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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1945

Page

2

Miss Terry Bride of Mr. Bailey at Sandlick Methodist

Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Terry announce the engagement and marriage of their daughter Virgie Ellen to Douglas Bailey son of Mr. and Mrs. Lake Bailey of Rock. The ceremony was held February 28 at Sandlick Methodist Church with Rev. L. W. Rhody officiating. Virgie Ellen Terry Bailey is a Princeton High School graduate class of 1944 and has worked for Maiden Farm Inc. Douglas Bailey is employed by Santuen Coal Co at Meaa. The couple will reside in Rock.

Edward P. Terry Princeton Virgie Ellen Douglas Bailey Lake Bailey Rock Methodist Parsone Sandlick L. W. Rhody Bailey Princeton High School Maiden Farm, Inc Santuen Coal Company Meaa

Miss Williams Honored by Miss Suppee Bridal Shower

Miss Barbara Anne Williams, soon to wed Ensign Creighton David Lilly on June 28, was honored at a dessert bridge hosted by Miss Ann Suppee at Field Country Club. A miscellaneous shower featured gifts, with color themes of orchid and yellow. Betty Ann Holmes won high score. Mrs. Ben H. Williams received consolation. Suppee and Mrs. Phillips gave a lingerie set to Miss Williams.

Barbara Anne Williams Ensign Creighton David Lilly Ann Suppee Uefield Country Club Supee T. Phillips Betty Ann Holmes Ben H. Williams Suppee Phillips Wilams

Bowman Scruggs Wedding Guests Include Houghs

Out of town guests attended the Bowman Scruggs wedding on Wednesday afternoon with Dr Raymond F Hough and Mrs Hough of Salem Virginia among the attendees.

Bowman - Scruggs Raymond F. Hough Mrs. Hough Salem, Va

Miltenberger Sister Linked to Henderson Family

Mrs. Charles Miltenberger of Columbia Pennsylvania is a patient at a sanitarium. She is described as a sister of Mrs. J. M. Henderson, tying the families together in local notices.

Charles Miltenberger Columbia, Pa S Sanitarium Milteniger J. M. Henderson

Elderly Widow Quest for Husbands Sparks Modern Dilemmas

Dorothy Dix analyzes widows in their fifties and sixties seeking companionship with older men, noting loneliness, wealth, and social role losses. She argues many pursue marriage for life and identity, but warns chances are slim and encourages self sufficiency and active interests after middle age. A final note contrasts with a 1944 American Life Insurance premium payout detail tied to policy benefits and reserves.

Jane John

Revivalist Ernest Cox to speak at Bluefield revival

The Rev. Ernest Cox of First Baptist Lyman South Carolina will headline a two week revival at Memorial Baptist Bluefield Virginia beginning Monday evening June 25. Services run daily at 10 AM and 7 45 PM with youth meetings at 7 PM. Music will be led by Rev. Herman H. Mauch Calvary Baptist Bluefield and he will direct the young people conferences.

Ernest Cox First Baptist Church Lyman S. C Memorial Baptist Church Bluefield Herman H. Mauch Calvary Baptist Church

Youth Fellowship Plans for Sunday Services

Trinity Youth Fellowship holds morning worship in the sanctuary led by Miss Dott Dunn. Pfc. Ernest Saunders, home on furlough from Europe, speaks on Pioneering in a World of Social Change. Evening program at 6 45 features Miss Mary Cheyney leading a Hymns series. Grace Methodist Fellowship meets at 6 55 with theme Hymns led by Billie Tabor. Westminster Senior Young People at 6 30 with Miss Mona Davis and Tommy Lowman recount Lewisburg conference highlights. Bland Street Methodist Youth Fellowship led by Miss Betty Bond assisted by vacation Bible school intermediates. Hamilton hall hosts Senior Young People at 6 45 for weekly forum.

Trinity Youth Fellowship Group Dott Dunn Pfc Ernest Saunders Europe Mary Cheyney Grace Methodist Fellowship Billie Tabor Westminster Presbyterian Church Mona Davis Miss Davis Tommy Lowman Lewisburg Bland Street

Birth of Daniel Preston Lynch Named at Bluefield Sanitarium

Mr and Mrs John W Lynch announce the birth of an eight pound son Daniel Preston at Bluefield Sanitarium on June 16. The mother is the former Miss Maynelle Cregger. The father recently received an honorable discharge from the army.

