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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1932

Page

5

Quota Luncheon Highlights International Convention

The Bluefield Quota club holds its weekly luncheon at noon in the West Virginian hotel bridge room. Misa Beulah Price reports on the International Quota convention held June 14 to 16 in Memphis Tennessee, praising President Misa Catherine Olney of Worcester Massachusetts and noting club affiliations, new charters, and expansion. Martha Smith reviews delegate social events and souvenirs from the Memphis Quota gathering. Mrs Alice Zimmerman serves as local meeting president. July 4 holiday schedules prompt a board meeting July 7 at the Y. Mary Fretwell attended with Susan Rucker Burnett.

Bluefield Quota Club West Virginian Hotel Misa Beulah Price Quota, International Memphis Tenn Misa Catherine Olney Worcester Maes Martha Smith Memphia Quotariane Miss Smith Alice Zimmerman Aoonday Tuesaday Mra Mary Fretwell Little Susan Rucker Burnett

Country Club Dance Hosted by Mr and Mrs Francis W Archer

Mr and Mrs Francis W Archer will preside as hosts for a dance at Bluefield Country Club on Saturday evening July 2. Dancing runs from 10 to 12 with music by Eddie Galloway and his Rhythm Boys.

Francis W. Archer Bluefield Country Club Eddie Galloway

Unique Violin Concert by First National Institute Pupils

This evening at 8 at the Rameey auditorium a free concert features 100 pupil violinists directed by Vincent Paciliello with James Elmer Brown’s students on accompaniment. Notable students include Agnes Hetherington Virginia Crotshin Mary Louise Fowler Katheryn Shupe and many others amid solo numbers by advanced pupils.

Rameey National Institute of Violin Vincent Paciliello Paoliello James Elmer Brown Institute Agnes Hetherington Virginia Crotshin Mary Louise Fowler Katheryn Shupe Eloise Dilcher Darwin Boyd Emory Burnett Joe Bowman Billy Allen Basil Carter Elizabeth Boatian Jane Lea Hickam Jack Ralston Virginia Totten Janice Akers Roy Lucas Earl Cathere Marjorie Dickerson James Tabor Katherine Metcalfe Thelma Dye Dorothy Davis Bob Bowling Mary Ellen Hoge George W. Moore Thurman Reynolds Virginia Jackson Bettie Ann Repass Frank O’brien Jr Margaret Stuart Betty Keesee David Gilpin Harry Kitts Leslie Smith Jack Mahood May Smith Misses Eleanor Peters Christine Steele Elizabeth Thomas

Local society names listed in community notice

A long roster of individuals including Bernard Lee Craft Edna Long worth Ralph Bailey Elizabeth Loomis Elizabeth De Vault Lucy Presley Ada Hill Samuel Ashworth Katherine Dunn Fred Henderson Billy Trail Billy Stowere Marie Sumter Carl Dawson Bernard Collins Ruth DeBusk Owen Hensley Billy Farris Ercell Stowers Maurice Lusk Ray Caldwell Phyllis Linkoue Joe Elswick Roy Thompson Jr Scott Housman Hugh Gilpin Harry Cheatham Philip Clare Jr Earle Simpson Jack Gillespie Charles Quillin Kitty Trayer Betty Jane Peck Sonny Marcue Bobby McCue Eleanor Smith Jack Hatcher Billy Smith Eva Ann Lilly Pat McKenry John Sharpe Evelyn Imhoff Margie Smith Jack Thompson Jack Compton Lenwood Bingham Cabell Payne Jr Elmer Tabor Arvid Hammer Glenn Akers Jim Shott Jr Mary Edmonson Frances Witt John Meadowe Ethel Baldwin Roger Martin Robert Galbraith Virginia Baker James OKeeffe listed in local social note.

