New Officers of Lions Installed in Bluefield
Bluefield Lions seated new officers at the West Virginian for their annual installation dinner led by retiring president Phil M. Joyce. Dr. Herman Bell urged cooperation to expand Hampden Sydney and Bluefield summer school ties. Seated: M. L. Smith president, H. C. Lewis first vice, William H. McCue second vice, D. E. Templeton third vice, George S. S. Strader Jr. secretary, William H. Otey treasurer, Richard H. Bowman tail twister, John Lamanca Lion tamer, with directors Roy B. Browder and Joseph Wilds. new members named Jerry Houston, Gordon Townsend, Mr. Rumbaugh, James Bailey, Dallas Musics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Lions
Herman Bell
Hampden-Sydney College
West Virginian
Bell
Bluefield College
Hampden-Sydney
Bluefield Colleges
Virginia
Phil M. Joyce
M. L. Smith
Fairview Junior High School
H. C. Lewis
William H. McCue
D. E. Templeton
George S.S. Strader Jr
William H. Otey
Richard H. Bowman
John Lamanca
Mr. Joyce
Harold Porterfield
Roy B. Browder
Joseph Wilds
Col. W. H. Thomas
Joyce
Lions
Jerry Houston
Gordon Townsend
Rumbaugh
James Bailey
Dallas Musics
Bill McDougle
Mrs KE Humphreys Hosts Bluefield Eastern Star Officers
Mrs KE Humphreys a junior past worthy matron of Bluefield chapter entertained present and past officers at her home 2115 Bluefield avenue Thursday evening Mrs James H Rosenheim sister of the hostess assisted in the hospitality Guests honored included Mr and Mrs W Pace Dr and Mrs S J Kell Dr and Mrs H G Steele and many others Dr Kell served as worthy patron during Mrs Humphreys regime and Mr Pace was newly installed worthy patron
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Kell
H. G. Steele
M. G. Creswell
Chalmers Bailey
Will C. Eailey
Ben S. Johnson
Ben H. Williams
George Woods
A. Thompson
B. B. Houseman
H.B. Boyd
W. Pace
Guy C. Dunn
Dr. Kell
Humphreys
Junior choir to sing at Calvary Baptist Church service
The junior choir of Calvary Baptist Church will sing during the morning service Sunday at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
First Baptist and Presbyterian Churches News
Duhring and Mercer streets pastor T F Peters preaches Hiding in the Heart at 11 am and The Greatest Security For Investors at 7 45 pm with WHIS broadcast. Bible school at 9 46 am and combined midweek service with Presbyterian at 7 45 pm. REV J B Overmyer presides at Presbyterian service with What Do We Know About God and Three Great Facts. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Duhring
Mercer Streets
T. F Peters
Bible School
First Presbyterian Church
J. B. Overmyer
P. T. Lilly
Joe B. Overmyer
J. EB. Erwin
Russell Yarbrought
God
WHIS
Mercer Doctors And Ladies Banquet At Appalachian Building
The Mercer County Medical Society auxiliary hosted a banquet for thirty six doctors and their wives at the Appalachian building. Mrs. Thurman E. Vass welcomed guests as committee members led the event with a refined menu and floral decor. The program included vocal numbers by Mrs. N C Stanley and piano by James Elmer Brown followed by a brief society meeting and informal discussions at Alec's cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County Medical Society
Appalachian Building
Thurman E. Vass
Vass
Mia
A. C. van Reenan
O. G. King
The
Medical
Alec
A. H. Hoge
H. G. Steele
R. O. Rogers
Wedding of Janie Spence to Douglas Hudson in Va
Mrs A A Spence of this city announces the marriage of her daughter Janie to Mr Douglas Hudson. The ceremony was at the Methodist parsonage in Max Meadows Virginia on Tuesday June 16 1936 with Rev J P McCluskey officiating. The bride wore brown with white accessories. Mrs Hudson was educated in Bluefield and worked for S S Kresge. Mr Hudson is son of Mr and Mrs Crockett Hudson of Max Meadows and works for the state road commission. They will reside in Max Meadows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Spence
Janie
Douglas Hudson
Max Meadows
J. P. McCluskey
Hudson
Bluefield
Wright Boerstler Wedding in Okmulgee Oklahoma
Mrs J L Burks of Washington street attended the wedding on Saturday June 20 in Okmulgee Oklahoma of her niece Miss Virginia Wright to Mr William Boerstler. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R Karl Wright formerly of Bedford Virginia and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs C Ross Boerstler of Okmulgee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Burks
Washington Street
Okmulgee
Okla
Virginia Wright
William Boerstler
R. Karl Wright
Bedford
C. Ross Boerstler
Calvary D V B S Commencement at Calvary Baptist Church
