WCTU sees big growth in members and youth work
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union reports 24 165 adult members and 922 new organizations from Nov 1 1935 to May 1 1936 with West Virginia active in the gains. West Virginia funds Willard Centenary projects and expands youth programs with state federation plans and encampments at Jackson's Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater
Bluefield
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Youth's Temperance Council
West Virginia
Tulea
Okla
Ernest Henson
W.C.T.U
Anna Marden Deyo
WCTU
Jackson's Mill
Willard Centenary Fund
Mary C. Fairchild
West Virginia University
Fairmont State Teachers’ College
New River State
Glenville
Kanawha
Morris-Harvey
Farm Women’s Clubs
First Bottle Of Scalf's Indian River Tonic Praised
Mrs. Ed Pennington of Corbin Kentucky says the first bottle of Scalf's Indian River Tonic relieved stomach trouble nervousness and dreadful headaches and improved general health. She reports fewer severe headache spells until they disappeared and notes other Scalf Remedies are good. Scalf's Indian River Tonic sells for $1.00 at Goodykoontz Drug Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Pennington
Corbin
Scalf
Goodykoontz Drug Stores
Errors Corrected In Edith Holt Edwards Nuptials
Mrs F F Courtney and family correct the marriage notice for Edith Leralene Courtney to Ercel Franklin Holt on January 20 1936 at Pearlsburg Virginia. Holt works for Peerless Wholesale Grocery Co. The errata also notes omissions in Sunday’s list of candidates initiated into the Bluefield lodge 444 Ladies Society to B of L F and FE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Courtney
Edith Leralene
Ercel Franklin Holt
Pearlsburg
Mary J. Buckland
Janie Miller
Grace Williams
Bluefield Lodge
Ladies Society
L. F
Bluefield Garden Club Meeting Planned at Whitethorn Home
Bluefield Garden club will meet Wednesday morning at 10 30 at the home of Mrs L D Feuchtenberger Whitethorn street. Members are urged to attend in full and bring a magazine article on gardening to discuss helpful suggestions from the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Garden Club
L. D. Feuchtenberger
Whitethorn Street
Loyd Feuchtenberger
Brown couple welcomes son at St. Luke's Hospital
Mr and Mrs Richard K Brown of Dunn Apartments announce the birth of a son born Saturday at St Luke's Hospital. The mother, formerly Miss Frances Johnston of Clarkesburg, became Mrs Brown in marriage. The baby weighs eight pounds and is named Richard K Brown Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard K. Brown
Dunn Apartments
Ia Fine Son
St.oke’s Hospital
Frances Johnston
Clarksburg
Richard K. Brown, Jr
Community church and club meetings scheduled this week
The Woman's auxiliary of Christ Episcopal church meets Wednesday at 3 PM at Mrs. Payne's home. The executive board of the First Presbyterian auxiliary convenes Wednesday at 3 PM in the ladies' parlor. Bluefield Garden club gathers Wednesday at 10 30 AM at Mrs. Feuchtenberger's home on Whitethorn. Tri-district union holds its monthly council Friday at 7 45 PM at the Methodist church. Ladies' day at Bluefield Country club features fewest putts as hostesses Mrs Dunglinson and Miss Markle. Westminster auxiliary meets at Po church Wednesday 2 30 PM. Mrs. J H Hardy hosts bridge luncheon at Bluefield Country club for Miss Huffard bride-elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Auxiliary of
The
First Presbyterian Church
Tri-district Union
Methodist Church
Bluefield
Mary Dunglinson
Jane Markle
Bluefield Country Club
Women's Auxiliary
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Po Church
J. H. Hardy
Helen Huffard
Miss Anita Baker Highlighted in Charleston Gazette
An attractive photo of Miss Anita Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben F Baker of the Baker hotel Charleston and formerly of Bluefield appeared in the Sundays Charleston Gazette. She is a Charleston High School graduate member of the Charlestonian business staff and of a national honor society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Baker
Ben F. Baker
Baker Hotel
Charleston
Bluefield
The
Charleston Gazette
Mrs Kellys Circle to Meet at Francisco Home
Mrs Fred Kelly will lead Mrs Kellys Circle Circle 2, the Woman's auxiliary of Trinity Methodist Church, in a meeting on Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs F A Francisco 1221 College avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Fred Kelly
F. A. Francisco
College Avenue
Regional Council Meet at Cumberland Mountain Mission
Virginia Asher Business Women's Bible councils held a regional conference at Cumberland Mountain Mission Fort Blackmore Virginia. Effie Loudermilk council president and six members attended along with fifteen from Bristol and two from Roanoke. Nelle Latture Bristol regional chairman presided. Blanche Huber Louisville Ky national president sent a message. Knoxville council report noted. Social events included meals and chapel services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Knoxville Council
