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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
11
The lesson recounts Paul and Barnabas parting due to John Mark’s prior withdrawal and Timothy joining Paul. It notes Barnabas takes Mark to Cyprus while Paul with Silas travels Syria and Cilicia, strengthening churches and expanding the Christian mission as the faith grows.
Readable fragments outline a cake mixing sequence with flour and egg whites, lemon flavor, and baking steps. It describes preheating, alternating top and bottom heat, specific temperatures, and cooling before removing from the pan. The text mixes device instructions with culinary steps for a contest entry.
J L Peters a Confederate veteran died yesterday at 4 am at his daughter Mrs G M Richardson home in Bell Springs. A Giles county native born in 1840 he married Mary Johnson in 1865. Survived by several children including Mrs G W Richardson and W W Peters. Remains to be moved to Bluefield and funeral set for Sunday afternoon with notice pending.
A Bluefield group of Boy Scouts traveled by car covering about 150 miles on a corridor from Linden New Jersey toward Philadelphia. The journey included a Wednesday stop in Philadelphia with interest in activities and sightseeing noted as part of the broader northern New Jersey to Philadelphia route.
A compact church roster lists Immanuel Lutheran at Mercer and Duhring with 9:45 Sunday School and 11:00 morning worship, Luther League at 7:00. Bland Street Methodist led by Dr J A Bays with services at 9:45 Sunday School, 11:00 and 8:00 p m sermons, and a 7:30 p m board meeting Monday.
The Liberty Bell and other historical relics are part of a scout outing. The boys report a wonderful time and no trouble with the automobile, enjoying a smooth journey and smooth travel.
Death occurred July 30 for Rev. George A. Thompson aged 69 at his sister Mrs. H E Richardson’s home in Parsons West Virginia after a long illness. A former Bluefield resident he preached at Calvary Baptist and retires two years ago. Survived by his wife and three daughters Sarah Ann Woody of Reading PA Ada Roanoke VA and Mrs J S Caitresth of Washington DC. Buried in Roan
Vittorio E. Orlando former Italian premier and Versailles Big Four figure today formally tendered his resignation as a member of the chamber of deputies in a letter to the president. He cited dissatisfaction with the recent municipal elections at Palermo where he led the opposition. Fascists call the move natural and proper, noting Sicilian voters have rejected him. The Tribune lauds his dignified act, resigning rather than remaining in sterile opposition.
The South Bluefield Pirates beat Colonial Theatre 5 to 2 on the N and W diamond. A three run rally in the eighth sealed the win. Sheets pitched steadily with ten strikeouts, Evans fanned 13. Score by innings Colonial 010 001 000 Pirates 002 000 03x Evans and Lawrence Sheets and Hawley.
The Westminster Presbyterian at Corner Albemarle and Washington streets announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Wm L Alley as superintendent Morning worship at 11 o clock featuring a German sermon by Rev Warner H DuBose Gifts and Solomon s Choice I Kinks 3 6 14 Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m Evening worship at 8 o clock with the sermon He That Hath Ears To Hear Let Him Hear Matt 13 1 9 Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m Westminster organized to care for Presbyterian work in South Bluefield All are welcome to worship with us.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with superintendent Dr Ed win C Wade. Preaching at 11 a m by Rev Frank E Clark D D of Grundy Va. He is well known to the First Presbyterian congregation and will be heard Sunday. Christian Endeavor Societies meet at 7 p m with no preaching service.
Edinburgh report says Hugh Menagh was killed when a windmill ride malfunctioned during a stunt imitation. The control mechanism broke, sending him spinning to his death as onlookers watched.
An invitation to worship across local churches with schedules for First Baptist Sacred Heart Catholic and Trinity Methodist. Sunday services 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. at Trinity, 11 a.m. at First Baptist, masses at Sacred Heart, Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Trinity promotes all members to attend both services and welcomes visitors.
A crime boat tale shifts from standard adventure to a mystery driven by circumstantial evidence. A strong clue points to a woman at a remote Arctic post, adding intrigue and isolation. The narrative captures the grim loneliness of the north and hints at the Canadian Mounted Police purpose.
Bluefield Quota Club judges sided with the negative view on the cake-eater in a noon Friday debate hosted by the Rotary Club. Speakers Alex Mahood and C. V. Foland argued against condoning the modern cake-hater, while T. O J Wilson and Jess Lewis Jr presented the affirmative. Beulah Price Minnie Weaver and Louise Hamilton served as judges. Pearle Brammer attended as a guest, Rosella Smith sang "An for You" with Ella Holroyd on piano, Guila Frieman introduced the debaters, and Beulah Price presided. The hotel menu was praised for a delicious, plentiful service.
J. W. Gardner and his daughter Miss Oma of Norton Virginia will depart on Wednesday for Rochester Minnesota where Miss Gardner is to be a patient at Mayo Hospital. Mrs W V Bourne of Cedar Street visits her sister Mrs J R Catron in Mullens West Virginia. Miss Gladye Shawver of Shawver s Mill spent the week with Mrs W J Smith on East Princeton Avenue. Mr and Mrs Nick Bath and their young daughter Jane have returned.
A long list of social visits and travel from Bluefield vacancies includes Mrs. Greaver and daughters from Washington DC visiting in the valley, families moving to Cornett avenue, guests from Knoxville and Appomattox, and many residents visiting Petersburg Welch Roanoke and Staunton. Several health updates note R. C. Spracher improving in El Paso though barred from writing. Other items mention ladies going to Cincinnati, Washington, and Ma Webster School of Expression, plus trips to New York and Finney Virginia.
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