Dinner Honors Miss Claudine Williams Before Wheeling Move
Mrs. O H Williams hosted a Walton avenue dinner for Miss Claudine Williams who will depart for Wheeling next week. Ferns and garden flowers decorated the pink and white scheme. The six course meal was served with help from Miss Mabel Tabor and Mrs A B Price. A shower followed the dinner for Miss Williams with about twenty five guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Williams
Walton Avenue
Claudine Williams
Wheeling
Williams
Mabel Tabor
A. B. Price
Miss Williams
Missionary Group Meets at First Christian Church
The Woman's Missionary Union of the First Christian church held a Thursday afternoon meeting at the church with president Mrs C H Absher presiding. A prayer and song opened the session and secretary Mrs W S Thompson read a letter from Oklahoma City inviting participation in the international convention. Minutes were approved and Mrs R R Woltz gave a missionary report and a World Call update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Union of the First Christian Church
C. H. Absher
Antleon
W. S. Thompson
Oklahoma City
R. R. Woltz
Local Circles Report Highlights and Thanks
Mrs C H Pruett presented a good report on home work and circles 5 and 6 tied for highest attendance. Mrs Bailey gave the library report and votes of thanks were offered to Mrs J A Koon for a banner and to Virgil Lowder and Mr Foland for their help with the library drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Pruett
Bailey
J. A. Koon
Virgil Lowder
Foland
Lois Hassel van der Russell
Africa
Cameron
W. V
Roy Garrett
R. J. Quinlan
P. P. Hasselvander
Olinger Baby Born in Bluefield Virginia
Jr and Mrs T H Olinger welcome a son Thomas Habern Jr born September 28 in Bluefield Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Habern Olinger
T. H. Olinger
Bluefield, Va
Thomas Habern, Jr
Local Residents Treated at Bluefield Sanitarium
Mrs J N Preston of Worth West Virginia undergoes treatment at Bluefield Sanitarium. Miss Grey Huddle, a student nurse there, was operated on for removal of tonsils and adenoids. Robert Harrison of 408 Clark Street is also receiving treatment. Mrs Robert F Baker returns from visit to Independence Virginia. Miss Adreen Shank of Vivian West Virginia had tonsils and adenoids removed. Mrs Annie L Pfleffer, summering at Galesburg Illinois, plans a visit with Mrs Norman McDowell. Bertha Simpson of Roanoke Virginia and R E Simpson of Welch are mentioned in connection with the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Preston
Worth
W. Va
Bluefield Sanitarium
Grey Huddle
Robert Harrison
Clark Street
Robert F. Baker
Independence
Mies Adreen Shank
Vivian
W Va
Annie L. Pfleffer
Galesburg
Til
Norman McDowell
Bertha Simpson
Roanoke
R. E. Simpson
Welch
Lighthouse loneliness echoes in a sea keeper's retirement
Kate Walker, last of the women lighthouse keepers, is retired at the Robbins lighthouse off Staten Island after a life shared with gulls, fog, and ships. She recalls a career of duty, danger, and companionship with light, sea, and weather, and laments urban loneliness despite crowded streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Cohn
Spey
Robbins Lighthouse
Kate Walker
New York
Mrs. Walker
Staten Island
Illnesses and Treatments at Bluefield Sanitarium
Reports show several patients and visitors connected to Bluefield Sanitarium. J W Simpson and G B Akers underwent operations and are improving. Mrs Jane Kitts and Mrs Phoebe Goodwill were among those treated or visiting, with other locals including W H Atkins and R B Bright noted in attendance or operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Simpson
Bluefeld Sanitarium
W. H. Atkins
Bluefield
Jane Kitts
Ceres
G. B. Akers
Bluefield Sanitarium
Phoebe Goodwill
Bramwell
Earl C. Harmon
Eckman
R. B Bright
Frankford
W. Va
T. F. Lampert
West Graham
William & Thomas
Twin Branch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Williams
M. U. Meeting
Cohen
Isadore Cohen
West Virginian Hotel
Germany
John Walker
Sandy Hook
Leghthouse
Walker
Alaska
Detroit Mich
General Motors Research Department
Mrs
Kat Walker
Karpen
Windsor
Binefield Furniture Company
America
Kellogg's
Vvcwis
D. Kellogg's
Hiawley
Meacuanoise
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