Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield, West Virginia

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1934

Page

16

Betsy Long Weds Joseph S. Ferraro in Stonega Virginia

Betsy Long daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Long marries Joseph S Ferraro on Sunday afternoon May 20 1934 at Sacred Heart Church Stonega Virginia The bride has visited at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Hammond and her father is superintendent of the Clinch Field Coal Company Dante Va Also notice about Tuesday Ladies Day events at Bluefeld Country Club with planned activities.

Lee Long Betsy Joseph S. Ferraro Sacred Heart Church Stonega Virginia J. A. Hammond Clinchfield Coal Company Dante, Va

Women’s Missionary Society Meeting at College Avenue Church

The college avenue Baptist church Women’s Missionary Society held its monthly gathering with Mrs. J. B. Pearson presiding. Mrs. W. R. Portis circle led the program on Youth contributions to world mindedness. Delegates shared reports from Pocahontas association.

Women’s Missionary Society College Avenue Baptist Church J. B. Pearson O Zion Haste T. J. Phelps Pearson W. R. Portis A. B. Thompson Phep Pocahontas Circle 2 Ray Graham

Lutheran Church Notes Sunday activities and schedule

The Lutheran church announces morning choir aanthem The Lord Is My Light. The Luther league meets at 6 46. Ladies Bible class holds monthly gathering Wednesday at 7 30 in the parish house. The Daily Vacation Bible School completes its first week with an en-

Luther League

Closing session planned for local Lutheran training school

Enrollment reached 105 with seventeen teachers and attendance at 99 as offerings continued. Next Sunday at 7 15 p m the school will close with a review of all work. A crowded church is hoped to spur the children and Massanetta training programs may be procured from church ushers for the July 30 date.

Lutheran Training School Massanetta

Luncheon Planned by First Presbyterian Circle Five

Mrs J A Hammond chairs Circle Five luncheon at Mrs Rangeley home Mountain View Avenue starting at 12 30 Wednesday. Mrs Rangeley and Mrs Hammond urge reservations by calling them as attendance is expected to be large.

Circle 5 First Presbyterian Church J. A. Hammond S. N. Rangeley Rangeley Mountain View Avenue

Guild Notes St Marys Episcopal Guild Meeting

Mrs. George Walker hosted the St Marys Episcopal church guild in Nemours Bluefield Virginia with Rev Cleary arriving as pastor. Attendees included Mrs George Bergeron Mrs Albert Graham Mrs Sidney Barnett Mrs Henry Galloway Mrs L W Morgan Miss Mary E Lockwood Miesa Kester Mrs C B OBrien and others.

George Walker St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Guild Bluefield Nemours Mr. Cleary Henry Galloway L. W. Morgan Mary E. Lockwood Miesa Kester C. B. O’brien Shielde Cleary Rue Cleary Bal Hughes R. E. Baylor C. Peery Bluestone

W C T U Floral Mission Day Meeting

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds its monthly meeting at Hamilton Hall Bland Street Methodist Church on Wednesday at 3. Members are asked to bring flowers for Flower Mission Day.

Woman‘s Christian Temperance Union Hamilton Hall Bland Street Methodist Church

Chum Club Renamed The Jolly Good Timers Form The Chum Club

The Jolly Good Timers changed its name to The Chum Club at Thursday’s meeting and planned a sunrise breakfast for next week. Members present included Misses Talbert Louthen Sage Pearman Wickham Stephene Gates Akere Kim Berlin Jennings Parke Call Akers Fry and guest Miss Pauline Wickham.

Jolly Good Timers Chum Club Ae Talbert Lucille Louthen Ruth Sage Elizabeth Pearman Ann Wickham Virginia Stephene Anna Mae Gates Carrie Akere Ruth Kimberlin Elenor Jennings Jettie Parke Norma Call

Marriage of Gladys Peery and Eugene Harry

Announcement of the June 24 1933 marriage of Miss Gladys Peery Bluefield Virginia to Eugene Richard Harry Bluefield Virginia. The ceremony was in Bristol Tennessee by Rev R C McDowell while the bride was at East Radford State Teachers College. They plan a belated honeymoon trip and will reside at 8 Virginia Avenue Bluefield Virginia.

