Miss Clara Kelso Weds William Derry At Princeton
Miss Clara Sue Kelso of Princeton married William Henry Derry in a Thursday afternoon service at First Methodist church Princeton attended by many friends. The ceremony featured a nuptial music program and a Mendelssohn wedding march recessional. The bride wore white chiffon over taffeta with orange blossoms. her attendants wore green marquisette gowns. The groom, son of Portland Oregon residents, is chief electrical engineer for Electro Manganese in Knoxville. the couple plans to live in Knoxville after a two week wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Sue Kelso
Princeton
Hugh E. Kelso
Kelso
William Henry Derry
First Methodist Church
Ray Bailey
E. K. Ketron
Cadman
Barnby
Bernita Kelso
Mary Jane Derry
Alma Fults
Tracy City
Tenn
Jane Magruder
Dallas
Tex
D. A. Preston, Jr
Abingdon
Derry
Alfred Symonds
South Norwalk
Charles Anderson
Knoxville
Alfred Little
Norris
H. W. Derry
Portland
Ore
Tufts College
Boston
Delta Upsilon Fraternity
Electro Manganese Corporation
University of Tennessee
Knoxville News Sentinel
White Gate Avenue
C. C. Henry
Jean Henry
C. A. Henry
Pittsfield
Mass
Malcolm Little
Norris, Tenn
Joseph Beauchemann
Ee Tenn
D. A. Preston, Sr
W. R. Cline
William
H. M. Kelso
Pulaski
Mrs Cruise Hosts Bridal Shower for Beatrice Cruise
Mrs James Bington entertained Miss Beatrice Cruise with a dessert shower in the hotel piecing room Saturday night at 10.16. Four tables played with pink white and silver decor and Van Sleat roses. Prizes went to Phipps Cornett for high and Miss Cruise for second high who received a Fostoria gift. Sixteen guests attended as Beatrice Cruise nears her July 6 wedding to Ernest Litz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bington
Beatrice Cruise
Screoen
Phipps Cornett
Fostoria
Miss Cruise
Ernest Litz
Kimball OES Chapter to Install New Officers
Kimball chapter No. 112, Order of the Eastern Star, will publicly install officers Tuesday evening June 25 after the regular meeting. Nellie Neel of Keystone and formerly of Bluefield will be installed as worthy matron with E. R. Beamer assisting as installing officer and H. B. Boyd as installing marshal. Bluefield’s J. R. Little will be installing chaplain with Ene Houchins as installing secretary and Nell C. Waldron of Welch as installing organist. many Bluefield friends plan to attend.
Miss Dooley and Mr Beck United In Simple Rites
Miss Hazel Naomi Dooley and Charles Anderson Beck were married in Morganton North Carolina area with a ceremony in Field Virginia on Friday June 21 conducted by Rev G W Collins. The couple will reside in Morganton following the simple home ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dooley
Mr. Beck
C. G. Dooley
Ada
Hazel Naomi
Charles Anderson Beck
Morganton
N. C
Uefield
G. W. Collins
Dooley
Wool Arrives for Red Cross Workers in City Office
Large quantities of wool have arrived for the American Red Cross workers. The material is stored in room 401 of the Coal and Coke Building, with daily office hours from 1 30 to 4 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
The
American Red Cross
Coal and Coke Building
Gold Medal Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old ad touts Gold Medal capsules as a safe diuretic for weak kidneys with a claim of fast relief and 35 cents price. It suggests the product improves sleep and offers a substitute option, reflecting vintage drugstore marketing.
