Eleven Nurses Receive Diplomas At St Luke's Hospital
Eleven young women completed three years of training and received diplomas at a commencement ceremony in the Masonic temple for St Luke's hospital school of nursing. Rev G Gunn delivered remarks as M Scott presided and Dr Thurman K E Vass presented diplomas amid music and readings by several local performers. Frances Vermillion played violin pieces to close the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing
G. Gunn
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Pansy L. Riddell
Douglas Mays
Virginia M. Dalton
Clara M. Johnston
Helen M. Newman
Ronnie J. Tickle
Wasky Lieas
Margaret E. Shelton
Phil Crowder
Leola E. Combs
Everett Diehl
Rutherford M. Brown
Paul Thompson
Lucy Kd. Brown
Myrtle G. Miller
M. Scott
St. Luke's Hospital
Thurman KE. Vass
Rayer
K Y. Jackson
Race Methodist Church
Hive City Blue Boys
W. B. Stevens
P. 8
Barrow
Woodman
Terry
Iss Elinor Ritz
Pinefeld
Betty Ates
Mariah
Florence Nightingale
Frances Arleen Vermillion
Princeton
L. H. Vermillion
Cert Bohm
Florence Nightingale Ideal Praised By Dr Gunn
Dr Gunn extols Florence Nightingale as the supreme model of nursing. He urges nurses to see each patient as a living individual and to couple healing with prayer, stressing royal partnership with God and the ministry of faith alongside science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunn
Florence Nightingale
Jesus
Jesus Christ
God
Ministry of
Clear Fresh Skin Wins Admirers
A persuasive ad touts Orchard White lotion with lemon juice for a brighter complexion. It claims discolored freckled tanned coarse skin can be smoothed to a satin texture, offering a youthful look for women seeking popularity.
Thirteenth Annual Lenders' Convention in Indianapolis
The American Industrial Lenders' association will hold its thirteenth annual national convention September 14 to 16 at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis. Cunningham of Bluefield Investment company will attend. The group consists of loan firms under a Russell Sage foundation backed law allowing 3 percent monthly interest and operates in over 21 states. Missouri recently enacted the uniform loan law opening the state to industrial lenders from July 1.
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American Industrial Lenders’ Association
Claypool
Indianapolis
Ind
Cunningham
Bluefield Investment Company
Russell Sage Foundation
Missouri
Wedding of Interest to Local People
Miss Lydia Underwood of Bluefield married Roanoke businessman J. D. Smith in Roanoke on Saturday. The ceremony was not confirmed locally by Tuesday morning. The bride, daughter of Rev. I. B. Underwood, wore a blue and tan suit. The couple plan to reside in Roanoke after visiting relatives in the city next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Underwood
Bluefield
F. W. Stump
Roanoke
J. D. Smith
I. B. Underwood
Mrs. Smyth
Ties Harter Winfrey
Huntington
Charleston
RK. G. Akers
Virginia
Kathleen
Bobby
Akers
C. M. Winfrey
C. C. Agee
Trinity M. E. Church
J. C. Gordon
I. N. Fuqua
Vineyard Street
Howell BE. Warner
Dudley Warner
Nashville, Tenn
Ruth Amberger
Knoxville
Tenn
Wallace
W. A. Hancock
W. M. Blalock
Charlotte
N. C
Percy Hancock
Hancock
L. M. Carper
Third Street
Marshal Jennings
Bluefield Sanitarium
Julia
Helen Gilbert
Norfolk
John Marek
Rh. W. Brown
Bleckeburg
Garden Club Hosts Informative Meeting in West Virginia
The Bluefield Garden Club met at the chamber of commerce rooms in the West Virginian hotel. Mrs. C. L. Borden spoke on bulbs for spring flowering and planting. Members donated iris and nasturtium seeds for pots along Princeton Avenue and at Federal Street intersection. Cole Greenhouses donated plants. city fire department to water. Club urges foundation planting and advises against catalpa trees, promoting maples and ashes instead. New members joined. outreach to garden enthusiasts continues.
