aliff Ella Forlines Scottie Snead Mary Clark Virginia Stafford Mr and Mrs BE W Bridgeman C 8 Brooks H J Bowles Ernesta Lillie Louise Stafford Luther Mickey Clark refreshments served ice cream cake and lemonade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Mary M. Johnston
Minnie Louas
Bethel Bowles
Ethele Austin
Elizabeth Hoops
Maggie Brooks
Janie Miller
Bernita Miller
Bertha Huddle
Katie Underwood
Pearl Mowles
Louise Aliff
Ella Forlines
Scottie Snead
Mary Clark
Virginia Stafford
W. Bridgeman and Son
C. 8. Brooks, H. J Bowles and Daughters, Ernesta
Lillie
Louise Stafford
Luther
Mickey Clark
Beaver Band to Play at Brand Virginia Legion 4th
C H Reppert and Beaver high school band members will travel to Brand Virginia to furnish music for a large American Legion celebration on July 4 under Reppert direction the band includes many of Dinefield's most talented young musicians and has made splendid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.H. Reppert
Beaver High School
Brand
American Legion
Mr. Reppert
Dinefield
Circle 2 WM A meets at Mrs Rowling home
Circle 2 of the W. M. A. of the First Christian church, led by Mrs. C. H. Smith, met at 7 30 Thursday evening at Mrs. Frank Rowling’s 449 Union Street. The last meeting of the year drew good attendance with prayers by Mrs. R. R. Woltz and a secretary report by Mrs. F. N. King. Officers for next year were re elected and a charity fee course was served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
C. H. Smith
Frank Rowling
Union Street
R. R. Woltz
F. N. King
Special Anthem at First Baptist Church
This morning at the First Baptist church a special anthem God Is Love will be performed. Otho Dixon John Pennell and Miss Blanche Armentrout take parts with Mr Pennell recently returned to Bluefield after a long absence in part spent in South America. He is warmly welcomed and will be heard with special interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
God Is Love
Flowton- Adams
Otho Dixon
John Pennell
Blanche Armentrout
Pennell
Bluefield
South America
Stonefield Chapter Eastern Star Postpones Meeting
Stonefield chapter No 66 OES postpones Monday meeting due to hall use by Masons and announces a rescheduled gathering for Thursday evening June 27. The notice prioritizes members and adheres to the hall booking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonefield
Order of Eastern Star
Professor Carpenter Leaves for Presbyterian Seminary
M. O. Carpenter, professor of Greek, Bible and religious education at Bluefield College, departed last evening to attend the Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He received a scholarship and will spend the summer there to complete graduate work in religious education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Carpenter
Bluefield College
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Carpenter
Susanna Wesley Club Meeting in Binefield Honor
Mrs J H Bates hosted the Susanna Wesley club at her Tazewell avenue home in Binefield. Members and guests enjoyed a history contest, character building paper, biblical quiz, and a free game with prizes. Refreshments followed as the group celebrated the Meyer wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bates
Binefield
Susanna Wesley Club
Tazewell Avenue
J. F. Galloway
G. A. Reynolds
George Pyle
Ellen Cantrell
Vera Wright
Evans Omer
Bates
G. W. Pyle
P. Painter
G. M. Goodwin
W. P. Wyatt
H.C. Gill
L. B. Bates
B. E F. Bates
Evang Omer
Bettie Crockett
Mary Catherine Richmonds Sixth Birthday Party
Friday afternoon at the Richmond home Mary Catherine hosted about thirty friends for her sixth birthday. The dining room featured pink roses and baskets of mints at each place. A white cake with six pink candles and another with five candles for Frederick Richmond were centerpiece highlights. Attendants included Mary Laird Elizabeth Garry Mrs Martin Garry Mia Conrad Brevick and many others as gifts poured in for the young honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Mary Catherine
Frederick Richmond
Mary Laird
Elizabeth Garry
Martin Garry
Mia
Conrad Brevick
Mary Allen
Sally Brevick
Frances Walker
Martha Sheffey