Gladys Peery Bluefield Eugene Richard Harry Bristol Tenn R. C. McDowell Methodist Episcopal Church East Radford State Teachers’ College Harry Arthur Peery Graham High School Concord College Duke University Radford State Teachers’ College Virginia Wade H. Harry Blackstone Military College Blackstone National Business College Roanoke W. H. Harry and Company Norfolk Virginia Beach Virginia Avenue

P.-T. A. Radio Speaker Mrs England at WHIS 2 30

Mrs J M England will speak today at 2 30 on the P T A radio program broadcast from WHIS station. Mrs R J Cousins will sing during the program.

J. M. England WHIS R. J. Cousins

Harman-y-Tour heads toward Chicago from Norton

A large Norton Virginia party traveling to the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago, conducted by Mrs. J P Harman, stopped in Bluefield yesterday evening. The group includes many Nortons residents and several N and W railroad representatives among a long list of attendees.

Norton Bluefield Chicago J. P. Harman Elizabeth Fleming Rose Pearce Eva Johnson Beatrice Bentley Johanna Hube Caroline Wassum Lydia Mullins Mary Elizabeth Harman Ada Hart Nancy Ward Moss Sallie Harrison R. O. Crockett Robert Crockett Jr Reese Bowen Jr Sam Thompson Jr Tazewell Virginia Neel Cove Creek Edith Moore E. Plank New York Rachel Ann Buchaan Saltville Mary Alice Smith Pauline Reed Christine Ambee C. A. Lucas Pembroke Mises Drucilla McConnell Mary Low Jessee Nicklesville Dave Rowe John Lockhart Thelma Boyd Honaker H. T. Morley Ewing Mary Louise Jackson Richlands May E. McElroy Bettie Helen McEelroy Sarah Holroyd Wise Mary Hillman George Tanner St. Paul Nannie Bandy Cedar Bluff

Executive Meeting at Bland Street Methodist Church

An executive meeting of the W. M. S. Bland Street Methodist Church is planned for Monday afternoon at 2 30 at the church.

Bland Street Methodist Church

Simple Dignity Features Wiemer Walker Marriage

Frances Emmons Walker wed Karl John Wiemer Jr. at the Walker home in Washington Street, with Rev. Jennings W Hobson officiating. The ceremony featured lily arrangements, music by Mrs. Lewis Reiland, and a procession including family members and out of town guests. Afterward guests offered refreshments. the couple departed for an undisclosed wedding trip.

Frances Walker Karl John Wiemer Bride J. Tracy Walker Washington Street Frances Emmons Walker Lewis H. Reiland Chopin Mre. Reiland Liszt Firet Jennings W. Hobson Robert A. Weimer Chapman J. Walker Robert E. Walker Mary Adair Narrows Chapman Walker Schnectady N. Y Margaret Bowen Staunton Nancy O'Keeffe Frances Hobson Tracy Walker Walker Karl J. Weimer Hartsdale Robert Weimer W. B. McKinley Pelham Caroline Emmons Richmond Chapman Emmons Cincinnati Schnecetady Nancy Edna McClure Tuckahoe Marian Avery St. Petersburg Fla Lois Kidney Pittsburgh Louise Barlow Pennington Gap Jacqueline Hicks Wise L. V. Walker Linwood J. Luther Walker Roanoke Wilmer Walker Clayton Whittaker Charles Straley Eggleston Fred Whittaker Buckeye W. Va Calvin Shockey McComas Mise Ella Bowen Will O’brien Tazewell Dave Morrie W. D. Haynes Rives Jones Bristol Mise Mary Davis Adair James R. Emmons Pearisburg Weimer the Lovely Bride St. Hilda’s Hall Charles Town Wilson College Chambersburg Drevel Institute Philadelphia Christ Episcopal Church University of Pennsylvania Drake Business College New York

