Asher Council Hosts Lively Lawn Fete With Performing Chorus
Mrs. J. B. Dumb hosts an Asher Council community evening featuring a bar quartet led by Pearl Taylor, a living tableau with white-clad girls including Virginia Cuthinson as fairy, and a burlesque skit Magnolia and the Bird of the Fountain. Eloquent costumes and lantern decor enhanced the rural stage on the lawn, with Miss Desir Gilmore and Miss Gertrude Watts directing performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J
Clagett
Asher Council
Lowing
Myr Barrett
Hattie Byrd
Desir Gilmore
Gevena Fortner
Pearl Taylor
Asher Bible Council
J. B. Dumb
Magnolia
Rey
Fight at airstrip prompts new weekly report
Local report notes a clash at the airfield leading to a revised weekly update. Details remain unclear but authorities are recording the incident and preparing follow up. Police say no injuries announced and the scene is secure subject to ongoing review.
Renowned poet’s lost manuscript found in archives
The discovery unearthed a long missing manuscript by a celebrated writer in the city archives. Scholars attribute the work to a mid century figure and note its significance for literary history. Researchers plan further study and digitization for public access.
House Free Port Number Rations Pat Na
A fragment notes rationing or port related numbers with unclear context. No coherent event or names to identify. The readable bits suggest a brief item on distribution or controls but lack specifics for a fuller card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REN House
Virginians Present Enhanced Burlesque Dance Evening
The Virginia Asher Bible council staged a staged burlesque evening directed by Miss Desir Gilmore and Miss Elizabeth Bond. Performers included Misses Ollie Clarkson Edith Clarkson Virginia Cuthbertson Elsie Martin Elsie Walk Ethel Carter Hat tie Carter Virginia Harrison Etta Barker and Mrs Lucille Cuthbertson with solo dances and a scarf dance on a lawn setting. The event featured living statues and a woodland tableau praised for its beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Farmer
LB. Dumb
Desir Gilmore
Rube
Lucille Cuthbertson
Ollie
Edith Clarkson
Virginia Cuthbertson
Elsie Martin
Elsie Walk
Ethel
Hattie Carter
Virginia Harrison
Etta Barker
Lera Cox Miller
Elizabeth Bond
Susie Wilson
Miss Cuthbertson
Virginnia Asher Bible Council
Bluefeld Quota Club Meets at West Virginia Hotel
The Bluefeld Quota Club meets today at noon at the West Virginian hotel. A report from the recent Quota International convention in Philadelphia will be given and full attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefeld Quota Club
West Virginian
Quota International
Philadelphia
Royal Ambassadors Gather for Practice and Rally
Royal Ambassadors meet at First Baptist Church at 1 pm today to practice song and rally cry for a Saturday rally at Memorial Church in Bluefield Virginia. A called Bluefield Chapter No 66 Order of Eastern Star will convene Saturday at 8 pm at the Masonic Temple for initiatory work.
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First Baptist Church
Memorial Church
Bluefield
R. A
Order of Astern Star
Masonic Temple
Ronconi Concert Set For July 6 by Music School
The Ronconi School of Music announces a concert to be presented on the evening of July 6. The event showcases student performers and faculty musicians from the Ronconi program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronconi School of Music
Recital This Evening in Bluefield Va by Miss James
Music lovers of Greater Bluefield gather for an 8 15 recital at the old M E church in Bluefield Virginia. Missine James will sing with Kathleen Stinson at the piano and provide instrumental selections and readings. Ms John Mallory of Vivian is recovering after an operation at Grace hospital Welch. Mrs J W Austin and party head to Sunday school convention at Cleveland Virginia today.
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Greater Bluefield
M. E
Bluefield
Missine James
Miss James
Kathleen Stinson
First Baptist Church
J. W. Austin
Pembroke
Leta Austin
Nina Newton
Tom Umberger
A. T. Newton
Cleveland
Mary
Jamie Jenkins
Pearisbore
S. J. Clark
Georgia Johnson
J. L. Whittaker
KR. O. Bond
Cleveland, Va
Visitors Register at Washington Springs Hotel List
Mr. and Mrs. Lester G. Toney and others from this city are staying at Washington Springs Hotel Glade Springs Virginia among guests registered are A E Anderson Jr and family A E Morrisor and four children HW Jones H A Jones Norman and Jack Jones R Schlenter 8 S King Paul F Baker W H Cochrane and party Bristol Abingdon Radford Washington D C Dickson and Miss Virginia Dickson Bristol Tennessee Alleen Cole Elizabeth Sechler Joseph Sechler T Darby Crescent City Randolph.
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Lester G. Toney
Blanche Toney
Clinton Gillespie
Washington Springs
Glade Springs
A. E. Anderson
A. B. Anderson, Jr
A. E. Morrisor
HW. E. Jones
H. A. Jones
Norman
Jack Jones
R. Schlenter
King
Paul F. Baker
Carter
T. McCall Frazier
Walter H. Robertson
W. H. Cochrane
Aix
Bristol
R. A. Morrison
W M. Walsh
Ralph Walsh
Abingdon
Jones
Radford
A. R. Bowers
Washington, D. C
A Dickson
Virginia Dickson
Tenn
Alleen Cole
Elizabeth Sechler
Joseph H. Sechler
Chilhowle
T. ©. Darby
Crescent City
Fla
Randolph
Saunders Richmond Persons Named in Virginia Notices
Saunders Richmond lists J. B. Garnett of Emory Virginia Mr and Mrs Cc Miles of Blacksburg Virginia Mrs Cc P Bell and her son of Atlanta Georgia and Miss Rachel Vawter of Philadelphia.
