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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1935

Page

3

Reception Honors Ten New Baptist Members at First Church

At the First Baptist church last evening a reception welcomed ten new members after the annual congregational meeting. Rev. T. F. Peters led the event, with Treasurer C. A. Lilly and Clerk W. C. Easley among officers reporting budgets and roles for upcoming year. George Hall played trombone with Mrs. F. C. Dillman at the piano during the program.

First Baptist Church T. F. Peters Mise Effie Ondermilk J. T Thornton W. C. Easley C. A. Lilly EB. M. Louthan D. M. Easley R. E. Lazenby Woman's Missionary Society Board of Deacons D. M. Kavley J. W. Bowman CC. W. Jackson E. M. Louthan C. A. Roberts Philip Lilly John Peters Hob Wilson Bruce Akers F.C. Dillman

Sanitarium Alumnae to Hold Pollyanna Party Meeting

The Sanitar ium Alumnae Association will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at 404 Rogers Street the home of Mrs Robert Childress with Miss Beulah Little and Mrs Evelyn Sprinkle as co hosts The gathering features a Pollyanna party and election of officers for the new year All members urged to attend and bring a Pollyanna gift.

Bluefield Sanitarium Alumnae Association Robert Childress Rogers Street Beulah Little Evelyn Sprinkle

Choir rehearsal moved to Friday at 7:30

Mrs P Bar row choir director at First Presbyterian Church announces changes in this week’s rehearsal from this evening to Friday at 7 30. All choir members urged to attend.

P. §. Barrow First Presbyterian Church

Be Beautiful By Elsie Pierce

Advice on starting children early with beauty routines and hygiene. Emphasizes self-care with brushing teeth and hair, privatized spaces, and teaching reasons behind health rules. Encourages parental praise, structured rooms, and early grooming to build lasting habits.

Beauty Jane

North Side P T A Meets in Regular Session

The North Side P T A chaired by Mrs J C Lavinder meets at the school on a Wednesday afternoon. The meeting opens with America as students directed by Miss Virginia Stowers present a health play, prize winner from a Bluefield Woman's Club contest. Cecil Gray six entertains with songs and piano. Committee nominations set by Miss Sally Richardson Mrs H B Morris and Mrs W R Smith. Minutes read by Miss Edith McNeer and treasurer’s report by Mrs S R Echols. Sixth grade under Miss Virginia Stowers wins attendance prize.

J. C. Lavinder North Side P.T. A America Virginia Stowers Bluefield Woman's Club Cecil Gray Sally Richardson H. B. Morris W. R. Smith Edith MecNeer S. R. Echols

Mrs DeBrick's Class Holiday Meeting at Woodwine Home

Mrs DeBrick's class from Grace Methodist church will meet this evening at 7 45 at Miss Louise Woodwine's home 523 Rogers Street. The gathering will feature a Christmas party and full attendance is desired.

W. E. DeBrick Grace Methodist Church Louise Woodwine Rogers Street

Progress Club Holds Social Plans and New Palestine Topic

The Progress club met Tuesday at Bernard J. Wagner's home on Jefferson Street. Members planned forthcoming social events and a regular discussion feature. The next meeting will focus on The New Palestine with Rabbi Colman Zwitman leading, followed by member commentary. A social hour concluded the gathering.

Progress Club Bernard J. Wagner Jefferson Street Colman Zwitman

Trinity Methodist Circle to Dine at Mrs Bruce Home

Mrs Kyle Bruce hosts a dinner for her circle from Trinity Methodist church on Saturday evening at 6 30 at 1698 College avenue.

Kyle Bruce Trinity Methodist Church Bruce College Avenue

Rehearsal and Meetings Planned in Bluefield This Afternoon

Today events in Bluefield Virginia include a 4 PM rehearsal at First Presbyterian church for a Sunday play by the Intermediate C E society. St Marys guild meets 2 30 PM at Mrs Albert Grahams home with other groups hosting 7 30 PM and 8 PM programs featuring Mrs Lewis H Reiland on Nevin the American Composer and a musical lineup by local artists.

First Presbyterian Church C. E Christian Church Bluefield Appalachian Assembly Room James Mann Lewis H. Reiland Nevin

Auxiliary Prayer Band Meting at Mrs Scruggs Home

The Auxiliary Prayer band will meet with Mrs. J. W. Scruggs at 410 Third Street this morning at 9 30.

