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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1936

Page

3

Vivene Art Studios Exhibition Draws Bluefield Visitors

A large turnout viewed the annual Vivene Art Studios exhibition in the Arts building galleries from 7:30 to 9:30. More than two hundred paintings and crafts showcased local talent with numerous standouts including plaster mask of Wilson, mother and child statue, Kentucky beauty horse pastel, and oil portraits by Rita Black and Jeanne Foster among others. The informal program featured student dramatic readings before the exhibit opened again for viewing from 11 to 12 today.

Vivene Art Studios T OF Wilson Betty Jeanne Wilson Miss Wilson Wherton Black Jeanne Foster Edna Mae Wills Marguerite Mullen June Nunnally Sara Betty Asher Margaret Smith Ed Kardaras Miss Asher Miss Smith Janice Porterfield Dolly Annabelle Kidd

Ladies' Auxiliary Meeting at Red Men's Hall

The Ladies' Auxiliary to the B of R T No 453 will meet at 2 this afternoon at the Red Men's hall. All members are urged to be present.

Bluefield Lodge B. of R. T Red Men’s Hall

Mercer Bar Association Banquet Plans Set At West Virginian Hotel

Mercer County Bar plans its annual banquet at the West Virginian hotel with A W Reynolds Sr of Princeton as principal speaker on Fifty six Years at the Bar. Bernard McClaugherty Sr will be toastmaster. A 2 30 pm business session precedes the banquet with many judges and federal officials attending.

Mercer County Bar Association West Virginian A. W. Reynolds Sr Princeton Rnard McClaugherty Sr Virginian Hotel Association George W. McClintic Federal Court Bluefield Howell M. Tanner Mercer County John M. McGrath Criminal Court

Prayer Band to Meet at Rierson Home

The Nation's Auxiliary Prayer band gathers this morning at 9 30 at Mrs N E Riersons home 528 Third Street for a regular meeting.

N. E. Rierson Third Street

Engagement Of Interest In Welch McDowell County

Miss Margaret Hess Hay of Hemphill will wed Dr. Roland Hill Edwards of Welch in early fall. Hay is daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Hay and Edwards is a head surgeon at Stevens clinic in Welch. Hay leaves for Europe for the summer.

Margaret Hess Hay Hemphill Roland Hill Edwards Welch John Edward LaNelle Agee Miss Hay George W.hay Kingston Pocahontas Coal Company Edwards Stevens’ Clinic McDowell County Europe

Dinner This Evening for Mer cer County Medical Society Auxiliary

The ladies auxiliary of the Mercer County Medical Society hosts a dinner tonight at 6 45 PM at Appalachian Hall. President Mrs T EB Vass urges a large attendance of doctors their wives and friends. Dr A H Hoge and Dr H G Steele will present medical papers after the dinner.

Mercer County Medical Society Appalachain Hall T. EB. Vass A. H. Hoge H. G. Steele

Social News From Huntington Highlights Bluefield Guests

Mrs. James BE. McMullin Jr of Bluefield and former Miss Brock Hamilton arrived to visit Miss Frances Carolyn Jones. Miss Sarah Ann Kelly hosted a luncheon in honor of Mrs. McMullin and Mrs. Jack Metcalfe, sister of Mrs. McMullin, who are visiting Mrs. Harry Humphreys. McMullin and Metcalfe were to return home today.

Huntington Herald-Dispatch McMullin Metcalfe

Dance recital by Miss Esther Irene Graham pupils repeated tonight

This evening at 9 at the Le theater in Bluefield Virginia the school of dancing under Miss Esther Irene Graham presents a repeat performance. The G I A holds a regular meeting at Moose hall this afternoon at 2 30 with a Cleveland convention report by Mrs Hugh Spangler and important business to be discussed.

Esther Irene Graham le Theater Bluefield Moose Hall Cleveland Hugh Spangler

Mrs Jean Howard visits Roanoke with daughter of Roanoke resident

Mrs Asa William Howard of Roanoke arrives with her daughter Miss Jean Howard for a visit at the home of Mr and Mrs R E B Lazenby on Memorial Avenue. Mrs Howard earlier lived in Bluefield and was known as Ruth Samuels before marriage. She is the daughter of the late A J Samuels a pioneer Bluefield merchant and his wife.

Jean Howard Asa William Howard Roanoke R. E B. Lazenby Memorial Avenue Howard Bluefield Ruth Samuels A. J. Samuels Samuels

Music Pupils Plan Outing to Shannondale

Music pupils of Mrs J S Phillips will travel to Shannondale for an outing today. Out of town students go directly to Shannondale at 10 o clock while Bluefield area pupils meet at the studio at 9 o clock. Luncheon to be served at noon.

J. S. Phillips Shannondale Bluefield

Woman's Missionary Union to Meet Friday at 2:30

The executive committee of the Woman's Missionary Union at First Christian Church will gather Friday afternoon at 2 30 at the church.

Woman's Missionary Union First Christian Church

Silver Tea by Union Mission Auxiliary at Mrs Looney's Home

A silver tea will be given this afternoon from 2 to 6 by the sewing guild of the Union Mission Auxiliary at the home of Mrs A W Looney 1524 Highland Avenue.

The Union Mission Auxiliary A. W. Looney Highland Avenue

Members of Miss Sage's Class Meet Friday at 5

Grace Methodist church hosts a meeting of Miss Ruth Sage's class this Friday at 5 o'clock. The event gathers students and families for a church group activity and discussion.

Miss Ruth Sage Grace Methodist Church

Ostate Lodge Officers Highlight Juvenile and Adult Meetings

St Paul amateurs report Mary Masco state director speaks to Sunshine group of Juvenile lodge 59 Degree of Honor P A. Officers, attendance prizes, and a class of twelve initiate. Adults follow with banquet at Jimmie's cafe then Moose hall meeting continuing with seven new members initiated.

