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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1929

Page

10

Miss Edith Maynard Feted Before Her Winter Wedding

Mrs A L Johnston and Mrs W M Sanders hosted a Thursday bridge party at the Easley home for Miss Edith Maynard ahead of her marriage to Frank M Pollock. Guests played four tables with Mrs F L Black winning high and Mrs W D Bailey taking the consolation prize. Miss Maynard received flat silver as a wedding gift. decorations featured yellow chrysanthemums.

W. C. Easley College Avenue A. L. Johnston W. M. Sanders Edith Maynard Frank M Pollock F. L. Black W. D. Bailey Maynard D. M. Bailey J. J. Penn Johnston Sanders Mary Easley

Zander-Gump Wedding Play Set At Beaver High

The Grace Wesleyan Bible class will stage a humorous play titled The Zander- Gump Wedding Thursday evening December 12 at 7 45 at Beaver High School auditorium. Mrs Kelley Mrs Bowles and Mrs Carter have organized the production and an excellent cast chosen for the show.

Grace Wesleyan Bible Class C. W. Kelley Jack Bowles Beaver High School Kelley Bowles C. J. Carter

Elkhorn PTA installation and social events detailed

The Elkhorn Parent-Teacher Association met at the graded school on Tuesday evening at 7 30 with Mrs Gordon Cox opening. Officers were installed with Mr Jenkins giving remarks on leadership and school activities. The group sang America and heard prayers and plans for future socials and a Bluete Country club dance with Chester Anderson’s orchestra. Next events include bridge afternoons at Mrs Nash’s and a Ladies Society meeting at Red Mens hall. Oscar M Deverle named Bluefield Country Club president for 1930 with J M B Lewis Jr as secretary treasurer.

Eikhorn Parent-Teacher Association Gordon Cox America J. C. Burton J. Cooney B. Jenkins Elkhorn Jenkins Mra. Cox I. A J. Whitaker Treoenter Ecsaton Oscar M. Deverle Bluefield

They Called He Scrawny but Not for Long

An old time advertisement urges readers to use McCoy's Tablets to restore fullness to the face and figure, claim renewed energy and health, and offer sizes and pricing with promotional language typical of historic medical tonics.

Besb Vetere

Fidelis Club Meets at Y Morningside

Fidelis at the Y W C A meets this evening at 7 45 with a large attendance hoped for Circle 5 led by Mrs Maude Belcher ran the program at the W M U meeting of First Christian church Wednesday. Topic Witnesseth to His Power. I Love to Tell the Story opening hymn. Mrs T Smith led devotional with prayers by Mrs W B Johnston. Mrs R R Waltz spoke on a Latumbe Africa missionary society and Mrs Ben Johnson described life in India. Dee Yoho gave a Tibet talk. Mrs C I Cheyney presided over business sessions. Mrs Roy Garrett prayed after minutes and reports. Clint Bailey librarian outlined the book The Mexican. Mrs R R Woltz reported on World Call subscriptions.

Circle 5 Maude Belcher W. M U First Christian Church T. Smith W. B. Johnston R. R. Waltz Woman’s Missionary Society Latumbe Africa Ben Johnson India Dee Yoho Tibet C. I. Cheyney Roy Garrett Clint Bailey R. R. Woltz World Call

Hylton Family Welcomes Eight-Pound Son

Mr and Mrs L B Hylton of Bramwell Road celebrate the arrival of an eight-pound son born Thursday December 5.

L. B. Hylton Bramwell Road

Beaver High School carnival to honor a carnival queen

This evening the Prim Pris cilla club of Beaver high school hosts a school carnival with elaborate arrangements and a hoped for large attendance. Several charming girls are mentioned for the carnival queen honor.

Prim Priscilla Club Beaver High School

Cantata Rehearsal at Bland Street Methodist Church

An important choir rehearsal at Bland Street Methodist Church is held this evening at 7 20 with a focus on the cantata planned for the Sunday before Christmas. The session is described as very essential for preparation.

Bland Street

Choir Rehearsal Schedules Emphasize Punctual Attendance

The notice urges a well attended rehearsal with choir members arriving on time to ensure efficient practice and full participation.