Calvary D V B S commencement exercises for the Daily Vacation Bible School at Calvary Baptist Church will be held Sunday evening at 8. Certificates will be awarded and an attractive playset will feature the program. Public is invited. The school closed Friday after a successful session. Superintendents named: Miss Beatrice Repass juniors, Mrs. Luther Webb intermediates, and Mrs. Mildred Woods beginners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
Beatrice Repass
Luther Webb
Mildred Woods
Trinity Methodist Choir Schedules Sunday Anthem and Quartette
At the morning service the choir will sing O Worship the King with baritone solo by Kyle Bruce. In the evening a male quartette including R P Bolen H C Lazenby H L Hampton and Dr W H Carr will perform The Beautiful Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
King
Lorenz
Kyle Bruce
R. P. Bolen
H. C. Lazenby
H. L. Hampton
W. H. Carr
Social News: Nearby visitors and travels brighten Bluefield area
Miss Mildred Lester of Bluefield spent two weeks with her aunt on Bluefield Bramwell road. Mrs B A Camper of Pembroke Va is treated at Bluefield sanitarium. Carl Henderson of Delaware avenue is ill with pneumonia at Bluefield sanitarium. John C Shumate of Indianapolis visits his aunt Mrs J Y Hill. Mrs Harry Holmes motored to Virginia Beach with Miss Elma Gillespie. Mrs J W Laird of Tampa hosts guests at College avenue. Mrs Edward T Wadleigh of Philadelphia summers with her parents on Union street. Rev R J Tyler and Mrs Tyler visit Maybeury with Mrs Pearl Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Lester
Bluefield
Lenora Saunders
Bluefield-Bramwell
B. A. Camper
Pembroke
Carl Henderson
C. B. Henderson
Delaware Avenue
John C. Shumate
Indianapolis
J. Y. Hill
J. Y. Hill, and Mr. Hill
College Avenue
Harry Holmes
Virginia Beach
Elma Gillespie
J. W. Laird
Tampa
Fla
Walter S. Anderson
Laird
Charleston
Edward T. Wadleigh
Philadelphia
E. M. Tanner
Union Street
Conquerine Indigestion Relief Promise
An advertisement promotes Conquerine as a physician designed remedy for indigestion constipation dyspepsia sleeplessness and ragged nerves. It claims relief within forty eight hours and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit, with Lynchburg Virginia the company location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conquerine
Conquerine Co
Lynchburg
Leaders debate new labor party at Tamiment conference
At the Tamiment conference leaders discuss forming a new labor aligned party. Max Zaritsky calls for labors in politics while Alex Rose urges a cautious path. Many favor amending the constitution to limit the Supreme Court’s powers as labor’s only check on wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Zaritsky
Cap
Mil
Very International
Labor
Alex Rose
Ladies Millinery Workers
Supreme Court
Charlton Uogburn
American Federation of Labor
Lth
City Fathers Adjourn Over Tax Plan Without Accord
City officials and business lawyers met for a second session to resolve the gross sales tax proposal. Mayor Light warned a third meeting may be needed as groups remain far apart and a municipal services fee was proposed by opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aounsel
City Board of Directors
Kwass
Business Men's Association
Nanking Warring on South Reported Forces Ordered South
Anti-communist forces have been ordered southward from the provinces of Szechwan and Kwei chow as tensions in Nanking escalate. The move signals a crackdown and possible broader regional action against opposition forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Szechwan
Kweichow
German arms for China in secret 100 million dollar deal
Tokyo reports a Domei dispatch from Shanghai describing a secret accord in which German interests would supply arms munitions and machinery worth 100 million Chinese dollars to China in exchange for Chinese goods. The basic agreement reportedly signed in Berlin in May and under negotiation at Nanling with Hans Klein and Cheng Tien-Fang involved defense ministry representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
News Agnecy
Shanghai
China
Germany
Berlin
Nanling
Domei
Ministry of Defense
Hans Klein
Harpo
Hongkong
Cheng Tien-Fang
Marriage Of Much Interest Is Solemnized Last Evening
Miss Pela Kutz of Charleston West Virginia became the bride of Barnes Crockett of this city in a 6 pm First Presbyterian ceremony led by Rev. Joe B Overmyer. Attendants included Miss Esther Katz and Best Man Millard Gilmore as guests shared a quiet reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pela Kutz
Charleston
Barnes Crockett
Joe B. Overmyer
First Presbyterian Church
W. Va
Esther Katz
Nallen
Millard Gilmore
C. F. Katz
Hot Springs
Chinese leader Chiang Kai-Shek envoy eyes long term arms deal
A reported agreement described by Dome links a Chinese representative to a German loan arrangement. The German defense ministry and the Hapro firm would supply arms munition and machinery, but the Chinese goods are to be delivered in four to six years.
