Banquet And Dance Planned For Conductors Convention
The Conductors Association of America plans a 6 30 PM banquet at the West Virginian hotel followed by a dance for delegates and ladies. Mrs R L Marshall leads arrangements with the local auxiliary as reception and sightseeing trips are scheduled for the three day program. Notable attendees include T A Gregg Chicago and Mrs Gregg with a long list of officers and spouses from Roanoke Portsmouth Milwaukee Baltimore and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conductors’ Association of America
West Virginian
R. L. Marshall
Ladie’s Auxiliary
Ladies’ Auxiliary
T. A. Gregg
Chicago
Cc. C. Horn
Roanoke
Horn
Max Gottfried
Milwaukee
Wis
Gottfried
R. W. Ryan
Portsmouth
Ohio
R. W. Osborne
Louisville, Ky
B. H. Boyle
Washington
R. T
Vivene Studio Opens Exhibit on Commerce Street
Vivene Studio at Commerce Street opens its exhibit with charcoal, pastel, and watercolor works. Graduates of the school host the showing from 2 to 6, with a graduation program at 8, and guests welcomed both afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivene
Vivine Studio of
Commerce Street
Mary Hope Panos
John Hager
Birth of Lois June Lawson in West Graham
A baby girl weighing seven pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lawson of West Graham on Monday June 23. The infant has been named Lois June. The report notes a separate line about steel scrap specifications not related to the birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrence Lawson
West Graham
Lois June
Local Young Men Host Old Time Hillbilly Dance Friday
Daniel H. Rogers and C A Clyborne Jr will entertain at the Old Hill Billy barn on the Princeton road Priday June 27 from 10 to 2. Over 350 invitations were issued by friends in Bluefields and nearby towns for the invitation only event with hay decor and planned after dance parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel H. Rogers
Stanley G. Rogers
Oakhurst Avenue
C. A. Clyborne, Jr
C. A. Clyborne
Lebanon Street
Old Hill Billy Barn
Princeton Road
Priday
Bluefields
Luncheon Meeting Of Kappa Alumni In Princeton
Kappa Kappa Gamma alumni enjoyed a luncheon Saturday at Mrs. Ben Bird home in Princeton. Hostesses Mrs A Bruce Fleshman and Mrs J L McParland led a business meeting with Mrs Bird presiding. Attendees from Bluefield included Mrs James E Mann Mrs Max Matz Mrs F M Cloyd Miss Jane Lee and Miss Harriet French. Next meeting slated for July 29 in Bluefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Association
Ben Bird
Princeton
A. Bruce Fleshman
J. L. McParland
Bird
Bluefield
James E. Mann
Max Matz
F. M. Cloyd
Jane Lee
Harriet French
Four Local Artists To Perform At Mullins Benefit Concert
Four local artists will take part in a Mullins benefit concert Tuesday evening July 1 in the high school auditorium. Proceeds go to the playground association. Miss Evangeline Donohue is guest violinist and Henry Fortune will sing. Gibson Morrissay and Orphin Lynn Ball will perform two piano numbers with Mullins talent also featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullins
Community Forum
Playground Association
Evangeline Donohue
Henry Fortune
Gibson Morrissay
Orphin Lynn Ball
Residents and Visitors Read as Area Families Travel
A string of brief notes lists local residents and relatives visiting or returning home from trips. Among those mentioned are Mr. H Coleman Jr recently discharged from the U S Navy and stationed at Pearl Harbor. Mrs G C Nester and family visiting W Rash in Wayne Street. Frances a planning a visit with Miss Margaret Mullins. Mrs Burnett and son Emory returning from Norfolk. Mr and Mrs Everett Taylor from Florence Alabama visiting local relatives. and Mrs Andrew Morrisoy and others taking a two week Florida vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venes. Stone
S&j. Louis
Street
H. Coleman, Jr
Coleman
Norfolk
U. S. Navy
U. S
Chester
Pearl Harbor
T. H
G. C. Nester
Barren Springs
Visi
W. Rash
Wayne Street
Frances — A
Margaret Eo Bt Mullins
Burnett
Emory
Florence
Ala
L. T. Reynolds
Ata Street
F. P. Taylor
Albemarle Street
J. W
Bobby
Maryvill
W. T. Morrison
W Street
Andrew Morrisoy
Laura and
Josie Hawley
Florida
Newport
Hale
M. M. Bailey
Don
Mr. Bailey
F. G. Martin
Huntington
W. Va
Andrew Gardner
Charleston
E. Reynolds
C. F. Adair
Prideo
Atlanta
Kiwanis Club
Edward W. Gregory
Richmond
E. S. Gregory
F. H. Carpenter
M. L. Tyrell
W. H. Fitzpatrick
Leland Smith
Pearisburg Woman's Club
Pearisburg High School
E. C. Porter
Jane
Maryland
J. W. Caulfield
Mary
Betty Caulfield
Mabel Bane
Drummondville
Canada
Harmon Howard
Master Phil
Nashua
New Hampshire
Howarth
Phil
Cumberland
WCTU Breakfast to Honor New Members in Bluefield
Bluefield W C T U will honor its new members with a breakfast at Appalachian hall on Wednesday June 25 at 10 o'clock. Mrs J A Granger chairs the event with Rev W P Wood as speaker and Mrs C G Harris as soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Appalachian Hall
J. A. Granger
W. P. Twood
Bland Street Methodist Church
C. G. Harris
8S. C. Douglas
Lake Bailey
Bluefields
Bailey
Dorothy Granger
Betty Repas
Billie Jack Stanforth
Forrest Macom
Este
Washington Street
Community notices from Bluefield and Grundy area churches and clubs
Announcements include organ recital by John Marke Bramwell graduate at First Methodist Bluefield on July 1. Grundy club meets at 2110 Jefferson St at 2 30 with Mrs C H Scott presiding. Mountain City lodge 85 meets at Red Men s hall then pollyanna party. St Mary s guild Bluefield meets at Mrs Albert Graham s Wendell St. McClung Sunday school class at Mrs R T Phelps Fairfield Ave at 7 45 with Julia Cameron assisting. Drum Corps Mothers Club meets at American Legion hall at 8. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Bluefield
John Marke
Bramwell, Duate
Westminster Choir College
Princen
N. J
Mountain City Lodge
Red Men's Hall
McClung
First Presbyterian Church
R. T. Phelps
Fairfield Avenue
Julia Cameron
Phelps
Drum Corps Mothers Club
American Legion Hall
Kinder Family News From Rock Port to Friends
Rock, West Virginia, June 23 reports Mr and Mrs L G Kinder left Wednesday for Florida family plans. Mrs Aubrey C Bailey and her son Jimmy are visiting and discussing the alleged misdeeds of John Davis Kinder's brother.
