Weekend visitors fill city as society pages detail
Week end in the city brings guests from Gretna Norton Columbus Abingdon and Williamson. Notables include Mrs D Kunkel Jr Mrs Al Zay Mrs Pat Collier Miss Elizabeth Rogery and Mr Roy Davis of Emory and Henry College. Social calls and shopping trips abound with many residents and visitors in Bluefield Welch Norton and Welch area towns. Local clubs and churches announce meetings and plans for Music Week and Memorial Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Kunkel, Jr
Gretna
al Zay
Pat Collier
Misa Elizabeth Rogery
Norton
E. J. Mayer
Wyoming Street
Creton
Columbus
Ohio
Milas
Pearle Brammer
Washington
American Automobile Association
L. A. Taylor
Kathleen
Deligh
Abbs Valley
Roy C. Davis
Emory and Henry College
Bristol
Russell Yarborough
Mary Sue Carr
Pearlaburg
Yarborough
Lewis Gale Hospital
Roanoke
Lance Mel Maddin
Lonaker
Blueheld College
John R. Dillard
St. Luke's Hospital
Mra. M. C. Allen
A. l. Kingdom
Williamson
Blas and Chage
W. D. Haynes
Tenn
M. T. Crumley
Charles Illis
Thacker, Way
T. G. Weeks
Ashland
W.a
Minnie Shannon
Rock
Martha Lewis
Ents
W. Va
Mekensia
Hattie McNiel
Mayd
Mra
Y W C A Secretary Visits Bluefield Association
National Y W C A secretary Mrs Helen B Schuyler was hosted by the Bluefield Association during a week long visit. A special dinner by the board of directors allowed discussions on local progress, future possibilities, headquarters location, equipment, and staff efficiency. She praised the Sta real community center and city commerce and noted strong community spirit and readiness to advance local and world service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen B. Schuyler
National Y. W. C. A
Bluefield Association
World Service
Billy Sunday Club Meeting At Mpamil ton Hall
The Billy Sunday Club holds a regular meeting this afternoon at Mpamil ton Hall Bland Street M E church at 2 30 p m An invitation is extended to all strangers in the city men and women to attend and take part in the Masters work The extension committee will leave on No 18 for Narrows Va where they will hold two services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Mpamilton Hall
Bland Street
M. EB
Narrows
Boys Week Climax in Bluefield Admits Many Young Athletes
The Boys Week program in Bluefield culminated with Boys Day in Athletics and Outdoors at the fairgrounds. Lt Owens and Bluefield College coach Snead led the event as 8 to 16 year olds from Wade and Ramsey schools competed in sprints, dashes, javelin, back races, the 440 and 220 yard dashes, potato race, half mile, high jump, and more. Garnett French led multiple events, Wade school dominated, and organizers praised B L Waterman for tireless work despite illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinefeld
Bluefield Fatr Grounds
Owens
Snead
Bluefield College
T. O'J. Wilson
Bluefield
Garnet
French
Wade
Douglas Long
Ramsey
Paul Melvin
James Beckett
Rangeley Long
Alex St. Clair
Garnett French
Sherman Aliff
Ramsey Schol
Roy Williams
Ramsey School
Charles Thompson
Paul Barrett
Lawrence Wiliams
Ugh
Sherman Atif
Mack Munsey
Wire
Garnett
Charles Walker
Jackson
W A Brown Named for Mayor in Princeton Republican Nominating
The Princeton Republicans convened at the courthouse to name candidates for the municipal election. W A Brown won the mayoral nomination after two ballots with 78 votes to 43 for Davis Thorn. Brown also led for recorder with a unanimous vote, while other ward and committee seats were filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Republicans
Court House
Princeton
Hartley Saunders
C. L. Stenner
W. al Brown
B. King
G. T. Hylton
L. E. White
M. KK. Lambert
C. W. Peck
Davis Thorn
L. Chambers
J. H. Swain
George Hoge
A. T. Spangler
W. W. Rogers
C. J. Sloane
T. P. Nestor
W. A. Brown
David Thorn
Ilmer Barton
Brown
Thorn
Wi. B. King
Mrs Minnie M Burton Dies From Brain Blood Clot
Mrs Minnie M Burton of Keystone died at St Luke's Hospital yesterday noon from a clot on the brain. A Mercer county native aged thirty, she was born and raised at Oakvale, daughter of Mr and Mrs Reed of Oakvale. Remains were moved to Oakvale for burial. final arrangements incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnia M. Burton
M. V. Burton
Keystone
St. Luke's H Hospital
Burton
Mercer County
Oakvale
I. E. Reed
Neve
Band Concerts Open Music Week At West Virginian Hotel
The Norfolk and Western band performs Monday evening at 7 30 in front of the West Virginian hotel to kick off Music Week and a second concert will be held Saturday evening at game time. Leader Ramage and Bailey promise no repeats, with a varied program including Sousa Thunderer March and other titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Organization
West Virginian
Norfolk and Western Band
West Virginian Hotel
Ramage
Bailey
Sec
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Ure
Willamson
Perking
Bertha Jackson
Tazewell
F. W. Bilger
Mayboury
M. W. Gillan
Gladys Thornton
Marble Chapman
Welch
W. P. Brewer
Northfork
Pennington and Son
Don
Nickels
Allen Linkous
Pocahontas
M. D. Wingfield
Padigo
Alice Milind
W. Cecil
T. M. Hawkins
Treaty F. Trent
Knoxville
D. W. Hancock
Casper
Wolfe
Baltimore
Blanche Kennedy
Cleveland
Georgia McCoy
McCoy
W. E. Ferrell
Third Street
J. D. Barkley
Greeneville
Nantle Thompson
W.8. Rogers
Gertrude Sampson
Miay Farday Harsh
Athens
Julian C. Taylor
Clifton Forge
Elion
Robert Hicks
Garland Hypes
Arthur Hendricks
Galtville
Louise
Bobby Lentz
Rogers Street
Ruth Frazer
Evelyn Hasley
America
G. F. Tynes
American Legion
Little Mins
Mary Virginia Brown
Harriet Lothrop
Coplea
GC. A
Crood
Karl Senta
Woman’s Auxiliary
Ieland Street Methodist Church
Hamilton Hall
Woman’s Club
Cluefield Woman's Club
Federal Street
Eleanor
Virginian Electricing
Virginian
Washington Irving
Fair Grounds
B.L. Waterman
W.A. Brown
E. B. King
Minnie M. Burton
Sousa
J. W. Berry
Camilla Chilean Vance
Frank
W. Bone
Jonh N. Klohr
Fox Trot
George TD. Barnard
W. L. Skaggs
Hlgs Miller
Panola
Christian Endeavor
Wealmingtor
Bluefield Auto Laundry
Bluefield Ave
Union Store
COATS
Princeton Ave
E. Gilberrt
Mgr
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