John W. Lynch Bluefiled Sanitarium Daniel Preston Maynelle Cregger

Sunday Church Choirs and Soloists Featured in City Services

A roundup of special music at Westminster Presbyterian Bland Street Methodist College Avenue Baptist Trinity Methodist First Christian and other churches. Mrs. Howard Meadows Miss Marjorie Horton Miss Sybil Cartwright and others perform solos duets and choir selections with organ and accompaniment by James Elmer Brown and others.

Howard Meadows Westminster Presbyterian Church Lewis Reiland Harris Era Jesus Bland Street Methodist Church William Pruett Oley Speaks God Heaven William Shrubsole Miles’ Lane James Elmer Brown Marjorie Horton Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Guion College Avenue Baptist Church

Service Club hosts thirty-nine guests and donors

Service Men club welcomed thirty-nine service men and women four wives and two children from eight states yesterday. Worth West Virginia visitors brought cash gifts four donors named Bess Frank Hattie Angle A E Stevenson and J D Brown. Chairwoman Mrs James Kahle led the group with assistants N F Wickham Lewis Reiland C B Gibson F M Turman W R Wood A S Barksdale and Rees Bowen.

Service Service Men's Club Club Worth W. Va Bess Frank Hattie Angle A. E. Stevenson J. D. Brown James Kahle N. F. Wickham Lewis Reiland C. B. Gibson F. M. Turman W. R. Wood A. S. Barksdale Rees Bowen

Railroader Hurt In Fall Near Devon

J. W. Bingham chief signal inspector for Norfolk and Western, of Saeger, was seriously injured Thursday when he fell 48 feet from a signal tower near Devon. He sustained a broken pelvis several broken ribs and burns to the right hand and was taken to Williamson hospital. His sister and two Saeger relatives traveled to Williamson to be with him.

J. W. Bingham Saeger Norfolk and Western Devon Bingham Williamson J. H. Lockwood Welch Pierce K. Martin Joann Shelton

Coalwood Man Elected To Masonic Lodge Post

Ed Wodeson of Coalwood was elected and installed as high priest of Wyngham chapter No. 45 Royal Arch Masons. He succeeds W. F. Freeman. Other officers named include G. C. Johnson, I. Anderson, T. A. Johnston, and S. L. Sinnett. Installation led by H. H. Honaker with S. L. Sinnitt assigning.

Ed Wodeson Coalwood Wyngham Royal Arch Masons W. F. Freeman G. C. Johnson Welch I. Anderson Gary T. A. Johnston L. Sinnett M. K. Henley R. B. Shrout J. D. Parker Hemphill Royal Arch J. T. Trent C. H. Downing T. A. Mann Don Brandon T. R. Reed H. H. Honaker S. L. Sinnitt

Draftees Go For Induction

Mercer selective service boards Nos. 2 and 3 sent delegations of men to Huntington induction center Friday for assignment to duty. Leaders include Arthur R. Quillian of McComas and Charles W. Bingham of Princeton with dozens more listed from Rock, Dott, Montcalm, Camp Creek, Oakvale, Athens, Princeton and surrounding areas.

Mercer Selective Service Boards Huntington Armed Services Arthur R. Quillian McComas Rock District Tracy Dillard Keys Rock William Andrew Tilley Dott Paul Joseph Dillon Montcalm Arthur Robert Corner Coopers Frank Maxey Camp Creek Lyndsey Paul Eller Harry Merrill Gray Freeman Denver Rogers Davis Denver Rogers Davis, Lashmeet; Clyde Junior King Albert Punturi James Eric Taylor Board No. 3 East River Jumping Branch Plymouth Charles W. Bingham Princeton Fred E. Johnston Portsmouth Bruce M. Repass Narrows Roy L. White Elgood Cecil G. Harry Oakvale Edward C. Foster Athens Samuel Belcher

Princeton Couple Welcomes Baby Thomas Stafford Miles Jr

Mr and Mrs Tommy Miles announce the birth of a nine pound son on Friday June 22. They name the newborn Thomas Stafford Miles Jr. in Princeton.