Bernard Lee Craft Edna Longworth Ralph Bailey Elizabeth Loomis Elizabeth de Vault Lucy Presley Ada Hill Samuel Ashworth Katherine Dunn Fred Henderson Billy Trail Billy Stowere Marie Sumter Carl Dawson Bernard Collins Ruth DeBusk Owen Hensley Billy Farris Ercell Stowers Maurice Lusk Ray Caldwell Phyllis Linkoue Joe Elswick Roy Thompson Jr Scott Housman Hugh Gilpin Harry Cheatham Philip Clare Jr Earle Simpson Jack Gillespie Charles Quillin Kitty Trayer Betty Jane Peck Sonny Marcue Bobby McCue Eleanor Smith Jack Hatcher Billy Smith Eva Ann Lilly Pat McKenry John Sharpe Evelyn Imhoff Margie Smith Jack Thompson Jack Compton Lenwood Bingham Cabell Payne Jr Elmer Tabor Arvid Hammer Glenn Akers Jim Shott Jr Mary Edmonson Frances Witt

Special Service at First Church of God Tonight

A special service is planned at First Church of God South Blue field this evening at 7 45. Rev R B Roan visiting from Huntington will deliver the sermon. All are invited. The Harmony Four quartet will broadcast at 7 15 on WHIS.

First Church of God South Bluefield R. B. Roan Huntington Harmony Four

Kiwanis Inter-Club Outing Draws Bluefield Members

Bluefield Kiwanis sent a strong delegation to the Princeton chaired inter-club meeting at Shawnee Lake on Monday night. Fourteen Bluefield members attended the picnic and dance, led by Mr. and Mrs W C Pollock and others including Clyde Prillaman L W Boykin James Elmer Brown Roy Harrison and Victor Frederiksen.

Bluefield Kiwanis Club Shawnee Lake Princeton Club Bluefield W. C. Pollock Clyde Prillaman L. W. Boykin James Elmer Brown Roy Harrison Victor Frederiksen James Cameron L. F. Seibert Clyde Reppert W. R. Dillard Luther Scott C. Frank Wright Thomas H. Scott Eddie Steele

Bluefield Girls Camp at Rocky Gap Chaperoned by Speed and White

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Speed and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh White chaperone a Bluefield Virginia group of young girls camping for two weeks at Rocky Gap. The party includes Virginia Mae Speed Lucy Jennings Elma Zane Thompson Bunny Hardy Elizabeth White and Donna Lee Smith.

Harold Speed Hugh White Bluefield Rocky Gap Virginia Mae Speed Lucy Jennings Elma Zane Thompson Bunny Hardy Elizabeth White Donna Lee Smith

Counsellors Meeting at Y W C A Camp

A meeting of counselors from the Y M C A camp is set for this afternoon at four at the Y quarters.

Y. Quarters

Radio Concert by Miss Marion Smith Features Local Talent

Miss Marion Smith presented a noon Wednesday radio program on WHIS with performers Miss Kathleen Tynes vocalist Miss Dorothy Carter pianist both of Bluefield and Virgil Bailey baritone of Princeton. The program offered popular music selections for music lovers.

Marion Smith WHIS Kathleen Tynes Dorothy Carter Bluefield Virgil Bailey Princeton

Y W C A Camp Set for Week at Camp Roland

A Y W C A camp near Bastian will run the week of July 5 at Camp Roland with group of girls registered and more expected. Camp counselors include Bernice Akers Martha Jeter Lazenby Grace Dunman and Gladys Simpson with Minnie Weaver and Desir Gilmore supervising. Campers listed include Eulalia Francisco Mary O Keeffe Janice Akers Harriet Fink Pat Brown Jean Bird Virginia Neal Rachel Dawson and Edna Ward among others.

Camp Roland Bastian Bernice Akers Martha Jeter Lazenby Grace Dunman Mullens Gladys Simpson Princeton Minnie Weaver

Camp Award Won By Grace McDowell At YWCA Contest

Grace McDowell won a free week at the YWCA camp for the largest number of registrations. Betty Morrisey June Dicker Louise Rhoads Frances Stephens Grace McDowell Edna Ramage Pat Barrow Betsy Tracy Oisie C. McGavock Sarah Lee Steger Virginia Totten Mildred Miller were among participants. The camp is equipped for more campers and all girls are asked to call the YWCA quarters.

Y. Quarters

Camp Girls To Meet At Y Aquarters Friday

All girls registered for the annual Y W C A camp are asked to meet Friday afternoon at three at the Y quarters.

