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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1940
Page
3
The Little Gardens Club observes its inaugural anniversary with a year in review. Mrs James Martin presided as officers were elected including Mrs Cole as president and a scrapbook chairman. A crystal flower container was presented to Mrs Cole with thanks for her leadership as members enjoyed cakes sandwiches and bonbons.
The item mentions Mr. age, a foot injury from a nail, and travel to Bluefield sanitarium for treatment. It lists several residents and relatives including Dr. J A Reese, Mrs. W T Kahle, and Miss Sallie Reese, with funeral attendance noted for Dr Reese.
Mr and Mrs J B Whitehead of Jenkins Jones announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred to Mr James C Warden Friday evening at tasketh eist church. Rev C M Fisher officiated with Mrs Fisher singing I You Truly. The bride, a Concord College graduate, has taught recently and is a daughter of Mrs Sally Garden and the late J P Warden of Bluefield Virginia. The groom is employed in the Pocahontas Fuel office and the couple plan to reside in Bluefield Virginia.
At a regular meeting at the home of Miss E officers for the club were elected with Kathleen Meade chosen president. Miss Barbara Ann Williams was named treasurer and Miss June Shupe reporter. Nominees were selected by a committee of Misses Pickle Hobson and others. all positions were filled unanimously.
Twenty tables competed in a courteous bridge gathering in Virginia with Mrs. Herbert Porter and Mrs. Margaret Moore among the guests. Crystal prizes were awarded for top pairs, with Mrs. J. F. Hammond taking first and Mrs. J. G. McNulty second, as the hall reflected elegant decor.
Guests enjoyed a three course luncheon as decorations featured cut flowers in green and white. The event highlighted a coordinated color scheme and elegant table setting.
In a polished evening program pupils of the center stage presented works by West Virginia artist Se amid a second annual exhibit. Miss Irene Norris directed the department with Miss Helen Cohen as assistant. The art students and teachers earned praise as viewers admired the exhibit and performances by Miriam Shewey Chandler Florence Lee Galloway Betty Gray cones Shirley Gottlieb Borvalia Cruise Lenewen Alice Adkins Edna Norris Betty Rae Norris and others. A French marionette piece by Gottlieb and Chandler closed the program.
Pollock Class of the Ladies Bible School held a monthly business and social meeting at Mrs. W. L. Davis's home on Woodland Avenue with 23 members and visitors. Erwin was honored as she plans to move to Lyndale Avenue. Mrs. Erwin received a kitchen gift. Mrs. J. T. Ramage and Mrs. M. G. Creswell were thanked for the birthday cakes.
A tennis event is announced at the club from July 2 to July 15. Girls interested should meet at the tennis courts on July 2 at 10 o clock. If rain interrupts, sessions move to the next suitable clear day.
Mountain City lodge 85 Degree of Honor Protective association held a banquet and meeting at Appalachian, with Bird Beckley as host resident and Mrs. Hi Ww performing. Guests included Blue Field lodge 59 and lodges from Hinton and Williamson along with other attendees. State president J Park Sutherland and another officer joined the proceedings.
Sunday service at Trinity Church features Mrs Joseph Daviance with Handel Come Unto Him in the morning, and an anthem I Could Not Without Thee by Forest G Walters in the evening with solo by Rey Taylor.
At the Y Camp, Miss Anne Lilly leads devotional sessions this week while Misses Eulalia Francisco and Virginia Lee Fisher provide swimming instruction. The outing features daily entertainment and organized activities for the girls.
Miss Nila Basham, former leader of the ing at the local Church of , will speak at six o clock. Charlie Zaly heads the local young people’s department and will introduce the guest. Basham attends a summative program at the church.
Mrs. Joe Sherga entertained her bridge club and guests in Comas with three tables in play. After several progressions prizes were awarded for high score and guest prize. Attendees included Mrs. G. H. Steagall and several named locals.
The Savoy Club Girls held their regular meeting at the home of Miss Weimer. Miss Virginia Srennan led the gathering while Miss Adericne Dunkise presided in the president’s absence during the evening at eight.
A ragged excerpt lists names and relations including Overstreet of Liberty Maryland and Effie Kahle of Pamir with unclear affiliations. It references Dr J A and Mrs R Helan Harding as ill or deceased and mentions Augusta street relatives and an aunt Mrs J E, but details are obscured by damaged text.
Miss Letty Markle of Bluefield was to marry Mr Alfred Wwam Pittburgh. The October wedding was celebrated with a dessert bridge at a Teentle home, decorated in yellow and white. High prize went to Mrs W L Sexton Jr of Bluefield, low to Mrs Dean Hosmer also of Bluefield. Gifts were presented to the honoree.
Members of the Get-together Sewing club in Bluefield Va held a Wednesday social at Dr. and Mrs G Wagoner s Virginia Avenue home. The decorated porch hosted a dinner and games with Dr Ecreer and J C Dittman tying for the prize. The event drew a good attendance.
Announcements note a June 30 all day affair at The Field Country Club one mile from New Hope. The Kahle family hosts with music by Lee Steiner and his band. relatives and friends are invited starting 1:30 PM with a foursome event at 1:30.
New York dispatch reports Japanese ambassador Horinouchi Ken suke Horinouchi arriving in the United States to urge adoption of a shared policy. The message stresses cooperation amid 1930s tensions as Horinouchi meets American officials.
In a dinner address before about 1,400 guests, the envoy urged strong ties between the United States and Japan to keep the Pacific peaceful and free from war in Europe. He predicted regional coordination among groups and warned against rigid compartments, calling for open trade channels and cooperation.
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