Vivene Art Studio Graduation Exhibit Opens Commencement
Seniors receive diplomas at a public art exhibit and graduation held Monday evening on Commerce Street. W. W. McNeal presented diplomas and praised the studio while noting standout works and several students earning gold star honors for excellence in painting and color interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Street
W. W. McNeal
McNeal
Vivian Norristham
Phyllis Perry
Meg Jo Thompson
Margaret Hare
Virgina Kirk
Mary Catherine Parr
Perence Clark
Jill] Hammitt
Mackey Simms
Sue Stowers
Mary Nala Browning
Virginia Black McReynolds
John Hager
Eleanor Taylor
Betty Rae Norris
Betty Gray Hatcher
Irene Norris
Putnnan
Virginia Kirk
Norris
YWCA
Mary Josephine Thompson
Virginia Dunn McClung
Mary Jo Thompson
Louise Egbert
Virginia Callaway
Harriet Spangler
Mary Catherine Furr
Miss Hare
C. R. Hare
Elkins
Louise Fabert
Susan Little
Club Calendar Highlights Weekly Luncheons And Meetings
The Wednesday program lists the Noon-Bluefield Quota club luncheon at the West Virginian hotel led by Mrs Annie H Quekemeyer. Also at 2 30 p m the Grundy club meets with Mrs C H Pruett on Augusta street. On Thursday Bluefield Garden club gathers at hall with Mrs W W Wood, and Circle 2 WSCS led by Mrs FE Llewellyn meets at John Lands home 526 Rogers St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Quota Club
Annie H. Quekemeyer
West Virginian Hotel
Grundy Club
C. H. Pruett
Augusta Street
Bluefield Garden Club
Hlan Hall
W. W. Wood
WSCS
FE. B. Llewellyn
John Land
Rogers St
Luncheon Honors Mrs J P Jones at West Virginian Hotel
A complimentary luncheon was given in honor of Mrs. J. P. Jones who has resigned from Board No 1 Mercer County Selective Service. Mrs Blanche Gooch hosted at the West Virginian hotel with gifts from Miss Bessie Trent and Mrs Jean Vinsant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Gooch
West Virginian
J. P. Jones
Union Street
Board No. 1
Mercer County Selective Service
Gooch
Jones
Bessie Trent
Jean Vinsant
Beulah Price
R. P. Gammage
Vinsant
Trent
Ethera Black
Country Club Plans Family Night July 4
Bluefield Country Club announces Family Night on Sunday July 4 from 6 to 8 PM. Attendees must request reservations with Mrs. Giles at the club by the deadline. A cold plate will be served.
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Bluefield Country Club
Giles
Country Club
Beta Gamma Club Returns From Outing
The Beta Gamma club of Beaver High School returned Monday evening from a four week camping trip at Lake Shawnee. Attendees included Margaret Ratcliff Mazie Miller Rosemary Huffins Doris Comer June Bradley Ruth Hatfield Zona Gale Bruce Freda Raikes and guest Phyllis Smith of Beckley. Chaperones were Mrs J W Miller and Mrs A Huffins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Gamma Club
Beaver High School
Lake Shawnee
Margaret Ratcliff
Mazie Miller
Rosemary Huffins
Doris Comer
June Bradley
Ruth Hatfield
Zona Gale Bruce
Freda Raikes
Phyllis Smith
Beckley
J. W. Miller
Washington Street
A. Huffins
Bluefield Avenue
Sgt. Alice Donald Deploys to Des Moines Officers School
Sgt. Alice Donald left the local Army recruiting station last night for Des Moines Iowa to enter officer training school. She had been stationed there since April 5 after three members of the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps arrived to take charge. Auxiliary Iris arrives from Fort Des Moines to replace her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Donald
United States Army
Woman's Army Auxiliary Corps
Des Moines
Iowa
Donald
Cleveland
Ohio
Iris
Fort Des Moines
Bluefield OBS Chapter Installs Officers at Masonic Temple
Bluefield Chapter No 46 of OBS held an installation at the Masonic temple with 18 members in pastel gowns and red roses forming an arch. New officers include Mrs Chalmers Hailey as matron and Mrs Guy Smith as associate matron, with gifts and a photo album presented to outgoing matron Mrs Houseman.
