Forthcoming Society Wedding of Miss Perkins and Mr McClean
Society pages report the anticipated marriage of Miss Mary Gordon Perkins to Mr Sherman McClean of Indianapolis. The ceremony will be Sunday June 28 at 4 at Christ Episcopal church with Rev. Jennings W Hobson officiating. Guests include Mrs Arthur McClean and Miss Thetis McClean from Indianapolis and San Antonio and Chicago visitors among bridesmaids and party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gordon Perkins
Walter Perkins
Sherman McClean
Indianapolis
Ind
Christ Episcopal Church
Jennings W. Hobson
McClean
Arthur McClean
Thetis McClean
Jomes Ednara Johnson
San Antonio
Tex
Dorothy Kizer
Chicago
Bluefield
Misses Johnson
Kizer
Stockman School of Dancing
Miss Perkins
Miss McClean
William Jarrett
Charleston
Alice McCray
Princeton
James W. Bailey
Langhorne Martino
Eloise Jackson
Walnut Street
Langhorne Martin
Highland Avenue
and Mire
Bass Perkins
Col‘one Avenue
West Virginian
Ladies Day Golf Winners at Ihefield Country Club
Miss Mary Dunglinson won low net and Mrs J J Hollman took low gross with 44 at the Ladies Day event yesterday. Lively prizes included golf balls from hostesses Mrs R H Moore and Mrs Huston Clair. Fifty four ladies joined the luncheon and are urged to file 18 hole scores for future matches in the Southwest Virginia Golf League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dunglinson
J. J. Hollman
Ihefield Country Club
Dungason
Hollman
R. H. Moore
Huston
Clair
Adies
Beckley
Virginia
Golf Ague
G. I. A. to Meet at Moose Hall Thursday Afternoon
Regular G. I. meeting set for Thursday at 2 30 PM in Moose hall. Mrs Hugh Spangler will report on part of the Cleveland convention and important business will be transacted. Attendance urged as this is the last meeting before adjournment for July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. I
Moose Hall
Ursday
Cleveland
Hugh Spangr
Local residents depart for beyond and nearby visits
Mr and Mrs Carroll Woods and children Carolyn and Jordan headed to South Bend Indiana for a week and planned Minnesota trips for the summer J A Jackson Jr left for New York on Tuesday Mrs Frank Alexander Williamson is a visitor here this past week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Woods Andildren
Carolyn and
Jordan
South Bend
Ind
Nts
Minnesota
New
Frank Alexander
Williamson
Murphy Gilbert victim dies of work accident injuries
John Murphy aged 44 of Gilbert died at a local hospital at 10 30 Saturday night from injuries after falling from a rock wall at a Norfolk and Western road shop he was employed at. He was admitted Monday in poor condition paralyzed from shoulders down after the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murphy
Gilbert
Murphy
William McIntire Named to Head Welch Retail Clerks
William McIntire was elected president of the Welch Retail Clerks at a meeting last night, succeeding Hobart Callaway. Other officers elected include Mrs. Thy Goodman as first vice president, Abrey Workman as second vice president, Mrs. Joe Booth as recording secretary, Miss Inez Jensen as financial secretary and treasurer, Miss Marie Douglas, Mrs. Walter Woodie, John Furhane as trustees, Miss Reba Douglas, and Viola Saydus as guard. E. L. Douglas, district organizer, addressed the group. New officers will assume duties on the second Tuesday in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mclntire
Welch
Ion
Hobart Callaway
Thy Goodman
Abrey Workman
Joe Booth
Cording
Misa Inezenson
Marie Douglas
Alter Woodie
John Furhane
Reba Douglas
Viola Saydus
Hampden Sydney Man To Address Lions Friday Meeting
Dr Herman Bell of Hampden Sydney College will be principal speaker at a Bluefield Lions Club dinner Friday evening. New officers will be installed and the meeting will follow the regular luncheon format with Lionesses present. Malcolm L Smith to become president. other officers include H Carson Lewis vice president William McCue second vice president Dennie Templeton third vice president George S Strader Jr secretary William H Grey treasurer Richard H Bowman tail twister John Lamanca chaplain Joyce and Harold Porterfield directors Roy Browder Joseph Wils. Billiard balls are made from tusks of female elephants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Bell
