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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1937

Page

2

Baptist Youth Rally Draws 300 Plus To Bluefield Session

More than 300 young people attended the annual Young People rally of the New Lebanon Baptist association at First Baptist Bluefield. Speakers included Mrs. Charles McDaniel of Soochow China, with music by local choirs and soloists. The program opened at 10 30 with hymns and prayers, featured debates, readings, essays, and a dramatization by First Baptist D V B 8 pupils, ending with Rev H L Weeks closing prayer.

New Lebanon First Baptist Church J. Earl Bailey Jesus Charles McDaniel Soochow China McDaniel C. L. Jefferies Parkway Dee Griffin Richmond College Martha Jane Phelps College Avenue Church Ellen White French Julian Mang Ruth McGlothlin Inter Frank McComas Pocahontas Minerva Easley A. L. Anderson Rich Va Helen Lernderson Nannie B. Harris Lebanon Mary F. Lynch Pocahontas Sunbeams Marion Flannery Richlands Dorothy First Baptist D. V. B H. L. Weeks

Bluefield Golfers Triumph at Beckley Match

Bluefield golfers defeated Black Knight Country Club at Beckley by 17 to 1. Winners included Mrs. J. M. Herndon with 90 gross, Mrs. J. B. Hollman 91, Mrs. Dean and Miss Betty Markle 92, low net 64 by Mrs. T. E. Vass. Markle and Payne tied for fewest putts at 29. Tea followed on the Black Knight veranda.

Bluefield Black Knight Country Club Beckley J. M. Herndon J. B. Hollman Dean Betty Markle T. E. Vass Elinor Payne Black Knight Club

Linen Shower Honors Mrs. Keesee at Fulton Street Home

Mrs. Barnes Crockett hosted a linen shower and informal bridge at her Fulton street home for Mrs. Ernest Keesee formerly Miss Comer. Two tables played with Miss Louise Light winning and Miss Kathryn Kitts second. guests enjoyed salad plates as Mrs. Keesee received an array of linens.

Barnes Crockett Fulton Street Ernest Keesee Igh Oresing Louise Light Kathryn Kitts Keesee

Hume Family Sets Out For Camp Then Rome Visit

Mr and Mrs W E Hume depart today for Ton o Wankah camp near Henderson North Carolina to visit daughter Adris and Elise Hume then plan a motor trip to Rome Georgia and return home for a visit with Mrs W L Hume the mother of Mr Hume.

W. E. Hume Ton-o-Wankah Camp Henderson N. C Daugh- Adris Elise Hume Wal Rome Mr. E W. L. Hume

Former Local Girl Katharine Reardon Receives Diploma

Katharine Reardon, a former Bluefield girl, received a diploma at Central High School commencement. The ceremony in Washington featured remarks from Senator Lee of Oklahoma and highlighted Reardon among graduates.

Katharine Reardon Bluefield Central High School Washin Washington Herald Miss Reardon Ogi Lee Oklahoma

Bland Street Cantata Is Well Prepared

Bland Street Methodist Church schedules Harry Alexander Matthews The Conversion for Sunday. Rehearsals have drawn strong attendance and enthusiasm. The chorus includes most of the regular choir with soloists and a full quartet of altos tenors and basses listed among participants.

Bland Street Methodist Church Harry Alexander Matthews Tnn Harriett Durrell T. G. Hartsock Julia Wise C. E. Frazee Walter Griffiths C. J. Thompson C. H. Witten James Elmer Brown Frances Barret Anne Mason Sarah Katherine Thom Christine Cash Mary Virginia Brown Maury Earl Armentrout A. C. Dilcher James B

Young Ladies Visit In Washington Visit Highlights Thornhill Party

Miss Sallie Thornhill of Highland avenue and her guest Miss Sue Gates of Miami Beach are in Washington to visit Miss Nellie Thornhill. Thornhill will return Monday while Gates will travel to New York and New Jersey before resuming her visit in Blue Ridge.

