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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1932
Page
5
The Y W C A announces the annual camp will run July 5 to 12 at Camp Roland near Bastian Virginia. Many reservations already, but at least fifty names are urged before opening. Capable counselors will oversee activities and welfare. the camp is open to all girls and inquiries should call the Y quarters at 1480.
James Ronald Short is the baby of Mr. and Mrs. George Short born at St. Luke's hospital. Before the marriage the mother was Miss Lee Barker.
The home of Mr and Mrs Roy M Kent on Fulton Street hosted a garden party and dance last evening in honor of their son Roy. The event honored many friends with invitations extended to thirty six young boys and girls.
Miss Margaret Holt of Weston West Virginia and Henry W Early of Matoaka were married last Friday at the bride’s home. Early, formerly Kimball postmaster, now runs a business in Matoaka, where he and his bride will reside. The bride has taught in Matoaka public school.
The Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church serves a congregational dinner at 6 30 in the Sunday School room. The event celebrates Bishop W L Gravatt visiting Bluefield for Sunday morning confirmation services at 11.
Mrs. D. M. Miller defeated Mrs. R. O. Rogers one up in the finals at Bluefield Country Club. Miller received a golf club donated by the pro as the prize. Betty Markle beat her mother Mrs. Herbert Markle in the eight flight, 5 up and 4 to play, for a white leather pocket book.
Platinum blonde film star Jean Harlow, once determined to stay single, files notice of intention to wed film executive Paul Bern at a Los Angeles marriage license bureau. Harlow, 21 and Missouri native, pairs with Bern, 42 and German-born, in the public filing.
The annual Protestant Episcopal conference will convene next year at Jackson's Mill Four-H camp after a board meeting with camp director W. H. Kendrick. June 19 to 26 was set as the time. Officers for the Life Saving club were named: John Rogers president, William O Keeffe vice president, Miss Gladys Tuke secretary treasurer. The swimming meet will feature seventeen eligibles seeking junior and senior certificates. The conference closed with a candlelight service led by Rt. Rev. R. BE. L. Strider of Wheeling. Bluefield youths returning from the conference will arrive Saturday evening accompanied by Rev. Jennings W. Hobson. Frances Walker departed Friday for Jackson's Mill.
A brand new breakfast cereal arrives in grocers today named Grape-Nuts Flakes. The product, alongside the existing Grape-Nuts, is from General Foods Corporation showcasing a continuing expansion of the brand family.
The Thirteen club held a 10 to 2 dance last night at the West Virginia hotel to honor students home for summer vacation. Eddie Gallo and his Rhythm Boys provided the music for the event.
Miss Ber tie Rodgin daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Rodgin earns high marks at Johns Hopkins College of Education Baltimore taking seven subjects with an H in each and four extra credits for excellence She is the youngest member of her class and a Beaver High School graduate with honors Friends in Bluefield note her scholastic record and honor listing
Miss Frances Reese soprano and James Elmer Brown plan to appear on Miss Marion Smith's program over WHIS today from noon until schedule end. The event highlights local entertainment with a live broadcast from the studio.
Mr and Mrs Harry F Henson of San Diego California have returned to Roanoke as guests of relatives after a visit at the home of local acquaintances. The couple's trip included time spent with family in the area.
Mrs. Henson’s nephew Ray Vans and another relative visit. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Addington tour Gate City. A. B. Helton remains ill at his daughter’s home. Elmer Stout heads to Mannequan New Jersey. Louise Underwood becomes Mrs. Stout. Henderson family at Tumbling Creek with Roanoke guest. Saltville and Saltville relatives visiting. Wiemer from Hartsdale visits Tracy Walker in Bluefield. Geralds return from Portsmouth after stay with family. Virginia Waltz visiting Detroit then Bethany College. Woltz plans Shenandoah and Newport News. Neal improving in Bluefield area. Joe Wilds heads to Walter Reed. St. Clair family visits. Gilmore returns from Huntington. Wainwright and Hare guests of Hare then visit Riley in Braeholm. Stafford and Marsh families visiting Braeholm for reunion with Dr. Hare joining. Crabtree from Pulaski visiting Smith on Summers Street.
London society notes a shift in tea hour customs as fashion favors slim figures. Women now slip into hostess homes for card games and cocktails between four and five, preferring lighter bites over the traditional Scottish scones and pastries.
A new military bomber tested in France recently can carry 5,000 pounds of bombs. It features three defensive machine guns, a top speed near 170 miles per hour, and operates at about 11,500 feet. The craft spans 70 feet in length and 120 feet in width, powered by four motors.
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