Christian Endeavor Picnic At Ebenezer Church

The Christian Endeavor society of the First Christian church held a Monday evening picnic at Ebenezer church. Members met at 6 30 at the Christian church and were guided to the grounds. Myrtle Thornton led the arrangements committee with a list of attendees including Mrs Rex Slagle Nancy Worley Slagle Ruth Meredith Rev Ben Johnson and others.

Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian Church Ebenezer Church Christian Church Myrtle Thornton Rex Slagle Nancy Worley Slagle Ruth Meredith Ben §. Johnson Arlene Geordon Ruth Harris Gordon Farthing Elizabeth Borden Paul Geordon Billy Belcher Joe Wilgot Bertha Harry

Outdoor picnics mark Today's Events at local churches

The T. E. L. class of College Avenue Baptist plans a 6 pm outdoor picnic at the homes of Mrs. W. J. Wiley on Wythe Avenue and Mrs. J. F. Phelps on Wythe Avenue. The Ladies' Bible class of First Presbyterian hosts a Pollyanna birthday party at 6 30 pm at Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pollock home on Bluefield Avenue. Mrs. J. S. Phillips music pupils hold a Lake Shawnee picnic this afternoon leaving Wythe Avenue at 1 pm. A pleasant outing is anticipated.

College Avenue First Presbyterian Church W. C. Pollock Bluefield Avenue J. S. Phillips Lake Shawnee Phillips Wythe Avenue

Final Delta meeting closes season at Woolwine home

Delta Delphian chapter held its final meeting before summer recess at Mrs. Annie D. Woolwine’s Lee street home with Mrs. Edna B. Stultz presiding. Officers were elected for the coming year and the gathering featured bridge prizes, pink and green decor, larkspur and roses, and a social hour with pink and white angel food cake, raspberry sundae and fruit punch.

Annie D. Woolwine Lee Street Woolwine Edna B. Stultz Delta Delphian Stultz B. Martin Harry Holmes G. R. Gish Alice Zimmerman Pride Watson Shirley Goff Ruth Umberger H. W. Burnley E. W. Womack Blanche Gooch

Miss Desir Gilmore Returns From Girl Reserve Conference

Miss Desir Gilmore of the U. staff returns from the Girl Reserve conference at Camp Merrie- Wood Lake Toxaway NC and shares sessions and social features. Mrs. R T Peters and children Shirley Anne and Bobby of e yard street depart with Mrs Peters brother Ray Prince for Buckroe Beach VA for a week. Mrs J A Coleman with Eloise left for Omaha Nebraska to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Ernest Witt and party occupy the Warlick camp on Wilderness creek.

Desir Gilmore Camp Merrie- Woode Lake Toxaway N. C R. T. Peters Shirley Anne Bobby Eyard Street Ura. Peters Ray Prince Buckroe Beach J. A. Coleman Eloise Omaha Nebraska Ernest Witt Warlick Camp Wilderness Creek

Harvard grid star William Barry Wood to wed Mary Hutchins

The first photo shows William Barry Wood, Harvard captain of the 1931 football team, with his fiancée Miss Mary Lee Hutchins of Newton Massachusetts. Hutchins, a Vassar graduate with cum laude honors, will marry before fall.

William Barry Wood Harvard Mary Lee Hutchins Newton Mass Hutchins Vassar

Dry leader convicted for reckless driving in Portland

Dr. Clarence True Wilson, general secretary of the Methodist board of prohibition, temperance and public morals, was found guilty in police court of reckless driving after a February crash on a Portland intersection. The case was continued for sentence, avoiding fine or jail provision for now.

Portland Ore Clarence True Wilson Methodist Board of Prohibition, Temperance and Public Morals Fred W. Stadter Wilson F. L. Welch Welch Stadter

Enforcement on Second Anniversary of Prohibition

Washington reports on the second anniversary of Prohibition enforcement under the Justice Department. Amos W. Woodcock, director, says agents show improved morale and efficiency though opinions vary. He cites 10 percent punishment rate for violators in the first eleven months and compares 2,242 arrests to 76,540 prior year.

Gilda Gray Lux Ethel Clayton Washington Justice Department Amos W. W. Woodcock

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