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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1934

Page

4

Betsy Long Weds Joseph S Ferraro in Virginia Church

Marriage notice for Betsy Long daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Long to Joseph S Ferraro on Sunday afternoon May 20 1934 at Sacred Heart Church Stonega Virginia Bride previously visited the Ham mond home several times Father is superintendent of Clinch Field Coal Co Dante Virginia Country club hosts Ladies Day events with Tweeds noted.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Long Betsy Joseph S. Ferraro Sacred Heart Church Stonega Virginia J. A. Hammond Clinchfield Coal Company Dante, Va

Women’s Missionary Society Meeting at College Avenue

The Women’s Missionary Society of College Avenue Baptist Church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J. B. Pearson presiding. The program on Youth contributions to world-mindedness featured Mrs. June Rice and Mrs. James Earl Bailey. Delegates shared messages from Pocahontas association. Circle 2 led by Mrs. Ray Graham won the month’s prize with twelve members present. The gathering closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Women’s Missionary Society College Avenue Baptist Church J. B. Pearson O Zion Haste T. J. Phelps Pearson W. R. Portis A. B. Thompson W. R. Phelps Pocahontas Circle 2 Ray Graham

Lutheran Church Notes for midweek activities

At the Lutheran church this morning the choir will sing an anthem The Lord Is My Light Fearis The Luther league meets at 646 The Ladies Bible class has its monthly meeting Wednesday at 730 in the parish house The Daily Vacation Bible school completed its first week with an en

Luther League

Closing session to review Lutheran training school work

Enrollment reached 105 with seventeen teachers and average attendance 99. Next Sunday at 7 45 p m the closing session will review all work. The event has impressed in past years and is expected to be even more worthwhile.

Lutheran Training School Massanetta

Luncheon Wednesday for Sponsor Luncheon Circle 5

Mrs J A Hammond serves as chair with Mrs S N Rangeley as vice chair of the First Presbyterian group. A luncheon will start at 12 30 at the home of Mrs Rangeley on Mountain View Avenue. A large attendance is expected and reservations are advised by calling Rangeley or Hammond.

Circle 5 First Presbyterian Church J. A. Hammond S. N. Rangeley Rangeley Mountain View Avenue

Guild Hosts St Marys Episcopal Guild Meeting

Mrs. George Walker entertained the St. Mary's Episcopal church guild in Nemours Bluefield Virginia with a pleasant afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Bergeron Graham Barnett Galloway Morgan Lockwood Kester O'Brien Shields the Rev Cleary and Mrs Cleary Bal Hughes Baylor Peery Bluestone and George Walker.

George Walker St. Mary's Episcopal Church Guild Bluefield Nemours Mr. Cleary Sidney Barnett Henry Galloway L. W. Morgan Mary E. Lockwood Daisy Kester C. B. O’brien C. A. Shielde Cleary Bal E. W. Hughes R. E. Baylor C. Peery Bluestone

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Flower Mission Meeting

The monthly W C T U meeting will be at Hamilton Hall Bland Street Methodist Church on Wednesday at 3 PM. Members and friends are asked to bring flowers for Flower Mission day.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Hamilton Hall Bland Street Methodist Church

Chum Club Renamed The Jolly Good Timera Next Sunrise Breakfast

The Thursday meeting decided to rename the group The Chum Club and plan a sunrise breakfast for the next gathering. Members present included Miss Talbert Lucille Louthen Ruth Sage Elizabeth Pearman Ann Wickham Virginia Stephene and others with Pauline Wickham as a guest.

Jolly Good Timera Chum Club Ae Talbert Lucille Louthen Ruth Sage Elizabeth Pearman Ann Wickham Virginia Stephene Anna Mae Gates Carrie Akere Ruth Kimberlin Elenor Jennings Jettie Parke Norma Call

Popular Couple Married in Bluefield and Bristol

Announcement of the June 24 1933 marriage of Miss Gladys Peery of Bluefield Virginia to Mr Eugene Richard Harry of Bluefield Virginia performed in Bristol Tennessee by Rev R C McDowell. The bride a Graham High School faculty member and athletic coach plans a belated motor honeymoon in Virginia and will reside at 8 Virginia Avenue Bluefield Virginia.

Virginiag Gladys Peery Bluefield Eugene Richard Harry Bristol Tenn R. C. McDowell Methodist Episcopal Church East Radford State Teachers’ College Harry Arthur Peery Graham High School Concord College Duke University Radford State Teachers’ College Virginia Wade H. Harry Blackstone Military College Blackstone National Business College Roanoke W. H. Harry and Company Norfolk Virginia Beach Virginia Avenue

P T A Radio Program Speaker and Singer Named

Mrs J M England will speak today at 2 30 on the P T A radio program broadcast from WHIS station Mrs R J Cousins is to sing on the same program.

