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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1936

Page

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Tri District Union Honors Fifteenth Anniversary

The Tri-District Young People's Training School celebrated its fifteenth anniversary at Bluefield Virginia's Methodist church with a nine o'clock Monday program. C Beard Jr chaired the event and officers and guests enjoyed readings, solos, a violin piece, and cake and punch. A monthly business meeting is planned at Glenwood Friday at 7 45 p m.

Methodist Church Bluefield Young People’s Training School S. C. Beard, Jr Young People’s Methodist Rivers Tririgtriat Union 3. C. Beard Misa Shirf Oxter Hugh Morgan Mra Evans A. J. Young A. B. Hendricks Mildred Martin Prince Hades Art Yost Milas Betty Dilcher Irene Cooper Elisabeth Morgan Myrtle Ellen White Pauline Stowers Helen Cooke P Mins Foster Bob Lundy F. B. Jackson E. &. Crump Bristol C. Beard, Jr Tri-District Glenwood

Globe Trotters and Triangle Club Meeting at Y Mins

The Globe Trotters and Triangle clubs will meet Thursday evening at the Y. quarters.

Globe ‘Trotters’ Club Triangle Club Y. Quarters

Miss Minnie Weaver Returns From Month-Long Vacation

Miss Minnie Weaver of the staff is expected to return today after a month's vacation at her home in Weaverville North Carolina. Charles Armistead is returning to West Virginia University. A prior item incorrectly named him Charler Imentrout.

Return from West Virginia Barbers convention in Bluefield

Mrs Dana Harris and Mrs Madge Earls returned from Charleton where the West Virginia Barbers and Beauticians convened. Over 700 registered and 315 attended the banquet. Mrs Harris, a delegate from the local chapter led by Mrs Carl Glark, reported the vote to hold next year’s convention in Bluefield.

Dana Harris Madge ‘Earls Charlenton West Virginia Barbers Beauliciang Bluefield Harris Carl Glark

Gullion Family Welcomes Georgy Robert Jr at Home

George Robert Gullion Sr. and Mrs Gullion announce the birth of a son born Friday evening September 4. The baby has been named Georgy Robert Jr., joining siblings and bringing joy to the Gullion household.

G. R. Gullion Aral Nce Georgy Robert, Jr

Home-Coming at Blue Wall Church on September 13

The Home-coming at the new Blue Wall church Sunday September 13 is anticipated with pleasure by many parishioners. Services will be held by Rev. George Colling and a basket dinner will be served on the grounds inviting all to attend.

Trinity Methodist youth discuss overcoming temptation at devotion

Trinity Young People conducted a Sunday morning devotional with Misa Christine Steele leading the opening, Miss Lucile Saunders presenting Matthew 4 1 11, and Miss Shirley Foster delivering a talk on fighting temptation. Epworth league evening topic was overcoming alcohol temptation led by Miss Virginia Long.

Trinity Methodist Church Misa Christine Steele Lucile Saunders Mra Page Thornhill Shirley Foster Kyte Bruce Epworth League Virginia Long Ressen Miss Foster Bob Lundy Mildred Faulkner

Bluefield Quota Club to Meet for Luncheon Today

The Bluefield Quota club will hold a weekly luncheon conference today at noon at the West Virginian Oval.

Bluefield Quota Club West Virginian Oval

Nurse Trainee Trula Call Leaves for Richmond School

Miss Trula B. Call daughter of Mrs FE M Call of North Street left Monday for Richmond Virginia to enroll in the Stuart Cir ela Hospital school of nursing. She aims to enter surgery as a profession after completing her course. A Beaver high school graduate she is well regarded by friends who wish her success.

Trula B. Call FE. M. Call North Street Richmond Stuart Cirela Hospital School of Nursing Miss Call Beaver High School

Roanoke Visits Highlight Local Social Notes

Miss Phyllis Thompson returns to Roanoke after visiting her cousin Miss Lyle Campbell Brown. Miss Emily Stapheny of Roanoke ends a visit with relatives here and goes home. William Otey stayed with Dr and Mrs W P Otey in Roanoke over the weekend en route to Washington for vacation.

Phyllis Thompson Roanoke Couaii Lyle Campbell Brown Emily Stapheny William Otey W. P. Otey Washington

Bluefield Chapter Elects UDC Officers for Year

Bluefield chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy elected Mrs Bernard McClaugherty president at the Tuesday meeting at US quarters. W W Wood became vice president and Paul Thomas second vice president. Officers continuing include Karl Lentz recording secretary H A McCue registrar and Clarence McClaugherty historian. Delegates to West Virginia division meeting were chosen with alternates named. Reports highlighted by Mrs Bowen and talks on Florence Crittenden Home.