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Bluefield Garden Club
Chamber of Commerce
West Virginian Hotel
C. L. Borden
Cai
Princeton Avenue
Cole Greenhouses, Inc
Federal Street
Rehearsal Party For Cavitt Burnett Nuptials At Burnett Home
The Cavitt Burnett bridal party gathered last evening at Dr. George J. Burnett and Mrs. Burnett’s home after the wedding rehearsal at College avenue Baptist church. Guests included John Pearson family members, Sheridan Duncan Cavitt, James Carter Cavitt of Houston, and many others from Kentucky and Texas. The wedding is set for this evening at 8 at College avenue Baptist church with a reception for about one hundred at the Burnett home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenue Baptist Church
Cavitt- Burnett
George J. Burnett
Burnett
John Pearson
Helen Pearson Walker
James Elmer Brown
H. H. Haggart
Vincent Paoliello
Fred Christie
Sheridan Duncan Cavitt
James Carter Cavitt
Houston
Texas
John Nelson Turner
Campbellsville
Theo Tebbs
Winchester
Lila Saul Gilmer
Howard C. Gilmer
Ben Strader
Alvah Tyree
Musella Weeks
Edith Maynard
Nathalie Maynard
Mary Jo Fitzgerald
Austin
Tex
Emily Dutton
Greenbrier College
W. Gay Dickinson
Glasgow
J. H. Burnett
H. C. Gilmer
Pulaski
Geo J. Burnett
Frances George Burnett
Florence Yates Burnett
Mary Thomas Burnett
Howard L. Weeks
Ellen Burnett
Bluefield
Pleasant Tea for Mothers at Christ Episcopal Church
Mothers of the cradle roll and Sunday school enjoyed a 3 to 4 pm tea in the vestry rooms of Christ Episcopal Church. Bible story books for children were on display, with titles such as Through the Church Door and The Bible for Children. Mothers could obtain volumes for ages seven and under and eight to fourteen. Tea with sandwiches and cakes was served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Jesus Mother
Bridge Party Honors Mrs Henritze At Bluefield Club
A five table bridge party hosted by Mrs L L Wilmore at Bluefield Country Club in courtesy to guest Mrs Louise Henritze of Middlesboro Kentucky featured rose floral decorations. Mrs Charles T St Clair won the high prize and Mrs Wilmore gave Mrs Henritze an attractive guest prize after the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Henritze
Middlesboro
Bluefield Country Club
Ll. D. Wilmore
Charles T. St. Clair
Wilmore
Henritze
Eight year old Roselyn Weinberg to entertain Bluefield Quota Club
The Noonday luncheon at the Bluefield Quota Club will feature eight year old pianist Roselyn Weinberg as the entertainer. The event is hosted by the Weat Virginian and held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roselyn Weinberg
Bluefield Quota Club
Weat Virginian
Recital by Edward Gregory and Pupils at Warlick’s
Edward Gregory and his advanced pupils of Miss Ethel Crawford will present a recital this evening at 8:39 at Warlick's piano room. The public is invited.
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Edward Gregory
Ethel Crawford
Warlick
Handel Studied At Mrs French's Music Club Afternoon
Mrs Charles French hosted her daughter Ellen White for Miss Sarah Bowen s music club at Oak Grove Avenue Tuesday. The group explored Handel s life with a program featuring Keathley McClaugherty Eleanor Hall and Miss Bowen plus violin solos by Elizabeth McClaugherty. Guests included Phoebe McClaugherty. children enjoyed a watermelon feast and yard games afterward.
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Charles French
Oak Grove Avenue
Ellen White
Sarah Bowen
Handel
Ee Opp Keathley
Henry McClaugherty
Eleanor Hall
Miss Bowen
Merry Woodcutters
Kinross
Lenabelle Bowen
Elizabeth McClaugherty
Bilbro
Erica White
Newton Mary Katherine Cutler
Ruth Weiser
Newcastle
Rockery social honors guests with five tables of games
Mrs J W Cruise hosted a Tuesday afternoon rockery on Third street assisted by Mrs L C Att and Mrs G M Cruise. Roses and gladioli decorated the room. Guests included Mrs N F King Mrs R L Preas Mrs T J Coulson and many others. Prizes went to Mrs W A Light for high score and Mrs J W Counts for low. The event was praised as one of the season’s prettiest formal affairs in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita
Elinor Bowman
Lois Benbow
Warlick
David Bowman
Mary Edmonton
Argaret Neal
Nina Hamler
Virginia Baugh
Juanita Bowman
Benbow
Papile
Helen Peake
Alice
Archer
Bilbro
Ruth Woods
Pansy Stewart
W. Kern
Krentzlin
Helen Ashworth
Geneva Philipe
Loth
Laraine Gillenwater
Dollie
Chase of the
Dennee
Madeline Henderson
Evelyn Hale
Girard Gayette
Poundey
Oirginia Baugh
Benson
Peabody
Orphin Lynn Ball
Blake
Adah French
Nina Hambrick
Papillion
Thomas
Paderewski
Ocean
Martin
John Gilbert
J. W. Cruise
Third Street
L. C. Att
G. M. Cruise
N. F. King
R. L. Preas
T. J. Coulson
B. W. Dillon
Ja E. Poe
W. A. Light
Mise Hortense King
W A. Light
J. W. Counts
Ladies Golf Day at Bluefield Country Club Highlights
Mrs Herndon won an 18 hole match against the field by three up with a 46 on the first nine, while Mrs Mellhany took the runner up prize after a playoff tie with Mrs Deverle who hosted the event. The day opened with an approach and putting contest ending in a tie between Mrs Deverle and Mrs Mellhany, decided in the playoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
O. M. Deverle
Herbert MeIthany
MeIihany
J. M. Herndon
Smith
Bancroft
Joe Dundee
Jack Dempsey
Delaney
Dundee
Sunday School P T Meeting Changes Time at Christ Church
A Sunday school Parent-Teacher meeting at Christ Episcopal church is moved to Thursday evening at 8 at the home of Mrs. Alonzo McCte replacing the regular July 4 session. Full attendance urged with emphasis on the time change.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Alonzo MeCte
Marriage Notice for Ruth Bracey and John Allen in Bluefield WV
Mr and Mrs J H Pearson announce the marriage of their niece Ruth Virginia Bracey to John Thomas Allen in Bluefield West Virginia on June 21 1927 at home in Bluefield West Virginia.