J. M. England WHIS R. J. Cousins

Norton Va party on Harmon-y-Tour to Chicago

A large Norton Virginia party traveling to the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago passed through Bluefield last evening between 6 30 and 10 30 pm. The group is led by Mrs J P Harman and includes many named attendees from Norton and nearby towns.

Norton Bluefield Chicago J. P Harman Elizabeth Fleming Rose Pearce Eva Johnson Beatrice Bentley Johanna Hube Caroline Wassum Lydia Mulling Mary Elizabeth Harman Ada Hartsock J. P. Harman Otis Mullins Bob Repass N. & W. Railroad Eugene Mullins Charles Beverly Bobby Fleming Sam Tanner Gary Cox Katherine Bundy Grace Hop Gillespie Mary Taylor Barnes Susie Gillespie Sarah Buchanan Virginia Barnes Louise Thompson Sarah Florence Crockett Claire Peery Rose Allen Higginbotham Catherine Peery Helen Stras Nancy Ward Moss Sallie Harrison R. O. Crockett Robert Crockett Jr Reese Bowen Jr Sam Thompson Jr Tazewell Virginia Neel Cove Creek Edith Moore E. Plank New York Rachel Ann Buchaan Saltville Mary Alice Smith Pauline Reed Christine Ambee C. A. Lucas Pembroke

Executive Meeting at Bland Street Methodist Church

An executive meeting of the W. M. S. Bland Street Methodist Church is scheduled for Monday afternoon at 2 30 at the church.

Bland Street Methodist Church

Simple Dignity Features Wiemer Walker Marriage

Frances Hamons Walker wed Karl John Wiemer Jr in a Washington street home ceremony officiated by Rev. Jennings W Hobson. Attendants wore blue and yellow, lilies of the valley bouquets, with guests from New York and Virginia.

J. Tracy Walker Washington Street Frances Hamons Walker Lewis H. Reiland Chopin Firet Jennings W. Hobson Robert A. Weimer Chapman J. Walker Robert EB. Walker Mary Adair Narrows Chapman Walker Schnectady N. Y Margaret Bowen Staunton Nancy O'Keeffe Frances Hobson Tracy Walker

McCoy and Scott wed in Goody Kentucky ceremony

Miss Constance Scott of Bluestone West Virginia became the bride of Walter McCoy of the Kenner McCoy Coal company in a Goody Kentucky ceremony officiated by Rev Willig Blackburn. The couple, both from local families, expect to reside in Williamson.

Williamson Daily News MccCoy-Scott Constance Scott Bluestone W. Va Walter McCoy Kenner McCoy Coal Company Willig Blackburn Goody, Ky Ballard Phillips Glen Bevins McCoy

Quilting Circle Meets at Greenview Church

The Women's Missionary Society of Greenview Church Princeton Road met at Mrs. C. H. Wiley's home to quilt a Lone Star pattern quilt for the society. A covered-dish lunch was served. Attending were Mrs. W. H. Painter Mrs. Ocle Bailey Mrs. F. D. Smith Mrs. R. H. Hawkins Mrs. Thomas Johnston Mrs. H. P. Caff ee Mrs. Thomas Brazeal Mrs. Justin Sackett Mrs. J. R. Montgomery Mrs. John Wiley Mrs. Haskall of Bluefield and Mrs. Clarence Brazeal Maybeury W. Va and Mrs. C. H. Wiley.

Women’s Missionary Society of Greenview Church Princeton Road C. H. Wiley Thomas Brazeal W. H. Painter Ocle Bailey F. D. Smith R. H. Hawkins Thomas Johnston H. P

Youth Focused Missionary Meeting At First Baptist

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met Wednesday evening at 7 45 to accommodate business women. The Lydia Greene circle led the program with songs prayers and readings on youth contributions to world mindedness and stories of youthful heroes with living pictures and musical interludes. Effie Loudermilk offered the closing prayer and the Business Women's circle won the attendance prize.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Zion E. M. Louthan Lydia Greene C. H. Reppert N. E. Rierson H. Reppert J. W. Cruise J. T. Watts D. W. Herring Philip Lilly Caroline Burney Southern Baptist Eleanor Hager Reppert Jesus Mary Ann Meyer George Woods Bob Wilson Business Women’ Circle Mies Effie Loudermilk

Bridal Boudoir Shower Honors Miss Gladys Cash in Bluefield

Charming Kathleen Tynes and Mrs. Glen Canaday hosted a Thursday evening boudoir shower and bridge party for Miss Gladys Cash at the Tynes home on Pearls Street. The event celebrated Miss Cash’s upcoming marriage to Mr. C. W. Watterman Jr. with gifts, wedding scene decor, and a candle lit package opening. Mrs. Thomas W. Lipford won high in bridge, while Miss Elizabeth Francie took the consolation prize.

