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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1938
Page
2
Arrangements for the big Fourth of July celebration at the Bluefield Corn club are nearly complete with a buffet supper at 6 and the annual display to follow. A children’s plate is planned and reservations with Schorr are requested. Wilmer Hester’s Fries, Virginia orchestra will provide music for the Saturday night dance from 9 to 12.
A 40 voice choir led by local musicians performed the cantata in Stanley, Henry Jr., and J. B. Woolridge presiding as conductors. The community concert showcased skilled singing and refined musical interpretation.
Epworth League program at Bland Street Methodist Church centers on the theme Echoes of Assembly. The youth gathering at Emory and College June 11 to 16 features Miss Eloise Dilcher leading and a Call to hymn and worship. Plans include Platform Hours and scripture readings with future activities announced.
The Beaver A Cappella choir scheduled an important rehearsal at 7 p.m. at Bland Street Methodist Church. Members were told to prepare for an upcoming trip to Massanetta Virginia where Elizabeth Shelton, leader of the Greates group, hinted at a surprise for all who arrive early.
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A religious drama group will meet at 8 o'clock tonight in the church house. Officers will be elected during the first play. The play Ordered South will debut Sunday at 9 30 in the Sunday School assembly room of the First Presbyterian Church directed by Mr and Mrs Lindsey Alley.
Miss Elizabeth Booth will serve as nurse at the annual YMCA camp opening at Camp Roland. Miss Elizabeth Hunter of Cullowton Ho county has prepared quarters for the fortnight outing, and is affectionately known among campers for her prior YMCA camp work.
Mr and Mrs Francis Haynes and their daughter Polly return from a southern visit. They were joined by Miss Billie from Birmingham Alabama visiting Mrs Matthews sister of Mrs Haynes and the Misses Matthews.
Mr and Mrs Elmo L Agee have returned from a week visit with Mr and Mrs L C Shelton in Portsmouth Virginia They attended social events while there and Mrs Agee was honored at several informal affairs during the stay
A series of local meetings are listed including the Bluefield Clover tub event at 3 PM, a Bland Street Methodist church Woman's Missionary Society executive meeting in the stewards room, the Bluefield Sanitarium Alumnae Association July 1 gathering at 3 15 PM, and joint hostesses Misses Faye Miller and Cecile Levern. Also noted are weekly luncheon conference at the West Virginia Hotel, Mothers' club meeting at Salvation Army Abatair room, and a Sacred Heart benefit evening at 8 PM with entertainment and cards. The Grace Church Juvenile club and Degree of Honor P. will meet with full attendance expected.
Nathan Platnick is recovering well at Bluefield sanitarium after surgery. Several residents, including nurses and patients such as Susan Swicegood and John son, are mentioned with varying recovery and visit status. The column records social visits, family trips, and local movements among Bluefield residents and nearby towns.
In the age rubber bridge event at the Regency club teams play eight hands per matchup. A game scored at 300 points often decides the result, with the team holding the best cards favored to win. West North East South positions and vulnerability are noted in the record.
In a tense final hand East and West held equal points. Mrs Peck opens with a one diamond bid and Turner doubles. The plot centers on a three clubs bid and a near-miss as diamonds threaten the match outcome. Separately a Weston, West Virginia injury report notes Lively and two sons hurt with a broken arm among others.
Radio schedule lists Singin Sam performing Noon Refreshment hour with You're My Stream and World Is Waiting for the Sunrise. Hollywood on Parade tales run Tue and Fri evenings at 5. 9:30 p m features World Broad Orchestra with Jane Douglas vocals and others. Morning Jamboree, Cowboy Jace, and dozens of local sponsors fill the day.
Tuesday listings show a dense array of broadcasts from 6:15 PM to 11:00 PM including vocal varieties by choral groups, orchestral performances, serials, film stars like Jolson, Edward G. Robinson, and Lew White at organ. News and sound programs run on CBS NBC and WOWO networks with various regional showcases.
Mr and Mrs Henry H Carter of Bishop Virginia welcomed a daughter born Friday June 24 at Bluefield sanitarium. The mother before marriage was Miss Lucile Peters of Pocahontas Virginia.
A detailed lineup lists shows and guest names for an evening program. Timed entries include Rhythm Speaks, Hires for Health, Dinner Dances, Baseball Scores, Shoppers Program, Vocal Varieties, The Touring Reporter Edward Kitts, William Palmer, Hollywood on Parade, Musical Moods, Gene Jones, World Dances, and Supper Club Of The.
The listing shows a dense lineup from 5:35 PM through 10:30 PM including Setmaten programing with Serenaders, Johnston, Mar Lowe and Lyon on pianos, Easy Aces Skit, Mr Keen and Lost Persons, Vivian della Chiesa Song, Horace Heidt's Drigener, NBC Chicago Jamboree, Music All Your Own, C Barnett Orchestra, and Billy Swanson Orchestra with news at 10 PM.
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