Miss Nelson and Mr Walk United at Bland Virginia
Mrs Irene Nelson of 110 Russell street announces the marriage of her daughter Ruth Nelson to Mr Raymond Walk on April 18 1940 at Bland Virginia. Rev J A Hardin officiated with a ring ceremony witnessed by Mrs Nelson and Miss Irene Akers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Nelson
Russell Street
Ruth
Raymond Walk
Bland
J. A. Hardin
Nelson
Irene Akers
Big Creek High School
War
W. Va
Henry Walk
Third Street
Beaver High School
Baldwin's Market
Bible School Ends This Evening at Lutheran Church
Closing exercises of the Immanuel Lutheran Bible School will be held at 7 30 this evening. The program includes hymns flags salute verses prayers reports and offerings. Teachers and classes listed include Winona Royer Rong Roseberry Mrs Paul Royer Emerson Rohrer and Rev Paul Royer with dramatizations and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Daily Vacation Bible School
America
All-Merciful
Winona Royer
Rong Roseberry
Jonathan
David
Paul Royer
Kenneth Cole
Emerson Rohrer
Miss Nancy Wilmore and Woltz Moss Wedding Party
Miss Nancy Wilmore participates in the Woltz Moss wedding in Oxford North Carolina. The couple’s ceremony is an outdoor 6 o clock event attended by families including Miss Hazelmary Wilmore and Mrs Jean Barne. The Moss estate features a 2300 acre plantation and notable homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Wilmore
Woltz-Moss
Pardine
Anesoltz
Oxford
N. C
Wilmore
Moss
Winston - Salem
Moss Estate
South
Miss Hagan Honored At Bridge Party
Miss Mary Hagan of Geneseo N Y was honored at a bridge party Friday evening hosted by Mrs C W Ewald in Monroes. Attendees included Elizabeth Chauvicourt Gertrude Thomas Anita Cassidy Mildred Oehler Mary Jane Beem Kathryn Hagan and Mary Hagan and Mrs R L Burgess C P Lambert Margaret Nunan Cox Helen Hoskins R F Beem and W Ewald. Eliza Chauvicourt won the main prize and Gertrude Thomas the low prize. A gift was given to the honoree and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hagan
Western Union Office
Bridge
C. W. Ewald
Monroes
Miss Hagan
Geneseo
N. Y
Elizabeth Chauvicourt
Gertrude Thomas
Anita Cassidy
Mildred Oehler
Mary Jane Beem
Kathryn Hagan
Mesdames
R. L. Burgess
C. P. Lambert
Margaret Nunan Cox
Helen Hoskins
R. F. Beem
Co. W. Ewald
Eliza
Chauvicourt
Rorrer Family Leaves for Hillsville Reunion
Mr and Mrs I B Rorrer and daughter Rosalie of Berwind Va left Saturday for Hillsville Va to attend the Rorrer family reunion They were accompanied by Mrs D B Cruise and son Denny and may visit at the home of their cousin Dr C B Jennings and Mrs Jennings of Hillsville Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Rorrer
Rosalie
Berwind
Hillsville
D. B. Cruise
Denny
Rorrer
Cruise
C. B. Jennings
Jennings
Lovely Affairs For Miss Richmond Guests
Social events honor Miss Margaret Anne Roberts and visitors Miss Mary Pierce and Miss Yvonne Rineheart. Bramhall entourage hosts brunches and dinners at the West Virginian hotel and Bluefield Country Club with outdoors suppers and porch dancing among about twenty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Anne Roberts
Newton Roberts
Bramwell
West Virginian Hotel
Mary Pierce
Yvonne Rineheart
Mary Catherine Richmond
E. 8. Baker
M' Catherine Richmond
Bluefield
Misses Pierce
Anne
Charming Bridge Party Honoring Miss Beatrice Cruise
Mrs J W Cruise hosted a third street bridge party for Miss Beatrice Cruise and fiancé Ernest Litz. Three tables played with Mrs G M Cruise taking high and Miss Mabel Dodson low. Guests received summer florals, pastel decor, and an ice course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Cruise
Ernest Litz
J. W. Cruise
Third Street
G. M. Cruise
Mabel Dodson
Miss Betty Markle Complimented at Dessert Bridge
An elegant dessert bridge party was hosted Wednesday in honor of Miss Betty Markle who will wed Mr. Alfred Crew. Friends praised her grace and future plans as the event celebrated the upcoming marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Markle
Alfred Crew
Social affairs mark spring bridge series at Whitethorn street
Mrs Carroll Woods and Mrs John F Nash hosted a set of bridge events at Whitethorn street beginning at the home of Mrs Woods. The card party will continue Thursday and Friday with summer flowers decorating the rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Woods
John F. Nash
Whitethorn Street
Astesses
Go'fers to Meet Grundy Club in Southwest Virginia League
A Bluefield Country club team of eight women golfers will travel to Grundy Virginia for a Southwest Virginia Golf league match this season. A team members include Mrs J B a, Mrs J M Herndon, Mrs O Rogers, and Mrs Long Rish on the A squad and Mrs C F Brooks, Mrs T E Vass, Mrs Co T St Clair Jr, and Mrs W A McCue on the B squad. Luncheon is planned at Grundy at 12:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
Grundy
Southwest Virginia Golf League
J. M. Herndon
O. Rogers
Long Rish
C .F. Brooks
T. E. Vass
Co. T. St. Clair, Jr
W. A. McCue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Kelso
Mr. Derry
Bride
Mrs. Cruise
Kimball Oes Chapter
Miss Nelson
Mr. Walk United
Bland, Va
A. J. Martin
Coal and Coke
First N. Bank
Welch, W. Va
Bible
Lutheran Church
Go'fers
Grundy Club
G40 Prand
Gyindnio
Evete
Peery & St
Giles Motor Sales
Pearisburg, Va
Hypes Easy Washer Co
Moore & Co
Wytheville, Va
Beckley Furn
Steve Beckley
Bluefield, W. VA
O. G. Richardson
Sophia
Clark Hardware & Furniture CO. Northfork — Kimball — Matoaka — Mullens
Clark Furniture Co
Rey
Alexander
Alexander Smith
Beier No Ete Company
Roy Phillips
Our Department
Kirsch
Rainbow Ware
Rose Point Glassware
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