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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1925
Page
4
A cautionary guide on self styling noting that homemade hairdressing avoids over styled looks. It warns against heavy rouge which can hollow the cheeks, explains powder can roughen skin texture, and praises furs feather fans and Spanish shawls as fine accessories.
Bluefield Quota Club held its regular luncheon with many members away on vacation. Miss Helen Mitchell performed two violin solos with James Kilmer Brown, while H S Shott spoke on newspaper production and its influence. A long list of guests from Roanoke Charleston Pittsburgh and various local households attended.
The Stelling Saint by Rafael Sabatini is now available in the library. The novel traces a young man in Renaissance Italy torn between sainthood and the profession of arms, told with Dumas like panorama and brisk bravado. AN women and girla invited to noonday luncheons at the YWCA on Federal street. Miss Thelma Mastin leads the luncheon program. The quarters offer reading, rest and recreation to visitors.
Members of the Karolean Campers Club depart today for an annual two week outing at Round Bottom Virginia. The group includes Mr and Mrs J W McCulloch and daughter Dorothy Mrs M Bernard Virginia and Sidney Bernard Elizabeth Given George Wilson J B Edmunds Charlies and Alfred Brooks and John Pankey. Visitors will be entertained later at the camp site.
Mr and Mrs F T Roberts of Ashland West Virginia announce the arrival of a 10 pound son named Donald Franklin The mother formerly was Miss Bertha Duncan a nurse at Bluefield sanitarium
Mrs. C. V. Parsons hosted a seven-table bridge event at the Bluefield Country Club as part of the Friday card series. Wade St. Clair won the high score prize while Sam Standrod took the low prize. Mrs. Parsons served as hostess and organizer.
A curious note praises Robbed Hair for looking wonderful with a tiny tint from Golden Giant Phampoo. The playful line highlights a specific brand and product effect in a light, promotional tone.
Miss Chariton Enochs hosted a Friday afternoon bridge party at the Knochs home on Union Street. Decorations featured golden glow with refreshments of salad and ice, assisted by her mother Mrs Knochs. Guests included Elsie Gibson Hezel Saunders from Roanoke Edith MecNeer Ruth MecNeer and many others from Bedford and nearby areas. First prize went to Edith Neer and low prize to Elnora Johnston. A Jackson touring party returning from Europe was expected to arrive in New York and Bluefield around the weekend aboard the Berengaria.
Several Bluefield ladies were numbered among the guests for a charming Tri day reception given at Tazewell by Mrs W F Harmon and Mrs C H Harmon at the former's residence. Ice cream cake and mints were served with yellow and white decorations enhancing the event.
Thenic of the Christian Epis ore ror Sunday school will be today at Falla Mills. The party will leave the church in automobiles at 2 o'clock. All members and friends are urged to come out and enjoy the occasion.
Mr and Mrs B A Martin of Coopers announce the birth of a four pound daughter Norma Evelyn at their home. Parents express joy at the arrival and ask friends to share in their happiness.
Mr and Mrs Hugh T Norman of Portsmouth Va left for home after visiting Dr and Mrs G W Lavender. Earl Harmon of Bluefield Va returns from trips to Washington Norfolk and nearby. Mr and Mrs E N Phelps return to Roanoke after a visit and plan an outing in Virginia. Mr and Mrs R B Johnson and daughter Myrtle leave for Philadelphia Mt Holly New Jersey and Atlantic City with a stop at Poolesville Md. Friends remember C R Godsey formerly of Bluefield car foreman.
Wendell Hall performs cheerful ukulele tunes after heavy rain in Wendell Hall's songs. He chants and chortles on a variety of subjects as sunshine returns.
Roanoke station nurse continues critical at home on 1421 Orange Ave. A. J. Campbell of Dennison Texas visits Bluefield over weekend. Shoppers Mary and Elva Pasley from We Were. Numerous locals and visitors travel to Norfolk Virginia Beach Ocean View, Wytheville, Norton and other towns.
In Goodwill note from Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen of Wellsville Ohio dated August 16 1925 she thanks Miss E Bracy and the Bluefield Quota Club for their sympathy on the death of Williams Jennings Bryan She calls his life fully lived and his passing peaceful and expresses gratitude for the support of friends.
Miss Esther Voth domestic science teacher conducts practical demonstrations this week at the Appalachian Power Company plant on Federal Street. She explains each process and serves samples of the prepared articles, inviting all housewives to attend free classes daily from 2 to 6 o'clock.
A Canadian expedition plans to leave Vancouver in April to attempt the ascent of Mount Logan, the highest peak in Canadian territory. Mount Logan stands at 19,369 feet.
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