Popular Couple to Wed at Westminster Church
The marriage of Miss Mabel Broyles and Mr. Walter H. Peters is set for this afternoon at Westminster Presbyterian church at 3. The Rev. C. G. Gunn will officiate as the bridal party enjoyed a rehearsal gathering at the Broyles home on College Avenue with Miss Helen Broyles and Miss Anita Peters assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Broyles
Nannie Sarah Broyles
Walter H. Peters
E. L. Peters
Wythe Avenue
Westminster Presbyterian Church
C. G. Gunn
Broyles
College Avenue
Helen Broyles
Charming Bridge Party Sets Eleven Tables in Favor
Eleven tables played in a Friday afternoon bridge party hosted by Mrs. R. H. Powell and Mrs. Alfred G. Yaple at the Appalachian building. High score winner was Mrs. O. W. Frazer with second high going to Mrs. J. E. Hatcher. Floating prize went to Mrs. E. S. Humphreys and consolation to Mrs. D. O. Lawrence. Guests enjoyed a salad service after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Powell
Alfred G. Yaple
Appalachian Building
O. W. Frazer
J. E. Hatcher
E.S. Humphreys
D. O. Lawrence
Court Finds Railway Pension Act Unconstitutional in D C
District of Columbia court rules the railway pension act unconstitutional affecting employees. The act was to start July 1 with a first quarterly railroad payment of $15 due in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C
Bluefield Delegates Return From Kiwanis Convention
Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Huffard of Bluefield Virginia Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Galbraith of Eldridge Street Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Gills of Whitethorn Street and H. Edward Steele of College Avenue apartments returned from Washington where men of the party attended as delegates from the Bluefield Kiwanis club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Huffard
Bluefield
J. B. Galbraith
Eldridge Street
J. P. Gills
Whitethorn Street
H. Edward Steele
College Avenue Apartments
Washington
Kiwanis
Local Daughters Born to Two City Couples This Week
Mr and Mrs Charles Carter of Cherry street welcome a daughter this week. Mrs Lewis Smothers of Ohio street also gives birth to a daughter this week, expanding both families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carter
Cherry Street
Lewis Smothers
Ohio Street
Local Personals Update From Richlands to Bluefield
Mrs Mollie Hall returns from a visit to Richlands and Tazewell Virginia. Mrs Ella Craft of Elkhorn is back in Bluefield sanitarium and faces surgical operation in serious condition. Mr and Mrs McKinley Akers and Mr and Mrs Garfield Akers with their small daughter on Floyd Street suffer from stomachine poisoning. Mr F M Knight and wife enjoy a several week outing at Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Ward Womack confined to his Franklin Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Hall
Richlands
Tazewell
Ella Craft
Elkhorn
Bluefield Sanitarium
McKinley Akers
Fairfax Street
Garfield Akers
Floyd Street
F. M. Knight
Myrtle Beach
C. Ward Womack
Franklin Street
Local Notes on Visits and Travel in the Week
Mrs Chalmers Bailey of Cumberland road spends the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Wakeland in Keystone. Mrs C A Wilcox on Bland street returned home after attending the funeral of her grandmother Mrs Ann Cooper of Roanoke. Phyllis Jean Price visits grandmother Mrs Lenora Saunders on the Bluefield Bramwell road for several weeks. Miss Katherine Tickle leaves for a two month stay in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmers Bailey
Cumberland Road
George Wakeland
Keystone
C. A. Wilcox
Bland Street
Ann Cooper
Roanoke
Phyllis Jean Price
Charles Price
Switchback
Lenora Saunders
Bluefield-Bramwell Road
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Humphreys
George Barger, Jr
Mercer
Calvary D. V. B. S
Trinity Music
NEW Labor Party
Premier- Pabst Corp
Bluefield Produce & Provise
Ivanoke Street
Bluefield, W. VA
Texas
Townsend
Francis Townsend
Old Age Pension Plan
Quaker City
Cleveland
Nanking
Guricure
Malden
Mass
Westminster Church
Katherine Tickle
First Christian Sunday School
San
Kroger
KMOX
WJR
WTAM
WHAS
WCAE
WOWO
WDAF
WMC
WTMYJ
WLW
Kroger’s
Ize
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