Bernard McClaugherty Bluefield United Daughters of the Confederacy W. W. Wood Het Paul €. Thomas Guy French Karl Lentz H. A. McCue Clarence McClaugherty W. A. Thornhill TD. M. Hasley West Virginia Martinsburg Hedgesville D. E. French R. I. Baker Anne Beverly Wood Russell Ritz T. Thornton David Barry Reea T. Bowen Bowen

Tombstone Golf Tournament Winners at Bluefield Country Club

Mrs. Hosmer won first prize at the Tombstone Golf Tournament played yesterday on 18 holes. She used five strokes on the No 15 fairway to plant a tombstone on the green. Second prize went to Mrs. Tierney Jr who tombstoned on No 18. Prizes included golf balls donated by Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Tierney Sr. Twenty five ladies enjoyed luncheon at the club.

Mra Dean Hosmer

Beaver High appoints Misa Francisco Spanish teacher

Misa Hulalia Francisco chosen by the board of education as Spanish teacher at Beaver High School. She is a daughter of Mr and Mrs EB Francisco of Washington Street and a Marshall College graduate from Huntington with majors in English and Spanish. She succeeds Helen Johnston who will teach Spanish at Finley Ohio.

Misa Hulalia Francisco Board of Education Beaver High School EB. W. Francisco Washington Street Misa Francisco Marshall College Huntington Helen Johnston Finley Ohio

Nurses Meet Tonight At St Luke's Hospital

Graduate nurses of St Luke's Hospital will meet this evening at 7 20 in the first floor solarium. Full attendance is desired.

St. Luke's Hospital

Calendar of Local Meetings This Week

Trinity auxiliary meets this afternoon at 2 30 with an interesting program by Mrs H B Shorts. Bluefield Chapter of Hadassah meets with Mrs B F Block on Fourth Street this evening at 8. Plans for next year discussed. Mrs Henry Rodgin in charge. Business Women's circle First Baptist Church meets Friday evening at 7 45 with Mrs W D Barnett 1302 Ronceverte Street. Sacred Heart P T A first meeting Friday at 3. All members urged to attend as committees will be appointed and plans made.

Trinity H. 8 Shorts Circle Bluefield Hadaasah B. F. Block Fourth Street Henry Rodgin Business Women's Circle First Baptist Church W. D. Barnett Ronceverte Street Sacred Heart P.T. A Vari

Markle duo tied for low medallist in women’s putting

In the Bluefield Country Club championship at the Bluefield course sixteen ladies tee off for the putting title. Mrs Herbert Markle and her daughter Betty Markle tied with 19 putts each while defending champion Mrs J M Herndon did not compete. Matches begin next Tuesday at 11 with eight pairings including Mrs Donald Pattons and Mrs O M Devela.

Worden Bluefield Herbert Markle Betty Markle J. M. Herndon Donald Pataons O. M. Devela Rogers F Brooks J. A. Kabler J. B. Haiflman Dean Hosmer Julius Wall J. H. Hardy N. Huffard W. C._ Slusher H. X. Morton Mize Belty Markle

Asher Council Picnic Invitation Details

The annual Picnic of the Virginia Asher Business Woman's Bible council will be held Thursday evening at Lake Place, the home of Mrs. H. I. Shott on Bland road. All current and former members and interested girls who wish to join are warmly invited to attend.