Tommy Miles Thomas Stafford Miles, Jr

Picnic Night At First Christian Church

The Junior Christian Endeavor of the First Christian church plans a Sunday night picnic at 7 o clock. Girls are asked to bring food and the boys will cook.

First Christian Church

Presbyterian church women hold monthly auxiliary meeting

The womens auxiliary of the Presbyterian church met Thursday at 2 30 PM with president Mrs A R Kyle presiding. After the business session and circle reports Mrs Kyle reported on her week at Elkins attending the synodical training school for auxiliary workers. Miss Ora Redman led the program and Mrs C L Porter gave the devotionals.

Woman’s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church A. R. Kyle

Rites For Pvt Allen To Be Conducted Today

Funeral services for Pvt. William Allen age 18 of Jolo will be held at 11 30 this morning. He died from injuries received at Fort Bragg North Carolina during maneuvers. The service will be led by ministers Noah Smith Richard Kennedy and Taylor Blankenship. Burial will follow in Payne Cemetery Paynesville.

Pvt William Allen Jesse Allen Jolo Fort Bragg N. C Noah Smith Richard Kennedy Taylor Blankenship Payne Cemetery Paynesville

Bernard Named U. S. Commissioner for Southern District

Henry O. Bernard of Welch has been appointed United States commissioner for the southern district of West Virginia for four years. The order was entered in Charleston by Judge Harry E. Watkins and Ben Moore to fill the vacancy from the death of J. Randolph Tucker. Bernard, a former U. S. deputy marshal, was discharged from the U. S. Army and has served as deputy clerk of the circuit and criminal courts of McDowell county.

Henry O. Bernard Welch United States West Virginia Charleston Harry E. Watkins Ben Moore Bernard J. Randolph Tucker U. S U. S. Army McDowell County

Thirteen Men Are Sent For Final Induction

Thirteen men from selective service board No. 2 War traveled to Huntington for final induction into the armed forces. The group includes David Thomas Davis of Tazewell Ray Hale of Oak Ridge Tennessee Arthur Hall of Curiey Virginia Jim Martin of Seattle Washington William Hicks of Bartley Bill Ball of Glen Island Harold Workman of Okley McKinley Hess of Saeger Ira Cassell of England Francis Parker of Six Clarence Honaker of Canebreak Ernest Holland of Excelsior and Nathan Waley of Cumberland.

Selective Service Board No. 2 War Huntington Armed Forces David Thomas Davis Tazewell Ray Hale Oakridge Tenn Arthur Hall Curiey Jim Martin Seattle Wash William Hicks Bartley Bill Ball Glen Island Harold Workman Okley McKinley Hess Saeger Ira Cassell England Francis Parker Six Clarence Honaker Canebreak Ernest Holland Excelsior Nathan Waley

Judge Henritze to Undergo Operation in Huntington

Judge Thomas F. Henritze departed for Huntington to enter the veterans hospital for an operation. His absence will require the bar association to select a special judge to preside during the July term of criminal court which opens July 9.

Criminal Court Thomas F. Henritze Huntington Veterans’ Hospital Henritze Bar Association

Welch Briefs Veteran Visits

Veteran M Sgt Harry E Greene of Welch left last night for Greensboro NC after a 20 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs J D Greene He is a veteran of more than two years in the Pacific war as a member of the army air forces He has 93 points to his credit on the discharge point system but is not expecting to be discharged.

Harry E. Greene Welch Greensboro N. C J. D. Greene Army Air Forces

Sunbeam Band Leads W M S Program at First Baptist

At the First Baptist church monthly W M S meeting the Sunbeam Band sponsor Mrs. Douglas Sterritt presented the program. Joyce McMillan called roll, Scripture verses were read, and prayers offered by Sandra Shaffer.

First Baptist Church Sunbeam Band Douglas Sterritt Joyce McMillan Sandra Shaffer Jimmy Bobby Meador Lindy Cook Sammy Bowling Nancy Salvey Jimmy Meador Ruby Frances Price Jane Goode Hartley Sanders Virginia Treakle

Rites For L E Lilly To Be Conducted Today

Funeral service for Lonnie Earl Lilly 49 who died Thursday morning will be held at Camp Creek Baptist church this afternoon at 2 o clock conducted by Rev Z F Mayberry of Matoka. Body taken to Lilly home from Fredeking Seaver chapel Friday then to church at 1 o'clock to remain until the 2 o'clock funeral hour. Nephews will be pallbearers and nieces will be flower bearers.