McCoy and Scott Wedding Ties Blue Ridge and Williamson

Miss Constance Scott of Bluestone W Va married Walter McCoy son of Kenner McCoy in Goody Kentucky ceremony officiated by Rev Willis Blackburn. The bride daughter of Mrs W T Martin Bluestone and a Rodgers Beauty Shopper operator. the groom store manager for Kenner McCoy Coal Co and Williamson High School graduate. The couple plan to reside in Williamson.

Williamson Daily News McCoy-Scott Constance Scott Bluestone W. Va Walter McCoy Kenner McCoy Coal Company Willis Blackburn Goody, Ky Ballard Phillipe Glen Bevins

Quilting Social of Greenview Church Ladies

The Women's Missionary Society of Greenview Church Princeton Road met at Mrs. C. H. Wiley's home to quilt a Lone Star pattern quilt for the society. A covered-dish lunch followed. Attendees included Mrs. W. H. Painter, Mrs. Ocie Bailey, Mrs. F. D. Smith, Mrs. R. H. Hawkins, Mrs. Thomas Johnston, Mrs. H. P. Caffee, Mrs. Thomas Brazeal, Mrs. Justin Sackett, Mrs. J. R. Montgomery, Mrs. John Wiley, Mrs. Haskall of Bluefield, Mrs. Clarence Brazeal of Maybeury W. Va., and Mrs. C. H. Wiley.

Women’s Missionary Society of Greenview Church Princeton Road C. H. Wiley Thomas Brazeal W. H. Painter Ocie Bailey F. D. Smith R. H. Hawkins Thomas Johnston H. P

Youth Themed Baptist W M S Meeting At Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of First Baptist met Wednesday evening at 7 45 with busi ness women present. The session opened with hymn and prayer. Various circles led programs on youth and world mindedness with solos scenes and living pictures. The president Mrs Bob Wilson presided and reports were given.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Zion E. M. Louthan Lydia Greene C. H. Reppert N. E. Rierson J. W. Cruise J. T. Watts D. W. Herring Philip Lilly Caroline Burney Southern Baptist Eleanor Hager Reppert

Charming Shower and Bridge Planned for Miss Gladys Cash

Charming bride elect Miss Gladys Cash will marry Mr C W Watterman Jr. next Wednesday at noon. Kathlyn Tynes and Mrs Glen Canaday hosted a boudoir shower and bridge party at the Tynes home on Pearls street. Mrs Thomas Lipford won the high prize. Miss Elizabeth Francis took the consolation. Guests admired miniature twin cupids and a candle lit wedding scene with rosebuds and white crepe paper. The gathering concluded with a party plate and heartfelt thanks from the honoree.

Kathleen Tynes Glen Canaday D. D. Tynes Pearls Street Gladys Cash C. W. Watterman Jr Thomas W. Lipford Elizabeth Francis Miss Cash Miss Tynes Bluefield

Be Square Class Gathers For July Picnic Plans

Be Square class at Grace Methodist Church met at Mrs. Eugene Keith home with sixteen members and three visitors. They opened with the Twenty-third Psalm, discussed plans for a July picnic and swimming party, started a membership contest led by captains Mrs. Pauline Morris and Mrs. Louise Sharitz, and enjoyed a social hour with games and refreshments.

Grace Methodist Church W. E. Brick Eugene Keith Pauline Morris Louise Sharitz

Lovely Lawn Party Honors Miss Helen Cooper

Mrs. N. W. Simpson and Mrs. W. H. Jackson hosted a lawn party and shower at Mrs. Simpson’s North street home for their niece Miss Helen Cooper of Bluefield Virginia who departs on the 27th to begin training at Baptist Memorial hospital in Memphis Tennessee. The lawn featured garden flowers creating an attractive setting for the event.