Hampdenydney College
Bluefield College
Bluefield Fons Club
Malcolm L. Smith
Philip M. Joyce
H. Carson Lewis
William H. McCue
Dennie E. Templeton
George 8. Strader Jr
William H. Qrey
Richard H. Bownan
John Lamanca
Temer
Mr Joyce
Harold *. Porterfield
Roy B. Browder
Joseph Wils
Welfare department to start homecraft classes at the Y
Under the Federal Emergency Relief administration the welfare department begins homecraft foods and home management instruction at the Y quarters with Mrs N H Mannakee in charge. An instructor will lead each department as the work is organized and all interested are invited to visit the Y and learn government aided methods. The program is assured for a year, Mrs Mannakee stated yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Emergency Relief Administration, Welfare Department
Y. Quarters
N. H. Mannakee
Dance recital repeated at Lee theater Bluefield Va
By special request the dance recital given by pupils of Miss Esther Irene Grahams school of dancing will be repeated Thursday evening at 9 at the Lee Theater in Bluefield Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Irene Graham
School of Dancing
Lee Theater
Bluefield
Beckley Couple Welcome New Daughter
Mr and Mrs W T Blakeley of Beckley announce the birth of a fine daughter born Saturday. Before marriage the mother was Miss Thelma Wiggington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Blakeley
Beckley
Thelma Wiggington
Clover Club Dance at Bluefield Country Club
The Clover Club issues invitations for its annual summer dance at the Bluefield Country Club on Friday evening July 3 from 10 to 2. The event is billed as one of the outstanding social events of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Clover Club
Bluefield Country Club
Local Personal Notes From Ashland To Bedford And Beyond
Miss Mary Lee Feuchtenberger of Ashland visits cousin Miss Anna Mae Feuchtenberger on Whitethorn street. Families from Beckley West Virginia visit friends in Beckley and Weldon areas, and Ellene Johnston drives to Williamson to stay with sister. Camille Claytor leaves for Sweet Briar College then Bedford visit. Janie Lambert heads to Petersburg Virginia to see her father. Mrs. Ainspaugh of Landgraff improves at Bluefield sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lee Feuchtenberger
Ashland
Anna Mae _ Feuchtenberger
D. Feuchtenberger
Whitethorn Street
Roba Smith
R. W. and
Freddy
Beckley
W. Va
P. M. Wassum
F. D. Smith
F. M. Dix
Lyn Dale Avenue
Ralph Hounshell
Aurora
Ellis Cruise
Bert Blackstock
Widemouth
Marguerite Grogan
C. H. Gill
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Buckeye Lake
Gertrude Boatwright
Roanoke
Koepler
Oakhurst Avenue
Ellene Johnston
Highland Avenue
Williamson
Claude M. Ireson
R. L. Marshall
Misa Elsie
Jimmy Lloyd
W. T. Blakeley
Janie Marie Lambert
Petersburg
0. K
W. F. Ainspaugh
Landgraff
Bluefield Sanitarium
War Risk Insurance Case In U S Court
Evidence on behalf of the plaintiff was submitted in the suit of Dorse H. Cassell of Lindside West Virginia against the United States government. The federal court adjourned late yesterday afternoon. Trial will continue today as Cassell seeks the full amount of a $110000 war risk insurance policy asserting permanent disability in line of duty during World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorse H. Cassell
Lindside
W. Va
United States
Cassell
Merchants and Buyers Event Set for July 7 8 9
The thirty fourth semi annual Merchants and Buyers Week meeting will be at the West Virginian hotel this city July 7 8 and 9. Treasurer E Omar announced the event will feature a large display of fall and winter merchandise and a strong program. Exhibitors and visitors are expected for this merchandising event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants and Buyers Week Association
West Virginian Hotel
This City
E. Omar
Harry Hardware Men Attend GE Radio Convention in Charleston
W. H. Harry Hardware representatives Harry Harry, J. W. Linkous, and Thomas Gatherin visit Charleston today to attend the General Electric Radio convention at the Daniel Boone hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Harry