Lonnie Earl Lilly Camp Creek Baptist Church Z. F. Mayberry Matoaka Lilly Camp Creek Fredeking - Seaver

McClaugherty Jr Arrives in California Upon Wounding

A. H. McClaugherty Jr arrives in California after a bomb fragment wounded him in San Francisco. He had been serving with the army in the Philippines when struck in the abdomen and advised his wife by telephone.

A. H. McClaugherty, Jr San Francisco Calif Philippines

Princeton Churches Burke Memorial Baptist

The Rev. C. D. Sweet Pastor. Sunday school 9 45 a m Oliver F Meadows superintendent. Morning worship 11 a m sermon He Who Laughs. Evening worship 8 p m sermon Jesus And The Moral Man. Mid week services Wednesday 8 p m missionary program by the W M U.

Episcopal Church Service Schedule

The Rev. Jennings W. Hobson rector announces Sunday school at 11 o'clock and evening worship at 7 30.

Episcopal Jennings W. Hobson

First Christian Church Notes and Schedule

The Rev John M Dunn pastor leads moral worship at 9 45 with a sermon by the pastor Sunday school at 10 50 Evening worship at 8 with Dr Cramlet Bethany College president delivering on A Prepared Ministry Endeavor at 7 Midweek prayer service Wednesday at 8 officers of the church and Sunday school to present their yearly report.

John M. Dunn Cramlet Bethany College

First Baptist Church Events and Sermon Titles

The Rev. Warren Carr presides at First Baptist with Sunday school at 9 45 morning worship at 11 on What Do You Expect From Your Religion and 8 pm evening service on Salvation's Truest Meaning A potluck supper for Sunday school council at 6 30 and a mid week prayer service at 8 on Wednesday.

First Baptist Warren Carr Sunday School Council

Seventh Day Adventist church service and meetings

Elder E. E. Russell presides as pastor. Sabbath school at 1 30 PM followed by sabbath service. Sunday night prayer service for service members at 8 PM. Young people's meeting Friday night at 8 o'clock.

Seventh Day Adventist E. E. Russell Young

Pastor Yoak Leads Fourth Sermon in Series Christianity is Christ

Dr J B F Yoak Jr pastor preaches at 11 am on The Secret of Abiding Faithfulness and at 8 am on Un conscious Influence. Mid week prayer service at 8 pm followed.

J. B. F. Yoak, Jr Christ

Presbyterian Seal to be topic of pastor’s sermon

The pastor will discuss The Presbyterian Seal at the 11 o’clock service. Mrs Ronald Woodrum will sing God Shall Wipe Away All Tears. Sunday school at Ingleside starts at 3 p.m. Pioneers meet at 5, and young people at 5 45 with reports from conference delegates.

Presbyterian Ronald Woodrum Ingleside

Where is Thy God Sermon At Eight O'clock Service

A church announces a sermon titled Where is Thy God by the pastor at the eight o'clock service. Sunday school is scheduled earlier in the morning and a gathering for young people occurs in the afternoon.

Ingleside Bible School Begins June 25

Ingleside announces a Bible school at the schoolhouse starting Monday June 25 and continuing each afternoon at 2 p.m. through the week.

Ingleside Bible School

Thorn School Quartet Sings At Club Meet

Thorn School quartet directed by Miss Joyce Pendleton performed eight songs at the Rotary club meeting. Members Jimmie Queen Darrell Candler Herbert Guynn and Charles Morris shared highlights from New York broadcasts on WOR and performances at two Times Square rallies. Visitors Ed Jones from Bluefield and Fred Kyle from Norfolk, Virginia attended.

New York City Thorn School Joyce Pendleton Rotary Club Jimmie Queen Darrell Candler Herbert Guynn Charles Morris New York WOR Times Square Ed Jones Bluefield Fred Kyle Norfolk

War Bonds Presented To Company Employes

Eighty-one Tri City Traction company workers in Princeton and Bluefield each received a $50 war bond from the company yesterday. The employees also received a Christmas bonus and earlier war bonds in prior years.

