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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1940

Page

5

Salvation Army Bible School Ends With Closing Exercises

The Salvation Army Vacation Bible School closes tonight at 7:30 p.m. at 606 Raleigh Street. The program includes pledges to the Bible, character stories by Gladys Brief, readings by William Baker and Paul Motafaches, certificates awarded by Captain Baker, plays and poems, and several songs including Blest Be the Tie.

Salvation Vacation Bible School Raleigh Street Lord's S. B. Baker Gladys Jane Addams Dora Morris Martha Berry Louise Mea Hepp Joseph Lee Duane Greer Murray Dorsey Sullivan George Hartley, Jr Captain Baker United States William Baker Paul Motafaches America Rani Chris

Miss Mary Pierce Honored With Multiple Social Events

Miss Mary Pierce was the guest of honor at a four course dinner by Roger Harris at Kenaclé Restaurant on Monday evening. Eight couples attended and a theatre party followed at the Colonial with Miss Ruth Dawson hosting. A Tuesday gathering by Miss Anne Suppée included calls at her home and refreshments, with visits to Bluefield Country Club and Moston, Mass. events. Prior plans include additional dinners and swimming parties surrounding the honor.

Mary Pierce Mary Catherine Echmond Roger Harris Kenaclé Colonial Ruth Dawson Anne Suppee Bluefiedd Country Club Moston Mass

Mrs Jack Cooper Honored at Shower Hosted by Ladies

A home shower for Mrs. Jack Cooper was hosted by Mrs. H Milam and joint hostesses Mrs. Blanche Boswell Mrs. ee Taylor and Mrs. Fred Reedy. The honoree received many beautiful and useful gifts and the event featured a party poem.

H. Milam Jack Cooper Blanche Boswell Ee Taylor Fred Reedy Poe

Class Meet Held At Cline Home

A small gathering took place at the Cline home with Dame games organized by Mrs. Jinkous Mrs. i Mrs. E. W. Mrs. H. T. Totten and Mrs. George Shrader. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Guy Cline and Mrs. Hubert Cline.

Cline Jinkous E. W H. T.totten George Shrader Guy Cline Hubert Cline

Miss French Heads to West Virginia and Sun Valley

Miss Harriet French leaves today for Morgantown to join the West Virginia University board of Governors meeting then travels to Sun Valley Idaho for the national Kappa Kappa Gamma convention as a member of the constitution and by laws committee. Mrs Ben Bird of Princeton attends as delegate from the Southern West Virginia Alumnae Association. About 500 delegates from the United States and Canada expected July 2 to 9 with Dr Robert L Stearns of Colorado University delivering the opening address and Miss Dorothy Stratton of Purdue University keynote at the first business session. Mrs Richard H Shyrock of Merion Penn presiding.

Harriet French Morgantown Board of Governors West Virginia University Sun Valley Idaho Kappa Kappa Gamma National Committee On Ben Bird Princeton West Virginia

Speech Recital Tonight at Vivene Studio on Commerce Street

The Vivene Art and Studio on Commerce Street hosts a speech recital this evening at 7:45 led by director Miss Irene Norris with assistant Miss Helen Cohen. Pupils Miriam Shewey Frances Chandler Florence Lee Galloway Betty Gray Hatcher Carolyn Schorr Martha Jane Phelps Shirley Gottlieb Louise Egbert Rozalia Cruise Mary Alice Adkins Edna Longworth Betty Rae Hatcher perform. includes a one act play Betty and the Fairy and a French marionette by Shirley Gottlieb and Miriam Shewey.

Commerce Street Irene Norris Helen Cohen Vivian Putnam Miriam Shewey Frances Chandler Florence Lee Galloway Betty Gray Hatcher

McClung Sunday School Meets at Phelps Home

McClung Sunday School class of the First Presbyterian church held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs. R. Y. Woodburn’s residence on Pairfield avenue. Miss Eliza Bell led a devotional titled Giving. Officers and committee reports preceded adjournment followed by contests with prizes and gumdrop telephones as favors.

Ryland T. Ae Pairfield Avenue McClung First Presbyterian Church R. Y. Woodburn Eliza Bell Fea

Sub-Deb Club Returns From Weekend Camping Trip

The Sub-Deb club returned from a four day camping trip to McCue's cabin. A Sunday country tea welcomed afternoon visitors and a Monday evening dance and midnight supper followed for about thirty invited guests. Miss Mary Ann Biggs of Roanoke joined the group along with chaperones Mrs. Harry Holmes Mrs. Moffett McCue and Mrs. Alonzo McCue.