Mission Chapel
Free Handcraft Classes Start at Y Quarters
Mrs N H Mannakee leads homecraft classes at the Y quarters third floor under FERA auspices. Hours run 9 to 12 and 2 to 4 daily this week through Thursday with no charge. All interested people are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Mannakee
Y. Quarters
FERA
Bluefield Country Club Plans July Fourth Events
Bluefield residents will attend a Fourth of July picnic buffet at Bluefield Country Club from 7 to something followed by a fireworks display. A long list of social organizers and attendees is noted, with many names and contact details for reservations and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Country Club
Bluefield
R. H. Kelley
A. B. Mahood
L. E. Tierney Jr
Er. G. Otey
R. O. Rogers
J.&. Compton
H. D. Smith
Dick Woods
Archer Ryland
Bride Portrait Highlights Charleston Couple Wedding
The Charleston Gazette features a portrait of Mrs. Samuel Barnes Crockett formerly Miss Pela Martha Kutz. The couple wed Friday evening and will reside in Bluefield after a Miami honeymoon. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Kutz of Nallen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Gazette
Samuel Barnes Crockett
Pela Martha Kutz
Mary Higginbotham to Wed Harry Adams at 10:30
Miss Mary Katherine Higginbotham will marry Mr. Harry Adams of Kingport Tennessee at the home of the bride's mother Mrs Thomas H Scott 702 College Avenue this morning at 10 30. The engagement draws interest from friends of the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Scott
Scott
College Avenue
Mary Katherine Higginbotham
Harry Adams
Kingeport
Tenn
Ruth Circle Outing at First Christian Church Picnic
Ruth Circle of the First Christian Church plans a picnic at Shanondale this evening. Members should bring a picnic supper and meet at the church at six oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Circle Outing
Ruth
First Christian Church
Shannondale
Installation of Christian Endeavor Officers at First Church
The Christian Endeavor society of the First Christian church held installation ceremonies Sunday evening led by Mrs. C. J. Cheyney. New officers include Mrs. Charles Nicholls as president Miss Mabel Marshall as vice president Miss Nellie Smith as secretary and Charles Nicholls as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian Church
C. J. Cheyney
Charles Nicholls
Mabel Marshall
Nellie Smith
Y Camp at Camp Roland Draws Parents and Friends
Many parents and friends visited the Y W C A camp at Camp Roland on Sunday. The vesper service and campfire program featured girls in charge under Miss Mary Herring. The Sunday program mirrored weekdays with later waking and no hand craft class. Several girls are pursuing senior and junior life saving certificates and show progress in swimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Roland
Mary Herring
Sub-Deb Picnic Enjoyed at Shan nondale
Members of the Sub-Deb club enjoyed an all-day picnic at Shan nondale on Monday. They left by motor in the morning and spent the day swimming and picnicking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannondale
Surprise Birthday for Mrs DeLozier Honored by Family
Mrs Ollie Burton hosted a Saturday evening surprise birthday for her daughter Mrs C E DeLozier of Northfork on Bedford Street. Mr DeLozier attended as a guest. Guests received many fine presents and enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Burton
Bedford Street
C. E. DeLozier
Northfork
DeLozier
McClung Class Outing Planned by Hostesses
Mrs. H. C. Humphrey and Mrs. R. A. Yarbrough will host the McClung Sunday School class at Mrs. Humphrey's Dry Fork cabin this evening. Downtown members meet at East End Pharmacy, South Bluefield members at Fairview Pharmacy by 6 o'clock for transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Humphrey
R. A. Yarbrough
McClung
First Presbyterian Church
Lovely Bridal Shower Honoring Miss Huffard and Mrs Frazier
A Monday afternoon bridge party in Bluefield Virginia hosted by Miss Virginia Frazier honored Miss Helen Huffard soon to wed Mr Laurence Larsen of Elizabeth New Jersey and congratulated Mrs Edward Frazier formerly Miss Ann Armistead. Six tables competed with Mrs Robert Perlie winning the high score prize. Miss Frazier presented attractive guest prizes to the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Huffard
Laurence Larsen
Elizabeth
N. J
Edward Frazier
Ann Armistead
Virginia Frazier
Bluefield
Robert Perlie
Summer Flowers in Decorations and Ice Course Served
Decorations featured summer flowers and guests were served a refined ice course.