Virginia Asher Business Woman's Bible Council

Bluefield Social Notes Highlight City Visits and Travels

C V Franklin of New York left for Moundville West Virginia to fill Western Union duties in BeCraft's absence. Bernard Payne of Williamson Daily News returned to Williams after Bluefield weekend. Washington visitors include Mr and Mrs J R Tilson and son Jimmy. The Bowmans returned from Durham NC visiting Juanita Bowman at Duke. Lacy Morgan left for a short stay in New York. Dunning couple traveled to Pittsburgh after visiting Bluefield. John Dunning associated with Stuart School Films. Howard C Welling spent the weekend with relatives in Portsmouth Ohio. Other arrivals include Miss Izora Holtz of Staunton visiting D L Holtz, and Maude Middleidge of Washington visiting Mrs H B Caldwell. Fred Clarkson and family returned to Detroit after a Bluefield weekend. they were joined by Patrick Camileri and Frank Camileri of Detroit. Mary Wickham of Salem VA visiting the Wickhams. J S Titus and Evelyn Clarkson visiting Rosa Clarkson. Underwood family returned from Columbus Ohio after visiting Sam Peters. Marie Harl improving at home in Bluefield. Jessie Helton hosted Lorene Webb and Johnnie Lester for the weekend. Beulah Davidson returned from Steelsburg VA with Shalar Biankesh? and Moxelle Patum. all dined with the Mattsons. Billy Trail of College Avenue returned from visit with Mrs H F Graybear in Roanoke. Eleanor Witten leaving for Lynchburg College to begin senior year. C E Chapman and wife trip for a month, including a visit with Eugene Mundy in Seattle. John Redding and Allen Redding with Clyde Redding of Joliet PA visited J H Stamper on Bramwell Road and Ed Scherfler in Northfork.

C. V. Franklin New York Western Union B. A. BeCraft Moundaville W. Va Bernard Payne Williamson Daily Nova Williams Bluefield Payne J. R. Tilson Jimmy Washington Mra J. W. Bowman Eleanor Nell Durham N. C Juanita, Bowman Duke University Lacy Morgan Richlands John Dunning Pittsburgh Dunning Duning BE. J. Meyer Howard C. Welling Portsmouth Ohio Maude Mldridge Staunton D. L. Holtz Rogers Street Fred Clarkson Eugene Lorraine Ronald Detroit Clarkson Rosa Clarkson Boone Street Patrick Camileri Frank Mary Wickham Salem Nv F. Wickham Titus Evelyn Clarkson Washington, DC WY. T. Underwood Marie Edith Columbus Sam Peters Freddy Marie Harl Jessie Helton Lorene Webb Princeton Johnnie Lester Peoria Beulah Davidson Steelsburg Shalar Biankeanship Moxelle Patum Alvin Griffith Jewell Ridge J. H. Davidson Billy Trail College Avenue H. F. Graybear Rosnoke J. H. Stamper Bramwall Road Ed Scherffler Northfork

Nazarene Convention Travel and Local Social Notes

Dr. H R King of St Luke's hospital improves after a tonsil operation. Kay Colling of Princeton visited Charleston for the West Virginia Nazarene convention. Mrs M B Kidd left for Charleston to attend the Nazaresse convention. Mrs C T Hendrix of Tazewell Terrace returned from Washington with sister Mrs Toni Imfa Baldwin. Elizabeth Walker and Lole Smith visited Burke's Garden and Norwich Conn respectively. Betty Jane Bryant enrolled at Concord College Athena. Bob Garst returned to Roanoke after air events at the local airport. Rev Martin L Brown and Mrs Brown traveled to Charleston for the Nazarene convention. J M E Kidd and Roy with Fred Kirby visited Marion VA. Mrs George Nash attends Nazarene assembly. Fred and Harry Kirby returned to Columbus OH after visiting family. John Kirby stayed longer. Mason Cole attended the Nazarene convention in Charleston. Mrs F H Palmer returned to Roanoke after visiting sister Mrs Sturgis W Allen and after a Dallas Centennial trip. Hazel Shewey returned from a week at Lewisburg fair. Sturgis W Allen attended the American Legion convention in Huntington. Mr and Mrs J D Swan and baby Susan returned to Rustburg VA after visiting Mr and Mrs H B Swan on Tyler Street. The Swans and relatives of Ross Myers and Doris Myers visited Newcastle VA and View S venues. Myer and Mrs Bateman are daughters of Mr and Mrs Ross Myers.

H. R. King St. Luke's Hospital Kay Colling Princeton Charleston West Virginia M. B. Kidd C. T. Hendrix Tazewell Terrace Apartments Washington Capital Hendrix Toni- Imfa Baldwin Bluefield Misa Elizabeth Walker Burkes Garden Lole Smith Norwich Conn Betty Jane Bryant Concord College Athena Bob Garst Rose Noie Focal Airport Roanoke Martin L. Brown Mra. Brown Nazarene Convention J M. E. Kidd Roy Fred Kirby Marlon George Nash Nazarene Assembly Fred Harry Kirby Columbus Ohio Ariest Charles Kirby Bedford, Street John Mason Cole F. H. Palmer Sturgis W. Alien Lewisburg Sturgis W. Allen American Legion Huntington J. D. Swan Susan Rustburg Doris Myers Bill Bateman Crawfordaville Ind Newcastle Myers View Svenus M Myers Bateman Ross My

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