Sallie Thornhill Highland Avenue Sue Gates Miami Beach Fla Washington Nellie Thorn Thronhill Miss Gates New York New Jersey Cave Blueie Eoline Teskey Florence D. C Christine Steele North Street Elizabeth Olinger Bluefield Church Home Hospital Baltimore Sparrows Point W. P. Eastwood Bland Street Methodist Church Emory College Iss Louise Early Minnesota Minneapolis Age Ge Mag Bagtang William Umberger Wytheville N. M. Cregonson Sussex Street Os University of Os University of Wisconsin, Wis. Mrs. 8. B. McClung Appomatox Elizabeth Hunter Carl Hamilton Wise H. G. Steele Gertrude 8. C Paul Covey Mark Barton Princeton Mountain Lake Hope Ballard Bill Ballard Glen Jean Harriet Hadden Maatoaka Jens Miss Acre Steele Margaret Stuart Bobby Pritchard R. Coffey Miss Margaret Bristol D. Hankla Yom Street Mrs

Junior Woman's Club Set To Meet Monday Evening

The newly formed Junior Woman's Club under President Betty Jeanne Wilson will hold a meeting Monday at 7 30 p m at Miss M s Pearl Street residence. Full attendance is requested.

Betty Jeanne Wilson Miss m Pearl Street

LeCateen Parents Welcome Nancy One

Mr and Mrs George LeCateen announce the birth of a daughter named Nancy One. The child joins the family as a new member celebrated in the household.

George LeCateen Nancy

Mixed foursome at Bluefield Country Club today

A mixed foursome event starts at 1 30 this afternoon at Bluefield Country Club. Ladies are asked to form their foursomes and those unable to play should call Mrs J B Pearson at 220.

Bluefield Country Club J. B. Pearson I. C. Taylor Big Stone J Va W. P. Eastwood Bland Road L. C. Cole Columbus Ohio Grant Hospital Cole E. W. Johnson Lumbus E. R. Jarrell Goldsboro Teddy R. W. Umberger Cherry Street Camp Allegheny Greenbounty Everett Carter Danville Everett Jr R. D. Hankla Hankla Augusta Bristol Mary Elizabeth Worth J. A. Carriker Norton Claude Jones Charlotte Erwin, Tenn A. H. Henderson Carriker Jones Henderson

Vacation Church school and cantata at Bland Street Methodist

Bland Street Methodist Church schedules a Vacation Church School program at 9:45 and 10:00 with exhibits, morning worship at 11:00, choir and cantata The Conversion at 8:00 p.m. led by James Elmer Brown. Various departments meet through the week and a public invitation is extended.

Bland Street Methodist Church School Board of Stewards Mary Sue Tynes James Elmer Brown

Calvary Baptist Hears Virginia Baptist Presenter

Rev James W Farmer pastor Burns Worrello leads Sunday school Bond director B T U session 9 45 morning worship 11 00 B T U 8 00 pm training class for teachers led by Crenshaw from the Baptist association of Virginia will conduct sessions at both services each evening next week.

Calvary Baptist Highland Avenue James W. Farmer Burns Worrellu All Bond E Crenshaw Senta School Department The Baptist Association of Virginia

Trinity Methodist Church Weekly Services and Events

E E Wiley pastor. Church school featured summer Bible school for children and youth and a picnic for officers and teachers. Superintendent Fuqua hosted Workers' council outing. Sermon at 11 on Restored Strength. Membership doors open. Ye groups meet at 7. Evening worship dedicated to Bible school commencement. Westminster and College Avenue churches unite in service. Wednesday prayer service topics Lessons from the Sea of Choir rehearsal to follow.

Trinity Methodist E. E. Wiley Summmer Bible Se Fuqua Workers’ Council Ye People Bible School Westminsteree College Avenue

Sunday church notices from town churches

Sunday school times and services at First Presbyterian Church Nazare ne Mission Westminster Presbyterian and Trinity Trinity. Broadcast sermon by Dr Francis P Daines from Washington Lee University and youth programs after conference return from Lewisburg. Evening services and midweek prayers listed. Mormon church noted.

First Christian Church Sunday Schedule and Vacation Bible School

The First Christian Church at 601 Bland Street lists Bible school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 00 with communion service sermon and music. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 45 p m and evening service with song service special music and sermon by the minister. Daily Vacation Bible School begins Wednesday at eight o'clock with public invitation.

First Christian Bland Street Ben John C. I. Cheyney Bible So Bible School Christian Endeavor

Christ Episcopal Church notices in Tazewell and Duk area

Rev. Jennings Wise rector announces church school and Bible class at 9 30. Morning worship at 11 with no evening service. The rector plans to attend Western service in Bramwell at 8 30 and Neceton service at 7 45.

Christ Episcopal Tazewell Duk Streets Jennings Wise H Bramwell Neceton

Immanuel Lutheran Service Times

Corner of Mercer and Duhring Street holds Sunday Bible school at 9 45 morning worship with sermon and infant baptism at 11 evening worship with sermon at 745. The friendly church led by Pastor Paul L Royer.

