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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1931

Page

10

Y W A Outing at Calvary Baptist Church Hill

The Y W A of Calvary Baptist Church enjoyed a hill outing Tuesday evening. A pleasant program followed with refreshments served by Miss Beatrice Repass. Present were Misses Beatrice Re ri Pearl Bailey Ruth Kirby Jia Gardner Jessie Rash and Ruby Spangler.

Calvary Baptist Church Waere Beatrice-Repass Beatrice Reri Pearl Bailey Ruth Kirby Jia Gardner Jessie Rash Ruby Spangler

Bluefield Quota Club Plans Quinic Event Next Thursday

At the weekly luncheon in Bluefield the Quota Club scheduled a qunic for next Thursday evening in July. The meeting at the West Virginia hotel was led by Miss Goldie Perry in president absence, with prizes awarded for attendance and contests in paper-cutting and needle threading.

Bluefield Quota Club West Virginian Chamber of Commerce Madeline Wallace Helen Sue Spangler Wallace Goldie Perry Maude Medley Ruth Rader Frew Harriet Speiden Una Martin

Bluefield Bnai Brith Lodge Banquet Set at Matz Hotel

Members of Bluefield lodge 967 Bnai Brith gather for their annual banquet at the Matz hotel this evening at 6 30 before the two months summer suspension. Several new members join the order and will participate in their first such function with B J Wagner serving as master of ceremonies.

Matz Bluefield Lodge B'nai B'rith B. J. Wagner

Recital Tonight by Lois Benbow Prominent Bluefield Pupils

Miss Lois Benbow presents a group of her piano pupils in recital at 8 tonight at her Bluefield Virginia home. Assistant Miss Jeannette Bailey, recent top graduate from Martha Washington College, joins in. Selections include Cinderella Waltz, Sparkling Eyes, Spring Dance, Morning Song, Tannhauser Grand March, Fanta in D Minor, and more. Mrs. H. C. Callaway and Mrs. W. J. Benbow hosted a Graham Presbyterian circle meeting at Bluefield with refreshments.

Lois Benbow Bluefield Lawson Ardeth Stafford Gainte Anthony Adir Elizabeth Morris Godard Mary Edmonson Ketterer Wright Ruth Stafford Bernard Theda Smith Aera Aeamama Fred Beyer Miss Benbow Mary Edmonson Aneinh Caceme Jaseanet David Gilpin Lange Johnson Jessie Helton Fanta Mozard Marceau H. C. Callaway W. J. Benbow

Flower Mission Day Observed at Trinity Methodist

The local Woman's Christian Temperance Union held Flower Mission Day at Trinity Methodist Church on a Wednesday afternoon. President Mrs. Ernest Henson led the meeting with devotion by Mrs. H. I. Shott based on Ecclesiastes. A playlet The Message of the Flowers featured Mrs. W. A. Sutherland as Spirit of the Flower Mission and others in the cast.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Trinity Methodist Church Ernest Henson H. I. Shott W. A. Sutherland Spirit of the Flower Mission P. D. Bratton John Powell Lizzie Rice W. S. Claytor FE. R. Wilson Gladys Udy Mildred Thompson Children of the Loyal Temperance

Flower Mission and Woman’s Council Meeting Highlights

Mrs BE R Wilson directed the playlet with Sybil Cartwright at the piano as Virginia Preston and Margaret Boyd sang Brighten the Corner. Children wore garlands and later gave flowers to sick at local hospitals. Flower distribution planned at Bland Street church hall Friday at 2 PM. A letter from national WCTU urged signatures for a London 1932 disarmament conference petition.

Hamilton Hall Bland Street Methodist Church Atesterday London

C. E. Union Meeting Set At First Presbyterian Church

The Christian Endeavor union will gather Friday evening at 8 o clock at the First Presbyterian church.

Christian Endeavor Union First Presbyterian Church

C E Executive Meeting Holds Year End Session at Church

The Christian Endeavor society of the First Christian church held its last executive meeting of the year. Miss Arlene Geordon stepped down as president, passing the gavel to newlywed William Brown who was presented a coach and four lamp by the society.

Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian Church Arlene Geordon William Brown Ben 8. Johnson Brown Helen Bivens

Thirteen Club Dance At West Virginia Hotel

The Thirteen club hosts a Friday evening dance at the West Virginia hotel from 9:30 to 2. About 200 invitations have been issued for what promises to be a top event of the season.

Thirteen Club West Virginia

Legion Auxiliary Called Meeting Planned Friday Evening

The American Legion auxiliary schedules a called meeting Friday at 8 p m in the club room of the Peery building. Full attendance is urged.

Americanegion Auxiliary Club Peery

Dance at Elks Ballroom Features Belton Syncopaters

Friday evening July 3 dance at the Elks' ballroom with music by Belton's Syncopaters. The Elks' dances are a standout event in the season's social calendar.

