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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1939

Page

8

Fourth of July Events Planned at Local Venues

A calendar of observances includes a buffet supper at Bluefield Country Club from 6:30 to 7:30 followed by fireworks with reservations due by Monday noon. Lake Shawnee hosts a 24 hour celebration from July 3 to 4 with activities 11 to 4 and fireworks at noon. Wilmer Hester’s group offers art, boating, water sports, band concerts and golf. The Bluefield Clover Club holds its annual summer event at the Bluefield County Club with a prominent evening program on July.

Biluefield Country Club Lake Shawnee Wilmer Hester Bluefield Clover Club Bluefield County Club

Baby Reva Madeleine Born to Mr and Mrs Taylor Frazier

A daughter named Reva Madeleine was born at St Luke's on Tuesday to parents Kay Scot and Mrs Taylor Frazier. The newborn weighs pounds and two ounces.

Taylor Frazier Ood Road Kay Scot St. Luke's Tal Reva Madeleine

Youthful Artists Charm Audience At Vivene Studio

Miss Jeanne Foster gave a speech recital at the Vivene Art Studio on Commerce last evening delighting the audience with char tions from Sh acterizaakespeare. Her sister Miss Shirley Foster and Miss Irene Norris led the program as trained readers amid a community display of talent and art.

Vivene Studio Jeanne Foster Vivene Commerce Shirley Foster Vivene 'Seule Donald Irene Norris

Ceres Farm Women's Club Meeting Led By Mrs Bailey

The Ceres Farm Women's club met at Mrs Jud Douthats home for a regular Wednesday session with Mrs A B Bailey presiding as president. The devotional featured the Twenty third Psalm set to a poem and songs including I Live For Him. Mrs G G Williams served as secretary.

Ceres Farm Women's Club Jud Douthat A. B. Bailey G. G. Williams

Club Minutes Record July Farm Women’s Camp Delegation

The club voted to send a delegate to the Farm Women’s camp at Jackson’s Mill in July. An outing at Grand View was planned for members and families. Mrs. Warren Wimmer led a lesson titled Touring the Mountain State with others participating. Twelve members and five visitors attended, including Harold Caffee and May. The next meeting will be in July at Mrs. C. H. Wiley’s home with Mrs. R. Dinkins as leader.

Farm Women's Jackson's Mill Grand View Warren Wimmer Mountain Harold Caffee May C. H. Wiley R. Dinkins

Girls' Service Club Hosts for Two Brides

The Girls' Service Club entertained at the Appalachian assembly hall with a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Roy Doss formerly Miss Katherine Hatcher and Mrs. J R Hillsman formerly Miss Beatrice Davis, recent brides and club members. They received many attractive gifts and refreshments were served.

Appalachian Assembly Hall Roy Doss Katherine Hatcher J. R. Hillsman Beatrice Davis Doss Hillsman

Christian Endeavor Union Meeting Tonight in Bluefield

The Christian Endeavor societies of this West Virginia Virginia district meet at 7 30 in First Christian church 601 Bland street Bluefield Va The devo tional or business session will follow with a social hour led by Bluefield's young people All Endeavor members urged to attend.

West Virginia Virginia First Christian Church Bland Street Bluefield Christian Endeavor

Miss Weaver Reports Bright YWCA Camp at Camp Roland

Miss Minnie Weaver files a glowing report from the YWCA camp at Camp Roland. She notes the girls are active in camp routine and in high spirits. The party includes sixty five campers with staff assisting during Miss Ben S. Johnson's absence. Grace McDowell and Anne also help.

Minnie Weaver Camp Roland Ben S. Johnson Grace McDowell Anne

Mrs Jackson Hosts Dessert Bridge At Home

Mrs W H Jackson entertained at a refined dessert bridge gathering Thursday at her Albe home. The event featured cordial conversations and light refreshments as guests enjoyed an afternoon of cards and conviviality.

W. H. Jackson Albe

Pollyanna Party Announced by Local Groups

The Adult class at College Avenue Baptist church hosts an 8 o clock party this evening. The T E class and wives are invited to Mountain City lodge 85. Degree of Honor Protective association plans a Pollyanna event at 8 this evening at Mrs W T Underwood 104 Virginia court. Each member is asked to remember her Pollyanna.

College Avenue Mountain City Lodge Degree of Honor Protective Association W. T. Underwood Virginia Court Polly

Connell son leaves for three week trip north of Canada

Dick Connell son of Dr and Mrs H R Connell departed Tuesday night for a three week trip in the northern part of Canada. Mrs Estell Johnson was called to Richlands Sunday night due to the critical illness of her mother Mrs Thomas Morgan who died at Mat toa hospital Monday night.

Dick Connell H. R. Connell Canada Estell Johnson Richlands Thomas Morgan Matoa Hospital

Afternoon Tea Honors Guests At Powell Home

Mrs. John H. Powell hosted a charming afternoon tea Thursday at her College avenue home. The event honored her daughter Mrs. Eric DeBrick of Columbus Ohio and Mrs. George Lee, with a warmly decorated summer setting and hospitality for a small gathering.

Powell Home John H. Powell College Avenue Eric DeBrick Columbus Ohio George Lee

Shower In Compliment To Mrs Spangler

A social event honored Mrs Spangler with a shower featuring an ice course. Decorations highlighted a Festival theme in a bright variety of colors.

Bourland Family Guest At Bluefield Sanitarium

White Bourland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Bourland of Kopperstown, is a patient at Bluefield sanitarium. While there, Mrs. Bourland is a guest.

White Bourland Charles R. Bourland Kopperstown Bluefield Sanitarium Bluefield Rs. Bourland

Health officer urges removal of poison oak on Blue property

Health officer D B Lepper urges property owners to remove poison oak or ivy from their lots. Prevention is easier than cure as eruptions cause discomfort and risk of infection.

D. B. Lepper

Notable Local Wedding at College Avenue

At the home of her cousin Mrs J Clarke Evans on College Avenue a wedding is noted. The bride is the former Miss Margaret White daughter of Senator Saul White of Matewan. Also mentioned are Alvin Cecil in Danville and Mrs H Scott improving at College Avenue with Misses Adelaide Bailey and Mary.

J. Clarke Evans College Avenue Margaret White Saul White Matewan Eeeneers Alvin Cecil Ee.ay Oe Danville H. Scott Adelaide Bailey Mary

Patient Improves After Tuesday Surgery at Bluefield

Miss Marie Underwood visits aunt Mrs. J. D. Smith in Copper Hill Virginia as the patient recuperates after a Tuesday operation at Bluefield sanitarium and is reported to be getting along nicely.

Bluefield Sanitarium Marie Underwood J. D. Smith Copper Hill

Cherry Crop Prices Slide Amid Poor Market Demand

Observers note the cherry crop is off and prices are down as heavy production elsewhere drags on market demand.

West Virginia Trade Protective Association Elects Wolfe

Martinsburg June 29 The West Virginia Trade Protective Association held its annual meeting with William F. Wolfe of Martinsburg elected president.

Martinsburg W. Va West Virginia Trade Protective Association William F. Wolfe Martinsburs

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Ben Johnson Ceres Farm Women’s Club Hepatica Johnny Lamanca Kotex Phillips Magnesia Wampole Johnson Woodbury LUX LIFEBUOY _CAMAY Jergens Lotior Girls’ Service Club Christian Endeavor Union Miss Weaver YWCA Mrs. Jackson Combnrance Durbin Shirley Temple Cinderella New Chenille Travelers Tazewell Orange Tom Niger
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