Immanuel Lutheran Mercer and Duhring Street the Friendly Church Paul L. Royer

Grace Methodist Church Service Schedule

Grace Methodist at Corner Thomas and Rogers streets lists church school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 and 7 45 by Pastor Dr Huber Cassidy Leagues meet at 5 p m Regular services Wednesday evening at 7 45 Summer services will run 30 minutes Members urged to increase attendance across all services.

Grace Methodist Thomas and Rogers Streets Huber Cassidy

Church of God Services Schedule and Activities

The Church of God at 118 South Street reports Rev W D McCraw pastor. Sunday school 9 45 am with Cc v superintendent. Morning worship 11 am. Young people's meeting 6 30 pm. Evening service 7 45 pm. Midweek prayer 7 45 pm Wednesday. Young people's prayer 7 45 pm Friday. Public invited to attend all services.

Latter Day Saints Moose Hall Mercer Street Church OF the Nazarene M Cook Westminster Presbyterian Washington and Albermaine Co. G. Gunn Wm. L. Alley South Binfield Trinity Church Westminster Church OF God South Street W. D. McCraw Tor C. Cc. v Younge Young E

Sunday church services and meetings announced at College Avenue

Howard L Weeks leads at College Avenue Baptist with a 9 45 Sunday school kickoff and 11 00 a m sermon on Healing Slightly the Hurt of My People. 8 00 p m union service with Lou Bluefield Vacation Bible School and 7 00 p m B Y P U follow. Worker’s conference at First Baptist Sunday 1 30 p m. Christian Science Society holds 11 a m Sunday school and sermon with biblical passages from Matthew and Science and Health.

College Avenue Baptist Howard L. Weeks Lou Bluefield Vacation Bible School First Baptist Church Christian Science Society Bailey Building Christian Science

Divine Science meeting notice at eight o'clock

The page prints a Wednesday evening meeting at eight o'clock inviting all. It references Mrs Baker Eddy and her teaching that Jesus was given authority over sin sickness and death to reveal the Science of celestial being and what God does for man.

Tures Baker Eddy Jesus

Will and Sermon Schedule by Pastor T. E. Peters

T. E. Peters will speak at both morning and evening worship services on Mercer streets. The morning theme is The Church Militant and the evening topic Another Need of Today. Sunday school starts 9 30 a.m. Worship and sermon at 11 a.m. Young People meet at 6 45 p.m. and junior church follows with Worship and sermon at 7 45 p.m. broadcast over WHIS.

Mercer Streets T. E. Peters

Local Social Notes Highlight Florence D C Guests and Trips

Florence D C residents and guests are listed with visits and travels across Bluefield Sparrows Point Maryland Emory Wisconsin Danville and Mountain Lake. Events include weddings visits to relatives and campers with several families hosting and hospitality noted.

Bankers Feast at Greenbrier Hosts Virginia West meet

A varied weekend program at the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs gathers Virginia West Virginia bankers and families for a joint association meet. President's ball honored Ernest G. Otey and Milton R. Morgan with over 400 guests including Governor Homer A. Holt.

Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs George C. Peery Virginia Peery Ernest G. Otey Milton R. Morgan Alex F. Ryland Richmond R. E. Bowie Wheeling White George M. Moore Clarksburg W. Bradford Ryland

Winning contract in rubber bridge at Regency club

South dealer and partner bid in Four Aces style to a six heart contract. Schenken led and finessed, West overcalled with spades, and a sequence of club and spade trumps by declarer left East with crucial clubs and spades unseen, shaping a dramatic finish.

Regency Club Schenken West Dummy Dia- West East Mr. Schenken West Recs

Bridge hand analysis in a decisive cross-ruff

Declarer could draw only one round of trumps due to a trump in dummy. Schenken led a heart and clubs, discarding dummy's losing diamond. If East held another trump the hand would fail, but no extra trumps remained and declarer finished the cross-ruff by trumping the last two spades in hand and diamonds in dummy.

East Declarer Schenken Clarer

Mountain man defies court over 12 year old wife case

Madisonville Tennessee story centers on Homer Peel a 32 year old mountaineer who defied a court order to bring his 12 year old wife Geneva to an annulment hearing. He said he respects mountain laws more than state law and the judge ordered the sheriff to locate the girl. The mother Annie Hamby initiated the proceedings. The piece notes candy consumption rising to a new high since 1934.

Madisonville Tenn Homer Peel Geneva Ison A. T. Stewart Peel Stewart S. B. Latimore Annie Hamby

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