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Bluefield
Masonic Temple
B. B. Houreman
Worthy A
J. W. Hobworthy
Pannie Trenor
Houseman
Worthy
John F Land
A. B. Stafford
Star Point
Chalmers Hailey Worthy
Chalmers Baileyv
Guy Smith
Guy C. Dunn
John F. Land
Nannie Thompson
Ben & Johnson
A. B Stafford
W. A. Sostian
John Wright
Betty Kahle
EF. N. Warden
Adah
Troutman
Ruth
Wi'l'am Taylor Ether
C. D. Wood
Martha
A. J. Martin Electa
Ward
W. A. Bostian
Sentinel
J. R. Lite
Hbane
O. White
Fannie Trenor
Effie Lee
Ben H. Williams
East
Bailey
C. D. Worl
A. J. Martin
J. W. Sheffield
Hobson
Guy C. Dean
Hubron
Red Cross Day by Day Services for Troops and Families
Red Cross activities highlight the chain from Bluefield to TM Thomas Kentucky as selectees depart for duty. Field directors connect soldiers with home resources across camps ships and prisons. An account from National Red Cross HQ showcases services to the armed forces and local volunteers aiding families and personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Bluefield Chapter
Red Cross
National Red Cross
Mlolse Jackson
Bluefield
Corey
Mount Vernon
7 Cross
Dutree
Vivien Leigh
Town visitors noted from Condersport and nearby towns
A report lists visitors from Condersport Pennsylvania and guests from Welch and Bluefield Virginia along with Louisa as part of the town gathering. The brief highlights multiple small communities connected to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condersport
Welch
Princeon
Bluefield
Louisa
English actresses perform at American Red Cross theater
British actresses touring American Red Cross theater faced makeup shortages as they traveled through war zones. They were delighted to find a cheap American lipstick in the "honey" shade, while on trips to the army PX and with Red Cross girls returning from Algiers' front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Army
P. X
Algiers
Mrs Herndon and Mrs Lon Rish Win One Day Golf Meet
Mrs J M Herndon and Mrs Lon Rish won the Bluefield Country Club one day golf tournament on Tuesday. Both finished with an 80 net score which served as the blind number and each received a golf ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Herndon
Lon Rish
Bluefield Country Club
Junior Debonaires Meet at Betty Stovall Home
The Junior Debonaire club gathered Monday evening at Miss Betty Stovall's Bland Street home. Members knit shawls for the Red Cross and plan to meet again July 8 at Miss Betty Sproies' Third Street residence.
Birth Notice for Baby Son of Mr and Mrs Hundley
Mr and Mrs Joe Hundley of Maybeury announce the birth of a son on June 24. They already have one child, Jerry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hundley
Maybeury
Jerry
Local Social Highlights From City Visitors and Travels
Mrs A Rosenbaum and Mrs B Brown of St Louis are Rosenbaum's mother and Brown's niece. Mrs L C of Greenbrier Street and Mrs J D Palmer with daughter Louise of Tazewell Va were visiting. Eloise Dilcher recently returned from YWCA Camp at Camp Roland and heads to Ci Métric Wood Sapphire NC for eight weeks as swimming instructor. J M B Lewis on two months stay at Camp Yonahaoka Linville NC. Harry S Tyree had an appendectomy at Bluefield Sanitarium Friday. Mrs A G Nerz of Omaha and Mrs Thomas W Schuler of Charleston with daughter Jo Ann Schuler visiting sister Mrs W W Kersey. Mrs James F Litz of Baltimore is visiting Magna Gilbert. 400 Russell Street.
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A. Rosenbaum
8. C. Brown
St. Louis
Rosenbaum
Brown
L. C
Greenbrier Street
J. D. Palmer
Louise
Tazewell
Eloise Dilcher
Mountein View Avenue
YWCA
Camp Roland
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Kyle Bruce
Mrs
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Chattanooga, Tenn
W. Va
Hotei
Bidg
OBS
Mrs. Bailey
Secretary OF the
U.S. Treasury
THE
J. C. Penney Company
Wes
Yaork
Taeara
Bay Y Wr
Caneys
J. C. Penney
Penney’s
Penneys
Mrs. Herndon
Junior Debonaires
Ireson Society
Nassed Moroli
RAYON
Penney
Wwe
Mney
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