J. W. Scruggs Third Street

Bland Street Methodist Choir Rehearsal Tonight

The Bland Street Methodist Church choir will meet for rehearsal at 7:30 this evening at the church. Full attendance is requested.

Pythian Sisters to Elect Officers Tonight

Bluefield temple 83 of the Pythian Sisters will meet at 7 30 this evening at the Red Men hall. Officers are to be elected and full attendance is urged.

Bluefield Temple Red Men’s Hall

Calvary Baptist Circle Meets at West End Church

West End circle at Calvary Baptist Church led by Mrs. J. L. Whittaker will convene this evening at 7 30. The meeting gathers members at the church for discussion and fellowship.

West End Circle Calvary Baptist Church J. L. Whittaker

Dot The Miner's Child Play At Pocahontas

The Ladies' union auxiliary of Bramwell plans a performance of Dot The Miner's Child at Pocahontas on Saturday evening December 7. A strong cast is set and a large crowd is expected.

Ladies’ Union Auxiliary, No United Mine Workers of America Bramwell Pocahontas

Mrs Short's Circle Luncheon Marks Year End

Circle two of Trinity Methodist held its last meeting of the year at 1 pm Wednesday at Mrs F M Turman's home. Mrs H S Short receiv ed a gift for her loyalty as leader with nineteen present and Yuletide decorations. Mrs F W Udy led devotions on Ruth and Matthew, offered prayer, then business followed. Mrs Thomase S Hamilton read an article from World Outlook before closing with prayer by Mrs J W Gilbert.

Circle 2 Trinity Methodist Church Short F. M. Turman Ruth Matthew

Rabbi Zwitman Speaks at Quota Club Luncheon

Rabbi Colman Zwitman guest spoke at the Bluefield Quota Club luncheon at the West Virginian hotel. He traced Quota history and urged member cooperation with officers, noting women's growing community roles and inviting attendance at Friday synagogue services. The program included songs by Zwitman and announcements of a December 19 Christmas party, committee appointments, and a January 8 annual meeting.

Rabbi Colman Zwitman Bluefield Quota Club West Virginian Rabbi Zwitman Zwitman Mandalay Appalachian Community Room Hal Hughes W. D. Barnett W. H. Quekenmeyer Maude Medley Ari B. McQuail, Jr Kent Evans Wve Counta Fifie -Loudermilk Goldie Perry

Tri District Council Meeting At Bland Street Church

The Tri District council schedules a meeting Friday evening at 8 o clock in Bland Street Methodist church. Members will discuss local matters and set the agenda for upcoming issues in the district.

Miss Graham Weds DeWitt Chapman in Westfield NY ceremony

Miss June Graham daughter of Mrs Mary Graham and the late Robert Graham and DeWitt Chapman son of Mr and Mrs Fred Chapman were married Friday November 22 by Rev Frank Mc Knight at the Westfield NY Methodist church. Attendants included Myron Silverthorne and Mrs Bert Arkwright. The couple plans to reside in Erie Pennsylvania.

June Graham Mary Graham Robert Graham Bluefield DeWitt Chapman Fred Chapman 14Th Street Erie Frank McKnight Methodist Church of Westfield N. Y Myron Silverthorne Herbert Arkwright Chapman

Bridge Tournament Meeting Held at Rich Home

The second meeting of the ninth contract bridge tournament for Olympic players will take place this evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs J. R. Rich on Vollege Hill in Princeton. Several tables have been reserved and more reservations are anticipated.

J. R. Rich Vollege Hill Princeton

Westminster Presbyterian Church Party Marks Twelfth Anniversary

The Westminster Presbyterian church observes its twelfth founding anniversary with a party tonight at 8 o'clock. A program organized by committee head T. J. Jackson invites all church members. Sunday featured a Homecoming Day service and last night included an anniversary prayer meeting at the church.

Westminster Prebyterian Church T. J. Jackson

Premiere Patterns Show Wooly Plaid Cotton Suiting Fashion

A two piece model in worstead plaid cotton suiting highlights fall color variety. The simple frock lines feature tucks and pleats with a self fabric cuffed sleeves and novelty buttons. Leather belt and pockets finish the design suitable for school day wear. Pattern H3103 available in sizes 10 to 20 with fabric needs listed.