McCue Mary Ann Biggs Roanoke Harry Holmes Moffett McCue Alonzo McCue Mary McCue Sallie Brevick Marion Waters Barbara Reynolds Margaret Ann Murphy Helen McCue Nancy Grey Lazenby Betty Feutchenberger Frances Walker Ann Rogers Betty Repass Betty Holmes Betty Kersey

East River Mountain Club Meeting Highlights Federation Talk

East River Mountain Garden club met at Mrs. J Y Hill’s home with Mrs. Boone Knochs presiding. P Woods spoke for the Santee on federation benefits and state and national contacts. Highlights of the Huntington federation meeting were shared and White Thorn school beautification was discussed.

East River Mountain Garden Club J. Y. Hill College Avenue Boone Knochs W.anneraare P. Woods Santee

Garden plans for school planting and August meeting

Plans for planting at the school were discussed. Members may pick up charts by car at Mrs. G. P. Mahood's home on Lebanon street. Charts to be submitted at the August meeting. The July meeting will be at Rose Gardens, at V. P. I. Blacksburg Va. Garden helps by Mrs. W. L. Sexton Jr. drew much interest.

G. P. Mahood Lebanon Street Rose Gardens Blacksburg W. L. Sexton, Jr

Youthful Artists Give Recital At Lowmans

In Lowmans piano rooms Mrs. Wright Thompson of Bluefield and Elaine McMullin daughter of Mr and Mrs William McMullin Maple street were presented in recital by Miss Elma Gillespie. Elaine winner of the state contest last year in Bluefield displayed notable talent alongside George Allen Thompson. Both juveniles charmed the audience with refined technique and interpretation.

Lowman Wright Thompson Bluefield Elaine McMullin William McMullin Maple Street Tfis City Elma Gillespie Elaine George Allen Thompson

Kahle Family Home Coming Planned Near New Hope

A home coming for the Kahle family is set for Sunday at the late W. T. Kahle residence one mile from New Hope. June 30 invites relatives and friends to attend an all day affair.

Kahle W. T. Kahle New Hope

Evening dances at Bluefield Country Club

The Bluefield Country Club hosts a Saturday evening event from 6:30 to 6:30 with dinner followed by a dance. Leo Steiner and his orchestra provide the music for the entertainment.

Bluefield Country Club Leo Steiner

West Virginia artists display draws growing interest

Increasing interest surrounds the second annual West Virginia art exhibit on Commerce Street. Critics praise the works as more numerous and of high merit than last year, with West Virginians proud of the display. Public invitation extends to visit the studio during the remaining days.

West Virginia Art Sudha Commerce Street West

Church group meetings scheduled this afternoon

The Intermediate G A of the First Baptist church meets at 2 o clock in the church annex with all members urged to attend. The W M A of the First Christian church gathers at 2 30 this afternoon at the church and hopes all officers and circle leaders will be present.

G. A First Baptist Church W.M. A The First Christian Church

Atkins Trio Heads Toward Planned Trip With Guest

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Atkins travel today accompanied by Mrs. Rosa Atkins Mrs. Herbert and Frank Farmer for a forthcoming trip. The group plans to visit several destinations and engage in sightseeing along the route.

W. A. Atkins Rosa Atkins Herbert Frank Farmer

Visitors and Family News Across Towns

Mrs. J C Lovelace cared for her seriously ill mother in Pulaski Va. Dey Woods and Mrs Prank Main of Washington joined relatives on motor trips through Kansas and Oklahoma visiting Will Rogers memorial and the Williams ranch.

Broaddus Hinton Ith Sa Ferne Virginia B. M. Dixon Albemarle Street Yvonne Rineheart Maan Mary Catherine Richmond Lincolnton N. C Mony D. R. Boone Kansas Will Rogers Williams Ranch Oklahoma Pittsburgh Robert Roundsley J. C. Lovelace Pulaski Dewey Woods Prank Main Washington

Vacationers Head to Norfolk Beach From Local Shores

Residents listed as staying at Gill's Terrace Ocean View Virginia John Gott Augusta Street and Eddie Steele Whitethorn Street along with others left Wednesday for a seaside retreat near Norfolk for a few days with family and friends.

Gill's Terrace Ocean View Eddie Steele Whitethorn Street John Gott Augusta Street Norfolk

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