N. W. Simpson W. H. Jackson Simpson North Street Helen Cooper Bluefield Baptist Memorial

Miss Cooper Hosts Evening With Gift List At Party

Miss Cooper received many lovely and useful presents including items for Mary Jo Simpson. An appealing salad course followed. Attendees included Mrs. Ruth Painter Brown Miss Mary Painter Eleanor Neel Sally Hoback Mrs DD BE Cannon Mrs William Brown Mrs A O Cooper Mrs A O Bradshaw and Mrs N F King and her daughter Miss Hortense King.

Miss Cooper Mary Jo Simpson Ruth Painter Brown Mary Painter Eleanor Neel Sally Hoback DD. Be, Cannon William Brown A. O. Cooper A. O. Bradshaw N. F. King Hortense King

Violin Solo and Choir Anthem at First Christian Church

Miss Elizabeth Mc Claugherty performs Ave Maria Gounod at the morning service with an anthem O Lamb of God by the choir. In the evening Virginia and Charlotte Bivens sing a duet under the direction of Mrs. C G Harris with Mrs 8S B Chappell at the organ.

First Christian Church Elizabeth McClaugherty McCollin Virginia Charlotte Bivens C. G. Harris B. Chappell

Recital Monday Evening by Mrs Lyman Bailey and Paul Lawrence

A charming piano and violin recital is presented by Mrs Lyman Bailey and Paul Lawrence Monday at 8 in Warlicks Piano rooms. The program includes Engelmann Jimmie Thornton Gipsy Rondo Haydn Beatrice Cruise Little Violin Air Rippling Waters Legend of Arabia and more with works by Woodward Renard Hahanera Herrmann Nevin and others.

Lyman Bailey Paul Lawrence Warlick Sicsecctecoecsess Englemann Jimmie Thornton Bailey Bloom Wright Frances Sonner Haydn Beatrice Cruise Marjorie Lucas Little Heller Alvin Wilson Jimmie Es Woodorde Pune Paul Lawrence Valse Peabody Wanda Lee Renard Margaret Tabor Hahanera Herrmann Countess Tabor Virginia Powers Nevin Blue Bells Scotland Ambrosio Homer Virginia Powers Beatrice Cruise

Roswell Alfred Charter Heslop Visits Kin in Oakhurst

Washington Daily News writer Roswell Alfred Charter Heslop visits his cousin O M Deyerle and Mrs Deyerle on Oakhurst. Deyerle, president of Fiat Top Fuel, just returned from White Sulphur Springs and New York and heads to Chicago tonight on smokeless code business. Mrs W B Crawford of Eckman visits Mrs A M.

Roswell Alfred Charter Heslop Washington Daily News O. M. Deyerle

Local Social Notes Involving Crawford and Area Residents

Crawford family members and relatives from Richlands Virginia and Bluefield Princeton Road travel plans and visits are noted. Delta Delta Delta member Anne O Keeffe to attend a Virginia Beach convention. Mrs Archey Shawn and Mr Peters visit family on Russell Street. Mrs Grinstead recovering at home with Ratcliffe assisting.

Blackstone Anne O'Keeffe Virginia Beach Delta Delta Delta Sorority Archey Shawn LaFollette Tenn John M. Peters Peters Russell Street A. R. Grinstead St. Luke’s Hospital Union Street Ann Howell Ratcliffe R. N Princeton Grinstead

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bluefeld Country Club College Avenue Lutheran Church Notes D “” Dress Shop Chum’ Club T. A. Radio Wiemer- Walker Betty’s Beauty Salon Princeton Avenue Goodwin’s Eugene Kera Fredric Arlette Arlette Marcell Betty Vandyke Kirk The Clayee Ba Bluefield’s Jewelry Gift Store West Virginian Hotel Peery Emily Post
Search Courier

Search the Bluefield Daily Telegraph Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Bluefield Daily Telegraph?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication