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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1937

Page

2

Brilliant Renditions at Bland Street Sunday Evening

A cantata The Conversion by Matthews was performed Sunday at Bland Street Methodist Church under James Elmer Brown. The Bland Street choir joined with local artists and an orchestra for a unified vocal effect led by skilled readers led by Mary Virginia Brown.

Matthews Bland Street Methodist Church James Elmer Brown Bland Street West Virginia Mary Virginia Brown

Honeymoon Visit Highlights Collins Wedding in Bluefield

Mr. and Mrs. Luther Collins of Coatesville Pa after a Virginia West Virginia honeymoon visited Bluefield at 100 Randolph terrace with Mrs Elie Grey. The bride Verna Naylor from Coatesville was married at Olivet church in a rainbow wedding. Mrs Collins plans to reside in Coatesville.

Luther Collins Coatesville Virginia West Virginia Mr. Collins Elie Grey Bluefield D. Collins Randolph Terrace Olivet Church Verna Naylor Walter G Mr. Elmer George Garnet Allen Elie Y.M.C.A Dorothy Jean Naylor Collins

Miss Lewis Honored While On Visit

A Greensboro report notes Miss Lewis being honored during a visit to Virginia. The event details and affiliations are unclear in the fragment, but the recognition appears linked to her activities or role and involves local organizations.

Miss Lewis

Kidney Detox Claims Promoted By Unverified Cystex

Ad touts a cleanse for acids and wastes via tiny filters in the kidneys and warns of pain and disease. It urges avoiding drugs and promises guaranteed results with Cystex in 48 hours and a one week return of costs.

Marriage of Frances Campbell and John Ridley Seal in Charleston

Announcement notes the marriage of Frances Campbell and John Ridley Seal of Charleston. Dr. John Ridley Seal, a son of Gordon and Mrs. Seal, formerly of Bluefield, recently graduated from the University of Virginia medical school. Ceremony date listed as Thursday January seventh.

Frances Campbell John Ridley Seal Charleston Seal Gordon Seal Bluefield University of Virginia John ‘Ridley Seal Masten Desiree

McClung Class Enjoys Pleasant Nemours Outing

Members of the acetone Cuncey Shee Sees of the First Presbyterian church in this city held a pleasant outing at Nemours hosted by Mr. and Mrs. 8. J. Sanders. Bountiful picnic menu and a successful social season were noted. B. McClung led the class and Mrs. H. C. Humphrey served as president.

J. Sanders Nemours First Presbyterian Church B. McClung H. C. Humphrey

Enjoyable Outing At Shannondale

Members of the Sacred Heart Catholic church choir and Swingsters directed by Mrs. J. S. Phillips enjoyed a Sunday outing at Shannondale. The group left the church around 1 PM and returned to the city about 6 PM. A shaded hillside lunch was served and some picnickers swam in the lake.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church J. S. Phillips

Ladies Day Golf Event At Bluefield Club

Ladies day events take place at Bluefield Country Club with low net and second low net prizes. Hostesses Mrs J M B Lewis Jr and Mrs H D Smith will present golf balls to winner and runner-up. Twenty one players travel to Bristol Wednesday for the team match with Bristol Country Club.

Bluefield Country Club J. M. B. Lewis, Jr H. D. Smith Bristol Bristol Country Club

Interesting YWCA Camp News From Camp Roland

From the YWCA camp at Camp Roland Bastain Va comes news of the girls activities and their enjoyment of camp life. The first week ends with a new group of campers taking over after the current group completes their encampment.

Y.W.C.A Camp Roland Bastain

Woolwine to Enter United States Military Academy

Walter J. Woolwine Jr. departs this evening by train 16 for New York and will meet Gordon Harper of Princeton to join other young men in going to West Point for entry to the United States Military Academy.

Walter J. Woolwine, Jr New York Gordon Harper Princeton West Point United States Military Academy

Miss Lucy Hamilton Returns from Columbus Care

Miss Lucy Hamilton came back from Columbus Ohio after three weeks with a spine injury from a fall at a Delaware skater rink. A brace made in Columbus was worn during recovery. Mrs. F. E. Burroughs and granddaughter Miss Mary Ward also returned to Moneta Virginia after visiting Bluefield with relatives. Miss Sallie

Lucy Hamilton Columbus Ohio Delaware F. E. Burroughs Mary Ward Cecil Ward Moneta Bluefield Sallie

Convention Report To Be Presented By Mrs Hayton

Bluefield lodge 444 Ladies Society to B of L F and A will hold a regular meeting Friday at 2 30 pm at Moose Hall. Mrs W J Hayton delegate to the Milwaukee convention will present a report. A recent social at Mrs Sallie Presley's home featured games and a tempting salad course with several members and visitors attending.

Bluefield Lodge Ladies’ Society B. of L. F. and Moose Nall W. J. Hayton Milwaukee Wis Sallie W. C M. H A. A. Munsey H. M. Underwood Vir C. Forlines Verneela Miller B. Houchins C. H. Stowers H. J. Bowles Sallie Ood Sallie Ireson Ley Paul Presley Garnett Houchins Virginia Lucas Ruth Katie Ellenoe Margaret Miller Lodge

Quotarians Return From Atlantic City Convention

Miss Loud was elected to the international board of directors at the International convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. Beulah Price and Ruth Rader traveled southernly visiting New York City Nassau and Havana before attending final sessions.

Effie Loudermick Maude Mediey Helen Sue Spangler John Sheffield Trude Matticks Atlantic City N. J Ta International Miss Loud International Board of Directors Skyline Drive Wash‘ton

Back From Pleasant Western Journey

Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. David with their son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Alvin C. Bowers of Highland Avenue returned from a delightful visit with Mr. Bowers aunt R. N. Bowen and Mr. Bowen in Laguna Beach California. They also toured Beach San Francisco Salt Lake Yellowstone Park the Grand Canyon Denver Mexico and Catalina.

Henry W. Davidson Alvin C. Bowers Highland Avenue Bowers R. N. Bowen Bowen Laguna Beach Calif Beach San Francisco California Salt Lake Yellowstone Park Grand Canyon Denver Mexico Catalina

Boissevain Boy Earns West Point Appointment

Boissevain youth H. E. Love Jr. won an appointment to West Point from the 11th district as announced by Hon John W. Piannagan. He has attended Henry College for three years and played on the varsity football team, gaining strong faculty and student support. He plans to enter July 1 after completing physical exams and finishing his B S degree next year. He is visiting cousin Jack C. Lowe in New York before entering the academy.

H. E. Love Boissevain H. E. Love Jr West Point Young Love John W. Piannagan and Henry College Sualy Peas Jack C. Lowe New York Antil Academy

South Bluefield Summer Bible School Ends

Graduation exercises for 225 students were held at Trinity Methodist church with cooperation from College Avenue Baptist and Westminster Presbyterian churches. The eleven year effort uses the Latham Plan focusing on Bible memory work. The 217 dollar budget covers teachers salaries books and seals.

South Bluefield Trinity Methodist Church Westminster Presneay College Avenue Bluefield Trinity Methodist College Avenue Baptist Westminster Presbyterian College Avenue Baptist Nehere Mary Laird W. M. Wagner Trinit Methodists Church Gladys J. B. Berry Gretta Buckles Estminster Presbyter Kath H. W Peck Oraches Lawrence Buckles Toney Harry Hinchee Wagner Keied The Methodist Church Vacation Church

Birth Announcement for Richard Harold O'Dell Jr.

Mr and Mrs R H O Dell announce the arrival of a son born June 28 at 621 Clark street. The baby weighs eight pounds and has been named Richard Harold Jr.

R. H. O'Dell Clark Street Richard Harold, Jr

Mrs. Barger to Tour Abroad on Ice Die Ship

Mrs. Barger, of High Point North Carolina, sails Wednesday on the Ice Die for an extended European tour. She will join a Rock Hill party in New York and return from Glasgow.

H. Sever Wy Gern Well High Point Europe New York Rock Hill 8. C Glasgow

Pet Milky Way Show Delights Listeners With Recipes And Melodies

Morning radio lineup on WHIS features Miss Mary Lee Taylor demonstrating curried succotash and an easy recipe kit, plus the Hollywood Room Recipes segment at 10 15 by Miss Gladys Miller. Musical interludes, folk tunes, and home style features fill the day from six to noon with local sponsors Coca Cola Sunrise Bottling Co and Bluefield Furniture Co.

Mary Lee Taylor Miss Taylor Pet Milk Company of St.outs Bluefield Furniture Company Gladys Miller Parnell Lilly Land Company Joe Woods WHIS THE Jolly Bakers Barney Butternut Leo L. D. Feuchtenberger Bakeries Red Stooge Honey Krust Harmony Ann Sue Lynn Bulletin Rev E. W. Dean Graham Metho Purity Maid Bakers Mary Margaret Helmintoller Hollywood Room Ipes Bluefield Furniture Co Belle Martha Cole Baking Co JFG Coffee Boys Bluefield Hardy Sam Moonlight Bay Coca- Cola Bottling Company Chicago Sally Litz Sunrise Bottling CO

Evening Radio Schedule from Bluefield Station Primes 12 Hour Lineup

Radio program lineup lists multiple shows and acts from 1:00 to 8:45 PM at Bluefield station. Jo Woods Harmony Band, Ray Perkins, Gloria Miller, Barneys, Texas and His Cowboy, Rhythmical Revue, Chevrolet Blue Flames, Catholic School of the Air, ABC Spelling Bee, Frigidaire Dance Parade, World Dances, Hollywood on Parade, Gus Haenschen orchestra, Four Songsmiths and Doris Kerr featured. True Detective mystery Secrets Never Told Before closes the night.

Lee Norge Lowman Music Company Clark Hardware Joe Woods Bluefield Supply CO du Pont Ray Perkins Gloria Miller James Backus Barney & Lynn TEXAS Chevrolet Blue Flames Sue Ann Mason Catholic School OF the Air Pather Egan Keey ABC Bluefield Coca-Cola Hollywood William Palmer Gus Haenschen Graham McNamee Doris Kerr Thomas Thomas Hythm and Promayce

Chain Program Tuesday Schedule Listing

NBC WEAF network basic East Midwest South Canada and Pacific stations list programs for Tuesday June 29 with 5:00 pm Science from the News and 5:15 pm News Three X Sisters. The schedule covers coast to coast stations including WEAF WNAC WNBC KYW WJR WTAG WAVB and many others across regions.

Nbc-Weaf RED Weal Wiw Wnac Wiic Wiar Wtag Wesh Kyw Wibr Wre Wey Weae Wtam Wwsai Midwest Ksd Wmaaq Wdaf Wire Weo Wood ST & Canada Wtm Kgbx Wiba Webc Wday Kfyr Erct Cfcf SOUTH Eptl Wwne Wave Wjax Wfla Wsun Wiod Wsm Wme Wsb Wese Wfbe Ford Darwin Billy Betty Orrepeat Amos Andy Will Hollander Orch Steinie Boys Charioteers Weaf Wmaq Wow Kyw Network Russ Morgan Wayne King Johnny Green Jimmie Fidler Vic and Sade H. de Lange al Donahue Rudy Valiee Lane Thompson NBC WJZ Wiz Whz Wbra Wowo Wic Canada Webe Cret Cfef Wrva Wpt Wwnc Wis Wiaz Wfia Wsmn Wmec Wsb Wap Wdjx Wsmb Kwoo Wky Wiaa Wtar Woai Ktbs Kths Wsoc Wave Untain Kfio Kgir Kghl Kgne M. Wilson Orch Lowell Theue Odies Easy Aces Lum Abner George Griffen West Florence George Ed Guest B. Bernie Lads Abe Lyman Americas

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights

NBC Night Club airs at 10 00 with news brief and studio report. At 10 30 Dancing Music Orchestra performs followed by George Olsen and Orchestra at 11 00 for a music variety spotlight.

Orch George Olsen and

Mrs Ferguson and son join Charleston resident husband

Mrs M L Ferguson and her son Bobby travel to Charleston to reunite with Mr Ferguson who works at a local Charleston furniture store. Janet Bingham returns home after visiting her uncle and aunt on Ronceverte Street and brings cousin Dorothy Jean Bingham along. Finley Lawrence of Long Beach Cal visits his aunt Mrs E D Collins and husband on Randolph Terrace. Ruth Keesee who was ill at 401 Fourth Street is able to go out. Mr and Mrs H S Belcher with their children Jim Hix and Margie of Maryland visit Mrs H B Keesee and M A Belcher at 401 Fourth Street. Mrs T J Fraley of Richmond Va visits Mrs E G Shaw in Maybeury then plans trips in Wise and Scott counties Virginia before returning home. In Tazewell Street and Mrs F M Wagner of Stowers Street enjoy a week at Craig Healing Springs.

Collins Randolph Terrace Ruth Keesee 401 Fourth Street H. S. Belcher Jim Hix Margie Maryland Mabel Keesee H. B. Keesee M. A. Belcher T. J. Fraley Richmond E. G. Shaw Wise Scott Counties Virginia Tazewell Street F. Morton Wagner Stowers Street Craig Healing Springs

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Virginia Egg Aun B. Bryan Greensboro J. M. McNair Hortense League McClung Shannondale YWCA Hayton Boissevain Boy South Bluefield Summer Bible School USA Cane S Mrs. Barger Cbs-Wabc Network Wabe Wade Weao Waab Wee Wkbw Wkre Whk Wir Wdre Fcau Wias Wpre Wib Wisv Wobm Wfbm Kmbc Kmox Whas Kfab Krnt EAST Wbas Wog Whp Whee Worc Cfrb Ckac Wibx Wmas Wesg Wnbf Wkbn Wibt Escwowo Wnax Herbert Foote Frankeee Alexander Eclicott Boake Carter Hammerstein Music Hall al Jolson All Pearce and His Gang B. Goodman Kellogg’s Kellogg Battle Creek White House Town Tavern Zaveni Rye National Distillies Products Corporation New York, N Royal Wave Shoppe Twin City Cynthia Andrews Kroger
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