Mary Masco Bluefield Lodge P. A St. Paul, Minn Sunshine Group Moose All Betty Crowell Garnett Houchins Betty Kirby Nell Patton Dorothy Whittaker Zelia Patton Mary Ruth Montgomery Edward Minnick Ralph Griffith June Crowell William Minnick Dorothy Hill Rebecca Williams Betty Montgomery Ann Boyd Beatrice Willis Lodge Frank William Mary Montgomery Agnes Hetherington Little June Crowell Garnetteek Ruth Sage Jimmie Moose Hall Isabella Crowell Helen Galate Sadie Hill Ella Forlines Grace Houchins Ida Giberson Alma Minnick Katherine Nash Mae Brown Juanita Belcher Margaret Coleman Mae Patton Mildred Hill Bessie Belcher Lottie Clifton

Pink carnation ceremony marks Masco visit to order

Mrs Masco state director presents carnations to new members as adults average 116 percent. A short program follows with June Crowell singing When I Grow Up and At the Codfish Ball, Janice Porterfield reading, Betty Crowell piano, Agnes Hetherington violin, and Wil lie Burnett piano accompaniment. Mrs Masco approves the order's work.

Masco June Crowell Willie Burnett Janice Porterfield Betty Crowell Agnes Hetherington Bluefield Anton Dvorak Goin

Westminster Picnic At Shannondale Promises Fellowship

The Westminster Presbyterian church and Sunday school invite all members to a picnic at Shannondale on Friday. Supper will be served at 6. No charge for pool use. tickets available at Shannon dale from department representatives. An afternoon and evening of friendly Christian fellowship awaits.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Shannondale

Buffet Supper Honors Miss Perkins Bride Elect

Mr and Mrs W E McDouginc on College avenue host a 7 pm buffet for Miss Mary Gordon Perkins bride elect of Mr Sherman McClean of Indianapolis. Miss Perkins family members are invited as guests.

W. E. McDouginc College Avenue Mary Gordon Perkins Sherman McClean Indianapolis Miss Perkins

Bluefield Quota Club Reports at Wednesday Luncheon

Mrs. W D Barnett reported on the Quota International convention held in Chicago during the Bluefield Quota club weekly luncheon at West Virginia. Mrs J I Phillips will discuss social functions at next week's meeting. Officers named include Ellis M Yellis Allen town Pa president Lois Kelley New York first vice president Anna E Northup Moose Jaw Canada second vice president and Bertha E Dick Buffalo NY third vice president. Lillian Minor Norfolk VA and Frances McKillop Pittsburgh were directors. Mrs Barnett gave brief summaries of adopted by laws and Miss Nelle Dougan Fairmont WV district governor spoke as presented. Mrs Anne Neel presided.

W. D. Barnett Quota International Chicago Bluefield Quota Club West Virginia J. I. Phillips Ellis M. Yellis Allentown Lois Kelley New York Anna E. Northup Moose Jaw Canada Bertha E. Dick Buffalo N. Y Lillian Minor Norfolk Frances McKillop Pittsburgh Nelle Dougan Fairmont Barnett Anne Neel Bluefield Club

No Choir Rehearsal Announced by Church Director

Mrs. P. S. Barrow, director of the choir at First Presbyterian Church, announces no rehearsal this week. All choir members are urged to attend both Sunday morning and evening services at the church.

Mre. P. S. Barrow First Presbyterian Church

Second Week of YMCA Camp Opens at Camp Roland

The second week of the YMCA camp begins this morning at Camp Roland with fifty five girls including sponsors and counsellors. Campers will depart the Y quarters at 10 o clock for a gala outing. New names Mildred Burke Jean Bryant and Helen M Ellett of Pocahontas added to the list. The first week closed with a candle lighting ceremony and junior girls remain in camp this week.

Camp Roland Y. Quarters Mildred Burke Jean Bryant Helen M. Ellett Pocahontas

W C T U Meeting at the Y on Federal Street

Mrs W H Shupe presides as president of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union meeting at the Y on Federal Street. A fine program includes devotional led by Mrs H E Harned, talks on alcohol and the book Stop Light, with singing and prayer and a closing benediction.

W. H. Shupe Woman's Christian Temperance Union Federal Street Jesus H. E. Harned William Louis

Local Personalities Visit As Summer Homecoming Returns

Robert P. McQuail returns from Lehigh University for summer. Mrs. Charles B. R. Bachman and her son Charles R. Batchman Jr visit Mrs. E. J. McQuail. Various relatives and visitors from Oklahoma City Asheville Glenolden Waco Roanoke and Bluefield spend time with local families. Also notes tonsil operations and navy cost figures from a century ago.

Robert P. McQuail Lehigh University Bethlehem Charles B. R. Bachman Glenolden Charles R. Batchman, Jr E. J. McQuail Oakhurst Avenue Eugene J. Flanagan Oklahoma City Okla F. J. Heaz J. Taylor Frazier F. M. Craft Atlanta Norw Craft C. IT. Cheyney Union Street Vera Kilburn Roanoke J. T. Yearout Bill Adine Rolen Monroe Fielda Narrows Blueeld Beulah Rolen W. P. Leffel Shawver’s Mill Anna Bell Stafford Pulaski Agnes Hetherington King Street

Conquerine relief for nervous indigestion claims

A physician designed vegetable compound Conquerine promises quick relief from nervous indigestion constipation and dyspepsia. The ad asserts most users feel improvement within forty eight hours and offers a money back guarantee with no dietary restrictions.

Conquerine Conquerine Co

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