Local Social News Recaps Weekend Moves and Visits
Misses Pearl and Mary Helen Shrewsbury depart for Pittsburgh after winter with grandmother Mrs. E. G. Delp and school here. Vaughan visits Charleston. Mr and Mrs Bill Cooper relocate from Baileysville Va and join Virginian as new sectional foreman. Mrs Roy West and children visit mother Mrs Roy Ramey in South Clinchfield Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Brooks
Thorpe
Pearl
Mary Helen Shrewsbury
Pittsburgh
E. G. Delp
Missa Vaughan
Charleston
Bill Cooper
Baileysville
Cooper
Sec
Roy West
Roy Ramey
South Clinchfield
Fish Handling Gives Os Prey Front-Loaded Benefit
Observers note that when carrying a fish, the os prey naturally grips the catch head first. This posture reduces air resistance and streamlines movement through water.
Narrows Womans Clubs Meet at Greenbrier Lunch
Narrows Virginia based Senior and Junior Womans clubs toured White Sulphur Springs West Virginia for a luncheon at The Greenbrier hotel. Mrs O Hoge Hopkins led as toastmistress with reports on federation activities and speakers at the Atlantic City convention including Thomas Dewey and Dr Thomas Perrin. A pageant and broadcasting demonstration highlighted the event while members discussed publicity and the federation’s 50 year history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narrows
Womans Club of
Junior Womans Club
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Greenbrier Hotel
O. Hoge Hopkins
Fleenor
Lane Club
P. L. Killey
Federated Clubs
Atlantic City
Hopkins
Danville
Thomas Dewey
USO
Thomas Perrin
Health Department
United States
Europe
Visitor Roy Lee Harmon Checks Bluefield During Project Work
Roy Lee Harmon, director of the Federal Writers Project in West Virginia, visited Bluefield to review Mercer county history work by his staff. He succeeds Bruce Crawford and formerly was Beckley Post Herald sports editor and poet laureate of West Virginia. He departs for Hinton. Census figures show California population rising from 5,677,251 in 1930 to 6,873,688 in 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lee Harmon
Federal Writers Project
West Virginia
Harmon
Bluefield
Mercer County
Bruce Crawford
Beckley Post- Herald
W. Va
Hinton
California
Dan McGlothlin Case Referred to Draft Board
United States Commissioner Thomas H. Scott referred the case of Dan McGlothlin a 27 year old Bluefield laborer charged with failing to report for a selective service physical examination after notification. McGlothlin testified he did not need notice to report. Scott found no grounds for prosecution and said no further action would be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Thomas H. Scott
Draft Board
Dan McGlothlin
Bluefield
Scott
McGlothlin
Glothlin
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Little Boy Blue
Kappa
Rene Hubert
Gloria Swanson
Adolphe Menjou
WCTU
Eastwood
Mrs. Morris
Grundy Club
C. H. Scott
Jefferson Street
Frank O’brien
St. Mary’s Guild
Albert Graham
Wendl Street
Rock, W. Va
Hollywood
Eer
Gut Wis Beatic
Tudor Plate
Asd
Amie
Aes
Perced
Oneida Unity
Hes
Iad
Bluefield, Vear
Narrows, VA
White Sulphur
Virginia
Stanley Bailey
Killey
J Blair Buck
Amers
Christiansborg
G. E. Via
Beckley
Everett Shumate
Sara Gearheart Miller
Pearisburg
Lucille Ritenour
Martinsville
Daisy Ferne Simmons
Anna Gregory
Chase City
E. E. McGinley
S. M. Houck
W. J. Hadra
Pranklin King
T. H. Gearheart
Horton Cunningham
J. A. Vaughn
P. H. Hale
A. S. Leather Company
C. A. Peirce
Kim—Lloyd
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Blacksburg
Margaret Kim
Pittsburgh, Pa
John Lloyd
Philadelphia
Maramma
Kim
Raymond Fueher
Barbara Anne Erwin
Lewiston
Clara Murray
Miss Jane Kim
Fitzgerald
N. M. Turner
Raymond Puehrer
Pearlsburg
William Preston Hotel
Lloyd
Hercules Company
Rades
Donald Reynolds
B. E. Reynolds
Eugene A. Hale
Cincinnati
Charlotte Anne Hale
Eiman Hadra
Robert Muncy
Athens
Tenn
Methodist Church
Women's Society of Christian Service
Cox
FELTS
Cocasio
Rumford Riddles
Ellen Eaton
Rumford Boskie
Ent
Box S
Rumford
Rhode Island
Waltondale Farm
Bluefield, W. VA
A. BE. Jensen
Cramer
Jay
Am Im C Penney Company
Telegraph Commercial Printing Company
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