Kathleen Tynes Glen Canaday D. D. Tynes Pearls Street Gladys Cash C. W. Watterman Jr Thomas W. Lipford Elizabeth Francie Jes Cash Miss Tynes Miss Cash Mike Cash Bluefield

Be Square Class Plans July Picnic And Swim Party

Grace Methodist church Be Square class met at Mrs. Eugene Keith home with sixteen members and three visitors. They opened with the Twenty-third Psalm, discussed a July picnic and swimming party, and formed a membership contest with captains Mrs. Pauline Morris and Mrs. Louise Sharitz. A social hour followed with games and refreshments served by the hostess.

Grace Methodist Church W. E. Brick Eugene Keith Pauline Morris Louise Sharitz

Lovely Lawn Party Honors Visiting Niece Miss Helen Cooper

Mrs. N. W. Simpson and Mrs. W. H. Jackson hosted a lawn party and shower at Mrs. Simpson’s North Street home for their niece Miss Helen Cooper of Bluefield Virginia who leaves on the 27th to enter training at Baptist Memorial hospital in Memphis Tennessee. The lawn was decorated with garden flowers creating an attractive setting.

N. W. Simpson W. H. Jackson Simpson North Street Helen Cooper Bluefield Baptist Memorial

Party Honors Miss Cooper with Gifts and Salad Reception

The event honored Miss Cooper with many lovely gifts presented to her and to little Miss Mary Jo Simpson. A delectable salad course followed as guests mingled. Attending were Mrs. Ruth Painter Brown, Miss Mary Painter, Eleanor Neel, Sally Hoback, Mrs. D BE Cannon, Mrs. William Brown, Mrs. A O Cooper, Mrs. A O Bradshaw, Mrs. N F King and daughter Miss Hortense King.

Miss Cooper Mary Jo Simpson Ruth Painter Brown Mary Painter Eleanor Neel Sally Hoback Be, Cannon William Brown A. O. Cooper A. O. Bradshaw N. F. King Hortense King

Violin Solo and Choir Anthem at First Christian Church

Miss Elizabeth Mc Claugherty plays Ave Maria Gounod as the morning concert at First Christian Church features an anthem by the choir O Lamb of God McCollin. Evening duo by Miss Virginia and Miss Bivens. Mrs C G Harris directs the choir and Mrs S B Chappell plays the organ.

First Christian Church Elizabeth McClaugherty McCollin Missea Virginia Charlotte Bivens C. G. Harris S. B. Chappell

Recital by Mrs Lyman Bailey and Paul Lawrence Monday Evening

A charming piano violin recital presented by Mrs Lyman Bailey and Paul Lawrence is set for Monday at 8 in Warlick's Piano rooms. The program features several violin solos and piano pieces by Heller Renard Herrmann Haydn and more with performances by Beatrice Cruise Margeret Tabor Virginia Powers and Frances Wright among others.

Lyman Bailey Paul Lawrence Warlick Bloom Beatrice Cruise Behr Marjorie Lucas Waltz Englemann Heller Alvin Wilson Jimmie Thornton Bailey Woodorde WLM Paul Perera Valse Wanda Lee Renard Margaret Tabor Hahanera Herrmann Countess Tabor Virginia Powers Nevin Blue Bells Scotland Ambrosio Hamer Beatrice Cruise Wright Frances Sonner Haydn

Roswell Alfred Charter Heslop Visits Oakhurst

Washington Daily News writer Roswell Alfred Charter Heslop visits his cousin O M Deyerle and Mrs Deyerle on Oakhurst. Deyerle, president of Plat Top Fuel, returns from White Sulphur Washington and New York and plans a Chicago trip. Mrs Crawford of Eckman visits Mrs A M on related smokeless code matters.

Roswell Alfred Charter Heslop Washington Daily News O. M. Deyerle

Local Notables Visit and Travel News Roundup

Crawford and Miss Louise Angel of Richlands Virginia travel from Giles street to Roanoke to visit relatives. Miss Anne O Keeffe leaves for Virginia Beach to attend the Delta Delta Delta national convention. Mrs A R Grinstead returns home from St Luke's hospital and shows improvement.

Anna Ruth Trail Roanoke L. A. Wise College Avenue Earl B. Harris Roger Blackstone Anne O'Keeffe Virginia Beach Delta Delta Delta Sorority Archey Shawn LaFollette Tenn John M. Peters Peters Russell Street A. R. Grinstead St. Luke’s Hospital Union Street Ann Howell Ratcliffe R. N Princeton Grinstead

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