Hancock P T A Mothers Meet at Correll Home

Hancock H R M H P T A room mothers group held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Charles Correll's home 613 Hardy Street. Mrs. A L Austin presided with business discussions and refreshment period. Attendees included Mrs. W A Bostian Mrs CC EK Wiley Mrs W B Stowers and Mrs H H Hayes.

Mothers of Hancock P.T Charles Correll Hardy Street A. L. Austin W. A. Bostian CC. EK Wiley W. B. Stowers H. Il. Hayes Austin

Wingfield Watts Bible Class To Meet At Mrs Andersons

The Wingfield Watts Bible class of Bland Street Methodist church will meet at Mrs Anderson’s home 601 College avenue Friday at 7 30 p m for the regular monthly gathering A full attendance is desired by Mrs J R Murphy Mrs W Anderson and Mrs BE L Albert will entertain

J. R. Murphy W. §. Anderson BE. L. Albert Wingfield Watts Bland Street Methodist Church Anderson College Avenue

L A to B R T Sets Afternoon Call Meeting

The L A to B R T will hold a call meeting this afternoon at 2 30 at the Red Men hall. All members are urged to be present.

L A R. T Red Men's_hall

Beaver High Senior Play Goin Modern Presented Friday

Under Miss Angelr Craft direction the Beaver High School senior play Goin Modern will be staged Friday evening in the school auditorium. A fine cast will perform and a large audience is expected. A 2:45 matinee will be held for Beaver High and Junior High students.

Angelr Craft Beaver High School Beaver

Pollyanna party marks last Grace Methodist circle meet

Mrs W B B Webber's circle of Grace Methodist church will convene at 2 30 this afternoon at Mrs I L Ferguson's South Street home. The year end gathering features a Pollyanna party and all members are urged to attend.

W BB. Webber Grace Methodist Church Ll. BK. Ferguson South Street

Roanoke and Appomattox Thanksgiving Visits Noted

Roanoke and Appomattox were the centers of Thanksgiving visits as Miss Beth Thomas and Miss Elizabeth Burgess stayed in Roanoke and Hollins resident Miss Marion Bayne visited the Speiden home on Rogers street. Mr and Mrs Roy Gills were in Roanoke and Appomattox for the holiday while Mr and Mrs W G Thornhill returned from Appomattox. Harriet Speiden of Columbus Ohio spent Thanksgiving with her parents on Rogers street. Mrs W D Barnett has accepted a position or role (text unclear).

Beth Thomas Roanoke Elizabeth Burgess W G. Thornhill Appomattox Harriet Speiden Columbus Ohio H. W. Speiden Rogers Street Marion Bayne Hollins W. D. Barnett

Local Social News Highlights from Augusta Street Area

Miss Sue Drinnen returns from Haleigh North Carolina after winning a Thanksgiving holiday event. Mr and Mrs J O Bell ill at home of her parents. Mr and Mrs P Claytor Highland avenue. Mrs Bernard McClaugherty and daughter Mrs Charles McCarrell and Bernard Jr return from a week in New York. Mr and Mrs J L Metcalfe back from wedding trip to Philadelphia and New York. Jh Metcalfe was Grace Hamilton before marriage. Mrs Frank Hudgins Jr leaves for Kimball for weekend with relatives. Miss Martha Jane Williams Morgantown ill at parental home from infected ear. Mr Williams accompanies her to Bluefield.

Fretwell's Sue Drinnen Haleigh N. C J. O Bell P. Claytor Highland Avenue Bernard MecClaugherty Charles McCarrell Bernard McClaugherty, Jr New York J. L. Metcalfe Philadelphia Jh. Metcalfe Grace Hamilton Frank &. Hudgins Jr Kimball Martha Jane Williams West Virginia University Morgantown Ben H. Williams Augusta Street Mr. Williams Bluefield

Indo-Vin Promises Lasting Relief From Constipation

Mrs Josie Rittenhouse of Fairmont West Virginia reports a year without purgatives after using Indo-Vin. She says the remedy cleansed bowels of impurities and provided steady regularity along with increased energy. Indo-Vin is sold at Goodykoonta Drug Stores and by leading druggists in the area.

Josie Rittenhouse Fairmont W. Va Iluefield Goodykoonta

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