Tri - City Traction Company Princeton Bluefield

Cpl Flynn Snidow Returns To States In NJ Camp

Cpl. Flynn Snidow, a former prisoner of war in Germany, has been liberated after V E day and arrived at a New Jersey camp. He is expected to reach Princeton early next week.

Cpl. Flynn Snidow Germany New Jersey Princeton

Hamed Home Sold to Kimball Resident

James Hamed sold his brick Main Street home known as the Charles Mills place to L C Lucas hotel owner of Kimball who plans to reside here. Lilly Land company also handled the J E Woodson property at Athens Road Route 219 intersection east Princeton sold this week to R Co Sewell. Lilly Land’s record climbs to 412 properties sold in seventeen weeks.

James Hamed Main Street Charles Mills L. C. Lucas Kimball Lilly Land Company Athens Road Route 219 Princeton J. E. Woodson Ott Rader R. Co. Sewell Service Station

Princeton Paragraphs Suit Instituted

Virginia Helmandollar filed a circuit court suit against Ray Roscoe Helmandollar in chancery, returnable to July rules.

Virginia Helmandollar Ray Roscoe Helmandollar

The Laramie Trail At The Royal Theater

Smiley Burnette co stars with Bob Livingston in the action filled western The Laramie Trail at the Royal today. Linda Brent headlines the female lead.

the Royal Royal Theatre Today Smiley Burnette Bob Livingston Linda Brent

An American Romance closes Mercer run with Donlevy

Brian Donlevy stars in An American Romance at the Mercer in technicolor. Ann Richards plays opposite him as the Irish wife whose love thread runs through his rise as an industrial tycoon.

Mercer Brian Donlevy Mercer Theatre Ann Richards Donlevy Ann O'Rourke

Area Service Men Bulletin Names Local Veterans

West Graham VA resident John H. Sturdevant reported to Newton D. Baker General Hospital in Martinsville after eight months overseas with the 234th Infantry, 84th division. James A. Romeo of 804 Melrose discharged after 38 months in the Southwest Pacific under the new paint system. Ensign George M. Stanley of Beckley on Navy carrier USS Franklin Big Ben, credited with miraculous Mediterranean Pacific aerial bombing survival.

John H. Sturdevant West Graham Newton D. Baker General Hospital Martinsville Sturdevant 234Th Infantry Germany Camp Howze Texas James A. Romeo James V. Romeo Melrose Southwest Pacific George M. Stanley Hildreth Stanley Hooper Road Beckley Pacific

Moroline Hair Tonic Ad Promotes Flat Luster for Hair

An advertising note urges readers to groom with Moroline Hair Tonic for a glossy flat lie. It markets a large bottle at 25 cents and claims the product is sold everywhere.

Nash Enrolled as Freshman at Carnegie Tech Pittsburgh

John Forbes Nash Jr of Bluefield has enrolled this summer at Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh as a freshman in chemical engineering. He holds a George Westinghouse scholarship from national competition and is a Beaver, Roy graduate. His parents, Mr. John F Nash, live at fas Mensterhorn street.

John Forbes Nash, Jr Bluefield Carnegie Institute of Technology Pittsburgh Tech George Westinghouse Beaver Troy John F. Nash Fas Mensterhorn Street

Princeton Area Personalities Move and Arrivals

Princeton residents report travels and new duties. Olaf Vaught and family return to Warren Ohio after visiting his parents on South Ninth Street. Virginia Treakle arrives to serve as secretary to the pastor of First Baptist Church. G L Redman returns from St Augustine Florida and visits in Virginia. J Rice McNutt and Mildred plan to move to town by July 1 and have bought the Hovatter home at Highland and Ninth.

Olaf Vaught Barbara Warren Ohio A Vaught South Ninth Street Virginia Treakle Farmville First Baptist Church G. L. Redman Park Avenue St. Augustine Fla Richmond Hampton J. Rice McNutt Mildred McNutt Mullens

Chafe and Skin Irritations Ease With Mexiana Aid

A warm-weather note describes minor skin troubles including rashes and diaper rash. It promotes Mexiana as a soothing remedy claiming relief from burn irritation itching and sun troubles with a small cost.

Costa Little

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