Anne
Joe Slueher
Barbara Anne Williams
Betty Lynn Udy
Charlies Flynn
Marjorie
Wade Horton
Dick Rogers
Charles Guinn
Richard Stowers
B. M
Virginia Kirk
Winfrey Tinder
John Carey Shott
Connie Brevick
Bob Rangeley
Douglas Millar
Elliott Blaydee
Family reunion at Watson home on Giles Street
The hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Watson on Giles street hosted a happy family reunion on Thursday. A tempting buffet supper featured the gathering with attendees including Mrs. BE. J. Meyer and daughters Bessie and Mary Ann, Janais on, Frank, Mrs. FE. Bond, and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Reese and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Watson
Giles Street
BE. J. Meyer
Bessie
Mary Ann
Jana Son
Frank
FE. Bond
J. B. Reese
Moonlight Outing for St Luke's Nursing Class at Rock
The intermediate nursing class of St Luke's School of Nursing hosted a Friday evening picnic and swimming party at Rock in honor of the graduating class. Guests enjoyed a chicken salad supper with desserts and drinks, followed by dancing with hosts Misses Mary Day Ruth Henderson Theodosia Surratt Violet Simpson Lois Cecil Nellie Aldermen and graduating Misses Myra French Ruth Johnston Kathleen Breeding Lena Gillespie Elva Chumbly. Chaperones were Miss Beulah Smith and S D Frantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Hospital
School of Nursing
Rock
Mary Day
Ruth Henderson
Theodosia Surratt
Violet Simpson
Lois Cecil
Nellie Aldermen
Myra French
Ruth Johnston
Kathleen Breeding
Lena Gillespie
Elva Chumbly
Messers
Joe Bangley
William Ayres
Mike Harrington
Wilson Phelps
Dave Bradshaw
Eddie Rutledge
William
Mrs Kaufman Hosts Honor Party For Anne Slifkin
About forty guests gathered from 9 to 1 p m Thursday at the Highland avenue home of Mrs Louie Kaufman to honor Anne Slifkin recent WVU graduate who will become head librarian of Morgantown law school in September Also saluting Mr and Mrs Jack Blank on their honeymoon return Dancing on the porch amid garden flowers and Japanese lanterns A late plate was served Out of town guests included Miss Henrietta Smith Belle Scholar and Edna Hyman visiting Miss Harriet Hyman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Kaufman
Highland Avenue
Anne Slifkin
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Law School
Jack Blank
Esther Henry
Henrietta Smith
Belle Scholar
Edna Hyman
Harriet Hyman
Marriage Announcement Dorothy Hilliard Weds R Berlin Farmer
Announcement of the marriage between Mrs. Dorothy Hilliard of Meadow View Virginia and Mr. R Berlin Farmer of Bluefield on May 23. The couple reside with Mr. and Mrs. F O Morris at 1161 2 Princeton Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Hilliard
Meadow View
R. Berlin Farmer
Bluefield
Mrs. Farmer
F O. Morris
Princeton Avenue
Fidelis Class Silver Tea At College Avenue Baptist
The Fidelis class led by Mrs. T. J. Phelps of College Avenue Baptist Church will host a silver tea on Tuesday evening June 25 at the church. The public is invited. Program includes readings by Miss Elinor Ritz and Miss Helen Spangler, vocal and violin solos, double quartet, ukulele numbers, piano selections, and other musical offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Phelps
College Avenue Baptist Church
Elinor Ritz
P. T. Lilly
G. Cruise
Helen Spangler
Bernard Cunningham
Marie Gilmore
Blanche Mc Neal
Ahavath Sholen Sunday School Picnic Planned
The Sunday School of Ahavath Sholen will hold a picnic Tuesday leaving the synagogue at 1 for Shannondale. A committee will supervise to ensure the safety of the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahavath Sholen
Shannondale
Hampton St Clair to Tour Abroad on New Amsterdam
Hampton St Clair son of Dr and Mrs W H St Clair Ramsey street called Friday night on board the New Amsterdam for an extensive tour abroad He will visit Holland first and expects to be away until September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton St. Clair
W. H. St. Clair
Ramsey Street
New Amsterdam
Holland
Miami tenor to sing at Grace Methodist service