Grace Epworth League Holds Meeting Speaker Speaks
Frank Watson delivered a talk on Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Before Me at Grace Epworth League regular gathering. Rev Cassidy announced young people’s revival work and council meeting set for Tuesday at 8. Robert Hensley urged full attendance and welcomed visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Epworth League
Frank Watson
E. H. Cassidy
Robert Hensley
League
Oy Smithdeal
William Duncan
Lillie Bowles
Local Residents Visit and Departures from Virginia
Miss Helen Chariton spent Sunday with her mother in Narrows Virginia. Mrs Harold Otey of Charlotte and her son Ned visit Mrs Cc Otey Vineyard Street for the summer. Miss Mildred Goldman and Marion Smith of Charleston depart today for Virginia Beach. Mr and Mrs Frank Roberts and son Don plan to move to Booneville Indiana. Mr and Mrs Frasier and children Janice Chapple and Mr and Mrs Douglas and sons Gordon Eddie return from two weeks at Ocean View. C Phipps of Clintwood Virginia is a listed contact in this social round-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Chariton
Blanche Chariton
Narrows
Mildred Goldman
Marion Smith
Charleston
Blanche Delott
Virginia Beach
Harold Otey
Charlotte
N. C
Ned
C. Cc. Otey
Vineyard Street
Frank Roberts
Don
Booneville
Ind
C. Frasier
Janice
Chapple
Douglas
Gordon
Eddie
Ocean View
C. Phipps
Clintwood
Social notes from Bluefield area tell of guests and visits
Residents and visitors are listed at length with travel and hospital news. Evelyn Taylor Smith visits in Salem and Jefferson Street. Mrs. Bess Counta undergoes goiter surgery at Bluefield sanitarium. Several others return from trips to Chattanooga Williamson Brist0l and Canada. Mr. Otey elected bankers association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Sanitarium
Evelyn Taylor Smith
T. T. Smith
Salem
Margaret Lee Smith
Jefferson Street
H. M. Mitchell
Canada
Mitchell
Elizabet Millar
EB. G. Otey
Whitethorn Street
J. H. Kabler
Hot Springs
West Virginia Bankers’ Convention
Otey
Barbara Anne Williams
Ben H. Williams
Augusta Street
Mary Anne Stannard
Huntington
B. F. Snead
St. Luke's Hospital
Sylvania Farley
Ella McConnell
Bristol
Thomas Stewart
Feagin Dramatic Art School
New York City
A. J. Stewart
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.O.T.U
Tulsa
Black
Neg
Azazy
Christ Episcopal Church
Miss Baker
Regional Council
NORGE
Lowman Music Co
Bluefield, W. Va
Hugh I. Shott Jr
J. B. Hollman
Herman F. Kirchner
Carl Tabor
Lewis Tierney
Alex Mahood
J. B. Pearson
Julius Hail
Lane Nash
R. H. Moore
Huston St. Clair
Mary Pritchard
Ralph Hughes
Herbert Markle
W. A. Richards
W. C. Slusher
T.W. Chambers
H. A. Porter
C. JL. Borden
O. M. Deverle
Betty Markle
C. E
Bluefield Supply CO
VOGUE
Women OF
Masonic Temple
Federal ST
Allen
Warlick Furniture Store
Elizabeth Renfro
Norton
Margaret Dudley
Bess Counta
Kyle Bruce
Chattanooga
W. KE. Brock
Phyllis Linkous
Alder Street
Dublin
BE. C. Eggleston
Richmond
H. R. Connell
North Street
Clark
Mrs. Eggleston
Connell
Florida
Clifford Vaughan
Williamson
Oxfords
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