J. W. Linkous
Thomas Gatherin
W. H
Former Monroe Woman Dies in Huntington
Mrs Fannie Halstead of Huntington died Monday at the C and O hospital after a hip fracture from a fall on church steps in Indian Creek Monroe county. Born Fannie Ballard, she had wide local family ties and her husband is a first cousin of C L Halstead of Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Halstead
Huntington
Halstead
Indian Creek
Monroe County
Indian Creek Primitive Baptist Church
Fannie Ballard
C. L. Halstead
Princeton
Police Chief Attending WV Police Convention in Fairmont
Wilson, chief of police from Mercer county lodge representing Bluefield and Princeton departments, attends the Fraternal Order of Police of West Virginia convention in Fairmont. The event runs with the West Virginia Association of County Sheriffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ON. Wilson
Fairmont
Fraternal Order of Police of
West Virginia
Wilson
Mercer County Lodge
Bluefield
Princeton
West Virginia Association of County Sheriffs
Recovery Achievements Highlighted by Administration
A speech recounts emergency and recovery measures after the Civil War era, praising unprecedented recovery and urging renewed government action in daily life. Lincoln is cited regarding Confederates flags and the need to end twelve years of special privilege guiding the nation’s ship of state, emphasizing broad benefits to all groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Potomac
Masons Elect Officers At Meeting Last Night
Bluefield lodge No 85 A F and A M elected officers at a meeting in the Masonic temple. Raymond B Ferguson Jr was worshipful master, Edward C Weckery senior warden, W Frank Bond junior warden, Madison B Lockhart treasurer, Lester M Carper treasurer, Guy C Dunn trustee for three years, Samuel C White trustee for two years to fill J M McTihany term, Isaac L Slifkin and Joseph F Shelton stewards, Frank C Devis senior deacon, Emmerson L Peters junior deacon, Ira S Nicolas chaplain and Noel F Wickham tiler. Ferguson succeeds W A Taylor. New officers to be installed tonight in the large room. refreshments served by stewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Raymond B. Ferguson Jr
Edward C. Weckerly
W. Frank Bond
Madison B. Lockhart
Lester M. Carper
Guy C. Dunn
Samuel C. White
J. M. McTihany
Isaac L. Slifkin
Joseph F. Shelton
Frank C. Devis
Emmerson L. Peters
Deaeon
Ira
Nichoe
Noel F. Wickham
Mr. Ferguson
W. A. Taylor
Cops rename officers at Fairmont conclave
West Virginia lodge Fraternal Order of Police re elected all officers and added two trustees at the state convention in Fairmont. Officers named include Squires as president Custer vice president Welland secretary treasurer Zinn past president Honaker guard Craige conductor McClellan Stanley Prickett Wilson and Watson trustees. Custer chosen as delegate to the Canton national convention. Concluding talks set with Gov Kump and Attorney General Holt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Va
West Virginia Lodge Fraternal Order of Police
H. B. Squires
Clarence Custer
Wheeling
Francis S. Welland
J. A. Zinn
Morgantown
Ray Honaker
Huntington
J. E. Craige
City Board Hears Complaints On Taxes And Nuisances
The board studies a new tax proposal and refers complaints about a poultry odor on Raleigh Street and litter on Tazewell Street to the city manager and health department. It approves beer licenses, building permits, and a payroll, detailing costs and recipients, including Morrello and New Sportsman licenses. A note ends with a curious line about leaf surface and sugar output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Raleigh Street
Health Department
Sam Slifkin
Tazewell Street
Franklin
Princeton Avenue
M. Morrello
Sportsman
Norman McDowell
Giles Street
D. R. Hutcherson
Lillian Keith
J. A. Cohen
Higginbothan Reservation
J. E. Wood
Baldwin Avenue
W. D. Daughtery
J. A. Kensinger
Cumberland Road
BE. C. Giles
Mount View
Balson
D. G. Andersom
L. H. and
Lillian Irene Nelson
East River Avenue
Philadelphia Democratic Platform Talks in Wake of New Deal Pressure