Narrows couple welcome a son in December birth note

Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Martin of Narrows Virginia are proud parents of a fine boy born December 3. Mrs. Martin, before marriage, was Miss Anna Brookman of Pulaski Virginia.

Dewey Martin Narrows Martin Anna Brookman Pulaski, Va

Intermediate G A of College Avenue Meeting Today

The Intermediate G A of College Avenue and Presbyterian church hold their monthly meeting this afternoon at 5 at Mrs. John B Pearson’s home on College Avenue. Supper is served for the girls at 2. The Lottie Moon Christmas program will be observed. Members should bring their offerings.

College Avenue e+ pnd John B. Pearson Lottie Moon

Thanksgiving Dinner by Christ Episcopal Church Ladies Guild

The Christ Episcopal Church Ladies Guild holds its annual Thanksgiving dinner at 6 30 this evening at the church. The event is a cherished winter social, with Mrs T O J Wilson overseeing the arrangements.

Ladies Guild of Christ Episcopal Church T. O’j. Wilson

Merediths Announce Arrival of a Daughter Joan Victoria

Mr and Mrs J S Meredith 3107 Bluefield Avenue announce the arrival of a fine daughter named Joan Victoria.

J.S. Meredith Bluefield Avenue Joan Victoria

Sledding Accident Breaks Boy's Left Wrist at Kirkland Farm

Master Joseph Lindly Kirk junior aged seven suffered a left wrist fracture in a sledding mishap at Kirkland farm on Thursday. Miss Rath McColgan has returned from Northfork where she visited her little cousin Clarence Boyd.

Joseph Lindly Kirk Kirkland Farm Rath McColgan Northfork Clarence Boyd

Sled collision leaves boy with dislocated shoulders

A young boy, son of Mrs. C. R. Boyd, suffered both shoulders dislocated when his sled collided with an automobile. Several locals and visitors are noted in the day’s social items, including Miss McColgan’s Northfork visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Fannon and various travelers and relatives visiting Bluefield and surrounding areas.

C. R. Boyd McColgan Northfork W. O. Fannon R. P. Winton Roanoke Bluefield Mike Flynn Ruth Block Esther Gross Bee Effron Myra Kwass Morgantown Pi Lambda Ph Fraternity Lucky Diefenthaler Ada Pa@ley Bluefield Sanitarium Evelyn Boyle J. A. Boyle Russel Terrace Baltimore W. E. Gilkeson L. M. Wilson Richmond J. 8 Ventor City N. J Poursday W. J. Beury Jr Algoma J. M. B. Lewis Jr H. H. Lawsen Washington Albert Kamper Harriconburg Mr. Kamper Harry M. Waugh Columbus Waugh West Virginian Elizabeth Mason Margaret Firmstone Portsmouth H. C. Weller Edith Fizer Northford

Ornamental framed pictures on wall with candle and vase

Two identically framed pictures are arranged as a decorative display over a man tall. Candlestrke or vase sit at each end creating a balanced ornamental arrangement.

Paris Fashion Sees Darker Hose With Longer Skirts

In Paris darker stockings accompany longer skirts as the trend shifts. Evening wear favors deep sunburn shades, bronze and sheer black hose for afternoons, with wool hosiery overtaking silk for sport. A minority of women golfers wear wool socks over silk, while most European women opt for lightweight sober wool.

Paris

Tanlac Ad Claims Quick Revival of Vitality

The ad compares the body to a car and promotes Tanlac as a world famous tonic that rebuilds worn tissues, restores energy, and relieves liver and stomach issues. It promises a money back guarantee if not helped, inviting readers to obtain a free list and start a trial today.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Maynard Elkhorn P.T. A Bluete Country Club Chester Anderson John Ff. Nath High Avenue J. M. Iterson F. S. Richmond Nash Ladies Society B. of L. F Red Mens Hall Edwin Mann D. M. Deverie YM. Archer Alex Mahood John T. Wilson Herbert Markle L. A Fidelis Fidelis Club W. M. U. Meeting Aaron’s J.J. Kwass Co Princeton Avenue Blufield, W. Va Union Marjorie Webster QVER Law and Commerce Sale THE VOGUE Federal Street
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