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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1935
Page
14
Hollywood reporters describe the jargon of film crews as a compact vocabulary that speeds work. Gaffer and beet boy terms mean lighting orders while screens called seccrims and silks shape illumination. Directors and crews note days saved when lighting runs smoothly.
Mrs Earl W Alley led the local Red Cross roll call with strong help from assistants Wiley Dietrich of Pae ton Mia Walter Belcher of Anawalt and E C Bailey Jenkin Jones.
The text notes a damning label for hastily made low budget films and argues that the true cost of such quickies like Precious Piffie must be concealed from national exhibitors to prevent demands for lower rentals.
The auxiliary of the Woman's Missionary society met at the church in Jenkin Jones on Thursday night with Mrs. W. C. Hall presiding. A nominating committee was formed including Mrs. T. L. Bolen Mrs. W. C. Hall Mrs. R. R. Ragan Mrs. E. W. Alley and Mrs. J. L. Vance. Present were Mesdames M. Moreland Murphy Caldwell Reynolds Thompson Pressley Ragan Dosa Bedsaul W. Hall W. S. Tabor Whitehead Aldiah Bolen Gravely Robinson Casimo and W. E. Gravely.
At a meet of the executive committee of the Anawalt PTA the following committees were designated for 1935 36 Hospitality includes Mrs Chapman Moore Mrs George Vick Mrs Kenneth Cook and Norris Richards Publicity names Miss Lela Castrodale and Mrs H F Hancock Refreshments members include Mrs J H Spencer Mrs Fugate Sadler Mrs G D Motley Mrs W R Murphy Mrs W W St Clair Mrs W H Money Mrs C W Vick and Mrs A E Riley Finance lists Frank Watson H N Murphy Fugate Sadler J B Brevins Miss Fern Murphy and Miss Leta Castrodale
The P T A met in the school with Mrs A J Thompson presiding. A sixth grade Thanksgiving program was given and home room mothers were appointed for each grade. J T Clark died in Martinsville from artery enlargement. he and his wife lived here previously and are survived by an adopted son Billie. Several students are home for Thanksgiving from Ohio State University Concord College V P I Bluefield College and other schools.
Mrs. J L Vance hosted a Sunday dinner to honor her husband on November 23 and her son Donald on November 24. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charlie Tickle, Mr and Mrs Alvin Hunter and their children Catherine and Sonny of Bluefield.
Local items list Sunday visits across towns including Arling ton Bramwell and Welch. Families such as the Boones Whites and Sayers recount gatherings and hospital visits while a science aside notes that heating water requires more energy than almost any substance except hydrogen.
The Yukon tale by Jack London becomes a brisk film by Darryl Zanuck William Wellman Gene Fowler and Leonard Praskins with Clark Gable Loretta Young and Jack Oakie in lead roles The plot follows Thornton and Claire Blake from a harsh trek to a richer claim and a heart breaking reunion The film features Buck the St Bernard and strong supporting work and is praised for scenery and pace.
Hanon W Herndon West Virginia reports a recent home recital by Mrs G P Auldrige sharing performances from her music class in her residence.
Princeton and surrounding towns saw numerous family gatherings during the holiday weekend. Mr. and Mrs. B. G. White and children from Princeton visited the W. L. Kellys and Harold White in town. Claude Lesler visited his parents in Berwind while Earl Blake stayed with Eugene Blevins. Glendale relatives hosted Lacy McMillion and children at Glen Hedrick. G. P. Auldridge with Carolyn Jane traveled to Hillsboro for Thanksgiving. Theresa McKinney of Princeton General Hospital spent time with her parents. Douglas Price, enrolled in CCC near Welch, returned home with Clyde and family for the holiday. Abe Wyatt and family visited Beckley relatives. Claude Lesler’s wife visited her parents in Princeton. Robert Kuhn visited Charleston relatives over the holidays.
Tuberculosis claimed twenty four lives in Mercer county during 1934 the West Virginia Tuberculosis association announced yesterday. The semi annual chest clinic will be at the municipal building December 4 and 5 with examinations by appointment only. Dr Churchill Robertson of Roanoke former Mt. Regis sanatorium staff will oversee the clinic conducted with the young auspices of the state association and the Bluefield Women's club.
Mrs Thorn hosts Bailey sister at Oak Hill. W D Wagoner ill. Helen and Nedra Tabor attend Bluefield Better Service club. Mrs Thornton operated in Princeton hospital. Brush Creek Farm Women’s club members attend district meeting in Princeton. Carl Davidson sprained ankle from a fall. Pauline Bailey visits Oak Hill and Cowho. Peggy Andrews and Elyse Byrd visit Bluefield.
The Granada theater presents three entertainments this week starting Sunday. Gary Cooper and Ann Harding star in Peter Ibbetson from Paramount with Du Maurier’s love story. Also shown Wednesday matinee at 6 am She Couldn't Take It with George Raft and Joan Bennett, plus Cafe de Paris Revue on Saturday featuring Billy Purl Bobby Dyer and a New York talent lineup. Alice Faye stars in Music Is Magic. A note mentions doughnuts and coffee at the 6 am showing. Trade union data is appended.
The Speedway Farm Women's Club in Lerona W Va held a Thursday gathering with devotionals led by Mrs J L Kessinger and a four sentence prayer from each member. They sang Bringing In the Sheaves and covered a Meat Canning lesson led by Mrs Harve Ball.
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