A Democratic platform committee session in Philadelphia faced a tense start as delegates debated farm policy and a potential crop insurance pledge. Wagner denied bringing a Roosevelt draft, while Wallace and other New Deal advocates pressed for long-range farm and monetary positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Wallace
Philadelphia
Democratic Platform Committee
White House
New York
Washington
Lehman
Caroline O'Day
Farley
National Committee
United States
Resolutions Committee
Farm
Labor, Peace, Pension, Civil Liberties
Roosevelt
Jay M. Schaffer
Utah
Mountain States
Hopkins Orders Sime WPA Setup
Public Works Administration and the executive orders easing resettlement aid were issued after the deficiency relief act signed by the president. Hopkins issued revised WPA regulations effective July 1 removing the prior November deadline for relief recipients to qualify for WPA Old-Age benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Administration
Resettlement Administration
Hopkins
Last Rites Today for Welch Resident Mack Davis
Funeral services will be held at 3 30 this afternoon in the Baptist church at Welch for Mack Davis a widely known colored resident who died Sunday morning at 8 20 at his home. He is survived by his wife three daughters Elizabeth Maria and Mary a grandson and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Welch
Mack Davis
Elizabeth
Maria
Mary
Juvenile Held on Auto Theft Charge in City Jail
Eugene Brown a 17 year old colored youth is held in the city jail awaiting a hearing before Magistrate H B Kitts on charges of stealing an automobile owned by Dwight B Wassum. The theft occurred some time ago and Brown was not arrested until yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Brown
H. B. Kitts
Dwight B. Wassum
Brown
J D Rodrin Attends New York Sales Conference
J D Rodrin manager of Bluefield Hardware electric department left today for a three day sales conference of the Lightroller company in New York. The conference opens Wednesday. Bluefield Hardware are Lighttoler distributors in the area with many new designs on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Rodrin
Bluefield Hardware Company
The
Lightroller Company
New York
Lighttoler Company
Restaurant Film To Be Shown At Meeting Tonight
Robert J. Wilson from Washington and Paul Lehmann Jr from West Virginia arrived after a Logan trip for the final of fourteen educational meetings. A six reel motion picture titled Soldiers Of Service will be shown, with discussion on topics of business to come up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Wilson
National Restaurant Association
Washington, D. C
Paul ©. Lehmann Jr
West Virginia Restaurant Association
Logan
Evening program outlines topics for restaurant operators
Tonight’s session will detail what operators may do to improve their business. The program includes a discussion of necessary legislation and other relevant subjects for restaurant operators. Two meetings will be held in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Vir
City and Coalfiel Items Knit Dresses and Beauty Services
Local items list promotions for knit dresses, hair and beauty services, and girl beauty shop adverts. Includes discounts at Fretwell's and Warlicks, plus a Masonic lodge notice and a Pittsburgh Paint line offer. Also mentions educational display by International Correspondent schools and various job listings.
Evening session to start at 8 30 at ginian hotel
An evening meeting is set to begin at 8 30 o clock at the ginian hotel. An afternoon showing will be held for employees unable to attend the light session at 3 o clock. Merchants and the general public have been invited to attend the evening gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginian Hotel
Evenin
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Jhn Murphy
Illiam M’intire IS
Ampden
Sydney
LIONS
U. S
Harry
Monroe
James A. Farley
Fairmont Conclave
Joe Goldenberg
Turn Verein Club
U.S
Goldenberg
George Gulact
Philly
Sime Wpa
N. Y
Graber
Bill Graber
Whittier
Calif
U S
Randalls Island Stadium
Ontario
Mar. Lee Beauty Shop
Mary Lenone
Call Henderson
Mary le Beauty
Warlicks
Bluefire Lodge
L. M. Carper
Sec’y
Pittsburgh
Citizen Cos and Supply Co
Bluefield Avenue
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