Mrs Bertha Graybear Hosts Informal Luncheon at Union Street Home
Mrs Bertha Graybear hosted an informal luncheon Thursday at 220 Union Street with a roses decorated interior and a silver basket centerpiece. Guests included Mrs R Wallace Mrs D Gillis Mrs L B Crawford Mrs H L Yowell Mrs J K Sal t from Pocahontas and others from Richmond McComas Princeton and local areas. assisting guests were Mrs W H Barton and Miss Eloise Barton.
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Bertha Graybear
Union Street
R. Wallace
D. Gillis
L. B. Crawford
H. L. Yowell
J. K. Salt
Pocahontas
Charlies
W. C. Netkirk
C. C. Otey
H. L. Biggs
J. R. Cameron
W. A. Patterson
Graybear
W. H. Barton
Eloise Barton
Princeton
W. 5. Penn
C. St. Goodson
Jack Ridinger
C. J. Graybeal
Elegant compliment to Mrs Clyde Elliott at Stowers Street
A bridge luncheon yesterday hosted by Miss Mary Wagner and Mrs J E Wagner Jr honored Miss Marie Mustard soon to be Mrs Clyde Elliott. Guests included Miss Helen Matrin Mrs John F Nash and Miss Louise Dilger with games at eleven tables. Prizes went to Mrs Hadley Scott high and Miss Maxine Sterne low, with a guest prize for Mrs Elliott. Decorations featured abundant June flowers. Mrs Wagner and Miss Wagner plan another party this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Elliott
Marie Mustard
Mary Wagner
Stowers Street
Miss Wagner
J. E. Wagner, Jr
Helen Matrin
John F. Nash
Louise Dilger
Hadley Scott
Outstanding Musical Event At Warlick’s Piano Rooms
A city concert last evening featured Eva Amato and her sister Annie Amato both of Bluefield Virginia with Signor Caesar A Ronconi of the city. Eva accompanied Annie on violin and praised the evening as a showcase for the Amatos. Annie’s Rigoletto and other pieces drew strong praise for delicacy and finesse. Mrs Ronconi joined for several pieces and the encore Mighty Lak’a Rose delighted the audience. Liznor Ronconi will visit New York in September to arrange further plans.
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Warlick
Eva Amato
Annie Amato
Bluefield
Signor Caesar A. Ronconi
Mies
Miss Amato
Amato Sisters
Ronconi
Signor Ronconi
Liznor Ronconi
New York
Noted Vocal Art Course For Mrs Mar Guerite Smith
In Princeton Mrs Mar guerite Smith and Miss Frances Reese will study in a winter course. In February Signor Roncont and family plan a trip to South America where he will perform in operas.
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Marguerite Smith
Princeton
Frances Reese
Signor Roncont
South America
Onera
Twen ty year wedding anniversary celebration noted
A charm ing party at the home in o es Saturday night marked the twenty year wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. O'Brien. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Martin Miss Rutter Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Japes Coretta Mrs. Ernest Nutail Anna and Emory Lovas Miss Molly Clark War and many others from Brevard Newhall and area communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. O'Brien
Oes
Cuesie
Mra. Martin
Rutter
Kelly Lewis
Japes
Coretta
Ernest Nutail
Anna
Emory Lovas
Molly Clark
War
Hooks
Saxon
Mike Callagher
Ed Donelly
Meade
Local Movers and Visits Across Virginia and Maryland
Mr and Mrs William Cohen plan a move to a new home on Frederick street. Mr and Mrs John Hall and daughter of Grundy Virginia visit relatives in Grundy. Miss Ethel Covington returns home to Nottoway Virginia after visiting Mrs Marcus. Mr and Mrs M Marcus relocate to 49 Giles street with Sonny Marcus. Miss Rosa Cohen of Baltimore visits her Cohen brothers William and Phillip. Miss Stella Jones of North Tazewell Virginia returns home after visiting Irene Bur gees of Montcalm. Misses Josephine Shull Dorothy Delamater and Roberta Moore are ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cohen
Frederick Street
John Hall
Grundy
Ethel Covington
Mrs. Marcus
Nottoway
M. Marcus
Sonny” Marcus
Giles Street
Rosa Cohen
Baltimore
William
Phillip Cohen
Stella Jones
North Tazewell
Irene Burgees
Montcalm
Josephine Shull
Dorothy Delamater
Roberta Moore
Roanoke Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Hospital Update
Returned to Roanoke after a pleasant visit with Mrs. R T Peters and was accompanied home by Edy Ann and Bobby. Emery Lovelace son of Mr and Mrs J S Lovelace on Wayne Street is improving after a Wednesday operation at St Luke's Hospital. Miss Maybelle Suthers, guest of Mr and Mrs G B Stevens in Bluefield Va, leaves Roanoke Saturday for home.
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Roanoke
R. T. Peters
Little
Emery Lovelace
Rs. J. S. Lovelace
Wayne Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Maybelle Suthers
G. B. Stevens
Bluefield
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McCormick & CO
Flapper
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Good Housekeeping Institute
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Holesale Distributors
Sublette Feed and Supply Company
Mrs. Elliott
Pickles
Norfolk
Princeton Ave
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Isadore Cohen Co Jewelers
Federal St. Bluefield
Daniel Green
Styles
Childen
Coats
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