Edward Woods of Miami will perform Shepherd Divine I Come and The Rosery at Grace Methodist church Senior Epworth League Service this evening at 6 30. Miss Margaret Woods will accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Woods
Miami, Fla
Shepherd Divine
Rosery
Grace Methodist Church
Margaret Woods
W. C. T. U to Meet at Grace Methodist Church
The W. C. T. U. will hold a Wednesday meeting at 3 PM at Grace Methodist Church. Mrs. H B Bowles chairs the refreshment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
H. B. Bowles
Mendelssohn Music Club Taps Young Pianist at Ball Home
The Mendelssohn Music club of Mrs James Stott pupils will meet at Mrs T B Ball on Pas Avenue Thursday night. Nine year old Lucille Davidson will play piano and accompany vocal numbers. The program includes pieces by Bach and various songs sung by Virginia Lowe, Mary Little, Mildred Ball, Lucille Davidson, Doris Ayers, and Evelyn Ayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendelssohn Music Club
Bella
Ryder
Adame
Excell
Leslie Achurus
Virginia Lowe
Mary Little
Mildred Ball
Lucille Davidlson
Doris Ayers
Evelyn Ayers
Vocal solos and a round table at July class meeting
Ellen Reed Ball performs There there Little Girl Don't Cry with Evelyn Ayers. A second vocal solo Smiles and Mourns by Ellen Reed Ball. A duett Good Night by Geibel, Evelyn, and Doris Ayers. Miss Jessie Welsh leads the round table. The July meeting will include prize awards and a class picnic hosted by Mrs Stott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Reed Ball
Evelyn Ayers
Geibel
Evelyn
Doris Ayers
Jessie Welsh
Two Bluefield Residents Wed in Bristol Tennessee
Gertrude May Buttrey age and Daniers H Mefford of Bluefield were married in Bristol Tennessee on June 18. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs J H Buttrey of Bluefield. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs C M Mefford of North Carolina. They plan to reside in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises
Gertrude May Buttrey
Daniers H. Mefford
Bluefield
Bristol
Tenn
J. H. Buttrey
C. M. Mefford
North Carolina
Sonny Marcus Birthday Party At Mr and Mrs Marcus Home
Eighteen neighborhood children celebrate Sonny Marcus fifth birthday at the Marcus home Tuesday afternoon. Games include pin the donkey tail won by Myra Groes and the booby prize to Betty Ann O'Brien. Pink and blue decor, homemade ice cream cake and candy served. toys and favors given. Betsy Stump assists Mrs Marcus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Graham
Roberta Jo Blosser
Birth Announcement for Mildred Van Wyck
A nine pound girl named Mildred was born Thursday to Mr and Mrs G F Wy rick of 145 Bedford Street. The notice records the birth with no additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Wyrick
Bedford Street
Thursday
Percing
Mildred van
Local Socials and Visits From Near and Far
Miss Goldie Morrison of Nashville visits her brother P C Morrison in town. Miss Virginia Bailey of Wilcoe visits relatives in Roanoke with her aunt Mrs J R Brown and children. Miss Elizabeth Atkins of Birmingham stays with Mrs R O Rogers. Catherine Hatcher travels to Bedford for a few days. John T Grigsby, law student from Richmond, was in town last week. Musella Weeks visits Winston Salem. Mrs P T Lilly recovers at home after illness. Rosa Baker and daughter Ellen visit relatives in Washington. Edward Woods of Miami returns home tonight. S L Davis of Nashville visits the Morrison home. Mrs G A Shirey visits relatives in Middlesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Morrison
Nashville
Tenn
P. C. Morrison
Morrison
Maryland Avenue
Virginia Bailey
J. R. Brown
Wilcoe
Roanoke
Elizabeth Atkins
Birmingham
Ala
R. O. Rogers
Catherine Hatcher
Bedford
John T. Grigsby
Mr. Grigsby
Rich
G. A. Shirey
Middlesboro
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helps Women
From youth to old age three trying periods in a woman's life are described. The text claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restores health and vigor during maturation, childbirth, and middle age with thousands of testimonials to its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
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