Elks’ Ballroom Belton Elks

Executive Meeting of Grace Methodist Women

An executive meeting of the Women's Missionary Society at Grace Methodist Church will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at Mrs. F. W. Udy's home on Parkway. All officers are expected to attend.

Woman’s Missionary Society of Grace Methodist Church F. W. Udy Parkway

Silver Tea Hosted by First Baptist Circle 7

On Friday afternoon June 26 from 3 to 5 o clock circle 7 of W M 8 First Baptist Church will host a silver tea at Mrs John T Shelton 200 Union Street. A delightful program is planned and a silver offering will be taken. All are invited.

Circle 7 W. M First Baptist Church John T. Shelton Union Street

Asher Business Women Meet for Monday Supper Program

Virginia Asher Business Women's Council will gather at the Y Monday evening at 6 45 for a supper meeting. An interesting Stewardship program is to be presented.

Virginia Asher Business Women's Council

Junior R. A. Meeting At College Avenue Baptist Church

The Junior R. A. of College Avenue Baptist Church will meet this evening at 6 30 at the church. All the boys are urged to be present.

R. A College Avenue Baptist Church

Regular G I A Meeting Set For Moose Hall

The regular meeting of the G. I. A. will be held Thursday at 2 30 at the Moose hall. There is business of importance and a full attendance is requested.

Moose Hall

Women's Missionary Society Meets at Bland Street Church

An executive meeting of Bland Street Methodist church Woman's Missionary Society is set for Friday at 2 30 p m in Hamilton Hall. All officers and circle leaders are urged to attend.

Woman's Missionary Society of Bland Street Methodist Church Hamilton Hall

Sunday School Picnic Closes Activity at First Presbyterian

Mrs. E P Watson hosted a Sunday school class picnic at her Giles Street home Tuesday evening to end an internal contest among clans. Attendees included Betty Brown Morrisey and other members, plus visitors Hazel Atkinson and Mary Ann Meyer. Dr Samuel W Moore attended, with Julia Reese and Mary Ann Meyer assisting. Also noted were news of Fred Tibbs returning home after hospital care for a broken back, a Martinsville cooking school run by Mrs J W McCulloch, and a funeral in Big Stone Gap for Mrs Lewis T Winston.

E. P. Watson First Presbyterian Church Mrs. Watson Giles Street Betty Brown Morrisey Betty Smith Ruth Taylor Frances Stephens Frances Paynter Jean Taylor Virginia Lee Fisher Nancy Tynes Hazel Atkinson Charlotte Burrough Edna Ramage Lucille Smith Julia Reese Mary Ann Meyer Samuel W. Moore Fred Tibbs Memorial Hospital Princeton Juniper Street J. W. McCulloch Appalachian Electric Power Company Martinsville J. M. McKhany Lucille Big Stone Gap Lewis T. Winsto Methany J. M. King Jefferson Street Phillip Edward Effron Nathan Effron St. Oke'a Hospital B. B. Downe Edna Welch Bluefield J. L. Kennedy Phyllis Louise McIntyre I. A. Sagendroh Bristol Kennedy Floyd Frank Shaffer John W. Haldren Lucy Hill Lynchburg J. E. Gerald Gladge Gerald Joe Wilda Joe Harry Burnett Susan Gary Potata Jane Burtnett Charleston Virginia MccIlhany Elizabeth Warrick Atate Christian Endeavor Moundsville W. Va Winchester Miss Warrick Washington Richmond H L. Goodman Ronceverte Lewis T. Winston Winston Goodman Zeb Herndon Fred Wichert George Mise Fide Mustard Norton, Va Alice Barrick F. K. Yoder Mise Rachael Cecil Bailey Eekman Hyacinth Jarrett EB. A. Denton Ithaca N. Y J. R. Cameron Union Street Helen Davis Buefield Sanitarium Herman Kirchner Martineville

Social notes from Bluefield and vicinity Souvenir visitors and travels

A long list of residents and visitors, including Dorothy Lankford in Tazewell and Isadore Grenspon visiting Bluefield relatives, details of hospital stays for Edna Holcomb and Harriett Thompson, and plans to attend Bankers' association meetings at White Sulphur Springs. Calls home and trips span Bramwell, Welch, Princeton, Norton, and Beckley with multiple familial and professional visits noted.

Tilson Earl Owens Pulaski Owens J. M. Smith W. C. Motley Petersburg D. T. Whitlock Pears K. M. Bright Welch Federal William Siegel New York Nathan Effron M. Abrahamson Bramwell S. S. Hoge Peariaburg W. H. Mellhany Misa Julia Elizey Savannah

Rum Carrier Fined and Jailed for Liquor Possession

Bob Bracey of this city was convicted in municipal court after two gallons of whiskey were found in his car. Judge L B Sutherland imposed a $100 fine plus costs and thirty days in jail. Bracey was arrested by Lieutenant Gilpin and Patrolman Bond. a companion escaped. Car confiscated and turned over to the sheriff.

Bob Bracey L. B. Sutherland Bracey Gilpin Bond

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