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J. HH. Pearson
Ruth Virginia Bracey
John Thomas Allen
Hluefield
West Virginia
Bluefield
Mountain Lake Opens Summer Season At Resort In Virginia
Mountain Lake resort in southwest Virginia opens the summer season as numerous visitors arrive to enjoy the cool weather and recreational features. A number of guests are registered from Bluefield and other nearby towns.
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Mountain Lake
Virginia
Bluefield
Lecture on Hamlet slated June 30 at municipal building
Sharp interest surrounds a free public lecture on Hamlet led by Rev. Howard L. Weeks, pastor of College Avenue Baptist church. Sponsored by the Bluefield Delphian chapter, the event takes place Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the municipal building.
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Municipal Building
Howard L. Weeks
College Avenue Baptist Church
Bluefield Delphian Chapter
Women’s Christian Temperance Union Visit Shut-Ins
Members will meet at Bland Street church to carry flowers to shut-ins. Those willing to donate flowers should bring them to the church now. Volunteers for visits are welcome to join.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
Bland Street
Ar Sons
Mrs Harry Ellett Hosts Bridge Party in Princeton
Mrs. Harry Ellett entertains Friday at her Princeton home with a bridge gathering. Neighbors and friends are invited to join the afternoon card game and social time.
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Harry Ellett
Princeton
Local Residents Gather as Visitors and Patients
The report lists residents visiting relatives and patients across towns. Mrs. L. P. Covey stays with grandchildren in Welch. Mrs. J. D. Webber visits Salem. Carl W. Smiths travel from Princeton to Mountain Lake. Hyman family heads to Portland to visit home. Little Charlotte Wivens recovers at St. Luke's after a car accident involving the McAdoo couple. Ray OHlake, UVa graduate, visits Goodykoontz home. Virginia Dicksons from Raywood stay month with Lillian Dickson at the Matzdel.
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Tve
Lane's Hospital School of Nursing
Masonic Temple
L. P. Covey
Welch
J. D. Webber
Salem
W. Webber
Boone Street
Carl W. Smith
Princeton
Mountain Lake
Sol Hyman
Phil
Harriet
Portland
Ore
Hyman
F. Winkleman
L. C. Fowles
Danville
Charlotte Wivens
W. G. McAdoo
St. Luke's Hospital
Ray Ohlake
Richmond
University of Virginia
C. H. Goodykoontz
Marie
Anoa Virginia Dickson
Raywood
W. Va
Lillian Dickson
Matz del
Menues for the Family by Sister Mary
Breakfast items include Fresh pineapple ham omelet and graham muf fins with milk. Lunch features Crab flake and tomato salad toasted muffins strawberry pie cocoa. Dinner offers Broiled sirloin with mashed potatoes French fries asparagus salad banana and orange jelly with whipped cream white cake milk coffee. Also a strawberry pie filling and meringue topping recipe details batter and baking steps.
Smith’s suspension shines a light on baseball’s field ethics
Billy Evans critiques the Heydler decision suspending Earl Smith after a May Boston Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates clash. He notes Smith’s talkative style and past world series chatter, recalling Smith’s role in 1925 Pittsburgh victory and his clashes with Goose Goslin as umpires report on the roped area backstopping temperament.
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Smith
Heydler
Pittsburgh
Washington
Ol” Smith
Goose Goslin
Goslin
Smith Bancroft fight and Meusel brothers cited in baseball tales
A discussion recalls a boxing melee between Smith and Bancroft and compares it to earlier baseball taunts. The column references a 1921 World Series confrontation between Bob and Emil Meusel, noting their temperaments and the famous yellow taunt from Bob Meusel to catcher Smith.
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Catcher Smith
New York Giants
Bob Meusel
Yankee
Renee Adoree Secretly Marries Sherman Gill
Hollywood gossip notes that film actress Renee Adoree secretly wed Sherman Gill, a Los Angeles businessman, in a quiet ceremony at the license bureau before Judge Hugh Crawford. The couple planned a Europe trip after Adoree finishes her current film. Thomas Meighan attended the ceremony as Gill stated plans for travel.
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Hollywood
Cal
Renee Adoree
Sherman Gill
Los Angeles
Lcense
Hugh Crawford
Thomas Meighan
Gill
Europe
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Lenders’ Convention
Bluefield Shoe Company
Bluefield W
Roy Phillipe
Mrs. Cruise
P. T. Meeting
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Billy Evans
Ellen J. Buckland
Kotex
Joe Harris
Senators
Giants
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Irish
Meusel
Bob
Meuse
Cs Co
Ghyntn
Sur Virgie
Bluefield, W. VA
Caetel
Gotham
Metropolis
Ricar Owillia
East Side
West Side
Bowery
Fifth Ave
York
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